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MAY 2013
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“ W E ’ R E T H E N E I G H B O R LY N E W S PA P E R ” Baldwin • Bethel Park • Brentwood • Bunola • Carroll Township • Castle Shannon • Charleroi • Clairton • Eighty Four • Elizabeth • Elrama • Finleyville • Gastonville • Jefferson Hills • Library • McMurray Monongahela • New Eagle • Nottingham • Peters Township • Pleasant Hills • South Park • Union Township • Upper St. Clair • Van Voorhis • Venetia • West Elizabeth • West Mifflin • Whitehall
Clairton Chamber of Commerce 5K Run/2 Mile Walk The Clairton Chamber of Commerce, along with Corporate Sponsor Eastman Chemical Company, will be sponsoring their 4th Annual Chamber 5K Run/2 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 25, rain or shine. The Run/Walk begins at the City of Clairton Park Pool parking lot on Freemont Avenue. Registration starts at 8 am and the Run/Walk at 9:00 am. Trophies will be given for top male and female runner, top Clairton resident, first and second place male and female runners in 9 age groups. Stroller friendly, no dogs or bikes permitted. They are many ways to be involved. Register as an individual or team to walk or run. Be a sponsor, spectator or volunteer, make a monetary donation or in-kind donation. Call Kathy Tachoir for additional information at 412-233-9570 or clairtonchamber5krace@comcast.net.
WOMEN of Southwestern PA to Hold “Fashion Faire!” May 19
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he WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. are hosting their annual “Dames and Daughters Fashion Faire!” on Sunday, May 19 from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm at Bella Sera's Event Venue, 414 Morganza Road, Canonsburg. The show will be featuring fashions from H. Baskin and The Frog 'N' Princess. There will also be vendors selling everything from fashion scarves to one of a kind handbags to jewelry. There will be raffles and door prizes, specialty drinks and a party atmosphere. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children under 16. Tickets may be Co-chairs Carol Gehrig and Jan Kennedy purchased at either H. Baskin (located in the Galleria Mall) or The Frog 'N' Princess (in McMurray) (Cash or Check Only) or by calling Donna at 724-941-3339 for credit card purchases. No tickets will be sold at the door. If you have any questions please call 724942-3058 Visit www.womenofswpa.org for details on WOMEN and their philanthropic mission. For membership information, call 724-745-6193.
INDEX: Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Places To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business & Merchant . . . . . . . . 29 Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Local People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 School News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Death Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ask The Experts . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Real Estate Transactions . . . . . . 52
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Local Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . 62 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Peters Township Resident Questions Integrity of Licensure Board Dear Editor, In 2009, J.R. Brower wrote a story about me that spoke of my goal to become a licensed architect. After completing the requirements, the PA Architects Licensure Board has denied me to take the Architects Registration Exam, the last hurdle for me to become licensed. I'd like to share this update to my story because I believe the public has the right to know that 1.) Licensure Law excludes Residential Projects and 2.) The PA Architects Board is a group of 5 practicing architects who if I became licensed would be my competition and 3.) All services I provide meet PA building codes. For the PA Architects to deny me to take the final test is to prevent me from becoming competition to other architects. I'd be interested to know what the public thinks about being forced to use the services of a group of professionals whose fees are being protected by the State. If I took the test and passed I would become an immediate competitor to other architects whereby I could provide services at a greatly reduced rate for the same services. William May - Peters Township
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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . MAY 1 WOMEN’S CLUB OF JEFFERSON HILLS MEETING - 6:30 pm at The Olde Place Inn. The program for the upcoming meeting will be the presentation of a Scholarship to a Thomas Jefferson High School Senior Student. Membership is open to all residents of Jefferson Hills and surrounding communities. Guests are welcome. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. MAY 2 FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Venetia, PA. All are welcome. For information, contact Patti at 724-941-6609. FLEA MARKET - Elizabeth Township Historical Society’s flea market from 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Bargain hunters will find tables covered with household items at the Coates House. MAY 4 INDOOR FLEA MARKET, SOUP, FOOD AND BAKE SALE - Elizabeth Baptist Church, from 9 am - 2 pm. Electronics, decor, jewelry, kitchen, domestics, etc. Bake sale will include many homemade goodies. Stuffed cabbage, haluski, and kielbasa, American fare and homemade soups. Outdoor table space will be available for a cost of $10. Any inquiries may be made at the church office 412-384-6464. CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER - Jefferson U.P. Church, 716 Gill Hall Rd., from 4 to 7 pm. The dinner will include desserts and drinks for $10 adults and $5 for kids 6 to 12, age 5 and under are free. FLEA MARKET - Yukon Croatian Club, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Table reservations are due by Wednesday, May 1. $5 per table. Call 724-3964914 to reserve tables for your wares. Admission for shoppers is 50 cents. Hot dogs with sauerkraut, coffee, soft drinks and desserts.
G-R-REAT GIVEAWAY - held by the Pleasant Hills Lions Club at 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. 6:30 p.m. The G-r-reat Giveaway is a series of many fast-paced raffles featuring over 250 prizes. Raffle for a new Apple iPad Mini and Kindle Fire. For more information, contact Chuck at 412-653-4220. CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION - will combine a Dinner, Fundraiser and Show Opening For South Arts at the Historic Schoolhouse, 2600 South Park Rd. from 6 -9 pm. Dinner tickets ($10.00) will be available at the door for a menu that includes shredded beef tacos, rice, beans, salsa, chips, ice cream cones and all the trimmings. mily to enjoy the food, festivities and art show. The Cinco de Mayo art show will run through June 1 and is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon-4:00 p.m. FIRST ANNUAL SENIOR FAIR IN MCMURRAY - The Bible Chapel will host the first annual SageWorks “Senior Information Fair” on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center at 300 Gallery Drive in McMurray. Exhibitors will provide information on many aspects of the senior lifestyle. West Penn Outpatient will be offering some free health screenings. Admission is free. For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at WJohnson@biblechapel.org or Jennifer Rogers at jennifer@jrmediallc.com or 412-779-2198. SPRING CARNIVAL - John McMillan Church Preschool will host a Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children’s games, hair and face painting, a Moon Walk and Carnival Cafe’. Our Community “Food & Fun Raffle” includes chances to win gift certificates to Edible Arrangements, Healthtrax, PA Trolley Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and the Children’s Museum plus many more! The Bethel Park Police will be present to enroll children in the Safety Kids Child I.D. program. JMPC Preschool is located at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. For more information, call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704.
MAY 5 SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER - Franklin Elementary School and Bethel Park High School are working together to sponsor a Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner for two current students. Katelyn Parker, a Franklin fourth grade student and her brother, Tyler, a junior at BPHS, lost both of their parents in the last year and a half. The Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, May 5 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM in the BPHS cafeteria. $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased at any Bethel Park elementary, middle or high school office. All proceeds from this event will go to the Parker Family. For questions, contact Lynne Pieczynski at 412-854-8571 or Judy Daley at 412-854-8584. LADIES SPRING SOCIAL - 11:00 am at Wrights United Methodist Church Venetia. The women of Wrights UMC will host a salad luncheon. Tickets are $10 - all proceeds will go toward local mission work. For tickets or more information, contact Kathy Jo at 724-348-5969. PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department. Robert Fawcett, a Junior at Ringgold High School, will be hosting a charitable pancake breakfast and bake sale as his senior project. All proceeds will benefit his Aunt, Brenda Gump-Schragl, of South Park who was mentally and physically injured in a car accident. $7 adults and $3 children ages 6 and under. For tickets call Rachel Haid at 724531-1793 or Danny Gump at 724-350-7062. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. SPRING CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW - Gill Hall VFC, 1228 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 40 tables of great gift ideas. Everyone welcome! MAY 6 BINGO - Elrama Vol Fire Co. Social Hall, 17 Elrama Ave. starting at 7 p.m. Jackpot $300.00. Great time for all! For more information, call 412-384-8066 or 412-384-8077.
MAY 7 MID-MON VALLEY SHIPMATES MEETING – 7 p.m. at the James C. Ford Post 949 American Legion, Carroll Township. Meeting is open to all former and active members of the Navy, Coast Guard and/or Merchant Marines. Guest speaker will be Scott Frederick, History Scholar. HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKET TOURS Tuesday, May 7 from 1 - 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. The tours begin at Healthy Directions, the walk-in health care facility in the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the tours and discuss “Picnic Foods.” To register, call 724-3486699 or 724-258-1148. CANDIDATE FORUM AT RINGGOLD HIGH SCHOOL - Meet the Ringgold School Board candidates on May 7 at 6:30 pm in the Ringgold High School Cafeteria. It will be a non-partisan Voter’s Forum for the candidates for the school board with a moderator. Citizens of Ringgold School District are invited to ask the candidates questions they need to make their decision to vote on May 21. Questions will be grouped and screened, then asked by the moderator to each candidate. Doors open at 6:30 pm. All questions must be submitted by 6:45 pm. Forum will begin at 7 pm. Informal reception will follow forum. MAY 8 MONONGAHELA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 12 Noon at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The cost for the luncheon $13.00. Make reservations by Friday, May 3 by calling the Chamber at 724258-5919. Please come and bring a friend or two. MONTHLY CARD PARTY - 6 - 9 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, Gastonville, PA. Sponsored by the Mon Valley Rebekah’s. Light lunch served. Public welcome.
May 2013 ————————————————————————————————————————— MAY 9 PROGRAM FOR SENIORS - Meadowcrest Nursing Center, Bethel Park will host an educational program for Seniors from 5 - 6 pm. Topics to be covered are wills, healthcare and financial powers of attorney, living wills and the probate process. The program is free and open to the public. R.S.V.P. to Liddy at 412-854-5500. MAY 11 USED TIRE COLLECTION - Bring your old, unwanted, used tires to the Washington County Fairgrounds Parking Lot on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Disposal Fees will apply. For more information, call 724-228-6811 CRAFT / VENDOR FLEA MARKET - St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a Craft/ Vendor/ Flea Market on May 11 from 9 am - 4 pm. To reserve a table, call 412-884-5225. “TREASURE TABLE” FUNDRAISING SALE The Friends of Family Hospice and Palliative Care will hold a “Treasure Table” fundraising sale Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Family Hospice’s Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon. Artwork, jewelry, collectibles, fashion accessories, glassware, lamps, holiday decorations and much more. For more information and questions, contact Jane Johnson at jane341@aol.com. MOTHER’S DAY TEA AT TRAX FARMS Saturday, May 11th 12:00 noon. Bring your mother to Trax Farms for a relaxing afternoon with teas and savory sweet treats. $20 per person tax and gratuity not included. Reservation Required. For tickets, call 412.835.3246 today! ANNUAL PLANT SALE - Treehaven Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale from 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 11 at the South Park Shops in Bethel Park. For more information, contact Jan Kleiser at jankleiser@verizon.net or check us out www.facebook.com/TreehavenGardenClub. MAY 14 SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - 8:00 pm at the Bethel Presbyterian Church. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be a discussion on Colonial Coins. A 50/50 will be offered and kids prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 724984-6611.
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MAY 18 OLDIES DANCE - White Oak American Legion, Capital Street, from 8 pm to Midnight. $5 per person and all proceeds benefit disabled veterans. Music by Candy and Mike. For more information, call 724-984-6611. GOLF OUTING - sponsored by The Friends of South Park at the South Park Golf Course. The player fee of $75 includes 18 holes, a cart, hot dog and beverage and a steak dinner. Skill prizes will be offered. Individuals or corporations may sponsor a hole green or tee for $100. For more information, contact Sharon at 412-897-2403. CAR CRUISE - 1:00 - 6:00 pm at Large Hotel, Jefferson Hills. DJ Charlie Brown, trophies, dash plaques, giveaways, food and drink specials with outdoor service. For more information, contact Skinny at 412-853-8970 or Jim at 412-897-7475. MAY 15 LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall. Cost is $45 per animal and includes rabies, distemper shots, earmite and flea treatment. Registration is a must by calling 724-941-3991. MAY 16 FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church Venetia, PA. All are welcome. For information, contact Patti at 724-941-6609. MAY 17 LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall. Cost is $45 per animal and includes rabies, distemper shots, earmite and flea treatment. Registration is a must by calling 724-941-3991. PATHFINDER SCHOOL’S ANNUAL PASTA DINNER - Bethel Park from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adults $7.50, children 5 and under $3.00. Event includes fantastic raffle baskets, Scholastic Book Fair and delicious food. AARP 55 ALIVE REFRESHER DRIVING COURSE - Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., ECC. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, call 724-258-1333.
MAY 18 SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT - for Ethan Kozlowski and his continuing struggle with GA-1 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Floreffe Firehall, Jefferson Hills. Advanced tickets adults $10, children (ages 4-12) $5. For tickets, call Sherry at 412559-5875 or email connie268@comcast.net. Tickets also available at Elrama Tavern and Shop N Go (West Elizabeth). Tickets will be available at door. Adults $12, children $6. GALA 25: AN EVENING TO REMEMBER Saturday, May 18 at 6 p.m., Westin Convention Center – Allegheny Grand Ballroom, third floor. Join the MVH family and friends at the 25th annual Gala. $175. Black Tie Preferred. For tickets call 724-258-1657. CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN - Appalachia Work Camp is having their 1st Annual Motorcycle Run on Saturday, May 18. $20 for rider, $10 for passenger by May 5. After May 5, cost will be $25 for rider and $15 for passenger. The ride begins at Hot Metal Harley. To register, visit www.appalachiaworkcamp.com or email us at AWCmotorcyclerun@gmail.com.
MAY 19 MYSTICAL PSYCHIC FAIR - If you are interested in Mediumship, Psychic Readings, Reiki, Energy, Massage, or Spiritual Response Therapy, then come to the Mystical Psychic Fair on May 19 at Library Fire Hall, South Park from 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm. For more information call Deborah at 724-348-8063. PETSEARCH RABIES PLUS CLINIC - 10 am to 4 pm at Mon Valley YMCA, Monongahela. Rabies Vaccine $6.00 dog or cat (3 year vaccine with proof of previous innoculation). Rabies for any dog or cat 3 months or older is required by law. Dog DHLPP $10.00; Lyme Vaccine $20.00; Cat FVRCP $10.00; Feline leukemia $15.00; Microchip $25.00. For more information, call 724-228-7335 or visit www.petsearchpa.org. MAY 21 ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER - Mingo Creek Church, Finleyville, from Noon - 7 pm. Eatin or take-out available by calling 724-348-5278. Adults $8, kids (12 yrs and under) $5.
PLEASANT HILLS GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE - The sale will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 am to 12 noon at the Pleasant Hills borough building. For additional information, call Jan Nevling at 412-655-4604.
ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER - Mingo Creek Church, Finleyville, Tuesday, May 21 from 12:00 noon - 7:00 pm. Eat-in or take-out available by calling 724-348-5278. Adults $8, kids (12 yrs and under) $5.
MAY 18 - 19 ROSE DAYS AT TRAX FARMS - 20% off all Roses on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday May18th, 10am-1pm Expert Rosarians from the Pittsburgh Rose Society will be available to give free advice and answer all your rose questions.
SCHWAN’S TRUCKLOAD EVENT - Schwan’s Truckload Event May 21 from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm at Wrights United Methodist Church, Venetia. Purchase from the Schwan’s Truck or to preorder, call 1-888-724-9267 or visit schwansfundraising.com and use Campaign ID #42874.
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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . MAY 23 MAHS MAY MEETING - Willie Frankfort, “Wild Willie”, will be the featured speaker at the Monongahela Area Historical Society May meeting at 7:00 pm in the parlor room of the First Presbyterian Church at Sixth and West Main Streets in Monongahela. Mr. Frankfort, will speak on building a museum: The Wright House Museum of Western Expansion, Venetia, PA. “PIZZA ON THE PATIO” - West Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce Social/Networking Event. 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Primanti Brothers, State Route 51. Cost is $7.00/person. Cash on cocktails. Please make checks payable to: West Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 18061, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. To RSVP, vvplease call Mimi Haley at 412-655-8452 ext.2233 or Sue Mackulin at 412-855-8276 or 412-384-8199. MAY 24 BAKE SALE AND PLANT SALE - The Friends of Clairton Library will be holding a Bake Sale on Friday, May 24 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Clairton Library. Homemade, baked goods such as cakes, brownies, cookies, breads, pepperoni rolls, pies and many other types of goodies. Also on sale will be a variety of beautiful plants and herbs.
MAY 25 KID’S RESALE - at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four from 8 am - 2 pm. There will be no prices marked on the items, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Thomas Christian Preschool. Donations will be accepted May 19 - 24 for anyone wanting to add to our sale. Call 724-941-8910 for available times. FREE CLOTHING - at The Church of Jesus Christ, Monongahela from 9 am - Noon. FARM HERITAGE DAY AT THE SPRING HOUSE - Enjoy delicious, homemade food at Farm Heritage Day held Saturday, May 25 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Spring House, 1531 Route 136, Washington. Dine on Spring House homemade main and side dishes, soups, potato, pasta, fruit and vegetable salads and so much more. For more information, call 724-228-3339 or visit www.springhousemarket.com. CLAIRTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5K RUN/2 MILE WALK - The Clairton Chamber of Commerce, along with Corporate Sponsor Eastman Chemical Company, will be sponsoring their 4th Annual Chamber 5K Run/2 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 25. Registration 8 am, Run/Walk at 9:00 am. Trophies will be givenin 9
age groups. Register as an individual or team to walk or run. Be a sponsor, spectator or volunteer, make a donation. Call Kathy Tachoir for additional information at 412-233-9570. MAY 27 5K RACE/WALK - North Strabane Twp Municipal Park to benefit the North Strabane Fire Dept. Course will be run entirely within Municipal Park. Includes a Kids Fun Run. Prizes for winners in various age categories. Register by May 10. For more information, contact Chuck Ruslavage at 412-608-9554. MAY 29 RIVERSIDE SERVICE MEMORIAL FOR VETERANS - sponsored by Starkweather Circle Ladies G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic). 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Monongahela Aquatorium. For additional information, email dfryewal@comcast.net. MAY 30 LOW COST CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC - at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall. $45 includes spay/rabies shot/distempter shot/ear mite & flea treatment. Registration is required, call 724-9413991.
MAY 31 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, Venetia May 31 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.Kids games and Theme Basket Drawing. Call for tickets at 724-941-6210. Adult: $10, Children: $5, Seniors: $8, Dessert Only: $4. Proceeds to benefit Missions.
JUNE 1 MEGA JEWELRY & BOOK SALE - Friends Of The West Newton Library’s will hold a Mega Jewelry & Book Sale on Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 a.m. at the West Newton Library. “FLEATIQUE ON THE MON” - held in Chess Park, and through-out Monongahela and New Eagle from 8 am until 3 pm. Crafter and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Second Street. This unique event is known as the largest street sale in Southwestern Pennsylvania! Call the Chamber at 724-2585919 for more information. WEST NEWTON COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, June 1 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event will take place on the North, South, and West side of town. Vendors will also be set up at Vine Street Park.
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2nd Annual “Tea for Jacob” a Great Success By Christina Walko
A packed crowd filled the halls of Mary Mother of the Church in Charleroi on Saturday April 13 as the 2nd Annual “Tea for Jacob” got underway. The event, which honors 8 year old Jacob Broznick, from Pleasant Hills, who is autistic, was started last year by Jacob’s grandmother and Charleroi resident Angie Dzurinko. Autism now affects one in 88 children in the U.S. The colorfully decorated hall boasted plentiful food, sweets, gifts, raffles, auc- Eight year-old Jacob Broznick was the guest of tion items and smiles to go around. honor at the 2nd annual “Tea for Jacob” The event, which last year had about 100 people in attendance, doubled in size this year with its goal being to raise more than $7,000 for Autism Speaks. “We should reach that easily,” stated Jacob’s mother, Becky Broznick. Broznick, who is a teacher in the Charleroi school district, her husband Bill and son Jacob who is autistic, reside in Pleasant Hills. Plenty of teachers were in attendance. “Its overwhelming for Jacob,” she said, “but he loves when everyone applauds him.” Pictured at the event are Jacob's mother, Gift and toy baskets, including Steeler Becky Broznick (left) and and Penguin themed, Hello Kitty and grandmother Angie Dzurinko (right). Mickey Mouse, stationary and body lotions, were all donated by those in attendance. Local businesses Fields of Heather, Baker’s Pub and more plus local artists all donated to make the event a success.
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Show Off Your Dog in the Monongahela Pooch Parade Monongahela will be the place to be for dogs lovers on May 18. What better way to spend a spring morning than with your four legged friend? Whether you are a dog owner or admirer, The Susan Withers Pooch Parade will be the site for fun, laughs and plenty of woof woof woofs. This year we are honoring its founder Susan Wither's, who as a past MARC member, was instrumental in developing the parade out of her love of dogs and all animals. The Parade event consists of registration at Chess Park in Monongahela (gazebo) at 10 am. There will be a $5 fee to enter your dog which will help MARC fund other activities and events throughout the year. The parade will officially begin at 11 am continuing down Main St. and ending at the Aquatorium. This will give the dogs and owners the chance to show off their stuff! At the Aquatorium, MARC has a lineup of activities and entertainment to make for a beautiful afternoon. First off, you'll want to try MARC's Gourmet Hot Dog's for lunch with a ton of choices as toppings! Then you can take some time to wander through a variety of dog related vendors and businesses that cater to your furry friend. Then, let the show begin! MARC has invited interesting guest speakers to educate and enlighten all dog owners and potential owners about owning and caring for your cherished pet. We'll round out the day with prizes for many categories such as smallest/biggest dog, funniest, stupid pet trick, dog that looks most like owner, etc. Check out our posters throughout the valley with a full listing of participants or call 724-258-3485 for more info. Also, be looking for dates and selected movies for MARC's "Movies at the Mounds" summer film series starting in June - Aug. If you enjoy the summer hanging flower baskets and plantings throughout Monongahela, join MARC to get involved in making beauty and excitement happen in our community! See you at the parade!
SECOND ANNUAL USED TIRE COLLECTION – WASHINGTON COUNTY Help to make a difference in the environment. Bring your old, unwanted, used tires to the Washington County Fairgrounds Parking Lot on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. The Washington County Fairgrounds parking lot is located across from the PA Trolley Museum, 2151 Main Street, Washington, PA 15301 Disposal Fees $1.00 per car/motorcycle tire $1.50 per car/motorcycle tire with rim $1.25 per light truck tire $1.75 per light truck tire with rim $5.00 per tractor tire $10.00 per agricultural tire For more information, call 724228-6811
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Peter V. Marcoline III, Esq. Announces Candidacy for Judge My experience is not limited It is with the support of to the County Courts. I have my wife, children, family, also appeared in Federal friends, and colleagues Court for the Western that I am proud to District of Pennsylvania litiannounce my candidacy gating serious criminal for Judge of the Court of issues. I have filed and sucCommon Pleas of cessfully argued numerous Washington County. I am appeals in the Superior Court a 1995 graduate of Bethel of Pennsylvania resulting in Park High School. Upon Peter V. Marcoline III the errors of the lower court graduation, I moved with my parents to Eighty Four, PA, and being corrected. I have prided myself in taking the attended Washington Jefferson College. I graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of time to understand each individual Arts degree in Political Science. I then client’s issue. Whether it was a minor obtained my Law Degree from the traffic citation or a multi-million dollar Dickinson School of Law of the Penn divorce, each one of my clients received State University in 2002. While attend- my utmost attention. Regardless of the ing Dickinson, I studied International seriousness of the issue, each case has Law and Global Intellectual Property significantly impacted that individual’s Law at the University of Florence, Italy. life. This same premise should be Upon graduation from Law School, I applied by a Judge. All litigants need to immediately began a judicial clerkship be treated fairly and impartially, which in the Court of Common Pleas of should be the very foundation of our Washington County. In May of 2004, I judicial system. As the son of a former FBI Agent and joined the firm of Blackwell & Federal Prosecutor, I grew up underAssociates. My extensive practice consists of standing and respecting the law. This Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal premise was further instilled by my Injury, Construction Litigation, Juvenile Mother, as well as the values of honesty Delinquency, Juvenile Dependency, and and compassion. My wife and I continalso maintain a general civil practice. ue to instill the same values in our chilI am a member of both the Since entering private practice in 2004, dren. I have defended over 500 criminal cases Washington County and Pennsylvania personally and I have assisted in over Bar Associations. I am actively involved 500 more in the Court of Common with the Member Relations Committee Pleas. I have also handled countless and the Young Lawyers Division of the criminal cases at the Magisterial District Washington County Bar Association. I Judge level. I have also personally liti- am a member of the Family Law Section gated over 100 Divorce cases and over and the Criminal Law Section. Because 100 Custody cases. I have extensive of my experience, I am ready, willing experience handling Protection From and able to handle any areas of the law Abuse cases. Throughout my career, I and any other judicial assignments have had the opportunity of appearing bestowed upon me. I live with my wife, Karen, and my before countless Judges in the County Courts of Washington, Greene, two sons, Alex and Ryan, in South Allegheny, Westmoreland and Fayette. Strabane Township.
Clairton Library Bake Sale and Plant Sale The Friends of Clairton Library will be holding a Bake Sale on Friday, May 24 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Clairton Library. Come and peruse a delicious selection of homemade, baked goods such as cakes, brownies, cookies, breads, pepperoni rolls, pies and many other types of goodies. Also on sale will be a variety of beautiful plants including spring flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Come early for the best selection!
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PETERS TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION UPCOMING PROGRAMS The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department has announced the following upcoming programs. Please call the library for more information at 724-942500 YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS Summer Day Camps - three one-week sessions held in Shelter 4 from 9 a.m. – noon July 8, July 15 and July 22 Playground Pals - three one-week sessions held on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays only at Elm Grove Park from 9:30 a.m. – noon weeks of July 29, August 5 and August 12. PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND ONE-DAY EVENTS Teddy Bear Tea - ages 5 – 6 years, June 1 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and enjoy a cup of tea and a snack. We will do some crafts and play a game or two. Pre-registration required by May 20. 35th Annual Community Day Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Peterswood Park. Learn more about local vendors, what they have to offer and take advantage of their giveaways. If you are an area business that would like to donate to the event, donors will
be acknowledged in our publicity if received by June 4. Don’t miss these wonderful opportunities and get involved in such a great communitywide event. Jam Night in Peterswood Park - ages 13 – 19 years, May 15 and June 19 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Come join others who love to play an instrument; perform solo or with others. Join us at Peterswood Park at the amphitheater for our first Jam Night. (Electricity is available.) If you don’t play, come and listen, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the music. Registration required if playing an instrument. Registration deadlines are May 10 and June 14 SENIORS Senior Luncheons/Picnics - Bring a covered dish and enjoy some long overdue conversation. The senior lunches are held on the second Wednesday of the month and are open to anyone over the age of 55. Co-sponsored with the Area Agency on Aging. No fee. May 8 from Noon – 2 p.m. at MultiPurpose Room/Bobby Shawn June 12 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Picnic Shelter 4
Save the Date! MOPS Annual Flea Market - May 4 MOPS of Windover Hills in South Park will hold their annual flea market on Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at Windover Hills United Methodist Church at 6751 Ridge Road in South Park. The sale will include kid's items, household items, toys, clothing, bake sale, and refreshment stand. Half-off sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit our non-profit mother's group. Donations accepted at the church April 29 to May 3.
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New Board Of Directors For Finleyville Community Center By Paul Chasko
A new board of directors has taken the reigns of managing the Finleyville Community Center. Shortly after its construction was completed in 1954, the Borough of Finleyville handed over the management of the building and grounds to a Board of directors. Over the years various boards have done a tremendous job in keeping the center operating as a solvent enterprise through good times and bad and it wasn’t easy. Mayor Kutsek wishes to extend his thanks to the individuals now stepping down on behalf of the citizens of the Borough of Finleyville and the new board members. A grateful community expresses their thanks to:Irene Allridge; Russ Allridge; Betty Bradburn; Denise Kegel; Roseanne Rovano; Mary Allexander; Millicent Powell; Margaret Crawford. The new Board of Directors has taken over management of the Community Center with a high level of energy and enthusiasm. The board consists of the following members: Candice (Candy) Burns - President and Rentals Contact Kim Schmitt - Vice President Rick Comb - Secretary/Treasurer The new board plans a remake of the interior of the center to make it a more attractive venue for wedding receptions, graduation parties and other formal events. Their plans for the Community Center including the following improvements: • New interior ceiling and lighting • New Kitchen • New sound system
The new Board of Directors for the Finleyville Community Center - (L to R) Rick Comb, Kim Schmitt and Candace Burns
The Finleyville Community Center, located on Marion Avenue, will be undergoing some interior upgrades under the leadership \of the new Board of Directors
• Repainting • Handicapped-friendly entrances • Expansion of the parking lot • New tables and chairs • Reworked HVAC system • Landscaping changes • Updated bathrooms A recent $5,000 donation from the Borough of Finleyville will give them a good start. The phone number to call for rentals of the Community Center has changed with the new board. For information on Community Center rentals call 724-348-6567 and leave a message – you’re call will be returned.
Charity Motorcycle Run Set for May 18 Appalachia Work Camp is having their 1st Annual Motorcycle Run on Saturday, May 18. The cost for registration is $20 for rider and $10 for passenger if registration is received by May 5. After May 5, cost will be $25 for rider and $15 for passenger. The ride begins at Hot Metal Harley in West Mifflin with registration at 9:30 AM followed by the blessing of the bikes at 10:30 AM. The ride will be approximately 60 miles ending at Mingo Creek Park where lunch will be served. We will also have 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and entertainment. For more information on Appalachia Work Camp or to download registration form, visit our website at www.appalachiaworkcamp.com. For additional information, email us at AWCmotorcyclerun@gmail.com.
Monongahela Fire Dept Receives Proclamation from City of Monongahela A certificate of appreciation was presented to the Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department from the City of Monongahela at the regular council meeting in April. Mayor Robert Kepics expressed the appreciation of the city and the council to the Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department and also other mutual aid fire departments that responded to a recent fire at the Pitt-Mon Auto Salvage. The certificate was presented to the Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department from the city for outstanding service and contributions to protecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of Monongahela by preventing a potential disaster at the Pitt-Mon Auto Salvage fire which occurred on Friday, April 5, 2013.
Pictured (l-r) Don Devore, Chief Engineer for the fire department and Carole Foglia, City Clerk. Photo credit: Wayne E. Ray.
MAY EVENTS AT THE MON VALLEY YMCA Lunch & Learn - Nutrition The Mon Valley YMCA will hold a Lunch and Learn program on May 7 starting at 12:30 p.m. The Salad Bar Potluck Lunch will start at 12:30 p.m. The education program by Mon Valley Hospital will be at 1:30 p.m. discussing the importance of Nutrition followed by a healthy cooking demonstration with taste test at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is mandatory by May 4th. We do ask that you bring a side dish for our Salad Bar Potluck lunch. This program is open to the community at no cost. Rivers Casino Trip The Mon Valley YMCA will be taking a Coach Bus trip to the Rivers Casino on Thursday, May 9. Pick up will be at the Charleroi Chamber Plaza parking lot (next to Riverside Place) promptly at 9:00 a.m. and departing the Rivers promptly at 3:00 p.m. The cost is $20 ($15 free play; $5 food voucher). Pre-registration must be made in the YMCA Business Office by May 6 or call 724-483-8077.
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Get Ready for the Pleasant Hills Lions Club Farmers' Market The Pleasant Hills Lions Club Farmers' Market will be held every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 7:00 pm from May 16 through October 17, in the parking lot of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church on Old Clairton Rd. This is our 7th year of sponsoring the Farmers' Market and is part of our club's efforts to serve the community. The money we make from hosting the Market and other events we sponsor has enabled us to distribute thousands of dollars to local charities and organizations in addition to help support Lions Club International's efforts to eradicate blindness. The Market typically attracts 500-900 customers on an average Thursday. We've had great support from our local farmers and normally have 15-20 vendors selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, to organic meat, pies, hot roasted nuts, jams, flowers and a variety of freshly-baked breads and various rolls. For more information about the Farmers' Market, visit www.pleasanthillsfarmersmarket.com.
Free Public Star Parties Held at Mingo Park Visit the Mingo Creek Park Observatory, for a free public star party. (Donations gladly received to continue sharing the sky.)Weather permitting view stars, planets, nebula, Iridium Flares, ISS Passes, free planetarium show, etc. Events begin at dusk and end around 10 or 11 pm. A star party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the wonders of the night sky. At a star party, Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (AAAP) members setup their personal telescopes and operate the large fixed observatory telescopes and offer visitors the opportunity to view celestial objects. Visitors can bring their own scopes to take advantage of viewing conditions at the site. Other use the occasion to simply view the stars and planets with their own eyes. Star parties begin just before sunset.
Celestial events such as meteors, comets or an Aurora Borealis often make our public star parties memorable events. At AAAP star parties our members are happy to answer questions about astronomy, advise on telescope selection, or help guests set up and align their telescope. 2013 Star Party Schedule at Mingo Creek Park Observatory • May 17, 18 • June 14, 15 • July 12, 13 • August 9, 10 • September 7, 28 • October 12, 26 • November 9 - Bundle Up Starfest For more information on AAAP activities and membership, visit the website www.3ap.org.
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PennDOT Begins Planning for Rankintown Bridge Replacement By Paul Chasko
After years of badgering and pleading for PennDOT to replace the single-lane Rankintown Bridge between Union and Peters Townships on State Route SR1006, the project is now underway. The old Rankintown Bridge carrying traffic over Peters Creek in Union Township has been a traffic bottle-neck worsening every year as traffic increases between Peters Township and Union Westbound Traffic pile-up Township. The bridge is one way and drivers line up at either end of the bridge during peak traffic hours taking turns to cross over. In addition, the bridge has no pedestrian walkway. It is dangerous as well as inconvenient. It is not uncommon during rush hour to see aggravated drivers 25 to 30 cars deep piled up on both sides of the bridge waiting for their turn to cross over. Access to the bridge by emergency vehicles at rush hour is also a problem. Officials from both Peters and Union Townships have been petitioning PennDOT and our State repEastbound traffic pile-up resentatives to replace the structure for years. A representative from PennDOT said that the project had been funded only for preliminary engineering work and that actual construction could be as long as two years down the road. More details on the extent of the intrusion onto adjacent properties and any construction schedule will be unavailable until the preliminary engineering is completed and reviewed. Then the project will need to be budgeted and scheduled for detailed engineering and construction. It sounds as though we’ll be taking turns to cross the Rankintown Bridge for a bit longer. There will be a public meeting advertised and hosted by PennDOT on their plans to replace the bridge. It will be held at the Union Twp. Municipal Building on May 22nd . PennDOT has asked for the space between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
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“G-r-reat Giveaway” Slated in Pleasant Hills The Pleasant Hills Lions Club will hold its G-r-reat Giveaway (formerly Penny Auction), a popular fund-raising event, on Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road. Pittsburgh. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The G-r-reat Giveaway is a series of many fast-paced raffles featuring over 250 prizes donated by local merchants and professionals and including sporting goods, toys, jewelry, home furnishings, appliances, automotive supplies, hardware items, glassware, games, nonperishable food items and certificates for a wide variety of services, restaurants and merchandise. Particularly appealing again this year will be a separate and special raffle for a new Apple iPad Mini and Kindle Fire. For all prizes other than the iPad Mini and Kindle Fire drawings; patrons purchase books of 100 tickets at the door and may participate in any or all of the raffles. Tickets are collected individually by Lions attendants for each drawing. The cost is $10 for one book, $18 for two and $24 for three. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, and 25-cent Strip Ticket bingo. Event co-chairs Bill Lowman and Jim Stark emphasize the dual benefits of the affair in that it provides a family fun night as well as a major source of income for the many charitable contributions made by the club. The latter include services for the vision and hearing impaired, diabetes awareness projects, local community organizations and school programs and activities. If you need further information, contact Chuck Snyder, at 412-653-4220.
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Pleasant Hills Garden Club Plant Sale on May 18 Gardeners are in for some pleasant surprises at the annual Pleasant Hills Garden Club plant sale. The sale will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 am to 12 noon at the Pleasant Hills borough building, located at 410 East Bruceton Road. Perennials, vegetables and shrubs, grown by club members, will be sold at bargain prices. Books on gardening will also be for sale. For additional information, call Jan Nevling at 412-655-4604.
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Retired Men’s Luncheon Group May 2013 Program What is “fracking”, how does it work and why do we do it? Who is Marcellus, and why is his shale so important? At the May meeting of the Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills, Barb Hall, representing Test America, Inc. and the Marcellus Shale Coalition, will help us to a better understanding of this subject which seems destined to have a significant effect on Southwest Pennsylvania. The meeting will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 16 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. Cost for the lunch is only $6.00. For additional information, or to indicate your intention to attend, call the office of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church at 412-655-2000. Please call by Friday, May 10 to be included in the lunch order.
Pancake Breakfast at Finleyville VFD - May 5 Robert Fawcett, a Junior at Ringgold High School, will be hosting a charitable pancake breakfast and bake sale as his senior project. All proceeds will benefit his Aunt, Brenda Gump-Schragl, of South Park who was mentally and physically injured in a car accident. The breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 5 at the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Tickets are $7 adults and $3 children ages 6 and under. You can buy your tickets now by calling Rachel Haid at 724-531-1793 or Danny Gump at 724-350-7062. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Please come support this great young man and his wonderful family!
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St. Francis Youth Group Teams up With Lynch Landscape Supply for Fundraiser St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group will receive $1 for every cubic yard of Mulch, Compost or Top Soil you have delivered or picked up from Lynch Landscape Supply in Venetia. You must mention that you are participating in the “St. Francis Youth Group Fundraiser” in order for the group to get the profit. There is no additional charge to you the customer. The fundraiser runs through August. The St. Francis Youth Group supports our local food bank. Lynch Landscape Supply is located at 452 Venetia Road in Venetia, PA. Their phone # is 724-348-5581.
Nottingham Board of Supervisors Award Bids for Road Materials By J.R. Brower
After opening and reading 2012 road material bids on April 12, the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors awarded those bids. Also included were bids for diesel fuel and sign materials. The award for plastic pipe went to Advanced Drainage. Purchases will include metal sign posts and PennDOT sign from Chemung Supply through the Washington County Joint Purchasing Council bid. Getting the low bid for diesel fuel was Cohen Oil. Included in the awards for aggregates and emulsions were Laurel Aggregates, Hanson Aggregates, Russell Standard and Younghold Paving. The board scheduled a public hearing and authorized advertisement for a petition to rezone property of Scott Welsbacher, 176 Patterson Road. The request was made by Amerikohl Mining, Inc. for Welsbacher to rezone the property from R-1, Rural Residential, to A-1, Agricultural. This will enable Amerikohl to surface mine coal on the 86.6-acre property located on Patterson and Gilkeson Roads. The company is already operating on the nearby Sanns property off the lower end of Valley View Road. The petition to rezone was referred to the Nottingham Township Planning Commission, the Washington County Planning Commission, Planning Consultant Roberta Sarraf and Widmer Engineers for their review and comment. The public hearing will be held on June 3 during the Board of
Supervisors regular meeting. In a related matter, the supervisors acknowledged receipt of correspondence from Earthtech, Inc., for Amerikohl Mining, Inc. The letter gave notification that an application has been sent to the state DEP for a surface mine permit revision for the Sanns property to add the adjoining Opeka property in order to remove coal. In other business, the Nottingham Board of Supervisors: Approved the appointment of Sherry Hreha as recording secretary of the Planning Commission at the rate of $50 per meeting. Approved the appointment of William Fogle as an alternate to fill a vacancy on the Recreation Board. Acknowledged receipt of a notice of rule for the judicial sale of a 1-acre parcel owned by Mathies Coal Company. Acknowledged receipt of correspondence from EQT Production Co. giving notification that a permit application was sent to the state DEP to drill two natural gas wells in Fallowfield Township. Acknowledged receipt of the compliance audit report for the Valley Inn Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association for the years 2009 through 2011from Auditor General Eugene DePasquale. Also received was the fire department’s 2012 annual report prepared by Valerie Nagel. Was notified by the Washington County Sewage Council concerning a system connect for Erik Richardson, Sundust Road and a dye test for Ben Mayak, Mingo Church Road.
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Let's Talk Real Estate by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner
Buyer Negotiating Tips So, you search high and low and finally settle on the house you want to call home! You sit down with your real estate agent and hammer out the fine points of the deal. All of the required paperwork to make the offer is prepared. Your agent presents your offer to the seller, and... oh no! Your offer’s been rejected! Try to keep your emotions in check. In fact, it is rare for any first offer to be accepted in its entirety. Upon receiving your offer, the seller is faced with three options: Accept An accepted offer means the seller has agreed to all the terms and conditions, exactly as set forth in your offer to purchase. Congratulations! You are on your way to buying a home. Reject A rejected offer means the seller did not agree with any of
the terms and conditions set forth in your offer to purchase. Counter-offer A counter offer means the seller agrees with some of the terms and conditions of your offer, but not all of them. The seller thus makes a counter offer to you. The counter offer may change the price or closing date, or add or remove conditions. If you have received a counter offer, you have three choices. You can accept the new terms and conditions, reject them outright (and look for another house), or you can work with the seller to establish mutually agreeable terms. Unless the seller is being extremely unreasonable, you will likely choose the latter. It’s time to negotiate, and here’s how: Choose your battles wisely You may fancy yourself the Donald Trump of residential real estate, but do you really want to jeopardize the whole sale by haggling over the inclusion of comparatively insignificant items like a used washing machine? Save your enthusiasm for the issues that matter most. Keep it real The terms of the purchase have a much greater chance of being accepted if your offer is grounded in real market conditions, and not in the fantasy of getting something for nothing. Remember, the seller may be considering other offers. Bid too low and you risk losing the house to another buyer. Your CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty sales professional can help you determine just how much is appropriate to bid based on real market research. Be a lover, not a fighter There is no doubt that the give and take of negotiation can frazzle the nerves. But becoming combative when you hear something you don’t like won’t get you any closer to owning
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the home. Quite to the contrary. Remember the saying “you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”? A few pointers: Be polite and collaborative in any dealings with the seller or his real estate agent. Let the seller know you hear and understand their issues. Be respectful when disagreeing with or rejecting terms. Try to communicate your own wishes clearly. Be patient and helpful when misunderstandings do crop up. Know when to hold ‘em (and when to fold ‘em) Prepare for negotiations ahead of time by knowing which terms of the deal you can compromise on, and which terms are deal-breaking must-haves. Ensure your priorities are communicated clearly, and don’t be tempted to exaggerate your position. This is no time for bluffing, lest your bluff be called. And remember, negotiation is all about give and take, so expect to make some concessions. By establishing your position in advance, you’ll be able to handle a little of the give painlessly and with certainty. Know when to walk away It is unlikely that you and the seller will be unable to come to mutually acceptable terms, but you have to prepare yourself for that eventuality. If it ultimately becomes clear that the seller will never budge on terms you consider important (no matter how long talks extend), it is time move on. And you never know, sometimes just being prepared to walk away is what it takes to jar a stubborn seller into abandoning that firm position. Finleyville 724-348-7470 Belle Vernon 724-929-2180 McMurray 724-941-8680
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Masquerade Bowl Fundraiser for Autism Connection of PA and Caste Family Fund By Colette Dell
On April 20, the third annual Masquerade Bowl for autism took place at the Princess Lanes by Caste Village. For the past two years, Tom Caste, president of commercial realestate for Caste Village, and the Autism Connection of PA have teamed up for this event. Tickets to the event were $25 each, which included complimentary drinks, New Orleans style foods, bowling, music and dancing. There was also a Chinese auction and various raffles. Caste became involved with the Autism Connection of PA after his son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Soon after the diagnosis, the Caste Family Fund, a donor advised fund under the Pittsburgh Foundation, was started in order to give back to organizations such as Autism Connection. “I raise money for them because they helped families like us,” Caste said of the Autism Connection. Lu Randall, executive director of the Autism Connection of PA gave her thoughts on Caste’s fundraising. “He is very gracious and the families are very grateful for the support,” Randall said. This event has raised over $10,000 over the past two years and the number of attendees seems to keep growing.
Regular attendee of the event and general manager of Princess Lanes, Bruce Wright, said that this year was the best turnout he had seen since the Masquerade Bowl began and he hopes this event has continued success, bringing awareness to autism. Marie Mambuca, the Family Support Coordinator for Autism Connection, who started out as a member of the group, has a 21 year-old son with autism She says fundraisers like this “help immensely” for autism support and research. Although autism has many challenges, not everyone who is diagnosed with it see it as something that conquers them. Robert Hester, who does the photography for the event every year, has had autism for 30 years and believes that if it weren’t for his condition, he would not have the same creative edge in photography that he has, today. “I consider myself a true victor, not victim of this diagnosis,” Hester said.
Friends of Family Hospice to Hold “Treasure Table” Fundraising Sale The Friends of Family Hospice and Palliative Care, an auxiliary volunteer fundraising group, will hold a “Treasure Table” fundraising sale Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Family Hospice’s Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon. Already being called a “treasure hunter’s dream”, the Treasure Table sale will feature like-new items including artwork, jewelry, collectibles, fashion accessories, glassware, lamps, holiday decorations and much more. The Treasure Table fundraising sale at The Center for Compassionate Care is located at 50 Moffett St. (off of Bower Hill Rd.) in Mt. Lebanon. Free on-site parking is available. For more information and questions, contact Jane Johnson at jane341@aol.com. All funds raised from the Treasure Table sale will benefit Family Hospice patient and family services.
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Monongahela Valley Hospital Physician and His Family Aid Those in Need For a week in March, Vasu Malepati, M.D.; his wife, Durga Malepati, M.D., and their daughter, Swathi Malepati, a medical student, traveled to El Salvador, Central America on a medical mission with the Foundation for International Medicine Relief for Children. During their time in El Salvador, the family treated local residents at clinics and made almost 10 home medical visits. They taught personal hygiene and the English language to children in community schools. Perhaps they have found the truest form of health and Dr. Vasu Malepati performs an exam at a home in El Salvador, Central America. wealth, through the services they provide to others. Of the seven nations that comprise Central America, El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated. While the life expectancy is growing and infection rates are slowly decreasing, neither could be accomplished without the help of people like the Malepatis. For 15 years, the Malepati family has been lending a healing hand through their medical expertise to people in more than 12 countries on four continents. They have provided care education and medical supplies to individuals from such countries as Guatemala, Haiti, Indonesia, Peru, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Dr. Vasu Malepati, M.D. is an expert ear, nose and throat specialist of 25 years, providing care at his office in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital.
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA Domestic violence is the single major cause of injury to women. Many women face domestic violence issues every day, and they don't have to do it alone. There is help available. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA can provide safe shelter and confidential support services for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Our individual empowerment counseling provides one-on-one counseling, information and referrals, and advocacy (general & legal). All services are free and confidential. For more information, call 724-2239190 or 1-800-791-4000 in Washington County, 724852-2463 in Greene County, or 724-439-9500 in Fayette County. Domestic violence does not discriminate. In addition to married couples and dating partners, domestic violence occurs between blood relatives. DVSSP provides training for health care providers on recognizing signs of elder abuse in your patients. For more information, please call our Education and Training Department at 724-223-5477 in Washington County, 724-852-2373 in Greene County, or 724-437-2530 in Fayette County.
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Ed Snee Running for Magisterial District Judge Retired South Park Township Police Officer Ed Snee is running for the position of Magisterial District Judge for District 05-02-16 which encompasses Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills and South Park Township. Ed is a long-time resident of the community and a police officer with South Park Township for 33 years. He was also a USAF Veteran of the 911th Military Airlift Group. Past President of the South Park Township Police Association, Past Chairman of the South Park Township Police Pension Committee, PA State Instructor of the DARE Program ( Drug Awareness Resistance Education ) for 14 years at the South Park Elementary and Middle Schools. Ed was involved with youth sports activities and served a Past President of the South Park Soccer Association in which he managed 500 + soccer players and 30 coaches, coached South Park High School Girls Soccer Team, and established and coached the Point Park College Girls Soccer Team. On a Public Service level, Ed is
presently a South Park Township Supervisor, Public Safety Chairman of the South Park Township Police Department, Vice Chairman of The South Park Friends, Democratic Committeeman, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 91, and the Boroughs and Townships Police Association. He also owns and manages several residential properties in the South Hills area. His past business interests included South Park Tanning and Nails, and Bavarian Distributors. He also built approximately 300 residential homes in the South Hills area. On a more personal note, Ed attended Robert Morris College and Community College with majors in Business Administration and Administration of Criminal Justice. Ed and his wife Ann have 8 children and 9 grandchildren. All 8 children were born and raised in South Park Township, Ed, in his 33 years of service as a police officer, had “ Hands On “ law enforcement experience and is uniquely qualified in Criminal Law and Procedures, the Motor Vehicle Code, Juvenile Law and Procedures, and Landlord Tenant Law and Issues. The District Justice Magisterial Court deals with each of these matters on a routine basis. He also has experience in District Magisterial Court, Juvenile Court, and Federal Court, again while serving as a police officer. As a Township Supervisor, Ed’s actions and decisions are always predicated upon what is best for the community. “As your District Justice Magistrate I
will always promote the legal rights of all individuals, and advocate for the best interests of all residents and business owners,” said Snee. “I am asking for the support and assistance of all voters in sustaining my bid for the office of Magisterial District Judge. I have crossfiled on both the Democratic and Republican ballots. Please come out in full force and vote for me on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Your vote would be appreciated. “ Ed Snee Endorsed by the Algamated Transit Union Local 1753.
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Mystical Psychic Fair Set for May 19 If you are interested in Mediumship, Psychic Readings, Reiki, Energy, Massage, or Spiritual Response Therapy, then come to the Mystical Psychic Fair on May 19 at Library Fire Hall, 6581 Library Rd., South Park from 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm. Carole J Obley, Soulvisions, LLC, is a professional spiritual medium from Pittsburgh who has done thousands of readings for those seeking confirmation, guidance, and healing from the spirit world. She will deliver compelling, evidential messages from your loved ones in spirit in a limited group setting from 12:30 - 1:45p.m. Experience a deeper connection with your spirit guides, angels, and Higher Self through a simple guided meditation. Come with your questions to those on the Other Side and be open to receiving healing in a powerful group setting! The presentation will be followed immediately by a book signing of Carole’s new book, Soul to Soul Connections. $25 fee. We accept pre-paid reservations. Learn how to transform your life with many holistic services available. A workshop on How to Use Your Pendulum will be given by Felicia Weinstein for $25.00 from 2:15 – 3:15 pm. There will also be 2 free lectures: History of Metaphysical Pittsburgh from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. and Getting Your Chakras to Work for You by Rev. Rachael Slifko from 2:30 – 3:30 pm. There will also be a variety of Mediums, Intuitives, Aura Photographer, Spirit Drawings, and Tarot and Oracle Card Readers. For more information call Deborah at 724-348-8063. All proceeds go to hall rental, advertising, and 10% to a different charity each month. We will be having hourly door prizes and ATM will be available on site. Door admission is $5.00.
Washington County Farm Bureau’s 4-H Food Drive Challenge On Saturday, April 13, 2013, members of several local 4-H clubs met at the Washington County Food Bank to turn in the food that they had spent the past few weeks collecting as part of the Washington County Farm Bureau’s 4-H Food Drive Challenge. Eleven local 4-H clubs participated, collecting a total of 8,928 pounds of Pictured with some of the food donated to the Washington County food for distribution Food Pantry are (l-r) 4-H members Christina Motichak and Joshua Beard, through the food bank. The WCFB Treasurer Pam Kelly, WCFB Food Drive Committee club winning the challenge Chairman Don Carter, Food Bank Executive Director Lisa Nuccetelli, was Vankirk Friendship 4Congressman Tim Murphy, and Washington County 4H H club, who collected Youth Development Educator Pam Paletta. 2,921 pounds of food. “The WCFB is pleased with the efforts of all of the participating 4-H kids,” said Don Carter, WCFB Food Drive Committee Chairman. “It is great to see these kids taking so seriously the considerations of the less fortunate in our community.” Congressman Tim Murphy attended the event, taking the time to learn some of the statistics about the number of people served through the food bank.
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Juried Spring Art Show at the Galleria The McMurray Art League's 47th annual juried spring show, "Artful Expressions", will be held May 10 through May 19 at the Galleria in Mt Lebanon, PA. David Csont, a nationally recognized architectural illustrator and artist will be juror. Awards will be announced at a public reception on Friday, May 10 at 7 pm. Please stop by during the show and vote for the "People's Choice Award". Classes and information about membership in the McMurray Art League can be found at www.mcmurrayartleague.org.
Farm Heritage Day at The Spring House in Eighty-Four Enjoy delicious, homemade food at Farm Heritage Day held Saturday, May 25 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Spring House, 1531 Route 136, Washington, PA. Dine on Spring House homemade main and side dishes, soups, potato, pasta, fruit and vegetable salads and so much more. Finish it off with a cool, creamy Spring House ice cream cone or a slice of from-scratch pie, made right here in our bakery. Sit down with your meal in our SunPorch or head outside to a picnic table. Check out Grandma’s Corner for patty cakes, cheesecakes, pecan rolls and more! Come out to the country for a taste of our past, our heritage at Farm Heritage Day at The Spring House. For more information, call 724-228-3339 or visit www.springhousemarket.com.
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No Playstations or XBox? What's a Kid to Do? "Old-Timey Games" the Subject for Homeschool Outdoor Classroom The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a Homeschool Outdoor Classroom at Mingo Creek County Park on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Shelter 6. Two sessions are available; Session I will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Session II will begin at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we have a good old time learning games that were played by Native American and pioneer children long ago. As the games are shared, we will discuss the roles children had within their family, what their daily life might have been like, and how it compares to the way children live today. Please note that this program is designed for homeschooled children ages 5 to 11. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. There is no fee for this program. Please dress accordingly for the weather, as we will be outside!
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Handmade Afghan Raffle Benefits Monongahela Library
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Monongahela Library Director Elina Filander (left) accepts a check from Dorothy Jackson and Ruth Burnett of the Memory Tree and Yarn Branch
The Monongahela Area Library recently was the beneficiary of a $1,000 donation from a raffle conducted by Ruth Burnett and her mother, Dorothy Jackson, the proprietors of the Memory Tree and Yarn Branch. A handsome handmade color block afghan was raffled by the pair at their Chess Street shop to support the local library located only a few blocks away. Loretta Flament of Monongahela was the winner of the warm and cozy prize which had been made by Ruth Burnett. Burnett noted that, “the town had been unbelievably generous” in purchasing tickets. While the library sold some tickets, the mother-daughter pair
Dorothy Jackson shows library staff member Kathryn Sickels the handmade blanket.
had even gone from business to business in the final days of the raffle to ensure a sellout. Library Director Elina Filander commented, “We were all so touched and surprised that Ruth and Dorothy did this for the library. We very much appreciate their hard work.” The director also noted the Chamber of Commerce had been great in making sure the word got out to businesses that this was going on. While they had never done anything like this before at the yarn and knitting supply store, Burnett felt that as “a big believer in the library” it was a worthy effort.
MAY EVENTS AT THE MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY The Monongahela Area Library, located at 813 West main Street in Monongahela will be offering the following programs and events during the month of May. For questions, contact the library at 724-258-5409. Book Club - The Monongahela Area Library’s book club, Book Bites, will meet over coffee, tea and light refreshments on Thursday, May 16 at 1 p.m. to discuss “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett. The group is just forming and new members from anywhere in the area are invited to join. Book Donations Needed for Fleatique - The library will be accepting donations of gently used books in May for the June 1 Fleatique Book Sale to be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday in June. Storytime - The library hosts Storytime each Wednesday at 11 a.m. for children 30 months through 5 years. The spring session will end on May 8. TO register for summer session, call 724-258-5409. Children's Book Week - The Monongahela Area Library will celebrate Children’s Book Week on Saturday with a “Draw a Dragon Day” on Saturday, May 18. A community of dragons will be drawn to fill the windows of the library. The winner of the “Raise a Reader Raffle” in which children may enter to win a book related toy by checking out picture books will be drawn that day.
Monongahela Valley Hospital encourages you to know the symptoms — FAST: Face. Does one side of the face droop? Arms. Is one arm weak or numb? Speech. Is speech slurred? Time. If the person shows any of these symptoms, call 911 or get them to the hospital immediately.
For more information contact Monongahela Valley Hospital at 724-258-1455. MM/MK-MVM/4-13
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
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What is it Worth? 9th Annual Antiques Appraisal to be Held in Monongahela
Heritage Players Upcoming Events The Heritage Players auditions for "Nunsense" will be held May 5 and 6 at 6:30 pm at Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2nd floor, 2600 South Park Road in Bethel Park. Seeking actors 17 – 40’s for performances June 21 - 23 and 28 - 30 at The Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Avenue, Brookline. Details at www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-254-4633. The Heritage Players will hold a murder-mystery dinner show fundraiser, "Till Death Do Us Part" on May 18 at 7:00 pm and May 19 at 2:00 pm at the Castle Shannon Municipal Building, 3310 McRoberts Road. Ticket price of $25.00 includes show and dinner catered by Mama Lucia's. Please reserve online by May 11 at www.heritageplayers.org. Gift basket donations for raffle welcome. For more information, call 412254-4633.
MARC Antique Appraisal Committee members prepare for May 11, 2013 “What's It Worth” at the Monongahela Area Library. Front Row (l-r): MARC Antique Appraisal Committee Members: Bob Acton, Mary Acton, Maxine Hollowood, Back Row: Kathy DeSantis, MARC Corresponding Secretary.
May Events at the Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park The members of Oliver Miller Homestead want to thank all of our previous guests and welcome new guests by inviting them to our May 5 "Visitor’s Appreciation Day" when admission is free. Our members will be dressed in 18th century clothing and will be highlighted in areas around the site featuring all of our special events for the upcoming season. Members will also share their histories as part of the Homestead and the ways in which they became involved. All of our buildings will be open and staffed. 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. Watch as live sheep will be sheared the old fashioned way on Sunday, May 19 at the Oliver Miller Homestead. Our members will explain the complex process of turning the fleece into cloth. The wool will be teased, carded and spun into yarn. The weaver will be at his loom working the yarn into cloth. Spinners will explain the dyeing processes. 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 5 through December 8, from 1:30 until 4:30, with the last admission at 4:00 p.m.. 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 phone 412-835-1554.
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Your paintings, old prints, lamp, chair, glassware, china, pottery or jewelry might be worth more than you imagine. Saturday, May 11, 2013, the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC) Antique Appraisal returns in its 9th year to the Community Room of the Monongahela Area Library, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA. Anthony Luppino and Phong T. Bui of Luppino Brothers Antiques & Estate Jewelry, Pleasant Hills, will offer both open, oral appraisals, five dollars per item from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and private appraisals, ten dollars per item from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Luppino Brothers Antiques & Estate Jewelry have expertise in insurance appraisal, retail value, what a dealer may offer, selling jewelry, etc. For appraisal of large furniture one need provide photos only and must show any/all unusual features or markings. For silverware and sets of any kind, bring a few pieces in original containers. For those who have collectibles, only a few pieces will be necessary along with photos. This will streamline the appraisal process reducing the waiting for the public. The appraisal fundraiser supports MARC efforts to beautify and/or enhance our communities. Call 724-258-3930 for private appraisals reservations. Walk-ins welcomed for oral appraisals. For more information and updates visit the MARC Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/MonongahelaAreaRevitalizationCorporationMarc
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PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY ANNOUNCES MAY PROGRAMS The Pleasant Hills Public Library is offering the following upcoming programs and events. For more information, call 412-655-2424 or visit www.pleasanthillslibrary.org. ADULT PROGRAMS Bird Watching Enjoy Bird Watching at the Pleasant Hills Arboretum on Sundays, May 12 and 19. Participants should meet in the Arboretum parking lot on West Bruceton Rd by 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. All ages are welcome to participate. Conversation Salon Diverse opinions and respectful opposition are welcome at the Conversation Salon on Friday, May 3 from 1 - 3:00 p.m. Participants discuss a variety of topics including current events. Light refreshments served. The Murder & Mayhem Mystery Book meets Monday May 6 at 1:00 p.m. This month’s selection is Dissolution by C. J. Sansom; a novel of Tudor England. The Book Group meets Monday, May 20 a 7:00 p.m. This month’s selection is Heartbroken by Lisa Unger. Crochet Learn How to Make a Granny Square on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Crocheters already familiar with a double crochet stitch are welcome to participate in the workshop. Bring a 2 or more colors of scrap worsted yarn, and a crochet hook size G, H, or I. Registration required. Writers Group Amateur and professional writers of any genre, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and memoirs are invited to attend the Writers Group/Lifestory Writing meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Participants should bring in an essay or a sample writing to share with the group. Book Talk, a bi-monthly book review, will be held on Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room. Dr. Jack Aupperle will review Coolidge by Amity Shlades. Raise Your Own Chickens! Have fresh eggs any time by discovering How to Raise Chickens in Your Own Home for Personal Use on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. Registration is requested Musicians Wanted The Peasant Hills Library is looking for local musicians interested in performing Music on the Lawn throughout the summer. Evening dates are being scheduled now. If interested in participating please send an email to gealys@einetwork.net.
CHILDREN, TEEN, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS Preschool Yoga: Tuesdays, April 23 – May 28 at 1:30 pm. For children ages 3 – 6. Register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net. Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Drop-off: Friday, May 3 from 10 am – 4 pm. Pick-up Breakfast & Storytime: Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 am. Drop your stuffed friends off in the Children’s Department and come back Saturday morning to see what kind of mischief they got into! We’ll celebrate the reunion with stories, songs, crafts, and a scrumptious breakfast! A $2 donation per child is requested. Register by calling 412655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net. Mom & Me Spa Night: Monday, May 6 at 7:00 pm. Learn how to make a variety of spa staples such as bath salts and hand cream. A $2 donation per pair ($1 for each additional child) is requested. Register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net. After School Adventures – Stamp Art: Wednesday, May 8 at 4:00 pm. Learn how to make your own stamps using unconventional materials! For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net. PJ Family Story Time – Snoring Lions: Monday, May 13 at 7:00 pm. Register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net. After School Adventures – Clay-tastic: Wednesday, May 22 at 4:00 pm. Together we’ll make a few different types of clay and then sculpt them into interesting creations! A $ 1 donation per child is requested. For children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Register by calling 412-655-2424 or emailing danylod@einetwork.net. Teen Talk: Thursday, May 23 at 4 pm. Stuff your face with delicious pizza while enjoying conversation with friends and a variety of games! We’ll play Wii and chat about books! For students in grades 6 – 12. No registration necessary. T-Shirt Totes: Thursday, May 30 at 4:00 pm. Turn your old t-shirts into awesome and useful tote bags! Learn some sewing basics while transforming something old into something new! Bring an old t-shirt with you! For students in grades 6 – 12. No registration necessary.
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WSO "Country Jamboree" Puts a New Spin on Country Classics The Washington Symphony Orchestra presents "WSO Country Jamboree" on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Trinity High School and ends its eleventh season on a foot-stomping note. Whether it’s the theme from “Bonanza”, “Shenandoah” or “Tennessee Waltz”, the WSO will bring the music to life. Conductor Yugo Ikach is pleased to feature Adam Sutch, from Washington County and currently a senior at California University. Sutch will perform several American Folk Songs including “Whiskey Before Breakfast” and “Blackberry Blossom.” Another selection the audience will enjoy is “Ashokan Farewell” from the Ken Burns’ Civil War documentary. Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo” will make the audience tap its feet and remember the old “What’s for dinner ... beef?” commercials. Regardless of the country theme, the WSO plays music that the audience will recognize and realize that many popular songs have their basis in classical music. Great country music and special performances will be highlighted in WSO Country Jamboree, but the surprise of the evening will be a guest performance by U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy will be in “little Washington” for a night to demonstrate his guitar playing and singing of such country classics as “Witchita Lineman” made famous by Glen Campbell in the 1960s. Tickets are available at Citizens Library and all branches of Washington Financial, as well as on-line at www.washsym.org or by calling 724-223-9796. Tickets will also be sold the evening of the concert.
Peters Township Public Library to Host “Civil War 150” Discussion Series The Peters Township Public Library will host “Civil War 150”, a three-part national public programming initiative designed to encourage public exploration of the transformative impact and contested meanings of the American Civil War. The program is presented by The Library of America in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and is supported by a grant from National Endowment for the Humanities. A selection of primary documents drawn from the four-volume series The Civil War: Told by Those Who Lived It will be provided to registered participants free of charge prior to the May and June programs. This free discussion series will be facilitated by Dr. Elaine Frantz Parsons, Civil War Scholar and Associate Professor of History at Duquesne University. Patrons may participate in any or all of the three programs; however a separate registration is required for each. Register to attend by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org with the program date you are interested in or call 724-941-9430.
Dates and topics include: Sunday, May 5 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Discussion from Civil War Readers Secession and Union and Reckoning with the War. Program is limited to 25 participants, high school graduates or older. Reading materials will be distributed to prior to the program. Sunday, June 9 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Discussion from Civil War Readers The Experience of Battle and From Slavery to Freedom. Program is limited to 25 participants, high school graduates or older. Reading materials will be distributed prior to the program. Thursday, July 18 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Why did the Klan Wear Bizarre Costumes? Presented by Dr. Elaine Frantz Parsons. Open to 80 participants. Parsons is currently compiling a book about the Ku Klux Klan entitled Constructing the Kuklux: The Ku Klux Klan and the Modernization of the Reconstruction-Era South. For further information about the program series, call the Reference Department at 724-941-9430 ext. 327.
May Meeting of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail May 2013 meeting will be held at 6:30 pm on May 14 at the South Park Community Room located behind the Township Building at 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park. The Friends are looking for volunteers to help with fence and bridge railing installation on the new 3/4 mile section of trail in South Park Township and by the time this notice appears volunteers should have completed The Triphammer Road Ramp with fence posts surfacing the trail with crushed limethat were installed on April 11. stone. Information concerning the Montour trail may be obtained at www.montourtrail.org.
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on May 5 to Help Bethel Park Siblings Franklin Elementary School and Bethel Park High School are working together to sponsor a Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner for two current students who recently have had to deal with a terrible loss. Katelyn Parker, a Franklin fourth grade student and her brother, Tyler, a junior at BPHS, lost both of their parents in the last year and a half. The students lost their father in 2011 in a tragic accident and recently lost their mother, unexpectedly after Christmas. The Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, May 5 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM in the BPHS cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased at any Bethel Park elementary, middle or high school office. The meal includes pasta, meatballs, salad, rolls, butter and beverages. Desserts may be purchased at the Bake Sale table. There will be a Chinese Auction and the BPHS National Honor Society is coordinating this. They are looking for donations for the baskets, particularly sports tickets. If you have an item, tickets, or a basket you would like to donate, please contact Tom Ernst at 412-584-7255. Additionally, you can purchase a black and orange Swarovski crystal bracelet for $15 at the dinner or in any of the school offices. Please come out and support the Parker children. All proceeds from this event and the bracelets will go to the Parker Family. Everyone in the community and surrounding areas are invited to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, you can do so by sending it to: PNC; 2777 South Park Road; Bethel Park, PA 15102. Checks are payable to either Tyler or Katelyn Parker. If you have questions, please contact Lynne Pieczynski at 412-854-8571 or Judy Daley at 412-854-8584. Thank you for your help!
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ELIZABETH BOROUGH ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY EVENT The Kastan Uveges VFW Post 7632 and Alonzo L. Weigle American Legion Post 553 are preparing for the Memorial Day parade and ceremony that will be held in Elizabeth on Monday, May 27. 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 18th. 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 flag with the veteran's name will be displayed at the Elizabeth Honor Roll. Please feel free to take your flag after the parade. If your organization would like to participate in the Memorial Day Parade, please send a note to the above address for consideration.
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S UPCOMING EVENTS Flea market The society's flea market from 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, will be a sign spring has finally arrived. Bargain hunters will find tables covered with household items in the yard at the Coates House. Historic Tour to Ohio The Authentic 1790-1815 Fair at New Boston with woodland Indian area, entertainment and crafts will be the destination for the society’s historic tour August 30-31 and September 1. The tour will feature lunch at Clifton Mill, a seven-story, water-powered gristmill; a tour of an 1839 stagecoach stop, an 1849 restored Greek revival mansion, the Johnny Appleseed museum and a vintage baseball game. The historical reenactment includes a cannon salute to General George Rogers Clark riding into the fair, Daniel Boone and other frontier heroes. The Mad River Light Artillery sets up their six-pounder cannon for several firings. A battle restaged features militia on foot and horses, Shawnee warriors and British troops. Cost is $275 per person that includes rooms and most meals. For details, call Lander at 724-872-7448.
Trax Farms’ 2nd Annual Summer Wine Festival Saturday, June 22 On Saturday, June 22nd from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm at historic Trax Farms will have its 2nd annual summer wine festival. Traditionally, Trax Farms has offered exceptional wine tastings and lectures but the festival will be bigger than anything the farm has ever done before with great food, live music and a showcase of the very best from over 8 local, award-wining Western PA wineries. That’s at least three more wineries than our Winter Wine Festival! And more are signing up every day. Taste western PA’s best wines while listening to the area’s best music from local favorite HAROLD BETTERS JAZZ BAND. Must be 21 to purchase and sample wines. Free Trax Farms’ wine glass and a chance to win a Trax Farms Gift Basket with every purchase! WINERIES INCLUDE: Arrowhead Wine Cellars – Northeast Pa. Starr Hill Winery – Curwensville Pa.
Oak Spring – Altoona Pa. Christian Klay – Chalk Hill Pa. La Vigneta Winery – Pittsburgh Pa. Ripepi – Monongahela Pa. Glades Pike – Summerset Pa. Greenhouse – Rillton Pa. Kavic – Carnegie Pa. J&D Cellars – 84 Pa Royal Welsh Winery - Latrobe Pa. FOOD VENDORS Mitty’s Restaurant BBG Catering Wild River Kettle Korn LOCAL CRAFTS AND ART BY: New Life Art Mitchell Glassworks Valley & Taylor Designs Skull Soup Katie Koenig Art Tickets are $15 advanced purchase, or $20 day of event Call 412-835-3246 x 114 for more information or to order today. Learn more at the website www.traxfarms.com.
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7jh^cZhh BZgX]Vci CZlh McMurray Rotary Club Holds Philanthropy Recognition Night The McMurray Rotary Club held their annual Philanthropy Recognition night on April 4 at Rolling Hills Country Club. Over 20 local charities were there to accept money that was awarded. The money was raised at the annual Charity Gala held in the fall. The evening was also a networking event for prospective members to learn about the work that Rotary does internationally and right here in Washington County. For more information, please visit the website at www.mcmurrayrotary.com.
Pictured (l-r) Club President Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, award recipient Dr. Steve Morreale, and Philanthropy Chairperson John Pikras.
WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. 2013 Call for Grants South Hills-based WOMEN – Women Organized to Mentor, Empower and Network – of Southwestern Pennsylvania is accepting funding requests from local non-profit - 501(c)(3) charitable and community organizations. Submission deadline is May 31, 2013 and decisions will be made in June. See www.womenofswpa.org for details on WOMEN’s philanthropic mission. Last year, WOMEN returned approximately $50,000 to Western Pennsylvania organizations for specific projects. The money was funded by profits from the annual Symphony of Food – Chefs’ Showcase dinner held each year in January. To qualify, an organization must provide service in Allegheny, Washington, Fayette or Greene counties, have IRS (50l)(c)(3) status, receive no federal funds for the specific projects, benefit women, families or women’s interests. Applicants are to send a letter identifying the organization’s purpose or mission statement, attach a copy of non-profit status, specify the amount requested (up to $2,500.00), and state the intent of the grant to WOMEN of Southwestern, PA, Inc. c/o Philanthropy Committee, P.O. Box 1112, McMurray, PA 15317
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L.M. Frye Funeral Home Honored as Mon Chamber Business of the Month
South Hills Chamber is Looking for Nominees Deadline for Nomination is May 13 The South Hills Chamber is seeking nominees from the South Hills Area as part of their Recognition Luncheon on May 22, 2013. The first group of nominees would be the nomination of businesses who have been in business over 25 years and 50 years in the south hills area. The Chamber would also like to have nominations for the “Pride of the South Hills” category such as Best Restaurant, Best Service Provider, Best Community Partner, Best Kept Secret in the South Hills, Best Entertainment in the South Hills, Best Meeting Facility, Largest Employer and Best Workplace. The South Hills Area for this recognition also includes any location from the City line through Peters Township. The Route 19 S corridor is well established for shopping, dining and entertaining, as well as, the areas of South Park, Route 88, Finleyville, West Mifflin and Jefferson Hills. The Chamber has members from all of the areas listed. Nominees do not have to be a current member of the Chamber. Nomination deadline is May 13th for all of the categories. Please send your nomination to South Hills Chamber, 1910 Cochran Rd., Pgh., PA 15220 or e-mail connie@shchamber.org. All honorees will be notified on May 14th to attend the luncheon. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza on May 22 from 11:30 - 1:30 pm. Contact the South Hills Chamber for more information at 412-306-8090 or go the chamber website at www.shchamber.org. Reservations must be received by Monday, May 20, 2013.
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The L.M. Frye Funeral Home was founded by Lewis Morrison Frye, Sr. and has continuously served the families of the Mon Valley area for the past ninety six years. The funeral home was established in 1917 in the two hundred block of West Main Street in Monongahela. In 1928, L.M. Frye, Sr. purchased a home from C.B. Wood, MD at 427 W. Main Street and designed the first floor to be a funeral home while using the second floor as his residence. Mr. Frye, along with his son, Lewis Morrison Frye, Jr. worked together until his death in 1963. L.M. Frye, Jr. and his son, Patrick R. Frye carried on the business until his father retired in 1990. Patrick was the third generation owner until he decided to sell the family business and move to Florida to be with his ailing father in 2007. At that time, Pamela F. DeRose purchased the funeral home from Patrick Frye. Pamela has been with the funeral home since 1986. The Frye Funeral Home and it’s experienced staff is prepared to serve at-need or pre-need families with their arrangements in a courteous and sensitive manner. We are available by appointment to discuss pre-need options such as irrevocable burial trusts or insurance based funding. We offer traditional funeral services, with or without viewing, immediate burial and cremations. Our goal is to personalize every funeral and to accommodate your final wishes and requests. Frye Funeral Home would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for being recognized for our services and professionalism and chosen as business of the month. For more information about our services, please feel free to call us at 724-2586136 or visit our website at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
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Grand Openings! Look what’s new in Town
Aladdin’s Eatery Brings a Taste of the Middle East to Peters Township Aladdin’s Eatery opened its doors Monday, April 1 with a blessing from Fr. George of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church and a ribbon cutting ceremony courtesy of the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce. Located at 4080 Washington Road (formerly Penny’s Diner), Aladdin’s McMurray restaurant is the newest of six Pittsburgh locations that includes Mt Lebanon, Squirrel Hill, Cranberry, Fox Chapel and Ross Township. Pictured above at the ribbon cutting ceremony are Brian Schill, Peters Township Chamber of Commerce Executive Director; Fr. George, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church; Lucie, Fady, Rama & Baby Chamoun, Aladdin’s; Mike Silvestri, Peters Township Manager; and Joe Jasek, Peters Township Chamber of Commerce Board President.
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Please give me your VOTE for JUDGE. Committee to Elect Blane Black Judge
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Washington County Strives for Gender Diversity Across Boards of Directors Local Businesses Surveyed; Provided with Guidelines for More Diverse Boards In 2010, the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania began exploring gender diversity among publically traded businesses in Allegheny County. The project was started in part because 40% of every higher education graduating class nationally is female. In order to attract and retain top tier female professionals to our region, it is critical that women see themselves reflected in corporate and government leadership. The Leadership Washington County Class 11 took this program and applied it to a survey conducted in Washington County. Leadership Washington County is an 8-monthlong training program for professionals living and or working in Washington Co. The program is designed to help participants gain a broad spectrum of issues affecting the county and in turn foster leadership, commitment and active participation in the community. Each class is required to complete a project. The Leadership Washington Co. Class 11 began its survey among the top 50 employers in the county, including for profit and non-profit businesses. The focus of the project was to join in movement towards making Board selections more inclusive, transparent and diverse. Of the top 50 employers, 19 were eliminated because they are headquartered out of state or have no Board. Another 3 did not respond, leaving a total of 28 businesses. Added to that were 9 government agencies for a total of 37 surveyed/participating boards. The sampling of survey participants well represented the county and included financial institutions, service and hospitality, transportation, education, social services, manufacturing, and government and public administration. In addition to gender questions, each Board was asked for num-
bers pertaining to race, age and method of appointment. Information compiled from the survey showed that women represent 26% of the Boards of Directors of participating business and agencies. This is where the Leadership Washington County Class 12 has come in. Taking the information gathered by the previous class, the group is hoping to create awareness and spark change across the county. The members of the Leadership Class 12 divided the list of Boards who participated in the survey into two categories, those with at least 25% female representation and those without. Following that, letters of recommended “Best Practices” were sent to each business or agency asking that each Board consider adopting the following in regards to diversity in general: (1) Institute a two- or three-year term of service and a minimum of consecutive terms each board member may serve with an option to be reappointed or re-elected after a specific amount of time off the Board. (2) Based on Board size, maintain a 20% minority population. (3) Based on Board size, maintain an age range that represents all ages served by the business with at least one person representing ages 3039, 40-49, 50-59 & 60+. “We believe following these guidelines would allow Boards of Directors an opportunity to view a more current take on how their organization truly affects their community as well as assist the county in retaining professional women, which can lead to stronger family units, better performance in schools and an overall increase in pride of community,” said Angel Gulick, Mon Valley YMCA Program Director and Leadership Class 12 participant. “What better place to start than with the Boards whose decisions affect our communities the most?”
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Kids & Family Spring Carnival Scheduled at John McMillan Church Preschool John McMillan Church Preschool will host a Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Activities include children's games, hair and face painting, a Moon Walk and Carnival Cafe'. Our Community "Food & Fun Raffle" includes chances to win gift certificates to local businesses such as Edible Arrangements, Healthtrax, PA Trolley Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and the Children's Museum plus many more! The Bethel Park Police will be present to enroll children in the Safety Kids Child I.D. program. Many other surprises are still being added to this fun, family-friendly event! Admission and parking are free! JMPC Preschool is located at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. For more information about our games, activities and special appearances, call Pat Folino at 412833-4704.
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2013 PLEASANT HILLS SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM The Pleasant Hills Summer Recreation Program is a 6 week program for children who reside in Pleasant Hills and are ages 5-12. Proof of residency is required. Recreation begins Monday, June 24 thru Friday, August 2. Recreation hours are 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, Monday thru Friday during this time. For your convenience, registrations for the 2013 Summer Recreation Program are being taken online at www.pleasanthillspa.info thru June 15. To register online, please refer to the link on the front page titled "How to get started". Or you can register your child in person at the Borough Building, 1st Floor Community Room on the following three (3) dates only: Thursday, June 6, 6-9 pm; Saturday, June 8, 1-3 pm, and Saturday, June 15, 9 am - Noon. There will be no registration on the first day of Summer Recreation or thereafter.
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Family Friendly Fun Night Out “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy invites everyone to a rare night of family-friendly entertainment with no admission fee. The school’s drama team is eager to pack the house for their musical production of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on May 8, 9 and 10 at the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. The chapel’s state-of-the-art auditorium seats 1400 per show, so spread the word, there should be plenty of seats for all who would like to attend! Cornerstone’s 3rd annual spring drama is the school’s primary fund-raiser event for students who need financial support to be enrolled (either full or parttime) in the private, non-denominational 7th through 12th grade Christian academy. Free-will donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. A silent auction begins on Wednesday with bidding to continue through Friday at intermission. Additional proceeds for the event come from the concession stand that includes a Willy Wonka Candy Store, advertising in the event program and direct student sponsorships. Doors open at 6 pm to shop the silent auction and concessions, and the show starts at 7:00 pm. General admission tickets are available online at www.cornerstoneprep.net or by calling the school at 412-835-1100. In keeping with the theme of Willy Wonka, there is a special “Golden Ticket” option available, offering reserved priority seating, a special pre-performance “meet and greet” with the cast, program advertising benefits, and a special gift of Wonka candy!
FBC of Monongahela Preschool to Celebrate 5 Year Anniversary Festivities to be Held at Mingo Creek Park All former and current students along with their families are invited to join First Baptist Church Preschool of Monongahela on Friday, May 31 in Mingo Park at 6:00 pm as we remember the wonderful things God has done in the first five years of our Preschool! We will have food, games, lots of fun and of course it wouldn’t be a party without cake! We hope to see you there! Contact the School office for more details and to RSVP at 724-258-7750.
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Local Physicians Keep it All in the Family When you have a great doctor, don’t you wish you could just clone him or her? Monongahela Valley Hospital is filled with excellent physicians, and two of its doctors enjoy working there with their fathers. This gives residents of the mid Monongahela Valley an extra dose of expert care. Family practice physicians Elizabeth M. Pepper and L. Douglas Pepper have been working together for eight years. Dr. Elizabeth Pepper and her father, Dr. L. They share an office on Broad Avenue in Douglas Pepper, pose for a photo at Belle Vernon and round on their patients Monongahela Valley Hospital’s recent at MVH. Doctors’ Day Breakfast. “Fifteen years ago when my wife, Maria, the office nurse, suggested that I look into taking on a partner to help with my practice, my response was a simple: NEVER,” quipped Dr. L. Douglas Pepper. “The past eight years of having my daughter, Elizabeth, in my practice have been a joy and delight. The ‘pretty’ Dr. Pepper is an excellent clinician. She’s compassionate, dedicated, hardworking, thoughtful, empathetic and has a heart full of love and kindness — and I love Father and son, Dr. Abdul S. Chaudry and her. How’s that for a partner?” Dr. Adil Chaudry enjoy laughs together In the Medical Imaging Department, at the Doctors’ Day Breakfast. MVH is fortunate to have two generations of the Chaudry family serving on its medical staff — Dr. Abdul S. Chaudry and his son Dr. Adil Chaudry. “It has been an extremely satisfying and rewarding experience working together for the last five years,” said Dr. Abdul Chaudry.
Ringgold Graduate Appointed to West Point Military Academy Samuel Kainz, son of Anthony and Tanya Kainz of Finleyville, PA, has received an appointment to the Class of 2017 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Kainz is scheduled to graduate from Ringgold High School in June of 2013 where he is a member of the mock trial team, debate team, academic team, choir, and received the “Senior of the Year” award. The prospective members of the Class of 2017 will report to West Point for the first time on July 1, 2013.
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Reale's Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
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On May 9, 2013 Joseph and Norma Reale will be celebrating 60 years of marriage. They were married in 1953 at the forJoseph and Norma Reale mer St Anthony's in 1953 Joseph and Norma Reale church in Monongahela, PA. They have resided in Monongahela their entire marriage. They had 3 children, Janice (Lon) Trumpie in Bunola, PA, Eric (Emily) Reale in Alpharetta, GA, and Brian who died in 1987. They also have 2 granddaughters Melissa and Amanda Peterson and 2 step grandchildren Ian and Anjolie.
Catholic Women’s College Club Honors Scholarship Recipient Flowers and butterflies decorated Jozwiak Hall in Monessen for the April 8 meeting of the Catholic Women’s College Club. Scholarship recipient Sarah Wray and her parents, John and Kathy Wray of Finleyville, were welcomed by President Susan Gessner. Mary Gene Delsandro had the honor and pleasure to award the club’s scholarship to Wray. Wray is a member of St. Damien of Molakai parish in Monongahela and is a senior at Seton LaSalle Catholic High School. Sarah’s scholastic achievements and her many faith-filled hours of volunteering made her an outstanding candidate for this award. Wray is planning on attending the University of Dayton to major in elementary education.
Sarah Wray was awarded a scholarship from the Catholic Women's College Club.
BVA Student Accepts Scholarship to WVU Tommy Campano, a Senior at Belle Vernon Area High School who will graduate in June 2013, has accepted an academic scholarship to the Engineering program at West Virginia University and will study Mechanical, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering starting in the fall semester of 2013.
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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Mesina-Murphy Christi Mesina of Elrama and Timothy Murphy of Latrobe were married on January 21, 2013 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The bride was walked down the aisle by her daughters, Mandy and Jessie Mesina of Elrama, who also stood as her maids of honor. The best man was Tom Baumann of Greensburg. The wedding was held on the beach at the Riu Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The honeymoon was at the Secrets St. James Resort in Montego Bay. Christi is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and California University of PA and she is employed as a Registered Nurse in Washington, PA. Tim is a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic and he is employed as a supervisor for DN Tanks. The Murphy's are currently living in Monongahela.
Local Girl Scout Educates Local Youth About Environmental Stewardship On April 6, local Girl Scout Jesse Hinkle, in partnership with Waste Management of Western Pennsylvania, held a recycling rally for residents in Jefferson Hills. Hinkle is a high school senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, and organized this event as part of her Girl Scout Gold project. The Recycling Rally, which took place just a few weeks before Earth Day, provided local residents and youth with information about recycling, games, prizes, and a 360 degree tour of a Waste Management Recycling truck. Youth were invited to participate in a recycled art contest, which encouraged them to make something out of materials that can be recycled. The decision was tough, but the winning project was created by Abby Ignaczak from Daisy Troop #58125, who created a luminaria stand out of soup cans. Hinkle and Jefferson Hills Borough also showed off new recycling containers, which were donated by Waste Management and will be placed at local parks this spring.
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Millicent Powell Honored At Ginger Hill Grange By Paul Chasko
Long-time Union Township resident Millicent Powell received the "Grainger of the Year" award at their April 19 open house meeting. The award is presented to a Ginger Hill Grange member that has shown outstanding performance toward the goals of the organization which are considerably different today than its early years. Today the Grange promotes strong family life, fellowship, patriotism, and community service. Millie receiving a few gifts from Millie has been a Grange member since Grange Master Sally Holets 1978. If you’ve ever bought a funnel cake at a local carnival or fair, then you’ve most likely met Millie and some of her fellow Grangers. The Ginger Hill Grange mobile funnel cake trailer is a popular stop at summer events. The Grange raises funds for worthy causes in the community and Millie has been in the forefront of its activities year after year. She’s also been active in other community roles. She’s been on the Union Township Agricultural Security Advisory Committee for many years, is a member of the Union Township Zoning/Hearing Millicent "Millie" Powell – Board and worked for several years on the Finleyville Recipient of the Grainger Community Center Board of Directors. She’s also an of the Year Award active member of the Mingo Presbyterian Church.
Millie pictured with her Family who was on hand to celebrate her award
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Eagle Scout Candidate Takes on St. Francis Cemetery By Paul Chasko
Boy Scout Luke Baldesburger is an Eagle Scout candidate with Scout Troop 1452 of Finleyville. As his Eagle Project he has been approved to take the leading role in cleaning up St. Francis Cemetery Just outside of Gastonville off Stone Church Road. The work crew pose for a quick photo! There are sure to be many folks reading this that probably aren’t aware that St. Francis Church has a Cemetery. Here’s a bit of history. Prior to 1907, St. Francis of Assisi Church was located on Stone Church Road Just outside of Gastonville. The Parish purchased property across the road from the church for a cemetery. This Church was severely damaged by fire and the parish moved into their new church on Washington Avenue in Finleyville also Ron Broglie runs his tractor and brush hog in 1907 – the cemetery, of course through the shrubbery. remained in its original location. It is marked by a small sign on Stone Church Road. Over the years, sad to say, the battle between encroachment of vegetation and maintenance was being lost. Recently Father Boyle requested that the Knights of Columbus do a major cleanup of the St. Francis Cemetery grounds. Through the efforts of Grand Knight/Scout Leader Frank Kovscek, Scout Luke Baldesburger was given the opportunity to take the lead in the cleanup as his Eagle Scout Project. The work began on Saturday April 20. Luke is receiving assistance from his fellow scouts, members of the Knights of Columbus Council 13832 (St. Francis Church) and Several St. Francis Parishioners operating chain saws and heavy equipment. Ron Broglie showed up with his tractor equipped with a hydraulic front–loader and brush hog that saved a lot of back-breaking work. Many old graves that had limited access due to the encroachment of trees and shrubbery were made accessible and several large dead or dying trees were cut down and removed. More work remains. Luke chose a pretty tough Eagle Scout Project.
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SCHOOL NEWS The Little Mermaid, Jr. Takes the Stage at Ringgold Middle School With a cast of over 100, Ringgold Middle School’s production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. will take the stage in the Ringgold Middle School Auditorium, located at 6023 Route 88 in Finleyville, on May 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. This year’s production marks the fourteenth RMS musical for director, Melanie Sandrock. The principal roles for the (l-r) Olivia Warner, Madison Trainer, Zachary Mendola, show include Gabrielle Gabrielle Hollander, Bethany Van Bibber Hollander and Bethany Van Bibber as Ariel; Madison Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under Trainer and Olivia Warner as Ursulla; the Sea." Zachary Mendola as Sebastian; Tori Tickets for The Little Mermaid, Jr. are Sevick as Flounder; George Martin as on sale now with prices $7 adults, and Prince Eric; Grant Gerard as King $5 senior citizen, student, and child. Triton, and Renee Ford as Scuttle. Tickets may be purchased at the door, at The audience will want to sing along the Ringgold Middle School office durwith the favorite, classic songs including school hours, or may be held for ing "Part of Your World," "She’s in “will call” by calling 724-348-7154.
MCRS held a food drive to assist needy families this Easter season.
In order to raise money for the Chimbote Mission in Peru, MCRS students purchased paper flowers for $1.00 each that were then displayed throughout the halls. The children were encouraged to earn donations by doing small chores at home.
The Madonna Catholic Regional School is proud to announce the Third Quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations to the following studenst for a job well done! GRADE 8 Honors: Matt Agostoni, Nathan Lentz, Tyler Pakish, Isaac Petrosky, Maggie Rider, MacKenzie Stablein GRADE 7 Highest Honors: Jenna Albert, Olivia Behanna, Sarah Grandinette, Aislyn Lee High Honors: Sophie Burkholder, Taylor DeLattre, Gabrielle Fronzaglio, Rachael Funtal, Lena Galilei, Lucas Greaves, Lindsey Koziel, Nathan Schollaert Honors:Christina Ferrari, Alyssa Guzik GRADE 6 High Honors: Nina Alvarez, Chase Angotti, Madison Walsh Honors: Elizabeth Quattrone, Anthony Romasco MCRS families enjoyed Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Kindergarten students take a break from a busy morning to pose for a photo.
The MCRS Fine Arts Show featured projects from all four seasons proudly displayed throughout the halls.
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SCHOOL NEWS Saint Katharine Drexel Students and Teachers Excel Once Again
8th grade scholarship award winners: Joey Belmont, Morgan Shepard and Mary Kutschke.
Diocesan All-Star Band member: Ayonna Christopher (first seat, second section clarinet), Allyson Podrasky (first seat, second section flute) and Devin Gilfoyle (first seat, first section sax).
Mary (Mary Kutschke) mourns the death of Jesus (Devin Gilfoyle) in the Living Stations.
Simon (Logan Beardsley) helps Jesus (Devin Gilfoyle) carry the cross as Roman Guard (Nick Westine) looks on.
Multiple Saint Katharine Drexel students recently won scholarships for their academic achievement. 8th grader Joey Belmont won 2013 Golden Apple the Edward Award Winning Martin Ryan Jr. Teacher Mrs. Nancy Laird. Memorial Scholarship to Seton–LaSalle, 8th grader Morgan Shepard was selected as the 2013 Carson Scholar, and 8th grader Mary Kutschke was awarded the St. Francis Academy Alumnae Scholarship to Seton-La Salle High School. Congratulations goes out to Mrs. Laird, our upper level science teacher on receiving the 2013 Golden Apple award from the diocese for excellent performance in teaching. St. Katharine Drexel has had an unprecedented five teachers earn the Golden Apple award since its opening 5 years ago. 8th graders took their Living Stations of the Cross on the road to St. Joan of Arc, Nativity and St. Germaine churches. All three congregations commended the group for an outstanding job bringing this solemn service to a realistic light. Devin Gilfoyle was selected as first seat, first section for the Diosesan All-Star Band. Honorable mention also goes to Allyson Podrasky and Ayonna Christopher who were first sear second section for flute and clarinet respectively. Check us out at http://stkatharinedrexelschool.org or call for a tour at 412-833-0223.
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SENIOR NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Rd., Venetia, PA. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. We have 2 programs in May for your interest and enjoyment. On May 9, Master Gardner, Nancy Meyers, from Penn State University, will come to make us great gardeners. We will also have Sharon Hixenbaugh, RN, to do blood pressure screenings. We will then have a delicious lunch prepared at the Canonsburg Senior Center and brought to our center by our faithful volunteers. All are welcome. On May 30, get your picnic clothes and appetites ready for our picnic at Peterswood Park, Shelter 4. Our picnic will be sponsored by the Caring Mission Home Care. Reservations are necessary by calling 724941-6956. Birthdays for May are John Cushey, Nora Hendrie, Esther Messonier, Charles Talban, and Angelo Vettori. Happy birthday to all! Anniversary for May is Rose Marie and John Forbes. Happy anniversary to the Forbes!
The Bible Chapel Set to Host First Annual Senior Fair in McMurray The Bible Chapel will host the first annual SageWorks Senior Information Fair on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the South Hills campus at 300 Gallery Drive (just off Route 19 near the KIA dealership) in McMurray. Exhibitors at the Senior Fair will provide information on many aspects of the senior lifestyle. Local businesses range from information and referral sources to senior living, home care, and health care options. “Soon after beginning SageWorks, The Bible Chapel’s ministry to older adults, 55 and up, last year I quickly realized the huge need for information and resources to help older adults make decisions about this stage of life,” says Pastor Wayne Johnson. “The myriad of financial, legal, health, medical, and living issues and options that will be faced sooner or later can be overwhelming. The Senior Information Fair is our first step in meeting this need in the church as well as in the community.” The organizers of the Senior Information Fair hope that attendees will get connected to services they need right away, learn about services or resources they may need down the road, and that local senior services have an opportunity to network and partner with each other to better serve the local community’s senior population. West Penn Outpatient will be offering some free health screenings. Admission is free and open to the public. Stop by to pick up information for yourself, friends or your loved ones. Refreshments will be available for purchase. If you are a senior service provider and wish to attend as an exhibitor, please contact The Bible Chapel or the media contacts below as soon as possible. For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at WJohnson@biblechapel.org or Jennifer Rogers at jennifer@jrmediallc.com or by phone at 412-779-2198.
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Alzheimer's Education Discussions Slated for May and June Nancy Riggle, CDCM, Education/Outreach Coordinator from the Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss topics related to caregiving for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias. The presentations will be held at Hillsview Chapel at Presbyterian Senior Care, in Washington. Dinner will be provided. • Tuesday, May 7 - Conversations About Driving Learn how to recognize the signs of unsafe driving and how to initiate the conversation about alternative transportation. • Tuesday, June 4 - What's it Like? The World Through the Eyes of a Person with Alzheimer's Disease Explore the top 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease, how the brain works when challenged with Alzheimer’s, verbal and non-verbal communication cues, and the common interactions and feelings a person with Alzheimer’s disease may display. Registration for both programs is from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. with the discussion from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Presbyterian SeniorCare, Family Hospice and Palliative Care and the Alzheimer’s Association. Both presentations will be held in the Hillsview Chapel at Presbyterian Senior Care, located at 835 South Main Street, Washington. For more information and to RSVP, contact Kelley Mercurio at 724-250-4981 or kmercurio@srcare.org.
Free Bus Trip for WWII Veterans to Visit Memorial Mark your calendar for a free one day bus trip to the National WWII and Korean Memorials in Washington D.C. The date is May 21. Buses leave at 6:00 am and return approximately 9:00 pm. Departure points are Ross Park, Monroeville, Greentree and Beaver. A box lunch and dinner are provided. A registered nurse and volunteers accompany each bus. Wheelchairs are available if needed. Korean Veterans are welcome to call and will be accepted on a seat available basis. Call 724-709-3614 for more information or to register. Donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Bus Trip and send to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009, Attn: Paula.
The Bone and Joint Center at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC focuses on getting you back to your active lifestyle as quickly as possible. Sometimes we all need a little help — so we ask that you select your own coach! Your coach can be a family member or close friend who will share in your Journey to Wellness. Your coach is an important member of your care team and will participate with you from pretesting through your stay and, most importantly, when you return home to continue your recovery. We even encourage you to include your coach along every step of your journey to wellness. Our promise is to always try to provide exceptional care experiences for you and your family.
Educational Program for Seniors to be Held in Bethel Park Meadowcrest Nursing Center, located at 1200 Braun Rd., Bethel Park will host an educational program for Seniors on Thursday, May 9 from 5 - 6 pm. The Allegheny County Bar Association will present the program to Seniors and their families at Meadowcrest. Topics to be covered are wills, healthcare and financial powers of attorney, living wills and the probate process. Refreshments will also be served. The program is free and open to the public. R.S.V.P. to Liddy at 412-854-5500.
Visit UPMC.com/MageeBoneandJointCenter or call 412-641-8150.
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Recent Local Death Notices AUEN, Norman, 95, of Brentwood, died March 20. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BACHKAY, Norma, 83, of Monongahela, died April 11. Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BAKER, Leota F., 88, of West Mifflin, died April 17. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BARTMAN, Julius A. “Jook”, 84, of Monongahela, died March 20. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. BIAGINI, Richard A. Sr., 59, of Fallowfield Township, died March 22. Arrangements under the direction of Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. BIEDENBACH, Joseph J. Sr., 92, of Pleasant Hills, died April 8. Arrangements under the direction of Griffith Mortuary, Inc. in South Park Township. BOBBS, Kenneth E., 93, of Brentwood, died April 5. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CALDWELL, Annabelle, 88, of Monongahela, died March 18. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. COLL, Francis E. Jr., 64, of Baldwin, died April 12. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CONNERS, Bonnie G. (Truffa), 78, of Monongahela, died April 8. Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. DeCOOMAN, Martha A., 88, of New Eagle, died April 9. Arrangements under the direction of Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc. DOUGHERTY, Elva G. (Sunday), 93, of South Hills, died April 9. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DURNEY, Nellie, 81, of Baldwin—Whitehall, died April 9. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. EASTER, Audrey L., 91, of Baldwin— Whitehall, died March 25. Arrangements under the direction of Griffith Mortuary, Inc. in South Park Township.
ELKO, John G., 92, of Upper St. Clair (formerly of Bethel Park), died March 15. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. FLAMENT, Rodney Lee, 42, of Fallowfield Township, died March 6. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. GAGLIARDI, John “Ponce”, 78, of Monongahela, died April 8. Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. HARTMAN, Diane, 65, of Brentwood (formerly of Baldwin), died March 24. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HAVENER, Marie, 86, of Baldwin, died March 27. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HAZLETT, Donald Lee, of Baldwin, died April 12. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MAJIRECK, John “Sonny” Jr., 68, of Monongahela, died April 11. Arrangements under the direction of Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc. MANGES, John E., 78, of Monongahela, died March 26. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. MANTLE, Marie J., 92, of Library, died March 29. Arrangements under the direction of Griffith Mortuary, Inc. in South Park Township. McCLUSKEY, Antoinette, 84, of West Mifflin, died April 12. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MENDICINO, Victoria M., 96, of Monongahela, died March 17. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. MIKESKA, Hazel H., 74, of Pleasant Hills, died March 17. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
HOLOD, Grace Lucia (McGinty), 78, of Monongahela, died March 26. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.
MURPHY, George P., 56, of Wilkes-Barre (formerly of South Park), died March 31. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
HOWLEY, John J. Jr., 78, of Pleasant Hills, died April 8. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
MYERS, Martha Petrick, 76, of Monongahela, died March 25. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.
HUMMEL, Richard F., 87, of Jefferson Hills, died March 22. Arrangements under the direction of Griffith Mortuary, Inc. in South Park Township.
NICKLOW, Shirley A. (Yost), 77, of Monongahela (formerly of West Elizabeth), died March 4. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.
KOPPITZ, Kenneth H., 89, of Finleyville, died April 8. Arrangements under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. KOTULA, Rachel M. (Deigan), 97, of New Eagle, died March 18. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. KRUGH, Audrey, 81, of West Mifflin, died March 21. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LIGOURI, Marina, 80, of Pleasant Hills, died March 18. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LYTLE, Preston D. Sr., 87, of Pleasant Hills, died March 29. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and
OPFER, James D., 76, of Pleasant Hills, died March 27. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PANGBURN, Edith Lucille, 93, of Washington (formerly of Elrama), died March 26. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. PORODA, William “Hatch”, 82, of Monongahela, died March 4. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. PUTNAK, Larry D., 71, of Monongahela, died April 11. Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. RAZZANO, Frank, 90, of McMurray (formerly of Monongahela), died March 17.
Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. RIDGE, Eleanor E. (Scheible), 74, of West Mifflin, died March 26. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SCHOEDEL, Shirley J., 84, of Charleroi (formerly of Monongahela), died March 11. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. SELINSKY, Jane L., 70, of Monongahela, died April 11. Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. SMITH, Walter T. “Slug” Sr., 93, of West Mifflin, died April 12. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SNITZKY, Harry F., 83, of Bridgeville (formerly of Bethel Park), died March 18. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SOLTIS, Edward Jacob, 92, of New Eagle, died March 7. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. SPRINGER, Raymond, 83, of West Mifflin, died April 6. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. STEINMETZ, Catherine V. “Kay”, 74, of Bethel Park, died March 16. Arrangements under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. TABORY, Andrew Thomas, 22, Fallowfield Township, died March 21. Arrangements under the direction of Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. TIMCO, Elizabeth J., 83, of Finleyville, died March 19. Arrangements under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. TOUR, Jennifer R., of Elizabeth, died March 21. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. WILLIAMS, JoAnn, 73, of Monongahela, died March 6. Arrangements under the direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. WOLFE, Helen M., 98, of Venetia (formerly of Whitehall), died March 23. Arrangements under the direction of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. ZEWE, Frances, 89, of Monongahela, died March 18. Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
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ASK the
EXPERTS PAIN MANAGEMENT Q: What is sciatica?
A: Sciatica is actually a misnomer. The correct term is radiculopathy or raducilits. In this condition a disc in the cervical (neck) or lumbar (back) spine is bulged or herniated and irritates a spinal nerve. This will lead to symptoms such pain, numbness and/or weakness. The symptoms are will generally be in the neck, back, arm or leg.
Q: What causes a disc to bulge or herniate?
A: There are many causes from a motor vehicle accident to Justin Petrolla MD lifting too heavy of an object but generally there is not a specific cause. A simple activity such as getting up out of chair or lifting a pencil could be the event prior to a disc herniating. The saying, “the straw that broke the camels back” fits pretty well here. Q: How is a disc bulge or herniation diagnosed?
A: An appropriate physical exam by your physician can generally identify if there you are suffering for a radiculopathy. Many other conditions can mimic a radiculopathy for a shoulder injury to carpal tunnel syndrome so imaging is sometimes necessary. To accurately identify the discs a MRI is imaging of choice. Q: How is a radiculopathy treated?
A: The mainstay of treatment is physical therapy. Core (abdominal) and lumbar strengthening are emphasized. Medications used include medrol dose back (stersoid), muscle relaxants and pain medications. An epidural steroid preformed with x-ray guidance can also be used if necessary. If conservative treatment fails then a surgical consultation can be ordered. Total treatment is available in the Mon Valley. Just ask your physician for a referral to the orthopedic group (TOG). Justin Petrolla MD
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APPLIANCES Q: Why Should I Buy A Weber Gas Grill? A: The answer extends beyond gas grills to cars, toys, electronics, homes and anything else with a use or exchange value. Quality. Weber balances quality with price and personal accommodations like size, features, color, etc. Many customers walk into Highway Appliance and declare "I want a Weber grill." When asked, most do not know the models, sizes, features or colors available nor what they would prefer if availability were not an issue. This is because Weber branding has become synony"Pothole" Highway Appliances mous with reliable quality and service. Any Weber grill owner who has decided to save a few dollars on a new grill by buying the ever-changing models at the local Big Box store quickly realizes the huge difference in value that a few extra dollars buys. What is it worth to save one hundred dollars if eight months later the ignitor breaks -- and the replacement part does not exist? Every replacement part of a Weber gas grill can be changed and Weber rewards dealers who make repair parts available at the retail level. Weber has been manufacturing barbeque grills for several decades and they never branched off into making tents, lamps or jackets. All they make is BBQ grills and grilling tools, books and accessories. Caring about the food you cook on your Weber is not a marketing gimmick because Weber is a true barbeque company. All they make is BBQ grills and they do it great. Service partners, like Highway Appliance, are set up to provide warranty service on-site for immediate repair of any problem experienced with Weber grill parts. Availability of replacement grill parts is very important as a typical Weber barbeque will be in service for over ten years. Stop in today and check out the quality of a Weber Gas Grill for yourself. 2214 Rt. 88, Dunlevy (Exit 40 off Interstate 70, and just minutes off Rt. 43) 724-326-5616 www.highwayappliance.com
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Mon Valley Hospital's “Healthy Directions” Offers Skilled Health Care for Area Residents By Paul Chasko
Registered Nurse Practitioner Michelle Antonovich is concerned that many area residents are unaware of the services offered by the “Healthy Directions” facility located in the Finleyville Giant Eagle. So she was more than willing to stop in at the April NNCW meeting to give a short presentation and answer questions from a nice crowd of Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch regulars. “I personally visited the facility last fall. I’d been bothered by an irritating eye infection. After an examination and discussion in a private and nicely equipped examining room, the nurse thought I’d picked up the infection rub-
bing my eyes while working in the garden. After being chastised for rubbing my itchy eyes with less than clean hands, I was given instructions for using a prescription medication that was already being prepared in the pharmacy next door. The trip was quick, effective and cost less than a doctor visit or a trip to the hospital emergency room and, I received follow-up calls to check on my condition.This pretty much fit the “Healthy Directions” treatment niche - “Convenient, Walk-in Diagnosis and Treatment for Common NonUrgent Illnesses.” Healthy Directions is staffed by Registered Nurse Practitioners (RNP’s) from Monongahela Valley Hospital working under the direction of MVH
physicians. A basic visit is $59.00 and most major insurances are accepted. Nurse Antonovich explained that the range of services provided includes: • Evaluation and Treatment (of a wide range of common illnesses – children over 18 months of age.) • Physical Exams (required exams for adults and children) • Vaccines ( for many illnesses) • On-site Diagnostic Testing • Laboratory Testing ( full service blood draw center) • Education and Screening ( free blood pressure screenings on request) Healthy Directions is a smart stop for health issues not requiring a trip to the hospital emergency room. For individuals and families not under the care of a
Pictured (l to R) NNCW President Linda Evans Boren and Michelle Antonovich RNP.
physician “Healthy Directions” may be a perfect solution for your occasional health needs. Just walk into the Finleyville Giant Eagle, turn left and walk to the other end of the building. Go to www.mvhhealthydirections.com for more information or call 724-3486699. If your health issue is more serious, the RNP will arrange that you’re seen at an urgent health care center.
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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL MAY EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs during May. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted. BONE DENSITY SCREENING Wednesday, May 1 from 1 - 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. For more information, call 724348-6699. UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEAL PLAN - Wednesday, May 1 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Learn more about food choices, dining out, and how your eating habits affect your blood glucose control. To register, contact the Center for Diabetes at 724-258-1483. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May 2 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1455. UNDERSTANDING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR READINGS - Thursday, May 2 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, contact the Center for Diabetes at 724-258-1483. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monday, May 6 from 2 - 4 p.m., Hospital 7-East Family Room. The group meets the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1704. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Tuesday, May 7 – Thursday, May 9 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, call 724-258-1483. HEALTHY EATING SUPERMARKET TOURS - Tuesday, May 7 from 1 - 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Learn how to choose foods at your local supermarket to manage a healthier lifestyle. The tours begin at Healthy Direction in the Finleyville Giant Eagle. To register, call 724-348-6699. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-292-9404. CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 7 – 9 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. To register, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25. SKIN SCREENING - Tuesday, May 14 from 2 - 4 p.m., Finleyville Community Center – To make your appointment, call 724-348-6699. BETTER BREATHERS CLUB - Tuesday, May 14 from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. Open to all who want to learn or share information about living well with breathing issues. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.
RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, May 14 from 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-929-9492. INNOVATIONS IN BREAST CANCER TESTING - Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m., ECC. Natalie Furgiuele-Iracki, M.D., will present a free program to discuss genetic screening for heredity breast and ovarian cancer. To register, call 724-258-1333. ARTHRITIS INFORMATION PROGRAM - Thursday, May 16 from 2 - 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. For more information, call 724-348-6699. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May 16 from 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1773. AARP 55 ALIVE REFRESHER DRIVING COURSE - Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., ECC. $12 per person for AARP members, $14 for non-members. To register, call 724-258-1333. GALA 25: AN EVENING TO REMEMBER - Saturday, May 18 at 6 p.m., Westin Convention Center – Allegheny Grand Ballroom, third floor. Join the MVH family and friends for a captivating evening of elegance and grace to dance the night away with Finesse Superband. Cost is $175. Black Tie. For tickets call 724258-1657. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, May 20 at 2 p.m., Hospital 7-East Family Room. For additional information, call 724-258-1704. INNOVATIONS IN BREAST CANCER TESTING - Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Willow Room. To register, call 724-258-1333. BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday, May 20 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. For more information, call 724-258-BABYext. 25. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Tuesday, May 21 – Thursday, May 23 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. To register, call 724-2581483. ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION - Tuesday, May 28 from 6 - 9 p.m., ECC. The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536. ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Wednesday, May 29 from 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. To register, call 724-2581483. PUBLIC FIRST-AID INSTRUCTION Thursday, May 30 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. $30 fee is payable to VHSTC. To register, call 724-684-9536.
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Home & Garden Container Gardening: Choosing The Right Plant For The Pot Twenty-one million households are planting container gardens. It saves space, helps control pests and overcome soil issues, and lets you enjoy fresh, homegrown produce without a yard. To ensure your success, it’s important to pick the right plant for the pot. Fortunately, seed companies are developing vegetable seeds well adapted for container gardens. “Today’s container gardeners now have access to even more plants that are compact in size, yield more, taste great and feature unique colors and shapes,” said John Marchese of Seminis Home Garden seed. To help you get started, consider these tips from experts at the University of Illinois Extension:
Choosing a Container • Anything that holds soil and has drainage holes in the bottom may be transformed into a container garden for terrestrial plants. • For vibrant plant growth, the containers must provide adequate space for roots and soil media.
Soil • Soils for containers need to be well aerated and well drained while still being able to retain enough moisture. • Never use garden soil by itself for container gardening. • Containers often use soilless or artificial media that contain no soil at all. • When mixes are used, they should be moistened slightly before planting. Fill a tub with the media, add water and
lightly fluff the media to dampen it. • When filling containers with media, don’t fill the pot to the top. Leave about a one-inch space from the top and rim.
Fertilizer • A regular fertilizer program is needed to keep plants growing well. • The choice of fertilizer analysis will depend on the plants. High-nitrogen sources would be good for plants grown for their foliage while flowering and vegetable crops prefer lower-nitrogen and higher-phosphorous fertilizer types.
Choosing Plants For Your Container Garden • Plants that thrive in like soil, watering and light conditions make successful combinations. When combining
plants, size, texture, proportion, color, setting and lighting all play a role.
Caring For Your Vegetables • Containers offer the advantage of being portable. • Most fruit-bearing vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squashes and eggplant require full sun. • Leafy vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage and spinach can tolerate more shady locations, unlike root vegetables such as radishes, carrots and onions. • There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to watering. Feel the soil—if the first inch or so is dry, add water until it starts to drip out of the drainage holes. For more information on home garden varieties, visit www.seminis.com.
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NEWS FROM THE GIANT OAKS GARDEN CLUB Annual Plant Sale Giant Oaks Garden Club will sponsor its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18 at the Peters Township Public Library, Peters Township, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., rain or shine. The sale, now in its 13th year, features a large variety of quality potted perennial plants selected from members’ gardens. Also featured are herbs, annuals, hanging baskets and raffle baskets of gardening items. GOGC members, many of whom are Master Gardeners, also provide assistance and answer individual gardening questions from the public. For more information, call Mary Stuart, cochair, at 724-941-3081. Exceptional Horticulturists Awards The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania has announced the Honor Roll of Exceptional Horticulturists Awards. The Awardees are Patty Koval of Finleyville, Christine Nicholson of McMurray, Linda Schwartz of Venetia, and Ginny Whitaker of Castle Shannon who are all members of GCFP District X Giant Oaks Garden Club. Upcoming meetings and programs: May 2 - Indoor Gardening - Mary Joy Haywood, Ph.D., will share her talents with a demonstration on the best type of plants to grow in your home plus how to encourage these plants best results. Her focus will include pruning, proper light, fertilizer, soil type and watering. June 6 - Container Arranging Including Workshop - Jan Simmons, owner of Simmons Farm in Peters Township, will conduct a step-by-step presentation of container arranging. There will be a “hands-on” workshop later at Simmons Farm. Please call Debra Valentino at 724-746-4664 for more information or to reserve space about attending Giant Oaks Garden Club meetings at St David’s Anglican Church, 905 McMurray Road, Venetia.
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller
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UNION TOWNSHIP Ernest Catanzarite Dollar Bank Irene Gabig trustee Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee Fargo Corp. LLC Bank New York Mellon Clyde Hertzog Housing & Urban Development Maronda Homes Inc. Jose Puentes Lois Curdie FINLEYVILLE Brenda Dunbar George Cicci Jr. MONONGAHELA Estate of Peter Bidzila Amber Leezer Deborah Lenzi Gilbert Fischer Jr. Renee Cummings Estate of E. Anne Dougherty Joseph Pici Betty Esper trustee Tommy Aloia NEW EAGLE Glenn Petticord CARROLL TOWNSHIP Joseph Caruso Jr. Kevin Kirby Dallas Provins Estate of John Ofcharik Jr. Jay Taylor Matthew Zavallo Robert Koontz
Buyer Raymond Kotecki Jennifer Rieger Donald Bauer Jennifer Danley Lawrence Camerlengo II
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REO Distribution LLC Daniel and Diane Shento Gary and Elizabeth Bishop Dominick and Rebecca Marozza Edgar Marihugh Scott Jakell and Jessica McAnulty
7 Lake Drive $80,000 4026 Finleyville Elrama Road $100,000 6091 Keystone Ave. Route 88 $160,000 424 Mingo Church Road $91,000 Cinque Terra Place $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $61,207). 33 Hiview Lane $2,550 3478 Ivy Hill $176,000 6920 Spruce St. $77,700 134 Tuscany Estates Drive $198,495 Rankintown Road $2,944 6185 Route 88 $124,900
Amanda McIntyre John Resosky Jr.
3506 Highland Ave. 3755 Railroad St.
Dale Myers Charleroi Federal Saving Bank Keith Balko Daniel Helmantoler and Deanna Maslo US Bank Brian Britza and Janice Milliner CJSA Inc. Stephen Stienecker Robert and Mary Koontz
441 Carson St. 1309 Fourth St. 336 Dry Run Road 513 Jackson St. 1329 Fourth St. 308 Fourth St. 169 W. Main St. 701 Fourth St. 705 Maple Drive
Robert and Susan Lutz
317 Seventh Ave.
Ashley Abercrombie Brandon Rossi Owen and Gina Jones Kenneth and Tammy Majewski John Sperandio II and Lynn Sperandio Federal National Mortgage Assn. Brandon Vansickle
1001 Wanner Ave. 1610 Irey St. 61 Monesson St. 1915 State Route 2023 118 Baird St. 261 Columbia Road 1103 Maple St.
$67,500 $25,000 $61,500 $1,403 by sheriff's deed. $53,000 $76,000 $1,639 by sheriff's deed. $45,000 $102,000 $72,500 $120,000 $39,000 $142,595 $108,000 $193,000 $75,000 $169,000 $2,001 by sheriff's deed. $130,000
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Ronald Marko et al. John Bornyas Paul White George Rosko Jr. Joan Lillian Clark trustee Emil Thomas
Buyer Maryann Monroe Stephen Bornyas Federal National Mortgage Assn. Wayne Platt Carol Lynn Reilly Greenbriar Investment Co. LLC
Robert Croyle Jill Marie and James Moorehead Estate of Marion Adams Val Walter Kruszka III Julia Candelore Harry Smith George Lewis Jr. Cama Sdira LLC FBO Paul Carter IRA Jason Sari Brandon and Sylvia Rethmel Jed Kreider Federal National Mortgage Assn. Robert John Franz Jr. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. FORWARD TOWNSHIP Estate of Mariangela Mary Quattrone Nikki Crevda Estate of John Tarabrella Steven and Karen Pierce Shari Grandizio Bank New York Mellon trustee ELIZABETH BOROUGH Brookson LLC Nicole Friday Joseph Dechiccis L'Chaim Consulting LLC CLAIRTON L. Elaine DeChicchis WJJ Properties LLC Diane Peterson Mathis trustee Emilly Ivak Century Arms Townhomes LLC RA Smith Enterprises Inc. Century Arms Townhomes LLC Horizon Trust Co. FBO Jason Gounaris IRA Alison Baker Realty Choice Investments LLC Robbie Lee Burda Carpenter Plus Inc. Racine Assets LLC Horizon Trust Co. Cust FBO Robert Moreno Century Arms Townhomes LLC Horizon Trust Co. Cust FBO Robert Moreno Ellen Scheider George and Wendy Gitas Realty Choice Investments LLC Wasserman Holdings LLC Samuel Volpe Federal National Mortgage Assn. SOUTH PARK Anthony Muffi Chad Waterman Dale Venables Dustin and Allison Devine James Samolovitch Kelsey and Jennifer Salvador Marcia Rothaar Bryon Rothaar Domenic DiMattia Ryan Edward Prokopovich Stanley Kaplan estate et al. Matthew McClelland NVR Inc. Wayne and Joyce Wilhelm Melvin Gastel Joshua Bik and Erica Loring George Girty III Federal National Mortgage Assn. Thomas Manion Michelle Zamborsky James Muha Gerald and Bethany Hunt Stephanie Franklin US Bank NA Carol Roth Albert and Bernice Vogt Jarrod Clark Colin Veraldi John Oliverio Michael Shawn and Andrea Toni Huffman John DeMarino Lauren Zima PLEASANT HILLS Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. trustee Pittsburgh Investment Group Six Winifred Parkhill Payden Real Estate Investments LLC Robinson Fore Inc. Michaelangelo Ripepi Jason Brinker Justin Labar and Rachel Weaver Margaret Doyle Andrew Hoover and Elizabeth Platte John Waltz Sean Bohonek and Jennifer Mars
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315 Benchoff St. $79,900 Hart St. $20,000 616 Kendall Way $1,961 by sheriff's deed. Yates St. $9,000 111 Broadlawn Drive $95,000 176 Broadlawn Drive $24,145 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $91,600) by sheriff's deed. 708 Circle Drive $135,000 2185 Constitution Blvd. $105,500 1809 Kennedy St. $31,000 2087 Smithdale Road $36,000 118 Arrow Drive $108,000 240 Lincoln Hall Road $1,593 by sheriff's deed. 2207 Ocean St. $1,655 by sheriff's deed. 3284 Rainbow Run Road 118 Ridge Road 3328 Rainbow Run Road 1041 Fourth Ave. 210 Fifth Ave.
$40,000 $33,500 $1,702 by sheriff's deed. $68,500 $925,000
438 Halcomb Ave. 919 Worthington Ave. 2401 Lincoln Ave. 2002 Polk Ave. 735 St. Clair Ave. 6205 Soltis Drive 6406 Soltis Drive 5305 Wilson Court 906 Madison Ave. 735 St. Clair Ave. 642 Waddell Ave.
$5,000 $52,000 $26,000 $32,000 $22,000 $12,000 $28,000 $28,000 $5,250 $50,000 $1,634 by sheriff's deed.
5579 Saddlebrook Drive 182 Sylvania Drive 1200 Armstrong Drive 6103 Brownsville Road 1901 Sheplar Drive 6049 Murray Ave. 1204 Snee Drive 2076 Alberta Drive 3689 Brownsville Road 650 Hidden Ridge Court Unit 203 1706 Queens Drive 122 Sylvania Drive 1366 Berryman Ave. 3104 Julie Drive 1367 Snee Drive 1390 Snee Drive
$60,100 $170,000 $164,900 $85,000 $99,000 $104,000 $326,310 $140,000 $2,240 by sheriff's deed. $112,000 $328,000 $1,725 by sheriff's deed. $74,575 $146,900 $225,000 $160,000
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$82,299 $46,000 $95,000 $178,500 $154,900 $124,900
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Treehaven Garden Club to Hold Annual Plant Sale Treehaven Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale from 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 11 at the South Park Shops on Route 88 in Bethel Park. Club members will be selling perennials grown in their own gardens, beautiful hanging baskets and unique floral gift baskets. The sale is a great place to find a special Mother's Day gift. For more information, contact Jan Kleiser at jankleiser@verizon.net or check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Treehaven GardenClub.
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Allison Flak Lancas RAC Closing Services LLC 166 Crestview Drive $182,000 RAC Closing Services LLC Robert and Ashley Salaj 166 Crestview Drive $182,000 Lynn Jones et al. Michael Taubes 76 Gill Hall Road $300,000 Michael Ringling et al. Deanna and Patrick Wehman 301 Temona Drive $162,900 Sarahlee Renne Fred Schaffer and Paul Miller 148 Woodland Drive $55,000 Linda Hickey Heather Leatherberry 279 Constitution Drive $102,300 Scott Fazzone Jessica Cie Janoff 295 Constitution Drive $114,900 Justin Chasko et al. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee 560 N. Lewis Run Road $1,888 by sheriff's deed. Leslie Armbruster Mulligan Katelyn and Justin Brenning 131 Winifred Drive $114,900 JEFFERSON HILLS Patricia Bruni Peter Glumac 325 Joan of Arc Court $114,900 Now MB2K Development Inc. Larry Anderson Jr. and Shannan Anderson Laurel Ridge Drive $84,900 f i n d t r an R Michael Bulger et al. Eileen Greer 1512 Route 885 $14,000 comm s a c t i o n s ealStats Russell Welsh estate et al. Bobbi Jo Roguski 2016 Scotia Hollow Road $19,000 www u n i t y o f r o m y o .UNIO n ur Joseph Matyasovsky Jr. Matthew and Kristen Shaulis 223 Waterman Road $142,000 NFIN o u r w e b s LEY.C ite! Ruth Eichler Leanna Derrick and Jarret Engstrom 124 Wray Drive $106,000 S Real E s t a t e a r c h o u OM.com David Burcin et al. Ned Trbovich 2001 Cherry St. $15,000 r . e Tra a nd fin nsacti Estate of Janet Pishok Bernard Eckley 1551 Gilmore Drive Ext. $105,000 o d n s c archi MB2K Development Inc. Michael and Terri Steve Laurel Ridge Drive $70,900 ved h urrent an page d ome Christopher Devine trustee David Seymour 708 Old Clairton Road $130,000 sales . Kathleen Kerns Jason and Rebecca Brinker 127 Stevens Ridge Drive $340,000 Maronda Homes Inc. Philip and Kimberly Latona 376 Christine Lane $399,900 William Siemon III Carol Wilkerson 2300 Ridge Road $94,900 Philip Joseph Larcinese Jr. Stephen and Kristina Demko 135 Waterman Road $400,000 Catherine Hood McCay Barry and Kathleen Lowe 415 Wray Large Road $30,000 Estate of Gary Stretavski Aaron Chruscial 1001 Franklin Court $270,000 Thomas Ivak Leah Nath 1540 Gilmore Drive $101,000 Albert Majkowski estate et al. PNC Bank NA 113 Oakwood Drive $2,069 by sheriff's deed. Willard Rockwell Timothy Zyra and Jamie Ormond 454 Old Clairton Road $169,900 Maronda Homes Inc. Amy Trout Beisler 138 Retriever Lane $265,894 Walter Bronder Timothy and Brandi Ketter 3201 Siler Drive $475,000 Estate of John Ward Ryan Roberts 154 Coal Valley Road $72,500 Samuel Frederick Jr. Joseph Stanicar 1225 Collins Ave. $78,000 Domenic DiMattia Robert Butelli 332 New World Drive $65,000 Scott Breisinger Robert and Cara Breisinger 469 Pearson Road $10,000 Michael Harkey Jonathan and Megan Reynolds 220 Pointer Drive $246,000 Anthony Lotto Samuel Frederick Jr. and Sarah Frederick 1305 Route 885 $141,000 NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Michael Ghilani Paul and Linda Fraioli 268 Arrowhead Lane $567,500 Thomas A Robinson Family L.P. Ram Farms LLC Barr Road $895,000 Dolores Fleis William and Nira Holt E. Hillcrest Road $5,000 William Rausch Jeffrey Fullard 231 Gilkeson Road $18,000 Estate of Anita Wilson George and Lorna Alderfer 1369 Sugar Run Road $331,000 Louis Panza Jr. Barbara Andrews 120 W. Chevalier Court $365,000 Vicki Walters Craig and Cathie Poole 704 Valley View Road $42,000 PETERS TOWNSHIP Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Paul and Josephine Groff 330 Buckingham Drive $849,900 Michele Paris Daniel and Pamela Harris 170 Irishtown Road Ext. $174,900 Brian Cabe RAC Closing Services LLC 109 Lisa Court $324,700 RAC Closing Services LLC Kristy and Raymond Ward 109 Lisa Court $324,700 Heartand Homes Dennis and Jessica Rowlands 443 Longleaf Drive $425,647 Estate of Stanley Anthony Peters Township Land Co. LLC McMurray Road $491,274 John Walsch Ceri Menovich and Gary Binotto 109 N. Heide Lane $209,950 Frank Navratil Jr. Charles and Linda Altopiedi 207 Prestonwood Lane $418,500 Jeffrey James National Residential Nominee Services Ic 629 Scenic Ridge Drive $293,500 National Resid. Nominee Services Ic Melissa Topka 629 Scenic Ridge Drive $280,000 Fred Urban James and Anne Marie Byer 917 Bebout Road $197,000 Deborah Ioli Steven Malinak 208 Fineview Drive $339,000 Richard Relich Brennan and Dixie Weidl 196 Gateshead Drive $297,500 NVR Inc. Randall and Mia Munsell 114 McIntosh Drive $392,640 David Budinger Jr. Shirley Lazorchak 220 Prestonwood Lane $326,000 John Fraas Federal National Mortgage Assn. 205 Rutledge Drive $1,442 by sheriff's deed. Tina Zalewski James McCall Jr. and Andrea McCall 331 Snowberry Circle $641,500 Williamson & Jefferson Inc. NVR Inc. Ashwood Drive $123,000 Oliver Herndon Community Bank 311 Braeburn Drive $1,873 by sheriff's deed. Eric Vaccarello Arthur Schwotzer Church Hill Road $500,000 Ronald Kuzma Arthur Schwotzer Church Hill Road $425,000 Bank New York Mellon Justin and Lisa Tynes 136 Druid Drive $315,000 James Liekar Martin and Jennifer Leehr 175 Fawn Valley Drive $240,000 Estate of Alveria Guzik Scott and Theresa Mitchell 106 Fox Run Road $187,500 Wadwell Group NVR Inc. 103 McIntosh Drive $85,000 Great Meadows L.P. NVR Inc. Scenic Drive $85,000 Zello Davis III Jesse Stork 343 Quail Run Road $128,000 Randall Munsell Patrick Manning 354 Scott Lane $145,000 Lawrence Moses Robert and Sara Feltovich 207 Center Church Road $277,000 Joseph Jackovic Carey Graham 222 Julrich Drive $220,000 David Elliott Jeffrey and Claire May 103 Meadowvue Court $585,000 NVR Inc. Holly and James Ridgeway 674 Scenic Ridge Drive $503,513 Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.
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MON VALLEY YMCA YOUTH SWIM TEAM SUMMER SEASON The Mon Valley YMCA Youth Swim Team would like to welcome Rob Marra as head coach for the upcoming summer season. Rob is a 2012 graduate from Westminster College majoring in Special Education. He has years of experience swimming as well as coaching. Assisting him this season will be Ashley Krieg. Ashley is currently a student at Penn State Boyce Campus for a degree in nursing. Ashley will continue to be the assistant coach. Ashley was an avid swimmer for the Mon Valley swim team during previous years. She specializes in instructing the younger swimmers. The youth swim team summer season practices will start Monday, May 6. Practices are held Monday- Friday 5:00 - 6:30 pm. We do ask that the children be able to swim 1 full length unassisted to qualify for the swim team enrollment. The sharks’ team would like to welcome any new upcoming swimmers to a 2 week free trial of the swim team. Contact Darcie Lusk for more information at 724-358-4814.
South Park 8th Grade Girls Undefeated Metro Division 2 Champs South Park 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team. Front Row (l-r): Allison Karrenbauer, Haley Snee, Alyssa Greer, Emily Figliolia, Kylie Tranter. Back Row (l-r): Coach Mike Greer, Leah Campolong, Elisa DeRose, Brittany Andrews, Justine Dean, Coach Paul Palaschak.
The South Park 8th grade girls' basketball team recently completed another phenomenal season in the Metro USA Sports League. The team went undefeated in the regular season and won their division. Unfortunately, they fell short of perfection, losing the championship game in a hotly contested match. The girls improved their game throughout the year by participating in the Metro USA Sports regular season games, playoffs, summer workouts/leagues and various open class tournaments. Each player's talent and ability is reflected by the way they work together as a team on the court. With the support of their coaches, parents, family and friends, the team will be well-prepared to transition to a higher level of basketball in high school. Good luck to the girls in their future endeavors and many thanks to everyone who have encouraged them along the way. The team is coached by Paul Palaschak and Mike Greer.
Annual Bassi Golf Tourney Set for June 6 The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Melvin B. Bassi Golf Tournament will be held at Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth on June 6, 2013. An 8:00 am registration and practice will be followed by a 9:00 am shotgun start. Highway Appliance will be the main event sponsor. A $10,000 cash prize will be given away as a Hole-in-One Prize sponsored by Bassi and Vreeland Associates, in addition to several auxiliary prizes that will be offered on other holes. Fantasy golf will be added to the day this year, in addition to marshmallow putting and Jerry Zahand Sr. of Highway Appliance is picother surprises. Butler’s Golf Course is a tured here at the 2012 Bassi Tournament. Billy Casper® managed golf course, and Highway Appliances is the 2013 Event Sponsor. more information about the course can be accessed at www.butlersgolf.com. Foursomes, sponsorships and door prizes ($25 value or more) are now being accepted by calling any member of the golf committee or the Chamber office at 724-483-3507. Everyone (regardless of membership) is invited to attend this very popular event and has sold out in the past therefore early registrations are encouraged. The cost per golfer is only $125 and includes greens fees and cart, lunch, beverages, dinner, golfer’s goody bag, and many other extras. The cost will be discounted to $120/person, if registration is paid by May 10. The Chamber accepts VISA, Mastercard and Discover. Proceeds from the Bassi Tournament fund Leadership Washington County scholarships, The Challenge Program in local high schools, and several other educational initiatives in the Mid Mon Valley in memory of the late Attorney Melvin B. Bassi, outstanding community and business leader in the Mon Valley. This year’s Golf Committee is chaired by J.J. Georgagis, Keystone Bakery, and includes Milt Kubik, Denise Mornak, Mornak Excavation, Trish Brickner, PaCareerLink, Josie Pelzer, Rotolo Motors, Diann Donaldson, Reliance Business Solutions, Jeffrey Mendola, Waddell and Reed, and Jim Protin, Chester Engineers.
Golf Outing to Help Raise Money for South Park The Friends of South Park, the county park are sponsoring their Second Annual Golf Outing on May 18 at the South Park Golf Course. The player fee of $75 includes 18 holes, a cart, hot dog and beverage at the turn and a steak dinner on completion. Skill prizes will be offered. Individuals or corporations may sponsor a hole green or tee for $100. For more information, contact Sharon at 412-897-2403 or e-mail Butch at cradamsjr@verizon.net.
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Area Church News..Area Church News An Evening of Praise and Worship Music at First Baptist Church of Monongahela The First Baptist Church of Monongahela Praise Band and Worship Team will present an evening of praise and worship music on Saturday, May 18. Music from Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Hillsong, Kristian Stanfill, The Sidewalk Prophets, Starfield, and Jeremy Camp as well as traditional hymns and choruses. The concert will be held at The First Baptist Church of Monongahela, 601 W. Main Street, and will begin at 7 pm. This is a free event with general seating. For more information, please contact 724-258-7750.
News From First United Methodist Church of Monongahela First United Methodist Church of Monongahela announces the following information. FUMC is located at 430 West Main St., Monongahela. For more information, call 724-258-7054 or visit www.fumcmon.com. Visit the Robert Stewart Library for all your reading needs. Check the new items added regularly. Matthew 25 Table is now collecting stuffed animals especially Teddy Bears for a special mission by a young girl from our Youth Group who will be taking them while visiting shut-ins and the care homes. Don’t forget your Box Tops and Campbell Labels for the Rebird Mission. Keep check on the Bell Tower Restoration that is now under way. Remember to use the side entrance doors while the restoration is being done on our Bell Tower.
Mingo Creek Church Election Day Spaghetti Dinner Mingo Creek Church, 561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville, will hold an Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, May 21 from 12:00 noon - 7:00 pm. Eat-in or take-out available by calling 724-348-5278. Adults $8, kids (12 yrs and under) $5. Dinner includes spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian bread/butter, tossed salad, dessert and hot/cold beverage.
May Events at South Hills Assembly of God Church South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, plans the following events for May. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org. A Miracle Healing Service with Pastor Rick Kardell and Healing Waters Praise Team will be held at 7 pm Monday, May 6, and the first Monday of each month. HonorBound Men’s Ministry will hold a free men’s fellowship breakfast 9-11 am Saturday, May 11. All males young and old invited; dads, bring your sons! Women of Excellence, led by Sue Willis, meets at 6:30 pm Monday, May 13. Fellowship, worship and the Word. “Lunch Bunch” Bible study and luncheon for ages 65+ meets from Noon to 2 pm Thursday, May 16 in the multi-purpose room. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. RSVP by May 14. The Children’s Choirs will present their Spring musical at 6 pm Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. HOPE Cancer Recovery Group meets at 7 pm Monday, May 20 in the prayer room. Facilitated by Pastor Kay Stepp. Jeremiah 29:11 Employment Transition Group is a support group for those who are searching for jobs in a difficult economy. Come to network with others for prayer and encouragement from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday, May 21. Facilitators assist with resume writing, interview skills and job opportunities. CommuniTea, a monthly women’s Bible study/fellowship for women of all ages, meets from 9:30 to 11:30 AM Friday, June 7. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Theme is “Hope Arising.” Hosted by Sue Willis with a variety of teachers/speakers. Childcare available ($5 per mom). To register call Sue at 888-868-3603 ext. 1. 2nd Annual AdventureFest June 7-9 at Raystown Lake. Special guest, Pastor Bruce Cote, will share awesome stories from his recent hike through the entire Appalachian Trail! New this year is a chili cook-off to compete for prizes. Camp, hike, fish, mountain bike and how-to clinics. Information and registration forms at http://www.adventuremen.org/adventurefest. For more information, contact Randy at 412-276-8138.
Peters Creek Presbyterian VBS Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, invites all children of the community finishing pre-school to 5th grade to join us for Vacation Bible School. Children will learn about God’s love for them through a different Bible story every day. Each morning is filled with exciting games, great crafts, delicious snacks, catchy songs, and fun with friends. Vacation Bible School meets every morning from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm the week of July 8 - 12. Call the church at 724-941-6210 to register.
St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood May Events and Happenings St. Peter’s Episcopal Church announces the following information for the month of May. The church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51. Please call the church at 412-884-5225 or visit our website at www.stpetersbrentwood.org. Golf Outing St. Peter’s 9th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, June 1 at Scenic Valley Golf Course. Cost will be $80.00 per golfer, only 40 spots available so reserve your tee time now! Deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 19. For more details and to sign up, please call the office at 412-884-5225. Craft / Vendor Flea Market St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a Craft/ Vendor/ Flea Market on May 11 from 9 am - 4 pm. Jewelry, chocolate, flowers, glass art, clothing, kitchen and household accessories, candles, crafts, beauty products, vintage, sports, and more! For more information or to reserve a table, call the office at 412-884-5225. Morning Coffee All are invited to Morning Coffee at St. Peter’s, a bereavement resource group, sponsored by John Slater Funeral Home. It meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the church. If you have questions about Morning Coffee or would like to receive information on bereavement resources available in the community, please email communityservice@johnfslater.com, or contact the Church, and we will put you in touch.
Support Groups - Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Peter’s most every Sunday evening at 7 pm. - A.A meets every Thursday evening at St. Peter’s starting at 7 pm. - N.A meets every Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter’s from 12 - 2 pm.
Schwan’s Truckload Event at Wright’s United Methodist A Schwan’s Truckload Event will take place May 21 from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Purchase directly from the Schwan’s Truck or to pre-order or purchase gift cards, call 1-888-724-9267 or visit the Schwan’s website at schwansfundraising.com and use Campaign ID #42874. Preorders will ensure that your item is in stock and your order will be prepackaged for you to pick up on the date of the sale. Proceeds benefit Wright’s Youth Summer Camp program.
Thomas Presbyterian Church Invites Children to Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God A summer kids’ event called “Kingdom Rock” will be hosted at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Linden Rd. in Eighty Four, PA from June 10 - 14. At Kingdom Rock, kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into yummy treats, experience epic Bible adventures, and test out SciencyFun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with Fanfare Finale - a celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Kingdom Rock is for kids from 4yrs. old to 5th grade and will run from 6 to 8:30 pm each day. For more information or to register, visit the website at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/thomaschurch
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Strawberry Festival at Bethany Lutheran Church Bethany Lutheran Church, 5303 Madison Avenue in Bethel Park, will host its annual Strawberry Festival on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All our welcome to come and enjoy a picnic-style dinner, along with loads of fresh strawberries, whipped cream, angel cake and short cake. All proceeds from the dinner support mission work in our community and the world. Staff and “Special Services Group”.
Need a Friend? Learn How to Be a Good One on May 12 at Peter’s Creek Presbyterian Church Remember your best friend as a kid? You spent time together every day – playing, eating, just hanging out. How did we get too busy to have good friends? If you are longing for deeper friendships, then join us on May 12 at Peter’s Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Rd. Venetia. We will be looking at what true friendships are and how to make the ones you have better. Our services are held at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. At Peter’s Creek Presbyterian Church you will find: Friendly people Live, upbeat music Biblical teaching to help you live life connected Opportunities to meet people and develop new friendships For more information, call the Church at 724-941-6210 or visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
Journey to Jerusalem Saint Francis Players Tell the Stories of Holy Week By Paul Chasko
On Palm Sunday the Saint Francis Players of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Finleyville brought visitors a little closer to the happenings of Holy Week by stepping into the sandals of Christ’s Apostles and Disciples for an afternoon as they related what they experienced during Holy Week. Their guests in small groups were led through “the streets and rooms of Jerusalem” and there learned more of the details surrounding Holy Week as seen through the eyes of the Apostles and Disciples. Attendance was good and the sessions went on all afternoon after which the players and staff enjoyed a well-deserved break and dinner.
St. Peter (Larry Spahr) gets his headpiece adjusted by Joanne Mannsman
Veronica (Mary Jane Jurofcik) displays the image left by Christ on her veil.
Strawberry Festival at Peters Creek Presbyterian Church
The St. Francis Players.
Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia would like to invite the community to a Strawberry Festival on May 31 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Menu: Fried Chicken, Roast Beef, Sides & Strawberry Shortcake. Kids games and Theme Basket Drawing. Please call the church office for tickets at 724-941-6210. Adult: $10, Children: $5, Seniors: $8, Dessert Only: $4. Proceeds to benefit Missions.
VBS at Riverview Baptist Church Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle will hold Vacation Bible School June 24 – 28 from 6:00 – 8:45 pm for ages 3 yrs thru 12th grade. Kingdom Rock – where kids stand strong for God as they experience and learn God’s word in fun and unforgettable ways.
Kendra and Keilah Gindele served as guides for the visitors.
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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot! MAY 84 Lounge and Lakes 724-228-3552 1937 Route 136, Eighty Four 2 – Beer Tasting 7:30 3 – Cinco De Mayo w/ DJ Dangerous Dale 8 – Beer Tasting 7:30 10 – Fishing Tournaments 11 – Fishing Tournaments 12 – Fishing Tournaments 15 – Beer Tasting 17 – Fishing Tournaments 18 – Fishing Tournaments 19 – Fishing Tournaments 22 – Beer Tasting 7:30 Earn a chance at Zac brown or Jason Aldeen tickets 24 – Fishing Tournaments 25 – Fishing Tournaments w/ DJ Karaoke 26 – Fishing Tournaments 27 – Memorial Day Picnic w/ specials 31 – Fishing Tournaments Altman’s Tavern 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 2 - Karaoke 4 - Regular Joes 10 - Billy Price 11 - Majestics II 17 - Tony Janflone 18 - Sputzy 24 - Occasional Reign Baltimore House 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills 4 – Jimmy Leete 11 – Refuge 18 – Dancing Queen
25 – Highway 51 Mondays – Free juke box Tuesdays – Industry Night, drink specials for people in the restaurant business Wednesdays – DJ U Thursdays – Karaoke Fridays – Dart tournaments Denny’s Roadhouse 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (corner of Ginger Hill Rd & Rt. 136) Mondays - Saturdays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6 -2 E&E Club 412-835-9935 6495 2nd Ave, South Park Wednesdays – Pool League Sundays – Free Pool Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 4 – Cinco De Mayo w/ Running Low 7 – Open Jam Night w/ Kyle & Brittney 10 – Regular Joes 14 – Bingo for Pirate Tickets 25 – Todd Jones 28 – Bingo for Pirate Tickets Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Entertainment 9PM-Midnight 5/04 Cinco de May Party w/ DJ Paul, Fred-Mex menu 5/11 Pint & Half 5/18 Ali/Barranti 5/25 The Henhouse Roosters Wednesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em
Tournament 7:30PM Thursdays – Magician Jason Christopher 6:308:30PM Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 3 – Stray Dogs 4 – DJ Don 10 – Fungus 11 – The Gum Band 17 – Daniels McClain 18 – DJ Barto 24 – White Rose Karaoke 25 – Brotherhood 31 – The Weed Rags Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Wednesdays – Open Stage 8PM Thursdays – Karaoke/DJ 9PM Fridays – Karaoke/DJ 9PM Saturdays – Karaoke/DJ 9PM
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Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama 25 – May birthday celebration w/ Karaoke Rinky Dinks Roadhouse 724-228-1059 339 Amity Ridge Road, Amity Tuesdays – Jam Night w/ The WeedRags River House Café 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi 4 – Dave Iglar 11 – Open Jukebox 18 – Refuge 25 – Open Jukebox Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road (Rt. 19 South), Canonsburg Tuesdays - Jam Night with the Jam Band. All singers and musicians welcome
The Hunting Lodge 724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave, Finleyville Fridays - Free Juke Box 8-close Roy’s By The Tracks Saturdays - Free Juke Box 8-close 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville The Kickstand Bar & 3 – Verity’s Lie Restaurant 10 – Ruff House 412-384-3080 17 – The Bill Ali Band 1100 Hayden Blvd Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Brett 11 – Wisdom Saturdays - Karaoke 18 – Second Wind w/ Rickieoke or Matt Sundays - Karaoke Maxwell’s Restaurant & Lounge w/ Rickieoke or Matt At The DoubleTree by Hilton Meadowlands 724-222-6200 340 Race Track Road, Washington 12 – Mother’s Day Brunch
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Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave, Clairton 3 - Chuck Corby 10 - Girls in Black Hats 17 - JD Taylor & Jim Hindman 24 - Todd Jones 31 - Regular Joes Wednesdays - Free Juke Box Saturday - Free Juke Box Three Streets Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 4 – TBA 11 – Sea of Heads 18 – Gone South 25 – TBA Tuesday – Texas Hold ‘em, Free Darts, Free Pool Wednesdays – Ladies Night Fridays – Karaoke The Trolley Stop Inn 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Fridays – Magician Jason Christopher 7-9PM Valley Hotel 4 – Church View 11 – Bobby Hawkins 18 – Miss Freddie 25 – Once Felt Not Forgotten Thursdays – Gerald McGrew Piano Man Fridays – Open Stage Night all musicians welcome
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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------6' X 9' utility trailer, extremely heavy duty, 33" sidewalls on 3 sides, needs minor work, great for landscapers or construction contractors, $600. 412-254-4303. ___________________________________________________ Tractor for Sale - Yanmar 29 hp, 3 cylinder diesel, 4wd, powershift transmission does NOT have ROPS (roll over protection), good strong runner in good condition. Can send photo $5500.00 OBO 412-552-4311 ___________________________________________________ Reel, MITCHELL 300XGe spinning, 10/210, N.I.B. - $50.00 Call John at__________________________________________________ 724-483-1271. Vintage spools for Garcia Mitchell 300 and 308 - $5.00 each. Call John at 724-483-1271. ___________________________________________________ Golf Balls - 6 doz., all white, never hit. 5 doz., various brands. All excellent condition. $25 (.19 cents per ball). Call 412-833-1437. ___________________________________________________ Oster Mixer with 2 glass bowls & beaters. Also includes Blender Attachment and Slicer, Shredder Attachments. Instruction book also. Very good condition. Price $40. Call 412-833-1437. ___________________________________________________ Broy Hill sleeper sofa, burgundy/plaid $400. Wingback recliner chair, burgundy $100. 724-872-2029. ___________________________________________________ Drew Bledsoe signed Buffalo Bills mini helmet, COA, $55. 724872-2029. ___________________________________________________ Steelers popcorn bank, signed by many former players, nice gift, $50. 724-872-2029 ___________________________________________________ 2 Elvis Presley dolls, 12" high, $25. Elvis musical bear, $25. 724-8722029 ___________________________________________________ TV Cart w/shelf on wheels, $3. Laptop table, adj, has wheels, $10. 724-872-2029 ___________________________________________________ 6' X 9' utility trailer, extremely heavy duty, 33" sidewalls on 3 sides, needs minor work, great for landscapers or construction contractors, $725. 412-254-4303. ___________________________________________________ Parts for a 2010 Dodge Ram truck: hood - $700.00, tail gate $300.00 and mud flaps - $50.00 Call John at 724-483-1271. ___________________________________________________ Door for an A.R.E. MX cap - $200.00 Call John at 724-483-1271. ___________________________________________________ TV Stand, good condition, 23 x 28x16, $10.00. 412-833-5629 ___________________________________________________ Scroll saw, Dremel 16" variable speed, with stand - $150.00, Belt/disc sander, Hitachi SB10Y, with extra sanding disk table - $150.00. Call John at___________________________________________________ 724-483-1271. Camera, Canon FTb QL, 35mm SLR, 35mm, 50mm and 135mm lenses, case - original owner (vintage) - $300.00. Call John at 724-4831271. ___________________________________________________ Book - Graphics Master Seven, Planning Guide for Printing & Publishing. For Graphic Design Students. $8.00 Call 724-684-5531 ___________________________________________________ Men’s Winter Coat, tan, very warm, great condition, size 42, $60. 412831-0436. ___________________________________________________ Cemetery Lots - in Mon Valley Memorial Park in Donora. 2 lots with 2 vaults $3600. 2 lots for $1600. Call 724-258-8631. SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817 Cemetery lots. Lafayette Memorial Park. Garden of Serenity. 4 lots at $5,400. Selling for $2,400. 724-938-7307. ___________________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724348-7557. ___________________________________________________ SAFE STEP TUBS. Enjoy safety, comfort and therapeutic relief from the best walk-in tubs made in the USA. Call 1-888-734-4527 for FREE information and SENIOR DISCOUNTS! ___________________________________________________
----------- ITEMS WANTED -------Wanted - older cap guns and holsters. I’m retired and looking for a hobby. I collect Western cap guns & spurs, any Roy Rogers, Gene Autry or any other brand, anything old western.Will pay cash. I would appreciate a call at 724-348-8482 or 724-713-0289 ask for Jeff Sr. ___________________________________________________ Collecting miscellaneous items for the needy. Call Louise at 724483-8600. CASH FOR YOUR OLD SPORTS CARDS! Cleaning out your attic? Emptying your garage or basement? Did you find an old box of sports cards in a closet? Don't throw them away! Local collector paying CASH for vintage sports cards (baseball, football, basketball). Seeking cards from 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. Call 412-760-2291 All old jukebox by Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI, or Rockola. Pre-1962 vintage only. Non-working is OK. Call 724-914-1693 or email RPESQ@ YAHOO.COM. A Local collector from Monongahela. ___________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. All tubes for radio/tv, radio tube tester and similar test equipment, and also collecting tube amplifiers by Fisher, McIntosh, Marantz, Harman Kardon, Fender, others. Call 724-914-1693 or email RPESQ@YAHOO.COM. Local collector from Monongahela. ___________________________________________________ Canning Jars Wanted. Reasonable. 412-403-2753. ___________________________________________________ Wanted to Buy. Silver Coins. 1964 or older.Will pay 20-times face value! Call Dave at 724-941-5420. ___________________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money. Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-498-1622. ___________________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: Cars/Trucks Wanted! Running or Not! We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Instant Offer - Call: 1-800-569-0003 ___________________________________________________ CASH for sealed, unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Top $, 24hr Payments! Call 1-855-578-7477, espanol 888-440-4001 or visit www.TestStripSearch.com. Must Center in the Pittsburgh Pennysaver. ___________________________________________________ CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Top prices! We buy all major brands. Visit us at DrStrips.com or 1-800-551-4070. ___________________________________________________ WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com ___________________________________________________ CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136 ___________________________________________________ Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ___________________________________________________
----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------Hackett Club hall rental - reasonable rates. Call 724-348-5503. CASH for Your Old Sports Cards! Cleaning out your attic? Emptying your garage or basement? Did you find an old box of sports cards in a closet? Don't throw them away! Local collector paying CASH for vintage sports cards (baseball, football, basketball). Seeking cards from 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. Call 412-760-2291
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------------- NOTICES ---------The Frazier High School Class of 1968 will hold its 45th reunion on Saturday, September 14, 2013. We are having trouble locating several classmates. If you not received your invitation, please contact Randy Stevenson for information at 724-930-7096 or email golfrats@verizon.net. ___________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________ Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - H.O.W. is a free, 12 Step program for people who have a problem controlling their eating.We have meetings every day throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, call 412-225-1664, e-mail info@ceahow pa.org or visit www.ceahowpa.org. It's simple, free and it works. Please keep coming back no matter what! ___________________________________________________ Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 877-827-1331 ___________________________________________________ HOW IS BUSINESS? Need more customers? Advertise to over 4 million homes and businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region for one price with online and print advertising. Visit www.macnetonline.com 800-4507227. ___________________________________________________
------------- PETS ---------Free to Good Home, Herbal kittens, all colors, 3 boys and 2 girls. Call 724-929-2486. ___________________________________________________ CFA Reg 1 yr old Solid Black spayed female with all shots looking for forever home. Kittens soon!! t_rutkowske@comcast.net ___________________________________________________
Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777. ___________________________________________________ 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 -------Charleroi 1 bedroom apartment for rent. $525 a month includes everything. on bus line, close to everything, first floor, remodeled. 724567-4924 ___________________________________________________ Mobile Home in New Eagle for Sale. 2011 Commodore, never lived in. Will finance with $3,500 down, 0% interest, $350 a month. Lot rent is $240 a month, includes garbage. 724-258-9115 ___________________________________________________ Mobile Home for Sale - New Eagle, 135 Union Street, Rt. 88. 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, propane heat, located on 88 transit bus line, inside gentle pet accepted, rent to own considered with first + last month's payment down. $490/month plus utilities, tax + insurance, includes lot rent. 724-350-6006 ___________________________________________________ Mobile Home - West Newton in park, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, room additions, deck, shed, many extras. $12,500. 724-244-4862 FOR SALE – INVESTMENT PROPERTY; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534
————————————————————————————————————————— 62 unionfinley.com 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. ___________________________________________________ ORGANIC FARM 1ST TIME OFFERED – APRIL 27TH ! 5 acres – 30 Mile Views - $19,900 4 acres – Trout Stream - $24,900 2 to 17 ac tracts! Just off NY Thruway, 30 min west of Albany Region! Call (888) 738-6994 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com ___________________________________________________ ORGANIC FARM LIQUIDATION! LENDER MUST SELL! 5 acre - $19,900 On sale May 4th! No closing costs! Gorgeous views, upstate NY Amish farm country. 3 hrs, NY City, 1/2 hour Albany. (888) 738-6994 www.newyorklandandlakes.com ___________________________________________________ TROUT STREAM 10 acres - $39,900 Available May 4th! No closing costs! Beautiful evergreen forest, crystal clear stream, gorgeous upstate NY Amish country 1/2 hr west of Albany! (866) 495-8733. www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com ___________________________________________________
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FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodates 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CATERING ITALIAN SPECIALTY & GOURMET CATERING, LLC Catering for All Events. Parties from 10 to 5000 People. Weddings * Graduations * Communions * Reunions. 412-341-4626. www.iscatering.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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 FAMILY MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. Transfer family 8mm and Super 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD – also transfer VHS, VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cas-
Companion for Elderly - Will help with dressing, meds, meals, and companionship. I provide activities, such as, cards, bingo, walks, exercise, and cheerful conversation. Add joy to your loved one's day. Hourly rates, in Bethel Park and surrounding areas. Please contact Carol at 412- 4799918. FAMILY MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. Transfer family 8mm and Super 8 reel (projector) movies to DVD – also transfer VHS, VHS-C DV tapes, vinyl records and cassettes. Movies transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. No projector flicker – reasonable rates. Create a one of a kind DVD Montage of special family events. 724-258-5336; email: dcheplic@gmail.com Web page: Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. ___________________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. ___________________________________________________
Ron’s Painting – interior/exterior – over 30 years exp., free estimates – neat & reliable. 724-348-5731. Automatic Transmission Repair Performed By Certified Mechanic, South Park PA, Call 412-377-6917. ___________________________________________________
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settes. Movies transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. No projector flicker – reasonable rates. Create a one of a kind DVD Montage of special family events. 724-258-5336; email: dcheplic@gmail.com Web page: http://www.debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages.com ______________________________________
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Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777. Gutter cleaning. Get the leaves out--get the water flowing. Reasonable rates. George Schoedel, 724-348-4855
------------- VACATIONS ---------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.oceanfrontcondo rentals.com/ Paradise Resort. htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. ___________________________________________________
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Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month!
WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388). ______________________________________
Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, addressand telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the 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!
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(*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.)
ZUBASIC BROS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – New Seamless Gutters & Repairs 724-941-7833. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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 THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT – Open Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
• 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 Clairton Chamber of Commerce 5K Run/2 Mile Walk? How many years have Joseph and Norma Reale been married? What is the name of the new Middle Eastern restaurant that opened in Peters Township? 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!
JANET BAUER - Brentwood • MARIANNE RODACY - Charleroi
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Beginning Monday, May 6 Introducing Laurie S. Molinda, M.D. Internal Medicine Laurie S. Molinda, M.D., is a board-certified internist with 25 years of experience. She specializes in the comprehensive health care needs of each individual. Dr. Molinda incorporates the benefits of preventative health care and uses traditional and non-traditional approaches to disease treatment to meet each patient’s personal health care needs. Weekday office hours by appointment.
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