Union Finley Messenger May 2012

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Vol. 8, Issue 12

MAY 2012

Visit us online at www.unionfinley.com SCHOOL NEWS: South Park School Receives Keystone Award

BUSINESS: The Peacock’s Tale Reopens Page 29

SPORTS: Locals Place in State Junior Wrestling Championships

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

WJH Girl Scouts Donate Cookies to the Troops

Relay for Life of Peters Township Relay for Life of Peters Township will be held June 2 - 3 at the Peters Township High School stadium. This year’s theme is Reality Television Shows. Teams decorate their respective sites around the track reflecting the theme. Family-style games, live musical entertainment and concessions will be available. The public is welcome to the event. Admission is free. Opening ceremony will start at noon on June 2, followed by the Survivor’s and Caregiver’s Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. and the Fight Back Ceremony at 7 p.m. The Luminaria Ceremony, which honors survivors and those who lost their battle with the disease, begins at 9 p.m. on June 2. Luminaria may be purchased with a $10 donation online or by mail with a donation from the heart. Contact Rita Reo at rrreo2@aol.com or Lilly Kauffman at bk9128@gmail.com for ordering or additional information. Luminaria may also be ordered by calling Reo at 724-263-9329. Closing ceremonies will be held at 7:30 a.m. on June 3. If you are interested in forming or joining a Relay for Life team, would like to support a team or need more information, contact Margie Smith at 724222-6911, or visit www.relayforlife.org/papeterstwp for details.

West Jefferson Hills Service Unit of the Girl Scouts presented cookies sold through the Cookies for the Military Program to be sent to soldiers overseas. During the annual cookie sale, customers can choose to buy cookies that will be sent to the military. The Girl Scouts’ national goal is to send 35,000 boxes. The rally was held in the parking lot at Century III Mall on Saturday, March 17.

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Places To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Municipal News . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Business & Merchant . . . . . . . . 29 Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Local Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . MAY 1 MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES - Davita Jefferson, 14 Clairton Blvd., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free to the public. The class is for individuals who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Register online at davita.com or call 724-591-4723. MAY 2 VIRTUAL BIKE TRIP DETAILS – Peters Township Library, 616 East McMurray Library, 7 p.m. In 2009, Ed Bickar, Mark Imgrund and Steve Imgrund took a 3,800-mile long, 48-day, self-supported bike trip from San Francisco, CA to Yorktown, VA. See photos and maps and hear about the trip. They’ll also discuss how to plan a similar trip, what to expect along the way, and different route alternatives across the country. Register for this free program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org, at the library circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME – Monongahela Area Library activity room, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 11 a.m. Summer story time starts June 20. For more information, please call the library at 724-258-5409. WRITER’S GROUP – Monongahela Area Library activity room, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 6 p.m. For more information, please call the library at 724-258-5409. MAY 3 GIANT OAKS GARDEN CLUB MEETING – St. David’s Church, McMurray, 11:15 a.m. Call 724-969-0212 to register. Meeting includes lunch and a presentation on edible flowers. FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM – Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Venetia, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Held first and third Thursdays each month. All are welcome. In the case of inclement weather, call Patti at 724-941-6609.

MAY 4 SPRING BAKE SALE/FLEA MARKET – Mon Valley Care Center, 200 Stoops Dr., Monongahela, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The public is welcome. ST. JOAN OF ARC’S FINAL MUSICAL – Seton-La Salle High School auditorium, 7 p.m. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical presented by grades K-8 from St. Joan of Arc School. Refreshments available for purchase. LADIES NIGHT OUT SPRING VENDOR SHOW – Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God Motherhouse, 3603 McRoberts Rd., 6:30 p.m. Vendors include Party Lite, Miche Bags, Tupperware, ThirtyOne Gifts, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, BeaDazzled by Susy, Biltmore Inspirations, Scarves by Jessica, Vault Denim, Pampered Chef, My Shoe Girl, Tri Mi Tanks, Popcorn Shirts and Sylvia Crafts. Baskets to be auctioned. Call 412-885-7232 to reserve your spot. MON VALLEY ACS RELAY FOR LIFE – Charleroi High School Stadium, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Over 60 teams and 600 participants from school districts of Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Elizabeth Forward and Ringgold are registered. Opening ceremony is at 10 a.m. followed by lots of fun games, activities, food and fun. Survivor Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. and the Luminaria Ceremony will take place at 8:30 p.m. Luminaria can be purchased before the event or the day of the event. MAY 5 APPLE PIE SALE – The Women’s Guild from Nativity Church will be selling apple pies in time for Mother’s Day, May 5 and 6. Frozen pies are $8.50 and baked pies are $9.50. To place your order, call Rita at 412-854-3133, Sylvia at 412-655-3438, or Ada at 412-6537285.

MCMURRAY ROTARY CLUB ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR – Outpatient Care Center, Peters Township, 8-11:30 a.m. Information on a variety of health-related topics, along with some fun activities for the whole family. Complimentary screenings include blood pressure, bone density, body mass index, glaucoma, hearing, and scoliosis. Multi-phasic blood screening is available for a small fee (prior fasting required); no is prescription necessary. To pre-register, contact Dr. Sarah Kohl at 724-942-5498. Walk-ins are welcome. SOUND OF COUNTRY DANCE – American Legion, Carroll Twp. Event, 8–11 p.m. Venue is smoke-free. SPRING CARNIVAL – John McMillan Church Preschool, Bethel Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission free. Children’s games, hair and face painting, a moon walk, Rita’s Italian Ice, carnival café, Family Food and Fun Raffle. Bethel Park Police will enroll children in the Safety Kids Child I.D. program. For more information, call Pat Folino. WSO ON BROADWAY – Trinity High School, Washington, 8 p.m. Washington Symphony Orchestra performs Broadway music. Advance tickets are on sale at all Washington Financial Banks and at Citizens Library. Tickets available online at www.washsym.org, by phone at 724223-9796 and at the door. Group discounts available for groups of 10 or more. INDOOR FLEA MARKET/FOOD SALE – Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Soup, food and bake sale. Food available will include stuffed cabbage, haluski and kielbasa as well as American fare and homemade soups, eat in or take out. Outdoor table space will be available for a cost of $10 (bring your own table). Any inquiries may be made at the church office at 412-384-6464.

FLEA MARKET – Windover Hills United Methodist Church, 6751 Ridge Rd., South Park, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. MOPS annual event features kids items, household items, toys, clothing, bake sale, refreshment stand. All proceeds benefit this non-profit mother’s group. GILL HALL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY SPRING CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW The Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company will host its annual Spring Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, May 5. The show will start at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Patti Felix at pfelix453@aol.com, or call at 412-655-9285. MOVIE COURAGEOUS – Thomas Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. Enjoy a free showing of the movie Courageous. While the adults see this movie in the sanctuary, children will enjoy Chipwrecked in Fellowship Hall with youth/adult supervision. SPAGHETTI DINNER – First United Methodist Church, Monongahela, 4-7 p.m. Church member Christopher Carroll will speak about a mission trip to central Asia this summer. Cost is $6 for adults. MAY 6 FREE DAY AT OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD – Oliver Miller Homestead, Stone Manse Drive, 1:30-4:30. Preview of this year’s special events. Associates in period dress will be stationed throughout the grounds, which include the Stone House, the springhouse, the log house, the forge, and the barn. The Trading Post, located in the barn, will be opened for business with books, trade goods, and items made at the Homestead available for sale. Open every Sunday from May 1 through December 12, with last admission at 4 p.m. Special events admission, $2; other days, $1. For more information, call 412-835-1554.

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MAY 10 HOMESCHOOL OUTDOOR CLASSES – Mingo Creek County Park Office, Mingo Creek Park, off of Route 136, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. “All About Amphibians” for homeschooled children ages 5-11 offered free by The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration required; call 724-228-6867. MAY 11 RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP MEETING – Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Lisa Olszak of Duquesne Light will discuss “Using Energy Wisely,” including how to save money on your utility bills and the “new” light bulbs and related laws. Cost for lunch is $6. To register, call 412-655-2000. BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS – Bethel Park Community Center, Bethel Park, 8 p.m. See the suspense thriller, Night Watch. Tickets $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412831-6800, ext. 745. MAY 12 FREE CLOTHING GIVEAWAY – The Church of Jesus Christ, 525 Sixth Street in Monongahela, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. LAUREL VALLEY COUNTRY DANCE – American Legion, Carroll Township, 8 – 11 p.m. Event is smoke free.

MVH FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS – Finleyville Community Center, 1-3 p.m. Registration required; call 724-258-1282. MVH’s Dermatologist Paul J. Ruschak, MD, along with staff from MVH will screen for all types of skin cancer. For more information, visit www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/skin.

5TH ANNUAL HATS OFF TO MOM – Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company, 1540 State Street, Jefferson Hills, 12-3 p.m.; doors open at 11 a.m. Luncheon honors mothers and special women from the community and to benefit Sisters Place. Menu includes lunch, dessert and beverages. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 412-233-3903 or e-mailing events@sistersplace.org.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME – Monongahela Area Library activity room, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 11 a.m. Summer story time starts June 20. For more information, please call the library at 724-258-5409.

PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST – Wright’s United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Rd., 7:30-11:30 a.m. Adults are $5; children, $3. Takeouts available. Held by the SPPRC to benefit “Future Pastors in Training.”

TREEHAVEN GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE – South Park Shops, Route 88, Bethel Park, 8 a.m. to noon. Perennials and herbs grown in club members’ own gardens, hanging baskets and homemade floral gift baskets. For more information, contact Jan Kleiser at jankleiser@verizon.net or 412-833-7021. BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS – Bethel Park Community Center, 8 p.m. See the suspense thriller, Night Watch. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-8316800, ext. 745. MAY 12 CAR CRUISE – Olde Large Hotel, Jefferson Hills, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DJ , trophies, dash plaques, giveaways, food and drink specials all day/night, outdoor food service, 50/50. $5 entry fee to be eligible for awards. For more information, contact Skinny at 412277-5744 or Jim at 412-897-7475. DRIED FLOWERS PRESENTATION – Monongahela Area Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Mary Holets will discuss her dried flower creations, which will be on display through May 12 at the library. For more information, please call the library at 724-258-5409. MAY 13 BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS – Bethel Park Community Center, Bethel Park, 2 p.m. See the suspense thriller, Night Watch. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-831-6800, ext. 745. MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH - Honor mom by taking her out for a special Mothers Day Brunch at St. Joan of Arc in South park on Sunday, May 13. Two seating times available: 10 AM & 1 PM. Tickets $18 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, children- under 2Free. Twenty buffet items, shrimp, pasta, chicken tenders, eggs, bacon, belgium waffles, sundae bar and much more. Make reservations early. For tickets call Debbie Lafferty @412-854-9033.

MAY 15 EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION GROUP – South Hills Assembly of God Church, Bethel Park, 7-8:30 p.m. This support group is for those who are searching for jobs in a difficult economy. Facilitators assist with resume writing, interview skills and job opportunities. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org. WII DANCE CHALLENGE – Monongahela Area Library activity room, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. For children grades 1–5. For more information, please call the library at 724-258-5409. MON VALLEY REGIONAL CC MEETING California University, Convocation Center, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives of Leadership Washington County and The Challenge Program will speak about current class activities. $18 for members; $20 for nonmembers (non-members receive $20 membership credit). Register at info@mvrchamber.org or 724-483-3507 or print a faxable registration form at www.mvrchamber.org. MAY 16 Emergency Presentation – Jefferson Hills Borough Community Room, 925 Old Clairton Rd., 7-9 p.m. Jefferson Hills Ambulance Association EMTs will present Do You Know What to Do After You Call 911? Learn what to do before the ambulance arrives on the scene. Topics include chest pains, shortness of breath, unresponsive victim, choking, injuries, stroke-like symptoms, diabetic emergencies, and seizures. Register by calling 412-655-7741 or online at www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME – Monongahela Area Library activity room, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 11 a.m. Summer story time starts June 20. For more information, please call the library at 724-258-5409. WRITER’S GROUP – Monongahela Area Library activity room, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 6 p.m. For more information, please call the library at 724-258-5409.

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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . MAY 18 WILLIS CANADA CONCERT – Blainesburg Bible Church, W. Brownsville, 7 p.m. Southern gospel music, praise and worship. For more information, visit www.williscanada.com or call 724-493-2715. MAY 18 BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS – Bethel Park Community Center, Bethel Park, 8 p.m. See the suspense thriller, Night Watch. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-831-6800, ext. 745. MAY 19 MONONGAHELA POOCH PARADE – Chess Park gazebo, assembly and registration at 10 a.m.; parade route goes to Monongahela Aquatorium. Hosted by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Food booths, Chinese auction, bake sale, prizes. Costumes are optional but a prize will be awarded for the best one. $5 registration donation per dog. For more information, contact Dorothea Pemberton at 724-258-5919. Pre-register at www.monongahelaareachamber.org.

COACH PURSE BASH - held by the New Eagle V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary at the New Eagle V.F.D. Social Hall. The donation is $25 for two numbers. Free dinner and refreshments. Doors open at 5p.m. Drawings start at 6 p.m. Authentic Coach purses and prizes will be every 10 minutes. For more information, contact Dorothea at 724-258-0550 or Cathy at 724-258-6379. Refer to our website at www.neweaglevfd.org for more information. FAMILY FUN DAY - Tubby Hall Park, Howard St., Noon - 6 p.m. Free admission. Games, food, contests, prizes, Little Miss/Mr. Centennial Contest. Benefits New Eagle Centennial Committee Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 724-258-4477 or email neweagle100th@yahoo.com. GENTLY USED CLOTHING & MERCHANDISE SALE – South Hills Assembly of God Church, Bethel Park, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations welcome May 13-18. Proceeds benefit Compassion Connection Inc. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.

BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS – Bethel Park Community Center, Bethel Park, 8 p.m. See the suspense thriller, Night Watch. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-831-6800, ext. 745.

been 100 years old this year. Reservations are required by sending a check made payable to the Canonsburg Heritage Society, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317; must be received by April 30. $30; no tickets sold at the door. Cash bar. For more information, call Rob Maceiko at 724-745-5310.

MVH Gala 24 – Westin Convention Center and Hotel, Allegheny Grand Ballroom, Pittsburgh. Reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres is at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “An Evening in Camelot,” featuring a medieval setting. Awards for the 2012 recipients of Dimensions in Performance Awards will be presented to recognize outstanding dedication to MVH and the health care system at large. The annual black-tie fundraiser benefits MVH; sponsored by the Mon-Vale Health Resources Fund Development Committee. $175 per person, and tables of 10 are available.

VICTORY FOR VETERANS RIDE – Sign-ups at My Place Bar, South Park, 9 – 11 a.m., with the ride leaving at 11:30 a.m. to go the VA Hospital in Oakland. Hosted by Mon Valley ABATE for Vets; proceeds benefit the Fisher House. For more information, call Carole at 412-862-7014. RUN FOR A CAUSE – St. Benedict the Abbot Church, 9 a.m. 5K Race/Walk & Kids Fun Run benefits The Watchful Shepherd mission to prevent child and family violence. Register at www.active.com ID#2011874.

PERRY COMO 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Southpointe Hilton Garden Inn. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; Italian-themed lunch served at 1 p.m. Hosted by Canonsburg Heritage Society. Perry Como would have

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SPRING LUNCHEON – United Methodist Women of Baldwin Community United Methodist Church social hall, corner of Doverdell Drive and Baptist Road, across from Caste Village Shopping Center, noon. Program by Baldwin Players. Proceeds benefit mission for women, children and youth. Cost of ticket is $15. For reservations, call 412-884-9434.

Protect Yourself and Your Loved One From Ending Up in a Nursing Home, hosted by the Estate and Elder Planning Center. Free. To register, call 724-834-1162.

MAY 19-20 FULL BLOOM FESTIVAL WEEKEND – Bedner’s Farm and Greenhouse, 315 Coleman Road, McDonald. Saturday: South Fayette Conservation Group Booth, Master Gardener Q & A session. Sunday: Master Gardener Talk: Pollinator-friendly Color for All Seasons, Bird Habitats in the Garden. Food drinks, wine tasting all weekend. For more information and presentation times, call 724-926-2541.

COUPON CLUB – Monongahela Area Library activity room, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 5:30 p.m. Coupons are also available for exchange at the circulation desk every day during library hours.

MAY 20 BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS – Bethel Park Community Center, Bethel Park, 2 p.m. See the suspense thriller, Night Watch. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-831-6800, ext. 745. BINGO FAMILY FUN – Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall, 101 South 1st Street, Elizabeth, 1-4 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes all regular games. Specials are .50¢ each or 3/$1.00. Door prizes, small games of chance, and a Chinese auction. Tickets are available at the hall during bingo on Wednesday and Saturday and also at the Elizabeth VFD Social Club and Station every day. Food and drinks available. For additional information, call Peggy at 412-2513214 or Missy at 412-498-2140. GLITZBURGH – A star-studded charity fashion show with live entertainment, celebrity appearances, and awesome auction prizes! Whim Pittsburgh, Station Square. 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. Follow Glitzburgh on Facebook. MAY 22 ESTATE AND ELDER CARE WORKSHOP – Blainesburg Bible Church, 104 Fourth Blvd. Extension, W. Brownsville, 1-6 p.m. How to

SPRING CONCERT – Hillcrest Christian Academy, Bethel Park. free and open to the public. Middle school is 7 p.m.

MAY 24 PATRIOTS FOR FREEDOM MEETING – Holiday Inn Express, Bentleyville, 6:30-8:30 p.m. How’s that “hope and change” working for you? Meets the last Thursday of each month. Meeting room is on the left after passing through the lobby. Open discussion. Visit www.wesurroundthempa.org. MAY 26 5K Race/2 Mile Fun Walk – Clairton Park Swimming Pool parking lot, Clairton. Registration starts at 8 a.m., race starts at 9 a.m., walk starts at 9:15 a.m. Hosted by Clairton Chamber of Commerce; proceeds benefit City of Clairton programming. Fees are $23 for adult runners and walkers and $15 for ages 17 and under; kids under age 5 are free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone who registers by May 7 receive a free T-shirt. Stroller and children welcome; no dogs or bikes. Register at www.active.com. For mail-in formsemail clairtonchamber5Krace@comcast.net. MAY 25 LAUREL VALLEY COUNTRY DANCE – SNPJ, Herminie, PA, 8-11:30 p.m. BAKE SALE – Clairton Library, 616 Miller Ave., Clairton, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by The Friends of the Clairton Library. Cakes, cookies, sweet breads, pies, and pepperoni rolls. Proceeds to benefit the library.

MAY 26 KID’S RESALE – Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Rd., Eighty Four, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Donations include gently used children’s clothing, toys, games, books, etc. Donations benefit Thomas Christian Preschool. CAR CRUISE - Blaine Hill VFC, Elizabeth, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. DJ, trophies, dash plaques, food, soda, 50/50. $5 entry to be eligible for awards. For more information, contact Skinny at 412-277-5744 or Jim at 412897-7475. MAY 28 PSYCHIC FAIR – The Chapel of Oneness, 345 Regis Ave. West Mifflin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Variety of readers, massage therapist available. Lunch is available for a $5 donation. For information, call 412-770-4961. MAY 29 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES – The Finleyville American Legion Morrison Richie Post 613 announces their schedule for Memorial Day services to be held at local cemeteries and the Finleyville Community Center: Stone Church Cemetery, 1 pm; Saint Frances Cemetery, 1:15 pm; Mingo Cemetery, 1:30 pm; Finleyville Cemetery, 1:45 pm; Finleyville Community Center, 2:25 p.m.

JUNE 2 14th Annual Fleatique on the Mon – Chess Park, and throughout Monongahela and New Eagle, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique dealers and food vendors are needed. Crafter and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street, beside PNC Bank. Booth spaces for antique, craft and flea market vendors are 15” for $25. Food vendor spaces are 20” and include electricity for $40. For more information, call 724-258-5919 for more information or download an application from www.monongahelaareachamber.org. JUNE 2-3 RELAY FOR LIFE PT – Peters Township High School stadium; opening ceremony, noon. Survivor’s and Caregiver’s Ceremony, 12:30 p.m.; Fight Back Ceremony, 7 p.m.; Luminaria Ceremony honoring cancer survivors and those who lost their battle with the disease, 9 p.m. Luminaria are $10 online or by mail. Contact Rita Reo at rrreo2@aol.com or Lilly Kauffman at bk9128@gmail.com for ordering or more information. Also order Luminaria by calling Reo at 724-263-9329. Closing ceremonies, June 3, 7:30 a.m. For information on forming, joining or supporting a Relay for Life team, call Margie Smith at 724-222-6911, or visit www.relayforlife.org/papeterstwp for details.

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Lakeside Primary Care L Lake Bereaved Aunt Praises Warmth of Finleyville Community Dear Editor, I am writing about the sad occasion of the death of my nephew and godson, Adam Joseph Checque, on March 14, 2012. I returned home from Somerset County to attend his visitation and funeral. It was so consoling to have the warmth of the community to comfort my family at this sorrowful time. The compassion of the Kegel Funeral Home and the comfort of St. Francis of Assisi Church were truly instrumental in helping my family cope with our loss. The interment at the Finleyville Cemetery was so touching, as my sister, Adam's mother, chose to release 25 red balloons, Adam’s favorite color, to symbolize his 25 years of life. Adam's parents, Edward and Barbara Checque, released one white balloon to symbolize Adam's purity and innocence. Adam is an angel now. He is the first one of our immediate family to leave us. He will greet us one day at the gates of Heaven. We love you, Adam.

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Haines Family Extends Their Gratitude to the Community Dear Editor, On January 2, my family and I lost our home to a fire. This very same date was also my first day on patrol in Union Twp. as a police officer. We have lived in Union Twp. for over 14 years and although we lost everything in the fire, we have received so much support and donations from the many good caring people in the community. I am writing this letter because I wanted a way I could thank everyone I couldn't reach because a lot of anonymous donations were received. My family wants to express our thanks and appreciation again to the Ringgold/Finleyville Middle School who raised money through a popcorn sale, clothing donation, and other fund raisers. Thanks also to the Gastonville Elementary school for their very generous donations, Mr. Matty (principal at the Middle school) all of the teachers, staff and especially all of the students and their parents. Two local churches St. Francis of Assisi and the Mingo Creek Presbyterian provided us with donations and gift cards. Also, the support of the Ringgold Rams wrestling team and the Diamondback baseball organization and Dr. Demeo. It is also nice to have many caring neighbors, friends, family, and well wishers with encouraging cards letters and donations in our time of need. And I also need to thank my department, Chief Hartman of SWR police for all of his help during this time and to our secretary, Amy for keeping track of everything. And finally to all of the firemen from Finleyville and Elrama for risking their lives to save our home, Thank You! Sincerely, Bill Haines - Union Township

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12th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Mon Valley Is May 4 The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce the 2012 Relay For Life of Mon Valley is scheduled for Friday, May 4. The event will take place from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. at the brand new Charleroi High School Stadium. This year, the event will bring together all the communities of the Mon Valley along with numerous local high schools. The American Cancer Society and its Relay For Life volunteers are asking for all area residents to please come out and support this wonderful event. This year we have over 60 teams and 600 participants registered for the event. The school districts of Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Elizabeth Forward and Ringgold will all be well represented at the event. The event will start with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. followed by lots of fun games, activities, food and fun. The Survivor Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. and the Luminaria Ceremony will take place at 8:30 p.m. All survivors are encouraged to come to the event for the 6 p.m. ceremony. Luminaria can be purchased before the event or the day of the event until 7 p.m. If you have any questions, would like to purchase a luminaria or need additional information, please feel free to contact the American Cancer Society at 888-2275445 or visit the website at www.relayforlife.org/pamonvalley.

MACC Hosts “Dancing With Our Stars” The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Arthur Murray Dance Studio (South Hills) will host its gala dinner and dance competition fundraiser “Dancing With Our Stars” on Saturday, June 9. This event is styled after the ABC hit TV show, and will provide guests with a wonderful evening of entertainment and dancing. Ten couples will compete for the coveted mirror ball trophy. Votes in the form of funds donated will determine the People’s Choice Award winner; these votes will be accepted prior to the event on the Chamber’s website. This dinner and dance competition gala will be at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall at 156 Chess Street in New Eagle. Tickets for the event are $35 each and include dinner with a complimentary glass of wine, cash bar and a hosted cash wine bar by Ripepi Winery; the Dancing with Our Stars contest; and demonstrations by the Arthur Murray pros. Subsequent to the awarding of the mirror ball trophy and the People’s Choice Award, DJ Bill Lemon will provide dance music and entertainment until 2 a.m. The evening begins with dinner at 6 p.m. and the dance portion of the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event will help the Chamber of Commerce to fund the Monongahela fireworks celebration, which has been sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for 39 years! Fireworks are viewed by spectators in the Monongahela Valley at the Monongahela Aquatorium, as well as from boaters on the river. All commercial river traffic is stopped during the fireworks celebration. Tickets for the gala may be purchased by calling 724-258-5919, or via the Chamber’s website, www.MonongahelaAreaChamber.org.

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Living Donor Can Save Life of Local Man Many of you know Larry Fagan as being a generous man, a good friend, involved with church/religious groups, or riding a Harley Davidson; through schools, businesses, and golf; or just by meeting him on the street. Fagan’s zest for life and enjoyment of life is over the top. However, Larry now needs your help and prayers. Larry was diagnosed with Hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver many years ago. He was able to live a healthy, full life, but recently he has taken a turn for the worse and he is in liver failure and now needs a liver. Recently, Larry was seen at UPMC and the Cleveland Clinic and has been approved to be placed on the liver transplant list at both facilities. We are hoping and praying for a healthy liver, but this could take some time and as time passes his health diminishes. However, there is another option. Physicians believe the best option would be for Larry to receive a liver from a living donor. This is called a living liver donor transplant, in which a healthy person can donate a portion of their liver. The donor liver will grow or regenerate after the donation within 6 – 8 weeks after the surgery to close to its original size. If you are willing to be a donor, please contact liverforlarry@comcast.net or 412551-0189 to discuss further. The donor must be O blood type (+/- is not a factor) between ages 18 – 55 and optimally of similar size or larger (Larry is 5’8” tall and usually around 180 lbs.). If you can’t be a living liver donor, we still need your help to raise money for the expenses not covered by insurance for Larry and the living liver donor. Please send your contributions to Larry Fagan, 6252 Pleasant View Dr., Monongahela, 15063 or go to www.gofundme.com/h9khk to make a donation. Any contributions that remain after expenses are paid will be donated to the American Liver Foundation. Please pray for Larry and pass this along to family and friends to help us with this search so that Larry can be saved with a generous donation of an organ.

Snowden Township Plans Class of 1960 Reunion The former Snowden Township (renamed South Park) High School Class of 1960 will hold a summer reunion July 27 - 29 at the Meadowlands Casino area. Reunion Friday Social will be for classmates and guest only. Hotel information for social will be given at a later date. Saturdays activities include golf at Lindwood Golf Course, shopping spree at the Factory Stores, and dinner at the casino or Meadowlands. Sunday brunch (as well as shopping spree) will be open to other classes from Snowden High. For information, contact Nancybertelsen@comcast.net or 239-253-0517 (leave message), Paul Haberstock at 412-655-4119, or Barbara Dolfi at 412-835-2528.

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Nurse Laurene Donnelly Alerts Seniors at NNCW to Summer Emergencies By Paul Chasko

ment is to cool down the body as rapidly as possible with a cold Seniors attending the shower or ice packs to April NNCW (Neighbor to the groin area, the Neighbor Community armpits and at the back Watch Group) were of the neck. reminded by Nurse Laurene She also went Donnelly, CRPN to be alert through the emergency for special problems seniors situations that are more may encounter during the prevalent in the sumsummer months. Donnelly works for the Monongahela Nurse Laurene mer months. So, in the Valley Hospital and can be Donnelly, CRPN summer be especially careful of: found on most days in the offers advice Water accidents Healthy Directions Clinic in (know your limits the Finleyville Giant Eagle about the when swimming) Store. dangers of Sunburn (shade, sunAt the top of her list of summer to screen, hats and light dangers were the effects of extreme summer heat. She seniors at the colored clothing) Falls (the leading explained that seniors are NNCW meeting. cause of injury deaths) more susceptible to overFires (get smoke heating, as their bodily cooling systems don’t work as efficient- detectors, have a home escape plan, ly as they did in their younger years. never smoke in bed) Personals safety (beware of home She mentioned that there are over 300 needless deaths annually due to the improvement scams – keep doors and effects of overheating, and many of screens locked) Have a great and safe summer. these are seniors. She advised seniors to The May 9 NNCW meeting will feakeep cool – on extremely hot days when the house or apartment is too hot, ture a speaker on drug abuse in general seek out a public place that’s air condi- and today’s most prevalent sources of tioned. Senior centers, shopping malls, illegal drugs. The June 13 NNCW event will not be churches and homes of friends or relatives that are air conditioned are good a regular meeting but will be a free CPR bets. Warning signs are dizziness, con- class given by the Jefferson Hills Area fusion and profuse sweating. If it gets to Ambulance Association personnel. All NNCW meetings and events are at the point where an individual has hot and dry skin and is unresponsive, it’s 7 pm at the St. Francis Finley Hall just time to call 911. Donnelly says treat- north of Finleyville off Route 88.

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DiCresco-Parsons V.F.W. Post 803 Ladies Auxiliary Events DiCresco-Parsons V.F.W. Post 803 Ladies Auxiliary is coming to a close. New officers will take over on July 1. The auxiliary held the election of officers at their April meeting: President, Gale Sheriff; Sr. Vice President, April Provins; Jr. Vice President, Karen Contrillo; Chaplain, Geraldine Cochran; Treasurer, Amanda Stallard, Conductress, Cheryl Dausey; and Guard is Mary Ann Ashcraft. Officers will be installed at the May 8 meeting by Karen Contrillo, who sincerely thanks all those who have supported the auxiliary, which is at 100% membership and has received four awards this year. Upcoming events: • Yard sale is May 19 and 20. Tables are available at $10 for 1 day and $15 for 2 days. It will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Pat at 412-384-2380 if you would like a table. We will also be holding a bake sale at that time. We would appreciate any and all donations of homemade baked goods. • Post Memorial Day Service on May 28 at 11 a.m. Sr. Vice President April Provins is having a Memorial Day Raffle of a large picnic cooler filled to the brim with picnic items and drinks. Ticket sales will begin on May 1 and will be drawn after Memorial Day Services, about 1 p.m. Collection of names and addresses of military overseas for June shipment. We did a shipment in November and again in March. For 2012, this project cost about $4,000. We also gave toiletry items to 650 patients in the 4 veterans hospitals in Pittsburgh at Christmastime.

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VFW Post 1940 and Curry Women’s Group Host Annual Oldies Dance Members of VFW Post 1940 also cohosted the event. Pictured are (front row) T. Rosche, R. Podobnbik, R. Majernik, B. Wills, C. Charsesky, G. Connor, (back row) M. Rhodes, D. Barati, B. Ferrelli, J. Oldham, J. Wabby, and E. Snee.

Members of the Curry Women’s Group co-hosted a fundraiser dance for area veterans on March 3. Participants were (back row) B. Wills, G. Bradburn, L. Woods, S. Filipak, J. Woley, D. Rittle, (front row) N. Oldham, J. Wilson, J. Tomshay, A. Rhodes, N. Conner, and J. Jordan. Missing from the photo is G. Podobnik.

On March 3 at Broughton Fire Hall, VFW Post 1940 and the Curry Women’s Group had their annual Oldies Dance and Dinner. Renewed Memories 2 played music, and the night was filled with dancing, a Chinese auction, door prizes and raffles. Sid’s Catering provided and served delicious food, and all enjoyed the event. A special thanks to the Broughton Fire hall, Borough-Township Police Association, South Park Supervisors, and all the business and individuals who contributed to the Chinese auction. A portion of the money raised will go to the improvement of the Community Memorial honoring area veterans. The plan is to clean and update the memorial to include all campaigns since the Vietnam War. Our veterans need to be honored in and by the community. Future fundraisers will be planned. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Quartermaster at VFW Post 1940 at 412-655-9922. We are proud of our veterans and proud to be Americans.

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PA Rep William Kortz Briefs Pleasant Hills Council on New Voter ID Law By Ken Askew

Pennsylvania Representative William Kortz gave a short explanation of the new Voter Identification Law to the Pleasant Hills Council members at their monthly meeting on April 16, 2012. He stated that for the election primaries on April 24, voters will be asked to show a photo identification card but will not be denied the opportunity to vote if they do not have one. However, in the general election in November, a photo ID card will be mandatory to vote. Furthermore, he alerted voters that if they obtain a photo ID card from a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation driver’s license office, they will be asked to pay $13. But--if you tell them the photo ID is for voting purposes, the fee will be waived. Several representatives from Dean Honda made a presentation to Council to request approval to move from their current location on Lebanon Church Road in West Mifflin into the vacant building on Route 51 at the intersection of Lewis Run Road. The existing 7,500 square feet of buildings will remain essentially intact, except a car wash will be added, and the showroom floor will receive a facelift and be increased to a higher frontage. Contrary to code, no sidewalks will be installed. A new privacy fence will be erected in the rear of the building, per a contractual easement with their neighbor. The former location in West Mifflin will be used as a storage area for car inventory. The plan was endorsed by Council, pending resolution of minor outstanding criteria, in addition to customary and usual approval of other

necessary agencies (e,g., PA Department of Environmental Protection and PA Department of Transportation). Friday the 13th (of April) was not a lucky day for two persons who robbed Edmunds Jewelers on Route 51. One person fled on foot, and other sped off in a vehicle; both were apprehended within four minutes, and the stolen merchandise was recovered. The Pleasant Hills Police and the West Jefferson Hills School District mutually revised their memo of understanding to address the requirements of special needs children. Ordinance 950 was passed to approve charging a fee for excessive false alarms to the fire department, police, or EMS. The first three false alarms in a calendar month are at no charge, the 4th false alarm will cost $100, the 5th false alarm will incur a $200 fee, and 6 or more false alarms during the period will be billed at $300 each. There are some sensible exemptions, and appeals will be evaluated. The proposed nursing home on Route 51 behind Primanti Bros. restaurant will go before the Planning Commission on April 17. A company has been contracted to drill borings along Temona Drive to determine the reason why the pavement is sinking. Councilman Bob Karcher analyzed the markings where the boring will take place and questioned why none of the markings are specifically located at the sinking areas. Engineer Mitrovich will investigate. Chief Plunkett of the Baldwin EMS reported that 95 of the 131 emergency calls in March were for life-threatening situations.

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Saccone Hosts Morning Coffee and Conversation State Representative, Rick Saccone, 39th Legislative District held a very informative Morning Coffee and Conversation gathering at Our Place Restaurant in Elizabeth Township on April 5 at 10 am. He spoke on the state’s deficit, funds for education, state and school pensions, cuts in government, taxes, and transportation. Some were surprised to learn that the state is $60 billion in debt right and that the cost for public education has risen from $9,000 per student to almost $15,000 per student. Other informative items discussed were that state and school pensions keep going up, there is not enough money right now in the state pension fund to back them, and that the state has been trying to change from a pension plan to a 401K plan. In the slots distributions, $5 million per week goes into the horseracing fund, which has brought about questions. Representative Saccone also fielded questions on gun control, Marcellus shale, the castle doctrine, pensions, veterans, jobs, and education.

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Spring Has Arrived at Mingo Park Fishin, Hikin, Bikin, Ridin and Piknikin By Paul Chasko

Those who haven’t been to Washington County’s Mingo Creek Park this year are in for a big surprise. One of the problems with this beautiful county park has been the coexistence of walkers, bikers and cars on the narrow road running through the park that is Mingo Creek Valley. The county Ed and Emily Mollard of Bentleyville each has solved that problem by creating a caught their limit under the Ebeneezer Bridge. separate biking and walking path through the park that’s asphalt for a long stretch and gravel in other parts of the park. The asphalt pathways are about 10 feet wide in most places and are great for both walkers and bikers. Motorists will have to surrender the right-of-way to bikers and walkers at the several intersections where the new trail crosses the old road. These crossings are well marked for motorists. Several new bridges have been built Eric and Craig Gray caught these across the creek so visitors have access beauties under the Henry Bridge. to both sides. A new playground is in place, and some weirs have been constructed in the creek bed creating riffles and pools for better fish habitat. The horse riding trails (15 miles) are in operation, with horse trailer parking available at the trailhead near the creek. It’s nice to see that Washington County has been able to funnel some money back into its recreational facilities. The first big influx of visitors to Mingo Park usually coincides with opening day of trout season – April 14 this year. Mingo Park is popular for kids fishing, as the creek is easily accesAubrey, Elijah and Matt Kurowsky (Dad) from sible from the roads and pathways. Stocking of brown and rainbow trout in Charleroi try out the new bike and hike pathway. Mingo Creek must have been pretty heavy, as there were a few really nice catches. As in any other year, the hot spots were in the deeper pools under the Henry and Ebeneezer covered bridges. The rain held off until late afternoon, so opening day was great. Lots of dogs were in attendance with their owners; in most parts of the park, leashes are required for the safety of both pets and owners but there is a free running area for dogs. The park office can provide information about the park’s layout—there’s a lot to do there. Of course it’s a hotspot for the Covered Bridge Festival in the fall, it has a small observatory for star gazers and it’s home to Ringgold School District’s long distance runners. Stop by this spring and summer – you won’t be disappointed.

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South Park Theatre Opens Season Through Saturday, May 12, South Park Theatre will present “Not Another Nun Show” starring Krista Kaley (last seen in Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class) and Debra Humphrey (last seen in The Kitchen Witches), two of the theatre’s beloved actors. The show will be a night of song and dance in the cabaret style. Please join us as these two fearless women take the stage with fun and fearless song and dance. The show is performed Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call 412-831-8552 to reserve your seat. South Park Theatre is located at the corner of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road in South Park. Next up on the Main Stage is “Silent Heroes”: A plane crashes in November of 1975, now six wives of Marine fighter pilots wait to find out whose husband won’t be coming home. Don’t miss this powerful and moving play from Linda Escalera Baggs, the playwright of the 2010’s season favorite “Harps and Harmonicas.” It runs May 17 through June 2. The Theatre is also pleased to announce the Children’s Theatre schedule: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp: June 18 – 27 Blame it on the Wolf: July 2 – 11 Cinderella Caterpillar: July 16 – 25 Pirates! The Musical: July 30 – August 8 Shows are performed on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Admission is $2. No reservations necessary.

The hard-working Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department helped the Easter Bunny make this Easter Egg Hunt a great success.

Elizabeth Easter Egg Hunt Enjoyed by All Elizabeth Borough held its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 am on April 7 at Wylie Field. A large crowd turned out for the event, sponsored by the Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Department. Perfect weather made for a fun-filled morning as children from ages 0-12 combed the fields for Easter eggs filled with prizes and visited with the Easter Bunny who arrived by fire truck to supervise the event. PHOTOS: ALICE HARRIS

The Bunny was tired after getting his picture taken many times.

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Applications Due for 14th Annual Fleatique on the Mon Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique dealers and food vendors are needed for the 14th annual “Fleatique on the Mon." This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park, and throughout Monongahela and New Eagle on Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Crafter and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street, beside PNC Bank. Food vendors are needed at both locations. Application deadline is May 25. Booth spaces for antique, craft and flea market vendors are 15" for $25. Food vendor spaces are 20" and include electricity for $40. This unique event is known as the largest street sale in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Running along a three-mile stretch of Main Street, also Route 88, 837 and 136, in Monongahela and New Eagle, businesses, churches, and homeowners participate with yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garage sales. Free parking and free admission. This event is sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber at 724-258-5919 for more information or download an application from www.monongahelaareachamber.org.

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MVH Doctor Wins Prestigious Dance Award Move over Hines Ward - there’s a new dance champion in Western Pennsylvania and he’s right here in the Valley. Tuan-Anh L. Ung, MD, who is familiar to many local residents as one of the friendly doctors in Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Emergency Department, was awarded the Top Student Award in the Full Silver Level at World Dance-O-Rama. The much-anticipated event, which was held March 21 through 25 in New York City, is Arthur Murray’s International Competition. More than 12,000 entries from all over the Dr. Tuan-Anh L. Ung of Monongahela Valley globe were recorded in this event, Hospital poses with Ashley Geidel, his dancing which commemorated the 100th Year partner at World-Dance-O-Rama in New York. of the Arthur Murray School of Dance. Dr. Ung and his teacher, Ashley Geidel, who is his instructor at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in McMurray, danced 38 times during the course of the competition. Their dances included the Waltz, Cha-Cha, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Fox Trot, Tango, Swing, Bolero and Salsa. He has been dancing for 14 years. Dr. Ung enjoys dancing, but he spends a great deal of time providing compassionate medical care to people who visit Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Emergency Department.

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High-Yielding Fundraiser Held for Carroll Twp. And Monongahela Police

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By Ken Askew

Thanks to the diligent efforts of the Monongahela Woman’s Club, police officers in both Carroll Twp. and Monongahela will be safer and more effective. The Club embarked on three fundraising projects—a Theme Party, sales of Sheetz gas station coupon books, and making/selling jars of jelly. The three undertakings produced an impressive total amount of $3,600 for a donation to the local police, which will be split at $1,800 each. The Carroll Twp. police are considering investing the proceeds in either a handheld ballistic protective chest shield, a bullet-proof Lucite note pad to hold ticket books, or a laptop computer. Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics accepted the check on behalf of the Monongahela City police; he said they will be purchasing either a protective shield, communications radio update, or a coil of stop spikes, which are spread across pavement to deflate the tires of a fleeing suspect’s vehicle. Both police departments expressed their gratitude for the considerate financial and underlying moral support of the Monongahela Woman’s Club.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES The Finleyville American Legion Morrison Richie Post 613 announces their schedule for Memorial Day services to be held at local cemeteries and the Finleyville Community Center: • Stone Church Cemetery – 1 pm • Saint Frances Cemetery – 1:15 pm • Mingo Cemetery – 1:30 pm • Finleyville Cemetery – 1:45 pm • Finleyville Community Center 2:25 pm

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Venetia Heritage Society Hosts Flea Market By Samantha Milton

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On April 21 from 9 am to 2pm, The Venetia Heritage Society hosted a flea market to benefit the Venetia Community Center. The group purchased the former Venetia Elementary School building located at 800 Venetia Road from the Peters Township School District and turned it into the Members of the Venetia Heritage Society now Venetia Community Center. Esther Meissonier (left) and Edna Russell The building is home to several sold Chinese auction tickets. local Girl Scout troops, a church congregation and the DARE Model RR Club and hosts events for area senior citizens. The flea market was just one of several fundraising events that the Society has planned to help fund the operating costs to maintain the building. The next flea market will be held on September 15 from 9 am to 2 pm, and a Spaghetti Supper is also scheduled from 4 to 7pm on October 20. For more information or to book the Venetia Community Center for social events, please contact Clayton Sphar (724)348-5212 or Esther Meissonier (724)348-6504.

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often do not show up at functions to which they are invited or attend For the past 25 years only private events to or so, I have made my which the public has no living by recreating, access. preserving, and writing In the last few years, about history. My because of the economy, endeavors have led me over 160 small museums to do things that most and historical sites folks would never closed and were forced dream of doing. Many to sell off their collectake knowledge of histions to pay their bills. tory for granted only Why is this important? until they need it for a Because history is going particular purpose. For away, and you folks are William “Wild Willyâ€? example, a local combeing forced to pick up Frankfort munity once hired me the bills. Historical to write a narrative of organizations compete early settlement because they needed it with every other organization that asks for a state-based community grant. I for a donation and are usually the last did what I was hired to do, turned in ones anybody thinks of until it’s too my work and was only acknowledged late. What I’m saying is, instead of givfor it after they lost the original work I ing a larger donation to one organizahad sent in and needed it again. tion, split the amount and donate half State and local officials often use his- to your favorite “privateâ€? historical torians and re-enactors as entertain- venue—one that receives no state or ment, paying them a small fee or noth- federal monies and provides a step back ing at all. My favorite example is that of in time. Give to that place that makes a notable television channel that used your child smile or offered you a piece re-enactors and historians to produce of usable history. Remember that once documentaries for which not one of an historical place is sold, goes out of them received a dime. However, the business, or is torn down, it’s usually channel received over $1 million when gone forever. Local history is your histhe DVD was sold‌ they actually tory, and it’s up to our communities to bragged about it. Many times, academ- preserve it. ics demean historians or re-enactors as Remember our troops and to vote, a means to learning about history yet and I hope to see you real soon.

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Let's Talk Real Estate by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner

Accessibility & Security It is common knowledge that when you are selling your home, you (the seller) should NOT be present when an agent brings a potential buyer to view the property. Successful marketing means that buyers need to be able to imagine the house as their future home and have the freedom to verbalize their perceptions to their agent. Nothing puts the damper on the showing process more that having the current owners hanging around. But, even worse, is if the buyer doesn't have convenient access to the property during their own time schedule. That is one reason why the lockbox is such a valuable tool valuable for the industry. It encourages showings by making showing arrangements more uniform in process and easier to schedule. A lockbox is a hollow box that attaches to the front doorknob or some secure place nearby. Inside the hollow area of the lockbox is another smaller sized plastic box that contains the key to the house.

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When an agent opens the lockbox, that smaller container slides out and the key to the door is safely tucked inside. A stranger cannot come by, open the box, get the key and gain entry to the house; only Multiple Listing Service members can do that. The electronic lockboxes have a tiny microprocessor inside. Agents need a very specific type of electronic key to open it and the only way to obtain the key is to be an active member of the Multiple Listing Service. Each of the electronic keys have a unique identifier, so when someone opens the lockbox, the microprocessor inside “registers” the specific agent who opens it. The Rules and Regulations of the Multiple Listing service prohibit its members from allowing another agent or non-member to use their electronic key or they are subject to termination, suspension or fines. Because the box is “reset” just before being placed on the door, any electronic key (member agent) who opens the box can be identified – as well as the date and time they entered the house. That information can be downloaded through the multi list. This works wonderfully as a security measure for the homeowner because the access history is recorded! This access history may be supplied to law enforcement if needed. It is also the means by which the listing agent knows who to call to ask for feedback from the showings. The main purpose of the lockbox is to make the home more saleable by inviting showings that are typically driven primarily by the potential buyer’s schedule. West Penn Multi List currently has about 5,500 members. Conceivably, any one of those members has the potential of representing a buyer that wants to view the property. As

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you can imagine, without having an easy and secure method to show property, selling a home would be much more difficult. Consider the alternatives. Without a lockbox, the seller might have to be present when the buyer came by with their agent, and that does not really help to sell the home. Sellers could leave the door unlocked,but in today’s security-conscious world, that is not a prudent idea. Another possibility is that the seller gives a key to their listing agent. Then the listing agent would always have to be present when another agent brought a buyer to the home. Although this may sound plausible, it is not. The more people that have to be involved when trying to coordinate schedules, the less likely it is that a showing will take place at all. And the buyer's agent may not want their client exposed to the seller's agent for whatever reason. Showings would need to be very tightly scheduled if they could be arranged at all. When you place any type of limitation on showings, you are limiting the exposure of the property. Making your property available for viewing to accommodate buyers’ schedules is simply part of the process. Encouraging showings through the use of lockboxes encourages sales.

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Mon Valley YMCA Aquatics Classes The Mon Valley YMCA offers a wide variety of water exercise, depending on your ability and needs. Arthritis Exercise: Gentle exercises in our heated pool under the guidance of a trained professional. Program works all major muscle groups. Begins and ends with a stretch. Swimming skills are not necessary. Offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 10:50 a.m. Aqua Fit: High-energy, low-impact class that is perfect for those who can’t participate in traditional programs. Use the water’s resistance to work on posture, muscle strengthening and balance. Class ends with a full body stretch. Swimming skills are not necessary. Offered Tuesday and Thursday from 6:35 - 7:25 p.m. Aqua Zumba: Incorporates dance and fitness moves, making it fun for anyone who wants to exercise in the water. Accompanied by mostly Latin music rhythms, such as meringue and salsa. Aqua Zumba makes exercise seem like a pool party! Offered Thursdays from 10:30 11:15 a.m. Deep Water Running: This is a high-intensity, no-impact deep water workout. It’s a great form of cross-training for endurance runners, cyclists and all other athletes! Use of a vest is not recommended but may be used if necessary. Swimming skills are needed for this program. Offered Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Days and times subject to change for summer session. Splash Dance: Rhythmic water exercise program designed to condition the cardiovascular system and provide a workout for all the muscles of the body. Class is appropriate for all fitness levels, and waters buoyancy allows those who normally can’t exercise to engage in activity. No swimming skills necessary. Offered Monday and Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Silver Splash: This aqua-exercise class offers shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Offered Tuesday from 9:30 10:25 a.m. and Friday from 11 - 11:55 a.m. Wet Vest: This deep-water exercise program provides an overall workout using all muscle groups. Swimming skills are not required but are helpful to use the West Vest. Participants recovering from surgery,

injury or who suffer from arthritis can improve their condition while participating in this no-impact program. Offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 10:50 a.m. Water exercise schedule runs May 7-June 29 (8 weeks).

Swim Lessons Shrimps: Ages 6-35 months. Parent/child water acclimation. An introduction to the aquatic environment. Parent/child pairs will play games, sing songs and have fun. Offered Saturday from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Polliwog: Ages 3-14. Children wear flotation devices and need to be comfortable without mom or dad in the pool. Primary skills taught include breathing, floating, kicking and paddling as well as building self-confidence. Offered Monday or Wednesday from 6:30 - 7 p.m. or Saturday from 10 - 10:30 a.m. Guppy: Ages 6-14. Children must be comfortable putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles. Children should be able to swim 10-15 yards of paddle stroke without any assistance. They also should be comfortable floating without assistance. Offered Monday or Wednesday from 7 7:30 p.m. or Saturday from 9 - 9:50 a.m. Minnow: Ages 6-14. Children are more advanced and work on technique and drills. More advanced strokes are taught. Offered Monday or Wednesday from 7 7:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 - 9:50 a.m. Swim lessons schedule runs June 4-July 16 (6 weeks). Masters Swim Team: A team for those ages 18 and older. Join the team, and get back in shape. Practices are a help individually but we swim as a team at meets. Regular season begins in September and runs through March. You have the option to attend all or none of the meets. The regular swim meets provide for competition with a swimmer’s age group and gender. You must be a YMCA member to join. Fee for the season is $20. Contact Amy Bozek for more information. If you are interested in any of these programs, please call the YMCA business office at 724-483-8077. Pre-registration is required for all programs, and payment must be made at the time of registration. Most programs require a minimum of seven participants in order to not be cancelled.

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Monongahela Group Hosts 8th Annual Antique Appraisal The Monongahela Area Revitalization Committee (MARC) will hold its 8th Annual Antique Appraisal, "What's It Worth," on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Monongahela Library, 813 W. Main St. Featured appraisers are Anthony Luppino and Phong T. Bui of Luppino Brothers Antiques and Estate Jewelry of Pleasant Hills. They include in their expertise insurance appraisal, retail value, what a dealer may offer, selling jewLorys Crisafulli, member of MARC since 1984 and one of "Lads and Ladies of elry, etc. The Mon" 2011 Calendar. She taught art, Cost for the event will be $5 for an 5th grade music at Ringgold. Owner of open/oral appraisal and $10 for private a "Yesterdays Best" from 1983-2005. appraisal, scheduled from 3 - 4 p.m. All She is holding an antique coffee grinder large furniture will require photos only from the 20's to be appraised. and must show any/all unusual features or markings. For silverware and sets of any kind, bring a few pieces in original containers. For those who have collectibles, only a few pieces will be necessary along with photos. This will make the appraisals go more quickly without much waiting for the public. This is a fundraiser which will benefit MARC to beautify and/or enhance our communities. For further information, call 724-258-3930.

New Eagle VFD Hosts 4th Annual Mystery Dinner Theater

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On March 17, an evening of comedy, mystery, dinner and dancing took place at the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. The New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary sponsored the show “Robin Hood Ain’t Lookin’ So Good,” conducted by Mystery’s Most Wanted. The mystery dinner theater began at 6 p.m., and then a night of dancing and music topped off the night. PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI 24-hour Service, 7 Days a Week. Why wait for more water damage?

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When “That will never happen to me” happens.

Egg-Throwing Discussed at New Eagle Board Meeting By Miranda Startare

At the April 3 New Eagle Borough Board Meeting, eggs were discussed by Monongahela Chief of Police Brian Tempest. It wasn’t in preparation for Easter, though. Chief Tempest explained that on March 31 at 2:30 a.m., an officer in a patrol car noticed a vehicle’s passenger throwing eggs near Chess St. in New Eagle. The three juveniles in the vehicle were cited for criminal mischief and the driver for violating junior license curfew. Some residents have complained of damage from eggs being thrown at their residences. Residents are asked to report any incidents to the local police. Chief Tempest also noted an incident from April 2 with a local man cited for public drunkenness at Chess Park. The citation followed an incident earlier in the day where the many was seen walking toward Carroll Twp. holding a dead raccoon and yelling at motorists for killing it. He was asked to go home but was later discovered at Chess Park in a drunken state. In other business: Council voted to begin looking for a new or used pickup truck to replace the current one (a 1995 Chevy S10) that has been in need of repair frequently.

Council accepted a single bid for a paving project from Hanson Aggregates of Connellsville, PA. The bid amounts were $59.50/ton and $53.50/ton for blacktop and blacktop with binder, respectively. Council accepted Public Works Equipment Operator John Grossi’s resignation. In a resignation letter, Mr. Grossi thanked everyone as he leaves to further his career. Council will be advertising for the position replacement. Two PA State Representative candidates for the 39th District, which includes New Eagle, attended the meeting and were present to speak with residents following the meeting. Rob Rhoderick (D), owner and operator of Rhoderick Chiropractic Clinic and Dave Levdansky (D), former State Representative 1985-2010, introduced themselves to those in attendance and discussed any questions/concerns related to the community. The 39th District State Representative is currently Rick Saccone (R). The district includes New Eagle, Finleyville, parts of Carroll Twp., as well as some other surrounding communities in Washington and Allegheny Counties. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6 p.m.

Southwest Regional Police Department Uses New RAIDS Website By Paul Chasko

The Southwest Regional Police Department (SRPD) now uses the new RAIDS website, which provides interactive crime reporting for police departments and crime trackers nationwide. SRPD Chief John Hartman has repeatedly stated that he believes in police transparency. The RAIDS website provides a visual display of when and where crimes are being committed (no names) as well as some analytical data. SRPD is the first police department in Pennsylvania to use the system. Visit www.raidsonline.com. For statistics on criminal activity reported to SRPD from roughly mid-March through April 24, please visit our website at unionfinley.com.

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South Park Police Warn Kids Playing “Assassins”

Elizabeth Borough Approves Riverfest Location for July 27-28

by Andrea Earnest By Alice Harris

At the South Park Board of Supervisors April Meeting, Deputy Chief Dennis McDonough alerted the public that high school children have started a game called “Assassin,” where they go around with large-capacity water guns and shoot each other. Sometimes the children are shooting at each from vehicles. The Deputy Chief said they notified the school district and requested that they put out notices to students stating that the police department has zero tolerance for this in motor vehicles and for trespassing on people’s property and hiding behind bushes to play this game. Deputy Chief MacDonough wants the public to know that they are working with the school district to put an end to this behavior and to advise parents that the offenders will be fined and prosecuted. Supervisor Edward Snee agreed that this is a serious problem and asked that anyone seeing students engaged in this activity contact the police department. He has seen students playing the game from his home. Deputy Chief McDonough said that these children are on other people’s property at night, and under the Castle Doctrine Law in Pennsylvania, a property owner who feels threatened because he believes the weapons to be real will be exempt from prosecution. Paul J. Gitnik, Esq., was appointed as Township Solicitor for the year 2012. Two motions were approved regarding the Brookfield Manor Phase 2 subdivision. The first one requested the incorporation of the preliminary and final approval process into one motion for the subdivision. The second motion approved granting preliminary and final approval process at Brookfield Manor Phase 2, revised, involving the realignment of ten lots fronting Snee Drive and Holly Lynne Drive. After a number of other actions were voted on and taken, Deputy Chief McDonough reported that there were 529 service calls, 18 arrests, 30 traffic citations, six parking citations, 54 warnings, five reportable accidents, 11 nonreportable accidents, 72 emergency calls, 12 fire calls, and four deer calls. Chairman Walter Buchewicz stated that the last two state roads in the township in the “Adopt a Road” program that started six or seven years ago have been adopted by the Friends of South Park. Full minutes of the meeting are available at the Township Office.

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The March Elizabeth Borough Council meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. with guest Tammy Firda presenting information for the Records Management System, a shared full information system for police under the COPS program. The current cost to participate is $3,125 and a two-year commitment is required. For communities that sign up now, there will be no additional fees. Guest Chuck Smith, representing the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department, announced they would sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at Wiley Field on April 7 at 11 a.m. The upcoming RIVERFEST is scheduled for July 27-28, and permission to use Riverfront Park again this year was approved. He also stated the department responded to 29 calls each month for January and February; they currently have 46 active members, 3436 members actively answer calls, and 3 members are currently attending EMT classes to total 6 EMT trained members and 1 paramedic upon completion. Guest Mary Black, who inquired about any solutions to her ongoing property problems, will be scheduled to meet with Ordinance Officer Mark Reese to determine what can be done

to remedy this situation. Maritime Day, honoring members of the Merchant Marines, is scheduled for May 19 at Riverfront Park. The office of Pat McGrail was approved as tax collector for the Borough. CSX is working on the railroad tracks on First Street. Handicappedaccessible ramps are being installed at Market and Second streets and at Strawberry and Second streets. Pamela Sharp has been hired as the new borough secretary effective April 2, 2012. John Grossi was approved to the position of manager of public works effective March 30. Toby Ramsuer was approved to mow the grass at Duke Park. Grant Dell was approved to mow the grass at the War Memorial. An amount of $25 was approved to reimburse Kevin Biros for supplies he used in repairing mowers. Ordinance Officer Mark Reese will be asked to investigate a grading issue at the Burke property on 8th Street. According to Borough ordinances, patches applied to repair street openings must run from curb to curb. Prior to displaying political signs, owners are required to obtain a permit and pay a deposit at the Borough Building.

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Parking Problem Prompts Action by Monongahela City Council By Ken Askew

A resident of Park Ave. asked the Monongahela City Council at its April 11, 2012 meeting to do something about the nuisance property across the street from his home. The house has been abandoned and broken into. The yard is now overrun by rodents, tall grass, and weeds. A wall is in danger of collapsing onto the street. Mayor Kepics, Code Enforcement Officer Pemberton, and Solicitor Bassi explained the property has changed owners several times, and building code violation citations have been issued to no avail because the current absentee owners are located in California and Hong Kong. Solicitor Bassi will pursue renewed efforts to take legal action against the owners. The same resident also inquired about what could be done when a neighbor’s dog barks all night. Police Chief Brian Tempest advised him to call 911, who will dispatch the Animal Control Officer. A resident of N. Alexander St. presented photos to explain her complaint about parking issues at a nearby Lifesteps group home at the corner of 6th Street and Lincoln. She described how a van used to load/unload residents is often parked on the street at a location which blocks the view of vehicles entering the intersection, resulting in several near-miss accidents. Furthermore, an employee of the home parks a black truck in a similar view-

obstructing place, which creates a hazard. Meanwhile, a driveway on the property--which has capacity to park five or six cars--is not used. Chief Tempest responded that they have had conversations with the owners, who made unfulfilled promises to remedy the situation. Therefore, the street dept. will be instructed to install NO PARKING signs, and paint the curbs yellow where needed. PARep. Pete Daley presented a citation to Chief Tempest in tribute to his father, who passed in February of this year. The Honorable Clyde G. Tempest, an Army veteran, served the community as a District Judge, a Court of Common Pleas Judge, and Solicitor for Monongahela City. Tony Bottino addressed Council as a representative of the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce to praise the successful past partnership of the two entities, and pledge the Chamber’s continued interest in working together to develop a business plan to make Monongahela a destination place for recreation and business expansion. He proposed organizing a separate working group to accomplish these objectives, for which Mayor Kepics volunteered. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington is providing partial funding to re-pave the parking lot at the municipal building on Main Street, but needs additional funding from the City to do so. Council approved the expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $10K for that purpose.

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West Elizabeth Property Assessments Higher Than Any in South Hills By Charlotte Hopkins

All members of the West Elizabeth Town Council were present for the April meeting. Some council members expressed concerns that the new property assessment taxes are unfair and much too high. In fact, the low-income community of West Elizabeth has a property assessment that is three times higher than Upper St. Clair, Baldwin, Brentwood, South Park and Bethel Park. A resident, who wants to be anonymous, explained that the property assessment for her business went from $4,200 - $75,000. Solicitor Matt Racunas stated that West Elizabeth received a higher increase in property assessment than any other South Hills community. The town council encourages residents to express their dismay and if possible to file an appeal. After contacting Allegheny County’s Office of the City Council, they explained that their office disputed the new property assessments and is continuing to fight against them. At the present, they are following instruction from Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Wettick. Upon contacting Judge Wettick’s office, they explained that the Office of Property Assessment (412-350-4600) is responsible for the new property assessments. Democrat John Palmiere represents West Elizabeth in the fight against the property assessment increase. Residents can express their concerns to him at 412-350-6490. Residents can also contact Amie Downs from the Chief Executive Office at 412-350-3711 with questions about the ongoing battle. Please see our website at www.unionfinley.com for more news about the West Elizabeth meeting.

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Jefferson Hills Council Discusses Clairton Sewer Shed Project Status By Jim Caldwell

Council expressed frustration at the lack of response from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) concerning requested taps into the Clairton Sanitary System for new dwellings. Both Councilmen Tracey Khalil and James Weber explained how the Borough had tediously complied with all the requests over the past four years, spending nearly three and one-half million tax dollars for the open cut repairs, the die testing and every test requested for corrective action and still have no response from DEP officials. The Borough reduced their flow to the Clairton plant by 8.58 million gallons per month, but to no avail. The members agreed to petition help from the state assembly representation and senator to obtain a meeting with DEP. Also, at its April 9 meeting Council extended its contract with Cargill until June 30, 2013 for rock salt; amended salaries, compensation and wages for 2012; authorized the execution of the

Western Pennsylvania Teamsters and Employees Welfare Fund Participation Agreement, which was proposed in the latest police contract; and, agreed to the Memorandum of Understanding between the West Jefferson Hills School District and the Borough Police Department. This is a formality that is renewed between the two entities in conjunction with the school code of conduct and the participation of the department in such matters. With the code undergoing changes in 2011, the update of the memorandum at this time is necessary. Karen Devine was appointed an alternate member to the Zoning Hearing Board until 2015, and Guy Reschenthaler was appointed to the Planning Commission until 2014. In a show of pride and appreciation, Mayor Michael Green read a proclamation at the beginning of the meeting commending the Jefferson Hills Area Ambulance Association for 35 years of dedicated service to the Borough and surrounding area.

Peters Council Approves Anthony Farms Plan Without Full Access to McMurray Road By J.R. Brower

Peters Township Council approved the final Phase 2 plan of the Anthony Farms residential development at their April 9 meeting. One of the stipulations of approval is that only right turns in and out of the development will be permitted from East McMurray Road. Although PennDOT has recommended full access to East McMurray Road, council has resisted, citing heavy traffic complicated by rush hours and close proximity to the high school. The developers of Anthony Farms, Peters Township Land Company, said that they will continue to work with PennDOT on the access problem, but should council prevail no left turns from eastbound traffic on East McMurray Road into Anthony Farms will be permitted. Council wants full access to the plan only from Center Church Road. A representative from the development company made a presentation to council to show how their grading activities are addressing drainage and other environmental concerns. Included in council’s approval was a variance to reconfigure two lots in the rear of the development to reduce setbacks to accommodate sewer lines. In other business, Peters Township Council: Agreed to provide pipe and drains at a cost of $2,600 to fix a storm water

runoff problem on property owned by Mark Cicacci, 62 Will Scarlett Drive. Ciacci will be responsible for the cost of installing the pipe and drain. The township became involved due to the fact that it owns property behind Ciacci’s, from which some of the runoff water is coming. Approved a resolution to accept a storm water detention pond constructed in the Old Trail Plan. Received six bids from paving companies for the 2012 summer pavement maintenance program and approved the low bid to Youngblood Paving, Inc., Wampum, PA in the amount of $1,250,065. Approved an ordinance amending the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance that regulates specifications for pavement restorations, specifically street openings by utility companies. Approved permission by Arlecchino Restaurant, 133 Camp Lane, to install a temporary directional sign near Washington Road for a period of six months or at least until a dispute is resolved as to who owns the property on which a permanent sign would be located. Agreed to a try to secure a resolution with Eric Stewart, Buffalo Ridge Road, whose swimming pool and shed encroach onto township property. Council agreed to propose a land swap to Steward for the pool and patio area but insisted that the shed be removed.

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Union Twp. Hosts Meeting Addressing Sewage Issues Lack of New Sewage Taps in Peters Creek Watershed Stifles Development By Paul Chasko

A special meeting was held at the Union Twp. municipal building on March 21 to address growing concern of developers, contractors, construction workers and municipal authorities over the lack of notification by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of new sewer taps for 2012 in the Peter Creek Watershed. Commentary from several public meetings on this issue are summarized below. The lack of new sewage taps permits has stopped all new home construction in the Peters Creek watershed, which affects construction jobs and tax revenue in Nottingham, Union and Peters townships. It also has a more limited impact in South Park Twp. and Jefferson Hills. In attendance at the March 21 meeting were representatives of Union, Peters and Nottingham townships as well as a number of developers and contractors and building suppliers. The Washington County Commissioners were represented by Commissioner Harlan Shober and the State House by a representative from the office of Representative Rick Saccone. Also in attendance were representatives of the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority. At the heart of this issue is the plan for future growth of the sewage handling system of the Peters Creek Watershed – a plan required by PA Act 537. A viable plan is now critical, as the sewage plant operated by the Clairton Municipal Authority (CMA) is now operating beyond its original design capacity. The CMA processes sewage from the townships and from the City of Clairton. The Peters Creek Sanitary Authority currently uses the CMA as its processing

plant but wants to construct its own sewage plant in Union Twp. CMA wants approval for a multi-million dollar expansion to its plant. The political posturing by PCSA and CMA over last several years has resulted in no solution. PCSA stated at the March 21 meeting that the best approach for its customers was to build a new plant in Union Twp., but the DEP has denied them discharge rights into Peters Creek so they may propose, as an alternate, dumping the plant effluent directly into the Mon River, which would require a costly new pipeline over a mile long from a Union Twp. site to the Mon River. Union Twp. on April 9 passed a resolution to be sent to PCSA and the DEP stating that Union Twp. opposes construction of a new sewage plant in Union Twp. and wants the Act 537 plan revised to reflect its decision. In a subsequent public meeting, it was learned that the DEP notified the PCSA several years ago and again more recently that it will not approve a new sewage plant in Union Twp. PCSA is appealing this decision to the PA Environmental Hearing Board – a process that could take several years in the courts even if successful. The DEP’s position is that it will not approve new sewage taps while the appeal is in place, thus halting new construction. PCSA’s position is that it has never received “supportable” estimates from the CMA as to the cost impact of a CMA plant expansion on PCSA customers. Municipalities also would like firm assurance that costly repairs to the City of Clairton’s aging sewer system will not be passed on to PCSA customers. Meanwhile, developers and contractors are said to be considering legal action against PCSA for lost revenues.

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Finleyville Council Takes Action on Poorly Maintained Properties By Paul Chasko

Actions taken at the April 4 Finleyville Borough Council meeting indicate the mayor and council are serious about maintaining the good appearance of Finleyville Borough. Several complaints from residents about poor maintenance of properties within the borough prompted Council to pass a motion to engage the services of Craig McVicker of Code Enforcement Associates (CEA) to begin enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) which Finleyville adopted last October. Mentioned at the meeting were complaints of unattended garbage containers and several structures that are so poorly maintained that at least one appears to be in danger of collapse. In addition, a construction waste container has not been picked up for a period of at least two months. In related borough maintenance actions, the mayor noted that the planning for summer paving in the borough was still in progress. He also mentioned that a storm water inlet on School Place had collapsed – no immediate action was taken on this issue. Also mentioned were the usual culprits with high weeds and a new problem with a road section wash-out on Baltimore Street that appeared to be a railroad issue. It was announced that Mrs. Sandy Mayak intends to retire from her position as Secretary/Treasurer of Finleyville Borough as of January 1, 2013. A personnel committee was formed (Tim Kegel, John Sechrist and Bob Richards) to search for an individual to begin training to replace Mayak. In Other Business:

The full council was present as well as the solicitor, secretary/treasurer, mayor and representatives of the fire and police departments to take actions and/or to hear discussion on the following: Council approved and accepted the treasurer’s report. Minutes of the March 7 meeting were approved and accepted without comment or correction. The police report was submitted by Officer Rocco, who was in attendance. No unusual police actions were noted. Council authorized the solicitor to begin legal actions against those businesses delinquent in payment of the borough business tax. The receipt of two showcases for historical displays was noted. Council approved purchase of an ad in the program booklet for the May 12, Tri County Borough Banquet and approved attendance of Council members and employees. A motion passed approving the solicitor to begin reviewing and updating borough ordinances in conjunction with a similar task he’s performing for New Eagle Borough (cost not to exceed $10,000). Finleyville Announcements: Council and the police remind Finleyville residents that house numbers are required on every borough residence as a matter of public safety. Home owners not in compliance are in violation of a borough ordinance. Letters of interest are requested from anyone wishing to apply in the near future for the position of secretary/treasurer for Finleyville Borough. Applicants need not be residents of Finleyville but will need to be qualified and bondable.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital encourages you to know the symptoms — Fast: Face. Does one side of the face droop? Arms. Is one arm weak or numb? Speech. Is speech slurred? Time. If the person shows any of these symptoms, call 911 or get them to the hospital immediately.

For more information contact Monongahela Valley Hospital at 724-258-1455.

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Nottingham to Revise Gas Drilling Ordinance to Conform with New State Law By J.R. Brower

As a result of the passage of the of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Act 13, the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors began the task of complying with the new legislation by proposing a draft of a revised gas drilling ordinance. At its April 16 meeting, the board took up discussion of how they will deal with the new law which preempts local control of natural gas drilling by the state. Unlike neighboring Peters Township, which is joining together with other municipalities to challenge the legality of the new law in court, Nottingham Township has reluctantly accepted the legislation. Solicitor James Liekar and the supervisors feel that challenging the new law is a fight that cannot be won. In referring to Act 13, Board Chairman Pete Marcoline said, “This pretty much gutted our ordinance.” Adopted in late 2010, the current ordinance limits drilling to parcels of 10 acres or larger. Under Act 13, drilling will be allowed on parcels of five acres. Many other facets of the ordinance, including location of sites for drilling and gas processing plants, noise and pollution restrictions, fencing and designated truck routes also will have to be revised to comply with Act 13. A proposed first draft of the revised ordinance written by Liekar was presented to the board and accepted. The draft will be sent to the Planning Commission. The law prescribes that a public hearing be held on the new ordinance and that it be adopted within 120 days or by August 21. The board also passed a resolution authorizing the imposition of an “unconventional” gas well fee pursuant to Act 13. The state, counties and municipalities where the wells are located will share the revenues from these drilling fees. Supervisor Doug King said that municipalities like Cross Creek, Smith and Mt. Pleasant townships are expecting millions of dollars of incoming revenue when the fees are imposed in September due to the significant num-

ber of gas wells already in production. He said that Chesapeake Energy is presently constructing a pipeline through Nottingham to deliver gas from its completed Harbison and Trax (Union Township) wells southward towards Fallowfield Township. In was also noted at the meeting that GAI Consultants has informed the township that its plans have been updated to build a natural gas pipeline through a portion of Nottingham. This 35-mile pipeline project will deliver untreated and undehydrated natural gas from producing wells throughout Greene and Washington counties. In other business, the Nottingham Board of Supervisors: Approved the Ruth O’Black Lots Subdivision Plan subject to several minor conditions. Approved the appointment of James Lestition to a four-year term on the Planning Commission. Approved a township credit card application to First National Bank requesting a credit amount not to exceed $3,000. Authorized as cardholders are Township Secretary Emilie Gadd with a credit limit of $1,000 and Public Works Director Doug King with a credit limit of $2,000. Payments would be authorized by phone for the full amount due for each billing cycle from the General Account held by First National Bank with the township treasurer making the appropriate journal entries accordingly. The Board stressed that use of these credit cards would be for emergencies only. Approved bids for diesel fuel, road materials and equipment rental fees to be used by the Public Works Department in 2012. Purchases will be made from Youngblood Paving, Cohen and Zappi, Amerikohl and the Washington County Buying Consortium. Expressed appreciation to the 18 Nottingham Township volunteers who assisted in Clean-Up Day on April 14. King said that two dump truck loads of trash were picked up. He said, “It is remarkable that, for the most part, the township is very clean.”

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7jh^cZhh BZgX]Vci CZlh Upcoming Meetings of the Women's Business Network The Women's Business Network is open to area women business owners and those in sales seeking networking opportunities to expand their contacts and share ideas to help grow their business. Meeting agendas include self-marketing, a business presentation by an individual member, a table topic discussion and networking. Each of the various local chapters meets twice a month on the following dates and locations: • The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, May 8 and 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza on Fort Couch Road. For more information, contact Sue Baumgart at 412-759-3965. • The South Hills Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, May 3 and 17 at 8 a.m. at King's Restaurant, 155 McMurray Rd., Upper St. Clair. For more information, contact Jennifer Ohrman at 412-531-5055. • The McMurray Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, May 2 and 16 at 8:30 a.m. at The Meadows (Bowling Alley), 210 Race Track Rd., Washington. For more information, please contact Sallie Dunn at 724-503-4500. • The Washington Chapter meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, May 9 and 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Pointe Dr., Washington. For more information, contact Jessica Kestler at 412-838-0064. • The Mon Valley Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, May 3 and 17 at 9:15 a.m. at Goody Two Shoes Tea Room, 509 West Main St., Monongahela. For more information, contact Michelle Watson at 724-292-8264.

Tri-Community Ambulance Receives State-Funded Grant For New Equipment By Samantha Milton

Tri-Community Ambulance in Monongahela recently purchased new video laryngoscope devices through a state grant. This makes the ambulance service one of the first in the region to use this cutting-edge device. The approved funding came from the PA Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant and makes the process of an advanced airway now virtually “dummy proof.� Tri-Community Ambulance Paramedics “Without the video laryngoscope device the Jonathan Madaras and Mike Toth show off the new video laryngoscope on a success rate is really low, so we are really dummy in one of the ambulances. thankful to have been able to purchase this with the grant,� said Paramedic Jonathan Madaras. Tri-Community Ambulance is located at 226 Chess St. in Monongahela and services the areas of Monongahela, New Eagle, Carroll Twp. and parts of Nottingham Twp. For more information call 724-258-7777 during normal business hours or, of course, call 911 for an emergency.

The Peacock’s Tale Reopens The Peacock's Tale has reopened as an antique mall and consignment shop. After almost six years of being privately owned, the owners have expanded the restored Victorian house to other local antique dealers. This change will give customers a wider variety of antique and collectible items. A new consignment room has been added for those with a few items that you would like to sell but don't need an entire space. All consignment items must be either antique or The Peacock’s Tale in Nottingham Township is true, vintage items, keeping with the now an antique mall and consignment shop. antique shop format. Located at 3 Valley View Road in Nottingham Township, store hours have been extended to Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday). This change will give customers the opportunity to shop in the evening and on weekends. Limited dealer space is still available. For more information, call 724-223-1501.

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Monongahela Welcomes From the Top Music Shop

From the Top Music Shop is the area’s newest instrument retail shop. Located at 911 W. Main Street in Monongahela, the store specializes in top-notch instrument instruction, instrument and related accessory sales and service, and in addition, offers a full line of school band rental equipment. From the Top Music Shop has a nice variety of guitars and musical accessories to meet any budget in stock, as well as new and used equipment in all levels from beginners to the professional musician. From the Top Music Shop offers a variety of instruments and The business is owned and operated by accessories as well as lessons. professional musicians from the area who are not only knowledgeable about the products they carry but can also offer advice and recommendations based on that knowledge, so you can be sure your purchase is exactly what you want. Lessons are available in half-hour time intervals for guitar, piano, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, drums/percussion and violin. From the Top Music Shop wishes to expand their instruction to include specialized "clinics" which will accommodate a group setting. Please check out From the Top Music Shop on Facebook and visit their website at www.fttmusic.com for the latest products and lessons available. Store hours are: Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. To schedule a lesson, call 724-258-6002.

Women's Business Network Inc. Looking for Mon Valley Members Interested women business owners and other women professionals in the Mon Valley and surrounding areas are wanted to form a new chapter of Women's Business Network Inc. to provide a venue for meeting and networking with successful local women entrepreneurs. The chapter holds meetings twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 9:15- 10:30 a.m. at Goody Two Shoes Tea Room, 509 W. Main Street, Monongahela. Meeting agendas include self-marketing, a business presentation by an individual member, a table topic discussion and networking. Each chapter is category-exclusive so once a business category is filled by a qualified applicant, that chapter category is closed. For more information, contact Michelle Watson at 724-292-8264 or visit our website at www.wbninc.com.

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Community Action Southwest Announces New Partners for Savings Account Program Community Action Southwest (CAS) recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to launch the federally funded Assets for Independence Program in Washington and Greene counties. With the generous commitment of several local banks, resources are in place and the program has begun. Two new partners will be participating in the AFI program, Charleroi Federal Neil D. Bassi, President and CEO, Charleroi Federal Savings Bank; Jessica and First Federal Savings Bank in Hajek-Bates, Director of Family Economic Washington. Each has committed to Success Program, Community Action Southwest; $10,000 over the next five years to match and John Lucsko, Manager and CRA Officer, the federal funds for the program. Charleroi Federal Savings Bank. Previously Washington Financial, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene County, Community Bank pledged support, as has Northwest Savings Bank’s charitable foundation. Assets for Independence provide a $2 match for every $1 a participant saves. Participants are eligible for up to $4,000 in matching funds for the first $2,000 they save. Participants agree to Scott Slagle, Vice President, First Federal Savings Bank; Darlene Bigler, CEO of Community Action open a savings account at partnering Southwest: Jeffrey Fondelier, Vice President of banks in order to save their earned Operations, CAS; Patrick O'Brien, President and income over a maximum three-year CEO, First Federal Savings Bank. period with the goal of using their savings and matching funds to: 1) purchase their first home, 2) attend higher education or training or 3) begin or expand a business. Participants will be required to attend four CAS Financial Literacy Classes prior to receiving the matching funds and two asset-specific trainings. Asset-specific trainings will include but are not limited to: pre-home purchase counseling, meeting with a college or trade school advisor or small business development assistance. Assets for Independence are part of CAS’ Community Action WORKS initiative designed to serve its clients in a comprehensive fashion.

Elizabeth Rotary Club Student of the Month The Rotary Club of Elizabeth is proud to announce our Student of the Month, Megan Sorton. Megan is a senior at Elizabeth Forward High School. Megan is active in the Interact Club, the National Honors Society, the Student Government Association and the Spanish Club. Megan will be receiving a scholarship from our Rotary Club.

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MACC Announces April Business of the Month: My Coffee Shop, Monongahela

Monongahela Scoops Up New Business Judeth Rose Ice Cream Parlor Officially Open By Ken Askew

My Coffee Shop is Monongahela Chamber of Commerce’s April Business of the Month. Celebrating this accomplishment were Don Fraser, Tobias and Joanna Provan, Anthony Bottino, and Rev. Raymond DiCamillo.

In 2010, a year after we got married, my husband and I decided to open a little coffeehouse here in our small town of Monongahela. "My Coffee Shop" started out as an idea to help revive the small town atmosphere and reconnect with the people in the community. Historically, coffee shops have been places of gathering, fellowship, and relaxation. This is what we want to bring to Monongahela and the surrounding area. I run the place with the help of my wonderful family. My dream is that we become a hub for community activity and growth. My Coffee Shop is your coffee shop! We have a comfortable atmosphere open to families, friends, and neighbors. Serving gourmet coffee and tea at competitive prices, as well as a luncheon menu, snacks, bakery treats and other eatables, we also features unique handmade accessories, artwork, and craft-work by local artisans. Stop in to meet friends, play games, vibe to some local music, browse the boutique, study and read, or just bum around on the Wi-Fi! It's all good, and we love to serve people! -Joanna, Owner/Manager, My Coffee Shop

Although unofficially open for business at 715 W. Main St. in Monongahela since October 2011, the Judeth Rose Ice Cream Parlor had its Grand Opening on April 16, 2012. Currently, sales are on a takeout only basis—no seating is available, but you can park at the curb, relax, and eat in your car if you like. Their slogan is: “Old Fashioned Proprietors Juan Rodriguez and Judy Soccio display a Goodness—and so much more!” mouth-watering banana split at their walk-up window. That’s the philosophy of this store, which serves ice cream cones/floats/cookie sandwiches, sundaes, milkshakes, banana splits, and other sandwiches. Nathan’s Hot Dogs are featured, as well as Taco Tuesdays, and hand-cut French fries. After Memorial Day, the menu will be expanded to include barbecue beef and pork, fish on Fridays, catfish, shrimp, and gumbo. Throughout the summer, seating will be available in the back of the building. Their ice cream is strictly local--the Cold Cow brand (West Mifflin), made from Colteryahn Dairy milk in the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Although Cold Cow products can be purchased in a grocery store, this is the only outlet for the ice cream by the scoop. Co-owners Judy Soccio and Juan Rodriguez, who has culinary training, have a lot more ideas: a birthday observance for their 160-year-old building, ice cream in an old-fashioned Victorian parlor (which is currently being restored), kids’ birthday parties, meals for diabetics, and private in-house dining for meetings, seminars, card parties, or rehearsal dinners. A ramp is provided for wheelchair accessibility. Prices vary from $1.53 for a soda to about $15 for a complete meal. All individual prices end in the digit “3”, as an honor to the Holy Trinity of their faith. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Monday - Saturday, but will be extended for the summer. They accept cash and all major credit cards for amounts over $15. Frequent visitor cards and gift cards are available. For more information, call 724-433-8259, visit their website at www.judethroseicecreamparlor.com, or like them at www.facebook.judethroseicecreamparlor.com.

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Kids & Family Girl Scout Troup 54049 Serves Breakfast for Local Veterans and VFW Post 1940

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On Sunday, March 25, the Girl Scouts from Troop 54049, as part of their community service, prepared and served breakfast to a group of local veterans and the VFW Post 1940 in South Park. The girls made scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, waffle sticks and toast. It was a wonderful way for them to salute Girl Scouts Kylie Gosliak, Jessica Tatar, Tayler Parrish, Gabbi local veterans and thank Seiler, Samantha Benson, Jordan Sinz and Hannah McIntosh them for their service. prepare a delicious breakfast to veterans. Thank you also to Lisa Gosliak and Marcia Tatar, their troop leaders, for supervising them.

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Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News... Upcoming Events at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

May Events at Center Presbyterian Church in McMurray

The Church of Jesus Christ Hosts Free Clothing Giveaway

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51. Call the church at 412-884-5225 or visit the website at www.stpetersbrentwood.org. Volunteer opportunities are available for nearly all events. Zumba Classes are held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Georgann Siesky will teach the hourlong class for $6 per person. For more information, please visit our website. All are invited to Morning Coffee at St. Peter’s, a bereavement resource group, sponsored by John Slater Funeral Home. It meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the church. If you have questions about Morning Coffee or would like to receive information on bereavement resources available in the community, please email communityservice@johnfslater.com, or contact the church, and we will put you in touch. Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Peter’s most every Sunday evening at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact the church. Babysitting is offered Friday, May 18 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. While there, children will be able to participate in age-appropriate activities, games and crafts. Parents should pack a small snack for their child, and drinks are provided. The cost is $3 per hour for first child in family, $2 for the second child and $1 for each additional child. Reservations are recommended but not required. Proceeds benefit the youth of St. Peter’s.

Center Presbyterian Church is located at 255 Center Church Road in McMurray. Dates to remember for May: • On Saturday, May 19, church members and friends will work in the community as part of the “Day of Sharing” mission. • The Church Preschool will hold a “Summers Best” program from May 29 through June 7. Please call Bonnie Kline for more information. • Sign-ups for our summer mission trip to Louisiana continue. See Becky Boyer for details. • Central Blood Bank accepts blood donations in the church basement every Thursday and Saturday. • Presbyterian Women’s Circles meet every month. Penny jars to support our “Trees for Haiti” mission are located in the Gathering Place. • If you would like to become part of the church music ministry as a choir or ensemble member, please contact Linda Boice. • Pittsburgh Chinese Academy meets every Saturday • Junior and senior high groups meet Sunday evenings. Our church supports several mission and outreach groups, including apple orchards for Ethiopia, Girl Scouts, Family Promise/Interfaith Hospitality Network, Habitat for Humanity, AA meetings, Relay for Life, and play groups for children with Down’s Syndrome. For more information, please call the church office 724-941-9050.

The Church of Jesus Christ is having a Free Clothing Giveaway Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 525 Sixth Street in Monongahela. Spring Music Festival Features Our Redeemer Lutheran, Faith Lutheran, and St. Benedict the Abbot Choirs Our Redeemer Lutheran Church’s choir will be joined by choirs from Faith Lutheran Church, Upper St. Clair and St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, McMurray for a spring music festival on Sunday, May 6 at 4 p.m. at Our Redeemer. There is no charge for the concert.

Register for VBS at Windover Hills UM Church Ecumenical Vacation Bible School will be offered Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22 at Windover Hills United Methodist Church, 6751 Ridge Road. The theme for this year is “Our Savior Comes.” Bible school is open to all children ages 4 through completing 8th grade and the time is from 9 - 11:30 a.m. EVBS is sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, Nativity Catholic Church and Windover Hills United Methodist Church. Registration is currently under way. The cost is $10 per child if registered by May 14 or $20 per child if registered between May 15 and June 4. Forms may be picked up in any of the church offices. If you need further information, call 412-653-6899.

May Events at South Hills Assembly of God Church South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park plans the following events for May. For more information call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org. GriefShare, led by Pastor Pat Sutton - runs Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. through July 18. Grief Share is a bereavement support group, providing non-denominational support for those grieving the loss of a loved one through a DVD teaching followed by time for discussion and sharing. Cost is $15 and includes workbook.

A Miracle Healing Service - held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 7 in the sanctuary. Hillcrest Christian Academy's Spring Concerts - free and open to the public. Elementary school is 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8; middle school is 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 22. Fine Arts Coffee House - 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 11 with cheap coffee, drinks and food available for purchase. $5 cover charge. Fundraiser to benefit Youth competing at National Fine Arts in Louisville, KY. Wings of Eagles Motorcycle Ministry will meet and depart from the church at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 12 to ride to Coopers Rock, WV. For more information, call Tom at 412-716-6510 or Jim at 724207-3313. HonorBound Men's Ministry - will hold a free men's fellowship breakfast 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 12. Enjoy breakfast, testimonies and fellowship, with a Biblical message for men. Jeremiah 29:11 Employment Transition Group - a support group for those who are searching for jobs. In a difficult economy, come to network with others for prayer and encouragement from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. Facilitators assist with resume writing, interview skills and job opportunities. Collision - join with other young adults ages 18-35 at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 for an awesome worship and devotion night, a night that's all about God! Childcare provided. Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for ages 65+ meets from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17 in the multi-purpose room. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. RSVP by May 15. Women Arise monthly meeting - with worship, teaching and fellowship will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. "Gently Used" Clothing & Merchandise Sale - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19. Donations welcome May 13-18. Proceeds benefit Compassion Connection Inc. Care for Caregivers - an Alzheimer's support group, is held from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19. HOPE Cancer Support Group - meets at 7 p.m. Monday, May 21, in the prayer room. Wings of Eagles Motorcycle Ministry will meet and depart from the church at 8:45 a.m. Monday, May 28 for a breakfast run. For more information, call Tom at 412716-6510 or Jim at 724-207-3313.

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Upcoming Events at Wright’s UMC Pancake & Sausage Breakfast will be held May 12, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Wright’s United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Rd. Adults are $5; children, $3. Takeouts available. Held by the SPPRC to benefit “Future Pastors in Training.”

Crossroads Community Church of Jefferson Hills Upcoming Events Bible Words with Friends - Tuesday nights at 6:37 p.m. (meets same day/time as our RUSH Youth Group) Michael’s Marauders – Motorcycler’s with a mission. Saturday and Sunday May 19 and 20, come and hear the testimonies of these bikers who are changing lives for God’s kingdom. The C.R.E.W. - Continues season 3 of helping out people in our community on Saturday, May 19 at 9:37 a.m. Baptism Celebration – Saturday, May 26, we just don’t baptize, we celebrate. Graduation Celebration - Join us in celebrating graduates during our Sunday Celebration on Sunday, May 27. Check out more activities on Crossroads Community Church’s website at www.crossroadsofjeffersonhills.com.

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May Events at the Chapel of Oneness The Chapel of Oneness is located at 345 Regis Ave. West Mifflin. See www.thechapelofoneness.com for other events. Psychic Development Classes - Every Tuesday we have psychic development classes from 7 to 9 p.m. and give messages. Reiki Share - Every Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m., join us for a Reiki Share where we give and receive Reiki energy.

May Events at Beth Israel Center Synagogue Beth Israel Center Synagogue, located at 118 Gill Hall Road, is a small but active Conservative congregation. We have just completed our lecture series for the season with our final evening featuring Jon Delano from KDKA. All lectures are free and open to the public. We recently had a spectacular stained glass panel installed in our Eli Grossman sanctuary. A hearty Mazel Tov is wished Rabbis Alex and Amy Greenbaum on the May 5 Bar Mitzvah of their son Harrison Shea. EVENTS: Friday Night Service on May 18, 7: 30 p.m. will be conducted by Rabbi Amy Greenbaum and features the Bat Mitzvah service of Mallory Weiss. Men’s Club - Breakfast meeting on Sunday, May 13. For information about services, events and membership, please contact the office at 412-655-2144. Sisterhood’s cookbook may be purchased for $15 and Beth Israel Center’s 350-page history book for $75. Future events include the Sisterhood Donor Luncheon in early June.

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2012 Senior Games Scheduled Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging recently announced that Albert Gallatin Senior High School, just outside of Uniontown on 1119 Township Drive, will be the site of the 2012 Senior Games on Wednesday, June 20, with the Opening Ceremonies and the Parade of Athletes beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the high school stadium. Joining the Area Agency on Aging on the Fayette County Senior Games Task Force is Albert Gallatin Human Services, Connellsville Area Senior Tigers, Crosskeys Human Services, Inc., and Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc. The games are held annually for every adult 50 years-of-age and older who resides in Fayette, Greene and Washington counties. Individuals who

live outside of the participating counties are also eligible if they belong to a senior center within one of the three the counties. Packets of information have been sent to area senior centers; however, all senior organizations interested in taking part in the games may contact the Area Agency on Aging at 1-888-3002704 or 724-489-8080, extension 4430, and a packet with information about the competitive events at the Senior Games can be forwarded. Senior centers and senior organizations are also invited to take part in the Parade of Athletes during the opening ceremonies. Parade units and their banners will be judged separately and there will be first and second place awards for senior centers and first and second place awards for satellite centers/senior

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organizations. This year’s slogan, “Seniors Moving Mountains,� was chosen to highlight the mountains that complement the horizon of Fayette County where the Games are being hosted, and to emphasize the strength that seniors have, not only as they compete in the Senior Games, but also as they continue to make a positive difference in their communities and in everything that surrounds them. The competitive sporting events begin immediately after the opening ceremonies. Competitions include the 50-Yard Dash, One-Mile Walk, Basketball Toss, Bocce, Casting, Football Throw, Horseshoes, Putting, Shuffleboard, Softball Throw, and Stationary Bike. Although pre-registration is requested, individuals may register on Senior Games day for all competitions, with the exception of Shuffleboard, which requires a pre-registration by June 8. Official registration forms may be picked up at senior centers in Fayette, Greene and Washington Counties, by calling the Area Agency on Aging or visiting the website at www.swpa-aaa.org. The event also hosts a PrimeTime Health Fair, a Senior Variety Show, Super Bingo, and food and craft booths. Health-care organizations and businesses interested in participating in the PrimeTime Health Fair may contact this year’s coordinator, Leslie Wright, at 1-888-300-2704 or 724-489-8080, ext. 4411. Senior organizations interested in sponsoring food and/or craft booths are invited to contact Luann McDonald at 724-785-6180.

If you, or your organization, are interested in performing at the Senior Variety Show, contact Patti Pritts at 724626-1515. Businesses and organizations involved in the PrimeTime Health Fair will offer information, screenings and gifts to participants. In addition to several vendor drawings, the Pennsylvania Lottery Association will provide a free Lottery ticket, while supplies last, to each individual visiting the table and all seniors who sign up for a drawing will be eligible for one of five $10 ticket awards. Corporate sponsors supporting the Senior Games include Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Range Resources, Consol Energy, HealthAmerica Advantra and SeniorLIFE. The individual athletic competitions, to date, are being sponsored by the American Legion Post 499, Amber House at Harmon House Care Center, Fike Chevrolet of Masontown, Information Age Technologies, Inc., The Health Insurance Store, Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown Mall, Uniontown Rotary Club, and United Healthcare Community Plan. No Senior Games competitions are complete without the Victory Celebration and Awards banquet, which will be held this year at the Summit Inn Resort, Farmington, on Thursday, June 28. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. After dinner and awards recognitions, the Classics will provide entertainment for listening and dancing pleasure. Banquet tickets will be available by mid-May at local senior centers and Area Agency on Aging offices.

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VALLEY SENIORS CLUB NEWS Marlene Owens opened the meeting at the Riverside Place on March 20 with the Pledge to the Flag. She commented on the recent trip to the Hawaiian Flower Display at the Philadelphia Convention Center and the tour guide who pointed out various historical Philadelphia sights. The tour guide, who lived in Switzerland for years, gave each traveler a beautiful ink sketch of the Philadelphia river view with a schooling boat and a candied yellow rose on a stem. It was agreed by many that this particular trip was extraordinary. Due to the absence of Treasurer Toni Young, Marlene Owens gave the report and Fred Owens performed the attendance task. Members who are making the Alaska trip will be notified by phone when to meet for particulars of their trip. A signup sheet was available for the Amish Brown Bag Tour on August 9. This trip includes stops at the Middlefield Swiss Cheese House, Ridgeview Farm & Country Market, Middlefield Bakery, Amish Wedding Dinner at an Amish home, Amish Home Craft and the Fig Tree Bulk Food Store. At each location, each person will receive a goodie in their brown bag. The members were reminded that the Jersey Boys trip to the Benedum will be on September 8 with dinner at the Grand Concourse. Payment is non-refundable. The Apple Festival trip to Oil City is scheduled for October 6, and information will be rendered at a later date. The covered dish picnic is being planned for the August meeting. Fred Owens awarded the Share the Wealth to Mary Andras Smith and Joan Stablein.

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After the weather we had in March, can May be any nicer? Remember Mom on her day, May 13, and all year through. Forever Young will have regular meetings on the first three Tuesdays, May 1, 8 and 15 with catered luncheons being served. Tuesday, May 22 is our monthly covered dish luncheon chaired by Rosemarie Zrimsek. Doors at the community center open at 10 am. There’s no meeting on May 29. Try to get out to one of the many Memorial Day services honoring our departed servicemen and emergency responders on Memorial Day weekend. You’ll feel better for the experience. Mary’s Final note: Remember, for every minute you stay angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.

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Senior News from the Venetia Community Center The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Rd., Venetia. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. Our first luncheon is May 10 with guest speaker, Nancy Meyer from Mount Vernon of South Park. Her topic is "Ten Steps to Health Aging." Join us for a pleasant afternoon, and bring a friend. All that is needed is a reservation obtained by calling 724-941-6956. Our second luncheon is Thursday, May 24. Guest speaker will be Shandra from Caring Mission Home Health. Her topic will be "May Flowers and Summer Safety" with prizes and information for all to enjoy. We will also have blood pressure screening from 11 a.m. to noon. Again, all seniors are welcomed. Birthdays for May are Nora Hendrie, Bill Kasten, Esther Meissonier, James Roithiner, and Charles Telban. Many happy returns.

Free WWII Veterans’ Bus Trip to WWII National Memorial Register your WWII Vet for a free one-day bus trip to the WWII National Memorial in Washington, DC on Tuesday, May 22. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. and returns approximately at 9 p.m. Boxed lunches, dinners and beverages are provided. Wheelchairs available if requested. Departure points are in Ross Park, Monroeville, Greentree and Beaver. To register, call 724-709-3614.

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Jordan Elizabeth Curry Receives Girl Scout Gold Award The Ringgold Community Girl Scouts are proud to announce that Jordan Elizabeth Curry of Monongahela, a sophomore at Ringgold High School, has been awarded The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. The award recognizes the leadership, effort and impact that girls in grades 9-12 have in their communities. Through an individual, community-based project, girls address the root cause of an issue they are passionate about, create a sustainable change and demonstrate leadership through educating and guiding others. Recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award, Jordan Curry of Monongahela traveled to Ethiopia, Jordan is the daughter of Mark and Africa to distribute “talking books” she created Betsy Curry, who along with Janet to improve literacy in that area. Lignelli has been her troop leader for the past 10 years. Inspired by her church’s ongoing partnership with the Mizan Bethel congregation in Ethiopia, Africa, she developed a literacy program for the children of the Mizan community. Her effort included communicating with the presbytery in both countries to ascertain where the English education was lacking in Ethiopia, developing an acceptable action plan and then convincing her parents to let her deliver the project to Ethiopia in person. After determining a need to increase the overall literacy rate and the grammar and fluency of school aged children, Jordan decided to create “talking books”. Under the guidance of her mentor Rusty Salminen, member of the Ethiopian Mission Network, she picked books of various interests and reading levels. She then, along with her friends at Ringgold High School, recorded the books to CDs. When Katie Klinsky, former Gold Award recipient and program director for Froggy Radio, heard of the project, she contacted Jordan eager to offer her expertise. Klinsky taught Jordan to use the station’s equipment to professionally edit and add sound effects to her recordings. The result was over 200 books recorded onto CDs. In the fall of 2011, Jordan traveled with a small group to the village of Mizan Teferi in Ethiopia, Africa. During her three-week stay, Jordan unpacked, sorted and distributed over 5,000 books, in addition to the “talking books” and CD players she brought, to two local churches, a library, two schools and literacy centers. She taught the leaders of the community how to use the CD players and “talking books” to increase literacy in the area. “I am so grateful to the presbytery, local organizations, friends and family for the generous support and prayer that made this trip possible. It was an incredible experience I will never forget. Actually, I look forward to continuing to communicate with the people of Mizan,” she said. Jordan plans to travel with her family and friends on another mission trip this summer to Ecuador, South America. Jordan has been a member of Girl Scout Troop 54141 for the past 10 years. To learn more about Girl Scouts please visit gswpa.org.

Monongahela Valley Hospital Announces Cameos of Caring® Award Nominees MVH’s 2012 Cameos of Caring® Award Nominees include Stephanie Petrusky, RN, 7-East; Kathy Martin, RN, Behavioral Health; Nicole Morris, RN, Progressive Care Unit; Beth Farner, RN, Cardiac Care Unit; Dana Doctorick, RN, Intensive Care Unit; and Becky Caldwell, RN, 5-East.

It has been written that “Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription.” Such is true of the 11 Monongahela Valley Hospital nurses who were recently nominated for the Cameos of Caring Award. This prestigious award, which is presented annually by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, honors exceptional bedside nurses who work at acute care hospitals. Nurses throughout Western Pennsylvania nominate their MVH’s 2012 Cameos of Caring® Award co-workers, and each hospital selects Nominees also include (back) Kathy Korcek, one nurse who demonstrates excellence RN, Emergency Department; Lyndsi DiFonso, in nursing care, serves as an advocate RN, 7-West; Beth Abrasheff, RN, 5-West; for patients and families and embodies (front) Linda Carson, RN, Progressive Care the essence of the nursing profession. Unit; and Susan Silbaugh, RN, 6-East. MVH’s Cameo of Caring Award winner will be announced at the hospital’s annual Nurses Day Breakfast, which will be held at the hospital on Thursday, May 10.

Wedding Announcement Brandon Allensworth and Billie Jo Macz were married on March 31, 2012. The small ceremony was held at 2 p.m. at Mingo Creek Park, followed by a small reception at Damon's Grill and Sports Bar. Mr. and Mrs. Allensworth

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GARY HUNT CRYSTER OBITUARY Gary Hunt Crytser, 62, a longtime Finleyville-area resident passed away unexpectedly in a Florida hospital on Saturday morning, March 24. Gary, born April 7, 1949, was the son of Hope and Bill Crytser of Rebecca Lane near Finleyville, eldest of five sons and a daughter. He had been recently staying with his Uncle Richard Crytser of Ormond Beach, FL after recent business training in Dallas, TX. After high school, Gary entered the US Marines Corps and received extensive Vietnamese language training as a combat interpreter. While on tour in Asia, he suffered long-term cardiac ailments as a result of malaria contracted in the jungle. Gary returned to the Monongahela Valley to study electronics and business. He worked at US Steel’s Clairton coke works before becoming a local businessman involved in several ventures, including the 1976 renovation and re-opening of the longtime Cheplic’s Market along Rt. 88 south of Finleyville, which he renamed The Marketplace. He moved to the Chicago area around 1978 and established several successful businesses there with his then wife, Carol Morgan Crytser, formerly of New Eagle. They had two children while living in the Chicago area: Carrie Hope Kuczak (h: Andrew) and William John Crytser (w: Nicole), both married and enjoying successful lives and careers of their own. Gary has a four-year-old daughter, Hollie Crytser, with wife Tara of San Diego. Gary is also survived by brothers Danny of Guam; Scott of Charlotte, NC; Jill of McKeesport; and Jeffrey of Guam. His parents are deceased, and his brother William died in 1977. Funeral plans are not finalized, but Gary will be buried soon at a national cemetery in the Southwestern PA area.

Recent Local Death Notices BRINCKLOE - William Draper III, 68, of Bunola, died on March 31. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

MATTES - Agnes (Hraposky), 90, of Large in Jefferson Hills, died March 21. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

CARDIS - Donald Joseph, 66, of Monongahela, died on March 21. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

MEYER - Paul, 57, of South Park, died April 4. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

GROSS - Ernest, 94, of Monongahela, died March 19. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

MERCER - Lois, 87, of Finleyville, died March 28. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

HARTMAN - Paul Robert, 87, of Monongahela, died on March 29. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

MILLER - Richard “Ricky,” 65, of Monongahela, died March 28. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

HUTCHKO - Mike, 83, of New Eagle, died March 15. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. JOYCE - Barbara, 72, of South Park, died April 8. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

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RADIC - Thomas E., 75, of Monongahela, died on March 20. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. SMITH - Mary K., 87, of Monongahela, died March 18. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. TOTH - Mary, 85, of Monongahela, died on March 31. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. WEBB - Carl “Bill,” 94, of Monongahela, died March 19. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela. WILLIAMS - Bonnie, 90, of South Park, died March 27. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

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Home & Garden Upcoming Events at Trax Farms Impatiens Sale Saturday, May 5 – Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. Just $12.99 per flat, save $5 on over 2,000 gorgeous flats.

Mother’s Day Tea Saturday, May 12 at 12 noon. Bring your mother to Trax Farms for a relaxing afternoon with some soothing teas and savory sweet treats. The event includes many tea varieties, tea sandwiches, tea breads with spread, scones with jam and cream, a selection of mini desserts and fruit garnish. A mother’s day gift basket will be raffled off. $20 per person; tax and gratuity not included. Reservation required.

Rose Days 20% off all roses on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20. On Saturday May19 only, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., expert rosarians from the Pittsburgh Rose Society will be available to give free advice and answer all of your rose questions. Trax Farms is located at 528 Trax Road, Finleyville (Rt. 88 between Library and Finleyville). For more information on any of these events, call 412-835-3246 or visit www.traxfarms.com. Spring store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

2012 C. Harper Western PA Home Show Community Days! May 18 - 20 at Cal U The inaugural 2012 C. Harper "Western PA Home Show Community Days", will take place on May 18 - 20t at the brand new, state-of-the-art Convocation Center at California University of Pennsylvania. Attend this fantastic inaugural event to speak with area vendors and businesses about all of your home needs. There will be plenty of information, demonstrations, and speakers throughout this 3-day event. Riverview Homes will have a live modular home to walk through, and Colonial Structures from North Carolina, will have a cedar log home to tour as well. Attendees will also enjoy a flea market, an auction, and over thirty outside vendors. Kids will enjoy games lined up along the street and can interact with Tootsie the clown! Times for the event are: Friday, May 18 from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday May 19 from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm (Fireworks from 9:15 pm - 9:35 pm) Sunday, May 20 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm SOME OF THE OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: • BringHome100, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring home missing local children through sport partnerships, will have their booth/ missing children’s profiles set up in the foyer. Former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier will be signing autograph along with several other former and present players from the Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, Pitt and Penn State Universities • Froggy-FM radio will be launching their "Hometown Country Tour" live, on Saturday, at the event. Jamboree in the hills’ mother daughter duo, Loretta and Elli, will be performing They will be the opening act to kick off Froggy’s Hometown County Tour. • C. Harper Fireworks Extravaganza above the river! • The River City Brass Band, presented by Satellite Connection, will be performing all three days of the show. Admission price is only $5 and all ticket receipts will benefit Student Scholarships. For additional information, please call 724-746-5478, or visit the website www.westernpahomeshow.com.

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UNION TOWNSHIP Darryl Fuller Barnum Maronda Homes Inc. Luanna Casteel Louis Brinkmeier Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc.

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Allene Nusida James Pelissero Sebastian and Diane Terrant James Costanza Christopher Berry Destiny Coles Barbara Lechner True Vine Anglican Church

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ELIZABETH BOROUGH Latorre Investments Inc. Leah Peters Andrew Vitale

Robert Ketteringer Jr. and Billie Jo Ketteringer 548 Fifth St. Nicole Cable 301 Third Ave. MX3 Enterprises L.P. 203 Water St. S and Plum St.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP PNC Bank NA Mary Mayernik Marc Vasko Ronald Lorch Julia Sabo Andrew Soltis Jr. Colleen Doonan LaSalle Bank NA trustee

PIA Holdings LLC Emily Cipriani Jeffrey Carothers Daniel Carpenter Albert and Mary Arlent Nicholas Benkovich Jamie and Amanda Essay Lawrence and Patricia Orlowsky

Lee Wasson Jeanine Marie Kite Risker Maria Hont Elizabeth Boden et al. Dorothy Mae Maley

Robert and Leesa Kassler Steven and Amanda Berube Thomas McIlree Daniel McCandless Dennis Parrish

$190,000 $206,375 $131,704 by sheriff's deed. $139,900 $252,769 $249,225

$229,900 $400,000 $1,649 by sheriff's deed. $74,000 $90,000

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$29,000 $86,150 $30,000

640 Heath St. $75,000 926 Old Hills Road $138,500 929 Old Hills Road $133,000 660 Weigles Hill Road $62,000 327 Circle Drive $23,500 413 Lincoln Hall Road $83,000 2510 Ridge Road $139,500 630 Jacktown Road $3,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $34,983). 1300 Scenery Drive $154,900 929 Schweitzer Road $159,900 223 Williamsburg Drive $210,000 534 Broadlawn Drive $10,000 2 Colonial Drive $210,000

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

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Price

Richard Piskorik Housing & Urban Development Michael Burgos Alice Keenist et al.

Dustin Pierce Branden Butella and Morgan Flickner Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. David Assenti

1201 Greenock Buena Vista Road 550 Terrace Drive 650 Elway St. 224 Railroad St.

$115,900 $68,000 $2,577 by sheriff's deed. $11,000.

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Janet Sredy et al.

Beckets Run Woodlands LLC

Estate of Norma Caprio Mildred Kovacik

Ricky Pietroboni Jr. and Patricia Ryan Matthew and Danielle Jellison

Tunnel Hollow Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $12,870). Rainbow Run Road Route 136 $10,000 4239 Oak Drive $80,000

CLAIRTON Estate of Jean Graban Vera Scott Richard Yocco Elizabeth Harris Morris et al. AHI Development Inc. AHI Development Inc. AHI Development Inc. Dana McDougald

James Chisholm IV and Karen Chisholm Matthew Assenti and Lynea Rossi Michael Dzikowski and Shannon Smerbeck Latoya Buxton Daniel and Robin Mulkern Go Time Ministries Go Time Ministries David Spence

Frank Stevens Joseph Johnson Jean Jeffers Estate of Irene Runatz Allegheny County Resid. Finance Aut David Assenti et al. Estate of Sandra Malek Paul Assenti

Chaz Smith Wells Fargo Bank NA Steel Blue LLC Inez Nelson Andrew Sovitski Alice Keenist Wells Fargo Bank NA Gregory and Cynthia Schaming

429 Baker Ave. $10,000 135 N. Fourth St. $37,500 501 N. Seventh St. $55,000 427 Large Ave. $25,000 4502 Bataan Drive $2,500 4504 Bataan Drive $4,000 4505 Bataan Drive $4,000 4701 Bataan St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $14,040). 734 East Drive $32,400 755 Horton St. $1,710 by sheriff's deed. 128 New Jersey Ave. $17,000 742 St. Clair Ave. $30,000 909 Vankirk St. $7,500 537 Constitution Circle $10,000 552 Constitution Circle $1,818 by sheriff's deed. 862 Miller Ave. $18,700

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SOUTH PARK David Hrycko Michael Hanley Estate of Dorothy Geary US Bank NA trustee Joshua Watts Quality Rentals Anita Napoli trustee et al. Orvil Engott Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. trustee Robert Mark Slifko Heartland Homes Inc. Kristin Kear Rocky Lagoni

Christina Skeers Amber Sitar Mary Richards Hans Eichenlaub and Breanna Wright John and Catherine Wyant Robert and Rosalie Furman Peerless Renovations LLC Dawn Loy Donald and Marylou May Linda Slifko and Michael Benyi Thomas and Lyn Harmon Robert Bowman and Danielle Castillo Patrick Stehley

3041 Amy Drive 3611 Downing St. 1448 Greenbriar Court 4125 Orchard St. 1109 Sodbury Drive 2433 Bonnie Dell Drive 4115 Brownsville Road 6613 Overlook St. 6335 Helen St. 4108 Orchard St. 1199 Snee Drive 6522 Zupancic Drive 1179 Locust Ave.

PLEASANT HILLS Lawrence Ging Donald Adamov Amy McPherson Mary Ann Sciulli Huffman Leonard E Robinson Assoc. Inc. Walter Wilson William Baty Kearton Housing & Urban Development Federal National Mortgage Assn. Robert Maxwell II et al. David Linwood Brown Estate of Pearl Hentsch Nathan Carilli Luke Brown

Lisa Ursitz and Ronald Loncharich Justin Adam and Amy Sabo Anthony Ziccardi Jr. and Mariam Ziccardi Brandi Champo Mary Beth Stivala Gayle and Paul Manculich Raafat and Atheer Ahmed Nicholas James Fierst & Shannon Rose McGee Alexander Nye Daniel and Sharon Ardolino Mark and Kelly Campbell Rachel Zajac Timothy Coon Shaun and Clarissa Kiessling

346 Millet Lane 72 Dutch Lane 253 Temona Drive 125 Audrey Drive Old Clairton Road 558 Torwood Lane 308 Yarrow Lane 246 Caryl Drive 220 Congress Drive 86 Dutch Lane 202 E. Bruceton Road 182 Lynn Drive 123 Robinson Drive 142 Woodland Drive

Price $120,000 $44,680 $174,500 $60,000 $143,500 $55,000 $41,350 $100,000 $70,000 $53,000 $316,215 $144,000 $78,000 $147,900 $135,000 $175,000 $1,098,900 $5,000 $100,000 $130,000 $95,650 $119,000 $185,000 $180,000 $118,000 $238,500 $129,900

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller JEFFERSON HILLS Estate of John Harold Crumley Mary Matyasovsky Estate of Thomas Clark Home Solutions Partn. 4 REO LLC Kenneth Williams Eleanor Valecko Kellly DiSciullo Penny Powell Joseph Lombardo Harvey Meadows Donald Powell Darlene Yanko NVR Inc. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. MB2K Development Inc. William Gleason Heather Kondas Mark Kirol et al. NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Joseph Ranalli Albico Inc. Janette Baisley PETERS TOWNSHIP Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Estate of Blaine Meider Victor Banko American Escrow & Closing Co. Estate of Mary Trocano Bayard Crossing Corp. JCM Properties L.P. James Teague Jr. Dunhill Devlopment LLC Dunhill Devlopment LLC Gang Wang Michael Rehl Great Meadows L.P. Eddy Land Co. Peters Twp Land Co. LLC Chad Wagner Brookfield Global Relocation Ser. LL Christopher Layton Jessica Hollier Joseph Toomey Vanessa Fuchs Susan Trankocy Nina Catalucci

Buyer Edward and Janice Chavern Wayne and Yvonne Tolomeo Edward Daley Helping Hands Housing 1 LLC Daniel and Shaina Janeda Gary and Nancy Attanucci Eric DiSciullo Joseph and Kellie Hannan Ashley Rittle John and Nicole Phiri Derrick Mason Daniel Conner Jr. Kevin and Betina Bartlett Kenneth and Sharon Brown Edward and Anna Dunlap Joseph and Vanessa Lombardo Paul Palaschak Brian and Jennifer Abercrombie Brian Barrera and Nicole Markunas

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103 Brandywine Drive $330,000 290 Center Church Road $95,000 210 Lake Colony Drive $314,000 210 Lake Colony Drive $314,000 818 Old Washington Road $191,500 Overlook Drive $82,855 222 Prestonwood Lane $300,000 207 Rock Run Road $465,000 Rosewood Court $125,000 Rosewood Court $125,000 275 Sutherland Drive $309,000 310 Walnut Drive $315,000 Unknown Address $85,000 Abbey Brook Lane $150,000 308 Braeburn Drive $152,500 244 Molly Drive $475,000 244 Molly Drive $475,000 102 Andiron Circle $345,000 220 E. McMurray Ave. $245,000 442 E. McMurray Road $195,000 117 Gateshead Drive $268,000 325 Maplewood Drive $337,500 850 Old Washington Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $21,806). Hidden Brook L.P. Heartland Homes Inc. Shoreline Drive $70,000 Paragon Homes Inc. W Reid and Shirley Lowe Valleybrook Road $80,000 Brian Achenbach US Bank NA 315 Walnut Drive $2,453 by sheriff's deed. Great Meadows L.P. NVR Inc. Unknown Address $85,000 Calvin Magee Richard and Melanie Vlah 103 Briarwood Drive $535,000 Brian Deyarmin Stephen and Elise Brounce 100 Castlebrook Drive $340,000 David Culp John Knabb Jr. and Sara Catherine Knabb 104 Lightholder Drive $250,000 Wadwell Group NVR Inc. McIntosh Drive $80,000 Dean Taimuty Alexander and Michelle Reyes 109 Walnut Drive $400,000 Estate of Lea Zurna Mad Peters Assoc. L.P. 3396 Washington Road $400,000 Christine Scrivo Tracy Deyarmin 204 Waterside Drive $215,000 Heartland Homes Lien Nguyen and Trung Ly 112 Anglers Way $440,789 James Sheets Robert and Lacinda Souer 644 Bower Hill Road $305,000 Theodore Taylor IV Paivi McKittrick 102 Boxwood Court $194,000 Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Brian and Nicole McFarland Buckingham Drive $160,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Oliver Lejay and Yingjie Ling 305 Bunker Hill Drive $300,000 Charles Helbig Phillip Sofis and Grazia Mari 180 E. Highland Drive $286,500 Robert Stevens Tri River Assoc. LLC 619 E. McMurray Road $275,000 Simon Golding Amy Stoodt 107 Kingwood Drive $620,000 Christopher Fusco Robert and Kristen Echement 126 Lampliter Lane $850,000 Constance Stupar Kerr Properties LLC 171 Scott Lane $10,500 Barbara Graves Michael and Deborah Blasher 112 Simmons Road $306,450 Central Penn Capital Manage. LLC Dee and Wayne Johnson 318 Village Green Drive $259,000 Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.

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Bednar’s Hosts Full Bloom Festival Weekend Bedner’s Farm and Greenhouse, 315 Coleman Road, McDonald, will hold a Full Bloom Festival Weekend Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. The weekend will feature the following events: SATURDAY, MAY 19 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - South Fayette Conservation Group Info Booth South Fayette Conservation Group, a local nonprofit, will be sharing information about their organization and their conservation efforts for the land and waterways in our local area. 12 - 4 p.m. - Master Gardener Q & A Session Washington County Master Gardeners are ready to answer your questions and share their expert knowledge of gardening with you. SUNDAY, MAY 20 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Master Gardener Talk: Pollinator-friendly Color for All Seasons Join us as Master Gardener Sue Ralston shares techniques, tips and ideas for selecting and maintaining pollinator-friendly plants and flowers

that will ensure a colorful garden for all three seasons. 1 – 2 p.m. - Bird Habitats in the Garden Bird enthusiasts won’t want to miss nature photographer and naturalist Doris Dumrauf as she talks about optimizing the garden for the birds of Western Pennsylvania. SATURDAY, MAY 20 AND SUNDAY, MAY 21, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Food and drinks Wine Tasting with Plum Run Winery Plum Run Winery will be on site all day to sample and sell bottles from their extensive and varied wine list, which includes many unique originals like their elderberry, mead, raspberry and tomato wine as well as traditional favorites such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Riesling and Pinot Grigio. G.R.M Concessions will offer delicious Mediterranean and middle-eastern food and desserts. Fabulous homemade cookies, pastries, baked goods and coffee will be featured. For more information, call 724-9262541.

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CARDIOLOGY

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EXPERTS EYE CARE Q: What is a cataract? A: A cataract is the clouding of the human lens within the eye. There are several types of cataracts, but they all have adverse effects on vision, such as glare, poor night vision, difficulty reading, and eventual decline of vision.

Q: How are cataracts diagnosed? A: Your local optometrist will inform you if a cataract is present. As your optometrist provides your routine eye care, he or she will carefully examine you for the presence of cataracts. The human lens is located inside the eye, behind your pupil (iris), so dilating the pupil with drops is helpful in detecting especially the earlier forms of cataracts.

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Q: Do I need surgery right away if I have cataracts? A: No. With the most common form of cataract, at least initially, changes in glasses will compensate for the change in focus induced by the cataract. Given enough time, however, glasses will no longer will improve your vision and a referral for cataract surgery will be required.

Q: What if surgery is required? A: There is no need to leave the Mon Valley. Ask your optometrist for a referral to Glaucoma-Cataract Consultants. We provide state-of-the-art cataract removals at Spartan Surgical Center, also conveniently located. We perform no-stich, no-patch, outpatient cataract removals utilizing the very latest technology in the world. Most patients experience improvement of vision within hours or days, experience no pain, and can resume everyday activities within 24 hours. Options are now available that allow for the virtual elimination of glasses. You can discuss this advanced technology with your referring optometrist. We always will discuss with you any of these advanced options prior to scheduling of your cataract removal procedure.

S U R G I C E N T E R James P. Mondzelewski, MD Glaucoma Cataract Consultants, Vista One, Suite 201, Charleroi, PA, 724-483-3688

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Q: I have a leg ulcer that hasn’t healed for 6 months. What can I do to help it heal? A: There are 3 main causes for ulcers that are slow or difficult to heal. These include venous insufficiency, diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease. Venous insuffiDr. Gennady Geskin ciency is when the valves inside the veins do not open and MD, FACC Jefferson Cardiology close properly and blood “leaks backward” in the vein Association Board Certified in Vascular causing increased pressure, swelling, skin changes or variand Endovascular Medicine cose veins. Diabetic neuropathy is a condition associated with diabetes which manifests in pain, numbness and burning in the feet and is associated with ulcerations. Peripheral Arterial Disease is when the arteries become narrowed or “blocked”, not allowing blood and oxygen to reach the tissues. Identification of the cause of the ulcer is key in deciding upon the treatment. Specialized ultrasound can identify venous or arterial disease and based on the results, further necessary testing can be planned. Many times treatment of venous and arterial diseases can be accomplished without surgery, using specialized lasers, catheters , balloons and stents. Oftentimes wound centers and vascular physicians work together to treat ulcers successfully. Good control of diet and blood sugar levels are imperative to assist in the healing process. Dr Geskin is board certified in vascular and endovascular medicine, and interventional cardiology. He practices at Jefferson Regional Medical Center and specializes in diagnosis and treatment of venous and arterial disease. Jefferson Cardiology Association Suite 403, 575 Coal Valley Road Jefferson Regional Medical Center Medical Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 469-1500 • www.jeffersoncardiology.com

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A: Crafting furniture is like cooking: the better ingredients you use, the better the finished result. That's why Flexsteel takes such great care in selecting the materials used in building sofas, sleepers, recliners, and motion furniture. Our exclusive blue steel seat spring design has been delivering unmatched comfort and durability since 1927. And unlike eight way hand-tied springs, it "Pothole" never needs retying or replacing to keep you from getHighway Appliances ting that sinking feeling years from now. State-of-the-art cross-grain laminated hardwoods let us create frames so strong you can count on them for a lifetime - we guarantee it. Flexsteel fabrics have passed demanding tests for fading, pilling and wearability. Our leathers are available in your choice of finishes, from practical, easy-care choices to luxuriously soft aniline dyes. Over 1,000 different fabrics and leathers to choose from.

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Mark the Date for Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Gala 24

Valley Health and Safety Training Center May Events

The employees and extended family of Monongahela Valley Hospital will celebrate one of the organization’s most nostalgic and anticipated traditions: the Twenty-Fourth Annual Gala, on Saturday, May 19. This year’s theme is “An Evening in Camelot.” The annual black-tie fundraiser benefits MVH, one of only 28 independent, nonprofit community hospitals in western Pennsylvania. The event attracts more than 500 attendees and will be held in the Allegheny Grand Ballroom of the Westin Convention Center and Hotel in Pittsburgh. The event is sponsored by the MonVale Health Resources Fund Development Committee. Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is the parent company of Monongahela Valley Hospital. Gala 24 is open to the public and tickets cost $175 per person. Tables of 10 are available. A reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m.; followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Complementing the festive mood of Gala 24 will be the return of Pure Gold, one of the nation’s top oldies bands. Awards for the 2012 recipients of Dimensions in Performance Awards will be presented to recognize outstanding dedication to MVH and the health care system at large. The awards and this year’s awardees are: Rose Award for Dimensions in Philanthropy - Charles F. “Chuck” Muia of Donora, who serves on the Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc. Board of Trustees. The Sickman - Levin Award for Dimensions in Medicine - The MVH Medical Staff. Pallone Award for Dimensions in Board Leadership - Aldo L. Bartolotta of Monongahela, Giant Eagle grocery store owner and Emeritus member of the MonVale Health Resources, Inc., Board of Directors. Gibbons Award for Dimensions in Community Service - Drs. Vasu and Durga Malepati, of McMurray, are MVH physicians and humanitarians working with the Brother’s Brother program in Kenya, Haiti, India and other countries. For tickets or for more information, contact MVHR Office of Fund Development Assistant Anne Smith at 724-258-1657.

Any business wishing CPR/AED/FA for their employees, please call the training center. We would be happy to train your employees so they may help fellow workers and patrons of your businesses. The Training Center also helps Scouts to earn their CPR and FA patches. Please call the center for more information and scheduling.Valley Health and Safety Training Center will be holding the following courses: All class prices include the American Heart Association student book and appropriate completion card. • Healthcare Provider - will be held Saturday, May 12. Cost will be $60. Class will start at 9 a.m. and finish around 1 p.m. The class is intended for nursing students, pre-hospital personnel, hospital personnel, life guards, and doctors and will be held at the Monessen Ambulance Service at 1001 Donner Ave. in Monessen. Participants must pre-register. • Heartsaver CPR Adult/Child/Infant and AED - will be held May 29, cost is $40. Class will be held at the Monongahela Valley Hospital at the Lombardi Education Center. Class will start at 6 p.m. and finish around 9 p.m. The class is intended for lay persons, daycare centers, new parents, personnel care home employees, teachers and anyone wanting a basic understanding of CPR. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay. • Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED - will be held every other month on the second Saturday. Next class will be held Saturday, June 9, cost is $60. Suitable for personnel care home workers, teachers and daycare center for adults and children and churches. Class starts at 9 a.m. and finishes around 1 p.m. The class is held at Mon Valley EMS-1001 Donner Avenue, Monessen. Students must pre-register and pre-pay. All classes must have a least two paid students or the class will be canceled; you will be notified if this should occur. An emergency medical technician (EMT) class will begin in September 2012. The classes are every Monday and Wednesday with an occasional Saturday. Classes are from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The class is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Community College. Cost of the class is $225 plus books. The tuition is subject to change as it gets closer to the class. You must be 16 years of age to take the class. Anyone interested give the training center a call and an application will be mailed to you. To contact Valley Health and Safety Training Center, please call 724-684-9536.

McMurray Rotary Club Hosts Annual Health Fair In order to address the health needs of the community and promote a healthy lifestyle, the McMurray Rotary Club is sponsoring their annual health awareness fair for people of all ages on Saturday, May 5 from 8 – 11:30 a.m. Come join us at the WPAHS Outpatient Care Center in Peters Township at 160 Gallery Dr., where information on a variety of health-related topics will be offered along with some fun activities for the whole family. Interactive educational sessions include Nutritional Counseling, Laughter Workshop, Hoopilates, Massage Therapy, Agility Workshop, Elder Care Workshop, and What’s in a Doctor’s Bag? Complimentary screenings include those for blood pressure, bone density, body mass index, glaucoma, hearing, and scoliosis. Multi-phasic blood screening is available for a small fee (prior fasting required); no is prescription necessary, and results will be mailed to your doctor. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Dr. Sarah Kohl at 724942-5498. Walk-ins are welcome.

Mon Valley YMCA Holds ‘80s-Themed Zumba Class Brittany Mucy, who teaches Zumba and Senior Swing at the Mon Valley YMCA, led her Saturday morning Zumba class through an ‘80s style Zumba workout. ParticiZumba pants included those who had taken aerobic dance in the 1980s and those just born in that decade. The Mon Valley YMCA, in Carroll Twp., offers Zumba eight times/week with beginner level classes on Monday and Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Babysitting is offered during all classes for children 18 months to 8 years.

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Stroke Survivor Credits God and MVH in Lifesaving Recovery Cheryl Munda, COTA\L, certified occupational therapy assistant, works with stroke survivor Kenneth E. Martin in MVH’s Occupational Therapy Center.

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and an expert staff. Being in the right place at the right time can have the right results — at least that’s what Kenneth E. Martin, 49, of Monessen believes. An over-theroad truck driver, Martin typically is only home four to six days per month. On Monday, May 30, 2011 at approximately 2:30 a.m., he was awakened and could not move. Because it was Memorial Day weekend, he was sleeping comfortably in his own bed. He woke up his wife, Barb, who immediately called an ambulance. Martin was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Emergency Department, where an MRI revealed that he experienced a stroke — a blood clot struck the left side of his brain, which caused paralysis to the right side of his body. “I thank God that it was a holiday weekend, otherwise I would have been alone in Mountain Top, PA sleeping in the bed of my tractor when the paralysis came on,” said Martin. “It’s frightening to think about what may have happened if I was not at home when this occurred.” After spending four days in MVH’s Intensive Care Unit, Martin was moved to a room on the hospital’s 5th floor and he began physical and occupational therapy the next day. “It took four or five people just to help me stand up,” he recalled. “I had to learn how to do everything all over again. Just imagine what it would be like at your current age to learn to walk again or to simply dress yourself.” Martin spent an entire month in

MVH doing physical therapy twice daily and occupational therapy once a day, including weekends. Since leaving the hospital, he returns to the hospital two days a week for outpatient physical therapy and occupational therapy. In physical therapy, Martin is strengthening his legs and learning to get his balance back. Walking with a cane, he practices climbing stairs. In occupational therapy, he is strengthening his shoulder and working to regain functional movement of his right arm and hand. Cheryl Munda, COTA\L, certified occupational therapy assistant, has worked with Martin since his first day of occupational therapy to help him regain his strength and use of the right side of his body. “Ken has been an excellent patient,” said Munda. “He works really hard and is dedicated and very determined to be as independent as possible. He even requested extra therapy.” Martin attends MVH Stroke Support Group, which meets the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. at MVH. “When I first started attending the meetings, I was a little depressed because I saw things that other people could do that I couldn’t do but then I realized that I could do things that they couldn’t do,” said Martin. “Regular activities can really tire me out. Just putting on a shirt or getting dressed can be challenging. The people at Monongahela Valley Hospital are awesome. Without their program, I don’t know where I would be today.”

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MVH’s New Linear Accelerator and High-Dose Radiation Brachytherapy Saturday, May 12, 1-3 p.m. Tour begins in the Charles L. & Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion at MVH Light refreshments, free parking

Call 724-258-1234 for more information

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Friends of South Park Library Offers Three Months of Fitness for $99 The Friends, in order to introduce their fitness classes to everyone, are now offering three months of fitness classes at South Park Township Community Center Building for $99 for summer months of June, July and August. Pass can be used only for these three months after which, starting on September 1, the regular price will kick in. Try each and every class as often in a week as you'd like in that three-month period. Classes are Power Cut/ Lifting on Mondays from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.; Floor and More on Wednesdays from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.; Booty Blast on Friday from 9:15 10:30 a.m.; and Overweight and Out Of Shape on Saturday from 9 - 10 a.m. Try one particular class or mix and match. Class information is available on the Friends' information stand in the library. Fran Campas has taught fitness for the Friends for over 15 years. For a pass, go to your first class, buy a pass from her that day, then start your session right away. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Bring a towel or mat and a set of small hand weights if you like, and work out at your own pace. For further information, call Fran at 412-835-1151.

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL MAY EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs during May. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 1 – 3 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. A three-day, two-hour-per-day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. To register, call 724-258-1483. INNOVATIONS IN OSTEOPOROSIS AND BONE DENSITY SCREENING - Wednesday, May 2 at 6 p.m., ECC. Join MVH physicians Ajay K. Mathur, M.D. and Paul N. Cervone, M.D. as they discuss the symptoms, prevention, treatments and surgical options of osteoporosis. Call 724-258-1333 to register. CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. A fourweek series of prenatal education classes designed to prepare couples for the birthing process. Call 724-258-2229, ext. 25 to register. STROKE TROKE SUPPORT SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May 3 at 1 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1455. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Monday, May 7 at 2 p.m., 7 East Family Room, For more information, please call 724258-1704.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIABETES MEDICATIONS - Thursday, May 10 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Call 724-258-1483 to register. LINEAR ACCELERATOR OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 12 from 1 – 3 p.m., ECC. Take advantage of this opportunity to see the latest technology offered to MVH cancer patients. Our new linear accelerator is part of the hospital’s $25 million expansion project that will bring us even closer to our mission of enhancing the health of the mid-Monongahela Valley. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 – 17 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. A three-day, two-hour-perday education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. To register, call 724-258-1483. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, May 17 at 2 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1773. MASQUERADE JEWELRY SALE - Thursday and Friday, May 17 and 18 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., ECC. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is sponsoring a $5 jewelry sale.

TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM Monday, May 7, 14, 23 and 28 at 6 p.m., Healthy Directions inside the Finleyville Giant Eagle. You CAN quit with the help of SmokeStoppers® Smoking Cessation Program. The total cost of the program is $20, which will be refunded if you attend all four sessions. For registration, call 724-258-1321.

BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday, May 21 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. For more information, call 724258-2229, ext. 25.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, May 8 at 6 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-9299492.

INNOVATIONS IN STROKE CARE Monday, May 21 at 6 p.m., ECC. Join Neurologist Charles P. Gennaula, M.D. as he discusses the risk factors, symptoms and treatments for those who have had or are susceptible to having a stroke. Call 724-2581333 to register.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEAL PLAN Tuesday, May 8 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Contact 724-2581483 for more information and to register. UNDERSTANDING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR READINGS - Wednesday, May 9 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Contact the Center for Diabetes at 724-2581483 to register. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, May 9 at 6 p.m., ECC. Call 724292-9404 for more information. SKIN CANCER SCREENING - Wednesday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m., Finleyville Community Center. Schedule your appointment by calling 724-348-6699.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, May 21 at 2 p.m., 7-East Family Room. Call 724258-1704 for more information.

ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Wednesday, May 23 from 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. 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. ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION - Tuesday, May 29 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536. ADULT FIRST AID - Thursday, May 31 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with the Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

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Do You Know What to Do After You Call 911? Jefferson Hills Ambulance Association EMTs will teach you what to do in an emergency before the ambulance arrives on the scene on Wednesday, May 16 at Jefferson Hills Borough Community Room, 925 Old Clairton Rd., from 7-9 p.m. Topics include chest pains, shortness of breath, unresponsive victim, choking, injuries, stroke-like symptoms, diabetic emergencies, and seizures. Having this knowledge could help you save a life! Register by calling 412-655-7741 or online at www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org.

Monongahela Valley Hospital Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Finleyville

Coalition Care Transitions Team members are (seated l. to r.): Naomi Hauser, RN, MPA, CLNC, Director Care Transitions Project, Quality Insights of PA; Holly D’Amico, RN, BSN, CPHM, CCM, Director, Medical Resources, Excela Health Frick/Latrobe/Westmoreland; Pamela S. Cummings, RN, MBA, CCM, Director Case Management/Outpatient Observation Unit, Diabetes Education and Management Program, the Washington Hospital; Ray DuCoeur, MA, Administrator, Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging; (standing l. to r.) Deborah Morris, RHIA, Director, Quality Services, Canonsburg General Hospital; Donna Ramusivich, RHIA, CPHQ, FACHE, MHMS, Senior Vice-President, Monongahela Valley Hospital; Denise Abraham, Health Information Exchange Coordinator, The Washington Hospital; Donna Anderson, Ph.D, RN, CCP, Integrated Care for Populations and Communities Project Director, Western PA Region, Quality Insights of PA; and Leslie Grenfell, MPA, Executive Director, SW PA Area Agency on Aging.

According to Medicare statistics, one-in-five patients discharged from the hospital are readmitted within 30 days. This is a statistic that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), along with several community organizations, plan to change. In its continuing efforts to improve the quality and safety of care available to people with Medicare, CMS recently announced that the Western Pennsylvania Community-Based Care Transitions Program (WPA CCTP) would be joining 29 other organizations in the country participating in the CommunityBased Care Transitions Program as part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. The WPA CCTP is comprised of the Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., and Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging partnering with Canonsburg General Hospital’s part of the West Penn Allegheny Health System, Excela Health Frick Hospital, Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Monongahela Valley Hospital and the Washington Hospital. Building upon their experience, the collaborative will support high-risk Medicare patients, following their discharge from the hospital, as they transition back to their homes or to other care settings. The proposal was approved confirming the Western Pennsylvania Community-Based Care Transitions Program goals to: (1) improve quality of care, (2) reduce readmissions, (3) test sustainable funding streams for care transitions services, and (4) demonstrate measurable savings to Medicare through reduced acute care hospital readmissions among Medicare fee for service beneficiaries at high risk of readmission.

Monongahela Valley Hospital’s medical staff will provide free skin cancer screenings Wednesday, May 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Finleyville Community Center at 3547 Marion Avenue in Finleyville. Registration is required by calling 724-2581282. MVH's Dermatologist Paul J. Ruschak, M.D., along with staff from MVH's walkin health care site Healthy Directions at Giant Eagle, will screen for all types of skin cancer. The staff will also provide information on preventing skin cancer and on treatment options, if needed. For more detailed information on skin cancer, visit www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/skin.

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School News Ringgold Offered Donations of Cash and Property By Paul Chasko

After the tumultuous meetings of the past half-year or so, the April Ringgold School Board Meeting was relatively short and quiet. Attendance was down a bit from previous meetings as well. Although last month it was announced that four options for Ringgold facilities use were under discussion, no new plan for facilities use was discussed or announced. No action was taken to set a closing date for the Finley Middle School, but Board President Chuck Smith did state that the Finley Middle School will remain open for the entire 2012/2013 school year. A list of maintenance items for

the Finley Middle School is being developed by the Ringgold Architect/Engineer and Ringgold’s facilities maintenance personnel for work over the summer months. New members of the school board are taking informational tours of the former Donora and Monongahela Elementary school building (DEC and MEC) so they have a better appreciation of the condition of the two closed buildings. Smith still seems to favor keeping the two buildings in a condition where they could be reopened if a serious problem surfaced in any of the other Ringgold buildings. An attendee received no clear answer to a question regarding the cost of maintaining DEC and MEC—possibly enough maintenance to halt further deterioration, with water damage seeming to be a major concern. Ringgold’s financial consultant presented options to the board related to a 2008 bond issue that could be sold prior to the Aug 1, 2013 call date. Due to favorable bond market conditions, Ringgold could realize a significant advantage from the sale of the bonds. The amount depends on interest rates at the time of sale. The board will review the options and set conditions that will trigger “selling actions” by the financial consultant at the May meeting. The Union Roads United Methodist Church located next to the Ringgold Elementary School North in Gastonville has informed the school district that it is closing its doors. The church has offered to donate its buildings and property to the school district. The board passed a motion to contact church officials notifying them that the board is interested in acquiring the property and to begin the process of acquisition by having the required documents drawn up to be presented to the board for approval. The board also approved acceptance of a $70,000 donation from the BernhardBidzila family, which is to be placed in a Bernhard-Bidzila Family Scholarship Trust Fund for the purpose of accepting funds donated for the benefit of Ringgold seniors who have excelled in helping the community. This may have triggered another motion to establish the “Ringgold Foundation” for the purpose of accepting and managing funds donated to the Ringgold School District. The foundation board will consist of five members: the superintendent, a principal, a Ringgold School Board Member, and two individuals from the community. The motion also authorizes the board auditors Cypher & Cypher to perform the work necessary to set up the foundation and approved an expenditure of not more than $1,000 to cover the necessary filing fees required. A motion passed scheduling a special meeting on April 25 at 7 pm for the purpose of electing and approving a new superintendent for the Ringgold School District. The board secretary was directed to mail each board member a notice of time, place and purpose of this meeting. Go to our website www.unionfinley.com for more details on this meeting.

CORRECTION An article on page 22 of the March 2012 issue of the Union-Finley Messenger contained some minor discrepancies. Concerning the condition of the Ringgold Middle School in Finleyville, it was stated that the roof was “recently repaired” when actually it was entirely replaced. There has been no roof leakage since then, and no mildew and mold problems have resulted at the Finleyville school. The writer apologizes for the errors.

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Courtney Chasko Graduates with High Honors Miss Courtney Chasko was recently informed that she will be graduating with high honors from the California University of Pennsylvania. She completed her course of study and will be graduating with her class on May 12. She will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. As a result of her work she has also been elected to the International Honor Society in Social Sciences – Pi Gamma Mu – and will be a member of the Pennsylvania Lambda Chapter Cal U Graduate Courtney Chasko located at California University of Pennsylvania. Courtney will begin work at Cal U on her Master’s Degree this summer while working part-time for UPMC/Mercy Hospital – Behavioral Health Group. Her hopes for the future are to successfully complete her Masters work and begin work on a Doctorate Degree. Courtney is a graduate of Ringgold High School and presently lives with her parents Lori and Mark Chasko and her sister Kalie in the Village of Gastonville in Union Township. She is congratulated by them and by her grandparents Norma and Paul Chasko of Union Township and Karen and Tim Koontz of Monessen.

John McMillan Church Preschool Accepting Registrations John McMillan Presbyterian Church Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2012 - 2013 school year. If you are looking for a quality preschool program for your child with a loving, Christian environment, visit our school, meet our experienced teachers and discover why learning is fun at John McMillan. Classes are available for children ages 2 through 5. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum, aligned with the PA Early Learning Standards for PreKindergarten, includes literacy and math skills, creative arts, science, social studies and physical development. Our Friday morning Parent and Tot classes are an opportunity for our youngest students to experience "going to school" with the security of a parent/guardian present. The Three-Year-Old Classes meet twice a week and the Four-Year-Old Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Our four-day Transition Class is designed for the older preschool child who would benefit from another year of preschool prior to entering kindergarten. Kindergarten Plus is a fun enrichment program with a hands-on science and math focus for children enrolled in a traditional kindergarten setting. John McMillan is located on Clifton Road in Bethel Park just minutes from South Park, Finleyville, Peters Township and Upper St. Clair. Enrollment is open to children of all faiths and from all surrounding areas. Tuition includes a sibling discount for those families enrolling more than one child. For further information or to arrange a tour, please call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704. Be sure to ask about our special visitors and family activities.

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The Church Christian Academy Are you a Christian parent who is seeking an educational atmosphere in which your child can develop both Christ-like character and academic mastery? The Church Christian Academy may be the answer that you have been praying for. With our proven system of individualization, students are equipped with the tools they need to learn. Our school provides: • Kindergarten through 12th grade • Diagnostic tests to identify learning gaps • A biblically-based curriculum • Qualified facilitators • One-on-one attention • Rewards-based discipline strategy • Frequent, earned, educational fieldtrips • Brand new learning center If you believe our school could be just what your child needs, we welcome you to come and tour our facility. The Church Christian Academy is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. For more information or to schedule a visit, please call 724-446-4020 or access our website at www.thechurchchristianacademy.com.

Mon Valley Career and Technical Center Receives Grant State Rep. Peter J. Daley, D-Fayette/Washington, announced that the Mon Valley Career and Technical Center had received a grant to purchase equipment to enhance students’ technical education. The school was approved for a $17,473 Technical Education Equipment Grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The goal of the department is to raise the academic and technical proficiency of students by ensuring students are trained on equipment that is found in an industry. The Technical Education Grant program is a competitive grant that focuses on industry relevance. "I give the staff and administration at Mon Valley Career and Technical Center credit for successfully gaining this state grant, as well as for their efforts to continually monitor the job market and to offer educational opportunities to meet those needs," Daley said.

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South Park School District Again Receives Keystone Award South Park School District Administrative Team is proud of its Keystone Awards. Pictured are (row 1) Dr. Nancy Costanzo, director of special education; Jeanine Gregory, superintendent of schools; Dr. Patricia Smith, high school principal; Christine Liekar, middle school assistant principal; (row 2) Steve Boisvert, director of technology and federal programs; Dr. Rob Furman, elementary principal; Rich Dziubek, high school assistant principal; and Kevin Monaghan, middle school principal.

The South Park School District Administrative Team proudly displays their Keystone Awards for the 2010-2011 school years. Keystone Awards are presented to school districts that have met the Chapter 4 requirements for Adequate Yearly Progress in reading and math on the PSSA for two years in a row. There was a 9% increase in this requirement for the 2010-2011 school year. South Park schools have met the requirement each year since the program began eight years ago. The district gratefully acknowledges the hard work of students and the dedication of the staff as essential elements in this achievement.

Paula Scarlato Wins Golden Apple Award Congratulations to Paula Scarlato, middle school teacher at St. Katharine Drexel School, who was named a 2012 Golden Apple Award winner. The Golden Apple Award Program, administered through the generosity of the Donahue Family Foundation, recognizes Catholic school teachers for their excellence in teaching, community services and commitment to the church. A special dinner is held on the first Tuesday after Memorial Day where each Golden Apple winner is given a cash award of $5,000, a Golden Apple, a gold lapel pin, a photo with the bishop and a video of the evening. Scarlato joins St. Katharine's three previous awardees: Amy Nowakowski, Carole Aiello and Kathleen Kensky.

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Third Quarter Honor Roll at Madonna Catholic Regional School Madonna Catholic Regional

SCHOOL NEWS News from Madonna Catholic Regional School

Zaner-Bloser, publisher of MCRS’ handwriting curriculum, holds a yearly handwriting contest. One child’s submission from each grade, 1 – 5, is selected. This year’s winners are: Grade 1 Morgan Walsh; Grade 2 - Aleah Siwula; Grade 3 - Eva Vogt; Grade 4 - Jennie Bostich; and Grade 5 - Anna Vogt. These talented students will now be competing with children from all over the United States.

Madonna Catholic Regional School was the first school in Pennsylvania whose middle school students formed a LEO Club. Under the Monongahela/Donora Lions Club, members were presented with a banner, gong and gavel along with their first patch in recognition for service. MCRS teacher Kathy Miller received an Outstanding Service Award for dedicated service in fulfilling the roles of educator, motivator, counselor, liaison, and humanitarian as Leo Club Advisor.

Third graders enjoy sidewalk chalk as they welcome spring.

Madonna Catholic Regional School held an Easter Food Drive to help a local food bank.

MCRS kindergarten students enjoyed a fun science activity when they made habitats for animals that then slept quietly in their classroom until they woke them up on the first day of spring.

For their Lenten Service Project, MCRS students purchased shoes for $1 or more as they helped the Chimbote Mission of Peru "Take a Step Toward a Brighter Future" by raising much needed funds. Students were asked to do small jobs around the house to earn donations. The shoes made a brightly colored train throughout the school halls.

GRADE 8 Highest Honors - Katie Sendek; High Honors - Michael Hudak, Maria Loftis, Taylor Smydo GRADE 7 Honors - Matthew Agostoni, Tyler Pakish, Isaac Petrosky, Maggie Rider GRADE 6 Highest Honors - Jenna Albert, Gabrielle Fronzaglio, Sarah Grandinette, Aislyn Lee High Honors - Olivia Behanna, Sophie Burkholder, Rachael Funtal, Lena Galilei, Nathan Schollaert Honors - Taylor DeLattre, Luke Greaves, Alyssa Guzik, Lindsey Koziel, Hannah Williams

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Locals Place in Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Championships By Paul Chasko

Several weeks ago, the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Championship (PJW) bouts took place in Hershey, PA. Our area was well represented, and some of the aspiring young wrestlers brought home medals. Wrestling is one of the sports where starting at an early age is crucial if an athlete is to be successful at the JV and Varsity levels. The most basic moves need to be learned early so they become natural for a young wrestler before reaching the middle school or high school levels of competition. Continuous training is essential. It’s a tough sport, and the PJW Tournament gives boys the opportunity to test themselves against some of the best wrestlers

Derek Verkleeren – Belle Vernon, 13-14, 132# Austin Bell – Belle Vernon, 13-14, 157# Nick Murphy – Elizabeth Forward, 8U, 110# FOURTH PLACE Tim Wallace – Albert Gallatin, 11-12, 100# Nico Brown – Beth Center, 13-14, 140# Brian Finnerty (Jefferson Hills) – Fifth Place Winner in the 8U, 65# Class.

Max Shaw (Jefferson Hills) after winning his 9-1 championship bout.

in the state in their own age and weight classes. The boys who compete in the Junior Wrestling Classes need all the training and encouragement they deserve. Here are the PJW Results for local boys.

Congratulations to all who placed and especially to Champions Max Shaw from Thomas Jefferson and Dylan Bruce from Elizabeth Forward. CHAMPIONS Max Shaw – Thomas Jefferson, 9-10, 95# First place Dylan Bruce – Elizabeth Forward, 8U, 45# First Place SECOND PLACE Nino Bonaccorsi – Bethel Park, 13-14, 97# THIRD PLACE Jacob Dunlop – Belle Vernon, 11-12, 70# Zach Hartman – Belle Vernon, 11-12, 80# Neico Kuntz – Belle Vernon, 11-12, 125# Jarod Verkleeren – Belle Vernon, 13-14, 124#

FIFTH PLACE Brian Finnerty – Thomas Jefferson, 8U, 65# Anthony Welsh – Beth Center, 13-14, 124# SIXTH PLACE Dominick Fundy – Beth Center, 9-10, 90# Douglas Gudenburr – Ringgold, 13-14, 87# SEVENTH PLACE Derik Cesovski – Belle Vernon, 11-12, 95# Jacob Wentzel – South Park, 13-14, 132# Devyn Dingle – Beth Center, 9-10, 120# EIGHTH PLACE Aiden Curry – Peters Twp., 8U, 70# Patrick Brewer – Belle Vernon, 9-10, 85# Dylan Dingle – Beth Center, 9-10, 120# Brock Godzin – Belle Vernon, 11-12, 90# Bret Leydig – South Park, 11-12, 200# Jacob Gerard – Ringgold, 13-14, 107#

Go to our website at www.unionfinley.com for a listing of non-placing “local” wrestlers who competed in the PJW Tournament. Search on PJW or Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling.

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Ringgold Seniors Law and Cook Receive Football Scholarships

Ringgold Hosts Traveling Team Hoops Tournament

Thomas Jefferson 8th Grade Boys take the gold.

By Paul Chasko

By Paul Chasko

During the past month Percy “Quad” Law and Alfon Cook signed letters of intent to attend Gannon University and Slippery Rock University, respectively, on football scholarships. Percy Law was named as an “All Conference” and “All State” player and will be remembered by Ringgold fans for his elusive running and speed. Percy posted a Percy “Quad” Law signs a letter of intent to attend Gannon record of 120 yards/game University as his father, Percy Law III, and Ringgold’s Coach Matt Humbert look on. with an amazing 1,361 yards rushing. His passing stats were 31 of 68 for 637 yards. He’s accredited with 16 TDs running and 4 passing TDs. Ringgold’s Coach Matt Humbert believes Gannon will give Percy a shot at quarterback but may decide to use him as a slot wide receiver. Alfon Cook was also named as an “All Conference” player. He logged 23 yards per carry out of the backfield for a total of 364 yards. Coach Humbert conAlfon Cook signs a letter of intent to attend Slippery Rock University as Ringgold’s Coach Matt Humbert looks on. sistently relied on him for kick returns. His punt return numbers were 6/189/32. He returned 10 kickoffs for 323 yards. Cook was third in the team for points scored with 48 for his 8 TDs. It’s not clear at this point how Slippery Rock will place Cook, but we’re certain his speed will be utilized. Law and Cook are likely to see each other during upcoming football seasons, but it will be from opposite sides of the field. Gannon and Slippery Rock are in the same conference and will play against each other in the fall.

Ringgold 6th Grade Girls Champions are Nya Adams, Danika Lettiere, Hanna Gosliak, Courtney McFarland, Taylor Mendicino, Ashley Harbaugh and Ashley Briscoe.

Nearly a full week of basketball at the end of March was necessary to determine the winners of a boy’s and girl’s traveling team tourney held at the Ringgold Middle School gym several weeks ago. Following are the brackets with the 1st and 2nd place winners noted. Each team played three games. GIRLS 4TH GRADE 1st Place: Norwin 2nd Place: Ringgold A Team Baldwin Ringgold B Team – 3rd Grade

Ringgold 7th Grade Girls team took the 2nd place trophy.

GIRLS 6TH GRADE 1st Place: Ringgold A Team 2nd Place: Upper St. Clair Ringgold B Team – 5th Grade Keystone Oaks GIRLS 7TH GRADE 1st Place: Mt. Lebanon 2nd Place: Ringgold B Team – 6TH GRADE Belle Vernon Ringgold A Team – 7th Grade BOYS 3RD GRADE 1st Place: Upper St. Clair 2nd Place: Thomas Jefferson Ringgold South Park

Belle Vernon 8th grade boys won silver.

BOYS 8TH GRADE 1st Place: Thomas Jefferson 2nd Place: Belle Vernon Ringgold – 8th Grade Ringgold – 7th Grade

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Entertainment PUMP P U VOLU by Mandy Withers-Kozlowski

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MAY ALTMAN’S TAVERN 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills 3 – Karaoke 4 – Occasional Reign 5 – Sounder 11 – Shari Richards 12 – Johnny Vann 13 – Mother’s Day Brunch 19 – Majextics II BOOTSIE’S BAR 412-672-1120 699 O’Neil Blvd., McKeesport Fridays – Ladies Night w/ DJ Chris CARROLL TOWNSHIP AMERICAN LEGION 724-258-3132 Route 481, Monongahela 5 – Sound of Country, 8-11 pm 12 – Laurel Valley Country, 8-11 pm DENNY’S ROADHOUSE 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (corner of Ginger Hill Road & Rt. 136) Mondays - Saturdays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids, 6 pm -2 am ECK’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 724-310-3570 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela 3 – White Rose Karaoke 4 - White Rose Karaoke 5 - Cinco De Mayo Fiesta w/ Miller Lite Giveaways w/ DJ Bobby 10 - White Rose Karaoke 11 - DJ Bobby and the Dance

Machine 12 - DJ Bobby and the Dance Machine 17 - White Rose Karaoke 18 - White Rose Karaoke 19 - DJ Bobby and the Dance Machine 21 - Mon Valley Jazz Band 24 - White Rose Karaoke 25 - DJ Bobby and the Dance Machine 26 - DJ Bobby and the Dance Machine 31 - White Rose Karaoke ELRAMA TAVERN 412-384-3630 1520 Rt. 837, Elrama 5 – Cinco de Mayo Party with Running Low Band 12 – Scott Spahr 18 – Todd Jones 31 – Kickball Game, 7 pm

HOT HOUSE TAP AND GRILLE 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Entertainment, 9 pm - 1:30 am 11 – ATO Band 12 – Aaron Duda Wednesdays - Open stage, 8 pm to close Thursdays – Karaoke/DJ Fridays – Karaoke/DJ Saturdays – Karaoke/DJ THE HUNTING LODGE 724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave., Finleyville Fridays - Free juke box, 8 pm -close Saturdays - Free juke box, 8 pm -close

MAXWELL’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE At The DoubleTree by Hilton Meadowlands 724-222-6200 FREDDIE’S II 340 Race Track Road, 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Washington Fridays, 8:30 pm -12:30 am, Wednesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em Saturdays, 9:30 pm-1:30 am Tournament, 7:30 pm 4 - DJ/ Karaoke Thursdays - Magician Jason 5 - DJ Night Christopher, 6:30 - 8:30 pm 11 - Jimmy Sapienza’s Five Guys Named Moe HEY ANDY SPORTSBAR 12 - DJ Night featuring DJ AND LOUNGE Lanican 724-258-4755 18 - Sputzy AKA ““Jimmy 1221 W Main St., Monongahela Sparacino”” 4 – Abacus Jones 19 - DJ Night 5 – Dirty Sanchez 25 - The Jack Petit Band 11 – TBA 31- “Outside on the Deck,” 12 – Black Magic Hilary P. Soloist, 6-9 pm 18 – Gumband 19 – Refuge 25 – Ozoromedy 26 – Bill Ali Thursdays - A-Z Karaoke

PIT STOP BAR AND GRILLE 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama 412-384-7487 Saturdays - Free juke box, 9-11 pm RINKY DINKS ROADHOUSE 724-228-1059 339 Amity Ridge Road, Amity 4 – Ruff Creek RIVER HOUSE CAFÉ 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi Entertainment 9:30 pm - 1:30 am 5 – Monkey Junk 12 – FastBack 13 – Mother’s Day Dinner 19 – The Classics 20 – Mystery Dinner ROCKIN’ WILLIES ROADHOUSE 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road (Rt. 19 South), Canonsburg Tuesdays - Jam Night with the Jam Band. All singers and musicians welcome. ROY’S BY THE TRACKS 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 4 – Matt Baranti Band 11 – TBA 18 – Ruff House 25 – Fynal Tyme Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke or Matt Sundays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke or Matt

TERRACE GARDENS 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave., Clairton 4 - Jamie Harris - Elvis Impersonator 11 - Daniels & McClain 18 - Regular Joes 25 - Todd Jones Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Eddie THREE STREETS GRILLE 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave., Finleyville 5 – Crossfire 12 – Game Change 19 – Sidewinder 26 - TBA Tuesdays - Free pool, free darts, Texas Hold ‘Em Thursdays – Ladies Night THE TROLLEY STOP INN 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd., Bethel Park Fridays - Magician Jason Christopher, 7-9 pm VALLEY HOTEL 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Road, Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd., Jefferson Hills Thursdays – Gerald McGrew Piano Man Fridays - Open Stage Night - all musicians welcome

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

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--------- AUTOMOTIVE ---------2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 K5 has 14,128 actual mileage in good condition with a clear title for $2000. If you are interested contact: markstone111@hotmail.com. ______________________________________________________ Tall White Cap for 8-Foot Bed - 1992 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck. It will probably fit other 8-foot bed trucks. It is in excellent condition. $400 or best offer. For more information, call 412-384-6262 or e-mail kjmiller37@yahoo.com. ______________________________________________________ RV for Sale - 2007 25ft. Gulfstream Motorhome, 1 slide, well equipped and maintained, low mileage, new inspection. $40,000 OBO. Call 724-258-4280 or______________________________________________________ 724-554-8109. DODGE - 2001,Ram 1500 Cargo Van. 107K miles.White.Stereo,A/C.Runs solid! Great work van. Huge cargo space for hauling and storage. $2,500 firm. Call 412-760-2291. ______________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. ______________________________________________________ TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951 ______________________________________________________ CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! PayMAX pays the MAX! One call gets you a TOP DOLLAR offer! Any year/make/model. 1-888-PAYMAX-5 (1-888-729-6295) ______________________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: Cars/Trucks Wanted! Running or Not! We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Instant Offer - Call: 1-800-569-0003 ______________________________________________________

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-------------- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES -----------Home Business Opportunity - Seeking Brand Partners to distribute and promote Vemma, the most complete liquid nutrition program found anywhere. Earn income while promoting a healthy lifestyle! Set your own hours and work from home. Free marketing website. Learn more by visiting our website www.BodyFuel.Vemma.com ______________________________________________________ Earn up to $50/hr!! Get paid to Shop and Eat! Start Now. Training Provided. CALL 1-888-750-0193 ______________________________________________________ $5,000 Signing Bonus! Frac Sand Owner Operators. More Texas work than trucks! Must have tractor, blower & pneumatic trailer 817-926-3535 ______________________________________________________ Tastefully Simple Consultant Are you a foodie? Need extra money? Join me, become a Tastefully Simple Consultant. No experience necessary. Cindy Newman 724.747.7404 ______________________________________________________

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-------------- EDUCATION -----------Finish High School at home in a few weeks. First Coast Academy, 1-800658-1180x130. www.fcahighschool.org ______________________________________________________ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6 - 8 weeks. ACCREDITED. Get a Diploma. Get a Job! FREE Brochure 1-800-264-8330 Benjamin Franklin High School www.diplomafromhome.com ______________________________________________________

-------------- EMPLOYMENT -----------Join my Celebrating Home Team! Earn $25-$35 per hour doing parties or fundraising. Set your own hours * Work from home * Free Training! Only $89 for over $400 in merchandise and supplies. Call 412-398-0669 TODAY! ______________________________________________________

MEAL COORDINATOR Immediate opening. Food service experience. Plan & coordinate all phases of meal preparation for twice monthly free meal program. 25-30 hours per month. Salary negotiable. Reply: Peters Creek Food & Friends PO Box 37 Venetia, Pa. 15367 Part time insurance sales and service position in Mon Valley area. Current PA Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health licenses preferred but not required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume to 724258-5880. ______________________________________________________ Caregiver needed part-time for older Finleyville woman. CNA or experienced preferred. Please call Anne at 724-348-5162. ______________________________________________________ If you have a passion for cooking, we are looking for experienced line prep cook. Available day or evening, PT/FT. Email resume to: riverhousecafe@ yahoo.com or call 724-565-5700 and ask for Trey. DRIVERS - MATTHEWS BUS COMPANY Matthews Bus Company is hiring School Bus and Van Drivers for the following School Districts:West Jefferson Hills, Peters Twp,Sto-Rox and Keystone Oaks.Pre-employment drug screening and fingerprinting are required. School Bus Training will be provided. For an application or more information, please contact 412-384-8810. EOE. Experienced/Accurate Car Representative Needed - he/she must be above 18 years old and must have good qualities to work. Interested applicant should please contact me at dg66008@gmail.com. ______________________________________________________ Belle Vernon - Salesperson - 422 Homes in Belle Vernon is looking for a highly motivated sales consultant who wants a career and not a job.The position is full time and no traveling required. Income is based on sales consultant abilities.If interested please call 724-929-5040 and fax resumes to 724-9296855. SLAGLE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team.FULL-TIME.Must have valid driver's license.STOP IN or CALL 724258-6901. 208 W. Main Street, Monongahela. Home Business Opportunity - Seeking Brand Partners to distribute and promote Vemma, the most complete liquid nutrition program found anywhere. Earn income while promoting a healthy lifestyle! Set your own hours and work from home. Free marketing website. Learn more by visiting our website www.BodyFuel.Vemma.com. or call 412-760-2291. HELP WANTED! Experienced P/T Cook AND P/T Waitress The Hunting Lodge • 724-348-7984 422 Homes in Belle Vernon is looking for a Salesperson. They must have experience in the sales field and is willing to work 10 hour days. If you are interested please send resume to pauljunior@422 homes.com. If you have any questions please call 724-929-5040. ______________________________________________________ Cooks and drivers wanted! Pitstop Bar and Pizza Shop. 412-384-7487. ______________________________________________________ Child Care - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available. Please call Tammy at 724-348-6565 ______________________________________________________

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Mineral Beach is hiring certified lifeguards, kitchen staff, and parking lot attendants. For an application please email quality04@comcast.net or call 412831-3500.

Drivers! CDLTrainingnow.com accepting applications 16 day Company sponsored CDL training. No experience needed. 1-800-991-7531 www.CDLtrainingnow.com ______________________________________________________

Need money? Out of High School? 18-24 needed. Get paid to see America. Paid training, travel and lodging. 877-646.5050 ______________________________________________________ 2012 Federal Postal Positions - NOW HIRING! $13.00-$36.50+/hr., Full Benefits/Paid Training. No Experience/Call Today! 1-800-593-2664 x141.

MOVIE EXTRA’S. Earn up to $300 per day. No experience required. All looks and ages. Call 1-800-605-8692 ______________________________________________________

Seeking energetic self-motivated individuals to manage day and evening shifts. Ability to multi-task. Strong leadership qualities and people skills. Duties include; phone order taking, operation of POS system, inventory and labor control, oversee cooks and drivers. Fast food management experience preferred. Will train. Call 724-348-8844. Part time job cleaning houses with our team. $10 hour + up.We keep you close to home. Daylight,car necessary. Work 2-5 days a week - you pick! Family friendly company, in business 28 years in the South Hills. Call 412-655-3921 or 724-941-3878.

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We Will Train You! First Transit has positions available for CDL and Non-CDL Drivers. CDL DRIVERS should have Class B, Passenger and Air Brake endorsements; starting wages at $12.00 per hour. NONCDL DRIVER full time positions also available. Competitive wages starting at $8.50 to $10.00 per hour. • FT Benefits - health insurance w/vision, paid holidays, paid vacations, etc. • Paid Training • Must have valid PA Driver's License • Pre-employment physical & drug screen required • Must have a good 5 year driving history Please call Roy or Gary at 724-746-4342 or apply at:

First Transit, Inc. 2439 W Pike St, Rear Building Houston, PA 15342 Please call Kathy or Bill at 412-833-3300 or apply at:

First Transit, Inc. 4780 Library Road • Bethel Park, PA 15102 Drug free workplace EOE

NOW HIRING: Employees needed to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. MAC-6811 ______________________________________________________

ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS needed immediately! $150-$300/day depending on______________________________________________________ job. No experience, all looks needed. 1-800-561-1762 Ext A-104 Mystery Shoppers Needed Earn up to $150 per day Undercover Shoppers Needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Experience Not Required Call Now 888-380-3513 ______________________________________________________

-------------- FINANCIAL / INSURANCE ------------South Hills Tax Preparation - ALL 1040 TAX RETURNS ONLY $75! FREE State & Local Returns. FREE E-Filing. 10 Years Experience. Located in South Park. Call Rich Diffenbach at (412) 835-4842. ______________________________________________________ Unemployed Parents receive Income Tax Return, $1500 for one child, $3000 for two, and $4000 for three. Call Now 1-800-583-8840 www.xpresstaxes.com ______________________________________________________ Buried in Credit Card Debt? Over $10,000? We can get you out of debt quickly and save you thousands of dollars! Call CREDIT CARD RELIEF for your free consultation 1-866-767-5932 ______________________________________________________ CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVE IT REMOVED! Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now! 1-888-2370388 ______________________________________________________ Small Business Credit Guaranteed! $7,000 Credit Line to Fund or Grow Your Business. Call Today for Approval 800-639-1507 Call between 9-6 Eastern ______________________________________________________

--------- HEALTH / MEDICAL / FITNESS ----------Feel the difference with Nature’s Sunshine Products. Healthy Opportunities! www.mynsp.com/jrobbins or call: 412-708-7328 ______________________________________________________ TAKE VIAGRA? SAVE $500! 100mg,/Cialis 20mg. 40+4 FREE, PILLS. Only $99.00 Discreet. 1-888-797-9024 ______________________________________________________ ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-440-8352 ______________________________________________________ Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call Today 888-697-2316 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. ______________________________________________________ MECHANIC

Fleet Mechanic

National Company We are now accepting applications for a full time Mechanic with basic tools, Inspection license, and a good driving record (CDL preferred). Excellent benefits including health insurance, holidays, vacations. Paid Training. Experience with Fords and/or fleet vehicles a plus. Pre-employment physical and drug screening required. ASE bonus program. Please apply in person, Mon- Fri, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or call and ask for the Maintenance Manager at:

First Transit 2439 West Pike Street • Rear Building • Houston, PA 15342 724-746-4342 Equal Oppportunity Employer

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------Patio Table and Chairs Cushions - only one year old set in good condition for $200.00. Please call 412-983-6129 for more information. ______________________________________________________ Used Golf Balls - 24 golf balls. Best offer, call 412-512-8437and ask for Charlotte in West Mifflin. SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500. • Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817. Millennium Exceptional Paperweights - for the new Millennium Collectible and as in 2050 an antique of two types. Great value paperweights, each $15,000. Must see. Call Charlotte at 412-512- 8437. ______________________________________________________ Hull pottery $15 for 2 pieces, radiator heater $15,Neuton lawnmower $50, antique claw foot table $50, red frosted glass pitcher set $50, burgundy leather womens jacket size 2x, $25. Call 724-797-3182. ______________________________________________________ Utility Trailer - heavy duty, 6' X 9', 33" sidewalls, needs minor work, $850. Call 412-254-4303 for more information. ______________________________________________________ Redmax Backpack Blower - very powerful, 160 MPH, 430 CFM, runs like new, $375. Call 412-254-4303 for more information. ______________________________________________________ Trailer Hitch - for 1978 - 1985 full-size Dodge van, $75. For more information, call 412-254-4303. ______________________________________________________ Hide-a-way Hose Real - Yield House pine hutch with plate grooves. 45 1/2 L x 48 1/2 W. 8 1/2 in depth. Bead board back, wall mount.Asking $60. 412401-6709. ______________________________________________________ Patio Dining Set - 7 pc Sunbrella, high back chairs (6), large oval tempered glass table top, Peters Twp. $295 cash. Call 724-941-4795. ______________________________________________________ 7 Golf Clubs - all $28. Kaleidoscope airplane, 12 blades w/music, very rare, $595. Corn husk picker/puller, vintage, $19. Drill stand w/drill, 20", Black & Decker, only $29. Marble top stand brass/bronze base, round ornate, $75. Hood for 68-72 Chevy/GMC, very nice, $125. Grill for 68-72 GMC, chrome w/2 eye brows, all like new only $235. Cordless screw driver, 2 position, B&D w/charger,$19.President Clinton doll,rare,works,fine details,$195.Call Nick at______________________________________________________ 724-222-3973. Hide-a-way Hose Real - w/150' hose. $40. 412-655-1831. ______________________________________________________ Aqarium and Accessories - 29 gal. $50.00. 724-810-1152 after 5 p.m. ______________________________________________________ Round maple table - no chairs, $10. Lap top table, adj, has wheels, $10. Coffee table w/matching square end table oak veneer, $5 for both. Breakfast table w/2 stools, great for dorm, $50. 1940's waterfall era bedroom set, wardrobe has cedar door,other side has 5 drawers plus secretary desk,dresser, vanity and mirror, nice condition, $600. 2 Elvis Presley dolls, 12", $25. Call 724-872-2029 lv msg. ______________________________________________________ Black & Decker 16" Electric Hedge Trimmer - $15. 412-655-1831. ______________________________________________________ 2______________________________________________________ Glass Top End Tables - $25 for both. 412-655-1831. Black Marble 6-sided Table - $20. 412-655-1831. ______________________________________________________ Buffet - $10. 412-655-1831. ______________________________________________________ Recliner - wine colored, extra wide, 2 yrs old, $175. 412-655-1831. ______________________________________________________ Stag Rotary Treadle Sewing Machine - good condition, $25. Call 412233-3152 ______________________________________________________ Cemetery lots. Lafayette Memorial Park. Garden of Serenity. 4 lots at $5,400. Selling for $2,400. 724-938-7307. ______________________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724-3487557. ______________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________

BEDS!!! Pillow Tops, Plush, Memory Foam. 10 YEAR WARRANTIES!!! New, still in factory plastic. FULL $179. QUEEN $199; KING $245 (Twins Available) IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!!! CALL (412) 494-7351 ______________________________________________________

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-9797050 or home 724-348-6203. Wanted to purchase - large desk with large spacious hutch. Call 724-3480506. ______________________________________________________ Collecting miscellaneous items for the needy. Call Louise at 724-4838600. ______________________________________________________ All old jukebox by Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI, or Rockola. Pre-1962 vintage only. Non-working is OK. Call 724-914-1693 or email RPESQ@YAHOO.COM. A______________________________________________________ Local collector from Monongahela. All tubes for radio/tv, radio tube tester and similar test equipment, and also collecting tube amplifiers by Fisher, McIntosh, Marantz, Pilot, Scott, others. 724-914-1693 or email RPESQ@YAHOO.COM. Local collector from Monongahela. ______________________________________________________ Canning Jars Wanted. Reasonable. 412-403-2753. ______________________________________________________ Wanted to Buy. Silver Coins. 1964 or older.Will pay 20-times face value! Call Dave at 724-941-5420. ______________________________________________________ Misc. Items Wanted - 30x30x15 Greenhouse kit and supplies to build greenhouse; Small camping trailer - reasonable; Water storage tank (5,000 or 3,000 Gal tank); Used water storage tank; Old farm fencing. 724-344-8784. ______________________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars,trucks,etc.,with or without title,all worth money.Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-498-1622. ______________________________________________________ WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-267-9895 www.selldiabeticstrips.com ______________________________________________________ CA$H PAID- up to $26/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Hablamos Espanol. 1-800-371-1136 ______________________________________________________ YEARBOOKS "Up to $15 paid for high school yearbooks1900-1988. yearbookusa@yahoo.com or 972-768-1338." ______________________________________________________ Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to______________________________________________________ P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $26/Box! PRE PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-267-9895 / www.SellDiabeticstrips.com ______________________________________________________ WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3400 Suzuki GS400, GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREE NATIONAL PICKUP. 1800-772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com ______________________________________________________ WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PRE PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-266-0702 www.SellDiabeticStrips.com ______________________________________________________

----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------Tastefully Simple Products. Home tasting parties, book parties individual orders and fundraisers. Your consultant Cindy Newman 724.747.7404 Golfers Wanted! Wednesday & Friday. Traveling Golf League. 412-6808408. Or Sign-up on the Internet www.GarryOwenPittsburgh.org. ______________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. ______________________________________________________ Bundle & Save on your CABLE, INTERNET PHONE, AND MORE. High Speed Internet starting at less than$20/mo. CALL NOW! 800-375-1270 ______________________________________________________ Dish Network lowest nationwide price $19.99 a month. FREE HBO/Cinemax/Starz FREE Blockbuster FREE HD-DVR and install. Next day install 1-800-401-3045 ______________________________________________________

May 2012 ————————————————————————————————————————— MEDIATION - Are you involved in a dispute and do not know the next step to take to get it resolved? Mediation is an option. Has your spouse filed for divorce and you need help in managing the decisions that need to be made? Do you have a consumer dispute? Do you have a conflict in your neighborhood? Do you have a conflict within your family and you need an impartial third party to help the family solve the problem? Then it is Time 2 Talk.As a mediator with 30 years experience, I can help you to talk it out, and negotiate decisions that get the problem resolved. My name is Deidre Kuban and it is Time 2 Talk. The initial 30 minute consultation with me is at no cost to you. Resume and references available on request. Call me at 412-726-1514 or e-mail kuban231@comcast.net. CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-864-5784 ______________________________________________________ SMALL BUSINESS Credit Guaranteed! $7,000 Credit Line to Fund or Grow Your Business. Call Today for Approval 877-648-7079 Between 9-6EST ______________________________________________________ AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech.FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866)453-6204 ______________________________________________________ $$Cut your STUDENT-LOAN payments in 1/2 or more? If you have Student-loans you can get Relief NOW. Much LOWER payments. Late-in Default NO Problem Just call the Student Hotline 877-898-9024 ______________________________________________________ ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com ______________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. WIN or Pay Nothing! Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 888-606-4790 ______________________________________________________ Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call Today 888-734-1530 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. ______________________________________________________ AT&T U-Verse for just $29.99/mo! SAVE when you bundle Internet+Phone+TV and get up to $300 BACK! (select plans). Limited Time CALL NOW! 800-307-5308 ______________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________ ACR METAL ROOFING - GO GREEN - tax credits agricultural, commercial, residential. Building packages, top quality, low cost, FREE literature. acrmetal.com, 800-325-1247 ______________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. You WIN or Pay Us Nothing. Contact Disability Group, Inc. Today! BBB Accredited. Call For Your FREE Book &______________________________________________________ Consultation. 866-983-3264 DISH Network delivers more for less! Packages starting at $24.99/mo, Local channels included! FREE HD for life! Free BLOCKBUSTER® movies for 3______________________________________________________ months. 1-888-691-3801 BUDGET WATERPROOFING! Any Season! Any Weather! No excavation guaranteed. Free Lifetime transferable warranty. Make your basement or crawl space dry & healthy without draining your wallet. What are you WADING for? Call Today 1-866-935-0178 (PA377) ______________________________________________________ MOBILE BROADBAND INTERNET. Nationwide coverage. $39.99/Mo. NO setup or activation fees. 3G, 4G & Satellite.Verizon & Sprint cell networks. U.S. Based. www.bmi.NET 1-800-485-5006 ______________________________________________________ MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA MATTRESSES T-$299 F-$349 Q$399 K-$499 ADJUSTABLES - $799 FREE DELIVERY LIFETIME WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-ATSLEEP1-800-287-5337 WWW.MATTRESSDR. COM ______________________________________________________ SAVE 90% by ordering through our Canadian Pharmacy. Are YOU paying TOO much for your PRESCRIPTION? $25 off and FREE SHIPPING. Call NOW 866-320-8985 ______________________________________________________ **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D’Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930’s thru 1970’s TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440. ______________________________________________________

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------------- NOTICES ---------Multi-Family Garage Sale - May 12 at 9 a.m. at 102 Keenan St., Finleyville, in the Boyka Plan. Tractor tires, kerosene heaters, garden tools, jewelry, antiques, clothes, brand new fishing vest with tags on size 2x, etc. will be at the sale. ______________________________________________________ Golfers Wanted - Wednesday & Friday, traveling golf league. Call 412- 6808408 or sign-up on the Internet at www.GarryOwenPittsburgh.org. ______________________________________________________

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LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found, please call 412-760-2291. ______________________________________________________ The Monongahela Class of 1967 is planning our 45th year class reunion in September. We are inviting anyone who would like to help in the planning of this event. Anyone willing to help, please contact Kathy at 724-258-7399 or Patti at 724-782-0141. The next meeting is on Tuesday, January 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Paul Lacko’s home on Route 136. ______________________________________________________ Snowden Twp Reunion - (renamed South Park) High School Class of 1960 will hold a summer reunion July 27 thru July 29 at the Meadowlands Casino area. Reunion Friday Social will be for Classmates and guest only. Hotel information for Social will be given at a later date. Dinner at Casino or Meadowland on Saturday, Friday Golf at Lindwood Golf Course, Saturday shopping spree at the Factory Stores and Sunday brunch will be open to other classes from Snowden High. More information to be provided soon. For information contact Nancybertelsen@comcast.net or 239-253-0517 (leave message), or Paul Haberstock at 412-655-4119 or Barbara Dolfi at 412-835-2528. ______________________________________________________ Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - H.O.W. is a free, 12 Step program for people who have a problem controlling their eating. We have meetings every day throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, call 412225-1664,e-mail info@ceahowpa.org or visit www.ceahowpa.org.It's simple, free and it works. Please keep coming back no matter what! ______________________________________________________ (4632 US RT 40, Claysville) $244,900 - Commercial Building, Offices, Warehouse, 5000+ SF. All Equip. included! Make offer!! Lisa Mull, Prudential Preferred Realty 412-854-7200 ext 228 or 724-678-2454. ______________________________________________________ ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 866-955-7746 ______________________________________________________ Become a published author with America`s leading author services company since 1920. All genres. Call Dorrance Publishing today for your FREE Author`s Guide. Call 1-888-864-9263 ______________________________________________________ LOCAL GOVERNMENTS! ADVERTISE YOUR BIDS HERE! You can NOW, by law, advertise with this publication to find competitive providers at a cost effective price. Call 800-450-7227 or visit www.midatlanticbids.com ______________________________________________________

------------- PETS ---------22 Beagles - male and female (brother and sister), 4-1/2 years old, potty trained, indoor/outdoor dogs, spayed/neutered, free to good permanent home. Call 724-513-1154. ______________________________________________________ Reg Border Collie - male puppies, black and white, born 1-17-12, nice markings. Call 724-845-6120. ______________________________________________________ Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777. ______________________________________________________ Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724) 348-8028. ______________________________________________________ ANGELS FOR ANIMALS.Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $25.00 each.For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. ______________________________________________________

------------ REAL ESTATE -------House for Sale - Elizabeth Twp. 3bdr;2bath; LR; DR; Game room; Screen back porch; front porch; single car garage; yard. 412-384-6026. ______________________________________________________ Monongahela 2 Story Duplex - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat in kitchen, full basement with laundry hook-up, off street parking. Walking distance to Restaurant. Large, level yard. No pets. (bold) Very clean and well maintained. $525.00 per month, plus utilities and security deposit. For more information, call 724-344-4271. ______________________________________________________ Warehouse For Lease - Price negotiable, fantastic location. Contact the owner directly at 724-483-4500 or 724-433-6541. ______________________________________________________

Warehouse For Lease - Contact owner directly at 724-483-4500 or 724433-6541. Price negotiable. Includes office space and parking, 3 bay doors for easy loading/unloading, all utilities present, fantastic location. RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE - Charleroi, 2-unit, side by side duplex. Covered front and back porches. Huge backyard. Across from playground. 813-815 Crest Ave. Newly remodeled. New kitchen, cabinets, flooring, new carpet,freshly painted throughout.Updated electric service and wiring.New water heaters. Both units are fully rented with long-term tennants. Solid cashflow. Great opportunity! Asking $45,900. Call 412-760-2291. House for Rent in Charleroi - Large house on Lookout Ave.in Charleroi.One year free rent in exchange for construction on house.For more information,call 803-524-3308. ______________________________________________________ House For Sale - small home in New Eagle with garage and shed. Totally updated, and in pristine condition. $52,000 and may consider a rent to own. Call Jack at 412-841-0777. ______________________________________________________ Mobile Home for Sale - 2 bedroom, carport, shed, all appliances, in South Park Mobile Estates, Finleyville. $13,500 OBO. Call 724-825-6433. ______________________________________________________ 6 Corner Lots for Sale - 30 x 100 each, place plan, Donora near Palmer Park, sewage available. Call 724-379-5693. ______________________________________________________ Mobile 2 Bedroom Home - $18,250. Live in West Mifflin or move to a different location. Terrific condition, air conditioning, breakfast bar and stools, kitchen table and chairs, kitchen is equipped with electric stove, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Neutral carpeting throughout home, some draperies and bay window in kitchen. Has a covered porch. Call 412-4664817 to see. ______________________________________________________ House for rent - Monongahela, 822 Marne St., 2 bedroom, very clean, big 2 car garage, very nice porch, possible rent to own, no pets, $600 per month. Call 412-296-1999. ______________________________________________________ Mobile home for sale - 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, mobile home and 3 lots for sale. Located at 2 Wood Alley in Carroll Twp. Off Rt. 837, Monongahela. Owner financing considered. $35,000. Call 724-350-5983. FOR SALE. Investment Property; Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534. Apartment for rent - 3 bedroom downstairs apartment located at 230 Donnan Ave., Washington, gas furnace and/or electric baseboard heat, large corner yard, $500 per month plus utilities. First and last month's rent required. Call 724-258-9115. ______________________________________________________ RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE - Charleroi, 2-unit, side by side duplex. Covered front and back porches. Huge backyard. Across from playground. 813-815 Crest Ave. Newly remodeled. New kitchen, cabinets, flooring, new carpet, freshly painted throughout. Updated electric service and wiring. New water heaters. Both units are fully rented with long-term tennants. Solid cashflow. Great opportunity! Asking $59,900. Call 412-760-2291. ______________________________________________________ FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfront condorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. ______________________________________________________ Available Now!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No Money Down/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192 ______________________________________________________ WATERFRONT LAND LIQUIDATION! 7 acres – 400 ft Riverfront - $69,900 Cooperstown, NY! Nice woods, gorgeous setting! Call now! (888) 738-6994 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com ______________________________________________________ 20 ACRES! LIVE ON LAND NOW! Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com ______________________________________________________ RIVERFRONT SACRIFICE! REDUCED $20,000! 7 acres - ONLY $59,900 415 ft sandy waterfront, nice views, Cooperstown, NY! Terms avail! Hurry! (888) 738-6994 ______________________________________________________

————————————————————————————————————————— 62 unionfinley.com TWO MALLS IN OHIO. Reduced to $19,995,000. Includes oil/gas mineral rights.$60,000 monthly income.1,375,000 square feet on 121 acres.1-423817-1643 ______________________________________________________ COLORADO Acre w/beautiful private trout fishing stream, $29,500.00! $325 down, $325/month. Mountain canyon w/good access road. Adjoining gov’t lands. Call Owner anytime 806-376-8690. Diane.steed@att.net FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534.

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------------ SERVICES ----------Companion for Elderly - Will help with dressing, meds, meals, and companionship. I provide activities, such as, cards, bingo, walks, exercise, and cheerful conversation. Add joy to your loved one's day. Hourly rates, in Bethel Park and surrounding areas. Please contact Carol at 412- 479- 9918. ______________________________________________________ General Hauling - Driver and 7 ton dump truck for hauling dirt, stone and etc. Local area only. For more information, call Denny at 724-348-5162. ______________________________________________________

LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BANQUET FACILITY/ SOCIAL HALL FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodates 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CATERING CATERING- ITALIAN SPECIALTY AND GOURMET CATERING LLC. Been est. 35 years. Catering corporate or personal events. Parties from 20 to 5000. Offering over 25 banquet facilities. All buffets are professionally decorated. Fast service. Reliable and plentiful. Featuring Breadworks breads. BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY EVENTS EARLY. 412-341-4626. www.iscatering.com ______________________________________

COMPUTERS COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

DVD TRANSFER/ HOME MOVIES HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. 8mm & Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

JEWELERS SOUTHLAND JEWELERS - Family Owned - GOLD = $$$ Every day for Gold, Silver, Plantinum, Coins & Diamonds; Estate & Antique Jewlery & Watches (Includes Famous Designers); Contemporary Metals Jewelry Collection (Stainless Steel/Gold – Ceramic – Tungsten – Titanium; Zable Bead Theme Bracelets (Beads are compatible w/ all bracelets); $25 OFF a $100 purchase (New Purchases only. Excludes repairs); Repairs/Appraisals done on site; Layaways available. Route 51 – next to TC Customized. 412384-8400. www.southlandjewelers.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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COMUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724348-6837. DVD Transfer/Home Movies – Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfer, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/. Email: dcheplic@gmail.com South Hills Tax Preparation - ALL 1040 TAX RETURNS ONLY $75! FREE State & Local Returns. FREE E-Filing. 10 Years Experience. Located in South Park. Call Rich Diffenbach at (412) 835-4842 MEDIATION - Are you involved in a dispute and do not know the next step to take to get it resolved? Mediation is an option. Has your spouse filed for divorce and you need help in managing the decisions that need to be made? Do you have a consumer dispute? Do you have a conflict in your neighborhood? Do you have a conflict within your family and you need an impartial third party to help the family solve the problem? Then it is Time 2 Talk.As a mediator with 30 years experience,I can help you to talk it out, and negotiate decisions that get the problem resolved. My name is Deidre Kuban and it is Time 2 Talk. The initial 30 minute consultation with me is at no cost to you. Resume and references available on request. Call me at 412-726-1514 or e-mail kuban231@comcast.net. Private, guitar or drum lessons available in the Mon Valley area. Lessons can be taught in the comfort of your own home, or at our location. Begin learning the songs you really want to learn the first lesson! Learn tips and tricks tabs will not teach you.Lessons are only $18 per session. Please contact Chad at 724-747-8722, or email cecampsey@gmail.com.

Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. ______________________________________________________ Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777. ______________________________________________________

----------- VACATIONS ---------------Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfrontcondo rentals.com/Paradise Resort. htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. ______________________________________________________ WEEKEND GETAWAY! Deep Creek,Maryland.5 Bedroom Home for Rent.*Ski Wisp*, Call Dave at 412.427.3691 for more details! ______________________________________________________

READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer “employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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

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(Deadline for entries is May 10)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger. What is the name of a local doctor who received a prestigious dance award?

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Who was named the Monongahela Chamber of Commerce’s April Business of the Month?

THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT – Open Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT - Open Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

To whom did the The Ringgold Community Girl Scouts award the Girl Scout Gold Award? Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: Union-Finley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332

Congratulations to our April Pizza Puzzler winners!

CHUCK KLEIN - Eighty Four • STEPHEN GROSS- Eighty Four

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