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Vol. 6, Issue 9

MARCH 2010

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Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . 48 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 La Fiesta Mexican Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . 32 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . 56 News . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Restaurant, Page 57 Senior Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

“ W E ’ R E T H E N E I G H B O R LY N E W S PA P E R ” Union Township • Finleyville • Gastonville • Eighty Four • Nottingham • Peters Township • Venetia • New Eagle • Monongahela • Elrama • Elizabeth • West Elizabeth • Jefferson Hills • Library • South Park

South Park Lions 4000-Point Bingo

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The annual Chuck Peternel Memorial South Park Lions Club 4000-Point Bingo is set for Saturday, March 20 at 7:15 p.m. In addition to Bingo, multiple door prizes will add to the excitement of the evening. The Library Fire Hall doors (6581 Library Road) will open at 5:00 p.m. Early Birds starts at 7:15 p.m.

The $20 dollar ticket fee includes eligibility for many door prizes and Bingo materials including 12 faces for each regular Bingo Game, six faces for each Special and the Jackpot Round. Extra regular Bingo packages, special Bingo packages, and Jackpot packages will be available for purchase.

Refreshments will be sold.

This year’s Bingo marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of the South Park Lions Club, founded in 1960 by Eugene Ocepek and a few other charter members. Come celebrate our Golden Anniversary with us.

We will have Lions Brooms, Mops, Trash Bags, etc. available for purchase at the event.

These are all quality products for use in your homes.

For tickets and information, call 412-835-7114 or 412-655-3971. All proceeds of the Bingo are donated by the South Park Lions Club to Lions International Charities, as well as National and Local organizations and families in need.

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Jackson Walney is all smiles as he shows off a helmet autographed by his UnionFinley Bears teammates and coaches. Jackson won the keepsake helmet in a raffle at the Union-Finley Bears annual football banquet held on January 30, 2010 at the Broughton VFD social hall.

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Helping to Define The Church in Our Community Dear Editor:

Finleyville Borough Comes Together to Manage Snowstorm Challenges Dear Editor, The recent weather emergency has shown us yet again that Finleyville is a great town that has both fine neighbors and excellent borough services that are provided by helpful, caring and skilled people, business owners and dedicated organizations.

Safety for all citizens of Finleyville has always been our main concern. I declared a "State of Emergency" in Finleyville on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 4:45 A.M. because of the heavy snowfall. Russ Allridge, Finleyville's Emergency Management Coordinator, went into action immediately and set up our Emergency Management Center or "Warming Center" in the Finleyville Fire Department. This Warming Center is staffed 24 hours a day and available to all citizens in Finleyville and the surrounding areas. Coffee, chicken soup, a VCR and TV, and companionship are some of the comforts available in the Finleyville Fire Hall, located at 3562 Washington Avenue in Finleyville.

Tracy Lawrence, Finleyville’s maintenance man, Sam McCrossin, the owner of "Champs Auto", Don Breinig and all their helpers are definitely snow-removal experts. The team not only cleared all the streets in Finleyville but loaded and removed the snow on Washington Avenue to make room for more snow expected on Wednesday, February 10, 1020. The team worked long hours for five days, at an unbelievable pace, removing snow and salting Finleyville’s streets. We had the cleanest streets and sidewalks in the area. Everyone agrees this was a job well done!

We have to thank many people for their help in this emergency situation: Russ Allridge for coordinating the Emergency Management Center; Finleyville Fire Chief Jeff Thomas and the Finleyville Fire Department for answering more than 40 snow-related calls and setting up the Emergency Center. Our thanks also goes to the equipment operators: Tracy Lawrence, Sam McCrossin, Don Breinig and Ryan Rago and the Finleyville Giant Eagle for soup and canned goods. We also thank our traffic-control flagmen: Ray Fefolt, Jim Paul, Dan Gozdick and Chris Kennelly.

Thanks also goes to Marianne Kleppner for bringing us in coffee and soft drinks.

A very special thanks to all of the residents who helped those who were not able to shovel or clear their snow and those who helped other neighbors by calling to check on their welfare.

Be sure if you see our snow-removal experts and firemen please say thank you .

Meanwhile, it might help if we all "Think Spring".

Very truly yours, Michael M. Kutsek, Mayor of Finleyville

Letters to the Editor can be submitted via e-mail to editor@unionfinley.com or by mail to P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332.

All Letters to the Editor must be signed and must contain the author’s return address and telephone number for verification. Letters will be printed as submitted whenever possible; however, we reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, and taste, and to refuse to publish any and all letters received. Letters to the Editor represent the unsolicited opinions of our readers and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Union-Finley Messenger, its owners, editorial board, or writing staff. No compensation is offered for any submission, and the author assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and ramifications of their submission.

Although I have never written a letter to a newspaper before or submitted anything for a guest column, I feel compelled to dispel a long standing myth regarding what The Church actually is to many in this community.

I am a pastor from a local church in Jefferson Hills so I do have a biased opinion.

Most think "The Church” is the building where Sunday morning gatherings take place or the people that attend those gatherings. In my humble opinion, that view is a false and limited understanding of what The Church is all about.

The Church is not a noun. A noun, as we know from school or at least School House Rock (if you are too young to know what that is you can Google it; if you don’t know what Google is … well, I can’t help you), is a person, a place, or a thing. The Church is not a person and does not refer to those that gather on Sunday morning or those that may lead such a gathering. The Church is not a place and does not refer to any buildings where people tend to gather for any reason. Despite what we think, pews and stained glassed windows do not turn a building into The Church. On the same note cool tables and chairs, projectors and lights don’t either. The Church is not a thing; it’s not something you can touch or hold. So if The Church is not a noun, not a person, place, or thing, then what is it really?

The Church is made up of all the people who feel the overwhelming tug of God on their heart and respond to God’s call to enter into fellowship with Him. The Church is anywhere two or more of those in fellowship with God gather in order to engage in fellowship with Him; when this happens God joins the fellowship. The Church is the presence of God reaching out to the hurting, lost, rejected, and needy. The Church is not a thing, but it is the very essence of God residing in every single person across the globe who responds to God’s call to receive the unconditional love of God and accept that love as offered through God’s Son Jesus Christ.

The Church is totally unexplainable and results in people reaching out to each other in radical and extreme acts of love, kindness, and acceptance. It transcends getting together on Sunday mornings for three hymns and a message and results in a movement of people compelled to live a life of extreme generosity towards God and each other. The Church is not a noun nor is it an event. The Church, from God’s perspective, is the supernatural presence of God in and among people, who are meant to be a living testimony of the most radical unconditional type of love possible. The question now is, what is the church from your perspective?

Sincerely, Floyd Hughes, Pastor - CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills

South Park Lions Appreciate Community Generosity Dear Editor, The South Park Lions Club would like to gratefully thank all members of the community who contributed to its "Sight Seals" campaign during this past Holiday Season.

The campaign raised more money (and there were more individual contributions) than the prior year! The funds will be used to support various community activities as well as Lions Club-related charities. So, “Thank You” once again from all members of the South Parks Lions!

Sincerely, South Park Lions Club Tom Hartley, President Joe Pelan, Vice President Walter Piemme, Secretary John Atkinson, Treasurer

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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . .

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MARCH 5

BOOK SALE - the Women’s Auxiliary of Canonsburg General Hospital will sponsor a book sale from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5 in the hospital’s main lobby. A variety of new books for all ages will be available at discounted prices. Other items for sale include gadgets for home and office, and craft supplies.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS - from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 5 at the Peters Township Community Center. The screenings are provided courtesy of Canonsburg General Hospital. For more information call the Community Relations Department at 724-873-5835.

MARCH 4 – 6

FREE WELLNESS FAIR AND HEALTH SCREENINGS - St. Clair Hospital is sponsoring a free Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at South Hills Village mall, Bethel Park. Free Health Screenings include: Nonfasting Cholesterol and Glucose – Bone Density – Blood Pressure – Body Mass Indexing – Hearing Tests. For The Kids: – Teddy Bear Repair Clinic, Featuring A Pediatrician (Children are encouraged to bring their sick and injured teddy bears and other stuffed animals in to be examined and treated.) – Stuffee From The Pittsburgh Children’s Museum – Exercise And Nutrition Tips.

Participants will also be able to speak with St. Clair physicians and a pharmacist, get healthful eating tips through live cooking demonstrations, and will learn the benefits of dance, yoga and aerobics from professional instructors. For more information, call 412-942-6280.

RHS PERFORMING ARTS “SEUSSICAL” - Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s production of “Seussical”, a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, will be performed March 4, 5, & 6 by the Ringgold High School Performing Arts at the Ringgold High School Auditorium. This production features over 50 student actors, numerous crew and parts of the Ringgold High School Band.

Adults will have a great time, and kids old enough to have read Dr. Seuss books will love it, too. During the course of the play, the Cat in the Hat pops in and out of scenes, narrating, playing numerous characters, and helping the younger members of the audience keep track of what’s going on.

Performance Dates and Times: Thursday, March 4, 7:00 pm Friday, March 5, 7:00 pm Saturday, March 6, 2:00pm Tickets are $8 for reserved seating and $5 for general Admission, group rates are available. For tickets and more information, please call 724-292-7244 or visit us on the web at www.ringgold.org/musical.

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MARCH 8

OLDIES DANCE - Parents Without Partners is sponsoring an Oldies Dance on Monday, March 8 from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Royal Place Restaurant, 2660 Library Rd. Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s by D.J. Steve. Admission is $5 for

PWP members and $7 for non-members.

Cash bar, menu items available. For more information, call Barb at 412-855-4308.

MARCH 10-11

BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS AUDITIONS - “Arsenic and Old Lace” on March 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center. Seeking actors age 18+. Prepare short monologue. Cold readings from script. For more information, visit www.heritageplayers.org.

MARCH 11

FREE ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 at Canonsburg General Hospital in the McNary Conference Center. The support group is sponsored by Consulate Retirement Village of North Strabane and is affiliated with the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

The group will meet the second Thursday of every month. The meeting will be an opportunity for caregivers to share practical ideas in a supportive setting, connect with other families and learn from guest speakers. For more information, call 724746-0600.

MARCH 11 – 12

CANDY SALE – Monongahela valley Hospital. Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12 at 8 a.m., ECC. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., the candy sale features treats by Gene and Boots Candies. For more information, call 724-258-1167.

MARCH 13

SPAGHETTI DINNER - Pleasant Hills Rotary will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner at St. Elizabeth’s Gym Route 51 on Saturday, March 13 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. Dinner includes salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Adults $8.00, children under 12 $5.00. Take-out service available. (Spaghetti donated by the Blue Flame Restaurant) This is a community event to benefit Pleasant Hills Rotary Charities. For more information, contact Walt at 412655-2223 or Joe at 412-650-8560.

FINLEYVILLE PUB CRAWL - The 2010 “Finleyville Pub Crawl” will be held on Saturday, March 13 beginning at 8:00 PM. Proceeds from the event benefits the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department.

Join other local patrons on this popular crawl of Finleyville area pubs, bars, and local watering holes. Not up for the walk (ie..”crawl”), then take advantage of the Free Shuttle! Shuttle will run from approximately 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Pickup/drop-off locations – downtown Finleyville, Peter’s Creek Pub and Hackett Club.

T-shirts are available at the participating pubs for just $10. Be sure to join the “crawl”, and stop by these local hot spots to enjoy some great specials! Peter’s Creek Pub; Badlands Bar & Grill; The Hackett Club; The Legion; The Hunting Lodge; Roy’s by the Tracks; The Moose; Angelo’s.

FLEA MARKET/BAKE SALE - Finleyville Area Food Pantry and Mon Valley Food Bank is sponsoring their annual Spring Flea Market and Bake Sale, Food & Chinese Auction on Saturday, March 13 at the Finleyville Community Center,

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Marion Ave. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor tables are available but limited. Donations will be received March 12 at the Community Center. For more information, call Rose at 724-348-7821.

MARCH 14

SHAMROCKS MYSTERY TEA Victorene’s Tea Room in Monongahela is hosting another fun Mystery Tea! Victorene’s will take their guests into the heart of Dublin, Ireland to host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock’s Mystery Tea Celebration. The fun begins at 1:00 PM. Tea patrons will enjoy fun Irish games, an incredible Irish inspired menu, Irish music, and of course a murder mystery!

As an amazing lunch is served to the guests, everyone will be shocked when a dead body will be discovered! The guests will rally together to figure out the “whodunit”. Come join us for the best and most exhilarating St. Patrick’s Day celebration ever! Call Victorene’s Tea for Reservations at 724-258-7199 or for more info visit our web site at www.victorenestea.com MARCH 17

UNION TOWNSHIP NNCW MEETING After a winter break, the Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) of Union Township will resume its monthly meetings on Wednesday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. Rita Jennings RN, BSN of the Jefferson Regional Medical Center will present a “Stroke Awareness Program” sponsored by the Community Stroke Outreach Program. It promises to be a useful and informative presentation. The meeting will be held at the Saint Francis General Purpose Building just off Rt. 88 in Finleyville. All are welcome to attend.

MARCH 18

SOUP AND SALAD LUNCHEON Thursday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monongahela Valley Hospital, ECC. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is sponsoring a Soup-er Luncheon featuring soup, salad, sandwich, dessert and beverage. Proceeds from this luncheon will be utilized to enhance services sponsored by the Auxiliary for patients and visitors at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information about purchasing tickets, contact 724258-1167.

AN EVENING WITH JACK BOGUT – Enjoy an Evening with Jack Bogut on Thursday, March 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Willow Room, Rostraver. This multi-chamber event is coordinated by the Greater Rostraver, the Mon Valley Regional and the Monongahela Area Chambers.

The event will include a reception hour with light refreshments, cash bar, door prizes and networking. The highlight of the event will be an entertaining presentation by Jack Bogut on what he calls the “FIDO Principal.” He will explain this acronym during the presentation. Bogut can be heard daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Mondays through Fridays on 1320 WJAS. The cost for the event is $20.00 and the public is invited. Reserve your seats today by calling 724-483-3507. Mastercard, VISA and Discover accepted. Groups and organizations are invited to attend as well.

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will conclude with a pancake breakfast served with pure Mingo Creek Maple Syrup, sausage and a drink at the park office. Tours begin every half hour, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Group size is limited to 20 persons per tour. Preregistration is required and can be made by contacting the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. The fee for this program is $2.00 per person. Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington, PA, off of Route 136.

MAPLE SUGARING TOUR AND BREAKFAST - The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a “Maple Sugaring Tour and Breakfast” at Mingo Creek County Park on Saturday, March 20 at shelter 6. Join us for a tasty tour of Mingo Creek Park’s Sugarbush to discover techniques used to turn maple sap into 100% pure maple syrup. Historical demonstrations, modern day sap collecting methods and evaporation secrets will be shared. The program

ANNIVERSARY OLDIES DANCE AT STOCKDALE VFD - To commemorate the start of its popular teen record hops of the 1950s and 60s, the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department will present an All Oldies 52nd Anniversary dance on Saturday, March 20 at the Stockdale Fire Hall. Disc jockey Jim “J.D. the D.J.” Dudas will spin his Mon Valley Memories favorites from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Special guests will be John Barbero and Ron Paglia. Paglia was the original disc jockey from December 21,

MARCH 19

THEATER FOR KIDS - Theater for Kids Classes Show “Bunnies, Baskets and Bonnets” on March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center. Free admission. For more information, visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-8316800 ext. 745.

1957 until August 1964 and Barbero succeeded him. The dance will be a BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) - food and refreshments - event. The fire department will provide ice, ice buckets and cups.

Admission is $10 per person and reservations are being accepted for tables of eight.

Tickets also will be sold at the door. For more information and tickets, call 724330-5002.

SOUTH PARK LIONS BINGO - The annual Chuck Peternel Memorial South Park Lions Club 4000-Point Bingo is set for Saturday, March 20 at 7:15 p.m. Again, besides Bingo, multiple door prizes will add to the excitement of the evening. The Library Fire Hall doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Early Birds starts at 7:15 p.m. The $20 dollar ticket fee includes eligibility for many door prizes and Bingo materials including 12 faces for each regular Bingo Game, six faces for each Special and the Jackpot Round. Extra regular Bingo packages, special Bingo packages, and Jackpot packages will be available for purchase.

Refreshments will be sold. This year’s Bingo marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of the South Park Lions Club. We will have Lions Brooms, Mops, Trash Bags, etc. available for purchase at the event. For tickets and information, call 412-8357114 or 412-655-3971.

MARCH 21

BINGO - The St. Francis of Assisi Ladies of Charity are sponsoring a BINGO on Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 pm in the Saint Francis General Purpose Building off Rt. 88 in Finleyville – all are welcome. Proceeds benefit the needy of the community.

MARCH 27

BIG BAND DINNER DANCE - The Steel Valley Rotary Club is hosting the Tenth Annual “Big Band Dinner Dance”, on Saturday, March 27, at the Westwood Golf Club in West Mifflin. The Graham Grubb Orchestra will provide the entertainment. Band information can be located at: www.gramgrubborchestra.com. $40.00 per person. Doors will open at 5:00 for cocktails (cash bar), dinner at 6:00 and dancing from 7:00 till 10:00 PM. This event is the largest fundraiser for the Steel Valley Rotary and your attendance will, help the Rotary’s efforts to as provide dictionaries to local third graders and benefit charities. For tickets, contact Jack Seckel at 412-655-7500. Make checks payable to: Steel Valley Rotary Club and mail to PO Box 3093, Munhall, PA 15120.

CLOTHING SALE - Saturday, March 27 from 7 to 10 a.m., Monongahela Valley Hospital, ECC. This event is sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., with proceeds to be utilized to enhance services for patients and visitors at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

The sale features an array of the latest fashions in fall clothing at reasonable prices and is open to the public. For more information, call 724-258-1234.

BAKE SALE - Jefferson United Methodist Church, Jefferson Hills, will hold a bake sale on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-order Easter rolls by calling 412-653-3222 (option 3), nut or apricot $8 each or poppyseed $8.50 each. Last date to pre-order Saturday, March 20.

Pick-up Saturday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mia Bella Gourmet Candles and The Popcorn Shirt Company will be available to make purchases.

HOMEMADE CANDY SALE - The women’s group of Wright’s United Methodist Church is now taking orders for homemade Easter candy. We do white, dark and milk chocolate items including bunny’s, crosses, lambs and chocolate covered Oreos & pretzels. Peanut butter & coconut eggs, nut turtles and new this year are Smores. The sale runs through March 14. Candy will be ready for pick up at the church (788 Venetia Rd.) on Saturday March 27. If you would like an order form, contact Kathy Jo at 724-3485969.

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LESS

Road Traveled The

By Wild Willy Frankfort

The “Other” Holiday Season?

The newspaper works sales. on a schedule. I have to How does it go? First complete my March articomes love, then comes cle a month ahead, hence, marriage and the purchase I set here in front of my of furniture, then somemagic box typing out my thing about a baby cartask. I have to reflect riage, and so on. How the because I really have heck did this happen? nothing else to do, except One may ask, “Who shovel snow or type. As I planned out this holiday sit here I ponder and calendar anyway?” reflect about the snowy I think that the governhell that is my front yard. ment office that was alloMy sons and I shovel day cated to set up and supWilliam “Wild Wily” Frankfurt in and day out with out port the planning of much worry. sequential holidays as to I think I have done well in passing my stimulate the economy and foster marlaid back attitudes on to my son’s and I riage and the procreation of future taxpaythink, after twenty-two years, to my wife. ers, was cut due to budget concerns With nothing else to do I ruminate about and/or the recession. the last holiday to pass, Valentines Day. I Which brings me to my most favorite of continue in my mind onto the next, holidays. St. Patrick’s Day. This holiday is Presidents day and then on again to St. supported and celebrated thru the sales of Patrick’s Day. beer, wine, and hard liquor. It falls in line Let me outline what these holiday’s rep- with the general line of progression, resent. Love… furniture… beer. I know, Valentines day for love and marriage, in my heart of hearts that this really isn’t Presidents for the purchase of furniture to so, because at least one of these is a feder- adorn your love nest, and St. Patrick’s day al holiday but is it the natural progression to drink and get drunk and say, “ Oh God in some young women’s eye? what have I done?”

For instance, what woman doesn’t hope I love beer, and any holiday that fosters that some significant other brings her or supports it is a good one. It’s poor planflowers and chocolates? To be surprised ning that gives St. Paddies day a black eye. with that gift that warms the heart and You see you only rent beer and it’s the poor may lead to love and/or marriage. positioning of Port-O-Johns that can put Statistically… it just doesn’t happen. the kibosh on this celebration. Most say Baring the fact that the recipient isn’t lac- that it’s an Irish holiday but we really tose intolerant, diabetic, or on a diet. The know what it’s about. Drinkin’ and fightaverages say, “You ain’t gonna get lucky!” in’!

Which for most people is where we are Well if you made it this far I have to tell heading with Valentine’s day anyway. I you that it’s only my sarcastic side which know that I have a sarcastic view of has lead me to rant this long. Holidays Valentine’s Day but face it. The holiday is were created to make us remember, it’s for suckers. OK… lets just say that this history and that’s what I do, I celebrate holiday has resulted in someone capturing history. your heart, love blooms and a new “couDear reader, forgive my assumptions ple” is born. The next holiday was custom and aspersions I rant because I’m tired, made to fit. Presidents Day. “Why Willy, tired of the snow, tired of the government, whatever do you mean?” tired of the weather channel, tired of the Presidents day was meant to celebrate recession, and looking forward to having a the combined birthdays of Washington few beers with my friends. I only hope that and Lincoln, two of our most noted presi- we don’t have to wade through knee deep dents. A federal holiday which occurs on snows to get them. a Monday, giving us a three day weekend.

Doesn’t matter anyway… my knee high It has also become known for its furniture rubber boots are green! Erin go bragh!

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South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail Upcoming Meetings The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail is a group of individuals interested in the maintenance, improvement and promotion of 10 miles of Montour Trail from Library (Milepost 35.3) to Clairton (Milepost 46.3). Regular meetings of the Friends group are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Jefferson Hills Borough building.

The March 2010 meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 10, and the April meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 14. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings or email through the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org for additional information. Activities concerning the entire Montour Trail and links to the sites of other western Pennsylvania trails are also posted on the Montour Trail web site.

It’s been a long hard winter, and it may not be over yet. However, the South Hills Friends and the Montour Trail Council have big things planned for the spring and we’d love to have you be a part of it.

New and Seasonal Items Now Available at Corner Country Boutique Corner Country Boutique at Prescription Center Plus is offering new refreshing candle scents from Swan Creek Candle Co. Wreaths, garlands, flags, doormats and giftware for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Spring. Coming soon – 2010 Collection from Willow Tree. Look in our flyer for special prices on Easter candy to fill your baskets!

Hospice Care Offers Free Programs on Grief Hospice Care of The Washington Hospital is offering a six-week program on coping with the loss, grief and adjustments in your life following the death of a loved one. All sessions will be held Mondays, March 8 - April 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Donnell House (10 Leet Street in Washington). Certified grief counselor Alice Teagarden will present information on emotional and physical responses to grief, stress, depression, reminiscence, spirituality and more.

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Local Rotary Clubs Donate Child Development Guides to Area Parents

The Brain Game donation and distribution team consists of (seated) Charles Keller and Valerie Homanics, R.N., from MVH and (standing, left) Cherie Sears also from the California Rotary Club and Donna Ramusivich representing the Charleroi Rotary Club.

The Rotary Clubs of California and Charleroi, two volunteer service organizations comprised of a broad cross-section of local business professionals, have teamed up to benefit Mon Valley community parents by providing a user-friendly parental resource book on infant and early childhood brain development.

“The Brain Game” is an 80-page infant and early childhood brain development book that breaks down complex brain development research findings into a user-friendly educational guide, which explains to parents why and how their child is learning and developing.

The book includes specific activities, songs, and suggested behaviors that parents can engage in to help foster their child's intellectual and social development.

“The Brain Game” is designed for a wide audience of parents ranging from young, firsttime, single mothers, to experienced parents with several children. In addition to serving as an educational resource for parents, the book will also serve as a tool to facilitate communication between the parents and their obstetrician, pediatrician or nurse practitioner.

Using donations from the California and Charleroi Rotary Clubs and District Rotary 7330, copies of “The Brain Game” are now available to area parents. They will be distributed during Baby Care classes provided by Monongahela Valley Hospital through Valley Women’s Health. The baby care classes take place bimonthly on select Mondays throughout the year at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX on Rt. 51 in Rostraver.

“The Brain Game” includes aged-based segments where parents can record their child’s immunizations, and medical and developmental milestones. At each check-up, health care professionals can walk through the appropriate sections of the book with parents to ensure accurate record keeping and to discuss any questions or concerns parents may have regarding their child’s development. In an effort to address the need to better educate parents on the specific steps they can take to facilitate their baby's brain development, the community partners involved in this project solicited the expertise of pediatricians, early childhood educators, and nurse practitioners to condense the available research findings into an applicable, convenient, and enjoyable resource for parents.

For more information about any classes or the book, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

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Spring Is Just Around The Corner at Trax Farms Indoor Winter Flea Markets Stop by Trax Farms for our Indoor Winter Flea Markets. The last one of the season will be held on Saturday, March 6, and Sunday March 7. Flea market hours start at 10:00 AM. You will find vendors selling antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, hobbies, food and much more. Free parking and free admission.

Our café will be open to serve you.

If you are interested in being a vendor call 412-835-3246 ext. 113.

Lenten Foods Lenten foods are available from our deli starting Ash Wednesday, February 17 and every Friday during Lent. In our hot case, baked or battered fish sandwiches and dinners offered until 5:00pm every Friday during Lent. Lenten salads and soups are also available. Don’t forget to order your Easter Ham early!

Jumbo Battered or Baked Fish Sandwich Dinner just $7.99 includes the following: Fish Sandwich - Jumbo battered or baked fish served on a fresh baked bun with lettuce and tarter sauce.

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese or Cabbage & Noodles - Macaroni or egg noodles mixed with freshly cut cabbage cooked slowly with slices of onion.

Homemade Coleslaw - Freshly grated cabbage mixed with green peppers, onions, and carrots.

Other Lenten foods available: Crab Cakes, Deviled Crab, Lenten soups and salads.

Massage Therapist Helps Raise Funds for Washington Area Humane Society Program. Pruning, Growing & Using Herbs, Starting Plants From Seeds Don’t forget “PANSYMANIA” March 27 thru April 11 special pricing on flats of Pansy’s and Violas.

Easter Breakfast with the Bunny and Egg Hunts!

Enjoy Easter Egg hunts and breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday and Sunday March 27 & 28 and Friday and Saturday, April 2 & 3.

Breakfasts with the Easter Bunny Breakfast Starts at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Tickets are $7.00 per child. Tickets can be purchased at the customer service desk starting March 1, 2010. Limited amount of tickets available.

• Each child will receive breakfast.

• Each child will get to visit the Bunny and do a craft.

• Each child can color a picture for our contest Parents, the Garden Café is open for you to purchase fresh coffee,muffins, bagels, and other refreshments!

Easter Egg Hunts:

“GET GROWING” At Trax Farms

Easter Egg Hunts run from 10:30 AM 2:00 PM every half hour. There will be three different age-appropriate patches.

Tickets can be purchased at the customer service desk starting March 1, 2010.

Limited amount of tickets available per hunt, please buy your tickets in advance.

We are gearing up for spring! Penn State Master Gardeners Present: THREE GARDEN TALKS: Saturday, March 20 9:30 AM -12:00 Noon. $15.00 admission benefits Penn State Master Gardener

For more information call (412) 835-3246.

Visit us at www.traxfarms.com. March Store hours: March 1-14 - 10-6, March 15 thru October Daily 9-8, Sun. 9-6. Rt. 88 between Library and Finleyville.

Margie Webb provides massages for patients and she and her husband Tam Tomasik are part of a pet therapy team that visits nursing homes, private homes, and hospitals.

During the month of March to help the Washington Area Humane Society, Webb will donate $10 from every hour massage scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays. To schedule an appointment call 412-877-8569. Webb will also have a drop off box for people wanting to donate items at her practice and other areas around Washington County. The Shelter website has a wish list at washingtonpashetler.org. They need items such as dog and cat food - dry and can food, clay kitty litter and chain collars. Cleaning products: Clorox bleach, antibacterial soap/hand sanitizer, and paper towels and toilet paper. Other stuff you wouldn't think of such as office supplies: paper, envelopes, and stamps.

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Local Cub Scouts Showcase Their Racing Skills!

Steel Valley Rotary “Big Band Dinner Dance” – March 27 The Steel Valley Rotary Club is hosting the Tenth Annual “Big Band Dinner Dance”, on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Westwood Golf Club in West Mifflin. The Graham Grubb Orchestra will provide the entertainment and music for dancing. Band information can be located at: www.gramgrubborchestra.com.

Tickets are $40.00 per person. We expect to sell out, so get your tickets early. Doors will open at 5:00 for cocktails (cash bar), dinner at 6:00 and dancing from 7:00 till 10:00 PM. This event is the largest fundraiser for the Steel Valley Rotary and your attendance : will, help the Rotary's efforts to as provide dictionaries to local third graders and benefit charities such as the Pittsburgh Food Bank, Carnegie Public Library of Homestead, MUSA, scholarships for local seniors, and many other district causes.

For tickets and more information, contact Jack Seckel at 412-655-7500. Make checks payable to: Steel Valley Rotary Club and mail to PO Box 3093, Munhall, PA 15120.

Union Township Call for Volunteers

The complete group of all winners from the Pack 562 Pinewood Derby, shown with their awards.

Union Township needs you. In fact, we need seven energetic people to fill the Recreation Board. You have an opportunity to help improve your facilities and plan new ones. We cannot do it without you. Young or old, High School student or parent, we need your ideas and planning effort to do such things as: • Add a volleyball or horseshoe court • Add a fitness trail or Scout camping area • Plan a spruce-up day • Develop plans for the NIKE site • Define and coordinate High School senior projects • Start Senior activities In addition to Parents, High School students are encouraged to join. Who else knows better what is needed? You can get valuable team work experience and fulfill senior project requirements. We also need senior citizens. We need your time and experience to make Union Twp. a better place to live and play. Please send your letter on interest to the Union Twp. Building, e-mail to Judy@uniontwp.com or call 724-348-4250.

The Top 3 Winners – (Pictured from Left to right) Austin Haught, Wolf rank –(First Place); Jason Kass, Weblo II rank – (Second Place); Clay Machi, Weblo I rank –(Third Place)

Harvest Show Seeking Crafters A “Fall Harvest Show” is being held at Broughton Fire Hall on Sunday September 26 2010 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. The event is hosted by Windover Hills UMC. Crafters are needed for this event. For further information, please contact Michelle at 412-655-3380

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George Solomon, Class of ’75, Returns to Ringgold High School for Hometown Performance Anyone and everyone associated with Ringgold High School in the mid 70’s knows the name George Solomon. The popular performer was grounded in the performing arts classes. In speech, he won top prize in forensic competitions and excelled in drama and vocal classes. People still talk about his performances in musicals, non-musicals, choral performances, and variety shows.

As a 15 year old, George had a magnetic stage presence that many can only hope to aspire to after years of performance experience. As a high school student, in addition to polishing his own craft, he worked for the good of the production and helped cast members aspire to the high bar he set.

His Ringgold high school drama teacher and director, Louise Anderson, remembers the roar of 1aughter at his comedic performance in Anybody Out There; his portrayal of “Nathan Detroit” in Guys and Dolls, and his portrayal of “George M. Cohan” in George M. All of this was balanced by his convincing and warm interpretation of the “Stage Manager” in Our Town and other dramatic roles. It was apparent that George was as comfortable in drama as in comedy, in dancing as in singing.

For Louise, and also for his vocal director Esther Benak Spadaro, George was a dream to work with. Perhaps George’s most remarkable feat was his final senior performance, which he titled: Won Man Show, a benefit for the Performing Arts department.

It was an original ninety-minute variety show where George showcased his special humor, along with his unique song and dance ability. He performed to a packed house who responded with gales of laughter and thunderous applause … begging him for more. Since that performance in 1975, an unbelievable number of his Mon Valley fans have asked if he could possibly return.

Finally the answer is YES! George, in collaboration with TonyAward winning producer/director Michael Chapman and choreographer Paul Holmquist, has created a number of successful tribute shows. OH WHAT A NIGHT! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be coming to Monongahela for a performance Friday, April 9 at 7:30 pm.

George not only wrote and co-created the show, he’s one of its stars! OH WHAT A NIGHT! has been appearing nationwide to sold out crowds at every performance since

the show’s creation a little over a year ago.

The show is so successful that they now have a number of casts of the show, one of which appears year round onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines ship the M/S Pearl.

Audiences will surely delight in seeing Ringgold High’s alumnus George Solomon back on his high school stage in the community he so loves.

If a teacher is very fortunate, a dozen or so former students will stay in touch regularly throughout their lives. George is one such student who kept Anderson informed at every significant point of his career. From his first paying jobs at the Twin Coaches, while he was still in high school, to his courageous move to New York City at age 17 (with only $100 dollars), the news of his ascent into the professional world of show business was always exciting and encouraging for her to hear. After making his mark on the east coast he moved to LA where stage performances led to a “Drama Critics Award for Best Actor.” He also landed numerous television rolls including Married with Children, General Hospital and Smokey Robinson’s Motown Revue as a series regular.

These days, with his busy schedule,

George still makes the time to visit his mother, Mary and stepfather Joe Actor, as often as possible. Louise Anderson’s mother, also named Mary (Mele) has shared a lifelong friendship with Mary Solomon Acton.

They both graduated high school together and it seems the paths of these two families were meant to cross and stay in touch.

George has found tremendous success performing his one-man show in Las Vegas and on prestigious cruise lines worldwide.

He has written and performed with Diana Ross, Bill Cosby, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, and Liza Minnelli, to name a few.

For the first time, George’s schedule a lows for a show in his hometown, which he has wanted to do for a very long time. A portion of the proceeds of OH WHAT A NIGHT! will benefit the Ringgold High School Performing Arts Scholarship Fund and the Monongahela Library.

Tickets go on sale at both the high school and the library February 25. Tickets are general seating and priced at $20.

For further information, call 724-684-6152. To order tickets by credit card, call 702-869-2064.

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RHS Performing Arts Present “Seussical” Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s production of “Seussical”, a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, will be performed March 4, 5, & 6 by the Ringgold High School Performing Arts at the Ringgold High School Auditorium.

“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, Seussical is written by Broadway veterans Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on This Island, the film Anastasia). This production features over 50 student actors, numerous crew and parts of the Ringgold High School Band.

Directed by Director Mrs. Diane Ader, with Ms. Leslie Rutherford as Drama Director, Mrs. Deborah Anderson as Choreographer, Mrs. Sarah Knox as Technical Director and with Mr. Gregory Steele as Pitt Orchestra Director.

Adults will have a great time, and kids old enough to have read Dr. Seuss books will love it, too. During the course of the play, the Cat in the Hat pops in and out of scenes, narrating, playing numerous characters, and helping the younger members of the audience keep track of what's going on.

Performance Dates and Times: • Thursday, March 4, 7:00 pm • Friday, March 5, 7:00 pm • Saturday, March 6, 2:00pm Tickets are $8 for reserved seating and $5 for general Admission, group rates are available. For tickets and more information, please call 724-292-7244 or visit us on the web at www.ringgold.org/musical.

Ladies of Charity BINGO on March 21 The St. Francis of Assisi Ladies of Charity are sponsoring a BINGO on Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 pm in the Saint Francis General Purpose Building Just off Rt. 88 in Finleyville – all are welcome. Proceeds benefit the needy of the community.

Finleyville Area Red Hatters Gather at Local Chocolate Shop

Vandals Be Warned New Security System Installed in UT Recreation Park

Chairman Steve Parish and Representative Levdansky both commented on the clarity of the display on the new security system control console.

Union Township Board chairman Steve Parish (left) and State Representative Levdansky (right) point out the TV surveillance signs at the Twp. Recreation Center Building.

By Paul Chasko

valuable when prosecution is warranted – and let there be no doubt that vandals will be prosecuted. Multiple cameras throughout the park will be recording 24/7.

Acquisition of the new security system, entrance control gates and guard rails was made through a grant acquired by State Representative David Levdansky.

Representative Levdansky has been instrumental in acquiring grant funds to improve the infrastructure within the 39th Legislative District. Much-needed municipal equipment upgrades have been made with the assistance of Representative Levdansky.

In an effort to help curb the vandalism at the Union Township (UT) Recreation Park, new surveillance cameras have been installed. This state-of-the art surveillance system is now in operation that has some unique features. Output of the various cameras will be monitored at the UT Building but can also be monitored from computers in private homes authorized to assist with the surveillance.

The clarity of the displays is excellent and in color so that descriptions of automobiles and all-terrain vehicles and bikes is more

South Park Friends 2010 Spring Book Sale It's not too soon to make plans to attend the Friends Book Sale being held April 16th and 17th at the South Park Township Community Center.

The Friends are asking for donations of the following items: Books (hardback, paperback, fiction, non-fiction, children, adults, school, educational, cocktail table), records, albums, video and audio tapes, games, puzzles, DVD's, C D's, electronic games and toys. Friends do not accept magazines, jewelry or flea market items. Donated items may be brought to the South Park Township Library anytime after March 23. If you are moving before this date and have any of the above items to donate, call the Library at 412-833-5585 to make special arrangements.

South Park Women’s Club March Meeting Features Crafts New Members Welcome The “Finleyville Flaming Fedora” chapter of the Red Hat Society met recently at Wagner’s Chocolates in Finleyville. The group had a wonderful time socializing and enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate lunch.

The South Park Women's Club will hold its March meeting on Monday, March 15, at 7 PM at the South Park Community Center on Brownsville Road. March will be “Craft Month” with Sandy of Kil N Time, a pottery store located in Lawrenceville, assisting the ladies in painting items from her store. The South Park Women's Club members invite you to join us in exploring our artistic talents. It's sure to be an enjoyable evening.

Refreshments will also be served.

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It’s A

Fish Fry!

(information compiled by Heather Kelley-Latorre)

Stop by Any of these area locations to enjoy a local Fish Fry on Fridays During Lent.

BETHEL PARK St. Valentine School and Parish 2710 Ohio Street, Frawley Hall 412-835-3780 (answers until 3 pm for take-out) www.stvals.org St. Valentine School is hosting a Lenten Fish Fry every Friday, from 4-7:30 pm. The menu includes hand-dipped, beer-battered fried cod, baked cod, and butterfly shrimp dinners, which include roll, coffee, tea, a choice of vegetable or homemade coleslaw, and either baked potato, French fries, pierogies, homemade macaroni and cheese, or haluski.

All of these items, as well as clam chowder and pizza by the slice, are also available a la carte. Drinks and desserts will also be available. For the younger crowd, mini mates meals are back and include a choice of pizza, mac-n-cheese or fish sandwich. Senior citizens 60 years or older receive a $1 discount on full eat-in dinners. Take-out service is available.

CANONSBURG Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church 171 E College Street (724) 745-7258 Helen (724) 745-1957 Betty Homemade and hand-pinched, fresh pierogies. Sold by pre-order only. Orders received beyond March 18th will not be accepted!

Call Helen or Betty (numbers above) to preorder potato & cheese or cabbage stuffed pierogies ($7/dozen) for pickup March 26th27th.

St. Patrick Parish 317 W. Pike Street (school cafeteria, Hutchinson Ave) 724-745-6560 Fridays in Lent through March 26 from 11 am – 1 pm and 4-7 pm. Baked or fried fish sandwiches and dinners. Dessert included with dinner. Sides include haluski, coleslaw, mac-n-cheese, or baked potato. Call ahead for take-out.

CALFORNIA California Volunteer Fire Company 1000 Wood Street 724-938-9283 Every Friday 11AM - 7PM throughout Lent ELIZABETH Elizabeth United Methodist Church 317 South 2nd Avenue 412-384-7050 Fridays in Lent, Feb 19 through March 26.

Lunch is 11 am – 1 pm; dinner, 4-7 pm.

Dinners or sandwiches. Take-out available.

ELRAMA Elrama Tavern 1520 Route 837 412-384-3630 Available all Fridays during Lent: breaded cod fish (baked or fried) sandwich, fish platter, fried shrimp platter, crab cakes, homemade haluski, pierogies, and Lenten soups.

JEFFERSON St. Thomas a’ Becket 139 Gill Hall Road, School Building 412-655-9966 Fridays during Lent from 3:30 pm until 7:00 pm, including Good Friday. The menu includes: hand-breaded, fried cod dinner,

baked fish dinner, fried shrimp dinner, French fries, haluski, homemade soup, various specials each week and homeade desserts. All dinners include beverage. Takeout orders can be made beginning at 3 pm and can be picked up in the rear of the school. Homemade pierogies on Good Friday, limited quantities!

LIBRARY and SOUTH PARK St. Joan of Arc 6470 Library Road 412-854-3173 www.mystjoan.org Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent, first Friday of every month (except Good Friday), 11 am – 7 pm. Fish (baked or fried), shrimp, crab cakes, clam chowder, cabbage and noodles, pierogies, macaroni and cheese, pizza, french fries, coleslaw, and homemade desserts. Calling ahead for take-out is highly recommended! Stations of the Cross, 7:30 pm on Fridays.

whole pie, Benny’s Clam Chowder soup ($3.00/bowl), Pierogi (6) with butter & onions ($4.50). Dinner (adults $8.00, children $5.50) includes mac-n-cheese or French fries, coleslaw, and beverage. Items also available a la carte. There will be movies, games, and crafts for the children.

MONONGAHELA St. Paul’s Church 130 W. Main Street 724-258-7792 All Friday’s in Lent: 11 am – 6:30 pm. Fish dinners and fish sandwiches, shrimp dinners, soups, coleslaw, french fries, fried zucchini strips, homemade desserts and beverages.

Eat-in or take-out.

Ponce’s Place 715 Route 481 (724) 258-6654 Fish specials, all day, every Wednesday and Friday during lent.

Broughton Fire Department 1030 Cochrans Mill Road 412-655-4844 www.broughtonvfd.org Annual Fish Fry is Good Friday, April 10.

Fish sandwiches and dinners available.

VENETIA Hackett Slovenian Club 1118 Brawdy Street 724-348-5503 Every Friday through Lent from 5-8 pm. Fish sandwich or dinner. Side dishes will vary.

McMURRAY St . Benedict the Abbot 120 Abington Drive, O’Brien Hall 724-941-9406 www.stbenedictthe abbot.org Fridays in Lent, lunch: 11 am-1 pm; dinner: 4-7:30 pm. Lunch is now eat-in or take-out: sandwich ($6.00), fries, and coleslaw. Fried or baked dinners and sandwiches, Father Sam’s Famous Italian Pizza – by the slice or

WEST MIFFLIN Holy Trinity / St. Agnes Parish 529 Grant Avenue Extension 412-466-9695 All Fridays in Lent from 11-6 pm. Dinners and sandwiches also available for take-out.

“Best cod fish in the Valley at the best price.”

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The Snow Storm of 2010

The snowfall piled up high and caused a complete “white-out” on roads, cars, porches and more!

Friday February 5, 2010 will be remembered by many as the day of the “Big Snow Storm of 2010”. The storm started at around 2:00 PM on Friday, and dropped nearly 2 feet of snow before it was all over. The snow caused numerous school and business closings, and vehicle accidents. A state of emergency was declared in most towns throughout the area. The weight of the wet snow created damage to roofs, and many trees and branches collapsed under the weight taking out power lines and blocking area roads. Some residents were without electricity for almost a week. Residents literally had to dig themselves out to get out of their homes and use their driveways and sidewalks.

(PHOTO CREDITS: PAUL CHASKO; SCOTT MCCURDY; KEN ASKEW; KELLY FROST; LISA TOMOSKY; RENEE SCHOEDEL; ALICE HARRIS)

Massive piles of snow being removed on Washington Avenue in Finleyville.

With the the “Terrible Towel” as a back drop, this snow bank at a residence in Tuscany Heights in Union Township shows a measurement of nearly 28-inches!

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The snow caused many fallen trees which blocked area roads and knocked down power lines.

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The Snow Storm of 2010 For children, dogs, and those who can appreciate a glistening white snowfall, the storm also brought an opportunity for fun and beautiful winter landscape photos

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Area Chambers of Commerce to Host An Evening with Jack Bogut (Seated l-r): Ron Kesten, GRC President; Lorys Crisafulli, representing Monongahela Area Chamber; and Jack Bogut. (Standing l-r): Gina C. Lynn, GRC; Debbie Keefer, Mon Valley Regional Chamber; and Armand Ferrera, Mon Valley Regional Chamber President.

Plans are in full swing for An Evening with Jack Bogut on Thursday, March 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Willow Room, Rostraver. This multi-chamber event is coordinated by the Greater Rostraver, the Mon Valley Regional and the Monongahela Area Chambers.

The committee met recently with Jack Bogut to go over the details of the event. The event will include a reception hour with light refreshments, cash bar, door prizes and networking. The highlight of the event will be an entertaining presentation by Jack Bogut on what he calls the “FIDO Principal.” He will explain this acronym during the presentation. Bogut can be heard daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Mondays through Fridays on 1320 WJAS. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event ranging from $100 to $500. The group is pleased to announce the following sponsors to date: Platinum - The Valley Independent and Highway Appliance; Gold - General Industries; Silver - Monongahela Valley Hospital. If you would like your business to be recognized as a sponsor, please call 724-483-3507 for details.

The cost for the event is $20.00 and the public is invited. Reserve your seats today by calling 724-483-3507. Mastercard, VISA and Discover accepted. Groups and organizations are invited to attend as well.

Friends of South Park Library Meeting The Friends of South Park Township Library will hold their next Friends' membership/board meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the South Park Library "Teen Age Section". Members are asked to attend this meeting as preparations of pending spring book sale will be discussed, as well as other matters. Anyone wishing to find out what the Friends' do and are about, please attend this meeting. For more information, contact Cathie Humphreys, President, at ch6504@hotmail.com.

The Union-Finley Messenger is a proud member of the following organizations:

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“Crawling” For a Good Cause 2010 Finleyville Pub Crawl Set for March 13 The 2010 “Finleyville Pub Crawl” will be held on Saturday, March 13 beginning at 8:00 PM. Proceeds from the event benefits the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department.

Join other local patrons on this popular crawl of Finleyville area pubs, bars, and local watering holes. Not up for the walk (ie..”crawl”), then take advantage of the Free Shuttle! Shuttle will run from approximately 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Pickup/drop-off locations – downtown Finleyville, Peter’s Creek Pub and Hackett Club.

T-shirts are available at the participating pubs shown below for just $10. Be sure to join the “crawl”, and stop by these local hot spots to enjoy some great specials!

Peter’s Creek Pub Draft Specials and Jell-O-Shots Badlands Bar & Grill Live Band “Overdrive” (free admission w/T-shirt) $13 Buckets of Beer, $2, 16oz. Drafts

The Hackett Club Music, Food, Jell-O-Shots and Draft Beer Specials The Legion $1 Drafts; Food; Free juke box The Hunting Lodge $1.50, 16oz. Drafts, $2 Bottles; $1 Jell-O-Shots, $0.50 Hotdogs Roy’s by the Tracks $1.50 Drafts and $2 Bottles; Karaoke The Moose Jell-O-Shots and DJ Angelo’s Hot Metal Harley-Davidson; Cash Money Machine with “LUCK, the Midget LuPrechann” $1 Pizza Slices, $1 Shamrock Shots, $2 Bottles; DJ/Karaoke

Maple Sugaring - Sugarbush Tour and Breakfast at Mingo Park The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a "Maple Sugaring Tour and Breakfast" at Mingo Creek County Park on Saturday, March 20 at shelter 6. Join us for a tasty tour of Mingo Creek Park's Sugarbush to discover techniques used to turn maple sap into 100% pure maple syrup. Historical demonstrations, modern day sap collecting methods and evaporation secrets will be shared. The program will conclude with a pancake breakfast served with pure Mingo Creek Maple Syrup, sausage and a drink at the park office. Tours begin every half hour, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Group size is limited to 20 persons per tour. Pre-registration is required and can be made by contacting the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. The fee for this program is $2.00 per person. Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington, PA, off of Route 136.

Anniversary Oldies Dance at Stockdale VFD To commemorate the start of its popular teen record hops of the 1950s and 60s, the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department will present an All Oldies 52nd Anniversary dance on Saturday, March 20 at the Stockdale Fire Hall.

Disc jockey Jim "J.D. the D.J." Dudas will spin his Mon Valley Memories favorites from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Special guests will be John Barbero and Ron Paglia. Paglia was the original disc jockey from December 21, 1957 until August 1964 and Barbero succeeded him.

The dance will be a BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) - food and refreshments event. The fire department will provide ice, ice buckets and cups. Admission is $10 per person and reservations are being accepted for tables of eight. Tickets also will be sold at the door. For more information and tickets, call 724-330-5002.

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Rostraver Ice Gardens Roof Collapses Under Heavy Snow

The end housing the banquet hall.

Both the Pub and the banquet area had events going on when the roof collapsed. Owners hope to open the banquet hall and the Pub if determined structurally safe.

A building in ruins with the damage vast and unbelievable. The collapsed center roof of the Rostraver Ice Garden lies on the ice between both its ends.

By Alice Harris On Valentine’s Day in the midst of the annual President’s Day youth hockey tournament at Rostraver Ice Gardens in Belle Vernon, the approximately 200 people inside had no idea of the imminent danger just moments away that could have ended their lives.

The end section housing Murph's Pub. Due to recent storms, a thick layer of Teams in the locker rooms underneath were snow had piled up on the roof of the arena off the ice as the roof began to fall. with no way to remove it. Cracking noises heard by some as they set watching the (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS) game were brushed off as ice sliding on the roof. All of a sudden a lady noticed the roof cracking at the rear of the area and started screaming “Get out of the building!” Moments later at about 3:30 PM, the 100 by 200 foot center roof section of the circa 1965 structure separated from the banquet hall on one end and Murph’s Pub at the other, and fell crashing to the ice. Fortunately, the teams had just finished playing and were in the locker rooms beneath the Pub, so no one was on the ice except the Zamboni driver doing resurfacing, who fled when he saw what was happening. The remainder of the guests had approximately 10 minutes to exit the arena between the initial cracking and when the roof fell. Guests in the Pub and at the banquet hall were unaware of the collapsing roof until their doors burst open from the force. In a miracle, everyone evacuated safely, and no one was hurt.

Due to costs, it is uncertain at this time if the ice area will be rebuilt. However, the owners would like to reopen the Pub and banquet hall as soon as possible if engineers deem it safe to do so.

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Recent Local Death Notices Anders - Howard G “Bud”, 98., of Monongahela died Wednesday January 27. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

DePaoli - Olive Kathryn, 73., of Canonsburg died Monday January 25.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

DeVore - George M, 83., of Monongahela died Saturday January 30. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Doyle - Lois Jean, 73., of Forward Township died Sunday January 10.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Dougherty - Charles Reid, 85., of Monongahela died Sunday January 3.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Fawcett - Alvie T “Bud”, 95., of Finleyville died Wednesday February 10.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Fine - Alberta E Nosal, 84., of Union Township died Sunday January 24.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Gamble - Regis Anthony, 67., of LaBelle, Formerly of New Eagle died Wednesday January 13. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Garry - Rose M, 91., of Carroll Township died Sunday January 3. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Gori - Michael Oliver, 53., of Donora died Saturday January 2. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Hazen - Paula Ann, 55., of Somerset Township died Friday January 29.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Klemanski - Gloria J, 60., of Monongahela died Saturday January 9.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Levinsky - Louis, 93., of Finleyville died Thursday January 21. Arrangements

under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Leezer - Carson M, 87., of New Eagle died Saturday January 30. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

McWilliams - Mary Maude, 97., of New Eagle died Thursday January 7.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Miller - Edward “Buzz”, 87., of Finleyville died Friday February 5.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Minetti - Ruth Marie, 76., of New Eagle died Thursday January 21. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Simmons - George W, 92., of Monongahela died Saturday January 23.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Smith - Mary Elizabeth, 82., of New Eagle died Monday January 18.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Souleret - Edna Louise, 89., of Shiremanstown, Formerly of Somerset Township died Friday January 22.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Tarabrella - John J “Harp”, 90., of Forward Township died Sunday January 31. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Thropp - Christopher F JR, 75., of Venetia died Tuesday February 9.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Vugrinovich - Clara “Bubs”, 92., of Finleyville died Thursday January 21.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Williams - Marjorie Grace, 90., of Monongahela died Sunday January 24.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Wood - Catherine Arlene, 78., of New Eagle died Sunday January 10.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

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That Old House

“Profiling historic, old or unique homes throughout the area”.

By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort

T The Igloo

his month’s Old House feature is as unusual a house as you’ll find south of Alaska. Well maybe you have been seeing these a lot lately and maybe you haven’t.

Located at a lovely location, just above the Monongahela river, this wonderful single cavity dwelling is home to A-nuk and Sch-muck. A lovely couple who gave me a Wintery tour of their frosty palace. Not as spacious as some historic homes, it has a rustic beauty that has survived for, what seems, hundreds of years.

As I conducted my interview, I found that the couple has only lived here for a short time but plan on staying for a very long time. They said that the weather is colder than they like but the location is better than that place they had in the

Antarctic.

They built their first home a while back but the roof collapsed with the weight of the snow. They told me that there wasn’t a problem as they had bought property and built a second sturdier home just down the road.

They were a lovely couple but a bit cold… if you know what I mean.

Although I enjoyed my tour, I hope not to see them in the Summer months.

Remember to stay warm and lift with your legs!

(Author’s note: This Igloo was crafted by my son and I after we dug out from the first big storm.

It has already been snowed shut twice!)

** If you live in an old house, or know of an old, unique or historic house in your town and would like to have it profiled as part of the “That Old House” feature in the Union-Finley Messenger, please contact us at 412-249-8177, or e-mail us at news@unionfinley.com.

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Elizabeth Borough Kicks off 2010 with a New Mayor and a New Meeting Location

By Alice Harris Elizabeth Borough held their first council meeting of the new year on January 26, 2010. Council kicked off the new year with a new Mayor and a new meeting place.

Elizabeth Borough Council meetings are now held in the Elizabeth Education Center (directly across from the Borough Building on Third Street). Regular Council meeting time is 7:30 pm the 4th Tuesday of each month.

The new Mayor of Elizabeth for 2010 is David Householder. Newly elected council members are Paula Stevens and Butch van Fossen. Monica Douglas is Council President. Returning Council members are Paul Shaner, Larry Duvall, Robin Miller, and Margaret Fleischauer. Patricia McGrail is Solicitor, and Robin Stockton is Borough Secretary.

In Regular Business: • Guests will now have two sessions to address Council at the monthly meeting, one at the beginning and the second at the end will be used to discuss items not on the Agenda.

• Guest Betty Krofic extended her appreciation to Police OIC John Snelson for com-

ing to her aid when accidentally locked out of her house by her young grandson.

• Dave Burke was in attendance to work out an issue concerning a building he erected extending beyond his property line.

• The attendance of a training opportunity session in Cranberry made available by the Local Government Academy at the cost of $95.00 per attendee was approved for Mayor Householder and Police OIC John Snelson.

• 2009 totals for the Elizabeth Borough Police Department include: 1349 complaints answered; 182 criminal incidents investigated; 121 traffic citations; 1531 reports generated by the Department; 9 programs presented by the Department (911 training for children-2; stranger safety-3, gun safety Eddie Eagle program-2, and child finger printing ID-2).

• A motion to submit a letter to PNC Bank to remove Robert Werner and Chad Rager as Borough check signors and to add Paul Shaner was approved.

• A motion to add the Risha Building on Second St. to the Sheriff’s Sale list for April 5 and to issue a check for $1600 for building inspector fees was approved.

• Paul Shaner reported that in bad weather, salt is being used sparingly and that hills are done first to try not to incur additional costs for salt as the original $250 per ton paid prior to the winter season has increased.

• Potholes will be filled as soon as the

weather improves. Penn Dot will be contacted to remove school signage at the former Elizabeth Elementary School as this building is no longer a school.

• The Maple Ave. retaining wall repair has received a $32,800 fully funded emergency grant from COG. The writing of a letter of acceptance for this funding to initiate this project was approved.

• The bleachers at Wylie Field are not up to code. Elizabeth Forward School District will proNew Mayor of Elizabeth, David Householder (seated) and newly elected Council members Butch Van Fossen and vide better seating for this season.

Paula Stevens all set to go in their new Offices.

• Mark Greszuk was approved as a part time Streets Dept. employee (and now off probation) at no the audit for 2009 was approved.

• Ron Wiley as unanimously approved to more than 32 hrs. per week. Autumn Charles was approved to return for parking the Sewage Authority Board to fill the 5 year meter enforcement at $7.15 per hr. for no term vacant seat of the late Jim Morrison.

• A designation of the McKeesport Daily more than 10 hrs. per week.

• The payment of the annual $1500 mem- News newspaper as the paper of record for bership fee to Twin Rivers COG was the Borough of Elizabeth was approved.

• A motion for the Borough to sign lease approved. with Elizabeth Forward School District for • Monica Douglas is Secretary of COG for the former Elizabeth Elementary School at 2010.

• After an executive session adjourn- the cost of $1.00 was approved.

• A motion to ask Elizabeth Forward ment, a motion to sell David Burke the zonschool District to join the Borough in placing approved 3’ x 26’ variance of Borough property his building extends onto at its ing the Leegaza properties for Sheriff’s Sale current assessed value plus costs was (at roll was approved.

• Monthly dinners will be held at the call vote) unanimously approved.

Wesleyan Church every 3rd Saturday of the • In new business, a motion for Hosack Specht as Borough Auditors and to prepare month. The public is invited to attend.

New Eagle Council to Work With Youth Athletic Association in Preparation for Spring Baseball Season

By Ken Askew The New Eagle Council held its’ monthly meeting on February 2, 2010.

A representative of the Ringgold Youth Athletic Association spoke at the meeting about the need for preparatory agreements in regard to the upcoming baseball league season. Issues such as rules and responsibilities for field maintenance, trash pickup and disposal, provision and maintenance of porta-johns, priorities for reserving dates of games, and proof of insurance are the types of topics the group faces when dealing with various municipalities.

A recurrent and particularly perplexing issue is: Who is allowed access to the field, and who has the keys to open the gate? This topic implies that the keyholder is responsible for deciding which private citizens are allowed in, monitoring

the field to ensure that it is being used for appropriate purposes, and checking that the field is not being damaged by unauthorized activities. Councilmen Marty Hancock and Archie Caseber will work with the Ringgold Youth Athletic Association representative to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement.

In other borough business: • Council voted to exonerate the Borough Tax Collector for $17,889 of uncollected 2009 property taxes, and instead refer them to Washington County for collection.

• Borough Secretary Linda Hall was authorized to issue a solicitation for receipt of bids for summer road repair materials.

• A resolution was passed to permit the destruction of numerous categories of

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old Borough documents, such as: tax refunds, unpaid tax reports, occupational privilege taxes, paid receipts, etc.

A public Zoning Hearing will be held on March 24, 2010 at the Social Hall at 7:00 PM. Although most property within New Eagle Borough is grandfathered by the existing zoning laws, new developments will be subject to any changes as a result of the meeting.

Borough residents are encouraged to attend and have their opinions heard.

Residents of New Eagle are requested to place garbage in cans for pick-up, and notify the street department if cold patch is needed for potholes.

Borough taxpayers have been sent 38 letters pertaining to delinquent tax bills from 2007, 2008, and 2009.

The interior of the municipal building is being painted.

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Great Snowstorm of 2010 Takes Center Stage at Monongahela Council Meeting

By Ken Askew

In spite of several inches of fresh snow on the ground and more flakes falling outside as the meeting convened, all members of Monongahela Council except Mayor Bob Kepics attended their monthly meeting on February 10, 2010--right on schedule.

Mayor Kepics was unable to attend regardless of the weather, since he was at home recovering from recent surgery; Councilman Tom Caudill presided in his absence.

Council reported to the public that a State of Emergency was declared in the City of Monongahela on February 6, during a snowstorm that eventually laid down over 20” of snow. Kepics and the rest of Council extended their sincere appreciation for the tireless work of Emergency Management, Police, Fire, Ringgold School District, Street Department, and other Monongahela City officials. Many people served 12- to 16hour shifts, and additional personnel were placed under contract to assist in the recovery effort. Council authorized a Surge Plan to make an all-out, final cleanup on February 12 in anticipation of yet another storm that was forecasted for February 15 and 16.

During the Public Forum section, a resident asked if the City has a generator to provide emergency shelter for residents in the future. The response was that the Police Department does have a generator, but the Fire Department, which could utilize their social room for that purpose, does not.

Councilman Daryl Miller reported that he is pursuing a couple sources to determine if grant money could be available to pay for an additional generator.

Another resident attended the meeting to apologize for his behavior on Main Street during the snowstorm, in which he initiated a verbal assault (which was quelled by police) about the lack of power at his house

for several days that caused him to lose $300 worth of food. He tried in vain to contact local agencies and state officials in Harrisburg to get help, but was confronted with nothing but recorded messages. A Councilperson suggested that perhaps he could have simply placed his food outside to keep it cold, but he retorted that raccoons or coyotes probably would have taken it.

He wanted to know who is responsible to pay for replacing the food in his refrigerator; it was recommended that he contact the representative of his homeowner’s insurance company.

In other business: • The new police personnel Drug and Alcohol Policy, as mentioned at last month’s meeting, was approved unanimously.

• A resident inquired about the legalities of participating in a funeral procession.

His wife was in such a procession lately, with headlights on, 4-way flashers blinking, and a funeral home flag on the car’s roof. As she approached a red light, another car came from a side street, getting in front of her. Who had the rightof-way? Police Chief Brian Tempest replied that although drivers are asked to extend a common courtesy to not break into the line of a funeral procession, a driver who does interrupt the line has a legal right to do so. In the event of a collision, the driver in the funeral procession would be at fault for not yielding.

• Monongahela’s request to the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a grant to renovate the Aquatorium was denied. A companion request to the state Fish and Boat Commission is pending. A meeting with the Redevelopment Authority is planned to further explore possible funding. A grant of $400K was received about a year ago, which was intended to

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leverage and supplement the aforementioned grant possibilities. Councilman Tom Caudill was adamant that steps be initiated now to initiate a scaled-down project, within the limits of the $400K on hand. All agreed that plans should be made so as to not interfere with the firemen’s carnival this summer.

• Due to the snowstorm, resulting in a widespread power outage, an emergency shelter was set up at Ringgold High School, in which 30 cots were made available to those needing to escape the frigid temperatures in their homes.

Contingency plans were discussed to add more spaces at the New Eagle Social Hall and the Donora Borough Building, if needed. Mainly, the shelter at the high school was needed this time for the temporary evacuation of residents from Monongahela Manor. Councilpersons Ken Kulak and Claudia Williams profusely thanked the following organizations for their emergency assistance: Cox’s Market, Eat ‘n Park, Hill’s Restaurant, Foodland, Washington County 911, the Red Cross, BP gasoline, New Eagle resident Paul Pro, Rich

Downer, the fire and police departments, and Stephanie Ravenna of the Ringgold bus service. Many stories of selfless volunteerism could be told.

• A grant of $109K has been received for the Mounds Sanitary Project, which will fund placing a new sewer line. Council was grateful for the grant, which was awarded in spite of severe cutbacks at the funding agency; they usually award 53 projects, but could afford only 18 this

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PennDot Routing Signs To Be Placed In Finleyville Borough

By Paul Chasko All members of Finleyville Borough Council were present at the February 3 meeting as was Mayor Kutsek and Solicitor Berggren. Topics and agenda items discussed were as follows: Old Business: • In he January meeting recap in the Union-Finley Messenger, we neglected to report that Mrs. Irene Allridge was elected as the Vice President of the Finleyville Borough Council.

• Paving of a portion of Lincoln Avenue using Block Grant funds was briefly discussed. The Mayor and Council will reconsider paving of the remainder of Lincoln with other funding sources before work is begun this summer.

• Bids for restoration work on the Finleyville Borough Building are scheduled to go out at the end of February.

This part of the process is being handled

by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) – this according to Bob McGowan of the DCED. • Bus stop shelters remain “in the works” for Finleyville – one each northbound and southbound. Erection of the shelters will be free but maintenance costs will fall to Finleyville Borough.

• A public meeting to hear comments on the Finleyville/Nottingham MMCP (Multi Municipality Comprehensive Plan) has yet to be scheduled.

New Business: • PennDOT intends to erect routing signs along Washington Avenue to direct through traffic either to Route 88 or to Route 43.

• Street cleaning and painting of yellow lines on curbs and streets in Finleyville has been scheduled for June 26 and 27 using laborers from the Community Services Group.

Rash of Burglaries Cause Concern in West Elizabeth

By Charlotte Hopkins At the recent meeting of West Elizabeth Borough Council, concerned residents questioned Elizabeth Police officer John Snelson on what needs to be done to stop a rash of burglaries by a particular group of individuals from West Elizabeth and Jefferson Hills. The accused group of people are robbing homes, garages, the cabs of pick-up trucks, abandoned homes and sheds for anything that can be sold at Bethel Metal and Recycling.

Officer Snelson explained that the police department would be able to pursue the accused thieves further if the people who are robbed filed complaints against them.

Residents expressed to officer Snelson that people are terrified of this group of people.

Officer Snelson disagreed and stated that people are not afraid of them because the accused group “is not violent; they are doing it to try and make a quick buck.”

They strongly disagreed with officer Snelson on his views.

A resident further added that five years ago she caught a female suspect trying to rob copper out of the cab of their truck.

There was a young man with her and they used a crow bar to break the locks off of their garage door during the robbery. She went on to say that there were 4-5 police officers at her home within three days investigating the robbery. She was willing to

testify against the robbers but she was never contacted to do so.

With no resolution in sight, Attorney Matt Racunas advised them of their right to meet with the District Attorney's Office and file a private criminal complaint based on the theft issue if they feel there is not being enough done.

West Elizabeth resident, Cathy Curry, addressed concerns over the trucks speeding on Route 837. She first contacted PennDot to ask what the procedures would be to have more speed limit signs posted near the bridge and the entrance into town.

They informed her that she would have to bring her request before the local police department and the town council. Council acknowledged that there was a speed limit sign on the overpass at one time, though it has been missing for the past two or three years.

Kim Dodds, of the street department, informed council that they are still in need of a substitute crossing guard. If there is a citizen interested in the position they can apply at the West Elizabeth Borough Building; bearing in mind that they will have to pass their Act 33/34 Clearances.

A PR representative of Thomas Jefferson High School requested a copy of the town maps. They are offering the maps to families from other cities and states who want to move into the school district.

Jefferson Hills Council Praises All Emergency Personnel In The Recent Snow Storm Mayor Faults Allegheny Power Management For Unnecessary Long Power Outages

By Jim Caldwell The postponed general meeting of the Jefferson Hill Borough Council convened Monday, February 16th, eight days later than originally schedule due to the blizzard snow storm and power outages.

Everyone from the council and staff were present with the exception of the Road Foreman, Rick Huffmans, who was directing the plowing after new snow showers.

Two major themes emerged after the usual monthly business (i.e. bills, payroll) was dispensed: A praise for the, Police, Fire and EMS personnel during the declared emergency on February 6 and a discussion concerning the salt storage facility. In particular, high praise was given to the Public Works road crews for untiring efforts to keep the roads clear for safety vehicles and all citizens. All agreed that everyone rose to the occasion and performed as a team.

The only negative criticism was towards Allegheny Power. Mayor Michael Green stated he will be sending a letter to the PUC in Harrisburg and to the management of Allegheny Power for their lack of good direction given to their work crews.

Green said he had no beef with the field workers doing their job, but with management in not co-coordinating the work properly.

A main trunk line to the Borough was repaired and the crews left early leaving many citizens in the Borough still without power. They had to return. No one in management directed that all the necessary work be to done before leaving the area.

President Chris King joined the Public Works crew on Saturday, February 6, to get a first hand view. This prompted a lengthily discussion concerning the current condition of the Public Works Building and a new Salt Storage facility.

Initially, the concern was having the exist-

ing salt pile in compliance with EPA rules for covering, keeping it from running into streams and so forth.

The Borough Engineer presented two drawings for the area on Brickyard road off Route 51. Two questions were presented to be answered: what type of storage facility does Council want and second should it be placed in the front of the site or in the back with a future new public works building to be built on the same site.

There was not a proposal on the table but rather a discussion publically among Council as to the priority of building a new PW building first at the Brickyard road site, and continue to maintain the compliance of the salt pile where it exists, or to build the salt storage on Brickyard road with the building to follow, or to accomplished both this year. There is a lot more discussion to follow about monies, budget and feasibility.

Mayor Green also introduced the idea of investigating an alert system by phone, patterned after the alert system the school district has for closings and delays to their personnel. He cited the example that a heating place was arranged at the high school during the outages for citizens and such a broadcasted alert system to those with power or cell phones would help share such information with those without power or cell phones.

Of interest in the regular business was the appointment of Douglas Arndt as Borough Secretary with Jennifer Pesanka as Assistant Secretary. Also Pesanka was appointed as Borough Treasurer with Ardnt as Assistant Treasurer.

The public hearing concerning the Comprehensive Plan was rescheduled and approved for March 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center.

The payment of $8,905.10 was approved to SHACOG with the Borough’s participation in the new sewer camera program among local municipalities.

Correction: The Union-Finley Messenger incorrectly spelled the last name of the new Councilman, Scott Albrecht, in last month’s article as Scott Albright.

We apologize to Councilman Albrecht for the error.

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Peters Township Council Approves Loan to Help County Establish New Local Tax Collection System

By J.R. Brower At the request of the Washington County Tax Collection Committee, Peters Township Council approved a loan of $2,500 to the committee at their regularly scheduled meeting on February 8. The no-interest loan will be used for operational expenses in helping the county set up an office to collect earned income taxes for all municipalities in Washington County.

The committee is soliciting loans from other municipalities as well. The reason is that the committee currently has no funds, since it will not begin to collect the taxes until 2012, at which time the loans will be repaid. The committee represents all municipalities and school districts in Washington County and is chaired by Assistant Township Manager Paul Lauer.

Township Manager Michael Silvestri said that the tax collections committee office plans to start work in September. Currently each municipality collects its own local earned income taxes. The new statewide system is supposed to streamline local tax collection, and it was mandated in a bill passed by the State Legislature in 2008.

In unfinished business, council approved the re-appointment of James Federlein to the Zoning Hearing Board. Silvestri said that there has been much interest in an opening on the Planning Commission, with seven residents having applied. Council will be interviewing the candidates in the near future. “We need to consider carefully who we appoint,” said Council Chairman David Ball. “We have some important issues coming up like the master plan.”

In another matter, the township acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Washington County Department of Public Safety, which addressed the issue of emergency access on streets whose portions are both public and private. Specifically mentioned was Schenley Drive off Thompsonville Road. On that street, residents on the private portion of the street planted trees at the end of the public portion that prohibit public access including emergency vehicles. Ball said that the issue needs to be addressed, and residents of private roads should be made aware of the need for emergency access.

Silvestri said, “The best solution from a public safety standpoint is to open it up.” He said that the number of miles of private roads in the township has decreased from about 12 in recent years to only several miles currently. An option discussed but not acted upon would be to bring private roads into the township road system without assessing fees to the residents for upgrading the roads.

In other business, Peters Township Council: • Acknowledged receipt of correspondence from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on a status update of the proposed Southern Beltway. Funds remain for land acquisition from Route 22 near the airport to Interstate 79, but money has run out for continuation through this area for connection to the Mon Valley Expressway. Silvestri said that the state was relying on funding from charging tolls on Interstate 80, but that has yet to be approved by the legislature.

• Accepted the completion of the stormwater management pond in the Windermere Plan.

• Approved submission of the 2009 Survey of Financial Conditions to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The annual survey provides basic data to the state to determine if a municipality is financially distressed, which Peters is not.

• Was made aware that no tap-ins for sewer service are available for the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority. According to Silvestri, the Department of Environmental Protection is pressuring the sanitary authority for a bond issue to construct a new treatment plant at Clairton. Officials in the communities served by the authority have been reluctant to sign off on the proposal due to its significant cost. As a result, the issuance of building permits is on hold, and residential development projects in southeastern Peters Township are seeing slow progress.

• Approved a resolution for PNC Bank authorizing the change of signatories to reflect the current officers of council. The resolution affects all township accounts at PNC. • Scheduled the annual road tour for March 20, at which time council will inspect the condition of roads throughout the township.

Nottingham Township Tap-ins On Hold as a Result of Sanitary Authority Dispute

By J.R. Brower At their February 15 meeting, the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors acknowledged that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has informed them that sewer tap-ins into the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority have been suspended. The suspension came about as a result of a dispute between the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority (PCSA) and the Clairton Municipal Authority (CMA) who oversees operations at the wastewater treatment plant that both authorities share. At issue is the CMA’s long-term control plan and the way they plan to implement it.

The Peters Creek Sanitary Authority objects to Clairton’s plan for a bond issue to finance a new treatment plant, which PCSA feels is too expensive. In suspending tapins, the DEP is putting pressure on the PCSA board to sign off on the bond issue, which they have been reluctant to do. The result is that building permit applications requiring sewer tap-ins cannot be presently acted upon in Nottingham Township. Board of Supervisors Chairman Ray Barley said he hopes that issue will be resolved soon. Also affected by the dispute are other communities in Peters Creek Sanitary Authority’s jurisdiction including Union Township, Finleyville, Jefferson, and part of Peters Township.

In another matter, regarding plans to expand the Nottingham Municipal Complex, the board has notified Gerard Associates Architects that they will move forward with the feasibility study for the first phase, a new building, but remove the second phase, remodeling the current building for total use by Public Works. Barley said the reason is that it would be too costly to pursue studies on both phases at the present time. A workshop meeting between the supervisors and the architects has been scheduled for March 3 at 9:00 a.m. to review the proposed building plans.

Other business included the appointment of a Designated Municipal Official to review subdivision applications prior to being filed with the township. Although this will be a new position, it has already been authorized by ordinance. Selected was Michael Christoff, who will be paid on a case-by-case basis at the rate of $25 per application.

In another personnel matter, it was announced with regret that long-time auditor for Nottingham, Martin Ware, CPA, has passed away. The supervisors said that Ware did excellent work for the township for many years in filing required reports and will be missed. His firm was released from the signed audit engagement. It was announced that the Maher Duessel auditing firm will perform the accounting work for the township.

Barley said that the firm specializes in government auditing and is very familiar with Nottingham’s accounting software.

In other business, the Board of Supervisors: • Acknowledged that a declaration of a disaster emergency took place on February 6 at a result of the near record snow storm. Public Works Director Doug King and his crew were commended for their hard work in plowing Nottingham’s roadways.

King, who is also a supervisor, did not attend the meeting.

• Signed off on the annual Survey of Financial Condition report as prepared by Township Treasurer Shirley Madar. The report verified to the state that Nottingham Township is in excellent financial shape.

• Received a draft copy of the proposed ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Washington County for installation of the regional single stream recycling facility. The draft was prepared by Township Solicitor Jim Liekar for review by the supervisors and will be acted upon at the March 1 meeting.

• Announced that a letter from State Representative David Levdansky was received to inform of the 2010 grant program funds for recreation and conservation projects administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. These grants require a 50% match, and applications are due by April 21.

• Received a permit sewage disposal system permit from the Washington County Sewage Council for Tom Lutz, Barr Road site location.

• Received the 2009 Annual Report and approved budget of the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2010.

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Crisafulli is Monongahela ‘Citizen of the Year’ “’Elderly women bare all for charity’ was one of the headLorys Crisafulli , a pillar of the lines,” she remembers. “It was community who recently posed a whim. I saw the movie “nude” in a calendar to benefit the ‘Calendar Girls’ and thought Mon Valley Historical Society, was we could do this. I was surrecently named Monongahela prised at how it really took off Citizen of the Year. and it was a lot of fun to On Tuesday, December 15, The make.”

Monongahela Chamber of The calendars generated Commerce presented 83 year old over $15,000 and got the Crisafulli, who has lived in attention of media outlets like Carroll Township for over 60 PBS, Insider, a Japanese TV years, with their Citizen of the network and numerous newsYear honor for her service to the papers.

As an active member and leader for various community organizations, community.

Crisafulli also organized the Lorys Crisafulli has become accustomed to being in front of a Tom Graney, Chamber Board Monongahela Aquatorium’s microphone. For her dedication and community involvement, Crisafulli member and past president, said 40th anniversary celebration was recently honored as the Monongahela “Citizen of the Year” Crisafulli is “definitely most in 2009, part of three days of deserving” of the award, and was festivities. nominated because “she has been one of the most active people in Even though she is somewhat of a local celebrity, Crisafulli is the community in the last 30 years.” extremely humble, and says she “doesn’t need or expect publicity,” “Her nomination was discussed and agreed upon by the execu- which is why she was so stunned when she was presented with the tive committee,” said Graney. “Lorys is a great person. She would award, especially since the Chamber hasn’t given the honor in over do anything for the community and we just love her up here.”

10 years.

Crisafulli graduated from Monongahela High School, later “I was totally surprised,” she said. “I was asked to present somenamed Ringgold High School, in 1944, then went on to graduate thing honoring retired officers in our community and prepared a with a B.A. in Industrial Arts from Cal U in 1948. While at Cal, she bunch of jokes for them. The President stood up and started talkwon the W.S. Jackman Award for Distinction, given for entrepre- ing, and all of a sudden I heard ‘This young lady made a calenneurship and community service in outstanding graduates. dar…” and I knew. I never would have expected it in my life.”

After graduation, she taught 5th grade and Junior High art, then As for right now, Crisafulli says she tries to live her life by her opened a consignment shop called Yesterday’s Best in New Eagle in motto that “everyone wants to have a good time but not everyone 1984 when her husband died. knows how, so I show them how to have fun.”

“I owned it for a successful 22 years and then sold it in 2004,” Besides working on various community projects, Crisafulli also she said. enjoys sewing, writing letters to keep in touch with relatives and A member of the Mon Valley Chamber of Commerce for 20 old friends, and sketching cartoons of people in her life. years and the Monongahela Area Revitalization Committee since “If I could offer anyone any advice, it would be to keep an open 1983, Crisafulli says she has a hard time “keeping her mind still” mind and you can have a good life,” she said. “My key work is and is constantly thinking of new “projects” to work on. adapt. People can be so rigid and unhappy. If you adapt to what’s One of the most well-known of her projects was her creation of going on around you, you’ll make it. At least, that’s how I keep my Calendar Girls, where women between 70 and 86 years old posed blood pressure down.” semi-nude in a calendar to benefit the Historical Society.

By Chasity Capasso

Elizabeth Gall Celebrates Ninety Years Elizabeth Gall celebrated her ninetieth birthday with a party at Calabria’s in Castle Shannon on Saturday, February 13. She turned 90 on February 5.

Her children are Andrea Earnest of South Park, and Robert Gall and Karen Shaw, both of Munhall. Her grandchildren are Tara and Scott Earnest and Jon Gall. Also at the party was six-month old Elise Zimmerman, her first great grandchild, daughter of Tara and her husband, Karl. Most of her nieces and nephews and their families also attended the party. It was a great day for her, even if the party had to be held a week late because of the big snow of February 2010, which began on her birthday.

Congratulations!

Resident Spotlight

By Alice Harris

Julie Jean Selinsky Town: Charleroi Family: Son, Ronald Gricar; Daughters, LuAnn Kish and Ella Joanne Startoni Education: Monongahela High School Occupation: Homemaker Hobbies & Interests: Family and Friends, sports, games and exercise

Cassidy Quattrone Named to California University of PA Dean’s List Cassidy L. Quattrone, a junior in the College of Education and Human Services at California University of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Fall 2009 Dean's List with a 4.0. This is Cassidy's 4th consecutive semester making the Dean's List. Cassidy is the daughter of Philip M. Quattrone of Monongahela, and Joyce Quattrone of Eighty-Four, PA. Cassidy works parttime at The Springhouse Learning Station in Eighty Four, PA. She is a 2007 graduate of Ringgold High School.

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Eagle Scout Court Of Honor – Troop 1452

Andrew Funtal Receives The Eagle Scout Award

Ryan Bucchianeri: Making the Mon Valley Proud

By Natalee Russo-Amati

The Eagle Badge is pinned on Andrew Funtal by his Father Bob Funtal.

Andrew is flanked by his proud parents Flo and Bob Funtal

By Paul Chasko On February 17, Andrew Funtal, son of Flora and Bob Funtal of Union Township passed the Eagle Scout Court of Review. His scout advisors, fellow scouts, family, friends and members of local government and service organizations gathered in the Finleyville Presbyterian Church to witness the awarding of Andrew’s Eagle Badge. The badge was pinned to his uniform by his Father while his Mother stood at their side in the solemn Chairman Steve Parish presents a certificate from ceremony. The award was followed by prethe Union Township Board of Supervisors. sentations of certificates of recognition from all levels of government including a letter of congratulation from President Barack Obama and the First Lady.

On hand for their presentations at the ceremony were State Representative David Levdansky, Union Township Board Chairman Steve Parish, Union Township Board Member Scott Tkach and Knights of Columbus representative Bob Keeney. Each of them presented certificates recognizing Andrew’s achievement.

Andrew is a sophomore at Ringgold High School and is a starting player on both the Ringgold Rams football and baseball teams.

He’s a member of the Math League and his academic work has kept him listed as a high or highest honor student. His goals are high – to play in professional sports and to study to become a doctor.

Andrew joined the Boy Scouts in April of 2005. Since then, he’s been a very active Andrew accepts a certificate of recognition member of Troop 1452 sponsored by the from the State House of Representatives – First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville.

Representative Dave Levdansky presenting.

It’s notable that Andrew passed the Eagle Board of Review at age 14. This occurs for most Eagle Scouts when they’re 16 or 17. He’s a member of the Order of the Arrow (a Boy Scout Honor Society). For his Eagle project Andrew chose to repair and remodel a room in the Presbyterian Church that had suffered significant water damage and was unusable.

Andrew planned and carried out the repairs and remodeling necessary to convert the room into a church prayer room. The renovation involved 191 hours of Andrew’s time.

Ryan Bucchianeri is a proud 7th generation Pennsylvanian. Born in New Eagle, Bucchianeri served as high school president and was recruited as a football All-American at Ringgold Senior High School. Sports has always been a passion for Bucchianeri. His career as an athlete and midshipman was featured in various national media including Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post magazine, ABC Sports, Readers Digest, and A Civil War; Army vs. Navy, a national best seller.

Bucchianeri graduated in 1997 from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was commissioned as a Naval officer. A two tour Veteran, Bucchianeri served on active duty at sea and land in the Middle East being a part of the U.S. military’s first response task force against Al-Qaeda in the immediate wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attack. Being a part of the Middle East in support of Operation Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom, Bucchianeri knows the importance of loyalty to man and country.

Upon returning home, Bucchianeri attended Harvard Kennedy School of Government, knowing his passion for his country was strong and forceful. “I wanted to challenge myself and learn from some of the brightest minds and most accomplished leaders in the world,” stated Bucchianeri. “The Harvard Kennedy School provided me with a framework to understand the policy challenges we face today and effect positive change as a public servant.”

While at Harvard Kennedy, Bucchianeri majored in International Security Political Economy, Human Rights. As a human rights major Bucchianeri’s academic work focused on the genocide in Darfur. His work was reported and published by the International Crisis Group and also served at the U.S. State department, working in security policy on Europe and the Middle East Security.

Interested in international business, Bucchianeri worked at Lockheed Martin as a development manager. While there, enabling the responsible trade of U.S. technology and sustaining American jobs. Being a man of action and resolve, while in South America he worked to reduce illegal drugs from entering into the U.S.A., strengthening security in Eastern Europe, partnering with NATO. Returning Home to the Mon Valley, Ryan Bucchianeri realized that the Mon Valley faces unprecedented challenges. ''We must make tough choices about our future direction for this area and the nation in whole,” said Bucchianeri. He added “I have returned to my roots for the Mon Valley has always been home for me, to be of service to this area and the nation. By making local changes, we can affect the world in general. If given the opportunity, with much sacrifice and strength and resolve, we as a community can get beyond difficult times. I want to help create better opportunities for a brighter future for all.

Returning home, for here lies my roots, the ground in which I started this journey and this area which I plan to make a difference."

Bucchianeri is a man on a mission. He is headed in continuing his love of country and his true passion for service to his community and country. His parents are Rosemary and Ryan Bucchianeri of Monongahela. They have served as business owners and public educators for over 30 years in the Monongahela Area. A brother, Roger, is founder of a real estate development firm in Philadelphia. The most important interests in the life of Ryan Bucchianeri are family, human rights and public service.

Shawn Recker Named to Grove City College Dean’s List Shawn Recker, a 2007 graduate of Ringgold High School, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Recker of Finleyville, has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2009 semester at Grove City College. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have an average 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

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7jh^cZhh BZgX]Vci CZlh Peters Township Public Library Goes Green!

Mon Valley Music Center Town: Monongahela

By Chasity M. Capasso

Owners: Ken and Joan Weiss Address: 269 West Monongahela, PA

Main

Street,

Phone: 724-258-6002 Times: Monday-Thursday 11 am-8 pm.

Friday 11 am-5 pm. Saturday 10 am-3 pm

Business Spotlight

By Alice Harris

Products & Services: Musical instrument sales and service. Instrument repair and accessories. Private lessons.

(Also visit their Sister Store - Washington Music Center, located at 801 West Chestnut Street in Washington. 724-228-9950)

A

s Earth Day marks its 40th year this April, the Peters Township Public Library is doing its part in working toward educating others on how to become more environmentally-friendly, in the library and in everyday life.

Pier Lee, Library Director since 1974, has started a Green Club at the library, which she says will help to make people more aware of how important it is to “go green.� “Everyone should be getting excited about this club because it is for a very important cause,� she said. “This is the world we live in every day and it is important to take the proper initiative and steps to make it a better, greener place.�

The Green Club is still a “work in progress,� but plans to meet monthly to share information, exchange ideas, welcome speakers and become more aware about green living practices.

The club had its first official meeting on Jan. 28, where attendees shared everyday tips to help improve the environment in the library and the community.

Some “green� tips include buying everyday items in bulk, use energy-efficient light bulbs, avoid using plastic bags when grocery shopping, recycle, conserve water and carpool or use public transportation as much as possible.

Lee also said that the use of your local

public library is a way of going green in itself, since libraries are based on the idea of borrowing and reusing opposed to purchasing and discarding. “Not every library has the ability to build green buildings, but everyone has the ability to create an environmentallyfriendly library,� she said. “Use re-usable bags when checking out library materials, re-use bookmarks and other paper products and when using the internet, read what you can on the screen and recycle any printed pages.�

The library also offers numerous “green resources� for children and adults. See Pier Lee at the library for a list of book titles.

The club has several upcoming events planned, such as “Energy Cost-Cutting Strategies for Residential Homes� on Thursday March 4 at 7 p.m.; “Doug Oster’s Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic� on Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m.; “Rain Barrel Workshop� on Thursday March 25 at 7 p.m.; and “Alternative Energy Workshop� on Wednesday March 31 at 7 p.m.

The Green Club will hold their next meeting on Monday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the library.

To register for any of these events or for more information about joining the Peters Township Public Library’s Green Club, visit the library’s circulation desk or contact Pier Lee at 724-941-9430, extension 321.

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Grand Openings!

Look what’s new in Town

New Teachers’ Supply Store Opens in Monongahela

Charleroi Federal Savings Bank

By Ken Askew Local teachers need to learn that a helper has arrived.

On January 18, 2010, a new store opened for business, designed to sell the products that teachers want and need to do "Your Classroom Connection" is located at the their job. “Your intersection of West Main Street and Classmate 11th Street in Monongahela.

Connection” is located at 1015 West Main Street (at the intersection of 11th Street) in Monongahela.

Owners Judith Weinzen and her daughter, Erica Martos, transformed a former dog grooming store into 1,500 square feet of attractive displays containing supplies for school teachers, home-school parents, and Sunday School teachers. Items available include resource books, learning charts, games, flash cards, paper, bulletin boards, stickers, decorations, and handmade teachers’ gifts.

Your Classroom Connection stocks well-known brand names such as CarsonDellosa, Trend, Creative Teachings Press, Mailbox, Teacher Creative Materials, and Pacon. Prices range from 25 cents to $40, but most items fall within the $5 to $10 range. Seasonal and special event products are available, such as Winter Olympics-themed items and gifts to commemorate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. Coupons are available in the store and by joining their e-mail list. If an order is large enough, they will deliver it.

Judith and Erica are pleased to offer their joint expertise to assist customers.

Judith has seven years of business ownership experience, and Erica has a Masters degree in Elementary Education. Other than working at the store, Erica keeps busy with her two children, and Judith is a Eucharistic minister and volunteers with Meals on Wheels, a Recreation Board, and a Garden Club.

Stop by soon to say hello, and shop for all of your school supply needs.

Judith Weinzen and her daughter Erica Martos are the proud owners of the new "Your Classroom Connection" store.

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The Pleasant Hills Garden Club is excited to be celebrating 70 years, this year. The club started with 14 members in 1940, meeting at members’ homes. Today, we have 38 members and meet at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building, on E. Bruceton Rd. The club started Victory Gardens during World War II and today we've created the Let Freedom Ring Garden at the Bill Green Shopping Center in Pleasant Hills. Members also maintain the gardens at Mowry Park and the Pleasant Hills Library. We also take care of the entrances at the A W Robertson Arboretum.

Meetings are held the Monday of each month, at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building at 12:30 p.m. Our meetings start with fellowship; we offer a program, usually involving floral design, horticulture, and workshops from local professionals, followed by a brief business meeting.

Our next meeting is March 8 at 12:30 p.m. The scheduled speaker is Jim Fitzroy, an experienced Apiarist. His topic "all about bees."

The PHGC is open to new members. We are part of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, District X and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. At the January meeting, Gloria Lepiane was installed as 2010 club president, taking over from Barbara Nero.

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Recent Recent Local Local Real Real Estate Estate Transactions Transactions Seller UNION TOWNSHIP Estate of Edmund Leasha Eleanora Lutz Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. Library Conservative Baptist Church NEW EAGLE Estate of Annabelle Dombrowsky MONONGAHELA Carl Pashel Bank New York Mellon Susquehanna Home Finance LLC Jannette Mele Erica Guadalupe Edward Derrick Shirley Kickel CARROLL TOWNSHIP WRH Realty LLC David Weaver Thomas Ditchko Randy Patch Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Gina Steranko Margaret Gearing Thompson Roy Hall Jr. Tera Leigh Smith ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Estate of Blanche Duval Ruth Chute et al.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Quail Creek Development Co. LLC Aletha Walter Estate of Stella Husok Lorraine Garrow trustee et al.

Estate of Harold Coughenour Shantal Lucks Phillip Dunst Jr. Agnes Mazur ELIZABETH BOROUGH Richard Weigel Martin McGrogan FORWARD TOWNSHIP Alberta Ammon Stockdill Richard Hamilton Ronald Bennett Colleen Leonard Keri Lynn Kratofil WEST ELIZABETH MS Assoc.

CLAIRTON Cheryl Lynn Hlers et al.

Rebecca Roosevelt Estate of Harry Anderson Thomas Bailey Veterans Administration William DeVault John Mathews Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Don McCormley William Forbes SOUTH PARK Estate of David Bashor Garland Atkins Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee South Park Township Bruce Cox Wadwell Group Kevin Baldauf Estate of Martin Gohacki Don Robin Coven trustee PLEASANT HILLS Norman Leuch Michael Zowacki Daniel Brennfleck Paul Thwaite Tami Ritenour Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Veterans Administration Elaine Smith JEFFERSON HILLS Southersby Development Corp.

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Daniel Richardson Matthew Zayac Paul Harty Ronald and Lenora Gombar Linda Essey Albert and Linda Finney

5012 Norman Ave. 7105 Gayle Drive 124 Tuscany Estates Drive 122 Viareggio Way 126 Viareggio Way 19 Walter Long Road

$130,000 $101,752 $164,050 $145,150 $147,850 $80,000

Ralph Buffa

445 Fourth Ave.

Tracy Pocky Steve Miller Bethany Williams Duritza Properties L.P. JP Morgan Chase Bank Household Finance Consumer Discount Co. Jennifer Cattaneo

315 Fifth St. 607 Geary St. 1108 Stanton St. 1223 W. Main St. 511 Finley St. 428 1/2 Second St. 1015 Fourth St.

Elizabeth Chud Frank and Jessica Besedick Bethanne Lilly Kenneth and Denise Miller James Umbaugh and Kristi Woods Chad and Renae Warfield Richard and Nancy Gearing Tom Latorre Albert and Margaret Mattty

282 Black Diamond Hollow Road $7,400 1257 Country Club Road $260,000 103 Lewis Ave. $67,000 167 Route 837 $140,000 Monongahela Ave. $1,045 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $3,444) by sheriff's deed 101 Cypress Ave. $183,000 125 Gearing Road $158,826 403 Coyle Curtain Road $130,000 63 Orchard St. $125,500

Richard Todd Kennedy Jr. and Michelle Kennedy Louis and Lynn Venere Nicole Jenkins Elizabeth Township Ronald Maurer Jr. and Janine Maurer John Hoak Lorraine Garrow and Bruce Resnak Joseph Gubash Shantal Lucks Mathew and Johanna Belako John and Rhonda Jarvis

5913 Hart St. 5716 Holsing St. 201 McLay Drive Howell St. 510 Oberdick Drive 1060 Fallen Timber Road 400 Parkwyn Drive 870 Peairs Road 521 Underwood Ave. 2009 Hankins Drive 118 Hillview Drive

$60,000 $64,000 $84,000 $315,000 $111,000 $80,000 $73,000 $110,000 $89,000 $87,000 $75,000

Laura Bornyas Scott Jamison

709 Sixth Ave. 119 Clay St.

$54,900 $142,900

Jonathan Williams Washington Federal Savings Bank Angela Hansen Robert and Jamie Thompson Jeffrey Wojnovich

500 Rhodes St. 301 Tricia Lane Williamsport Road 506 Caster Lane 169 Route 136

West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority

200 First St. and Market St.

Stuart Price Citimortgage Inc. Jose Carranza and Elvia Camalich Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

David Karner Paul and Alice Cherepko John Case Andrew Sovitski Robert and Tina Henderson Federal National Mortgage Assn.

4101 Bataan Ave. 1013 Gary Ave. 507 N. Eighth St. 427 Ohio Ave. 529 Thompson Ave. 5006 Bataan Ave. 919 Miller Ave. 515 Farnsworth Ave. 425 New York Ave. 861 School St.

$3,000 $1,706 by sheriff's deed $24,000 $1,695 by sheriff's deed $15,100 $12,000 $3,000 $5,000 $24,000 $1,593 by sheriff's deed

Frederick Bashor Jesse Forcey RealHoldings LLC Stephen Juarin Kimberly Anne Obranovich Heartland Homes Inc. Citizens Bank Pennsylvania Jesse Dusenberry Jennifer Malsch and Peter Fisher

Cochrans Mill Road 1629 Connor Road 2985 Sebolt Road 2600 Hout Road 3154 Ridge Road 1231 Snee Drive 1009 Imperial Drive 6374 Crestview Drive 1793 Patrick Place

$102,300 $123,600 $6,200 $102,000 $113,000 $65,000 $1,737 by sheriff's deed $93,000 $84,000

Thomas and Anne Gruber Jason and Rebecca Brinker US Bank NA trustee Megan McCall and John Hungerman Michelle Nagy Chad Matuszak Holly Anderson Nancy Bundy

330 Caryl Drive $163,500 143 National Drive $167,500 118 Orchard Drive $1,721 by sheriff's deed 415 Brierly Lane $153,000 141 Temona Drive $169,000 229 Temona Drive $33,900 136 McClellan Drive $111,000 151 Revere Drive $37,600 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $96,102) by sheriff's deed

NVR Inc. Teresa Lehotsky

Independence Drive 1021 First St.

$79,300 $70,000 $10,000 $60,750 $559,247 $2,179 by sheriff's deed $1,182 by sheriff's deed $124,900

$75,000 $1,813 by sheriff's deed $79,900 $38,500 $180,000 $13,500

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Estate of Nell Spoerlein Costa Development Inc. Stanley Metikosh Jr. Southersby Development Corp.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Keith Champagne Cortes Builders Inc. Dennis Wayne Mowery PETERS TOWNSHIP Russell Rockwell Investors Mark Acquisitions LLC Russell Ergood IV Wadwell Group NVR Inc. Linda Taylor Hiddenbrook L.P. Heartland Homes Inc. James Vines Heartland Homes Inc. Estate of Armella Stark Mark Hoskins Karen Prosser Wadwell Group Kenneth Burk Maria De Las Alas Allan Kennell Jr. NVR Inc. Dymac Properties LLC Heartland Homes Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Glen Grossi Hidden Brook L.P. Hidden Brook L.P.

Leonard and Nancy Johnson NVR Inc. John and Cynthia Golembiewski Zello Davis III US Bank NA Brian Green and Jessica Lindsay Green Edward Ryan Jr. and Tammy Ryan Brent and Jennifer Carothers Marc and Deidre Pitt First Commonwealth Bank Heartland Homes Inc. Heartland Homes Inc.

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Craig and Nicole Phillips Richard and Lois Pickering Joseph Dolata III Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Samuel and Barbara Mazzella NVR Inc. Richard and Karen Stetar Brad and Melissa Allenbaugh Jesse and Paula Lee NVR Inc.

8028 Independence Drive 1601 Route 51 3005 Walton Road 5110 Oak Road 1617 Route 885 Independence Drive 133 Old Clairton Road Shellbark St. 1408 Worthington Ave. Independence Drive

$232,315 $176,206 $14,000 $1,593 by sheriff's deed $105,000 $46,000 $135,500 $44,000 $56,400 $47,000

Jared Bartman Wayne and Darlene Brand Michael and Marlene Nowicki

154 Lutes Road 606 Greenleaf Court 15 Yohe St.

Thomas and Corrine Bebout Jeffrey Keim Joseph and Patricia Steitz NVR Inc. James and Jean Harrington Leech & Henry Construction Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Clement and Judith Schneider Jeremy and Shada Baumgardner Patricia Jones Charles Edward Tidswell III and Heather Lyn Tidswell Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC

670 Bebout Road $180,000 194 Roscommon Place $202,000 412 Timberlake Drive $282,500 Iron Run Road $91,325 184 Iron Run Road $339,500 602 Sagewood Drive $112,500 Shoreline Drive $55,555 107 Anglers Way $344,332 101 Cambridge Drive $304,000 110 Driftwood Drive $286,755 119 Meadow St. $164,900 256 Springdale Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $76,797) 246 Thompsonville Road $340,000 Unknown Address $103,000 198 Hill Place Road $1,500,000 343 Quail Run Road $110,000 200 Sienna Trail $1,500 by sheriff's deed 315 Sutherland Drive $371,900 226 Thompsonville Road $97,260 208 Molly Drive $321,259 204 Rock Run Road $408,945 385 Scott Lane $1,160 by sheriff's deed Shoreline Drive $55,555 Shoreline Drive $70,000

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Must-Haves For A Mature Household (ARA) - The aging population will have the second biggest impact of any factor on the remodeling industry over the next five years, according to the AARP and National Association of Home Builders.

Why? Because today's homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to live independently in their current homes, even if it means remodeling to meet their needs.

Whether you modify your current house or purchase new these are some must-haves to ensure you'll have a safe, secure and easily maintained home in which to spend your golden years: Floor plan • Open floor plan with wide, accessible paths • Single-story home or a two-story with a first-floor master bedroom Bathroom • First-floor master bathroom equipped

with safety products, such as grab bars, elevated toilet seats and shower chairs • Curbless shower, featuring a handheld showerhead with an extra long hose • Adjustable- or varied-height countertops

• Flashing porch light or 911 switch

Kitchen and laundry • Adjustable- or varied-height countertops • Upper wall cabinetry 3 inches lower than conventional height • Pull-out kitchen faucet with lever handles • First-floor laundry with front-loading machines

Exterior • Low-maintenance exteriors, such as vinyl or brick • Covered garage or carport • Handrails near steps

Electrical and security • Light switches by each entrance to halls and rooms • Security system connected to police, fire and EMS

Flooring • Smooth, non-glare, slip-resistant surfaces • Less than 1/2-inch pile carpet with firm padding

For more information about ADA-compliant pull-out kitchen faucets from Moen or bath safety products, such as SecureMount Grab Bars, elevated toilet seats and shower chairs from Home Care

by Moen, call 800-BUY-MOEN(800-2896636) or visit moen.com. (Courtesy of ARAcontent)

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The Best Way Home HCR ManorCare Bethel Park Transitions Patients Between Hospital and Home Millions of adults will be discharged from hospitals this year, requiring skilled nursing and rehabilitation before returning home.

They will face a critical decision as to which team of doctors, therapists, nurses and social workers they will trust to help them recover. Each day, HCR ManorCare Bethel Park treats patients with hospital-level acuity and medically complex conditions transitioning from hospital to home. According to Karen Nocilla, administrator at HCR ManorCare Bethel Park, “The patient’s best way home is through our doors”. Our outcomes reflect that. On average, 96% of our rehabilitation patients admitted to HCR ManorCare Bethel Park return home,” said Christine Meduho, Admissions Director.

At HCR ManorCare facilities nationwide, 28,000 nurses will treat more than 36,000 patients, and 6,000 therapists will provide more than 100,000 minutes of therapy. The majority of these patients will return home and to the community to lead independent, productive lifestyles.

“Our role in the spectrum of health care continues to expand and change, and we’re thrilled that we can make such a positive difference in the lives of our patients of all ages,” said Karen Nocilla. “Today’s postacute care facilities are serving an increasing number of patients transitioning between hospital and home,” said Christine Meduho. “We are not just a skilled nursing center, we are a post-hospital rehabilitation center.”

Whether a patient is recovering from sur-

gery, illness or injury, HCR ManorCare Bethel Park works with the patient, family members and physicians to create individualized care plans that recognize the unique needs of each patient. The transition from hospital to home is further enhanced by a nursing staff that receives training in medical management and rehabilitation. At HCR ManorCare Bethel Park discharge planning begins on admission and goals are set to help the patient return home as quickly as possible. The combined efforts of the therapy, rehabilitative nursing, dietary and social services departments provide guidance, family support and the encouragement needed for patients to return to their independent lifestyles.

“Our patients are coming to us younger and sicker and expect to recover quicker and return home,” Karen Nocilla said. “Our rehabilitation gyms are bustling with activity daily, with patients working on regaining strength, stamina and the skills they need to return home.” HCR ManorCare Bethel Park offers skilled nursing and physical, speech and occupational therapy, for patients with hospital level medical acuity as they recover from surgery, illness or injury. Often, patients may meet the criteria for discharge from a hospital, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are ready to return home, they need rehabilitation to restore their physical abilities and re-learn certain skills, as well as to achieve the confidence they need to return to a productive lifestyle.

Canonsburg General Hospital Offers Classroom Driver Improvement Course for Older Drivers Canonsburg General Hospital, in association with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will offer the driver safety program.

The first day session will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 17, in the Canonsburg General Hospital McNary Conference Center.

The second session will be held the same time and location on Friday, March 19. The fee for the course is $12 per person (AARP members) or $14 per person (non-AARP members), payable in advance.

AARP developed the eight-hour classroom refresher course for drivers 55 years of age or older to improve their skills and prevent traffic accidents. The course covers age-related physical changes, declining perceptual skills, rules of the road, local driving problems and license renewal requirements.

A certified instructor recruited and trained by AARP, will conduct the course. To register, or for more information, call Physician Access at 1-877284-2000. Class size is limited to 30 people.

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Senior News from the Venetia Community Center The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Road, Venetia, PA. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging.

Our luncheon dates are as usual the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome. All you need to do is make your reservations with Erma Grego by calling 724-941-6956. The only requirement is you have to be 55 or older. If transportation is a problem Washington Rides will bring you to the center and pick you up. For more information for this service, call Washington office at 724-223-8747. Hope to see more of you in the near future.

Our first luncheon will be on March 11. The time will be as usual starting at 11:00 a.m. with blood pressure screening followed by lunch at 12:00 noon, which is prepared at the Canonsburg Senior Center and brought down by our faithful and very grateful drivers. Thank you for your wonderful service, it takes all kinds of volunteers to get the job done. The program will be from the Peters Township High School Music Department under the direction of Ryan Pirotto.

It has always a very great program. A great time is planned for all, so come one and all.

Our second luncheon will be on March 25, as usual starting at 11:00 a.m. with blood pressure screening followed by lunch then on to our program. We are very fortunate to have Donald Roach as our entertainer. He will present a great St. Patrick's Day program, one that will be enjoyed by all so please make your plans to make your reservations. Hope to see you all here.

One correction to last month’s news, we mentioned our nurse for the blood pressure screening was from Concern Care instead she was from Caring Mission Home Care. Sorry Sharon, you always do a great service to our center.

Birthdays for the month of March are Johanna Buri and Florence Walls.

Happy Birthday and many happy days ahead.

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A Sad Farewell Father Joseph Feltz’s Departure From St. Anthony’s in Monongahela

By Paul Chasko On Sunday January 31 Father Joseph Feltz said his last Mass at Saint Anthony’s Church in Monongahela. Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church was packed at the 10:30 Mass with parishioners who wanted to witness their Priest say one more Mass at their church. Father Joe received notification several weeks ago that he was to be reassigned to St. Christopher–on the-Lake in Prospect.

Prospect is located near Butler, PA. To say that Father Joe was well-liked in the parish is an understatement. The line of parishioners wishing to say goodbye extended the full length of Fr. Abbate Hall out the door and halfway out to the parking lot. There were easily 100 parishioners in line at any one time. There were many tearful goodbyes, even though Father had said in his sermon that “we have cried enough.”

Father Joe’s tenure at St. Anthony’s had been nearly 14 years. He came to the Parish as a temporary Assistant and was made Pastor in March of 1997. A Mon Valley native, Father Joe was raised in McKeesport, the eldest of three brothers.

He attended Parochial School at Holy Trinity and later High School at Serra Catholic. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy at Duquesne and Earned a Master’s Degree in theology at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary. He was ordained on Sept. 29, 1979. His first assignment was as Chaplain’s assistant at John J. Kane Hospital. Prior to St. Anthony’s he had assignments at other churches in Southwestern PA including Midland, Butler, Castle Shannon and Charleroi.

Father Feltz’s reassignment quickly stirred up rumors that had been circulating throughout the mid Mon Valley about more Parish consolidations and closures.

During his parting address at his last Mass, Father Joe read a letter from Bishop Zubik of Pittsburgh. The letter stated in summary that a new Priest will be appointed shortly to Saint Anthony Parish but that “representatives of Donora, Monongahela and Charleroi along with your Pastors are to continually study the various options for a potential reconfiguration of your parishes.” Masses at St. Anthony’s are currently being said by Father Joseph Optong from St. Phillips in Donora.

Parishioners Walt Tabory, Pat Polachek and Renee Mancini present Father Feltz with a gift.

Father Joseph Feltz escorted at Saint Anthony’s by members of the Knights of Columbus Color Corps

Well wishers stand in line to say goodbye to their Priest

Father Feltz celebrating his last Mass as Pastor of St. Anthony’s Church

Performance “We Are Witnesses” at St. Benedict the Abbot We at St. Benedict the Abbot Parish are proud to present the play "We Are Witnesses" this year. The play is written by our Pastor Father Sam Esposito and is a reflection of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. It is a great way to enhance Lent.

At St. Benedict's, presenting the passion play has become our prayer and sacrifice through the past Lenten seasons and draws our church family closer. The music is organized by Michael Locke and Rosalie Furman, our Contemporary Choir Directors. Much of

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the music is very familiar and enhances the emotion of the play. It is so familiar the audience will want to sing along.

We are inviting all the surrounding churches to come and enjoy the performances on March 26th at 7:45 p.m. or March 27th at 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Tickets are free but will need to be reserved. Tickets can be obtained by calling the church office at 724-941-9406.

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Area Church News Upcoming Events in March at Beth Israel Center Synagogue Beth Israel Center Synagogue, located at the border of Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills, offers the following events in March. For more information, call 412-655-2144 or visit www.bethisraelpgh.org.

Special Activities Saturday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. - 2010 movie night " A Serious Man" Sunday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. – Men’s club meeting and continental breakfast Sunday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. – Adult lecture series in memory of Dr. Hyman Schultz Guest speaker: Marshall Dayan Topic: Capital Punishment and Torah Interpretations . Open to the public Hebrew school meets mid week and Sundays with Dr. Perry Haalman Passover - Monday morning March 29, 7 a.m.

Special service for first born sons.

First Passover Seder- Monday evening- March 29 (No public seder available) Books for sale Beth Israel Center Cookbook- $15 The People of Beth Israel Center - Fifty Years, 350 pages - 700 color photographs - $75

Old Testament Seminar at Ruthfred Lutheran Church Walk Thru the Bible, Old Testament Seminar will be held Sunday, March 14 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at Ruthfred Lutheran Church, 3401 South Park Rd., Bethel Park.

Although many know the general chronology of Genesis, it's hard for most to put all of the people and events of the entire Old Testament together. Now you can memorize key characters, places, events and themes of the Old Testament in 5 action-packed hours. For more information and registration, visit our website www.ruthfred.org or call 412-835-7140.

Bake Sale at Jefferson United Methodist Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, will hold a bake sale on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pre-order Easter rolls by calling 412-653-3222 (option 3), nut or apricot $8 each or poppyseed $8.50 each. Last date to pre-order Saturday, March 20. Pick-up Saturday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mia Bella Gourmet Candles and The Popcorn Shirt Company will be available to make purchases.

New Youth Group Program at Windover Hills On February 21, the Windover Hills UMC kicked off its new youth program, “Crosswalk”. The church is located at 6751 Ridge Road in South Park. Crosswalk will continue to meet each Sunday night at 6:30 p.m.

The first and third Sunday of each month will

be open mic format (sign-ups will be available online) in the “One Way Café”, with food and drinks available. The second Sunday of the month will be a fun activity youth night and the fourth meeting of the month will be our community outreach event. All youth from 5th through 12th grades are encouraged to bring a friend. Questions can be directed to Jack Robertshaw at 412-979-9122.

Homemade Candy Sale at Wright’s United Methodist The women's group of Wright's United Methodist Church is now taking orders for homemade Easter candy. Orders available for white, dark and milk chocolate items including bunny's, crosses, lambs and chocolate covered Oreos and pretzels. Peanut butter and coconut eggs, nut turtles and new this year are Smores. The sale runs through March 14.

Candy will be ready for pick up at the church (788 Venetia Rd.) on Saturday March 27. If you would like an order form, contact Kathy Jo at 724-348-5969.

Upcoming Events at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church • St Peter's Episcopal Church in Brentwood will host Murder Mystery Event on March 13 at 6:00 pm.

• We will be sponsoring a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace course in March. Call for more information.

The church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51. Call 412-884-5225 or visit our website www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

Upcoming Events at South Hills Assembly The following events are planned at South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park. For more information, call 412-835-8900.

• Single Adult Bible Study Group meets from 6:30-9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12 and Friday, March 26 in the C1-A room for fellowship, Bible Discipleship and Relevant Topic discussion from the book Holy Ambition by Chip Ingram.

• Honor Bound Men's Ministry will hold a free men's fellowship breakfast from 8:00-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 13. Enjoy breakfast, testimonies and fellowship.

• Angel Food Ministries offers low-cost quality food on a monthly basis with no income qualifications. Healthy menu and allergen free menu options are available! Orders accepted through March 14, with distribution from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on March 20. Online orders accepted using debit or credit card at www.angelfoodministries.com.

• Lunch Bunch & Bible Study for those age 65+ meets at noon on Thursday, March 18.

Cost is $6. RSVP to 412-835-8900 x 126, by March 16.

Easter Services at Crossroads Ministries • An Easter “Egg-stravaganza” for kids is being planned for Saturday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the church. This is free for children up through fifth grade.

• On Thursday and Good Friday (April 1 & 2), the Worship Choir of Crossroads Ministries will present a multimedia event entitled “Eyes of Faith.” This musical will allow you to look through the eyes of several characters of the Easter Story (Simeon, Peter, Mary Magdalene and Judas) and witness their insights and emotions. 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available by calling 724348-1620.

• Crossroads will also enjoy a Resurrection Celebration at their services on Saturday April 3 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday April 4 at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. For more information about Crossroads Ministries, visit www.crossroadsministries.com. Crossroads Ministries is located one mile south of Trax Farms overlooking Route 88.

• The Ultimate Preschool Playday for 2 year olds through Kindergarteners held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 27.

• Free Movie Night featuring "Moondance Alexander" from 6:30-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27. Adults and children 12 years and older (if accompanied by an adult) are welcome. Movie is Dove Family approved.

• Women’s Ministries will meet from 7:008:00 p.m. on Monday, March 29 for "Power Hour," an hour of focused, fervent prayer for the needs of each other and others.

Upcoming Events at The First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville The Interfaith World Day of Prayer service will be held this year at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon.

• The February "Dinner and a Book" has been rescheduled for Friday, March 5 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Bring your pot-luck dinner contribution and join in on the discussion of the book, The Noticer by Andy Andrews.

• Easter Service will be held on Sunday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m.

For more, visit www.firstpresbyterian.us or call 724-348-5689.

Upcoming Events at Peters Creek Church Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Rd., Venetia, announces the following upcoming events.

• Lenten Soup and Sandwich Lunches Wednesdays through Lent, 12 p.m. Join us for a short devotional and communion every Wednesday from 12:00-12:30 p.m. followed by a soup lunch in Hinman Hall.

• Buzz 1-2-3 Kids Club Creekside Children’s Ministry will hold a midweek club for children in grades 1 through 3.

Buzz 1-2-3 will be a great place for young elementary students to come and hang out after school. We will meet every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. We will follow the schedule below: Free to Bee: Snack and free time Buzz Bond: Friendship building game Bible Buzz: Bible lesson and relationship building with God Let’s Pray: Caring for one another in prayer • New Pre-teen Ministry GRAPPLE, a Youth Group for our 4th and 5th grade students, will be held Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 pm. GRAPPLE will begin Sunday, March 7.

Upcoming Events at Ruthfred Lutheran Church Ruthfred Lutheran Church, Association of Free Lutheran Congregations,Bethel Park, announces the following upcoming events.

For more information, visit www.ruthfred.org.

Palm Sunday - March 28 Services 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Maundy Thursday - April 1 Communion Services 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Good Friday - April 2 Various Meditation 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Tenebrae Service 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday - April 4 Services 7:00, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Upcoming Events at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Joyful Noise Worship Does a member of your family have autism? If so, please join us at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Peters Township on Sunday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. for a special service of music and movement, prayer and praise, sharing God's Word and Holy Communion. "Joyful Noise" is designed for people with autism and their families.

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Wedding Guide Beyond The Basics: How to Create a One-of-a-kind Wedding (ARA) - Spring is crunch time for millions of couples planning their summer wedding, but what many couples don't know is that there are easy ways to avoid stress while planning their big day.

Turn your dream into reality When the time finally comes to start planning the big day, you don't want to cut corners or settle for a run-of-the-mill, impersonal event. With the help of the American Rental Association (ARA) and your local rental store, you can be sure your wedding day will be one that will be remembered by all.

Rental opens the doors to options you may have never even considered due to time or budget constraints. A romantic outdoor wedding is possible any time of the year with huge tents and elegant canopies.

Make a statement by skipping the traditional tiered cake and going with something more unique, like an impressive chocolate fountain with brownie or cheesecake bites or an ice cream cart complete with all the fixings. You can even create dramatic scenery on the walls and ceiling of your venue with a variety of accent lighting options.

Don't break the bank While your wedding day may be the most important day of your life, there is no reason why it has to be the most expensive. You can save money on seating, centerpieces and more by renting. Simplify your wedding and your budget by letting the rental store take care of the cleanup, maintenance and storage of all your decorations and supplies.

And forget about running all over town, wasting time, energy and money - make one stop at your local rental store and get everything you need. ARA members, which include more than 7,500 rental businesses and 1,100 manufacturers and suppliers, are located in every state, so you can get all the supplies you need in one stop. To make finding the rental store nearest you even easier, ARA offers RentalHQ.com, the world's largest and most comprehensive rental store locator.

Enlist the experts To make planning your big day even easier, some ARA member rental businesses offer Certified Event Rental Professionals (CERPs). And most offer on-site support,

relieving much of the stress associated with planning a wedding. These professionals are ready and willing to share their knowledge and experience with you Deadlines, budgets, guest lists - these are all aspects of a wedding that need to be managed and sometimes are better left to the professionals. CERPs know what needs to be organized right away, and what can wait until later.

From the latest trends and themes, to innovative budget saving strategies, CERPs know the ins and outs of planning a wedding.

Don't let planning your wedding cast a cloud over the springtime sunshine. Make it an enjoyable experience with the help of ARA and your local rental store.

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The Elmore family of Peters Township is no stranger to reality television. Retired oral surgeon James Elmore and wife Peggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two daughters, Erin and Ashley, were both contestants on two popular reality TV shows.

Most recently, 30 year old 1998 Peters Township High School graduate Ashley Elmore competed for Jake Pavelkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love on this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bachelorâ&#x20AC;? on ABC. The high school marketing teacher who now resides in Fairfax, Va., was most memorable on the show for her â&#x20AC;&#x153;flight attendant dress-up stint,â&#x20AC;? but was unfortunately eliminated after the second episode. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved the experience of being on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bachelorâ&#x20AC;? and would 100% do it again if I had the chance,â&#x20AC;? Ashley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jake was wonderful 1998 Peters Township High School and even though I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t connect with him, we graduate Ashley Elmore competed for Jake Pavelkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love on this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to go on such fun dates and I got to meet â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bachelorâ&#x20AC;? on ABC. some amazing women. Overall, it was a really positive experience.â&#x20AC;?

After seeing the attention and public recognition her sister Erin received after her appearance on the third season of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Apprentice,â&#x20AC;? Ashley said she sent photos and a video of herself to ABC casting sites and was flown on an all-expenses paid trip to California for a personal interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The process took months, from pictures to phone interviews to making a video of myself and flying to California for an interview with casting agents,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found out I was chosen in September 2009 and began filming in October.â&#x20AC;?

Ashley said her sister Erin, who works as an attorney in Philadelphia, still gets publicity and is often invited to red carpet events because of her short-lived reality TV fame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Erin was really supportive and actually encouraged me to go on the show,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Aside from her family, Ashley said that her students and administrators at the high school where she teaches have also been supportive of her â&#x20AC;&#x153;adventure.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were very bummed that I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end up with him,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My principal applauded my decision to take some time off to pursue a personal life.â&#x20AC;?

Ashley graduated with a bachelor of science degree cum laude from Virginia Tech and received her MBA from Duquesne University. She is working to complete her doctorate at Old Dominion University in Virginia, and says she is currently single.

Her mother, Peggy, said that Ashley is â&#x20AC;&#x153;completely ready to be swept off her feet and find that special guy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;She hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t given up on love,â&#x20AC;? Peggy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The show has actually encouraged her to look for that perfect man to spend her life with. This experience has caused her to raise her expectations for any man who would win her heart.â&#x20AC;?

Let us help you choose items throughout our store for your bridal registry. Select items from our many departments. We will scan your choices into our system and update them regularly.

Tell anyone shopping here to pick up your gift list at our customer service desk so that items can be removed to avoid duplicates.

Take the guesswork out of shower and wedding shopping for your guests and ensure you get the items you want most.

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TWOgether Pittsburgh: Marriage Education for a Successful Marriage It has been said, if you want to determine your future happiness, your best option is to “marry the right person,” (H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 21 Suggestions for Success). One way to help with that decision or to work on a decision you have already made is through TWOgether Pittsburgh, a coalition that is using a Federally Funded Healthy Marriage Initiative grant to aid marriages and relationships in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Dr. Terry Mann is the project’s director and says that despite what the alarming divorce rate and the explosion of couples choosing to live together may indicate, marriage is essentially hard-wired into humans.

“No matter what people may say or do, our behavior shows it, people want to be in a relationship. People want marriage. We’re not designed to be alone,” Mann said.

The statistics are clear; a healthy marriage is for individuals, families and society. In every category used to define happiness (financial success, intimacy, sexual satisfaction, and overall happiness) individuals in a healthy marriage score higher than any other category of people. This is true of men as well as women.

TWOgether Pittsburgh’s mission is to prepare individuals for marriage and to strengthen existing marriages. “We are not a matchmaking service, and we don’t provide marriage counseling,” Mann said. “What we do is marriage and relationship education. TWOgether Pittsburgh provides materials and classes that present the basic relationship skills needed to achieve a healthy marriage.”

The project seeks to accomplish this mission by offering programs that help to educate individuals before they make the trip down the aisle and for those who are already married by offering an array of programs such as Marriage Preparation, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Mentoring, Marriage Sustainers, and How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk.

They even offer a program that emphasizes Healthy Relationships for Teens which is offered in local high schools.

All of the programs take place at various locations throughout the area and most last six to eight weeks. Several of the programs have an Intensive option, which takes place over a weekend. Two key elements in the classes are that they are male friendly, men are never bashed and they actually enjoy the classes! Secondly, the classes are actually FUN! TWOgether Pittsburgh takes regular assessments of the program. “All the feedback shows that TWOgether Pittsburgh is making a difference,” Mann said. As astounding as it sounds, 87% of couples participating in our program report an improvement in their relationship.

To learn more about TWOgether Pittsburgh visit www.twogetherpgh.org.

(NewsUSA) - Between the thrilling proposal and the pre-wedding whirlwind - setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon - weddings should feel joyous and romantic.

But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss - not panic about digging themselves out of debt.

According to the Association for Wedding Professionals International, the average wedding costs between $18,000 and $21,000.

In these difficult economic times, couples might need to minimize the cost of their wedding. But brides on budgets do not need to whittle their guest list from 200 to 10.

HERE ARE SOME AFFORDABLE AND TASTEFUL - MEASURES COUPLES CAN TAKE TO STAY WITHIN THEIR BUDGET. • What eats up wedding cash? Wedding receptions usually account for half of a wedding's cost. Dinner and drinks add up, especially if couples pay for a full or open bar.

• To save money on the bubbly, couples should nix the mixed drinks. Soon-to-bemarrieds can serve champagne during the toast, then offer beer and wine for the rest

of the evening. Give clumsier guests white wine, not red, and the evening should progress with fewer mishaps at a lower cost.

• For dinner, couples should think outside the catering-company box. Local restaurants might make better deals. Classy catering can come from unexpected places.

• Boston Market restaurants provide fullservice catering options with elegant entrées like roasted sirloin, turkey or rotisserie chicken, and a selection of gourmet sides. The cost? From $14.99 to $21.99 a head.

• After the reception, photography and videography are the second largest budgetbreakers. Couples can hire a photographer and videographer for the ceremony, then leave reception photographs to friends, family and digital cameras.

• To avoid the cost of a live band, brides and grooms can opt for MP3 playlists, customized CDs and speaker rentals over pricey bands.

• Finally, hiring a wedding coordinator can save time, manage stress and get better deals.

So, here's a toast to tweaking old traditions to make a dream wedding financially attainable - and to save enough money for a long, relaxing honeymoon. Cheers!

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Healthy Directions Announces March Programs Monongahela Valley Hospital's Healthy Directions health education and resource center at 6116 Brownsville Road Extension, Suite 107 Finleyville will celebrate the following national health events in March: Colorectal, Cancer Awareness Month During this month, cancer groups, hospital and communities focus attention preventing, treating and curing colorectal cancer. Education is provided to the public and colorectal screenings are encouraged.

For more information please call 724-348-6699.

Kidney Awareness Month During thee Kidney Awareness Month, the National Kidney Foundation urges Americans to get to know two humble, hardworking organs: the kidneys.

To help raise awareness and appreciation for all the vital functions the kidneys perform, the National Kidney Foundation encourages Americans to learn more and take steps now to preserve kidney health.

For more information please call 724-348-6699.

Anyone interested in this topic are encouraged to stop in for free information.

Healthy Directions offers on-site laboratory services for blood and urine analysis are from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. A doctor's prescription is required for all laboratory tests conducted at Healthy Directions. Blood drawn and urine specimens collected at the Finleyville station will be tested at the Laboratory at Monongahela Valley Hospital and results of the testing will be sent to the physician designated by the patient.

Healthy Directions/Finleyville is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. In addition to special programs and screenings, Healthy Directions features a health education resource library of books, pamphlets, videos, and other information. A referral service also is available, as well as private health education counseling. Additional information is available by calling 724-348-6699.

Mon Valley YMCA Offers Highmark Health and Wellness Programs Diabetes Awareness & Prevention is a 4 week group-based lifestyle modification program. The program is geared toward individuals who are diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. Now is the time to take steps to improve your health. Diabetes Awareness and Prevention will help you learn how to lower your risk for, or better manage diabetes by living a healthier lifestyle. Raise your awareness, reduce your risk and enjoy better health.

Classes begin March 8, and run through March 29 every Monday from 4-5 p.m.

Drop 10 in 10 is a 10 week group-based program. Make the commitment and discover how to lighten your life with Drop 10 in 10. This innovative weight management program shows you how to add a healthy balance to your life with the power of ten. Get our exclusive Drop 10 in 10 toolkit that includes all of the tools you need to make real changes for real results. Classes begin March 8 thru May 10 every Monday from 6-7 p.m.

Eat Well for Life I is a 4 week group-based program. The program is a lifestyle improvement program that champions optimal health, vitality and long-term weight management through the power of good nutrition. You’ll discover easy meal planning tools, smart shopping strategies and healthy ways to cook great tasting foods. Eat Well for Life I gives you a new taste of better eating and wellness to last a lifetime. Classes begin March 6 thru March 27 every Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m.

There is no fee or facility membership required for Highmark members to participate in these programs and a fee for non-Highmark members who sign up. The professional staff at Mon Valley YMCA have been trained by Highmark’s staff of exercise physiologists, registered dietitians and behavioral health specialists.

Pre-registration is required along with proof of insurance. For information on program schedules or on how to register, call Mon Valley YMCA at 724-483-8077.

Free Wellness Fair to Feature Health Screenings And A Teddy Bear Repair Clinic St. Clair Hospital is sponsoring a free Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 6 at South Hills Village mall, Bethel Park.

The fair will feature: Free Health Screenings • Nonfasting Cholesterol and Glucose – Bone Density • Blood Pressure – Body Mass Indexing • Hearing Tests For The Kids • Teddy Bear Repair Clinic, Featuring A Pediatrician (Children are encouraged to bring their sick and injured teddy bears and other stuffed animals in to be treated.)

• Stuffee From The Pittsburgh Children’s Museum • Exercise And Nutrition Tips Participants will also be able to speak with St. Clair physicians and a pharmacist, get healthful eating tips through live cooking demonstrations, and will learn the benefits of dance, yoga and aerobics from professional instructors.

For more information, call 412-942-6280.

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL MARCH EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

Breast Cancer Support Group Wednesday, March 3 at 6 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

Childbirth Preparation Classes Wednesday, March 3, 10, 17, 24 from 7 to 9 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver.

A four-week series of prenatal education classes designed to prepare couples for the birthing process. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

Managing Your Diabetes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 9, 10, 11 at 8:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least one-week prior to the start of classes.

For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

RSDS Support Group Tuesday, March 9 at 11 a.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

Candy Sale Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12 at 8 a.m., ECC. For more information, call 724258-1167.

Diabetes Education Day Saturday, March 13 at 8 a.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Diabetes Education Day is designed to give participants information on the risks for diabetes and ways to manage the disease. Advance registration is requested Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 724-258-1148.

Cancer Support Group Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

Innovations In Fibromyalgia Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m., ECC.Ajay K. Mathur, M.D. and a team of health care professionals will present a free program designed to recognize the symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia. Call 724-2581234 for registration or more information.

Soup and Salad Luncheon

Thursday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., ECC. To purchase tickets, contact 724258-1167.

Ostomy Support Group Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m., ECC. Free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. For more information, call 724-258-1773.

Managing Your Diabetes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 23, 24, 25 at 6 p.m., ECC. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care.

Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

Public First Aid Instruction Thursday, March 25 at6 p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes. The $25 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

Multiphasic Blood Analysis Saturday, March 27 from 7 to 10 a.m., ECC. 40-panel blood screening for only $20.

Testing will take place in the Community Room on the lower level of the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The Multiphasic Blood Analysis is open to the public. Testing is by appointment only and registrations are being accepted at 724-258-1282, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Auxiliary Clothing Sale Saturday, March 27 from 7 to 10 a.m., ECC. The sale features an array of the latest fashions in fall clothing at reasonable prices and is open to the public. For more information, call 724-258-1234.

Breast-feeding Class Monday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

Public CPR Instruction Tuesday, March 30 at 6 p.m., ECC. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting Wednesday, March 31 at 9 a.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting. At least one week advanced registration also is required. To register, call 724-258-1148.

Lab hours: 7-11 a.m. There are days that we are here until 3 p.m. Please call for information on our hours.

724-348-6699

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HEART SAVER CPR WITH AED TRAINING Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a HeartSaver CPR with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training class on Monday, March 8 from 6 - 9 p.m., in the McNary Conference Center. Participants will receive a two year certification after successful course completion.

Registration fee is $25.00. To register, call toll free at 1-877-284-2000.

BASIC FIRST AID COURSE OFFERED Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a Basic First Aid Course from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 6. The course instructor will teach proper first aid procedures for breathing emergencies and the care and treatment of bleeding, heart attacks, shock, wounds, poisoning, burns, bone fractures, frostbite and other medical emergencies.

This basic first aid course offers a twoyear certification through the American Heart Association. The fee is $25 and includes a first aid manual. Call tollfree 1-877-284-2000 to register for the program.

MUTSCHLER ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE STAFF TO OFFER FREE EDUCATION SESSIONS The staff of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute will offer a free informational session for people who are considering total knee or hip replacement surgery. The free program will be held on Wednesday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. Topics covered include: Information about arthritis; Explanation of a joint replacement surgery; Details of the pre-operative, operative and post operative care; Information on anesthesia; Pain management guides for the recovery period, and Physical Therapy guidelines. To register, call 1-888-877-5955 or 724873-5955.

SUPPORT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AT THE WELLNESS CENTER’S DAFFY WORKOUT All area residents are invited to “spring into fitness” and support the American Cancer Society (ACS) by participating in the Daffy Workout on Saturday morning, March 20, at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center of The Washington Hospital.

The event is part of Daffodil Days, one of ACS’s oldest fundraising programs. For a minimum contribution of $25 to ACS, donors can take advantage of a variety of fitness classes taught by Wellness Center staff. Offered between 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., the classes include toning, strength training, aerobics, water aerobics, spin, yoga and tai chi. All Daffy Workout donors will also be entered in a raffle for wellness packages, including Pilates, personal training and a spa treatment.

Beginning March 1, donors may complete an honor card at the Wellness Center to dedicate their donation to someone in their lives who has experienced cancer. All honor cards will be displayed at the Wellness Center. In addition, daffodils - symbolizing hope and renewal - will be available at the Wellness Center for purchase on March 20 to further support ACS. Pre-registration for Daffy Workout is encouraged by March 1. For a complete schedule of classes or to register, visit wrcameronwellness.org or call 724-2505228.

Daffy Workout Classes: Studio I: 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Step & Sculpt Class 9:30-10:00 a.m. - Abs Class 10:00-10:30 a.m. - Cardio Interval Class 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Strength Ball Class Studio II: 9:00-9:45 a.m. - Spin Class 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Spin Class Mind/Body Studio: 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Tai Chi Class 10:15-11:15 a.m. - Multi-Level Yoga Pool: 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Water Aerobics

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Q: What types of urology procedures can be done in an out-patient surgery center?

Q: My mother was once a very active person, but ever since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease she has become more inactive. How do I get her interested in doing things again?

A: Alzheimer's disease affects each person differently, but the most common characteristic of the disease is gradual memory loss. Your mother may be having difficulty remembering what she used to enjoy, but certainly hasn't lost the ability to enjoy those same activities. It's important to create a structured schedule for people suffering from Alzheimer's that includes activities they once enjoyed and are able to Terrie Eger Marketing Director do. For example, at Arden Courts we build a structured programArden Courts of Jefferson Hills ming schedule for our residents that consist of 12 hours of programming everyday throughout the year.

Our staff learns about each and every one of our residents and then creates activities based on their interests and abilities. By keeping our residents active throughout the day it also helps them get a good night sleep. Rest, socialization, and stimulation are important things to keep in mind when caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. If you have more questions about Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, you can contact Terrie Eger at Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills at 412-384-0300.

A: There are many urology procedures that can safely be done in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center. Some are for diagnostic purposes, such as cystoscopy, urethroscopy and ureteroscopy (look- Pam Wrobleski, CRNA, MPM, CASC ing into the urinary bladder and other parts of the urinary system Administrator using a small video scope) as well as biopsies (of the bladder and Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Center prostate gland, under ultrasonic guidance). These brief procedures may be performed under local anesthesia along with mild intravenous sedation and monitoring to keep you safe and comfortable. Other state of the art procedures that are commonly done at Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Center to treat a variety of urological problems include treatment of female urinary incontinence, enlarged prostate gland treatments using laser and other advanced techniques, removal of kidney stones (with shock wave lithotripsy or laser), treatment for prostate cancer using minimally invasive therapies and implantation of radioactive seeds, circumcision, vasectomy and reversal of sterilization surgeries, to name a few. At Southwestern ASC, our teams of board-certified urologists are very well-known in the Pittsburgh area as providing advanced urologic care in a very pleasant and patient-friendly setting. Referrals, tours or consultations can be arranged by calling 412-469-6964 or by calling one of the practices listed here.

Arden Courts Alzheimer's Assisted Living 380 Wray Large Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 (412) 384-0300 jeffersonhills@arden-courts.com Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Center 500 Lewis Run Road, Suite 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15122 Main office: 412-469-6964 www.southwesternasc.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Q: What are some proper training tips for running?

A: Finding the right shoe is key to preventing injuries. Purchase your shoes from a store with qualified staff who can help you make a good shoe selection for your foot type.

Eat, sleep and drink well. As you increase your workouts your body will require more fuel and hydration. Proper nutrition, increased hydration Danielle Violette, MA, ATC and adequate sleep will help your body’s recovery process and allow you to train more effectively and safely.

Incorporate a good stretching routine into your workout everyday. Stretching will help prevent many of the overuse injuries that sideline runners.

Progress your running program slowly. If you are a beginner runner you may want to begin with a combination walk/run program.

Try cross training. Doing alternate types of cardiovascular activities such as biking or swimming will give your body a break from the impact of running while still increasing your cardiovascular fitness.

Train with a friend. Finding someone at a similar running level. This will help you stay motivated and committed.

Keep a running log. Things you can log are mileage, time, routes and heart rate. This will help you monitor your progress and prepare a smart training schedule.

Listen to your body. If you are unable to recover adequately from your runs, you may need to take time off or seek the medical advise of a sports medicine professional. Addressing issues while they are small will help decrease missed training and competition time.

For more information contact Danielle Violette, MA, ATC 724-250-5212 Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center 240 Wellness Way Washington, PA 15301 724-250-5212 www.wrcameronwellness.org

South Pittsburgh Urologic Associates 1200 Brooks Lane Suite 220 Clairton, Pa. 15025 412-469-1002

Suburban Urologic Associates 575 Coal Valley Road Suite 571 Clairton, Pa. 15025 www.suburbanurologic.com 412-469-7107

CARDIOLOGY & VASCULAR MEDICINE Q: What is P.A.D.? What can I do to prevent it?

A: Peripheral Arterial Disease also known at peripheral vascular disease is when people have narrowed or clogged arteries in the legs, arms, kidneys and neck. It is caused by fatty deposits or plaque. People often refer to this as “poor circulation.” Symptoms of PAD include dull cramping pain in the buttocks, thigh or calf muscles while walking and improves with rest. Numbness or tingling in the leg foot or toes may occur. Changes in skin temperature or color may also be noted.

Dr. Gennady Geskin, Risk factors for the disease include smoking, diabetes, high blood MD, FACC pressure, family history, coronary artery disease and high cholesJefferson Cardiology Association terol.

Board Certified in Vascular Stopping smoking will significantly reduce your risk of developand Endovascular Medicine ing PAD. Control of other risk factors such as blood pressure control, blood sugar and cholesterol are key. Many options are available for treatment that does not always include surgery. Similar procedures that are used for the heart to open “clogged” arteries are used in the legs. Diagnosis of PAD can often be made with ultrasound evaluation.

Jefferson Cardiology Association Suite 403, 575 Coal Valley Road Jefferson Regional Medical Center Medical Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 469-1500 • www.jeffersoncardiology.com

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Home School Outdoor Classroom at Mingo Park The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a "Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss" Home School Outdoor Classroom at Mingo Creek County Park. The program will be held on Thursday, March 18 at the park office. Two sessions are available: Session I will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Session II will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Come along as we celebrate Dr, Seuss' birthday! We will learn about Theodor Seuss Geisel, read Bartholomew and the Oobleck, and make our very own Oobleck to take home. Is it a solid or liquid? Let's discover this unusual substance together.

Please note that this program is designed for home schooled children ages 5 to 11. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. The fee for this program is $1.00.

Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington, PA off of Route 136.

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New Study Reveals More Children Home Alone After School (NewsUSA) - A newly released study, "America After 3PM", finds that more than a quarter of America's schoolchildren are on their own in the afternoons.

According to a national survey of nearly 30,000 households conducted for the Afterschool Alliance and sponsored by the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, the number of children left alone after school has risen to 15.1 million, 800,000 more than were left alone in 2004.

It goes without saying that children benefit from supervision and educational activities after school, while parents are still at work. In the United States, 8.4 million children now participate in afterschool programs, which have grown in popularity over the last five years. The parents of 18 million more children say they would enroll their kids in afterschool programs, if programs were available.

"We have increased the number of children in afterschool programs over the last five years, but not enough to keep up with demand," said In the United States, 15.1 Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. "Today, too many million children are on their parents are unable to enroll their kids own after school. because afterschool programs are not available, transportation is unworkable or they can't afford the fees. We need to make quality afterschool programs available to all children who need them."

The Afterschool Alliance and the JCPenney Afterschool Fund are working to support afterschool programs. For example, JCPenney conducts Round-Up fundraising events that allow customers to "round-up" their store purchases to the nearest whole dollar, with 100 percent of the difference benefitting their local community afterschool program. Proceeds in 2009 are expected to raise $4 million, helping the JCPenney Afterschool Fund provide children with life-enriching opportunities that foster their academic, physical and social development.

For more information, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org.

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(Win Four(4) FREE Tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium) Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Monthly Kids Coloring Contest during 2009. Our Monthly Kids Coloring Contest is now only CONGRATULATIONS available on-line. To enter the monthly contest, please visit our website to Noah Blayney of Eighty Four (age 8) for being the at www.unionfinley.com, and click on the “Contests & Promotions” lucky winner of our February Kids Coloring Contest tab to print out a coloring sheet. (Kids ages 10 and under are eligible to random drawing, and receiving four(4) FREE win every month.) tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium!

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School News John McMillan Preschool to Host Family Music and Ice Cream Social Registration For 2010-2011 School Year Underway John McMillan Preschool will hold their 16th Annual Family Music & Ice Cream Social on Friday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m. This event is open to all families and includes a singalong with local artist Courtney Heath. Following the musical performance and the raffle of several large themed gift baskets, everyone is invited to an All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream sundae buffet. Treats include donations from Kings Family Restaurant and Eat N Park.

Tickets are available for $10 per family at 412-833-4704. John McMillan Church & Preschool are located at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park.

John McMillan Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are looking for a wonderful preschool experience for your child in a loving, Christian environment, visit the school, meet their experienced teachers and discover why learning is fun at John McMillan. Classes are available for children ages 2 through 5.

Developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the PA Early Learning Standards includes art, music, kindergarten readiness activities, science, creative and outdoor play.

They offer enrichments with the Stretch N Grow program, local musician Courtney Heath, Spanish Workshops and many other community programs! Tuition includes a sibling discount for those families enrolling more than one child. For further information or to arrange a tour, please call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704 or click the "Preschool" link at www.johnmcmillanpc.org.

Honor Roll Students Announced at MCRS Madonna Catholic Regional School is proud to announce the Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of 2009-2010. Congratulations to all of these deserving, hardworking students.

GRADE 8 Highest Honors Tori Albert, Alyssa Smydo High Honors Julia Alvarez, Ryan Konek, Anna Quattrone, Rachel Ritzer Honors Kaitlyn Caramela, Nicole Miller GRADE 7 Highest Honors Caitlin Caldwell, Emily Grandinette, Weston Homa High Honors Christina Greaves, Rose Hawk, Anthony Koval, Nicholas Lentz, Delaynie Stevenson Honors Christian Bostich, Nicholas Fowkes, Michelle Harris, Taylor Koziel, Hannah Macko, Alexandra Massari, Anne Perunko, Bethany Pina, Kayle Profrock, Zachary Quattrone GRADE 6 High Honors Michael Hudak, Maria Loftis, Katie Sendek, Taylor Smydo, Kaylee Spitak

Information Sessions Set for UPMC McKeesport School of Nursing The UPMC McKeesport School of Nursing, an affiliate of the UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing, is hosting two upcoming information sessions for those interested in a career as a registered nurse. The informational session will give you an opportunity to meet nursing leaders of UPMC McKeesport, review the curriculum, tour the facility, and obtain information on financial aid/tuition forgivable loans. Applications are now being accepted for the June 2010 program.

The information sessions will be held Tuesday, March 9, from 2 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UPMC McKeesport School of Nursing, Kelly Building, 4th Floor, 1500 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport. Tokens for free parking will be distributed at the information sessions.

For more information regarding the UPMC McKeesport School of Nursing or to register for one of the upcoming information sessions, call 412-664-2860.

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Peters Township School District News Peters Township Middle School Earns National Science Award Peters Township Middle School Science teacher Mrs. Cynthia Ollendyke has been honored as a winner of the 2010 Vernier/National Science Teachers Association Technology Award. The award promotes the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom. Among the seven awards given nationwide from Vernier/NSTA, Ollendyke’s was one of only two awards given at the Award-winning teacher Cindy Ollendyke middle school level. looks over the data with students at the creek.

The award provides for a total of $3000 for the winner - $1000 in cash, $1000 in Vernier Products for the classroom, and $1000 toward expenses to attend the annual NSTA National Convention where Mrs. Ollendyke will receive the award in March.

Mrs. Ollendyke earned the award based on her application that detailed the work that she and her students do each year in the “laboratory” behind the Middle School - the hillside and creek that run behind the building. This unique outdoor classroom has allowed the students to collect data and determine if the outdoor site is environmentally healthy.

Each year, the entire 8th grade class participates in observations and data collection, and analyzes the results to formulate conclusions about the state of the environment surrounding their school. The money from the awards will provide for additional equipment for data collection.

Merante Named Assistant Superintendent Effective, February 1, 2010, Dr. Anthony Merante will assume the role of Assistant Superintendent for the Peters Township School District, a position that has been vacant since Dr. Nina Zetty became Superintendent of Schools in August, 2008. Since 1993, Dr. Merante has been Principal of Peters Township Middle School and brings extensive experience as a special education teacher, counselor and administrator to the central office position. Dr. Mary Monsour will serve as Acting Principal at the Middle School until the position is filled permanently.

Dr. Merante holds his Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Duquesne University, a Master’s degree in Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania, and his Doctorate in Administration and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.

Five PTHS Students Named National Merit Finalists Five students from Peters Township High School have been named Finalists in the 2010 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. Benjamin Gauthier, Evan Komoroski, Claire Larosa, Benjamin Pritz and John Wawrose have honored among 15,000 elite students from across the country who will now compete for the scholarships. All winners of Merit Scholarship awards are chosen from the Finalist group, based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments.

PTHS Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent Four outstanding student athletes from Peters Township High School signed National Letters of Intent to play at the collegiate level on February 3, 2010.

Two members of the Lady Indians Soccer team signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level. Megan Junker has earned a scholarship to play soccer for St. Bonaventure University this fall, where she also plans to College Bound Athletes - Pictured (l-r) Devon Burkholder, study physical education, Julianna Makrinos, Megan Junker and Justin Simpson. with a minor in coaching.

Among Megan’s impressive academic and athletic credentials is a Peters Township High School record of a career 55 saves as the goalkeeper for the Lady Indians.

Devon Burkholder has received a scholarship to play Division I soccer for the University of Maryland-Baltimore County for the 2010 fall season. Devon was a three year defensive starter for the team. Devon is an honor student at PTHS with a 4.0 GPA and plans to study Health Administration / Teaching in college. Under the leadership of head coach Pat Vereb, the girls soccer team boasted three section championships and advanced to the WPIAL and PIAA competitions for the past three years. Throughout the last four years, the Lady Indians posted a winning record of 80 wins, 9 losses and 4 tied matches. Megan and Devon were co-captains during their senior year.

Julianna Makrinos also received a scholarship to play Division I Field Hockey at Central Michigan University for the Mid-American Athletic Conference (MAC Conference). Under the leadership of coach Kristen Slemmer, Julianna helped her team win the first WPIAL Championship for the Peters Township High School Field Hockey team this fall. She served as team captain during her senior year. Throughout her High School career, Julianna has lettered in both Field Hockey and Lacrosse. She maintained a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and plans to major in Actuarial Science.

Justin Simpson also signed a letter of intent to play football at the University of Dayton next fall. Under the leadership of coach Nick Milchovich, Justin was team captain, and was named to the 2nd team All Conference as a tight end. This past season, Justin caught 19 passes for 343 yards with four touchdowns for the Indians. He also logged 52 tackles this season and 3 sacks.

McMurray Elementary Holds Annual Career Fair Students at McMurray Elementary had the opportunity to hear from 18 local professionals for the building’s annual career fair organized by counselors Stephanie Ali and Brenda Gruhn. Students rotatChef Penny Folino answers the students questions about her ed among the presentations culinary experience during the career fair. that included a veterinarian, a chef, a probation officer, a news anchor, an engineer, a secret service agent, a pilot and a voice instructor throughout the morning.

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Ringgold School District News

Makeup For Snow Days Shortens Easter Vacation at Ringgold

By Paul Chasko

Gastonville Elementary PTA Founders Day Dinner Former and current PTA presidents: (l to r) Karen Juskowich, Tracy Gerard, Terri Sanders (current president), Denise Kuhn and Cindy Baran

By Heather Kelley-Latorre Gastonville Elementary Center PTA celebrated Founders Day with a dinner held at the Library Baptist church in Finleyville on February 4, 2010. Teachers, parents, and grandparents gathered for an evening of dinner and sweets. The “sweets” included the chocolate foundation, but also video comments of students praising their favorite teachers – which left the audience “ah-ing.”

The appreciation presentation video asked the children what PTA means: A few of the answers were - “A is for Awesome,” and “P The dinner was successfully organized by Debbie Sargent and Lisa Tomosky. for Pittsburgh,” and even “P is for the Pens!”

Attendance at the dinner was up almost three times what it had been a few years ago.

Every guest was presented with a packet of flower seeds and dream catcher bookmarks made by the Girl Scout Brownie Troop #54056. These favors represented future growth and inspiration. Additionally, the event included lots of great prizes in a large drawing.

GEC PTA President Terri Sanders believes the higher attendance is the result of “having the best set of people all across the board: PTA, GEC staff all working and fellowshipping together.” The PTA wishes to thank all the GEC faculty and staff, teachers, Guests enjoying the chocolate foundation. parents and grandparents as well as the many donors who helped bring down the cost of the dinner: Angelo's Pizza & Lounge (Finleyville); Cheplic Packing (Jason Cheplic); Crossroads Ministries; Dorido's; Eat'n Park Restaurant in Monongahela; Finleyville Dairy Queen; Finleyville Giant Eagle; Finleyville Hardware; Finleyville Vocelli Pizza; Gil's Café; Hills Restaurant; Just 4 You Gift Shoppe; Kendra's Café; LaVie Nails; Munchies; My Sister's Shop; New Eagle Bakery & Pizzeria; Prescription Center Plus; Rego's Restaurant; Roy's By the Tracks; Sister's Custom Catering (Mona Musser); South Park Clubhouse; Studio 242; The Back Porch Restaurant; The Hunting Lodge; Union-Finley Messenger.

There won’t be much of an Easter vacation for Ringgold this year due to the snow days taken as a result of the mid February storms. The School Board announced at their February 17 meeting that there will be school on the following days that in a normal year would have been Easter Vacation. There will be school on: Monday, 3/29, Tuesday 3/30, Wednesday 3/31, Thursday 4/1 and Monday 4/5.

A copy of the 2010-2011 General Operational Budget for the Intermediate Unit 1 was distributed. Ringgold’s contribution for 2010-2011 year is $33,378.84.

The intermediate Unit indicated that there was no increase in the budget over the past year. The board approved the Intermediate Unit Budget. Also, Mrs. Ripepi’s term on the Intermediate Unit Board will expire on June 30, 2010 which is a three year term. A motion carried to nominate Mrs. Ripepi to run for an additional three year term.

A motion carried to pay bills falling in each of the categories below: General Fund: $ 1,873,215.71 Athletic Fund: $ 14,356.61 Cafeteria Fund: $ 62,843.16 Capital Reserve: $ 12,448.00 Capital Projects: $ 1,875.00 In preparation of the county-wide Earned Income Tax Collection commencing January 1, 2012, the Washington County Tax Collection Committee was established, The Director of Operations and Financial Services for the Ringgold School District has been serving as ViceChair on this committee. The Committee is in need of working capital and has requested a $2,500 no-interest loan. A motion was made and carried to loan the Washington Co. Tax Collection Committee $2,500 for working capital.

The amount will be returned when the Committee is fully operational.

In order to finance the Ringgold Elementary School South (RESS) Project, the Board, by motion, authorized the Administration to work with the Public Financial Management, as Financial Advisor, Dinsmore & Shohl, as Bond Counsel, and the School District Solicitor, in conjunction with the issuance of the G.O. Bonds Series of 2010, via a competitive internet auction.

In other regular business, all actions approved by motion: • The minutes from the January 20, reg-

ular meeting were read and approved.

• The Treasurer’s report was reviewed and accepted.

• Adopted a resolution approving and authorizing the submission of Plancon B Part F, “Construction Documents – Phased Bidding – Asbestos Removal”, for the Ringgold Elementary School South (RESS) Project to the PA Dept. of Education for review and approval.

• Authorized and directed the administration, the architects, and the solicitor to prepare and file any documents related to necessary variances at the RESS, and further authorized the above to proceed with any necessary action before the Carroll Twp. ZoningHearing Board.

• Accept the resignation of four cafeteria workers.

• Accept the resignation of a Classroom Aide at the RMS. • Accept the resignation of a Nurse Assistant at RHS. • Hire a Nurse Assistant for the RHS at $16.00 per hr.

• Granted a custodian at RHS a five day retroactive leave without pay.

• Approve the expenditure of $1,075.00 for travel expenses of the Environthon Team to Danville, PA on May 25-26, if they win a competition on May 6, 2010. The motion also approved the trip contingent on winning the May 6 competition.

• Approve expenditures for attendance of teachers and administrators at various conferences ($3,787.87 total for ten individuals.)

• Add names to the substitute roster for the following positions: Teachers (3), Secretary (1), Aide (2), Nurse (3) and Cafeteria (1).

• Post positions for the Pre-Kindergarten Summer Program – (7) Elementary Teachers at $15.44 per hr. and (7) Instructional Aides at $8.00 per hr.

The work schedule will be (4) hours per day for 15 consecutive days.

• Hire Teachers and Instructional Aides as needed for the Extended School Year Program (summer of 2010 – 15 days).

Approved the hiring to fill the following coaching positions: Assistant Baseball Coaches (2), Ninth Grade Baseball Coach (1), Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach (1), RHS Assistant Track Coaches (4), RMS Head Track Coach (1), RMS Assistant Track Coaches (2), RHS Assistant Softball Coaches (2)

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Volleyball Hot Shot Ringgold’s Kelly Bartman Shines At Clarion University

By Paul Chasko

Kelly Bartman, a Ringgold High School graduate, is now a star performer on the Clarion University Women’s Volleyball team.

Bartman is climbing up in the record books at Clarion Univesity

Ringgold graduate Kelly Bartman has has certainly made her presence felt this past season on the gym floor at Clarion University. Bartman had a break-out sophomore season in what’s become a premier school in the PSAC in Girl’s Volleyball.

Kelly and team mate Rhianon Brady were both named to the 2009 Daktronics NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Women’s Volleyball All-Region Team. Kelly was also named as an AVCA Division II All-Region Player.

For those of you who speak volleyball, Kelly led Clarion in kills with 422 (3.20 per set) while hitting .204 (422 kills, 163 errors, 1,271 attempts) with 270 digs (2.05 dps), 41 service aces and 73 blocks (0.55bps). She has 663 career kills, 378 career digs, and 121 career blocks and in just her sophomore year ranks 23rd in school history in kills. Her 422 kills this past season were the 15th most in a year in Clarion history. All this and she’s just a sophomore.

The Clarion Golden Eagles were 26-10 overall and 15-4 in the PSAC this past season. Clarion finished second in the PSAC –West and qualified for the PSAC playoffs for the second time in three seasons beating Edinboro in the first round before falling to Lock Haven in the semifinals. They also earned a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament losing to Edinboro in the first round. Kelly was a big contributor to the solid Girl’s Volley ball season at Clarion University.

Kelly is majoring in Biology at Clarion on a partial sports scholarship.

• [stats and photos courtesy of Clarion University Athletic Department] (If you have a recent local high school grad who’s moved on to collegiate sports – our readers are interested in what they’re doing.

Call PJC at (724) 348-5797, or e-mail the Union-Finley Messenger at news@unionfinley.com)

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CAPPING OFF A GREAT SEASON! Union Finley Bears Host Annual Football Banquet

There was lots of great food for kids, coaches, parents and guests.

By Paul Chasko

A few Bears players browse the table of shirts, looking for their very own.

St. Joan of Arc Basketball Season in Full Swing St. Joan of Arc Basketball season is well underway. The SJA roundballers have several different squads in action.

• The Little Dribblers Squad (1st and 2nd graders) • Instructional Basketball Team ( 3rd and 4th graders) • Boys and Girls Junior Varsity (5th and 6th graders) • Varsity teams (7th and 8th graders).

The enthusiastic and dedicated coaching staff is comprised of all volunteers. Home games are held on Wednesday evenings in the South Park Middle School gym. There's always something going on at St. Joan of Arc School. Come check us out at 412-833-2433 or at mysjaschool.org.

Jami Bevan shows off her new Union Finley Bears jersey

The annual Union-Finley Bears football banquet held on January 30 at the Broughton VFD Social Hall was a great event and a fitting end to another great season for Union-Finley Bears football and cheerleading. The kids, coaches, family members and guests (about 350) took part in an evening of celebration and awards kicked off by a great dinner.

Bears Organization President Jodi Stewart Coach started off the awards ceremonies with the Stewart scholarship awards. Every player and introducing cheerleader maintaining a 3.0 or better his players. grade point average while practicing four The Mighty nights a week was awarded a special scholMite arship certificate. It looked to me like nearchampionship ly every player and cheerleader in the hall trophy is in received a certificate. It’s noteworthy that the forethe Bears administration, coaches and parground. ents place as high a value on academic achievement as they do on football and cheerleading.

Next the head coaches for the football teams and cheerleading squads in each division (Tiny Mites, Termites, Mighty Mites and Midgets) introduced their players and cheer leaders. Fittingly, the introduction of the Mighty Mites who brought home the second place trophy from the championship games was last. Head coach Bill Stewart introduced his players and assistant coaches and did a brief recap of the teams 9-2 season, remarking that the first five games of the season were against their toughest opponents. The coach singled out a few players for outstanding play during the season while acknowledging that the entire team contributed to a winning season. Each coach raffled off a team helmet signed by the coaches and players to one member of each team which will be a great keepsake for the lucky winners. After their introductions, each player and cheerleader was given a Bears Shirt as a gift for their participation this past season.

This was the end of the 2009 season for the Union Finley Bears but it’s just the beginning of the 2010 season for the Union Finley Bears Administration - registration, filling coaching positions, fund-raising for new uniforms, league meetings, filling team support positions and scheduling all lie ahead. It takes a great deal of time and work to keep this organization going. Let’s give them all the support we can.

Coach Eisel gives direction to the JV boys in their 31-28 win over St. John of God.

Devon Sartory blocks an opponent’s pass during a varsity game.

Ty Brdar starts as point guard for the Saints JV Boys.

Caleb Eisel avoids a steal at the last second.

Nick Westine drives in from center to make a shot while Steve Ennis picks for him.

Mary Kate Cipollone drives down the court.

Jaqueline Vas calls for the pass during a tournament.

Alisson Karrenbauer, JV girls team, steals the ball from her opponent.

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Local Boxing Update

By Steven “Skeets” T. Levandosky Former Heavy Weight, Light Heavy Weight, and Middle Weight Champ, now boxing promoter Roy Jones Jr. was on hand at the Hilton Hotel to check out the local boxing talent.

Monessen’s Sammy Vasquez Jr. of South Park Boxing Club (SPBC), and a two time Iraq War Veteran, and 2008 152 lbs.

Golden Glove National Runner-up, vs.

Kittaning’s always tough guy Joe Luketic.

This was a competitive bout through the first two rounds. The edge in points were for Vasquez. Then in the third round, Vasquez fired off combos as if they were shot out of his M-16 and puts Luketic on his butt. The ref gives Luketic eight-seconds to recover. But not long after that Vasquez lands a solid left to the bread basket that sent Luketic to a knee. Referee Don Scott stopped the contest. R.S.C. 3rd.

SILVER GLOVE NEWS ASLAND, KENTUCKY JANUARY 15-16 119lbs.

Brentwood’s Luke Gloeckl of SPBC vs. Youngstown’s PO-PO Salinas In the first round for regionals, Gloeckl just about beat the poo-poo out of Po-Po for all three rounds. For every two punches Salinas landed Gloeckl landed four! Po-Po would land three, and Gloeckl would score with five. Luke Gloeckl was dominant throughout and wins boxer of the night.

Championship Night Two South Park Boxing Club boys take on two boys from the famed Kronks Boxing Gym, Detroit for the Silver Glove Regional Championships.

Well-placed punches to the head from Vasquez send Luketic to the canvas in the sitting position.

Monessen’s Sammy Vasquez Jr. victory pose from the Downtown Hilton Hotel.

The second knock down that deflated Joe Luketic at The Hilton.

(PHOTOS BY SKEETS) 119lbs.

Luke Gloeckl did not fair as well as Conway. Glockel drops a close decision to his motor city counterpart. Even still, Luke Glockel is a 2010 Silver Glove Regional Runner up.

Referee Don Scott administers Joe an 8-count.

112lbs.

Matt Conway of Brookline and SPBC out boxed the boy from the motor city for all three rounds and wins the 2010 Silver Glove Regional Championship. Matt Conway is SPBC’s first ever to qualify for nationals.

INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI, FEBRUARY 5 112lbs.

Brookline’s Matt Conway dropped a close decision to a boy from Chicago, Illinois in his first bout at the nationals. Matt Conway ends up ranked 8th in the United States in the 112lbs.weight class.

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month!

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

• Official Entry Form •

(Deadline for entries is March10)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger.

Who was appointed as the new Assistant Superintendant for the Peters Twp School District?

What day will be remembered by many as the “Big Snow Storm of 2010”?

Who is returning to Ringgold High School for a hometown performance?

Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: Union-Finley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332

Congratulations to our February Pizza Puzzler winners!

DON CAMPAS- South Park • CAMELLIA FICO - Bethel Park

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Food & Dining Food Safety and Your Family: Taking Steps to Erase Consumer Doubt (NewsUSA) - Frequent food recalls have left consumers worried about foodborne illness. With recent outbreaks affecting lettuce, spinach, peppers, beef, tomatoes, cilantro, peanut butter and pistachios, it seems like no food is safe.

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But consumers, aside from taking precautions when handling and cooking certain foods, can't avoid contamination that occurs during manufacture, preparation or packaging. Potentially dangerous foods look no different from safe items. Through the naked eye, it is nearly impossible to know whether food is contaminated.

To solve America's food safety issues, food must be guaranteed safe before it's available for purchase. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration simply doesn't have the manpower to inspect every farm, food manufacturer and food service operator. Luckily for con-

sumers, some private labels are working to make America's grocery store shelves safer.

Global Food Technologies, Inc. created its iPura Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program to significantly reduce the chances of food poisoning. Foods displaying the blue iPura seal have undergone testing, organic cleaning, more testing, and packaging in a controlled environment, preventing cross-contamination.

Americans purchasing iPura-branded foods know their items were packaged safely, so they don't have to worry about serving up dangerous bacteria at dinnertime.

Private label food-safety programs like Global Food Technologies, Inc. could prove key in eliminating food safety concerns. Consumers will no doubt look for safe food brands, and in avoiding food poisoning, Americans will need fewer sick days. Food manufacturers and retail industries may also see benefits as consumer doubts about their brands are erased.

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TABLE FOR ONE! A Monthly Spotlight on Local Dining Establishments

By Rick Lanning

You'll have to take my For Mexican food fans LA FIESTA MEXICAN who word for it, but I think John read the Union-Finley Wayne, Robert Mitchum RESTAURANT Messenger, you already know and Chill Wills would have your favorite dishes. I myself LOCATION: loved La Fiesta Mexican love the hot tortilla soup at 300 McKean Ave. in Charleroi Restaurant, located at 300 $4.95; the nachos with 'all the (724) 483-3093 McKean Ave. in Charleroi. works,' from chicken to beef, They used to frequent a FARE: beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour saucy Mexican restaurant Mexican and Southwestern cream, tomatoes and cheese. called La Cita in Tucumcari, The menu features 15 comN.M., where I worked as bination plates all at the same sports editor for a daily price of $11.95, and they run newspaper. Maurice, who the wide range of Mexican delowned the Mexican cafe, icacies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chalupa, guesadilla, would keep the restaurant tacos, burritos, enchalidas, open feeding Wayne and his tostadas, and much more. crew when they were in the Another favorite is the area making a movie like Carne Asada, a ribeye steak 'Rio Bravo' or 'El Dorado.'

Vicente Valdez, propriwith rice, beans, flour tortillas, etor of La Fiesta La Fiesta Restaurant has guacamole and more, at Mexican Restaurant in the same feeling and cam$14.95. For people with speCharleroi invites you to raderie of spirit that I felt at cial appetites, there is the stop in for a friendly La Cita. The credit for this $14.95 Sizzling Fajita, shrimp and enjoyable visit. atmosphere must go to and beef or shrimp and chickVicente and Cecilia Valdez, en; the $12.95 chimichanga; the the friendly owners of La Pollo en Salsa Verde for $14.95 (chicken, Fiesta who moved to Charleroi from their beef or pork in a green salsa); or the homes in Chihuahua and San Luis.

Grande Crab Quesada, $12.50.Vegetarians Having dined in many of America's best need not worry since La Fiesta has healthy Mexican restaurants throughout the vegetarian plates to keep them happy. And Southwest, I can recognize good Mexican there is a special menu for children. food when I taste it. And Cecilia Valdez My favorite dessert at La Fiesta is flan. definitely knows the difference between a The dessert menu includes sopapilla, fried tamale and a tostada. ice cream and Three Milks Cake.

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Equis, Corona and a Jerritos Mandarin he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will feature different theme Orange that enhances the flavor of the nights so the people from this area can spicy Mexican food.And I love the way he enjoy themselves.'' plays romantic Mexican music in the backLa Fiesta is open ground while his customers dine.

Monday through Viccenta rarely has to ask what I want Thursday from 11:30 to order. He knows my favorites are beef A.M.TO 9 p.m.; Fridays and bean burritos, chorrizo and scrambled from 11:30 A.M.TO 10 eggs and sometimes a chimichanga with p.m.; Saturdays noon to guacamole and sour cream. Since the food 10 p.m.; and Sundays is homemade and well prepared, he never from noon to 8 p.m. For disappoints me. more information, call At La Fiesta, you have your choice of hot 724-483-3093. sauces. There is the 'gringo' hot sauce, a mild sauce made of chile peppers, and If you are interested in having a there is the true hot sauce that will make â&#x20AC;&#x153;Table for Oneâ&#x20AC;? review on your you taste your tongue for the next two restaurant, email the Union-Finley days.That is always the one I order. It goes Messenger at news@unionfinley.com. well with the appetizing fresh chips.

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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

MARCH Angelo’s Pizza & Gyro 724-348-8800 3547 Washington Ave, Finleyville 6 - Play Quarters for Bud Light Promo and Prizes 13 - Finleyville pub Crawl 26 - Open Jam Night with Rich Ashcraft Altman’s Tavern 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 3 - Magic Moments 12 - Todd Jones 13 - Teaser 17 - Abby Abbondanza 19 - Abby Abbondanza 20 - Johhny Van 26 -Brotherville Badlands Bar and Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 6 - Skillet Hill 10 - Open Stage w/ Skillet Hill 13 - Overdrive 20 - Fastback 24 - Open Stage w/ Skillet Hill Baltimore House 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills 6 - Todd Jones 20 - Fastback Bootsie’s Bar 412-672-1120 • 699 O’Neil Blvd, McKeesport Fridays - DJ Chris Brass Monkey 412-233-3375 • 428 State St, Clairton every thursday DJ Josh Karaoke contest 5- Break Free 13- St. Patricks Day Pre-Party w/ DJ, Yuengling Girls & Prizes 17- St. Patties Party w/ live band 26 - Chuck Corby 27- Bees birthday Blowout: DJ Jess Club Octane 724-317-8326 277 McKean Ave, Charleroi 3 - Continuance and Take it Back 6 - The Chariot, Greeley Estates, Inhaleexhale, Memphis Mayfire, The

PUMP UP the

Colormorale 14 - Villain Artist Agency Battle of the Bands Round 1 15 - Liferuiner 29 - Evergreen Terrace, Death Before Dishonor, Stray From The Path 31 - This or The Apocalypse, I Am Abomination Denny’s Roadhouse 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville Entertainment 9:30PM - 1:30AM Mondays - Open Stage Blues Jam w/ Hermie Granati and Denny Leech Thursdays - Free Juke Box 9-1

VOLUME!

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ATTENTION: local bars, restaurants, & nightclubs If you would like to be included in the monthly “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month.

There is no fee for this listing. Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mandy@unionfinley.com or visit www.myspace.com/ufmpuv

Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 1-877-EAT-ECKS 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela 12 - DJ Stan the Man 27 - Jinx Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 • 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 5 – Todd Jones 13 – St. Patty’s Day Party w/ Scott Spahr 16 – St Patty’s Day –Bingo at 8:00 17 - St. Patty’s Party with Live Band Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Thursdays - Magician Jason Christopher 6:30-8:30 11 - Bourbon Tasting and Hor's Party 7-9PM - Pre-register $25. Free Texas Hold'em Tournament follows the tasting 17 - Annual St Patty's Day Party w/ DJ Paul and Our Famous Buffet Wednesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 5 - Steeltown 6 - Broken Spoke 12 - Karaoke A-Z 13- The Klick 19 - Eldorado Kings 20 - Black Magic 26 - 3-G Project 27 - Beach Party Wednesdays - Jam Night Thursdays - Karaoke

Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 • Monongahela Entertainment 9:00PM - 1:30AM 13 - St. Patty’s Party 17 - 2nd St. Patty’s Party Tuesdays - Karaoke/ DJ Wednesdays - Top 40 DJ Thursdays- Open Mic/Musicians welcome Fridays - Karaoke/ DJ Saturdays - Karaoke/DJ

Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 • Canonsburg Tuesdays - Jam Night - musicians welcome

The Hunting Lodge 724-348-7984 • Finleyville Fridays - Free Juke Box 8 - close Saturdays - Free Juke Box 8 - close

Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 • 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 5 - Mark Cyler Lost Coin Band 13- Pub Crawl 12 - Bill Ali 19 - Bucky 26 - Fynal Tyme II Tuesdays - Jam Night w/ Bill Couch Wednesdays- Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays - Karaoke w/ Ricki Sundays - Karaoke w/ Ricki

The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant 412-384-3080 • 1100 Hayden Blvd 13 - Skillet Hill

Sweeney’s Cafe & Pub 724-929-8383 • Belle Vernon 6 - The Jades

Olde Large Hotel 412-384-9950 • 510 Oak Rd, Jefferson Hills 12 - Skillet Hill

Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 • 1180 Woodland Ave, Clairton 6 - EZ Action 12 - Chuck Corby 19 - The Regular Joes 26 - Todd Jones Wednesdays - Karaoke

Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487 • 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama 19 - Johnny and The Razorblades Fridays - Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament 9-11 Saturdays - Free Juke box 9-1 Play Buzztime Trivia or Hold ‘Em anytime River House Cafe 724-565-5700 • 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi Entertainment - 9:30PM -1:30AM 6 - TBA 13 - Metro 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Party- Irish Food, Bag Piper and more 20 - TBA 27 - Brother Jeep

The Trolley Stop Inn 412-835-9600 • 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Every Sunday - Karaoke 10PM Every Friday - Magician Jason Christopher 7-9PM Valley Hotel 412-233-9800 • Jefferson Boro 6 - JD Eicher & the Goodnights Every Friday - Open Stage Night all musicians welcome

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Page 60 —————————————————————————————————— Disabled Veteran needs cook and housekeeper. 2 days per week. 3 hours per day. 412-384-3480. Ask for Jimmy. _____________________________________________________ Experienced Barmaid. Evening Shifts - 412-233-2626. _____________________________________________________ Travel, Travel, Travel! $500 sign-on bonus. Seeking 5 sharp guys and gals. Rock-n-Roll Atmosphere, Blue Jean Environment! Call Jan 888-3611526 today! _____________________________________________________ OWN A COMPUTER, WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Earn $1500PT / $5000FT. Two Step Process: Request Online Information, Setup phone interview. www.RJDGlobal.com

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-------- HEALTH/MEDICAL/FITNESS -------Handicap Scooter – Excellent Condition. $450. 412-461-1222. _____________________________________________________ 3-wheel scooter. New battery. A-1 condition! $400. 724-348-6250. _____________________________________________________

-------- ITEMS FOR SALE --------Antique Oak Hoosier style kitchen cabinet. Sellers brand, with flower sister.

Refinished. Like new. 412-384-2431. _____________________________________________________ Golf Clubs. Never used, ladies set with bag and head covers. $285. Cash only.

412-997-3869. _____________________________________________________ Bev Dolittle “Sacred Ground” large print. Signed and numbered. Nice frame with non-glare glass. Call 724-745-4514. _____________________________________________________ Complete set or wood carving tools. Call 724-745-4514 _____________________________________________________ Whirlpool Electric Dryer White Large capacity - needs belt $79 (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ Brass Twin headboard $20; Brass Lamp $20; Twin maple headboard $15; Space heater $15. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ Gasoline cans (3) $15; HP LaserJet IIIp printer $20; 13" TV $15; Shredder $10. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ Toaster Oven $15; 4 slice toaster $19; Blender $20. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ SPAS – Hydropool Serenity Spa “NEW” Round, seats 4-5, 30 Jets, Silver Marble w/ Cedar Cabinet, Brown Hardcover with Cover Lift, and 2 Tier Cedar Step. SALE $4,900 (Regular $6,999) Dreammaker Spa “Plug & Play” “NEW” Seats 4 Gray, 1 Piece Roto Molded Spa, portable, lightweight, plugs into 110 volt 15 amp outlet.

Cover Included. SALE $1,499 (Retail $1,999) DEL SUPPO INC., 26 McKean Avenue, Donora PA 15033.

724-379-5066 • www.delsuppopools.com.

NUMEROUS ITEMS FOR SALE! - NordicTrac Cross-Country Ski Exercise machine $25; Eureka Vacuum $20; Fiber Optic Xmas Tree $30; Prelit White Xmas Tree $30; Xmas candles $15; 27" TV good picture $45; 19" TV $35; 13" TV $15; Tires (2) 205x55x16 good tread $40; Tires (2) 215x75x15 Good Tread $35; (2) 155x80x13 $40; (1) 185x70x13 Brand new $20; Recumbent stationary exercise bike Proteus-Wellgo $75; Dark wood vanity/desk/mirror 42"W x 24" deep 28" Hi with 6 drawers $75; Vacuum Dirt Devil Vision very good condition $30; Eureka Vacuum $ 20.

(412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ (4) Large Picnic Coolers - 2 wheeled pull-behind Coolers 22"long 18" High 13" wide, $40; (1) Carry type (1) large round beverage cooler $60.

(412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ Kids Bike 16" Pacific Wildfire Gemini Shimano $25; Kids Training Bike Huffy Sea Star $20. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ (4) Window Screens 48" x 16" exc. cond $15. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________

TV Stand 29"W x 23"Deep x 20"Hi $20; Microwave Cart $20. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ Beach Chairs (2) $20. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ DELL LAPTOP computer, super fast, excellent condition. Internal wireless card, DVD/CD+RW. Premium software bundle. Six month warranty. Original cost: $2175. Must sell: $399. 717 653-6314 _____________________________________________________ MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE! Solid Oak Table 42"x36"x30"Hi $50; (2) Wood Dining Room chairs $25; New LG Surround Speakers Dynamic Digital Sound System Silver Model 50S A61 never used $25; Tower Fan -Has Timer, Oscillating and 3 speeds compact $25; Eclipse 2/1 Channel Power Amplifier Model EA2212 25A $20; Inversion Bench - Lifegear Excellent Condition $175; 2 drawer filing cabinet Good condition $40; Luggage with wheels good condition $25; Garment Carrier $20; Suitcase -pull behind $25; Wood Toybox 35" Wide x 21" Hi, Medium color hardwood $45; Ladders - 6' Lerner Wood $25; 24' Wood Ladder $30; Christmas Tree Artificial 5ft. $25; Lighted Christmas Tree white, $35 Lighted Xmas candles (2) $15; Pre-lighted Christmas Tree all white, clean 4' $45; Large lighted Xmas candles (2) $20; X-mas Tree 4' 70 lights "Holiday Home" $20; Solid Wood small table $40; HP Laser Jet IIIp printer $20; HP Laser Jet694c printer $20; Stereo cabinet with Glass doors 42"x24" $20; Canopy hexagon with net 12'x12' $60; Gas Weedwacker Bolens BL100 17" 31cc $25; Scotts Lawn Spreader $20; Torchiere Lamps (2) $15 apiece. (412) 367-2113 _____________________________________________________ Antique twin poster bed. Headboard, footboard, side boards/wooden slats.

Maple finish. Asking $150. 412-384-5837. _____________________________________________________ Penguin Sidney Crosby Rookie Card, by Upper Deck! It is in the collectible series. Great card with Rookie Card Holder. $12.00, with free shipping.

Text or call at 412-780-5998. _____________________________________________________ Solid oak dinette set: Table 68” X 35” (with 15” leaf), 4 chairs. Asking $200.00. _____________________________________________________ Stamp Album with Stamps. Large Starter Collection. All Countries Pre 1965. $50. 724-684-5531. _____________________________________________________ Church Pew. Solid Oak 6 Ft with Seat Cushion. Nice for Your Entry Way. $125.

724-684-5531. _____________________________________________________ Ladder, 32 ft Aluminum Extension. Heavy Duty with Sid Hand Rails & Flat Steps. $180. 724-684-5531. _____________________________________________________ Quickee – P-20 Electric Wheelchair. Very good shape. Brand new batteries.

Like new. Best offer. 724-258-4602. _____________________________________________________ Maytag Washer, High Efficiency Energy Star Rated, SuperPlus Capacity, excellent condition. $300. Call 412-384-2267. _____________________________________________________ MIRRORS, MIRRORS, MIRRORS! Job Site Leftovers! 72”x100” (12) $165 each; 48”x100” (9) $125 each; 84”x64” Beveled $145. Perfect Condition.

Free Delivery. Installation Available 1-800-473-0619, 1-888-4-Mirror _____________________________________________________ MIRRORS, MIRRORS, MIRRORS! Job Site Leftovers. 72”x100” (9) $165 each; 48”x100” (8) $125 Each. Perfect Condition. Will Deliver Free. 1-8884-Mirror or 1-888-464-7767 _____________________________________________________ BEDS - “PLUSH/PILLOWTOPS, ORTHOPEDIC AND MEMORY FOAM” FULL... $169. QUEEN...$189. TWIN & KING MATTRESS, ALL NEW. SEALED IN PLASTIC W/10 YR. WARRANTY DELIVERY AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY. CALL 412-787-9128 _____________________________________________________ 3_____________________________________________________ Western Saddles. Call for details. Also accessories. Call 724-348-7685.

KITCHEN CABINETS Never installed. Absolutely beautiful. Solid wood and dovetailed.

Cost $5,000. Sacrifice $1,650. Call 412-494-3143 _____________________________________________________ High Chair for Toddler, Restaurant Style, 28” high natural hardwood finish $25.00 Call 724-348-6994. _____________________________________________________ Four 15” steel wheels off 1999 S-10 Blazer. Tires on rims, 50%+ tread, mud/snow – Asking $50.00 . _____________________________________________________ 3-wheel scooter.

New battery. A-1 condition! $400. 724-348-6250. _____________________________________________________ Bunk Beds w/mattresses, never used, heavy duty oak finish $300 724949-0801. _____________________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724348-7557. _____________________________________________________ For Sale: Complete Surround Sound Stereo System and Cabinet: Onkyo Stereo Receiver, Dual Tape Deck and 6 CD Changer, 5 piece surround sound speakers including 3 piece Bose speakers with Subwoofer and 2 KLH speakers. Also included Oak cabinet with glass doors. Great Sound! $600 (724) 348-8028. _____________________________________________________

March 2010 ——————————————————————————————— 19" Crosby Sofride English Saddle. Includes leathers, stirrups and girth.

Excellent condition $1200 (724)348-8028. _____________________________________________________ Running Boards Brand New - still in unopened box, Dee Zee, extruded aluminum, originally for 1988 GMC or Chevy pickup trucks, $200 firm.

Phone: (724) 348-5797. _____________________________________________________ Various Baby Items for sale – Car Seats, stroller, walker, and many other items.

All good condition. Call for information. 724-258-7205. _____________________________________________________ MTD Snowblower, good condition, 26”, 8 h.p. electronic start (needs repaired).

Asking $450 firm. Call 412-831-8998. _____________________________________________________ Utility trailer, 5 x 10 with sides. In good condition. Have title and license.

All_____________________________________________________ steel construction. Asking $600. Call 724-348-8943.

Electric Wheelchair. – Brand new. Used only 10-minutes! Cost $5,000.

Will sacrifice for $1,800 or best offer. Call 724-258-6896. _____________________________________________________ For Sale: Many horse related items: saddle pads, show halters, bridles, bits and much more. Too many items to list. For a complete list of items send an email to: mimi_1919@yahoo.com - Please put “Horse Items” in the subject field of your e-mail. _____________________________________________________ Cemetery Plots. Jefferson Memorial Park - 4 adjacent lots in “The Garden of_____________________________________________________ the Well” Lot 112A. $2500/all. Can divide. 724-348-5072.

LAWNMOWERS! - Used Lawn Boys, Honda mowers, Snappers, All different types. 25 Lawn Boys, all 2-cycle. Great for landscaping. Self propelled and push.

Taking trade-ins. Call 724-745-6489. _____________________________________________________ Carry all trailer, 4 by 6 foot, can carry 500 pounds, turn signals, fits in two inch hitch, needs no license. $250 firm. Call 412-831-8998. _____________________________________________________ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET, FLUTE, VIOLIN, Trumpet, Trombone, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $70. ea. Cello, Upright Bass, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $190. ea. Tuba, Baritone, Others. 1-516-377-7907. _____________________________________________________ DIRECTV - $26off/mo! 150+ Channels & Premium Movie Channels ONLY $29.99/mo. FREE SHOWTIME - 3 mos. New customers only. 1-888-4209472 _____________________________________________________ BEDROOM 8-PIECE $975 NEW BOXED. ALL WOOD SLEIGH/MISSION WITH 10-YEAR WARRANTY. MATTRESS SET. HANDCRAFTED, DOVETAILED FURNITURE 412-494-7351. Will Deliver. _____________________________________________________ MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA VISCO MATTRESSES WHOLESALE! T-$299; F-$349; Q-$399; K-$499; ADJUSTABLES - $799; FREE DELIVERY. 25 YEAR WARRANTY. 90 NIGHT TRIAL. 1-800-ATSLEEP. 1-800287-5337.

WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM _____________________________________________________ Receive $1000 in Groceries! Real relief program helping people just like you! Pay only $4.90 for your grocery voucher. Use on your favorite brands!

Consumer Advocate Response introductory price. 1-800-430-9507 _____________________________________________________ VONAGE Unlimited calls around the world! The U.S. AND 60+ Countries, ONLY $24.99/Month! 30-day money back guarantee. 1-877-377-1422 _____________________________________________________ Get Dish - FREE Installation - $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE - Over 50 HD Channels FREE. Lowest prices - No Equipment to buy! Call now for full details. 1-877-554-2014. _____________________________________________________ Get Dish - FREE Installation - $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE - Over 50 HD Channels FREE. Lowest prices - No Equipment to buy! Call now for full details. 1-877-554-2014. _____________________________________________________

-------- ITEMS WANTED --------Apartment Wanted - WRITER needs furnished bedroom, apartment or small house to work on my books and articles. Reas. rates please.

Personable, sense of humor and good references. 724 610 3580 or email lawrenzi@hotmail.com.

Rick. _____________________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money. Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-498-1622.

WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

WANTED: PINBALL MACHINE,ARCADE VIDEO GAME & coin operated items, ANY CONDITION, cash paid, semi-quick removal. 412-759-4826. E-mail: ed@ataboy.com. _____________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. _____________________________________________________ WANTED: Used Stihl chain saws, used 2 stage snow blowers, Mantis tiller, Rear tire tillers, Lawn Boy mowers, Honda mowers. Need not be running.

Pay cash! 724-745-6489. _____________________________________________________

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www.unionfinley.com OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, STEEL BUILDINGS: 4 only. 20x28, 30x48, 40x52, 45x82. Sell for Balance Euphonon, Larson, D’Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. owed!

Free delivery. 1-800-211-9593x210 _____________________________________________________ Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930’s thru 1970’s. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800- **ALL Satellite Systems are not the same. Monthly programming starts 401-0440 under $20 per month and FREE HD and DVR systems for new callers. CALL WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with NOW 1-800-799-4935 _____________________________________________________ Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie AIRLINE MECHANIC – Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved (412) 979-7050 or home (724) 348-6203 program. Financial aid if qualified – Job placement assistance. CALL Institute of Maintenance 866-854-6156 Wanted 1985 & Newer Used Motorcycles & select watercraft. ATV Aviation _____________________________________________________ & snowmobiles. FREE PICK-UP! No hassle cash price. 1-800-963-9216 AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. www.SellUsYourBike.com Mon-Fri 9am-7pm FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Housing available. CALL _____________________________________________________ Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 686-1704 _____________________________________________________ -------- MISCELLANEOUS --------ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer availSPAS – Hydropool Serenity Spa “NEW” Round, seats 4-5, 30 able.

Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-510-0784. www.CenturaOnline.com _____________________________________________________ Jets, Silver Marble w/ Cedar Cabinet, Brown Hardcover with Cover Lift, CHRISTIAN DATING & FRIENDSHIP SERVICE - Our 21st Year with over and 2 Tier Cedar Step. SALE $4,900 (Regular $6,999) 100,000 members, countless relationships & marriages! Singles over 40, Dreammaker Spa “Plug & Play” “NEW” Seats 4 Gray, 1 Piece Roto receive A FREE package. 1-877-437-6944 (toll free) _____________________________________________________ Molded Spa, portable, lightweight, plugs into 110 volt 15 amp outlet.

DIRECTV FREE MOVIES 3 MONTHS! Ask How! NO Equipment to Buy NO Cover Included. SALE $1,499 (Retail $1,999) Start Costs! Free DVR/HD Upgrade! Other Packages Start $29.99/mo!

DEL SUPPO INC., 26 McKean Avenue, Donora PA 15033.

Details Call DirectStarTV 1-800-620-0058 _____________________________________________________ 724-379-5066. www.delsuppopools.com.

DIRECTV FREEBIES! Free Equipment + Standard Installation 4 Rooms, Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily FREE SHOWTIME + STARZ 3/mo., FREE DVR/HD Upgrade w/Choice XTRA! cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry No Start-Up Costs! Packages Start $29.99/mo. DirectStarTV 1-800-279-_____________________________________________________ only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724) 348-8028.

5698 _____________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: DIRECTV SAVE $26/MO FOR A YEAR! Ask How! NO Equipment to Buy 724-825-7233. _____________________________________________________ NO Start Costs! Free DVR/HD Upgrade! Other Packages Start $29.99/mo!

Apartment Wanted - WRITER needs furnished bedroom, apartment or Details Call DirectStarTV 1-800-279-5698 _____________________________________________________ small house to work on my books and articles. Reas. rates please. DISH Network. $19.99/mo,Why Pay More For TV? 100+ Channels. FREE Personable, sense of humor and good references. 724-610-3580 or email 4-Room Install. FREE HD-DVR. Plus $600 Sign-up BONUS. Call Now! 1lawrenzi@hotmail.com.

Rick. _____________________________________________________ 888-430-9664 _____________________________________________________ * REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! * - Get a 4-room, all-digital satellite system Get Dish – FREE Installation - $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE-Over 50 installed for FREE and programming starting under $20. Free Digital Video HD Channels FREE. Lowest Prices – No Equipment to Buy! Call Now for full Recorders to new callers. So call now, 1-800-795-3579.

Details 877-242-0983 _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ DISH NETWORK $19.99/month, FREE Install. FREE Movie Channels (3 Get Dish – FREE Installation - $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE-Over 50 Months) $570 Sign up Bonus! 1-800-915-9514.

HD Channels FREE. Lowest Prices – No Equipment to Buy! Call Now for full _____________________________________________________ 877-469-2560 _____________________________________________________ ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Details.

Get Dish–FREE Installation-$19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE–Over 50 Accounting, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer availHD Channels FREE Lowest Prices–No Equipment to Buy! Call Now for full able.

Financial aid if qualified.

Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com _____________________________________________________ Details 877-883-5726 _____________________________________________________ DISH NETWORK’S BEST OFFER EVER! Free HD/DVR $19.99/mo. For over 100 All digital Channels. Call Now And Receive $600 Signup Bonus! 1-888- MEDICAL Alert System 24/7 Monitoring for Seniors. Help at the push of a button FREE EQUIPMENT! FREE SHIPPING! ONLY 29.95 A MONTH! 282-2892 _____________________________________________________ CALL 877-242-0986 NOW! _____________________________________________________ FREE HD/DVR! + $600 SIGNUP BONUS. $19.99 A MONTH. Call Dish OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, Network Now 1-888-282-2892 _____________________________________________________ Euphonon, Larson, D’Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite.

MIRRORS, MIRRORS, MIRRORS! Job Site Leftovers. 72”x100” (9) $165 Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930’s thru 1970’s. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800each; 48”x100” (8) $125 Each. Perfect Condition. Will Deliver Free. 1-888- 401-0440 _____________________________________________________ 4-Mirror or 1-888-464-7767 _____________________________________________________ Reach over 30 million homes with one buy. Advertise in NANI for only HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straight$2,795 per week! For information, visit www.naninetwork.com _____________________________________________________ ening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLDBARN/www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 _____________________________________________________ -------- NOTICES --------DIRECTV FREEBIES! FREE Standard Installation! FREE SHOWTIME +STARZ 3 Mo! FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! PLUS Save $29/mo for 1yr! Ends 7/14/10. ALBHS Class of '60 upcoming 50 year reunion October 16, 2010. Make New cust only, qual pkgs. DirectStarTV 1-800-216-8036 _____________________________________________________ friends aware of it. Contact 724-348-4159 for more information. _____________________________________________________ DISH NETWORK $19.99/Month. Why Pay More? FREE Install w/DVR (Up to LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 4 rooms) FREE Movie Channels (3 Months.) AND A $570 Sign-Up Bonus! 1- near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important.

888-282-2892 _____________________________________________________ Reward offered. If found, please call 412-760-2291. _____________________________________________________ DISH NETWORK $19.99/Month. Why Pay More? FREE Install w/DVR (Up to 4 rooms) FREE Movie Channels (3 Months.) AND A $570 Sign-Up Bonus! 1- Calling all horse people: We are organizing a tack swap in Elizabeth, PA. If you are interested in being a vendor or attending the event, please send 888-282-2892 _____________________________________________________ an email to mimi_1919@yahoo.com with 'tack swap' in the subject line.

AIRLINE MECHANIC: Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved will contact you with details. _____________________________________________________ program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call Aviation We Party Room Facility for Rent in CHARLEROI! * For ALL Occasions * Book Institute of Maintenance. 866-453-6204. _____________________________________________________ Call for Details. 724-531-1175.

KITCHEN CABINETS Never installed. Absolutely beautiful. Solid wood and NOW. _____________________________________________________ dovetailed.

Cost $5,000.

Sacrifice $1,650.

Call 412-494-3143 AARP AUTO & HOME INSURANCE PROGRAM from The Hartford. Enjoy _____________________________________________________ Great Savings, Service and Benefits. Call toll-free to requst your FREE quote: SELL YOUR TIMESHARE TODAY. We take the hassle out of selling a timeshare. Free Market Evaluation.1-866-323-5671 or visit 1-877-872-3151 (Code: 471103) Take our savings challenge and receive our calculator/clock. www.FreeResortReport.com Vacation Property Resellers. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

IF YOU USED TYPE 2 DIABETES DRUG AVANDIA AND SUFFERED A STROKE OR HEART ATTACK. You may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727 _____________________________________________________ MRI/MRA SCAN WARNING. Are you or a loved one suffering from symptoms of NSF following a MRI or MRA scan? Call James Rolshouse & Associates at 1-877-621-7109. _____________________________________________________

-------- PETS --------Rescue cat adoption. Kittens 9 weeks, black, calico. Kittens 5 months, various colors. Spays/neuters, shots, litter train, $35. Call 724-258-8380. _____________________________________________________ Calling all horse people: We are organizing a tack swap in Elizabeth, PA. If you are interested in being a vendor or attending the event, please send an email to mimi_1919@yahoo.com with 'tack swap' in the subject line.

We will contact you with details. _____________________________________________________ Kittens need to be adopted from "mama cat". Call 724-348-0256.

2 DOGS FOUND 1 Black & 1 Tan, Small - Medium Size.

Found in Union Township/Finleyville. 412-833-4033.

For Sale: Many horse related items: saddle pads, show halters, bridles, bits and much more. Too many items to list. For a complete list of items send an email to mimi_1919@yahoo.com - Please put “Horse Items” in the subject field of your e-mail. _____________________________________________________ Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry -_____________________________________________________ only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724) 348-8028.

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 $25.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. _____________________________________________________

-------- REAL ESTATE -------FOR RENT – Duplex in Charleroi. BIG backyard. Covered front and back porches! Newly remodeled. New kitchen, New furnace. New Waterheater, new Electric throughout. Newer carpet. Great location on Crest Avenue. $485 + utils. Call 412-760-2291 _____________________________________________________ Mobile Home for Sale. 2 bedroom on Route 88 bus line, Ringgold School District. 1 inside gentle pet accepted. Monthly rent is $450 per month plus utilities. Will consider a “Rent to Own” program with first and last months rent down. HUD accepted. Call 724-258-9115.

FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534.

Mobile Home for sale. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. New carpeting, stove, and paint.

Walk-in closet and garden tub. Located in Finleyville. Please call 724-3486737 or 717-333-1066. _____________________________________________________ Donora duplex- must sell. Needs work. Call 412-370-7198. _____________________________________________________ Party Room Facility for Rent in CHARLEROI! * For ALL Occasions * Book NOW. Call for Details. 724-531-1175. _____________________________________________________ New Eagle- 1 Bedroom Apt. Appliance, Water, & Sewage included $400/month.

Call: 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. _____________________________________________________

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1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773 Charleroi Sale or Lease - Renovated 3-Story Building. Commercial lease income. Also, turnkey bar/restaurant. Call: 724-531-1175. _____________________________________________________

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www.unionfinley.com MONONGAHELA - For rent, one, two bedroom apartment, complete with Apartment Wanted - WRITER needs furnished bedroom, apartment or appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quaint and quiet. small house to work on my books and articles. Reas. rates please.

Close to bus line. One bedroom partially furnished. Monongahela. Call 724- Personable, sense of humor and good references. 724-610-3580 or email: lawrenzi@hotmail.com. Rick.

258-3179. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Mobile Home ‘83, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, wood burner, covered porch. Mingo Mobile Home for sale. West Miflin area. Thompson Run Road. Handyman Park Est. $8,000.00. Call 724-348-4472.

Special! 2 BR mobile home on rented lot. Next to busline and shopping. _____________________________________________________ 4 Acre Horse Pasture for Lease w/Sheds and Arena. $750/mo or 2 Acres Asking $2,500 or negotiable. 412-600-6368. $400/mo.

Call 412-835-2560. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Office Space For Rent – Finleyville. 1,300 square feet. Former site of Healthy Directions. $800 + Electric. 412-999-7163. _____________________________________________________ Mobile Home for Sale. 1992 Parkwood 14 X 66, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, A/C,Appliances, Newer Roof, Pond & Shed.Asking 18K. Call 724-317-7224. _____________________________________________________ One, Two Bedroom apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quant and quite. Close to bus line. One bedroom partial furnished. Monongahela. Call Natalee Amati 724-244-8579 or 724-258-3179. _____________________________________________________ GUTTERS FOR RENT - New Eagle – 1 bedroom apt. Appliances, Water, & Sewage ZUBASIC BROS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – included.

724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. _____________________________________________________ New Seamless Gutters & Repairs 724-941New Eagle Property $20,900, 1/2 Acre, 30x30 foundation with sewer, gas, 7833. water lines, nice quiet neighborhood. 449 3rd. Ave. off Cliffton. Call 814_________________________________ 648-1289. _____________________________________________________ JEWELRY Monongahela – Very clean 2 bedroom, duplex. Nice, large, level yard. Two SOUTHLAND JEWELERS - GOLD = $$$$. porches, off street parking. Close to restaurants and shopping. $490 per GOLD = $$$$. Get Cash EVERY DAY for all month + utilities. No pets. For more information: 724-344-4271. _____________________________________________________ Jewelry & Watches! Appraisal & Repairs done Mobile Home for Sale: 2 bedroom, South Park Mobile Estates - $4,000. on site. Watch Batteries, 2/$6.99 Rt. 51, Call 412-855-7208. _____________________________________________________ Jefferson Hills (Next to TC Customized) 412MONONGAHELA - 2-1 bdr’s, 1st and 2nd Floor – Equipped Kitchen, 384-8400.

Furniture, Laundry facility and Much more! On Bus Line. Call 724-244_________________________________ 8579. _____________________________________________________ FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and PIZZERIA beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new NEW EAGLE BAKERY & PIZZERIA - Main “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of Street - New Eagle. 724-258-8110. Daily home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Specials; LOVE AT FIRST BITE! Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete _________________________________ weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfront conPLUMBING dorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a FRYE BROTHERS PLUMBING - Registered reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. master plumbers. Residential and Commercial. _____________________________________________________ BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS. Golf Course, National Parks. 1 hour from Tucson.

Locally owned and operated. Fully insured and Guaranteed financing. $0Down, $0Interest starting $129/mo. Foreclosures certified. Ed Frye - (412) 841-6008. www.fryeonline @ www.sunsitelandrush.com, call pre-recorded message, 1-800brosplumbing.com 631-8164.

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RESTAURANT Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. _____________________________________________________ THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT ABANDONED UPSTATE NY FARM- ABSOLUTE SALE 10 acres – Stream OOpen Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; $29,900! Lake region, gorgeous setting! Woods, fields, stonewalls. Solid Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 investment! Owner terms! For priority appt call 1-888-755-8421. Virtual tour: www.newyorklandandlakes.com South. 412-384-3080. _____________________________________________________ ESTATE SAYS LIQUIDATE - UPSTATE NY! 15 acres - $34,900 Fields, ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– woods, stonewalls! Superb upstate NY setting! EZ drive NY City! Build, hunt, SIDING/WINDOWS invest! Virtual tour: www.newyorklandandlakes.com or call 888-244-9331 ROOFING NOW! _____________________________________________________ MEREDITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS – 30 UPSTATE NY - BANK SAYS SELL! 11 acres - $29,900 Borders State Land, years in business. If you need vinyl siding, roofstream, woods, fields, great valley views! Must sell to avoid repo! Hurry! 888ing, windows or soffit and fascia done profes679-5754 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com _____________________________________________________ sionally, with no problems afterward and done 20 ACRE LAND FORECLOSURES Near Growing El Paso, Texas. No Credit Checks/Owner Financing. $0 down, Take over $159/mo. Payment. Was at a reasonable price, we are the company to do $16,900.

Now $12,856. 1-800-755-8953. www.texaslandforeclosures.net it! We are so confident in your satisfaction that _____________________________________________________ TIMESHARE RESALES SAVE 60%-80% OFF RETAIL!! Worldwide we require no money until the job is completed.

Locations! Call for Free Magazine! 1-800-639-5319 www.holidaywww.MeredithHomeImprovements.com. Call us group.com/flier _____________________________________________________ today at 412-831-9991.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BAKERY NEW EAGLE BAKERY & PIZZERIA - 161 Main Street - New Eagle. 724-258-8110. Daily Specials; LOVE AT FIRST BITE!!

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BANQUET FACILITY/SOCIAL HALL

FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. MorrisonRitchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodate 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608.

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COMPUTERS

COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724348-6837.

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DVD TRANSFER/ HOME MOVIES

HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. 8mm & Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-2585336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/.

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EXCAVATION

EXCAVATION SERVICES - Bobcat, backhoe, dump truck, french drains, utility lines, gravel, grating, hauling, foundations and sewer Bobcat, backhoe, dump truck, french drains, utility lines, gravel, grating, hauling, foundations and sewer line work. Call Ernie at: 412-384-7337.

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GARAGE DOORS

WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned.

Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388) _________________________________

Housecleaning, wall washing, rug cleaning, painting residential and commercial, insured, bonded, since 1975. Call Marianne at 724-861-9595 or 412-823-4797. _____________________________________________________

WRITER - VERY LITERATE, will help you get your message across. Books, articles, ghostwriting, editing, publicity for businesses and restaurants, and much more. E-mail lawrenzi@hotmail.com or call 724-872-5837 and leave a_____________________________________________________ message. Rick.

Party Room Facility for Rent in CHARLEROI! * For ALL Occasions * Book NOW. Call for Details. 724-531-1175. _____________________________________________________ DVD Transfer/Home Movies - Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/ _____________________________________________________ Social Security Claims. 30+ years experience. No results = no fee. E-mail claimsadv@juno.com or call 412- 915-8890. _____________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. _____________________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine.

724-348-6837. _____________________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 _____________________________________________________ Geeks-In-Route & On-site Computer & Computer Networking Services by A+ & Microsoft or CISCO Certified Technicians. If We Can’t Fix It,_____________________________________________________ It’s Free! MC/DIS/AMEX/VISA. 1-866-661-GEEK (4335) FOUNDATION REPAIR - Large local company specializing in bowed walls, sinking foundations, crawl space excavation, and BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. Lifetime, transferrable warranty. 1-800-343-2357. www.abetterchoiceinc.com (PA0AGHIC:377) _____________________________________________________

------ TIMESHARES ------SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARES FOR CASH!! Our guaranteed Services will Sell/Rent your unused timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million Dollars offered in_____________________________________________________ 2009! www.sellatimeshare.com, 1-866-708-3690 SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services Will Sell/Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million Dollars Offered in_____________________________________________________ 2009. www.SellATimeshare.com. 1-877-494-8246

------ VACATIONS ------FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfront condorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. _____________________________________________________

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