Union Finley Messenger April 2008

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‘LOCKED UP!’

Vol. 4, Issue 11 April 2008

Monongahela Resident Goes to ‘Jail’ to Raise Funds For MDA

Celebrate Spring!!

By Christen M. Stroh

SPECIAL SECTION: Spring Home & Garden Page 39

SPORTS: Recent WPIAL Realignments Will Affect Area Schools Page 26 Index: News . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Events . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Business . . . . . . Page 24 Sports . . . . . . . Page 26 Pets . . . . . . . . . . Page 30 School News . . . Page 32 People . . . . . . . . Page 36 Home & Garden Page 39

Health . . . . . . . . Page 47 Senior News . . . Page 54 Automotive . . . . Page 56 Your Money . . . Page 58 Food & Dining . Page 60 Kids & Family . . Page 62 Worship . . . . . . Page 66 Classifieds . . . . . Page 75

Bob Crall, a lifetime resident of Monongahela and an avid community member, recently volunteered his time by “doing time”. Crall was one of nearly 100 community members from the Mon Valley area who participated in a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), referred to as the Lock-Up Fundraiser.

Crall and fellow voluntary participants agreed to be locked up on March 5 at the Charleroi Elks in hour-long increments, only to be freed when the amount of money they each established to raise for MDA had been brought forth as bail paid for their release.

The jailbirds, physically restrained by a PVC-pipe constructed jail cell after clad in striped apparel and photographed mug shot-style, managed to raise a total of more than $43,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The money will be used to support families in the greater Pittsburgh area with children who suffer from muscular dystrophy and other musculature-related disorders and who are currently serviced through MDA. “We’ll be using the funding specifically to send families to clinics at Children’s Hospital; to provide them with wheelchairs, leg braces, and other equipment they need and to service and repair the equipment they currently have; and to send these children to an annual summer

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Bob Crall (center), representing Monongahela Ford, managed to raise $704 dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by “doing time” in jail.

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camp we run locally in August,” explains Doug Ritchart, a recruiter for MDA’s Monroeville Chapter.

Crall himself, representing Monongahela Ford, contributed a total of $704 that he managed to raise by soliciting friends, family members, and businesses to help him reach the personal goal of $800, which is enough money to send a child with muscular dystrophy to camp, according to Ritchart. “The best part of the fundraiser was when my son, Rob, showed up with a milk carton full of not only change, but dollar bills, and handed it to me as my bail. When I saw the amount of money he had, I was touched by people’s generosity,” says Crall.

Ritchart notes that several local business-

es in the Mon Valley were contacted in January and asked if they would be willing to send a well-known community leader to represent them in the Lock-Up Fundraiser; Crall was selected because of his dedication to the community as a volunteer with the Monongahela Neighborhood Boys Club, a coach for the Ringgold Youth Athletic Association, and an active member of Transfiguration Parish.

Crall is not the only one who managed to raise substantial donations; with a grand total of nearly $50,000, Ritchart and the rest of the MDA Monroeville Chapter are pleased with the success of the fundraiser.

“We got an overwhelming response from the people of the Mon Valley,” he notes. “It’s going to help a lot of people.”

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The Connection Just Got Closer Advanced Emergency Care at Canonsburg General Hospital

For years, residents of Washington and southern Allegheny counties have benefited from the partnership between Canonsburg General and Allegheny General hospitals.

And now the connection for advanced emergency care just got closer.

Canonsburg General Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Emergency Department features 18 large, private treatment rooms, cutting-edge digital X-ray equipment within the department itself, and expanded, comfortable family waiting areas.

We have the latest in computerized patient tracking and information systems, and our emergency patients are immediately taken to an examination room where registration and initial assessment are completed at the bedside.

You’ll also find a quality medical team led by Allegheny General specialists board-certified in emergency medicine.

Continuing the connection, the hospital now serves as a base for AGH’s renowned LifeFlight helicopter, giving residents of our region immediate access to this life-saving medical transport system.

Treatment by the finest in emergency physicians and nurses. Ready access to the leader in medical helicopters.

The latest technology coupled with old-fashioned compassion and caring. For the best in emergency medicine, the connection just got closer. The Emergency Department at Canonsburg General Hospital.

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Income Tax and Rebates on the Agenda at the March NNCW Meeting

By Paul Chasko

Fed Up With Local Littering!

Dear Editor, My brothers and I ride motorcycles often in the summer time. Last summer we were riding on Garvin Road going toward Mingo park. Its on the right side across from the storage area on little Mingo Road. At the top of Garvin Road there is a waterfall. It once was beautiful, but now directly across from the waterfall is a “morons dumping area.” It has become a place where idiots who are too cheap to take their drywall remains to the trash, dump their leftovers. In addition, going down the hill on the same side as the waterfalls in the ravine, there are hundreds of tires! Now, on Finleyville-Elrama Road by the bend at Lobbs Run, I see someone else has also thrown their tires out. There are four of them….2 as you enter Lobbs and 2 on Finley-Elrama. What is wrong with people! Keep the crap at your own place!

-Jerry Williams - Finleyville

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

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

South Park Women’s Club News The members of South Park Women’s Club braved the cold and the snow to come to their monthly meeting in February. Once there, they enjoyed a wonderful presentation on the history and some little known facts about Kennywood Park. It proved to be a wonderful evening and one couldn’t help but take a ride down memory lane!!

The ladies are looking forward to many Spring events. There will be monthly meetings, a newcomer’s tea, and an amazing banquet in May. But the most anticipated activities are the opportunities to once again live up to their mission. The South Park Women’s Club will be helping three South Park Families have a nicer Easter holiday. Before the end of spring, they will be awarding the 1st Joyce Fulton Memorial Scholarship to a high school senior.

Also, they will meet with, and celebrate the current recipient of the CCAC scholarship. And last but certainly not least … They will get out there and clean up our highway!! Go Ladies!!!

It was certainly an appropriate time to have Anna Louise Lilly of H&R Block speaking on income tax return preparation. With April 15 just around the corner, 35 or so attendees at the March Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) meeting had questions on income tax. They definitely got the right answers, as Anna Louise is a master tax advisor and an “enrolled agent,” which means she is certified by the IRS to defend Linda Evans, NNCW Chairperson; clients at audits.

Gene Bender, NNCW Secretary/Treasurer, Assuming that there would be questions and State Trooper Brian Burden get the on the rebates to be received by all taxMarch meeting underway. payers as part of the economic stimulus package, she spent much of her presentation going over those details. She took a little dig at the government by letting us know that those little cards announcing the rebates that were mailed out to each taxpayer cost us $42 million–ouch! Lilly answered the three big questions first: who, how much, and when?

To be eligible for the rebate, you must file a 2007 tax return on a form 1040, 1040A or 1040Z, must not be someone else’s dependent, must have a social security number, and must have reported at least $3,000 of eligible income or a tax liability of at least $1.

Anna Louise Lilley of H&R Block discusses tax Single tax payers will receive between issues at the March NNCW meeting. $300 and $600, while married couples filing jointly will receive between $600 and $1,200. Eligible individuals may also receive an additional $300 for each child in the household under 17 as of December 31, 2007, that are claimed as a dependent and that have a social security number.

Rebates for direct deposit filers will begin on May 2, and paper checks should start being mailed on May 16. The last two digits of social security numbers will determine the order in which checks are mailed (00s first and 99s last). The process will go on through the end of September.

For small business owners, folks owning rentals, and folks itemizing, Anna Louise had two rules: 1) keep good records, and 2) keep good records. Other tax questions were cleared up for the attendees via a question/answer session.

State Police Trooper Brian Burden was on hand as well and provided a report of calls (129 incidents) received by the State Police from Union Township since the beginning of the year. He also made a plea to take the activities of the NNCW to the next step, which would be the reporting of suspicious activities to block captains. Trooper Burden also answered a variety of questions from the attendees. He reminded residents that calls to the State Police should be made through 911.

The next meeting of the NNCW will be Wednesday, April 9 at 7 pm at the Saint Francis General Purpose Building just off Route 88 in Finleyville—all are welcome. A speaker from the Washington County Drug Awareness Group will be on hand.

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PA State Police Report For Union Township Summary of Calls Received by the PA State Police from Union Township Residents (January 1, 2008 Through March 3, 2008) Assaults: Burglaries: Cancelled calls Vehicle collisions: Criminal mischief: Disorderly conduct: Death Drugs Arsons Lost and found Hang-ups on 911

5 14 8 21 10 2 1 1 1 2 2

Animal on roadway: Attempt to locate: Disturbances: Info request: Requests for assistance: Sex offense – rape Suspicious person Thefts: Traffic violations: DUI

3 1 11 22 12 1 1 6 4 1

Pizza Eating Contest To Raise Funds for Autism Jefferson Hills Library Hosts Chess Tourney The Annual Chess Tournament at Jefferson Hills Library was a spectacular success! Many skilled chess players from the local area competed to win trophies. Mr. Jon Naser of the Pittsburgh Chess Club did a great job as Judge. Winners in the chess tournament were: SENIOR DIVISION First Place: Jesse Roller Second Place: Christopher Bredel

JUNIOR DIVISION First Place: Joshua Gottlieb Second Place: Jason Zukiewicz.

Donte’s Pizzeria, located in South Park is having a Fundraiser to raise $10,000 for ABOARD. ABOARD is the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders. They are a wonderful organization that assists families in receiving the services they need. Learn more about them at www.aboard.org. Please help us meet our goal by entering our Pizza Eating Contest on May 18th, 2008. The entry fee is only $30, with 100% of the fee being sent to ABOARD GRAND PRIZE IS FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR!! (1 small pizza per week for 52 weeks).

Download the Registration Form at www.dontespizzeria.com or stop in and pick one up at Donte’s Pizzeria, located at 6409 Brownsville Road in South Park. Submit your entry by April 17th, 2008. If you would like to donate to ABOARD without entering the contest, please submit a check payable to ABOARD and mail to: Donte’s Pizzeria, 6409 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (Write Pizza Fundraiser in the memo portion of your check.)

Please direct any questions to: Denise at 412-977-5673

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

THROUGHOUT APRIL - MAY

DRESSAGE HORSESHOW SCHOOLING SHOW - 9 am-4 pm, Coventry Equestrian Center; Free. Sponsored by the Western PA Dressage Association: In Stride with Therapeutic Riding. Lunch provided at each horse show. 724-206-9902 SCHOOL AND GROUP TOURS - The Spring House, Eighty Four, PA. Learn all about cows and what they eat. Free ice cream! 724-228-3339

All proceeds will be given to the group from our church going on the Appalachia Service Project. They will be helping families repair and rebuild their homes.

sheltered animal rescue and placement organization. Please join us to listen to great music for a great cause. For more information, call 724-228-SEEK.

the Flea Market will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11 and on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

PET ADOPTATHON - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization will be holding an ADOPTATHON at PetSmart in Strabane Square in Washington from 11AM - 4PM. Join us this afternoon or visit our website at www.petsearchpa.org. Call 724228-SEEK for info.

CASINO TRIP – Tuesday, April 8. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is offering a one-day bus trip in deluxe motorcoach to Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. The trip features free parking at the Hospital, free continental breakfast at the hospital and a $10 casino coin. The motorcoach will depart from the hospital at 10 a.m. and return to the hospital at 6 p.m. Cost of the trip is only $20.

Additional information and reservation is available by calling 724-258-1167.

TUPPERWARE SALE - The Women’s Auxiliary of Canonsburg General Hospital will sponsor a Tupperware sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11 in the hospital’s main lobby. Orders will be taken at this time with delivery set at a to be announced date.

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BACK IN THE SWING - The Washington Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Department is offering a free program, “Back in the Swing: Injury Prevention and Fitness for Golf,” April 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center.

The program will feature a lecture and screening. Call 724-250-2825 to register.

APRIL 4

“SPRING FLING” FUNDRAISER DANCE - The Elizabeth Community Alliance (ECA), in partnership with the Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Department, and the Howard Ramey family will sponsor a Spring Fling dance on Friday, April 4 from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM at the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 door.

For additional information, please call 412384-2641 or 412-384-0504.

APRIL 5

INDOOR FLEA MARKET - An indoor flea market will be held at Thomas Presbyterian Church Christian Life Center, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four on Saturday, April 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vendor spaces are available. 8’ x 8’ are $15.00 for a single or $25.00 for a double. Fee is non-refundable. Set-up on Friday, April 4 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 from 7-8 a.m.

No food or informational booths allowed.

Food and Beverages will be available. For more information or to reserve a space, call 724-942-4503 CHICKEN ‘N BISCUIT DINNER - Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, will hold a Chicken ‘N Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 7 p.m.

APRIL 6

AFTERNOON CONCERT WITH THE GRAHAM GRUBB ORCHESTRA - The Friends of the Monessen Public Library are presenting an afternoon concert with the Graham Grubb Orchestra. The band will “swing” into the Monessen High School Auditorium on Sunday afternoon, April 6 from 2 -4 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling (724) 684-4750.

APRIL 7

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS provided from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7 at the Peters Township Community Center. The screenings are provided courtesy of Canonsburg General Hospital. For more information call the Community Relations Department at 724873-5835.

MON VALLEY GARDEN CLUB MEETING - Mon Valley Garden Club will meet at 6:30 pm on Monday April 7 at Eat ‘n Park in Belle Vernon. For membership information, please contact Alice Harris at 724-4660979. Dues are $15 per year ($9.50 to the Garden Club Federation of PA, 50¢ to the National Council of State Garden Clubs, and $5 to the club). Mon Valley Garden Club is part of District X of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania.

APRIL 9

BAKE SALE - The Women’s Auxiliary of Canonsburg General Hospital will hold a bake sale from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 in the hospital’s main lobby.

THE SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS MONTHLY MEETING - The South Hills Friends is a group of individuals interested in supporting and improving the Montour Trail in South Park, Jefferson Hills and Clairton.

Regular meetings of the Friends group are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Hills Borough building. The April meeting will be held on April 9. All interested individuals are welcome to attend.

SILPADA JEWELRY/BAGS AND BANGLES SALE - Please join PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization as they sponsor a SILPADA JEWELRY/BAGS AND BANGLES fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the animals of PET SEARCH. The event is being held at Auggie’s Roadhouse on Route 19 from 4PM - 8PM. Call 724-228-SEEK for details.

APRIL 8

STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT Trinity Area School District String Orchestra presents their 3rd Annual CONCERT FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS beginning at 7:00pm in the Trinity High School Auditorium. Donations benefit PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home

APRIL 10 – 12

FLEA MARKET - St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary/Christian Mothers of Monongahela will be sponsoring an indoor Flea Market on April 10, 11 and 12 in Fr. Abbate Hall (St. Anthony School Hall), Park Avenue, 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela. Hours for

APRIL 12

FREE SOUP LUNCHEON - Wright’s United Methodist Church at 788 Venetia Road in Venetia will host a free soup luncheon on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. This is open to the whole community, come and fellowship with us and have a nice lunch. For more information, please call 724-348-5718.

SPRING RUMMAGE-RECYCLING SALE The Presbyterian Women in Westminster Church will hold their annual Spring Rummage-Recycling Sale on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Recreation Center and Fellowship Hall, 2040 Washington Road. The “bag sale” and “half price” sale starts at 12:30. There will be a “boutique” for better items. Collection day is Friday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, large pieces of furniture and broken or unworkable items will not be accepted. For further information, call Marilyn Hayes at 412-831-5704.

OLDIES DANCE – SPHS CARE Center is sponsoring an Oldies Dance featuring Pure Gold on Saturday, April 12 at Southpointe Golf Club, Canonsburg, to benefit The Washington County Children’s Advocacy Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 724-489-9100 ext. 4493.

PET ADOPTATHON - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization will be holding an ADOPTATHON at PetCo in Trinity Point in Washington from 11AM 4PM. If you are looking for a furry friend to add to your family, we have a pet to suit you! Call 724-228-SEEK for info.

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HAM & TURKEY DINNER - The Spring House, Eighty Four, PA. A great traditional Washington County dinner. Hours: winter, 9 am-7 pm; summer, 9 am-9 pm. 724-2283339 MONTHLY BRUNCH - The Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 located on Plum Street in Elizabeth will host its monthly open-tothe-public brunch on April 13 from 10 am 2 pm. An all-you-can-eat buffet is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for tots.

KNIGHT AT THE RACES - Come to the Knight at the Races at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, at Finley Hall in Finleyville on April 18. Tickets are $15.00/person and includes horse name, admission, food and beverage. Owner wins $25.00 if horse wins race. An $8.00 ticket can also be purchased, and includes admission, food and beverage. The Buffet Dinner starts at 6:00PM, and the Races begin at 7:00PM. Call Kerry Burgan for tickets at 724-9601109.

DONATE YOUR OLD AND UNUSED JEANS - We want your Jeans! A “Jeans Drive” will take place at the Finleyville Community center on Sunday, April 13th between 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Stop by and donate your old pairs of jeans. Jeans will be used to help needy and low income families. For questions, call 724-348-6837.

OPEN HOUSE - Ginger Hill Grange, Friday, April 18. 7:00 pm. They will honor a "Citizen of the Year" as well as "Granger of the Year." Grangers love to eat, so there will be goodies including cake and ice cream. Local band "Saddle Tramps" will be playing country style music.

“ROCK FEST 2008” FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS - Sunday April 13, 2008 1:00 - 6:00PM at the Valley Inn Social Hall in Monongahela. Doors Open at 1:00.

Featuring: The Bill Ali Band - 3:15 - 4:15; Fynal Tyme 2 - 2:00 - 3:00; The Klick - 4:30 - 6:00. Food and beverages available along with prizes. $15 for advanced tickets or $18 at the door. For tickets contact Jeff: Jeff@TheKlick.com or 724-344-5714.

SPRING BOOK SALE – The Friends of South Park Library will be holding their annual Spring book sale on Friday, April 18th from 10 am – 7 pm, and Saturday, April 19th from 10 am – 3 pm. All day Saturday is a bag full of sale items for only $5. Sale will be held at the South Park Township Community Center Building.

For questions call 412-833-5585.

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APRIL 19

SPRING OPEN HOUSE & PJ PARTY Shoppes of Scenery Hill, Saturday, 8 am-5 pm; Sunday, 12-5 pm. 3rd annual event sponsored by the Scenery Hill Merchants Guild. Wear your PJs on Saturday morning for Village wide additional discounts! What a great way to help celebrate the Grand Spring Opening! 724-945-5116

SPAGHETTI DINNER – Henry and Phillips Lodge #337 in Monongahela, PA. 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. Adults $6, and children $3. 724-258-4110.

APRIL 16

OPEN HOUSE - The staff of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute will hold an open house to celebrate the first anniversary at Canonsburg General Hospital. 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute.

APRIL 17 – 19

ANNUAL QUILT FESTIVAL - The Three Rivers Quilters are hosting their 2008 Quilt Festival at the IBEW Circuit Center at 5 Hot Metal Street in the South Side. The theme of the show will be “Celebrations” in honor of our 25th anniversary. Thursday, April 17 & Friday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $6 per person. For more information, call Kathy at 412-835-2395.

GREAT PA CLEAN UP - Mingo Park, Shelter 4, 10 am. Sponsored by Washington County Parks & Recreation.

Organized groups and individuals are invited to participate. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Reservations required. 724-228-6867.

RABIES AND MICROCHIP CLINIC Angel Ridge Animal Rescue is sponsoring a Rabies and Microchip Clinic for Dogs and Cats on Saturday, April 19. The clinic will be held at the Community House on Maple Springs Drive in SOUTH PARK from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Rabies Shot is $8.00; Microchip is $28.00 OR Get them $33.00. For more information, call 724229-7053.

APRIL 19 – 20

GUN SHOW - Washington County’s Largest Gun Show! Show Hours:

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Gun Auction Saturday Night at 7:00 pm Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Racetrack Rd. Admission: $5 / Adult (Children 12 & under are FREE) For more information, call 724-948-3571.

APRIL 26-27

MOREL MADNESS WEEKEND - Mingo Park, Shelter 8; $5 program, $5 campsite Sponsored by Washington County Parks & Recreation. Discover the exciting world of fungi. On-site camping available Saturday night. 724-228-6867

APRIL 20

SPAGHETTI DINNER – Sunday, April 20 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at The Bellewood, 101 2nd Street, Monongahela. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Adults are $6.50, children 6-12 are $4.50 and children 5 and under are free.

FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Sunday, April 20 at 1 p.m. A Rememberence of Spring’s Past will be the theme of the annual Fashion Show and Luncheon to be presented by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources. Foster-Tweeds of Connellsville will provide the vintage fashions for the event. The event will include a luncheon. Tickets are $10 each and are available in the MVH Gift Shop or by calling 724-483-7797. Additional information available by calling 724-258-1234.

APRIL 22

ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER The tradition continues! Come and enjoy Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church’s Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, April 22. The dining hall will be open from Noon – 7 p.m. Adult dinners are $7.00, and a Child’s meal is $4.00. Complete carry-out dinners are available.

EARTH DAY MEDICINE WHEEL CEREMONY - The Mesa Creative Arts Center, 8:20-9 pm. Free donations accepted.

Participate in a ceremony to celebrate Earth Day in The Mesa’s Native American Medicine Wheel. Bring a covered dish to share. 724-947-3097 SOUP AND BAKED GOODS SALE - The women’s group of Wrights united Methodist church will be selling homemade soup & bake goods on Tuesday, April 22 beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the church kitchen. Any questions call Kathy Jo at 724-348-5969.

APRIL 24-26

W&J STUDENT THEATRE COMPANY: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - Olin Fine Arts Center, W&J College. 7:30 pm; matinee Saturday, 2 pm. Free. A young wouldbe botanist and Skid Row floral shop clerk, Seymour Krelborn, finds fame and fortune upon his discovery of a new type of exotic plant. 724-223-OLIN

APRIL 26

CASH BASH - The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their biannual “Cash Bash” on Saturday, April 26, 2008. For a $20.00 donation per ticket you will receive your admission to the event and a chance to win $9,000.00 in cash. The doors will open at 5pm with refreshments and prizes. For tickets or additional information call 412-655-4844.

GOLF OUTING - Acacia Fraternity from California University of Pennsylvania will be holding its annual charity golf outing.

All proceeds from the outing will be donated to the California Volunteer Fire Dept.

For more information, a foursome form, or tee-box sponsorship form, please contact Robert Crall at cra2932@cup.edu.

THE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL BALL St. Clair County Club’s 77th Annual Fundraiser Sponsored by The Washington Hospital Foundation. Features dinner, silent auction, and other entertainment to benefit a program or project of the hospital.

724-229-2102 APRIL 27

WASHINGTON ANTIQUES FAIR Consol Energy Park (home of the Washington Wild things). $3, adults; 12 and under, free. 30th annual event sponsored by The Old Show Antiques, Inc. Hundreds of dealers. Come join the fun!

724-942-0357 RABIES AND MICROCHIP CLINIC - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization will sponsor a RABIES “Plus” CLINIC for cats and dogs. The event will be held at 915 Jessop Place in Washington, PA from 10AM - 4PM. Rabies shots are available for $5, cat and dog boosters $10, Canine Bordetella $10, Feline Leukemia $10, Lyme Disease booster $15 and we will microchip your pet for $25. Also available for purchase will be Revolution flea/tick/heartworm treatment for $10 a dose, as well as our famous homemade dog biscuits. For more information, call 724228-SEEK.

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50 Year Pins Awarded to Local Masons

By Wild Willy Frankfort

Bow Down to the Mighty Cell Phone

Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 in Elizabeth recently awarded 50-Year Pins to Bill Hines of West Elizabeth, David Ralph of Wilson, and Raymond Eberman of Jefferson Hills. The three first became Masons back in 1958. Pictured above on hand for the celebration were (left to right) District Deputy Grand Master Jeff Biddle, Hines, Ralph, Eberman, and Worshipful Master Thomas H. Cain. (PHOTO BY ALICE HARRIS)

Donate Your Old and Unused Jeans in Finleyville We want your Jeans! A “Jeans Drive” will take place at the Finleyville Community center on Sunday, April 13th between 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Stop by and donate your old pairs of jeans. Instead of throwing away your old jeans, please donate them to those in need. Small jeans, big jeans, XS jean, XL jeans. Kids jeans, adult jeans, blue jeans, white jeans, or any color jeans you have! All sizes...All kinds. Jeans will be used to help needy and low income families. For questions, please call 724-348-6837.

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So, as I deftly avoid being crushed by the giant SUV being driven by a young woman talking on her cell phone, I check to see if the other members of my party have lost any important items that should still be attached to their persons.

I have been a safe driver for over 30 years, having only one accident caused by trying to avoid being hit by with a landscaping truck outside of South Park. I can honestly say that in the last 10 years, cell phones and their users have done their best to change that total.

When you think about it, what would we do without the mighty cell phone? I was recently at a function where I was introduced to a unit that knew everything.

It was a phone, camera, mp3 player, movie player, GPS (that gave vocal directions), computer, and calendar that vocally reminded you of appointments and also had a keyboard to “text” messages.

Throughout the dinner, the phone went off with almost clocklike accuracy. I had asked the owner so many times what the phone was doing now it became a joke.

The owner told me that his phone was reminding him to take some medication. It then told him that he was coming to the end of his eBay auction and that he should bid again. It beeped to let him know that he had an incoming photograph, and then he proceeded to take a dozen pictures or so.

At the dinner, a few folks asked me if I believed in cell phones. They, knowing my background, were thinking that this cave-dwelling, Cro-Magnon man might just cower at the ringing of the magic silver box. They were delighted and somewhat shocked to know that I had been carrying one of these gadgets for years.

Actually, they were surprised to find out that I was carrying only the second cell phone that my wife and I had ever purchased. We bought them because they were the smallest units made at the time and ironically the most advanced for that time. They are continually stunning those who carry more modern models because they get a signal where most can’t.

Now don’t get me wrong, I rarely use my cell phone. While driving home from Colonial Williamsburg, my phone rang and I thought it was anybody’s phone but mine! Sad, isn’t it—not knowing your own ring-tone.

The people at the dinner laughed about that and asked how I kept track of my busy schedule and found my way to those out-of-the-way places tucked deep in the forest or mountains. I told them that I had a wife and a map. Again, they laughed.

I told them that I purchased my phone because if I get hurt or lost in the middle of nowhere, it has a GPS locater and that

William “Wild Willy” Frankfort the battery will last for about four or five days if I turn it on when I need it. By that time, they could find me either alive or dead. This put a little damper on the conversation.

I was taught to find my way with a map, compass, and, on a good day, by the position of the sun. I have no need to receive phone calls at any minute of the day or night. I also have no need to make phone calls unless it is to confirm that I arrived at my destination safe or there is an emergency.

All of these new electronic conveniences make life easier. However, what happens on a long trip when the battery goes dead on your GPS phone and you don’t have a charger? No map… no phone… and the only person available to help you is “that guy.” You know the one.

He played the banjo on the porch in that movie Deliverance, and he keeps lookin’ at you and yellin’ “Squeal! Squeal!”

I believe that the above-described situation depicts what people call “the dumbing down of America.” It only takes a short time to talk to your kids and teach them to use a map. Explain that they are more likely to have an accident if they use the phone when they drive and that distractions in a vehicle are the major cause of fatal auto accidents for teens in the United States today. Tell them that you love them and would miss them terribly if they were gone. Tell them often.

I have met and worked with a lot of the kids that live in this area. I have met the good ones and the bad ones, and I have been accused of being too honest in our conversations. But I would rather be too honest with them than lose any one of them.

Take a kid fishing… take a kid hunting… take a kid camping… These all sound cliché or hokey, but one thing is for sure—you can turn off the almighty cell phone, and in the quiet time between fish, or while your walking the gamelans, or just sittin’ round the camp fire, you can just talk.

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Monongahela Police Dept. Seeks Financial Support for a K9 Unit

Monongahela Rotary -

By Paul Chasko

Giving Back to Community Here and Abroad

At a recent meeting, I heard Monongahela Police Department (MPD) Chief Brian Tempest mention that the department is interested in setting up a K9 unit. I spoke with Chief Tempest recently, and he credits Mayor Bob Kepics for recognizing the need for a dog trained in the detection of narcotics and getting the ball rolling. Chief Tempest acknowledged, “We have drug problems, and any community that denies they haven’t [a drug problem] is kidding themselves. Drugs are everywhere.”

Working dogs for police service are generally bred specifically for this purpose, with the German or Belgian Shepherd breeds favored for their strength and intelligence.

Several private kennels throughout the United States procure and train dogs for this purpose and are certified by the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The dogs are trained and certified for a specific skill: crowd control, patrol, and attack; explosives detection; and narcotics detection. After the dog is trained and certified, it’s used in the training of its handler. The handler (a police officer) must train with the dog for a five-week period so the dog and handler can work as a team. The dog normally lives with the handler.

The dog sought by the Monongahela Police Department would most likely be trained primarily for narcotics detection and general police patrol duties. This is an expensive undertaking, and per Chief Tempest the cost of the certified dog runs from $5,000 to $6,000, and the handler training costs an equal amount. Retrofitting a squad car for a dog, which involves installing automatic controls for door locks and other electrical controls, will cost about $3,000. This would be only the second K9 unit in Washington County, and it would be used in the communities being served by the MPD and in other communities in Washington County when needed. So far the plan has the support of Monongahela Council, the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, and surrounding communities. Although a trainer has not yet been selected, they plan to start training this fall.

As this project is outside the present budget, MPD is requesting donations to assist with funding. It’s hoped that the municipalities, businesses, and residents who’d benefit would make financial donations so the fall training schedule could be realized. The MPD has set up an account at the Monongahela National City Bank. Checks made payable to the “MPD K9 Unit Fund” can be mailed directly to the MPD, 449 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063-2563. The department thanks you in advance for supporting this important cause.

It’s interesting to note that many police departments treat their dogs as officers of the department. As there’s a significant investment, the dog would be covered under the insurance of the City of Monongahela just as other employees. It is widely believed that the benefits of a K9 unit outweigh the costs. Police records cite numerous incidents where K9 dogs have been responsible for the exposure and arrests of narcotics dealers and saving lives – sometimes giving up their own to protect others.

SJA to Host 8th Annual “Spring Parade of Fashions” St. Joan of Arc School is holding their annual “Spring Parade of Fashions” on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the Domremy Pavilion adjacent to St. Joan of Arc Church. The fashion show models will be wearing fashions courtesy of T. J. Maxx and displaying the latest hair and makeup trends provided by Philip Pelusi. The luncheon will be catered by Sisters Custom Catering. There will be Door Prizes, Chinese Auction, Purse Auction, 50/50, and a centerpiece winner at every table! Come enjoy food, fashions and friends! Tickets are $25 and will be available at the certificate table at Sunday Masses, at the school office or by contacting Kristen at 412-655-9406.

Pick Up A Free Monongahela Wall Calendar!

The City of Monongahela is offering free calendars to anyone who wishes to stop by the Monongahela Police Station to pick one up. The calendar features the Monongahela City Policemen, local business supporters, and an agenda of events sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce.

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By Andrea Earnest Rotary International, founded in Chicago in 1905, has more than 1.2 million members in 200 countries. Rotarian men and women provide service to others; promote high ethical standards; and Monongahela Rotary recently welcomed two advance peace, goodwill, and undernew members. Richard Bucchianeri (left) of standing through its fellowship of busiMonongahela is Superintendent of the South ness, professional, and community leadPark School District. Patrick Garman (right) ers. of Mt. Lebanon is Administrator of Locally, the Monongahela Rotary club Spartan Health Care in Charleroi. provides service locally, nationally, and internationally. The club assists area food banks, helps landscape the library, does road cleanup, and has given flood assistance. Rotarians provide college and technical school scholarships each year to two local high school students in the Ringgold School District, sponsor the Interact service organization for youths, and adopt a family at Christmastime. They have two major fundraisers each year, a Steelers party and a golf outing, raising around $10,000$12,000 each year.

Rotarians also contributed assistance after Hurricane Katrina and after the 2004 Asian tsunami. Rotary International is dedicated to eradicating polio. Another major project is providing sand filters for water filtration, providing a family of four with clean drinking water for 20 years. Their “shelter boxes” include a tent, food, blankets, solar stove, and coloring books for children, which in an emergency sustains a family of four for four months.

The Rotary has a Four-Way Test, which asks the following questions: • Is it the truth?

• Is it fair to all?

• Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

• Will it be beneficial to all?

Tim Bartman, President of the Monongahela Rotary Club, feels that by helping others one can “get a little more out of your life and feel good about contributing to what gets done in the world.” The club meets every Wednesday at 5:30 pm at Hills Restaurant. There are about 22 people in the local group, and they are always looking for new members.

Monongahela Fire Department Prepares for 125th Anniversary Celebration The Monongahela Fire Department and Washington County Firemen's Association have teamed up to host the 2008 Washington County Firemen's Association Convention. Along with that, the fire department will celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Members have been busy over the last few months starting the preparations for the event to be held in July.

This year, the fire department will hold its celebration, along with the Washington County Firemen’s Association Convention, July 13 through July 19. The firemen’s fair will begin on Monday, July 14 from 7-11 pm and run nightly through Saturday, July 19.

There will be changes to this year’s carnival. ”Firefighters from all over the area will compete throughout the week during the fire in a ‘Battle of the Barrel’ competition, and there will be nightly entertainment featuring some of the Mon Valley’s best bands and fireworks on Friday, July 18 (rain date, July 19) at dusk,” said Assistant Fire Chief Joe Muntan. “On Saturday, July19, the 2008 Washington County Firemen’s Association Convention Parade will commence at 5 pm.

Not to mention games, rides, and great food for everyone to enjoy!”

The convention parade will be the largest that the city has seen in some time. Muntan says that the fire department would like to get the community involved in the parade, such as community groups constructing and displaying floats. Themes for the floats will be discussed at a later date.

“Mayor Bob Kepics, city council members, and Police Chief Tempest having truly gone out of their way to support us for the upcoming event. The yearly firemen’s fair is one of the fire department’s largest fundraisers, and this year citizens can come out to help celebrate 125 years of volunteering to the City of Monongahela,” Muntan said.

For more information about upcoming events at the fire department, please call 724258-6871.

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Montour Trail Connection Project Begins in Peters

By J.R. Brower Work has begun on a major project that will connect the Montour Trail between Cecil Township and the Arrowhead section of the trail in Peters Township.

In midFebruary, three new bridge girders were lifted into place over Valley Brook Road between Route 19 and Lawrence to begin the project.

Mark Imgrund, Montour Trail Council President, said, “Raising Girders are in place for the new trail bridge over the girders on this bridge Valley Brook Road in Peters Township. is a significant step in eliminating the most difficult and dangerous gap in the Montour Trail. We thank everyone who has had a hand in enabling this project to proceed. We will continue to need support from the public, governments, and private foundations to achieve our goal of an unbroken trail from Clairton to near Coraopolis in Moon Township.”

The new bridge over Valley Brook Road is being funded from a $1 million contract from the state Department of Transportation using federal transportation enhancement money. After placement of the three 6.5-ton girders, a wooden surface will be installed on the bridge. In charge of the bridge work is Mingo Creek Construction. Included in the work on this 2-mile section of the trail will be restoration of the two bridges over the Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad and Chartiers Creek. A tunnel, through which the trail will pass, will also be repaired.

The trail surface of crushed limestone and a drainage system will be put into place as part of a separate $250,000 project funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Plans are also being made to construct a temporary trail on the south side of Valley Brook Road that would connect to the trail at the Chartiers Creek Bridge while the permanent trail is being completed.

Former Montour Trail Council Member and present Volunteer John Hooton said, “Contract work on this project should be completed by the end of July.” He expects that the surfacing and drainage work done by volunteers will take until the end of the year.

The entire length of the Montour Trail when fully completed will be approximately 46 miles. Besides the section that work has begun on between Peters and Cecil, three sections of the trail between Library and Clairton remain to be completed. Eventually, the Montour Trail will hook up to the Cumberland and Pittsburgh Trail as part of the Allegheny Trail Alliance, and it will be possible to hike or bike the total distance of 318 miles unhindered from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC. Friends of the Trail in Peters Township is a local group that meets each month to discuss trail-related activities. They meet at 7 pm on the first Monday of each month at the Peters Township Recreation Center during cold months (through April) and at Farmhouse Coffee on Valley Brook Road during warm months (starting in May).

Anyone who is interested in the trail is welcome to attend.

Auxiliary Fashion Show, Luncheon Set at Hospital “A Remembrance of Spring’s Past” - That will be the theme of the annual Fashion Show and Luncheon to be presented by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources on Sunday, April 20 at 1 p.m. in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

Proceeds from the traditional fundraising event, which is open to the public, will be used by the Auxiliary for its charitable programs which benefit patients and services at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

Foster-Tweeds Vintage Fashions in Connellsville will provide the fashions for the event, which will feature fashions primarily from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.

In addition to the fashion show, the April 20 event will include a luncheon featuring a wonderful menu and numerous prizes. Tickets are $10 each and are available in the MVH Gift Shop or by calling 724-483-7797.

Additional information about the event is available by calling 724-2581234.

“Casino Night” Fundraiser Planned in Honor of Ringgold Teen’s Memory

By Christen M. Stroh Upbeat music, delicious food, and a chance to hang out and have fun with friends playing poker—Logan Vaughan The family of Logan Vaughan, a Ringgold would have certainly been one of the first High School senior killed in a car accident this in line to attend such an event, especially past December, is hosting a fundraiser in his since it’s a fundraiser. While Vaughan, memory. The proceeds will go to a scholarship who was killed Dec 8, 2007 in a car accifund established in his name. dent near Ringgold High School, will not be physically present at the fundraiser, he will undoubtedly be there in spirit. This particular fundraiser is being held in his memory.

The proceeds earned from the fundraiser will go to a scholarship fund established in Logan’s name and officially sponsored through The Logan Thomas Vaughan Foundation. The Foundation plans to offer a scholarship each year to a Ringgold High School senior who plans to attend a technical school after graduating from Ringgold, as Logan had intended to do. This year’s recipient, Juan Pantojas, plans to attend Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Exton, PA and originally planned to “room” with Logan this upcoming fall. In the future, an essay evaluation process will determine recipients.

The event, a casino-themed game night, will take place on May 31 at the American Legion in Carroll Township and will run from 3 pm to dusk. It will feature card games such as euchre and poker for adults and go fish for children, among other card and casino games. “Logan loved poker. It was something he did with his buddies a couple times a week and we thought this would be the perfect way to raise money for his scholarship fund,” says his mother, Sandy Vaughan.

In addition to the games, the event will include a Chinese auction, food booths, and music, hopefully including a live band. The entertainment is designed to attract people of all ages, and the Vaughans are expecting to draw a large crowd, with many coming from Ringgold High School. “Logan’s class has been so supportive and so helpful throughout this entire ordeal. They’ve done so much for us and so much for his memory,” Sandy Vaughan says.

General admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 or prepurchased through the Vaughans.

People interested in playing poker must pre-register for $25; this fee covers the cost of participation as well as the $15 admission fee. To purchase tickets, make donations to The Logan Kelsey Vaughan, (left) shown here with Thomas Vaughan Foundation, or conher younger brother Logan, is President tribute through volunteering to the of The Logan Thomas Vaughan Foundation and fundraiser, please contact Lee, Sandy, chaired the event, which will be held May 31. or Kelsey Vaughan at 724-258-4930.

South Park Women’s Club Cleans Up South Park As you travel thru the rolling, green hills of South Park on April 20th, don’t be surprise if you recognize some ladies cleaning up the sides of the highways. They will be members of the South Park Women’s Club who have joined forces with the Girl Scouts by adopting a section of roadway within the township. Our members, who have volunteered for this duty, are going to pick up litter from the sides of the road starting at Sunny Slopes and going down Brownsville Road into Broughton.

We are so proud of our community and hope to encourage our residents not to litter and to keep South Park Clean. We, like the dedicated Girl Scouts, take pride in where we live. This is a first class community, and we would encourage everyone to pitch in and stop the litter.

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Finleyville Holds Town Meeting State Representative Levdansky Speaks on Tax Reform

By Paul Chasko State Representative Dave Levdansky spoke at a town meeting at the Finleyville Community Center on Thursday, February 21. Representative Levdansky took the opportunity to introduce members of his staff and to summarize his proposed legislation for property tax relief.

PA property taxes have long been viewed as an unfair burden for all homeowners—particularly retired seniors and those struggling with low incomes. He said, “The present relief in the form of rental and property tax rebates is a basis, but more needs to be done.”

As the Majority Chairman of the PA House Finance Committee, he has been working on two pieces of legislation to provide property tax relief for PA homeowners. He made it clear in his discussion that the costs for public education are not going to disappear, and the problem becomes one of shifting the source of that funding from property taxes to State Representative Dave Levdansky explains some other taxes. Although agreeing his proposed property tax relief legislation at a that there is room for more efficient recent town meeting in Finleyville. management within the PA school districts, tightening up in that area will not resolve the problem.

The PA Constitution requires all taxes to be accessed in a uniform manner (the uniformity clause). To reduce homeowners’ taxes, business and industrial property taxes would have to be reduced as well. House Bill 1947 (passed unanimously in the House) would amend the State Constitution to exclude only homesteads from property taxes while keeping the property taxes on business and industrial properties.

Representative Levdansky has also introduced House Bill 1600; this would give immediate school property tax relief by using the present Homestead Exclusion Act, which exempts one half of the average home in a district from property taxes. To make up this revenue, Rep. Levdansky’s Bill 1600 would use a combination of slots revenue, an increase in the Personal Income Tax (PIT) from 3.07% to 3.22%) and raising the state sales tax by 0.5% (from 6 to 6.5% in Washington County and 7 to 7.5 % in Allegheny County). Representative Levdansky believes that, “Bill 1600 will shift the burden of school funding off property and onto a fairer system based on the ability to pay.” He also said that “45 states have a personal income tax, and only one of those is lower than PA’s. Our PIT compared to other states is very low, and social security income and pensions are not considered part of personal income.”

Bill 1600 was recently debated on the floor of the house and is back in the Finance Committee for more work. Levdansky acknowledged that legislation would need to be changed to set caps on school tax rates that could be raised only by voter referendum.

A question-and-answer period followed, which brought discussion on topics including waste and mismanagement in the PA educational system, the burden of illegal aliens on the education system, lack of a local police force in Union Township, potential increases in the cost for electricity when regulation is dropped, accountability in government, and, finally, some negative comments on any Wal-Mart incursion in the area.

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Monongahela Woman’s Club Enjoys African “Adventure” Recently Rosemary Bucchianeri (pictured right) entertained the members of the Monongahela Woman’s Club with a wonderful African adventure.

Dressed in safari attire, Rosemary described the three week vacation she took with her husband, Richard. The members enjoyed her many interesting artifacts and slides of the villages, markets and animals. At the conclusion, everyone had what is considered a rare treat in Africa: a dessert of cake and ice cream.

Flea Market to Benefit Local Mother’s Group MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Windover Hills will be holding their annual “May Market” on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Windover Hills United Methodist Church at 6751 Ridge Rd. (intersection of Ridge Rd. & Wilson Rd.) in South Park. The proceeds from this flea market will support our non-profit group; please come to show your support for local moms as you shop for fabulous finds! The market will feature children’s clothes and toys, adult clothes, household goods, craft items, and include a bake sale and refreshment stand.

Three Rivers Quilters Host Annual Quilt Festival The Three Rivers Quilters are hosting their 2008 Quilt Festival at a new location this coming year - the IBEW Circuit Center at 5 Hot Metal Street in the South Side of Pittsburgh. The theme of the show will be "Celebrations" in honor of our 25th anniversary presenting the event to quilters and quilt-lovers alike. The dates and times for the show are Thursday, April 17 & Friday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $6 per person.

Over 100 quilts will be on display. The event will also feature vendors, demonstrations, a sewing and craft-related flea market and quilts for sale. For more information, please call Kathy at 412-835-2395 or visit our website at www.threeriversquilters.org.

Broughton VFD “Cash Bash” - April 26 The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their bi-annual "Cash Bash" on Saturday, April 26, 2008. For a $20.00 donation per ticket you will receive your admission to the event and a chance to win $9,000.00 in cash. The doors will open at 5pm with refreshments and prizes. Come out and join in the fun and support you local volunteer fire department at the same time. For tickets or additional information please call the Broughton fire station at 412-655-4844 or check out our website at www.broughtonvfd.org. Thank you for your support of the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department of South Park Township.

“Spring Fling” Dance in Elizabeth to Help Raise Funds The Elizabeth Community Alliance (ECA), in partnership with the Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Department, and the Howard Ramey family will sponsor a Spring Fling dance on Friday, April 4 from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM at the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall. Guests will enjoy music, dancing, 50/50 drawing, Chinese auction, food, beer, BYOB mixers and more! Tickets are just $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at the following Elizabeth area locations: Elizabeth Borough Fire Co. Social hall; The Grand Theatre; Melanie’s Chop Shop; Variety Video, or from the Howard Ramey family. For additional information, please call 412-384-2641 or 412-384-0504.

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South Park Library Annual Chess Tournament Winners SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS FOR THE 35TH ANNUAL CHESS TOURNAMENT.

Pictured (left to right): Samantha Schultz (1st place) and Jacob Green (2nd place) were the winners in the K-4 Division.

Pictured (left to right): Vinay Viswanathan (1st place) and Ryan Green (2nd place) were the winners in the 5-8 Division.

Keep Friday, April 18 Open for Another “Knight at the Races” On Friday evening, April 18, Finleyville Council 13832 Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes will be sponsoring a “Knight At The Races” where you can bet on the horses in the convenience of your own community. The “races” will be held at the Saint Francis of Assisi General Purpose Building. A low admission price of $8 gets you in the door, a great meal, and your choice of beverages for the evening. An additional $7 gives you ownership of a horse for the evening for bigger payoffs. Baskets of valuable household items and other goodies will be raffled off. Tickets will be on sale at St. Francis Church before and after masses and at the rectory 724-348-7145 or call 724-960-1109. Ask folks who’ve attended–it’s a great time with great food, and the proceeds benefit charities supported by the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes.

Mackley ‘Out’ as Peters Township School Superintendent

By J.R. Brower Dr. Timm Mackley’s relatively short tenure as Peters Township School Superintendent has ended. Hired in August 2006 following a nationwide search of candidates, Mackley’s service officially ended in late February as a result of a separation agreement signed with the school district. The agreement calls for a payment of $123,500 to him, which includes close to $108,335 for 10 months salary, $6,240 for accumulated sick and vacation days, $4,000 unused health benefits, and $5,000 for reimbursement of legal fees.

Apparently, Mackley’s actual service to the school district has been very limited since the end of last year. Assistant Superintendents Dr. Lyn Logelin and Dr. Nina Zetty have handled daily operations of the job, according to School Board President David Hvizdos.

Recently, the board named Dr. Joseph Dimperio as acting superintendent.

A confidentiality clause in the agreement delayed informing the public of the separation and prevented school board members from discussing the matter until all involved parties signed documents. Part of the agreement stipulates that Mackley will continue to hold the title of superintendent until July 31, or before that if he starts another job.

Although he will be permitted to use his office until April 25, it is not expected that he will do so, as his home is in Groveport, OH. Part of the controversy surrounding Mackley’s tenure lies in the fact that he never established a permanent family residence here and commuted back to Ohio each weekend.

What basically amounts to a buyout of Mackley’s contract could be considered a bargain at $123,500 for the school district, considering that he has two years left of his contract at a salary of $130,000 per year. Yet still, he is being paid handsomely for performing very little service. This will undoubtedly draw the ire of taxpayers, many of whom are already upset with the board’s handling of a lengthy legal battle with Peters Township High School Principal Thomas Hajzus that cost the district about $300,000 to settle.

It appears that Mackley’s relationship with the Peters Township School Board was strenuous almost from the beginning of his tenure and seemed to worsen as time went on. The board appeared to dislike Mackley’s management methods, and there were many disagreements about handling new programs that the board wanted to implement.

To some, Mackley seemed indifferent, inaccessible, and unenthusiastic, attending very few school functions. These things may not even be of much concern to the departing superintendent, since the separation agreement calls for negative entries to be removed from his personnel record.

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“Great Strides Walk” Scheduled for South Park Taking Steps To Cure Cystic Fibrosis

The Boring boys who have all been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis are the inspiration behind Denise Boring’s walking team for the Great Strides walk in South Park. Pictured are Colton (age 6), Cullen (2 months old) and Caden (age 3).

A “Great Strides” walk is scheduled to take place in South Park on Sunday, May 18, 2008. The walk will start out at the South Park Museum Building. Check-in is at 10:00 am, and the walk will begin at 11:00 am.

“GREAT STRIDES: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis” is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fund-raising event. Tens of thousands of co-workers, friends and family come together each year as one community for one cause…to help find a cure for CF. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that is life-shortening. It affects primarily the lungs and digestive system. The current median age of survival is 37.

Local resident Denise Boring along with her family and friends have organized a walking team to help raise funds for CFF. Boring has three(3) sons who are all stricken with this disease.

If you would like to make a donation to the CFF through the Boring’s Walking Team (not required) you can log onto the website: http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/TripleTroubleBoring This link takes you to the team "Triple Trouble" which the Boring family has named in honor of their three sons who battle CF everyday. This money goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and almost 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly toward vital CF research and programs.

New Writers' Group Seeking Members Local writer seeks other local writers. Must be serious about writing, working on a novel and able to give and receive construction criticism. Interested matches may contact Bob Rebel at 724-258-6907 or by email at monwriters@yahoo.com.

Bob Rebel of New Eagle has already finished one novel and is far along on his second novel with more waiting to be written. The process of writing a novel can be a solitary and lonely life. But, Rebel wants to change that. He has started a Novel only writing group. Each meeting two writers will have 50 to 100 pages of their manuscripts discussed in detail.

Rebel who had tried other critique groups said that when he read about this style of group in the magazine, Writers' Digest he felt he had found a concept that he had been searching for. "When you are working on a long piece such as a novel and each week when you get feedback it is limited to very few pages. It is very hard to get good criticism on a novel week to week with a few pages. But, with a novel only group, you are receiving detailed feedback on a good chunk of the story you are writing. The format used in this group has proven to be very successful for budding authors. The article I read stated that nearly all the writers have gotten agents and or their work published. I hope we can be as successful as that novel group," he said.

Rebel said that the group is limited to six or eight members maximum because of the intensity of the work. Two weeks before each meeting everyone is given a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 100 pages of two manuscripts. During the next two weeks, members will critique the manuscripts with specific guidelines. The following meeting each manuscript is a one hour time slot to be discussed in detail.

Interested writers may contact the Mon Valley Rebel Novel Writers' Group at 724258-6907 or monwriters@yahoo.com for submission guidelines.

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Recent Local Death Notices Braun – Frederick J, 79., of McMurray died Wednesday February 27.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Bright – Harry E, 84., of Carroll Twp died Tuesday February 5.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Brydebell – Andrea L, 61., of Finleyville died Tuesday March 11.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Burzynski – Edith A, (Johnson) 79., of Monongahela died Wednesday March 19. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Cushey – Suzanne, 52., of Nottingham Twp died Friday February 22.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Chernuta – Frank J, 83., of Finleyville died Tuesday March 11. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Dausey – James R, 60., of South Park died Tuesday February 19.

Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Gust – Daniel James, 84., of Monongahela died Monday February 11. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Henderson – Keith, 56., of Donora died Tuesday February 19.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Kampert – Danny, 53., of West Elizabeth died Thursday February 28.

Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Levinsky – Kathleen A “Owens”, 52., of Finleyville died Wednesday March 12. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Lietza – Roy T, 72., of Nottingham Twp died Friday February 15.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Mamie – Dora Mary, 92., of Pittsburgh, Formerly of Monongahela died February 5. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Milesky – Robert P, 63., of Finleyville died Saturday February 23.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Nehrebecki – Millicent, 88., of Somerset Twp died Wednesday February 27. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Parish – George, 81., of Finleyville died Sunday February 24.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Reinhard – John Baptist, 84., of New Eagle died Wednesday February 20.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Robison – Mamie V, 74., of Kittanning, Formerly of Monongahela died Tuesday March 18. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Santina – Marion T, 85., of Monongahela died Wednesday March 12. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Spires – Mark L, 55., of Monongahela died Thursday March 13.

Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Stoker – Eunice M, 88., of Monongahela died Tuesday February 5. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Warrington – Glen E, 91., of Orlando FL, Formerly of Finleyville died Friday February 22. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Witherspoon – George Milton, 86., of Fallowfield Twp died Friday February 1. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.

Tea and Treasures at the Museum of Westward Expansion!

On Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, come visit us for a relaxing lunch and a fun day of shopping. Come and browse through the Wright House, where you can purchase artwork by local artists, antique and contemporary jewelry, or get a tan from Spray Tans by The Sun Club*.

Remember, Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so bring mom and let her enjoy the day. Admission is free, with a light lunch and assorted teas offered for $5. The fun begins at noon and continues until 4 pm on Saturday and takes place from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday.

For more information, call 724-969-0873. All proceeds benefit the Museum of Westward Expansion, a non-profit organization.*(For spray tans, it is suggested that you bring a bathing suit, camisole, or T-shirt.)

Straight Street Students Sponsor 30 Hour Feast or Famine to Benefit Heart Recipient Straight Street Student Ministries, the high school student ministry of Crossroads Ministries, located in South Park across from old Steward School, is hosting the 30 Hour Feast or Famine on April 4th and 5th. This event is being held to assist the James Doby family, residents of South Park. On March 8th, 2008, after 20 years of heart problems and 7 years of pacemakers, Jim Doby received his much needed heart transplant.

The Doby Family: (back row l-r) Samantha, Judy, Jim, and In addition to everything Shannon. (front row l-r) Audrey and Daniel. this family has overcome, they are responsible to raise an estimated $200,000 to help pay for the post-surgery medications. Being that the Doby children have been involved in our youth center, Straight Street, the students of our youth ministry wanted to jump in and help out and we are asking you to consider doing the same.

As part of the 30 Hour Feast or Famine Fundraising event, the students and leaders of Straight Street will not be eating for 30 hours (the Famine). Each of them is being sponsored by friends and family for each hour they go without food. All money raised will be sent to the National Transplant Assistance Fund in honor of Jim Doby.

In addition, on April 5th, during the 30 hour famine, Straight Street will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (the Feast) at the Crossroads Ministries Gym located in Finleyville at 81 Walter Long Rd. Those participating in the 30 Hour Famine will be serving you at the dinner, while they themselves are not eating. The dinner will be from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. There is no cost for the dinner, but we definitely ask all those coming to consider a generous donation for the Doby family. Like the famine donations, all money donated at the dinner will go to the National Transplant Assistance Fund in honor of Jim Doby.

Straight Street is excited and honored to help the Doby family. Please consider joining us on April 5th for a good dinner and a great cause. For more information about the Doby family or the National Transplant Assistance Fund, visit www.transplantfund.org and www.jimsheart.org. For more information on Crossroads Ministries, visit www.crossroadsministries.com For more information on the dinner, please call (724) 348-1620 ext. 111.

Basic Boating Course Offered in Washington, PA The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will be offering the eight-hour Basic Boating Course on Tuesday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 8.

The Basic Boating Course will be held in Room 104 of the Washington County Courthouse Square Building from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. both evenings.

All persons operating a Personal Watercraft and person born after January 1, 1982, who wish to operate a boat with a horsepower of 25 HP or greater must successfully complete the Basic Boating Course and have in their possession while operating a Boating Safety Education Certificate.

This is a free program. Those successfully completing the Basic Boating Course may apply directly to the PA Fish & Boat Commission to receive a Boating Safety Education Certificate. To register for the Basic Boating Course, call the Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation at 724-228-6867. A minimum of 15 participants are required by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.

Free parking for this program will be available on the B-level Parking Garage of the Washington County Courthouse Square.

The Washington County Courthouse Square is located at 100 West Beau St., Washington, PA.

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Levdansky Announces Grant to Conserve Peters Creek State Rep. David Levdansky, D-Allegheny/Washington, announced recently that Jefferson Hills has been approved for a $60,000 watershed restoration and protection grant that will stabilize a portion of Peters Creek experiencing severe erosion.

The grant was awarded as part of $22.3 million in Growing Greener grants which will fund 124 projects statewide to clean up rivers, streams and watershed resources.

“Peters Creek winds through many of the communities in my legislative district – through urban, suburban and rural areas – and is impacted by the effects of commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural uses,” Levdansky said. “Its waters and banks give outdoor enthusiasts a place to hunt, hike, fish, bike and learn about nature. This grant will combat pollutants and allow Jefferson Hills to improve the water quality, stabilize the stream banks, and improve the habitat for fish and wildlife in the Peters Creek watershed.”

Levdansky explained that storm water runoff; bank erosion; agricultural runoff; salt, grease and oil from local roads; pesticides and herbicides from lawns; combined sewer overflows; abandoned mine drainage; and other pressures continually threaten the watershed.

The stream improvement proposed by Jefferson Hills will reduce the intensity and frequency of downstream flooding using natural channel design restoration methods.

John Shepherd, Jefferson Hills borough manager, said: “Peters Creek is a valuable asset to the community and we are thrilled to receive funding to protect it. Hopefully, these projects will set a precedent for other communities to follow and will encourage the use of natural channel design methods to address water quality issues.”

Levdansky said despite the presence of pollutants, healthy wetlands and natural areas are found along Peters Creek. A number of diverse forested areas and habitat for state-listed rare plants are also found within the watershed.

Located in southwestern Allegheny County and northeastern Washington County, the Peters Creek watershed is approximately 50 square miles. It contains a county park, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a landfill, and a coal mining legacy.

South Park Township Preps for Spring Cleaning

Members of Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church invite you to their Election Day Spaghetti Dinner to be held on April 22, 2008.

Ready For Spaghetti!

The tradition continues! Come and enjoy Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church’s Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, April 22. It's everything you've come to expect. The dining hall will be open from Noon – 7 p.m. Adult dinners are $7.00, and a Child's meal is $4.00. Complete carry-out dinners are available. Proceeds benefit the Mingo Creek Building Fund.

Monongahela Class of 1978 Plans 30 Year Reunion A 30 year Reunion is being planned for the Monongahela class of 1978 on June 28, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Belle Vernon. Tickets are $38/person. For tickets and payment, please call or e-mail Ed Coury at (248) 344-8232 or ringgold78@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.Ringgold78.com. No mailings will be made. Hope to see you there!

PACKING COMPANY South Park Residents gather together for spring cleaning training.

On February 26, 2008 (in the snow), a large group of South Park Proud residents gathered at the South Park Community Center for training on clearing litter from the roads in South Park. Sandy Schwab, leader of the Girl Scouts and Township Supervisor, Dave Buchewicz organized the event. County Councilwoman, Joan Cleary was also in attendance. Want to care for a section of road throughout the year? Contact Dave Buchewicz at buchewicz.d@att.net.

Tropical Get-Away at SJA-South Park End your week in the tropics for the annual St. Joan of Arc Island Party! Jimmy Buffet tickets are still available for Friday, April 18th. Come and enjoy the fabulous island buffet featuring cheeseburgers in paradise, saucy riblets, "steel drum" chicken drummettes, tropical salad, rice pilaf, green beans almondine, and key lime pie.

Also featuring the island sounds with Tom Watt. There will be a cash bar. Tropical drinks and Coronas will also be available. The fun in the islands begins at 6 p.m. in the Domremy Pavillion. Tickets are $30 and available by calling Pat at 412-854-1089. Island dress is suggested.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Appalachia Workcamp 2008.

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Water Problems Continue For South Park’s Hidden Ridge Condominium Residents

By Beth Stroud Once again, residents of Hidden Ridge Condominiums filled the meeting room of the South Park Township Board of Supervisors raising new concerns regarding earlier reported water issues in the development. Concerns over a water leak that was originally discovered in October 2007 have grown from worries of water loss and financial burden to health issues including mildew development. The group appealed to the supervisors for assistance in resolving the issues brought before them. Given this new concern, the supervisors have agreed to notify the Allegheny County Health Department.

The supervisors declared April to be “Proud to Live, Work and Own a Business in South Park Township.” The supervisors are requesting that all property owners – residential and commercial, examine their properties and pick up any litter, remove debris and make any needed improvements.

A proclamation was presented to South Park Historical Society member Virginia Whitfield by County Councilwoman Joan Cleary in recognition of Whitfield’s commitment to keeping the community “green” by initiating the use of canvas shopping bags.

Bags may be purchased at the price of $5 each at the reception desk of the township’s administration building or at the South Park Township Library.

In other news, bids will open on Wednesday, April 2 at 10 am for the Evans Park AB/B Field Lighting Project. Bids will also be open with regard to the sale of two township vehicles, including a 1999 Crown Victoria with a minimum bid of $1,000 and a 2004 Crown Victoria with a minimum bid of $2,500. Bids will be awarded at the regularly scheduled supervisor’s meeting on May 12.

The police chief’s report for the month of February included 670 calls for service, 28 arrests, 57 traffic citations, 12 parking citations, 117 warnings, 10 reportable accidents, 2 non-reportable accidents, 3 fire calls, and 3 deer complaints.

Union Township Residents Air Concerns About Lack of Local Police Protection

By Paul Chasko Several residents spoke at the March 10 meeting of the Union Township (UT) Board of Supervisors meeting, requesting that the board look at all possible alternatives for reinstituting some form of local police protection in UT. Those who spoke cited incidents where slow response by the PA State Police could have turned into life-threatening situations for residents and their families. The most serious situation occurred when a resident allegedly threatened his neighbors while brandishing a gun. According to the residents involved, there was a two-hour wait for the PA State Police to arrive. Concerns about drug dealers working in UT were also cited. A recurring comment was that without local police protection, prospective new residents may not look at UT as an ideal location to establish homes.

The board explained the financial situation that brought about the disbandment of the UT police force and the financial constraints that prevent UT from going down the same path again. A comment was made to the board, that some residents are willing to pay more in taxes or other fees to have some minimal local police presence.

Residents made several specific suggestions and begged the board to start investigating alternative plans for UT police protection so that a plan might be proposed, perhaps by voter referendum. Supervisors Tkach and Spahr suggested investigation of a regional police force. As a result, a motion was passed to investigate the possibility of using the Southwest Regional Police Force, which is already used by some nearby townships.

Representatives from the Jefferson Hills Area Ambulance Association (JHAAA) presented their qualifications to the board and residents to continue to be the primary ambulance service group for UT and asked that this be confirmed by a UT resolution.

The board agreed, and a motion was passed to draw up a resolution to that effect.

Payment of payrolls #4 and #5 for $8,013.16 and $8,976 were approved as were General Fund bill payments of $60,976. Payment for road salt accounted for nearly half of this amount.

The Elrama Sewage Project is moving ahead. A $1 million project grant through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been cleared, and the funds will be used to cover existing Penvest loan payments and project engineering costs. The closing on the Penvest low-interest loan that covers some of the project construction is scheduled for April 27. Two right-of-ways are outstanding and may be procured through condemnation. Application was approved for a newly identified $10,000 grant for the project.

A proposed PA House Bill (Bill 2159 – 2008) that differentiates private and commercial airports may relieve UT from issuing an Airport Zoning Ordinance. The current Airport Zoning Act affects all airports, but thelegislation may relieve townships having only “private airports” from the Act and also may relieve UT from any legal responsibilities for the Finleyville Airport.

In other business: • Minutes from the February meeting were reviewed and approved.

• Action on the Trax rezoning was postponed until next month, as the Planning Commission requested a more detailed description of the property in question.

• A motion carried to hire Mrs. Judith Taylor as the UT Secretary/Treasurer.

• About 1,000 of 1,500 tons of road salt purchased has been used. The road crew was commended for doing a good job in keeping UT roads clear of snow and ice.

• UT financial balances will be available next month.

• First phase (verification of addresses) of the 2010 census is near completion.

• The continuation public hearing on the “Big Box Ordinance” was rescheduled for March 31.

• A meeting requested by the South Park Township Supervisors is being set up to discuss the impacts of proposed developments along Route 88 in UT. • A motion was passed to advertise and adopt an ordinance to use the Uniform Construction Code as the UT standard.

• The ordinance governing sewer connections to the new Elrama sewage system will be approved next month.

• A motion was passed to solicit resumes for a permanent Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer. Resumes will be accepted until 3 pm, April 11.

• Letter was received from Peters Creek Sanitary Authority setting the 2008 total for new taps at 175 units.

• A workshop will be scheduled to listen to proposals from two companies seeking to provide assistance to UT in grant procurements.

• Motion was approved to install automatic controls on the UT Building outside lighting at a cost not to exceed $500.

• A letter of intent was requested from Mr. Breining as to his expiring term on the UT Planning Commission.

• Authorization given to request quotes for summer road repair bulk materials.

• Payment ($315) of dues to the Washington County Association of County Officials was approved.

• A building permit problem was given to the zoning officer for resolution.

After a closed executive session, the following motions were passed: • A motion setting liability bond for the new secretary /treasurer at $200,000 • A motion to add name of the new secretary/treasurer to all financial accounts • A motion authorizing the Board Chairman and the new secretary/treasurer to sign documents relating to the Elrama Sewage Project, including the Penvest Loan and the Interim Financing loan • Motion to authorize payment of approved sums of money to respective (former UT) police officers for the sickday grievance and for the subcontracting grievance, when funds become available and the payments are reviewed and approved by the UT auditors and solicitor (with appropriate payroll taxes deducted).

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Elizabeth Borough Council Meeting St. Michael’s School to Close at End of School Year, Elizabeth Elementary Hangs in the Balance

By Alice Harris The proposed closing of Elizabeth Elementary School and the closing of St. Michael’s School, both within Elizabeth Borough limits, were top discussions of the February Council meeting. In the interim, Elizabeth Forward School Board failed to muster the necessary majority votes to close Elizabeth Elementary. But the Diocese of Pittsburgh will close St. Michael’s School at the end of the 200708 school year.

Meeting Highlights • Mayor John Yacura thanked Bob Werner for his years of unpaid service in his position of Borough Treasurer.

• A discussion ensued of the rising costs of electric service to the Borough; Pat McGrail will contact Strategic Energy to seek a better price.

• Elizabeth Police answered 1,104 calls last month. They also received 2 Dell computers at no cost to the Borough.

• Solicitor McGrail reported the Borough loan will close in March.

• Delinquent taxes will be turned over to Keystone Collections in March.

• It is the responsibility of business and property owners to keep their sidewalks cleared from snow and ice in the winter months. Reminder letters will be sent to Rite Aid, PNC Bank, and vacant property owners.

• Paul Shaner announced a planned Lewis & Clark Festival to be held in town on the third weekend of September.

• Five members are needed for the Borough Planning Commission and three members for the Zoning Hearing Board. Larry Duvall resigned from Zoning to serve on the Planning Commission. Steve Zermack, Bill Boucher, and George Kunkle were approved to the Zoning Hearing Board. Four more members are needed for the Borough Planning Commission. Mr. Duvall stated he would like to see representatives of

the unique neighborhoods of Elizabeth fill these positions.

Interested parties may submit a letter to the Borough Secretary.

• Allegheny County Council of Governments (COG) designated $13,000 for Duke Park improvements.

A final design has not yet been approved. 925 Grant Street was approved for demolition.

• St. Michael’s School will close at the end of the 2007-08 school year.

Borough of Elizabeth’s Treasurer’s Report: January 30, 2008 General Fund: Bank Balance: $659.66.

Deposits: $296,429.99. Checks Paid: $254,481.99. Bank Balance: $42,607.57

New Eagle to Crack Down on Junked or Abandoned Vehicles

By Ken Askew The New Eagle Borough Council meeting scheduled for March 4 was postponed until March 11; the following summary is based on the latter meeting date.

A member of the Mon Valley Transit (formerly 88 Transit) attended the meeting to bring Council up-to-date on local developments, including new buses, new routes, new stops, discounts for students and seniors, and a new bus garage. More information is available on their website, www.mmvta.com A resident complained about traffic moving much too fast on Sycamore Street, endangering many children who live there. Council agreed to authorize increased police surveillance and paint markings on the pavement as soon as the weather permits.

While undergoing protracted construction at his home, a resident was issued citations because it resulted in excessive water and mud runoff into the street. He appealed the citations because he could not take precautionary measures due to the winter weather. A nearby neighbor was also in attendance to complain about the runoff onto his property. Council mediated the issue by asking the liable resident to place a drainage/diverter pipe immediately at the end of his driveway and to implement a permanent improvement within 60 days, or the citations will be enforced.

Council approved (1) advertising for black top and stones for road repairs, (2) ordering up to 800 tons of salt for next winter (600 tons were ordered for the 2007-08 season; only 100 tons are left), (3) a new ordinance to rid the Borough of junked or abandoned vehicles, and (4) work to address two separate storm water problems.

Fayette Waste has asked for a 13% increase in the remainder of its contract, which expires at the end of the year. The increase is mainly attributed to unanticipated higher fuel costs. Council will meet with Fayette Waste to seek a resolution.

Payroll: Bank Balance: $569.69. Deposits: $18,069.50.Checks Paid: $18,000.56.

Bank Balance: $629.63.

Sewage: $57,980.22. Deposits: $104,862.04. Checks Paid: $18,000.56.

Bank Balance: $62,842.26.

Recreation: $508.52. Deposits: 0. Checks Paid: 0 Bank Balance: $508.52.

Parking Meter: Bank Balance: $121.07.

Deposits: $1,156.97. Checks Paid: $184.28.

Liquid Fuels: Bank balance: $.06.

Deposits: 0. Checks paid: 0. Bank Balance: $.06.

TAN Fund: Bank Balance: $1.04.

Deposits: $8400.16. Checks Paid: $1,806.13. Bank Balance: $6,595.07.

Early Intervention: Bank balance: $5,041.31. Deposits: $6,022.68. Checks Paid: $5,941.46. Bank Balance: 6,022.53.

Beautification Fund: Bank Balance: $380.00. Deposits: 0. Checks Paid: 0 Bank Balance: $380.

Monongahela Opens Sealed Bids for Storm Sewer Project

By Ken Askew City Council of Monongahela held its monthly meeting on March 12.

All members were present.

The meeting began with the opening of sealed bids for a storm sewer replacement project on Park Avenue. Eighteen bids were received, ranging from $77,000 to $215,114, with the median bid being $108,936. The low bid from Morgan Excavating in Belle Vernon is subject to review by the city solicitor and city engineer.

The police department report updated citizens on the establishment of a canine unit; $5,000 has been donated for this purpose, and it has been determined that eight weeks training will be required. Also, police officers will now be subject to random drug testing.

Council voted on and approved the following actions: (1) adoption of the Monongahela/New Eagle Comprehensive Plan, (2) $461,000 for 15 projects, (3) purchase of a dump truck, and (4) appointment of a Parks Committee Chairperson.

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Jefferson Hills Council Awards Contracts For Municipal Center Renovations, and Looks to Improve Borough Website

By Jim Caldwell Although the clock on the back wall of the Chambers needed attention to “spring forward” in conjunction with the weekend change to Daylight Saving Time, President, Chris King gaveled the Borough of Jefferson Hills’ regular Council meeting to order at 7 pm, Monday, March 10. All members of Council were present.

The first order of business was the awarding of contracts for renovations to the Municipal Center. They consisted of: • The general construction project to Nicos Contracting Company for $1,350,000.

• The HVAC project to Controlled Climate Systems, Inc. for $2,990.

• The plumbing project to John Haughey & Sons, Inc. for $19,800.

• The electrical project to Vern’s Electric for $35,278.

The one exception to the awards was monies for the glass on the front of the building. Johnny’s Glass Service of Clairton advised Council that the age of the glass warranted against cleaning, and perhaps new glass be purchased. Borough Manager John Shepherd will obtain separate bids for the replacement of the glass.

The Board followed with a lengthy discussion about the ongoing vital project of inspecting the approximate 1,200 manholes within the borough for proper sewage flow and maintenance. Borough Engineer

Ruthann Omer reminded Council of the June 1 deadline and the strong desire to adhere to it. Members questioned her on the proposed schedule using both borough workers and, possibly, Gateway Engineers.

The goal is to use in-house workers as much as possible without rushing or doing a shoddy job, nor neglecting other necessary and routine work. To this extent, monies in the sun of $3,000 already awarded for another program and not used were voted on and approved to hire additional summer help.

They would employ the extra help to cut the grass at the parks and free a fulltime employee to work on the manhole project. Eventually, the topic was tabled until the April meeting to allow Omer to study the present work-in-progress and evaluate how much the Borough Workers had accomplished.

Jefferson Hills presently has agreements with three sanitary processing plants: Pleasant Hills, West Elizabeth Sanitary (WESA), and Clairton. The Borough plans to discontinue using Pleasant Hills in the near future. In addition, with the residential expansion in the district vibrant, and possible economic development, Council will meet soon with DEP officials to be advised as to need to build its own processing plant. With not enough information at hand, this topic was likewise tabled until DEP offers their directives.

Another major topic for the night was an organized plan for road paving and maintenance. A Paving Management Program to evaluate each roadway on criteria rating immediate need was discussed with engineering. Both Council members Tracey Khalil and Jeffery Weir expressed opinions that the need for a definite plan was imperative rather than helter-skelter maintenance.

Citizens should know when their roads will be paved over the coming years. A number of members expressed the need to know more about the program evaluating roads and its value for planning. This prompted Council Vice-president James Weber to propose a special meeting for Council on March 19 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers to discuss this and other pressing matters. Members voted and approved the special meeting.

Police Chief Martin Reagan noted that they were still working using the state grant money for overtime to target aggressive drivers on the section of Route 51 in their jurisdiction. The program is successful, as 80 citations have been issued to excessive speeders.

Council adopted Ordinance No. 800 to revise the pre-treatment standards for the discharge of wastewater into the Pleasant Hills Authority collection system, establishing local limits of discharge applicable to mercury, free cyanide, copper, and lead.

Members considered and accepted the $5,000 DCED Grant for the Safe Kids Initiative.

Councilwoman Janice Cmar remarked that the efforts to organize a clean-up day in the Borough in past years has been disappointing and suggested that Council declare a full week in April for clean up and inform the citizens that there are gloves and bags at the Municipal Center for their convenience.

They approved the request of Elizabeth Township for a $3,000 refund for recently purchased traffic signal poles.

James Weber introduced the topic of a web site for the Borough. He felt that with the Borough growing as it is, it needs a professional site with multiple pages to offer timely and solid information to the citizens. He requested John Shepherd to obtain bids from Web companies for the up coming special meeting.

Other agenda items passed were motions for the following appointments: • James Splenda to a 5-year term on the West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority.

• Three new people to the Economic Development Commission (EDC): Randall Mason; David Buckiso; Gregg Daily.

After adjournment, there was an executive session. The next regular meeting is Monday, April 14, 2008.

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That Old House

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

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The Old Stone House in Finleyville A very unassuming stone house located on Washington Avenue, just as you turn off of Route 88 by the Sunoco is the oldest dwelling in Finleyville.

By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort Owners: John & Shirley Fetchko Where: Washington Avenue & Route 88

According to Owner John Fetchko, the house could have been built sometime around 1757 out of local stone held together with wooden pegs, mud, and horsehair. That would make this house over 250 years old!

As modern dwellings go, you would have to consider this house to be small. This holds true because of the style of construction and that it had to be easy to defend against Indians. The walls are thick, fire-resistant stone, and the window placement offers good crossfire.

The home has seen its share of occupants through the years and has been

owned by several different people.

At one time, it was home to a local militia officer who possibly belonged to the Peter’s Creek Rangers. While the Finleys owned it, the Fawcett family lived there; Tom Fawcett admitted to shooting Gen. Edward Braddock at The Battle of the Monongahela.

Items were found in the house when it was remodeled and Adolf Vitone attached the addition. The Fetchko’s purchased it, as did others, for an investment but fell in love with it and made it their home.

Most folks look to the Finley House as the landmark that distinguishes the town. I think that this little stone dwelling is the true landmark.

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

Century 21 Frontier Realty Agents of the Month Tom Kustron and Kelly Roth of CENTURY 21 Tom Kustron Kelly Roth Frontier Realty were each presented a special award at the company’s Annual Awards Banquet held at Valley Brook Country Club on Saturday, March 15th. The “People’s Choice” recognition expresses to them the pride and respect that the entire company has for their being voted “Valley Favorite Realtor” through the annual Valley Independent write in ballot. Congratulations Tom for 2007 and Kelly for 2006!

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Peters Township Considers Archery Program to Control Deer

Finleyville Borough Council Covers Long List of Items

By Paul Chasko A quorum was present for the March 5 meeting of the Finleyville Borough Council. Chairman Tim Kegel was called away for Coroner duties just before the meeting began. Minutes from the February meeting were approved and authorization to pay all outstanding bills was granted, both by motion.

Mayor Kutsek, reporting on public safety commented that the new stop signs installed on Washington Avenue were having the desired effect of slowing traffic even though some trucks were drifting through the intersection without stopping. The mayor also reported that repairs on the damaged portico of the Finleyville Borough Building will begin when the weather breaks. Quotes are being solicited to redo the stucco finish on the front wall of the building. Potholes in borough streets are creating problems.

More permanent hot-patching must wait for warmer weather. In the interim, bad holes are being filled with cold-patch, which only lasts a few weeks. On the streets scheduled for milling and repaving this spring and summer, only holes that are obvious safety hazards will be repaired. The borough will save residue from the street milling to be used as topping in un-paved parking areas in the borough. He also reminds residents that Washington Avenue is a state road, and repairs there will be PennDOT’s responsibility. The mayor also mentioned that graffiti is becoming more of a problem in the borough.

Monongahela Police Chief Brian Tempest attended the meeting and handed over the police report for the past month.

He announced his intention to attend Finleyville Borough Council meetings in the future to report on the Monongahela Police Department coverage for Finleyville Borough. He also delivered a letter from Monongahela Mayor Robert Kepics, requesting financial support for the establishment of a K-9 unit for assisting in patrols and narcotics detection in all areas covered by the Monongahela

Police Department. Chief Tempest also stated his willingness to provide an officer to assist in Finleyville Borough inventories in establishments containing “entertainment machines” that are subject to tax by the borough. He suggested inventories occur early each year and again at about mid-year.

In other business: • Back taxes for entertainment devices on the premises of the Finleyville Moose have not yet been received. If the bill remains unpaid, the matter will be handled through the local magistrate.

• The borough real estate tax bills are just going out.

• Poor attendance at the town meeting held last month was noted.

• Council members were reminded about the upcoming Tri-County Borough meeting and a motion was made to purchase a half-page ad in the meeting booklet.

• A motion was approved to donate $1,000 toward the establishment of a K-9 unit within the Monongahela Police Department to assist in patrols and drug detection in areas served by the department, including Finleyville Borough.

• Residents are reminded that dog owners are responsible for cleanup of animal waste on public property. A borough ordinance provides for stiff fines for violators.

• Selective Insurance was chosen as the underwriter for the borough’s insurance coverage for the coming period.

• The mayor reported that the new Saint Francis Church will not be located within the boundaries of Finleyville – it will be entirely within Union Township.

Surface water runoff from the church has been addressed by the designers and will be diverted from running down into Finleyville properties.

• A surface runoff problem on Marion Avenue will be addressed this spring by installing a small curb to divert water.

By J.R. Brower It was revealed at the Peters Township Council meeting on March 10 that the township could possibly implement an archery program to help control the everincreasing deer population. The program, which is regulated by the State Game Commission, would permit archers to hunt deer in specified areas of the township during the regular hunting season.

Township Manager Michael Silvestri said that he is awaiting the results of a survey conducted by the Game Commission, which will provide some insight as to how township residents would receive implementation of this program. Silvestri said that this program has been in place in neighboring Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon and has helped to reduce the deer population. Council Chairman Frank Arcuri said that he would like to hold a special council meeting in April to gauge public opinion on the archery program.

In other business, council conducted a public hearing on a conditional use request

by Meridian Equities to build a bank with a drive-through at 430 Valley Brook Road.

Dave Vogel, the developer, said that he will comply with any conditions set forth by the township and introduced Architect Jim Eckles of JSA Architects and Engineers, who gave a presentation showing the basic design of the bank, parking lot, and landscaping. He said the bank will encompass 35,000 square feet and will have colonial architecture.

To get final township approval, the bank will have to meet 18 minor conditions set forth by the Planning Commission.

Silvestri said that he would like to give the bank one year to act upon the conditions; council agreed and granted the conditional use approval.

Next, council filled three vacancies on the Library Board to which four residents had applied. Those selected were Judith Adler-McNutt, Robin Glouser, and Mark McFarlan.

Council also considered bids for custodial services for six township buildings. Ten vendors were invited to bid for the service; however, only two bids were submitted.

The lowest bidder was Services by Guthrie / Service Masters, which holds the current contract and was awarded the new contract.

The new three-year contract specifies the following payments by the township: $81,156 for year 1, $83,604 for year 2, and $86,112 for year 3.

In other new business, council considered a resolution to accept public improvements in the Old Trail 12 plan off Churchill Road, which includes Hedgerow Drive, Kingston Circle, and Longleaf Drive. Based on the fact that this plan still needs open space markers, fencing, and other improvements, council took no action to approve the resolution.

Regarding cable TV in the township, Chairman Arcuri asked when Verizon is going to start broadcasting the township’s three local access channels. Assistant Township Manager Paul Lauer said that Verizon has until October, a year from when they started offering cable in the township, to provide the municipal channels. He said that so far, to his knowledge, Verizon has taken limited steps to get this service up and running.

Concerning the township’s road surfacing program for this year, Township Engineer Mark Zemaitis said that Froebe Road will be entirely resurfaced from Sugar Camp Road to Bebout Road.

The original plan stated resurfacing would be only from Sugar Camp Road to Meredith Drive. Also on the bid list for complete resurfacing are Marion Drive, Greenbriar Drive, Redwood Drive, Spruce Drive, Coventry Court, Simmons Road, and the Rees Park parking lot.

On the bid list for partial resurfacing in 2008 are Fireside Drive, Salisbury Drive, Fieldbrook Drive, Brookwood Road, Crest Drive, Center Church Road, Old Waterdam Road, and Meredith Drive. The township is also planning to install speed bumps on Robinhood Drive.

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Washington County Literacy Council Opens Mon Valley Center Washington County Literacy Council announces the opening of the Mon Valley Center. The Literacy Council provides free and confidential one-on-one literacy tutoring for any adult seeking to improve their reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, or comprehension skills. The center is located in the John K. Tener Library at 638 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, PA. Any individuals interested in receiving literacy services or volunteering to tutor can reach the office at 724-489-7137.

Mon Valley Center of the Washington County Literacy Council Announces First Tutor Training The Washington County Literacy Council has scheduled its first new tutor training at the newly opened Mon Valley Center. Anyone interested in becoming a tutor should call 724479-7137 to register for the class.

The Washington County Literacy Council provides free and confidential one-on-one literacy training to adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, spelling, math and comprehension skills. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to help and a few hours a week to meet with the student. For further information or questions, please contact Dianne at 724-489-7137.

Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 Monthly Brunch The Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 located on Plum Street in Elizabeth will host its monthly open-to-the-public brunch on April 13 from 10 am - 2 pm. An all-you-caneat buffet is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for tots. Take elevator to the 3rd floor dining area. Breakfast includes eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes, hash browns, fruits, biscuits and sausage gravy, and desserts (courtesy of The Goody Shoppe of Elizabeth).

Proceeds benefit Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 Hall Association.

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Tim’s Florals Owner: Crystal Huber

Harmon’s Bait & Tackle Gets You Ready For Fishing Season!

Town: South Park Address: 6374 Library Road, South Park, PA 15129 Phone: 412-833-7709 Fax: 412-833-7785

Kate Serova (left) and Crystal Huber (right)

Business Spotlight

By Alice Harris

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Saturdays prior to holidays, 9 am-8 pm Years in business: 27 years Products & services: Full floral shop, creating arrangements for weddings, proms, funerals, etc. Freshcut flowers and bouquets.

Canonsburg General Hospital Ambulance Service Purchases New Ambulance

Harmon’s Bait & Tackle is located in a 35’ trailer, just off of Park Avenue in Monongahela.

By Samantha Milton Are you ready to go on a fishing trip with the family?

Well, Harmon’s Bait & Tackle can get you ready for the ultimate fishing excursion.

Harmon’s Bait & Tackle, located in Monongahela, PA off of Park Avenue, opened its business in a little 6x6x7 room in April of 2007. The news spread fast, and the demand for live bait and tackle became much more than the little shop could handle, so Harmon’s Bait & Tackle moved its business in August across the yard to a 35’ trailer with plenty of space to accommodate every angler’s needs.

They carry a variety of live bait, including shiners, fatheads, night crawlers, red worms, meal worms, wax worms, and maggots. They also carry all your tackle needs from hooks and sinkers to reels and poles.

Harmon’s Bait & Tackle carries a variety of live bait, hooks, sinkers, reels and poles and much, much more.

If there’s something you need and they don’t carry it, just ask and they’ll try to have it for you as soon as possible. Bulk ordering is also available.

Harmon’s Bait & Tackle donated over 500 worms and a prize bucket for the 2007 kids fishing derby and plans on having a trout tournament in Pigeon Creek soon.

Come and visit Harmon’s Bait & Tackle, you might just get HOOKED on fishing.

Fishing Dates to remember: April 12 – Opening Day, Trout May 3 – Opening Day, Walleye/Sauger May 24 – Fish-For-FREE Day June 1 – Fish-For-FREE Day June 14 – Opening Day, Bass Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 6 am to 8 pm. For more information, visit www.awholelotofstuff.com or contact Sharalee Harmon at 412-980-8693.

Jefferson Regional to Renovate Lobby Showing off their new ambulance are (l-r) John Cox, EMT-P and Josh Hofrichter, EMT from the Canonsburg General Hospital Ambulance Service.

The Canonsburg General Hospital Ambulance Service recently purchased a 2007 Ford Citi-Medic Modular ambulance bringing the total fleet of ambulances to five.

Features of the new ambulance include: • A rear adult passenger seat that can be converted to a child safety seat.

• Cameras that provide directional assistance while the vehicle is in reverse and when parking • Locked cabinets for equipment and medication storage.

• An anti-theft device to allow the ambulance to keep running while at a scene. A warm ambulance keeps the medications and equipment at proper temperature.

• On-spot, built-in chains that can be deployed from inside the ambulance during inclement weather.

• Safety reflective stripping and LED lighting for high visibility.

A portion of the funding for the ambulance was underwritten by a grant from the Washington County Hospital Authority.

The Canonsburg General Hospital Ambulance Service recently received certification from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner as a participating department of the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program. The training prepares Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to provide ground and rescue assistance to local fire departments during a fire.

The main lobby of Jefferson Regional Medical Center’s hospital building that hosts an average of approximately 500 people a day began receiving a facelift in March, thanks in part to a grant from the Hilda M. Willis Foundation, a local Pittsburgh organization.

“Our lobby area is very busy and quite expansive, stretching from the Emergency Department on one end of our campus to the South Hills Medical Building on the other end,” says Jefferson Regional Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Robert Frank. “We have been planning to renovate the lobby for some time but the generous grant from the Willis Foundation allows us to make additional enhancements to patient privacy and convenience.”

The renovation, which includes a comprehensive update to the flooring, walls and lighting as well as a complete renovation of the public restrooms and patient registration area, is coordinated under the direction of Janet Cipullo, vice president, Professional Services.

“The work will take place in phases, causing regularly traveled routes to and from the lobby to change from time to time,” Cipullo says. “Work at the main entrance and other high traffic areas will be done during evening and weekend hours as much as possible to pose as little inconvenience to the public as possible.”

Cipullo says there are alternate entrances and avenues that the public may not be aware of that will be used over the next few months to navigate around the construction. In addition to posting temporary directional signage, a publication, LobbyLink, includes a map of the facility that helps hospital personnel provide one-on-one assistance to each visitor.

“All services on the Medical Center’s main campus are unaffected,” says Cipullo. “We are open are ready for business usual. We just want the public to know we offer a choice in where they can access outpatient services and still benefit from the quality care they expect from Jefferson Regional. We have established these sites within the communities in recent years to provide added convenience for our patients as the demand for our services continues to grow.”

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Grand Openings!

Look what’s new in Town Union Ambulance Offers New Service for Finleyville and Surrounding Area

By Ken Askew Who ya gonna call . . . if you need an ambulance in a hurry? Certainly NOT the Ghostbusters! You would be much better served to call the new Union Ambulance company located in Union Township (UT). They serve Washington, Allegheny, Fayette, Green, and Westmoreland counties.

Most of us think of ambulances as providing 24-hour/7-days-per-week life support services by delivering injured patients to area hospitals; Union Ambulance does that, and it also provides non-emergency transports such as hospital admission and discharges, plus dialysis and radiation transports.

With fire services training and 12 years experience in emergency medical services (EMS), Robert J. Suty, Jr. started Union Ambulance in February. His field operations manager is Rick Conrad, himself a 16-year EMS veteran.

Including the part-time employees sets the total staff at seven.

Within three months, Union Ambulance will expand to include a wheelchair van and another ambulance. Within six months, they plan to offer advanced life support services and have a permanent building in Union Township. A subscription plan will be offered soon. Union Ambulance has been certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and its employees have been certified for automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.

An ambulance service staffed by volunteers was available in UT in the 1980s, but none has existed since then. Growing up in UT, Suty said he “was always taught to help friends, family, and neighbors in their time of need.”

Thus, he sensed a community need and a personal philosophy could both be satisfied through a new ambulance service. Union Ambulance’s customer service is therefore founded on, as Suty says, “providing professional medical transportation with a caring heart. We pride ourselves on making the patient a top priority.”

Suty’s community service extends to his membership in Allegheny County Station 386, a part of the Western Pennsylvania Memorial Honor Guard, which participates in firefighter funerals. His spare time is spent as a fan of Steelers football and Pirates baseball. His favorite story about his business is,

Union Ambulance is a new Ambulance Service located in Union Township.

Pictured above are Executive Director/Chief Robert Suty, Jr. (left) and Field Operations Manager Rick Conrad.

once, when he was at home mainVITAL STATISTICS: taining the ambulance, a neighbor lady slipped and fell on the ice, then Union Ambulance slid down a sidewalk, stopping at Address: PO Box 24, the bumper of the ambulance! Wet Gastonville, PA 15336 and splattered with mud, she Location: about 2 miles South looked up at him and exclaimed: “I of Finleyville on think I need a ride to the hospital!”

Route 88 Suty attended to her broken claviTel: number: 724-348-2349 cle, and whisked her off for further FAX number: 412-831-3984 treatment. How’s that for being in E-mail: the right place at the right time? forbestemschief@yahoo.com Union Ambulance accepts Medicare and most insurance plans.

To dispatch their ambulance, call them directly at the number shown to the right, or call 911 and ask for them by name.

Eighty Four’s ‘Frosty Kiss’ Reopens Under New Management

By Christen M. Stroh For many residents of Eighty Four, The Frosty Kiss was a place to enjoy a good ice cream cone and share some stories and laughs in the process. When the establishment shut its doors two years ago, patrons of The Frosty Kiss had to find a new place to meet and eat. This spring, The Frosty Kiss is up and running yet again, and residents of Eighty Four and surrounding communities alike will be able to get their favorite ice cream flavors once more.

Tanya Kassler, the new manager of The Frosty Kiss, is one such resident who holds the ice cream and food venue as a place dear to her; as a teenager, she worked at The Frosty Kiss and thought that it should be reopened.

“It’s a place I grew up with, and I just talked to the owners and decided to take it over,” she explains. Though Kassler is the new manager, the establishment is still owned by Frank and Mary Satina, who have owned The Frosty Kiss since the 1990s.

Kassler describes the venue as a Dairy Queen-like place, serving both ice cream and hot food to its patrons. The Frosty Kiss will feature on-the-go foods such as French fries, hot dogs, hoagies, and hamburgers and will have both hand-dipped and soft-serve ice cream. Ten flavors of hand-dipped ice cream

Manager Tanya Kassler (right) and employee Kristen Brown (left) works hard during the grand opening of the Frosty Kiss located on Rt.40 in Scenery Hill. (Photo by Lisa Saternos)

will be available, as well as the traditional chocolate and vanilla soft-serve flavors and a featured soft-serve flavor of the week.

Kassler has hired eight employees to help her run The Frosty Kiss. It officially opened again in mid-March and will be open seasonally throughout the summer, with the overall goal being to remain open year-round. The Frosty Kiss is open daily from 11 am – 7 pm and is located off of Route 40 by Scenery Hill.

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Sports

Recent WPIAL Realignments Will Affect Area Schools

Peters Township Soccer Association Travel Team Tryout Sessions The Peters Township Soccer Association will hold Travel Team tryouts May 5 through May 9, 2008 and May 12, 2008 at Peterswood Park Field 5 (Peterswood Soccer Complex). A detailed schedule is listed below: 7-May for U10 teams 8-May for U11 teams 9-May for U12 teams 10-May for U13 teams 11-May for U14 teams 14-May for Goalkeeper & Makeup tryouts for all ages For times and more information, go to PTSA website: www.ptsoccer.net or call Bill Weyers, Travel Commissioner, Peters Township Soccer Association (724) 969-0633.

Peters Township Soccer Association Fifth Annual Challenger British Soccer Camp

WPIAL realignments will affect local high school teams in a variety of sports.

By Paul Chasko The WPIAL recently announced realignments for the 08/09 seasons that will affect area schools. Most notable are the changes in varsity football. For several years now, there has been talk about elimination of the AAA Keystone Conference, as it hasn’t produced a playoff winner in way too many years. Surprisingly, at least to me, the Keystone Conference still exists but has some new members – Greensburg-Salem, Southmoreland, and Yough.

Both Southmoreland and Yough are up from the AA Interstate Conference.

Ringgold and Belle Vernon, which played in the Keystone Conference for the past several years, were moved into the AAA Big Seven Conference. The AAA Big Seven now includes BelleVernon, Chartiers Valley, Elizabeth Forward, Ringgold, Thomas Jefferson, Trinity, and West Mifflin. The 08/09 football season is going to be a real challenge for Coach Petrucci, his coaching staff, and the Ringgold Rams, as it will for Belle Vernon. Both of these teams would have been dominant in the Keystone Conference, but now they’ve been thrown into a tougher section. In the long run, I think the new alignment will benefit both Ringgold and Belle Vernon.

Peters Township, which had been in the AAA Big Seven, has moved up to Quad A in the Great Southern Conference. They’ll have their hands full as well playing in the section with Baldwin, Bethel Park, Canon McMillan, Mount Lebo, and Upper Saint Clair.

South Park remains in the AA Century Conference, but the Century Conference has expanded to include 10 teams, with new entrants being Bishop Canevin, Cornell, Keystone Oaks, Northgate, Quaker Valley, and Sto Rox. Only South Park, Seton-LaSalle, and Steel Valley remain from last year’s AA Century Conference.

The Clairton Bears have been moved from the Class A Eastern Conference to the Class A Black Hills Conference, so they’ll now be playing Serra Catholic in section play as well as seeing them in the playoffs.

There’ve been some changes in the soccer alignments as well. In boy’s soccer, Ringgold and Peters Township remain in AAA Section 5 along with Canon McMillan, Moon, Trinity, and Upper Saint Clair. The rest of our local teams find themselves in AA Section 3 with Belle Vernon, Elizabeth Forward, South Park, Southmoreland, Steel Valley Thomas Jefferson, Uniontown, and Yough.

In girl’s soccer, Peters Township and Thomas Jefferson were moved into AAA Section 4 and will be seeing Baldwin, Bethel Park, Keystone Oaks, McKeesport, and Oakland Catholic in Section 4 games. Elizabeth Forward was moved into AAA Section 5 and will face section competition with Canon McMillan, Mount Lebo, Ringgold, Trinity, Upper St. Clair, and West Mifflin. South Park was moved into AA Section 1 with Bentworth, Beth Center, Charleroi, Char-Houston, McGuffey, and South Fayette.

The volleyball alignments remain unchanged with Peters and Ringgold in AAA Section 2, and Elizabeth Forward, South Park, and Thomas Jefferson in AA Section 5.

July 16 - 20, 2007 Peterswood Park Field 5 (Peterswood Soccer Complex) Various sessions available: Mini Soccer 1.5hr 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Ages 4 to 6 $77.00 Mini Soccer 1.5hr 10:40 AM - 12:10 PM Ages 4 to 6 $77.00 World Cup Camp Format 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 7 to 10 $107.00 Team Camp Format 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 11 to 13 $107.00 Team Camp Format 12:15 PM - 3:15 PM Ages 11 to 13 $107.00 World Cup Camp Format 12:15 PM - 3:15 PM Ages 7 to 10 $107.00 World Cup Camp Format 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM Ages 7 to 10 $157.00 Team Camp Format 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM Ages 11 to 13 $157.00 Register online at the Challenger Sports website: https://registration.challengersports.com/FindACamp/FindACamp.asp For more information, go to PTSA website: www.ptsoccer.net

Peters Township Soccer Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 Registration Registration for the PT Soccer Association’s Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 Session will be held on April 19th and April 26th, at the Community Recreation Center. Registration is for Peters Township residents only. Check the website www.ptsoccer.net in April 2008 and click on the Registration link for a complete listing of times. Please bring a copy of a player’s birth certificate for a first-time player.

Fees: The fees are based on the birth year of the child. However, the Fee schedule for 2008 / 2009 has not yet been established. Late Registration fee will be added onto the family’s registration amount and can exceed the family maximum after July 15th for Fall/Spring Registrants. Payment is required at time of registration – cash or check only.

Other Ways to Register: On-Line, go to www.ptsoccer.net, and click on the Registration link, any time on or after April 15th, 2008.

By picking up a Registration Card at the Recreation Center. Complete it and mail it with the appropriate fee and a copy of the player’s birth certificate to Maureen Nee (address is on the card).

For additional information or questions, please call Maureen Nee, Registrar, Peters Township Soccer Association (724) 941-5293.

Clay Shoot Set for May 3 Zonta Club of Washington County will hold it’s 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot with Ladies Instructional Shotgun Clinic on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

The Clay Shoot runs 9am to 2pm – Teams and Individuals welcome. The Clinic is 12 to 2pm (Must be 18 years old to participate) Shooting Competitions, Lunch, Prizes, Basket and Gun Raffles. Hunting Hills Shooting Preserve in Dillner, PA 15327 Register for the Shoot by April 1st and for the Clinic by April 15th.

Go to our website www.zontaclubwashingtonpa.org Or contact Cheryl Hopper 724-222-8540

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South Park Girls Win 2008 AA WPIAL Basketball Championship

By Paul Chasko If there was ever any doubt that girl’s basketball has arrived in our corner of Western Pennsylvania, that doubt should be put to rest with all six of our local girl’s teams making the WPIAL playoffs. Sure there are quite a few teams that made the WPIAL playoffs, but there are also 51 that didn’t.

As most of you know by now, we have a AA WPIAL Champion (South Park Eagles) and a Quad A WPIAL Finalist (Peters Township Indians) in our midst – both of these teams moved on to the PIAA Playoffs but were eliminated in the second round. South Park lost a defensive struggle to Gerard 36-35 while Peters lost to Schenley 49-45.

The South Park Lady Eagles played in AA Section 3 this season and finished the regular season with a 9/3 record in the section and a 16/8 record overall. They finished behind Bishop Canevin in the section losing both their games to the section champs. This was the reason they were placed at the number 11 seed in the playoffs.

These girls weren’t convinced they were a number 11 team. They breezed through their first three playoff games with decisive wins over Beth Center 49/8, Neshannock 61/30, and Greensburg Central Catholic 50/38. Their first real playoff test came in the semi-final game with Washington (Section 5 champs who came into the playoffs with 22 wins and 1 loss).

The Eagles opened the game with a 10point run and hung on for a 69/60 win that put them in the championship game with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (22/1) at the Palumbo Center.

The championship game was a backand-forth defensive struggle with South Park leading by only 2 points at half time.

The Eagles outscored the Chargers in the third and final quarter winning the game 47/37. Congratulations to the new AA WPIAL Champions and their coaching staff.

The Peters Township Indians played in a very tough Section 4 of the Quad A division trying to keep up with Mt. Lebo,

Upper St. Clair, and Bethel Park. They managed to make the playoffs with a 6/6 section record and 17/7 overall in the regular season. Once in the playoffs, however, they played tough, winning close games all the way to the championship game. They beat Fox Chapel, Butler, and Mt Lebanon by scores of 38-35, 53-51, and 41-37.

Ask most any girl on the team, and she’ll tell you that the sweetest victory of the season was beating section champion Mt. Lebanon in the semi-final playoff game after losing to them twice in the regular season. They couldn’t pull off the same trick with Upper St. Clair in the championship game at the A.J. Palumbo Center.

The Panthers led throughout the game with the Indians not shooting well and having 28 turnovers. They lost a tough championship game 69-40. Nevertheless, a great WPIAL run for the Peters Township Indians.

In Division AAA we had Ringgold, Thomas Jefferson, and Elizabeth Forward with winning seasons and making it into the WPIAL Playoffs.

The Ringgold Rams had a record of 9/1 playing in Section 4 and an overall regular season record of 17/7—a really great season for Ringgold. They couldn’t get by a strong Blackhawk team in the first round of the playoffs losing 64/48.

Thomas Jefferson finished at 6/4 in Section 5 but drew Hampton in the first round of the playoffs and lost 50/31.

Hampton would go on to win the WPIAL Class AAA championship.

The Elizabeth Forward girls had a great season as well, finishing at 8/2 (just ahead of TJ in section 5). They lost a first round game to West Allegheny in the playoffs – a tough defensive game that could have gone either way but ended up as a West Allegheny win 32/30.

Clairton faced a very tough Mount Alvernia defense in their first round playoff game. The Bears overcame a 7-point half-time deficit and tied the game 47-47 at the end of the third quarter but the M.A. Lions tightened up the defense again in the 4th quarter defeating the Bears 62-54.

Mount Alvernia went on to win the Division A Championship.

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department Golf Outing A golf outing to benefit the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Friday, June 13th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Park Golf Course. It will be a four-person scramble. Shotgun start. The $70 per person fee will include golf, cart, refreshments, dinner and prizes. There will also be team prizes and various individual skill prizes.

We are looking for tee and green advertising sponsors as well as any donations for prizes. For registration or additional information please call Fire Chief Dennis McDonough or Mark D’alessandro at the fire station at 412655-4844. Registration deadline is May 30, 2008.

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Ringgold athletes read to the 5th grade students at Gastonville Elementary School in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Read Across America Day. Participants included: (front row l-r) Randy Stein (soccer), Carissa Scheuermann (cheerleading), Loren Cortopassi (cross country, swimming, track). (back row l-r) Tim Madar (Basketball, Baseball), Ian Mathies (wrestling), Adam Madar (football, baseball), Mr. Lloyd Price - Athletic Director.

Ringgold High School Winter Sports Wrap Up at First year boys’ basketball coach, Pete Logan wrapped up the season with a 5-5 section record which was good for third place and the team’s first trip to the post-season since 1997. Logan has worked at building a strong foundation of skills and teamwork.

Senior Captain R.J. Brownlee was voted 1st team All-Conference, while averaging 14 points per game. Next year the team should be ready for the playoffs riding on the strength of this year’s juniors, David Bassi and Simon Bekavac, who were named AllConference Honorable Mention.

The Lady Rams saw success this season winning their first section title since 1995, while going 17-7 overall, and an amazing 9-1 in the section. Three Lady Rams won AllConference honors. Junior Emily Schartner was the leading vote getter when she earned 1st team All-Conference honors. Schartner averaged 15 points per game. Alina Selby also was voted 1st team All-Conference, as a sophomore. All-Conference honorable mention accolades were given to Jennie Affinito. There was no senior night this season for the Lady Rams, which means every girl will be back next season to defend the title.

Coach Raylene Klinger’s 22nd year saw two of her swimmers make it to the WPIAL Swimming Championship. Jonathan Weeks competed in the 200 yard freestyle, finishing 18th out of 23. Jonathan swam the 100 yard butterfly in 55.10 to claim a new school record in the butterfly event. He finished 10th out of 33 swimmers. Sarah Weeks medaled in the 200 yard freestyle, completing the event in 2:03:33, which put her 7th out of 22 contenders. Sarah also finished 25th out of 33 swimmers in the 100 yard butterfly.

Coach Luke Smith’s squad reached the post-season for the first time in eight years.

Sophomore Fred Garcia, who was preseason ranked #2, finished at 25-2 in the 171 lb. weight class and junior Todd Miller finished 26-4 in the 189 lb. weight class. Six wrestlers also qualified for the WPIAL Individual Championships. Miller achieved a 4th place finish at the event. With several key players returning, it appears that Coach Smith has turned the corner with the wrestling program.

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Local Boxing Update

By Steve “Skeets” Levandosky

CLEVELAND, OHIO, FEBRUARY 23 90 lbs.

Nick Barca of South Park Boxing Club (SPBC) and Baldwin via Bronx, NY vs.

Chad Wharton of West Allegheny Fighting Academy (WAFA) In the first round, Nick Barca makes his amateur debut and gives a good account of himself, as he tears into Wharton and stops him in his tracks. Barca senses Wharton is hurt but keeps punching until the bell rings. In the second and third rounds, Barca again tears into his opponent and pins him to the ropes, landing to the body and head, and scoring up the points to the last gong. Barca wins his first fight. Congratulation!

95 lbs.

Luke Gloeckl of SPBC vs. Rayco Saunders Jr. of Steel Valley Boxing In the first, round, Gloeckl’s hand speed is just a little too much for Saunders Jr. Gloeckl lands some big right hands and left hook combos, then slips some punches form Saunders Jr. and keeps himself busy to the last round. Luke Gloeckl wins another one over Rayco Saunders Jr.!

THE BATTLE OF THE TRAINERS, IMPERIAL FIRE HALL, MARCH 1 (Main Event) 190 lbs.

Steven T. “Skeets” Levandosky of SPBC and Finleyville vs. Rich Irwin of WAFA and Imperial In the first round, Skeets takes the fight to his foe, working off the jab, then nails Irwin with a big right uppercut, left hook, and straight right hand followed with left hook then a right hand to the head that rocked the Imperial fighter as the bell sounded. In the second, much of the same action: Skeets sets the fast tempo, throwing more and landing more punches body and face. In the third round, Skeets pace starts to slow when Irwin lands a huge right hand that sent Skeets to the ropes, rattled a bit. Skeets fires back with leftright-left combo that had Irwin reeling to his own corner. Irwin kept loading up on the right hand, one punch at a time.

Skeets answered back with left hook and right hand combos. When the last bell rang. Skeets wins the decision over the tough Rich Irwin. This fight was billed as “The Battle of the Trainers.” Skeets trains fighters at South Park, and Rich Irwin trains fighters at WAFA. Said Skeets, “I would like to thank the most important Lord Jesus Christ, the trainers and all fighters at the SPBC, and my family, friends, and fans, who backed me for so many years in the ring and made this night special for me.”

145 lbs.

Jake Pesci of SPBC and Bethel Park vs. Tyler Urchuk of Helmans Gym, Punxsutawney Pesci makes his fighting debut. In the first, both boys meet center ring and bang each other, Pesci, with the longer reach, uses it well to score often with the long jab then unloads a right hand to the chin at the bell. In the second, Pesci boxes in control, stick-n-move, until the Punxy boy busts Pesci nose. Pesci returns the favor with his own left-right combos. Both boys trade leather until the last inning. Pesci’s first victory is a sweet one. Congratulation!

95 lbs.

Luke Gloeki of SPBC vs. Caleb Parrish of WAFA In the first round, it was a no-nonsense fight. The punch output was high on both sides. All three rounds were exciting.

When the dust had cleared, Gloeki wins a decision over Caleb Parrish!

(The Co-Main Event) 90 lbs.

Matt ”Kid” Conway of SPBC vs. Chad Wharton of WAFA This was another fast-action fight. The Kid got cornered, then fired a six-punch combo to the head, worked his way out to center ring, and gave Wharton a boxing lesson for the next two rounds—but the judges thought differently. Chad Wharton wins the decision against Conway!

HOLIDAY INN NORTH HILLS, MARCH 8 155 lbs.

Dom Barca of SPBC and Baldwin vs. Bronx, NY, vs. Kyle Hoffman of James 5:16 Boxing Club, Tarentum This is Dom Barca’s second fight in two days; he had won the night before in Cleveland by way of decision. The first starts kind of cautious with both boys feeling each other out and not much scoring.

In the second round, Barca picks up the pace, throwing nice 1-2 combos. In the third, Barca really turns it up a notch scoring with 3-4 punch combos that carry him to the end of the fight. When the scorecards are in, Barca wins his second fight in two days. Congratulation! Speaking of the Cleveland fights and the 12 inches of snow fall on March 7, with it here are more results: Monessen’s “Slick” Sammy Vasquez Jr. gives his Cleveland adversary a good whupping with two standing 8counts in the third then finishes him off in the fourth round. ”Slick” Sammy Vasquez Jr. wins by way of KO in the fourth!; Scott Bradley was robbed hometown verdict, and Blaise Santoriello got out punched in a decision.

Jake Pesci (right) mixes it up with Tyler Urchuk at Imperial Fire Hall on March 1.

Referee Faith Wolfley raises Skeets’ hand for the win!

Steve “Skeets” Levandosky and “Muscles” Bob Healy discuss strategy while wrapping hands at The Battle of the Trainers on March 1.

Skeets slips a right and counters with a flush right hand to the chin.

Ringgold Wrestling Program Establishes a Good Base

By Paul Chasko The Ringgold wrestling program at the team level is looking promising, having put together two winning seasons back-to-back. This year, the team finished the season 7-5 (third place in AAA Section 4) and made their first appearance in the WPIAL team tournament.

Last year, they finished 6-3.

Looking back, five years before that, the wrestling outRinggold on top of Central Catholic look at Ringgold was dismal. at an early-season match.

Coach Luke Smith has put some fire into the program by achieving one of his goals of making the WPIAL team tournaments. Super individual seasons by Fred Garcia (28-2 at 171) and Todd Miller (30-4 at 189) certainly helped the cause. Getting started early in any sport is critical, but as most wrestling coaches will tell you the moves and techniques used in wrestling have to be learned and be in place long before a successful wrestler reaches high school.

Ringgold is promoting wrestling at younger ages with their youth program, and this effort is starting to pay off.

Elizabeth Forward finished their season at 8-6 this year and has had winning seasons since they started improving their program in the 04-05 season. Like Ringgold, they’re poised for better things. Both the Ringgold and Elizabeth programs are at the point where some outstanding wrestlers would propel the teams into the next level. Establishing the basis for that to happen will require some kids who’ve committed to the sport at the sub-varsity level.

Despite some outstanding individual performances, including South Park’s David Ivashchenko, South Park at 0-11 and Peters Township at 2-10 haven’t had strong team wrestling programs for quite a few years, but that certainly hasn’t held them back in other team sports. Thomas Jefferson 0-11 this season has seen some lean years on the mats since the 04-05 season, but we’ll let that slide seeing as the Jags have done a bit better in football.

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Pets 5 STEPS To A Better-Behaved Pet

Pet Owners Embrace Natural Food Trend (NewsUSA) - For many people, their pets are their best friends who deserve the best care possible. This includes feeding them a high-quality food to ensure they are getting all the nutrition they need to be healthy inside and out.

Last year, U.S. consumers spent nearly $15 billion on food for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. And as more people choose organic and natural foods for themselves, they are also choosing natural foods for their pets. Industry research shows that natural and organic pet food products are growing at 20 percent a year.

That growth promises to be even stronger with the arrival of natural pet foods on supermarket shelves. Previously, such foods were available only from pet specialty and natural food retailers.

Purina One Natural Blends, launched in March, is the first natural pet food with broad national distribution in grocery stores and mass merchandisers, as well as pet specialty retailers.

"The growth of natural products is making its way to the pet food aisle, as more and more responsible owners are making the same healthy food choices for their pets as they are for themselves," said Warren Eckstein, an internationally known pet and animal expert and Purina One spokesman.

Purina One Natural Blends dog and cat food is made with high-quality, natural ingredients formulated to deliver a healthy difference in pets' energy level, skin and coat, teeth, gums and digestion. The line features Chicken and Oat Meal and Lamb and Barley formulas for dogs and a Chicken and Oat Meal formula for cats. The ingredients are carefully selected for their nutrient content and steam-cooked at the start at an optimal time and temperature to help maintain vitamins, minerals and flavors, according to the manufacturer.

All include protein sources to help support strong muscles; whole grains for digestive health; and omega fatty acids from natural sources, including canola and soy oils for healthy skin and coat.

For more information, visit www.naturalblends.com.

With a few steps, you can help your dog become more obedient.

(NewsUSA) - Want to live a healthier lifestyle? Get a dog.

Studies show that pet ownership helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure and fends off feelings of loneliness and depression.

While nothing can top the love and companionship of a dog, there are some unpleasant behaviors that just won’t do from barking all night to wetting the floor to chewing on your shoes when you’re not looking.

If your dog is exhibiting this type of behavior, it may be acting out due to boredom, pent-up aggression or because of lack of training. With proper lifestyle adjustments and diligent training, you’ll be on your way to having a happy, well-behaved pet. The following tips will help your furry friend become more obedient: • Spay or neuter.

The Humane Society of the United States says that this common procedure can help your dog live longer, be healthier and have fewer behavior problems.

• Help your pet relax.

Just like people, dogs can get anxious, agitated and stressed. That’s why some veterinarians suggest giving your dog a calming

product, such as Pluto Pet’s Pet Calming Spray, to help relieve hyperactivity.

Made with natural ingredients, Pet Calming Spray acts quickly to relieve restlessness, fear, nervousness and aggression and helps antsy pets sleep through the night, according to the manufacturer. The spray meets all Food and Drug Administration guidelines for good manufacturing practices. For more information, visit www.plutopet.com.

• Have a workout routine.

Provide your canine companion with regularly scheduled walks twice a day. This will help your dog avoid boredom, which can lead to destructive behavior.

• Go to school.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, enrolling your dog in an obedience class will teach you how to control your dog’s behavior both safely and humanely.

• Be patient.

Though teaching your furry friend to be more obedient may take determination on your part, it’s worth it. After all, as man’s best friend, your dog will appreciate bonding with you during the process.

Rabies and Microchip Clinic in South Park Angel Ridge Animal Rescue will be sponsoring a Rabies and Microchip Clinic for dogs and cats On Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm. This event will be held at the Community House on Maple Springs Drive in South Park. (opposite side of road from dog park and fitness trail) There will be refreshments, a Chinese Auction and some dogs from Angel Ridge that are available for adoption.

Costs are as follows: Rabies Shot is $8; Microchip is $28, or get both for $32.

The clinic will be held indoors. Parking is available. Dogs and cats must be at least six months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a carrier. Please, no very old, overly aggressive, or sickly pets.

For additional information, phone us at 724-229-7053 or e-mail us at aranres@yahoo.com

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April 27 Rabies and Microchip Clinic to Benefit Pet Search Pet Search, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization will sponsor a RABIES "Plus" CLINIC for cats and dogs. The event will be held at 915 Jessop Place in Washington, PA from 10AM - 4PM. Rabies shots are available for $5, cat and dog boosters $10, Canine Bordatella $10, Feline Leukemia $10, Lyme Disease booster $15, and we will microchip your pet for $25. Also available for purchase will be Revolution flea/tick/heartworm treatment for $10 a dose, as well as our famous homemade dog biscuits. For more information, call 724-228-SEEK.

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Financial Assistance Available for PA College Students

By Charlotte Hopkins Students heading to college and their parents can find financial assistance from a variety of resources. Listed are a few places to begin your search for help with college tuition.

PELL Grants continue to be the #1 source of assistance for lower income families.

These amounts vary by person and by year because the government continues to decrease the budget for these students.

Academic Competitiveness Grants are awarded to students of lower income families in the amount of $750 - $1,300 during their first and second year of college.

The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) is available to students in their third and fourth years of college. To be eligible, the student must be a major in physical, life, or computer science; engineering; mathematics; technology; or a critical foreign language and have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

The PLUS loan is granted to parents of students in their third and fourth years of college.

There are federal grants for nursing students that vary by state. These nursing majors include specialty subjects such as veterinary school, dental hygiene programs, social work, and occupational therapy.

Many other human resources may qualify for this grant. Apply directly with your schools financial aid office. Also, several organizations can provide grants for nursing students. They include: • American Nurses Association • American Association of Nurse Anesthetists • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners • American Association of Critical Care Nurses • Emergency Nurses Foundation Association • Gerontological Society of America The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Program is available for Pennsylvania high school seniors with a

3.0 GPA who will be attending a Pennsylvania college. They can reapply for the scholarship for four years. They are also evaluated on the completion of a personal essay, level of community involvement, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania provides funding to students ages 16-25 of a parent who has been killed or severely injured in a work-related accident. It must have been verified by the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act. The PA Cleanways - The Sue Wiseman Scholarship is available to students ages 1621 that have developed and initiated a project in concern for the environment. The project can deal with illegal dumping, littering, education, recycling, proper disposal, or beautification. This can be a project that is in the making but will educate the public.

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency offers PHEAA Grants to both part-time and full-time students of lower income families.

The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers offers $1,000 scholarships to five Pennsylvania engineering students during their first year of college. College seniors majoring in engineering can also apply for the Faber Fellowship Grant.

The Mon Valley Education Consortium, located in McKeesport, offers a financial planning start to juniors and seniors who plan on attending Pennsylvania colleges.

The consortium wants to ensure that every student has access to a higher education, and it works with families in their pursuit of establishing a college education for the students by obtaining information on available scholarships and grants. The Consortium for Public Education, 410 Ninth Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-9215; 412-678-1698, fax).

The Educational Opportunity Centers (412-675-9078) is an organization that assists in the search for available grants and scholarships and is located in the Frable Building of Penn State McKeesport Campus. Though they are located at Penn State, they assist students attending any one of the Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities.

Carroll Middle School Raises Money for Washington City Mission The Carroll Middle School Character Ed Club - Carroll Middle School, located in Monongahela, raised over $300 through Washington City Mission’s Hearts of Hope Program, and recently presented their food, clothing and monetary donations to the Mission’s staff. Before taking a tour of the facilities, the students were addressed by a former resident who successfully completed the Mission’s rehabilitation program and now owns a business.

Two Local School Districts Chosen for Cost-saving Program State Rep. David Levdansky, D-Allegheny/Washington, recently announced that two local school districts have been chosen to take part in the state’s new cost-saving program, “Common Cents”.

Ringgold and Clairton City school districts will be part of the “Common Cents” program, working collaboratively with a Pittsburgh-based consulting group to identify ways the districts can share the cost of common services. Districts that applied for the program were selected by the state Department of Education on a competitive basis.

“If there is a reasonable way to share resources among neighboring school districts, then certainly it is logical to make strategic spending decisions that allow for consolidation of services,” Levdansky said. “The Common Cents program will help school districts use their funding in the most efficient manner possible and boost the quality of education children receive, but it will also identify areas where we can reduce costs and therefore hold down local taxes. As someone who is working very hard to reduce the burden of local school taxes, I am very pleased two local school districts will participate in this program.”

The districts will receive non-binding advice and recommendations from the consultant on potential areas in which they can consolidate expenses. The districts will then decide which recommendations they will use, and will receive assistance in implementing any recommended changes.

The General Assembly and Gov. Ed Rendell established the Common Cents program with $1 million under the 2008-09 state education budget to help school districts find ways to work together and “buy in bulk” to use tax dollars more effectively.

Thirty-nine school districts in 13 counties have been chosen to participate in the program’s first year.

MEC Students Walk For Health The first grade students at Monongahela Elementary Center took a Healthy Walk Challenge in the month of February. With thanks to Ed Sinkora and Rick Martin for United Grinding located in Fredericksburg, Virginia who donated the pedometers to Mrs. Lewis so the students would be able to calculate how far each class walked. Mrs. Boyd’s, Mrs. Custer’s, Mrs. Lewis’s, Mrs. Miller’s, and Mr. Smart’s classes participated in this 20 minute walk wearing the pedometers. Altogether they walked 57 miles.

Walking is an easy way to stay fit and healthy.

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St. Valentine School News

Students pictured are (l-r) Michael Frost as John; Aubrey Lubin as Mary; Jacob Fritz as Jesus; and Bryan Westerlund as a guard.

Front Row (l-r): Sarah Wray, Andrew Sigg, Julia Rodiatis Back Row (l-r): Mrs. Georgeanne Cluskey, Tom Ernst, Natalie Piaggesi, Gregory Dongilli, Craig Bittner, Bryan Westerlund, Luke Mingrone, Thomas Bailey, Mrs. Lisa DiCenzo

St. Valentine School Students Bring Home Three Firsts from PJAS Ten students from St. Valentine School attended the recent competition for the regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) competition. Three came home with first place awards, and the remaining earned second place awards.

The first place winners are Craig Bittner, Thomas Bailey, and Tom Ernst. Thomas Bailey also received a special award for receiving a perfect score. All three now move on to the state competition held in May at Penn State University.

Second place honors went to Andrew Sigg, Bryan Westerlund, Gregory Dongilli, Luke Mingrone, Natalie Piaggesi, Sarah Wray, and Julia Rodaitis.

Mrs. Georgeanne Cluskey, a science teacher, oversees the students’ work for PJAS, along with colleague Mrs. Lisa DiCenzo.

St. Valentine School Presents Living Stations St. Valentine School’s eighth grade students recently presented the Living Stations at St. Valentine Church. Jake Fritz played the role of Jesus, and Aubrey Lubin was Mary, with the supporting cast as follows: Soldiers: Bryan Westerlund, Greg Dongilli, and Sebastian Cencich.

Pilate: Craig Bittner Water Girl: Shannon Murray John: Michael Frost Veronica: Kellie Hirsh Simon: Thomas Crowd/Weeping Women: Kyle O’Loughlin, Brennan Heiser, Luke Mingrone, Kelsey Nagey, and Emma Modrak Readers: Danny Ashear and Katie Noll Seventh graders assisted with the Living Stations by working the lights, producing sound effects, and leading the shouts of “Crucify Him.” The students worked under the direction of teacher Ms. Mary Pakutinskas.

GEC Students Earn Honors For Reflections Gastonville Elementary School recently recognized students that participated in the 2007-2008 “Reflections” program. The ceremony took place during the March PTA meeting. The children were honored and awarded with 1st thru 5th place trophies. This year, the participants were presented with a special trophy as well.

Immediately following the awards, faculty, family and friends gathered in the halls to admire the entries of the students, “gallery style”. A prize-auction and homemade bake-sale raised money for the arts department.

The Reflection winners went on to be judged on council level which include approximately fourteen schools.

The next level is the “Regional”, and then the “State” level. Seven of the GEC students went on to win at the Region and State levels as well.

JESSICA TOMOSKY 1st place at council level literature SHELBY ABEL 2nd place at council level literature TRENT GERARD 3rd place at council level photography; 5th place at regional level - photography GRANT GERARD 1st place at council level photography

Grades 3-5 Reflection winners: front row (l to r): Tyler Walters, Carly Kristobek, Kayla Vickers, Samantha Schultz, Taylor Walters. back row (l to r): Kelly Jones, Emma Ott, Rachel Henson, Mikayla Scuilli

Reflections Participants: front row (l to r): Leah Sargeant, Jenna Sargeant, Hope Savasta, Laura Warrington, Sarah Turkovich. back row (l to r): Antonio Lucci, Christopher Metrovich

Reflections Council Level Winners - front row (l to r): Sarah Ott, Trent Gerard, Shelby Abel, Jessica Tomosky. back row (l to r): Grant Jerard, Jacob Gerard, Emma Ott

Kindergarten through 2nd grade Reflection winners: front row (l to r): Jessica Tomosky, Cameron Roberts, Trent Gerard, Anjolina Hrycko, Delaney Fox. back row (l to r): Angela Costello, Sarah Ott, Hanna Gosliak, Shelby Abel, Andrew Hrycko, Zachary Jones

JACOB GERARD 4th place at council levelphotography; 5th place at regional level - photography EMMA OTT 3rd place at council level - video production SARAH OTT 1st place at council level video production; 1st place at regional level; 1st place at state level

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Gill Hall Elementary School Students Create Volcanoes Third grade students at West Jefferson Hills School District’s Gill Hall Elementary School built their very own volcanoes, only to “blow them up” outside on the playground.

Ringgold Junior Sings at WPIAL Championship Stephanie Wohar, a junior at Ringgold High School, recently sang the National Anthem prior to the WPIAL Quad A Girls’ Basketball Championship game on Saturday, February 23rd between Upper Saint Clair and Peters Township at the AJ Palumbo Center.

Wohar joins fellow Ringgold student, Brianna Pry, as the second student from RHS to sing the national anthem at a WPIAL Championship. Pry, a senior volleyball player for the Rams, sang at the WPIAL Soccer Championship this past November at Elizabeth Forward High School.

Wohar also carries a perfect 4.0 GPA through Stephanie Wohar her first two and a half years at Ringgold. “We at Ringgold are extremely proud of Stephanie,” said Athletic Director Lloyd Price. “She has not only excelled in academics and arts, but she is a school leader and very involved in the community. She is a role model for young adults.” Wohar is the daughter of Dr. Stephen and Karen Wohar of Monongahela.

Thomas Jefferson High School Indoor Competition Under the direction of Mr. Christopher Very, students made the volcanoes from clay or paper mache and a can or bottle, painted them, and adorned them with dinosaurs and houses. Some were giant and some tiny, but the baking soda and vinegar mixture poured inside had “lava” flowing everywhere! “The students were crushed when we had to wait a few days to ‘blow up’ the volcanoes because of bad weather, but we finally had a mild day and it was a fun event,” said Mr. Very. Students from other classes, teachers, and parents came to see the display.

Ringgold Elementary Students Attend PSSA Math Fair Students of Donora, Gastonville, and Monongahela Elementary Centers of the Ringgold School District participated in a PSSA Math Fair at the New Eagle Fire Hall on Thursday, March 13.

Learning centers at the fair focused on concepts from the Fifth Grade PA Assessment Anchors. Mrs. Jane Bonari, CUP Elementary/Early Childhood Education Assistant Chairperson, and CUP education students created the learning centers, and Title I, remedial, and fifth grade faculty prepared students for these learning activities during their daily lessons.

The math fair is part of an initiative funded by a Consortium for Public Education grant.

The Ringgold School District’s Design Team is utilizing the grant to help fifth grade students transition to middle school next year. For some students, this is a difficult process.

Therefore, to ease this transition into middle school, the Ringgold Design Team has planned numerous activities.

Fifth grade students have been paired with a “pen pal” from within the district. The pen pals introduced themselves through a letter, and then met for the first time at the math fair.

In April, a picnic at Palmer Park in Donora will continue to enhance these new friendships.

Next, Wild Things teammates will come to each school for an assembly about the dangers of smoking. The culminating activity will be on May 16, when all fifth graders will attend a Wild Things baseball game, wearing their new Ringgold T-shirts!

Community support is welcomed. Anyone wishing to be involved in helping to make these activities a success should please contact Principal Ference at DEC; Dr. Tominello at MEC; or Mrs. Burke at GEC.

Thomas Jefferson High School Winter Guard will host its annual indoor competition on Saturday, March 29th, at 2:00 p.m. in the TJ High School gymnasium which is located at 310 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA. This year’s competition will include percussion, dance, majorettes and guard units from the Tri-State area.

Forty-six units are expected to participate. Some of the Thomas Jefferson High School Winter Guard (front row l-r): units are Brentwood, Steel Megan Sirianni, Stephanie Fencik, Caitlin Sullivan, Brittany Valley, Ringgold, Elizabeth Pawlikoski, Helena Wolfgang; (middle) Christy Thompson; Forward, Carrick, Sensations, (back row l-r): Brittany Wray, Ashley Krynock, Michele Dance FX, Excel, Cal U Olson, Sara King, Alli Lischner, Kelsey Wagner, Lisa Strazza.

DeFiance, New Horizons, Missing from the photo: Molly Podplesky and the Thomas Jefferson majorettes and winter guard.

Performing for the first time at the Thomas Jefferson competition will be the University of Pittsburgh’s Golden Girls. The public is invited to join us for an evening of entertainment provided by many local high school and college students. Tickets will be sold at the door. Admission is $8 for adults, and $4 for Senior Citizens and students.

GEC Students Send Greetings Across The Country Gastonville second graders in Mrs. Savarino’s class sent February greetings around the USA. They took part in a Mail Exchange Project called “From Me to You, 2008.” Each student created a valentine which was sent to an assigned classroom somewhere in the United States. The class was teamed up with 23 other classrooms across the country and one Ronald McDonald home. In return for their greetings, the GEC students received various cars, letters and photographs from 14 states which were displayed on a map outside their classroom. The main objective of the program was to increase students’ awareness of other classrooms and locations around the USA. The culminating activity was viewing the location of each school on Google Earth (a global satellite map with aerial photos) with the assistance of Mrs. Brosek, computer teacher at GEC.

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Madonna Catholic Regional School News Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS)

Fourth graders Mercedes Holets, Kayla Bottino, Katie Sendek, Taylor Smydo, and Maria Loftis show off the leprechauns they made in Art Class. (l-r) Dilyn Stevenson, Nicholas Hudak, Kendall Lackner, Nicolas Greaves, Lauren Stroh, Marina Sendek, and PJAS Sponsor, Paul Bakos.

On Saturday, February 23rd, six middle school students represented Madonna Catholic Regional School in the PJAS Regional Meet held at California University of Pennsylvania. Eighth graders Kendall Lackner and Marina Sendek, along with seventh graders Nicholas Hudak and Lauren Stroh, all received 1st Awards; eighth graders Nicolas Greaves and Dilyn Stevenson received 2nd Awards for their presentations on various science experiments conducted. Kendall’s research dealt with the effect of the amount of borax solution on a polymer, Marina’s experiment focused on the effect of temperature on Vitamin C concentration, Nick Hudak’s project explored the timing interval and step size on computer animation, Lauren examined the effect of exercise on Carbon Dioxide concentration of exhaled air, Nick Greaves’ project dealt with the effect of antioxidants on UV damage in yeast cells, and Dilyn focused on the effect of pH on the growth rate of Anachris. Kendall, Marina, Nick Hudak and Lauren are now eligible to participate in the PJAS State Meet held at Penn State University, Main Campus, on May 18-20, 2008.

Congratulations to all of our young scientists for representing Madonna Catholic so well at the Regional Meet!

Second graders Sarah Grandinette, Christina Ferrari, Aislyn Lee, and Veronica Kovach show their holiday spirit with fancy headgear!

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration Madonna Catholic Regional School celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day in a big way!

The “Wearin’ of the Green” meant no school uniforms! Numerous academic and fun activities were enjoyed by the students. The MCRS Public Relations Committee supplied shamrock cookies, green placemats and word search puzzles for lunchtime entertainment.

MCRS Principal Sharon Brown poses with Saint Patrick. (Fifth Grader Zac Quattrone)

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Madonna Catholic Regional School held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Donora Site. Families enjoyed a delicious breakfast as little ones got to visit with the Easter Bunny. Members of the Eighth Grade Leadership Group sponsored the Easter Wonder Trail with various craft stations!

Basket raffles were held and an Easter Egg Hunt was enjoyed by all!

Kindergarten students Olivia Zentek, Jillian Scherer, and Elizabeth Clemmer enjoy their shamrock cookie treats.

Third graders (standing l-r) Tyler Pakish, McKenzie Zimmerman, Jacob Jones, and Calum Hyslop (kneeling l-r) Nathan Lentz and Matt Agostoni pose in front of their art projects. Class.

Project Prom Sale Benefits Youth (l-r) Rachel Funtal, Gabrielle Fronzaglio, and Hannah Williams enjoyed hunting for eggs.

Jasmine Griese loved visiting with the Easter Bunny!

Eighth grade students Tilden Graham, Kerri Charlton, Lindsey Dixon, Courtney Saniga, Andrew Funtal (A.K.A. Easter Bunny), Grace Hawk, Rebecca Scrip, Dilyn Stevenson, Sydney Lee, Marina Sendek, and Chrisney Fronzaglio helped to make the day a complete success!

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is holding a public sale of formal dresses through its popular community outreach program, Project Prom, located at the Century III Mall, West Mifflin, third level above the food court. The main public sale will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 11 am–4 pm. Additional dates for the sale are April 2, 11, 18, and 25 from 10 am-3 pm.

The community can support this worthwhile project by purchasing dresses starting at $5 with all proceeds benefiting youth through Project Prom and Simon Youth Foundation. Available for purchase is new and gently used donated formal wear that has been carefully screened to ensure it is clean, undamaged and stylish.

Project Prom benefits high school age students served by at least one DHS program, including services provided by child welfare, such as foster care; mental health; mental retardation, or any other DHS services. Each year, DHS receives numerous requests from many of these young people for assistance in attending their prom. As a result, Project Prom was established to help address these needs.

In July 2007, DHS announced the private-public partnership with Century III Mall who offered mall space to operate Project Prom. This space affords Project Prom year-round storage space and the opportunity to reach DHS consumers outside the typical human service environment.

For more information about Project Prom, visit the website: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/projectprom. or call 412-350-3428.

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Local Dentist Runs Today For Tomorrow’s Kids

Deb Evans Age: 37 Town: Elrama, Union Township

Dr. Kim Stacher (center) pictured with Alexandra Victoria (left), and Adam Victoria (right), receives a $550 donation from Alexandra toward the fundraising efforts.

Resident Spotlight

By Alice Harris

Dr. Kim Stacher, a local dentist, has committed himself to competing in the July 2008 Bad Water Ultramarathon. He is training to run in this marathon, known as a pure challenge of athlete, shoes and support crew versus a brutal 135 mile stretch of highway, a grueling environment of up to 130 degrees and a sixty hour time limit. From the starting line in the bowels of Death Valley to the finish line high on Mt. Whitney, this one of a kind foot race offers the promise of a supremely personal achievement along with international accolades for those who rise to the occasion.

While not only training for this intense marathon, Dr. Stacher has also dedicated himself to raising funds for the future of Community Action Southwest’s Head Start/Early Head Start students who move on to pursue a higher education at a college or technical school. Dr. Stacher and Community Action Southwest are creating a scholarship fund that will benefit tomorrow’s kids.

As if Dr. Stacher’s commitment to raising this money isn’t impressive enough, a local family has contributed in a unique and inspiring way. John and Lesley Victoria, parents of Adam, 10 years of age, and Alexandra, 8 years old, had an interesting proposal for her children after having a large 7th birthday party for their son Adam a few years ago. About 25 children attended Adam’s party back then and all brought presents. The Victoria’s were shocked by the volume all of the gifts.

“After that party we decided that we would give our kids the choice of having a large party with as many friends as they wanted, asking attendees for a small donation to a local charity or organization and receiving presents from family. Their other choice was to have just a few friends gather and receive gifts from them. I am happy to say that both have chosen to have a big party and donate every year since.” explained Lesley.

Since then Alexandra has donated to Habitat for Humanity, The Red Cross and now Community Action Southwest’s Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Adam has donated to Habitat for Humanity and The Donnell House.

Jointly they have raised nearly $2,000.

Lesley commented, “They seem to really enjoy doing it now.

The first year they were hesitant! We are trying to teach them that it is so worthwhile to give to our community and help others. As a family we have been blessed in so many ways and I want them to know that by giving they can receive so much more in return. I believe selfesteem is important in a growing child and this is a positive way to instill that because they feel good about what they have been doing.”

Alexandra’s recent donation of $550 to Dr. Stacher’s cause at Community Action Southwest is the largest to date which has gotten the children’s competitive juices flowing! “Good for the charity, not so good for me,” Lesley stated. “Guess our next lesson will be ‘it is not about how much, but about the thought!!!’”

There are still opportunities to sponsor Dr. Stacher in his undertaking to benefit tomorrow’s kids.

He has already raised more than $11,000 for the scholarship fund. He is selling $2 chocolate candy bars featuring Edna, the roadrunner who signifies the race. He has also developed Buck a Bird.

For $1, supporters can purchase a cutout paper bird that resembles Edna. Sponsors of the birds can include their name and personal message to Dr. Stacher, which are posted in his dental office. He is also selling wristbands with the phrase, “A Run for Tomorrow’s Kids” and bumper stickers that say, “A Promise.” To sponsor Dr. Stacher in his commitment to health and education or for more information, please call Andrea Kelvington at 724-2259550 ext. 404.

Family: Husband, Bob Evans. Children, Danika, Matigan, and Nick Evans Education: Bachelor of science degree in elementary education, University of Iowa; Masters degree in counselor education, Pennsylvania State University; Masters degree in special education, Pennsylvania State University Occupations: Stay-at-home mom; volunteers to run the nursery at Fellowship Alliance Church, Simpson Howell Road, Elizabeth Township and active member of Clean Water Action involved with monitoring clean air Hobbies & Interests: Takes a weekly dance class, loves music, and plays the flute. Loves and enjoys her children.

Washington Hospital Foundation Welcomes Peters Resident to Board of Directors The Washington Hospital Foundation is pleased to welcome Peters Township resident, Brian Smith to its Board of Directors.

Brian Smith has served as president of Washington Federal Savings Bank since July 1, 2006. Mr. Smith has been with Washington Federal since September 1997 where he served as Chief Lending Officer and Chief Financial Officer. He has been in the banking industry for 27 years.

Mr. Smith currently serves as president of the Board of Try-Again Homes and sits on the Board of Action Resources. He serves on the event committees for the UCP Sporting Clay Shoot and The Washington Hospital Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot. Previously, he served as vice chairman of the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County and was president of Washington Industrial Development Corporation.

Mr. Smith is a graduate of St. Vincent College, was raised in Upper St. Clair and currently lives in Peters Township with his wife and two daughters.

Local Agent Earns REALTOR e-PRO® Certification Nancy Dubs of Keller Williams Realty has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.® Nancy Dubs The REALTOR e-PRO® certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.

“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” said Nancy Dubs. “A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public.”

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

Address

Price

UNION TOWNSHIP Martik Builders Inc. Rudy Mayak Quaker Engineering Co. Quaker Engineering Co. Eric Link Maronda Homes Inc.

Charleroi Federal Savings Bank Timothy Meyers Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. Nicola Anthony and Tammy Jo Diliscia Michael and Lotoya Bundy

State Route 88 6316 State Route 88 Viareggio Way Viareggio Way Coal Bluff Road 121 Tuscany Estates Drive

FINLEYVILLE Michelle Leigh Glod

Thomas Trax

3505 Lincoln Ave.

MONONGAHELA Mary Jo Michalowski

Vincent Boyd

726 E. Main St.

Jeffrey McFall Debra Battle et al.

Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Bank New York Midfirst Bank James Pelissero

2 Hoon St. 700 Lincoln St. 1214-1216 Thomas St.

Ralph Jennings Merrill Lynch Mortgage Capital Inc.

Jeffrey and Traci Braid MTGLQ Investors L.P.

102-104 Eighth St. 616 Indiana St.

MTGLQ Investors L.P. Lawrence Butler Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Ronald Gricar and Luanne Kish Wesley and Sharon Rippel Deborah Leach

616 Indiana St. 131 W. Main St. 615 Fair St.

Louise Knoblach Bryan Polomoscanik

US Bank NA Premier Pharmacy Services Inc.

913 Fourth St. 246 W. Main St.

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Marcia Brewer Louis Lee Lenzi Consolidated Contracting Services Inc. Becky McCullough Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Susan Homa Wells Fargo Bank NA Marcus Mavrakis and Amanda Pestino, Countrywide Home Loan Inc. James Pelissero

1687 Fourth St. 55 Craven Drive 127-1/2 Diane Drive 2113 Walch St. 933 Route 837

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Denice Davis aka Roman Marlene Cifra Jason Moore Matthew Kite Elizabeth Hensler estate et al.

Emma Saccani GLS Development Inc. Daniel Deross Helen Mae Adams Dolores Anthony Kristin Beckstrom Theodore Pavlack et al.

Howell Bros Inc. Estate of Emery Fannin Jr.

Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Steven and Sonnya Trumpe Michael and Brooke Wilson Residential Resources Inc. Dale Mossburg II and Kali Mossburg Maran Geletko Jeffrey Able John Chokota Lanny Pancoast Homecomings Financial LLC Robert Gordon Citizens Bank Pennsylvania Huntley & Huntley Operation Services Inc. Wanda Noll

806 Everglade Drive 410 Monongahela Ave. 829 Pinecrest Drive Smithfield St. 6406 Smithfield St., $70000 1641 Beechvue St. 133 Blythdale Road 612 Douglas Ave. 307 High St. 510 Oxford Ave. 103 Hillview Drive 401 Wylie Ave. Enterprise St. 2113 Lawnview Drive

WEST ELIZABETH Mary Jane Sporio

Peter Sporio

Seventh St. and Grant Ave.

SOUTH PARK Frontier Development Partn. LLC Randy Thomas Frontier Development Partn. LLC Estate of William Perry Estate of William Perry Frontier Development Partn. LLC

NVR Inc. Thomas Donnelly III and Melissa Donnelly NVR Inc. Residential Resources Inc. Residential Resources Development Corp.

NVR Inc.

High St. 1000 Jeff Drive Pleasant St. Helena St. 2283 Helena St. High St.

JEFFERSON HILLS James Majsak Costa Industries LLC Southersby Development Corp.

Hannah Jane Maranche et al.

Homesales Inc. Jeffrey and Jennifer Costa Shawn Kosanovich Richard Pearson

1204 Oakwood Drive 2358 Ridge Road S Randolph Drive 304 Steinbach Lane

David Kuntch NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Christopher DeFoor

$1,568 by sheriff's deed $160,000 $35,000 $0 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $113,045) David Jerome Volk trustee & Joanne Palminteri trustee 2021 Knight Road $40,000 Sonja and Christian Snyder 1151 Alice Ave. $58,194 Federal National Mortgage Assn.

1422 Council Place $5,695 by sheriff's deed Jessica Bartko 312 High Road $108,750 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

127 Hillview Road $1,521 by sheriff's deed Kristen Rotolo 1415 S. Randolph Drive $114,000 Andrew and Charlene Pearson 312 Steinbach Lane $0 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $92575) Bank New York trustee 1312 Worthington Ave. $1,550 by sheriff's deed Michael Steven Smith and Jessica Leigh Patla 3009 Hamilton St. $276,400 Jeffrey Wade Werner and Melissa Ann Kamauf 8041 Independence Drive $198,836 Steven and Kathy Ulakovich 2006 S. Scotia Hollow Road $65,700

NOTTINGHAM Ronald McCullough III Heartland Homes Inc.

Patrick Kelly Jr. David and Bonnie Dowdell

2391 State Route 136 221 Walnut Drive

David Petrovich et al.

Estate of Emily Tkac Frederick Funaiock Richard Painter Suzan Koenig Kelly Colgan Hannah Jane Maranche

$200,000 $185,000 $412,500 $104,000 $14,000 $204,900 $63,600

$1000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $30,599) $1,645 by sheriff's deed $1,271 by sheriff's deed $22,658 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $64168) $24,000 $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $66417) $79,000 $92,000 $2,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $45932) $1,783 by sheriff's deed $130,000 $85,000 $1,560 by sheriff's deed $193,000 $3,385 by sheriff's deed $1,510 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $38,427) $1,491 by sheriff's deed $74,500 $87,600 $40,000 $49,900 $10,000 $90,000 $92,000 $1,485 by sheriff's deed $84,200 $5,503 by sheriff's deed $50,000 $108,000 $2,000 $52,000 $229,500 $35,000 $40,000 $50,000 $42,000

$147,000 $314,438

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

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PETERS TOWNSHIP Estate of Pearl Jones Joan Marie Kerr Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Wells Fargo Bank Joseph Vargo Sam Elison and Faris Alkhattar

William Holt Bryan Waters Ronald Pavlik II Michael Brant Evergreen Village Co. LLC Fairgreen Development Co. Brian Kirtley SIRVA Relocation LLC Jolan Inc. Linda Taylor Neil Hart Mark Kamon Brent Wahlquist Corporate Relocation Services Bradley Marshall Andrea Hyman G. James Faust Todd Wickerham Guy Cipriano Jr. Bower Hill Development Co. Arrrgh Realty LLC Jeffrey Verner Eugene George McCloskey Land Development Co. Inc., Great Meadows L.P. Megan Milani BP Exploration & Oil Co.

Becky Holt Ulam Randy and Angela Johnson Pascal and Angela Phares Geno and Cynthia Levi Lawrence and Jeri Elliott Williamson & Jefferson Inc. SIRVA Relocation LLC William Tannehill Jr. and Denise Tannehill Scotter Properties L.P. John Haberland Vaughn and Cynthia Swartz Joseph and Gretchen Brula Corporate Relocation Services Paul and Christine O'Brien Garrett Force and Sharon Birch Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Jeffrey and Karen Thurner Fredrick Allen and Karen Small Thomas Proctor Heartland Homes Inc. Peters Township Sanitary Authority Daniel James and Alexandra Lucas Stephen Zieger and Stephanie Goode Patrick and Janet Donahoe NVR Inc. Stephen and Julie Pennington Bruceton Farm Service Inc.

304 Bebout Road 109 Hemlock Drive 130 Lake Colony Drive

$45,000 by sheriff's deed $134,500 $3,205 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $37735) 422 Laurel Drive $210,000 McMurray Road $60,000 110 Oak Ridge Drive $335,000 276 Quail Run Road $105,000 203 Village Green Drive $339,900 Bellwalt Drive $55,080 322 Doubletree Drive $402,500 322 Doubletree Drive $403,000 407 Ironwood Drive $325,000 Kingston Circle $125,000 314 Molly Drive $530,000 127 Bittersweet Circle $602,000 351 Buffalo Ridge Road $392,500 351 Buffalo Ridge Road $362,000 212 Old Oak Road $226,600 167 Pleasantview Drive $1,246 by sheriff's deed 104 Prestonwood Lane $315,000 220 Ridgeview Drive $275,000 105 Taper Drive $300,000 Walnut Drive $82,500 111 Bell Drive $315,000 100 Cornerstone Court $324,900 221 King Richard Drive $297,000 618 Sagewood Drive $625,000 159 Scenic Ridge Drive $105,000 105 Sunny Dell Lane $162,000 3894 Washington Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $750,000)

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Spring Home & Garden Successfully Combat Your Landscaping Woes (NewsUSA) - If you have ever attempted to transform your backyard into a beautifully designed paradise, then you have probably planted, trimmed and dug your way into a few minor frustrations along the way.

While good landscaping can vary by degrees including budget, skills and climate, there are a few easy things you can do in order to be proud of your landscaping without paying an expert.

The following tips will guide you on the right path to do-it-yourself landscaping: • Always layer your planting beds. Layering in three rows, begin with your tallest plants in the back row, next tallest in the middle and your shortest plants in the front. And don’t just plant one bed -; putting another elsewhere in your yard will help provide a sense of harmony.

• Calm your yard with water features. Providing focal points in your landscaping work is a must, and one great way is to incorporate water features such as ponds and simple waterfalls into your landscaping. They both look appealing and add an attractive element to your yard -; the calming sounds of moving water.

• Utilize retaining walls. If you are planning on protecting the fragile landscaping work around your home, it’s a must to construct a strong retaining wall.

Erosion-prone areas in your yard will benefit greatly by incorporating segmental retaining walls constructed from concrete masonry. Using concrete masonry not only provides the best value for the investment, it also delivers superior design flexibility and aesthetic appeal to any landscape idea. For more information and ideas, visit www.ncma.org.

• When planting flowers, go with annuals. To have a continuous sense of color throughout your yard, plant annual flowers alongside your favorite perennials.

Research and lay out creative flower combinations that make use of both kinds of flowers for year-round beauty.

• Think year-round. One of the biggest flaws one can make is only providing one or two seasons’ worth of eye-catching landscaping. Plan for having plentiful trees and shrubs during the springtime, fall foliage during autumn and good, visually interesting plant life in the winter, such as holly shrubs or bayberry bushes.

For more information, visit www.ncma.org.

Five Steps to Fresh Herbs Year-Round (NewsUSA) - No matter what the season, you can spice up your cooking with fresh herbs from your very own garden. Container gardening is easy, whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned pro, and it’s a fun way to add flavor to your dishes.

Thanks to their ease of planting, portability and low maintenance, container gardens are one of the fastest-growing trends in gardening. With a little help starting out, you can bring a little life into your kitchen in no time.

Container gardens are growing in popularity.

Here are five easy steps to fresh, healthy herbs: 1. Select the right container. The type and size of your container are important.

The container options are endless, so feel free to be creative. Depending on how many plants you want to grow, it will need to be large enough so that root growth is not restricted. Just remember that adequate drainage is your key to success.

2. Start with seeds or existing plants. There are a few options to get your container garden started, and it’s simpler than you may think to get your plants growing.

You can either plant from seed or cut a portion of your outdoor plants. Seeds generally germinate within a week, and many outdoor plants will rebound quickly by simply removing two-thirds of their top growth.

3. Choose a good growing medium. Whether you choose to use a commercially prepared artificial mix or a potting soil mixture, it’s important that the content is nutrient-rich. Growing plants require nutrients to reach their peak, and the correct balance may not be found in your local soil.

4. Give it adequate sunlight. Your container garden needs at least five hours of direct sunlight. If window lighting is not an option, fluorescent lighting can also work well.

5. Feed and water regularly to keep plants healthy and happy. Container plants can often run out of food quickly since their roots can’t expand to find nutrients. At planting time, mix controlled-release fertilizer granules into the soil mixture, or apply a diluted liquid fertilizer with every other watering. But remember that nutrient needs vary with plants, so check each herb’s requirement. And don’t forget about water; if the soil feels dry, it’s time to water. For more information, visit nutrientsforlife.org.

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Ask the Experts PLUMBING

BY TIM BARTMAN, ONE HOUR HEATING & COOLING

Q: The recent water scare has me thinking of purchasing some type of filtration for my home.

Any suggestions?

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A: The water you use today is the same water that was on earth 3 billion years ago, and it’s been recycled time and time again. I would think that over time, with the way we have polluted the earth, water is bound to have many impurities in it. I also think that our water authorities do a great job purifying our water. For every water intake into a treatment plant, there are many more sewage plants that dump their discharge water into the same river that we need for our water.

Makes you think, doesn’t it? Flush your toilet, turn on the faucet, recycled water. Sometimes the way our water is treated causes other problems. Take chlorine, for example; it is a necessary additive to the water to kill forms of biological agents such as bacteria and viruses. The problem is that chlorine is harmful to us whether we drink it or bathe in it. You don’t want it in the water, but no feasible technology at this time can replace it. Once it gets to your house, it should be removed. We use a water treatment system called “Natures Miracle.” It effectively removes chemicals like chlorine, arsenic, lead, mercury, and many more. At the same time, it leaves the natural minerals like calcium and magnesium that we need for healthy living. Natures Miracle uses no chemicals and requires no maintenance for six to eight years. I have one in my home, and I love it. The water tastes great from all of the faucets in the house, our clothes feel softer, and my skin is not all itchy and dried out.

Some other products available include water softeners, which soften the water by removing calcium and magnesium bicarbonate and replacing them sodium (salt).

These require a lot of maintenance and do not remove harmful chemicals. Reverse Osmosis removes a lot of chemicals but also strips the water of all good nutrients; basically, you have dead water. This is usually located only at the kitchen faucet, so you bathe in and brush your teeth in untreated water. If you do not maintain them, bacteria can grow in them creating another problem. Bottled water in more brands than not is tap water taken from a public system and is no cleaner or safer than your tap water. The list goes on. None can do what Natures Miracle can and also be maintenance free. Check it out at www.betterwaternow.com today.

Can a Brick Do the Trick?

(NewsUSA) - When it comes to water conservation, most people think of shorter showers or more efficient appliances, but few have ever imagined a brick could do the trick.

Newer clay brick pavers allow rainwater to soak back into the ground gradually through their permeable surface, which creates a natural filtering process that decreases storm water runoff and flooding by allowing water to dissipate into the watershed.

Runoff is a major environmental concern because water that is not able to soak back into the ground finds its way to bodies of water such as streams, lakes and rivers and carries with it pollutants such as fertilizers, wastes and other chemicals.

As a result, building materials that reduce runoff are integral to both water conservation and its cleanliness.

Used to build driveways and parking lots, RainPave and StormPave from Pine Hall Brick save water, reduce pollution and work great in cities like Atlanta, where local ordinances limit the amount of area allowed to be impervious to water infiltration. In fact, these pavers have even been used to replace retention ponds, which translates to more available land.

For more information, visit Pine Hall Brick at www.PineHallBrick.com or call 800-334-8689.

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HUFNAGEL SELF STORAGE 10 x 20 or 12 x 25 Units Available 2400 Rt. 88 • Finleyville (1 & 1/2 miles South of Finleyville Across from Huffy's Trailer Sales)

The HGTV Green Home 2008 is located in Tradition Hilton Head, SC. For more information, go to www.HGTV.com.

Five Decorative Tips for a Greener Home (NewsUSA) - Creating a green home usually means you are looking to make your living environment more efficient and environmentally friendly. However, this doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice great style to get the look.

Let these five simple designs from the HGTV Green Home 2008 inspire you to make your green home more visually appealing.

1. Start in the Bathroom - If you are new to “green” design, you’ll appreciate the simple ideas from the home’s upstairs bathroom, where several small products were incorporated to keep the beautiful space clean and green.

The towels used in the space are all organic, the hand soap is all natural, and the candle is soy (which burns cleaner and longer than regular candles).

personal style. In the low country chic den of the home, all of the furniture is considered “green.”

From frames made of sustainable wood, to all-natural foam padding, to organic cotton fabrics and natural dyes, it all adds up to a healthy, beautiful way to design a space.

4. Go for Stone - As seen in the HGTV Green Home, natural stone countertops are available in a variety of hip colors, not just in neutral tones. The very durable eco-friendly stone is extremely reliable and durable, and now it’s stylish too!

2. Think Beyond the Bulb - When it comes to lighting, go beyond just changing the bulb. Buy completely recycled yet very decorative lamps. The beautiful designs in the HGTV Green Home are created from recycled materials using glass, tin and paper. Rather than looking “homemade,” all of the lamps in the home are truly unique statement pieces.

5. Model a Guest Bedroom After a Favorite Hotel Room - Sometimes when people think “green” they think bland, but that is no longer true. The guest bedroom in the HGTV Green Home is a hip space splashed with color and design. It looks more like a boutique hotel room than a guest bedroom, yet it’s all green.

With organic bedding and a high-backed, padded headboard, low VOC paint, recycled hipster chairs and art, and an antique white chest, the bedroom is a perfect example of how “green” living also means big style.

3. Think About Green Furniture - You can incorporate environmentally friendly design into your home, whatever your

For more information on this year’s HGTV Green Home Giveaway, visit www.hgtv.com.

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Ask the Experts ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

BY THE DEALERS AT THE ANTIQUE LOFT AT TRAX FARMS

Q: What is Depression Glass, and how did it get its name?

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The 1920s and 1930s saw the introduction of a machine-made, mass-produced, colored, transparent, inexpensive glassware we call Depression Glass. It was manufactured when our country was in the midst of a severe financial depression, and the name of the period will forever be associated with this glass.

Using different mold methods produced variations in the glass. Most of the glassware received its decoration in the mold. This was very colorful glass: pink, green, red, amber, yellow, blue, white, and crystal. It was produced in quantity by American glass companies and flooded the market place in the turbulent Depression years. Life during the Depression can be described as drab, and this colorful glass provided a bright spot in many homes.

However, the term Depression Glass did not make its debut until 1970 when it then became a collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s term. A tumbler worth 10 cents in the 1920s can be worth $75 today in some markets. Boxes of this valued glass can still be found collecting dust in Grandma's attic and basement. To learn more about Depression Glass, visit us at the Antique Loft located at Trax Farms. We have quite a large selection and dealers who are very knowledgeable about this type of glassware.

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Trax Farms Celebrates Spring

By Linda Steider, Trax Farms Plant Expert Remember the winter of 2006-2007 and how we were still able to garden in the month of January? The soil was soft and warm enough to install those last-minute bargain purchases of bulbs and perennials.

Not so this year—winter was actually winter! Finally, at long last, spring is happening and it’s happening at Trax Farms.

The blessing of an early Easter season has had our greenhouse production staff hard at work, even when the days of late winter were cold and snowy. This effort has made for a grand spring season. As days begin to lengthen and warm, be sure to stop by Trax Farms to see all that is new for the season. Nursery and perennial trucks begin arriving in April.

In a matter of days, our empty lot is transformed into a gloriously filled nursery. Plus we will display our homegrown perennials, many of which will be full and ready to bud. Look for these in our annual greenhouse until nights are warm enough for outdoor growing. Our large selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials are all suited for growing in our zone.

Our annual department has been busy too! There will be lots of cool season combo pots, and be sure to remember our Pansy Sale from March 29 through April 13. “Combos” is the theme for our spring season. We will have combo containers and hanging baskets in monochromatic styles as well as all mixed up and wild with color.

We are excited about what we have done and we are sure that you will be too! Even though our thoughts are turning to thinking “out of the house,” we will always have a great selection of blooming and foliage houseplants for spring interiors.

Check this department too for perennial flowering bulbs, which can be transplanted outdoors as the weather breaks.

For your shopping ease, our Garden Shop has moved to a more convenient location. You will find old favorites as well as new selections displayed in the section right between our annual greenhouse and exit to the patio nursery area. We have old favorites as well as new product lines, and Master Nursery products are back this season. Our garden shop will also feature a large selection of garden statuary, furniture, and Weber Grills and accessories!

Visit us on May 3 for a grilling demonstration.

Speaking of cooking, our herb department will overflow this season with new and old varieties of both culinary and ornamental types arriving in April. Our gift shop is brimming with everything spring to decorate your home. When you visit to smell the flowers, be sure to sniff our candles, too!

Our grocery area offers a wide array of specialty and everyday grocery items, sure to please. Stop by the bakery for delicious homemade cookies and treats or try a sandwich from our deli, made fresh for you. Don’t forget our soups and hot case items featuring new specials daily. Look for the first fruits of spring harvest in our

produce department. We start the season by picking our homegrown asparagus, which will be available sometime at the end of May. Our expanded wine shop has a large selection of Arrowhead wines. Buy tickets early for our wine event coming in May. The Antique Loft is open year round for all you treasure hunters.

Join us for our “Celebration of Spring” at Trax Farms – April 18, 19, and 20 (see insert). Or stop in any time because we are celebrating spring EVERYDAY at TRAX FARMS! FRIDAY, APRIL 18 10 am: Easy Gardening For Boomers

by Linda Steider, Trax Farms Plant Expert Join us for some helpful tips to reduce the pain and strain of gardening and focus on the joys. Sound advice for any age!

Baby Boomer Appreciation Day: 20% OFF All Regular Priced Plants April 18, 2008 only. Not valid with other discounts or coupons. Must have been born on or before 1964.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 9:30-10:15 am: Putting WOW In Your Garden by David Wilson, Garden Splendor® Expert This is a wonderful time to create a beautiful garden of perennials, vines, shrubs, and grasses. David will focus on varieties that are especially well suited to western PA and the surrounding area.

10:30-11:15 am: Vegetable Gardening Will Grow On You by Sandy Feather, Consumer Horticulture Educator Join us for an informative session on the basics of vegetable gardening.

11:30 am-12 pm: Please DO Eat the Daisies! Edible Flowers Featuring Calendula the 2008 Herb of the Year by Nancy Heraud, Penn State Master Gardener Attend this unique program to find out the dos and don’ts about edible flowers.

12:15-12:45 pm: LUNCH BREAK 1-2 pm: Backyard Birding

by The National Aviary Learn all about some of the birds that you can find right here in Pennsylvania.

2:15-3 pm: New Horizons for Rock Gardening by Al Deurbrouck Al’s slide presentation looks at some native plants, a few botanical and private gardens, choice plants for Western PA and more.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 1-2 pm: Kids Workshop ($5 fee)

by Lisa Whittaker Kids will plant a growing caterpillar, explore creatures of the soil, and make a salad in a glove. Recommended age is 410; please pre-register at customer service.

• Don’t forget “PANSYMANIA” will take place through April 13! Choose from over 1,000 flats of pansies and violas. Sale price is $12.99 per flat (regular price is $18).

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Planning Makes Spring Cleaning Less of a Chore (NewsUSA) - It’s spring cleaning time again.

While Americans spend billions of dollars on cleaning products annually, they often overlook the quality of their home’s indoor air. Recent research has found that in homes across America, the quality of indoor air is often several times worse than outdoor air. One reason for the increase in airborne contaminants is that new homes are Consider your indoor air quality, and plan ahead to make being built and remodeled to spring cleaning head-ache free. seal air in more tightly.

Dusty, dirty homes at any temperature can mean discomfort.

In fact, indoor air quality is among the Environmental Protection Agency’s top three health concerns.

When planning your spring cleaning, it’s important to consider the quality of indoor air, which, without treatment, can be up to 100 times worse than outside air.

There are many misconceptions when it comes to indoor air quality products, such as; air fresheners, air filters or air-purifiers. An air freshener will emit a fragrance into the air. A filter might capture some indoor contaminants but not destroy them, allowing them to continue multiplying. However, an air purifier, like the Infinity Air Purifier

by Carrier, has patented technology that not only captures but kills up to 99.9 percent of airborne viruses, bacteria and mold spores. In addition to adding an air purifier to your home’s heating and cooling systems, here are some tips, brought to you by Carrier, that can help improve the quality of indoor air.

• Change your home’s air filter monthly or as recommended by the manufacturer.

• Use only direct-vent, sealed combustion fireplaces.

• Install carbon monoxide detectors.

• Prohibit smoking within the home.

For additional information on home heating and cooling systems, visit www.carrier.com and click on the ‘home’ button.

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Angie’s List Recognizes Two Local Businesses with “Super Service Award” Handyman Matters of South Pittsburgh and Mon Valley and Beverly Services of Bethel Park have each been awarded the prestigious and difficult-to-attain 2007 Angie’s List Super Service Award.

This exclusive recognition is awarded at the beginning of each year to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie’s List throughout the past year. Fewer than 5 percent of the companies on Angie’s List meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for the award.

“Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to customer service, said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List. “To help our members easily find these exceptional service companies, we’ve added Super Service Award logos to each of the winning company names on AngiesList.com. Our members tell us they love that additional bit of information.”

Handyman Matters In October 2004, Randy and Sandra McMahon opened the first Handyman Matters franchise in western Pennsylvania. Their service territory includes the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Washington and surrounding communities, the entire Mon Valley and Uniontown.

“Many people have a hard time of getting things done around the house. No job is too small or too big for us,” stated Mr. McMahon. “We can help our customers with a project as small as changing a light fixture to remodeling a full bathroom or basement. We take the hassle out of home improvements. Our Craftsmen are true professionals with 10 or more year’s experience, and must pass a full background check in order to work for us. So, not only will our customers get a great job done, but they can feel safe while we are working in their homes. Working in an industry that is the number one complained about industry in America, we want to maintain the reputation of being a dependable home repair and improvement company,” he said. “We are proud to have received the Super Service Award in the Handyman Category from Angies List.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have maintained an “A” rating overall; have received a minimum number of reports; are NOT in the Angie’s List “Penalty Box,” and do NOT have an unsatisfactory rating with the Better Business Bureau.

You can reach Handyman Matters for more information at these numbers: 724-2584884, 724-222-0105, or 412-851-1104. Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

Beverly Services Beverly Services is a full service heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical contractor, based in Bethel Park. They sell and service all major brands with 24 hour emergency service. They also offer duct cleaning and Aeroseal duct sealing. Beverly Services is known for their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and is celebrating its 66th Anniversary.

Beverly Services can be reached at 412-851-1000 and at beverlyservices.com.

Mon Valley Garden Club Meeting Mon Valley Garden Club will meet at 6:30 pm on Monday April 7 at Eat ‘n Park in Belle Vernon. For membership information, please contact Alice Harris at 724-4660979. Dues are $15 per year ($9.50 to the Garden Club Federation of PA, 50¢ to the National Council of State Garden Clubs, and $5 to the club). Mon Valley Garden Club is part of District X of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania.

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Outdoor Lighting New Decorative Trend for Homeowners

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(NewsUSA) - By following proven principles of outdoor lighting design, homeowners can pursue one of the fastest-growing trends in home decorating, resulting in beautiful neighborhoods and safer, more secure homes.

Knowledgeable homeowners select outdoor lighting Well-designed outdoor lighting can add beauty, systems that use a safety and security to any home. series of energy-efficient, low-voltage lights strategically placed around a home.

Positioning lights on the ground to shine up onto homes or landscaping is called "uplighting." Lights should be positioned no more than four feet away from the area they are lighting and positioned less than 30 degrees from vertical. This approach provides security because lights are placed in areas where an intruder might hide.

Uplighting also allows homeowners to highlight the most attractive features of a home, such as the texture of brick or stucco or interesting architectural details.

"Ten years ago, virtually no one was doing outdoor lighting in a pleasing, effective manner," said Winston Edwards, a lighting specialist with Outdoor Lighting Perspectives. "Today, the practice of outdoor lighting is more sophisticated and effective, resulting in systems that not only are practical but also add to the beauty of a home as seen at night."

The most common error that homeowners make with outdoor lighting is emphasizing the use of floodlights. While floodlights may give a sense of well-being, they actually can create safety and security problems, limiting the ability to see intruders or blinding visitors who risk a fall.

Floodlights with 500 watts of power also are unflattering to most home exteriors, making it difficult to appreciate texture or fine details.

In addition to lighting home exteriors, low-voltage outdoor lighting also is ideal for landscaping, allowing homeowners to accent ornamental shrubs and trees.

"For patios, consider using path lights around the perimeter, which will reflect light onto the patio," Edwards said. "With decks, use lights with a shielded light source underneath the handrails. These lights provide just the right light for conversation and are much more pleasant than typical deck lighting with a bright light shining from the side of a home."

The newest generation of outdoor lights uses halogen bulbs, which are energy-efficient and brighter than traditional incandescent lights. Paired with stainless-steel sockets, quality outdoor lights provide years of carefree operation.

"When it comes to creating beautiful outdoor lighting, homeowners should look for interesting architectural elements and distinctive landscaping, and they should never place lights so that anyone is looking directly into a bulb," Edwards said. "Follow these basic principles, and outdoor lighting will be an investment that you, and your neighbors, will enjoy for years to come."

For the latest information on outdoor lighting trends visit, www.outdoorlights.com.

Swap or Sell Your Plants!

MonValley Garden Club will sponsor a Plant Sale & Swap on May 10 at Rotary Park in California, PA. Plants and related items will be available for purchase and trading. Rotary Park is located on Rt. 88 and close to the exit and entrance ramps of Rt. 43. Parties interested to reserve a spot or for information or directions, please call Alice Harris at 724-466-0979.

Correction On page 71 (Grand Openings) of the March issue of The Union-Finley Messenger, the phone number for the Good to Go Restaurant and Catering was listed incorrectly. The correct number is 724-348-8544. We apologize for the error.

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CURVES Member of the Month

Curvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; March Member of the Month is Mary Lou Jeffery. Mary Lou and her husband reside in South Park. They are very proud of their two daughters and three grandchildren. Mary Lou works at Allegheny Vision in South Park. She works out immediately after her shift every day.

Her dedication has really paid off with an abundance of energy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy my time at Curves, both the efficient workout and the people you meet on the circuit. As soon as the weather breaks, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll include 30 minutes of walking to my exercise routine.â&#x20AC;? Congratulations, Mary Lou! Mary Lou Jeffery

CURVES Machine of the Month The stretching circuit increases strength and flexibility. This newest, most innovative piece in the CurvesÂŽ circuit provides 12 stretches targeting all major muscle groups.

Healthtrax Hosts Open House Members of Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness in Bethel Park enjoyed many open house events from March 10-16. The open house offered osteoporosis screening; Fit Kids, Group Groove, and other featured classes; lectures on specialized, cardiovascular, and strength training, chiropractics, and nutrition; and even a jewelry sale and ice cream social. Personal Training Coach Josh Koenig, CSCS, BS, (pictured left) demonstrated the Body Gem, which measures how many calories a person burns at rest, or resting metabolic rate (RMI). This number is valuable, as it can help one determine the number of calories necessary to subtract or add to lose or gain weight.

Christopher Schmidt, M.D., to Appear on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask the Doctor Showâ&#x20AC;?

Christopher Schmidt, M.D., a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Canonsburg General Hospital will be the featured guest on the Monday, April 14, 2008 Ask The Doctor show, sponsored by Canonsburg General Hospital and Peters Township Cable Television, Channel 7. The live, call-in show begins at 7:30 p.m. and is hosted by Eugene Hammell, M.D. Drs. Schmidt and Hammell will discuss, â&#x20AC;&#x153;rotator cuff repair.â&#x20AC;?

Peters Township residents may call (724) 942-0136 to ask questions on air.

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Urgent Care Center Offers Walk-In Service in McMurray

By J.R. Brower No appointments are necessary at the Urgent Care Center, an outpatient medical care facility located at the Krebs Professional Center, 3515 Manager Beth Wall and Medical Washington Road, Suite 550, in McMurray.

Director Dr. Doug Corkum are ready to Affiliated with The Washington Hospital, the serve patients at the Urgent Care Center Urgent Care Center offers high-quality evaluation in McMurray. and treatment of minor illnesses or injuries for area residents seeking immediate attention.

Open since September 2007, the Urgent Care Center offers physicians and nurses on site at all times. They are open seven days a week, including holidays, from 9 am to 9 pm. “We can see people quickly, and get them out right away,” said Medical Director Dr. Doug Corkum. “We’re especially effective for patients with extremity injuries, lacerations, abscesses, and medical conditions such as bronchitis.”

Dr, Corkum said that the bottom line is that they save people time. Besides walk-in service, the Urgent Care Center offers on-site prescriptions, and they have facilities for x-rays and lab tests. “If needed, we can dispense antibiotics here to save patients the time it takes to go to the pharmacy,” said Dr. Corkum, who works hand in hand with Manager Beth Wall, who is also a nurse practitioner.

On the staff are eight physicians, two full-time and six part-time, as well as four nurse practitioners, two full-time and two part-time. The other full-time physician assisting Dr. Corkum is Dr. Mary Lamb. Part-time physicians include Dr. Robert Schwartz, Dr. Elizabeth Restino, Dr. Sherry Zimmerman, Dr. Paul Reardon, Dr. Russ Piperm and Dr. Julie DeRosa. For more information, please call 724-969-4321, or visit their website at www.theurgentcarecenter.org.

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Canonsburg General Hospital Board of Directors Appoints Members to Medical Staff

Canonsburg General Hospital Installs Revolutionary Ultrasound Technology

The Board of Directors of Canonsburg General Hospital recently appointed Kent E. Berkey, M.D., Poornima Rao, M.D., and Yadavendra S. Rajawat, M.D., to the Medical Staff. Dr. Berkey, a board-certified neurologist, is an associate with the Adult Neurology Center, P.C. with an office in Washington. Dr. Rao, an endocrinologist, is an associate of The Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Health with an office at Canonsburg General Hospital. Dr. Rajawat, a cardiologist, is an associate of Donohue Cardiology Associates with an office in Washington.

Canonsburg General Hospital recently purchased a state-of-the-art ultrasound system, LOGIQ®9, from GE Healthcare.

The equipment’s new medical imaging technique, Volume Ultrasound, helps Canonsburg General Hospital technologists to quickly and precisely perform a broad variety of ultrasound exams from abdominal and breast to vascular imaging.

With Volume Ultrasound, the ultrasound technologist simply sweeps the ultrasound transducer over a patient’s anatomy to collect Ultrasound technologist Trish Regoli performs an ultrasound the image information needexam using state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment recently pured. With this volume of chased by Canonsburg General Hospital. image data, the technologist and the radiologist are able to “virtually” perform additional analysis, if needed, and create a variety of images of the anatomy of concern after the patient has left the hospital.

“Virtual re-scan allows our clinicians to create 3D or 4D views, analyze high-resolution zooms of anatomy, or apply special reading effects without the patient having to be there or return for additional exams,” explained William C. Thomeier, M.D, chairman of the hospital’s medical imaging department. “In addition, we chose GE’s LOGIQ 9 because of the high resolution of the images and the speed of imaging - an entire organ can be scanned within seconds.”

Canonsburg General Hospital to Host Program on Alternatives to Blood Transfusions Canonsburg General Hospital will host a program on alternatives to blood transfusions for surgery patients from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. The seminar is sponsored by the Allegheny General Hospital Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery and will be led by Jeffrey Cohen, M.D., the director of urology at Allegheny General Hospital.

“Whether due to religious convictions or concerns over the safety of blood transfusions, a growing number of people in our country are expressing an interest in bloodless medicine programs. At Allegheny General, we have established one of the nation’s most comprehensive centers to accommodate such patients,” said Perry Doebler, a coordinator of AGH’s Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery.

The April 5 program will consist of two separate seminars. The first will educate participants about bloodless medicine techniques and benefits, providing examples of patients who have been successfully treated at the AGH program.

The second seminar will be geared specifically to the Jehovah’s Witness audience, a religion that strictly prohibits the use of blood products or transfusion procedures during surgery. To register for this free program, call 1-877-284-2100 or register online at www.bloodlessmedicine.org.

1st Anniversary Celebration of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute at Canonsburg General Hospital Wednesday, April 16 2 to 5 p.m.

Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute Join the staff of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute as we celebrate the 1st anniversary at Canonsburg General Hospital.

Refreshments will be served. www.moinstitute.com

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Complementary Therapies Enhance Cancer Care at Jefferson Regional Make Time for Green Tea Drinking green tea has been linked to everything from weight loss to improving cognitive function and lowering cholesterol. Two new studies published in the December 2007 issue of Cancer Biology and Therapy revealed that the Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) from green tea appeared to significantly decrease some forms of cancer.

Tea contains a variety, perhaps thousands of powerful, protective antioxidant substances called polyphenols, especially favonoids such as catechins. Studies have shown these substances may help reduce the risk of some of the most common chronic diseases.

The most studied catechin found in green tea is EGCG. It has the antioxidant potential of being 200 times stronger than vitamin C and 20 times stronger than vitamin E. Other benefits have shown these antioxidant properties beneficially affect coronary artery blockages, dilate your arteries, and reduce the formation of blood clots.

Cholesterol levels improve by increasing the intestinal excretion of cholesterol in the bile acids of the stool. Lower concentrations of intracellular cholesterol concentrations have also been reported. Higher HDL values have shown correlations with increased green tea consumption. The bad cholesterol LDL which is deposited in the artery linings causing plague development by the process of oxidation is decreased with the strong antioxidant properties of the EGCG. Green tea catechins have also been reported to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and antifungal components. Increased bone density, blood sugar regulation, and even reduction of tooth cavities have all been clinically associated with green tea consumption. Green tea also inhibits bacterial growth in the mouth, and may be an ingredient in your toothpaste. It is also a natural source of fluoride.

There are many green tea products on the market right now. If you’re drinking tea for its health benefits, it’s best to avoid products that contain a lot of additives, especially those that are high in sugar.

Dr Mitchell Gaynor, president of Gaynor Integrative Oncology at Weill Cornell Medical College, states that all green teas are good but organic is best. He notes that white teas come from the younger tea plant and have a bit higher antioxidant activity.

Black tea is fermented and has a bit less antioxidant activity, but it is still good to drink.

Studies that he has participated in show that adding milk may negate some of the beneficial effects of tea by precipitating out the phenols.

The protective evidence of green tea is overwhelming, side effects are minimal, and the cost is low. Green tea is good in the winter on a cold day, and just as effective if consumed cold. In the upcoming warmer months, consider adding some green tea to your diet daily.

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the availability of Reiki and “Soft Touch” massage therapy as free complementary therapeutic services for cancer patients. The therapies, conducted in the comfort of private patient rooms, enhance all types of medical and psychological treatment. Both therapies are part of an Integrative Medicine program in conjunction with the traditional medicine program at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

“Patients report a reduced level of stress as well as a decrease in acute and chronic pain, which promotes a better quality of sleep,” says Patty Luptak, RN, BSEd, OCN, director, Oncology Services at Jefferson Regional. “It promotes the release of emotions such as grief, anger, and anxiety and brings forth a feeling of clarity and well being as well as a spiritual connection.”

Reiki can reduce the negative side effects of medical treatment such as those from chemotherapy, surgery, and other invasive procedures. “Everyone responds differently to Reiki,” Luptak explains. “The person receiving Reiki is not ‘healed’ by the practitioner.

The healing comes from the flow of life force energy from the Reiki practitioner.” Luptak adds that there are no side effects from Reiki and it is safe for people of all ages.

Soft Touch massage therapy, a second free therapy provided to cancer patients, incorporates techniques for patients who are sensitive to more traditional types of massage therapy. “The therapist will concentrate on creating a baseline using superficial contact focusing on the surface layer of muscles or possibly even just the skin depending on your level of tolerance,” Luptak says.

The concept then is to gradually increase the level of demand with a concentration on restfulness, tranquility and ease. Gentle systematic touch has anecdotal evidence to help some people improve sleep, decrease fatigue, decrease nausea, and even decrease fevers.

Several staff members volunteer to provide the service including Arlene Stevens, RMT and Reiki master; Joann Parzick, RN, second level Reiki therapist; Jennifer Ranalli, professional massage therapist and Bill Hunter, massage therapist Patients on the 4 North Oncology Unit interested in Reiki or Soft Touch Massage Therapy simply need to talk with their physician about an order for Reiki or Soft Touch Massage therapy and the Medical Center staff will coordinate the services.

Federal Funds Used to Improve Patient Safety Technology As part of his continued efforts to eliminate medication errors and improve patient safety, Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) recently presented $87,000 in federal funds to Jefferson Regional Medical Center, located in Jefferson Hills in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, in support of the Medical Center’s ongoing effort to implement electronic medical records.

“The healthcare system is one of the few remaining professions that still relies on the 18th century filing system based on paper records,” said Congressman Tim Murphy, Co-Chair of the Congressional 21st Century Healthcare Caucus. “Fortunately, new technology now allows complete medical records to be confidentially and securely stored and sent to doctors in a matter of seconds. This technology does away with burdensome paperwork that leads to costly medical errors. It has the potential to save thousands of lives and according to the RAND Corporation, more than $160 billion in annual healthcare costs. Healthcare providers such as Jefferson Regional Medical Center are at the forefront of using this technology that has the benefit of improving patient safety.”

Thomas Timcho, president and CEO of Jefferson Regional Medical Center, said, “In recent years, Jefferson Regional has reinvested capital funds into expanding its emergency department, adding services such as a congestive heart failure clinic and enhancing existing services such as the inpatient dialysis unit. We have invested in technology to develop an electronic medical record. By providing more than $80,000 for this initiative, Congressman Murphy will assist Jefferson Regional in reaching this goal.”

The money was included in the 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill which was signed into law in December as part of the omnibus budget bill. The funds will be used as part of the effort to convert Jefferson Regional Medical Center to a “digital hospital,” eliminating an outdated system based on paper records.

“Paper records can often be lost, contain illegible handwriting, and be incomplete, which leads to costly medical errors,” Congressman Murphy concluded. “With electronic medical records patients will no longer have to repeat expensive and invasive tests anymore because a paper file was lost. Complete medical files also allow doctors to make more informed decisions regarding procedures and medications. Overall patient safety will be improved, saving lives and money.”

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New hope for your non-healing wound.

Has a wound kept your life at a standstill? At the Wound Care Center® at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, our medical experts provide you with individualized treatment plans that include the most advanced wound care therapies available today. And our specialized approach offers treatments that radically speed the healing process.

Start living again. Ask your physician or call us.

We’ll treat you well.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Calendar of Events for April Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

continental breakfast and a $10 casino coin.

Departs from the hospital at 10 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. $20. Additional information and reservation is available by calling 724258-1167.

AUXILIARY HIGH FASHION JEWELRY SALE – Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Auxiliary of MonVale Health Resources, Inc. will present a high fashion jewelry sale. 724-258-1167.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 724-9299492.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

DIABETES AT RISK SCREENING – Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to Noon.

Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will offer its At Risk for Diabetes Screening. Registration requested by calling 724-258-1148. 12-hour fast is required.

BABY CARE CLASS – Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 8, 9, and 10 at 8:30 a.m. 3-day, 2 hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

AUXILIARY CASINO TRIP – Tuesday, April 8. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is offering a one-day bus trip in deluxe motorcoach to Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. Free parking, free

AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVING COURSE – Wednesday and Thursday, April 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The nation’s first and largest classroom driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 724-258-1234.

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP – Wednesday, April 9 at 1 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1321.

INNOVATIONS IN GENERAL SURGERY – Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. Marc Cordero, M.D., M.M.S., will present a free community program focusing on new techniques, procedures and equipment in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Call 724-258-1234 for more information.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP – Supermarket Tour – Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m., Bartolotta’s Giant Eagle, Fisher Heights.

Walk the aisles of the grocery store with MVH Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetic Educators to be trained in diabetic food choices and label reading. For more information, call 724-258-1148.

AUXILIARY LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW - Sunday, April 20 at 1 p.m. A Rememberence of Spring’s Past will be the theme of the annual Fashion Show and Luncheon to be presented by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources. The April 20 event will include a luncheon. Tickets are $10 each and are available in the MVH Gift Shop or by calling 724-483-7797. Additional information is available by calling 724-258-1234.

Cancer Support Group – Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m., ECC. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 22, 23, 24 at 6 p.m., Center for Fitness and Health, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. 3-day, 2 hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes selfmanagement and care. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

INNOVATIONS IN PROSTATE HEALTH Wednesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. Arthur Thomas, M.D. and Moshen Isaac, M.D. will present program focusing on prostate health and the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancers.

Call 724-258-1234 for more information.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Thursday, April 24 from Noon to 6 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1234.

ACTIVE PARENT TRAINING - Saturday, April 26 at 8 a.m. MVH will host a training workshop for people interested in becoming parenting education leaders. Cost for the oneday Leader Training Workshop is $149. For more information, call 800-825-0060.

BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP Monday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

PUBLIC CPR INSTRUCTIONS - Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

COLORECTAL EDUCATION AND SCREENING - Wednesday, April 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Monongahela Valley Hospital will offer a free colorectal cancer education and screening in honor of the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Control Month. Advance registration is required. A distinguished panel of health care professionals will provide information during the education portion. For additional information, call 724-258-1234.

CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Wednesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1148.

INFANT/CHILD CPR - Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. The $25 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-6849536.

MVH’S Center for Children’s Rehabilitation Celebrates Dinosaur Days The employees at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Children’s Rehabilitation recently implemented a special week called “Dinosaur Days” to extend good cheer, lift spirits, give the children keepsakes to play with during the winter months and especially reward them for their hard work and determination in therapy sessions.

The idea originated when Susan Guglielmi, a MVH physical therapy aide, received several hundred stuffed dinosaurs and books from the Kohl’s Cares for Kids® philanthropic program.

Nikko Pellegrini of Charleroi gathers his dinosaurs together for a meeting.

Throughout the year, Kohl’s Cares for Kids sells merchandise and 100 percent of the net profits from the sale are donated to support health and educational opportunities for children across the United States. When the sale of the book and plush dinosaurs concluded, Kohl’s Department store in South Hills Village donated the remaining supply to Monongahela Valley Hospital. Gugliemi arranged for MVH’s Center for Children’s Rehabilitation and the Emergency Department to give away the dinosaurs and books to children receiving therapy or coming to the ED. Velociraptor, Protoceratops and Apatosaurus are the plush dinosaur characters in the book How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon by children’s author Jane Yolen. At the Center each child receives the book and a choice from one of the three dinosaurs, when his or her therapy session is completed.

Jane Yolen’s books along with the dinosaur plush were available at Kohl’s for several months for a cost of $5 - a fraction of the cost to just purchase the book elsewhere. Kohl’s Cares for Kids® is not just a program, it’s a promise of hope for a brighter, healthier future for kids in our communities. From injury prevention and immunization programs, every day across the country, Kohl’s is putting time, effort and funding toward keeping kids healthy.

Susan Kramer, MVH physical therapist said, “That is how the idea for ‘Dinosaur Days’ was created and then we just took off with the theme of a promise of hope for a brighter, healthier future for kids. We made posters, signs, coloring sheets and decorated the office and therapy rooms with dinosaurs and other brightly colored images. The parents are so thankful and the kids can’t wait to get their cute, cuddly dinosaur and book.”

MVH National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16 Receive assistance with healthcare power of attorney and living will forms (Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Carroll Township) Monongahela Valley Hospital, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making – an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2008 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, MVH is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with Pennsylvania state laws. These resources are available at www.monvalleyhospital.com or through Renee Hurley, MVH Patient Representative, by calling 724-258-1076.

Specifically, on April 16, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., MVH is welcoming the public throughout the day in the hospital’s main lobby, with free information about advance care planning and advance directive forms. Renee will be on hand to answer questions and assist with completion of the forms if necessary.

“As a result of National Healthcare Decisions Day, many more people in our community can be expected to have thoughtful conversations about their healthcare decisions and complete reliable advance directives to make their wishes known,” said Hurley.

For more information about National Healthcare Decision Day, please visit www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org or call 724258-1076.

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Ask the Experts PHYSICAL THERAPY

BY JEFF KLUG, P.T., Physical Therapist CENTERS FOR REHAB SERVICES Q:

How can I help my teenage child avoid a non-contact ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury?

A: Non-contact ACL injuries are estimated to occur between 80,000 and 250,00 times per year in athletes 1525 years of age and appear to have a higher incidence in females than males.

Although the mechanism of this injury is not clearly understood, a combination of forces (front to back, side to side, and rotational) may be the most detrimental, along with a position hip and knee extension. Actions in sports such as rapid deceleration during cutting, pivoting, landing, and change in direction can often generate these types of forces.

To minimize the risk on non-contact ACL injuries, athletes should first utilize footwear that is appropriate for the surface they play on. Additionally, current evidence points to increases in balance, strength, and coordination as methods to minimize the risk of ACL injury. Therefore, training should include plyometrics, balance, and technique training for their specific sport. The goal should be soft, controlled, balanced landings using a flexed hip and knee, such as those seen in dance and ice skating—two sports that have very few non-contact ACL injuries. A physical therapist can help in the prevention of, or recovery from, an ACL injury.

As experts and thought leaders in the field, Centers for Rehab Services has a strong focus on education, clinical excellence, and a clear understanding that we’re really in the people business. If you have any questions regarding ACL injuries, contact Jeff at Centers for Rehab Services at 412-854-5077.

Healthy Directions Announces April Programs and Events Monongahela Valley Hospital's Healthy Directions health education and resource center at 3547 Washington Avenue in Finleyville will celebrate the following national health events in April: • Foot Health Awareness Month; During April the American Podiatric Medical Association wants everyone to think feet! Foot Health Awareness Month calls attention to the importance of good foot and ankle care, and is a time for all Americans to stop and take a good look at their feet.

• Donate Life Month: In an effort to ease the desperate organ shortage in the United States, the National Kidney Foundation challenges all American to sign organ donor cards this month and share their wishes with their families.

• National Health Care Volunteer Week : April 16, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Healthy Directions will recognize volunteers for their support.

Anyone interested in these topics are encouraged to stop in for free information.

Healthy Directions offers on-site laboratory services for blood and urine analysis. A doctor's prescription is required for all laboratory tests. Blood drawn and urine specimens collected at the Finleyville station will be tested at the Laboratory at Monongahela Valley Hospital and results of the testing will be sent to the physician designated by the patient. Healthy Directions/Finleyville is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to special programs and screenings, Healthy Directions features a health education resource library of books, pamphlets, videos, and other information. A referral service also is available, as well as private health education counseling.

Additional information is available by calling 724-348-6699.

The Lesser Known Effects Of Back Pain Back pain can range from mildly annoying to completely debilitating.

Its physical effects make even the simplest movements – getting in and out of a car, picking up items off the floor or stooping down to play with your kids – unbearable. And back pain’s effects don’t stop at physical. It can have serious psychological and even financial effects.

How can you end or avoid back pain and its far reaching effects? Start with chiropractic. When spinal movement is restricted or spinal bones (vertebrae) become misaligned, the result is a common condition known as vertebral subluxation. Vertebral

By Dr. Christopher Carr, subluxation is linked with a myriad of health concerns, including back pain.

Newman Chiropractic Center Regardless of its cause, back pain is more than a physical condition. It can also have a devastating emotional impact. Research shows the widespread psychological effects of back pain extend beyond the patient to encompass families and employers, in terms of sickness and absence and for society as a whole, in terms of welfare benefits and lost productivity.* Chronic back pain sufferers - particularly those afflicted with low back pain have an elevated risk of developing depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Worse yet, these psychological, and social factors play a major role in worsening the perception of pain and the development of chronic disability.

Chronic back pain can even shorten your life. Among elderly women, daily back pain is associated with reduced quality of life, mobility, and longevity and increased risk of coronary heart events.** Many individuals with chronic back pain also feel stigmatized: that it’s not real or, if it is, it’s their fault. Stigmatizing responses by family, friends, health professionals and the general public appear to have a profound impact on perceptions, self-esteem and behavior.

If you are among the millions of people around the world with back pain, don’t suffer in silence or resort to symptom-masking drugs: many of which have serious side effects. Instead, take a proactive approach to your health and get checked to see if chiropractic can help.

Feeling good again can begin with a visit to Newman Chiropractic Center. To introduce you to our office all New Patients will receive 1st day services which include…A Health History & Consultation; An Orthopedic & Neurological Exam; Initial X-rays (if necessary); A Report of Findings to the Patient. * Source: British Medical Journal, 2002

** Source: Spine 2007

Dr. Christopher Carr holds a doctorate from Palmer West College of Chiropractic and a BS in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina. The office is located at 3055 Washington Road in McMurray. He can be reached at (724) 969-4000 or via email at drchris@newmanchiropractic.com.

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‘A Tribute to America’ to be Held at Charleroi High School SilverSneakers® with the Mon Valley YMCA are the proud sponsors of “A Tribute to America” by Tom Paterra and Friends at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, April 13 at Charleroi High School.

Celebrating 40 years in show business, Paterra chose to open this year’s show with a salute to our wonderful country and the people who so valiantly defended and continue to fight for freedom throughout the world. The show will open with California University of Pennsylvania ROTC Color Guard presenting the colors. Veterans that so patriotically serve our country will support the colors and be recognized for their honor and valor.

Paterra’s friends joining him on stage are vocalist Bernadette Devault. Bernadette, always a crowd pleaser, wows the audience with Broadway show tunes and favorites. David Crisi, Pittsburgh’s top keyboard artist, appears around town at clubs, corporate events and special performances. John Paterra has performed for years throughout the area and is a featured guest soloist singing our National Anthem at many sporting and entertainment events. A special appearance by Doc and Country Wudge will lighten the spirit.

Another Mon Valley favorite will share his talent. Monessen native Joe Campus conducts his 11 piece orchestra to provide back up.

Paterra began his career and traveled the world with Fred Waring and the Young Pennsylvanians, Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra and other groups. After years of recording over 1300 songs for others, Paterra released his own CD, By Request. CDs will available at the concert.

Advanced ticket sales locations are Charleroi Federal Savings Bank offices, Orange’s and Dr. Edward O. Roberts office in Charleroi, Rocco’s Florist in Monongahela, Highway Appliance in Dunlevy and the Mon Valley YMCA in Carroll Township.

To order tickets by mail or for further information, contact the Y at 724-483-8077.

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Arrowood at Southwestern Celebrates 11th Anniversary Arrowood at Southwestern, part of the Southwestern Continuum of Care, will celebrate its 11th anniversary with an open house from 4 to 6:30 pm on April 18. Arrowood at Southwestern is a retirement community providing apartment-style, independent living to senior citizens. Accepting its first residents in April of 1997, Arrowood was one of the first independent living communities of its kind in the Pittsburgh area.

The community has since grown to become the home to over 120 seniors.

Residents enjoy free amenities like chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, towel/linen service, van transportation, daily activities, and much more.

Each Arrowood apartment is equipped with an emergency pull-cord system accompanied by 24-hour security, which guarantees peace of mind for the residents and their families. These all-inclusive services make it possible for area seniors to remain an active part of their community and ensure their well being. While Arrowood is intended for independent seniors, the campus of Southwestern also includes an assisted living residence and a skilled nursing/rehab center.

Operated by a local physician, Philip P Ripepi, MD, Southwestern Healthcare is located on Lewis Run Road in Pleasant Hills. For more information, please call 412 469-3330 or visit www.southwesternhealthcare.com.

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

• Spring is on its way (at last). April brings us two (2) luncheons. The dates are April 10th and April 24th. We always start our day with Blood Pressure Screening from 11:00 to 12:00. Followed by lunch, which is prepared by the Canonsburg Senior Center Kitchen and is served by our very capable kitchen committee. Thanks to everyone making this a special day.

• Our speaker for April 10 will be Commissioner Bracken Burns. His topic will be on the National Pike, with some very interesting information.

• The program for April 24th will be given by Gretchen Stewart from Consulate Retirement Village (formally know as Tandem). She has an interesting program planned, so put on your thinking caps.

• Upcoming date to remember is Wednesday, May 7th with a trip to “Wonderful World of Aloha”. It is a performance put on in Wexford. From the reviews this promises to be a great show. It’s not too early to sign up. The price for the trip is $79. Price includes bus, lunch and tickets to the show. Call Erma Grego at 724-941-6956 for reservations and further information.

• The next important dates to remember for May are Thursday May 15th and Friday May 16th. These are the dates for the AARP Safety Drivers Course. It will be held at our Center at 800 Venetia Road. Make your reservations as soon as possible with Erma Grego.

• Birthdays for April are John Dobrich, Eileen Higbee, and Mary Sawesyszyn. A very happy and healthy birthday.

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Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute to Offer Free Education Sessions The staff of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute will offer a free informational session for people who are considering total knee or hip replacement surgery. The free program will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Saturday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. Topics covered include: information about arthritis; explanation of a joint replacement surgery, details of the pre-operative, operative and post operative care, information on anesthesia, pain management guides for the recovery period, and physical therapy guidelines, A question and answer session is included.

Refreshments will be provided. To register, call 1-888-877-5955 or 724-873-5955.

Senior Luncheons in Peterswood Park The Peters Township Senior Citizen Luncheon Program will be held Wednesday, April 9th Senior Luncheon 12-3 PM. Bring an antique item to be appraised and hear how much of your “trash” may be treasures. Pat Golden of Golden Estate Sales & Appraisals will provide a free appraisal for one item. Held in the Peter’s Township Community Recreation Center, multipurpose room. Age 55 and older may participate. Please bring a covered dish to share. No fee. For additional information, please call the Peters Township Park and Recreation Department at (724) -942-5000.

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Automotive Spring Cleaning and Care Recommended for Your Car (NewsUSA) - Next to being at home and work • Winter-specific tires may not be the best or work-related activities, most Americans spend choice for spring and summer driving. Save your their time in the car - nearly three hours each day. winter tires the extra wear, and yourself the So, wouldn’t it make sense, that if you clean your lower fuel economy, by changing to your all-seahouse and prepare it for spring, that you also preson tires now. With wetter and sometimes pare your car? unpredictable spring weather ahead, having According to a recent survey conducted by the enough tread on your tires becomes even more U.S. Department of Transportation, more than important as reduced tire grip can be hazardous.

241 million registered vehicles will be traveling Not sure how to tell whether you need new U.S. roadways this spring. Many of these cars, tires? One simple way: the penny test. Insert a trucks and SUVs may have just weathered the penny into the tire’s tread groove with Lincoln’s harsh conditions and corrosive elements associathead upside down and facing you. If you can see ed with winter, including freezing rain, snow, ice, all of Abe’s head, it’s time to replace your tires. sand and salt. To be prepared for the changing • If you need to buy new tires, remember, while weather and road conditions of spring, here’s a they may all look the same on the outside, not simple checklist of tips motorists should perform all tires are created equal on the inside. How you to help them during spring: drive and the weather conditions you face Checking your car’s tire pressure will ensure • As temperatures change, so does your tire should play an important role in selecting what your car runs smoothly this spring. pressure. Proper tire inflation is essential for tire is right for you. For most, the choice may increased automotive safety, optimum driving come down to a year-round tire that features an performance and significant cost savings, innovative design that offers confident handling including better fuel mileage. So, check that air pressure now. Tires should be inflatin any weather, such as those with Goodyear’s proprietary TripleTred Technology. ed to the vehicle manufacturer recommendations printed on the vehicle door plac- • There are many fluids that require attention, including the engine oil, transmission ard or in the glove box. fluid and power steering fluid. Spring is the perfect time to make sure they are all • Replacing your air filter can increase your vehicle’s life expectancy and fuel efficienclean and at the proper levels. cy, especially during warmer months. Salt, sand and other impurities may have been For more helpful car care advice or information on tires for cars, light trucks, SUVs kicked into your car’s air filtration system during the winter months. and more, visit your local Goodyear retailer or go online to www.goodyeartires.com.

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Spring is the Season for Auto Care (NewsUSA) - While spring is here, it's time to put the snow boots away and fill up the propane or charcoal, because summer is around the corner. It's also time to get your car serviced because of the temperate climate.

When it comes to auto care, spring is the best of all seasons. Maintenance and service now will undo winter's wear and tear and prepare your vehicle for warmweather driving ahead. The Make sure a certified technician checks the tightness and conexperts at the non-profit dition of belts, clamps and hoses.

National Institute for Automotive Service Excelcheck the tightness and condition of lence (ASE) offer the following advice: belts, clamps, and hoses, but you can look for signs of wear, cracking, or • Read the owner's manual, and follow fraying. the recommended service schedules.

• If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, look for an orderly repair shop with modern equipment in the service bays and qualified automotive technicians as evidenced by trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced course and ASE certifications.

• If you are having engine performance problems such as hard starts, rough idling or stalling, correct them now, before demanding stop-and-go vacation traffic.

• For comfort in hot weather, now's the time to have a marginally working air conditioning system serviced.

• Flush and refill the cooling system according to the service manual's recommendations. The level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically. (Make sure the engine has cooled down before removing the radiator cap.)

• A qualified auto technician should

• Replace other filters (e.g., air, fuel and PCV) as recommended in the service manual.

• Check the condition of tires, including the spare. Let the tires "cool down" before checking their pressure.

Uneven wear, "cupping," vibrations or "pulling" to one side indicate problems with your tires or suspension system.

• Change the oil and oil filter as specified in owner's manual. Often neglected, this simple service is one of the easiest ways to extend the life of your vehicle.

ASE was founded to improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians. ASEcertified technicians wear blue-and-white shoulder insignia and carry credentials listing their exact area(s) of certification.

Their employers often display the blueand-white ASE sign. Visit www.ase.com for more car care tips.

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Your Money

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Quick Tips to Get You Back in the Black (NewsUSA) - Saving money for your future is hard enough when the economy is in an upswing, but the task becomes even more daunting during an economic downturn when consumers find themselves struggling just to pay monthly bills. In fact, the average American goes $500 in the hole each month -; sinking further and further into debt each year.

Depressing, right? Here are a few quick and easy tips on how saving a little can add up to a lot: • Checks and Balances. Get a better understanding of your monthly and annual spending trends using Mint (www.Mint.com), a new online tool that keeps member accountable with balance and bill-pay reminders. This userfriendly site boasts helpful charts and graphs that provide financial overviews at a glance and will help you identify where to cut back.

• Reward Yourself. Credit card debt adds up fast. Finance experts generally recommend that you pay off high-interest credit card debt before you put money into your 401k or savings account. However, cutting out credit cards completely sometimes isn’t reasonable, so why not choose a card that pays you? uTANGO (www.uTANGO.com) is a free rewards program that offers substantial sums of cash for everyday purchases. Shop using the uTANGO Visa card to earn $50-$800 cash back each year and up to $1 million at 30 years.

Groceries, gas, movies, dining out, gifts, travel, and even household supplies can add up fast to earn cash rewards.

• Dining Out Strategy. Plan ahead and clip coupons for your favorite restaurants and take-out places. If you’re savvy,

you may never have to pay full price. Buying gift certificates on Restaurant.com can save a bundle since a $25 certificate goes for only $10. Pay attention to the coupon section in your local newspaper (chain restaurants and fast food coupons abound), and don’t throw out those “clipper” magazines (great deals on local delis and family restaurants).

Then stash your restaurant coupons in an envelope and keep them close at hand. When you can’t make a decision on dinner, the envelope will make the decision for you.

• A Better Use for Spare Change. Money experts often say that an easy way to save is to empty your pockets nightly and place change in a jar or piggy bank. But that solution doesn’t work if you’re often tempted to raid the piggy bank for a night out with friends or a cute pair of shoes.

To increase your chance of success, try the reverse. Pay yourself first. Put a small amount -; whatever you can afford even if it’s just $10 -; into your savings as soon as you receive your paycheck. Then collect your change daily and save it for a fun indulgence such as that hip new downtown eatery or the latest wedge heel sandals. An added incentive?

You’ll be inspired to save in little ways throughout the day to have money left for your “fun fund.”

• Dress to Impress. When you update your wardrobe, don’t forget to donate last season’s clothing. Many charities operate second-hand stores, and they’ll give you an itemized receipt for the value of your clothing -; which turns into a nice tax deduction at the end of the year. Not to mention the “rich” feeling you’ll have from paying it forward.

If your debt is piling up, it’s now time to shrink it.

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Turn Your Finances Upside Down - Start Reverse Budgeting

Justin E. Young 412-851-1377 6321 Library Rd. South Park jyoung@allstate.com

Making savings your top financial priority could lead to a life of wealth.

(NewsUSA) - Financial security and freedom is a goal many Americans are in search of. However, when most people receive their paycheck, bills come first and spending money comes second - rarely leaving any for savings. But these actions, which we may consider as being responsible, may be a faster track to the poorhouse than to riches.

Research shows that an early and stable savings account is the foundation for fortune. Many personal financiers support the idea of “reverse budgeting,” which promotes paying yourself first - not your creditors.

“With reverse budgeting, the first payment should be to yourself,” says Eric Solis, CEO of SAVE252. It’s easy to get started - just pick a goal to save for, such as retirement or a plasma TV, decide on an amount you can commit to for at least six months and deposit that money into your brokerage, mutual fund or retirement account. Do this even if you think can’t afford it. Then, pay your other bills as usual.

If you find that you do not have enough money to cover all the expenses, write down the amount you are short, and then find a way to raise the money. It may mean that you have to brew coffee at home, or take lunch to work a few days a week.

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Ask yourself, “Is the pain of giving up my perks greater than the pain of being in financial bondage?” After just a couple months of breaking your old spending habits, you will be able to continue saving money every day and still live comfortably.

Certain programs can keep you focused and provide structure to your savings.

SAVE252 is a company that can remove the guesswork from this revolutionary type of personal finance. By selecting the exact amount you’d like automatically transferred from your bank account into your account on each day the stock markets are open, you will be able to sleep comfortably knowing that your future finances continue to grow.

The amount that you contribute can be as little as one dollar a day and doesn’t lock you in. The program provides you with access to an automated account that allows you to change your settings to fit your current financial situation. Through this, you can increase the dollar amount that you want to save, or you can temporarily defer your contributions for any reason. You can even turn your account off for any reason by placing a stop date or make an additional, one-time contribution if more money becomes available.

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Food & Dining

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Fishin’ For a New Dining Experience?

Try 84 Lounge & Lakes

By Heather Kelley-Latorre Cast your line no further – 84 Lounge & Lakes is Eighty-Four PA’s “best kept secret,” for fantastic food, fishing, and fraternizing.

The lengthy menu is baited with breakfasts, dinners, sandwiches, pizza, hoagies, and salads, and the menu even states “if you don’t see something – ask for it!” The Lounge has just raised the prices for the first time in four years, only by a dime or Breakfast regulars and brothers, John and Matt Crookshank, a quarter. A bottle of beer is enjoy both the food and the fishing at 84 Lounge & Lakes. just still $2.25.

Reasonable prices, good food, and friendly people were recurring comments mentioned by many of the customers. They are what bring breakfast regular John Crookshank of McMurray back to dine at the windows that overlook the lakes. Crookshank “could go to many other places,” like those “canned” restaurants.” But he likes the “mom and pop” feel as well as the country view. As “mom and pop,” Dennis and Donna Wilcher are celebrating their 10th anniversary as owners of the Lounge and Lakes.

As far as the fishing goes, Crookshank’s son, Matt, tells a fish tale of winning $1,600 with one fish! The younger Crookshank says, “There are not a lot of lakes left to go to.”

At the 84 Lakes, you can fish all year around and find “some characters” casting a line – all in all, “it is a lot of fun.” Robert Tomey remembers the lakes from years ago, commenting that it used to be just an empty field. “The lakes have been here at least 36 years,” he says. “I remember loafing after work at the Lounge’s 32-foot bar.” Tom Javornicky, of Javornicky’s Auto Repair on Route 519 admits that this bar is unlike many others. He says, “There are no problems, no bar fights, just a nice little place to come and hang out with friends.”

Do not be fooled - try 84 Lounge & Lakes and you just may fall for it - hook, line and sinker! For the lounge, call 724-228-3552, and for lake information, call 724-228-8527.

Long-time customer Robert Tomey (at left), alongside Ellen, Frank Pappas, Bartender Dawn Skariot, and Cook Joyce Watson.

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This article is the first in a series on complimentary and alternative medical therapy (CAM). CAM therapy has been around for many years and includes chiropractic care, hypnosis, dietary supplements, acupuncture, and other non-traditional medical therapies. Ear candling will be my first focus.

Ear candling has been around for a long time. They have not only proposed that it removes wax from ears but it purifies the mind, relieves sinus pressure, cures swimmers’ ear, reduces stress and tension, and releases blocked energy—quite a list of claims!

Ear candling involves having the patient lie on his or her side and placing a 10- to 12-inch candle through a paper plate and then placing one end of it in the ear canal. The other end is lit, and the candle is allowed to burn until about one to two inches are left. It is believed that this burning of the candle creates suction that will remove wax and impurities from the ear canal. Great, but does it work?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several investigators, some of whom were well-respected ear, nose, and throat doctors, have tested ear candling. The candle was used as directed on a patient, while one end of another candle was placed in a sealed bottle with its other end lit. When the candling was completed, they cut the candles open to see if earwax and impuri-

ties were found. Amazingly, both candles contained the same materials. Not ear wax and impurities but accumulation of material from the burning of the candle. Also, they examined patients’ ears after candling and earwax was still present. Ear candling is not only ineffective, it can be dangerous. Many reports of burns, eardrum perforations, and ear canal infections as the result of this practice exist. The FDA has even banned the sale of ear candles in this country, but this is very tough to enforce.

Earwax is not harmful; in fact, it provides an antibacterial effect that prevents the ear canal from infection. I always tell my patients and families to clean what they can see with a safety Qtip and to forget the rest.

If you’re interested in investigating ear candling, visit www.quackwatch.com.

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REMINDER: Editorial Deadline for the May issue is

APRIL 11

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Monongahela Area Library 813 West Main Street Monongahela, PA 15063 (724) 258-5409 Used Books For Sale Used books of all types are available for sale in the lobby of our library’s lobby.

Who knows, you might find a book by your favorite author for just pennies on the dollar!

Children’s Story Time We invite you to join us for story time every first and third Thursday evenings of the month. Story time begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour. Children of all ages are welcome! Our list of themed events includes: April 3 - The Season of Spring April 17 - Earth Day May 1 - Mother’s Day May 15 - Summer Party Hours Open Monday thru Thursday 12-8 p.m.

Friday 12-5 p.m.

Saturday 10-4 p.m.

Closed on Sunday

South Park Township Public Library 2575 Brownsville Road South Park, PA 15129 (412) 833-5585 Adult Events Pet Behavior Consultant Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Whether it’s our puppy, dog or cat, let Judith’s compassion and calmness make a huge difference in the life you share with your pet. Come to the library to find out how to understand your pet’s perspective and guide you to quickly correct behavior problems and have fun in the process of learning some tips to help you train your pet. Call 412-833-5585 to register.

Cultural Events at the Library Wednesday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m.

On the fourth Wednesday of the month, look for a different cultural event at the library. These events are geared for, but not limited to, older adults. In April, come to the library to learn about gardening from “Mrs. Know it All” on the radio show “The Organic Gardeners” on KDKA radio on Sunday mornings. Call to register.

Tough Beauties from the South Park Demonstration Garden Monday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Sandy Feather, Extension Educator for the Penn State Co-Op Extension of Allegheny County will give advice about which plants our South Park deer will eat and which they don’t touch. This program is sponsored by the South Park Garden Club.

Please call to register.

Knitting Club Saturday, April 12 and 19 at 11:00 a.m.

Janie Ruperto from the Knit Shoppe in Canonsburg is here to share her knitting expertise. All skill levels are welcome. Call if you are new to the club.

South Park Township Library “Book Lust” Club Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m.

The Book Club will be discussing “I’m Proud of You – My Friendship with Fred Rogers” by Tim Madigan. Please call to register if you are new to the club.

Scrapbooking with Tami Thursday, April 24 Interested in scrapbooking but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you just don’t have the workspace? Whether you are an expert or novice, come anytime between 5:00pm and 8:00 pm. Bring pictures, stickers and paper. We have access to spacious tables, a printer, cutters, computers to pull graphics, magazines, and can suggest where to find lots of creative ideas. Call 412-8335585 to register.

South Park Library Jewelry Designer Group Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

The beading group meets monthly to make a new and original project. The class is free; however, you will be purchasing the semiprecious stone beads that you use. The cost is approximately $15.00. Please call to register.

Children’s Events Storytimes: Baby Lapsit Wednesdays at 10:30 am, February 13-April 30 These fun baby lapsits for infants through 18 months are a great way to introduce your child to the fun of books!

Toddler Time Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., February 12-April 29 Children ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to this action-packed storytime just for them!

Pre-K Storytime Mondays at 1:30 p.m., February 11-April 28 Children ages 3-5 are welcome to join the fun with stories, songs, and crafts.

Family Storytime Mondays at 7:00 p.m., April 28-June 9 Kids ages 2-6 with their caregivers are welcome to a great night of family fun with fingerplays, stories, and crafts!

Special Events: Phipps Conservatory Visit Monday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.

This year’s chosen book for the Week of the Young Child is Katherine Ayres’ Up, Down, and Around. In conjunction with this program and in honor of National Library Week as well, Phipps Conservatory

will visit the library to share some gardening books and help us begin our spring planting! Children of all ages are welcome to this fun event!

Tea Party with the Queen of Hearts Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m.

All princesses (in their most princess-like attire) and all the knights of the realm are invited to share tea and muffins with the Queen of Hearts! She has come to the library to share her stories and to teach us some courtly manners – in a very fun way, of course! Just in time to impress our moms for Mother’s Day!

Story Time The Library will hold Story Time for 3 year olds at 2 pm on Wednesdays, April 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, and May 7th, 14th and 21st. The children will enjoy songs and finger plays as well as great stories.

Preschool children ages 4, 5 and 6 can enjoy stories, songs and finger plays at Jefferson Hills Library at 10:30 am or 1:30 pm on Thursdays, April 10th, 17th and 24th, and May 8th, 15th and 22nd.

Book Buddies (first and second graders) will meet Wednesday, April 9th and May 14th, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Join us to enjoy Magic Tree House Book Club stories, discussion, a craft and snack during Students in grade 2-4 are invited to join this this evening. special book club dealing with the very popular Mary Pope Osborne series! Join us Register for the children’s programs at the at the library at 7:00 pm to talk about the library or by calling 412.655.7741. book, play games, make a craft, and, most of all, have fun!

Decorating Programs April 17 – Dolphins at Daybreak The Library will host a two part decorating May 15 – High Tide in Hawaii series in April. On Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30 pm the topic will be “Color My Mother-Daughter Book Club Home”. With the help of Interior This very special book club for middle Decorator, Ronda Kifer, you will learn school girls and their mothers meets the which colors look best, why, and in which third Monday of the month. Join in the room. Decorating tips will be given on lively discussions, fun crafts, and great using color effectively to enhance a room’s snacks! features and how to disguise problem areas.

You will also learn how to use paint strips Winter Reading Club and in selecting a perfect color scheme. The Read-to-me Club cost is $15.

February 11-April 19 Beat the winter doldrums and win great On Tuesday, April 29th, at 6:30 pm the prizes! Just pick up slips for each book you topic will be “Small Budget Decorating with read and enter the weekly raffles. Age cate- Big Results”. Interior Decorating, Rhonda gories are: pre-readers, grades1-2, 3-4, and Kifer, will let you in on decorating secrets 5-6. Toys-R-Us gift cards will go to the top for stretching those dollars and how to readers in each category on April 19! transform our home from the ordinary to the extraordinary by applying these quick Call the library for information about any and easy decorating tips in your home. of these events at 412-833-5585 or check Cost is $15. our website at www.southparklibrary.org Call the library at 412-655-7741 or stop in to register. Register for both classes and pay only $25.

Pleasant Hills Library 302 Old Clairton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 655-242

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Awana Grand Prix: “Clubbers, Start Your Engines”

St. Anthony CCD News Cody Koteles, Gr. 3; Emanuel Tunon, Gr. 4; Rachel Valentino, Gr. 5; Elizabeth Anthony, Gr. 1; Zoe Tunon, Kdg. A; Miguel Tunon, Gr. 2.

Winners of the Block Wood war

St. Anthony CCD Recognizes Students for Perfect Attendance Winners of the Indy Race

Finleyville’s Awana Clubbers started their engines on Saturday, March 8. Eighty three racers braved the weather and had a great time at the Pinewood Derbystyle event held at the Crossroads gymnasium.

The Awana Grand Prix is a family-oriented affair that allows clubbers to express their ingenuity by creating and racing their own wooden Grand Prix cars. Approximately 200,000 boys and girls compete annually in more than 5,000 Grand Prix events nationwide.

The cars race on a wooden track. Awards are given for both design and speed. Clubs award first-, second- and third-place trophies for each category. Each clubber who participates also receives a ribbon.

Winners of the Indy Race were: Speed- Jacob Bridge, Rachel Sanders, Adam Bridge.

Design- Ian Morris, Elizabeth Bridge, Addi Watts.

Winners of the Stock Race were: Speed- Abigail Ford, Jacob Ford, Isacc Lawson.

Design- Ela Strangis, Gabrielle Morris, Kylie Smith

Amanda Turner, Queen of the Grand Prix

Congratulations! Perfect Attendance! Come “rain or shine”, “snow or sleet”, the students pictured below from St. Anthony CCD in Monongahela made it to all CCD classes for the first semester of the CCD School Year 2007-2008.

Grade 9 Perfect Attendance (l-r) Joseph Wohar, Jared Del Bianco, Coel Quattrone. Not pictured: Jenna Colagiovanni, Gr. 1; Zachary Thornton, Gr. 6; Kelsey Mountain, Gr. 9.

Petty Officer Matthew Guzur Meets Correspondent Students

Winners of the Stock Race

Winners of Block Wood war were: Speed- Madeline Kelly, Ford Family, Jones Family Design- Hines Family, Taylor Myers, Logan Steele.

Amanda Turner was chosen Queen of the AWANA Grand Prix.

Great job to all those involved!

Awana meets every Wednesday evening from 6:45 – 8:15 p.m. at Crossroads Ministries, one mile south of Trax Farms overlooking Route 88. Age groups included are 3 & 4 yr. olds – Cubbie Program; Kindergarten – 2nd grade – Sparks Program; and 3rd grade – 5th grade – TNT Program.

For further information, call Terri Sanders at 724-348-0447. For information about Crossroads Ministries call 724-3481620 or go to the website www.crossroadsministries.com .

St. Anthony in Monongahela, CCD staff and students had the opportunity to meet Petty Officer Matthew Guzur.

He is one of the military the parents, staff and students wrote to for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter seasons.

Haley Mendola, Gr. 8 (left) and Niece, Officer Matthew Guzur thanked Jessica Bettinelli, Gr. 8. (right) presenting everyone for the letters and gifts and Patriotic Cake to Petty Officer Matthew Guzur. remarked how the letters are shared and read over and over! He was happy that the people back home think of the military.

With a question and answer session, Officer Matthew Guzur explained the type of ship he works on and some of his duties on and off the sip. After the students were informed, he was presented with a cupcake sheet cake that read “God Bless You For Your Service”.

He was also presented with a special Holy Card: “The Cross in My Pocket”, courtesy of JMJ Catholic Book Store in Natalie Bettinelli, Gr. 3, presenting Uncle Petty Officer Matthew Guzur with Bethel Park.

Holy Card “The Cross in My Pocket”.

Petty Officer Matthew Guzur is a parishioner of St. Anthony Church in Monongahela along with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Frank and Ernestine Guzur.

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Area Church News Indoor Flea Market to be Held at Thomas Presbyterian Church

Jefferson United Presbyterian Looking for Choir Members

An indoor flea market will be held at Thomas Presbyterian Church Christian Life Center, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four on Saturday, April 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Vendor spaces are available. 8’ x 8’ are $15.00 for a single or $25.00 for a double.

Fee is non-refundable.

Set-up on Friday, April 4 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 from 7-8 a.m.

No food or informational booths allowed.

Food and Beverages will be available.

For more information or to reserve a space, call 724-942-4503

Jefferson United Presbyterian Church at 716 Gill Hall Rd. in Jefferson Hills is looking for those who like to sing and would like to join our choir. We will work you in to our existing choir, at your convenience, the times could be flexible, if you desire.

Please call our choir director, Sallie Hill or Rev. Koschik at 412-653-4797 for more information.

Upcoming Events at Wright’s United Methodist Church • Wright’s United Methodist Church at 788 Venetia Road in Venetia will host a free soup luncheon on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. This is open to the whole community, come and fellowship with us and have a nice lunch. For more information, please call the church office at 724348-5718.

• The women’s group of Wrights united Methodist church will be selling homemade soup & bake goods on Tuesday, April 22 beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the church kitchen. Soup is $5.00 a quart, if you have bought from us before feel free to bring empty jars back. Proceeds will go towards the groups mission projects. Any questions call Kathy Jo at 724-348-5969.

First Baptist Church of Monongahela Events Pastor Mark Schollaert from the First Baptist Church of Monongahela, located at 601 West Main Street, will be starting a new Sunday Morning Sermon Series entitled “Free and Ready: The Transforming Power of God’s Grace”. This new sermon series will begin on Sunday, April 6 and conclude on Sunday, April 20. Our service begins at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome! For more information, please call 724-258-7750.

Chicken ‘N Biscuit Dinner at Edwards Chapel Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, will hold a Chicken ‘N Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 7 p.m. All proceeds will be given to the group from our church going on the Appalachia Service Project. They will be helping families repair and rebuild their homes.

Upcoming Events at First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville •The Monthly Men’s Breakfast will meet on April 12 at 9:00 a.m.

•A spaghetti dinner is planned for Sunday, May 4 from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The proceeds will benefit the Christian Education programming and Vacation Bible School.

Adults: $6, kids (3-10): $4, under 3: free.

Takeout available.

• Youth Group (6th-12th grades) and Kids Klub (1st-5th grades) continue to meet on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Come join the fun - all are welcome!

For more information please see our website at www.firstpresbyterian.us or call the church office at 724-348-5689.

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church April Events • Hoagie Sale: 16” Italian hoagies will be sold to support the April 27-May 3 mission trip to Gulfport, Mississippi. Orders may be placed through April 6 by calling 724-258-

5920 or 724-483-1032. The hoagies may be picked up at the church on Saturday, April 12 from Noon – 2 p.m., and Sunday, April 13 immediately following the 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service. Cost is $6.50 each.

• Mingo Election Day Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 22 from Noon7p.m. Adults are $7, Children $4. Carryouts (no delivery) available.

• Mission to Mississippi: 6 members of the Mingo Creek Church will join a group of 50 from Washington County as they work in Gulfport, MS in the rebuilding effort following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Trip dates: April 27-May 3.

• Sunday Worship Services are at 9:30 a.m.

Flea Market to be Held at St. Anthony St. Anthony’s Altar Rosary/Christian Mothers of Monongahela will be sponsoring an indoor Flea Market on April 10, 11 and 12 in Fr. Abbate Hall (St. Anthony School Hall), Park Avenue, 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela.

Hours for the Flea Market will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11 and on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Many household items, home décor, collectibles, jewelry, purses, blankets, children’s items, toys, seasonal items, tools, etc. will be on display for sale. There will also be a home made bake sale and the kitchen will be open with refreshments.

Presbyterian Women Annual Spring Rummage-Recycling Sale The Presbyterian Women in Westminster Church will hold their annual Spring Rummage-Recycling Sale on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Recreation Center and Fellowship Hall, 2040 Washington Road. The “bag sale” and “half price” sale starts at 12:30. There will be a “boutique” for better items. Collection day is Friday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.

Please donate only clean and usable items. Magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, large pieces of furniture and broken or unworkable items will not be accepted.

All proceeds benefit Mission Projects.

For further information, call Marilyn Hayes at 412-831-5704.

Teacher Needed at First Baptist Church First Baptist Church, 601 West Main Street, Monongahela, is in need of a Coordinator/Part-time Teacher for Christian Preschool. Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary (with early childhood experience) required. Fax resume/references to 724-258-9390.

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

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

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

• Official Entry Form •

(Deadline for entries is April 10)

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

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MVH National Healthcare Decisions Day is set for what day in April?

Who won the 2008 AA WPIAL Girls Basketball Championship?

When is the “Great Strides Walk” in South Park?

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 March Pizza Puzzler winners!

LOIS HENRY - Monongahela • ALAN POPEY - McMurray

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Bethel Park

Jesus Fellowship 6151 Brush Run Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Tony Cataneo: Pastor 412-854-3137 • www.jfbp.net jfchurch@comcast.net Worship Services: Sunday: 10:00am Wednesday: 7:30pm

Jefferson Hills

Beulah Baptist Church 1028 Scotia Hollow Road, (just off Route 51) Jefferson Hills • (412) 384-9278 Pastor: Floyd Hughes Email:pastor@BeulahJourney.com www.BeulahJourney.com Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Worship Celebration: 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Bible Baptist Temple 1415 Worthington Avenue • Jefferson Hills Phone: (412) 233-3737 Pastor, Donald Thompson Email: bbt@libcom.com Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m., & 7:00 p.m. _______________________________________

Jefferson Hills Bible Church

711 Old Clairton Road Jefferson Hills Pastor, Chris Jerin Phone: (412) 653-6930 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30-11:45 a.m. _______________________________________

Jefferson United Methodist Church

Nativity Catholic Church

310 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Phone 412-653-3222 Rev. Keith H. Mcllwain, Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m Sunday School For All Ages: 9:45 a.m. _______________________________________

5802 Curry Road Pittsburgh (412) 655-3000 email: nativitychurch@comcast.net Father John Hissrich, Pastor Worship Services: Saturday 4 p.m.

Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. and 12 noon _______________________________________

Jefferson United Presbyterian 716 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Phone: (412) 653-4797 Rev. Robert W. Koschik, Pastor Sunday Services: 11:00 a.m.

Church School: 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

St. Isaac Jogues Church 1216 Collins Avenue Jefferson Hills (412) 384-4406 Very Rev. Robert J. Boyle, V.F., Administrator (724) 348-7145 email: stfran@winbeam.com Saturday Vigil at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Library / South Park

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 6810 Hilldale Drive, Pittsburgh (412) 655-3100 Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m. _______________________________________

An underwater view.

Only at Water’s Edge.

pittsburghzoo.org 412-665-3640

Peters Creek Baptist Church 6300 Library Road, South Park (412) 833-6111 Rev. Gregory A. Adkins, Senior Pastor Worship Services: “Wednesday Night Live” Bible Study 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:30 pm.

Sun. 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. _______________________________________

St. Joan of Arc 6414 Montour Street, South Park (412) 833-2400 www.mystjoan.org Rev. Phillip Paul Pribonic, Pastor Worship Services: Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon Weekday Masses: 8:00 a.m. _______________________________________

Windover Hills United Methodist Church 6751 Ridge Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 653-6899 Contemporary Service - 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Service - 11:00 a.m _______________________________________

New Eagle/Monongahela

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church Main & 7th Streets Monongahela, PA 15063 (724) 258-6491 • Sunday Services Church School: 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Worship: 11:00 a.m. _______________________________________

First Baptist Church of Monongahela Mark A. Schollaert, Pastor 601 West Main Street Monongahela Phone: (724) 258-7750 Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am _______________________________________

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 630 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA Rev. Gerald Demarest, Pastor Church phone: (724) 258-3255 pastorfcmonongahela@verizon.net Church Web Page: www.fcmonongahela.com _______________________________________

First Presbyterian Church Monongahela 609 Chess St., Monongahela, PA 15063 (724) 258-8300 Rev. Mark and Sharon Woomer, Pastors Worship Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

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"The Church of Jesus Christ"

Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church

911 Howard Street Monongahela, PA 15063 Raymond A. Ursin, Pastor Church phone: (724) 258-4505 email: graceisforgiving@verizon.net Website: www.graceisforgiving.org Sunday Church School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

(WEE worship during sermon) _______________________________________

525 Sixth St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone 724-258-3066 • www.the-church.org Presiding Elder Robert Nicklow Jr. Service Hours: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Preaching Service 10:45 a.m. - Noon

45 Church Road, Eighty-Four, PA 15330 Raymond R. Bruno - Pastor pigeoncr@pulsenet.com 724-225-3431 Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am Sunday Bible Study - 5:00 pm Wednesday Worship - 7:00 pm _______________________________________

561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville Pastor - Glenn McClelland • (724) 785-4393 Worship Service: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: Sun. 9:30 a.m.

Nursery is available _______________________________________

Monongahela First United Methodist Church 430 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA Phone: 724-258-7054 Rev. Michael Milinovich, pastor Worship Services: Sunday 8:45 a.m. (Informal Service) 11:00 a.m. (Traditional Service) _______________________________________

Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church 506 High Street, Monongahela, PA (724) 925-7129 e-mail: fryatsko@comcast.net V. Rev. Father George Yatsko, Presbyter Worship Services: Sunday Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Riverview Baptist Church 405 Main Street, New Eagle, PA 15067 (724) 258-5696 • (724) 258-8976 www.riverviewbc@verizon.net Pastor - Bruce Moses Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. _______________________________________

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 314 Sixth Street, Monongahela, PA (724) 258-5072 Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study - Friday, 7 p.m. _______________________________________

St. Paul’s Church A Community of Faith in the Anglican Tradition (724) 258-7792 130 W. Main St., Monongahela email: stpaulinmon.city1@comcast.net Website: www.freewebs.com/stpaulinmon/ The Rev. John E. Fierro, Rector Worship Services Sunday Adul Christian Ed - 9:15 a.m.

Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship - 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

McMurray/Upper St. Clair

Crossroads Church of Christ 236 Thomas Rd., McMurray, PA Terry Lafferty, Minister • (724) 941-4942 www.crossroadschurchofchristmcmurray.org Worship Services: Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship - 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Lakeside Church 337 Waterdam Rd., McMurray, PA 15317 (724) 941-9035 • www.lakeside-mcmurray.org Bible Study for all ages: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: Sunday at 10:45 a.m. _______________________________________

New Day Assembly of God 701 Circle Drive Upper St. Clair , Pa 15241 (behind South Hills Lincoln Mercury on Rt. 19) Phone: 724-941-1661 Services: 10:00 am - Worship service/ Children’s Ministry 7:00 pm - Growth Groups for Adults and Children’s classes _______________________________________

St. David Episcopal Church 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia (724) 941-4060 • e-mail: stdavid@cobweb.net Rev. Mark R. Wright, Rector Worship Services: Sun. – 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday – 9:15 a.m. _______________________________________

Trinity United Methodist Church 530 Center Church Rd. McMurray Rev. David S. Evans, Pastor • 724-941-4770 www.trinitymcmurrayumc.com Sunday Program: Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study for all ages 9:30 a.m. (other adult classes 8:30 & 8:45 a.m.)

Wed. Eve. Youth Groups, Grades 4-12

Peters Twp/Venetia/Nottingham

The Church of God of Monongahela

Nottingham Christian Center

531 West Main Street, Monongahela (724) 258-3261 Rev. Edward Burdett – Pastor Worship Services: Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship - 6:30 p.m. _______________________________________

1028 Linden Road, Eighty Four (724) 941-6717 • e-mail: blusk@libcom.com Bill Lusk, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

Wed. - 7:00 p.m. (Family Night Worship) _______________________________________

Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 Phone: (724) 941-8910 Fax: (724) 941-8916 www.thomaschurch.org Worship Services: Sunday 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Wright’s United Methodist Church 788 Venetia Road, Venetia (724) 348-5718 Rev. Tom Hoeke, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:45 to 11:45

Union To w n s h i p

Crossroads Ministries Library Baptist 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville (724) 348-1620 Rev. John H. Arnold, Pastor Worship Services: Saturday - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday – 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Thursday – 10:00 a.m. – Sweet 60’s www.crossroadsministries.com _______________________________________

Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church 3111 Route 136, Finleyville (724) 258-8413 Rev. Tom Hoeke, Pastor Worship Services: Sun. 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. _______________________________________

Elrama United Methodist Church Ramage & Downer Streets, Elrama (412) 384-5520 Rev. Thomas Carr, Pastor Worship Services: Sat. – casual service – 6:30 p.m.

Sun. Worship – 9 a.m.; Sun. School – 10:15 a.m. _______________________________________

First Baptist Church of Finleyville Marion & George Streets, Finleyville (724) 348-6777 - Rev. Robinson, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville 3595 Washington Avenue, Finleyville (724) 348-5689 Rev. Candace Cook-Andres, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

St. Francis of Assisi 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville (724) 348-7145 • stfran@winbeam.com Very Rev. Robert J. Boyle, V.F., Administrator Saturday Vigal Mass – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses – 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Mon. – Sat. – 8:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Union Roads United Methodist Church 3687 Finley Elrama Road, Gastonville (724) 348-5504 or (724) 348-6200 email: kenmiller_20@hotmail.com Rev. Ken Miller, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Church School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

West Elizabeth / Elizabeth

Elizabeth United Methodist Church 317 Second Avenue, Elizabeth Phone: (412) 384-7050 Pastor, Wayne Cleary Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am Worship: 10:45 am _______________________________________

New Hope Assembly Of God 900 Peairs Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-384-5599 email: nhopeag@yahoo.com Pastor Lance T. O’Brien Sundays: 10:00am Celebration Service 10:30am Kid’s Church (all ages) _______________________________________

Olivet Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth 726 Fourth Street, West Elizabeth 412/384-7160 Rev. Kristin J. Beckstrom, Pastor Adult Bible Study: Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

Worship with Children's Church: Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Elizabeth Baptist Church 735 Bunola River Road (Above Lock #3) Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-384-6464 www.ebchurch735@verizon.net Pastor – David L. Meyers Sunday Worship Service and Jr. Church – 11:00 a.m.

Prayer and Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. _______________________________________

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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

APRIL Badlands Bar & Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 5 - TBA 12 - Austin Nickels Band 19 - Lindsay Neal & Kickback 26 - Tres Lads Every Thursday - Karaoke Every Friday - Karaoke Baltimore House 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills 4 - Matt Tichon 5 - Chris Hibee 11 - Bon Journey 12 - Platinum 18 - Dallas Marks 19 - Todd Jones 25 - Joe Patrick 26 - Weathered Soul Every Thursday Karaoke Contest Brass Monkey 412-233-3375 428 State St, Clairton Every Monday - Open Mic Night w/ the Boogie Hustlers Every Wednesday - Karaoke with DJ Frogstar Every Thursday - DJ Nick Funn Every Friday - Live Band/ DJ Every Saturday Live Band/ DJ Every Sunday - Oldies Night w/ DJ Nick Funn Eagle Aery Restaurant & Lounge 724-258-8115 131 Union Street & Route 88, New Eagle 5 - Lindsay Neal & Kickback 9-1 19 - Sound of Country 8-12 Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 1-877-EAT-ECKS 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela 4 - Wizdom 5 - Unreal Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 1520 Rt 837, Elrama Every Monday - Free Jukebox 9:0011:00PM 1 - Garth Brooks (April Fool’s) 4 - Backyard Boogie 18 - The Regular Joes 25 - Todd Jones

P M U P UP the

VOLUME!

by Mandy Withers-K ozlowski

Floreffe Hotel Pizzeria & Lounge 412-384-9927 1617 State St., Jefferson Hills Friday, April 4 - Father & Son Band 9:00PM - 1:00AM • NO COVER! Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Every Thursday - Magician Jason Christopher 6:30-8:30PM The Grove Station at the Linden Grove 412-881-4588 100 Grove Road, Castle Shannon 4 - Carolina Shine 11 - Random Play 18 - Soul Merchant Every Wednesday - Oldies Dance Night Every Thursday - Oldies Dance Night Every Saturday - Top 40 Dance Night Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 4 - The Groove Doctors 5 - Dirty Sanchez 12 - The Klick 19 - Southern Discomfort 25 - Beach Party 26 - Karaoke Every Thursday - Karaoke Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela 3 - Karaoke/DJ 4 - Karaoke/DJ 5 - Blind Date 10 - Karaoke/DJ 11 - Karaoke/DJ 12 - Groove Doctors 17 - Karaoke/DJ 18 - Lindsay Neal & KickBack 19 - Flyght 24 - Karaoke / DJ 25 - Karaoke/DJ 26 - Blue Print

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 Thursdays - 8:00PM - John Mulkerin (piano player/singer) Fridays - 8:30 - Spider Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Saturdays - 3:00 - 6:00 - Spider Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Newman’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 4 - Night Star 5 - Teaser 7 - Ladies Night 6-9PM 11 - Night Star 12 - Toyz 19 - Johnny Van 26 - The Wee Jams Olde Large Hotel 412-384-9950• 510 Oak Rd, Jefferson Hills 4 - The Tony Mollick 5 - Left On Doris 11 - Regular Joes 12- The Jaminators 18 - Fennel’s 19 - Wizdom 25 - The Elderado Kings

The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant 412-384-3080 • 1100 Hayden Blvd 5 - The Klick

River House Cafe 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi Entertainment - 9:30PM -1:30AM 4 - Lindsay Neal & Kickback 12 - The Jades 17 - Open Mike Night 24 - Sound of Country 26 - The Elliotts Dress Code: * NO Head Gear at Any Time * NO Tennis Shoes after 8:00PM RIGHTS OF REFUSAL RULES

Martini’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-384-5910 1215 Rt 885 South, Jefferson Hills Wednesdays -7:30PM - John Mulkerin (piano player/singer)

Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road, Canonsburg Entertainment Nightly Monday - Sunday Every Tuesday - Jam Night w/ The Jam

Band plus Don Cappa The Guitarman all Musicians and Singers are invited Royal Place 412-882-8000 2660 Library Rd (Rt. 88), Pittsburgh 4 - Drive 5 - No Bad Ju Ju 11 - Southern By Choice 12 - Steeltown and Muddahs 18 - TBA 19 - Neutral Loss 25 - Airborne 26 - Mr. Nice Guy Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 • 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 4 - Ruff House 5 - Karaoke with Nunzio 10 - Last Will 11 - Mark Shuttleworth 12 - Karaoke with Ricki 18 - The Elliots 19 - Karaoke with Nunzio 25 - Bill Couch 26 - Karaoke with Ricki Every Wednesday - Karaoke with Nunzio Every Thursday - Jam Night with Bucky and Jim The Trolley Stop Inn 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Every Sunday - Karaoke 10PM Every Friday - Magician Jason Christopher 7-9PM Valley Hotel 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Boro Every Wednesday - Karaoke with Frogster Every Friday - Open Stage Night all musicians welcome (all equipment provided)

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Rock Fest at Valley Inn Social Hall

Cindy’s Perfect Puzzles!

By Cindy Bartolotta April Word Search Besides April showers and the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, this year we have Pennsylvania’s primary election to consider!

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PUDDLES RAINCOATS SHIP SOS UMBRELLAS

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LAST WILL Local Band Creates Music With a Message

By Emily Grazulis Joe Grazulis of New Eagle originally started his band, Last Will, in 1999 because he wasn’t satisfied with popular music. He wanted to hear lyrics that had an impact on people’s lives, such as social/political ails of society, so he took it into his own hands. Grazulis had a passion to write technical but enjoyable music and lyrics. “I hope these songs we will reach people, challenge how they think, and help to explain ‘why’ things happen. The music we play is difficult with fast solos and time and tempo changes, but it’s music people can enjoy Last Will recorded its full-length CD because those effects help to transport Incompletion in 2004. the listener through the music. People who enjoy other types of music will be much more inclined to like our musical style and singing because it is varied while being coherent.”

In 2000 Grazulis made the band’s first demo, and in 2004 Last Will recorded its fulllength CD Incompletion, available at Dave’s Music Mine on the Southside, Eide’s in the Strip District, and at the band’s shows. Last year, Grazulis found a full complement of musicians and began to play shows. The band has played shows as far as Washington

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“Rock Fest 2008” to benefit the Special Olympics will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2008, from 1:00 - 6:00PM at the Valley Inn Social Hall in Monongahela. Doors Open at 1:00 Entertainment schedule as follows: The Bill Ali Band - 3:15 - 4:15 Fynal Tyme 2 - 2:00 - 3:00 The Klick - 4:30 - 6:00 Food and beverages will be available along with prizes. $15 for advanced tickets or $18 at the door. For tickets or more information contact Jeff via e-mail: Jeff@TheKlick.com, or phone at 724-3445714

Free Art Demos at South Arts Gallery South Arts Gallery, located in Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park, has opened its new exhibit “Celebrate Art!” The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and free art demonstrations will be offered by participating artists. Everyone is welcome to see the artists at work. For information call Carol at 724-852-6363.

D.C., but mostly plays around Pittsburgh; it currently plays one Thursday show a month at Roy’s by the Tracks in Finleyville, and the next show is April 10 at 9 pm.

Band members include Grazulis, primary writer, lead guitarist, and vocals; Joe Morgan, guitar; Jason Eiben, bass; and Don Krieger, drums.

Last Will Band Members Don Krieger, Joe Grazulis, Jason Eiben, and Joe Morgan.

The band’s current goals are to play more shows, meet more bands, build a local fan base, as currently most fans are acquired through the Internet, and write new material. Last Will has a very professional attitude towards fans and the musicians in the band.

“We enjoy playing live. Everyone’s support has been great, and we really appreciate everyone who has come to shows,” Grazulis says. Last Will hopes to see you at their April 3 show at the 31st Street Pub in Pittsburgh at 9 pm. To listen to MP3s, find out more about the band, or contact them, go to www.myspace.com/lastwillmetal and http://lastwillmetal.tripod.com. (PHOTOS BY ROY MCMAHON)

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Just For The Ladies!

New Eagle VFD Cash Bash

A “Ladies Night Out” Vendor Fair was held at the Library Fire Hall on Saturday, March 8. Guests were able to browse a variety of gift tables, enjoy raffles, and refreshments, and have a fun time socializing! Proceeds from the event will benefit the South Park Academic Games. (PHOTOS BY SCOTT MCCURDY)

Making the best of it! - Holly Fuller (left) from Monongahela and Darlin Brinkey from New Eagle, ventured out in the snow on March 8 to help raise funds for the New Eagle VFD at their annual Cash Bash.

Nancy Costa and Sharon Lenik were on hand at the event selling 'Jewels by Park Lane'

South Park residents Barb Forsha, Tim Forsha, Joe Donoghue and McMurray resident Rose Ransom work the popular Sarris candy table.

Helping out at the free refreshment table are South Park ladies Mary Anne Linder, Sue Beck, Karen Fareri, and Judy Kirklin.

A Cash bash was held at the New Eagle Social Hall on March 8, to help raise funds for the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department.

Due to the snowy weather that day, the turnout was lighter than expected. However, those who did brave the cold and ventured out enjoyed food, refreshments and various games of chance. (PHOTOS

BY SCOTT MCCURDY)

South Park student Sarah Linder’s job was to sell raffle tickets.

Women from throughout the area converged at Library Fire Hall on March 8 to enjoy the “Ladies Night Out” vendor fair.

Shirley Maurin displays some of her 'Wooden Roses' that were for sale.

Working the Cash Bash from the New Eagle VFD are Mike Griest, Jason Carr, Adam Cinciripini, and Elliot Briscoe.

These five guys try their luck at “Beat the Dealer” during the Cash bash at New Eagle Social Hall.

Although bad weather impacted attendance, many residents still came out to help raise funds for the New Eagle VFD at the Cash Bash.

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Monongahela Holds Easter Festivities The City of Monongahela held its annual Easter event on Saturday, March 15 in Chess Park. An Easter egg hunt, Easter bonnet walk, and a jellybean contest made for a fun filled morning. Viktoria Hric (age 6) won first place bonnet. Laura Hermann (age 2) and Breanna Hanbury (age 2) took second- and third place bonnets. Calvin McConville (age 4) had the closest jellybean count guess. All the participants had a great time with lots of eggs, prizes, goodies. . . and fun! The event was sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS)

Laura Hermann (2) truly looked like a princess.

Laura took second-place bonnet.

The “Bunny,” David McVicker, and his mom, Barbara McVicker. David has worn the Easter Bunny outfit for many years, and Barbara is always on hand to help.

Audra Morgan (4) of Jefferson Hills is all smiles hanging out with the Easter Bunny.

Sisters Viktoria Hric (6) and Martina Stasko (3) of Monongahela are all decked out in their Easter wear.

Miranda, Nathaniel, and Raquelle Crone of Charleroi had a fun-filled morning and lots of eggs!

Breanna Hanbury (2) models her “Sponge Bob Bunny” bonnet. Breanna took third-place bonnet.

Marlee Dvorak of Monongahela struts her stuff in the bonnet contest.

Sara Gathers (6) patiently waits to show off her lovely Easter basket bonnet.

All three Easter bonnet winners received new dolls: (left to right) Laura Herman, second place; Breanna Hanbury, third place; and Viktoria Hric, first place.

Winner of the jellybean contest, Calvin McConville (4), shares his winner’s photo with his brothers and sisters: (left to right) Veronica, Celeena, Vincent, Calvin, and Aaron.

Randy Drake (2) shows off his finds!

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Easter Egg Hunt and More at the Springhouse

By Paul Chasko It wasn’t the nicest of days, but there was still a big crowd of kids and parents at the Springhouse in Eighty Four on March 15. The big attraction was the rumored appearance of the Easter Bunny, lots of crafts, and a huge Easter egg hunt.

Picnic tables were loaded with everything needed to color Easter eggs and make other neat Easter decorations. A little petting zoo, set up with real bunnies, a baby calf, and a baby lamb, allowed kids to meet some “Easter” creatures. The kids spent a good bit of time making some decorations, and coloring eggs—all supplied by the Springhouse. Right on schedule, the Easter Bunny appeared and opened up the egg hunt. There were several hundred eggs in the pastures, and they disappeared into the kids’ baskets in about 10 minutes. A great time was had by everyone there! (PHOTOS BY PAUL CHASKO)

Lilly Boardley gets some help from Dad coloring Easter eggs.

Hey! The lamb is kind of fuzzy.

Lydia and Julian Molinero show off the baskets of eggs they collected.

The baby calf was a big hit with younger kids.

Think I can touch him?

Finleyville Pub Crawl A Success The streets of Finleyville were full of festive partygoers on Saturday, March 15 for the 3rd annual “Finleyville Pub Crawl” to help raise funds for the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department. Gaylyn Frosini who helped organize the event said it was the most successful event to date. “We ended up selling a total of 363 t-shirts and will be writing a check to the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department for $2,614,” Said Frosini. Froggy FM radio sponsored the pub crawl along with the following restaurants/bars: Angelo's Pizza and Gyro Express, Badland's Bar & Grill, Hackett Club, Hunting Lodge, The Moose, Peter's Creek Pub, and Roy's By The Tracks.

Froggy radio personality, Chachi, visited all of the participating locations and gave away Froggy merchandise. Fun was had Pub crawling in Finleyville are (left to right) by all, and money was raised for a great Froggy radio personality, “Chachi”, Gaylyn organization. (PHOTOS BY MARIANNE Frosini, Nick Frosini and Tim Miller.

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Pub crawlers load the shuttle bus heading off to another local pub.

The Finleyville Moose Lodge was jam-packed with patrons for the Finleyville Pub Crawl.

Eve Siwik (left) and Lori Willis (right) party it up at the Hackett Club

Outside at Angelo’s Pizza and Gyro are (L to R) Tracy, Ray, Tammy, Angelo and Dino.

This festive group at Badlands Bar & Grill were happy to gather for a picture!

Milana Drobae and Glen Mattes of Finleyville at the Hunting Lodge.

Peters Creek Pub owner Bob Tenner (left), exchanges pleasantries with Colleen Policastro of Clairton and Jim Parbini of Finleyville.

Celebrating at Roy’s By The Tracks are Sherri Burns of Monongahela, “Knucklehead” and Freddy of Venetia and Judy Fette of Finleyville.

Amara and Mareesa Garrett are letting the glue dry on their decorations.

Look what I found, Mom!

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100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Delivered to your door. Call 1-800-815-1577, Ext.400. www.lifecarediabeticsupplies.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VIAGRA/CIALIS, VIAGRA/CIALIS. 40 for $99.00; 40 for $99.00. www.WESAVEONDRUGS.COM 888-942-2262.

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------ ITEMS FOR SALE -----Atari 5200 with box, 5 games, all with boxs, system in near mint condition with all hookups and 2 controllers. $200.00 firm. 412-401-5165.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nintendo top loader, original model, 1 controller, very rare, good condition, $110.00. 412-401-5165.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Goldstar dvd-vcr combo with remote, good condition, works on all tvs. $25.00.

412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “Scene it” Disney game brand new vol 2,never opened $25.00. 412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “Scene it” Harry Potter brand new, never opened, $25.00. 412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Coleco plug n play video games, never opened, brand new,12 built in games, 2 player. 412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Super Steelers Super Bowl games. 1970’s VHS tapes of the actual Super Bowl games including the classic commercials and pre-postgame footage. These are not the highlight films. Actual recorded games! Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV. $100 for the complete set of four. A MUST HAVE for any true Steeler fan. Great as a gift. Call 412-279-1117.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE – Bedroom Set. $350. Good condition. Includes: 72-inch long dresser with 2 mirrors; chest of drawers; night stand; double/queen headboard and bed frame. 724-348-4009.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: Graduation Gift! First Motorcycle! 1990 HD Sportster. $3,750. 724348-7306 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Fireplace - Cherrywood Charmglow 33" Electric Fireplace. Mantle/Cabinet/Base 4,500 BTU 51W x 51H. Heater Unused. Orig. $699 Asking $275. 724-348-7039.

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

Taking trade-ins. Call 724-745-6489.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bunk Beds w/mattresses, never used, solid wood with a heavy duty oak finish $285. 724-747-9216 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vent-free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace. Like new. $200. 724-348-8316 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE FOR SALE - New home owner looking to furnish your place? One pink, cloth reclining chair in excellent condition. Smoke free, pet free environment. $30. Please email cms922@gmail.com with the subject line of "recliner" if interested.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For sale: "Wilton" cake decorating supplies as taught at "Michaels" craft store.

Includes 3 course books, supply tote with everything needed for all 3 courses.

Includes cake pans and much more cake decorating accessories. $100 for all. Call 412-835-3959.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ChainSaw for Sale: Homelite 16" Purchased new and used once. $100. Call 724518-5033.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE: Cream-colored leather sofa, love seat, and oversized chair. Take all for $300. Call 412-653-4979.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Miniature horse cart and harness for sale - black metal cart and black leather harness for medium to large miniature horse or small pony. (724)348-8028.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale - Old 8-track player for car $10; Old hubcaps for Car $20; Little girl's Vanity, 50's style, pink $15. Call 724-258-4815 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Carry all trailer, 4 by 6 foot, can carry 500 pounds, turn signals, fits in two inch hitch, needs no license. $250 firm. Call 412-831-8998.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Coffee table, dark brown, 5’ long x 20” wide. Good condition. Asking $25. Call 412-831-8998. Sears 12" inch Band Saw! Used very little! Must sell, need room! Comes comple with table. $150.00. Phone 412-384-6322 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1956 cable piano. Upright with matching bench. $500 obo. You haul. 724-7470866.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV FREE 4 Room System! Checks Accepted! 250+ Channels! Starts $29.99 FREE HBO/Cinemax/Showtime/Starz 3 Months! FREE DVR/HD! We’re Local Installers 1-800-973-9044 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BARNS AND BARNWOOD Bought & Sold. Old & New. www.TheBarnPages.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Spa/Hot Tub must sell. MSRP $3,499. Deluxe Upgrade 30 Jets. New Never Used No Maint. Cabinet. Includes Cover. Will Deliver. $2,999. Full Warranty. Call 866-920-7089 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL - Get a 4-room, all-digital satellite system installed for FREE and programming starting under $20. Free Digital Video Recorders to new clients. So call now, 1-800-795-3579.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING - A REAL ROOF FOR YOUR HOUSE, GARAGE, BARN; ROOF, CEILING, SIDING. TOP QUALITY OR CLOSE OUT DEALS. LOW PRICES, FAST DELIVERY, FREE Literature. www.abmartin.net. 1-800-373-3703 A.B. Martin Roofing Supply ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WET BASEMENT? Don't wait until it's too late! Basement Waterproofing inside and outside remedies. Wall Straightening and Rebuilds Crawl Space Excavation, footers and floors. Large Local Company. Insured & BBB Member. Winter Rates and Discounts still available 1-800-343-2357. www.abetterchoiceinc.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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE DIRECTV 4 Room System! Checks Accepted! 250+ Channels! Starts $29.99!

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE. HBO/Cinemax/Showtime/Starz 3 Months! FREE DVR/HD! We’re Local Installers! 1-800-620-0058 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CIGARETTES FOR SALE - DISCOUNT CIGARETTES BY MAIL SAVE ON MARLBORO, VIRGINIA SLIMS, NEWPORT! MANY MORE AT GREAT PRICES!! 1-800-316-7636 TODAY! Must Be 21.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– * REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! FREE 4-Room Digital Satellite and installation.

Programming starting under $20. FREE HD and DVR upgrade for new callers. 1800-795-5319 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDROOM 8-PIECE $975 New Boxed. All wood sleigh/mission. (w/10-year warranty) Mattress Set. Handcrafted, dovetailed furniture. 412-494-3143. Will Deliver.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDS - "PLUSH/PILLOWTOPS, ORTHOPEDIC AND MEMORY FOAM" QUEEN ... $179. KING...$235. FULL SIZE. MATTRESS, ALL NEW. SEALED IN PLASTIC W/WARRANTY DELIVERY AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE CALL 412-787-9128 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDROOM - Cherry Sleigh set. Solid wood, built with dovetailed drawers and elegant sateen finish. Never opened, still in boxes. Cost was $3500. Sell $775. Call 412-494-3143.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOT TUB - FREE DELIVERY. Must Sell, ASAP!! Loaded with deluxe hydrotherapy package. Still in plastic. (Transferrable warranty) WAS $4800.

SACRIFICE $2800. MUST SEE!! Local 412-494-7351 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEMPERPEDIC MEMORY Foam Mattress (NASA). Still in original plastic, never used. Warranty. Cost $1200. Asking $345. (FOUNDATION AVAILABLE) 412-494-3143 (Can Deliver) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MEMORY FOAM Thera-Peutic NASA Mattress: Q-$399, K-$499. Free Delivery.

Warranty. 1-888-287-5337. (60 night trial). www.mattressdr.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NO MORE SPEEDING TICKETS. Invisible to RADAR - Legal Phazer Laser.

Free 30 days. Call 1-877-474-1056 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- ITEMS WANTED ------WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

WANTED: PINBALL MACHINE, ARCADE VIDEO GAME & coin operated items, ANY CONDITION, cash paid, semi-quick removal. 412-559-8477. Email: ed@ataboy.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467.

Buying all types of antiques – anything old. 724-483-3099.

WANTED: Used Stihl chain saws, used 2 stage snow blowers, Mantis tiller, Rear tire tillers, Lawn Boy mowers, Honda mowers. Need not be running. Pay cash!

724-745-6489 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin, D'Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. 1930's thru 1960's. TOP CASH PAID! The Guitar Collector. 1-800-401-0440.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH PAID FOR Used Dish Network Satellite Receivers. (NOT DIRECTV) (NOT Antenna Dishes). Highest Price Paid (866)642-5181 x1067 Have receiver and model number when calling!

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED! OLD GIBSON LES PAUL GUITARS! Especially 1950's models!

Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, D'Angelico, Rickenbacker, Stromberg, Ephiphone. (1900- 1970's) TOP DOLLAR PAID! Old FENDER AMPS! It's easy.

Call toll free 1-866-433-8277 CALL TODAY. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Job placement assistance.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 349-5387 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED ON A YAMAHA RHINO SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV or received a recall letter from Yamaha on this ATV? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NEED A LOAN? No credit - BAD credit - Bankruptcy - Repossession - Personal Loans - Auto Loans - Consolidation Loans AVAILABLE! "We have been helping people with credit problems since 1991". Call 1-800-654-1816.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s - 1960s. Top cash paid. 1-800-401-0440.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV Satellite Television, FREE Equipment, FREE 4 room Installation, FREE HD or DVR Receiver Upgrade & $100 cash back. Programming Packages from $29.99/mo. Call 800-380-8939.

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Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586. www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A+ POOL HEATERS - FACTORY Direct: Solar, Heat Pump or Gas. Complete do-it-yourself pool heater kits. Phone Quotes. Solar Direct. 1-800-796-1284 MN1.SolarDirect.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure.

CALL NOW! 1-800-532-6546 Ext. 512. www.continentalacademy.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, business, Paralegal, computers, criminal justice. Job placement assistance. Financial aid and computer provided if qualified. Call 866-858-2121. www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Buy Gold, Silver and Platinum Jewelry! Get paid cash within 24 hours for your jewelry. No cost, instant cash, insured shipping. www.cash4gold.com or 1877-GOLD-019 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YOUR BRAND NEW COMPUTER. Bad or NO Credit – No Problem. Brand Name laptops & Desktops. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW 1800-640-0656 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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April 2008 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 77 UNION-FINLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER DIRECTV Satellite Television, FREE Equipment, FREE 4 Room Installation, FREE HD or DVR Receiver Upgrade Packages from $29.99/mo.Call Direct Sat TV for details 1-800-380-8939 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE DIRECTV 4 Room System! Checks Accepted! 250+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE Showtime + Starz 90+ HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! We're Local Installers! 1-800-216-8036 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ACR METAL Roofing and Siding. Low Cost, Fast Delivery, Agricultural, Commercial, Residential, Pole Barn Packages, Trims, Fasteners, Reflective Insulation, Door Track. Free Literature, 1-800-325-1247 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

-------- NOTICES ------Monongahela Class of 1978 Plans 30 Year Reunion - A 30 year Reunion is being planned for the Monongahela class of 1978 on June 28, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Belle Vernon. Tickets are $38/person. For tickets and payment, please call or e-mail Ed Coury at (248) 344-8232 or ringgold78@yahoo.com or visit our website at: www.Ringgold78.com. No mailings will be made. Hope to see you there!

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---------- PETS ----------Adorable male and female AKC registered English bulldog puppies available for loving homes and families. The puppies are loving, caring, playful and so affectionate that you wont let them go away . . . for details email me: Nowbreed@yahoo.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Quarter Horse for lease - quiet quarter horse mare for partial lease, sound for walk/trot, goes English or Western, large indoor arena with new footing, wonderful trail riding weather permitting, flexible days available, experienced adult preferred but will consider other offers, Elizabeth area, $100 a month. (724)3488028 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please....no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $25.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Adorable male & female English bulldog puppies available for loving homes & families. The bulldogs are affectionate, friendly, gentle, intelligent, sensitive and fearless, for more details email me at: Ladymelanie01@yahoo.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- REAL ESTATE ------2 or 3 bedroom Mobile Home for sale on rented lot. Ringgold Schools, 88 transit bus line. Inside or gentle pet ok with park. Park lot rent is $200 per month. Call 724-350-6006.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Wood Alley, Carroll Twp., Monongahela, property and mobile home for sale. $34,000. Owner financing considered with $2,000 down. Call 724-350-5983.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOUSE FOR RENT, MONONGAHELA, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced yard, NO PETS, $500 month + utilities, $500 security deposit, credit check required, 724258-7230.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE - INVESTMENT PROPERTY; 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534.

New Eagle Main Street. Office Space, formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. feet. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773 FOR RENT - Three room apartment, New Eagle. Appliances, No Pets. Includes water & sewage. 724-534-6534 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Commercial / Retail / Professional building for lease. Located on busy corner in South Park Township. Many upgrades. Move-in condition. 2,150 square feet.

Ample parking. 412-655-0272.

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1/2 Duplex For Rent - Charleroi. 2- Bedroom. Completely remodeled interior!

Must See! Brand new carpet. Brand new kitchen and bathroom flooring. New Kitchen cabinets, countertop, and sink. Fresh Paint Throughout! Covered front and rear porches for relaxing. Private fenced in backyard. Located directly across from playground. Perfect home for kids and families. Convenient to Rt. 43 and Rt. 88. $485/ month plus utilities. Credit check and references required. Security Deposit and first month's rent required. Call 412-656-8508 or 412-760-2291.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Union Township House For Sale - Updated throughout and in move-in condition, this 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath multi-level boasts neutral décor, a large back yard, twotiered deck and above ground pool. $189,900. Call 412-719-8961.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE - Bentleyville-Large building, many uses, store front, kitchen and warehouse or mechanic shop. Perfect location and parking. Can be lease in units. Call for details. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412653-4000 or Patty Shaffer 412-915-8710 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Charleroi-Office space for lease, main street in town, reasonable. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412-653-4000 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wanted – Home in Union, Finleyville, 3 BR, 2 Bath. Call Nancy Morgan at 412276-6463.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cemetery Plots. Jefferson Memorial Park - 4 adjacent lots in "The Garden of the Well" Lot 112A. $2500/all. Can divide. 724-348-5072 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Office/Retail Available! New Construction located in Finleyville (Brownsville Rd. Ext.) 1,000-3,000 sq. ft. available. $10-$12/sq. ft. Call: 724-348-7545.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Buy Duplexes and Multi-Family houses! - Seeking to purchase multi-family housing, duplexes, four-plexes, and apartment buildings throughout the Mon Valley and South Hills areas. Distressed and foreclosed properties OK. Call today!

412-760-2291.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Building for rent: South Park Township; 4,000 square feet. Includes offices, workshop, garage, and storage area. $1,250 / month + utilities. Phone 412-833-0107 or 412-200-0449 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WAREHOUSE/STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT - Finleyville. Different sizes available. Call 724-348-6688 for details.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments for Rent - 4 BD 2BA HOME only $300/mo! 2 bd 1 ba only $199/mo!

5% dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments for Rent - AFFORDABLE 5BD 2BA Home $300/mo! 3bd 1.5ba only $200/mo! More 1-4bds available from $199/mo! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– North Carolina Mountains. New log cabin shell on 2 wooded acres, only $99,900.

FREE BROCHURE of Mountain& Riverfront acreage. Financing. 828-652-8700 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE. 2 acre beautiful homesite. Million $ view! Secluded, utilities, overlooking Tennessee River, close to Marina, Schools, Shopping! $49,900, low down, owner financing! 330-699-1585.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEXAS LAND LIQUIDATION!! 20-acres, Near Booming El. Paso. Good Road Access. ONLY $14,900 $200/down $145 per/mo. Money Back Guarantee. No Credit Checks. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BUY PARADISE! - FLORIDA Land- Wholesale Prices Starting at $8,500. Build Now or Hold for Retirement. Easy Guaranteed Financing! 1-877-983-6600 For Pictures, Sizes & Maps: www.FloridaLotsUSA.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NEED A MORTGAGE? NO DOWN PAYMENT? If you’re motivated, and follow our proven, no nonsense program, we’ll get you into a NEW HOME. Call 1866-255-5267. www.AmericanHomePartners.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE - 2 Acre Beautiful Homesite, Million $ View! Secluded, Utilities, Overlooking Tennessee River. Close to Marina, Schools, Shopping! $49,900 Low Down, Owner Financing! 330-699-1585 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FORECLOSURES! Buy homes from $10,000! Must Sell Fast! For Listings Call 1-800-706-1762 ext. 6179.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ABANDONED WINE COUNTRY FARM! 5 acres - $29,900. Gorgeous valley views, rolling meadows, mins. to Ithaca & Cayuga Lake! Superb setting! Terms avail! Hurry! 877-780-5263 NYL&L –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Homes for Rent - 4BD 2BA HOME only $300/mo! 2bd 1ba only $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Rent - AFFORDABLE 5BD 2BA Home $300/mo! 3bd 1.5ba only $200/mo! More 1-4 bds available from $199/mo! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 4 BD 2BA HOME only $300/mo! 2 bd 1ba only $199/mo! 5% dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 6BD 2BA HOME only $400/mo! Buy Bank Repos from $199/mo! 1-4bd Homes & Condos Avail! Financing Refs Available! Listings & Info 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - AFFORDABLE 5BD 2BA Bank Repo only $30,000! Payments from $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - BANK REPOS! 3bd 2ba Home only $350/mo! 4bd 2.5ba Home only $400/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings & Info 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - FORECLOSURES! 3bd 1ba Home only $15k! 4bd 2ba Home only $25k! More 1-4bd Homes Available! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WESTERN NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES Cabins, homes, acreage & investment property. Views and creeks. Free color brochure. Western Carolina Real Estate Company Inc. 1-800-924-2635. Murphy, NC. www.westerncarolinare.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEXAS LAND LIQUIDATION!! 20-acres, Near BOOMING El Paso. Good Road Access. Only $14,900. $200/down, $145 per/mo. Money Back Guarantee.

No Credit Checks. 1-800-843-7537. www.sunsetranches.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ABOLUTE ADIRONDACK wilderness properties. 12 ac./close to trails/state land. Only $17,900 w/terms! Call 800-260-2148. mooseriverland.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Amboy (Upstate NY): 6 wooded acres $9,900. Great for hunting or vacation cabin. Power close, buildable, surveyed, 15 minutes to Salmon River, minutes to Rt. 81. Larger acreage & custom cabins available. Gateway Properties of Upstate NY, Inc. www.wcclinc.com 1-877-NY LANDS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ORCHARD COUNTRY FARM! 6 acres - $254.12/month* Trout stream, woods, field, nice views! Minutes to Finger Lakes! Hurry! 877-780-5263 NYL&L *19,900 purch price, 20% dwn bal fin 7 yrs @8.75% VRM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MYRTLE BEACH, SC. NO PAYMENTS - ONE YEAR PROGRAM. Riverfront Community – Wooded Homesites From $50's. Gated Community. w/Owners Swim Complex. Day Docks & Boat Ramp. 1-843-251-6795 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BANK REPOS! 3bd 2ba Home only $35k! 4bd 2.5ba Home only $50k! Payments from $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8%apr! For Listings & Info 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MYRTLE BEACH, SC - NO HOA FOR ONE YEAR! QUIET RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY CLOSE TO BEACH. 3 BR-2BA VILLAS. ONLY A FEW REMAIN from the 120's. 1-843-251-6795 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS: 4 Only, 25x30, 30x40, 40x60, 45x80. Must Move Now! Selling For Balance Owed/Free Delivery! 1-800-411-5869 x81 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS FOR SALE - POLE BUILDINGS: 2 car Garage 24x24x10 $8995. 3 car Garage 28x36x10 $11,995. 1-3' Door! Painted Steel Roof & Sides.

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----- SERVICES -----Quality childcare in my home.7 years classroom experience. References available.

Call (724) 348-5946.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. $40.00 per machine. 724-348-6837 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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TAP INTO THE POWER OF THE MESSENGER. Call today to learn more.

412.249.8177 _______________ Over 600 area businesses and organizations have advertised in this newspaper. Isn’t it about time that yours did too?

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LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BANQUET FACILITY/SOCIAL HALL Finleyville American Legion – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodate 75 people.

For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608.

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PLUMBING Frye Brothers Plumbing- Registered Master Plumbers. Residential and Commercial. Locally Owned and Operated. Fully Insured and Certified. Ed Frye – (412) 841-6008, or Bob Frye – (412) 600-7095. www.fryebrosplumbing.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

HAIR AND BEAUTY/TANNING My Sisters Shop – We’re now located behind Finleyville Hardware. Hair, Nails, Tanning, Waxing. Convenient parking. 3526B Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-3482244.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– All About Hair – 724-292-0122. Main Street, New Eagle. Wolff Tanning System, “The deepest, darkest tan for a 20 minute bed.” Open Tuesday through Saturday.

Call for an appointment please.

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

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. $40.00 per machine. 724-348-6837 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

RESTAURANT The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant - Open Daily 3pm-2am; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GARAGE DOORS Wuenstel Brothers Garage Door Company – Second Generation family owned.

Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526D Cliff Street, Finleyville.

724-348-7550.

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PAINTING Ron's Painting - Interior * Exterior. 22 Years Experience. Neat & Reliable. FREE ESTIMATES! 724-348-5731 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GOLF COURSES Scenic Valley Golf Course - OPEN YEAR ROUND. Tee times are available daily.

This course is designed for golfers of all ages. 681 Church Hill Road, Finleyville, PA 15332. 412-833-1988. www.scenicvalleygolf.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– South Park Golf Course - Award-Winning, 27-Hole Municipal Golf Course.

Senior Citizen Permits available, $60 plus. Please call for more information. East Park Drive, SOUTH PARK. (412) 835-3545 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

FLORAL/GIFTS Finleyville Flower Shoppe – Your Hometown Florist! Flowers, plants, gift baskets and more. 3510 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. 724-348-5808.

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CLEANING SERVICES Chernicky Cleaning – Wall washing. Floor care. Janitor Service. FREE ESTIMATES. Providing Quality Cleaning in the South Hills for over 30 years! 724348-5910.

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