Union Finley Messenger May 2010

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MAY 2010

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PEOPLE: Finleyville Man Receives Heart Transplant

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INDEX: Places To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . 42 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Ask The Experts . . . . . . . . 60 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

“ 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

Peters Township Relay for Life Set for May 15-16

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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . MAY 1 SPRING CARNIVAL - John McMilan Presbyterian Church will host a Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children’s games, hair and face painting, a moon walk, silent auction and carnival cafe’. 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. Call 412-833-4704 with questions. CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER - Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, Jefferson hills will be having it’s famous Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, May 1 from 4 till 7 p.m. Chicken/ biscuit with all the trimmings plus drinks and desserts for only $8 Adults, $6 Children 6- 12 and under 5 are free. CASH BASH - The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their bi-annual “Cash Bash” on Saturday, May 1. For a $20.00 donation per ticket you will receive your admission to the event and a chance to win $9,000 in cash. Doors open at 5 p.m. For tickets, call 412-655-4844 or check out our website at www.broughtonvfd.org. FLEA MARKET - MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Windover Hills will be holding their annual May Market on Saturday, May 1 at Windover Hills United Methodist Church at 6751 Ridge Road in South Park. Early bird admission of $5 at 8:00 a.m.; general admission free at 9:00 a.m. FLEA MARKET, SOUP & FOOD BAKE SALE - The Elizabeth Baptist Church is having a giant flea market on Saturday, May 1 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The bake sale will include many homemade goodies. Soups, sandwiches, French fries and more. All foods can be purchased to dine-in or take-out. Outside table space will be available for set up and cost for this is $10 per table (bring your own table). Elizabeth Baptist Church is located at 735 Bunola River Rd. in Elizabeth. Any inquiries may be made at 412-384-6464.

CASH BASH - The GRC and Rostraver Central VFC are holding a CASH BASH on Saturday, May 1 at Rostraver Central Fire Hall from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and include food, beverages and the chance to win cash. Drawings will be held every 15 minutes and the Grand Prize is worth $9,000; which will be drawn on the 7:00 p.m. PA Lottery on May 1st. Winner need not be present. Tickets available at the Chamber Office or with Bernie Zunic at Charleroi Federal. Also, help is needed to sell the tickets. Call 724-929-3329. HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WITH AED CLASS - Canonsburg Hospital on Saturday, May 1. New Certification from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., cost $35. Recertification from 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., cost $35. To register call 1-877-2842000. MAY 4 4K RACE – Peters Township Parks & Recreation, co-sponsored with the High School Cross Country Booster Club, are hosting a 4K Race on Tuesday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. Race begins at St. Benedict the Abbot Church. Register at www.peterstownship.com or pick up an application at the Recreation Center. Fee is $20 if post marked before April 22 or $25 after April 22. On-site registrations will be accepted. Sponsorships are also available. AARP - 55 + DRIVERS REVIEW - Union Roads United Methodist Church, Gastonville 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $12.00 for AARP members. $ 14.00 for non- members. This pays for your manuals and will save 5% on auto insurance. Bring your drivers license. Call in advance 724-782-0022. BASIC FIRST AID COURSE - Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a Basic First Aid Course from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4. Two-year certification through the American Heart Association. $25 and includes a first aid manual. To register, call 1-877-284-2000.

MAY 5 SENIOR CELEBRATION IN SOUTH PARK On Wednesday, May 5, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services will be holding a free event with health screenings and demonstrations at the South Park Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is Live Strong! Live Long! Most of the guests were transported by ACCESS from Senior Centers around the county, but the event is open to residents of other counties, also. For more information contact Ondréa Burton at 412-350-3683 or visit the website at www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/seniorcelebration.aspx SHARPEN YOUR COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS - come to our Toastmasters Club meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Panera’s in Southland Shopping Center. For more information, visit our website at http://jeffersonhills.freetoasthost.cc or call Bruce Tenenbaum at 412885-0704. MAY 7 FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS will be provided from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 7 at the Peters Township Community Center. For more information call the Community Relations Department at 724873-5835. MAY 8 SOUTH HILLS JUNIOR TAMBURITZANS ANNUAL CONCERT - The South Hills Junior Tamburitzans, a performing youth music and dance folk ensemble, will present their annual concert on May 8 at 3 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center. A dinner dance reception with great ethnic foods, lively music, games of chance and a basket raffle will follow the concert. For further information, email shills@jrtams.com or visit www.jrtams.com.

PLANT AND BAKE SALE - the Treehaven Garden Club will hold its annual plant and bake sale on Saturday, May 8, in Bethel Park. The sale is held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the South Park Shops on Route 88. This sale is a great chance to buy plants for your yard or a hanging basket for Mom on Mother’s Day. Each year, club members bring hardy perennials and herbs from their own gardens to sell. Fresh baked goods and special plants for Mother’s Day are sold. SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER – A Spaghetti Dinner will be held on May 8 between 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. at Crossroads Ministries Library Baptist Church to help raise funds for a 3- week Mission Project to the Amazon region of Brazil this July. The spaghetti dinner will be eat-in or take-out. Located one mile south of Trax Farms overlooking Route 88. The church website is www.crossroadsministries.com and the phone number is 724-348-1620. CHURCH YARD SALE - Crossroads Community Church of Jefferson Hills, located at 1028 Scotia Hollow Road, is holding a Yard Sale on May 8 from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Cost is $10 per spot; bring your own table; rain date is May 29th; Baked goods will also be on sale. For more information, call 412-384-9278 “MEET THE AUTHORS” EVENT - Have you ever wondered where a writer gets his ideas, how he develops them, and what process he goes through to have his work published? To answer these questions and more, plan to attend the “Meet the Authors” event being presented at the Rostraver Public Library on Saturday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a wide range of works, both fiction and non-fiction, for readers of all ages. There is no charge and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Rostraver Public Library at 724-379-5511.

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www.unionfinley.com MAY 10 OLDIES DANCE - Parents Without Partners is sponsoring an Oldies Dance on Monday, May 10 from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Royal Place Restaurant, 2660 Library Rd. 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. MAY 13 ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13 at Canonsburg General Hospital in the McNary Conference Center. The group will meet the second Thursday of every month.For more information, call 724746-0600. MAY 13-14 TASTEFULLY SIMPLE® SALE - The Women’s Auxiliary of Canonsburg General Hospital will hold a Tastefully Simple® Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14 in the hospital’s main lobby. MAY 15 CAR CRUISE – Large Hotel Spring Car and Bike Cruise will be held on May 15 at 5100 Oak Road, Jefferson Hills from 1-6 or 7 p.m. 10 trophies, special awards, 50 dash plaques, giveaways/door prizes, DJ, 50/50, food and drink specials. $5 entry fee to be eligible for awards. For more information, contact Skinny at 412277-5744 or Jim at 412-897-7475. KIDS RESALE - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 1068 Linden Rd. Eighty Four, PA. Gently used children’s clothing, toys, games, furniture, and sports equipment. No prices, your donations help benefit Thomas Christian Preschool. FLEA MARKET – The Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring an indoor/outdoor flea market on Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the Castle Shannon Memorial Hall. No charge for admission. Vendor spaces available; outdoor spots $10 and indoor spots $15. For more information, call 412-884-7913. ANNUAL PLANT SALE – held by Pleasant Hills Garden Club from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building

Community Room.Perennials, from Hostas to Day Lillies, herbs and vegetables. ANTIQUE APPRAISAL - Do you know what your antiques, collectibles and old jewelry are worth? Discover their value on Saturday, May 15 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Private appraisals are available for $10.00 per item. Appraisals of large furniture and other cumbersome items will be done via photograph. MAY 15-16 RELAY FOR LIFE OF PETERS TOWNSHIP 2 p.m. - 8 a.m. at the Peters Township High School stadium. Admission is free. Live bands, games, family-style entertainment. For more information, contact Margie Smith, at (724) 222-6911, extension 1059. MAY 16 SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER Sunday, May 16 at Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, Venetia to support the youth mission trip to Scotland. The first seating will be from 5:00 – 5:30 PM, and the second seating from 6:00 – 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased after each service or from the church office. Call 724-941-6210. There will be a Praise and Worship concert from 7:00 – 8:00 PM following the dinner. WOOL DAY AT THE OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD - The Miller Homestead in South Park will hold its annual Wool Day on Sunday, May 16, from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. Sheep from a local farm will be sheared using the methods of our ancestors. Cooks will prepare a typical pioneer meal over the open hearth. Docents will also lead tours of the stone house, log house, forge, springhouse, barn, and gardens and grounds. Hand tools as used by the settlers to make items will be used in the demonstration shed by the docents.The Oliver Miller Homestead is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle in South Park. Open every Sunday through December 12 from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m., the last admission is at 4:00. An admission of $2 is asked on special event days and $1 on other Sundays. Call 412 835-1554 or check the website at www.olivermiller.org for more information and a map. SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER - A fundraising spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Plum Street Project Committee to benefit summer entertainment in Elizabeth will be held on Sunday March 16 from 1-6 pm at Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant in Elizabeth Borough. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, a beverage and dessert and is $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12 yrs. Take out is available for $1 extra. MAY 18 ELECTION DAY LUNCH/DINNER AND BAKE SALE - Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, 9th and Meadow Ave., in Charleroi Borough, will host an Election Day Lunch/Dinner and Bake Sale on Tuesday, May 18th from 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. The menu will include an Ethnic Platter featuring kiel-

basa and kraut, Holubki (cabbage rolls), Halushki and Pirohi; soups, sandwiches, with more a la carte foods, as well as baked goods. Eat-in or take-out by calling 724-489-0500. ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, Finleyville, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, May 18 from Noon – 7 p.m. Eat in or take-out by calling 724-348-5278. Adults are $7.00; children $4.00. ELECTION DAY HAM DINNER - St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood will be holding an Election Day Ham Dinner on Tuesday, May 18 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center. For more information, call the church at 412-884-5225. MAY 19 SHARPEN YOUR COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS - come to our Toastmasters Club meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Panera’s in Southland Shopping Center. For more information, visit our website at http://jeffersonhills.freetoasthost.cc or call Bruce Tenenbaum at 412885-0704. MAY 21 GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT DINNER Canonsburg General Hospital Chaplain Rev. Cathy Peternel will host a dinner for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one at 6 p.m.

on May 21 at the McNary Conference Center. The dinner is open to the public and the cost of the meal is $5.50. Reservations must be made by May 18 by calling 724-745-6100, ext. 4118. MAY 22 OLDIES DANCE AND PASTA DINNER - The VFW Post 1940, located in South Park is having an Oldies Dance and Pasta Dinner on May 22 at the Broughton Fire Hall. Cost for the event is $20 per person. The ticket includes dinner, mixes, pop and beer. It is a BYOB. There will be Chinese Auction, 50/50, prizes and other activities. For more information, please contact 412-655-9922. MAY 26 SOUP & SALAD DINNER - Wrights United Methodist Church. You love our homemade soups on election day, so now you can enjoy it as a dinner with salad and homemade breads. Stop by May 26 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Wright’s United Methodist, 788 Venetia Road in Venetia. The cost is a free will donation. Support the ‘Youth in Mission’ on their Appalachia service project mission trip in July. MAY 26 The VFW is having an Oldie's Dance and Pasta Dinner on Saturday, May 22 at 5:30 PM. The cost is $20 per person. You get a great meal, music by Frankie Day from 770 AM, beer, pop, and mixers. It is a BYOB. Call Beverly Wills for tickets at 724-344-6427.

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Memorial Day Services Announced for Union Township and Finleyville Seeking Snowden Twp. High School Graduates Dear Editor: My name is Edith Bornemann Paul. I’m a graduate of the 1947 Class at the now no longer Snowden Township High School in Library. When I saw that the school was being eliminated and redone as Library School Apartments, I talked to some graduates about a huge reunion honoring the graduates from 1938 till now. That building sitting on that plateau, as I always called it, means something to all of us. Memories, teachers, things that went on, and even the streetcar picking us up at the bottom so no one could see us playing hookie. To the graduates of The Snowden Township High School, years of 1938 to 2010, I will need your help! How many would like to share in this reunion and where would be a good place to hold it. I need help locating graduates. If you have any information about graduates or want to offer some suggestions, call me at 281-398-7726. Sincerely, Edith Bornemann Paul

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.

The American Legion Post 613 and The Mon Valley Honor Guard will hold Memorial Day Services on Sunday May 30, 2010 at The Following Locations: • Stone Church Cemetery - 1:00 PM • Saint Francis Of Assisi - 1:15 PM • Mingo Creek Cemetery - 1:30 PM • Finleyville Cemetery - 2:00 PM • Finleyville Community Center - 2:30 PM Refreshments will be served at the Post immediately following ceremonies. Show your support for our men and women who served our country to keep us free!

Canonsburg General Hospital to Present Understanding Emotional Eating and Finding Balance with Food Licensed clinical social worker Elizabeth Babcock, MSW, LCSW, BCD, will present, Understanding Emotional Eating and Finding Balance with Food at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5th in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. In this seminar, participants will explore why most people struggle with unhealthy urges to eat, and why diets predictably fail (it’s the diets, not you). Whether you come to participate or simply listen, this information will help you understand why you’re stuck where you are, and what you can start doing right now to begin building the relationship you want with food. You are not alone, and there are solutions! To register for this free program, call Physician Access at 1-877-284-2000.

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By Wild Willy Frankfort

A Meeting of the Minds At the beginning of each everyone. In my area of year, I whisk myself away living history it’s just to meetings with imporhard. Hard and very tant people and pupils dirty! I have strived to who are interested in colomake myself as uncomnial art and history. My fortable as those backfirst meeting is usually at country dwellers were the beginning of March three hundred years ago and the next is at the and I have enjoyed beginning of April. At the myself immeasurably, first meeting we update, but again, it might not be learn, and inform those for you. interested in the art of There are some aspects horn use. Cow horn was of history that appeal to the equivalent of plastic some folks. Art, literaand was used for making ture, and entertainment. William “Wild Wily” Frankfurt many of the same prodThat is to say, what type ucts made of plastic today. of crafts, what books can The second meeting is a gathering of I read, or where can I hear that music or learned men and women who have devot- speaker? ed much of their lives to learning the cusFor the most part you can find that out toms, dress, and equipage of the inhabi- through my articles or at the museum and tants of the colonial frontier. Both are what’s nice is, it doesn’t cost much. Most hands on classes and I am fortunate to be historical venues around Pennsylvania included and thought of fondly in their are charging very little per person, per ranks. event. In every case you save money if What was different this year from any you join what ever organization adminisother, was the presence of new faces at ters the site and you usually get a newsletthese meetings from our area. Those of ter or at the least a schedule of events. you who took time to visit me in the past In the coming year the museum will be year at the Museum of Western having some great events and some great Expansion. I was truly surprised to see raffles. There are informed people there folks from my home town or the sur- who you can ask question to and find out rounding area, show up, pay the class fee what’s going on around our area. I perand stay for the entire program. sonally am always open to suggestions. These classes would have been a Not only for the museum, but also for snooze-fest for anyone not interested in articles about history and old houses. those areas of history. None the less, I was Just remember, when you participate, surprised to see my “Home-ees“ in these you learn more. I figure that I have about classes. This brings me to the point of this twenty more good years in me. That’s a article and a point that I have been trying lot of hikes, hunts, and canoe trips and I to reach with you, my loyal readers. It’s have a lot of good stories that should be the doing and not just the reading, the heard by younger ears. involvement in history and the involveI hope to see you in the coming year ment of your kids. and at upcoming events. Until that time I don’t preach “Living History” or I’ll be on the road less traveled lookin’ for “Experimental Archeology,” it’s just not for more good tales and more good trails.

* Clarification * In the April issue of the Union-Finley Messenger, the regular monthly column titled “The Road Less Traveled” made reference to there being “no police in Finleyville.” To be clear, Finleyville borough does have police service through the Monongahela Police Department. We apologize for any confusion.

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Notices To Union Township Residents Union Township officials have announced the following notices and reminders for residents. • Yard trash will be picked up on May 3, 4, 10, 11 and 17. Leaves should be in biodegradable bags and long branches should be cut and tied together in lengths about 4 feet long – This is not a garbage pickup – biodegradable yard refuse only. All residents are require by law to be contracted with Waste Mgt. Corp. for regular garbage pickup. • Residents are reminded that the union Twp. burning ordinance prohibits burning after dusk and on Sundays. Burning of materials creating hazardous or objectionable smoke is always prohibited. Dumping of hazardous liquid wastes in storm sewers is prohibited. • Landlords are reminded that they are obligated to notify the Union Twp. Secretary when new renters move into their rental units in order that the renters can be added to the Union Twp. tax role. • Union Twp. is still looking for Recreation Board Members. . Please send your letter of interest to the Union Twp. Building, e-mail to Judy@uniontwp.com or call 724348-4250.

Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park Prepares for Opening

Fred Bowman of Jefferson Hills stops to admire the new wattle fence being constructed around the kitchen garden

Joe Pelan, South Park, works to repair the rail fence around the garden.

Snowden Township School Reunion and Picnic Set for June The Snowden Township School class of 1960 is having their 50 year class reunion on Friday, June 25 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. All classmates who were in the class of “60 are invited to join us. Letters with information have been sent, however we have not been able to locate a few of you hoping to reach you through printed word or mouth. We are inviting everyone who attended Snowden Twp High School prior to the school name change to join us for celebration at this all school reunion picnic regardless of the year you attended. Graduation is not a requirement. Any teacher who taught during that time has a complimentary invitation to join us. A reunion Picnic is planned for the following day, June 26 in South Park at the Willow Tree Grove on Corrigan Drive. Cost for the 2 day function is $60 per person and includes the Saturday picnic. Any class organizers who may have names and e-mail addresses of those living out of state or locally who would be interested in attending please contact them with this information and how to reach me for times and price etc. Reservation and payment will be required in advanced for the catered event. Hoping to hear from many of you as soon as possible June will be here in no time. Contact a reunion coordinator for more details and information: Nancy Acor Bertelsen - Nancybertelsen@comcast.net or 239-253-0517 Ron Mencor - Limitededitionhomes@directv.net or 918-689-2333 Paul Haberstock - evacheryl@hotmail.com or 412-655-4119

Dale Main, Robinson Twp., wheels just a few of the many fallen branches.

The work crew takes a well-deserved rest.

The members of the Oliver Miller Homestead Association have been busy cleaning up the great amount of storm damage and preparing the site for its May 2010 opening. Over 200 hours of volunteer time has been logged already with much work still to be done. Downed branches were cut up and gathered, fences were repaired, and a new wattle fence is being constructed. The many gardens are being prepared for planting also. The Homestead will open for the year on May 2.

Blood Drive in Finleyville June 2 A blood drive will be held at the Saint Francis of Assisi Church General Purpose Building just off route 88 in Finleyville on Wednesday, June 2 between 1:00 and 6:30 pm. Area hospitals need your very precious gift of blood. Call Mary Morrow at (724) 348-5664 for an appointment or just stop by unannounced – you’ll be welcomed.

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Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department Installs New Officers By Paul Chasko On Saturday evening, March 28 the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department held its installation dinner for new officers elected for 2010/2011. The dinner catered by Freddie’s II was great and was followed by the announcement and introduction of the new cadre of officers. Administrative Officers President: Jeff Lawrence Vice President: Gil Dolinar II Recording Secretary: Gil Dolinar III Financial Secretary: Dave Husser Treasurer: Doug Detig Chaplain: Gary Rizzo Trustees: Russ Allridge David Kegel Jacob Lawrence Dennis McLaughlin Operations Officers Fire Chief: Asst. Fire Chief: Asst. Fire Chief: Chemical Captain: Hose Captain: Ladder Captain: Chief Engineer: Asst. Engineer: Asst. Engineer: Asst. Engineer

Jeff Thomas Sam Lytle Doug McIntyre Jeff Lytle Doug Detig Bruce Patellos Andy Sneed Adam Parker Jason Dooley Jason Melzer

Joe Zywan (left) received an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department. Russell Allridge (right) was recognized for 50 years as an active Finleyville Volunteer Fireman.

John Hoak admires his 20 year service plaque..

Several special awards were also presented during the evening. John Hoak received a plaque for 20 years of continuous service. Joe Zywan received a framed certificate of resolution awarding him an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Fire Department. This was only FVFD President Jeff Lawrence accepts a $3,400 check from Barb the fourth time in the histoand Don Maers, Chairpersons of the annual St. Patrick’s Day ry of the fire department that Finleyville Pub Crawl. Pictured (from L to R) are Fire Chief John such an honor has been preThomas, Barb Maers, Jeff Lawrence and Don Maers). sented. Joe has been informally associated with the FVFD for many years performing volunteer services. Russ Allridge received an award for 50 years of active service in the Fire Department. There are quite a few old members who have had 50 years service but with some part being inactive duty. Russ is in a select club, becoming only the second Finleyville Fireman in the long history of the department to be honored for 50 years of active duty. The other individual having such a long active service record was Bruno Dosse. After reaching this milestone Russ announced that he’ll be taking his lifetime membership and going on inactive duty. Russ is still active in Finleyville’s Emergency Services being Finleyville’s Emergency Management Coordinator. The community always finds ways to support and express it’s thanks to the firefighters. This evening Barb and Don Maers (chairpersons for the annual Finleyville Saint Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl) handed over a check for $3,400 raised by the event.

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South Park BMX Hosts Open House By Krista Ramsey South Park BMX Track hosted an open house on Saturday, April 10 from 1 to 5 pm. Located in the heart of South Park, riders enjoyed a warm day of refreshments, races, and rockin’ music. Bicycle motorcross racing (BMX) is the newest Olympic sport. For more information, call the track hotline at 412337-2013.

If you love to ride your bike, this is the sport for you! There are no teams and no one sits on the bench.

Racers get ready to roll at South Park BMX Track’s open house.

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Pleasant Hills Fire Company 232 and Pleasant Hills Vocelli Pizza Team Up for Community Fire Awareness Red Hot Pizzas Delivered to Pleasant Hills Residents by PH Fire Company By Alice Harris Pleasant Hills Firefighter Valerie Gatchell had been looking for ways for Pleasant Hills Fire Company 232 to reach out the Community in non emergency ways. While researching on the internet, she found a success story about a fire company in the Midwest who teamed with a community oriented pizza company, and an idea was born for Pleasant Hills Fire Company 232 who began looking for a local company who would be willing to work with them. Jim Percy, owner of Vocelli Pleasant Hills and Holly Harris who grew up in Jefferson Hills, have always been community minded. Jim graduated Jefferson Hill’s Citizen Police Academy in 2008 and has donated all the pizzas for all their Academies. PH Vocelli also donates all the pizzas for the West Mifflin, Jefferson, and Pleasant Hills DARE programs, supports many other community organizations, school, and booster groups so were chosen a were a perfect match to help Pleasant Hills Fire Company. “This is a great way to promote fire prevention and to

Firefighter Valerie Gatchell, Pleasant Hills Vocelli’s Holly Harris and Jim Percy, and Firefighter Dan Soltesz are all smiles after returning from a fun and successful evening on April 3 of delivering pizzas to Pleasant Hills residents and promoting fire safety.

Firefighter Dan Soltesz fascinates the Putignano children with all the interesting things on the fire truck while giving a lesson in fire safety.

make sure our residents are going to bed safe each night” said Firefighter Gatchell. After a taste testing session by in March, three special pizzas were selected and named by Pleasant Hills Fire Company 232: “Hot Coals” with red sauce, sausage, roasted red peppers, cayenne peppers and chedder cheese; “Firehouse 232 RANCH” featuring ranch dressing, pepperoni, steak, bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheese; and “Firehouse 232 BBQ” featuring BBQ sauce,

The Young family’s neighborhood got quite a surprise when Pleasant Hills 232 firefighters and truck showed up bearing the Young’s dinner order.

pepperoni, steak, bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. These pizzas are only available at the Pleasant Hills Vocelli. On designated dates each month, residents of Pleasant Hills will be able to have the above pizzas or any other items from the Vocelli menu delivered to their door by Fire Company 232. As the dinners are donated by Pleasant Hills Vocelli, recipients may donate the cost of their order to PH Fire Company 232 if wished. At this time, resi-

dents will also be able to have their fire alarms checked, batteries replaced, and new alarms installed free of charge. They will also receive free fire prevention literature and information on upcoming programs including the Citizen’s Fire Prevention Academy and CPR, baby sitting, and First Aid courses. The first selected date of April 3 was a great success. Pleasant Hills Fire Company 232 and Pleasant Hills Vocelli will be doing it again on May 8th with subsequent dates to be announced. Residents of Pleasant Hills wishing to participate for the May 8th date should order at 412-650-1600 between the hours of 4:00 -7:00 pm.

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Opening Day of Trout Season at Mingo Park Reminders of the Bad Snowstorm Greet Fishermen By Paul Chasko April 17 was the opening day of trout season in Pennsylvania, and it wasn’t pleasant for the many fishermen (and women) who headed out to streams and lakes that had been stocked with trout for the spring season. The temperature around 8:00 am, depending where you were fishing, was anywhere from the low to high 30’s. I made my usual survey of Mingo Creek in Washington County and I found fewer fishermen than I’d seen in previous years. Word had gotten around that the number of trout stocked had been quite a bit less the last two years – and it was cold. Normally you’d see a large number of kids fishing with Dad and/or Mom along Mingo Creek. I stopped to chat with an older gentleman and he expressed the opinion that this was great trout fishing weather. I remember myself fishing on Laurel Creek on a long-ago opening day, standing in a few inches of snow with an icicle hanging from the tip of my fishing rod. I guess it depends on your present point-of-view about fishing. The creek looked quite a bit different this year. I’d heard that there was a lot of timber down in Mingo Park as there was in most other parts of southwestern PA that was pummeled by the heavy snowstorm in February. Everywhere you looked there was evidence of trees down - either being cut up or lying where they fell. Notably, the trees that had come down into the creek were still lying in the creek. I’m pretty certain that one of the reasons they hadn’t been removed was due to Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations. Special permits have to be obtained to alter any creek or creek-bed in PA. Once a tree comes down into a PA stream it becomes part of the natural waterway and special permits are required to remove them – permits from the DEP and the PA Fish and Boating Commission. The regulations are in place to protect our waterways but you’d think this would be a special situation. Then again, it’s just harder to remove that volume of debris from a creek bed. At any rate, cleanup is most likely going to run into the summer months. In the meantime, folks should take care while in the woods to glance up once in a while. There are still heavy broken limbs hung up in the trees and they can come down at any time. Old-timers called them widow-makers.

As debris piles up, these trees will form a natural dam in Mingo Creek.

Tod Herchelroath caught this one in a pool behind a pile of tree limbs in the creek.

Suzie Jones managed to land a nice rainbow trout.

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Peters Township is Shorthanded in Dealing with Tree Damage By J.R. Brower With three members of the Public Works Department off work, Peters Township is having a hard time dealing with the problem of downed trees on trails as a result of the winter storms. A downed pine tree blocks At the April 12 meeting of Peters the trail at Peters Lake Park. Township Council, Assistant Manager Paul Lauer reported that two township employees are off due to work injuries and another is on sick leave. Public Works has been busy since after the February storms trying to clear damaged trees on recreational trails. Most of the remaining work is on the trail that surrounds Peters Lake Park at the end of Center Church Road. This trail still has some obstruction from fallen trees. Arrowhead Trail was closed for some time after the mid-February snows, but has been in use since March. Piles of branches along the trail still need to be chipped. The problem at Peters Lake Park is inaccessibility. The two-mile trail is too narrow to permit work vehicles to drive along to remove the debris. So far, the public works employees have only been cutting away trees in the path, but removing them has been limited. Both Public Works Director Peter Overcashier and Township Manager Michael Silvestri reported that tree damage from the winter storms is the worst that they have ever seen. Silvestri said that he appreciates the patience of residents who use the trail at Peters Lake Lauer asked council for their consideration in hiring two temporary Public Works employees. He said that the township staff would like to hire them at a higher rate that is normally paid to seasonal workers. As temporary workers, they would not be eligible for benefits, but they would be hired at the starting rate for the Public Works Department. He said that the plan would be for the township to hire them directly so as to avoid having to pay fees to a temporary employment agency. Council was to have amended the township ordinance at their April 26 meeting in order to hire the temporary employees at the higher salary rate.

Fitness is in Session Area College Students Can Join For the Summer at a Discount! Snap Fitness in South Park opened its doors for members back in December. The gym caters to people at all fitness levels. Our personal training programs are gaining strength and growing in popularity as we have begun to offer small group personal training in our Boot Camp and Hard Core classes. Both members and non-members can take advantage of these programs. School might still be in session, but from now through August 31, college student new members can join their local Snap Fitness for the entire summer, covering June, July and August, for just $99. “Summer is a time when a lot of college students are looking to stay in shape, but they’re also trying to be money-conscious,” said Glenn McEvoy, Snap Fitness owner. “With our Summer Session, they get everything they need to stay fit without breaking the bank.” Located at 4110 Brownsville Road in Champion Plaza, the South Park Snap Fitness offers 24/7 access and state-of-theart workout equipment, including cardio and strength-training stations and free weights. Having a clean, comfortable club just minutes from home is perfect for college students, because it allows them to work out whenever they want, making it easy to balance a job or summer classes without sacrificing their health. As an added bonus, every college student who joins, will receive free one-on-one instruction to create a workout plan and learn proper use of the equipment. In addition, a free Personal Web Page is provided so the student can create, modify and track workouts and view exercise tutorials with state-of-the-art 3D animation. Snap Fitness also offers affordable personal training packages to help members enhance their workouts and insure continued success with their fitness commitment. The South Park location has three personal trainers on staff. Jason Beisler, Tom Byard and Nanette Grimm collectively have over 30 years experience in the health and fitness industry. To arrange a tour of the club or get more information on memberships or personal training, call 412-595-7879 or visit us online, Southparkpa@snapfitness.com.

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Jefferson Hills Library Holds Used Book Sale

Old Photos of Elizabeth Sought for Historical CDs Lynn McHolme, Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant in Elizabeth, is seeking additional photos from very old until the late 1980s for a series of CDs she is compiling on the history of Elizabeth. Especially needed are photos of key townspeople, business owners (preferably in their place of business), festivals, parades, and photos of Town Hill and other areas surrounding Elizabeth. The Laura the Cleaners Building, Stallings, the Old Post Office, the Huddle, and the row of houses next to Strawberry Alley are several that are needed. Photos will be scanned and returned to their owners. The CDs when completed will be sold to benefit one of the local non profit organizations. To contact Lynn, please phone 412-384-3909.

Friends of Jefferson Hills Library holds its annual used book every spring to raise funds for the library.

By Krista Ramsey

Oliver Miller Homestead Kicks of 2010 Season Spring has come to the Oliver Miller Homestead and the family is preparing for the busy days of summer – both those of the eighteenth century and those of today. The 2010 season of the Miller Homestead will begin on May 2 with a day devoted to demonstrating and explaining the tasks that the Millers would have undertaken to prepare the house and the grounds for the summer ahead. Special events at the Homestead will include the gentlemen involved with cleaning and sharpening tools that will be used. Others will demonstrate the use of those tools in preparing the gardens, mending fences, and sawing logs. The ladies will be explaining the purpose and the process of stuffing the tick mattresses with new straw, cleaning the windows, and preparing the kitchen garden for planting. The associates, in period dress, will also conduct tours of the Stone House, the springhouse, the log house, the forge, and the barn, and will present ongoing demonstrations of spinning, weaving, quilting, open hearth cooking, and blacksmith work. Hand tools will be used in the demonstration shed as the docents make items used on the property. The Trading Post, which is located in the barn, will be open for business with books, trade goods, and items made at the Homestead available for sale. The Oliver Miller Homestead is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle on Corrigan Drive in South Park. It is open each Sunday from May 2 through December 12 from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m., with the last admission at 4:00. Admission on Special Event Days is $2 while on non event days an admission of $1 is requested. For more information, visit the website at www.olivermiller.org or call 412-835-1554.

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David and Stephanie Westwood took a shot at winning one of the baskets raffled off by Friends of Jefferson Hills Library.

Local residents stocked up on summer reading materials at Jefferson Hills Library’s Used Book Sale held April 8-11. Shoppers could browse through children’s and adult books, magazines, jewelry, toys, games, and videos and DVDs. No one left with an empty bag!

Susan G. Komen 'Race For the Cure' Mother's Day Walk in South Park A 'Race for the Cure' Mother's Day walk will be held at the South Park Circle on May 9 at 9:00 am. Check in is at Grant Pavilion. The first 150 entries will receive an official 'Race for the Cure' comb and scarf. For information or to register, please contact Patty Shirk at 412-736-7198

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Summer Entertainment in Elizabeth A fundraising spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Plum Street Project Committee to benefit summer entertainment in Elizabeth will be held on Sunday March 16 from 1-6 pm at Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant at 201 Second Street in Elizabeth Borough. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, a beverage and dessert and is $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12 yrs. Take out is available for $1 extra.

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Wool Day at the Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park The combination of cute animals and the knowledge gained from the activities demonstrated make Wool Day one of the favorite days at the Oliver Miller Homestead. The Miller Homestead in South Park will hold its annual Wool Day on Sunday, May 16, from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. Sheep from a local farm will be sheared using the methods of our ancestors. Lambs will be penned for petting. Homestead docents will also demonstrate the steps needed to take the wool from the sheep to articles of clothing including carding, spinning, dying, weaving, and sewing. A display of natural dyes will show how our ancestors prepared their cloth. Special displays in the barn will highlight the fabric making process and will allow for hands on activities. C ooks will prepare a typical pioneer meal over the open hearth featuring foods that would have been available in the spring in the late 1700’s. Docents will also lead tours of the stone house, log house, forge, springhouse, barn, and gardens and grounds. Hand tools as used by the settlers to make items will be used in the demonstration shed by the docents. The barn holds many exhibits and an expanded Trading Post with many items made at the Homestead and books for all ages. The Oliver Miller Homestead, a historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site, is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle in South Park and is part of the Allegheny County Park System. It is open every Sunday through December 12 from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m., the last admission is at 4:00. An admission of $2 is asked on special event days and $1 on other Sundays. Call 412 835-1554 or check the website at www.olivermiller.org for more information and a map.

Memorial Day Events Scheduled in Elizabeth The VFW Post 7632 and American Legion Post 553 are preparing for the Memorial Day parade and ceremony that will be held in Elizabeth on Monday, May 31st. The parade starts at 9:30 AM with the ceremony immediately following. You may honor a veteran by making a donation payable to VFW 7632 Memorial Day Fund by May 14th. Please send the veteran’s name and branch of service along with your donation to: VFW 7632 Memorial Day Fund, 164 Grouse Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037 A small flag with the veteran’s name will be displayed at the Elizabeth Honor Roll. If your organization or business would like to have a Memorial Day themed float in the parade, please send a note to the above address.

World War II Veterans Bus Trip to D.C. May 25 A bus trip to take WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their National Memorial is scheduled for Tuesday May 25. It is a one-day trip leaving at 6:00 a.m. and returning at approximately 9:00 p.m. Bus departs from Parkway Center Mall in Greentree. Lunch, dinner and beverages will be provided. Wheelchairs available on request. Call early – bus fills quickly. Call 724-709-3614 to register or for more information. As always, this trip is free for our WWII Veterans. Donations are gratefully accepted and will ensure that the trips continue to be offered free of charge for America’s heroes. (Average cost per veteran is $60.00) Please make checks payable to: WWII Memorial Vets Trip. Mail to: Kingsway Engineering, 1331 State Ave., Coraopolis, Pa 15108.

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State Representative Pete Daley Speaks at Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting By Ken Askew The Monongahela Valley Country Club hosted the April 14, 2010 monthly luncheon meeting of the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, where Pennsylvania State Representative Peter Daley was the featured speaker. The first of Mr. Daley’s two subjects was community blight, which has unfortunately been typical of towns in his district. He announced that one of his committees in Harrisburg will soon be convening a hearing on blight, with the objective of providing state funding to demolish dilapidated buildings, and have them replaced by new structures that will contribute to the taxable property rolls. Mr. Daley praised the revitalization work done in Monongahela, and characterized it as the poster child for the Mon Valley. He has hopes that New Eagle will be next to experience progress similar to Monongahela’s. Proposed House Bill 60 may provide a trust fund for such redevelopment throughout Pennsylvania. The Representative’s second subject for the 42 attendees was economic development. He stated that Pennsylvania is now ranked 27th in the nation for attracting small businesses to the state; 15 years ago, Pennsylvania was ranked 47th. Although this is certainly a step in the right direction, the state needs to do more. One problem which requires legislation to fix is called the “Delaware tax loophole”, which is partially to blame that 94% of businesses in Pennsylvania to pay no corporate income tax; therefore, the tax burden falls mainly on individuals. Furthermore, not enough small business working capital is available in the state. A proposed Homestead Exemption would provide funding for the rehabilitation of a home, supplemented by several years of property-tax-free status. Mr. Daley’s personal knowledge of small business issues stems from his past ownership of two Quizno’s franchises, and several other small businesses in his lifetime. In fact, his family heritage is one of entrepreneurship. He fondly recalled a story about his Italian immigrant grandparents who owned a hotel in Brownsville, until the Great Depression of the 1930’s forced the property into foreclosure. The grandparents then packed up a pick-up truck and drove to Washington, DC. They parked in front of The White House, and lived there for three days until they were granted a meeting with

PA State Representative Peter Daley addressed a meeting of the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce.

The audience listened intently to Mr. Daley's account of his grandparents' meeting with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt. They asked the President if he would call their banker and plead their case to relent on the foreclosure. After a period of disbelief that he was in fact talking to the President, the banker did withdraw the foreclosure, which saved the hotel from closing. This was an early example of effective (but rather unorthodox) government assistance to a small business. In other Chamber of Commerce business: • The Monongahela Valley Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) is considering moving its’ office from Second Street in Monongahela to Main Street. • A new website for the MVCC will be up in a few months, which will include links to members’ websites. • Four committees have been designated within the MVCC to address specific subjects of interest to its members. • Chaney’s Natural Massage, Nutrition, & Wellness store has moved from Charleroi to Main Street in Monongahela; a ribbon-cutting ceremony was scheduled for April 16. • The next MVCC meeting will be on May 12.

Upcoming Meetings of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail On March 24, as another step in a multiyear project to extend the completed Montour trail in South Park Township from Triphammer Road east to Piney Fork Road, this steel truss bridge was set on abutments constructed in late 2008. The bridge, spanning Piney Fork Creek near Triphammer Road, will be decked this spring. Construction of a ramp to connect the bridge to the existing trail at Triphammer Road is expected in 2011. The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail is a group of individuals interested in the maintenance, improvement and promotion of 11 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 p.m. at the Jefferson Hills Borough building. The May 2010 meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 12, and the June meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings or visit the Montour Trail website at 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.

Oldies Dance and Pasta Dinner at Broughton Fire Hall The VFW Post 1940, located in South Park is having an Oldies Dance and Pasta Dinner on May 22 at the Broughton Fire Hall. Cost for the event is $20 per person. The ticket includes dinner, mixes, pop and beer. It is a BYOB. There will be Chinese Auction, 50/50, prizes and other activities. For more information, please contact 412-655-9922. Vendors needed for August event to honor Vietnam Vets The VFW and VVI are still working on "A Day to Honor Our Southwestern PA Vietnam Veterans" on August 22. There will be a parade, information booths, food, speakers, and music. All veterans are welcome. We are looking for vendors and groups who would like to participate. If you need additional information please call 724-678-2514 and leave a message. We would like the Vietnam Veteran who might be attending to send us their name, address, and phone number to VFW Post 1940, P.O. Box 590 South Park, PA 15129.

South Park Women’s Club to Hold Annual Daisy Luncheon The South Park Women's Club will celebrate their very successful 2009-2010 Club year by holding their annual Daisy Luncheon at the South Hills Country Club on Saturday, May 8. Following a brunch, the Women's Club's newly-elected officers will be installed for the 2010-2011 Club year. The members of the South Park Women's Club wish everyone a healthy and fun-filled summer and extend an invitation to join us when we resume our monthly meetings in September.

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Jefferson Hills Boy Scouts Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting

The next Meeting of the Union Township Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) Group will be Wednesday, May 5 at 7:00 pm. The guest speaker will be Laura Atkinson. She’s from the Washington Co. Transportation Authority and will be speaking on special transportation services provided by the Authority The June meeting of the NNCW will be on June 9 at 7:00 pm and will be a CPR class given by members of the Jefferson Hills Area Ambulance Association. Preregistration is required. The sign-up deadline for this class is May 31. You can register by calling Linda Evans at 724 348-7195. There will also be a sign-up sheet in the Finleyville Giant Eagle.

By Charlotte Hopkins The Boy Scouts of America was founded in February 1910 by William Boyce. On April 18, 2010, the Jefferson Hills Pack 712 gathered to celebrate 100 Years of Scouting! During their ceremony, scouts were awarded pins as they advanced in rank from their troops. This was memorialized as each young man crossed the bridge and handed their pins to their awaiting parents. Cyndi Eichler led the ceremony which began with open prayer by the Chaplain of Troop 1843. Eichler manages Pack 712 and was given kudos by leaders who said she organized the entire ceremony! A special thanks was given to Amy Williams for making the brochures and to Gary Williams for constructing the ceremonial bridge. Each troop made their very own cake and were presented with an award for their work.

Kaiden Smith receives his Advancement Pin from Leader Kevin Atkinson Stephen Bond receives his Advance– ment Pin from Leader Robyn McIlwain

Mark Ducko leads the Webelos 2 in the story of the "Arrow of Light" Ceremony The bridge that the youth crossed over during the ceremony was built and donated by Wolves Leader, Gary Williams

Assistant Leader Jarrett Colosimo assists Jeffrey Weir in preparation for the ceremony.

Upcoming Union Township NNCW Meeting Dates Set

John Serpa congratulated his stepson, Joshua Opfer, who was advanced on to Webelos 2

Fruit Roll-Ups, Twinkies, Ice Cream Cones and Creative Bears made the cake awarded "Best in Show"

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Levdansky Awards PA Medal of Honor to Area Korean War Vets

Walter Levdansky (at right), father of Rep. David Levdansky, led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Enjoying each others' company on this special evening are (l-r) Mike Kemple, Gerald Driscoll, PA Attorney General Jack Wagner, Barney Jordan, Roy Fagan, and John Smida.

Rep. David Levdansky presents John Smida with his medal. Levdansky personally awarded each recipient. Albert Roll brought his wife Betty to enjoy the evening with him.

Representative David Levdansky of the 39th PA Legislative District, set aside the evening of March 26 to honor Korean War Veterans residing in the areas he represents. The 39th District includes Finleyville, New Eagle, Elizabeth, West Elizabeth, Clairton, Jefferson Hills, Forward Township, South The Monongahela Firing Squad ended the Park, Nottingham Township, Union ceremony with a 21 gun salute and Taps. Township, and parts of Elizabeth and Carroll Townships. Veterans gathered at Broughton Fire Hall at 7:00 pm to be honored and presented with a certificate and the PA Medal of Honor. This event followed on the heels of a similar ceremony Levdansky held to honor World War II veterans in 2008. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was the Honorable PA Attorney General, Jack Wagner. Thomas Jefferson High School's Nisha Wright sang the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless the USA. The Monongahela Honor Guard and Firing Squad opened the ceremony and ended with a 21 gun salute and Taps. Cake and refreshments followed to give Veterans a chance to mingle, renew acquaintances, make new friends, and share stories. (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS)

Monongahela River Buffs Monthly Meetings The Monongahela River Buffs’ monthly meeting is at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at the River Museum, located at 175 Second Street in Monongahela. All students of local history are invited to attend. The Museum is open on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. or by appointment. For information, contact George Hutchko at 724258-6231 or Dr. J.K. Folmar I at 724-938-7856 or formar@zoominternet.net.

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Antique Appraisal at Monongahela Area Library - May 15 Do you know what your antiques, collectibles and old jewelry are worth? You can discover their value on Saturday, May 15 at the Monongahela Area Library. The annual Antique Appraisal, sponsored by the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC), will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Anthony Luppino, a licensed appraiser and owner of Luppino Brothers Antiques and Estate Jewelry will be the featured oral appraiser at a cost of $5.00 per Anthony Luppino of Lupino Bros. Inc., will be the featured item, which uses the Antique appraiser at the Monongahela Area Library on May 15. Roadshow’s format. Private appraisals are available for $10.00 per item. Appraisals of large furniture and other cumbersome items will be done via photograph and description. Luppino is a life long antique collector, who began his business after a long professional career in social work. The shop specializes in antiques, paintings, and estate jewelry but is also knowledgeable in other areas of antiques and collectibles. They also purchase gold there. Luppino’s shop is located on Route 51 in the Southland Plaza, Pleasant Hills. Join the many people from past appraisals who were pleasantly surprised to learn the worth of their family heirlooms and other antique treasures.

Ginger Hill Grange Holds Open House Ginger Hill Grange #1549 hosted an Open House on April 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM. They honored the Loretta Hufnagel family of Finleyville for all of their support in the community as well as the Grange. Dr. Douglas Pepper entertained guests with several vocal selections ending with a rousing version of “God Bless America.� Refreshments were provided by Arlesse Shanley and Millie Fernando.

‘Meet the Authors’ at the Rostraver Public Library Have you ever wondered where a writer gets his ideas, how he develops them, and what process he goes through to have his work published? To answer these questions and more, plan to attend the “Meet the Authors� event being presented at the library on Saturday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet personally these published writers, ask questions of them, purchase their books, and have the books signed by the authors. There will be a wide range of works, both fiction and non-fiction, for readers of all ages. Fantasy, local history, mystery, poetry and true crime will be among the genres represented. Seven authors from the Mon Valley Area will be present to meet the public. The library hopes that the public will take advantage of this opportunity to meet these many talented authors. It is infrequent that so many authors can be found together at one event, so please plan to be there. There is no charge and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Rostraver Public Library at 724-379-5511.

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St. Joan of Arc Fashion Show is Biggest Fund Raiser of the Year On April 11, 2010 St. Joan of Arc School held its annual Spring Fashion Show. It was a sold-out crowd. A great meal was provided by Sister's Custom Catering. Volunteers beautifully adorned themed tables. Moms, daughters, grandmas, aunts, sisters and good friends joined in the fun. Along with a fashion show sponsored by TJ Maxx and hair by Phillip Pelusi in South Hills Village Mall, there were raffles and a Chinese auction. There's always something going on at St. Joan of Arc School. Check us out at 412833-2433 or at mysjaschool.org.

This lottery tree was offered donated by the parents of the sixth and seventh graders was a big hit at the Chinese auction.

Mrs. Lewis offers patrons a chance at a 50/50 raffle. Mrs. Davis, the principal gets to sit at the Christmas table.

Father Pribonic gives the opening prayer and salutations as the MC Bart Carletto looks on.

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You all know about my obsession with log homes and cabins in general. It turns out this is one of my all time favorites. About two or three years ago a group I belong to was asked to help fix the, “Double Cabin” located at the rear of the main building that houses the Greene County Historical Society between Masontown and Waynesburg. To say the wind passed through these buildings was a complete understatement. There were holes in the chinking the boards were un-caulked and the framing around the windows was unsealed. Except for a good roof, it was like camping outside. All the necessities were there to complete the work, all they needed were bodies and the know how to fix all the problems. In two days the first Virginia Regiment, (Shown in the above photo front of the barracks building) sealed almost every hole and crack, built three stone walls and the entry ways through them and finally… built a tavern and trading post in

the building without a stove or fireplace. It just goes to show what a determined crew can do. The pay off for all of our efforts was a place to camp, and do historical interpretation. I truly enjoy this set of joined 19th century cabins. Every chance I get I go there, whether it’s just to camp on training weekends, or teach the public about the history of this area. It only takes about an hour on I-79 south to get there. Get off on the Waynesburg exit and turn left at the stop sign. Follow the road past the airport till you see the sign that points to the right and says, “Historical Society.” At the end of that road you will see the big brick building and its surrounding outbuildings. You can call them if you look up the listing and they will tell you about upcoming events and their colander of events. This is one of those places I like to write about because you can actually visit. The place is great and has something for everybody.

** 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.

CENTURY 21 – Frontier Realty Agent of the Month Cathie Podroskey again! CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty is proud to announce Cathie Podroskey as our Agent of the Month for May. As our Top Producer for the first quarter, she is well on her way to having her most productive year in her career. Additionally, Cathie continues to donate her time and money to the good works of the Easter Seals Society. Call Cathie today for a free, no obligation market evaluation of your property.

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The Jefferson Hills Borough Council awarded three different bids for work on the Sanitary Sewer Lines in the coming months. The first contract went to Robinson Pipe Cleaning Company for the amount of $130,284.00. Councilman Tracey Khalil questioned the Engineer, Ruthann Omer as to why there was only one bid for this project. She explained that Inside Pipe did not offer a bid but chose rather to work as a sub contractor with Robinson. Asked why, she explained that the job involved two types of cleaning which each company was proficient in respectively. It was not an act of collusion to obtain the bid at their price but rather a matter of convenience for the two companies to join under one bid and each perform their specialty. Khalil asked if there was time to open the bidding again and seek more than one bid. Omer as well as the Borough Manager, Doug Arndt, stated that the time involved would cut it close to when the work must begin in order to be done on time according to the DEP mandates. Omer explained that the lining was a chemical process which only a few companies perform. Opening the process again could leave the Borough without any bid and in a predicament to be fined if the work was not done. She expressed optimism that there are incidences along the line which may not need heavy cleaning and therefore be accomplished under budget. This motion tied 3-3 (Councilwoman Kathleen Reynolds was absent) and left Mayor Michael Green to break the tie in favor of the award. The bid for Sanitary Sewer Point Repair went to Fleming-Walker, Inc for

$477,605.00. This is $77,000.00 over budget but, after a long discussion, passed with all members present. More than one Councilperson expressed that this was a catch-22 situation; all the local communities were under the mandate to solve and repair their sewers and with few companies and so much work, not accepting this bid could leave the Borough without anyone to do the necessary repairs on work that is overdue. An alternate bid for Point Repair in a location with little access, rendering the job a special situation, was also given to Fleming-Walker, Inc. for $29,942.00. The engineer said their equipment would already be in place. Questioned by Councilman James Weber, Omar assured Council that both companies had performed work for the Borough in the past and were reputable. In other business: • Council approved a Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement between Jefferson Hills and Union Township. • Two Work Authorizations were approved: 1) dated April 1, 2010 for the Borough Engineer to perform surveying services for the Worthington Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Project; and 2) another dated March 30, 2010 to prepare a bid specification for Demolition Project – Phase 5. • Before adjournment, they failed to approve a Contract Amendment to Pashek Associates for $1,500.00 for the Comprehensive Plan on a 2-4 vote, but did adopt a resolution to submit an application for grant funding for a Recreation Master Plan for Beedle Park.

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By Ken Askew It was an unusual “Standing Room Only� event as New Eagle Council convened for its monthly meeting on April 6, 2010. Present were all five members of Council (President Jack Fine, Archie Caseber, Martin Hancock, Rona Berdar, and Mike Berdar), Mayor Glenn Petticord, Solicitor Tim Berggren, Engineer Robert Laskey, Secretary Linda Hall, Monongahela Police Chief Brian Tempest, and 23 residents, who jammed the meeting room. Most of the residents showed up to voice their strong opposition about the proposed New Eagle/Monongahela zoning plan that was unveiled at a Public Hearing on March 24, 2010. Instead of the proposed changes, they favored the status quo. They simply did not understand why any changes should be made. There was concern about a provision that presumably would not allow them to park a car in their yard. They questioned how the New Eagle representatives on the zoning board were appointed. They asked why the public notices were published in the Valley Independent newspaper, expressing that “only people on the other side of the river read that�; instead, why wasn’t the information made more easily accessible by mailing it to residents? An example of the perceived impact was expressed by an auto body repair shop owner. According to his understanding, his site has been re-zoned, but he has been grandfathered in and is therefore allowed to continue his business. However, he is nearing retirement and plans to sell the shop. The new owner would not be permitted to buy and continue the business as is, but could replace it with a business which is “a proposed use similar to current use�—how will that be interpreted, and how does that affect the market value of his property? President Jack Fine reassured the crowd several times that Council will do what is best for the people of the Borough. Amendments to the draft ordinance will be made, a 60-day public notice period will take place as prescribed, then more input will be received at another Public Hearing, considered, and voted on. This is a long way from being over. The visitors were also riled up about a rumor that the New Eagle fire department wants to borrow $300K for improvements, but President Jack Fine squelched that as

something that is not affordable and is NOT going to happen. In other business: • The Director of the Monongahela Library spoke at the meeting to dispel any concerns that the Monongahela Library may be facing cutbacks similar to the Carnegie Library system in Pittsburgh. She expressed appreciation for New Eagle residents’ activity at the Library, in that 769 of them are registered patrons, which constitutes 17% of the Library’s total. Furthermore, 272 of them used their Library cards within the past year. • Paul Pro reported that his fellow firefighters re-elected him as Chief of the New Eagle Fire Department, so he is required to ask Council for their reendorsement, also; Council voted in the affirmative. • Council approved initiation of a bid process to re-surface 6th Avenue, and approved a loan to pay for it. • Two residents applied for and were approved as members of the Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals-William Peart and Caprice Gruber. • Approval was granted to award an asneeded contract to Code Enforcement Associates of Elizabeth to perform the code enforcement function at a rate of $45 per hour. • Council approved the submission of a grant application for a recreation project at the Maple Avenue field. • Archie Caseber and Martin Hancock met with a representative of the Athletic Association and came to an agreement regarding rules for use of the baseball field this summer. One important rule is that no vehicles will be permitted on the field for dragging purposes. • Bids for renovation of the ball field press box and dugout roofs were received, at $3,450 and $4,280. Those amounts cannot be funded, so a less costly fix to the press box will be made, and the dugouts will remain as is. • A $300 bid to remove a tree on Borough property was accepted. • Twenty-two junked vehicles were tagged by the police for removal. • The New Eagle Soccer League received a grant to add a bathroom at the soccer field; it is now under construction.

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Nottingham Supervisors Hope Cleanup Week Will Rid Township of Roadside Trash By J.R. Brower Nottingham residents are probably already aware of Cleanup Week if they read their most recent Township Newsletter. Scheduled for Saturday, April 24 through Saturday, May 1, the Cleanup Week was suggested by Recreation Board Chairman David Rising at the Nottingham Board of Supervisors meeting on April 5. The idea was to coincide the event with cleanup efforts by neighboring communities that take place this time in the spring. Nottingham residents who are reading this who haven’t had a change to clean up along the roads in their neighborhood in the suggested timeframe are still encouraged to do. In another matter, Board Chairman Raymond Barley announced that the Washington County Commissioners recently signed the agreement for the regional single-stream recycling center to be set up at the Nottingham Municipal Complex. The self-serve facility will enable residents to take their recyclables there anytime. It is expected to be up and running by the end of July. Other business included the authorization of a contract agreement with Gerard Associates Architects for services designing the new municipal building. The agreement, which is contingent upon a determination of the proper square footage and specific design of the building, will include an initial payment of $750 and reimbursement to Gerard by Nottingham based on 6.5% of construction costs. Concerning an update on the recently

completed Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan between Nottingham Township and Finleyville Borough, a joint hearing date has been suggested for June 7 at the Nottingham Municipal Building. If that date is not acceptable to Finleyville officials, the hearing will be held on the date of the next regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting, June 21. In other matters, the Nottingham supervisors: • Were informed that a portable toilet will be installed in the lower portion of Sherwood Park near the pavilion from May through September. The cost to the township will be $125 per month. • Heard a report from Assistant Zoning Officer Michael Christoff, who said that the Walnut Ridge subdivision would now be known as Walnut Ridge Estates. He also said that a zoning case before Magistrate James Ellis was ruled on in favor of Nottingham Township. • Announced that a meeting was to have been held for the delegates to the Washington County Tax Collection Committee on April 14 at the North Strabane Municipal Building. Delegates are working on details for the conversion plan for local income tax collection by the county, which is expected to begin in January 2012. Nottingham’s delegates are Township Treasurer Shirley Madar and Township Secretary Emilie Gadd, who serves as an alternate. • Acknowledged receipt of a packet from Kevin Wilmot of Widmer Engineering

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regarding the recently held Act 167 Storm Water Comprehensive Planning meeting for Washington County. Planning Commission Chairman James Sanford spoke of some the issues of the plan. If enacted, municipalities in the county will be expected by the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt a storm water management ordinance within six months. • Were informed by Daniel Sitler, Washington County Wildlife Conservation Officer, that he is requesting assistance from residents who may see illegal activities including vandalism on the old country club property. This property has gone back

into the Game Commission program. He said he would like to have immediate reporting of car types and license numbers of vehicles associated with any illegal activity. Off road vehicles would also be prohibited on any Game Commission property in the township. • Were informed by Supervisor Douglas King that he participated in a state online auction selling items from the old Mayview State Hospital. His bargain buys for $500 included file cabinets and furniture including a conference room table to furnish the new municipal building. He requested to be able to rent a U-haul truck to pick up the items.

Nottingham Township Signs Natural Gas Lease and Drafts Drilling Ordinance By J.R. Brower The Marcellus Shale natural gas boom will be a financial benefit to Nottingham Township. After being approached by Range Resources and discussing terms, the Board of Supervisors agreed to allow the major driller to lease 39 acres of township property at 909 Sugar Run Road. The announcement was made at the April 5 meeting of the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors. Range Resources will pay Nottingham $2,000 per acre for the 5-year lease totaling $78,000 with an option for a 3-year extension. The initial royalty will pay the township 16% of revenues generated from production, and if the lease is extended, the township will get $3,500 per acre and the royalty will be increased to 17%. Board Chairman Raymond Barley said that the lease agreement calls for no surface operations or pipelines through township property. This mean that that the actual drilling site will have to be set up on neighboring property, and the township’s shale will be accessed by horizontal drilling. Range will not be permitted to drill horizontally into township land less than 5,900 feet below the surface, but generally the Marcellus Shale’s depth is around 8,000 feet. He said that Range’s intention is to accumulate leases in a block of at least 500 acres around the Nottingham Township property in order to maximize production in the area. Both Barley and Supervisor

The initial royalty will pay the township 16% of revenues generated from production, and if the lease is extended, the township will get $3,500 per acre and the royalty will be increased to 17%. Douglas King voted to sign the lease. Supervisor Peter Marcoline was not in attendance. Also at the meeting, Solicitor James Liekar indicated that he has written a draft to serve as a proposal for a natural gas drilling ordinance for Nottingham Township. He said that the ordinance will be very similar to Cecil Township’s and will address permits, noise, road usage and other factors related to health and safety. The drilling ordinance draft will be presented to the Planning Commission for their consideration before the Board of Supervisors act upon it. In another gas drilling matter, the township was informed that Chesapeake Energy has applied for a PA Department of Environmental Protection permit to construct a 1,350 feet gravel road and temporary drill pad on the Harbison property off Beagle Club Road. This proposed access road will run off from Cooper Road, said King. He indicated that Nottingham Township would require Chesapeake to post a $12,000 bond for protection of the township’s roads.

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Peters Township Under Budget for Road Paving Program By J.R. Brower As a result of lower than expected bids, Peters Township will be able to proceed with their 2010 road paving program below the allocated $1,000,000 in the budget. Council acted upon the pavement maintenance program for resurfacing and rejuvenation at their April 10 meeting. Six firms submitted bids for paving with the highest bid at $913,444 from T.A. Robinson Asphalt Paving. The lowest bid, which was accepted, was from El Grande Industries of Monessen at $801,693. The bids were for ten streets plus two alternative streets. All or portions of the streets that will be resurfaced or rejuvenated include Thompsonville Road, Hidden Valley Road, Nancy Court, Waterfall Way, Linksview Drive, Bethany Drive, Bower Hill Road, Irishtown Road Extension and the southern portion of Center Church Road from Robinhood Lane to Peters Lake Park. The two alternative streets are Tepee Road and Sunrise Lane. Assistant Manager Paul Lauer said that since the prices for the road paving program were good, the township recommended to council that they try to get as much paving

work done as possible this summer. To that end, council agreed to add $80,000 in discretionary spending to include at least several more streets to the program. Councilman Frank Arcuri said that since the program was well under budget, the additional allocation seemed like the right thing to do. Township Engineer Mark Zemaitis said the winter storms did not cause heavy damage to township roads beyond what would be incurred in a normal winter. This he cited to the lack of constant freezing and thawing throughout the winter. In another matter relating to winter weather, Lauer said that there have been more claims that usual for damage to mail boxes and fences as a result of snow plowing. Councilman Robert Atkison recommended not changing the township’s current policy relating to insurance claims, and Lauer said that the staff would wait to hear from the insurance company on the claims before pursuing further action. In other new business, council ruled against filing a state grant application for purchase of 7.3 acres of farmland on the Froebe property in order to add land for park expansion. The township would have

had to equally match the $94,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In other business, Peters Township Council: • Took action on several housing plans. The final plan of Old Trail 15 was accepted. This plan will create 17 new one-half acre lots off Sagewood Drive, and the new street, McIntosh Drive, will connect to the Trax Farm property. The final plan of the Ridge at Spring Meadows Phase 2A was also accepted. The plan has been previously recorded with Washington County. This phase is re-recording the four lots of the plan that are all or partially in Bethel Park. This portion will be recorded in Allegheny County as well. • Approved two requests for special sign permits. The American Cancer Society requested a sign on the Arrowhead Trail Bridge promoting the Relay for Life event on May 15 and 16. Sears requested a sign for their Washington Road location to promote a sidewalk sale on May 19 through May 22. • Approved a request from Trans Associates for an additional payment of $2,000 for their work in preparing a revised

Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to include traffic calming provisions for new housing plans. The original project was for $5,000. Township Planning Director Ed Zuk said that this is the first time Trans Associates has had to deal with an ordinance of this type and that the additional money was needed to complete drawings and attend meetings. • Accepted the resignation of James Schafer from the Peters Township Sanitary Authority Board as he is moving out of the township at the end of April. Council Chairman commended Schafer on exemplary service and, concerning replacing him, said, “we have interviewed some excellent people, and we would like to have their resumes at our next meeting so we can choose a replacement.” • Heard from members about prospective topics at a workshop they are having on May 5. Atkinson said that he has requested more information from Range Resources on natural gas drilling, but they have not responded. The township is soon expected to enact an ordinance to regulate drilling. “I don’t feel comfortable enacting an ordinance on something I don’t know much about,” he said.

Police K9 Unit Receives Grant at Finleyville Council Meeting By Paul Chasko

Scoff-laws that are allowing their dogs to defecate on public property or the property of others in Finleyville without cleanup can expect to be Officer Larry Maraldo and his K9 partner Benny were paying the maximum fine of $300 per incident. at the April 7 Finleyville Council meeting to acknowlReports of infractions to the ordinance will be edge receipt of a grant acquired through the Assistance turned over to the magistrate via the Police of Mayor Kutsek and State Representative David Department. Levdansky. All council members were present as was Mayor Kutsek reported that Acquisition and the Mayor, Secretary Treasurer and Solicitor. Also in Installation of semi-enclosed bus stop pavilions is attendance was Harry Maple – the architect /engineer moving ahead for Finleyville. Installation of the responsible for the renovation of the Finleyville guard rails around the railroad crossing mechaMunicipal building. nism on Route 88 is complete. The Mayor also The $5,000 grant to “Benny” and Officer Maraldo reports that PennDOT still plans new signage in was to cover costs being accrued for equipment includthe borough to indicate turns for State Routes 88 ing body armor used by police officers in training exerand 43. cises, various types of collars and leashes and a long list In other business: of other items used mostly in Benny’s training. Benny • Minutes from the March meeting were sat complacently through the award ceremony and phoPictured (L to R) Monongahela Police Officer Larry Maraldo, approved as was the Treasurer’s report. tos. I’m not sure he knows just how important he is to Officer “Benny”, Council Member Jessica Seliga, Mayor Kutsek, • The maintenance supervisor reports that pot the community – or maybe he does. He sometimes Monongahela Police Chief Brian Tempest. holes are being filled. seems to have a smug look about him. By all reports • The Police Chief is presently inspecting Benny is doing his job well and is keeping up on his establishments for mechanical entertainment training for drug detection and assailant control. His services benefit Finleyville as it is patrolled under contract by the Monongahela Police devices – these devices are taxable by ordinance. • Approval of the Finleyville/Nottingham Multi-Municipality Comprehensive Plan was Force. Finleyville residents need to let the emergency responders know they live in tabled until reviews were completed by surrounding communities. A meeting date fro this Finleyville if they call 911. You’ll get a much faster response from Monongahela Police. Bids for renovation of the Municipal Building were opened on Friday, April 16. purpose was set for June 7 at the Nottingham Municipal Building at 7:15 pm. • Property owners accumulating garbage due to a lapse in payments to Waste Mgt. will Contractors were selected based on responsiveness and cost. The contracts awarded call for work to begin 10 days after the award with work to be completed 90 days thereafter. On be prosecuted as per the requirements of the ordinance. • Police Chief Tempest thanked the Mayor and Council for their role in acquiring the that schedule work should be completed sometime in late July. The Borough plans to congrant for their K9 patrol unit. tinue monthly meetings in the building throughout the work period.

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Elizabeth Borough Council Addresses Long List of Agenda Items By Alice Harris The March 23, 2010 Elizabeth Borough meeting opened with guest Floyd Sorg bringing attention to two street lights at Second Street & Market and Second & Tanner that have stayed on night and day for the last year. Council President Monica Douglas stated she would get the pole numbers and alert Allegheny Power to this problem. Other items discussed at the meeting included: • Guest Lori Moody explained how her cell phone was stolen, that she was extorted for money, and her family threatened. She thanked Officer John Snelson for his help and apprehension of the actors. • The Borough’s animal control contract expired 12-31-09. Mayor David Householder asked to keep the current service month-to-month until Councilwoman Robin Miller has her public safety meeting and a new contract is worked out. • There have been complaints on parking tickets. Parking rates are very low at 25¢ for 2 hrs. The Borough Meter Maids were praised for the excellent work they have been doing. • Council approved $300 for surveillance cameras, $109 for computer ram, and $175 for the external defibrillator battery for a total of $584 requested by Elizabeth

Borough Police. Mayor Householder asked Council to establish a special division in the Borough account to deposit fundraised monies earmarked for Police needs. Mayor Householder also gave $50 to start the account. • Councilwoman Margaret Fleischauer stated she would like to have surveillance cameras positioned in the Borough’s business district. Possible grants available through the District Attorney’s office will be explored. • The Early Intervention Fund has been closed out. • The Borough needs to follow up to recover insurance monies to be reimbursed for expenses incurred at the Dollar General Store wall accident and for the Risha property. • Councilman Larry Duvall asked for input for any changes to be addressed at the next Finance and Budget meeting. • PA One Call has been billing the Borough for after hour calls at the cost of $2.50 for the first call and $5.05 for repeated calls. As the Borough was automatically enrolled in this program, it will opt out and not pay these bills. • The Risha property will be up for Sheriff’s Sale on April 5. Solicitor Pat McGrail will inform the Borough of bidders.

• Councilwoman Miller asked Council to approve a resolution to support House Bill 2026 addressing dating violence. She stated the Expect Respect Program is now in place in the Elizabeth Forward School District. • Councilman Butch Van Fossen stated all coaches now have keys for the locked sections at Wylie Field which had to be closed off due to destruction by bicyclers, skate boarders, etc. The Field advertising signage has not been done yet due to busy schedules, but is coming. • Councilman Paul Shaner has compiled a pothole list which being addressed ASAP. Bayard Street is being repaired. The Plum Street sewage project to separate sewage and run off will begin 3/24. Wheelchair accesses will also be repaired during this project. He has 80 hours of Community Service hours to use for help with street work. • Rich Lewis attended Rat School and is trained to address rat control situations. • Councilman Shaner will return the generator loaned to the Borough by Congressman Tim Murphy during the February snow emergency. Gratitude to Congressman Murphy was extended. • A invoice of $400 by Tognarini Services for cleaning the Bingo Hall used as a warming station during the February snow event

will be paid out of the Borough’s General Fund. • The Borough’s ordinances need better organization and enforcement. Ordinances will be drafted as needed. Occupancy and Mechanical Device Ordinances are currently being drafted with the help of the Borough’s Solicitor. • Council was asked to make a list of everything they would like to see on an official Borough website. • Elizabeth will reapply for the StreetScaping Grant available through Allegheny County Economic Development. A $300 fee for project management through COG was approved. • Council approved the cleaning of Police cars at Willowbrook at the cost of $7 for exterior washing and $20 for interior cleaning. • A cost of $68.95 submitted by Councilman Duvall for software for Zoning Ordinance was approved. • Fayette Resources who works to house people with disabilities has set up business at the old Elizabeth Train Station Building. • The Borough Planning Commission is advertising for additional members. • A discussion of responsibility for raccoon control was initiated by Guest Floyd Sorg. A raccoon on a residential property is the owner’s responsibility.

Monongahela Council Nixes Idea For City Parking Passes By Ken Askew When the gavel fell to open the April 14, 2010 monthly meeting of Monongahela City Council, all five members were in attendance. During the public forum, a resident on Try Street was upset that her neighbor plans to add a fourth garage on his property, which will block parking availability on her property. She provided photos and a diagram to the Solicitor, who will investigate whether or not the planned expansion is permissible. A representative of the Monongahela Historical Society proposed that parking passes be sold by the City, to preclude repeatedly feeding parking meters. Many of their visitors are elderly, and cannot physically handle multiple trips to a parking meter. Council was not receptive to the idea, predicting that business owners would abuse the intent of the passes by parking in front of their own establishments on a longterm basis, whereas the purpose of parking meters is to provide short-term parking for customers. Moreover, Police Chief Brian Tempest added that vehicles displaying proper state-issued handicapped parking

passes are generally not issued citations for expired parking meters. A gentleman from Church Street complained that his street has not been cleaned by a City street sweeper machine for five to ten years, and proposed that all streets in Monongahela be swept at least once every year. The Head of the Street Department countered that they have in fact swept the streets recently, but they will be sure to do Church Street again. In other business: • As a follow-up to last month’s discussion about street lights not being repaired, the light in question has been made operable, and the City has established a new procedure with Allegheny Power to ensure that street lights are replaced on a timely basis. • The Monongahela Police were lauded for their handling of a crime in which a woman was robbed while a knife was held to her throat, after she used an ATM machine at a bank. The perpetrator was traced to the Finleyville area, after which a car chase down the Finley-Elrama Road ensued. The two cars eventually crashed on Route 837; the criminal is in jail.

• President Bob Kepics stated that since open burning is prohibited in Monongahela, he proposed that an ordinance be drafted to permit disposal by burning of damaged American flags at the cemetery each year on the 3rd Saturday in November; such an ordinance will be drafted. • On behalf of the Emergency Management Agency, William (Rusty) Polonioli asked that the following individuals be designated as Assistants: Don DeVore, Aaron Benny, John Hess, and Kerry McCorkle, Senior. Council approved the request. • Councilman Daryl Miller announced that some residents have been denied garbage pickup services due to non-payment of their bills, so they have resorted to adding their garbage to a neighbor’s pile for pick-up, or disposing of garbage in city dumpsters. Both actions are illegal, and residents are asked to notify the police if they witness such activity. • A bid package utilizing three options to purchase emergency generators was proposed. Pending resolution of a debate as to whether they should be powered by natural gas or diesel fuel, preparation of the package

was approved. • Last year, $18K was added to the City’s coffers from royalties related to gas well drilling on Monongahela city property. Council is working with a land agent to add more city property to the list of sites. • Councilwoman Claudia Williams announced that on Friday, June 18, eight to twelve wineries will offer a wine-tasting event after closing time at the Farmer’s Market. Later in the summer, a food-tasting event may likewise be sponsored by local caterers. The monthly Beautification award went to 1023 Country Club Road. • A meeting was held for the bidders interested in the Engineering phase of the Aquatorium renovation. The bid due date has been extended to allow bidders more time to prepare a better quality product. • A woman from New York has again expressed interest in buying the old hotel in the 100 block of Main Street. She seems willing to pay $5K plus the back taxes owed of $63K. Although Council expressed concern that it may be a scam, the Solicitor will conduct an assessment of her financial ability to purchase the hotel for a fair price, secure a performance bond, and renovate the building.

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Union Township Considers Several New Ordinances to Address Changing Needs By Paul Chasko The April 12 Meeting of the Union Township (UT) Board of supervisors was lightly attended. All board members were present as were the Secretary/Treasurer, Solicitor, Zoning Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Road Crew Foreman and Engineer. There were no public comments pertaining to items on the agenda. There was some discussion on the Overweight Vehicle Ordinance under review. A specific definition of “security” needs to be added by the solicitor. The fine to be set in the ordinance was agreed to be a minimum of $500 up to a maximum of $1,000 for each occurrence. A road use agreement stipulation will be added. A motion carried to pass the ordinance with the changes and additions mentioned. The permit fee will be set at the April 26 meeting. Mention was made that the state is considering storm water management legislation that would require home owners to collect rain water run-off from roofs and driveways to be disposed of in a manner that is not yet clear. This may be very costly legislation for home owners. There is also new flood plain management legislation being considered. DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS: Road Crew • Much time spent clearing snow storm debris from roadsides • New recorder installed on the gas pump • Gas tank level detectors repaired –water in tank will be removed Zoning/Code Enforcement • Increasing complaints of illegal burning • List of all taxable properties will be created • Landlords need reminded to submit lists of renters for EIT and per capita tax collections. • A building on Cardox Rd. needs to be boarded up to prevent safety issues. • Complaints about illegal burning and dumping of hazardous wastes at a residence on Finleyville-Elrama Rd. will be passed on to the Solicitor for legal action. • Code Enforcement Officer was asked to prepare a list of certified electrical inspectors that might be used by UT. Solicitor • Working on the Collins Ave. extension of the sewage project

• Working to complete approval process of the UT/Carroll Twp.MMCP • Notify TEPPCO that more details are needed before approves access for maintenance on an existing gas line along Brownsville Road • Authorized to bring legal action against the logging company that caused damage to Garvin Rd. estimated to be about $37,000 • Deferred other reporting to an executive session. Engineer • Authorized to investigate alleged damage by UT to an existing sewer line • Authorized to review the maintenance agreement for the emergency generator at the Elrama pumping station. • Prepare specs for garage storm drain repairs and solicit bids to be opened May 10 • Authorized to evaluate damage on Airport Rd. caused by Mountain View Gas for possible legal action. • Acknowledged receipt of comments from the engineer on the flood plain management ordinance. Secretary/Treasurer – Bill Payments Approved • Pmt. of Payroll #6 - $10,141.30 • Pmt. of Payroll #7 - $9,554.61 • Pmt. of General Fund Bills - $48,898.41 • Pmt. to KAG Engineering (Sewage Project) - $11,790.00 • Pmt to First Commonwealth (interest, sewage project loan) $1,236.77 In Other Business: • The road crew foreman briefly reviewed his report of work done in March. • Authorized C&C auditors to audit disbursement of the $125,000 grant received for the Elrama sewage project as required by law. • Rcvd. A copy of the Finleyville/Nottingham MMCP for review. Questioned why there was so much data on Carroll and Union Twps. included. Also questioned if the Municipal Planning Code requires common borders to establish an MMCP. • The Recreation Board Ordinance was adopted. • Sec./Treas. was authorized to attend the State Convention • Authorized to solicit bids for summer road materials – bids to be opened May 10. • Set spring yard trash pickup dates: May 3, 4, 10, 11 and 17 – No garbage.

• Approved a separate internet IP address for the tax collector. • Approved use of office space for census personnel – April 27 thru 30. • Bids solicited for a pre-cast catch basin. • Purchase of a new computer ($2,089) for the Zoning Officer was approved. • Resident requested additional guard rails along Gun Club Rd. • The meeting was followed by an execu-

tive session. The solicitor announced that personnel issues and litigation was discussed. Two motions were made after the executive session. • The S/T was authorized to purchase two tamper-proof time clocks. • A directive will be issued that no employee will accept payments for any UT transactions in cash. All payments will be by check or money order.

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Two New Group Homes on Helena Street Debated at South Park Township Board of Supervisors’ Meeting By Andrea Earnest The April 12 meeting of South Park Township Board of Supervisors began with recognition of several police officers for offering lifesaving assistance to two township residents. Officer Thomas Rosche was given an Award Proclamation for his aid to Mr. Bruce Marchetti on December 31, 2009. Certificates of Recognition were given to Mr. Jon Kaschauer and Mr. Thomas Heldkamp for their assistance to Mr. Marchetti. Nora Helfrich, Director of Tri-Community South EMS, also had a presentation for Mr. Kaschauer and Mr. Heldcamp for stepping in to help with CPR until the paramedics arrived. She also presented Mr. Marchetti with a survivor pin on behalf of the Cardiac Arrest Association of Western Pennsylvania. A second Award Proclamation was given to Sergeant David Starzynski for his lifesaving assistance to Mr. William Whitmer on February 9, 2010, who collided into a building after suffering a heart attack. Paramedics Tracy Orr, Phil Vargo, and two other paramedics initiated hypothermic protocol. Mr. Joseph Ashliman, who happened to be driving by at the time of the accident, and assisted Mr. Whitmer, was

also presented a Certificate of Recognition and a survivor pin. Mr. Marchetti asked to say a few words. He retired last year after 31 years’ service with the Whitehall Police Department. He said that having his life saved was a role reversal for him since he had often gone on this type of call many times before. He thanked everyone in the Township for the great job they did. Tri-Community South EMS Week will be in May and they are offering free CPR courses, which are only 22 minutes’ long, on May 22, from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M., at their station on Progress Boulevard in Bethel Park. They will also be offering canine CPR. Ms. Helfrich said that CPR training is very important, and there were two people at the meeting who owed their lives to residents who had that training. Police Chief Joseph Ferrelli commented that the two officers and all the officers do a very tough job and he was happy to recommend Officer Rosche and Sergeant Starzynski for what they did. For Officer Rosche, it was a strenuous situation as Mr. Marchetti is a personal friend. A resident, Mr. Mike Farman, 1253 Armstrong Drive, spoke on behalf of his

neighbors for clarification of a rumor that a juvenile detention facility is being built on Helena Street. Mr. Gary Wargo, Township Code Enforcement Officer, explained that last year the applicants applied for a consolidation subdivision. There were three lots, and the builders wanted to build two group homes, which is permitted under the zoning ordinances. Jon Kaschauer, and Thomas Heldkamp were recognized at David Buchewicz asked Townthe South Park Township board meeting for their assistance in helping save the life of Bruce Marchetti (3rd from right). ship Solicitor Paul Gitnik to explain what a group home is, but Mr. Gitnik asked that the developers speak first. Jeff Langel, President and CEO of Residential Resources, explained that they are a non-profit corporation set up to aid and assist county-funded agencies to provide housing to people with disabilities. Stacey Kabala, Executive Director, Southwinds, Inc., said that their mission is to provide Joseph Ashliman and Sergeant David Starzynski were honhousing for developmentally-chalored for their lifesaving efforts on William Whitmer (far lenged people in the community. left). Supervisors, Ed Snee, David Buchewicz, and Walter She explained that the homes were Sackinsky presented the honors. not for juvenile delinquents, but two group homes for adults with The release of a bond in the amount of mental retardation. The homes on Helena $8,000 to guarantee either the restoration of Street are handicap accessible and each demolition of property located at 5655 home will house four of their oldest and Horning Road. most medically-fragile individuals. Ms. Awarding of a contract to Youngblood, Kabala gave a brief historical perspective of Inc., in the amount of $236,544.45, for the the history of the treatment of people with 2010 Restoration of Various Streets Project. mental retardation and an explanation of the Authorization on the preparation of an services they offer. She also gave brief infor- ordinance amending Chapter 133 Code of mation about the individuals who will be the Township of South Park pertaining to living in the homes. snow and ice emergencies, and to authorize Residents asked about future plans; staff- the advertisement and adoption date of the ing at the two homes; parking and increased ordinance to be established at a subsequent traffic on the street; possible change in prop- public meeting. erty values; the terms of the lease; and quesAuthorization on the part-time employtions about the zoning ordinances. Mr. ment of two employees in the 2010 Summer Gitnik stated that the Fair Housing Act Recreation Program. makes it unlawful to use a policy that proApproval to appoint Mr. Mark hibits groups of persons with disabilities less D’Alessandro, McElheny Road, as the favorably than those without disabilities. Deputy Emergency Management Director The Township cannot discriminate against for the Township. individuals with disabilities. Mr. Tom Chief of Police Joseph F. Ferrelli reported Grates, Project Manager, stated that the that in March there were 579 service calls, houses have been built to code and he has 24 arrests, 48 traffic citations, two parking been working with Mr. Wargo. citations, 126 warnings, five reportable acciOne resident, Helen Hassy, whose sister dents, eight non-reportable accidents, 80 will move into one of the homes, said that emergency calls, 12 fire calls, and eight deer she was upset by all the discussion, which calls. lasted nearly two hours. Chairman Buchewicz expressed his conChairman Buchewicz asked if there were cern that the Board find a way to notify resiany more questions and said they would try dents about things going on, such as the to come up with a better way of keeping res- concern about the group homes, before they idents informed on these issues. show up at a meeting. Various actions were then taken after a Full minutes of the meeting are available five-minute break. Among them: at the Township Office.

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West Elizabeth Council Comes Through for Local Children by Charlotte Hopkins All of the members of West Elizabeth council were present for the April 5th meeting. During the meeting, councilwoman, Lisa Morris, requested permission for the Olivet Presbyterian Church to hold a Community Movie Event each month during the summer at the baseball field. Reverend Walt Pietschmann and Megan Lewis are hosting the event and asked Morris to assist them in the proper steps to take, such as, seeking a permit. Councilman Steve Hallam asked if they could waive the permit fee “since it is for the church.” Council President Louise Biddle and councilman Frank Magill both stated that they would not charge the church to hold an event. Hallam was also concerned about how Lewis and Reverend Pietschmann could play the movie since there is no source of power at the ball field. Magill volunteered to allow his house to be the source of power. “It's for the kids,” said Magill. The council secretary stated that she knows of a program that can assist in providing the equipment, movies and even the snacks and drinks! Morris is going to look into the program for the church. Morris and Councilwoman Susan Pershing informed council that they would like to start a summer meal program that will provide breakfast and lunch for the children of West Elizabeth. They were notified that if they hold this in the baseball field it will be a cold lunch but if they can find a building to serve the meals then the program can provide a hot lunch. Councilman Ray Armstrong suggested they ask the firefighters about using the fire hall. Morris and Pershing agreed to attend the next fire hall meeting to request permission to use the station. In Other Business: • Information was submitted on the costs of the Port-A-Johns for the baseball field. The cost will be $88.50 a month. A representative of Tim's Corner Bar brought up the subject of port-a-johns in the March meeting. • Waste Management sent a letter asking if council would like to renew their contract at a cost of $10.91 a month. Magill noted that with new garbage removal companies opening it is wise to seek bids before making an agreement with Waste Management. • The Sanitary Authority sent a check to the council in the amount of $16,625. This is their share of costs for the Stream Bank Project. West Elizabeth council is taking out a $20,000 loan at 20% interest to cover their share of the costs. • Resident Jack Miller asked if the council can build a higher fence between his

house and the park, stating that items are being thrown into his yard. Biddle informed Miller that they do sympathize with him but no matter how high the fence is something is going to end up over the fence. Pershing let Miller know that he could have her telephone number so when he has problems he can call her and she will come up there; if necessary she will go to their parents also. Another resident expressed frustration with Miller's playground complaints and stated that he “doesn't want to see the kids get harassed for being kids!” • Grass seed was purchased for the park and mulch will be laid down to cover the exposed brick. That can be dangerous for the children at play. • Emergency Management Coordinator, Bill Wolfgang, submitted an estimated cost for the purchase of an 8 kilowatt natural gas generator. The generator will be $2046.24. Hallam assisted Wolfgang in searching for the generator and was able to get it at a discount. Wolfgang worked three days straight during the town's recent flood watch. Biddle was extremely appreciative for his hard work and dedication and wants to compensate him for his time. She asked him to submit a ballpark figure of just how many hours he did work. • The question of who is responsible for a dangling pole was brought up though no one knew for certain which utility company it belonged to. Approximately four years ago a new pole was put in the ground and the old pole was left hanging on the ropes. Concerns are growing over the safety of this pole and whether it could possibly fall on a passing child. Wolfgang was asked by Biddle if he could look into it and find out who left this pole hanging. • With abandoned property being torn down there is now more land that needs to be maintained by the road crew. Due to the additional grass cutting work Armstrong suggested that they purchase a riding lawn mower. Morris disagreed citing that some of terrain on the property is too rough for a riding mower and would damage it. Magill also felt that the workload could be eased up by not cutting the grass every week. Armstrong believes that they are going to have nothing but problems with the lawn mowers that they currently have and Councilman Darryl Celestino suggested that if they do need a new lawn mower they should consider a commercial mower. • Concern was raised over the new ownership of Roscoe's Bar. They have yet to receive their liquor license so while they are waiting for it they are going to make their establishment a “BYOB” setting. Wolfgang searched the book of ordinances and was unable to find any that were directed specifically towards BYOB establishments. He

asked council if they would like to create an ordinance with such rules as serving food in their bar to those who are drinking alcohol or requiring customers who do bring in alcohol to have a receipt with them. Biddle stated that they may have to “evaluate this to avoid future problems.” Attorney Matt Racunas agreed to draft an ordinance for their review. • The Elizabeth Borough police answered 38 calls during the month of March. They handed out 7 traffic citations and 10 nontraffic citations.

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Daffodil Days Celebrated at Monongahela Valley Hospital

Monongahela Valley Hospital and its Regional Cancer Center, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, recently held its annual Daffodil Days celebration. The daffodil, the first flower of spring, is the American Cancer Society’s symbol of hope. To celebrate the event, all patients and visitors receive a daffodil. Pictured above, preparing the flower distribution are (l-r) Patricia Green, R.N.; Shelley Rosensteel, Nursing Assistant; and Susan Kozar, R.N., Oncology Unit Nurse Manager.

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Grand Openings! Look what’s new in Town

Chaney’s Natural Health & Wellness Opens in Monongahela

Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics cuts the ribbon to officially open the new location for Chaney's Natural Health and Wellness. Pictured (L to R): Debra Keefer, Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce; Tanya Chaney, Owner; Maksim, Tanya's son; Keeley McVey, employee; Mayor Kepics; and Anthony Bottino, Mon Area Chamber of Commerce.

By Ken Askew Why would you want a massage? Perhaps for one of these reasons: Relief of stress or joint stiffness; boost immunity; manage anxiety, depression, or pain; or treatment of work or sports-related injuries. Where can you go locally for a treatment? Chaney’s Natural Health & Wellness store in Monongahela. Starting in April 2010, Chaney’s opened its’ second location (first was in Bethel Park) to serve the Mon Valley residents. The owner (Tanya Chaney) has ten years experience in massage therapy, nutritional consulting, and wellness education. She and her assistant, Keeley McVey, are the only nationally-certified Myofascial Trigger-Point therapists in the Mon Valley. In addition to the above services, they also sell Nature’s Sunshine vitamins and nutritional supplements, plus Melaleuca household products. The price of services at Chaney’s Natural Health and Wellness is $40 per ? hour, or $65 per hour. Discounts are available for Senior Citizens and through memberships. Payments can be made from Health Savings Accounts or if injuries result from a work accident, Workman’s Compensation may be applicable. Chaney’s accepts cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. On May 8, a Mother’s Day Mini-spa is offered by reservation only. Yoga classes are conducted Monday at 6:00 PM, Thursday at 10:00 AM, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Tanya likes to tell her customers: “The best time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” Address: 138 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 Telephone: (724) 328-2834 E-mail: chaneysnatural@gmail.com Website: www.ChaneysNatural.com Hours: By appointment only

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PTM Celebrates Completion of Solar-Powered Streetcar

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (PTM) recently celebrated the completion of its SolarPowered Streetcar and Trolley Substation Projects. The Solar-Powered Streetcar Project involved the installation of a 36 KW photovoltaic solar energy system to use solar energy to partially operate some of these vintage streetcars on its two-mile demonstration railway. The photovoltaic array was installed on the southfacing metal roof of PTM’s 28,000 sq ft Trolley Display Building. This project was made possible by a $271,391 Energy Harvest grant from the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection to fund this project along with over $28,000 in in-kind donations from PTM and Solar Power Industries (SPI). Electricians from S.E. Schultz Electric worked with PTM volunteers to install the system which consisted of 198 photovoltaic solar panels built by SPI at its Belle Vernon, PA facility as well as other apparatus. An exhibit describing the system has been built. Efficiently providing 600 volts direct current to power its vintage streetcars was the goal of a new trolley substation was constructed, as well as updating an older one. This project received funding from The Renner Foundation, Allegheny Foundation, PNC Financial Services Group, Allegheny Foundation, Fairbanks-Horix Foundation and individual donations. Major in-kind support was received from Allegheny Energy as well as many suppliers in the electric supply industry. Many volunteers were involved in designing and constructing these facilities and their talents helped PTM to utilize donated funds and equip-

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Red Boot Antiques Opens in Monongahela Red Boot Antiques, 905 West Main St., Monongahela, will hold their grand opening on May 1. Cozy rooms full of antiques, including furniture, glassware, pottery, linens, jewelry, and lots more. Come get acquainted, make new friends, and leave with armfuls of treasures waiting just for you. For more information, call 724-884-7509.

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Easter Holiday Events Kick Off Spring Season Across the South Hills! Communities, businesses and organizations throughout the Mon Valley and South Hills area, held a variety of events to celebrate the Easter holiday. Easter egg hunts, brunches, breakfasts, and visits with the Easter Bunny, brought families and friends together, and generated smiles all around on residents young and old alike.

Easter Egg Hunt in Elizabeth The annual Elizabeth Borough Easter Egg Hunt was held on April 3 at 10:00 AM at Wylie Field in Elizabeth. Perfect weather brought a large crowd of kids and parents out for a morning of great Easter fun! (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS) Elizabeth Fireman Chuck Smith escorted the 'Easer Bunny' from the Fire Truck upon his arrival at Wylie Field.

Tiny Emmalyn Sorg snoozed through her very first visit with the Easter Bunny.

These smart young ladies arrive armed with shopping bags all set to fill!

Katrina Huston, (Mom) Jessica Jones, Alyssa Huston, and Emily Jones had a great time hunting eggs together.

Scores of children lined up to begin the Egg Hunt and watch the Easter Bunny arrive to start the festivities.

Little Wayne Lucas wasn't all too sure yet on how to hunt eggs, but Mom and Dad helped him snare a few.

Crossroads Community Church Hosts First Annual Easter Egg Hunt By Charlotte Hopkins A good time was had by all at the first ever Crossroads Community Church Easter Egg Hunt. It was their first of what will become an annual tradition. A “Count the Jelly Beans in the Jar” contest was won by Blake Henning of West Elizabeth. After the Easter Egg Hunt the children went down stairs to make colorful placemats and the “Spirit Egg” craft out of tissue paper, small toys and egg cartons.

McKenna Haggerty of Jefferson Hills and Rebekah Ong of Pittsburgh colored butterfly pictures that were laminated and made into placemats.

Blake Henning of West Elizabeth searched through the hay to find candy-filled eggs.

Cathryn Rossi (8) of Jefferson Hills rapidly gathered her eggs together.

Brandi and Priscilla Noll of Jefferson Hills made the “spirit eggs” craft.

Casey Lako (8) of Pleasant Hills found the most eggs in the hunt.

Valerie Karpeal and Nelly Henning of West Elizabeth: Nelly's brother won the jelly bean contest, but because he went home early she accepted the prize for him.

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www.unionfinley.com Rebecca Sweitzer (center), with her children Austin and Shelby, from Bethel Park.

Easter Extravaganza at Mt. Vernon of South Park Mt. Vernon of South Park, held an Easter Extravaganza on Saturday, March 27. Children ages 9 and under enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and an ice cream sundae creation table where children created and decorated their own sundae! The event was hosted by the staff and residents at Mt. Vernon of South Park. (PHOTOS BY SCOTT MCCURDY) This little girl spots and egg, and dashes off to grab it!

This little guys checks to see how many Easter eggs he’s found. Karina Majesky from Upper St. Clair is proud of her big bag of Easter eggs! Kids canvass the grass in search of Easter Eggs at Mt. Vernon of South Park.

Where did all the Easter eggs go?

Residents of Mt. Vernon of South Park enjoy an ice cream sundae.

These two residents of Mt. Vernon of South Park take a break from the activities to enjoy a sundae.

A “sundae creation table” was set up for children and residents to create their very own ice cream sundae.

The Easter Bunny looks like he wants a bit of some ice cream!

Trax Farms Hosts Egg Hunts and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Trax Farms in Finleyville held two weekends of Easter Egg hunts and breakfasts with the Easter Bunny. The events were held Saturdays and Sundays, March 27-28 and April 2-3. Children enjoyed hunting for eggs, (over 5,000 eggs were hidden) meeting the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, crafts, a coloring contest and more. (PHOTOS BY SCOTT MCCURDY)

The scramble is on! Kids race to collect as many Easter Eggs as they can.

Emma Claire Power, age 2, from Baldwin shows off one of her eggs.

Zeb and Malachi Ryan, ages 1 and 3, from Washington were a perfect team

Children enjoyed tri-cycle rides through the maze of hay bales.

Children are lined up and ready for the start of the hunt!

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Hunting for Easter Eggs in Monongahela’s Chess Park Bunola Fire Company Easter Party

Monongahela Chamber of Commerce held its annual Easter Egg Hunt in Chess Park at 12:00 noon on March 30, 2010. Great weather brought out lots of kids and their families to enjoy the festivities. Everyone had a great time getting photos with the Easter Bunny, guessing how many jelly beans, and of course finding lots of Easter Eggs! (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS)

Bunola Fire Company held its annual Easter Party on March 21 at the Bunola Fire Hall in Bunola. Many fun Easter activities were enjoyed by all. (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS)

Newly arrived from Poland, (l-r) Olivia, Pati, and Mateusz Karney are just learning the American Easter tradition of hunting eggs.

Hard working Ladies (l-r) Billie Gochis, Bernie Allegre, Peggy Lazzar, Annie Homa, and Kathy Allegre hosted a great Easter party and still had enough energy to pose for this fun photo at the end of the day!

Tiny Raelee Snyder wore her prettiest dress to visit with the Easter Bunny!

Tiny Marissa Demo set calmly on the big Easter Bunny's lap.

Denise Harrison and Doreen Walters had a great time showing little Sharley Walters how to hunt for eggs.

Guessing how many Jelly Beans are (l-r) Tea Esper (98), Rilyn Esper (108), and Cassie Rhodes (200). Randy Drake's winning guess of 363 proved there were a lot more Jelly Beans in that jar than it seemed!

All the kids had a great time coloring eggs with the messy dye!

(l-r) Bailey Allegre and Brielle Boyle hanging out chatting with the Easter Bunny! Pictured (l-r) Aiden Faust and Jacob Potank garnered quite a few eggs in spite of their size!

All set to go hunting for eggs are (l-r) Cheyanne Madden, Angel Madden, and McKenzie Bartolotta.

Ever kids at heart, Bernie Allegre (who will soon be 96) and friend Annie Homa still enjoy visiting the Easter Bunny, too!

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Tom & Mary Smith Town: Eighty Four, PA Family: Children: Karen Anne Knipmeyer, Waterford,VA;Thomas Smith III, Wyoming, Michigan;Tim Smith, South Fayette Township, PA Education: Tom: B.A. Muskingum University, OH and M.E. California University of PA. Mary Anne: B.S. Elementary Education, Indiana Univesity of PA. Occupation: Tom: Retired Geometry Teacher, Cannon McMillian & Upper St. Clair High Schools. Mary Anne: Retired Elementary School Teacher, Wyland Elementary School.

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Hobbies & Interests: Tom: Growing Christmas trees. Sports. Penn State Football (20 year season ticket holder). Mary Anne: Reading, crafting, OES (Order

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Elizabeth Lillian (Betty) Duda A Shining Star in the Mon Valley By Natalee Russo –Amati Meet Betty Duda, a woman that does not have the word "no" in her vocabulary! Duda was born in Donora and graduated from Donora Sr. High School in 1948. She has been volunteering since she was a young teen along with her Mother, the late Emma Basacki, folding bandages for World War II soldiers at the Community Center. Duda was chosen as "Miss Donora Golden Jubilee Queen" in 1951, celebrating Donora’s 50th anniversary. At that time, Donora had 13,000 residents and the steel and zinc mills were in full operation. Duda continued to represent Donora in parades for Diamond Jubilee of 1976, celebrating Donora's 75th anniversary, and also the 2001, 100 year old celebration. Duda also helped celebrate The Smog Parade , for cleaner air in Donora . Duda married Thaddeus (Ted) Duda in 1954, a Physics Chemistry and Calculus teacher at Donora Sr. High School. On July 31, 2004, they celebrated their 50 year wedding anniversary. Mr. Duda has since passed. She is currently an officer and member of Court Donora # 372 Catholic Daughters of America and active in the White Ribbons Against Pornography campaign. During the Christmas Holidays Duda distributes "Christmas Wheat" representing and symbolic of the “Bread of life" and "Communion of Christ" . The wheat is to be planted on the Celebration day of St. Lucy on December 13th of each year. Duda is an active member and officer of Confraternity Christian Mothers Women

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Guild, which she was nominated as “Mother Of the Year.” She helps with all fundraising sales such as nut roll sales, strudel, soup kitchen, flea markets, spaghetti dinners, and numerous other events. Duda is an active cantor and choir member at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, St. Phillips site. Duda has been an active member for the Washington County Democratic Committee of Donora for years. When asked why she volunteers so much, her answer is "I always did, I always enjoy people and any way I can help out, I will be there." Duda continues to do good for the community of Donora. She will be 80 years of age and does not intend to stop at any time soon! In the past Duda was involved in the Mon Valley Chapter of the "Sweet Adeline’s" and also sang with the YMCA Choir under direction of Loretta Manus. Betty Duda is the proud Mother of three children, twins Elizabeth Ann Tis of Pittsburgh, Thaddeus (Ted) R. Duda Jr. of Donora and Mareen Smith of Canonsburg. She has five grandchildren. Although Betty Duda has a handicap and does not drive herself, her love of service for her community is strong and will continue to make a difference.

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Just a Heart Beat Away Emotional Rollercoaster Ends with a New Lease on Life for Finleyville Man By Heather Kelley-Latorre The call came much sooner than expected. Finleyville resident Don Wagner had just been placed on the heart transplant list in early December 2009. It was January 11, 2010, a Monday morning. For Don Wagner, at the age of 44 with a wife and 2-year-old twins, the call was an answer to his prayers. The relay of emotions began. The baton passed between knowing this was a second chance for life and the fear and reality that this was major surgery where anything could happen. Feeling emotionally “upsidedown,” medical staff began preparing Wagner the necessary IVs and surgery preparation. No longer had the process begun, than Wagner was told the donor heart was “no good.” It was gray with heart disease and was not a viable heart for transplant. Wagner felt as if he had been “hit with a sledge hammer.” He went home to wait. Again, the call came; much sooner than expected! That very same day, another heart became available. This time, it was a young 20-year old heart. And it was just a heart-

He died before the surgery even began. On this fortunate day however, physicians were able to revive him and transplant the new heart. Wagner’s heart had been much worse than they realized. He had literally been a heartbeat away from death. Wagner’s “amazing journey” did not end there. Not just the unviable heart, or passing before the surgery began, or finding another suitable donor hours later – it is all unheard of, except for television medical draDon Wagner is healing and recovering in his Finleyville home with mas. What is also unheard wife Jackie, and two-year-old twins Makayla and Joshua. of is that only nine days after the transplant he was sent home, not even needbeat away from saving Wagner’s life. Wagner was again quickly taken back via ambulance ing additional rehabilitation. Nine days to the hospital. Arriving at the hospital, after having his rib-cage cracked open, and Wagner remembers feeling sweaty and sick. a vital organ replaced – he was home!

Ondrea Barnes Named REALTOR® of the Year By Mike Ference Ondrea Barnes from the Coldwell Banker Real Estate office in Peters Township was named REALTOR® of the Year by the Washington-Greene Association of REALTORS® (WGAR). Barnes was honored at the annual installation luncheon on December 10 at Jeremiah’s Banquet facility. The award honors those who have made a lifetime commitment to community and business involvement. Barnes says she had no clue that she would be named REALTOR® of the YEAR. But her record of achievements and accomplishments would indicate otherwise. Barnes is a perennial winner of the Circle of Excellence Award which recognizes the top ten percent of REALTORS® in the Coldwell Banker franchise. Barnes has been active on the WGAR board for the past several years serving as the organizations treasurer in 2009 and elected board secretary for 2010. During her spare time she volunteers at the Washington County Food Bank. “Volunteers can come in around their spare time and help repack food items that

are distributed to families in need. The flexible schedule allows me to volunteer when time permits and it’s such a worthwhile cause,” says Barnes. Barnes also does what she can for a women’s shelter in the county. “We collect winter coats and other clothing or whatever is needed,” she adds. Barnes lives in Peters Township with her husband Allen and has two grown boys, Christopher and Zachary. She credits her family with much of her success as a REALTOR®. “Real estate is not a nine-tofive job, but my family always supported me,” Barnes recalled. “I have a passion for helping people and being a realtor gives me an opportunity to get excited about working with home buyers and sellers,” she adds. According to Mark Pelusi, Manager for the Coldwell Bankers Peters Township office, Ondrea Barnes is the right person for the award. “Her success is truly based on caring for each and every buyer and seller that she works with. We’re lucky to have her in our Peters Township office and the WGAR certainly made a great choice for their 2009 REALTOR® of the Year,” Pelusi proudly stated.

Tepe – Harris Announce Engagement Larry Tepe of Jefferson Hills and Megan Harris of Ohio got engaged on March 7th, 2010. Tepe is a 2006 graduate of West Jefferson Hills High School, and a 2010 graduate of Geneva College. He is the son of Jackie and Larry Tepe. Harris is a 2007 graduate of Lowellville High school and a 2011 graduate of Geneva College. She is the daughter of Chuck and Marry Harris. A January 15th, 2011 wedding is being planned.

Wagner and his wife Jackie, credit the power of prayer. “This is living proof, you have to believe in the power of prayer,” he said. It has also restored their faith in people. Wagner is unable to work and is grateful for the fundraising held in his name that helps with the bills. (Most recently, from a hoagie sale at Mingo Presbyterian Church.) The Wagner’s begin to stress when they realize the bank account is nearly empty – but “God always comes through and everything is paid for.” At times, they have opened their mail to find envelopes of cash with no return address. “There are still good people out there,” said Wagner. Grateful for others’ blessings of kindness and compassion, Wagner is also grateful for the new lease on life and knows he is here for a reason. “There is something I am supposed to be doing,” he says. He takes nothing for granted and feels like everything’s been given back to him, which explains why he adamantly tells folks to be an organ donor. “Don’t just think of it as a tag on your drivers license,” said Wagner. He never realized how important that “tag” would be for his own life.

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First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela Celebrates 225 Years By Alice Harris The First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela under the direction of Pastors Rev. Mark and Rev. Sharon Wormer, kicked off it's 225th Anniversary on April 11, 2010. A luncheon, provided by the Newcomers adult Sunday School class and the opening of a time capsule box sealed in 1985 holding both 1985 (twenty five year) and 1960 (fifty year) Church and historical memorabilia began the celebration. A variety of events are planned to help continue this celebration throughout the year. Artifacts from the time capsule will be set up for viewing, there will be a homecoming dinner in September, and a Communion at Horseshoe Bottom where the former Black Diamond Mission stood, and also the site of the original First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela. First Presbyterian Church asks that anyone who may have Church memorabilia, and would consider loaning it for a short time, to please call 724-258-2679 Group photo of some of the Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela in attendance at the kick off. Current membership is at approximately 225 members.

Church Historian, Brian Charleton, and Martha Gandley read a letter penned by the 1985 Pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church written to the current Pastor.

The 1st Presbyterian Church of Monongahela is located at 609 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063

Spaghetti Dinner in Union Township to Raise Funds for Mission Trip South Park Senior Heading to Brazil Leah Zawasky will be on a team of young adults participating in a 3- week Mission Project to the Amazon region of Brazil this July. Liberty University of Lynchburg, Virginia is sponsoring the trip through the organization, Xtreme Impact. To raise funds, Leah will host a Spaghetti Dinner on May 8 between 12 noon and 7 p.m. at Crossroads Ministries Library Leah Zawasky Baptist Church. Eat-in or take-out. The dinner is a taxdeductible donation-only event with the proceeds helping to fund her trip. Any additional proceeds will be placed in the Summer Mission Fund of the church to assist other young people who are going to Ecuador in August of this year. Crossroads Ministries is located one mile south of Trax Farms in Finleyville. The church website is www.crossroadsministries.com and the phone number is 724-3481620.

Family Worship Center in Eighty Four to Host South American Pastors Family Worship Center of Pittsburgh, a local Full Gospel charismatic church located in Eighty Four is excited to announce a special event. Pastors, Beth Ann and Emilio Abreu from their parent church in South America will be visiting May 23 at 6:30 PM for a special healing service. Family Worship Center of Pittsburgh is a unique church in the area. Their parent church, Centro Familiar de Adoracion has a congregation of 10,000 and 40 South American daughter churches. Family Worship Center now opened their doors to the first North American daughter church. Their mission is to bring the nations to Christ. Services are held weekly, Sunday nights at 6:30 PM at 1028 Linden Road in Eighty Four. An infant room, with a live feed of the service, is available for mothers and infants. A nursery for children 2-4 years is available the duration of the service. Children’s Church is also provided after worship for children 5-8. The youth group meets every Thursday from 5-7 at the church. If you would like to learn more about the Family Worship Center, please check out their website www.fwcpg.org or call Senior Pastor John Owen at 724-942-8120.

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Ecumenical Vacation Bible School Windover Hills United Methodist, Grace Lutheran and Nativity Catholic Churches invite all children who have completed 4 year old pre-school through 5th grade to join us for a fun filled week, Monday-Friday, June 28 through July 2, 2010. The activities will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Windover Hills United Methodist Church. The price is $10.00 per child if registered by May 9 and $15.00 per child if registered between May 10 and June 13. We are also in need of adults to help teach a few lessons each day or to be an aide in another area. Student volunteers are also needed. Registrations along with volunteer forms can be picked up at any of the above 3 churches or contact Peggy Jarosh at 412-655-1565 and it can be mailed to you.

Upcoming Events at Wright’s United Methodist Church You love our homemade soup on election day, so now you can enjoy it as a dinner with salad and homemade breads. Stop by May 26 from 5:00-7:00 PM to Wright’s United Methodist, 788 Venetia Rd. The cost is a free will donation. Support the ‘Youth in Mission’ on their Appalachia service project mission trip in July. The ‘Youth in Mission’ are now collecting books, CD’s, and DVDs, for a June 5th used book sale. If you have items to donate, contact Kathy Jo at 724-348-5969, or drop them off at Wright’s United Methodist Church at 788 Venetia Rd.

Happenings at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Babysitting Service St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood is offering babysitting services on Friday, May 21 from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. Parents should pack a small snack for their child, and drinks are provided. The cost is $3 per hour for first child in family, $2 for second child and $1 for each additional child. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Flea Market St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be accepting donations for their Flea Market, beginning May 3 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Pick-up available by appointment. Flea Market will be held on June 4 and 5. Ham Dinner Election Day Ham Dinner will be held Tuesday, May 18 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood is located at 4048 Brownsville Road. For more information, call 412-884-5225 or visit our website at www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

Area Church News Hero HeadQuarters Vacation St. Paul’s Fish Fry Saint Paul’ s Episcopal Church, 130 W Main Bible School First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville, Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, and Thomas Presbyterian Church are combining for an amazing week of Vacation Bible School this year. Kids will join forces with God at Hero HeadQuarters the week of June 21-25 at Thomas Presbyterian Church between 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. To register, visit us online at www.vacationbibleschool.com/thomaschurch or stop in at our Pre-Registration Event to register and pickup your Hero HQ music CD on Wednesday, May 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four.

Union Roads UMC - Friends of Upper Room We are meeting for a deeper look into what we read and pray every morning or evening (at bedtime as we do) in the Upper Room. We all have our own interpretations and thoughts about what we read. The meetings began on April 26, and will continue on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. each week. Union Roads United Methodist Church, Gastonville. Any questions, call 724-782-0022.

Election Day Spaghetti Dinner Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, 561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, May 18 from Noon – 7 p.m. Eat in or take-out by calling 724-348-5278. Adults are $7.00; children $4.00.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in McMurray will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, May 16. The community is invited to join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. The Rev. Kurt B. Kusserow, Bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod will be at Our Redeemer as celebrant at the 10:45 worship service. Luncheon will follow. To register for luncheon, call 724-941-7467.

Election Day Lunch/Dinner and Bake Sale at Holy Ghost Byzantine Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, 9th and Meadow Ave., in Charleroi Borough, will host an Election Day Lunch/Dinner and Bake Sale on Tuesday, May 18th from 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. The menu will include an Ethnic Platter featuring kielbasa and kraut, Holubki (cabbage rolls), Halushki and Pirohi; soups, sandwiches, with more a la carte foods, as well as baked goods. Eat-in or take-out by calling 724-489-0500.

Street, Monongahela, is now serving a Fish Fry on the last Friday of each month (4/30, 5/28, 6/25, 7/30, 8/27, 9/24, 10/29) from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. For more information, call 724-258-7792.

May Events at South Hills Assembly South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park plans the following events for May. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org. Angel Food Ministies Angel Food Ministries offers low-cost quality food on a monthly basis with no income qualifications. Healthy menu and allergen-free options are available. Orders accepted through May 9 and distribution will be from 9:0011:00 a.m. on May 15. Online orders accepted using debit or credit card at www.angelfoodministries.com. Bicycle Safety Inspection AdventureMen will hold a free Community Bicycle Safety Inspection Sunday, May 16 during services. Bring your bike to church during the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service for a free bicycle safety inspection and tune up. Call Greg for more info at 412-831-5781. Free Movie Night Free Movie Night featuring “The Summer of The Monkeys” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29. Come at 6:00 p.m. Movie is Dove Family approved. Adults and children 12 years and older are welcome.

VBS at Jefferson United Methodist “Wildwood Forest” Vacation Bible School will be held at Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road June 14 through June 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to children ages four through the completion of fifth grade. To register, call 412-653-3222.

Golf Outing to Benefit Hamilton Church Mission Fund The Hamilton Church Mission Fund Golf Outing, in support of our Youth & Family Mission Trips, will be held Saturday, May 15th at 8 a.m. at Butler’s Golf Course – Elizabeth. A donation of $95.00 per golfer will guarantee you the following: 8 a.m. shotgun start – 4 person scramble format; 18 holes of golf with cart; snack and soft drink at the turn; meal. If golf is not your sport, consider supporting the event as a tee box, hole-in one or prize sponsor. If you have questions, contact: Mary Jo Manning (evenings) (412) 343-9792 Jim Manning (anytime) (412) 337-3512 Hamilton Church Office (412) 884-2722

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at Jefferson United Presbyterian Church Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, 716 Gill Hall Rd., Jefferson Hills will be having it’s famous Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, May 1 from 4 till 7 p.m. $8 Adults, $6 Children 6- 12 and under 5 are free.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church May Events Spring Music Festival Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray will hold its annual Spring Music Festival on Sunday, May 2 at 4:00 p.m. No charge. Reception follows. “Joyful Noise” Worship Service for those with Autism Does a member of your family have autism?If so, please join us at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. for a special service of music and movement, prayer and praise. “Joyful Noise” is designed for people with autism and their families, of all ages and backgrounds, but is also ideal for young children. For directions, call 724-941-7467.

Vacation Bible School at Grace Lutheran Church in Monongahela Grace Lutheran Church in Monongahela, Vacation Bible School will be held July 19 through July 23 from approximately 6-9 p.m. Ages pre-school to adult. We will gather under the Baobab Tree on the African Savannah to celebrate God’s Love with friends and community. Call 724-258-4505 for registration information.

May Upcoming Events at Crossroads Church of Jefferson Hills Crossroads Community Church of Jefferson Hills announces the following programs and events during the month of May. For questions, please call 412-384-9278 Church Yard Sale May 8 – 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per spot; bring your own table; rain date is May 29th; Baked goods will also be on sale Help out at West Elizabeth Food Bank Friday May 14 - 9:30 a.m. Help with picking up food Tuesday May 18 – 8:00 a.m. help with packing or 1:00 p.m. to help with distribution of food Teen Quest’s Open House May 29 - 12:37 p.m. until Dark Join us in checking out the Teen Quest’s open house. $15 for an all day pass for paintball, horseback riding, and go-carts.

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Recent Local Death Notices Baxtor - Thomas E, Jr, 89., of New Eagle died Thursday March 18. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Benney - David James, 47., of Dublin Ohio, Formerly of Monongahela died Monday March 29. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

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Boros - George Mathew, 89., of Monroeville, Formerly of Monongahela died Sunday March 21. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. DiLullo - Jovena Ann, 90., of Donora died Sunday March 7. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Donovan - Rita J, 84., of Dormont died Saturday March 20. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Furiga - Ann (Balliard), 93., of New Eagle died Saturday March 6. Arrangements under directions of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. George - Elizabeth, 86., of Monongahela died Thursday March 18. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Harper - Violet, 86., of Monongahela died Tuesday March 2. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Hearn - Rose Mae ìBettyî, 87., of Monongahela died Saturday March 27. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Lewis - Jacqueline ìRandyî, 71., of Elrama died Friday March 19. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Mattes - George ìDutchî, 84., of Jefferson Hills died Tuesday March 30. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Orr - Dorothea F, 94., of Orlando Florida, Formerly of Monongahela died Wednesday March 10. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Passarello - Angelina Dawson (Pansino), 93., of Monongahela died Saturday March 6. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Pompermayer - William, 94., of Nottingham Township died Thursday April 15. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyviille. Strahosky - John D, 91., of Carroll Township died Saturday March 13. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Swanson - Mildred Margaret, 93., of Sewickly died Monday March 1. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Taylor - Junior L, 83., of Monongahela died Sunday March 14. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Thompson - Leona Marie, Formerly of Finleyville died Monday April 5. Arrangements under direction of Griffith Mortuary in Pittsburgh. Toth - Sylvia Ann, 73., of Monongahela died Tuesday March 16. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Welsh - Sandra, 68., of Floreffe in Jefferson Hills died Wednesday April 7. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Williams - Elaine A, 67 of Donora died Tuesday February 23. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Williams - Palmera F (Filippelli), 79., of New Eagle died Friday February 26. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

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Pets ‘Paw Prints in the Park’ Event Slated for May 2 Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, a shelter and sanctuary for abandoned, aged and abused dogs, cats and horses, announces its upcoming spring festival, "Paw Prints In The Park". The event will be held on Sunday, May 2 from Noon to 5 p.m. at the Museum Building in the fairgrounds area of South Park. Admission is free. The public is invited to bring their dog on a leash, or they may rent a dog from our shelter for a $5 donation. Many dogs from Angel Ridge will be in attendance at the event. The day will include food, raffles, a Silent Auction, games for people and their dogs, vendors, canine demos, a dog walk around the South Park track and framed digital pictures of people and their pooches. Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, a 50lc3 charity, is located in Washington County, PA. Proceeds from this event will be used for the veterinary expenses of sick and injured animals. More information can be obtained from the website,www.angelridgeanimalrescue.org, by emailing the shelter at aranres@yahoo.com, or phoning the shelter at 724-229-7053. Interested vendors may also contact the shelter for participation at the event.

Speaker Series at the Washington Area Humane Society WHY DOGS BITE - Saturday, May 8 at 4 p.m. Presented by Jamie Benson from DogLogic. CAT SCRATCH FEVER - Saturday, June 12 at 4 p.m. Presented by Dr. John C. Hansell, VMD. Washington Area Humane Society will be out and about in May. Come visit us at the following locations: Upper St. Clair Community Day on May 15 PetCo in the Trinity Point Shopping Center Washington on May 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Be kind at animals week is May 2-8.

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Home & Garden Carpets Help Insulate Homes (NewsUSA) - In today's economic climate, Americans are trying to stretch their pennies by making their homes more energy-efficient. Green homes save money and help the environment, but if you have already invested in energy-efficient appliances, what else can be done? Many homeowners don't realize that their flooring choice can be a contributor to a home's energy-efficiency. Unlike other forms of flooring, carpet provides insulation. Installing wall-to-wall carpet keeps your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, while also lowering your energy costs. Recently, tests carried out at the Johns Manville Technical Center Thermal Labs confirmed that carpet and pad increase Rvalue, or the measure of thermal resistance, compared to other flooring materials. The higher the R-value, the better a

material resists heat transfer. Carpets, with their higher R-value, are better able to keep heat within the home. Researchers tested the carpets, both with and without cushions, against three common types of flooring -- laminate, ceramic tile and engineered hardwood. The result? Carpets insulate up to 17 times better than hard surface products. "Carpeted floors provide insulative properties in the home," says Rick Ramirez, vice president of sustainability for Shaw Floors. "In addition to its energy-saving aspect, the warmth and softness of carpet create a more comfortable living environment. Plus, carpet offers sound dampening benefits, which contribute to a quieter home." Homeowners can make their homes even more efficient by following these simple, yet highly effective, steps from the

California Energy Commission: • Adjust the temperature accordingly. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60-degree to 70-degree range, you'll save up to 5 percent on heating costs. • Reduce hot water temperature. Set your water heater to the "normal" setting or 120 degrees F, unless the owner's manual for your dishwasher requires a higher setting. • Get with the program. Installing a programmable thermostat can save up to 15 percent on energy costs. To learn more about the insulation benefits of carpet, visit www.shawfloors.com/saveenergy.

In the winter, carpet can help your house stay warm.

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Spring is in Full Bloom at Trax Farms! “Impatient” Gardener Sale May 1—May 9 Impatiens - Huge Selection and Savings (Reg. $18.00 per flat) Just $12.99 per flat! Over 2,000 flats to choose from. Sale price only applies to flats.

Trax Farms Mother’s Day Tea and more… Saturday, May 8 - 12:00 noon Reservations required by May 2nd! Bring Mom for a relaxing tea especially for her at Trax Farms. Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts, fruits and a variety of soothing teas. Mom can win a beautiful flower. Call for reservations today and surprise mom by doing something special. Make time to browse our gift shop, patio décor, beautiful garden displays and nursery area with a huge selection of blooming annuals, perennial, indoor plants and herbs. Choose from hundreds of bud and bloom roses and reblooming hydrangeas arriving just in time for Mother’s Day Make Trax for an unforgettable Mother’s Day!

Trax Farms Rose Days Saturday and Sunday May 15 - 16 Join rose experts Jerry Amoroso, of Weeks Roses Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 AM and Josh Cole of Star Roses on Sunday, May 16th at 1:00 PM for exciting and informative rose presentations The presentation will be amongst hundreds of blooming roses while sipping

cold drinks. Enter a drawing to be the first to own the latest experimental rose introductions from Jackson and Perkins and Weeks Roses. Separate drawing each day. (20% Off All Roses May 15th and 16!)

“Orchids 101” with Ken Brandeburg May 22nd- 10:00 AM Join Ken Brandeburg to learn the fundamentals of growing, fertilizing and tips for mounting your orchid on cork bark or driftwood. Ken is a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Orchid Society as well as the American Orchid Society out of Florida.

Trax Farms Bridal Registry 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. 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA 15332 (Rt. 88 between Library and Finleyville) 412-835-3246 Website: www.traxfarms.com Store Hours: Daily 9-8 Sun. 9-6

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Should Food Waste Go Down the Drain? (NewsUSA) - Americans hoping to live "greener" lives often tackle the kitchen first -- after all, separating the recyclables seems easy enough. But proper waste disposal can be more complicated than tossing cans in a blue box. What's the best way to get rid of table scraps? Should the food waste go in the trash bag? The compost pile? Or down the kitchen sink? Putting food waste in the trash means it will be trucked to a landfill. Trucking food to landfills generates Using your garbage diesel fumes and emissions. And as disposer keeps food waste food decomposes in landfills, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas. out of landfills. Composting is a good option but not always practical for people who live in high-rise buildings or in colder climates. Plus, experts advise against composting certain types of food, like meat and dairy. Numerous independent studies show using a garbage disposer is an environmentally responsible option. More than half of American kitchens have a disposer. On average, they cost less than 50 cents a year in electricity to operate and account for less than one percent of a household's total water consumption. Recent advances in disposer technology, including the InSinkErator Evolution Series, make it possible to discard virtually any kind of food waste without concern about clogs or loud noises. Once food waste enters wastewater treatment plants, it can be recycled into methane and used as a renewable source of power for the plant. Also, many wastewater treatment plants can process food waste into bio-solids, which can be used as fertilizer. HERE ARE SOME SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FOOD WASTE: • The average U.S. family of four produces about 2,000 pounds of food waste each year. • According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, food waste is the third largest category of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the U.S., accounting for about 13 percent of MSW material. • Americans throw away more than 25 percent of the food we prepare, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Those scraps are 70 percent water, which makes it easy for disposers to pulverize waste and send it through sewage pipes. For more information on how grinding food waste in a food waste disposer is environmentally responsible, visit www.insinkerator.com/green.

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Pleasant Hills Garden Club Host Speakers On April 12, the Pleasant Hills Garden Club was fortunate to have Jim Carlucci, the designer from Della Robbia Flower Shop and Gifts demonstrate beautiful spring designs. It was wonderful to see such incredible arrangement after this long winter. Our next meeting will be Monday, May 10 at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building in the Community Room. Our guest speaker will be Donna Marie Oster, Horticulturist at Trax Farms. Her topic is Container Gardening. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. Please join us, new members are always welcome.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller Want to know what your house is worth? Call me! 3523 Washington Avenue Finleyville, PA 15332

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UNION TOWNSHIP Federal National Mortgage Assn. James Haines Jr. Kelly Aldridge Estate of John Walker William Davis Jr Erin Hackett Rachelle Smith

Frank and Susan Dolinar. Troy Hodgson Donald and Donna Busch Michael Ruchka Gaylene Bergstresser et al. and Matthew Stewart Adam and Angela Gray Lynian Hamilton

15 Ernest Lane 299 McChain Road 3956 Finleyville Elrama Road 6710 Highland Ave. 52 Hobbitt Lane 4 Meadow View Place 206 Stonebridge Drive

NEW EAGLE Brian Emreschak Betty Stella. Ralph Losey Jr. Dennis Quattrone Heather Watson

Edward Koepfer Keith and Susan Malencia.. Thomas Villella Jr. and Judy Villella. Sean and Bryan Miller Saxon Mortgage Services Inc.

457-457 1/2 Second Ave. 171 Main St. 177 Main St. Union Ave. 102 First Ave.

$55,500 $52,500 $40,000 $22,500 $1,222 by sheriff's deed

MONONGAHELA Housing & Urban Development Colleen Blankenship Donna Baran Martha Jackson KCT Investment Group LLC.

.John Egan Robert Haurilesko Thomas Soltis. US Bank NA. Frances and Ronald Vavasori

402 Third St. Parkinson St.. 808 W. Main St.. 506 Park Ave.. 608 Marne Ave.

$12,000 $12,500 $92,000 $1,137 by sheriff's deed $1,250

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Todd Kostelac

Diana and Kenneth Lang

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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Steven Kolodziej Jr. Toni Carnahan Robert Basile Sandra Sanderson Richard Andrew Belsick Estate of Rosella Leggett

Caitlin Walk John Susan III and Beth Ann Susan Jonathan Rock and Casey Dalfonso Jeffrey Heinichen Citifinancial Services Inc. Mark Hauser

621 Elway St. 404 Maley Drive 147 Similo Drive 112 Weigles Hill Road 108 Brandywine Place 312 Cowan Drive

$49,500 $166,000 $140,000 $20,000 $1,579 by sheriff's deed $73,000

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller US Bank NA trustee Minnie Berquist Theodore Werner II estate et al Frank Mitchell Kennedy Joseph Chiesi Traute Guy Estate of Eileen Miller Aaron Loveall Scott McCulloch Jason Ritenour Federal National Mortgage Assn. Louis Posa et al Richard Glass estate et al

Buyer Joshua and Leigh Washburn Michelle Valentine BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. PNC Mortgage Jonathan Durbiano One West Bank FSB Anthony King Grant Aaron Bleil .Brenda Lee Ferrington Federal National Mortgage Assn. Robert Knapton Christopher and Dana Evans Richard Glass Jr.

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150 Dorman Drive $101,200 605 Greenock Buena Vista Road $67,500 301 Howell St. $1,663 by sheriff's deed 2024 Swallow Hill Road $1,812 by sheriff's deed 1614 Beechvue St. $10,000 2219 Briarwood Drive. $1,781 by sheriff's deed 130 Gibson Drive $84,000 361 Lincoln Hall Road $90,000 6505 Smithfield St. .$73,400 2586 Douglas Run Road $1,542 by sheriff's deed 428 Duncan Station Road $60,000 409 Monongahela Ave. $95,000 410 Oxford Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $52,925)

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Estate of Lillian Davison Raymond Bucy

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FORWARD TOWNSHIP Harold Shelpman Jr. George Barno IV

Andrew and Beth Ann Grese HSBC Mortgage Services Inc.

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CLAIRTON Timothy Hightower Anna Mae Martin James Randolph Jr. Thomas Bailey Joseph Peters Excedra Holdings Trust Estate of Suzanne Phillips Aaron Archibald Alexander Sanfilippo Alexander Sanfilippo Richard Morgan

Andre Carr John Lattanzi Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.. Justin Whitfield Brian Hartwig George and Wendy Gitas Equity Trust Co. CustodFBO Wayne Washowic Tara Lynn Watson and Lawrence Watson II Paul and Alice Cherepko Florence Mastracci

616 12th St. 117 Carnegie Ave. 740 N. Sixth St. .823 N. Sixth St. 226 Pennsylvania Ave. 412 St. Clair Ave. 549 Mitchell Ave. 905 Vankirk St. 4704 Bataan Ave. 3201 Miles Ave. 127 New York Ave.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller Bernard Mack Sentry Realty Co. Mary Nesky David Love SOUTH PARK Bank New York Mellon trustee Estate of Donald Belin Heartland Homes Inc. Patricia Ault Federal National Mortgage Assn Estate of Victoria Anna Harriett Wadwell Group Wadwell Group Marko Velmer Quality Rentals Janet Bleichner Crawford Ian Lucas Wadwell Group PLEASANT HILLS Cynthia Harper Taylor Estate of George Kachurik Scott Breisinger et al. Rev Donald Brier trustee Lorie Spence et al. Elizabeth Volpe.. Frank Gambino. Angeline Guardino JEFFERSON HILLS MB2K Development Inc. Southersby Development Corp. NVR Inc. Castor Farm Assoc. Inc.. Linda Lazur Mary Rothbauer trustee James Ferguson et al Daniel Chiacchia Lipp Development Corp. Kenneth Lee Matson Suzan Petersen Southersby Development Corp. Housing & Urban Development Maronda Homes Inc. NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Albico Inc. Albico Inc. Albico Inc. Duane Ilgenfritz Victoria Barle Jennifer Wallen Raymond Furda Estate of Victor Dosse Michelle Cochran

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Von Scarberry Peter Kumor III Federal National Mortgage Assn. BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P.

212 Pennsylvania Ave. 634 Reed St. 316 Thompson Ave. 622 Waddell Ave.

.$195,000 $99,000 .$4,500 by sheriff's deed $1,593 by sheriff's deed

Leslie and Kenneth Schmigel Najah Jawad Kadhim Bruce Cox Scott and Christine Renee Ray Mark Thompson Patrick Munizza Heartland Homes .Heartland Homes Peter McCracken Chad and Staci Stephenson Adam Waychoff Edward Canaan Jr. and Nuelsi Canaan Heartland Homes

5631 Broad St. 6365 Helen St. 1235 Snee Drive 4132 Terrace Ave. 1016 Barnsley Drive 963 Broughton Library Road 1224 Snee Drive 1225 Snee Drive 6472 Second Ave. 2513 Bonnie Dell Drive 2351 Ridge Road 6712 Ridgevue Drive 1247 Snee Drive

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Patricia Reiff Scott Corwin and Melissa Szwarc Jonathan Hoffman Peter and Bonnie Hammer Brandon Snyder Amanda Eisenhart and Thomas Squires James Recker and Morris Mattes William O'Lare II.

292 Constitution Drive 305 Temona Drive 404 Beam Drive 251 Coleen Drive 345 Maize Drive 130 Old Clairton Road 275 Old Lebanon Church Road 333 Yarrow Lane

$86,000 $121,370 $95,000 $162,500 $130,000 $107,500 $54,500 $146,900

Costa Industries LLC NVR Inc. Steven and Lindsay Piper Michael and Marcey Madera Lieberum Michael Zaborowski Melissa Egri HSBC Bank USA NA trustee Robert and Mariann Lang James and Robyn Majsak Alicia Lattanzi Stephen Larkin II and Erica Larkin NVR Inc. Robert and Susan Kass Bryan and JoAnn Concannon

304 Chestnut Ridge Drive Independence Drive 1519 S. Randolph Drive 4019 Castor Lane 110 Frontier Drive 140 Hollywood Drive 3016 Scenic Court 605 Old Clairton Road Pearson Road 6600 Willem Drive 151 Cassia Drive Independence Drive 2131 Lewis Run Road 229 Pointer Drive

Heartland Homes Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Darren Numer Joseph Fisher Joseph and Jennifer Lesko Peter and Sandra Mansmann Bruce and Janet Barritt Thomas Sapolio

110 Butter Nut Drive 311 Hickory Nut Drive 313 Hickory Nut Drive 37 Munntown Road 96 Pine Lane 119 W. Chevalier Court SR 136 Arrowhead Lane 316 Hickory Nut Drive

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Vacation & Travel Guide

Four Steps To Stress-Free RVing (NAPSI)-Nearly 4 million RVers in the U.S. hit the road with their pets every year, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. Bringing your pet on vacation with you will be fun and stress-free if you follow these four tips from leading RV insurance company Progressive: 1. Know your campground's pet policy. Most campgrounds and RV parks have pet restrictions. They might charge extra for pets or have leash rules or designated areas for dog walking. To avoid any unwanted surprises, check your destination's guidelines before you leave for the trip. Also, you can request a campsite that is a little more remote, so your pet won't bother other campers who might not be animal lovers. 2. Be prepared. Your pet's tags should be up-to-date and include your cell phone number (remember, you're on the road). Before you leave, you also may want to visit the veterinarian. If your pet usually gets carsick or restless when traveling, the vet may be able to suggest medications or other treatments that could help. You might also want to keep a copy of the Pet E.R. Guide on hand so that you can always find the closest 24-hour animal

hospital. 3. Pack a pet travel tote. It should include cleanup supplies, a travel bed, food and water, portable bowls, any medications, a pet first-aid kit and lots of toys to keep your pet busy and well behaved. Also, some RV parks require proof of rabies vaccination, so bring that along, too. 4. Check your insurance. See if your pet is covered by your car insurance. Progressive protects dogs and cats up to $1,000 if they're hurt when you're in an accident or in the event of a loss such as a theft or fire. The coverage is free to RV and auto customers with Collision insurance. For more information, visit www.progressive.com/pet.

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A Fun Twist On The Annual Vacation National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson offers photo tips for your next vacation.

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Last year's winning photo in the Animals/Wildlife category was shot on a regular point-and-shoot camera by zoo employee Ruston Agte of Tucson, Ariz.

â&#x20AC;˘ Boring pictures can become interesting pictures when you leave stuff out. If the photo is all about the details, leave out what might detract. â&#x20AC;˘ Most really good night shots aren't taken at night. They are actually taken at dusk, just after sundown. Set up your tripod and wait out the perfectly balanced moment. A great photo can happen anywhere at any time, and now those vacation shots can land one person the ultimate vacation: a trip for two to the Greek Isles with National Geographic Expeditions and the chance to be featured in National Geographic magazine in an ad for EnergizerÂŽ Ultimate Lithium batteries. Through June 30, aspiring photographers can visit national geographic.com/lithium to enter a photo in the 2010 Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest. There are six thematic categories: animals/wildlife, nature, travel, people/cultures, weather and action/energy. Whether a digital photography novice, a proud picture-taking mom or a longtime photo enthusiast, all skill levels are encouraged to enter. "You don't have to be an expert or have expensive equipment to capture a magnificent shot," said Richardson, judge for the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest. "Great photography is often about being in the right place at the right time and making sure you're prepared to capture the moment when it happens." To learn more tips from Richardson, see past finalist and winner photos and to make a submission, visit www.nationalgeographic.com/lithium.

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All Inclusive Resorts Are the Economical Choice for Vacations Weather you are a family traveling with children, a honeymoon couple, or a group of girlfriends looking to get away an all-inclusive is for you! All-inclusives offer excellent airline schedules because they usually charter non-stop flights. Most schedules depart from Pittsburgh in the morning and by late afternoon you are sitting on the beach sipping a cocktail! If your are on your honeymoon the resort will pull out all of the stops to ensure that they make your stay magical. For those traveling with children the resorts offer great youth programs that will keep your kids busy all day long. They offer a unique hang out for teens and even sponsor nightly activities for them. If you are traveling with your girlfriends there is nothing better then sunbathing all day and having a few margaritas. The best part is that you don’t have to worry about the bar tab at the end of the day because it is already taken care of! All-inclusive’s cater to every group regardless of age or occasion. The price of your vacation includes your airfare, roundtrip transfers from the airport to the resort, all meals, drinks, 24 hour room service and gratuities. You can truly relax without having to worry about the extra costs that go along with a traditional vacation. Some of the most popular all inclusive hot spots include: Riviera Maya, Mexico Dreams Riviera Cancun- Family Resort Iberostar Resorts- Family & all adult resort options- stay at one with exchange privileges for their other resort properties Secrets Maroma, Secrets Capri and Secrets Siversands/ all adult –luxury resorts ** Mayan ruins in area, fantastic snorkeling available on the 2nd largest barrier reef ** Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Dreams Palm Beach- Family resort Dreams La Romana- Family & couples resort ** Casino’s in area, great excursions **

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A Helpful Tip for Summer Road Trips (NewsUSA) - When 39-year-old Tricia Martin was a young girl, summer vacation often meant a three-day drive from the northwest suburbs of Chicago to Denver. It meant sweating in a station wagon without air conditioning, feeling carsick and fighting with her younger sister. It also meant lots and lots of fast food. "We'd wake up and have a huge breakfast, stop at McDonald's or Burger King for lunch and dinner," says Martin. "It was the '70s! My parents didn't think about calories, much less trans fat. And gas was so cheap. It probably costs me more to fill up a tank [of gas] than it cost my parents to feed us the whole trip." When Martin hits the road with her husband and two children this summer for their Bring a cooler so you first big driving trip, fast food is decidedly can enjoy healthy meals not on the menu. "We eat healthy at home. Why change on a road trip? We'll pack a ton on the go. of good food and snacks, and stop at local markets to buy groceries along the way. It should be cheaper, too." She is not alone. This summer, when millions of families pack up their cars in the midst of a slumping economy, many will be looking for ways to cut costs. Savings likely won't be found at the gas pump, as analysts predict a typical summer price jump. But paying for empty calories and saturated fat is not the only option. In lieu of the drivethru, many families are now bringing food along for the ride. And they're turning to products like California Innovations' insulated coolers to keep their meals fresh. Their collapsible coolers have high-density thermal insulation that keeps food and drinks cold for an entire day of driving. And once the contents are gone, they can be collapsed and stored under a seat to save precious cargo space. Many families pack a smaller cooler, like the Zipperless Hardbody, for snacks. With its easy-access lid, drivers can reach in and grab food or drinks without taking their eyes off the road. Both products have easy-clean, leak-proof linings so they can be wiped down and refilled for the next day of driving. Offered in a variety of styles, sizes and colors, California Innovations coolers give families a new way to eat better and cheaper on the road this summer. When the Martin family takes off for vacation, it will be in an air-conditioned car with plenty of healthy meals and snacks. "I just don't want my kids getting hooked on fast food," Martin says. For information about California Innovations coolers, visit www.californiainnovations.com.

A Disney Vacation More Affordable Than Ever! An excellent choice this summer for a family vacation is Disney World! People do not realize just how affordable a family stay at Disney World can be. With the Disney “Magic Your Way” package you can build your ideal vacation. The basic package includes hotel accommodations and tickets to the theme parks. Disney offers hotel accommodations for every budget. They range from value resorts that feature comfortable rooms and relaxing pool areas to Deluxe Villas that feature multiple rooms and full kitchens. The best part about staying at the Disney property is that you can take advantage of Disney’s complimentary transportation service. The Disney Magical Express Deluxe Motorcoach greets guests at the Orlando Airport and takes them right to their hotel. Once at the hotel the Disney bus service will pick up guests from their hotels and take them to the theme park. No rental cars needed! There are even Magic Your Way Packages that include dining. Purchasing food in theme parks can get pretty expense but with Disney’s dining feature you don’t have to worry about allocating money for food. Disney has something to offer everyone regardless of age or gender. From the Aerosmith themed, fast paced “Rockin’ Rollercoaster” and the heart stopping free fall of “The Hollywood Tower of Terror” to the catchy tunes of “It’s a Small Word” your family will make memories to last a life time. Don’t forget the Disney brand has a lot more to offer besides Disney World. The Disney Cruise line offers exciting voyages to Europe, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas. In 2011Disney will unveil their brand new ship The Disney Dream! Don’t forget to ask about combing your Disney World land vacation with a Disney sea vacation. Disney is now offering fully escorted tours around the world! These experiences are truly once in a lifetime! Destinations include Ireland, London, Paris, China, Australia, and much much more! To learn more about Disney vacations, or to book a trip for your family, contact Kristin Reichart at 2 Sisters Travel in West Mifflin at 412-469-9009 ext. 307. Or e-mail kreichert@2sisterstravel.net.

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HEALTHY DIRECTIONS ANNOUNCES MAY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 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 May: • Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month raises awareness about skin cancer and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and encourages Americans to practice sun-safe behaviors and examine their skin for suspicious moles and lesions. For more information, call us at 724-348-6699. Anyone interested in this topic are encouraged to stop in for free information. In addition, Healthy Directions will present the following May program: • Free Skin Cancer Screening with Dr. Paul Ruschak May 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Call for reservations 724-348-6699. 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.

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, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Saturday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, May 19 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 724-873-5955.

CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL TO HOST TALK OVER TEA Discussion to Address Breast Disease Concerns Are you curious about your risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer? Join us to learn more about geriatric breast disease. Donald Keenan, M.D., PhD, a board-certified surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of breast disease, will provide an overview and facts relative to breast cancer risk assessment and reduction in women on May 20 at 6 p.m. at Presbyterian Senior Care’s Chapel, 835 South Main Street, Washington, PA. To register for this program, call 724-250-4091.

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL MAY EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Managing Your Diabetes – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 4, 5, 6 at 8:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. 3day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. To register, call 724-258-1483. Breast Cancer Support Group Wednesday, May 5 at 6 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1704. Childbirth Preparation Classes Wednesday, May 5, 12, 19, 26 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). RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, May 11 at 6 p.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. Prostate Cancer Support Group Wednesday, May 12 at 6 p.m., ECC. The Prostate Cancer Support Group is free and open to all persons with prostate cancer and their families. The discussion will be lead by Andrew J. Zahalsky, M.D., and Lori Lasich, CRNP, from the MVH Regional Cancer Center. For more information, call 724-292- 9404. Diabetes Support Group - Supermarket Tour - Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m., Bartolotta’s Giant Eagle, Carroll Township. Walk the aisles of the grocery store with the MVH Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetic Educators to be trained in appropriate diabetic food choices and label reading. For more information, call 724-2581148. AARP 55 Alive Refresher Driving Course Friday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECC. All information is conveyed in a classroom setting in a one-day session. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 724-258-1234. Cancer Support Group - Monday, May 17 at 7 p.m., ECC. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 18, 19, 20 at 6 p.m., ECC. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. To register, call 724-2581483. Innovations In Pain Management Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m., ECC. Board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Jose DelToro, M.D., and a team of health care professionals will present a free program to discuss the diagnosis and treatment for various types of pain. Call 724-258-1234 for registration. Ostomy Support Group - Thursday, May 20 at 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. For more information, call 724-258-1773. MVH Gala 22 - Saturday, May 22 at 6 p.m., The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh. Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. Fund Development Committee sponsors this annual black tie affair commemorating the health system’s achievements. This year’s event is “A Tropical Getaway” with music by the Caribbean Vibes Steelband of Pittsburgh. For tickets and information, call 724-258-1097.

Monongahela Valley Hospital Senior VP of Nursing Named Athena Award Finalist Mary Lou Murt, R.N., senior vice president of nursing at Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH), is one of five finalists for the 2010 Washington County Athena Award, given annually to an individual who has Mary Lou Murt achieved a high level of professional excellence, assisted women to develop their full potential and whose body of work as made a significant impact on Washington County. The award will be presented Friday, May 14 at Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe, as part of the eighth Annual Women of Wisdom Symposium, sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. In nominating Murt, MVH Senior Vice President Donna Ramusivich, said, “Mary Lou’s community involvement, professional accomplishments and overall leadership are an asset to the residents of the mid-Monongahela Valley, as well as to our patients and staff.” Murt’s qualifications for the Athena Award go beyond her administrative duties at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She has been a leader of and participant in numerous education programs for the public and hospital staff, support groups, wellness screenings, and education and health care activities for students in area school districts. She also has worked with Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania and with state agencies in coordinating and presenting conferences for young people pursuing information about careers in health care.Murt also has been actively involved with many professional and community organizations over the years including, but not limited to, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

Breast-feeding Class - Monday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. For more information, call 724258-BABY (2229). Public CPR Instruction - Tuesday, May 25 at 6 p.m., ECC. Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536. Advanced Carbohydrate Counting Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting. How to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar and information on the glycemic index. It is required that initial three-day Diabetes Self Management Training be completed prior to attending the Carbohydrate Counting class. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1148. Public First Aid Instruction - Thursday, May 27 at 6 p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $25 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724684-9536.

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

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Front (l-r) Judy Tracy, Tyler Tracy, Josh Gibbons, Sharon Gibbons. Back (l-r) Golf Coach, John Hearn; Track Coach, John Walsh; Track Coach Shawna Honick; Track Coach Joe Gibbons; Cross Country Coach Tim Landy; Head Track Coordinator, John Yarosh; and Distance Track Coach, Marty Uher.

E-F Warrior Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play College Sports At a recent signing event at Elizabeth Front (l-r) Cindy Etzel, Josh Etzel, Cameron Forward High School, four athletes Fine, Mary Fine. Back, (l-r) Coach Rich signed letters of intent to continue their Scheuermann, Ron Fine and coach Jeff Esper sports careers in college. Congratulations to Josh Gibbons, Tyler Tracy, Josh Etzel and Cameron Fine. Josh Gibbons will run cross country at Gannon University and Tyler Tracy will golf at Pitt Johnstown. Josh Etzel will wrestle at Lake Erie College and Cameron Fine will wrestle at Seton Hill.

South Hills Based Cheerleader Squad Wins National Championship Cheerleading National Champs! Liam Martinez, Leah Revo, Sidney Smarsh, Ana Barrickman, Reese Vrabel, Nichole Mileski, Isabella Comfort, Caroline Ribich, Madison McDonald, Madison Miller, Zoey Lewis, Kathy Nygun, Ariana Wagner, Alaina Wodarek, Carissa Forsha, and Lauren Large. Coach: Charity Torrez

The Premier Pink Panthers Competitive Cheerleading team based in Baldwin, PA won the National Championship last month at the “Jamfest” competition held at the Peterson Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus. The winning squad competed in the age 8 and under category.

Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Set for June 18 The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 16th annual banquet at The Willow Room in Rostraver Township on Friday, June 18 at 5:30. This year seven new inductees will be honored into the mythical Sports Hall of Fame bringing the total number of inductees to 191 since the original Sports Writers Sports Hall of Fame started selections in 1951 with Stan Musial and Bert Rechichar. This year’s distinguished class includes the late Pete Goimarac, Arty Artis, Johnny Barbero, “Buzz” Garnic , Mark Gorscak, Stan Milchovich, and Vic Trilli. Tickets are $35 and seating is limited. To reserve tickets contact Steve Russell, Hall of Fame General Chairman, at 724-258-3823 or write to: 1106 Stanton Street, Monongahela, PA. 15063. The new Sports Hall of Fame web site is www.monvalleysportshalloffame.com. Along with the Hall of Fame inductees, eighteen senior scholar athletes from the local Mon Valley high schools will also be honored. Those high schools include Belle Vernon Area, Bentworth, Brownsville, California, Charleroi, Elizabeth Forward, Monessen, Ringgold, and Yough.

Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Holds Grand Opening/Open House Pete Goimarac Jr. (right) and his son Pete Goimarac III of Venetia view some of the myriad of memorabilia featured in the new Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame display at the Best Western Garden Inn in Bentleyville. The Goimaracs were among nearly 100 people who attended grand opening and open house festivities at the HOF's new home. They took special interest in the event because Pete Goimarac Sr., father and grandfather of Pete Jr. and Pete III, respectively, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at its annual banquet June 18 at the Willow Room in Rostraver Township. The elder Goimarac, who died in 2002, will be honored posthumously and his son will accept the award on his behalf. Pete Sr. was a standout football player at Charleroi High School and an All-American center at West Virginia University.

Lou "Bimbo" Cecconi (left), a member of the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame, and Stephen V. Russell, general chairman of the organization, view photos of Donora High School football teams of the 1930s. They were among the nearly 100 people who attended grand opening and open house ceremonies at the HOF's new display center at the Best Western Garden Inn in Bentleyville. Cecconi, a standout football player at Donora High School and the University of Pittsburgh, lives in Pleasant Hills. Russell is a resident of Monongahela.

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UFAAA Opening Day Team Photos and more on a Cold April Afternoon

The “Wild Thing” (Washington Wild Things Mascot) was on hand to help kick off the season.

Ben Lewis (one of the Bobby Henry racing crew) was on hand to show off the Bobby Henry Racing Car.

By Paul Chasko

afternoon. Father Boyle of St. Francis of Assisi Parish opened the ceremonies with a prayer for a successful season for the kid’s playing baseball and softball in the Finleyville and Union Township area. In addition to the ceremonies officially opening the 2010 season, there were some activities to keep the kids occupied while waiting for their team and individual photos to be taken. An inflated castle kept the smaller kids bounc-

St. Francis Fields in Union Township were filled with kids anxious to get the Spring 2010 baseball and softball season underway. Opening day for the Union Finley Area Athletic Association (UFAAA) went on as scheduled April 17 even though the temperature was only in the upper 30’s at the start of ceremonies. It didn’t get much warmer than that for the remainder of the

RTBA Tournament Team Girl’s 7th Grade Team Wins Third Place in the Ringgold Tourney The Girl’s RTBA 7th Grade Tournament Team. Pictured (from left to right are): Coach Len Dipaola, Terrae Bradford, Johna Gibson, Bella Kennedy, Marlena Schmidt, Alissa Hettick, Kara Foster, Kirsten McMichael and Coach Ron McMichael. (Missing from photo is Assistant Coach Justine Gibson.)

The girl’s seventh grade Ringgold Traveling Basketball Tournament Team took third place in the Ringgold Tourney at the end of the 2010 season. Coach Dipaola is also coaching a fourth grade team. Look for some good things from the Ringgold Traveling Teams next season. Girl’s RTBA 4th Grade Team

The younger kids enjoyed bouncing around in the inflatable castle.

Hot chocolate and hot coffee were in demand at the refreshment stand on a chilly afternoon.

ing and the “Washington Wild Things” Mascot was on hand for photos. A Super Late Modified racing car driven by Bobby Henry at the Motordrome Speedway near Smithton was on display for the kids and parents courtesy of Ben Lewis who is part of Bobby Henry’s racing crew. Two games had been scheduled for the afternoon but were cancelled due to the cold temperatures. The UFAAA will be in better shape this season thanks to a grant received with the assistance of State Representative Dave Levdansky. The grant funds were used to purchase equipment for the players for last season and this season including safety masks, helmets, bats, balls, catcher’s gear, painting supplies, field dirt and other field supplies. Funds from this grant remain to

purchase other supplies as the season progresses. A great deal of work went into getting the fields in shape for the upcoming season and for contributions of time and labor for opening day. President Michele Gohacki wanted to thank Father Boyle, Sun Chevrolet, TOPPS Baseball Cards, Washington Wild Things, Eat ‘N Park, Bobby Henry Racing, Mega Bounce Rentals: Jason Jaki, and Airbrush Artist Vinnie Cantola. Special thanks to Dean Martik (Martik Bros.) for repairing the batting cages damaged by the February snow storm. Also special thanks to everyone else who contributed to getting the fields and grounds ready for opening day and the season.

State Rep. Levdansky Reminds Anglers to Pick Up Trout Stocking Guide State Rep. David Levdansky, D-Allegheny/Washington, is reminding anglers to stop by his constituent service offices for a free copy of the 2010 in-season trout stocking guide. The schedule has an easy-to-read table that allows Pennsylvania anglers to see an entire year's worth of stockings at one time. The information is broken down by county, with stream sections and lakes listed alphabetically, and the type of trout being released at each location. Stockings started March 1 and will be spread throughout the spring, fall and winter months. Opening day for trout season is Saturday, April 17. This year, the Fish and Boat Commission will stock about 3.9 million pounds of trout. The stocking will also include trophy-sized fish. Levdansky said the guides can be picked up at any of his constituent offices: • 122 Second Ave., Elizabeth, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 3519 B Washington Ave., Finleyville, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 157 Main St., First Floor, New Eagle Municipal Building, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park Municipal Building, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 551 Ravensburg Blvd., Clairton City Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stocking schedules are also available on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's website at www.fish.state.pa.us.

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Peters Township Soccer Fall 2010 / Spring 2011 Registration Registration for the PT Soccer Association’s Fall 2010 / Spring 2011 Session will begin on April 15th, 2010. There a multiple ways to register: • Online at www.ptsoccer.net and click on the Registration link, any time on or after April 15 through August 15. • Print off a registration form from the same link and mail it with your payment to the address on the card • In-person on April 17 or April 24 at the Community Recreation Center. Check online at www.ptsoccer.net click on the Registration link for a listing of registration times. Any first-time players will need to provide a copy of the player’s birth certificate. Registration Fees: • In-House (Non-Travel): $70 for players born between August 1, 2004 and July 31, 2006, $85 for all older players. • In-House Family maximum payments are $200. Payment is required at time of registration – cash or check only. Travel players only - an additional $90 will be due at Travel Tryouts. Players trying out for the travel program must be registered prior to their scheduled tryout dates. A late registration fee will be added onto the family’s registration amount if registration is received after August 15. This is not included in the family maximum. For more information, visit the website at www.PTSoccer.net.

U6 and U8 Soccer Kicks Off in Union Township Group Announces Formation of the Ringgold Area Soccer Association By Paul Chasko It was a chilly day on April 17 at the Union Township Recreation Park, but U6 and U8 Soccer teams from the California Area were here playing teams from the Finleyville Youth Soccer Association. There was a full slate of games scheduled and even though it was cold, parents and grandparents were on hand to cheer on their kids. Coinciding with the opening of the season for Finleyville Area Soccer, an informational bulletin was released announcing the formation of the Ringgold Area Youth Soccer Association (RAYSA). The Finleyville Youth Soccer Association, Monongahela Youth Soccer Association, and the New Eagle Youth Soccer Association have joined together to form the “Ringgold Area Youth Soccer Association” (RAYSA). The jointure has been approved by the PA West Soccer Association, and RAYSA is now a reality. Due to the late notification of the new club’s approval, the three communities will continue to play within the Washington County Youth Soccer Association, for the spring 2010 season. The new club will start play as RAYSA starting in the fall 2010 season. The group has adopted a board structure, developed a constitution and bylaws and elected officers. The board members and officers will be working throughout the summer months to prepare for the transition in the fall. Information will appear in future issues of the UnionFinley Messenger as it becomes available.

RAYSA Officers Norm Kaufman (Finleyville) - President Ron Nedrich (Monongahela) – Executive VP Angela Gorman (New Eagle) - Secretary Chris Vaccaro (New Eagle) - Treasurer

RAYSA Board Members Chris Bowser (Finleyville) John Havrilesko (Monongahela) Mary Lou Mathies (Finleyville) - Registrar Arlene Rhone (New Eagle) Mark Rosenberg (New Eagle) Jeff Soles (Monongahela) Heth St. Cyr (Finleyville) I see this as a step forward in that it should develop a strong feeder organization for Ringgold Middle School, RHS Junior Varsity and RHS Varsity soccer teams. Time will tell if RAYSA is able to fold in soccer teams from Donora. Many kids from Carroll Township and Union Township are already playing on New Eagle, Monongahela and Finleyville teams.

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Kids & Family Peters Township Teen Tour to Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame Calling out to all Peters Township resident Middle School and High School aged students … are you ready to Rock? Join us as we head to Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, June 30 for a Teen Tour that includes roundtrip transportation from Peters Township Recreation Center via motor coach to the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, lunch at the Cleveland Hard Rock Café and a visit to the RainForest at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, which is the largest tropical indoor environment in the world, boasting more than 6,000 plants and over 600 animals from tropical regions. Fee is $100 per person (Peters Township resident only). Parent(s) of participating students are welcome to join. Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 19. Minimum 30 people, maximum 55 people. All admission fees, lunch, meal and driver gratuities are included. Dinner en-route home at a fast food restaurant is not included in the fee.

Thomas Christian Preschool Accepting Registration The newly renovated Thomas Christian Preschool in Eighty Four is accepting registration for 3 and 4 year old preschool classes for the fall of 2010. We had a very successful first year and so excited about our next year. The 4 year old morning class is on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-11:30 a.m. The four year old afternoon class is also on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. The cost is $130 per month. Our three year old class is on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11:15 a.m. The cost will be $100 per month. Call Terri Cottrill with any questions at 724-745-6996.

Mingo Creek Park Pre-School Program – ‘Bottle Terrarium’ The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a Pre-School Program for 3-5 year olds at Mingo Creek County Park. The Program will be held at Shelter 4 on Tuesday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 5. Two sessions will be available each day. Session I - 10:00 a.m. Session II -1:00 p.m. This is a recycling project for Pre-Schoolers. Please bring along a 2 liter plastic soda bottle. Children will be starting garden seeds in their bottles along with a hike in Mingo Park to explore plants and more. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at (724) 228-6867. Adult must be present. Fee is $2.00 per child.

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Enter Our Coloring Contest On-line! (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 Kayla Gereshenski (age 10) of Finleyville (age 6) at www.unionfinley.com, and click on the “Contests & Promotions” for being the lucky winner of our April 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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A: When choosing an Alzheimer’s assisted living community it should reflect your loved one’s life and personality. The assisted living community can be a welcome option for seniors who can not live alone, or with a family member. Ideally, an assisted living communiTerrie Eger ty is a place that helps maintain control over their lives and encourMarketing Director ages independence while providing assistance with daily activities. Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills At Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills we encourage families to tour and compare communities before choosing which one is “right” for your loved one. Do not limit yourself to one area or location when touring, a little extra travel time is worth the piece of mind that your loved one is receiving superior care that they deserve. Likewise, communities where staff are frequently trained and have been in place for long periods of time are important things to look for. Arden Courts is a community that was created exclusively for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, where resident care is our #1 priority, our entire team receives extensive training and our award winning structured activities capitalize on lifelong experiences and familiar routines. The most important thing is to find a community that meets the needs, preferences and standards of yourself and your loved one. Call Terrie Eger for a free brochure on “How to Select an Assisted Living Community” or with any questions you might have. 412384-0300.

Q: What is the rate of resale return on popular home improvements?

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When you are facing this difficult decision, it is best to put aside your emotions and stay focused on the financial implications of remodeling or home additions. Generally, the highest paybacks Pat Alfano, come from adding features to older homes that are most common Associate Broker, Northwood in new houses, such as a family room or updated master suite. Realty Services Consider these current paybacks on typical remodeling projects. Some improvements have substantial value, while others are less likely to be recouped, even partially, when it comes time for you to resell your home. PROJECT RESALE PAYBACK ** Minor Kitchen Remodel 102% Bathroom Addition 89% Two-Story Addition 85% Major Kitchen Remodel 85% Family Room Addition 83% Master Suite 82% Attic Bedroom 82% Bathroom Remodel 81% Deck Addition 71% Window Replacement 69% Siding Replacement 68% Home/Office Conversion 58% ** As a Percentage of your expenses/investment)

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

NECK & BACK PAIN

Q: I’m looking for ways to keep my children – including my son who has asthma – active and safe this summer. What do you suggest?

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To help kids stay active, make it a goal to get outdoors and move daily. Plan for the family to garden, hike or play tennis together. Danielle Violette, MA, ATC Encourage your kids to play at the park, join a baseball or softball Wilfred R. Cameron league or take swim lessons. From a safety standpoint, it’s important to Wellness Center be prepared. Children with asthma should always take their medication as prescribed and also have a rescue inhaler available. Make sure your children wear a helmet when bike riding, and use sunscreen when outdoors. They also should have the proper protective equipment for the sports they play. Before they get thirsty, kids need to stay hydrated with water or low-sugar, caffeine-free sports. Always have a basic first aid kit on hand, with items such as a cold pack, antibiotic ointment and band-aids. Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center offers a variety of summer kids’ programs, including swimming, Ultimate Sports Training and day camps. Learn more at our free community seminars: Exercise-induced Asthma, 6:30 p.m. May 18, and Get Your Kids Active! 6:30 p.m., June 15. For details, 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

Q: I have Chronic Neck Pain. What can I do about it?

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There are many options to treat chronic neck pain. Treatment would depend on the diagnosis and severity of the problem. Common causes of neck pain include arthritis, whiplash injury, disc bulges/herniation, and neck strains. Options may include rehabilitation, medications, procedures, and/or surgery if severe. Our practice specializes in the non-surgical spine treatment for chronic neck pain. If you suffer from chronic neck pain, come in for an evaluation to know your treatment options.

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CARDIOLOGY & VASCULAR MEDICINE Q: I have blockage in the arteries in my neck. Do I need Surgery? A.

It depends on the amount of blockage in the arteries. Initial screening can be done with ultrasound. If you have severe narrowing then a procedure to clear the cholesterol or “plaque” is indicated for stroke prevention. For patients with blockage or narrowing of the arteries in their neck there are now minimally invasive options other than surgery. Studies are ongoing but reveal that carotid stenting is equally effecDr. Gennady Geskin, MD, FACC tive and safe compared to surgery. Carotid stenting is performed by Jefferson Cardiology a cardiologist or radiologist who specializes in peripheral vascular Association Board Certified in Vascular disease. The procedure is done with intravenous sedation and does and Endovascular Medicine not require general anesthesia. Unlike surgery, no incisions are made. This is often performed in a cardiac catheterization lab or radiology suite. After numbing the area in the groin or the arm a small “puncture or hole” is made to thread a catheter up to the area of blockage. A balloon at the end of the catheter is used to open or dilate the blockage. A stent or “wire mesh” device is then place to hold the vessel open. Post procedure antiplatelet medications such as aspirin and plavix are then prescribed.

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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Q

How do I know if my contractor is installing the right size furnace and air conditioner?

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Did he size it by the 5 finger method, which is standing in front of your house, extend his hand our horizontally and see how many fingers tall your house was. Don't laugh, that how some old timers would do it. I hope no one does it that way any more. Did he look at the rating plate on the equipment and put in the same size. Remember the old timers way, if your house was originalTim Bartman ly sized that way isn't looking at the rating plate doing the same thing? Owner Bartman’s One Hour It's sad to say that far too many HVAC contractors do exactly that. What this leads to is grossly over sized equipment. Years ago bigger was better. Bigger furnaces, bigger air conditioners and bigger car motors. It really did not matter if they were too big. Gas was cheap and equipment was fairly basic by today's standards. Furnaces, air conditioners and motors are complicated, they have all kinds of sensors that control the operations to achieve the higher efficiencies and miles per gallon. For this reason the sizing of equipment must be done according to today's standards. You would not put a 400 hp engine in your mini van. Why put a 120,000 btu furnace in your house if it only needs 75,000 btu? The only proper way is to match the size of the equipment to the needs of your house. It's a simple task. The house has to be measured, insulation checked, windows, doors and duct work looked at. It takes 20-30 minutes. Considering you will have the new equipment in your house for 15-20 years (if it is sized properly) these few minutes are invaluable. Most people under stand that if the equipment is too small it will not heat or cool your house but they do not understand the consequences of being over sized. The furnace and air conditioner will run short hard cycles instead of a long and steady one. Sort of like putting the pedal to the metal between red lights or getting on the highway and driving a long steady pace. The way you get better gas savings in your car is the same thing that occurs in your furnace. A properly sized furnace and air conditioner will make your house more comfortable, you will have less break downs, the heat exchanger won't crack prematurely and it will actually give you the efficiency you paid for. If your contractor does not size properly my guess is they are not doing other things properly either and you don't even know it. So the question is, Why are they your contractor? Remember, "The bitterness of poor quality will remain long after the sweetness of low price is gone." Bartman Inc. 257 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 724-348-7880 • bartmaninc@verizon.net

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School News Email your School Newa to: news@unionfinley.com

St. Joan of Arc School Registration Begins St. Joan of Arc School Registration is in full swing in April and May for the 20102011 school year. Registration is now open for new enrollment. Registration times are from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the main office of St. Joan of Arc School. The following items are needed when you register your child: Original birth certificate • Baptismal certificate • Social security card Up-to-date immunization information St. Joan of Arc offers preschool, full or half-day Kindergarten and 1st - 8th grades. Register now to save your child's spot in our school. Come join our family. See us when school is in session, we would love to give you a tour. There's always something happening at St. Joan of Arc School. Check us out at 412-833-2433 or at mysjaschool.org.

Gill Hall Elementary School Holds Second Annual Children’s Bingo By Krista Ramsey Students and parents both had a great time at Gill Hall Elementary School’s Children’s Bingo for the second consecutive year. The event was held Friday, April 9 at Gill Hall Fire Hall and raised funds for the school’s PTA as well as collected donated food and household items for Olivet Presbyterian Food Bank in West Elizabeth. In addition to playing lots of bingo, guests had a chance to win a 50/50 raffle and door prizes and enjoyed lots of refreshments! The Thomas Jefferson Jaguar mascot took a break from football to make an appearance at the bingo! He left with lots of hugs and kisses from the kids. Go Black and Gold!

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PV Idol Raises $8000 for American Cancer Society

PTHS Teachers Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Peters Township High School English teacher John Walsh has been named a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the student members of National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to his students, Walsh was nominated for this honor by Peters Township junior Connor Page. Student members of the NSHSS have an opportunity to nominate the teacher who has made the most significant contribution to their academic career. The teacher must be an outstanding role model and positive influence, someone who has made a lasting difference in their lives by encouraging them to strive for excellence. Walsh has taught for more than 32 years in the Peters Township School District and will be retiring at the end of this school year.

PTHS Senior Earns Odyssey of the Mind Award Peters Township High School senior Melissa Jarrett has been awarded the Outstanding OMER Award by the Pennsylvania State Odyssey of the Mind Board of Directors. She received the award at the 25th Annual Western Pennsylvania Regional Tournament held at Moon Township High School. Melissa was presented with the OMER for demonstrating outstanding qualities in the spirit and philosophy of the Odyssey of the Mind program, as well as being an inspiration to others. Of the approximately 1,500 individuals eligible for nomination, four awards were given. Odyssey of the Mind is a creative, academic problem solving competition fostering original and divergent thinking. The program has a focus on the premise that creativity can be taught and nurtured. Melissa has been involved in the program through Peters Township School District since fourth grade.

McMurray Students Earn WordMasters Honors Three students from McMurray have won the highest honors in this year’s WordMasters Challenge. Fifth graders Cambrea Earley, Steven Hart and Jake Rose all earned perfect scores in the recent meet held in February. Throughout the United States, only 275 fifth graders earned these perfect results. The WordMasters Challenge is a national competition for students in grades 3-8 which encourages growth in vocabulary and verbal reasoning. The McMurray team is coached by teacher Elizabeth Clark.

PTHS Students Earn Math Honors Peters Township High School senior Evan Komoroski has earned a bronze medal for his performance in the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC12), a national test that is part of the American Mathematics Competition. The competition was organized to recognize and reward excellence in mathematics and to help strengthen the mathematical skills of our nation’s youth. Komoroski and freshman Cheng Wang have moved on to the next step in the competition for their scores on the AMC12 that were in the top 5% of students nationally. They took part in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) on March 16, 2010. The AIME is a 19 question, three-hour exam.

Pictured (front, l to r) Lexi Rose Moore, Andre Goldsmith, and Alexa Goldsmith, (center, l to r) Lexi Hoffman, Bailey McGoogan, Jackson Basar, Christian Ruschel, Adam Smelko, Nate Donina (rear, l to r) Mrs. Sandy McWilliams and Mrs. Barb Viola. Not pictured: Cassie Hoffman

Pleasant Valley Elementary students and families raised $8,000 for the American Cancer Society and $500 for the Earthquake victims in Haiti with their annual PV Idol Talent show. Organized by Sandy McWilliams, Traci Stunek, and Barb Viola (with a host of teachers and staff member pitching in and even performing) the event featured 102 students performing on the High School stage. The winning acts in this year’s event were Tanglewood and Friends: Andre Goldsmith, Alexa Goldsmith, Jackson Basar, Christian Ruschel, Adam Smelko, Cassie Hoffman, Lexi Hoffman, Bailey McGoogan, and Lexi Rose Moore; and Nate Donina in the individual category.

Rainforest Performance at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Music teacher Barb Viola leads the second graders at Pleasant Valley Elementary in their annual Rainforest musical.

Pleasant Valley Elementary second grade students recently performed their annual Rainforest play for students and parents. The production is a wonderful synergy of the academic, artistic and musical curriculum in second grade. The students share informative facts about the rainforest and our environment along with musical selections from each classroom. Student musical performances were organized by music teacher Barb Viola and rainforest t-shirts for each child were designed by second grade teacher Jeanne Wolk.

PTHS Yearbook Earns Recognition for Design The Peters Township High School yearbook “Ember” has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2010 Gotcha Covered Look Book. Published annually, Josten’s look book is a collection of spreads from outstanding yearbooks featuring their creative themes, covers, designs, coverage and photography. The look book is a popular resource for yearbook advisers and staffs. The award was given to the 2008-2009 yearbook team led by Editor-in-Chief Megan Glover, and editorial advisor and media teacher Erin Boni. The theme of the award winning, 280 page, full-color yearbook was “Breaking Out.”

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EF Students are Among Junior High District Choir Participants

EF Cheerleaders Are Grand Champs Congratulations to the Elizabeth Forward High School cheerleaders for winning every competition that they entered this school year. Pictured above are the EF Cheerleading Squad after winning the Spirit Sports National Competition in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28. The team was placed in the Super Varsity School Division (of which they were the only all girl team) and won 1st place. At that completion, the cheerleaders also won the Grand Champion award of all the school teams. Cheerleading coaches are Tara Gluscic and Linsay Smith.

Rotary Donates Dictionaries to William Penn Third Graders The Elizabeth Chapter of Rotary International recently donated dictionaries to the 3rd grade students at William Penn Elementary School. This is an annual event that the students of William Penn Elementary love. The staff and students of the William Penn Elementary thank our local Elizabeth Rotary International Chapter for their kind donation.

On Friday, April 16, 2010, select students from the area participated in Junior High District Choir East at Brownsville Middle School. The Elizabeth Forward students selected to participate in the district choir are freshmen Brieanna Nolder, Shelby Ruschak, and Katelyn Wooley. Guest conductor, Mr. David Woten, conducted the 120-member ensemble comprised of 38 local schools. Mr. Woten teachEF District Choir Participants Brieanna Nolder, es at Carson Middle School in the North Shelby Ruschak, and Katelyn Wooley Allegheny School District and is an Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music. In 2008 Mr. Woten was selected as the “2008 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year”, “Slippery Rock University Young Alumni Award Winner”, and was inducted into the Beaver Valley Musicians Hall of Fame.The piano accompanist for the event is Mrs. Lisa Spang. Mrs. Spang worked as an adjunct piano faculty member at Duquesne University for fifteen years, teaching both private and classic piano and is currently an elementary music teacher in the Elizabeth Forward School District. Mrs. Spang is also a private piano teacher, free-lance piano accompanist, and organist at St. Sebastian Church in Belle Vernon. The festival was hosted by choral music teachers Mrs. Bethany Hughes of Brownsville Middle School, and Mrs. Angie Berna Milliren of Elizabeth Forward High School.

Kennywood 2010 Ticket Sale The Kennywood 2010 Ticket Sale will be held on Monday, May 24, 2010. The cost is $21.00 per ticket—Cash or Money Order only. The public sale will be at the District Office from 1pm - 4 pm. The cost per ticket is $21.00. ONLY Cash or Money Orders will be accepted. NO Personal Checks.

High School Art Students Win Coveted Art Award

3rd grade students at William Penn School enjoying their dictionaries.

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Art 3 classes that collaborated on the “Veteran’s Day Collage” received an award for their work. Pittsburgh Technical Institute in Oakdale held its annual High School Art Show titled “Visions and Voices” on Saturday, Feb 27th where well over 700 high school art works were showcased. It is a very competitive juried show that exhibits a multitude of artwork from high schools in the surrounding Pittsburgh area. Art teacher Miss Kristy Dubinsky was informed on March 1 that the collage Bassoonist Peter Watt performed with the PMEA All State received an “Honorable Mention” in Band at the PMEA Music Educators Conference the Fine Arts category. Miss Dubinsky said, “I am so proud of this collaboration project that my students started and completed on Veterans Day within two class periods. It has a lot of strong imagery that envelopes the work. The students entered 27 other art works into the show as well. The winning art works from 2010 will be viewable on PTI’s website.

High School Junior Peter Watt Advances to All-State Band Elizabeth Forward Junior, Peter Watt, was chosen at the PMEA District l Regional Band event at Waynesburg on March 26 to be one of three bassoonists who will advance to the PMEA All State Band at the PMEA Music Educators Conference at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA on April 22-24.

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Welcome New Director of Bands, Mr. Justin Turpin & ‘Evening of Celebration’ The Marching Band boosters welcomed the Elizabeth Forward Marching Band members and EF’s new Director of Bands, Mr. Justin Turpin at an “Evening of Celebration” on Sunday, April 11 at Salvatore’s banquet center The boosters presented awards to underclassmen and the graduating Class of 2010, and each graduating senior shared thank you’s and a few memories with the group. The great evening ended with a nostalgic DVD “Year in Review” presentation, followed by dancing. Graduating band seniors from the Class of 2010 are: Sam Antonelli, Mike Byrne, Charles Chuhta, Megan Como, Nick Filotei, Dominique Godlewski, Mike Guzik, Emily Heilman, Rachel Henrich, Laura Henry, Natalie Herbst, Kelsey Holton, Kortney Holton, Davrien Johnston, Nicole Jones, Anna-Marie Macioce, Jenn Prescott, Sara Rapp, Amanda Schepis, Eva Schnur, Kevin Tatrai, Derek Wagner, and Nikki Weis.

Newly Elizabeth Forward Director of Bands, Mr. Justin Turpin.

Band students enjoying one of the photo boards at ‘An Evening of Celebration’.

William Penn School Hosts Great Art Show William Penn School hosted an art exhibit throughout the school on Wednesday, March 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. thanks to the cooperation of the William Penn PTA and the creativity of art teacher Miss Ashley Craig. The PTA donated money to the art program at William Penn and Miss Craig selected additional art materials These young ladies among the painted birdhouses and tissue paper florals at the Art Show at William Penn School. for her students’ projects. For example, K students painted on miniature totes using fabric paint and stencils; lst graders created woven pencil holders using yarn and beads; 2nd graders painted miniature birdhouses (they call them “dragonfly” houses); 3rd grades decoupaged jars with tissue paper squares and made tissue paper flowers to be displayed in the vases; 4th graders created macrame’ jewelry; and 5th graders made string art design and face sculptures out of air dry clay. The PTA added to the wonderful evening by sponsoring a Spirit Sale, bake sale, and auction of baskets filled with great prizes. Congratulations to Miss Craig, Mrs. Lisa Hurley, the faculty at William Penn, and the William Penn PTA for making the event a huge success and a great memory for the children of William Penn.

News from Madonna Catholic Regional School MCRS Accepting Registration

Kindergarteners Julia Woomer and Kylie Skorvan are all smiles on Pajama Day!

Pajama Day!

The Early Childhood Department of MCRS enjoys Pajama Day.

Madonna Catholic Regional School is now accepting registration for all students in Preschool through Grade 8. 2-Day Preschool students must be 3 by September 1, 2010. Families with 4/5 year olds have four different PreKindergarten Programs to select from including 3 and 5 1/2 Day sessions and 3 and 5 Day Full- Day sessions. Kindergarten is a Full Day Program and children must be five years of age by September 1, 2010. We invite you to join the MCRS Family. Financial aid is available! Call the Monongahela Site at 724-258-3199 or the Donora Site at 724-379-5977 for more information. Children are at the heart of everything we do!

MCRS Students Attend CSW Proclamation

Students Matt Agostoni, Nicole Miller, and Jacob Brown (front) attended the CSW Proclamation in Washington. (back row) Commissioner Larry Maggi, MCRS Teacher Kathryn Miller, MCRS Principal Sharon Brown, and Commissioner Diana L. Irey.

2010 Spring Show! MCRS Celebrates Suess was the theme for the 2010 Spring Show. Madonna Catholic students in grades K-8 sang and danced their way into the hearts of all. Eighth graders Alyssa Smydo, Nicole Miller, Rachel Ritzer, Kaitlyn Caramela, Noah Brown, Julia Alvarez, Anna Quattrone, Tori Albert, and Annette Spadaro wait their turn to take the stage.

Swim Class at the Mon YMCA

MCRS students in grades 1-8 enjoy gym/swim classes at the Mon Valley YMCA. Third graders Lily Tiernan, Elizabeth Quattrone, Anna Vogt, and Karlen Brovey take a break in the pool.

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Ringgold Middle School Brings “Beauty and the Beast” to Stage

RMS Olympiad Team Earns Six Medals The RMS Olympiad Team members included seventh & eighth Graders: Boys (Standing l to r) Nathan Fogle, Joe Booher, Gary Schultz, Teachers: Ms. Nedley & Mr. Nicklow, Adam Martin, Jacob Gerald, Aaron Turkovich, Nick Trocano. Girls Seated (l to r) Carie Guballa, Emma Ott, Reyna Jones. Front center: Jennifer Bickel and MiKayla Sciulli. Ninth graders (not pictured), Kyle Bansavage, Leanne Fries, Brian Lewis, Jamie Klebanski, Mitchell Kohlburn, and Roman Toth.

By Heather Latorre-Kelly The Ringgold Middle School Science Olympiad team has been competing at the Southwest Region Science Olympiad Tournament for over 25 years. On March 24th, the Ringgold Middle School team competed against 17 teams that encompass Allegheny, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland, and Somerset Counties. The Science Olympiad competition includes 23 events that range from hands-on experimental concepts, engineering and technical problem solving skills, and physical challenges. Coached by 8th grade science teacher, Lenni Nedley and 7th grade science teacher, Josh Nicklow, the team tied for sixth place by earning six medals for the following events: First Place Winners: Disease Detectives Joe Booher and Jamie Klebanski; Science Crimebusters Mitchell Kohlburn and Aaron Turkovich; Third Place Winners, Can’t Judge a Powder, Jacob Gerard and Gary Schultz; Wright Stuff Gary Schultz and Aaron Turkovich; Fourth Place Winners, Pentathalon, Kyle Bansavage, Jennifer Bickel, Emma Ott, and Nick Trocano; Trajectory, Leanne Fries and Mitchell Kohlburn, and also placed Fifth in Road Scholar, Jacob Gerard and Nick Trocano; Bio-Process Lab, Kyle Bansavage and Leanne Fries.

Members of the RMS Olympiad team show off their medals after the competition

Some of the cast members of Beauty & the Beast - front row (l to r) Stage Managers: Amanda Hackinson, Eilish Kennedy, Jordan Curry. Prince & Belle: Devin Fallenstein & Sarah Krempasky, Mrs. Potts: Emily Tomosky, Lumiere: Anthony Bottino, Chip: Zack Baynham, Gaston: Connor Dudas, Babette: Lakisha Dunmeyer, Madame de la Grande Bouche: Jennifer Bickel, Cogsworth: Ethan Frankfort.

The 8th grade choir invites you to “be our guest” as they bring a “tale as old as time” to the stage. Beauty and the Beast will be performed “once upon a time, in a faraway land.” So maybe not “once upon a time,” but during four shows beginning May 5 through May 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM. And maybe not in a “faraway land,” but at Ringgold Middle School in Finleyville. Beauty and the Beast is specifically written by MTI Theatre Productions for middle school age performers. As with past Finley productions, audiences will find themselves watching a show that rivals high school productions. The dedicated production team consists of Melanie Sandrock (Music Director), Barbara Rudar (Choreographer), and Karl Kelley (Director). Also part of that team, are artists Kathy Petrosky and George Lyons, who assist the students in painting the stage scenes. In their 11th season together, the goal remains the same: create an educational experience in which students literally run the entire show. It is not just the acting and singing. From lights, sound, scene creation and set changes, by show time all of the students in this 8th grade choir project will have learned to execute some fine points of stage craft. The actors are double cast, so each night is a brand new show, as each student has developed their character differently. Double cast characters may find themselves changing scenes on their “off night.” Students have invested many rehearsal hours to provide fellow peers and the community with great family entertainment. Guests are also invited to join Belle for tea on Saturday, May 8th at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Advance reservations must be made by May 3. Tea tickets are $5.00 and include a picture with Belle. The shows are preformed for a full house, so purchase tickets in advance! For more information or tickets, call the school office at (724) 348-7154.

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The entire cast, orchestra, directors and stage crew.

RHS Performing Arts ‘Seussical’ The Ringgold High School Performing Arts students performed a stage production of “Seussical”, a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. The performances were held March 4, 5, and 6 in the Ringgold High School auditorium. The production featured over 50 student actors, numerous crew members, and parts of the RHS band. (PHOTOS BY BRITTANY CARROLL)

Jojo and General Schmitz: played by Mark DePretis and Jeff Hayden

Gertrude McFuzz played by Mary Fakner

The Cat in the Hat, played by Leah Kramer

Hears a Who, played by Nick Hough

Mr. and Mrs. Mayor, and Cindy Lou Who: played by Jake Tolliver, Anna Macugoski and Emily Grove

Young Kangaroo and Sour Kangaroo, played by Jehna Lander and Stephanie Rodgers

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Ringgold School Board Begins Search for New Head Football Coach By Paul Chasko All board members were present at the April 21 Ringgold School Board meeting as was the Superintendent, Solicitor, Secretary/Treasurer and a number of school administrators. The regular meeting was preceded by an executive session. Conspicuous in his absence from the meeting was Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Lloyd Price. It was announced later in the meeting that a letter of resignation from Mr. Price was accepted retroactively. This came amid rumors circulating throughout the district for several weeks before this meeting that this was about to happen. The circumstances surrounding the move were not disclosed. Assistant Coach Matt Humbert was named Temporary Head Football Coach until a replacement is found and hired by the board. Related to this action, several members of last year’s football squad and a number of parents spoke in support of hiring Mr. Rick Smith as the replacement head football coach. Rick had been an assistant coach for the varsity and sub-varsity football squads in the past and has been a dedicated supporter of Ringgold Football. He appears to have been well-liked and respected by players and parents. One of the parents who addressed the board expressed his hopes

that the board’s search for a new head football coach is done with diligence. Board President Denise Kuhn indicated that coaching decisions in the past have always been made with the needs of the student athletes foremost in the minds of the board members. She also mentioned that a majority of the board now believe that the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach should be two separate individuals. The board authorized payment of the following bills: General Fund: $ 1,347,014.93 Athletic Fund: $ 15.883.96 Cafeteria Fund: $ 143,686.66 Capital Projects: $ 7,916.10 In Other business: • A video produced by the 4th grade students of the Donora Elementary Center based on the theme that “If You Believe – Anything is Possible” was viewed by the board. • A $10,000 monetary donation was made to Ringgold by Russell Energy in the form of a corporate donation. • The board appointed Mrs. Bernadette Speer as the tax collector for the Ringgold School District in Union Twp. • The board approved an agreement with Comperio Energy regarding electrical power conservation. • Approved payment to architects

HHSDR ($206,392.00) for services related to the Ringgold Elementary School South (RESS). • Permission given to purchase cameras and digital recorders for the Gastonville Elementary Center ($26,342.20). • Bid accepted from C. M. Eichenlaub for Ringgold High School Auditorium replacement seating ( $206,392.00 – capital reserve fund). • Approved Post-Bid Opening Notification and awarded an asbestos abatement contract ($97,496.80) to Air Technology Inc. • Approved purchase of VICON CCTV system expansion for Ringgold High School ($ 33,391.04 – capital reserve fund). • Ringgold donates two warmers, one each, to the Monongahela and New Eagle Fire Departments. • Letter of resignation accepted from Mr. Lloyd Price. • Leaves of absence approved for a DEC teacher and a Bus driver. • Requests to attend conferences approved (Total of $2,128.70). • Three names added to the ESY and prekindergarten roster.

• Add to the substitute roster: 2 Aides, 3 Cafeteria Workers, 2 Custodial/Maintenance Workers. • Continuation of the Summer Swim Program approved • Permission granted to post the position of Summer Swim Instructor and Assistants • Permission granted to conduct the Middle School Summer School Program and to post the position of Instructor. • Approved continuation of the High School Summer School Program and to post the positions of Instructors and Summer Work Crew • Approved a motion to reinstate two Rams Students into regular classes. • Appointed the following coaches: Dean Mathies (1st Assistant Boys Soccer Coach), Mark Bobnar (2nd Assistant Boys Soccer Coach), Steve Persuad (Head Jr. High Boys Soccer Coach), Brett Colagiovanni (Assistant Jr. High Boys Soccer Coach). • Approval to conduct a public auction for items from Carroll Middle School that are of no further use to the District • Matt Humbert appointed Temporary Head Football Coach

Ringgold High School Band and Chorus Have Award Winning Year The Ringgold Band and Chorus students recently returned from an action packed tour of New York City. The combined trip of Band and Chorus ranged from Broadway workshops for all, to a Broadway Musical (In the Heights), and dinner at the world famous Cotton Club. But the main focus of the trip was the students attending the New York City Heritage Festival. Where they won the following awards: Concert Band - Silver (Excellent Rating) Percussion Ensemble - Silver (Excellent Rating) Jazz Ensemble - Bronze (Good Rating), first place in class Women's Chorus received the rating of Silver and placed first in their category. Concert Choir received the rating of Bronze and placed second in their category. Barber Shoppers received the rating of

Bronze and placed second in their category. Jared Hancock received the Adjudicators choice Maestro Award for Outstanding Soloist. We also collectively (Band and Chorus) won the “Spirit of New York” award. The chorus performed at the Riverside Cathedral. If that wasn't enough the Ringgold Marching Band had the honor of representing the area, by marching in the 2010 New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade. One of the largest parades in the United States. An unforgettable experience for all. Congratulations to the following students for other spectacular achievements this year: • District Band: Derek Jobes, Mike Smith, Jake Tolliver • County Band: Nicole Fonner, Dave

Combined Ringgold High School Band and Chorus in Ellis Island, NY

Guentner, Derek Jobes, Gabbi Macko, Jared Madaras, Ryan Michalowski, Andrew Reed, Mike Smith • Sami Burnworth: For receiving "The Mouscar Award", for Most Outstanding Divisional Performance at Twirl Mania International Twirling Championships. The Ringgold Band will be hosting the

following event in May: May 19 - Spring Concert featuring the combined talents of the R.H.S. Band and Chorus. For information on any of the upcoming events, contact Band Booster President, Susan Guglielmi at guglielmis@comcast.net.

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5th grade winners: Tyler Walters, Grant Gerard, Chloe Ruby, Elizabeth Levandosky, Maria Lengwin

1st grade winners: Luke Novak, Brandin Latona, MacKenna Bookamyer, Taylor Pelissero, Colton Cartwright, Darah Augenstein

Gastonville Elementary Center Art Fair Winners

3rd grade winners: Top Row - Hayley DiMinno, Kylie Gosliak, Faith Martin, Hannah McIntosh, Kaylynn Leap, Ashley Letender, Bottom Row - Tanner Smida, Eric Obringer

2nd grade winners: Top Row - Sam Daerr, Dominic Lengwin, Zachary Powell, Bryce Marino, Bottom Row - Natalie Egan, Hannah Frizzell, Jenna Sargent, Jessica Tomosky, Autumn Levers

Congratulations to all of the following Gastonville Elementery Center Art Fair winners!

4th grade winners: Top Row - Haley Frizzell, Rachel Sanders, Sarah Ott, Boom Row - Alivia Cartwright, Hanna Gosliak, Taylor Wilcher

Kindergarten winners: Top Row - Kirra Gerard, Christopher Barker, Madison Zeiler, Dante Compagni, Gabrielle Urban, Max Pajak, Bottom Row - Alexis Kirsh, Rebecca McIntosh, Jessica Meyer

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Food & Dining TABLE FOR ONE!

A Monthly Spotlight on Local Dining Establishments

By Rick Lanning

TROLLEY STOP INN Restaurant - Pub- Pizzeria LOCATION: 6247 Library Road (Route 88) Bethel Park f you make the choice to dine at FARE: the Trolley Stop Inn, 6247 Library Pizza, Wings, Hoagies, Salads, Road, Bethel Park — it sits smackSandwiches dab off Route 88 — don’t go on a Friday night unless you want your wristwatch to disappear! Every Friday between 7-9 p.m., magician Jason Christopher appears at the Trolley Stop Inn to entertain customers by making their watches vanish, only to turn up in a box. It all happens before your eyes and Joe, who along with Art owns the restaurant, swears nobody can detect the switch. Jason has been performing here for years and the people love him, said the Italian owner, who bears a striking resemblance to the character Bernie in the movie, ’Weekend At Bernie’s.’ He makes the customers come back for more. When I called the restaurant to set up an interview, the manager,Wendy, admitted that they did not serve some of my favorite dishes like lobster or filet mignon. What about chocolate mousse, I persisted? Nope, sorry, said Wendy. No desserts. But she said the other items on the menu, like sandwiches, pizza, hot wings, fish sandwiches and the rest are well worth a visit. About 80 per cent of what we serve is homemade, Joe added. Just like your mother used to make, he smiled. And so I tested the Trolley Stop. I tried the scrod fish sandwich. Delicious, especially with the added American cheese.The hot wings were hot and tasty.The homemade salads and pasta were tasty and invigorating. And the pizza was so good I asked my pretty waitress, Jessie, to please wrap it up in a box for a later snack. The Trolley Stop reminded me of some of the diners across America that I have enjoyed over the years. It has a full compliment of foreign and domestic beers, including Samuel Adams, which happens to be a favorite of mine.You can even order a glass of wine to complement your meal. Be sure to say hello to the friendly night bartender, Jimmy Walker, who has been there for almost 30 years! Joe opened the Trolley Stop Inn next door to the Library Road trolley stop in 1982. He planned to make it look like an actual trolley and even had a local artist paint a series of murals on the side of it to make it resemble a trolley. But after experiencing some minor problems with a rowdy motorcycle gang, Joey changed things. He gave the building more light by adding windows, which made it necessary to remove the murals. Customers liked the changes and the business has been good ever since, he said. Along with his tableside magician — Joe promises to make a guest check disappear ’at least once a month’ to keep with the theme — the restaurant features coupon discounts on hoagies and pizza.

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Scott Abbey, cook – "Cheesing it up" for the camera

Trolley Stop Inn waitress, Jessie Fuccaro serves food with a smile.

The friendly waitress staff (from left to right) Wendy Allen, Michele Hutzel, Ashley Cushey, Jessie Fuccaro, Nikki Angelo

The Trolley Stop Inn is open Monday Magician Jason Christopher, performs at the Trolley Stop Inn every Friday between through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 7:00 – 9:00 PM. AM and Sundays from 12:00 noon to late. Be sure to swing by and enjoy some fantastic food and terrific service. And if you go on Friday night, keep an eye on that wristwatch! For more information on the Trolley Stop Inn, call 412-831-7300. (PHOTOS BY LISA TOMOSKY)

If you are interested in having a “Table for One” review on your restaurant, email the Union-Finley Messenger at news@unionfinley.com.

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Staying in or going out, plan your evening using the Union-Finley Messenger Dining Guide.

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Seniors CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL OFFERS CLASSROOM DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE Canonsburg General Hospital, in association with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will offer a driver safety program. The first day session will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., on Tuesday, May 11, in the Canonsburg General Hospital McNary Conference Center. The second session will be held on Thursday, May 13. $12 per person (AARP members) or $14 per person (non-AARP members), payable in advance. To register, or for more information, call Physician Access at 1-877-284-2000. Class size is limited to 30 people.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP IN BETHEL PARK Health Hope Network will hold a free Stroke Support Group for stroke survivors, their family and caregivers at the Bethel Park Community Center on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, call 412-904-3036 or visit www.healthhopenetwork.org.

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SENIOR CELEBRATION IN SOUTH PARK Health Screenings Free to the Public By Andrea Earnest

On Wednesday, May 5, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services will be holding a free event with health screenings and demonstrations at the South Park Fairgrounds. This is the second year of the event. Last year more than 2,500 older adults attended and 150 volunteers assisted. Most of the guests were transported by ACCESS from Senior Centers around the county, but the event is open to residents of other counties, also. Among the sponsors this year are Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (mealtime sponsor), Fifth Third Bank, and UMPC Center for Inclusion in Healthcare. More than 50 resource vendors will participate. To register, you can contact Ondréa Burton at 412-350-3683.

PETERS TOWNSHIP SENIOR LUNCHEONS Held in the Peters Township Community Recreation Center, multi-purpose room from 12:00 -2:00 p.m., Senior Luncheons offers seniors a chance to mingle and enjoy lunch with others. Bring a covered dish to share. Co-spon-

sored with the Area Agency on Aging. Age 55 years and older may participate. There is no fee. May 12 meeting – Hawthorne Woods, Assisted Living facility in Washington, will present information about their services & Bingo games will be played.

SILVER SNEAKERS OPEN HOUSE AT MON VALLEY YMCA The Mon Valley YMCA is hosting an SilverSneakers eligibility enrollment Open House Thursday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. The program offers physical activity, health education, and social events for Medicare' eligible and Group Retiree members, usually those age 65 or older, but, in some cases, those of any age deemed disabled and receiving Medicare. Members receive a basic fitness center membership at no cost and access to our signature SilverSneakers’ classes. To find out if you are eligible for SilverSneakers, please bring your insurance card with you to the open house on either day you plan to attend the event. Also, be sure to bring along a list of medications you are currently taking. For questions or additional information, please call Jodi Lignelli, Silver Sneakers Senior Advisor at 724-483-8077

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 May 10)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger. When is the Peters Township Relay for Life? Chaney’s Natural Health and Wellness recently opened a second location in what community? Jefferson Hills Boy Scouts recently celebrated its anniversary for how many years? 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 April Pizza Puzzler winners! JENNIFER McELHARTY - Eighty-Four • BETH DAUDET - Pleasant Hills

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Senior Health and Wellness Fair Held in West Mifflin Twenty different vendors offered their services, information, and prizes at the Health and Wellness Fair held at the Locust Grove Senior Community in West Mifflin on April 15.

By Andrea Earnest On Thursday, April 15, a Health and Wellness Fair that was free to the public was held at Locust Grove Senior Community in West Mifflin. Twenty South Hills vendors were represented. Among them were Jefferson Radiation Tri-State Cancer Center, West Mifflin Imaging, and Home Instead Senior Care who were co-sponsors of the event, along with Locust Grove Senior Community. Screenings were offered for osteoporosis, spine analysis, stroke screening, high blood pressure checks, and carbon monoxide testing for smokers. In addition to the screening, some vendors offered other services or gift baskets and raffles. The planners of the event intend to make this an annual event.

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 first luncheon will be on May 13, with a delicious meal served by our faithful volunteers and prepared by the Canonsburg Senior Center who also do a great service to all who attend. For those who are thinking of coming to our luncheons, they are held at the Old Venetia School now known as the Venetia Community Center, located at 800 Venetia Road. We welcome all surrounding areas, all that is required is a reservation, which can be obtained by calling Erma Grego at 724-941-6956. Always interested in new faces as well as our faithful old faces. Speaker at the May 13 luncheon will be Nancy Meyer, Director of Community Outreach from the Beinhauer Funeral Home and Kristy Williamson from Country Meadows at Home. We will also have blood pressure screening for those interested. Nancy will do a program called "Trivia Ted Bits". Our next meeting on May 27 will be something different. We are having a picnic at Peters Woods Park. It will be sponsored by Caring Mission Home Care, Southern Care Hospice and Manor Care - three great organizations which are out there to give assistance to all in need. Our blood pressure screening will also be available. Please make reservation the same as always, but make plans to attend. A good time for all is promised. Some important news is going on at the Center. We are continuing our second round of our Brick Paver Fund Raiser which will be ending as of May 31. Bricks and information can be obtained by calling Esther Meissonier at 724-348-6504 or Erma Grego at 724-9416956. Let us put your name or family name down in history. You are welcome to come to the school and see you or your family's name engraved in a brick if you have already done so or see where yours will also be. Birthdays for month of May are Nora Hendrie, Bill Kasten, Jack Koche, Esther Meissonier, James Roithiner, and Charles Talban. A very happy and healthy birthday to you all and many more.

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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot! MAY Altman’s Tavern 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 5 - Cinco De Mayo Party 8 - Johnny Van 9 - Mothers Day Brunch 13 - Pampering Night 15 - Occasional Reign 21 - Abby Abbondanza 22 - Elvis Lives Badlands Bar & Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 5 - Jam Night w/ Skillet Hill 8 - Vinyl Static 19 - Jam Night w/ Skillet Hill Tuesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em 7:00 Thursdays - Ladies Night Baltimore House 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills 1 - Stilled Spirits 8 - Todd Jones 15 - Kinger Band 22 - C Jane Run 29 - Witch Doctors Bootsie’s Bar 412-672-1120•699 O’Neil Blvd, McKeesport 1 - Big Tony & Company Fridays - DJ Chris Brass Monkey 412-233-3375 • 428 State St, Clairton 1 - 80’s Party w/ DJ Josh - Prizes for best outfits 5 - Cinco de Mayo party w/ open Juke Box 8 - Toga Party 14 - Someones Gotta Be Sane 22 - Pajama Party w/ entertainment and prizes 29 - Kill the Skylight Wednesdays - Bike Night Thursdays - 80’s Karaoke Club Octane 724-317-8326 • 227 McKean Ave, Charleroi 2 - Four Letter Lie, Arcane Haven 25 - Jamies Elsewhere, Memphis Mayfire, I Am Abomination 28 - They Found Her In Pieces, Absence of the Sun, There Will Be Blood

Denny’s Roadhouse 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville Entertainment 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM 4 - DJ/Karaoke w/ Rickieoke 18 - DJ/Karaoke w/ Rickieoke 22 - White Rose Karaoke Mondays - Acoustic Open Stage and Free Pool 9-1 Thursdays - Free Juke Box 9-1 Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 1-877-EAT-ECKS 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela 1 - Black Dog Hollow 8 - Cross Town 14 - White Rose Karaoke 15 - No More Johnny 21 - White Rose Karaoke 29 - White Rose Karaoke

PUMP UP the

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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

Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 • 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 1 - JD Taylor Band 14 - Scott Spahr 18 - Bar Bingo 22 - Todd Jones Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Wednesday’s – Texas Hold’em Tournament – 7:30pm Thursdays - Magician Jason Christopher 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 – Cinco De Mayo – DJ Paul, Spinning Your Favorite Tunes, 8pm til ??, plus Complimentary Tacos Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 1 - Broken Spoke 7 - A-z karaoke 8 - Black Magic 14 - Fast Back 15 - Skillet Hill 21 - Whiskey Outlaws 22 - The Klick 28 - Why 29 - Steeltown

The Hunting Lodge 724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave, Finleyville Fridays - Free Juke Box 8-close Saturdays - Free Juke Box 8-close The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant 412-384-3080 • 1100 Hayden Blvd 8 - Two Clan Sam 15 - Mark Cyler and the Lost Coins Olde Large Hotel 412-384-9950 510 Oak Rd, Jefferson Hills 7 - Mark and the Lost Coins 14 - Allegheny Mud Sharks 15 - Car Cruise w/ DJ and Prizes 21 - Skillet Hill 28 - David Iglar Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412-384-7487 • 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama Saturdays - Free Juke Box 9-1 Anytime - Play Buzz Time Trivia/Texas Hold ‘Em River House Cafe 724-565-5700•506 McKean Ave., Charleroi Entertainment - 9:30PM -1:30AM 1 - Shovel Head 8 - Hammerlane 15 - Black Diamond 22 - Crosstown Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road, Canonsburg Entertainment Nightly Monday - Sunday Tuesdays - Jam Night all musicians welcome

Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 7 - Bill Ali 14 - Fynal Tyme II 21 - Bucky 28 - George Tuesdays - Jam Night w/ Bill Couch Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays - Karaoke w/ Ricki Sundays - Karaoke w/ Ricki Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave, Clairton 7 - The Regular Joes 14 - Chuck Corby 21 - Todd Jones 28 - Sherri Richards Wednesdays - Karaoke with Rickie The Trolley Stop Inn 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Sundays - Karaoke 10PM Fridays - Magician Jason Christopher 79PM Valley Hotel 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Boro 1 - Smoken Hot 8 - George Huston 15 - Bobby Hawkins 22 - Triad 29 - Blue Dawn Fridays - Open Stage Night - all musicians welcome

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------FREE manure. Saddlebrook Stables, Stoltz Road, South Park. Will load. Public and landscaping welcome. ______________________________________________________________ 16-foot Fiberglass boat. 9.9 HP trolling motor. Extras. $2,000. 724-348-5992. ______________________________________________________________ Antiques for Sale - Antique Kitchen Table w/2 8"leafs & 4 chairs - $800; Hoosier Cabinet w/Rounded Top, Pull Out Shelf & Original Flour Sifter - $600; Victrola with Crank - $500; Antique Secretary - $300; Pfaff 60 Sewing Machine(Made in Germany) Instruction Book/Box of Accessories - $300; Claw Foot Tub with Antique Spigot - $200; Windsor Chair - $100. Call Grandma G - (412) 851-9505 ______________________________________________________________ Penguin Stanley cup Playoff Tickets, 3 together in Balcony! Text offer to 412-7805998. Get to watch Fleury for two periods! ______________________________________________________________ Tour Edge Ladies Golf Clubs. Right hand. Never used. Plus club bag. $350 or best offer. Cash only. 412-997-3869 ______________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________ Dining Room ceramic table with glass top and six upholstered chairs. $150. 412-2574431 ______________________________________________________________ I have a mint, Upper Deck Collectible, Rookie card of Penguin Sidney Crosby! It even comes in Rookie card holder! Great investment on one of the Greatest in the Game! Call or______________________________________________________________ text at 412-780-5998. Golf balls, lightly used, mint condition, top brands, low prices. Call 412-477-7786. ______________________________________________________________ Tent for Sale: Sears Cottage Tent with poles, stakes and ropes. Sleeps 6-8 adults. Canopy over doorway. Waterproofed after 2009 season. $75.00 ______________________________________________________________ For Sale Partners Golf Luggage Set: Includes soft golf bag carrier, garment bag, and shoulder bag. $35.00 ______________________________________________________________ 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. 412997-3869. ______________________________________________________________ Amazon Parrot – with cage. 6-mos old. Learning to talk. A wonderful pet! Must sell. Will take offers. (724) 267-3018. ______________________________________________________________ Wooden Indian Chief – 5-ft carved. Good shape. $600. Will take offers. (724) 2673018. ______________________________________________________________ Kitchen Table - with oval style corners $60; wood chair $15; 2) Wood Dining Room chairs $25. (412) 367-2113 ______________________________________________________________ Bev Dolittle “Sacred Ground” large print. Signed and numbered. Nice frame with nonglare glass. Call 724-745-4514. ______________________________________________________________ Complete set or wood carving tools. Call 724-745-4514 ______________________________________________________________ Toaster Oven $15; 4 slice toaster $19; Blender $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. ______________________________________________________________ Antique twin poster bed. Headboard, footboard, side boards/wooden slats. Maple finish. Asking $150. 412-384-5837. ______________________________________________________________ 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. 724684-5531. ______________________________________________________________ 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. 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May 2010 ————————————————————————————————— 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. ______________________________________________________________ Sports Collectible! – White panel football, multi-signed by NFL greats – Warren Moon, Joe Morgan, Bill Cowher, Dan Rooney, Harold Carmichael, Chris Berman, Jackie Slater, Mike Quick, Franco harris, Tom Jackson, and others. $495, or best offer! 724-8722029. Lv Mssg. ______________________________________________________________ Bunk Beds w/mattresses, never used, heavy duty oak finish $300 724-949-0801. ______________________________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724-348-7557. ______________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________ 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 tradeins. 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NEW Pillow Tops, Plush, Memory Foam. 10 YEAR WARRANTIES!!! New, still in factory plastic. QUEEN SET $199; FULL $179. KING $295 (Twins Available) IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!!! CALL (412) 494-7351 ______________________________________________________________ Get Dish - FREE Installation - $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE - Over 150 HD Channels. Lowest prices - No Equipment to buy! Call for full details. 1-877-554-2014. ______________________________________________________________ TV FOR LESS *$19.99/mo. 120 Channels. FREE HBO & SHOWTIME 3 mos. FREE Installation, FREE DVR upgrade. $100 CASH BACK Available. Limited Offer: 888-8493474 ______________________________________________________________ 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! 1-888-282-2892 ______________________________________________________________ TV FOR LESS *$19.99/mo. 120 Channels. FREE HBO & SHOWTIME 3 mos. 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www.unionfinley.com BEDS - “PLUSH/PILLOWTOPS, ORTHOPEDIC AND MEMORY FOAM” FULL... $139. Dreammaker Spa “Plug & Play” “NEW” Seats 4 Gray, 1 Piece Roto Molded Spa, QUEEN...$149.TWIN & KING MATTRESS,ALL NEW. SEALED IN PLASTIC W/10 YR.WAR- portable, lightweight, plugs into 110 volt 15 amp outlet. Cover Included. SALE $1,499 RANTY DELIVERY AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY. CALL 412-787-9128 (Retail $1,999) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Get Dish - FREE Installation - $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE - Over 150 HD DEL SUPPO INC., 26 McKean Avenue, Donora PA 15033. 724-379-5066. www.delsuppopools.com. ______________________________________________________________ Channels. Lowest prices - No Equipment to buy! 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CC/Debit Card Required. 800-602-9824. ______________________________________________________________ 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-ATSLEEP. 1-800-287-5337. WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM KITCHEN CABINETS Never installed. Absolutely beautiful. Solid wood and dovetailed. ______________________________________________________________ Cost $5,000. Sacrifice $1,650. Call 412-494-3143 ______________________________________________________________ DIRECTV FREE Standard Installation! FREE SHOWTIME+STARZ (3 mo)! FREE HD/DVR upgrade! Ends 7/14/10. New Customers Only, Qual. Pkgs. From $29.99/mo. ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice.Job placement assistance.Computer available.Financial aid if qualified. 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Jim Balance Owed! Free Delivery! 1-800-411-5869 x42 ______________________________________________________________ Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute Maintenance. (888) 686-1704 Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724- of______________________________________________________________ Are you Laid Off?? Unemployed?? Or do you just want to go Back to School! Earn you 348-6203. ______________________________________________________________ degree online!! Fast Track Courses. Financial Aid if Qualified. 1-800-930-3512. Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money. 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FREE SHOWTIME + STARZ 3/mo., 1930’s thru 1970’s TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440. ______________________________________________________________ FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! PLUS Save $29/mo for 1 yr! Ends 7/14/10. New cust only, qual BUYING STANDING TIMBER, Troyer Lumber Company, Apple Creek, OH. Contact Roy pkgs. DirectStarTV 1-800-279-5698 ______________________________________________________________ Miller, 330-466-1780; 330-264-8745. ______________________________________________________________ Dish Network $24.99/Month! Our Price Includes Locals! 120+ Channels! FREE HBO + SHOWTIME! Save $400. Free HD/DVR! Local Installers! Call LMG Sat 1-800-329----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------4264 ______________________________________________________________ FREE DIRECTV 4 ROOM SYSTEM! 285+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE Showtime, SPAS – Hydropool Serenity Spa “NEW” Round, seats 4-5, 30 Starz! 130+ HD Channels! 2 FREE DVR/HD! No Start Costs! 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Maintenance 866-854-6156 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 WANTED DIABETES TEST STRIPS. Any Kind/Any brand Unexpired. Pay up to $16.00 per box. Shipping Paid. Call 1-800-267-9895 or www.SellDiabeticstrips.com (Regular $6,999) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

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! 1-888-282-2892 ______________________________________________________________

---------- NOTICES ------------ATTENTION! Monongahela Class of 1970 planning 40th Reunion. Please call Claudia as______________________________________________________________ soon as possible at (724) 258-5905 ALBHS Class of '60 upcoming 50 year reunion. October 16, 2010. Make friends aware of it. Contact 724-348-4159 for more information. ______________________________________________________________ LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found, please call 412-760-2291. ______________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________ Party Room Facility for Rent in CHARLEROI! * For ALL Occasions * Book NOW. Call for Details. 724-531-1175. ______________________________________________________________ AARP AUTO & HOME INSURANCE PROGRAM from The Hartford. Enjoy Great Savings, Service and Benefits. Call toll-free to request your FREE quote: 1-877-872-3151 (Code: 471103) Take our savings challenge and receive our calculator/clock. ______________________________________________________________ EVERY BABY DESERVES A HEALTHY START. Join more than a million people walking and raising money to support the March of Dimes.The walk starts at MarchForBabies.org ______________________________________________________________ DIRECTV FREE Standard Installation! FREE SHOWTIME+STARZ (3 mo)! FREE HD/DVR upgrade! Ends 7/14/10. New Customers Only, Qual. Pkgs. From $29.99/mo. DirectStarTV 1-877-720-1893 ______________________________________________________________

------------- PETS ---------2 DOGS FOUND 1 Black & 1 Tan, Small - Medium Size. Found in Union Township/Finleyville. 412-833-4033. Amazon Parrot – with cage. 6-mos old. Learning to talk. A wonderful pet! Must sell. Will take offers. (724) 267-3018. ______________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________ 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 -------Monongahela 2 and 1 BR apartments, 1st floor, equipped kitchen, free laundry facility on premises,free parking,etc.Secure locked building,close to busline.Spring discount.Call 724-931-4764 ______________________________________________________________ Trailer FOR SALE BY OWNER - Located in South Park Mobile Estates. 3 bedroom, Central Air, All Appliances Included, Hot tub In Front Porch. $16,500.00 Price Neg. Call 412-589-3584. Owner/Agent. ______________________________________________________________ FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced,6 residential,4 commercial units.Close to______________________________________________________________ everything. 724-554-6534. FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534. New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773 PETERS TWP - PRESTIGIOUS OLD TRAIL, 214 DOUBLETREE DRIVE. Large 2 story brick home, 4br, 5 bath (3/2), frpl. in family room, covered trex deck overlooking 10 acre park, level yard, oversized 2 car attached garage + a 2 car integral garage. $469,900, Appt. only 724-941-1342 or 412-614-0379. ______________________________________________________________

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www.unionfinley.com 2 bedroom mobile home for sale 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 month’s rent down. HUD accepted. Call 724258-9115. ______________________________________________________________ FREE RENT in exchange for cooking and transportation. Disabled vet needs care. 412384-3480. ______________________________________________________________ New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773 ______________________________________________________________ 1992 Commodore - 14 x 80, Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, Jacuzzi tub, large kitchen, walk-in closet, shed, front porch. Owner financing not available. $19,500 OBO. 724-348-7620 evenings. ______________________________________________________________

2004 – 14 x 16 mobile home. 2 BR, wall to wall carpet, Full A/C, porch with roof, near bus line and Century III Mall. Equip with Kitchen appliances. Low $20’s. 412-4664817. ______________________________________________________________ Apartment for rent, 230 Donnan Ave., Washington. Apartment upstairs, 1 bedroom, all electric, $350 per month. Call 724-350-5983. ______________________________________________________________ 3 bedroom trailer for sale by owner located At South Park Mobile Estates. Movein______________________________________________________________ condition,all appliances included plus more.For more information,call 412-414-7268. Mobile home for sale. 14x70 2 bedroom, large bathroom. Must be moved asap. $3,000 OBO. Call 724-258-2846. If no answer, leave message. ______________________________________________________________ Mobile Home for sale. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. New carpeting, stove, and paint. Walk-in closet and garden tub. Located in Finleyville. Please call 724-348-6737 or 717-3331066. ______________________________________________________________

LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES ATTORNEY

GARAGE DOORS

JAMES E. MISCAVAGE - Attorney at Law - 55 Old Clairton Rd., Suite 204 Pittsburgh, PA 15236. (412) 653-5711. jamesmiscavage@gmail.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388) _____________________________________

BAKERY

NEW EAGLE BAKERY & PIZZERIA - 161 Main Street - New Eagle. 724-258-8110. Daily Specials; LOVE AT FIRST BITE!! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BANQUET FACILITY/SOCIAL HALL

FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – MorrisonRitchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodate 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CATERING

GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave. Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. 724-348-6837. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GUTTERS

ZUBASIC BROS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – New Seamless Gutters & Repairs 724-941-7833. _____________________________________

PIZZERIA NEW EAGLE BAKERY & PIZZERIA - Main Street New Eagle. 724-258-8110. Daily Specials; LOVE AT FIRST BITE! _____________________________________

PLUMBING FRYE BROTHERS PLUMBING - Registered master plumbers. Residential and Commercial. Locally owned and operated. Fully insured and certified. Ed Frye - (412) 841-6008. www.fryebrosplumbing.com. _____________________________________

RESTAURANT GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave. Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party! _____________________________________ THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT - Open Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-3843080. _____________________________________

RETAINING WALLS ACORN HARDSCAPES LLC - Retaining Wall Specialists. New & Old Rebuilds, Concrete Walks, Patios, Driveways, Pavers & Stonework, Ponds. New Lawn Installation & Landscaping. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. 724-565-5327. _____________________________________

SIDING/WINDOWS ROOFING MEREDITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS – 30 years in business. If You Need Vinyl Siding, Roofing, Windows Or Soffit and Fascia Done Professionally, with no problems afterward and done at a reasonable price, we are the company to do it! We are so confident in your satisfaction that we require no money until the job is completed. www.Meredith Home Improvements.com. (412) 831-9991. _____________________________________

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. ______________________________________________________________ House for Rent, Monongahela, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, fenced yard, no pets, $525 + utilities & Sec. Dep., credit check. Call 724-258-7230. ______________________________________________________________ Charleroi Sale or Lease - Renovated 3-Story Building. Commercial lease income.Also, turnkey bar/restaurant. Call: 724-531-1175. ______________________________________________________________ MONONGAHELA - For rent, one, two bedroom apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quaint and quiet. Close to bus line. One bedroom partially furnished. Monongahela. Call 724-258-3179. ______________________________________________________________ 4 Acre Horse Pasture for Lease w/Sheds and Arena. $750/mo or 2 Acres $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. ______________________________________________________________ New Eagle Property $20,900, 1/2 Acre, 30x30 foundation with sewer, gas, water lines, nice quiet neighborhood. 449 3rd. Ave. off Cliffton. Call 814-648-1289. ______________________________________________________________ Monongahela – Very clean 2 bedroom, duplex. Nice, large, level yard.Two porches, off street parking. Close to restaurants and shopping. $490 per month + utilities. No pets. For more information: 724-344-4271. ______________________________________________________________ MONONGAHELA - 2-1 bdr’s, 1st and 2nd Floor – Equipped Kitchen, Furniture, Laundry facility and Much more! On Bus Line. Call 724-244-8579. ______________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________ ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. ______________________________________________________________ 20 acre Ranches near growing El Paso, Texas! Only $12,900. $0 down, $99/mo. Owner financing. No credit checks. Money Back Guarantee. 800-755-8953, www.sunsetranches.com ______________________________________________________________ ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDATION. Starting $129/mo. 1 - 2 1/2 acre ranch lots. One hour from Tucson, No Credit Check. Owner financing. Money Back Guarantee. 1-866-8582511, Code 4019 www.sunsiteslandrush.com ______________________________________________________________ 20 ACRE RANCHES Near Growing El Paso Texas. Only $12,900 $0Down, $99 per/mo. Owner Financing. No Credit Checks Money Back Guarantee. Free Map/Pictures. 1-800755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com ______________________________________________________________ BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS! Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson. Guaranteed Financing. $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting $129/mo. Foreclosures online @ www.sunsiteslandrush.com. Pre-Recorded Message (800) 631-8164 mention code 5063 ______________________________________________________________ GEORGIA LAND $0Down Financing. Incredible investment, 1acre-20acres Starting @ $3750/acre. Washington County near Augusta. Low taxes, beautiful weather. Owner financing from $199/mo. $0Down. Hablo Espanol. 706-364-4200 ______________________________________________________________ North Carolina Mountains. E-Z finish Log Cabin Shell w/Acreage. PRE-APPROVED Bank Financing! Only $99,900. Ask About our Mountain Land for Sale. 828-247-9966 Ext. 60 ______________________________________________________________ UPSTATE NY ~ FINGER LAKES SACRIFICE! 5 acres - $29,900! Woods, stonewalls, awesome views! 9 miles to Ithaca, NY! Terms avail! NO CLOSING COSTS! Call 877-368-4408 or______________________________________________________________ www.newyorklandandlakes.com for virtual tour ABANDONED UPSTATE NY FARM 16 acres - $39,900.Abuts State Land,stream,fields, woods, apple trees, views! Great deer hunting! Build, hunt, camp or make a solid investment! 888-828-2014 www.newyorklandandlakes.com ______________________________________________________________ 11 acres - $24,900 ABANDONED UPSTATE NY FARM Next to State Land, stream, waterfall, pine woods, nice views! Great deer hunting! Build, hunt, camp! A solid investment! 888-828-2014 www.newyorklandandlakes.com ______________________________________________________________ UPSTATE NY - LAND LIQUIDATION 3 acres - $17,900. Cooperstown, lake access, stonewalls, views, woods! ABSOLUTE SALES May 1st! $2,000 1st time buyer’s credit! Terms! 877-289-5595 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com ______________________________________________________________

------------ SERVICES ----------Klos Cut Landscaping - Complete affordable lawn care. Spring Clean up, Mulching, Installions, Hedge/Tree trimming, Grass Cutting and More. Call Bill at 412-292-8756. ______________________________________________________________ FREE manure. Saddlebrook Stables, Stoltz Road, South Park. Will load. Public and landscaping welcome. ______________________________________________________________ Housecleaning, wall washing, rug cleaning, painting residential and commercial, insured, bonded, since 1975. Call Marianne at 724-861-9595 or 412-823-4797. ______________________________________________________________ Party Room Facility for Rent in CHARLEROI! * For ALL Occasions * Book NOW. Call for Details. 724-531-1175. ______________________________________________________________ ACCOMPLISHED PAINTER will paint your house, shed, building, etc. for anything of value. Make me an offer. Legslawrenzi@aol.com, phone 724-872-5837. ______________________________________________________________ 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 transfer, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/ ______________________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-8257233. ______________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________ 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 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 ______________________________________________________________ Timeshares Only. Buy, Sell or Rent a Timeshare. Free Information Kit. $100 Gift Card, call for details.1-866-680-1989 ______________________________________________________________

----------- 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. ______________________________________________________________ Sunny Winter Specials At Florida’s Best Beach – New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621 ______________________________________________________________ You Need A Vacation! SAVE MONEY ON YOUR NEXT VACATION. WWW.TRAVELUNIVERSALLY.COM. CALL TOLL FREE (877) 903-8887. Also visit: WWW.TRAVELHOT.COM. HOTTEST TRAVEL DEALS WITH EVERY CLICK. (CST2098628-40) ______________________________________________________________

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