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Vol. 6, Issue 1
JUNE 2009
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AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE
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INDEX:
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Union-Finley Messenger Celebrates Five Year Anniversary Page 54
Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . 31 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 School News . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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DAVIS EARNS EAGLE SCOUT!
Jefferson Hills Councilman, True to His Initial Campaign Promise By Jim Caldwell
Philip Davis of Union Township (left) received his Eagle Scout Award at a ceremony on May 13, 2009. Here, Washington County Commisioner Larry Maggi presents Philip with a certificate of recognition. (See complete story and additional photos on page 37)
The staff of Jefferson Hills Library recently honored Councilman Dominic Serapiglia on Monday morning, April 27 for his dedication, commitment and great generosity to the Library during his entire five-year tenure on the Council. With his family among the stacks to surprise him, Tracey Dunlap, vice-president of the Library’s Board of Trustees, along with her daughter, Rachel, presented the Councilman with a plaque expressing the gratitude of the entire community. Having been appointed to the unexpired term of the late mayor and council member, H. Emerson Christofel, Mr. Serapiglia wanted to do something in his name. Saying that “It was his term and I could not take his salary”, he graciously donated his monthly Councilman’s salary to the library without any strings, restrictions or stipulations, allowing the library staff to spend it for whatever they deemed necessary. True to his stated promise while officially campaigning and winning the seat in his own name, Serapiglia continued contributing his salary year after year, having the small monthly stipend transmitted
Dominic and Stephanie Serapaglia with their children Dominic (l) and Bella (r).
directly to the Library. Moreover, Mr. Serapiglia asked that his name not be attached, which could have benefited him a yearly tax deduction. The result is that, quietly over the course of his terms, Mr. Serapiglia has donated $10,500. Starting with the purchase of a stainless steel outdoor depository for returning books, the monies given by the selfless Councilman have helped buy countless books, especially children’s books, and recently to procure two tall standing “bistro tables” and chairs for the young adult section. Mr. Serapiglia will be leaving council this December at the end of this term knowing he has fulfilled his initial campaign promise to his constituents, his family, including Bella, 10, and Dominic, 8, with whom he often visits the library, and to himself.