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Bethel Park Home Reminiscent of Plantation Page 21
High School Athlete Helps Serra Catholic Win State Title See page 43!
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Bethel Deli Hits A Homerun!
Finleyville Giant Eagle Petitions for a Liquor License By Paul Chasko
An advertised public hearing held last month heard testimony as to the transfer of a liquor license to Mon Valley Foods – owner and operator of the Giant Eagle store in Union Township just South of Finleyville. After hearing testimony, the UT Board passed a resolution permitting the transfer of the license. The public hearing was very lightly attended by UT residents. Before taking testimony, UT Solicitor Dennis Makel entered proof that the hearing had prior public notification as required by law. Representatives of
Mon Valley Foods were in attendance with their attorney, who is handling the details of the license transfer. The UT Board’s questions generated a fairly detailed presentation by Mon Valley Foods, which included the following information (part of the hearing record). The Finleyville Giant Eagle store is undertaking a renovation that includes a 32-seat cafÊ in which food and alcoholic beverages will be served (if they obtain a liquor license transfer). A store layout was presented indicating the location of the cafÊ. The license they hope to acquire (See Finleyville Giant Eagle, page 9) 8:
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Bethel Park Deli Owner, Donald Custer works like a hoagie-making machine. Bethel Park Deli was chosen to have the best subs in Pittsburgh by WPXI-TV. (See complete story on page 32.)
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South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail
Congrats For A Job Well Done Dear Editor, I am not surprised, but very happy that our very own Union-Finley Messenger received national and regional recognition on a continuous job well done. Discovering the UFM just 2 years ago, it has been my source of local information of what is happening in my community as well as neighboring ones. I look forward to it on the first of every month so I don't miss out on the current area activities, as it has given me a month-long update on what fun can be had close to home. I also enjoy many of the advertisements as well and try to patronize those I have seen. I am always pleasantly surprised when I read about someone whom I know and delight in the articles that educate me about their achievements. I really feel part of the community where I reside after reading your free newspaper. Thank you for a valued and appreciated publication. Your recognition has gone beyond the empty display stands on the 2nd of the month to something that you can hold in your hands! Congratulations. Vivian J Pishok, Carroll Township
Remembering Bernie Wagner Dear Editor, The Wagner family would like to thank Paul Chasko for his remembrance of the passing of our family patriarch, Bernie Wagner, in the July issue of the Union-Finley Messenger. We appreciate the acknowledgement of his dedication and service to his country and community. He was proud to be a veteran, as well as a member of the American Legion and Honor Guard. He was an advocate for the community as a member of the Union Township Planning Commission for several years. As the Union Township representative to the West Elizabeth Sewage Authority, it was with much satisfaction that he witnessed the fruition of the Elrama Sewage project. Our family, as well as our community, has lost someone special. Sincerely, The family of Bernie Wagner Union Township
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The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail is a group of individuals interested in the maintenance, improvement and promotion of 11 miles of Montour Trail from Library (Milepost 35.3) to Clairton (Milepost 46.3). Regular meetings of the Friends group are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the South Park Township Community Center, South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail maintains located behind the Township detour signs with maps to help trail users (especially long-distance cyclists) find their way through the two Building. The August 2011 on-road detours in South Park Township. meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 10, and the September 2011 meeting will be held on September 14. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. For more information, a list of activities, and links to sites of other western PA trails, visit www.montourtrail.org. Looking for someone to talk to about the trail? The Friends will be at South Park Community Day, Saturday, September 17.
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WEST ELIZABETH “JESUS TOUR” VBS – August 1-4, 6:37 to 8:07 p.m., West Elizabeth area. Sponsored by Olivet Presbyterian Church and CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills. Children ages K-5 will “walk through” some of the places Jesus visited, experience some of the miracles He performed, and see some of the lives He touched and transformed. For details call Olivet Presbyterian at 412-384-7160 or CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills at 412-384-9378 or check out the event on Facebook.
FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM – the first and third Thursdays each month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Venetia. All are welcome. In the case of inclement weather, call Patti at 724-9416609.
AUGUST 3
MONONGAHELA KENNYWOOD DAY – Kennywood Park. Monongahela Chamber of Commerce will have its 108th annual Community Day for communities of Monongahela, New Eagle, and Carroll Township. Tickets ($24, Funday; $14, seniors) can be purchased at Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, Fisher Heights Giant Eagle, Hill’s Restaurant, Charleroi Federal Savings, Cox Market, Just 4 You Gifts. The chamber will offer bus service to Kennywood for $7. August 3-6
ST. JOAN OF ARC FESTIVAL – 6:30-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, church parking lot across Route 88 from the church in South Park. Nightly featured dinners, entertainment, amusement rides, games of chance and skill, bingo, blackjack, money wheel, treasure chest, and much, more. Free admission, entertainment and parking. For more information, call 412-833-2400.
AUGUST 5
LOCAL FOODS POTLUCK DINNER – 6:30 pm, Peters Township Public Library. Hosted by library’s Go Green and Cooking clubs. Attendees should bring a potluck dish to share made with locally grown and produced foods or some samples from their home gardens. Liz Kanche from American HealthCare Group will discuss “Eating Locally in Western Pennsylvania.” Register at programs@ptlibrary.org, or stop by the library’s circulation desk by Monday, August 1. WAHS CASH BASH – 6 pm, Richeyville Fire Hall. Sponsored by Washington Area Humane Society. Donation of $20 is requested. Drawings every 10 minutes starting at 7 p.m. Bonus PA Lottery drawing. Free food, beer and pop - bring your own pitcher. Must have ticket for free admission. Non-ticket holders: $15 at the door. For tickets or information, contact 724-222-7387, visit www.washingtonpashelter.org or vc@washingtonpashelter.org. AUGUST 6
6TH ANNUAL VICTORY HILL CAR SHOW – (rain or shine) 10 am-3 pm, Victory Hill Social Center, 25 Jones Lane, Monongahela. $5 entry fee per car; spectators are free. First 50 cars receive dash
National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association 31st Annual Show
August 12, 13 & 14, 2011
Admission $5, under 12 free (Senior Day Friday $3)
THIS YEAR’S FEATURE:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gravely Tractor Club of America
US Rt 40, 4 miles west of Brownsville, PA
Gravely Annual Mow-In
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z Antique tractors, construction equipment, engines, locomotive, trucks & cars z Threshing & baling z Rope making z Sawmill z Rock crusher z Flea market z Crafts z Live entertainment z Parades z Hayrides z Pedal Pull z Plus...Great Food!
For more information contact us at 724-785-6855 or www.nationalpike.com
plaques; trophies awarded. Motorcycles are welcome. Refreshments, music, halfthe-take raffle, and raffles. For more information, call 724-258-4882. THOMAS SUMMERFEST 2011 PIG ROAST AND CORN BOIL – 3-7 pm, Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty-Four. Great food, live musical entertainment, activities for children, and a Chinese auction. Tickets, $8.50 for 11 and older, $4.50 for ages 4 to 10; children 3 and younger, free. For tickets or more information, contact the church office at 724-941-8910. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ringgold High School Band. CABARET FOR KATHY – 6 pm, Cabaret at Theatre Square in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Former performing arts students of the late Thomas Jefferson High School Theatre Arts teacher, Kathy Cecotti, will honor her memory and raise funds for the Kathy Cecotti Memorial Scholarship. Tickets, $20; order at www.pgharts.org (enter “Cabaret for Kathy” in the Event Search box). Premium packages are available; email cabaret@tjarts.org. Arrive early to order food and drinks; doors open at 5 pm. MOVIE ON THE LAKE – 7 p.m., Lake Colony Field, Bebout Road. Hosted by Family Worship Center of Pittsburgh. Games, inflatables, a bonfire, and a great family movie on a 15-ft. screen. Admission, popcorn and refreshments are free. For more details, check us out on Facebook or www.fwcpgh.org.
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WASHINGTON WINE, JAZZ, AND POPS FESTIVAL – Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 7, noon, Mingo Creek County Park Route 136, Washington County. Cool jazz on Saturday and pops, folk, jazz and big band music on Sunday. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Organizers and beneficiaries are the Washington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and the Mental Health Association (MHA). For advance tickets ($20) by mail, send a check payable to MHA, 575 N. Main St., Washington, PA 15301. Or call MHA weekdays at 724-225-2061. Tickets at the gate will be $25 each. SHADE DAYS LECTURE – 10 am, Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, Trax Farms, 528 Trax Road, Finleyville (Rt. 88 between Library and Finleyville). Join a garden expert for a free lecture on Shade Days at to learn how to create an inviting and beautiful shade garden. Free raffle, Saturday at 10 am. AUGUST 8-12
SUMMER CAMP – 5-8 pm, Union Township Recreational Fields, Brownsville Road. Hosted by RAYSA, conducted by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Cost is $130. Each player will receive soccer ball, camp T-Shirt, and two tickets to a home Riverhounds game at Chartiers Valley High School. Register today at the website www.riverhounds.com. AUGUST 10
SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MEETING – 6:30 p.m., South Park Township Community Center. Group of individuals interested in
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SUMMER BROADWAY REVIEW – 7:30 p.m., Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. Heritage Players will perform music featured from Guys and Dolls, Next to Normal, South Pacific, and more. Tickets $5 per person. For more information, visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-831-6800 ext. 745. AUGUST 10-13
ST. KATHARINE DREXEL FUN FAIR – 6-11 pm, St. Germaine Parish Grounds at the corner of Horning and Baptist roads, Bethel Park. Food booths, games of chance, children’s rides, bingo, and poker. Sit-down dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly. August 11, dance to the sounds of Steeltown. For more information, please call 412-833-0223. All proceeds benefit St. Katharine Drexel School. AUGUST 12
FLEA MARKET – 9 am - 3 pm, Kastan Uveges VFW Post 7632 and the Alonzo L. Weigel American Legion Post 553 post headquarters, 502 Oxford Avenue, Blaine Hill section of Elizabeth. AUGUST 12-13
“GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY� MUSICAL – August 12, 7:30 p.m.; August 13, 2:30 p.m., Schooner Youth Center in Monessen. By Mon Valley Actors & Artists. Tickets are $10 person. For more information, call Debi Anderson at 724684-4034.
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PRAISE AND WORSHIP IN THE PARK – 12-9 pm, Chess Park, Monongahela. Sponsored by First Christian Church Monongahela. All-day musical performances, pony rides, children’s activities and food and informational booths. Free concert for area youth on Friday, August 12 at 7:30 pm. Beyond the Ashes from Nashville, TN will headline. For more information, contact DJ Fogiato at 724-258-8843 or djbrick@comcast.net, AUGUST 13
GUNS OF THE WEST EXHIBIT – 11 am – 6 pm, The Museum of Western Expansion, Peters Township. Exhibit and demonstration feature the firearms and accoutrements used during the 1760s thru 1860s on the western frontier. $5 admission; children under 13 are free. For more information, call724-348-9705. SUMMER CARNIVAL – noon-5 pm, Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road. Sponsored by Youth Group “J.A.M.� Children’s games and prizes. Carnival will be held indoors if it rains. Proceeds will benefit J.A.M. and the Elizabeth Baptist Church.
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BOOBIE & WHITEY ANNUAL GOLF OUTING FOR CANCER RESEARCH – Rolling Green Golf Course, 1 pm shotgun start, blind scramble format. $65 per player. Held in memory of Bob Milesky and Whitey Hohn. Prizes and cash donations appreciated. For more information, please call Ellen Brawdy, 724-348-6178. WATER ADVENTURES – 10 am, South Park’s Sleepy Hollow Run Valley. Sponsored by the Peters Creek Watershed Association. Interpretive class for children (pre-K - 3rd grade) and their families to explore the land and waters, science games, and stories. To register, visit www.peterscreek.org. AUGUST 14
18TH CENTURY FLAX TO LINEN FEST – 1:30- 4:30 pm, Oliver Miller Homestead, Stone Manse Drive, South Park. Fest will show the processing of flax to linen from harvesting to rippling, retting, breaking, scutching, hackling, spinning, and being woven into cloth on the loom. For more information, visit the website at www.olivermiller.org or call 412835-1554.
BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE – 9-11 am (or until items are gone), 1st Baptist Church and Preschool of Monongahela, 601 W. Main Street. Clothing, school supplies, shoes, coats, etc. available free of charge. First-come, first-served basis. OUTDOOR SUMMER FLEA MARKETS – $10 per day for sellers (collected at 9 am), Trax Farms, 528 Trax Road, Finleyville. Sellers can park and sell from their vehicles; no pre-booking; all spaces are given on a first-come firstserved basis. Bring your own tables. Shop early for antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, hobbies, food, and much more. Also August 27.
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WAHS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT – Lindenwood Golf Club. 4th Annual Washington Area Humane Society event. Prizes including $10,000 hole-inone contest; $5,000 consecutive putting contest; and $1,000 for closest-to-the-pin contest. Cost per player is $125. Tickets are also available for dinner, $30. For more information, contact John Sikaras at 724344-4929. For questions about registration, sponsorship, or to donate a Chinese auction gift, contact Michelle Bruce at 724-503-8523. AUGUST 15
Parents Without Partners Dance - Do you like Dancing? Do you like the Oldies Hits? Make new friends and have a good time! 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM Brentwood VFW Rt. 51 and Marylea. Music of the 50's, 60's and 70's with D.J. Steve. Admission: PWP Members: $5.00 Guests: $7.00 For more information, contact Barb at 412-855-4308.
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FRIENDS OF SOUTH PARK MEETING – 7 p.m., Silent Brook, 100 Acres Drive, near Corrigan Drive. Friends work to make the park a better place to relax, play and have fun. For more information, email Dave Buchewicz at buchewicz.d@comcast.net.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE – 10 a.m.3 p.m., Peters Township Public Library meeting room. Registered donors will receive a $10 gas card. To register, call 1866-366-6771 and mention sponsor code C594, or log onto www.centralbloodbank.org and enter sponsor code C594.
AUGUST 20
WEST ELIZABETH "WAR MEMORIAL" DEDICATION - 10:00 West Elizabeth Boro Building. Bike & Car Run leaves at 10:30. Register at Beer Bellies. Ends at Elrama Tavern with a Car Cruise & Live Music. For more information, contact 412-384-9575. AUGUST 23
MARTHA WASHINGTON QUILT GUILD MEETING – 12:30 pm, Church of the Covenant, third floor, 267 East Beau Street, Washington. Monthly business meeting. For more information, e-mail marthawashingtonquilters@gmail.com.
AUGUST 25
POLLINATOR GARDENING PROGRAM – 7 pm, Peters Township Public Library. Dr. Candy DeBerry, Associate Professor of Biology at Washington and Jefferson College, presents “Plants for the Pollinator Garden.” Register by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or sign-up at the library circulation desk. AUGUST 26-27
THE GREAT AMERICAN FOOD DRIVE – Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington County. Washington County Food Bank will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “the most food collected in a 24-hour period at one loca-
tion.” Friday, 8 pm, free Kickoff Country Music Concert featuring Lonestar; Saturday, all-day family event and 8 pm performance by Donnie Iris and the Cruisers and fireworks. Concerts are for guests age 14 and older. Please bring your canned and bottled food donations! For information on corporate sponsorships, contact Christopher Plumtree at 724-2298175.
ST. JUDE’S FITNESS CHALLENGE – 10 am (registration, 9 am), South Park Alaska Fields Area. South Park SNAP Fitness’ 2nd annual event. All ages; $5 or obtain a sponsorship (sponsor packets are available at SNAP Fitness, South Park). Balancing, push-ups and abdominal plank holds; win a prize. Register day of or in advance at SNAP Fitness Monday-Thursday, 9 am-1 pm and 5-8 pm, and Saturday, 9 am-1pm.
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Fall Planting Lecture – 10 am, Trax Farms, 528 Trax Road. Free lecture and raffle to learn tips and techniques to ensure successful fall planting for blossoms in the spring. Call 412-835-3246 or visit the website www.traxfarms.com.
FRONTIER FROLIC – 1:30- 4:30 pm, Oliver Miller Homestead, Stone Manse Drive, South Park. Learn about pioneertime entertainment, toys, and games. For more information, visit www.olivermiller.org or call 412-835-1554.
PSYCHIC FAIR – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Chapel of Oneness, West Mifflin. Psychics, mediums, tarot card readers. Metaphysical items, books, jewelry, and gemstones for sale. Lunch for $5 donation to the chapel. For more information, contact Rachael Slifko at 412-770-4961.
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ELRAMA COMMUNITY DAY – 1-10 pm, Elrama Firehall. Karl Lukitsch Polka Band, 2-5:30 pm; Todd Jones, 6:30-10 pm. BBQ, lamb, beef, pork, beverages, and games. Volunteers welcome.
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Jefferson Hills Manor Holds Community Appreciation Day Jefferson Hills Manor held its first annual Community Appreciation Day on July 16 at its facility at 448 Old Clairton Road in Jefferson Hills. The community at large as well as facility residents, family members of residents , and JHM staff attended the free event. The day included food and live entertainment as well as many kid-related activities including face painting, a teddy bear clinic and inflatable jump house. Many area health-related providers partnered with Jefferson Hills Manor in this event to offer information on their services, give away items and donate raffle baskets from which proceeds would benefit JHM Residents’ Fund. JHM would like to thank the community for its many years of support and the following participants for giving so selflessly of their time: Union-Finley Messenger newspaper, Caring Hospice, Advantage Home Health, Home Instead Senior Care, Jefferson Hills Ambulance Company, Viaquest Hospice, Family Home Health, Hometown Pharmacy, Atria Senior Living, John F Slater Funeral Home, and RidgePointe Assisted Living. Jefferson Hills Manor, a provider of skilled nursing care within the Jefferson Hills area and surrounding community looks forward to serving the area for many, many years to come.
Monongahela Farmers Market Offers Something for Everyone The Monongahela Farmers Market is held on Fridays from 3-6 pm at Chess Park in Monongahela and features locally grown produce, fresh cheeses, other foods and great entertainment weekly. PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI
Tracy Carlson, Director of Sales & Marketing at Jefferson Hills Manor, wears two hats. Besides organizing this wonderful event, she was also helping all of the sick teddy bears at the teddy bear clinic. Jessica Tomosky's bear had a boo boo on his head, and Tayler Patterson was there to help bandage the bear.
John Bickerton, a resident at Jefferson Hills Manor, enjoyed the day with his mother, Marlene Amrhein and Tayler Patterson.
Resident Joe Phillips (center) had a wonderful afternoon with all his friends at the first Annual Community Appreciation Day at Jefferson Hills Manor. Pictured are (left to right) Joe Leckie from Fayette City, Phillips, Dietary Director Debbie Morgan, and Debbie's granddaughter Shelby Telegdy, who is shown here right after getting her face painted.
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Resident Olga Bolgan enjoyed the company of Anastasia, Three Rivers Hospice’s pet therapy dog.
Fred McConn, of Harden Farms in Fredericktown sells a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Joe Skoclk, President of Plum Run Winery, holds up a bottle of his “candy in a bottle” wine.
The Farmers Market at Chess Park in Monongahela offers some tasty produce to local shoppers.
“Please feed the lions.” Members of the Monongahela–Donora Area Lions Club were selling snow cones to cool down shoppers at the farmers market.
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Ringgold School Board Closes MEC and DEC Future of Existing Middle School Building Undecided By Paul Chasko
Much of the July 20 Ringgold School Board meeting centered on the nearterm disposition of existing school buildings. The school board and administration continue to struggle with how best to use the existing facilities in light of the current state and local economic conditions. Several issues are clear. For the coming school year and for the foreseeable future, elementary school classes K through 5 will be held at the Ringgold Elementary School South (RESS) in Carroll Township and at the Ringgold Elementary School North (RESN) in Gastonville. The elementary centers in Monongahela (MEC) and Donora (DEC) were officially closed at this meeting with the board voting 7-2 to close the buildings. Business Manager Randall Skrinjorich indicated, “The buildings can always be reopened at some future date if they’re needed.” It was also made clear at the meeting that there will be costs involved in maintaining the two closed buildings in useable condition.” Most board members believe that there is a need for a fallback middle school location if there are problems with the existing middle school. Middle school classes (grades 6 thru 8) will almost certainly be held in the existing Ringgold Middle School Building on Rt. 88 just north of Finleyville this fall. There was a motion at the July meeting to use the DEC and MEC buildings for middle school classes by splitting the middle school grades between the two buildings (grades 5 & 6
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in one building and grades 7 & 8 in the other building). The vote on this motion failed 2-7, but it’s possible that the suggestion may be revisited. Neither MEC nor DEC is large enough to house all the middle school students without modifications. With the start of fall classes only a few weeks away, it’s unlikely that that a shift will occur in the location of the middle school. The center of the uncertainties is the existing Ringgold Middle School building. Although the building is considered safe for occupancy, there have been movements in the foundation caused by expansion of pyrite in the soil beneath the school. Two consultants spoke at the meeting updating the board on conditions at the middle school. A synopsis of their comments indicated that over the past several years, the foundation movements have been closely monitored and are diminishing but, according to these experts, are unlikely to completely stop. There lies the big issue. Do you continue to pour money into a building that may have a limited life? This board would like to have built a new middle school building, but the current economic conditions have made that impossible for the near-term at least. The middle school roof has been leaking. The leaks have been patched. Roofers have told the board the roof is beyond its expected life and should be replaced – price tag ~ $350,000. The motion to replace the roof has been tabled until the August meeting. There are other needed repairs, but where do you stop, and are there other options? The architects being used by the Owner/Publisher Douglas E. Haniford Editor Krista Ramsey Editorial Coordinator Judy Gramm
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school board (HHSDR) were asked to prepare a report estimating the costs for making either MEC or DEC useable as a middle school building. The report was presented to the board at the meeting and included costs for expansion and bringing the buildings “up to code” to use for grades 6 through 8. Costs were in the neighborhood of $30 million for either building. The architect was asked to modify the report for the August meeting to include renovations to the existing middle school so that the three options could be easily compared: 1) renovate DEC, 2) renovate MEC or 3) renovate the existing middle school. It looks as though all information necessary for the board to make the best decision on this issue will be in their hands at the August 17 board meeting. Also by August, the modular classrooms for 5th grade students necessary at RESN (Gastonville) should be in place, and a connecting corridor to the existing building should be near completion. HHSDR’s presented an estimate of approximately $2 million for the addition of six permanent classrooms to the RESN building; costs will most likely not qualify for state reimbursement. It’s believed that construction of the six additional permanent classrooms could go on without disrupting classes. On completion of the permanent classrooms, the modular classrooms might be relocated to the high school.
Join the Friends of the South Park Library and be a part of a community that shows its interest in seeing the library continually develop with ongoing classes and special interest programs. New members are welcome to join the Friends, and we welcome previous members to renew their memberships. Just pick up a membership form on your next stop at the library, compete it with your email address so that you can receive our newsletter and, along with your tax-deductible donation, drop both off at the front desk. Your donation helps to sponsor various educational and consumer interest programs. For current information and a printable membership form, go to the website at www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm. All checks are to be written to "Friends of the South Park Township Library" and mailed to 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA 15129.
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Experience Frontier Frolic at the Homestead in South Park Before the days of television and video games, our ancestors needed to make their own entertainment. Many of the games and diversions that they created arose from their chores and the talents that they needed to accomplish them. The members of the Oliver Miller Homestead Association invite you to join them at the Homestead in South Park on Sunday, August 28, as they illustrate the practical as well as the lighter side of pioneer life in the late days of summer. The pioneer families used their leisure time to their best advantage with toys and games. Many of the games were designed to teach the children the skills necessary for frontier survival. Guests to the Homestead may participate in games such as the Garden Varmint Toss, where a child’s aim would have been improved. Other games will include Table Top 9 Pins, Put ‘n Take, Shove ‘Ha Penny, an early version of horseshoes, and sack races and to show whether they have the necessary skills to survive on the frontier. Young people may participate in a scavenger hunt when they will search out various articles on the site and will be rewarded with a treat. The associates, in period dress, will also conduct tours of the stone house, the springhouse, the log house, the forge, demonstration shed, and the barn and will present ongoing demonstrations of spinning, weaving, quilting, openhearth cooking, blacksmith work, and the use of hand tools to make everyday items. The Trading Post, which is located in the barn, will be open for business with books, trade goods, and items made at the Homestead available for sale. The Oliver Miller Homestead is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle on Corrigan Drive in South Park. For more information, visit the website at www.olivermiller.org or call 412-835-1554.
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(Finleyville Giant Eagle), Continued from page 1. will be a “restaurant license” permitting them to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks by the glass along with food served in the café. It will also permit sale of six-packs of beer. Their present plan is to serve only beer and not to serve wine or mixed drinks. They will serve a strict minimum of two glasses of beer to any individual and sell a maximum of two six packs of beer as carryouts. Everyone wishing to purchase beer will be carded – no exceptions – 100% carding. A single cash register will be dedicated to these sales and will be equipped to take age information from a driver’s license. All employees working the café will be trained in the proper procedures for carding and conducting sales. The café seating area will be separated from the food store by four-feet walls Security cameras will be in place in the café area. This type of café arrangement has been added successfully in many other food stores. Problems with unruly customers are not anticipated due to the limit of drinks sold and the absence of a “tavern atmosphere.” The café will be in a bright, open area serving food. There will be a separate entrance to the café area. The present plan is to carry a very wide variety of beer in the café. As there were no objections presented at this hearing, the Board passed a resolution approving the transfer of the liquor license.
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NEED A NEW ROOF? Washington County Food Bank Attempts to Break World Record: Help Them Out at The Great American Food Drive To celebration its 30th anniversary, the Washington County Food Bank will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “the most food collected in a 24hour period at one location.” The event will be held at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County starting Friday, August 26 at 8 pm with the free Kickoff Country Music Concert featuring Lonestar and ending at 8 pm Saturday, August 27 with a performance by Donnie Iris and the Cruisers and fireworks. Concerts are for guests age 14 and older. Tickets will be sold at a reasonable prior to the Saturday concert; proceeds benefit Washington County Food Bank. Saturday also will feature an all-day family event with stage performances and a Midway and Kid Zone that will include an armed forces area, sports activities booths, a petting zoo, face painting, a “Young Farmers” area and more. Please bring your canned and bottled food donations! This is part of the national event, The Great American Food Drive, which recognizes that hunger is becoming more of a significant issue in local communities and across the nation. The drive will attempt to bring the community together and promote awareness of the prevalence of hunger. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and enjoying the VIP tent at the event, please contact Coordinator of Charitable Giving and Events Christopher Plumtree at the Great American Food Drive, 724-229-8175.
Monongahela Donora Lions Club Races Ducks Monongahela Donora Lions Club had its Duck Race at the New Eagle Beach Club Marina on July 3 during the kick-off of the summer events. A great time was had by all. Local merchants displayed signs for the Monongahela Donora Lions Club to help cheer on the little ducks.
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.Pam and Donna had a great time at the Monongahela Donora Lions Club Duck Race.
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Art Brightens Monongahela Library Windows The Monongahela Area Library’s windows have been a colorful testament to children’s love of books and libraries this summer, thanks to the elementary students from Gastonville Elementary Center and Monongahela Elementary Center. Both schools participated in a “Love Your Library” week in May filled with activities centered around books and reading. Students in all grades created a picture to donate to the library around the themes of libraries, books, and the love of reading. The initiative was led by Mr. Gilpin and Mrs. Dongilli, the art teachers at each of the schools. A committee selected by Library Board Member Angela Tunon, who initiated the campaignwith MEC reading teacher Mrs. Moranelli, picked favorites from each grade in each school. Each student selected will receive special recognition of a book placed in his or her honor in the library collection. “This has been such a delight to see,” noted Library Director Elina Filander. “Some of them have very personal slogans like ‘This book is for Pappy,’ while others are more general ones about reading and learning. But all in all, they are a wonderful addition to the library this summer.” The pictures have been on rotation, changing about every two weeks. The exterior display will remain up until the start of the school year while the display of the winners will remain up through the remainder of the calendar year. Additionally, second grade students at Gastonville gathered to hear Monongahela Area Library Director Elina Filander talk to them about the wide variety of books to be found in a library, from “I Spy” puzzle books to non-fiction books about sports stars such as Sidney Crosby, to chapter books sized just right for the beginning reader.
Students from Gastonville Elementary Center and Monongahela Elementary Center drew pictures to display in the Monongahela Area Library windows in order to share a love of books and promote reading.
The second grade students from Monongahela Elementary Center visited the library to see some of the areas that children don’t often use, as well as to learn about the many types of books, and hear a story read aloud. The pupils from both schools helped raise funds for the library’s new roof by staging walk-a-thons. Supported by the pledges of their families, friends and neighbors, the children as a whole were able to contribute more than $1,200 to the library’s roof fund.
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PA Trolley Museum Offers Park-‘N’-Ride Trolley Service to Washington County Fair Experience one of the last places in North America where you can ride a vintage trolley to a county fair! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is pleased to announce “Park ‘N’ Ride” trolley service from the Cooper Crouse-Hinds Parking Lot (former RCA Lot) to the Washington County Fair from 10 am to midnight , beginning Saturday, August 13 through Saturday August 20. The lot is conveniently located at 2800 North Main Street, at the corner Ride the trolley from the PA Trolley Museum to the Washington County Fair August 13-20. of Country Club Road, and is both paved and lit. It is a fun ride and a great way to avoid the traffic! Round trip trolley tickets to the fair’s main gate will be only $2 each. Park ‘N’ Ride service is also offered from the main museum site at 1 Museum Road across the street from the Fairgrounds. During the week of the fair, there will also be regular tours of the Museum for $9 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $6 children (3-15), and under 2 is free. Admission includes trolley rides, exhibits, and trolley-era film presentations, and the Museum Store will be open 10 am until 5 pm each day. Trolley rides will be available until the fair closes. A “behind-the-scenes” tour will also be available at 1:15 pm each day for an additional $4 per adult. To reach the Museum, take I-79 South to Exit 41 Racetrack Road or I-79 North to Exit 40 Meadow Lands or Route 19 to Racetrack Road, and then follow the blue signs to the museum. For further information, call 724-228-9256 or go to www.pa-trolley.org.
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Learn to Clog Dance The Pioneer Cloggers, located in South Park, invites you to try their hobby. We like to have fun, we like to dress up, we like to perform, and we love to dance. We are offering free lessons October 3 and October 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. These lessons will give newcomers a chance to try clogging. Those wishing to continue will pay a small monthly fee. Beginners meet once a week on Mondays. No dance experience is necessary. Ages 10 and older are welcome. Bring a pair of snug-fitting, smooth-soled shoes. This type of dance does not require a partner, but share the fun and bring a friend! For registration or information, call 412-812-3972 or e-mail PioneerCloggers@gmail.com. In addition, The Pioneer Cloggers will give a short demonstration of clogging at South Park’s Community Day, September 17. We will also be performing a full show at the Covered Bridge Festival on September 18. Come on out and meet us.
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Car Cruisers Park It at Curry Hollow Foodland A slew of vintage car owners showed up at the car cruise at the Foodland on Curry Hollow Road in Pleasant Hills each Tuesday night in July from 5 to 9 pm to showcase their rides. PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI Bill and Gerry Cable of Bethel Park relax in front of their 1957 Chevy Bel-Air.
Washington Wine, Jazz and Pops Festival Brings Music and Wine Tasting to Mingo Park The first annual Washington Wine, Jazz, and Pops Festival will have it all— good wine, delicious food, fantastic performances and beautiful outdoor scenery. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Mingo Creek County Park on Route 136 East, Washington County, on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, beginning at noon both days for cool jazz on Saturday and pops, folk, jazz and big band music on Sunday. Festival organizers and beneficiaries, the Washington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and the Mental Health Association (MHA), have announced a great performance line-up for the weekend. Saturday’s performers include: jazz guitarist Dan Baker at 1 p.m,; Paul Thompson Quartet at 3 pm, and the Tony Grey Project featuring Washington’s David Throckmorton on drums at 5:30 p.m. Sunday acts include the Washington Symphony Orchestra at 1 p.m., Beau Street Players at 2:15 p.m.,; Catfish Creek Revival at 3:30 p.m., Tom Roberts and Susanne OrtnerRoberts at 4:45 p.m., and Brass Unlimited at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 each and include admission (either one or both days), plus free wine-tastings from a number of area wineries, such as Arrowhead Wines from Trax Farms; Greenhouse Winery, Irwin; C.T. Miller, Avella; Plum Run Winery, Beallsville; and Courtyard Winery, North East. The wineries will also have wine for sale. For those with an appetite, specialty food vendors featured will include such favorites as Angelo’s, Palazzo’s 1837 Ristorante, South Side Restaurant, Trax Farms, Bentleyville Pizza, and Coleman BBQ. Please check the WSO’s website at www.washsym.org/wjp for new additions to the vendor list between now and the date of the festival or to order tickets online. For advance tickets by mail, send a check payable to MHA, 575 N. Main St., Washington, PA 15301. Or call MHA weekdays at 724-225-2061. Tickets at the gate will be $25 each.
Join the South Park Women’s Club Bridge Group The South Park Women’s Club is looking for new bridge players for their ladies bridge group that meets once a month on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, South Park Shops. If interested in joining, call Mary Ann Thomas at 412-653-2044.
Tony Popag of Whitehall displays his 1974 Buick Century Luxus, which has actually appeared in Hollywood movies.
Vintage car owners proudly showed off their wheels.
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Washington Area Humane Society Hosts 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament August 14 WAHS will be holding their 4th Annual Washington Area Humane Society Charity Golf Tournament on August 14 at Lindenwood Golf Club in McMurray. Hosted by Bernadette and John Sikaras, the tournament promises to be lots of fun for the skilled golfer and novice alike. For the talented - or extremely lucky - there will be great cash skill prizes including: $10,000 Hole in One; a $5,000 Consecutive Putting Contest; and $1,000 for Closest-to-the-pin contest. All players will receive a 7 Card Stud scratch-off card, a sleeve of Top Flight XL golf balls and a complimentary ticket to the Mylan Classic. Cost per player is $125, which will include green fees, cart fees, a light lunch, beer/soft drinks, and dinner. Tickets are also available for dinner only for $30. For more info about the outing, contact John Sikaras at 724-344-4929 or Dennis Ewedosh at 724-518-5887. For questions about registration, sponsorship, or if you are willing to donate a Chinese auction gift, contact Michelle Bruce at 724-503-8523 or email wahs.golf@gmail.com or check out our website at www.washingtonpashelter.org.
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Peters Township Residents Enjoyed a Great Community Day Peters Township Community Day held at Peterswood Park in McMurray on June 25 was a fun day for all! Residents enjoyed games, a water balloon slingshot, characters including Ronald McDonald and Patrick from Spongebob, lots of food, fireworks, live music and much more. The event was very successful, and the Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank everyone that was involved for their hard work and dedication. A special thank goes to the vendors and all of the wonderful donors that made the event a huge success and to the community for all of its support.
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SP Ceremony to Honor Local Public Servants, Military Personnel, and Vets on September 11 The South Park Township Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with Windover Hills United Methodist Church, will sponsor a September 11 Remembrance Ceremony at Sunny Slopes in South Park on Sunday, September 11 at 5 pm, rain or shine. This is the 10th anniversary of the tragic event. The tribute will recognize members of the local departments who are the first to respond to any emergency in the township, including South Park Township Police Department, Broughton Volunteer Fire Department, Library Volunteer Fire Department, and Tri-Community South Emergency Medical Service. Members of the Allegheny County Police Department and Sheriff’s Department also will attend. Active military personnel and veterans also will be honored for the sacrifices they have made for our country. The memorial ceremony will feature patriotic songs by local performers, and flags will be distributed. Boy Scouts will collect old, worn flags that will be retired in a formal ceremony at a later date. The church parking lot can be used for parking, and the event will be held in the church in case of rain. Please join us to reflect and reaffirm that United we stand.
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Disabled Veterans Enjoy “Get Away” Day
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Jefferson Hills Sponsors Summer Recreation Program Children at Gill Hall Park show off their newly painted pet rock creations. Gill Hall Park Campers at Jefferson Hills Recreation Program included (row 1) Alyssa Volomino, Celina McElhinny, Lilly Halliday, Julia Berberich, Makayla Blosl, (row 2) Grace Williams, Natasha Yanief, Kiley Hennel, Jeffrey Nizill, and Kerra Hennel.
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Veterans helping veterans—post members help veterans in wheelchairs off of the bus.
On July 8, the Elizabeth Kastan Uveges VFW Post 7632 and the Alonzo L. Weigel American Legion Post 553 and their Women's Auxiliary hosted a “get away” day for disabled veterans from the Veterans Center in Pittsburgh. The luncheon was held at the VFW/American Legion facility on Oxford Avenue in the Blaine Hill section of Elizabeth. Guests were treated to a spaghetti luncheon and homemade pie followed by an afternoon of bingo and prizes. The posts host lunch for the disabled veterans twice a year to get them out of their homes and into the community.
The Borough of Jefferson Hills hosted a program for 160 children in July at two borough locations—Route 885 Andrew Reilly Memorial Park on Route 885 and Gill Hall Park and Community Center. This summer the Director is Olivia Aleck, who will be a senior at Campbell University in North Carolina, majoring in exercise science. Olivia was assisted by 13 teenage helpers. July camp days included field trips to the Carnegie Museum and Pittsburgh Zoo; a movie night; a visit by the Jefferson Hills police, fire and ambulance personnel; sports; games; crafts; snacks and lots of time for fun with friends. Disabled veterans enjoyed a delicious spaghetti lunch.
Lucky Ken Wood looks over his winnings, deciding what to share with his friends back at the veterans center.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary baked homemade pies for dessert.
Albert Roll calls bingo, while Nancy Furst distributes prizes to the winners
Crafters Wanted for Claysville Christmas Craft Show The Claysville Community Recreational Association will hold its 3rd Annual “Holly Days” Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Claysville Community Center, 212 Main St. Cost is $20 per 8’ table. Homemade crafts only – no vendors. Contact Gerri Claus at PO Box 226, Claysville, PA 15323 or 724-663-5019. Get your reservations early – tables go fast. All proceeds benefit the Claysville Community Center.
McMurray Rotary Honors Club President Antonio Zuloaga McMurray Rotary Club held their end-of-year dinner to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing President Antonio Zuloaga and pass the gavel to incoming President Don Angel. Under Zuloaga’s leadership, the club was awarded by District 7330 with Club of the Year, the Presidential Citation with Distinction, and the prestigious Governor’s Crystal Citation. The club meets on Thursdays from 12:10 - 1:30 p.m. at Rolling Hills Country Club. For more information about the club or its many national and international service projects, visit www.mcmurraryrotary.com.
McMurray Rotary Club’s outgoing President Antonio Zuloaga pins incoming President Donald Angel.
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Art in the Park Adds Special Touch to Monongahela Farmers Market This magnificent artwork was created by Patricia Gotto of Treasured Homes. She designs artistic canvas, antique glass paintings, and rock art.
Melody Kasmarik, a.k.a LuLu the Clown, creates balloon animals for Nathan, Jesse, and Lesly.
Art in the Park, part of Monongahela Farmer’s Market held each Friday at Chess Park, features merchandise from local artists and crafters. Shoppers can add a bit of art to their bags of produce and head home with the perfect gift or something special for their home.
Nicholas Warchol (right), President and CEO of Just Ducty art, and his business partner make wallets and bracelets out of duct tape.
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New Bridge Connects Montour Trail By Tracy Fedkoe
The steel structure for the J.R. Taylor Memorial Bridge over Clifton Road in Bethel Park was put in place on June 22 by Century Steel Erectors. Over 100 observers stood by to watch as the 500-ton crane with 4 5-ton steel cables lifted the bridge and suspended it in mid-air before aligning it and setting The flag was hung on the new J.R. Taylor Memorial Bridge it on the concrete abutments on Wednesday, June 22. built to support the bridge. The bridge arrived on 7 trucks, and over 50 ironworkers volunteered their time to assemble the pieces of steel into the main bridge span. Century Steel Erectors and the Taylor family began supporting this effort in 2004 after Superintendant J.R. Taylor passed away and the bridge was named in his honor. The J.R. Taylor Memorial Bridge is in place Scheduled to open over Clifton Road as of June 22. September 4, the 200-foot long bridge connects the Arrowhead Trail in Peters Township with the Bethel Park portion of the Montour Trail ending at Irishtown Road.
Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. Auxiliary Presents Donation to MVH “Awesome” describes Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 33rd annual celebration dedicated to the members of the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., which was held June 27 at the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The auxiliary’s 2011 donation totals $91,500, which brings the auxiliary’s total donation to the hospital to more than $3 million during the past 33 years. During the celebration, awards were presented to Auxiliary members who reached milestone hours of volunteering time at MVH. Recipients included: Thelma Kurpieski, 10,000 hours; Emilia Yannitto, 5,000 hours; Judy Bruce, 2,500 hours; Betty Chabalka, 2,500 hours; John Gilmore, 2,500 hours; Jean Haddad, 2,500 hours; Kay Blair, 1,000 hours; Barbara Ferguson, 1,000 hours; Judy George, 1,000 hours; Faye Hefner, 1,000 hours; Bonnie Matyas, 1,000 hours; Peggy Pireaux, 1,000 hours; Ruth Antonelli, 500 hours; Priscilla Dorazio, 500 hours; and Kathleen Mancinelli, 500 hours.
Ruth Antonelli, president of the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Resources, Inc., presents two checks totaling $90,000 to Louis J. Panza Jr., president and CEO of Monongahela Valley Hospital.
Ruthann Dulovich, recording treasurer and gift shop chairperson, presents a plaque to Aaron Sutch, recipient of the Volunteen Scholarship award. A resident of Daisytown, Sutch volunteered at MVH for four years for a total of 200 hours in the hospital’s physical therapy unit.
Members with 2,500 hours are (front row) Betty Chabalka, Jean Haddad, Judy Bruce and John Gilmore. Members with 1,000 hours are (back row) Barbara Ferguson, Faye Hefner, Bonnie Matyas, Judy George and Peggy Pireaux. Members recognized for 500 hours are Ruth Antonelli and Kathleen Mancinelli.
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PA Trolley Museum Mascot Frank the Trolley Cat Is Famous!
Monongahela Fire Department to Host Fall Festival
Cat- and trolley-lovers alike enjoyed a day of feline fun on Sunday, July 17, with PA Trolley Museum mascot Frank the Trolley Cat. Frank is the creation of Author Kellie Gormly, and visitors had the opportunity to get autographs and pose with the duo. Kids enjoyed a play area, magic and balloon art and guided tours of the Trolley Display Building were offered. PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI
At the beginning of this year, the Monongahela Fire Department was notified that the Aquatorium would not be available for the annual fire department carnival in July due to the upcoming renovations. That did not stop the department from coming up with another idea to raise funds – a fall festival has been in the works for the last two years and will now become a reality October 6-8 from 611 pm on Thursday and Friday and 4-11 pm Saturday. A fall-themed parade will kick off the festival Thursday, October 6 at 6 pm, and festivities will follow at the St. Anthony’s Festa lot located across from Sheetz in Monongahela. The fire department, along with St. Anthony’s Church, will be hosting a slew of different food booths, along with games and entertainment. Finleyville native, now Nashville recording artist, Sydney Hutchko will perform Friday, October 7. Pittsburgh's favorite Oldies band, Johnny Angel and the Halos, will rock the festival grounds on Saturday, October 8 at 7 pm. "Our volunteers never stop thinking of new ways to raise funds to help the department with operating costs. It is becoming harder not to duplicate other departments’ and other charitable organizations’ events,” says Assistant Fire Chief Joe Muntan. "We are hoping to make the three-day fall festival an annual event, seeing that it is something truly unique in the valley.” As another fundraising venue, Muntan also added that the department recently replaced their aging marquee in front of the station with a new state-of-the-art LED sign, which is used for area businesses to display their ads at a low cost, compared to other methods. The sign is also available to area residents to display announcements such as birthdays, anniversaries, birth announcements and so forth. For more information about advertising on the sign, please call 724-797-0973. Area organizations, businesses and residents can help celebrate the fall season by entering a fall-themed float into the parade. Cash prizes will be given away for the best floats. For more information about entering a float, please call 724-2586871. As always, the officers and members of the Monongahela Fire Department are grateful for all the support they receive in the way of donations to help keeping the department a "volunteer" service.
Feline Celebrity Frank the Trolley Cat takes a break from signing autographs. Cat Fancy magazine published a feature and photos of him in its August issue!
Visitors and volunteers brought in many donations of cat supplies for the Washington Area Humane Society.
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The PA Trolley Museum offers visitors a ride on restored antique streetcars.
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Have Our Heroes Always Been Cowboys? By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort
Do modern children know what a cowboy is? I ask the question because I mentioned “playing cowboys and Indians” not too long ago, and the kids present looked at me like I had horns and fire coming out of my nose. I realize that the Western movies these days must contain aliens or unreal technology for modern children to appreciate them. Today’s youth consider the “horse operas” of yesteryear to be boring in comparison to today’s action flicks. I can say this with a clear mind, as I have introduced several kids to that genre of film and have been verbally horse whipped. I must admit that most of the youths I refer to are in an age range from about 12 to 17 years old. For example, I took my son to see the latest version of the
film True Grit, which follows Charles Portis’ book pretty closely. He enjoyed it, but after watching the John Wayne version, he commented that the new version was much better. As I have grown into adulthood, I admit that in the last 20 years the western movie has improved. The costumes, firearms, and props match the time period, even if the director has to tweak the scrip to make it more understandable to us modern folks. Hollywood has a job to do, and they follow an outline to get us into the theaters. Some follow a detective format, which attracts the mystery buffs, or add a love story to attract the ladies. Often they introduce historical fact to add to the drama but again tweak those facts to help the film. A movie that gives all the historical details is called a documentary, and most folks don’t pay the big
bucks to see one at the movies. I’m a “fact” kind of guy, so I like the documentaries. . . even I don’t pay the big bucks to see one. I prefer to watch the modern horse opera and critique at my leisure just like most of us do, but I do admire the fanciful exploits of actors like Jeff Bridges, Tom Selleck, Tom Harris, and Vigo Mortensen. These are my cowboy heroes. I was never a fan of the “Cereal Western” heroes like Hop Along Cassidy, Gene Autry, or Roy Rogers. They were part of my father’s generation and seemed silly to me. I have ridden with real cowboys and never sung merrily as we rode along. Even “The Duke” John Wayne never sang during his early film days— that was dubbed, and he hated doing it but thought it necessary to sell a film and put women in the seats. (A good looking singing star featured in a western could mean several million dollars in revenue.) The cowboy of today is much like those of yesterday. They are good looking guys that have a hard edge and can put male and female butts in the seats of theaters. They dress and shoot the appropriate firearms for the period and tell a tale of towns, men, or women gone bad. They right the wrongs done to them and avenge their fallen comrades, guns blazing and hooves pounding. Most Westerns never win an Academy Award. They may be nominated, but the category very rarely wins.
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However, there is a coveted award and ceremony for this genre, the Golden Boot Award. It was founded in 1983 and is sponsored by The Motion Picture and Television Fund. It honors not only the actors but all of those involved in the production of western movies and television. Attending one is on my bucket list, as I have a free admission as long as I present a special token I received from one of those little-known movie societies of which I am an honorary member. You see, while most kids were perfecting their curve ball or that perfect spiral, I was practicing my quick draw, my dismount from my trusty steed, and twirling my Winchester rifle… like John Wayne did in the first True Grit. If you stop out at the Museum of Western Expansion sometime, you just might see it… Oh, and remember our “cowboys” and “cowgirls” who are serving in foreign lands. If you want to help ‘em, stop out at Century III Mall, near JCPenny’s on the bottom floor. You can meet some great folks who’ll send items overseas to our troops. They can tell you what they need and send it for you.
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Antique Trucks and Trolleys at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is pleased to announce it Antique Trucks and Trolleys event on Sunday August 28 from 10am to 5pm. See the largest display of restored antique trucks in Western Pennsylvania as we welcome members of the TriState Antique Truck Club. Admission also includes trolley rides, tours of the Trolley Display Building (which houses 29 trolleys from all over the region), and special activities for kids including face painting and bubbles. Displays will include the photographic exhibit, “Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities” and a film on the trolley era. Visitors can shop in the Museum Store and purchase food and enjoy our picnic area too! Admission is $9 Adults, $8 Seniors ages 62+, and $6 Children 3-15. Children 2 and under are free. For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org.
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Triple B Farms Featured in PA Department of Agriculture’s “People in Agriculture” Just 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, a mile from the Monongahela River lined with closed steel mills, sits a treasure nestled in the secret rolling hills of Allegheny County. Triple B Farms, a 400-acre working family farm, focuses on diversification and agritourism, offering its urban and suburban neighbors the chance to experience country life for a day while also providing access to fresh, wholesome food products. Building a business: As the steel industry collapsed, Ron Beinlich, an engineer for U.S. Steel, and his wife Carolyn established Triple B Farms in 1985 in Monongahela. They began growing strawberries, pumpkins and sweet corn, along with raising a small herd of beef cattle. After their son, Bill, graduated from Penn State University, he returned to the farm with his wife Sue to form a partnership with his parents. Their four children Nancy, Natalie, Abby and Will are the third generation
to live on Triple B Farms. A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are grown on Triple B Farms. “We plant two acres of tomatoes which is about 7,000 plants, nearly 30 acres of sweet corn and an acre-and-a-half of peppers,” said Bill. The farm also has black and red raspberries, a peach orchard, and about four years ago, the Beinlichs ventured into the apple business and now have seven acres of apple trees. Meeting consumer demand: Pittsburgh families can enjoy several festivals at the farm – the strawberry festival in the spring, raspberry and peach festivals in the summer and apple and pumpkin festivals from late September through Halloween. “We estimate nearly 3,000 people a day visit the farm for the festivals for pick-your-own berries, pumpkins and apples,” said Bill. Visitors also enjoy family-friendly activities offered at the farm like petting and feeding farm animals, hayrides, pic-
Triple B Farms has 400 acres of fruits and vegetables.
nics and tube slides modeled and named after famous Pittsburgh tunnels. Bill even designed a bridge in the goat pen in the likeness of the city’s Smithfield Street Bridge, cleverly calling it the “Goatsfield Street Bridge.” The Beinlichs host birthday parties and school tours, as well. Carolyn, affectionately known as “Mrs. B,” operates the on-site Country Farm Market & Gift Shop, where they sell their fresh produce, homemade fudge, other baked goods, and a number of other local products. The 2011 Pennsylvania Honey Queen Alyssa Fine is a native of Monongahela and her father Albert is the beekeeper at Triple B Farms, whose bees help pollinate the farm’s crops. Alyssa spends time at the farm helping educate its visitors about the important role bees play in pollinating food, and the honey harvested from the hives is sold in the farm market. Marketing their products: Triple B Farms is a member of PA Preferred, the Department of Agriculture’s branding program that reminds consumers they are purchasing products grown and processed here in Pennsylvania. The Beinlichs also participate in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program that helps
low-income seniors and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) recipients have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The Beinlichs are involved with many state organizations such as the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture’s Buy Fresh Buy Local program that help promote their products and provide educational opportunities. They also partner with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which gleans the fields to collect fresh produce for underserved areas. Sue oversees the marketing and advertising for the farm, recognizing the importance of promotion. Their website, www.triplebfarms.com, offers upto-date information about events and in-season produce. She also prepares advertisements for local cable television stations and newspapers, and maintains the farm’s Facebook page. Triple B Farms combines the best of all worlds by providing its urban neighbors the chance to enjoy the country life and experience fresh, locally-produced foods from their progressive, working farm. In turn, the farm provides the Beinlichs the opportunity to make a living doing what they love.
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That Old House
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plantations down south. The house always impressed me, and since I started writing this column I always wanted to do a story on it. The history of this beautiful old home is one that will take up a column in itself, so I will give you an update at a later time and let the pictures speak for themselves. Because of the way the building is situated, it is hard to see from Baptist Road or the intersection below. I will remind you that the house has been updated and restored. The addition to the side of the house and condition of the front yard speak to the love the owners have given to the property. Enjoy what you see, and look for an update on its history in a future issue.
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A Dismal Day at Peters Creek Water Main Break Causes Salt Spill, Fish Kill By Paul Chasko
It was a dismal day for fish in Peters Creek on July 8, when a major PAWC waterline break erupted almost directly beneath a pile of road salt, causing a great deal of brine to flow into the creek before being contained. The day after, light showers turned to heavy rain, washing even more road salt into the creek. The salt, belonging to South Park Township, was stored in “Greenman’s Tunnel,” which is now unused except as a storage area for the Township’s salt. South Park took a triple whammy on this line break. Not only did it lose a significant store of road salt and incur significant costs trying to save what remained, but it also helps to maintain this creek as a fish-supporting waterway. South Park Township, Clairton, and Jefferson Hills make up the TCAA support base for maintaining this section of Peters Creek, which runs along part of the Montour Trail. Ron Patterson, President of the TriCommunity Anglers Association (TCAA) reported this situation to the Union-Finley Messenger. He and other active TCAA members have spent countless hours maintaining this stretch of the creek over the past 15 years, cleaning out debris washed downstream and fundraising to help support fish stocking. The stream was clean enough to support stocked trout for several fishing events held annually for children and parents in the surrounding communities. It’s unclear whether any long-term effects to the waterway will result, but the immediate problem was clearly evidenced by dead fish native to the waterway—nearly 100 lbs. were collected in nets, not including those that immediately floated downstream. Among the fish collected were catfish, blue gills, chubs, minnows, shiners, and creek suckers. The fact that the kill included catfish, which can stand a good deal of abuse, indicates that the water salinity was high. Peters Creek Watershed Association member Tim Schumann said, “I walked about four miles downstream from the site of the water line break and noted about 17 different species of dead fish all along the creek
Peters Creek, looking upstream from the iron bridge.
A small sample of the July 8 and 9 fish kill at Peters Creek.
Salt collects on some creek debris.
to the Mon River. The salt content was measured by the increase in electrical conductivity of the water. Measurements indicated a salinity five to six times higher than normal the day after the after the incident, but it was dropping after the heavy rain.” The PA Fish and Boat Commission are investigating the full impact of the incident.
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Monongahela Celebrates 4th of July in Style
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MACC Hosts Senator Tim Solobay In attendance at the MACC July meeting were Karen Quinto, First Niagara Bank; Dr. Randall Rodriguez, MACC Vice President; Senator Timothy Solobay; Anthony Bottino, MACC President; Dorothea Pemberton, MACC Executive Director; and Kim Ruffcorn, MACC Treasurer.
Monongahela celebrated Independence Day in style at the Aquatorium on July 4. Renovations at the Aquatorium did not stop guests from enjoying entertainment, a DJ, food, games, a 50/50 raffle, and fireworks. Funded by Monongahela Chamber of Commerce, private donations, service clubs, and organizations.
Festivities officially start with the National Anthem.
Abby (5), “the dancing queen” of West Elizabeth, won the dance contest.
PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI Senator Timothy J. Solobay was the guest speaker at the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce’s July meeting.
Extreme Reptiles employees Brook White (left) holds an albino Burmese Python, and Natalie Zellie (right) drapes a 75-lb. Burmese Python over her shoulders. The reptiles were on exhibit at the Monongahela Aquatorium as part of the 4th of July celebration.
Maksim Chaney proudly displays his glow necklace and holiday colors.
For additional photos from this story/event, please visit the photo gallery on our website at www.unionfinley.com.
Victims of Domestic Violence: Call for Help Do you need to get out and talk to someone about your violent relationship? Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA offers a weekly support group in a confidential setting for victims of domestic violence. You don't have to deal with the violence alone. Did you know that children who witness domestic violence may suffer consequences that continue well into their adult lives? If you are suffering from abuse, your children may be suffering, also. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA provides safe shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and their children. Services are free and confidential. Please call 724-223-9190 or 1-800-791-4000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to learn more. Call 724-852-2463 for assistance in Greene County.
The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the July Chamber Meeting at the Monongahela Valley Country Club with Senator Timothy J. Solobay as the guest speaker. Senator Solobay spoke about the state budget and many other issues. The Chamber was honored to have him attend.
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Ringgold Issues Aired at Union Township Board Meeting Ringgold School Board Needs Input From Union and Nottingham Townships By Paul Chasko
In the upcoming months, Ringgold School Board will make decisions that will financially affect all residents/taxpayers living in the school district. The Board could take a number of paths relative to new construction ($70 million and up) and/or the renovation and use of old buildings. Ringgold School Board Member and past Ringgold Board President Denise Kuhn addressed the Union Township (UT) Board and attendees at the July 11 regular meeting, pleading for a better representation of Union and Nottingham townships at the Ringgold School Board meetings. She stated that although meetings have been heavily attended over the past 6-8 months, no one from Union or Nottingham townships has been present. The attendees that have been very vocal at the School Board meetings seemed to be from Donora, Monongahela and Carroll Township. Kuhn pointed out that the only growth in the school district has been in Union and Nottingham townships and that, as Washington County is reassessed, more tax revenues likely will come from these areas rather than from the southern half of the school district. However, the School Board is getting little or no input from Union or Nottingham townships. She also pointed out the movement to transfer middle school classes to either the Monongahela Elementary Center (MEC) or the Donora Elementary Center (DEC). Both of these buildings will be closed in August, with elementary students being bussed to either the RESS (Carroll) or the RESN (Gastonville). “Enough money was
raised [tax revenues] over the past several years to perform all necessary repairs to the existing Ringgold Middle School Building,” said Kuhn. “Our property values will be at stake if MEC, which is total disrepair and has a parking problem, or DEC is chosen for a middle school site.” She urged residents of Union and Nottingham townships to educate themselves on the issues confronting the Ringgold School Board and to make their voices heard at the Ringgold School Board meetings (usually at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the Ringgold Administration Building in New Eagle). Representatives from the Finleyville Airport attended the meeting to ask once again when UT will enforce the Airport Hazards Ordinance and trim trees on the Parish property that were identified by PennDOT (Aviation) inspection to be impeding the flight path of aircraft using the airport’s runway. Solicitor Makel told them that the Board is waiting for input from the UT Engineer, who was absent from this meeting. Attorney for the Finleyville Airport (Gerald Cook) told the UT Board that their position is now as follows: 1) they will consider purchasing the Parish property if the selling price is reasonable (near the appraised value); and 2) they would contribute to the cost of cutting down the trees but will not contribute to trimming them year after year. Attorney Cook presented a copy of a letter to the liability insurance provider for UT, alerting the company that UT, by refusing to enforce the Airport Hazards Ordinance, is creating a condition that may incur liability if an accident should occur at the airport.
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Strip Mining Venture in Nottingham Could Begin Shortly By J.R. Brower
There is still valuable coal beneath the surface of Nottingham Township. One of the least expensive ways to remove that coal is to strip-mine it, as they used to call it. It is now referred to as surface mining, whereby excavating equipment digs out the coal, loads it onto trucks and hauls it away. Amerikohl Mining of Somerset, PA has notified the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors that they expect full state DEP approval to be granted in the near future, at which time the company will notify residents that they plan to begin blasting. Company representative David Maxwell told Supervisor Doug King that they plan to start mining coal here in about four months. This was revealed at the Board of Supervisors meeting on July 18. The surface mining operation will take place in the southern portion of the township on 150 acres between Sugar Run Road and Valley View Road. King said that the acreage is on three different farms that are joined together, and the owners will be paid based on the tonnage of coal that is removed from each property. “Aside from road bonding for trucks and notifications for blasting, the township will play a very small role in the mining operation,” said King, who expects that the project will last between 8 to 12 months. He said that the company will be responsible for restorative landscaping of the properties after the mining is complete, which will fall under the jurisdiction of the DEP for compliance. King will meet with Amerikohl repre-
sentatives soon to establish a road bonding agreement, and he said that the company will probably either use Sichi Hill Road or Sundust Road to Route 136 for coal hauling. Presently, the company is surface mining in Somerset Township south of Route 136. He said even more truck traffic can be expected in Nottingham in the near future as Range Resources plans to develop its first Marcellus natural gas well within the township’s borders by year’s end. In other business at their July 18 meeting, the board: • Approved a Phase 1 plan for the property of Garnett and Edward Schultz on Lutz Road. The Schultz plan calls for a 1-acre plot, where the house is located, to be taken out of the 36 acres. The board’s approval is contingent upon the utility easement to be shown on map as well as final approval of the sewage module from the DEP. • Discussed the proposed Fire Insurance Escrow Ordinance and authorized to advertise for its adoption at August 1 meeting. • Received notification that the IRS has increased the mileage rate to 55.5 cents per mile from 51 cents per mile and agreed to compensate for fuel reimbursement at the new rate. • Acknowledged receipt of closing documents from Washington Financial for construction loan for the new municipal building. • Acknowledged receipt of a notice to proceed on construction of the building from Gerard Associates Architect whereby it is agreed that “substantial completion shall be achieved” not later than January 6, 2012.
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New Eagle Council Contracts With Code Enforcement Associates By Ken Askew
There wasn’t much business to conduct at the New Eagle Council meeting on July 5, 2011, as half of the usual policymakers and advisors were absent, including Council Members Roda Berdar and Mike Berdar, Borough Solicitor Tim Berggren and Borough Engineer Robert Laskey. Fortunately, there was enough representation for a quorum, as Councilmen Jack Fine, Archie Caseber, and Marty Hancock were in attendance, as well as Mayor Glenn Petticord. A Main Street property was sold to the highest bidder for $6,000. Procurement of the salt supply for the winter of 2011-2012 will again be from the state at $55.04 per ton, a 3.7% increase from last winter. Ordinance 524 titled “Occupancy and Inspection of Rental Properties,” as discussed in last month’s meeting, was approved. An agreement with Code Enforcement Associates was passed, which resulted in making the code enforcement duties of Fred Kinder null and void (although he was just hired two months ago). A trailer at 1st & Park streets was supposedly sold to the highest bidder; the buyer moved in but did not make any payments. Consequently, eviction proceedings will be initiated. Council agreed that the paving done under contract with the City of Monongahela on South Street, plus parts of Wood and Fair streets, was very satisfactory. In preparation for the upcoming Centennial Celebration in 2012, Council is asking anyone who has old photos or articles that could be included in a publication to be issued to please bring them to the Borough Building as soon as possible.
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Peters Township Council Warns Encroachers About Personal Use of Township Property By J.R. Brower
Numerous Peters Township homeowners who are encroaching on open spaces owned by the township will have six months to back off or face court action. This is per a ruling of Peters Township Council at their July 11 meeting. Apparently, many of the residents who are using township property for personal reasons have been warned in the past, but few have complied according to Township Manager Michael Silvestri, who showed aerial photos of the properties in question to Council. The township owns well over 100 open space parcels, including three parks, all to provide green spaces for public use. To help identify these sites, open space markers are installed along newer plans, and the Township is gradually placing markers in older plans. Silvestri acknowledged that there have been some problems with the markers, and Council Chairman Robert Atkison said that the Township needs to do a better job of marking the Township-owned property on subdivision plans to minimize confusion. One of the more flagrant violations is occurring in the Cross Creek plan, where a property owner is encroaching onto public land with a graded parking spot for a recreational vehicle as well as a large area where firewood is stored. In the Hidden Valley Manor plan, a number of encroachments have been confirmed, including two properties with fences and one with a play structure on Standing Rock Drive. On Buffalo Ridge Road, there is a fence and two play structures built on the open space area as well part of a pool house and patio. The owner of a residence on Aston Court actually built a shed within the borders of Peters Lake Park, which will have to be taken down. It was also reported that
off Will Scarlett Drive, a large pile of cut branches were piled up by an unknown property owner on township open space. In discussing how to deal with the encroachers, the idea was proposed to allow the play sets to remain until the properties were sold. Atkison said that the Township has a duty to protect all public property, which is insured. He said that the encroachers should be dealt with on an evenly fair basis, noting, “Special deals are never any good.” Five council members voted in favor of the proposal: Robert Atkison, Monica Merrell, Gary Stiegel, David Ball and Robert Lewis. Voting against it were Frank Arcuri and James Berquist, who wanted to give property owners a year for removal, which they felt to be more reasonable. Township Solicitor William Johnson said that residents who don’t comply with the ruling within six months will receive Common Pleas Court summons. In other business, Peters Township Council: • Was notified by Manager’s Assistant Tom Gromek that the township’s website (www.peterstownship.com) has been redesigned to be better organized and more user-friendly. He also said that the township is considering utilizing more social media such as Facebook and Twitter in order to improve communications with residents. • Accepted a dedication agreement for Village Green Drive, off West McMurray Road, to be accepted into the Township road system. • Scheduled a public hearing for August 22 to consider a rezoning and conditional use request by Kamwood Realty for a development at 164 Waterdam Road. The owner is proposing developing 15 townhouse units in the price range of $300,000 each.
Peters Township Could Soon Approve Gas Drilling Ordinance By J.R. Brower
A public hearing on Peters Township’s proposed natural gas drilling ordinance on July 18 revealed that the township is making every effort to keep drilling as far away as possible from residential neighborhoods. The third public hearing on the proposed ordinance was tempered by instructions from Council Chairman Robert Atkison that speakers should limit their remarks to the ordinance amendment itself rather than discussing personal opinions on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. That didn’t stop some residents from asking council to impose a total ban on drilling in the township. Township Solicitor William Johnson said that option was illegal, and such a ban would leave the township facing court challenges, major legal expenses and the possibility of the court abolishing the ordinance, leaving the township with no protection at all. The major revision of the proposed ordinance is that oil and gas well drilling can only take place on property that is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The ordinance defines gas drilling as a conditional use that can only take place in a specially designed overlay district. Township Planning Director Ed Zuk said that council increased the required acres for drilling from 20 to 40, which created overlay districts that include 15 property owners. Those property owners include privately owned farms, Rolling Hills Country Club, Valley Brook Country Club, Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Forest Lawn Gardens. Properties owned by the same person could be rezoned to be included in
the overlay district if they meet other criteria. Another provision added to the amendment requires that drillers test water and soil before and after drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Drillers are also required to provide the township fire department with site maps and emergency plans. The proposed ordinance also controls dust, vibration, odors and noise levels. Concerning the location of compressor stations and processing plants, these would be permitted but only as a conditional use on properties larger than five acres in zones deemed as light industrial. Presently, the only areas in the township that would meet those criteria are near West Valley Brook Road, Hidden Valley Road and Church Hill Road. Although the proposed ordinance tries to keep drilling sites as far away from neighborhoods as possible, the setbacks of drilling sites from homes are not more than 200 feet in the ordinance. This is because that distance is specified in the state Oil and Gas Act. It is unlikely that a driller would want to place a drilling rig that close to a house anyway, but if they tried, the township could rule to move it back based upon conditional use. This type of decision was upheld in a recent Commonwealth Court decision that essentially overruled the Oil and Gas Act. The proposed natural gas drilling ordinance is considered to be a tough one, though, considering the fact that a representative of Chesapeake Energy told council that it could be challenged in court. If the ordinance were weak, that statement would not have been made. Peters Township Council will possibly vote on the proposed ordinance at their August 8 meeting.
The major revision of the proposed ordinance is that oil and gas well drilling can only take place on property that is a minimum of 40 acres in size.
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Monongahela Policeman Recognized for Heroism By Ken Askew
PA State Representative Pete Daley opened the July 13, 2011 meeting of Monongahela City Council. He presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Bob Yohe, the Monongahela Police Department’s Meter Enforcement Officer, who rescued a wheelchairbound resident and her three dogs from their burning house. Rep. Daley praised Yohe as a hero and a public servant who risked his own life to avoid a potential tragedy. Sarah Phillips, representing a concerned citizens group from Lawrence, Stanton, and Sampson streets, displayed a photo of a tractor-trailer cab parked in a neighborhood driveway State Rep. Peter J. Daley, D-Fayette/Washington, presented and voiced her opposition Monongahela City police officer Robert Yohe with a citation to it. Her group volunfrom the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in honor of his teered to meet with Council heroic actions during a fire in Monongahela.In presenting the members to draft amendcitation, Daley said that Yohe was a hero for not only risking his life to save a woman, but also for returning to the burning ments to local ordinances to home to save the woman’s three dogs.Yohe is pictured accepting prohibit this action and his award during the citation presentation from Daley. other objectionable practices. A resident of 9th Street inquired about whether improvements could be made to the Monongahela Senior Citizen Center, such as new paint, lighting, and chairs. Councilwoman Claudia Williams responded that – over the last two years – renovations had been made to the windows, ventilation, gutters, sinks, and safety alarm. She will check into whether any funds exist to continue the updates. Effective June 24, Charles Hillman has resigned from the Municipal Authority. Police Chief Brian Tempest reported that the AFL-CIO Union has informed him they will be conducting a door-to-door membership drive, asking for $5 from each person who joins. He has no authority to stop them. Mayor Bob Kepics was pleased to announce new or re-opened businesses in Monongahela: Hidden Treasures (Washington City Mission), Cox Distributors, Angelo’s Restaurant, and Slagle Roofing. This month’s beautification award went to the property at 523 Park Avenue. Council was very positive about the street paving service that Monongahela is providing to New Eagle under contract. A new garden club has planted flowers at the library parking lot and at the municipal building. The following bids were received for a roofing project at the Monongahela Library: $81,900, $59,723, $99,614, $74,800, and $93,500. Contingent upon a legal review of the bids, the low bid of $59,723 from Yohe Roofing will be accepted.
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Jefferson Hills Council Okays Refunding of the 2005 Bond Issue $3 Million Added for Capital Projects, Including New Public Works Building By Jim Caldwell
Representatives from both the Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC underwriters and Campbell and Levine, LLC bond counsel presented further explanations to Council at the regular meeting the night of July 11, 2011 on the nature and legal aspects of refunding the 2005 bond issue while adding $3 million dollars to it. Immediately following their presentations, the Jefferson Hills Borough Council voted unanimously to proceed with the issuance. The vote was five to zero, with Council President Chris King and Councilwoman Jan Cmar absent because of work and family conflicts, respectively. Several members, especially Scott Albrecht, who worked closely on this matter with Jennifer Pesanka, the Borough Finance Officer, commended Council for their vote, saying that the time was ripe for this transaction
because lower interest rates would save the Borough thousands of dollars. Likewise, Borough Manager Doug Arndt expressed his gratitude to the Council for adding monies to finally build a long-needed new Public Works Building. He requested that the engineering committee meet as soon as possible to help determine the particulars of place and type of building, as well as a beginning work schedule, and review all the sources of funding for this large project. Also noteworthy was the discussion authorizing the Borough Solicitor to prepare an ordinance accepting the public improvements in the Stone Villa Plan. The Council strongly requested that the developer, Michael Angelo Ripeti, who was present, to pay the $22,000 in fees owed as quickly as possible so the ordinance can proceed. Ripeti addressed the Council to state that he had taken care of the acid mine drainage problem and explained that
the plan had reduced the amount of water that cascades down toward Route 51 after each rain. Council also reminded him that they need a maintenance bond for the estates. Council approved the payment of $389,531.66 to El Grande Industries for the Pavement Maintenance Program after they were assured by Public Works Director Tom Lovell that the work was satisfactory. However, a motion to authorize $2,500 to Gateway Engineers, Inc. to survey and stake out the Bedell Road right-of-way for the PW Department to complete storm sewer drainage improvements was tabled in favor of asking for other quoted prices. Of particular importance to the community, Lovell explained in the “Reports” section of the agenda that the recent water main break in South Park’s Green Man’s Tunnel, where that Township stores its salt, had destroyed a number of fish in Peters Creek. The
water company expressed to both Jefferson Hills and South Park Township that they will pay for the damages and, when the chlorine levels in the creek are safe again, will restock the fish. Lovell is also in contact with the head of the Anglers Group to determine the proper time to restock. In the same vein, Borough Engineer Ruthann Omer remarked that the grant monies from the Growing Green Project had expired but that she was notified that new requests would be soon accepted again. One of the projects on which this money was spent was the redirecting of the stream in Peters Creek to its center and the planting of greenery on the banks to help preserve the creek’s natural beauty and keep it manageable within its bounds. Finally, before adjournment, Melissa Steffey was appointed to the Recreation Board for the term ending January 1, 2013.
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Finleyville Borough Examines Ordinances and Enforcement By Paul Chasko
The Finleyville Council is taking some steps toward adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as the basis for code enforcement in Finleyville, and Council President Tim Kegel addressed the code enforcement situation in Finleyville at the July 6 meeting. In summary, he felt that it was time to consider an alternative. Craig McVicker of Code Enforcement Associates (CEA), which provides building and property maintenance code enforcement assistance services to municipalities, was invited to speak at the meeting. Fred Tinder currently provides building code enforcement services to Finleyville, and McVicker clearly stated that he was not seeking to compete with him; he was promoting his service to enforce property maintenance codes not covered by the building code. CEA is a proponent of the IPMC, under which at least five other Mon Valley municipalities are currently operating. The IMPC is very comprehensive and makes provisions for inclusions pertinent to the municipality and would be used in conjunction with the existing ordinances. McVicker went on to explain how CEA operates and addressed questions from the Board and Mayor Kutsek. The Mayor questioned how CEA would have handled some current enforcement problems to find that the steps taken by Council and the solicitor were pretty much the same as CEA’s approach. CEA’s rates were quoted as $45 per hour on an as-needed basis. A motion carried to have Solicitor Berggren modify a general version of the IPMC to Finleyville’s specific requirements. This draft will be considered for adoption at a later date. No action was taken at this meeting to establish a working relationship with any new code enforcement company. In a related matter, an amendment adding building setback and yard
requirements to an existing ordinance was read in anticipation of adoption at next month’s meeting. The ordinance will establish side and rear set-backs that differ for residential and commercial properties. It establishes front setbacks that differ for various streets and avenues in the Borough. The ordinance also outlines enforcement and penalties for violations. The ordinance amendment is available for public review. Mayor Kutsek reported on his attendance at a magisterial hearing brought by the Borough against Mrs. Priestess at 3100 School Place for weeds and garbage issues. Priestess did not appear at the hearing. According to Mayor Kutsek, Magistrate Ellis recommended that the Borough clean up the property and charge the owner accordingly and recommended a fine of $300 per day. The total of unpaid fines would at some point justify a lien against the property. In Other Business: • Reports from the secretary/treasurer and police were reviewed and adopted without comment. • Minutes of the June meeting were reviewed and accepted without comment. • The purchase of a slide projector, not to exceed $400 in cost, was approved. • The permit cost for the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department Parade on July 20 was waived. • A motion passed to review and rework the Finleyville/Nottingham Multi-Municipality Comprehensive Plan and apply for a grant to accomplish the same. • A work crew completed painting on the Borough streets. • The golf outing sponsored by Century 21 to raise funds for Christmas lighting was well-attended and successful. • A crime-watch signage program was discussed, but no action was taken as the program needs a crime-watch organization in place in the Borough.
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Elizabeth Council Announces Vacant Seat on Sewage Authority By Alice Harris
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The Elizabeth Borough Council Meeting held June 28 opened with guest John Chornak stating that the house next to his burned down awhile back, that it had no insurance, and that he has been maintaining the grass. He stated that the house is a dangerous structure, and the owner is in now in jail. Matthew Racunas, representing Solicitor McGrail’s office, stated that he will look into the situation to see what can be done. Officer John Snelson also will look into the situation. Guest Jr. Deputy Fire Chief Charles Smith asked if the Borough would cover the cost of two “port-o-john� type toilets and police coverage for Riverfest, scheduled for July 29-30. Officer John Snelson asked to apply by July 7 for a program sponsored by the Department of Justice in which the federal government will pay up to 50% for approved bulletproof vests. Council approved applying for funding for up to eight vests and using
Borough funds to pay for two vests for the two full-time officers. The remaining officers will use their uniform allowance or their own monies to pay for vests. A payment of $25,000 toward the TAN fund was approved. Council approved purchasing 100 rounds of ammunition for each police officer to use at qualifications at the cost of $1370.40 plus shipping. Officer Snelson also requested the use of special fund monies to purchase additional ammunition, not to exceed the balance of $400. An ordinance to close Plum Street as needed between the dates of June 23August 21 will be addressed at the next meeting. All rental property owners must inform the Borough of their tenants’ names prior to their moving in. Also, the property is required to be inspected prior to each new occupancy. The Sewage Authority is looking to fill an open seat. Applicants must be an Elizabeth resident or property owner.
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With no public comment at the beginning of the meeting on July 11, the South Park Township Supervisors proceeded to cover the agenda items quickly. Several actions were approved on exclusive license agreements on property within sanitary sewer easements for various improvements at three addresses. Three resolutions were approved, authorizing the filing of an application for funds with the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development. In addition, two part-time library page resignations were ratified, and the hiring of two part-time library pages was ratified. A hearing will be held on Monday, August 8 at 6:30 pm to determine if several properties should be declared nuisances. The properties are at 2820-2822 Sebolt Road, 2828 Sebolt Road, and 3897 Brownsville Road. In June, there were 593 service calls, 18 arrests, 14 traffic citations, 12 parking citations, 17 warnings, three reportable accidents, 12 non-reportable accidents, 98 emergency calls, 15 fire calls and no deer calls. Full minutes of the meeting are available at the Township Office.
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7jh^cZhh BZgX]Vci CZlh Pittsburgh Consignment: A Unique Place to Shop and Sell In today’s economy, wouldn't it be great to find a store that not only had great deals but would actually pay you as well? Well, Pittsburgh Consignment is located in West Mifflin at 3075 Clairton Boulevard on the second floor of Century III Mall next to JCPenny’s. Proprietor Bill Miller and his hardworking staff offer tremendous deals on a wide array of quality antiques, collectibles, and secondhand items from clothing to vending machines and everything in between. Warehouse Manager Brian Crouser says, "You really need to come in to appreciate the store in its entirety.� Pittsburgh Consignment operates a little differently than your average retail store. Merchandise comes from a variety of sources, including Storage Wars style auctions, donations, and customer consignment at no charge. The store works very hard to sell consignment items—in-house Computer Sales Specialist Meaghan Furlong posts your items on auction sites like eBay and Craig’s list. Pick-up and delivery is available for large items, and the store also will buy and trade. For the weekend bargain hunter, Pittsburgh Consignment has space at Trader Jacks in Bridgeville just off Route 79 and Washington Pike on Saturday
Eventures Offers Travel to Steelers Away Games Eventure America is encouraging Steelers fans to Go Green, while wearing their black and gold, of course. For the first year, the company announces luxury motorcoach round-trip transportation and hotel packages available from Washington and Allegheny counties to Pittsburgh Steelers away games for the upcoming 2011 season. To encourage customers to “go green,� it will also offer game tickets with some of its packages. Packages are limited and available on a firstcome first-served basis. This is first year the company is offering Steelers game packages. Game day packages start at $295 per person (double occupancy) and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Washington County, lodging, shuttle to the game, breakfast, tour host, game ticket, and all taxes. For more information, call 1-800-933-EVENT or 724-263-8596 or book online at www.eventureamerica.com and enter conference code TQZEMYKT to access Pittsburgh Steelers games.
and Sunday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Whether you're looking for a particular item or just browsing for something that catches your eye, there truly is something for everyone at Pittsburgh Consignment. Store hours are 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday. If you want more information regarding consignment, call the store at 412-655-2600. Check out the stores website at www.pittsburghconsignment.com.
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Two Local Sub Shops Chosen as Finalists in WPXI-TV Contest by Ken Askew
Known as either hoagies or subs, they are a favorite food of this region, so WPXITV decided to find out who makes them best. They asked local residents to nominate their favorite sub shop; hundreds of people responded, naming 45 different local shops. The 10 shops with the most nominations were then asked to submit two hoagies for a blind taste test conducted at the television studio on July 18. Two of the top-10 finalists were from south of BUSINESS DATA: Pittsburgh—DeCarlo’s Fruit Market in NAME: Bethel Deli Elizabeth, and the eventual winner— ADDRESS: 2407 South Park Road, Bethel Deli in Bethel Park. Bethel Park, PA 15102 Since winning first place in the WPXI contest, Bethel Deli has done a week’s TELEPHONE: 412-835-6572 worth of sales in just three days. Lots of E-MAIL: betheldeli@yahoo.com people want to taste the best hoagie in the HOURS: Monday through Friday, Pittsburgh area. The store has been open 11 am to 7 pm; Saturday, since 2003 at their location near the North 11 am to 4 pm; end of Corrigan Drive in South Park. In closed Sunday addition to oven-baked hoagies (9”, 13” or PAYMENT METHODS: Cash, 36”), Bethel Deli’s menu includes sand- VISA, MasterCard, DISCOVER, wiches, salads, bag snacks, party trays, and American Express soft drinks. It is also a PA Lottery outlet. The house specialty is called a REAL Italian Hoagie, but another favorite is a New Jersey Style sub sandwich. Emphasis is placed on fresh, real meats, cheeses, vegetables, and olive oil. They use no baloney! Donald Custer owns and runs the shop himself. With 20 years of food preparation experience, he boasts that he makes hoagies as if he is going to eat them personally. Optimistically, he predicts that when the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the World Series this year, he will be selling hoagies at the curb outside his store. In his rare spare hours, Custer enjoys restoring his 1976 Pontiac Firebird, which he has owned since 1978.
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Family Funscape and Copperhead Canyon: A Haven for Safe Summer Fun
Kids of all ages can try their skill on the miniature golf course.
Family Funscapes’s newest arrival – the Wild One, an inflatable obstacle course.
By Heather Kelley-Latorre
At Family Funscape in Elizabeth, visitors can enjoy Copperhead Canyon miniature golf, a Discovery rope zone, and lots of various obstacle courses. And Owner Ron Brizes had almost just as many obstacles when beginning this business three years ago. For most of his life, Brizes had in the back of his mind an idea and desire to own and run his own minigolf course. As with most of us, the “busy-ness” of life left the dream unfilled—that is until he died. Yes, died. Brizes has a rare condition that is typically fatal, but he beat the odds. He says that you will have to visit Younger kids can conquer their fear of heights safely in the Discovery Rope Course. Family Funscape to meet him in person to get the full story! New this season is the “Wild One,” a giant inflatable obstacle course that has two tracks on which you can compete with a partner. The near future will bring gocarts, bumper boats, a food court and outdoor amphitheatre, says Brizes. The 11-acre facility, located on Route 51 near the Round Hill Park entrance, is easy to find even if you have never been there. As a faith-based business, the environment is a safe haven for families. They do not tolerate alcohol, and smoking must be done at your car. For rates and future additions, visit www.familyfunscape.com or call 412405-9630.
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Kid’s Kingdom Child Care Center Now Open in Peters Township By Tracy Fedkoe
Opening their doors in April, the Kid’s Kingdom Child Care Center at 119 Hidden Valley Road in Peters offers a small, homey setting and a supportive learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The center has a capacity of 28 including 11 infants and young toddlers, 7 toddlers, and 10 pre-schoolers. They are gearing up for a grand opening in the fall Kid’s Kingdom Child Care Center is located and are currently taking in a small, homey setting in Peters Township. enrollments in all age groups for full- or partialweek schedules depending on availability. Kid’s Kingdom features a play-based curriculum to foster developmental and social skills at every level following the PA Standards for Early Learning. Their unique classrooms are designed to encourage creativity and meet the needs of each age group. Learning centers in the toddler and pre-school rooms provide the opportunity for plenty of handsThe center has a capacity for 28 children, including 11 infants on discovery. and young toddlers, 7 toddlers, and 10 pre-schoolers. Owner and Director Jennifer Collins has been with the Kid’s Kingdom in Washington, PA since 2008 and saw a perfect opportunity to expand to the Peters area in a smaller and more natural environment. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working in child care since 1990, serving as the director of several other centers throughout her career. The Kid’s Kingdom facility is a renovated house with a large fenced-in backyard that offers a natural play setting where children can explore the world around them. “Kids are losing outdoor play time, and we wanted to maximize that opportunity,” said Collins. They are planning to add a nature trail in the future. Similar to the Washington location, Kid’s Kingdom will be supporting local organizations including Toys for Tots and plans to have the children make cards for seniors and the military. “We want to become involved in the community and show the importance of community service to the children,” said Collins. Kid’s Kingdom is open Monday –Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm and is state licensed and insured with convenient parking and easy access to major routes. Tours are available most times by appointment. For more information, visit their website at www.kidskingdompa.com, call 724-941-1430, or email info@kidskingdomchildcare.net.
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Grand Openings! Look what’s new in Town New Hidden Treasures Store Opens in Monongahela
Huggie Bear, Mission President/CEO Dean Gartland, Mission’s Hope Enterprises Director Jerry Oxford, Monongahela Chamber of Commerce Members, and Mayor Bob Kepics cut the ribbon for the new Hidden Treasures store.
Washington City Mission opened its newest, largest Hidden Treasures secondhand goods store at 159 West Main Street in downtown Monongahela on July 1. Prices at the stores are competitive with other resale shops, as WCM is a Christian source for food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, and general support for those in need.
City Mission Mascot Huggie Bear welcomed 6-year-old Ryan Krieter of Forward Township to the ribbon cutting of the new Washington City Mission Hidden Treasures store in Monongahela on July 1.
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Vanguard Cleaning Systems Offers Unique Franchise Opportunity After being caught up in four corporate downsizes, Dan Ford decided it was time to buy his own business. He looked at a number of industries, and after a great deal of diligence, he decided to enter the commercial cleaning industry. He concluded that commercial buildings always need to be cleaned, local cleaning services could not be shipped overseas, and that while cleaning technologies have greatly improved, it would take many years before technology alone can meet the myriad of daily cleaning challenges faced in the industry. Ford decided to become a Master Franchisee of Vanguard Cleaning Systems, a commercial cleaning industry leader established in 1984. Entrepreneur Magazine recently named Vanguard Cleaning Systems the #1 Commercial Cleaning Franchise in 2011. Currently, Vanguard has more than 2,200 franchises and services more than 10,000 commercial accounts across the US and Canada. Potential franchisees will also be interested to know that Entrepreneur also rated a Vanguard franchise as the #1 home-based franchise to own! As one of the 57 Vanguard Master Franchises, Ford services commercial accounts located in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. The goal of his Carnegie-based company is to bring on board new entrepreneurs who also want to own their own business. His company offers opportunities for people to operate their franchise on either a part- or full-time basis. Vanguard does provide purchase financing for qualified candidates after an initial low cash investment. Vanguard Cleaning Systems provides new franchisees with the tools necessary to be successful in the cleaning industry, such as customer accounts close to their homes. In addition, the Vanguard Carnegie office provides the accounting/administrative services and customer relations support during business hours (especially important for those who have full-time jobs!). Franchisees receive an equipment package at no extra cost and an initial training period of 18 to 22 hours to prepare them to run their individual business. Vanguard also provides many opportunities for training and support for franchisees to grow their business. For franchisees, the working hours are flexible – some commit to cleaning only on the weekends, and others are prepared to commit substantially more time throughout the week. Many retain their day jobs, while earning additional steady revenue, and grow the business at the pace of their choosing. “Our franchisees do not come in to this to be janitors. They come in to own and run their own successful commercial cleaning business.” We tell potential franchisees, “Build your own business - not someone else’s!” Call Dan Ford and his team at the Vanguard Cleaning Systems office (412-2765360 or 724-941-1140) in Carnegie to learn more about this opportunity for you and your future. Visit their website at www.vanguardcleaning.com.
Monongahela Valley Hospital Recognized as a Gold Start! Fit-Friendly Company Monongahela Valley Hospital received the Gold Start! Fit-Friendly Company Award from the American Heart Association. As a Gold Level Award recipient, MVH is among an elite group of awardees who have recognized the importance of creating a healthy workplace for employees and has taken steps to create a culture of physical activity in the workplace.
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Lois Guinn Framing Offers Framing Tune-Up Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery at 3339 Washington Road in McMurray is offering a framing tune-up on Thursday, August 11 through Saturday, August 13. The framing tune-up is an opportunity to reuse and repurpose the framed art you already have in your home. The session focuses on three topics: updating, protecting, and upgrading. Update: simple changes like changing mat colors or changing a frame can update the look of a favorite piece. Protect: if you have antique art and are curious what condition it is in, we can open the framing and analyze the products used. After our evaluation, we can recommend new preservation products that will protect your piece for years to come. We also offer photo restoration, art conservation, and art appraisal services. Upgrade: maybe a favorite piece is not offering the drama you would like it to have. We can show you how using fabric mats and fillets or upgrading the frame to a gilt or genuine wood will really make it look special. We highly recommend changing your standard glass to museum glass, a high-quality antireflective glass that gives the look of “no glass.” For these three days only, we are offering a free fitting special, making the changes to your framing even more affordable! Contact Carrie Hutsko at 724-941-5001 for more information.
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Finleyville Giant Eagle to Offer Healthy Directions Walk-in Health Care
The Peters Township Public Library will sponsor a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library's meeting room on the first floor. All registered donors will receive a $10 gas card, which will be mailed after the blood drive. To schedule your appointment to donate, call 1-866-366-6771 and mention sponsor code C594, or log onto www.centralbloodbank.org/"www.centralbloodbank.org and enter sponsor code C594. To prepare for making your donation, eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water, get a good night’s rest, and bring your driver's license to your appointment. The Central Blood Bank provides lifesaving blood and blood products to 40 local hospitals, including Canonsburg General and The Washington Hospital. To meet the needs of the region’s patients, 725 registered donors are needed every 24 hours. Laurene J. Donnelly, CRNP, and Denise L. Brewer, CRNP, from Monongahela Valley Hospital have joined the staff of Healthy Directions to provide medical care to the community.
Beginning Monday, August 8, Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) in partnership with Giant Eagle will offer Healthy Directions, a new option for convenient, walk-in care at the Giant Eagle located in Finleyville at 3701 Route 88. Healthy Directions is an appointment-free, walk-in site designed to accommodate the health care needs of today’s busy families. Certified registered nurse practitioners, under the direction of MVH-affiliated physicians, will staff the facility. They will provide diagnoses and treatments for non-urgent illnesses and conditions in people ages 18 months and older. “For nearly 20 years, the local community has trusted the staff of Healthy Directions in Finleyville to provide routine health screenings and education programs to help them stay well,” said Louis J. Panza Jr., president and CEO of MVH. “Once it relocates to the Giant Eagle on Route 88, Healthy Directions’ scope of services will expand along with its hours.” They will offer laboratory services for blood and urine analysis for patients with a doctor's prescription. Results will be sent to the individual's physician. In addition, the facility will continue to offer health screenings such as blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol as well as health and education programs, led by doctors, nurses and community members. Programs are designed to help the community stay well and prevent illness. Healthy Directions’ staff also will be licensed to prescribe physical therapy treatments along with radiology services such as x-rays, ultrasound, mammography, CT scans and MRI procedures. Healthy Directions’ hours will be from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Monday through Friday; 9 am to 7:30 pm on Saturday; and 10 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday. Lab services will be available starting at 7 am Monday through Saturday and during Sunday hours. The cost for the basic visit will be $59, and physicals are $55. Healthy Directions will accept most insurance plans; co-pays are due at the time of the visit. Visa and MasterCard also will be accepted. In addition, the opening of Finleyville Giant Eagle Healthy Directions site coincides with opening of the store’s renovated pharmacy, which now features a new drive-thru pharmacy. The store’s pharmacy hours will be from 8 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday, 9 am to 8 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL AUGUST EVENTS The following programs will be held during August in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital unless otherwise noted.
the start of the class. Contact the Center for Diabetes at 724-258-1483 for more informa tion and to register.
AARP 55 Alive Driving Beginner’s Course - Monday and Tuesday, August 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ECC. The nation’s first and largest classroom driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older is intended to help improve skills while teaching accident and traffic violation avoidance. Some insurance companies offer discounts for course completion. All information is conveyed in a classroom setting for twoday, back-to-back sessions. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information and future class dates, call 724-258-1234.
Prostate Cancer Support Group - Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 7 p.m., ECC. The Prostate Cancer Support Group is free and open to all persons with prostate cancer and their families. Andrew J. Zahalsky, M.D., MVH Regional Cancer Center, will lead the discussion. For more information, call 724-292-9404.
Innovations in Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle - Wednesday, August 3 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Dr. William T. DeCarbo, D.P.M., the newest physician to join The Orthopedic Group and who is part of Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Department of Surgery, will be discussing issues of foot and ankle pain due to osteoarthritis. This program is part of MVH’s Innovations series featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Refreshments will be served. Call 724-258-1333 for registration or more information. Stoke Support Group - Thursday, August 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to anyone who has experienced a stroke, their families and/or caregivers. For more information, call 724-258-1541. Baby Care Class - Monday, August 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Parents-to-be will learn baby care basics at this instructional session. Topics include: home safety, car seat safety, immunizations, breast and bottle feeding, pacifiers, bathing an infant and additional topics. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229). RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, August 9 at 6 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492. Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 9, 10, and 11 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., ECC. This three-day education series focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of classes. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483. Look Good…Feel Better - Friday, August 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., ECC. The American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better Program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Volunteer beauty professionals lead small groups through practical, hands-on experience. Women learn about makeup techniques, skincare, nail care, and options related to hair loss such as wigs, turbans, and scarves. Each participant receives a free kit of cosmetics for use during and after the workshop. For more information and registration, call 1-800-227-2345. Understanding Your Meal Plan - Tuesday, August 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Builds on the education received in the Managing Your Diabetes program. Learn more about food choices, dining out, and how your eating habits affect your blood glucose control. Completion of the three-day Diabetes Self-Management Training is required prior to attending this class. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the class. Contact the Center for Diabetes at 724-258-1483 for more information and to register. Understanding Your Blood Sugar Readings - Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Learn how to make sense out of all those blood sugar readings you document. Understand how your diet, medications, illness, and stress affect your blood sugars. Completion of the three-day Diabetes Self Management Training is required prior to attending this class. Registration is required at least one week prior to
Understanding Your Diabetes Medications - Thursday, August 18 from 6 to 8 p.m., MonVale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Gain a better understanding of how your diabetes medications work, and learn the effects diabetes medications have on your blood sugar readings. Completion of the three-day Diabetes Self-Management Training is required prior to attending this class. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the class. Contact the Center for Diabetes at 724-258-1483 for more information and to register. Red Cross Blood Drive - Friday, August 19 from 12 to 5 p.m., ECC. American Red Cross, in cooperation with Monongahela Valley Hospital, will sponsor a blood drive on the hospital campus. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or register online at redcrosslife.org. Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 23, 24, 25 from 6 to 9 p.m., ECC. This three-night education series focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of classes. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483. Innovations in Osteoporosis - Wednesday, August 24 at 6 p.m., ECC. Board Certified Rheumatologist Ajay K. Mathur, M.D., F.A.C.P. will present a free program to discuss osteoporosis. This program is part of MVH’s Innovations series featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Refreshments will be served. Call 724-258-1333 for registration or more information. Infant and Child CPR - Thursday, August 25 from 6 to 9 p.m., ECC. Infant/Child CPR classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $25 fee is payable to VHSTC, and advance registration is required at 724-6849536. Auxiliary Ice Cream Social - Friday, August 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., ECC. A delicious a la carte luncheon menu and a make-your-own sundae bar is being sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. Parking is free. Proceeds from the social will be utilized to enhance services for patients and visitors at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1167. Breastfeeding Class - Monday, August 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breastfeed and to help them feel more comfortable and confident while in the hospital after delivery and when returning home. Many props are used in this class, including breast pumps. Husbands and grandmothers are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 724258-BABY (2229). Adult CPR - Tuesday, August 30 from 6 to 9 p.m., ECC. Adult CPR classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC, and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536. Advanced Carbohydrate Counting - Wednesday, August 31 from 6 to 8 p.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know. How to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar and information on the glycemic index. Completion of the three-day Diabetes Self-Management Training is required prior to attending the Carbohydrate Counting class. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the class. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1148.
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CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL EVENTS Canonsburg General Hospital announces the following upcoming events. To register for a program or for more information, call toll free 1-877-284-2000.
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South Hills Groups Support Bereaved • The Center for Compassionate Care - 50 Moffett Street, Mt. Lebanon. Third Monday of every month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. • Southminster House - 801 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. Second Tuesday of every month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. • Baldwin Community United Methodist Church - 5001 Baptist Road, Whitehall. First Wednesday of every month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. All meetings listed above are free to the public. No registration required. For more information on these South Hills support groups, contact the Family Hospice Bereavement Department at 412-572-8829.
Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a HeartSaver CPR with AED (automated external defibrillator) training class on Tuesday, August 2 from 6-9 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center. Instructors for this class are certified by the American Heart Association. Attendees will learn heart-saver, or adult, one-person CPR in addition to techniques for dealing with an obstructed airway, AED training and relief of foreign body airway obstruction. Participants will receive a two-year certification after successful course completion. Registration fee is $25. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required. To register, call toll-free at 1-877-2842000.
HealthCare Provider with AED Class Canonsburg Hospital will offer a HealthCare Provider with AED Class on Saturday, August 6. New Certification and Recertification classes are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; each is $35. The class includes CPR for all ages, AED (automatic external defibrillator) training and relief of foreign body airway obstruction. Participants will receive a two-year certification after successful course completion. To register, call 1-877-284-2000.
Basic First Aid Course Offered Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a Basic First Aid Course from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16. The course instructor will teach proper first aid procedures for breathing emergencies and the care and treatment of bleeding, heart attacks, shock, wounds, poisoning, burns, bone fractures, frostbite and other medical emergencies. This basic first aid course offers a two-year certification through the American Heart Association. The fee is $25 and includes a first aid manual. Please call tollfree 1-877-284-2000 to register for the program.
Safe Sitter Classes A one-day Safe Sitter class will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital on Wednesday, August 3 and Thursday, August 18. Safe Sitter is a medically oriented instruction series that teaches boys and girls, ages 11 to 13, how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Babysitters learn basic lifesaving techniques, safety tips to prevent accidents, how and when to summon help, basic child care tips and age-appropriate activities. The cost of the program is $40 and includes all class materials and a Safe Sitter T-shirt. To register or for more information, call toll free 1-877-284-2000.
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Ringgold Achieves Banner Year in Sports By Paul Chasko
The calendar may have said June, but the mood was football season at Thomas Jefferson`s Jaguar Stadium during the two-day second annual Football Camp for the Stars, which benefited teens and young adults with Down syndrome. Besides being a little on the cool side, there were fans in the stands, burgers grilling by the parking lot and players, cheerleaders and coaches on the field. This year, 35 athletes from the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh took part, learning some of the fundamental skills of football from high school players and coaches from Thomas Jefferson and Woodland Hills high schools, with whom they were paired.
Best Sports Ticket in the ‘Burgh is Back The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department is selling sports tickets. For a $20 donation, you have a chance to win the following: - Two seats to each of eight Pittsburgh Steelers regular season games at Heinz Field - Two seats to each of eight Pittsburgh Penguin regular season games in the new Consol Energy Arena - $1,600 in cash - Two Pittsburgh Steelers jerseys - Two Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys The winner will be selected by the Monday, September 5 by Pennsylvania Lottery Evening 3-digit number. To purchase a ticket: - Call BVFD at 412-655-4844 - Email BVFD at sports@broughtonvfd.org - Send check or money order to BVFD, 1030 Cochran Mills Road., Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (please include a note indicating # of tickets desired and return address).
The 2010-2011 school year at Ringgold High School will be remembered as a great one. This was a banner school year highlighted by a football record not seen in many years. The football season was great with an excellent team effort, but there were so many other noted accomplishments in sports at Ringgold. Congratulations to all the young men and women who’ve added to Ringgold’s laurels in sports. Below are athletic highlights for teams and individuals that made Ringgold athletics something out-of-the-ordinary. Note that the cheerleading award was for academic standing as a team. • Cheerleaders won Ringgold All-Academic Team Award with a 3.52 GPA for 26 athletes. • Six teams made playoffs during the 2010/11 school year (football, volleyball, boys’ soccer, boys and girls basketball and wrestling). • Football (9-0 regular season, were Keystone Conference Champions, Keystone Conference Player of the Year, 14 All-Conference players and 1 All-State player) • Volleyball (3rd in section and had 2 All-Section players) • Boys’ Soccer (3rd in section and won their first-round playoff game before losing to WPIAL Champion, first time in playoffs in several years) • Girls’ Basketball (4th in section) • Wrestling (first playoff win in the history of the program, defeated North Hills before losing to eventual WPIAL and PIAA Champion Cannon McMillan; 8 wrestlers qualified for WPIAL individual finals – the most in the history of the program) • Swimming (first qualifier in swimming and first medalist ever, Kyle Garase, 100M butterfly, 6th place will be returning; 7 WPIAL finalists from the team) • Outdoor Track and Field (boy’s 400 Meter Relay Team wins WPIAL Championship in school record time and eventually finish 16th at PIAA State Meet; Demetrius Louis WPIAL Runner-Up in 100 Meters, 11th place at PIAA State Meet) • Girls’ Soccer – Angela Beck earns All-Section Honors for the third straight year. • Cross Country – Lacey Kazior earns All-County Honors held at Mingo Park. • Indoor Track and Field – 11 athletes won 15 medals at the indoor championships. • Baseball – 3 players earn All-Section. Not a bad year for the Ringgold Rams athletes – not bad at all. Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, parents, boosters, the Ram’s Club and all who supported athletic programs at Ringgold. Data courtesy of the Ringgold Athletic Department, Ronald McMichael AD.
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A bit of one-on-one as the coach watches.
Get the arms out when you guard.
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Here’s what you need to do.
Determined defense.
NBA and local basketball star Armon Gilliam speaks to the class.
More words of encouragement from Armon.
Kids Learn More than Basketball at Steps 2 Success Camp Event Overshadowed by Subsequent Death of Host Armon Gilliam By Paul Chasko
The Steps 2 Success Boys Basketball Camp hosted by local, college and NBA basketball star Armon Gilliam at Ringgold High School over the weekend of June 24-26 was a huge success. However, on July 5, less than two weeks after the camp ended, Gilliam passed away from what appeared to be a heart attack while playing basketball at a local fitness center at age 47 – a tragic loss to the game and a shock to his family. Ringgold Head Basketball Coach Pete Logan set up this camp for boys and
parents interested in learning basketball skills from one of the best. A nice turnout of kids across ages 10 thru 18 attended the camp and were instructed by Gilliam. He had been promoting “his game” through coaching, teaching and speaking at events, but he never stopped playing the game he loved. His accomplishments on the court were many, beginning at Bethel Park High School. He was All American at UNLV, Gold Medal Winner on the US Basketball Team and #2 overall pick in the NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns (he played for 13 years for several teams in
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the NBA). He coached at the Penn State McKeesport Campus (junior basketball) and Penn State Altoona Campus (Division 3 Basketball) and was coach/player for the Pittsburgh Xplosion in 2006. The Steps 2 Success Basketball Camp presented a unique opportunity for both Gilliam and the boys he was teaching— he was doing what he loved, teaching
the game, and the boys were receiving great insights to the game, opportunities to improve their skills and tips on how to move their game to a higher level. What might be even more beneficial were the life lessons that Gilliam passed on in unique chats on the court—the importance and benefits of a good education and the rewards of self-discipline.
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EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: Monongahela Athlete Helps Serra Catholic Win State Title By Miranda Startare
A baseball season that began with a leg injury and a team short on starters culminated in the ultimate victory for a local high school senior and his teammates. Monongahela resident Matt Loftis began his senior year at Serra Catholic High School with the hope of the Serra Catholic Eagles finally winning the coveted state baseball championship. This was a dream shared by Loftis’ teammates and Coach Brian Dzurenda but not expected by some. Loftis and his team had played hard in the past two seasons and reached the state championship only to lose that last game. With the recent years’ seasons ending just short of winning the title, this year’s team had an even harder road to walk with only three starters returning to the team. For Loftis, a frustrating calf injury meant physical therapy three times a week in place of field practice. His spirit would not suffer, though, as he returned to the field healed and ready to join his team as they faced the playoffs and the test of their team dominance. It seemed the 2010-2011 Serra Eagles were not letting this season end without taking that state title home
with them. Perhaps it was the underdog expectations that fueled this talented group. Their day in the sun turned out to be June 18, 2011 with a 4-0 win over Reading Central Catholic. It was Loftis’s triple he hit in the fifth inning that helped them clinch that title and certainly helped make all of Loftis’s physical therapy – and patience – worthwhile. Although the PIAA State Championship Title was one treasured by every player for personal reasons, it was even sweeter getting to win that title for Coach Dzurenda. Spoken like a true team player, Loftis said, “We felt like we let him down by losing the last two titles, so we were so happy to win this one for him.� Loftis, who also played basketball at Serra Catholic and achieved a 4.5 GPA, will be attending Grove City College this fall, majoring in mathematics with plans to become a teacher. The basketball team at Grove City is the next team for Loftis, who is the son of Tom and Michele Loftis of Monongahela and is a Madonna Catholic Regional School alumni. Loftis’ parents and siblings, Maria and Michael, will undoubtedly be courtside cheering him on in this next phase of the young athlete’s life.
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Monongahela resident Matt Loftis holds the PIAA State Championship trophy after the winning game at Penn State on June 18, 2011.
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Home & Garden The District X Annual Fundraiser opens with members ready for an afternoon of fun and relaxation at the South Hills Country Club banquet facilities in Whitehall.
Pleasant Hills Garden Club members were all dressed up for the occasion.
Giant Oaks Garden Club members model their beautiful vintage hats.
Area Garden Clubs Converge for a Day With the Hat Ladies By Alice Harris
The Garden Club Federation of PA District X held its annual fundraiser on June 28 at the South Hills Country Club. Members were treated to a wonderful luncheon and a Hats with Attitude “Hattitude” fashion show put on by the Hat Ladies of Johnstown, PA. Hat Ladies Marsha McDowell and Pat Holifield have been collecting hats for over 20 years and now have over 500 vintage and other hats from all walks of life in their collection. The ladies got the idea for their show after reading the book Crowns: Portraits of Black Valley Garden Club members Charleroi Garden Club members show off all their lovely hats Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham had a day of fun and friendship. and even a watering can-shaped handbag! and Craig Marberry. As the women model the hats, they interact with the audience explaining District X the histories of each hat, how they came by them, was honored Garden Club, Pleasant Hills; Valley to have Valley and how they were restored. They also give tips on how to wear hats and have fun Garden Club, Belle Vernon; and Town and Garden Club with them as well as care and restoration information. In tribute to the Hat Ladies, Country Garden Club, Rices Landing. member and members of District X came dressed in hats of their choice. Additional information Garden clubs do many good deeds, restorPA Garden Club for The Hat Ladies of Johnstown can be found at http://thehatladies.net/home. ing and livening many historic, public and President The Garden Club Federation of PA District X includes Charleroi Garden Club, private gardens in their areas, and carry Angie Charleroi; Giant Oaks Garden Club, Venetia/McMurray/Peters Township; Great the joy of gardening wherever they go. Raitano in attendance Meadows Garden Club, Ohiopyle area; Garden Club of Munhall, Munhall; in her “Back Uniontown Flower Club, Uniontown; in Black” Martha Washington Garden Club, attire. See additional photos from this event in our website Washington; MonValley Garden Club, photo gallery. Visit www.unionfinley.com California/Coal Center; Pleasant Hills
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Let's Talk Real Estate by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner Century 21 Realty
The Paper Trail Express! Gone are the days of conducting business on a handshake! Today, everything is written, documented and verified. In point of fact, all real estate business today revolves around the paper trail, verifications of the paper trail and conforming to bureaucracy. When the documentation is not in order, it can delay, or in certain situations even cancel, the settlement and possession of a property. It is in your best interest to keep the paper trail well fed to create a smooth transaction. Whether buying or selling, the more documentation you can provide, the smoother the transaction will proceed. We offer the following suggestions to help you streamline your real estate transaction. As a seller, most of the required documents are a matter of public record; however, it makes sense to
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gather together several documents to first help market your property, then to close it once you have secured a buyer. The deed is your proof of ownership and includes the legal description of the property. Another is a survey, if you have one. Although not always required for settlement purposes, these documents may play heavily on a potential buyer’s decision to purchase your property. Even having your most recent utility bills handy can help procure a buyer. Copies of the tax receipts for county, municipal and school district real estate taxes can prove exactly what the combined taxes are and help determine how much the buyer’s lender will require to set up the escrow accounts and monthly payments for your buyer's new mortgage. As a buyer, the list of documents grows dramatically when planning to borrow the money to complete your purchase. Basically, think of the three basic categories of income, debts, and legal issues. Even though it takes some time to gather what you'll need, the simple technique of “one place, one pile” removes a lot of frustration from the loan process that can take away from the excitement of a purchase. Select a large envelope or file folder, and simply begin to fill it. First, locate the documents you've stashed away in any number of places. You are looking for the last two years’ W-2s (or tax returns if self-employed), copies of stocks and bonds, life insurance policies, proof of other assets, and any applicable information about any other real estate owned and leases, end-of-year exist-
ing mortgage statements, divorce decree(s), bankruptcy, or foreclosure. Veterans should supply a copy of their DD214 or a Certificate of Eligibility. The next step is, as you receive them, start saving your pay stubs, bank statements, verification of other income (e.g., pensions, trust funds, child support, social security), credit union checking and savings statements, quarterly investment statements, and all creditors’ statements for vehicles, charge accounts, students loans, etc. Keep in mind that your lender may require additional documentation at any time to ease the investor’s concerns. It’s important to realize that even when you plan to pay cash to complete your purchase, you will be asked to supply proof of funds identifying the institution and the amount available. Some may wonder, “Do I really have to do all this?” To answer simply, not all of it will apply to everyone. For some, it’s just a few pieces of paper. For others, it’s much more. It’s your choice to be prepared or deal with it as it plays out. Either way, the goal is to transfer ownership of real property and realize the American Dream. Finleyville 724-348-7470 Belle Vernon 724-929-2180 McMurray 724-941-8680
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Growing Happiness With Hydrangeas (NAPSI)—Bringing beauty to your home and garden can be simple when you grow hydrangeas. They’re easy to grow, have a long season of bloom— generally late spring to early fall—and are great for mass landscape, border plantings or container plants. The large, eye-catching hydrangea blossoms from Forever & Ever® Plants can also be enjoyed as cut or dried flowers.
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To help you create a gorgeous hydrangea garden, here are some hints from the experts at the United States Department of Agriculture: • Don’t be concerned if your pink hydrangea develops blue flowers. As hydrangea flowers age on the plant, they often change colors. • Hydrangeas grow best in moist, well-drained soil. • Most hydrangeas benefit from some shade, though deep shade can greatly reduce flowering. • Established hydrangea plants may benefit from regular pruning. Removing about a third of the oldest stems each year will result in a fuller,
healthier plant. • Gardeners may also want to prune to control height or to remove old flower heads. • One of the easiest ways to preserve the flowers is to let them dry almost completely on the plant. Don’t collect them until the flowers have developed a papery feel. On a dry day with low humidity, cut the stems the length you need for your floral arrangements. Strip off all leaves and then find a dry place indoors where the flowers can finish drying. Flowers can be hung upside down while being dried or placed in a vase with or without water.
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Recycle Your Rain To Go Green! (NAPSI)—Homeowners today are looking for ways to protect the environment and be more eco-conscious. Better utilizing one of our most precious resources, water, is at the top of the list. Fortunately, there are new and easy ways to save on water usage by recycling rain. A growing number of homeowners are realizing that it doesn’t make sense to pay for water to care for your garden when you can simply collect water in a rain barrel. Consider this: One inch of rain over 1,000 square feet of area yields 623 gallons. One inch per hour of rainfall yields about 10 gallons per minute per 1,000 square feet. So it doesn’t take long to fill a few rain barrels with water. But once you’ve captured all that rain, how do you get it out so you can use it? With an eco-friendly pump system, you can easily run a hose or sprinkler from your rain barrel and power the water out. Systems like the RainPerfect™ pump from Rule® help in two ways-by harvesting rain and using the power of the sun. Since solar energy powers the rechargeable NiMH battery, there’s no need for an electrical outlet. Increasingly, these environmentally friendly efforts are being rewarded. Since many states now mandate rainwater usage, your rain barrel purchase may qualify you for a rebate from your utility company or government. The RainPerfect pump is available online and through select retailers. For a free tips booklet and more information, visit the website www.rainperfectpump.com/freegift.
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ELIZABETH BOROUGH Peter Delmer et al. Pamela Wrobleski et al. Walter Strotman Estate of Margaret Bailey Perry Doebler William Scholl Jr.
Magnus Properties LLC MSPW Real Estate Holdings LLC Vincent Easler PNC Bank NA Frank Hayden IV J Louis and Linda Chomas
122 Second St. $50,000. 309 S. First Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $27,260). 707 Sixth Ave. $67,000. 1041 Fourth Ave. $1,863 by sheriff's deed. 520 Ferry St. $99,900. 200 S. Second St. $20,000.
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Federal National Mortgage Assn. Randy Bobbs True Line Corp. True Line Corp. Melody Fagan Sandra Tokosh Sueann Auretto Robert Guthrie Jr. Thomas Sharkey Jr. Louis Salim Jon Frantish Kondaur Capital Corp. Eric Cogley Thomas Couchenour Jr. Maronda Homes Inc. Jon Frantish
Matt Johnston Ryan Scott and Beth Ann Balogh Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. John and Nancy Hartman Kimberley Frantz Robert and Denise Tovlin Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee Shawn and Tiffany Tyhonas Melissa Mercurio Wells Fargo Bank NA Ryan Campbell and Shannon DeMarco Carrie Hughes Donald and Kalista Bickerton Angela Lanauze and Matthew Moran Wells Fargo Bank NA
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SOUTH PARK Ronda Slaven Estate of Catherine Roberts Heartland Homes Inc. Tom Colella Inc. Paul Gitnik trustee Anna Marie Wondrock Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Mark Lowe Doretha Jordan Daniel Earl Maddigan Daniel Earl Maddigan HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Jack Barton Louis Kohle Northwest Savings Bank Christian Kinevy Gregory Narolesky Jude Dressler
Eric and Amy Wesolowski US Bank NA ND Andrew and Christa Hlavsa True North Properties LLC Richard and Lori Mirarchi Jacqueline Dully Chaunsey Pantuso Mark and Dana Landi Waitcell Avery Jr. Jean Ann Brodt Jean Ann Brodt Michelle Garfold Wendy Naman David Kohle Sean and Susan Saunders Jan Musillo Thomas and Sarah Snyder Jason and Kelly Scears
933 Bideford Drive 917 Lindfield Drive 1219 Snee Drive Stanley St. Ridge Road 3112 Southern Drive 2125 Stewart Road 1930 Strawbridge Drive 2525 Grove Road 500 Hidden Ridge Court 301 500 Hidden Ridge Court 501 194 Sylvania Drive 3101 Trapper Drive 1128 Wilhelm Ave. 3098 Amy Drive 6715 Ridgevue Drive 2067 Southwell Drive 2086 Stoltz Road
PLEASANT HILLS Karen Suppock Corbin Karen Barton Daniel Connors William Sanders trustee Holly Snyder
Jennifer Prise PNC Bank NA Heather and James Scanlon William and Christine Warhola Kimberly Reising
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Shade Days Lecture Gives Tips for Gardening in Shady Areas If you have a yard area that is shaded from direct sunlight, join our garden experts for a free lecture on Shade Days at 10 am Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 to learn how to create an inviting and beautiful shade garden. Learn about the unique and interesting plant material that we have available to create the perfect garden. A free raffle will be held Saturday at 10 am. Trax will offer 20% off indoor plants, perennials, tropicals, water plants, fish, shrubs, and trees (excluding fall and seasonal plants).
Outdoor Summer Flea Markets Offer Lots of Bargains Trax Farms will hold its outdoor summer flea markets Sundays, August 13 and 27 in the grassy area at the end of its main parking lot. Sellers can park in their own 10x20 space and sell right from their vehicles. Cost is $10 a day (collected at 9 am). There is no prebooking; all spaces are given on a firstcome first-served basis. Bring your own tables and chairs, change, and change box, and clean up your area before you leave—it’s that simple! Also, come and shop early. You will find vendors selling antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, hobbies, food, and much more. Free parking and free admission make this the perfect family outing.
Fall Planting Is Just Around the Corner Fall is an ideal time to plant perennials, shrubs, trees, and colorful springblooming bulbs and is a great time to harvest and dry your herbs to create interesting and attractive arrangements. Don’t forget, fall is also the time to divide plants and prepare your perennial beds and water gardens for winter. Join us on Saturday, August 27 at 10 am for a free lecture and raffle to learn tips and techniques to achieve all of these goals and ensure success in the spring. Our end-of-season starts this day as well; Trax is offering 50% off perennials, shrubs, and trees (excludes fall seasonals). All sales are final. Trax store hours daily are 9 am-8 pm and Sunday 9 am-6 pm. Trax is located at 528 Trax Road, Finleyville. Call 412835-3246 or visit www.traxfarms.com for more information.
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PAIN MANAGEMENT Q: What is the goal of pain management? A: Although some patients expect complete pain relief, and some patients do experience complete relief, the goal is to manage pain to make the patient feel more comfortable and to be able to experience a better quality of life.
Q: What types of pain does your practice deal with?
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EAR, NOSE & THROAT Q: What is Otolaryngology? A: Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
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Howard Goldberg, MD Q: What problems do otolaryngologists treat? A: Otolaryngologists diagnose and manage diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx
(voice box), mouth, and throat, as well as structures of the neck and face. THE EARS—The unique domain of otolaryngologists is the treatment of ear disorders. They are trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), and some cranial nerve disorders. Otolaryngologists also manage congenital (birth) disorders of the outer and inner ear. THE NOSE—About 35 million people develop chronic sinusitis each year. Care of the nasal cavity and sinuses is one of the primary skills of otolaryngologists. Problems in the nasal area include allergies, smell disorders, polyps, and nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum. Otolaryngologists can also correct the appearance of the nose. THE THROAT— Communicating (speech and singing) and eating a meal all involve this vital area. Specific to otolaryngologists is expertise in managing diseases of the throat, larynx (voice box), and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders. THE HEAD AND NECK—This area of the body includes the important functions of sight, smell, hearing, and the appearance of the face. In the head and neck area, otolaryngologists are trained to treat infections, benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors, facial trauma, and deformities of the face. They perform both cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Q: Where did these new doctors come from? A: Washington Ear, Nose and Throat was founded in 2002 by Dr. Goldberg. Prior to 2002, Dr. Goldberg completed his medical school training, general surgical internship and otolaryngology residency at The University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Stafford joined Washington ENT in 2008 after finishing an advanced fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed his residency at the New York Eye and Ear infirmary. Both physicians are Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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Q: Can I have a visitation and funeral service if cremation is chosen?
Q: My mom and dad both have heart disease,
A: Absolutely. Choosing cremation does not limit the types of
and I am 55 and female. Should I be taking an aspirin each day to prevent a heart attack?
services you may choose. If you choose to have visitation/ viewing or a funeral service, the cremation process will take place after these ceremonies have concluded. With this type of service, embalming is required and a casket must be chosen, whether it Marshall Marra be a rental casket, a wooden casket or a cremation unit. Also, F.D./Owner this type of service gives the family the closure they need by see- Marshall Marra Funeral Home ing their loved one and an opportunity to grieve with friends and family in a supportive environment. The emotional benefits of viewing a loved one are enormous, particularly to those having difficulty dealing with the death. The simplest form of cremation is called a direct cremation. If this is the type of service you choose, embalming is not required and the services can be personalized in many different ways by the type of urn they choose, incorporating memorabilia that represent a loved one’s hobbies or passions. Photo albums and memorial tribute DVDs are also a great way to remember your loved one’s life. These touches can help family and friends remember the deceased’s personality and relive traditions that meant so much to them. These memorial services can be held almost anywhere outside the funeral home—a local church, in their home or a favorite place they enjoyed being. For more questions and available options, call us anytime at 724-258-6767 or visit us at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.
A: The American Heart Association (AHA) has changed their guidelines earlier this year. This is based on research and literature review since the last guidelines of 2007. Generally, it is not recommended for women under 65 to Dr. Gennady Geskin take a daily aspirin unless they have heart disease. MD, FACC Diabetic women over 65 may benefit from aspirin; howevJefferson Cardiology Association er, the risk may outweigh the benefit, based on individual Board Certified in Vascular and circumstances. Endovascular Medicine An additional recommendation added for women is the use of a cholesterol-lowering medications in a class called “statins.” A very large trial of patients (over 17,000) with elevated CRP was studied in the JUPITER trial. Participants underwent an easily checked blood test that checks inflammation. It was found that men and women with elevated CRP are at increased risk for major cardiovascular events. The risk reduction with statins can be very significant, yet as with any medication there are side effects and these should be discussed with your healthcare provider to determine if this is the best treatment for you. Gennady Geskin MD FACC Jennifer Wicks MSN CRNP
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Kids & Family Ringgold Girl Scouts Celebrate 10 Years of Day Camp The Ringgold Girl Scouts gathered for the 10th year for their annual daycamp-themed “The Best of the Past 10 Years.” As usual, the girls traveled to different stations throughout the day, but this year the activities were all the girls’ favorite ideas from past camps. In crafts, the girls participated in beading, decoupage, wood construction and traditional Girl Scouts SWAPS. Banana Boats, armpit fudge, and mountain pies topped the favorites in cooking. The girls are getting pretty good at archery, with many scoring 10 or more bull’seyes in the week. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the girls participated in 10 service projects serving various local organizations, including the Monongahela Library, the Washington County Animal Shelter,
Project Happy Sock, Mingo Park, and The Washington County Women’s Shelter and Food Bank. The girls even found time to make a special thankyou gifts for all the cadette, senior, and adult helpers. Reappearing at camp to provide special programming Girl Scout Leaders Kimberly Simmons, Carrie Carlson, Tara Schmidt, were The Outdoor Betsy Curry, and Melissa Schuster and Council Representative Jennifer Lots of Scouts enjoyed the activities offered Nedrich kept things running smoothly at the Ringgold Girl Scout Camp. Classroom, Howard at Ringgold Girl Scout camp. They traveled Mincone, Ghost in to different stations throughout the day. the Head, Wide World of Animals, and things to do with a bandanna.” The DJ Mick. Lifetime Girl Scout and American Legion offered a flagbeloved past leader of camp, Jane retiring ceremony on Friday. When leaders Carrie Carlson and D’Amico, presented her infamous “100 Kimberly Simmons visited camp, there was not a dry eye in the house. The pair decided to hold a community day camp 10 years ago, and it’s been going strong ever since. Council Representative Jennifer Nedrich congratulated the community and recognized Carlson, Simmons, Tara Schmidt, Betsy Curry, and Melissa Schuster for their vision and effort in directTaken 10 years ago, this photo shows many of ing day camp. these girls who, 10 years older, still help out at the Simmons is still involved in the Ringgold Girl Scout Camp started by leaders community and is the mother of Carrie Carlson and Kimberly Simmons. Jessie Simmons, who has attended This year’s theme was “The Best of the Past 10 Years.” The girls in front are Carie Guballa and all 10 years. Carlson commented Emily Tomosky. In the back are Courtney that it was a wonderful feeling to Buraczewski and Sarah D'Amico. know that day camp has grown over the past 10 years. “I see a few familiar faces. The girls that were Josie Schmidt, Jessie Simmons, Cassie once little campers are now all grown- Lignelli, and Jordan Curry agreed, “We up and help to lead camp. This is real- have a great time with the girls, and ly great,” she said. Current Director someone did the same for us. Giving Betsy Curry noted that Simmons’ and back just seems right. We are Girl Carlson’s niece Alexis Bresselsmith was Scouts, it’s what we do.” a first-year camper this year. “It really The Ringgold Girl Scouts hope to makes all worthwhile when you see continue to provide camp for many girls grow over 10 years into wonderful, years to come! We are already planning strong young women and mentors.” for next year’s camp July 9-13, 2012. When asked why they change their For more information or to get summer plans, take off work, and con- involved, please visit gswpa.org or ask tinue to come to camp, Senior Scouts any Girl Scout leader.
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Kids Receive Jr. Black Belts in Hapkido John McSurdy (left), son of John and Dawn McSurdy of Jefferson Hills; Brody Daerr, son of Eric and Tina Daerr of Finleyville; and Haley Smith, daughter of Chad and Christine Smith of McKeesport all received their Jr. Black Belts in Hapkido-Judo on June 11. They have been attending John Beluschak's American Judo Hapkido Institute in Clairton for the past three years, and all three are continuing to study the art. Congratulations to these three 7-year-olds!
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Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News Praise and Worship in the Park Sounds August 12-14
Beyond the Ashes of Nashville, TN will headline Praise and Worship in the Park at Chess Park in Monongahela August 12-14.
The sounds of praise and music will once again echo through Chess Park in Monongahela, when that community celebrates with the fourth annual “Praise and Worship in the Park,” on Saturday, August 12 - 14, from 12 to 9 p.m. A number of area churches, ministries and non-profit organizations will join together for this day of praise, music and fellowship. A variety of activities are planned, including all-day musical performances, pony rides, children’s activities and food and informational booths. Go-Time ministries will sponsor a free concert for area youth on Friday, August 12 at 7:30 pm. Musicians scheduled to appear, beginning at noon, include Free Methodist Church Praise Band, Journey by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, Shepherds Voice, Altered Nation, First Christian Church Praise Band and Above Gray Skies. Returning this year to headline is Beyond the Ashes from Nashville, TN. The event is sponsored by the First Christian Church Monongahela. Other participating churches include the new Journey by Grace Methodist Church, Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church, The Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, Grace United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church Monongahela, Riverview Baptist Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and St. Anthony. Other ministries that will be represented include Washington City
Mission, Christian Bikers, Go-Time Ministries, Option Resource Center, and Association of Christian Athletes. Any ministry or church wishing to join the day’s festivities or needing more information can contact DJ Fogiato at 724-258-8843 or djbrick@comcast.net, contact First Christian Church at 724258-3255 or visit the church website at www.fcmonongahela.com.
The Jesus Tour VBS Lets Kids Experience Life of Jesus in West Elizabeth Starting August 1 through August 4 from 6:37 to 8:07 p.m. each night, join Olivet Presbyterian Church and CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills for The Jesus Tour 2011. This vacation Bible school is unlike any other. Children will “walk through” some of the places Jesus visited, experience some of the miracles he performed, and see some of the lives he touched and transformed. All activities take place in and around West Elizabeth and are for children aged K - 5. Events are August 1, attend the Wedding at Cana at Olivet Presbyterian Church; August 2, experience the feeding of the 5,000 at the 1st Street playground; August 3, hear the Sermon on the Mount at the 7th Street playground; and August 4, celebrate at the Great Eternal Banquet at the West Elizabeth ball field. For details, call Olivet Presbyterian at 412-384-7160 or CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills at 412-384-9378, or check out the event on Facebook.
Elizabeth Baptist Church Plans Summer Carnival A summer carnival, sponsored by Youth Group “J.A.M.” of Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, will take place on Saturday, August 13 from noon to 5 p.m. Event will include a variety of children's games and prizes including hole-in-one golf, soda pop toss, lollipop pick, balloon pop, tin pan alley, duck pond, ball bounce, potty toss,
krazy cans, face painting, and paintball shootout. Enjoy meatball hoagies, hot dogs and kielbasa, french fries, nachos and cheese, haluski, deep-fried Oreos, snow cones and more. Carnival will be held indoors if it rains. Proceeds benefit J.A.M. and the Elizabeth Baptist Church.
has a bold vision for the Monongahela Valley and the Body of Christ that is not shaken or deterred by what he sees with his natural eyes, because his spiritual eyes are steadfastly focused on Jesus Christ. For further information, please call Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882.
Pre-school Registration Underway at Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray
Family Worship Center Hosts Movie on the Lake August 6
Center Presbyterian Church, located at 255 Center Church Road in McMurray, has worship services every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. with Communion served at the early service. We are located behind Rolling Hills Golf Course. Remember, the church picnic and stargazing after dark will be held August 6 at Mingo Park. Also, every Thursday and Saturday Central Blood Bank accepts blood donations in our church basement. Registration is now underway for the 2011-2012 church preschool classes. Our church supports several mission and outreach groups, including Girl Scouts, Family Promise/Interfaith Hospitality Network, AA meetings, Relay for Life, and play groups for children with Down's Syndrome. For more information, please call the church office at 724-941-9050.
Elizabeth Chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship August Meeting The Elizabeth Chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship will hold its monthly meeting of praise and worship in the basement social hall of Round Hill Presbyterian Church, located on Route 48 in Elizabeth Township on Monday evening, August 15. There will be refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and a free-will offering will be taken. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Tom Harding, Sr. Pastor at The Full Gospel Assembly of Monongahela. Pastor Tom, a prayer warrior and a man of great faith,
Family Worship Center of Pittsburgh’s Movie on the Lake will be Saturday, August 6 at Lake Colony Field, Bebout Road at 7 p.m. There will be games, inflatables, a bonfire, and a great family movie on a 15-ft. screen. Admission, popcorn and refreshments are free. For more details, check us out on Facebook or www.fwcpgh.org. Frontline Outreach Ministries will have a booth at Praise and Worship in the Park at Chess Park in Monongahela on August 13. Their band, Altarnation, will play there.
Vendors Needed for Windover Hills UMC Fall Harvest Windover Hills UMC South Park 3rd Annual Fall Harvest will be held on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Home-Economics Building in South Park and has openings for crafters and vendors. Please contact Michelle at gwynn40@verizon.net for more information.
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Area Church News... Area Church News Thomas Presbyterian Church’s Hosts Summerfest August 6 The Thomas Presbyterian Church will hold its annual community pig roast and corn boil on Saturday, August 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty-Four. The day will be filled with great food, live musical entertainment, a water slide, Sumo wrestling and a Chinese auction. Meet the Pirate Parrot from 3 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8.50 for those age 11 and older, $4.50 for age 4–10, and free for children age 3 and younger. For tickets or more information, contact the church office at 724941-8910. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ringgold High School band.
Fire Truck and receive their own fire chief hat. Activity booths will be open from 6:30 until 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 6 until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Come out and enjoy amusement rides by LAM Amusement, games of chance and skill, bingo, blackjack, money wheel, treasure chest, and much, much more. Other popular booths include the Chinese Auction, Sensational Surprises, New to You, and the Sweepstakes Raffle. The festival offers thousands of dollars in prizes and a fun family atmosphere, complete with free admission, entertainment, and parking. For more information call 412-833-2400.
Flock to St. Joan of Arc’s Festival for Some Good Food and Fun
Crossroads Ministries Vacation Bible School Raises $6,145 for Philippines Orphanage
A great time will be had by all who peruse the grounds of St. Joan of Arc’s highly acclaimed parish festival, which will be held in the church parking lot across Route 88 from the church in South Park, August 3-6. Nightly featured dinners, including breaded chicken cutlet (Wednesday), pulled pork (Thursday), St. Joan’s famous baked and fried fish (Friday), and cheese stuffed shells and meatball (Saturday), will be served from 5 until 7 p.m. in airconditioned Domremy Pavilion. Children’s meals include chicken tenders and french fries. In addition to the scheduled dinners, a variety of ethnic and festival foods will be available on the festival grounds. Featured entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. includes D.J. Vic Satter every night, Elvis Lives – A Tribute to the King on Wednesday, The Fabulous Doo Wop Group – The Softwinds on Thursday, Johnny Angel and the Halos on Friday, and Joe Grushecky and The House Rockers (introduced by WDVE Morning Show’s Val Porter) on Saturday. Cheerleading performances will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and the Cash Bash, also on Wednesday evening, is back by popular demand with a guaranteed winner every 15 minutes. Tickets for the Cash Bash are $10 and are available by calling Jill at 412833-3422. And be sure to stop by on Thursday evening to let the kids get a close-up view of the Library Volunteer
More than 180 children and 100 workers had a great VBS week, as together they learned about God’s Word and how it can make a real difference in their lives. During the week, a good-natured competition between the girls and the boys teams combined to make a difference in the lives of the children at Good Shepherd Fold Orphanage in the Philippines, where our own Linda Finney (wife of Pastor Al) was raised. The funds received will be invested in building a greatly needed new girls’ dormitory. The children took the project to their hearts, and Ashley Jones and Avery Hodgson decided to have a lemonade stand to earn more money. They stood at the bottom of Finley-Elrama Road, and people stopped to help. Younger siblings Hayley Jones and Jonas Hodgson offered fresh water and orange slices. The children raised $58 through their combined efforts. A team of 13 people from Crossroads Ministries will be heading to the
Philippines August 3-11 to work with the International Bible Church in Metro Manila and the orphanage. They will provide medical and dental missions at the church and at the orphanage. The team also plans to treat the children to an outing at the beach, complete with ice cream. In addition, $1,000 in school supplies has been sent to the orphanage and books have been shipped to the International Baptist Theological College located in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.Crossroads Ministries is located one mile south of Trax Farms, overlooking Route 88.
Monongahela Chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship August Meeting The Monongahela chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship will hold its monthly meeting of praise and worship in the parlor of The First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela, PA, located at the corner of Sixth, Main and Chess Streets on Thursday evening,
August 4. There will be refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and a free-will offering will be taken. Please enter the church from the Chess Street side. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Frank J. DePolo, Sr. Pastor at Covenant Christian Church in Belle Vernon for more than 30 years. He was born-again at the age of 13 and has been preaching God's Word since he was 15. He has written over 30 books and is the founder and President of The Mon Valley Bible Institute. He is an amazing teacher/preacher of God's Word, and he walks in an awesome, Apostolic anointing that is confirmed by the Holy Spirit with the manifestation of signs, wonders and miracles. Many have been healed of major illness as they attend his meetings. For further information, call Virgie Vidil at 412-3844882, Dorothy Passarello at 724-2586143 or Barbara Simpson at 724-2584293.
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Happy First Birthday, London Gianna Latorre!
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Happy First Birthday, London Gianna Latorre! London, of South Park, turns one year old on August 13. What a cutie!
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Haley Durkacz of Monongahela Chosen as WVU Cheerleader Haley Durkacz, a 2011 high honors graduate of Ringgold High School, was selected as a member of the cheer squad at West Virginia University this fall. At Ringgold, Haley participated on the competition squad under the direction of Coach Lauren Badini O’Rourke, clenching the PA AAA Championship title at Pitt’s Fitzgerald Field House in 2010 and Grand Championship title at the Serra Catholic Spring Classic in March 2011. In addition to cheer, Haley was a member of the National Honor Society, Math League, SADD, All Academic Team, Spanish Club, Ski Club, and Interact Club, where she served as a committee member on the Mon Valley Youth Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. She also was selected as a Student of the Month and was nominated for Student of the Year. Haley’s academic awards include the Blue & Gold Scholarship, an academic scholar grant, and a $10,000 scholarship from the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences. This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and was established by the Eberly Family Charitable Trust and The Eberly Foundation of Uniontown, PA to assist students from southwestern PA in obtaining an arts and sciences degree at WVU. Haley is a Chemistry/Pre-Dental major and plans to pursue a career in orthodontics. She is the daughter of John and Cindy Durkacz of Carroll Township in Monongahela and granddaughter of Frank and Carolyn Pavlisak of Monongahela and the late Nicholas and Maria Durkacz of Pittsburgh.
Look Who's 40! Guardian of our country? Riiiight! Happy 40th Birthday Lt. Col.
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School News RHS Honors Seniors The Ringgold High School Senior Awards’ Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 18 in the high school auditorium. Students, parents, and teachers attended this very impressive assembly, which honored seniors who received awards, honors, and scholarships. Over 80 different awards and scholarships were presented to more than 115 seniors who were recognized and honored for their academic, athletic, extra-curricular, and/or community service achievements. Students entering the military, including enlistees and ROTC, were also recognized. Although many of the awards are given by national foundations/benefactors and the individual colleges and universities; many are presented to the seniors by local businesses, fire departments, clubs and organizations, and private individuals within the community. These students will receive over $2 million for their education/training!
Sixth Grade Orientation at Ringgold Middle School An orientation program will be conducted for incoming sixth grade and new seventh and eighth grade students and their parents on Wednesday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Ringgold Middle School in the Ringgold School District. The program will introduce students and parents to specific school policies and procedures. School administration and counselors will answer questions, and a tour of the building will be conducted.
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Murder Mystery Preys on Retired TJ Teacher to Benefit Charity Retired Thomas Jefferson High School teacher Tom Sharkey (seated), portrays the “victim” in the WhoDunit Mystery Dinner Theatre performance of “Shark Attack,” sponsored by TJ Arts. Three possible suspects (left to right) Patty Bernardo DiCarlo, Kelly Miller, and Chuck LoPresti – attend to Sharkey after he is stricken by a heart attack in the play. Retired Thomas Jefferson High School teacher Tom Sharkey survived "Shark Retired Thomas Jefferson High School teacher Tom Sharkey Attack," a banquet in his (seated), portrays the “victim” in the WhoDunit Mystery honor that served as the Dinner Theatre performance of “Shark Attack,” sponsored by TJ Arts. Three possible suspects (left to right) Patty Bernardo ruse for a murder mystery DiCarlo, Kelly Miller, and Chuck LoPresti – attend to on June 26, 2011, at the Sharkey after he is stricken by a heart attack in the play. Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills. More than 160 local patrons of the arts attended the WhoDunit? Mystery Dinner Theater , sponsored by TJ Arts, a local nonprofit. The event featured a host of TJ Theatre Arts graduates, including Chuck LoPresti, '75; Patty Bernardo DiCarlo, '83; Ashley Fluhme, '93; JD Taylor, '78; and Dawn Walters, '79; and teachers Kelly Miller, Jay Suszynski, and Tom Sharkey. The script was written by Deborah Sale Butler, '82, a former TJ actress who now is a Los Angeles-based voice actress and dialect coach and who has years of experience in writing and running mystery theatre. Amy Alvord Heathcott, ’90, directed the performance. Proceeds from "WhoDunit?" will fund TJ Arts' programming efforts for the 2011-2012 school year.
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PT Library Offers Driver Safety Programs Senior citizens can brush up on their driving skills this summer and possibly qualify for a discount on their insurance rates by completing the AARP Driver Safety Program to be offered in two Saturday sessions at the Peters Township Public Library. The eight-hour course will be taught in two four-hour sessions on Saturday, August 13 and Saturday, August 20 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The programs are being offered on Saturdays for the convenience of individuals who work during the week or have other scheduling conflicts. AARP Driver safety courses help drivers stay current on latest driving information and safe driving strategies. This course is designed to educate participants about how best to reduce traffic violations, crashes, and chances for injuries; update drivers' knowledge about relevant laws; and provide safe driving strategies to compensate for age-related changes that affect one's driving ability. You may register for this course online through the AARP website at www.aarp.org or in person at the Peters Township Public Library circulation desk. Cost for the course is $14; make check payable to AARP. You may pay by credit card when registering through the AARP web site; AARP members receive a $2 discount and pay $12. Insurance Companies in Pennsylvania offer discounts for insured clients 55 or older that have completed the AARP Driver Safety Program. Although the AARP driving course is geared toward drivers 50 and older, it can be taken by licensed drivers of all ages, and there are no tests. For further information, call the library at 724-941-9430.
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News from the Venetia Community Center The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Road, Venetia, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. • Our first luncheon will be on August 11. A great lunch will be prepared for us at the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered by several faithful volunteers to the Venetia Community Center. The speaker will be Rachelle Robich, Community Relations Director of Broadmore Senior Living. Our second luncheon is on August 25, where another great lunch will be served with a speaker from The Washington Observer, Harry Funk, with some very interesting topics for us all. Call Erma Grego at 724-941-6956 for reservations about one week before the luncheon. Everyone is welcome. See you all there. • We had a very nice day for our open house where some former students came to see the changes made to their old school house. Also, we spent a wonderful day at Peters Woods Park for Community Day. We also walked in The Senior Games Parade. We got a great surprise - 1st prize for our banner in the Setelate Center Division. A wonderful feeling for all that walked in the parade. • Birthday greetings go to Virginia Gaul, Tawny Patterson, Edna Russell, and Rosemarie Zrimsek. • Happy Anniversary to AJ Ice and Bill Collar.
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Forever Young Plans August Picnic Forever Young, a satellite organization of the Monongahela Senior Center, will hold its annual indoor picnic on Tuesday, August 23, beginning at 10:30 am with bingo and a “good neighbor” prize. Door prizes and a penny jar will also be awarded – fun for all our seniors. The event will offer hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, side dishes, desserts, and pop. Thanks in advance to all who’ll come to make this a successful day. In other news, we survived July nicely and we’re looking forward to our Tuesday meetings in August, which will feature a DHS-catered lunch. There will be no meeting on August 30. Happy August birthdays go to Jean Gaul and Rose Marie Zrinsek. Old is good for something: old songs, old movies and best of all, old friends. Forever Young meets Tuesdays at the Finleyville Community Center at 10 am. Please call Shirley at 724-348-5303 for more information.
The members of the Monongahela Senior Center were serenaded with violin music in late July by Andrea Siciliano, a Waynesburg University student who has been donating her service to the local library this summer. The Finleyville resident studied music from the time she was in third grade until her sophomore year of high school but now plays chiefly for her own enjoyment. The program had originally been slated as part of the Monongahela Area Library’s bi-monthly outreach visits to the senior center in June. Unforeseen circumstances led to the rescheduled appearance. The musical selections included a number of songs from musicals, popular tunes made famous by Elvis and Frank Sinatra, as well a some classical music. Andrea Siciliano’s other tasks while volunteering at the library included tutoring school students, computer tutorials and leading the Summer Reading Club for students in a program about Italy and Russia.
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Peach Blueberry Trifle from Triple B Farms From Chef Katie Webster, healthyseasonalrecipes.com and Triple B Farms Why do we have to wait until December to have trifle? We say, eat it in the summer when there is so much amazing fruit to be had. Like the Triple B peaches we got this week: hello gorgeous! They just leapt into my arms! They are the juiciest, freestone kind grown at Triple B Farms. In this trifle, we paired them with local blueberries, creamy custard and tangy vanilla-spiked yogurt cream.We used my homemade angel food cake instead of the traditional lady finger layers. (A store-bought one would also work.) We find it easier to make the custard and cake the day before assembling. Makes: 24 servings, 1 cup each. Active time: 2 hours.Total Time: 1 day. CUSTARD: 4 cups low-fat milk, divided, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup corn starch 2 large eggs, beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla FILLING: 8 cups angel food cake cubes, divided, 5 cups blueberries, divided 5 cups peaches, peeled and diced, divided (about 6 peaches) GREEK YOGURT CREAM 3/4 cup heavy cream or whipping cream 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar, sifted 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt To make custard: heat 3 cups milk in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming but not bubbling.Whisk the remaining 1 cup milk with sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl.Whisk the hot milk into the cornstarch mixture, return the mixture to the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and whisk in eggs and vanilla. Strain into a storage container and chill completely before assembling trifle. To assemble trifle: spread ingredients in the following order: 1 cup custard, 2 cups angel food cake, 2 1/2 cups peaches, 1 cup custard, 2 cups angel food cake, 2 1/2 cups blueberries. Repeat that entire sequence again. To make Greek yogurt cream: just before serving, whisk cream in a large bowl until stiff.Whisk in vanilla seeds, confectioner's sugar and yogurt until smooth. Spread over the trifle. TIP:TO PEEL PEACHES. Bring pot of water to a boil. Set up an ice bath of water and ice in a large bowl. Cut a small "X" on the bottom of each peach.Two or three at a time, lower peaches into the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Let peaches boil until the skins start to curl back at the "X" mark, 30 seconds to 1 minute for ripe peaches, longer for unripe peaches. Transfer the peaches to the ice bath, and let cool. Remove from ice bath, and skins should slip right off.
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Ways to Reduce Your Auto Insurance Premium By Barrett Bozovich, State Farm agent
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for a smart way to save money. Sometimes saving money can come in the most unlikely place – such as your insurance. There are several ways you may be able to cut your auto insurance costs. Higher deductibles can lower your premium as will selecting only the coverage you feel you need. Many insurance companies offer different discounts. When shopping for auto insurance, be sure to ask about the availability of these discounts and whether the insurer offers them. • New business discount: Insurance companies may offer you a discount as a new policyholder if you have been accident-free for a specific period of time. • Accident-free: Policyholders who have been accident-free while being insured with the same insurance company for several years may be eligible for reduced premiums. • Discounts for other insurance lines: Premiums maybe be reduced if you insure your home, life or health with the same company that covers your car. • Air bag passive restraint: Cars that are 1993 or older and are equipped with air bags or automatic seat belts may receive this discount. Certain makes and models of newer vehicles may receive the Vehicle Safety Discount because of the lower medical payments associated with them. The Vehicle Safety Discount is for autos 1994 or newer. Certain makes and models may have a decrease in their premiums because of lower medical payments associated with those specific makes/models. • Antitheft devices: Some insurance companies offer discounts on comprehensive coverage premiums when certain antitheft devices are installed or built into a vehicle. • Defensive driving course: Premium discounts sometimes are offered for the voluntary completion of specified driver improvement courses. • Good student: Full-time students (high school or higher level) maintaining at least a “B” average may qualify for reduced premiums with many companies. These are just a few of the common discounts offered by insurance companies. For more details, contact your insurance company or agent. Above all, drive safely.
Financial Literacy Lessons: A Family Affair (NewsUSA) - Studies have shown that parents have the greatest influence on their children's financial habits, and now, more than ever, mothers and fathers are taking the primary role in educating kids about healthy money management. "Most financial experts agree there is a need for financial discussions among families to avoid or soften potential future economic upheavals," says Suzanne Poole, executive vice presiEducate your kids dent, retail sales strategy, TD Bank. "According to a recent financial literaabout healthy money cy poll by TD Bank, only 50 percent of management. families report having weekly conversations with their children, even though there are easy ways to incorporate tips about money in everyday conversation." TD Bank surveyed 1,637 consumers within the Northeast as well as in Florida and Washington, D.C. With a little more than half of families having weekly conversations with their children about money matters, it's important to keep it simple, be honest, and make it fun. Now, let the lessons begin: • Be Open: According to the survey, a majority of parents agree that honesty is the best policy when talking to children about household finances. Perhaps as a result of the recent economic struggles, the survey found that 55 percent of families say they are talking with their children more often about money. • Set Savings Goals: TD Bank's survey showed that teaching children to save with a piggy bank is one of the most popular money-related activities. That being said, only one in three parents reports setting a savings goal. If your child is saving, help them set goals and define the steps needed to reach them. • Establish a Family Budget: Despite the evidence that better budgeting can lead to saving, the survey shows that 47 percent of families are still not following or creating a monthly budget. Financial websites, such as Mint.com, offer free programs and budget templates to develop a financially fit family budget. • Enroll in Financial Literacy Programs: Financial literacy can be a daunting task for parents, but there are educational tools and programs that can help with this process. For example, TD Bank offers an interactive financial literacy program for grades K-12 called "WOW!Zone." It is available online for free at www.tdbank.com/wowzone and offers advice and resources for parents to teach children and teens about money, savings and banking.
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Recent Local Death Notices Benkowski – Violet F, 90., of Finleyville died Saturday June 18. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Byers – Helen, 87., of Finleyville died Sunday June 12. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Callery – Joseph F, 93., of Pittsburgh died Monday July 18. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Cichy – Anna, 93., of New Eagle died Wednesday June 1. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Coppi – Oliver O, 93., of Monongahela died Saturday June 25. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Devore – James G, 75., of Claysville died Friday July 15. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Douglas – Apryl M, 28., of Washington, Formerly of Monongahela died Wednesday June 15. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Hill – Robert Edward, 62., of Donora, Formerly of Monongahela died Wednesday June 29. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Hixson – Ada, 93., of Monroeville, Formerly of Forward Township, died Tuesday May 31. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Jarvis – Betty L, 93., of Monongahela died Sunday June 26. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Jenkins – Dr, Robert J. Jr, 67., of Upper Saint Clair died Monday June 13. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Kavka – Helene J, 90., of Elrama died Monday July 11. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Marynchak – Gloria, 83., of Jefferson Hills died Saturday July 4. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. McCorkle – John “Corky The Clown”, 78., of Elizabeth died Tuesday July 14. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. McCoy – Elsie, 96., of Canonsburg, Formerly of Monongahela died Saturday June 4. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. McIntosh – William H SR, 57., of Monongahela died Friday July 15. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Prosser – Russell Leslie, 87., of Somerset Township died Tuesday June 28. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Randolph – Robert G, 86., of Monongahela died Tuesday May 31. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Snow – Billie Katherine, 43., of Cokeburg, Formerly of Elizabeth died Sunday June 19. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Spahr – George A, 87., of Courtney died Saturday June 25. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Staffen – John F IV, 68., of Bethel Park, Formerly of Monongahela (River Hill) died Thursday July 14. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Vamos – Elizabeth M, 81., of Eighty Four died Friday July 15. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Virgin – Mike, 29., of Jefferson Hills died Sunday July 5. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month! Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the Union-Finley Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large “GRANDE” pizza from Vocelli Pizza. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at Finleyville location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the Union-Finley Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)
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Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger. Who won first place in the WPXI contest for favoritesub shop?
Klink – James H, 84., of Finleyville died Friday July 3. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
Wright – Margaret “Peg”, 83., of West Elizabeth died Saturday June 21. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Lechner – Edward Albert, 54., of Nottingham Township died Thursday June 16. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.
Ziesmer – Erwin, 87., of Finleyville died Friday June 24. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.
Leyda – Vivian L, 84., of Finleyville died Monday July 18. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
Zurkow – Rozella E, 88., of Monongahela died Friday June 3. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.
Who helped Serra Catholic win the PIAA State Championship title? Who was the Monongahela policeman who was recently recognized for heroism? 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 July Pizza Puzzler winners! MARY ANN MOORE - South Park • CHARLES KLEIN - Eighty-Four
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AUGUST Altman’s Tavern 412-653-6440• 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 4 - Karaoke 5 - Occasional Reign 6 - Jerry Coleman 13 - Sputzy 19 - Shari Richards 20 - The Elmonics 25 - John Mulkerin Bootsie’s Bar 412-672-1120• 699 O’Neil Blvd., McKeesport Fridays - Ladies Night w/ DJ Chris Saturdays - DJ Chris 80s Nights Denny’s Roadhouse 724-258-6232• 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (corner of Ginger Hill Rd. & Rt. 136) Mondays - Saturdays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6 pm-2 am Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 724-310-3570• 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela Entertainment starts at 9 pm 4 - White Rose Karaoke 5 - White Rose Karaoke 6 - DJ BobE N DL 11 - White Rose Karaoke 12 - DJ BobE N DL 13 - DJ BobE N DL 15 - Mon Valley Big Band Jazz Jam 7PM 18 - White Rose Karaoke 19 - White Rose Karaoke 20 - TBA 25 - White Rose Karaoke 26 - TBA 27 - TBA Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 • 1520 Rt. 837, Elrama 6 - Scott Spahr 13 - Full Moon Party
20 - TBA 25 - Kickball 27 - Nascar Party (night Bristol race) Tuesdays - Bar Bingo, 7:30 pm Freddie’s II 412-833-1830• 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Wednesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament 7:30 pm Thursdays - Tableside Magician 6:30-8:30 pm Saturdays - Live Entertainment 9 pm-12 am 6 - Rusty Biker 13 - Tullamore Duo 20 - Desperados 23 - Car Hop Party 27 - The Hen House Roosters Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755• 1221 W Main St., Monongahela 5 - Todd Jones 6 - DJ/Karaoke A-Z 12 - Double or Nothing 13 - Hard Knoxx 19 - Nancy McKeen 20 - Steeltown 26 - Fynal Tyme 2 27 - Broken Spoke Thursdays - JD Barto Wednesday - Open Juke Box Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212• 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Entertainment 9 pm - 1:30 am 6 - Karaoke/DJ 13 - Trapline 20 - Not Yet Ready 4 Prime Time Players 27 - Karaoke/DJ Mondays - 80s music Tuesdays - 90s music Wednesdays - Open stage 8-? (all musicians welcome) Thursdays - Karaoke/DJ Fridays - Karaoke/DJ
The Hunting Lodge 724-348-7984• 3529 Washington Ave., Finleyville Fridays - Free Juke Box, 8 pm-close Saturdays - Free Juke Box, 8 pm-close The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant 412-384-3080• 1100 Hayden Blvd. 13 - The Dave Iglar Band Maxwell’s Lounge at the DoubleTree Meadowlands 724-222-6200• 340 Racetrack Road, Washington Fridays - Live Bands, 8:30 pm- 12:30 am 5 - Harold Betters 12 - Jack Peite 17 - Terrance Vaughn Trio 25 - Sputzy Saturdays - DJ 9:30 pm -1:30 am Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487• 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama Saturdays - Free Juke Box, 9 pm-1 am Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844• 2476 Washington Road (Rt. 19 South), Canonsburg Tuesdays - Jam Night with the Jam Band and occasional appearance by ““Don Cappa The Guitarman”” All singers and musicians welcome. Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118• 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 5 - Verity’s Lie 12 - The Bill Ali Band 19 - Fynal Tyme II 26 - Refuge Tuesdays - Jam Night w/ Bill Couch Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke Sundays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave., Clairton 5 - Daniels & McLain
ATTENTION: LOCAL BARS, RESTAURANTS, & NIGHTCLUBS If you would like to be included in the monthly “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing. Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mandy@unionfinley.com or visit www.myspace.com/ufmpuv
12 - Chuck Corby 14 - Regular Joes 19 - Todd Jones 26 - Regular Joes Three Streets Grille 724-348-8030• 3540 Washington Ave., Finleyville 6 - Sea of Heads 13 - Lucid Factor 20 - Overdrive 26 - Sidewinder 27 - The Jades Tuesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em, 7 pm, free darts and free pool Wednesdays - Corn Hole Thursdays - Ladies Night Reverse Cover Charge 8-?, free giveaways and drawings forgift certificates Fridays - DJ Valley Hotel 412-233-9800 • 1004 New England Hollow Rd., Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd., Jefferson Hills} 6 - Craig King 11 - Gerald McGrew Piano Bar 13 - JD Eicher 20 - Jimmy Adler 25 - Gerald McGrew Piano Bar 27 - Chuck Corby and Quiet Storm Fridays - Open Stage Night all musicians welcome
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---------------- EMPLOYMENT -------------Full-time position as a relationship developer, telesales professional. Responsible for calling prospects on a regular basis to gain appointments with prospects and follow-up on needs and expectations. Strong clerical skills utilizing MS Office. Canonsburg location. Send resume to 724-916-4777 or jobs@staffmastersinc.com. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Experienced Only-Local Work. Site Development,Utility & Bulk Excavation. Reply to: 767 Bebout Road, Venetia, PA 15367 Or Call 724-942-9134. EOE Ridge Pointe Assisted Living, 5301 Brownsville Road,15236,looking to hire nurse aides, med techs, and LPNs, all shifts. Fax resume, or come in to fill out an application. On-the-spot interviews conducted. EOE. Please call 412-653-6870 or fax 412653-8723. ___________________________________________________________ Belle Vernon - Salesperson - 422 Homes in Belle Vernon is looking for a highly motivated sales consultant who wants a career and not a job.The position is full time and no traveling required. Income is based on sales consultant abilities. If interested please call 724-929-5040 and fax resumes to 724-929-6855. ___________________________________________________________ Babysitter/Nanny for Summer – let your kids sleep and play in the neighborhood. American Red Cross certified experienced,reasonable,references.Call Kelsey at 724348-6528. Experienced Hair Dresser Needed FULL or PART Time • 724-344-4656 422 Homes in Belle Vernon is looking for a Salesperson. They must have experience in the sales field and is willing to work 10 hour days.If you are interested please send resume to pauljunior@422 homes.com. If you have any questions please call 724-929-5040. Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc. NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team. FULL-TIME. Must have valid driver's license. STOP IN or CALL 724-2586901. 208 W. Main Street, Monongahela. Arthur Murray Dance Studio - McMurray. Looking for male instructors -- no experience required. 724-942-4707. ___________________________________________________________
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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------Air Hockey Table – 3'x6', used by adults, $50. Call 412-302-1130. ___________________________________________________________ Nordic World Class Gym – butterfly and abs attachments, used by adult, $300. Call 412-302-1130. ___________________________________________________________ Overstuffed Chairs – hunter green,Bauhaus,$35 each,two are available. Entertainment center with bookcases, solid pine, includes TV/ remote, $125. Antique four-post bed, cherry finish, double size, includes very good condition mattress and box springs. Ivory brocade linens are included. Upright chest of drawers, solid pine wood, four drawers, $75. Blanket chest solid pine wood with hydraulic lid supports, $35. Kenmore sewing machine, buttonholer, decorative stitching, $40. Call 724-3486511. ___________________________________________________________ Snow Tires - Four studded 175/70R 13 82s steel radial. Used one season, $160 for all___________________________________________________________ four tires. Call 412-884-2390. Rockler Woodworking Machines - 54a pm jointer w/qc, $500 obo. Router and table,$500 obo.16 - 32 plus drum sander,$500 obo.Table saw,$100 obo.For more information, e-mail stretch21@atlanticbb.net. ___________________________________________________________ 2 Andre Rieu Tickets - 2 tickets for November 20 at Consol Energy Center. Section 104,row J,seats 1 and 2.Tickets are worth $100 a piece,but only asking $100 total. Call or text Samantha at 412-956-0817. ___________________________________________________________ Barbershop Chair – Manufacturer F & F Koenig Kramer, Cincinnati, OH. 1900s. $600. Call 724-348-4859. ___________________________________________________________ Swimming Pool for sale 18 ft round- new liner - Great shape will not rust. Good brand pool. All accessories with auto sweep.Will help you to take down so you know how to rebuild. $425.00 Call 412-589-3584 ___________________________________________________________ Truck Bed Tool Box - Black and locks. Measures 60" for inside fit, $50. For more information, call 412-398-7861. ___________________________________________________________ Riding Tractor - Murray 40" with mulching blades.Great condition.$350 or B/O.Call 412-398-7861 or 412-952-5421, Charleroi area. ___________________________________________________________ Washer and Dryer for Sale - Have to get rid of washer and dryer set. Washer is newer only been used 3 times and is white, the dryer is green. For the set is $300.00 or O.B.O. Cash only, person will need to pick up set.You can contact me at 412-4053691. ___________________________________________________________ Headboard for Sale - Crawford Solid Maple Twin headboard, desk, hutch, chair, nightstand, frame and rails. $250. For more information, call 412-384-2267. ___________________________________________________________ Rocking Chair for Sale - Solid wood with tan pads. Excellent Condition. $80.00. For more information, call 412-384-2267. ___________________________________________________________ Finleyville - Animal Feed Business for Sale. Call for information 412-551-0664. ___________________________________________________________ DON’T BE A VICTIM: Non-lethal self- defense weapons. Protect yourself! “Send” for “FREE” catalog. Kisha, Dept. E1, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N.Versailles, PA 15137. SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817 Whirpool Washer and Dryer - Heavy duty-good condition, $50.00 each. Call 724941-4450. ___________________________________________________________ Two HP 56 Black Inkjet Printer Cartridges - New unopened packs. Current Price $23.99 each.Yours for $10 each. Call Paul at 724-348-5797. ___________________________________________________________ Maytag Washer and Dryer -White,top-load,large capacity washing machine hoses included.White, front load large capacity dryer - natural gas. Both in very good condition. $300.00/Best Offer for the set. Finleyville, call 724-309-2477. ___________________________________________________________ 5___________________________________________________________ soft-sided, leather boot carriers. $25 each. All 5 for $100. 724-348-649. Ladies Golf club set,includes covers and bag. Right handed. Never used! $200 cash. 412-997-3869. ___________________________________________________________ Living Room set - sofa, two end tables, two lamps. $150. 412-655-1831. ___________________________________________________________ Men's Rockport walking shoes. Color: Bone. Size 10. Like new condition. Paid $50, will sell for $20. 724-348-0506. ___________________________________________________________
Cemetery lots. Lafayette Memorial Park. Garden of Serenity. 4 lots at $5,400. Selling for $2,400. 724-938-7307. TO REPORT A MUGGING CALL 911: To prevent a mugging “send” for my free catalog of nonlethal self-defense weapons. Kisha, Dept E2, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N. Versailles, PA 15137. 8x11 Oriental rug. Very good condition. $150 or best offer. 724-797-1723. ___________________________________________________________ Country Bench - High back, Pine stain, hand crafted, accommodates seating. $25 OBO. Call 724-322-2458. ___________________________________________________________ Two(2) Wingback chairs. Peach color. Good condition. $50. 412-653-4614. ___________________________________________________________ Keyboard - 45 key with stand and case, like new. $250 OBO. Call 724-3222458. ___________________________________________________________ Musical Instruments - violins and mandolins. Mint condition. Suitable for student or professional. $200 - $850 or best offer. 412-831-4786. ___________________________________________________________ Complete Wood Shop and 15-piece tools. 724-348-6250. ___________________________________________________________ Air Mattress - Coleman Quickbed Inflatable Air Mattress. Never used, still in the bag. $30. E-mail if interested to mb5910@hotmail.com. ___________________________________________________________ Broyhill Sofa like new, $100. Woodmark Swivel Rocker, $50. Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike, like new, $100. Sharp Camcorder, like new, $50. Call 724-941-9342. ___________________________________________________________ Super Single bed with bookshelf headboard and mirror. New mattress. $150. 724-258-9171. ___________________________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724-348-7557. ___________________________________________________________ Beautiful artificial Fireplace. Wood mantel. Faux brick. 6' H x 4' W. Unique. Can e-mail photos upon request. $300 or best offer. 724-797-1723 ___________________________________________________________ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET, FLUTE,VIOLIN,Trumpet,Trombone,Amplifier, Fender Guitar $70.ea.Cello,Upright Bass,Saxophone,French Horn,Drums $190.ea. Tuba, Baritone, Others. 1-516-377-7907. ___________________________________________________________ TV, Mitsubishi, 70-inch square screen. Rear projection. Black body, with all manuals and remote. Like new! Must See. paid $4,100 new. Selling for $600 or best offer. 724-348-0506. ___________________________________________________________ DIRECT TO HOME Satellite TV $24.99/mo. FREE installation, FREE HD/DVR upgrade. New customers - NO ACTIVATION FEE! Credit/Debit Card Req. Call 1-800795-3579 ___________________________________________________________ FACTORY DIRECT SATELLITE TV! Why pay retail when you can buy at factory DIRECT pricing! Lowest monthly service plans available. New Callers get FREE setup! Call NOW 1-800-935-8195 ___________________________________________________________ DISH Network delivers more for less! Packages starting at $24.99/mo. Local channels included! FREE HD for life! Free BLOCKBUSTER® movies for 3 months. 1888-459-3929 ___________________________________________________________ Perfect Condition, Brand New, GIGANTIC MIRRORS. Jobsite Leftovers. Installation Available,Free Delivery. 48”x100”(7) $115 each; 60”x100”(8) $140 each; 72”x100” (11) $165 each. 1-800-473-0619 ___________________________________________________________ Save up to 75% on all your MEDS. Print your free coupon, use today! www.prescriptiondrugcoupons.com ___________________________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 ___________________________________________________________ MANTIS TILLER. Buy DIRECT from Mantis and we`ll include Border Edger attachment & kickstand! Lightweight,Powerful! Call for a FREE DVD and Information Kit 888-4368807 ___________________________________________________________ MATTRESS SETS!! NEW Pillow Tops,Plush,Memory Foam.10 YEAR WARRANTIES!!! New,still in factory plastic.FULL $199.QUEEN SET $219; KING $345 (Twins Available) IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!!! CALL (412) 494-7351 ___________________________________________________________ MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA VISCO MATTRESSES. WHOLESALE! T$299; F-$349; Q-$399; K-$499; ADJUSTABLES - $799. FREE DELIVERY 25 YEAR WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-ATSLEEP. 1-800-287-5337.WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM ___________________________________________________________
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----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------CD Alternative - Current Annuity rates from 3%- 5.05% first year guaranteed depending on the amount of deposit and length of contract. Call 724-731-0071. Bus Tours - Niagara Falls, no passport needed, November 10 – 11, 2011, $109 per person ($70 in casino bonuses). New York City Express, December 2 - 4, 2011, $449 per person, Rockettes Xmas Spectacular included. Call 724-292-8043 or 412-5134020 for details. ___________________________________________________________ DON’T BE A VICTIM: Non-lethal self- defense weapons. Protect yourself! “Send” for___________________________________________________________ “FREE” catalog. Kisha, Dept. E1, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N.Versailles, PA 15137
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------------- NOTICES ---------Missing Dog - Our family dog has been missing since February 16. Our children are missing him terribly. There have been recent sightings in the Courtney Hill/Houston Run area but all searches have turned up empty handed. We have been notified that he has a hurt front paw and is in need of medical action. He is a Husky/Shephard mixed breed dog. He has a red collar and answers to Shadow. Very sweet dog but is skittish around strangers. If you have him or have seen him, please call 724-2587391. ___________________________________________________________ The SPHS Class of ’71 will hold their 40th Reunion on Sunday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. The reunion will be held at 207 Bailey Ave. in Mt. Washington. For more information, contact Patrick Herforth at 724-929-9834 or pcherf@gmail.com. ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ ATTENTION Diabetics with Medicare Join America`s Diabetic Savings Club and receive a FREE diabetic bracelet. Membership is FREE. Qualify for meter upgrades, prescription delivery and free giveaways. Call 1-888-474-3420 ___________________________________________________________
------------- PETS ---------Lost Dog - Male, age 16, mostly Beagle. He was taken from the Clairton Bridge by a man who lives in Liberty Borough by mistake. His back and upper side of tail are all black. His legs and face are white with some brown spots. He has a grey beard and was wearing a red collar at the time. If you could please contact me back, so I can send a picture I'd appreciate it. Call Darlene at 412-583-9015. ___________________________________________________________ Kittens for Adoption – “Mama Cat” is looking for a families to adopt her kittens. Ebony-colored,two pandas,and a Morris cat.By appointment only; Sundays are good. For more information, call 724-782-0426.We are located two miles from the Venetia Post Office. ___________________________________________________________ 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. Rescue Cat Adoption. Kittens 9 weeks, black, calico. Kittens 5 months, various colors. Spays/neuters, shots, litter train, $35. Call 724-258-8380. ___________________________________________________________
Missing Dog - Our family dog has been missing since February 16. Our children are missing him terribly. There have been recent sightings in the Courtney Hill/Houston Run area but all searches have turned up empty handed. We have been notified that he has a hurt front paw and is in need of medical action. He is a Husky/Shephard mixed breed dog. He has a red collar and answers to Shadow. Very sweet dog but is skittish around strangers. If you have him or have seen him, please call 724-2587391. Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412-855-4678 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 @ 724941-5737. ___________________________________________________________ Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412-855-4678. ___________________________________________________________
------------ REAL ESTATE -------FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 Mobile Home for Sale or Rent – 135 Union Street, New Eagle, located in mobile home park in the Ringgold School District, on transit bus line, gentle inside pet acceptable, will consider article of agreement. $350 plus utilities includes lot___________________________________________________________ rent. Call 724-258-9115. Apt for Rent – 3 bdr.Apt. at 230 Donnan Ave.,Washington. $500 per month plus utilities. Call 724-350-5983. ___________________________________________________________ Free Mobile Home – must pay for removal. Call 724-350-5983. ___________________________________________________________ Donora - Residential/Commercial Building – Eat-in kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms, livingroom and 1 bath upstairs. Den, 1 bath, storeroom front downstairs. Security system, basements and 2-car garage. Also has an attached apartment and basement. REDUCED: $29,000! Call for an appointment at 419-8679260 or 724-379-5387. ___________________________________________________________ Apt for Rent – 230 Donnan Ave.,Washington, PA, 1 bdrm, living room, kitchen, bath and laundry area. Upstairs apartment.Total electric. $350 per month plus utilities. Call 724-350-5983. ___________________________________________________________ 2007 Gulf Stream 25-ft. Motor home - 1 slide, Corian counter tops, convection microwave, well equipped and maintained, low mileage, new inspection. $40,000 OBO. For more information, call 724-258-4280 or 724-554-8109. ___________________________________________________________ HOUSE FOR SALE - 631 Shady Lane, West Mifflin PA 15122 $65,000-2 Bedroom, could be 3 Bedroom, updated furn. A/C. HWT, roof, appliances, clean basement, updated bath. Lisa Mull 724-678-2454 or 412-854-7200x228 ___________________________________________________________ HOUSE FOR SALE - 442 Diller Avenue, West Mifflin PA 15122 $114,900-Just Reduced! Owner wants offers! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Brick Multi-Level, Home warranty included, tiered back yard, new landscaping, great neighborhood! Lisa Mull 724-6782454 or 412-854-7200x228 ___________________________________________________________ HOUSE FOR SALE - 826 E McMurray Road,Venetia $160,000- 4 Bedroom Cape Cod on 1+acre lot,with huge 4+ car garage with oversized doors,perfect for trucks,boats, SUVs, more! Lisa Mull, Prudential Preferred Realty 412-854-7200 ext228 or 724678-2454 ___________________________________________________________ Garage for Rent - 40 x 60 garage in Bentleyville for rent. Asking for $800 a month plus utilities. For more information, call 724-350-5983. ___________________________________________________________ For Rent 1 bedroom apartment. Appliances included. No pets. Security deposit required. $400/month. Call: 724-554-6534 ___________________________________________________________ FOR Sale. Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 ___________________________________________________________ Small house for rent. Country setting. Suitable for one person. Includes sewage and garbage. Close to Rt. 43. No pets. $550 per month. 724-785-2955 ___________________________________________________________
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Available Now!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No Money Down/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192 ___________________________________________________________ Building for Rent – 40x60 commercial bldg for rent at 780 Bentleyville Rd.,Charleroi, PA. Located just off I-70, Exit 32B, Bentleyville. Call 724-258-9115. ___________________________________________________________ Mobile Home Lot for Rent – 1 acre private country setting lot for rent in Carroll Twp., Monongahela.All utilities ready for hook up.Available June. Call 724-258-2755. ___________________________________________________________ 1999 Commodore mobile home. exc. condition. Only 1 owner - bought brand new in___________________________________________________________ 2001. Call 412-600-9061
LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BANQUET FACILITY/ SOCIAL HALL FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodates 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CATERING GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party! __________________________________________
COMPUTERS COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724348-6837. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CONCRETE CAMERON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION - Residential & Commercial Work, 724-310-3381. (Monongahela). Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways. FULLY Insured • FREE Estimates. Serving the South Hills & Mon Valley Areas. 20+ Years of Experience. __________________________________________
DVD TRANSFER/ HOME MOVIES HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. 8mm & Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
GARAGE DOORS WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388) __________________________________________
GUTTERS ZUBASIC BROS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – New Seamless Gutters & Repairs 724-941-7833. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
HEALTH & WELLNESS HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER – Ruby Thomas – Nerve & Muscle Practitioner. Expert on stress management in known world. Trained by the navy in Germany. Fibromyalgia; Muscle & Ligament Strain; Neck & Back Pain; Arthritis/Joint Pain; Allergies/Asthma; Tennis Elbow; Depression; Nausea; Headaches/Migraines; Stroke; Facial Paralysis; Weight Loss; Anxiety & Stress; Accident pain; Fatigue & Insomnia; Hypertension. $20 OFF full treatment – reg. $100. “My Golden Dream” NOW Available on www.amazon.com. Rt. 51 Jefferson Hills - 412-384-7438 – www.rubyshealthcentre.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
JEWELERS
SOUTHLAND JEWELERS - Family Owned - GOLD = $$$ Every day for Gold, Silver, Plantinum, Coins & Diamonds; Estate & Antique Jewlery & Watches (Includes Famous Designers); Contemporary Metals Jewelry Collection (Stainless Steel/Gold – Ceramic – Tungsten – Titanium; Zable Bead Theme Bracelets (Beads are compatible w/ all bracelets); $25 OFF a $100 purchase (New Purchases only. Excludes repairs); Repairs/Appraisals done on site; Layaways available. Route 51 – next to TC Customized. 412-384-8400. www.southlandjewelers.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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B&G LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE SPECIALIST. 724777-1229 * SPECIAL! 10,000 sq. ft. for ONLY $76.00! * Lawn Fertilizing Applications; Spring Clean-up; Organic Applications Available; Over Seeding; Lawn Maintenance; Shrub & Bed Care; Aeration; Dethatching; Brown Patches; Grub Damage Repair; Mulch Beds; Leaf Clean-up; Grass Cutting. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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FRYE BROTHERS PLUMBING - Registered master plumbers. Residential and Commercial. Locally owned and operated. Fully insured and certified. Ed Frye - (412) 8416008. www.fryebrosplumbing.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT - Open Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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New Eagle Main Street.Office Space.Formerly physicians office.1200 sq.ft.Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. House For Sale - Bentleyville, $80,000. This open, bright spacious floor plan is in perfect move-in condition. Expansive eat-in kitchen with center island and skylights, stone fireplace in the living room, family room with wall of windows, deluxe master suite.A wonderful well maintained community on a picturesque setting. Enjoy country living at an affordable price. For more information, contact Karen Marshall, Keller Williams Realty, at 724-969-4900 ext. 126 or kmarshall.realtor@gmail.com. ___________________________________________________________ 2 Family Duplex For Sale by Owner - $135,000 for 6454 Library Rd., South Park. Taxes: $1,919.Walk to Bus & T; Zoned 2 Family. Each floor has 3 BR; 1Bath; LR; DR; Eat-in Kitchen; 2 Separate Entrances; Separate Utilities. Basement has hook-ups for 2 sets of Washers and Dryers and 1 Bath. New Boiler for 2nd 1998; New Roof 1999; New Windows Entire House 2002 to 2008; New Carpeting on 1st 2008; New Carpeting on 2nd 2010; Full Walk-in Attic; Off Street Parking; Don’t buy without at least seeing this one. Extremely easy to rent and very profitable. Call 412-508-9914 or Alt 412-334-4473. ___________________________________________________________ 2008 Tioga 31M Motorhome - 12,200 miles, like new, loaded, dual slide, 6.8 V10 engine, 5 speed automatic, many upgrades-too many to list. $62,000 OBO. Call 412384-4667. FOR SALE. Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 View this beautiful 32X80 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch home with family room and living room. This home delivered and set on your foundation is only $71,995. Don’t miss this golden opportunity. Call 724-929-5040 for more details and location of home. ___________________________________________________________ House for Rent - Newly remodeled older 3 or 4 bedroom house for rent in Peters Twp/Venetia. Extra room could be den or bedroom. First, last and security deposit required and credit check. Monthly rent $1200.00 plus utilities. Separate 1 car garage with room for storage or workshop. Has refrigerator, stove and hook ups for washer and dryer. New kitchen and carpeting. Big yard. Call 724-348-5162. ___________________________________________________________ Perryopolis House: 3 BR,large den,3 1/2 bath,LR,DR,eat-in kitchen,1st floor laundry room, mudroom, level corner 3/4 acre lot. All public utilities. $259,900. Call 724322-2458 for an appt. to see this house. ___________________________________________________________ Home For Sale - Union Township. 3 years old. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, appliances included.___________________________________________________________ Call Sharon at 724-941-3000 x 29. House For Sale - $89,900. 3 BR colonial, over 1/2 acre. Large front porch and detached garage. Within 5-mins of South Park Fairgrounds. 412-221-4373 ___________________________________________________________ Charleroi Sale or Lease - Renovated 3-Story Building. Commercial lease income. Also, turnkey bar/restaurant. Call: 724-531-1175. ___________________________________________________________ Office Space For Rent – Finleyville. 1,300 square feet. Former site of Healthy Directions. $800 + Electric. 412-999-7163. ___________________________________________________________ MONONGAHELA - For rent, one, two bedroom apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quaint and quiet. Close to bus line. One bedroom partially furnished. Monongahela. Call 724-258-3179. ___________________________________________________________ One, Two Bedroom Apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quant and quite. Close to bus line. One bedroom partial furnished. Monongahela. Call Natalee Amati 724-244-8579 or 724-258-3179. ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. ___________________________________________________________ ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. ___________________________________________________________ Stop Renting Lease option to buy Rent to own No money down No credit check 1877-395-0321 ___________________________________________________________
Available Now. 2-4 Bedroom Homes. Take Over Payments. No Money Down. No Credit Check. Call Now 1-866-343-4134 ___________________________________________________________ LAND LIQUIDATION- 20Acres $0/Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. CITY). Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-755-8953 ___________________________________________________________ Sizzling Summer Specials! At Florida’s Best Beach – New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800541-9621 ___________________________________________________________ NY FARM LIQUIDATION! 10 acres - $34,900.Fields,woods,stonewalls,long Catskill Mtn views! Less than 3 hrs NY City! Priced way below market! No closing costs in July! (888) 738-6994 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com ___________________________________________________________ North Carolina Mountains. Enjoy The Outdoors All Year! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell with Acreage $99,900. Pre-Approved Bank Financing.Also Mountain-Waterfront Land for sale. 828-247-9966 Ext. 02 New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773.
------------ SERVICES ----------MEDIATION -Are you involved in a dispute and do not know the next step to take to get it resolved? Mediation is an option to get your problem resolved. Has your spouse filed for divorce and you need help in managing the decisions that need to be made? Do you have a consumer dispute with a contractor? Do you have a conflict within your neighborhood? Do you have a conflict within your family and you need a neutral third party to help the family solve the problem? Then it is Time 2 Talk. Mediation is an option. As a mediator with 30 years experience in mediating, I can help you to talk it out, and negotiate decisions that get the problem resolved. My name is Deidre Kuban and it is Time 2 Talk. The initial 30 minute consultation with me is at no cost to you. Call me at 412-726-1514 or e-mail kuban231@comcast.net. BABYSITTER / NANNY FOR SUMMER - Let your kids sleep in & play in the neighborhood. American Red Cross Certified,Experienced,Reasonable,References.Kelsey: 724-348-6528. ___________________________________________________________ South Hills Tax Preparation - ALL 1040 TAX RETURNS ONLY $75! FREE State & Local Returns. FREE E-Filing. 10 Years Experience. Located in South Park. Call Rich Diffenbach at (412) 835-4842 ___________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call:724-8257233. ___________________________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. ___________________________________________________________
August 2011 ———————————————————————————————————————— DVD Transfer/Home Movies – Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfer,with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic. Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412-855-4678. Stop Bank Levy’s & Wage Garnishments. Get Instant Relief today! Owe the IRS or State? Call Today – 877-455-6150 ___________________________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 ___________________________________________________________ QUALITY WATERPROOFING! Large Local Company. Lifetime Transferable Warranty. BBB Award Winner.Attorney General Approved 377. 1-800-343-2357 ___________________________________________________________
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----------- 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. ___________________________________________________________ Bus Tours - Niagara Falls, no passport needed,November 10 – 11,2011,$109 per person ($70 in casino bonuses). New York City Express, December 2 - 4, 2011, $449 per person, Rockettes Xmas Spectacular included. Call 724-292-8043 or 412-5134020 for details. ___________________________________________________________ Sizzling Summer Specials! At Florida’s Best Beach – New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800541-9621 ___________________________________________________________
READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer “employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
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Coming Soon! Starting August 8th, get the convenient, walk-in health care you're looking for, from the caring, professional practitioners at Monongahela Valley Hospital inside the Finleyville Giant Eagle.
Services start at $59/visit, $55/physical and will be billed to your insurance provider, when applicable.
Come celebrate our grand opening at the Finleyville Giant Eagle and receive a free gift. (Offer valid until 8-31-11)
Finleyville Giant Eagle, 3701 Route 88, Finleyville, PA, 724-348-6699
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