Union Finley Messenger June 2012

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Vol. 9, Issue 1

JUNE 2012

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SCHOOL NEWS: There WAS Always Something Going on at St. Joan of Arc School Page 54

SPORTS: Ringgold Swimmer Makes History, Brings Home a Bronze Page 56

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Union Township • Finleyville • Gastonville • Eighty Four • Nottingham • Peters Township • Venetia • New Eagle • Monongahela • Elrama • Elizabeth • West Elizabeth • Jefferson Hills • Library • South Park

St. Thomas A' Becket Hosts Annual Festival June 28, 29, 30 The St. Thomas A' Becket Annual Festival will be held June 28, 29, and 30 from 6 to 11 p.m. on the church property, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills.

The event includes special attractions and entertainment, including: Thursday, June 28 - Nancy Deckant & The Black Rock Country; Friday, June 29 - The Eldorado's Band (country); and Saturday, June 30 - Sam Ferrella & The New Holidays.

Added to this will be C & L Amusement Rides. Presale tickets for the rides will be available. The super auction will be on display each day with the drawing on Saturday night. Presale tickets for the super auction will be available. Bingo will St. Thomas A' Becket Festival ferris wheel. be held with cash prizes. Dinners will be served each evening: Thursday - chicken planks and meatball hoagies; Friday 00( ( ' 1&% battered fish dinner, pierogie (pirohy),

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Monongahela Farmers' Market Prepares for New Season The Monongahela Farmers' Market will once again take place Friday afternoons from 3 - 6 p.m. starting June 8 through October. This is held along Main St. at Chess Park in downtown Monongahela. Farmers will bring the freshest produce and goods to the residents of Monongahela and beyond.

There will also be local artists, crafters, and vendors during Art in the Park on the 1st Friday of the month starting July 6.

INDEX: Places To Go . . . . . . . . 4 Local News . . . . . . . . . 8 Municipal . . . . . . . . . 24 Business . . . . . . . . . . 31 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Food & Dining . . . . . . 33 Worship . . . . . . . . . 34 Death Notices . . . . . 37

People . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Home & Garden . . . . 41 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 School News . . . . . . . 53 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Entertainment . . . . . 58 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 59 Automotive . . . . . . . . 63

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

JUNE 1-2

FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE - Union Roads United Methodist Church, 3687 Finleyville-Elrama Rd., Gastonville, 9 a.m.

- 3 p.m.

at 412-576-9318 or pehrman@corporateairllc.com.

ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Emmanuel UP Church, intersection of Rt. 519 & I-70, Eighty-Four, 4 - 7 p.m.

JUNE 2

SOUND OF COUNTRY BAND American Legion, Carroll Twp., 8 - 11 p.m. Smoke free. Come have a good time, good music. For more information, call 724-258-2301.

13TH ANNUAL ‘FLEATIQUE ON THE MON’ - Chess Park and throughout Monongahela and New Eagle, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Crafters and antique dealers, Chess Park; flea market vendors and information booths, Third Street, beside PNC Bank; three-mile stretch of Main Street, Route 88, 837 and 136, yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garage sales. Free parking and free admission. Sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce; call 724.258.5919 for more information or visit www.monongahelaareachamber.org.

SEVENTH ANNUAL J.R. TAYLOR MEMORIAL 5K RACE/WALK - Bethel Branch of the Montour Trail, 8:30 a.m. (near the Washington Elementary School, 515 Clifton Road behind Al’s Cafe); register at 7:30 a.m. Hosted by sponsors and The Friends of the Montour Trail in Bethel Park. All proceeds support trail and bridge maintenance.

Register online at runhigh.com or with a paper form; fee is $20. Pick up registration packets Friday, June 1, 5 - 7 p.m., Washington School parking lot. For more information, contact Cyndee at 412-835-0522, or Phil Ehrman

READINGS BY DEBORAH AND FELICIA - Fleatique on the Mon, Chess Park, Main Street, Monongahela, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Readings and Reiki and Angelic Healings. Metaphysical items for sale. For more information, call Deborah at 724348-8063.

JUNE 2-3

RELAY FOR LIFE PT - Peters Township High School stadium, opening ceremony at noon. Theme is Reality Television Shows, and teams decorate their respective sites around the track as so. Familystyle games, live musical entertainment and concessions. The public is welcome; free admission. Survivorís and Caregiverís 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 additional information.

Luminaria may also be ordered 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 724-2226911, or visit the website www.relayforlife.org/papeterstwp for details.

JUNE 3

ROAST BEEF DINNER - Brightwood Christian Church, Campbell Hall, 5044 W. Library Ave at Enter St., Bethel Park. Two seatings: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Concert and program by Laurelview campers and staff, 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Tickets for dinner and program are $9/adults and $6 for kids ages 12 and under.

JUNE 4

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY? - South Park Library, 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, 7 p.m. Spend an evening with Bob Hoover, Book Editor Emeritus and Theater Critic for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Please call 412-833-5585 to register.

JUNE 5

WII DANCE PARTY - Monongahela Area Public Library, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 5:30 ñ 6:30 p.m. For children in grades 1 -5. Have fun and exercise with Wii games.

JUNE 6

CIVIL WAR PRIMARY SOURCES PRESENTATION - South Park Library, 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, 1 p.m. Linda Muller, Instructional Specialist at California University of PA, will present resources from the Library of Congress’ online digital collections. Highlights include memorabilia from President Lincoln, civil war photographs (tintype and ambrotype), music from the Civil War era, letters from a Civil War soldier. Please call 412-833-5585 to register.

PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER - for Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group & Program. Bethel Park Community Center, 4 - 7 p.m. Sponsored by Nicole Glassí Care Services. $10 donation includes pasta, salad, bread, tea/coffee, and entry for Penguin game tickets drawing. Children 10 and under free. Carryout available.

Chinese/silent auction, kids games and music. For more information, call 412915-8193.

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL - Bethany Lutheran Church, 5303 Madison Avenue, Bethel Park, 5 to 7 p.m. Delicious dinner and strawberry dessert. All are welcome!

JUNE 7

MELVIN B. BASSI MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - Butler’s Golf Course, 800 Rock Run Rd., Elizabeth, 8 a.m. registration with 9 a.m. shotgun start; fourman scramble. Dinner follows at approximately 2 p.m. Presented by Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce; $120 per golfer includes donuts and coffee, sandwich during play, drink tickets, mini massages by Chaney’s Natural Health & Wellness, golfer survival bag, crystal trophies, door prizes, dinner buffet, practice balls, putting contest, networking and more. Proceeds benefit Leadership Washington County Scholarships and The Challenge Program and Chamber educational initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for the youth and educate business owners in the Mid Mon Valley Region. For more information, contact the Chamber at 724-483-3507.

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Lunch will be served for a small fee. The speaker will talk about roses and is a member of the Pittsburgh Rose Society. Please call Susan Andrewson at 724-969-0212 to reserve your spot.

FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - the first and third Thursdays each month, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Venetia. All are welcome. In the case of inclement weather, call Patti at 724-9416609.

SOUTH HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFTER HOURS EVENT/ FITNESS CLUB MEMBERSHIP Drive St. Clair Fitness and Racquet Club, McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, 6 p.m. Networking and opportunity to tour club. Receive a two-week free pass for attending; anyone who joins the chamber that evening will receive a deck of 52 $10 area restaurant dining cards valued at over $500. To RSVP, call 412-306-8090, e-mail connie@shchamber.org or visit www.shchamber.org. Cost is $5. Bring a friend and plenty of business cards.

JUNE 8

MONONGAHELA FARMERS’ MARKET OPENING DAY - Chess Park, Monongahela, 3-6 p.m. Every Friday all summer. Returning this year are Triple B Farms, Simmons Farm, Goody Two Shoes, Plum Run Winery. For more information, call 724-328-2834.

SOUND OF COUNTRY BAND - Herminie SNJP8, 11:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-258-2301.

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Registration is at 7:30 a.m.; riders leave at 9 a.m. Ride through Washington and Greene counties, and stop at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Proceeds benefit Wreaths Across America and the Wounded Warrior Project, which places wreaths on veteransí graves and care for those injured. Donation is $20 one-up, $25 two-up. Around noon, a BBQ/cookout follows the ride. An Orange County Choppers motorcycle, the OCC Army Bike, will be on display at The Bible Chapel. For more information, email chapelroughriders@gmail.com or call Mike Holtkamp, 412-580-6054.

Registration can be done online at www.biblechapel.org or in person on the day of the event.

MACC DANCING WITH OUR STARS Gala dinner and dance competition, New Eagle VFD Social Hall, 156 Chess Street, New Eagle. Dinner served at 6 p.m.; dance portion, 7:30 p.m.; entertainment until 2 a.m. Hosted by Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Arthur Murray Dance Studio (South Hills). Tickets are $35. Proceeds benefit the Monongahela fireworks celebration.

For tickets, call 724-258-5919, or visit www.MonongahelaAreaChamber.org.

SOUTH PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA Market - PAT Park and Ride Lot, Pleasant St., Library, 8 a.m. ñ 2 p.m.

Vendors can reserve a spot for $10 (must bring own tables) by calling 412-833-1972

by June 1 to ensure a space. Food, refreshments, bake sale. Also visit the museum, which will be open.

JUNE 9

MON LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB - Monongahela Area Library, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, sign up from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Craft activities, snacks and prizes.

MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR THE WREATHS AND ROAR FOR THE MILITARY - Leaves from The Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray.

GOLF OUTING & FUNDRAISER Rolling Hills Country Club, 455 East

JUNE 11

McMurray Road, McMurray. Registration, 11:30 a.m.; lunch on the patio and shotgun start, 1 p.m. Cost is $130 per golfer; includes 18 holes of golf (scramble) with cart, lunch, dinner and lots of prizes.

Benefits Peters Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Sponsored by the Washington Hospital and Peters Township Chamber of Commerce. Tee sponsorships available in various categories. Call 724-941-6345 for details and reservations.

JUNE 12

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING Bethel Park Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd., Bethel Park, 8 p.m.

Presentation on Susan B. Anthony dollars.

The general public is invited. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

JUNE 12-14

GO GREEN CAMP - Peter’s Township Public Library, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. For children entering grades 3 through 5 to learn about a green lifestyle. Registration required. Sign up for one, two or all three days: Tuesday, June 12, Water Cycle, Josie Posti from Pennsylvania Water Company; Wednesday, June 13, Recycling, Scott Dellinger from Greenstar; Thursday, June 14, Local Foods, Erin Hart of American HealthCare Group. High school students interested in helping with this camp should email the club at ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com.

JUNE 13

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOGA - South Park Community Center, 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 (part of this cost benefits the library). Bring a yoga mat. Call 412-8335585 to register. All levels (including beginners) are welcome.

MONTHLY CARD PARTY - Odd Fellows Hall, Gastonville, 6-9 p.m. Second Wednesday of each month. Sponsored by the Mon Valley Rebekah’s. Light lunch served. Public is welcome.

NEEDLE AND YARN CRAFT WORKSHOP - Mingo Creek Park, Wednesday, June 13 at 10 AM. The workshop will be held inside the Mingo Creek Park office. This month's project will be a decorated solar nightlight. Supplies will be provided. Bring scissors. Cost of supplies is $4. To register, call 724-228-6867.

JUNE 13-16

GIANT FLEA MARKET - Madonna Catholic Regional School, 731 Chess Street, Monongahela. Hosted by St. Damien of Molokai Parish. Wednesday, noon - 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Light refreshments available.

JUNE 16

COLONIAL OPEN HOUSE - Peters Creek Historical Society Wright House Museum of Western Expansion, 815 Venetia Road, Peters Township, 11 a.m. ñ 4 p.m.

Costumed re-enactors and historians will speak about our areaís colonial history.

Requested donation is $5 per adult; kids under 12 are free. All proceeds go maintenance and repair of the museum and log cabin. For more information call 724-3489705, or go to peterscreekhs.org.

LAUREL VALLEY COUNTRY BAND Center of the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville, 6 - 10 p.m. Come hear some good music!

KNITTING GROUP - South Park Township Library, 11 a.m. For knitters of every skill level; instructor available to teach. Casual knitting group meets every Monday at 6 p.m. There is no instructor, but some very knowledgeable knitters attend who can help with any type of project. All knitters are welcome to both groups. No need to register.

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JUNE 18-22

Summer Karate Camps - Dynamic Martial Arts Pittsburgh, 199 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills. Cost is $60 and includes uniform. Kids have fun and build confidence while learning basic kicks, blocks, and self-defense. Registration deadline is June 11; text 412-339-2012, e-mail karatecamp@dynamicmartialartspa.com or call 412-673-0576. For more information, visit www.Pittsburgh-summer-camps.com or www.DynamicMartialArtsPA.com.

JUNE 20

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOGA - South Park Community Center, 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 (part of this cost benefits the library). Bring a yoga mat. Call 412-8335585 to register. All levels (including beginners) are welcome.

JUNE 21

RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP OF PLEASANT HILLS MEETING Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian

Church, Fellowship Hall, corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive, Pleasant Hills, noon. Jennifer Scott, Jefferson Hills Manor, will discuss how Medicare, private supplemental insurance, and long-term care (LTC) insurance can work together to provide the support needed. Cost is $6 for lunch.

FRIENDS OF SOUTH PARK LIBRARY FISCAL YEAR-END MEETING - South Park Library, 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, Teenage section, 7 p.m.

Members are urged to attend, as well as anyone interested learning about the Friends. Officers will be elected for 20122013, Community Day and next book sale to be discussed.

FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM - Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Venetia, first and third Thursdays each month, 5 - 6:30 p.m., All are welcome. In the case of inclement weather, call Patti at 724-9416609.

NEED A NEW ROOF?

SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP BOOK CLUB - South Park Township Library, 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, 7 p.m.

Discuss The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry. Registration not required.

JUNE 23

Indoor Flea Market - Claysville Community Center, 212 Main St., 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Cost per table $20. Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Gerri Claus at 724-6635019 for table reservation or more information.

CAR SHOW - Nottingham Township Building, 909 Sugar Run Road, Eighty Four, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Nottingham Township Recreation Board.

All cars and motorcycles are welcome.

Donation for Washington City Mission requested. Trophies awarded for best of class and dash plaques to first 50 entrants.

Music by D.J. Mike Grenci, refreshments.

For more information, call Dave at 412491-5565.

MEMORIAL BIKE RUN - to honor Mark Kendra. Begins and ends at Ellsworth V.F.D., 1 Beech Street, Ellsworth (ride approximately 75 miles). Registration begins at 9 a.m., ride begins at 11 a.m.

Proceeds to benefit Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Ride concludes with food, music, 50/50 and Chinese auction. $15 per bike, $5 per passenger, $10 for non-riders. For pre-registration forms, email amberlp1994@yahoo.com, khelster@yahoo.com or call John Kendra at 724-239-3708.

WINGS OF EAGLES MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY - South Hills Assembly, 2725 Bethel Park Road, Bethel Park, leave at 8:45 a.m., ride to Thunder in the Valley motorcycle rally in Johnstown, PA. For more information call Tom at 412-7166510 or Jim at 724-207-3313.

JUNE 24

TROOP 1452 FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY - South Park Flag Retirement Plaza, Wooden Gap Road, South Park, 1

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MOBSTER MOTORCYCLE 100-MILE RIDE - Elizabeth Moose Lodge 142, 3rd and Market St., Elizabeth. Registration at 11 a.m.; ride leaves at 12 noon. $15 per person includes a poker run for motorcycle jacket from Leather-Up.com and food back at the lodge upon return. All proceeds got to Moose Charities. For more information, call 412-384-3436.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. See nearly 100 classic cars and take unlimited rides on the museumís restored streetcars. Meet well-known Pittsburgh artist Linda Barnicott and furry friends from the Washington Area Humane Society. Tour the Trolley Display Building and Restoration Shop and view the Trolley Era introductory film and ‘Streetcar Suburbs’ photo exhibit. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $6 for children (ages 3-15), and children under age 3 are free. The $35 family rate covers two adults/seniors and up to four children.

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QUILTS IN THE GARDENS - Oliver Miller Homestead, Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle on Corrigan Drive, South Park. Quilting will be discussed. Also, learn which plants were important to the pioneers. Associates in period dress will conduct tours and will present ongoing demonstrations of spinning, weaving, quilting, open hearth cooking, blacksmith work, and the use of hand tools to make everyday items. The Trading Post will be open for business with books, trade goods, and items made at the Homestead. For more information, visit www.olivermiller.org or call 412-835-1554.

JUNE 26

GHOST STORIES - Monongahela Area Library, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, 7-8 p.m. Storyteller Alan Irvine will tell spooky stories of ghosts and ghoulies. Space is limited; register at 724-258-5409.

works sponsored by Day Toyota. Come support the marching band as well as other school organizations.

JUNE 27

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOGA - South Park Community Center, 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 (partly benefits the library).

Bring a yoga mat. Call 412-833-5585 to register. All levels (including beginners) are welcome.

SOUTH PARK BEADING & DESIGN GROUP - South Park Township Library, 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, 6 p.m. Make a new and original project taught by Anne Oyler of 3 Rivers Beading.

Free, except for advance purchase of semiprecious stone beads. Photos of the project will be posted in the library or emailed to you upon request. Space is limited, so call to register 412-833-5585.

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JUNE 28

ELIZABETH FORWARD BAND BOOSTER CARNIVAL - Elizabeth Forward High School grounds, 1000 Weigles Hill Road, 1.5 miles off of Route 51, Elizabeth. Rides, games, and food.

Thursday, June 28 is Family Fun Night, and Saturday, June 30 will feature fire-

CIVIL WAR PRIMARY SOURCES PRESENTATION - South Park Library, 2575 South Park Library, South Park, 7 p.m. Linda Muller, Instructional Specialist at California University of PA, will present resources from the Library of Congress’ online digital collections. Highlights

include memorabilia from President Lincoln, civil war photographs (tintype and ambrotype), music from the Civil War era, letters from a Civil War soldier. Please call 412-833-5585 to register.

JUNE 29

LAUREL VALLEY COUNTRY BAND Herminie SNJP, 8 - 11:30 p.m. Good times, good music.

JUNE 30

PSYCHIC FAIR - The Chapel of Oneness, 345 Regis Ave., West Mifflin, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Receive a beautiful spiritual experience with a variety of psychics, mediums, Tarot card readers, aura photographer.

Metaphysical items, books, jewelry, and gemstones for sale. For a $5 donation, receive a nice lunch. All donations are welcome.

JULY 2

ARAB SPRING PRESENTATION - South Park Township Library, 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, 7 p.m. Dr. Christina Michelmore, Chairperson of the History Dept. of Chatham College, will discuss the causes of the Arab Spring. Please call 412833-5585 to register.

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Nottingham Resident Calls Out Misrepresentations by Ringgold School Board Dear Editor, I never cease to be amazed at the extent to which the Ringgold School Board will go to get their way. The new board majority, who came into power in December 2011, immediately made a motion to close Ringgold Middle School and reopen Monongahela and Donora Elementary Centers. This motion was made by newly elected board member Larry Mauro. Chuck Smith was quoted as saying he does not expect a large public outcry about the plan because this board was elected by a large majority. Smith could never have been more wrong. Opposition has been extensive and vocal.

The board changed their tactics, taking the position that RMS is so dangerous that it must be closed. This is despite their own engineer’s continuing reports stating that RMS is safe. The board also manufactured and released a story to the press, which was designed to elicit fear in the community by stating that there’s a sinkhole issue at RMS. When this strategy didn’t work, their next approach was—it’s cheaper to renovate. When the public gets the cost estimates for renovation of MEC and DEC vs. construction of a new building, this too proves to be incorrect. So, the Board comes up with “bare bones” plans to decrease the renovation costs. When the public questions the Board’s intention to complete renovations to current code specifications, the Board says there are no “bare bones” plans.

Does anyone see a pattern here? Clearly, this Board is one of the most dishonest school boards in memory. The latest plan they want us to believe is that RMS will remain open. Smith’s statement, “RMS will be open in September,” was designed to get the community off his back and to have us stop watching what the board is up to. At April’s school board meeting, Smith was asked to elaborate on his statement.

Will RMS be open the entire school year? Or is it their intent to change school configuration midyear? Will RMS be open, but not house students? These questions were uncomfortably and unconvincingly answered by Smith that this is his intention, but he’s unsure as to the intention of the rest of the board.

With all of the misrepresentations that the board has made thus far, is it any wonder that the public has no faith in Smith and his cronies? Smith needs to step down as school board director.

Maureen Ott, Nottingham Township

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Dear Editor, Some folks in the Ringgold School District refer to the two buildings formerly known as the Monongahela and Donora Elementary Centers as “anchors” of their communities. I absolutely agree, in the literal sense. These buildings are indeed dead weight holding back the Ringgold School District from moving forward.

Since September 2011, the Ringgold School Board has spent nearly $1,000 on utilities for these two former schools. Other money was spent on maintenance and insurance for these buildings under the guise of so-called asset protection, and additional personnel were also recently hired to accelerate repairs.

The newly elected majority of the board supports a faction of local residents that believe re-opening these buildings as neighborhood schools will pave the way for their communities to return to their glory days of times past. These xenophobes are willing to sacrifice the education of students throughout the district, including their own children, in support of these misguided delusions. Perhaps they also anticipate the return of electric streetcars, or Stan the Man himself suiting up for the pennant race? They seek to pervert the good intentions of others with scare tactics and divisive falsehoods, and in doing so only bring disgrace and ridicule upon their communities instead of honor.

These buildings both date to the 1920s, and the board’s own architect has estimated that renovating them to current building code standards would cost over $30 million. This exceeds estimates for building a new school adjacent to the existing high school. Details on both of these estimates are available on the district website, www.ringgold.org.

While the costs of a new school can be debated, it was noted at several board meetings that a substantial portion of that needed funding is already in place because of the foresight and planning of the prior board. What the current board fails to accept is that the tax money they continue to squander on utilities and insurance for these two former schools, coupled with the ongoing costs of their repairs and the associated increased maintenance staffing, is more than sufficient to provide the remaining funds needed to support new construction.

These two buildings, formerly known as schools, are truly sinkholes into which the board continues to pour our tax dollars. Make no mistake, these structures are not assets but liabilities in every sense of the word. Sell them, donate them, or cede them to the state—I don’t care. Every dime spent on these buildings is an egregious dereliction of duty by the board as stewards of our tax money. That wasted money could be better focused on students and curriculum, such as for new laptop computers, teacher salaries, staff for AP courses, or yes, a new, modern, centralized school that would serve all the district and position Ringgold for the future.

For more details, visit www.moveringgoldforward.org, or come to a future board meeting and see the circus for yourself.

Mike Ott, Eighty-Four

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Shauna D’Alessandro Thanks Residents To the Great People of the 39th Legislative District: To all of you whom I have met in going door to door, I want to thank you for welcoming me into your homes and for sharing your thoughts, concerns, and hopes for our future.

Campaigning for state representative has enriched my life in many ways.

While I was not successful in the primary, I am still a huge winner due to the numerous people I've met and the rewarding experiences I've had. There is no substitute for the warm and caring people in our area. Thank you for your kindness and for providing me this opportunity.

Warmest regards, Shauna D'Alessandro, Candidate for State Representative

UT Police Officer Thanks Community for Support During Difficult Time Dear Editor, On January 2, my family and I lost our home to a fire. This also was my first day on patrol in Union Twp. as a police officer. We have lived in Union Twp. for 14+ years and although we lost everything, we have received so much support and many donations from the good, caring people in the community. I am writing because I wanted to thank everyone who I couldn’t reach personally, as we received a lot of anonymous donations. My family wants to express our thanks and appreciation again to the Ringgold/Finleyville Middle School, which raised money through a popcorn sale and other fund raisers and held a clothing donation as well as to Gastonville Elementary School Principal Matty and the teachers, staff and especially all of the students and parents for their very generous donations.

We also appreciate the support of two local churches, St. Francis of Assisi and Mingo Creek Presbyterian, which provided us with donations and gift cards, and the Ringgold Rams wrestling team and the Diamondback baseball organization and Dr. Demeo. It was also nice to have many caring neighbors, friends, family, and well-wishers sending encouraging cards, letters and donations in our time of need.

And, I need to thank my department, Chief Hartman of SWR Police for all of his help during this time, and our secretary, Amy, for keeping track of everything. And finally, thank you to all of the firemen from Finleyville and Elrama for risking their lives to try and save our home.

Sincerely, Bill Haines, Union Twp

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Snowden Township Class of 1960 Reunion Snowden Township (now South Park) High School Class of 1960 will hold a summer reunion July 27 through July 29 at the Meadowlands Casino area. Friday social will be for classmates and guests only at an area hotel to be given at a later date. A dinner at Casino or Meadowland restaurant on Saturday, Friday golf at the Lindenwood Golf Course, Saturday shopping spree at the Factory Stores and Sunday brunch will all be open to others from other years if they wish to join us. For more information, contact Nancybertelsen@comcast.net or 239-253-0517 (leave message for returned call). Call Paul Haberstock at 412-655-4119 for golf and information, or call Barbara Dolfi DeVuono for shopping information at 412-835-2528.

SP Library Friends Thank You for Successful Book Sale

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Perfect Weather Shines on Monongahela’s Pooch Parade

By Ken Askew

About 40 wagging dog tails lead their families down W. Main Street in Monongahela on May 19, 2012 in the annual Pooch Parade, sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Starting at Chess Park and finishing at the Aquatorium, it was a perfect day to stroll down the street, escorted by 3 police cruisers and the fire department’s new truck.

Owners and their pets enjoyed socializing at the Aquatorium and competing for one of 5 prizes, which were accompanied by gift certificates: Best Costume, Best Trick, Largest Dog, Smallest Dog, and the coveted Best of Show.

Winner of “Best of Show” was Charlie, to the delight of his owner Denise Huntoon (not pictured).

The Friends of South Park Township Library wish to thank everyone who attended and supported its Spring 2012 Book Sale. Once again, with all the help and continued support of the South Park Community and all of our Finleyville Friends, another successful sale was achieved. Monies earned were given to the South Park Library for purchase of supplies, books, equipment, and user items and programs and to provide service to the library to benefit all residents.

For information, visit the website www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm.

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A patriotic theme won “Best Costume” for Emmitt and owner Reagan Allen

Katlyn Vercamen’s Roxy showed the “Best Trick” to the panel of three judges.

“Smallest Dog” Jackson strikes a pose to please owner Christy Bavuso.

The “Largest Dog” prize went to Nitro, owned by Rick Stobaugh.

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A Time Before Toilet Paper answered me. I conOne of the many tasks I tinued, telling them perform in my occupathat a form of toilet tion is answering unusual tissue was developed questions. Now, when I in the early part of say this, know that I don’t the 19th century but think the questions are wasn’t invented till stupid—I actually think 1857. I went on to that whatever is asked say that the first has a valid bearing on the Sears and Roebuck subject at hand. I mostly catalog wasn’t answer historical queries designed until 1888, from students, teachers so the question then and professionals from was, what did people every occupation. For William “Wild Willy” in the 18th century instance, I once had to Frankfort use to clean themanswer a question about occupational history for a township selves? Again, no answer, so I sweetthat was making a documentary film ened the deal by offering a snack as a prize. The first person who gave the on regional history.

You might wonder how I know correct answer, “nothing,” won the where to find all of this information prize. Then I informed them that corn and how I link colonial occupations cobs were the next best correct with personal quotes and regional answer, which again brought giggles occupations. The answer is you read… and snickers.

What does all this have to do with a lot! You run across scads of information and try to remember where it was the powdered nasal snuff industry? located when you need it. That’s the Well, before the American Revolution, hard part! This brings me to the topic snuff suppliers added flowers to the of this article—unusual questions. product to block body odor. By doing The most humorous seminar/class I so, it ensured that everyone who could ever taught was related to the pow- afford snuff would use it. . . and everydered snuff industry of Scotland and one did. Before toilet paper was Wales in the mid 18th century. I began invented, they “sniffed snuff so not to the seminar with the question, “When smell butts!” Just goes to show you was toilet paper invented?” My stu- that the road less traveled can be a dents met the question with a few stinky place. Hope this info helps you snickers and giggles, but no one win your next trivia quiz.

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Friends of South Park Library Offer “3 Summer Months for $99” Fitness Special There is still plenty of time to take advantage of the Friends of South Park Library's "3 Summer Months for $99" fitness special with classes taught by Fran Campas at South Park Township Community Center Building. The Friends are offering three months of fitness classes for $99 for the summer months of June, July and August. Pass can be used only for these three months; starting September 1, the regular price will resume. During these months, you'll be able to try each and every class (four different ones) as often as you'd like in the three-month period. Try Power Cut/ Lifting on Mondays, 9:15-10:30 a.m.; Floor & More on Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m.; Booty Blast on Friday, 9:15-10:30 a.m.; and Overweight and Out Of Shape on Saturday from 9-10 a.m.

Information on all the Friends' classes can be found on the Friends' information stand in the library. Passes can be purchased from Campas at any first class you plan on trying. Bring a towel/mat, and work out at your own pace. Bring along a set of small hand weights if you'd like. For more information, call Campas at 412-835-1151.

PT Community Day Needs Volunteers Come out and enjoy the day while helping your community at the Peters Township Community Day on June 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Positions needed are someone to oversee vendor booth setup, raffle booth attendant, and youths needed to pull tickets. Call Lisa at 724-942-5000 for more information.

St. Francis Youth Group Raises Funds Through Lynch Landscape Supply St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group will receive $1 for every cubic yard of mulch, compost or topsoil delivered or picked up from Lynch Landscape Supply, 452 Venetia Road, Venetia, PA 15637 (724-348-5518) through August. Customers must mention that they are participating in the St. Francis Youth Group Fundraiser in order for the group to get the profit. There is no additional charge to customers. The St. Francis Youth Group supports the local food bank.

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Mon Valley Food Bank & Finleyville Food Pantry Plan Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser Mark your calendars for what’s sure to be a great Chinese auction and roast beef dinner to be held on September 9 at Saint Francis of Assisi’s Finley Hall from 3 to 7 pm. The event, sponsored by the Finleyville Area Interfaith Association, will benefit the Mon Valley Food Bank-Finleyville Food Pantry, which assists over 200 area families each and every month. This is a great way to contribute to your community and have a great dinner out. Tickets go on sale July 29 and will be $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under; children under age 2 are free. Please purchase tickets in advance, as tickets may not be available at the door. Take-outs will be available.

Each church has representatives that will be selling tickets starting July 29: Dottie Bewick – St. Francis of Asissi Parish (724-348-5195) Denise Kegel – Finleyville First Presbyterian Church (724-348-9656) Ann Lorenzi – Mingo Presbyterian Church (724-348-8977) Kathy Jo Kernen – Wright’s United Methodist Church (724-348-5969) Chris Scrivo – Peters Creek Presbyterian Church (724-941-8543).

Karen Jaki will collect items and complete gift baskets for the themed Chinese auction; contact her at 724-348-5302 if you have new items to donate, or create a basket yourself! Suggested themes are Pasta Night (noodles and sauces), A Night Out (restaurant/movie gift cards); Bath, Beauty and Spa (items, spa/salon gift cards); Sports; or Lottery (tickets).

A good deal of help will be necessary on the day of the event to set up, serve and clean up. Anyone wishing to help out or donate baked goods should contact Mary Jane Jurofcik at 724-348-4511. Those interested in helping out at the Finleyville Foodbank can contact Rose Monich at 724-348-7821.

Motorcycle Ride for the Wreaths and Roar for the Military Motorcycle Ride for the Wreaths and Roar for the Military is a charity ride to raise money for Wreaths Across America and the Wounded Warrior Project. These charities honor our fallen heroes and care for those who came back injured. The event will be held on June 9; donation is $20 one up and $25 two up. A cookout follows the ride. Ride leaves from The Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. For more information, email chapelroughriders@gmail.com.

Pleasant Hills Lions Club Farmers’ Market Open Thursdays The 2012 Pleasant Hills Lions Club Farmers’ Market will be held every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 7 p.m. through October 18 in the parking lot of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church on Old Clairton Road. “We've had great support from our local farmers and normally have 15 - 20 vendors selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, to organic meat, pies, jams, flowers and a variety of freshly-baked breads, " said Roy Fowler, Chairman of the Farmers' Market Planning Committee. "We are making the Market even better this year by adding more vendors and expanding the variety of products to include items such as hot roasted nuts, pierogies, haluski, snow cones, Italian ice, gelato, ribs, pulled pork, flowers, salsa, health care, churritos, cookies, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.

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Pennsylvania Trolley Museum to Hold Volunteer Meet and Greet The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will be open seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and the museum is searching for more volunteers. We will hold an informational Volunteer Meet and Greet on Saturday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m., for those interested in getting involved.

Volunteers are needed in the areas of: marketing, museum store, guided tours, archives, maintenance and restoration, administration, mobile equipment, The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum needs volunbuildings and grounds, special events teers and will host a Meet and Greet June 9. and even trolley operations! This volunteer event will provide an opportunity for people to see the museum in a relaxed, informal session. Visitors can speak with current volunteers and get an orientation of our collection.

A new exhibit for 2013 is in development at the museum. Next year will mark the museum’s 50th anniversary and 60 years since streetcars vanished from Washington County. In an effort to preserve that local history, the museum will collect people’s memories of trolleys in Washington County this year for an exhibit in 2013 titled “Washington County Streetcar Stories.”

The current exhibit, “Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities,” gives perspective on how streetcars affected the development of suburbs. This exhibit combined with a tour of the 28,000 square foot Trolley Display Building and a four-mile ride on a working vintage streetcar lives up to the museum’s motto, “It’s more than a ride, it’s an experience!”

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is located opposite the Washington County Fairgrounds near 1-79 Exit 41 Race Track Road. For more information about volunteering, or for further information about specific hours and programs, email Lynne at educator@pa-trolley.org or call 724-228-9256. To learn more about the museum go to our website at www.patrolley.org.

Support South Park Lions Club Take your team to the Finleyville Dairy Queen, Rt. 88, after the game and let them know you will be supporting the South Park Lions Club with your order of Dilly Bars or ice cream sandwiches from now through September. A portion of the sales will then go to the South Park Lions Club for its charity work. Any and all teams must be in uniform.

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Monongahela Woman’s Club Hosts Annual Senior Girls Tea On April 27, the Monongahela Woman's Club sponsored the Ringgold Senior Girls Tea at the Monongahela Firehall. The 97 girls that were in attendance were treated to a variety of appetizers, then a plated lunch followed by cookies, tea and punch. Miss Kathleen Mancinelli, a former Ringgold teacher, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the girls in the class of 2012 from kindergarten through their senior year. They were many laughs and a few tears shed as the girl’s reminisced the years spent at their Alma Mater.

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Clairton Police Officer Jim Kuzak was among the supporters celebrating Mother’s Day at Pittsburgh's “Race for the Cure” marathon. Officer Kuzak was injured on duty in April 2011 when he answered a call for a home invasion and was shot by the intruders. Though he was paralyzed from his wounds, he has not let that slow him down!

Also among the marathon runners were Kathlenia and Alan Werner from West Elizabeth.

They joined the cause in honor of their grandmother, Linda Harmon, who died from breast cancer.

Pittsburgh is having a marathon on Father’s Day to raise awareness for prostate cancer. The Werners will be among those supporters as well to honor their late grandfather, Tom Harmon, who lost his battle against esophageal cancer.

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Red Cross Shelter in Monongahela Holds Disaster Preparedness Drill Volunteer Patsi Buberniak helps the “volunteer victim” Horner family (Brian, Alia, Emma, Caleb, and Chloe) with a puzzle to pass time while at the Red Cross Shelter in Monongahela.

By Ken Askew

In 2004, Hurricane Ivan dumped way too much water in the Eastern states, causing widespread flooding in Southwestern PA. In March of 2011, a tornado wreaked havoc in West–moreland County.

What would you do if another natural disaster (hurricane, flooding, tornado, earthquake, or a severe snowstorm) made your home uninhabitable tomorrow? What if you and your neighbors had no electricity, potable water, natural gas, or phone service?

What if this lack of utilities left you with no place to sleep, eat, or access a bathroom? Where would you go . . . what would you do?

One option would be a Red Cross shelter, like the one in Monongahela.

Normally, the social hall in the volunteer fire dept. building on W. Main St. is host to a variety of social events.

However, in the event of a disaster, it

can quickly be converted to a place of refuge for people in need.

The capability of providing such services does not happen without prior planning, organizing, and training. That’s why the Red Cross hosted a simultaneous Disaster Preparedness Drill at ten established shelters throughout Southwestern PA on May 19, 2012.

At the Monongahela shelter, the volunteers practiced what it would be like to swing into action. Each person participating in the simulation was assigned a role, be it shelter management, staffing, casework, mental and physical health services, public affairs, government liaisons, or bulk distribution and feeding.

Barb Polaski, volunteer shelter manager, put it in perspective: “This drill was very much needed and was very informative for us to be ready to handle any natural disaster that should occur locally.”

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MACC Schedules Fireworks Extravaganza for 4th of July The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce and the local business owners are proud to continue this year's Independence Day Celebration.

The fireworks extravaganza will be held Wednesday, July 4 at the Monongahela Aquatorium. Entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. with the fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. A rain date of July 5 has been scheduled.

The firework display will be professionally fired by Starfire Corp. of North Cambria, PA. This event is solely funded by Chamber Members, private donations, service clubs and organizations throughout the community.

Various Food Vendors, Game Trailers and glow in the dark products will be available. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises, no firecrackers and no glow in the dark products may be sold. Members of the Chamber of Commerce will be collecting donations, selling glow products and chances for a 50/50 raffle. Residents are strongly reminded to avoid the fireworks display site along Bunola River Road. Local police will be fining all stopped vehicles. The Firework display will not commence until all Federal regulations are adhered to. The US Coast Guard will close the river to all recreational boaters from 9:30 until 10:15 p.m.

All Federal and Coast Guard waterway regulations will be strictly enforced.

Donations should be sent to the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, 212 W. Main Street, Monongahela PA 15063. Please make checks payable to MACC and mark firework donation.

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Family Hospice 25th Annual Golf Benefit a Success

Rona Nesbit of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Maureen Haggarty of Family Hospice, and U.S. District Judge Maurice Cohill had a great time at the Family Hospice and Palliative Care Golf Benefit.

Family Hospice and Palliative Care held its 25th annual Golf Benefit on Family Hospice volunteer Odessa Hosbach has donated her time at all 25 Family Hospice Monday, May 7 at Valley Brook Country golf benefits. Here she is pictured with Rick Club in McMurray. More than 110 Soeder of PNC. golfers took part in the event that benefits the non-profit hospice’s patient and family services. Since its inception in 1988, the Family Hospice Golf Benefit has raised more than $1.6 million.

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Forward Twp. Seeks Vendors and Help for Community Day

First Federal Savings Bank Presents Generous Donation to Monongahela Valley Hospital

The Forward Township Community Day Committee is happy to announce that a Community Weekend Event will be held on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 at Sunnyside Gallatin Park.

To make this a success, the committee is seeking vendors to participate in the event to sell baked goods, crafts and/or food items; electrical power will be available if required. Vendors should call Susie Skrinjorich at 412-251-6878 to register as a participant. The Community Day Event will also have a section designated for a flea market. Display tables will be provided for anyone who would like to sell household items.

The Forward Township Community Day Committee will be holding planning meetings during the weeks leading up to the event. Anyone in the community who would like to volunteer some of their time to help organize this event is urged to attend these meetings. For time and place of the next committee meeting, call Karen at the Twp. building at 412384-1716.

Mark Your Calendar for Saint Francis of Assisi Blood Drive Saint Francis of Assisi will hold a blood drive Wednesday, June 6, from 12:30 to 6 pm at St. Francis of Assisi – Finley Hall, 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville (just off Route 88 across the parking lot from the new church). To schedule your life-saving appointment, please call Kathy Pitzer at 724-348-5361. Walk-ins will be welcomed. Please bring ID with you on the day of the blood drive. Proper ID is required to donate blood. A Central Blood Bank or military ID, driver’s license or passport are all approved forms of ID. A birth certificate, along with a picture ID that includes the donor’s full name, will also be accepted.

Peters Township Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing The Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will host its 23rd Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser on Monday, June 11 at Rolling Hills Country Club in McMurray.

This outing, as in past years, will benefit the Peters Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Due to the extensive use of the Children’s Fire Safety House in our community and Washington County (purchased in 1998), efforts over the past few years have focused on purchasing a new “house” with all the latest upgrades. The cost of the house has tripled since 1998, so raising over $50,000 has been a challenge. We will again focus on raising money for the house in hope of accomplishing this in 2012! This is such an important tool for the children of our communities to learn about fire safety.

The outing is a scramble event with registration at 11:30 a.m. and shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $130 per golfer, which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch on the patio, dinner, lots of prizes, a margarita tent and a putting contest.

To register, call the chamber office at 724-941-6345.

Patrick G. O’Brien, president and CEO of First Federal Savings Bank, presented a $25,000 check April 27 to Monongahela Valley Hospital President and CEO Louis J. Panza, Jr., at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s April Breakfast Briefing. The event was sponsored by First Federal Savings Bank and was held in partnership with the Mon Valley Regional Chamber at Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville. Mr. Panza was the guest speaker at the chamber networking event, where he discussed the hospital’s expansion plans as well as the opportunities and challenges facing the health care industry.

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An Evening in Camelot Proves Enchanting for Mon Valley Hospital

NEWS FROM BOY SCOUT TROOP 510 Boy Scout Troop 510 of South Park collected non-perishable food items during the month of April for Scouting For Food. They collected 26 boxes of food containing 495 items. The donations were delivered to the Finleyville Food Pantry on April 23 and May 3. The scouts have had a busy month of May. Several boys attended Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) at Camp Guyasuta, where they learned problem solving, trust, and team building so they could do climbing and rappelling.

They camped in Outer Adirondacks during the weekend of the event. For more information, contact sptroop510@gmail.com.

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On May 19, it was just another Saturday night in Western PA, but for the 600 guests who attended Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 24th Annual Gala, “An Evening in Camelot,� it was truly an enchanting evening. The ballroom of the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh was transformed into a medieval festival complete with a castle, knights and jesters.

The event, which was sponsored by the Mon-Vale Health Resources Fund Development Committee and MVH’s Office of Fund Development, recognized four exemplary individuals and the MVH Medical Staff for their commitment to excellence with Dimensions in Performance Awards.

Charles F. Muia was the recipient of the 2012 Rose Award for Dimensions in Philanthropy. For nearly 50 years, this long-time Donora resident and businessman has been involved with community, civic, industrial and economic development organizations throughout the Mon Valley.

Durga Malepati, M.D., whose specialty is pediatrics, and her husband, Vasu N. Malepati, M.D., who is an otorhinolaryngologist, were the recipients of 2012 Gibbons Award for Dimensions in Community Service. For more than 15 years, the Malepatis and their children

participated in extended missions to provide health care and supplies to people of all ages in all parts of the world.

Residents of McMurray, PA, they have traveled to impoverished areas in 12 countries on 4 continents.

Gala 24 marks the second time that the MVH medical staff received a Dimensions Award. This year, the Sickman-Levin Award for Dimensions in Medicine was awarded to the medical staff. This group of dedicated physicians is comprised of leaders among leaders.

In addition to providing their talents and expertise in a variety of specialties in the hospital and at affiliated sites, many MVH physicians volunteer their time out in the community.

Aldo L. Bartolotta of Monongahela was the 2012 recipient of the Pallone Award for Dimensions in Board Leadership. Bartolotta, who owned and operated supermarkets throughout the Valley and surrounding areas, enjoys a reputation throughout the area for his community and civic dedication. In 2000, a Resolution of Appreciation was adopted to honor Bartolotta on his retirement from active service on the Mon-Vale Health Resources’ (MVHR) Board of Directors and the Monongahela Hospital’s Board of Trustees.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital is a Safe Haven for Newborns

Females who are experiencing unexpected or unwanted pregnancies can turn to Monongahela Valley Hospital as a Safe Haven for their babies. Under the Newborn Protection Act of 2003, any parent may leave a newborn baby in the care of the hospital without being criminally liable as long as the baby is no older than 28 days and is not harmed.

“Sometimes young women want to care for their unborn babies, but once the child arrives the responsibility is overwhelming and they find themselves in crisis situations and do not know where to turn,” said Brenda L. Walther, M.D., the hospital’s Chief of Emergency Medicine. “MVH is here to protect those babies and to give them the care that they need and deserve.”

As a Safe Haven, MVH will accept the baby without asking any questions. The local children and youth agency will take custody of the baby and find the infant a Tony Bottino (standing), president of the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, leads an open loving home. Monongahela Valley Hospital displays a sign at the entrance to its forum discussion with a new organization called “The Downtown Group”. emergency department indicating that the hospital is a Safe Haven. Babies may be brought to there or given to the guard at the front of the hospital 24/7. For more businesses which provide wanted prod- information about Safe Haven of Pennsylvania, visit www.secretsafe.org.

By Ken Askew ucts and services--such as a bakery, new Two heads are better than one. There clothing stores, and a delicatessen.

Everyone in attendance agreed that is strength in numbers. Government business atmosphere in and business need to work together for the their mutual benefit. All these widely Monongahela has become more busiaccepted principles came into play on ness-friendly in the past few years, as May 7, 2012 when the Downtown evidenced by the fact that 11 new busiProject Sweet Peas will be hosting its second annual “Walk for Preemie nesses were established in the City in Group was founded in Monongahela.

Peas” on August 18 at Round Hill Park in Elizabeth. We are offering the As an outgrowth of the Monongahela the last year. A relaxation of some community and local businesses a chance to get involved in this wonArea Chamber of Commerce (MACC), building-code-related ordinances and derful event! We are currently looking for sponsors for our event. For the Downtown Group was organized the planning of new protective ordimore information, contact Kate Crawford at kate@projectsweetpeas.com and led by the Chamber’s president, nances have combined to enhance the or visit www.projectsweetpeas.com and click on “Sweet Events.”

Only one Tony Bottino. The brain-storming ses- business environment. sion drew about 20 forward-thinking naysayer admitted to being pessimistic participants, including new and estab- about the future, based on his experilished local business owners, and three ence of a failed business there in 2008.

In addition to City Council, the group members of the Monongahela City intends to enlist the support of other Council.

Generally, the group’s interest is in government organizations, including For your convenience, registrations for the 2012 Pleasant Hills Summer developing a business climate that will Monongahela’s state representative and Recreation Program will be accepted online at www.pleasanthillspa.info through retain current businesses and attract senator, the US Small Business June 15.

To register online, please refer to the “How to Get Started” link on the new businesses to the City of Administration, and the Monongahela home page.

Monongahela. Moreover, with the Area Revitalization Committee.

Summer Recreation is a six-week program that begins Monday, June 25 through Meetings will be held on a monthly ongoing refurbishment of the Friday, August 3. Recreation hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday - Friday during Aquatorium, they hope to entice non- basis, with the next one scheduled for this time.

You can also register in person at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building residents to the City to enjoy the enter- June 11 at 7 p.m. The location is to be Community Room on Thursday, June 7 from 6 - 9 p.m.; Saturday, June 9 from 9 tainment and recreational offerings; determined; check with the MACC a.m.

– 12 p.m.; and Saturday, June 16 from 1 - 3 p.m. while there, they will be encouraged to prior to the meeting to learn where it There will be no registration on the first day of summer recreation or thereafter. shop the stores and dine. They intend will take place. The meeting is open to Summer Recreation is for children who reside in Pleasant Hills and are ages 5 - 12. to promote long-term investments in all interested parties.

Proof of residency is required.

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As residents finished lunch at Havencrest Nursing Center in Monongahela on May 9th, they could be heard talking with employees and each other about the “girls in their pretty dresses� coming. They were referring to a group of Ringgold students who were visiting the home to have a mini “prom� of sorts.

Every year through a program called, “Generations Together,� a group of Ringgold students come dressed in prom attire to visit the residents, dance for Ringgold students Dom Ferrari and Haley them, and promenade their prom fashMendola are seen with Havencrest Nursing ions. Linda Fetchen, a Ringgold high Center resident Ed Sedlar after the three perschool teacher, sponsors the program, formed some musical numbers together on May which also includes monthly visits to 9, 2012. The Ringgold students were visiting as Havencrest for various activities that part of a “Generations Together� school program. engage the high school students and residents in a cross-generational experience.

This year’s “prom� was attended by students: Haley Mendola, Angela Selby, Connor Kane, Kara Dunmire, Mitch Gadd, Harley Bobnar, Jesse Pry, Jordan Drischler, Dom Ferrari, Shannon Robison, Brent Davis, Katie Fellabaum, Cam Bartkus, Brittany Parnell, and Erik Dinardo.

After arriving, Ringgold student Haley Mendola sang a beautiful rendition of “Singin’ in the Rain.� Haley then announced the “couples� and cited a brief biography of each student as they promenaded for the residents.

Students then danced to several songs for the residents, including The Macarena and YMCA. Haley Mendola sang “Part of Your World� from The Little Mermaid as students enjoyed a slow dance before visiting with other residents throughout the center.

The “prom� culminated with a musical collaboration between students Haley Mendola and Dom Ferrari and resident Ed Sedlar. Mr. Sedlar played keyboard as Haley and Dom sang two selections, including “Amazing Grace.� It was a fitting finale to a wonderful event that will be fondly remembered by all who attended.

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Some of the characteristics of VA loans are: 1. No down payment is required! The veteran can borrow the entire purchase price as long as the property appraises for the contract price. If the purchase price is going to be over $417,000, the lender may ask for a proportional down payment, but the VA does not require it.

2. The program may be used to finance the purchase or construction of a single family home, duplex, triplex or fourplex, as long as the veteran intends to occupy the property. The program may not be used to purchase investment properties.

3. No mortgage insurance premiums or cash reserves are required. The VA funding fee must be paid at closing, but the amount can be added to the loan amount and financed over the life of the loan. When there is also a seller assist negotiated, the cash out-of-pocket expense needed from the Veteran can be minimal.

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9. The veteran has a wider selection of loan programs than in the past. It used to be that only 30-year fixed rate mortgages were permitted, but now the vet has access to a large variety of loan structures such as ARMs or GEMs. 10. A VA loan may be used to refinance.

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MonValley Hospital’s Auxiliary Prepares for Strawberry Festival

Please Donate to Mingo Cemetery Fund Drive

Where else can one find mouthwatering, seasonal strawberry shortcake, fruit salad, some creative entrées, baked goods, and even pepperoni rolls but at the annual Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. The public is invited to attend the event on Friday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Auxilians Judy Bruce and Nancy Eckert show off in the outdoor Central Plaza of homemade baked goods from last year’s Strawberry Monongahela Valley Hospital Festival at Monongahela Valley Hospital. and in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The event benefits the hospital.

The group will also sell home baked goods and host a craft sale and vendor sales.

In the Central Plaza, the auxiliary will sell strawberry lemonade, pepperoni rolls, and funnel cakes. This comfortable, informal, outdoor setting offers patrons a refreshing way to enjoy food, fun and fellowship.

Tickets for the Strawberry Festival food items may be purchased on the day of the event. Parking is free for attendees. For more information, call 724-258-1234.

By Ronald Bewick, Secretary/Treasurer

MACC Hosts Dancing With Our Stars The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Arthur Murray Dance Studio (South Hills) is pleased to announce that it will host its gala dinner and dance competition fundraiser “Dancing With Our Stars” on Saturday, June 9 at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall.

This event is styled after the ABC hit TV show, and 10 couples will compete for the coveted mirror ball trophy. Votes in the form of funds donated will determine the People’s Choice Award winner and will be accepted prior to the event through the MACC website.

Tickets for the event are $35 and include dinner with a complimentary glass of wine; there will be a cash bar and a cash wine bar hosted

by Ripepi Winery. Guests will enjoy demonstrations by the Arthur Murray pros and dance music and entertainment by DJ Bill Lemon.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and the dance portion of the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call the MACC office at 724-258-5919, or visit www.MonongahelaAreaChamber.org. Proceeds from this event will help to fund the Monongahela Fireworks Celebration at the Aquatorium, which the Chamber has sponsored for 39 years.

Lot owners and supporters of Mingo Cemetery in Union Twp. are urged to support the 2012 fund drive. This is the drive’s second appeal, as the initial response was low. The poor condition of the cemetery 11 years ago—covered with weeds and a totally deteriorated road from water damage and neglect—may have been forgotten. This historical site can’t be allowed to fall back into ruin due to neglect.

With the help of donation drives, the cemetery has been able to install a new water drainage system, pave the roadway, keep the grass cut in the newer parts of the cemetery and keep weeds from overtaking the older areas. It takes money to continue with progress, and every dollar counts. All contributions go directly back into the cemetery grounds, so please donate. Please make checks payable to Mingo Cemetery Corp. and send to: Mingo Cemetery Corp., 526 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville, PA 15332. Thank you in advance.

Finleyville Community Day Set for September 8 Finleyville Community Day will be held Saturday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A talent show will be held for individuals or groups to perform five minutes or less of music or dance. Contact finleyvilleborough@yahoo.com to sign up. Pizza eating contest will be held for hungry people ages 12 to 18; sign up at the Community Center the morning of the event. Event will include a Chinese auction. Food and retail vendors wanted. Contact Ellen Brawdy at 724-348-6178.

Monongahela Woman’s Club Hosts Banquet; Receives Visit from Mayor On May 14, the Monongahela Woman’s Club had their annual banquet at the Red Lion Restaurant in Elizabeth. Mayor Bob Kepics and Officer Henson attended the banquet to show the Club members what the department bought with the funds donated by the Club. Mayor Kepics is holding the bullet proof clip board, Barna the accutract, and Henson the road spikes and a .45 caliper sig duty pistol that is given to full-time police officers.

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Annual Monongahela Bar Crawl Ends In HUGE Success Once Again

By Samantha Milton

On May 5th Monongahela was “crawling” again – bar crawling that is.

The 4th annual event, hosted by Wes and Sharon Rippel, owners of The Bar, as well as the Bar Crawl Committee and the owners of The Carroll Legion, Jim’s Bar, Angelo’s II, The Slovak Club and Ponce’s raised $2,507 for the Monongahela Area Library’s roof fund. The participating bars would like to thank all of the bar “crawlers” and everyone who bought a T-shirt or made a donation to help make the event a success. The Rippels would also like to send an extra special thank you to Sharalee Harmon for all of her hard work again this year.

As always, the “crawl” was a fun time had by all for a great cause. Next year will be no exception as Sharon Rippel added, “We will be extending the crawl to more of the Mon Valley and the recipient of the donations is yet to be announced.” Any establishments throughout the Mon Valley interested in participating or donating to next year’s 5th Annual Bar Crawl can contact Sharon at 724-258-3211 anytime after 6 p.m.

The “crawlers” would also like to thank Wes and Sharon Rippel for all of the fun events that they have brought to the community! You two make the Mon Valley fun! Thank you! We appreciate your time and hard work!

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NEWS FROM GINGER HILL GRANGE 1549 Ginger Hill Grange celebrated its open house on April 20 and honored member Anna Banahasky for her tireless service. Joe Gottselig and Rudy Phillips provided music, and local magician Scott Legovic provided entertainment. At the ceremony, Alaina Carney also received a scholarship to attend camp for diabetic children.

Movies at the Mounds in Monongahela Bring a chair or a blanket for some summer fun under the stars! Mounds Park, located off of 4th Street in Monongahela, will be the site of a summer film series on Wednesdays at dusk (rain date the following Thursday). Dates include: June 27, I Bought a Zoo; July 11, Super 8; July 25, The Last Song; August 8, Dolphin Tale; August 22, The Sandlot. A 16-ft., big screen will give the feel of a mini drivein. This free event is just the thing to wind down a hot summer day. Monongahela Area Revitalization Corp is the sponsor and will offer all the traditional movie treats and refreshments for a reasonable cost. Join us on the grass for some “cooool” summer fun!

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Spring and Summer Work Have Begun in New Eagle

By Miranda Startare

Various warm weather issues and projects were discussed at the May 1, 2012 New Eagle Borough meeting. A temporary salt bin was constructed recently to house road salt leftover from a mild winter. Like many other communities, New Eagle was faced with the challenge of finding storage for excess salt. Fortunately, there will be plenty of salt for next winter if it’s needed, according to Council.

Council reported that PennDOT has repaired a series of potholes on Rt. 88 and Rt. 837 in Sleepy Hollow. Council had contacted PennDOT concerning the potholes, some of which were fairly deep.

Council will be accepting bids on plumbing work at the Jimmy Rice Field in New Eagle. The electrical work has already been completed by Harry Fisfis, owner of Beach Club Marina. Mr. Fisfis generously donated his time and expertise to complete the needed work. Council gratefully thanks Mr. Fisfis for his efforts.

In keeping with the discussion of

warm weather issues, Council remarked that they have been enforcing the vehicle ordinances in the borough. In April, 14 junk vehicles were discovered, and most of them have now been removed. This is an ongoing issue that Council will continue to enforce.

High grass and weeds are also a problem this time of year. Some residents have not mowed yet, and Council asked residents to report any violations to them.

In other business, Council Administrator Linda Hall reminds residents that the New Eagle Borough Centennial History Book is available for purchase for $15 at the Municipal Building. All proceeds benefit the Centennial Scholarship Fund.

New Eagle will also be hosting a community dance during the 2012 centennial celebration on Friday, July 27 at Tubby Hall Park on Howard Street. The 18 & over event will include food and a DJ. The price is $15/person or $25/couple.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 7 p.m.

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Finleyville Council Explores Use of Monongahela Road Crew Services

By Paul Chasko

Finleyville Council President Tim Kegel received authorization from the borough council at the May 2 meeting to explore the possibility of contracting services from the City of Monongahela Road Crew. Finleyville has long contracted the services of and has established a good working relationship with the Monongahela Police Department, and Kegel believes that Monongahela’s Road Crew could supplement Finleyville’s limited resources for road maintenance in the same manner.

Council authorized him to pursue this avenue, and he will report his findings.

Connie L. Fournier, Director of Union Ambulance, which is now located in a new building on Cliff Street in

Finleyville, was present at the May meeting to express her concerns about the hazards created by Union Ambulance vehicles answering calls via Cliff Street. The street is narrow and is often congested by parked vehicles.

Visibility is also poor due to a rise in the roadbed that restricts the line of sight.

Fournier pointed out that cars “flying” up through Cliff Street are in danger of colliding with Union’s vehicles. She suggested that council consider making Cliff Street “one way” for its entire length. President Kegel assured her that the Council would consider this suggestion.

All members of the council were present at this meeting, as was Mayor Kutsek, Solicitor Bergrren and Secretary/Treasurer Sandy Mayak.

In other business: Minutes from the April meeting were reviewed and accepted without comment or correction.

The Treasurer’s and Police reports were accepted as presented.

Authorization was given to pay any outstanding bills.

Council member John Sechrist intends to have a job description drafted for the Secretary/Treasurer position.

Solicitor Bergrren reported on a letter received from the Finleyville Airport requesting a copy of a Finleyville Airport Hazards Zoning Ordinance.

Bergrren intended to notify the airport that Finleyville has no such zoning ordinance in place.

Finleyville was excused from a vehicular law suit; PennDOT has responsibil-

ity.

Three businesses are scheduled to appear before the district magistrate for failure to pay the Finleyville Business Privilege Tax. Robert Van Voorhis expressed his desire to have his business in Finleyville referred to as the Kingsfield Corp.

Mayor Kutsek met with a contractor for repaving of Cliff Street a cost estimate will be forthcoming.

A storm water inlet was repaired on School Place.

All paperwork is completed for the long-awaited bus shelters.

Funds were moved from a special fund to be available for general obligations.

The permit fee was waived for the annual Finleyville Fireman’s Parade.

Elizabeth Borough Council Delves Into Summer Business

By Alice Harris

The April regular meeting of the Elizabeth Borough Council opened with the introduction of two new employees, Pam Sharp, Borough Secretary, and John Grossi, Streets Department.

A payment to Makin Engineering in the amount of $3,028.40 was approved.

A letter written by a constituent to Representative Rick Saccone requested that unsafe houses at 219 and 164 Center Ave. be boarded.

Street sweeping begins April 17 and will continue on the following dates: May 24, June 19, July 24, August 21, September 18, October 16, November

13 (weather permitting), and December 11 (weather permitting).

Councilwoman Miller requested an expenditure log for the maintenance of the 2004 police car to weigh if the monthly payment for a new car might be a better choice.

The property next to Councilwoman Malady’s home has developed large sinkholes.

An investigation regarding who is responsible will be conducted.

Ball teams who have not paid their fees by the May borough meeting will be locked out of Wylie Field. Also, Councilman Duvall would like to sell ads at the field and will seek advice from McKeesport officials as to how

they have successfully done this.

Councilwoman Stevens is working on an ordinance dealing with parking campers, boats and other large items on residential property rather than in storage.

An additional 8-10 hours and an amount not to exceed $2,125 was approved for additional inspections by Makin Engineering for the Plum Street renovation project.

The Borough is permitted to go into the creek to remove trees blocking the culvert pipe, remove waterweed, and clean out the pipe. A permit from the DEP will be issued to do this. Grossi, Miller, and Malady will meet with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the

situation.

Councilman Miller stated the street sweeper noted that many of the trees are over sized for a main street way and will need to be cut back to allow the sweeper to come through.

Jay Johnson has been taking care of the maintenance of the islands and can no longer do this. Councilman Duvall suggested contacting nurseries in the area to see if they might be interested.

Councilwoman Glowinski stated several residents have also volunteered to help.

The police department requested purchasing of four new tires and an alignment. Money in the budget is already set aside to use for this purpose.

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South Park Township Chief of Police Joseph F. Ferrelli Acclaimed at his Retirement

By Andrea Earnest

Chief Joseph F. Ferrelli was presented with a Proclamation recognizing his retirement from the South Park Police Department. The Chief has served 40 years as an officer and as Chief of Police, beginning his career on January 1, 1973 and retiring May 3, 2012. He was promoted to Chief of Police on December 14, 1992. He was instrumental in advancing the department, particularly in areas of training and equipment.

Chief Ferrelli also served his country in Vietnam and was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and numerous military honors for bravery and courage under fire. The Board of Supervisors honors and commends Chief Joseph F. Ferrelli for his contributions to the community and for selflessly dedicating his professional career to public safety.

Chief Ferrelli spoke, saying that there are many people that he will miss.

He mentioned friends he has made in other departments, and recognized two

from the Whitehall Police Department, Chief Don Dolfi and Deputy Chief Chris Danko, who were present for the occasion. He said he is retiring after 40 years of service to spend more time with his family. He also thanked Chairman Walt Sackinsky, whom he has worked with longest on the board, and also thanked Karen Fosbaugh, Township Manager. In addition, he recognized Deputy Chief Dennis McDonough, former Supervisor George Smith, who promoted him to chief in 1992, and thanked the paramedic staff and former police officers Hillary Flaus and Calvin Hurl. He also thanked Judy George, who worked with him throughout his career until her recent retirement, and recognized his current secretary, Martha Martin. He especially thanked his mother and father and his wife Joyce for their love and support throughout the years.

The Board also presented a Proclamation recognizing TriCommunity South for their contribution to the residents during EMS week.

Mr. Vargo introduced the staff present for the proclamation: Alan Jackson, Joe Armbruster, Eric Christ, Kevin Tristinger, and a University of Pittsburgh student. Other staff members could not attend.

When the people were called up, two residents spoke about parking problems on Norrington Drive. Gary Petak, 131 Norrington Drive, said it is becoming harder to go up or down the street because people are parking on the street instead of in their driveways. Adam Stevens, 130 Norrington Drive, said that there are many people who do this and that it is worse after 4 p.m. when people come home from work and have guests.

Sometimes people even park on their lawns. Both men have trucks and said that it can be very difficult to drive through because cars are parked across from each other, making the street more narrow. Supervisor Buchewicz said he would have Ms. Fosbaugh check into this and get back to them.

A number of actions were voted on, and all motions were carried. Full minutes can be found in the Township Office.

Mr. Buchewicz said that it recently

came to the attention of the Board that the Redistricting Apportionment Commission is considering a redistricting plan that would divide the township into two legislative districts. The Board of Supervisors opposes this plan. Mr. Buchewicz read that this plan violates Article II, Section 16, of the State Constitution, which states that unless absolutely necessary, no county, cities, boroughs, townships, or wards shall be divided in forming a senatorial or representative district. This appears to be political in nature. Since its incorporation in 1845, South Park Township has been one district. The plan is discriminatory in that District No. 4 is primarily a minority-based area and is being placed in proposed District No. 38, where it is contiguous with the more affluent District No. 39.

Mr. Buchewicz testified in Harrisburg regarding this jerrymandering. He is asking residents to call and voice their opinions. Supervisor Ed Snee reiterated that it is very important that residents let others in the township know about the redistricting, as it is an issue that is very important to the township.

Union Twp. Adds Hazardous Waste Pick-up to Collection Service

By Paul Chasko

Union Twp. has added a hazardous waste collection feature to its contract with Waste Management. The new contract will go into effect on July 1, 2012.

WM will send residents a kit with a container and the necessary instructions.

Small items and liquids should be placed inside the container; large items such as car batteries, TVs and computers should be placed outside (number of items limited). Residents will receive a pickup date, and WM will retrieve the container and items on this day. The extra cost for a typical customer is approximately $3.75 per quarter to be shared by all residents. Leaking containers will not be accepted. WM will provide more detailed information to its customers but would like to inform customers that they can dispose of the fol-

lowing through its service: Garden chemicals Solvents Paints Aerosols Cleaners Antifreeze Sharps Thermometers Batteries (AA, AAA, D) Car batteries Metal polish Pool chemicals Adhesives Used motor oil Gasoline Fluorescent bulbs Televisions Computer monitors Consumer electronics For more information, contact the WM Call Center at 800-449-7587.

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Union Twp. Seeks Court Order to Cut Trees in Violation of Ordinance

By Paul Chasko

Union Twp. Solicitor Dennis Makel announced that the Union Twp. Board will seek an order from Judge Emery (Washington County Court of Common Pleas) to have trees on approximately 15 acres of Parish property obstructing the runway approach to Finleyville Airport immediately cut.

The decision was announced after a short executive session at the beginning of the May 14 regular business meeting.

This decision comes after several months of negotiations among the attorneys for Finleyville Airport, Union Twp. and the Parish family, during which a market value of the property was established by an appraiser to be $95,000. It was the intention of the Union Twp. Board (exclusive of Steve Parish) to purchase the property if the price was reasonable and at some future time possibly resell it to the Finleyville Airport after the trees were cleared. Mary Parish (owner of record) returned a counteroffer attaching the following conditions to the sale.

The property in question was to be staked out so the area could be viewed

by Mary Parish.

If the property is timbered, the lumber is to be cut and stacked for use by the Parish family.

The Parish family should continue to use the property to grow hay.

They requested a covenant in the deed to the effect that the property could never be used for an extension of the airport runway.

The selling price increases to

$110,000, which includes Mrs. Parish’s attorney fees.

Attorney Makel announced that the board (exclusive of Steve Parish) felt the conditions to be unreasonable and will instead seek an order from the Washington County Court of Common Pleas to have a lumber company immediately cut the trees. In a subsequent conversation, board President Linda Evans-Boren said she would “not willingly agree to this unreasonable counteroffer.” A subsequent vote on a motion to have Solicitor Makel proceed with the court action was 4/0 in favor with Mr. Parish abstaining.

As disclosed in prior Union Twp. Board meetings, trees on approximately 15 acres of land owned by Mary Parish are located in the approach path to the Finleyville Airport runway.

Union Twp. has an Airport Hazards Zoning Ordinance in place, requiring that the trees be either cut down or trimmed. The owner has resisted efforts to cut or trim the trees. Union Twp., the Department of Transportation (Aviation Div.) and the Finleyville Airport have offered to pay to have the trees cut. The trees had a prior appraised value, according to Solicitor Makel, of about $400 (no significant commercial value). If an aircraft should have an accident found to be caused by these trees, Union Twp. and the individual board members may be ruled liable, as the township is in violation of their own Airport Hazards Zoning Ordinance. The PA Department of Transportation in its latest and prior inspections has cited

the Finleyville Airport to be in violation of the Airport Hazards Zoning Ordinance and has made requests that the trees be cut.

According to Supervisor Larry Spahr, this issue has been hanging over Union Twp. for too long and has caused very significant litigation expenditures from the Union Twp. General Fund.

Complaints have been received from several residents of the Boyka Plan regarding the noise generated by a hydraulic jackhammer being used in the WG Tomko Inc. property across Route 88. The work has been ongoing from early morning until dusk seven days a week. Solicitor Makel commented that this type of work is usually limited to weekdays. It was mentioned that Union Twp. does not have a noise ordinance. The secretary was asked to draft a letter to Tomko Inc. asking them to stop the work at least on Sunday and to start work later in the mornings. Creation of a “Noise Ordinance” was briefly discussed, but no action was taken.

Jason Jaki (Recreation Board President) discussed a variety of maintenance items required for the Brownsville Rd. Recreation Park. Most are being addressed. A portion of the area near the creek bed will be staked off for leveling so the engineer can determine if it is out of the “wetland” zone. The board agreed that fundraisers can be conducted by the Recreation Board to supplement its budget. The road crew will provide and spread crushed stone on the parking lot. Jaki inquired about a $3,000 certificate of deposit that was gifted to Union Twp. for recreational use but with some stipulations. The secretary was asked to research this. He also asked about the sale of advertising signs on the ball field fencing as a possible fundraiser. The board asked for a memo on this item.

All board members were present at these meetings as well as the zoning and code enforcement officers, road crew foreman, solicitor, secretary, treasurer and the twp. engineer.

Go to our website www.unionfinley.com for more details on the April 23 and May 14 Union Twp. meetings.

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Nottingham Artist Donates Artwork for New Municipal Building

By J.R. Brower

When walking into the meeting room of the new Nottingham Township Municipal Building, one cannot help notice the large, dazzling framed pieces of artwork that adorn the walls.

The newly placed pieces include familiar and not familiar beautiful scenes of the township, including Mingo Park. There are prints, photographs and an original watercolor all created by Kim Curinga, who lives on Agostoni Road. All of the pieces are exceptionally well done, and from a distance the colorful watercolor of a local farm appears to be a photograph.

At their May 21 meeting, the Board of Supervisors praised the artwork and expressed appreciation for Curinga’s generosity in giving the 11 pieces of artwork to the township to accent the décor of the interior of the new municipal building. They agreed to

send a card to her to express their grateful sentiments.

In one of their first orders of business, the board discussed details of the hiring of a new township treasurer, Sheryl Hreha, who replaces the retiring Shirley Madar. Board Chairman Pete Marcoline said that Hreha, who lives in Bentleyville, was chosen over 20 other applicants due to her experience and familiarity with the accounting systems that the township uses. In addition to the title of treasurer, the board voted to appoint Hreha as Chief Administrator for the Nottingham Township Pension Plan effective immediately. In order to help train the new treasurer, the board voted to hire Madar as a part-time consultant at the rate of $20 per hour. Madar will work with Hreha during the initial transition on a part-time basis.

In a related matter, the board approved the $1,500 cost of a “close

out” audit to Brian McCall of Maher Duessel. This audit would be to review the current financial records up to and including May 22, the last day of Madar’s employment as treasurer. The board also updated resolutions authorizing signatures and assigning powers for authorized signers for township depositories at First National Bank of Pennsylvania, Washington Financial and Wesbanco Bank, Inc. In other business, the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors: Acknowledged receipt of a copy of a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Clairton Municipal Authority describing the process DEP will use to allocate taps to the Clairton treatment facility.

Acknowledged receipt of the 20122013 Winter Municipal Snow Agreement, which increased this year to $3,686 from $3,481 last year.

Supervisor/Public Works Director Doug King said the agreement is for the township to assume snow removal for PennDot on 4.7 miles of roads in the township, including Valley View Road and Sugar Run Road.

Acknowledged receipt of Planning Consultant Roberta Sarraf’s review and recommendations on the proposed revised oil and gas ordinance.

Approved a request by Cub Scout Pack 1542 representative Gail Glaneman to use the township parking lot for a bike rally on the evening of either July 10 or 12. The rally would involve up to 30 boys from first through fifth grades.

Acknowledged receipt of two applications from the Washington County Sewage Council for sewage facilities.

One was for Laura Hackett, Patterson Road, and the other was for Domenick Fogiato, Sugar Run Road.

Councilman Resigns at Jefferson Hills Regular Borough Council Meeting

by Jim Caldwell

J. Scott Albrecht surprised both Jefferson Hills Council and staff members, as well as those in the chamber, on Monday night, May 14, by reading a letter of resignation during the general business. Citing a work load from his occupation, Albrecht said that he could no longer justify taking the time needed to best fulfill the obligations of a councilman. One by one, the other members expressed their gratitude for his service, his friendship, his talent and contribu-

tions to the community the past two years.

The borough solicitor immediately informed the council president and the remaining members that they now had 30 days in which to fill the seat for the remaining time of Albrecht’s term. By June 11, 2012 they will have had to reach a consensus of someone to appoint to the council seat. If, perchance, there was no agreement on a name, the task would then revert to the borough's vacancy committee, which would, together with council, have

another 14 days in which to appoint someone. Finally, if after this time there was no consensus, it would revert to the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court to determine a replacement.

Earlier in the meeting, several citizens came forth to urge council to draft a letter in support of the various Pennsylvania municipalities and communities that have sued the State of Pennsylvania to declare ACT 13 unconstitutional.

This law, passed in February, negated all the zoning work in the borough to regular the drilling for Marcellus Shale. A couple of residents even pressed council to enact a resolution against it.

Council President Chris King assured the people that council had already decided to write a strong letter in defense of the law suit but that a resolution was not discussed. Other council members asserted that they have in no way been passive in pursuing action against the new state legislation.

Two authorizations were given to prepare and advertise new ordinances: 1) amending the Borough Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, and 2) one concerning animals.

Council approved a Gateway Engineers’ work order to prepare information for the design of the new Public Works facility. They approved $6,622 for plumbing services at Gill Hall Park Community Center. They accepted a proposal from Musco Lighting for $5,606 per year for five years for park lighting fixture service.

And they approved $276,336.84 to A. Folino Construction, Inc. for the Pavement Maintenance Program.

Upon the request of Public Works Director Tom Lovell, Council voted to become a member of the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) at no cost or obligation to have access to lower bids nationally for goods and services to the borough, which would save money. They immediately voted to approve a five-year contract to Unifirst for uniforms at a monthly, and therefore a large, yearly savings.

Lastly, McLean Architects LLC was awarded $19,200 for engineering services for HVAC improvements in the municipal center. Siemens Industry, Inc. will provide the maintenances services for the HVAC.

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Pleasant Hills Council Hears Arguments on Proposed Housing Project

By Ken Askew

Normal attendance by the public was more than doubled to over 40 residents at the May 21 meeting of the Pleasant Hills Council. Some were family members of the new police officers that were sworn in, but most were there for a rezoning debate.

An extensive civil discourse was conducted in regard to the proposed building of a 4-story, 85-unit senior housing facility on Plaza Road, behind the Primanti Bros. restaurant on Route 51.

The developer is Rodriguez Associates and CMS Management, which already built 8 other similar buildings in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The market for the facility is targeted at over-55 independent seniors whose annual income exceeds $35K. No medical services will be provided. The units will be for rent, not for sale, to the residents.

Rodriguez stated that a tax credit from the federal government flows down to the PA Housing Finance Agency, which allocates the funds to qualified builders.

Because of this revenue source offset, Rodriguez plans to offer the units at a more affordable price. The rent of about 70% to 80% of the units will be incomebased. Eleven residents of streets in the

vicinity of the proposed building rose to voice their opinions and object to the project. Their main contentions are an undesirable view of a large building, bright security lights, the economic impact on required public services, traffic issues, and potential decrease in property value of homes recently built and other homes currently under construction.

At issue is the zoning classification of the 17-acre parcel Years ago, another developer successfully got the zoning changed from R1 to R2, with the intention of building 2-story townhouses; however, the project was eventually abandoned. Rodriguez now needs the current R2 designation modified to R4.

The Planning Commission has already reviewed the case, and recommended against the re-zoning.

So—now the developer’s attorney asked to table the re-zoning request, and instead will pursue a “text amendment” to the R2 classification, which would allow a 4-story structure.

Council voted to grant a 60-day extension on the R2 to R4 change while the text amendment avenue is pursued, which will require a public notice and a public hearing.

Call today to learn more. 412.249.8177

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Peters Township Considers Approving Development Plan

By J.R. Brower

In an effort to guide development in Peters Township for the next 20 years, Peters Township Council took the initial step of initiating its comprehensive land use plan at its May 14 meeting. State law requires municipalities to enact new comprehensive plans every 10 years, and the process is not an inexpensive one.

“Peters is still a growing community, but we need to look at options for the future, not just growth,” said Township Manager Michael Silvestri. He said that the importance of this plan lies in the fact that the township must begin to look for different sources of revenue other than those from development and property taxes.

Although the township had budgeted $100,000 for implementing a plan, council chose a consulting firm that offered to do the work for $163,000, LSL Planning, Inc. A total of 15 firms offered proposals for the work, and four were interviewed and recommended by council. Several of those firms offered to do the work for under the $100,000 budgeted amount, but council was impressed with LSL

Planning’s proposal to complete the work in 13 months as opposed to the 18 months estimated by some of the other firms. Their plan also calls for using 1,110 man hours for the project, which was significantly more than some of the competing firms.

Councilman James Berquist said that he was very impressed with LSL Planning’s presentation, saying that he liked their “out-of-the-box” thinking. Township Planning Director Ed Zuk said that a major part of LSL Planning’s proposal is for community outreach. Regarding the implementation of the comprehensive plan, Council Chairman Robert Lewis said, “We definitely need input from the whole community.”

A motion to finalize a plan with LSL was approved by council by a 6-1 vote. Councilman Gary Steigel voted against the measure, stating that he felt that the cost was too high.

Silvestri said that township staff members will try to negotiate lowering firm’s costs before a final contract is signed with them.

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Washington County Hazardous Materials Collections Washington County will be collecting old electronics and household chemicals for disposal during July at the following schedules and locations: • Electronics Recycling Collection - July 7 Washington County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall #1, 10 am to 2 pm Call 724-228-6811 for more information.

• Household Chemicals Collection – July 14 Washington Mall Parking Lot, 9 am to 1 pm Call 724-228-6811 for more information and fee schedule.

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7jh^cZhh BZgX]Vci CZlh Dettore’s Pizza Named Business of the Month for May

Ribbon-Cutting Held at G&H Automotive

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce named Dettore's Pizza as its May Business of the Month. They’ve been in the Monongahela community for 35 years. Pictured are: (l-r) Tony Bottino, Edsel Burkholder, and Dettore’s owner Joan Rzepka.

G&H Automotive, which opened on November 23, 2011, held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 12, 2012. Located at 130 E. Main St., Monongahela, they are a full service garage for automobiles, trucks, RVs, boats, and motorcycles. For more information, call 724-258-2260. Pictured at the ribbon-cutting are: (l – r) Darlene Henninger, Jim Fisher, Mayor Bob Kepics, Nancy Kepics, Lorys Crissafulli, Don Fraser, Cis Fraser, Howard Henninger, Angela Lash, and Albert Lash.

Women's Business Network Mon Valley Chapter Announces Meetings The Women's Business Network - Mon Valley Chapter meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday's from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. at Goody Two Shoes Tea Room, 509 West Main St., Monongahela.

Meetings in June will be held on the 7th and 21st. 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.

Women's Business Network is a 28-chapter strong Southwestern Pennsylvania non-profit organization with over 400 current members whose mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen.

The Union-Finley Messenger is a proud member of the following organizations:

Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce

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Riverside Place Hosts June Events Riverside Place is located at 303 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi.

For more information on any upcoming events, call 724-483-5800.

Pizza and Pizza Burger Sale - Friday, June 8 and 22. $1 for pizza and $5 for pizza burger and a can of pop.

Bobby Shawn - Friday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (oldies singer).

Farmers Market Vouchers - Thursday, June 14, 9 a.m. - noon Strip District Trip - Thursday, June 14 for $10. Leave the center at 9 a.m., return around 3 p.m.

Jack Sings for the Elderly - Friday, June 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wheeling Trip - Tuesday, June 19 for $15. Leave the center at 9 a.m., return at 5 p.m.

Cookout - Thursday, June 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hamburger or hot dogs, french fries or baked beans, chips and dessert, $5.

Kenny and Chip - Friday, June 29, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (oldies songs).

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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.

June 14 (Flag Day), our guest will be Tom Crea, who served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel where his primary role involved leading and building teams. Today, he coaches individuals to help them improve upon leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Please come and learn some important information. Lunch is at noon; bring a friend. Reservations are required; call 724-941-6956. Blood pressure screenings will be available from 11 a.m. until 12 noon.

Our second luncheon will be on June 28. Again, blood pressure screenings will be available from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Our program will be a musical one with Don Roach as our soloist and Elizabeth Jefferies accompanying on the piano.

Birthdays for June are Timmy Black, Sam Cushey, Roy Fagin, Bob Gordon, Jim Obringer, Joe Polacek, and Irene Urbana. Happy Birthday to you all with God's blessings.

Forever Young June Events June is busting out all over, and there are good days ahead. Summer’s here – get out the shades, shorts and straw hats.

Forever Young meets every Tuesday in June from 10 am until 1 pm at the Finleyville Community Center. Catered lunches will be served on June 5, 12 and 19, followed by Grocery Bingo. On June 12, Leslie Wright from Prime Time Health will be the guest speaker. Remember that we will discuss our upcoming August 28 picnic at the June 19 meeting. Tuesday, June 26 is our monthly covered dish dinner chaired by Rosemarie Zrimsek.

Farmers market vouchers for Washington County residents age 50 years and older will be distributed on June 5 at the Community Center from 10 am until 12 noon, courtesy of the PA Farmers Market Association.

June 14 is Flag Day – be proud to display your flag! Happy June birthdays to Joe Polacek and Jean Harvey.

Mary’s Note: Dads, do whatever you want whenever you want on your day, Father’s Day, June 17.

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Food & Dining Staying in or going out, plan your evening using the Union Finley Messenger Dining Guide.

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Rituals of Spring at Saint Francis Church First Holy Communion and May Crowning The 2010 First Holy Communion Class of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Fr. Boyle and instructors.

By Paul Chasko

As certain as spring follows winter, so does First Holy Communion and May Crowning at Catholic churches throughout the region. At St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville, the Sacrament of Holy Communion was received by children of the parish on May 6. The following Sunday, the children took part in the crowning of a representation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a ritual that goes back hundreds of years. Placing a woven crown of flowers on the statue is traditionally done outdoors, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate so the May crowning was done in the church.

The first Holy Communion Mass was special in another way. Father Robert Boyle, who’d been kept from his duties due to health problems for the past seven months, returned to the church to participate in the service.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is administered when the children reach a point in their catechumenal studies when sufficient religious maturity is indicated. On May 6, the following children received their First Holy Communion at St. Francis of Assisi Church: Samantha Achille Shane Beam Kira Brandt

Kristen Kupecz crowns a statue of the Blessed Virgin.

Emily Buechel Gabriel Cipollone Nathan Burge Dante Compagni John Henry Dawson Emily Fong Ryan Gugliotti Paige Hartwell Daniel Humphreys Gavin Karnbauer Kristen Kupecz Thomas Mansmann Patrick Marsiglia Rexann Martin Gavin McGinty Brooke Mihalik Taytum Riethmiller Shane Seiler Travis Sucevich Ethan Weismantle Amberly Wilkes Congratulations to the children, their parents and to their religious education instructors.

Go to our website at www.unionfinley.com and click on “Gallery” for more photos of this event.

Area Church News...

June 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 June. For more information call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.

Casting Your Cares - a time for women to gather, worship and pray will be held 7-9 p.m. on Friday, June 1. Worship by Paul Housman & Team w/soloist Jessica Betlow.

Nothing's Too Hard For God - the Sunday sermon series taught at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

by Pastor Jack Stepp, continues June 3 with "No Fear is Too Great."

God's Most Prized Possession adult Bible teaching - by Valeria Catalucci meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in the 5th grade room (take elevator to C-2 level). Topic is "Stubborn Pride-Part 2." Open to all adults ages 18+; free, no registration required.

Come be encouraged by the Word of God! HonorBound Men's Ministry - will hold a free men's fellowship breakfast from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 9. Enjoy breakfast, testimonies and fellowship, with a Biblical message for men. All males young and old invited; dads, bring your sons!

Wings of Eagles Motorcycle Ministry will meet and depart from the church at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 16 to ride to Motordrome Speedway. For more information, call Tom at 412-716-6510 or Jim at 724-207-3313.

SonWorld Adventure Park Vacation Bible School - offered 9 a.m. – noon, June 18-22. Ages 2-5 meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday with a cost of $10; kindergarten5th graders meet Monday through Friday with a cost of $15. Pre-register at the church or online at www.southhillsassembly.org, click on Ministries, then Kids.

Collision - an awesome worship and devotion night, a night that's all about God, for young adults ages 18-35 at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19. Childcare provided. Youth Center Café will have free pizza! Check out our new format.

Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for ages 65+ meets from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 21, in the multi-purpose room. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. RSVP

by June 19.

Couples' Dinner - Saturday, June 23, 5 p.m. Guest speakers will be Greg and

Shannon Nass; soloists will be Bethann Denson and Brian Keach. Prepare for a wonderful evening of prayer, praise, worship, testimony and dinner. Cost is $9 per person.

Sign up/purchase tickets by June 16.

Wings of Eagles Motorcycle Ministry will meet and depart from the church at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, June 23, and ride to Thunder in the Valley motorcycle rally in Johnstown, PA. For more information call Tom at 412-716-6510 or Jim at 724-2073313.

St. Damien’s Summerfest St. Damien’s (formerly St. Anthony Festa) Summerfest will be held Friday, June 22, 5 – 12 p.m.; Saturday, June 23, 5 – 12 p.m.; and Sunday, June 24, 4 – 9 p.m. The event includes games, ethnic food, wings, BBQ, ice cream, lemonade, kids games and bingo.

Mass will be held in the park on Sunday.

Summerfest entertainment will feature the Hubcaps on Friday and Saturday from 8:30 – 11 p.m. and Dr. Zoot on Sunday from 6 – 9 p.m.

Peters Creek Presbyterian VBS Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia invites all children of the community finishing pre-school to 5th grade to join us for Vacation Bible School. Children will learn about God’s love for them through a different Bible story every day. Each morning is filled with exciting games, great crafts, delicious snacks, catchy songs, and fun with friends. Vacation Bible School meets every morning from 9 a.m. until noon the week of June 25 - 29.

Call the church at 724-941-6210 to register.

Upcoming Events at the Chapel of Oneness Everyone is welcome at the Chapel of Oneness, located at 345 Regis Ave., West Mifflin. Visit www.thechapelofoneness.com for other events.

Psychic Development Classes - Every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Give messages.

Reiki Share - Every Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m., come and join us for a Reiki Share where we give and receive Reiki energy.

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Baccalaureate Service Offered for Ringgold Seniors

St. Paul's TEC Holds Saturday Evening Eucharist

Kids Summer Events at Peters Creek Baptist Church

Graduating from Ringgold High School?

You are invited to your Baccalaureate Service on June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Ringgold Auditorium. The service is a confirmation of you and your future as well as a time for you to be encouraged by community leaders in a non-denominational service that is focused on you and your fellow graduates.

The service is sponsored by the Monongahela and New Eagle Ministerium with the support of the PTSA of Ringgold School District. Participants include local Ringgold students and members of the community. It's free. Come and be blessed! We will have a reception following in the cafeteria. For more information, email Kelly at ksueisme@gmail.com.

St. Paul’s TEC (The Episcopal Church) of Monongahela will be holding Eucharist on various Saturday evenings in June at 6 p.m.

If you are interested in attending, please call 724-747-2465 for the dates and location.

Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6300 Library Road, South Park, will be holding two summer events for kids on June 18-22 from 6:30- 9 p.m. Registration fee of $5 per child is requested for each event. Register online at www.peterscreekbaptist.com, or stop by or call the church office at 412-8336111.

Sonrise National Park is open to preschoolers who have turned 4 years old as of June 1 through those who will be starting first grade in September. This week-long program will blend Bible teaching, fun music, wilderness crafts, high-energy games and tasty snacks.

Mega Soccer or Drama Camp “Beyond rhe Gold” is for elementary school-aged kids in first through fifth grades. Mega Soccer Camp is a fun program that mixes sports and Bible teaching to change the lives of kids. Through soccer, kids will learn Bible truths and good sportsmanship. Mega Drama Camp will teach kids drama basics using games and activities. Kids will apply their new skills by performing in a skit on the final evening.

VBS at Wright’s United Methodist Church Wright’s United Methodist Church at 788 Venetia Rd., Venetia, presents Vacation Bible School 2012 July 23-27 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (Friday till 1 p.m.). Classes for children ages 3 (must be potty trained) through grade 5.

Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God! is an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that gives children a chance to go deep in their faith. Set in an exciting aquatic environment, this curriculum offers your children opportunities to go on a deep sea adventure and meet people of deep faith from both the Old and New testaments. Depend on God, Dare to Care, Claim Jesus, Choose to Follow, and Change the World are exciting and engaging stories will inspire your divers to develop lifechanging habits as they grow and become followers of God. VBS program is that Friday night at 7 p.m., and kids will sing in church July 29 at 9:30 a.m. No cost for attending. An offering for the mission project will be collected daily. Register with Twila at 412-831-7149 or Wrights at 724-348-5718 or online at http://overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/wrightsumc. Free music CD with pre-registration

Strawberry Social Set at Bethany Lutheran Church Come to Bethany Lutheran Church at 5303 Madison Avenue, Bethel Park, on Wednesday, June 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. for a delicious dinner and strawberry dessert at Bethany's annual strawberry social.

Big Apple Adventure Vacation Bible School at Thomas Presbyterian Church Big Apple Adventure VBS will be held June 11 - 15 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Rd. Eighty Four. For more information, call 724-941-8910.

Register online at www.thomaschurch.org. Children ages 3 years thru entering 6th grade are invited to join us as we tour NYC and discover how faith and life connect!

Wednesday Night Worship at Windover Hills UMC Starting Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. there will be a time of worship at the outdoor Memorial Garden at Windover Hills UMC. The sacrament of Communion will be shared and all are invited to come to this fellowship gathering and hear from God’s Word. For more information, visit www.windoverhills.com.

St. Katharine Drexel Plans FunFair Cotton candy, homemade lemonade, pizza, French fries! Come sample these treats and more at the St. Katharine Drexel FunFair on August 8, 9, 10 and 11. The fair will be held on the St. Germaine Parish Grounds at the corner of Horning and Baptist roads in Bethel Park from 6 - 11 p.m. nightly. Check out the new and improved selection of rides and games this year! Food booths, a huge flea market, Chinese auction, bingo, and poker are a few of the other attractions. All proceeds benefit St. Katharine Drexel School.

Sit-down dinners will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday is spaghetti dinner, Thursday is pulled pork BBQ by Brentwood Express - Rowdy BBQ, Friday is fish dinner from Frisch's, and Saturday is Frisch’s broasted chicken. Entertainment nightly.

For more information, please call 412-8330223.

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Recent Local Death Notices Baer - George W., Jr., 65, of Monongahela, died May 13. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. Behanna - Olive G., 89, of Monongahela, died April 29. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Blasko - Elizabeth, 95, of Bethel Park, died May 18. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Blum - Doreen L., 62, of Finleyville, died April 19. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Brake - Robert Lee, Sr., 84, of New Eagle, died April 19. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Carte - Charles G., 80, of Bethel Park, died April 9. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Craig - Marian Margaret, 85, of Monongahela, died April 14.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Creamer - William H., 93, of Bethel Park, died April 13. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Davis - Agnes P., 89, of Bethel Park, died May 6. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Devine - Marilyn, 79, of Jefferson Hills, died May 15. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Dowlin - Carolyn (Knight), 95, of Elizabeth, died May 5. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Leach - Ethel Marie, 94, of New Eagle, died on April 9. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Riley- Paul K., 63, of Bethel Park, died May 16. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Esper - Betty (Boyd) Zavarello, 84, of Monongahela, died April 8. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Marynchak - Mary A., 94, of New Eagle, died May 4. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Sarver - Ronald Lee, 58, of Monongahela, died April 3. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Finlay - Pauline, 100, of Bethel Park, died May 21. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

McClelland - James J., 89, of Bethel Park, died May 10. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Sasko - Margaret, 82, of Pittsburgh, died March 16. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Flory - Sarah J., 65, formally of Brookline, died April 27. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Monti - Alex C., 85, of Castle Shannon, died April 7. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Fraker - Robert L., 80, of Bethel Park, died April 7. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Neidhardt - Sarah Virginia, 79, died April 21. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Galasco - Anna Marie, 82, of Bethel Park, died April 25. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

George - Ruth, 85, of West Elizabeth, died April 25. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

O’Donnell - Terry, 72, of Bethel Park, died April 10. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Paisley - Ruth M., 91, of Bethel Park, died May 19. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Hruby - Marcellina M., 81, of Finleyville, died March 23. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Pajak - Ferdinand D., 84, of Bethel Park, died May 4. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Hunter - Helen M., 85, of Bethel Park, died April 15. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Pochapsky - Eugene E., 90, of Bethel Park, died April 28. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Joyce - Barbara Ann, 72, of South Park, died April 8. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Rippel - Charles W., 83, of New Eagle, died April 1. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

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Sasser - James Neal, 80, died April 21.

Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Schmidt - Susan, 63, of Finleyville, died April 18. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Schotting - John R., 91, of Finleyville, died April 13. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Simon - Nancy J., 91, of Finleyville, died March17. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Smith - Elsie Mae, 82, of Monongahela, died April 13. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Taylor - Anna Marie, 82, of Monongahela, formerly of Jefferson Hills, died April 3.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

Webb - Carl 89, of Monongahela, died March 24. Arrangements under direction of Marshall Marra Funeral Home, Inc. in Monongahela.

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Mundy Fitch Fergus to Receive Community Foundation’s Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that it has selected Mundy Fitch Fergus, Coordinator of the Community Circle Food Pantry, to receive its annual Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes a local individual or organization devoted to the promotion of human welfare or the advancement of social reform as evidenced by humanitarian deeds in the community, whether local, national, or international. The Community Circle Food Pantry is part of the Greater Washington County Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that stores and distributes grocery items to low-income families in Washington County.

“It is clear that the ‘Art of Giving’ comes naturally to Mundy Fergus,” remarked Richard L. White, WCCF Chairman. “Her good works and generous spirit have helped many less fortunate individuals and families in our community.”

The daughter of local philanthropists T. S. Fitch, founder of Washington Steel, and Janet Reed Fitch, Fergus’s commitment to service developed at an early age.

She spent much of her youth at the LeMoyne Multi-Cultural Community Center, an organization committed to bridging the gap between races and neighborhoods by serving low-income minority children and families. It was there that she first “got a strong sense that there was a lot of work to be done in the community.” Later, she became involved with Community Action (now Community Action Southwest) as a Program Specialist charged with expanding summer Head Start into a year-long program. She also helped to establish the first daycare center for low-income families at the former Third Ward School.

In the 1970s, she began volunteering for Meals on Wheels. “It was really, real-

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ly rewarding work that went far beyond providing a hot meal,” Fergus stated. For the past 23 years, Fergus has served as Coordinator for the Community Circle Food Pantry, working tirelessly to provide food to those in need. One of her greatest objectives is to make the pantry’s clients feel comfortable, not embarrassed, when taking a donation.

Mundy Fitch Fergus “Mundy always leads with a positive, compassionate, and empathetic demeanor that lifts the spirits of not only the [pantry] clients in their time of need, but the volunteers as well,” wrote Carole Oberst, one of Fergus’s co-workers at the Community Circle Food Pantry.

Additionally, Fergus has served on the boards of Easter Seals, YWCA, Washington Area Humane Society, the Brownson House Auxiliary, and The Washington Hospital Foundation, where she was actively involved in the ladies’ golf outing event. She has volunteered for the United Way and Washington School District (as a tutor). And for nearly a decade, she sat on the Board of the LeMoyne Center, helping it secure crucial funding that led to its growth. In 2009, she was honored with the NAACP’s Human Rights Award for her efforts.

She is a former elder and choir member of her church and currently serves as Treasurer on the Board of the Greater Washington County Food Bank.

“In all my years of experience, some individuals stand out for their great qualities and Mundy is one of those people,” stated Lisa Nuccetelli, Executive Director of the Greater Washington County Food Bank.

Mary Lou Murt Receives Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 2012 Protin Award Mary Lou Murt of Rostraver Township received the 2012 Edward J. Protin Memorial Award from Monongahela Valley Hospital. As senior vice president of nursing, Murt received the honor May 7 at the hospital’s 40th annual Service Awards Dinner at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX’s Willow Room in Rostraver. Julie Trinkala, last year’s Protin Award recipient, presented the award to Murt in front of nearly 300 of their hospital peers.

“You’ve heard it before that ‘it takes a village’ and it does,” said Murt. “All of the good people that I’ve worked with through the years helped me. I want to thank you for helping me, for helping each other, and for making Monongahela Valley Hospital the won-

derful place that it is to receive medical care.” Murt, whose career at Monongahela Valley Hospital spans more than 30 years, received a standing ovation from the audience.

Murt joined Monongahela Valley Hospital in 1970 and has worked as a staff nurse in intensive care, as an inservice instructor, as the assistant director of nursing education and of nursing, and as assistant vice president and vice president of nursing. She graduated from the Lillian S. Kaufmann School of Nursing at UPMC Montefiore and earned a bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania.

Murt received the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s ATHENA Award in 2010. Awardees are chosen for

Mary Lou Murt

assisting other women in realizing their leadership potential; showing excellence, creativity and initiative in one’s work; and contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.

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2012 Washington County ATHENA Award Recipient Announced The Washington County Chamber of Commerce announced Kathleen L. Sabol of the Washington County Bar Association as the 2012 Washington County ATHENA Award Recipient.

The 2012 ATHENA Award was presented during a lunch presentation on Friday, May 11. The 2012 Finalists included Linda L. Clemons, Take Care Health System / Cornerstone Care; Patricia J. Lutz, Abstinent Living at the Turning Point at Washington, Inc.; Virginia Gruenert, Off the Wall Productions; and Nan Sninsky, PA CareerLink Washington County.

Kathleen L. Sabol

New Eagle Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday Frances Hofer Staud Metz Flowers will be 100 years old on June 28. “Franny” was the youngest of 10 children, the only girl, to August and Frances (Vogel) Hofer. She was born on Pittsburgh's Southside slopes, St. Michael's Street. She has two daughters, Rosemary Staud Rossmann (William) of Forward Township and Joan Staud Butler (Stanley) of Erie. Franny lives on her own, with help from her family, in the Lignelli Building in New Eagle. She has 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 9 great greats with the 10th to be born in July. She has outlived three husbands, Joseph Staud, Charles Metz and Raymond Flowers.

Franny

Jackie Kutzfara Is Rotary Club of Elizabeth Student of the Month Jackie will be attending Edinboro University. She was a four-year member of the Elizabeth Forward girls soccer team. She is a two-year member of Interact and Co-Chair for Elizabeth Forward at Relay for Life.

Jackie is also a two-year member of Student Government Association and a member of National Honor Society.

Jackie Kutzfara, a senior at Elizabeth Forward High School, has been chosen as the Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Elizabeth based on her community service.

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MVH ICU Nurse Named 2012 Cameos of Care® Awardee Nine years ago when Dana Doctorick, R.N., of Belle Vernon, was a high school senior and named the recipient of Monongahela Valley Hospital’s nursing scholarship, she never dreamed that she would one day be named the hospital’s Cameos of Caring® honoree. That is exactly what occurred during MVH’s annual Nurses Day Breakfast on May 10.

Doctorick, who works in MVH’s Intensive Care Unit, was named the 2012 awardee among the 10 other nominees.

“Any one of our distinguished nurses could represent Monongahela Valley Hospital as our Cameos of Caring awardee,” said Senior Vice Dana Doctorick Rresident of Nursing Mary Lou Murt.

“Dana is a respected nurse who always has time for others. She is a team player who cares so much for her patients that when they are transferred she visits them on other units.”

Doctorick graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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Riley Evans of Bethel Park Wins Miss Petite Dance of Pennsylvania

By Tracy Fedkoe

Congratulations to Riley Evans, a 9-year-old fourth grader from Bethel Park, who recently won the title of 2012 Miss Petite Dance of Pennsylvania. Riley dances for the Ruby Daugherty and Sherry School of Dance in South Park and qualified for the national competition to be held in Anaheim, CA in July.

The Petite Miss Dance competition is for 7- to 9-year olds and is judged over three days based on interviews; auditions in tap, ballet, jazz, and acro; and a stage performance. Riley took first in all.

“The hardest part was the audition classes. They taught you new dances, and you had Riley Evans is 2012 Miss Petite Dance of to pick it up really quickly,” Pennsylvania and studies at Ruby Daugherty and Sherry said Riley. Taking classes School of Dance in South Park. since the age of 3, Riley is following in the footsteps of her older sister who is also in competitive dance and twirling at Ruby’s and mother who was a dancer and majorette for the same dance school.

This year was Riley’s first state dance competition. She previously won Juvenile Miss Majorette of America at age 7 and competes with the Juvenile Modernettes baton corps. She is looking forward to going to California this summer to compete in nationals. Good luck, Riley!

Finleyville Student Receives Honors at Hope College Jillian Conner, a Hope College senior from Finleyville, is a candidate for a bachelor of arts degree in dance and women’s studies. She received the Dean for Arts and Humanities Award and was honored as a Lilly Scholar during the college’s annual Honors Convocation. Jillian is the daughter of Jeffrey and Cynthia Conner of Finleyville.

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Home & Garden Give Your Home A Fresh Start (NAPSI)—To help master the art of interior painting, Ace Hardware’s Home Expert Lou Manfredini offers these easy-to-do painting tips: Color Matters: Finding the right color can oftentimes be the most difficult part of the painting process.

Manfredini recommends you select colors that you are drawn to and compare them at different times of the day, under different lighting conditions. This will allow homeowners to get a good feel for how each color will look in the home.

Also, consider bringing home a paint sample to validate how it looks with the lighting and tones of the room.

The Art Is in the Tools: Invest in high-quality roller covers and brushes.

Look for “woven” on the packaging, which provides superior, smooth coverage. For professional-grade paintbrushes, Manfredini recommends synthetic brushes high in polyester, such as Ace Supreme or Wooster’s Ultra Pro, because they are durable.

The Right Paint Is Key: For years, professional painters have advised homeowners to use a primer. Now, new premium paint technology means there are paint and primers in one that provide the same professional look but in half the time. One of these new paints, Clark+Kensington is specially formulated to deliver a smooth, professional finish and superior stain resistance that saves homeowners time and money.

Available exclusively at Ace Hardware,

this paint line offers homeowners a sophisticated color palette of 120 colors that perfectly harmonize to create a cohesive flow throughout the home.

Preparation Is Everything: Preparation is 90 percent of a successful paint job. Cover and protect furniture and floors with drop cloths, take some time to fill holes and cracks with spackle and then sand the area smooth. Make sure to spot prime the spackled areas with paint+primer in one and allow to dry.

Next, wipe down all the surfaces with a damp cloth and apply painter’s tape, such as Scotch-Blue Painter’s Tape, to prevent paint from bleeding onto windows, doors and trim.

Paint Like a Pro: After prepping the space properly, you’re ready to paint.

Start by giving your paint a good stir with a stirring stick until the paint is uniform in thickness and appearance.

When using a paintbrush, start by holding the metal band around the brush securely. Dip the brush about a third into the paint. Next, paint the wall with horizontal and vertical strokes. For a roller, fill a tray with about one-half inch of paint and dip the roller into the paint using short strokes to ensure all areas of the roller are covered. Then, in three- to four-foot sections, apply the paint in a “W” pattern. Always finish with light vertical strokes.

For more painting tips and advice, visit www.acehardware.com or stop by an Ace Hardware store.

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Price

UNION TOWNSHIP Kasey Hopkins David Bayne Mingo Boy Inc.

Marshall Palmer Jr. and Amanda Palmer Justin Duvall David Larew

5121 Union St. 19 Jefferson St. Library Road

MONONGAHELA John Ross Betty Pietroboni William Brahler IV Jody Weyandt Home Solutions Partn. 3 REO LLC Home Solutions Partn. 3 L.P. Donna Szary Donna Spalla et al.

Kristi Woods Arlesse Shanley Eileen Stoneman

William and Shelley Byers Thomas Carpenter II and Mariah Hamilton Housing & Urban Development Joshua Theakston Home Solutions Partn. 3 L.P. Helping Hands Housing 1 LLC N Dean Rabe Cynee Landley Kayla Wolfe Ashley Marie Campagna Alfredo and Candy Figueroa

906 Lawrence St. 708 Maple Drive 424-1 Parkinson St. 20 Hill St. 784 Kennedy St. 784 Kennedy St. 114 Second St. 1241 Corrin Ave. 417 High St. 915 Lawrence St. 235 Marne Ave.

NEW EAGLE Bernard McArdle IV Glenn Petticord Estate of Grace Eleanor Piccolo

Abram Martin Wade Rhodes James Poulos

455 Second Ave. 125 Third Ave. 132 Chess St.

$115,000 $77,500 $84,900

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Jay Zeffiro Joseph Riccuiti Ernest Parnell Julius Bartman Daisha Boblola et al.

Capital Services Inc. Shirley Ferrante Free Methodist Church

John Bodrock and Regina Spotti Joseph and Sue Gaffey Anthony Janflone II and Catherine Janflone John Koontz Ryan Campa Norman and Maria Washabaugh Lyndsi Difonso Mark and Patricia McGinley

1255 Country Club Drive 1316 Country Club Road 114 Greenridge Drive 1690 Fourth St. 43 Lookout Ave. Rabe Ave. 182 Terrace Drive 37 Watkins Ave.

$250,000 $79,600 $137,000 $117,000 $74,195 $4,000 $123,000 $100,000

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Margaret Beattie Chesapeake Loan Servicing LLC Jason Dull et al.

Jerry Gibson Michael Dowden Daniel and Patricia Bekavac

1016 Fourth Ave. 715 Eighth Ave. 400 Market St. and Monongahela Road

$47,500 $51,530 $150,000

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Lucy Anne Knovalinka

Greenbriar Investment Co. LLC

True Line Corp.

James Ryan Jr. Estate of Evelyn Antonelli True Line Corp.

Mary Ann Rotili Emily Brown

Paul and Kelly Beck Stacey Skerkoski Ryan and Joanna Potts Maronda Homes Inc. Tony and Trista Martinicic Mary Elaine and Scott Conway

$154,900 $187,900 $123,000 $132,500 $125,000 $1,302 by sheriff's deed. $59,269 $17,194 $8,000 $5,000 $55,000 $59,900 $46,000 $39,900

227 Duncan Station Road $26,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $80,262) by sheriff's deed.

Rock Run Road $45,000 428 Simpson Howell Road $146,900 1114 E. Smithfield St. $84,500 325 Kennett Drive $33,500 235 Mohawk Drive $105,000 307 Monongahela Ave. $9,000

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Bobbie Tucker Ralph Jesse Estate of Magdalene Doblick True Line Corp.

Kathryn Derdich Jason Scott Estate of William Soles Michelle Cox et al.

Estate of Mary Kranik Michael Lovas

Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Edward Faust Jeffrey Heinichen Maronda Homes Inc. Pamela and John Relja Bree Thompson Sherry and James O'Bryon Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Residential Resources Inc. George Slagle

684 Simpson Howell Road 455 Veatch St. 5700 Meade St. 210 Williamsburg Drive 540 Oberdick Drive 111 Sherwick Drive 304 Cowan Drive 586 Lovedale Road 961 Scenery Drive Weigles Hill Road

$1,659 by sheriff's deed. $28,000 $20,000 $33,500 $119,00 $105,00 $136,400 $1,638 by sheriff's deed. $209,900 $8,000

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Mark Robertson

Paul Salmons

4879 Williamsport Road

CLAIRTON Bank America NA trustee Kimberly LaFrankie Dragosin

Danny and Nancy Mayer Kimberly Dragosin and Philip Kellar

AHI Development Inc. Helen Stofka AHI Development Inc. Roseann Veltri trustee AHI Development Inc. George Ramanos Jr. Gary Beaver Rebecca Shereran Stokes Estate of John Bodnar Satori Enterprises LLC

Keith and Terra Brooks Susan Fix Geoffrey Davis Jonathan and Susan Morris Christopher Vario National City Bank John Surdyk Autumn Gomez Ellen Hayes James Chisholm IV and Karen Chisholm

542 Independence Drive $21,000 808 Miller Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $24,102).

7003 Soltis Drive $3,500 928 Toman Ave. $48,000 3905 Soltis Drive $4,000 432 N. Fifth St. $34,900 6005 Soltis Drive $3,500 467 Carnegie Ave. $1793 by sheriff's deed 913 Jefferson Drive $36,000 587 Shady Court $46,500 422 Shaw Ave. $8,000 438 Baker Ave. $15,700

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SOUTH PARK Housing & Urban Development Margaret Wright Drahnak Jesus Rodriguez Christian Granda Kevin Gammill Albert Hessler trustee Estate of Norman Brody Jeffrey Harman trustee Robert Lasko Jr. Heartland Homes Inc. Charlotte Findrick Carol Ann Angelos

Michael Robert and Nicole Anne Balint Alison McVea and Andrew Pentico Thuy Le Horizon Home Solutions LLC Nathan Clyde and Ashley Maletto Wayne Betz Erica and Jeffrey Stewart Fred and Janet DeLuca Brandon and Esther Parks Vincent Bonacci and Amber Fitzwilliam Betty Klavon Frank and Heather Bondi

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2790 Ridge Road 1024 Ajay Drive 6711 Ridgevue Drive 6522 Ventura Drive 1437 Annette Ave. 1439 Greenbriar Court 2831 Kathy St. 1227 Snee Drive 500 Hidden Ridge Court 303 1604 Princess Lane

$14,033 $157,000 $190,000 $110,000 $140,000 $99,000 $147,000 $184,000 $125,000 $337,143 $134,900 $184,000

PLEASANT HILLS Brad Yeschenko Wanda Harding Shawn Wahl Kenneth Brown Charles Lee Eric Birch Gloriann Turney Robert Huemmrich Mary Beth Campolongo Helen Stilley Kurt Snyder Michael Heaney Estate of Mary Jean Doering

Terry Bradford Jr. and Lori Bradford Bonnie Cox Christopher and Jessica McMurray Gaetano Iannacchione Manoranjan Dhaubhadel Linda Brown Brian and Jaclyn Simon Alicia Rauso Joshua Jackson and Christine Rosenhoover Kyle Ferkett Charles and Julia Grimstad Wayne and Debra Wright Rachel Weston and Kelly Aldridge

454 Temona Drive 113 Tel Star Drive 443 Torwood Lane 428 Toura Drive 115 Steiner Drive 129 Temona Drive 333 Picture Drive 49 Sunrise Drive 435 Temona Drive 167 Woodland Drive 160 E. Bruceton Road 423 Torwood Lane 225 Winifred Drive

$156,500 $184,000 $125,000 $168,000 $284,500 $108,000 $203,500 $49,000 $123,500 $92,500 $199,000 $195,000 $75,000

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JEFFERSON HILLS Royal Park Estates Inc.

Jefferson Hills Borough

AJNP Development LLC Tara Lofstrom Southersby Development Corp.

Ronald Sheriff Mary Ann Nearing Dorothy Destout Benjamin Laboon John Thatcher MB2K Development Inc. Nadine Plant et al.

NVR Inc. Charles Blatchford David Lycett et al.

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Top Five Tips for Growing Beautiful Roses (Family Features) From June to Sept., roses add a special flourish to yards, gardens and public parks throughout the U.S. But for many gardeners, tending roses may seem intimidating. With 23 years of experience, Jamie Shiffer, head gardener at Hershey Gardens in Hershey, Pa., knows a thing or two about cultivating a beautiful rose, in all of its varieties.

HERE ARE SHIFFER’S TOP FIVE ROSE GARDENING TIPS: Plant and fertilize early. Consider planting new rose bushes in early spring. “Both new and existing rose plantings will need to be fertilized at this time,” says Shiffer. He recommends applying a slow-release fertilizer surrounding the base, such as the GreenView with GreenSmart Rose Food, which is formulated with essential macro and micro nutrients that provide extended feeding for up to 12 weeks. Research reveals it helps to produce superior plant growth, improve plant health and vigor, and increase buds, blooms and plant yield. After fertilizing, thoroughly water your roses. If desired, you can apply two inches of mulch around the plant.

Avoid over watering. “You should water roses sparingly throughout the very hot season,” recommends Shiffer.

“The biggest mistake people make when watering is to water from overhead with a hose, instead of at ground level,” says Shiffer. Watering from above, Shiffer explains, can cause black spots to appear on the petals and throughout the day. As the heat intensifies, the water on the petals promotes fungal growth. To avoid this, water at ground level first thing in the morning.

Prevent black spot. While good watering techniques can prevent fungal growth, for some gardeners, a humid environment can still lead to the same problem. “Treat black spot using a fungicide spray application on the plants every two weeks,” says Shiffer.

Prune for increased plant growth. To encourage rejuvenation and growth from your rose bushes, be sure to deadhead through Sept. Count from the blossom down to the fifth leaf and make

Slow release fertilizers help produce superior plant growth. an angled cut.

Maintain throughout each season.

Regardless of variety, roses require year round maintenance. Use this calendar as a guide to care for your rose bushes: March – Thin out the plantings; cut them back to 8 or 12 inches in length.

April – Beginning in late April or early May, fertilize roses with a slowrelease fertilizer that will last for 3 months, such as GreenView with GreenSmart Rose Food.

May to Oct. – Use spray application on roses every two weeks. From June to Sept., deadhead your plantings, so they will push new growth.

Sept. – Remove rose petals without cutting the bulb off completely.

Nov. – Cut all roses back for the winter to 32 inches in height.

For novice gardeners, Shiffer recommends starting with star roses or knockout roses, as they are among the most disease and insect resistant. “They come in many different colors and produce blooms throughout the year,” says Shiffer.

To discover more about Hershey Gardens, visit the website www.hersheygardens.org and to learn about GreenView with GreenSmart Rose Food, other plant-specific formulations, and find more gardening tips, go to www.greenviewfertilizer.com.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Honors Dedicated Employees Receiving Diamond Awards for 25 years of service during Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 40th Annual Service Awards Dinner on May 7 are (front row) Laurie Chester, Rebecca Joseph, Debra Frantz, Diane Palm and Dr. Mary Ducato. Also pictured are (back row) Dr. Theodore Stem, Andrew Popelas, Ronald Petitto, Linda Zidek, Amy Stofan, Jean Voelkel and Pamela Rohrer.

“Making Miracles Happen” was the theme of this year’s National Hospital Week May 6 -12 and was the ideal time to honor the men and women at MVH who dedicate their lives to serving the residents of the mid-Mon Valley. Monongahela Valley Hospital honored its employees, medical staff and board during the organization’s 40th Annual Service Awards Dinner on Monday, May 7 at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX’s Willow Room in Rostraver. With nearly 300 in attendance, the hospital honored those individuals who served five, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years. During the event, MVH leaders also honored 12 recent retirees and remembered 21 members of the hospital family who passed away in the last year.

Employees as well as members of the medical staff and board who received the Diamond Award for 25 years of service were Laurie M. Chester, Adrienne Demczyk, Mary E. Ducato, DPM, Janet Duche, Debra A. Frantz, Priscilla Green, Alan R. Guttman, Vickie L. Harkins, Cindy L. Hetherington, Rebecca A. Joseph, Diane Joyce, Jules Kalan, Gina Kogler, Dr. Vasu N. Malepati, Sharnette Manes, Timothy J. Mayernik, Dr. Joseph T. Michael, Dr. Raymond F. Nino, Dr. Nawaf I. Nseir, Diane I. Palm, Cherly L. Parquette, Ronald D. Petitto, Barbara A. Petrosky, Karen L. Polcawich, Andrew H. Popelas, Pamela K. Rohrer, Valarie L. Sabolek, Naomi Sambol, Susan A. Smith, Dr. Theodore B. Stem, Jr., Amy Stofan, Denise Thorn, Jean M. Voelkel, and Linda Zidek.

Community Bereavement Support Groups Family Hospice Ongoing Support Groups: The Center for Compassionate Care - 50 Moffett St., Mt. Lebanon, third Monday of every month, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Southminster House - 801 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, second Tuesday of every month, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Baldwin Community United Methodist Church - 5001 Baptist Rd., Whitehall, first Wednesday of every month, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

All meetings listed are free to the public. No registration required. For more information on these South Hills support groups, contact the Family Hospice Bereavement Dept. at 412-572-8829.

Franciscan Spirit and Life Center Offers Advanced and Beginner Tai Chi This Summer Franciscan Spirit and Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Road, Whitehall is expanding Tai Chi offerings to include beginner and advanced classes. Monday evening and Wednesday afternoon classes will be taught by certified Tai Chi instructor and movement analyst Gurney Bolster, MA, DTR. Each beginner or advanced session last eight weeks. Monday evening classes are June 25 - August 20. Monday advanced classes are 6-7 p.m.; Monday beginner classes are 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. The cost is $45 for nine classes. Wednesday afternoon classes are June 20 - August 22. Wednesday advanced classes are 2:12 - 3:15 p.m.; Wednesday beginner classes are 1-2 p.m. The cost is $40 for eight classes.

The Franciscan Sprit and Life Center is located on the campus of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. To register or for more information, please contact Mimi DiGregory at 412-881-9207 or mdigregory@osfprov.org.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Locates Lost Heirlooms, Cures Heartsick Siblings Rosemary White (right) fondly shares some memories of her father with Erin Sinko as they look over some of the photos that were in the “missing” box of treasures.

Practically everyone in the MidMonongahela Valley knows that Monongahela Valley Hospital is the place to go for compassionate treatment of their ailments, but a family from Normalville, PA with family roots in Belle Vernon, will never forget how the staff of MVH had the cure when they were heart sick over the loss of a box of family treasures.

Rosemary White, of Normalville, sent a package of her father’s memorabilia from World War II and his childhood to her brother in Florida who was going to transfer some of the historic celluloid films that were among the box’s contents to DVD. The siblings planned to give the DVDs to their mother this summer for her 90th birthday celebration.

The address label was lost in transit.

Because the contents were shipped in a box that originally was used by a medical supply manufacturer, FedEx placed a label on the box and shipped it to Monongahela Valley Hospital.

When the box arrived at MVH’s Receiving Department, simply addressed to the hospital, Barney Bly, who works in receiving as a storekeeper, opened the package to determine to whom it should be delivered. Imagine his surprise when he opened the box to find old photo albums, a worn baseball glove, love letters, drawings, highfidelity sound tapes, celluloid films and yellowed-music sheets. Bly took the box to Erin Sinko, MVH’s Concierge, who immediately sprang into action to find the intended recipient.

“When I examined the contents of the box, I knew that I had to find the owner,” said Sinko. “I found a name that appeared on a few items and followed that lead.” The box contained the treasures of Peter Carrozza, formerly of Belle Vernon, who is now deceased.

Sinko was able to find one of Carrozza’s daughters, Angela Bernardo, who lives in South Carolina. When she called the Bernardo residence, the daughter was overwhelmed with gratitude. She arranged for her sister, Rosemary White, to travel to MVH to pick up the box.

“We were heartsick,” White said through tears when she met Sinko at MVH. “We thought that my dad’s memorabilia was lost forever. FedEx told us that they were trying to track down the lost package, and all we could imagine that it was forgotten and sitting in a warehouse with other undeliverable packages.”

Sinko continually goes above and beyond in her role as hospital concierge. Since joining the hospital in 1989, she acquired a thorough knowledge of MVH’s procedures by working in several hospital departments, including patient services, outpatient registration, medical records, admissions and nutritional services.

She also has strong ties to the midMonongahela Valley. She comes from a family of six children. She is the daughter of retired U.S. Congressman Austin J. Murphy, and her mother is a retired operating room nurse at MVH.

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Understanding COPD: Help Is Available

By Charlotte Hopkins

Flares can also be brought on

Peters Township Surgery Center Administrator Carrie Rae and Clinical Director Bethanne Greer provided information on their newly opened facility at the WPAHS Outpatient Care Center. Their highly skilled staff of local physicians encompasses a wide range of surgical specialties.

PTHS freshmen Steven Lo and Kenna Kuehn accepted donations for Autism Speaks at the health fair. The two are members of the Interactive Club at the high school, which is sponsored by the McMurray Rotary Club. They helped to raise over $4,000 at their Autism Walk held in March.

By J.R. Brower

A health awareness fair was held at the West Penn Allegheny Health System Outpatient Care Center in Peters Township on Saturday, May 5. Sponsored annually by the McMurray Rotary Club, the fair is held to address health needs of the community and promote healthy lifestyles. Interactive educational sessions included nutritional counseling, a laughter workshop, hoopilates, massage therapy, an agility workshop, an elder care workshop and an information session called “What’s in a Doctor’s Bag?”. Complimentary screenings included blood pressure, bone density, body mass index, glaucoma, hearing and scoliosis. The event included other family fun activities.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disease by cigarette smoke, extreme once referred to as “smoker's cough” temperatures, walking up or “smoker's disease” that is now afflicting non-smokers and children stairs, carrying heavy items, due to secondhand smoke. Warning signs include frequent bouts of colds not taking the prescribed or bronchitis, coughing, difficult breathing, wheezing, chest tightness medications or illnesses and shortness of breath. Most often when people experience such things such as colds or bronchitis. they are quick to blame the heat, their age or a need for exercise.

If diagnosed with COPD, it is crucial to follow the doctor's directions. Not doing so can cause breathing attacks, or “flares.” Flares can also be brought on by cigarette smoke, extreme temperatures, walking up stairs, carrying heavy items, not taking the prescribed medications or illnesses such as colds or bronchitis. If you have COPD, you should avoid others who are sick if possible.

COPD patients can become sick quickly when exposed. Following are some resources HEALTHY RESOURCES – (412-965-8119) will assist in purchasing air conditioners for COPD patients or others suffering from breathing problems.

There is also prescription assistance for patients who do not have health insurance available from the Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program (1888-477-2669).

Stroke Survivors and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group

NEW HOPE – (412-456-6915) This program will provide full health coverage for those who cannot afford health coverage and are denied government health benefits.

A free community support group for stroke survivors and brain injury survivors is offered for family and caregivers at the Bethel Park Community Center on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The effects of a stroke or brain injury can leave the person affected and their loved ones with many physical, mental and emotional challenges. The Stroke / Brain Injury Support Group’s goal is to see that survivors are strengthened and encouraged through physical and mental exercise, emotional support, socialization and fun! Whether you are a survivor or live with a survivor, call 412-915-8193 to learn more about our program and locations.

RX ASSIST – This program mainly helps those without health insurance; this is not for people who have government health insurance, such as, Medicaid, Medicare and PACE. Those who have health coverage may qualify for a partial co-pay. Patient must be under a physician’s care and fall under the financial guidelines. Emergency vouchers are available for medication needed right away, subject to funding (1323 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, 412-471-9570 or 1-866-794-3571, info@rxassist.org).

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL JUNE EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs during June.

Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Friday, June 1 and hair. This program is offered in partnerfrom 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., ECC and outside ship with the National Cosmetology Central Plaza. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Association and The Personal Care Prducts Health Resources, Inc. is sponsoring their Council Foundation. Those attending will ever-popular summer kick-off event at the receive a complimentary cosmetic kit. Call 1Anthony M. Lombardi Education 800-227-2345 to register.

Conference Center. Strawberry plants, home baked goods and crafts. For more informa- CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, tion, please call 724-258-1167.

June 18 at 2 p.m., 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all cancer BABY CARE CLASS - Monday, June 4 from patients, survivors, families and caregivers.

6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Call 724-258-1704 for more information.

Rostraver. Classes are free for Valley Women’s Health patients and just $10 for non-patients. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, For more information, call 724-258-BABY Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 – 21 from (2229) ext. 25.

6 – 9 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. A threeday, two-hour per day education series that BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - focuses on diabetes self management and Monday, June 4 at 2 p.m., 7 East Family care. To register, call 724-258-1483.

Room, For more information, please call 724-258-1704.

AARP 55 ALIVE BEGINNERS’ DRIVING COURSE - Thursday and Friday, June 21 and MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, 22 from 9 a.m. –1 p.m., ECC. The cost is $12 Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 – 7 from per person for AARP members and $14 for 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., ECC. A three-day, two- non-members. Preregistration is required. hour-per-day education series that focuses on For more information and future class dates, diabetes self-management and care. To regis- call 724-258-1234. ter, call 724-258-1483.

BREASTFEEDING CLASS - Monday, June STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, 25 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Mon-Vale June 7 at 1 p.m., ECC.For more information, HealthPLEX. For more information, call 724call 724-258-1455.

258-2229 ext. 25.

RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, June 12 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 724929-9492.

ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Wednesday, June 13 from 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know. Topics range from how to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar to information on the glycemic index. To register, call 724-258-1148.

INNOVATIONS IN CANCER TREATMENT - Wednesday, June 13 at 6 p.m., ECC. Join Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Director of Radiation Oncology, Mohsen Isaac, M.D., to learn about our new state-of-the-art cancer therapies. Call 724258-1333 to register.

LOOK GOOD … FEEL BETTER® Thursday, June 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., ECC. A free workshop facilitated by trained cosmetologist designed to give women, who are undergoing cancer treatments, instruction on how to care for changes in their skin

ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION - Tuesday, June 26 from 6 – 9 p.m. Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $40 fee is payable to the VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday, June 27 from 2 - 4 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Featured topic is Exercise is Important! Advanced registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

INFANT AND CHILD CPR - Thursday, June 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. ECC. Infant/Child CPR classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

MVH AND RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Friday, June 29 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., ECC. In conjunction with the American Red Cross, MVH will sponsor a blood drive. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or register online at redcrosslife.org.

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Healthy Directions at Giant Eagle Introduces Personal Patient Portal

“Take My Hand” Bereavement Support Group Offers Assistance

Talk about convenience. Imagine being able to have a blood test taken in Giant Eagle before you do your banking, shop for groceries, and play the lottery. Then when you get home, you have the ability to log-on to a website to access your medical information on demand. Beginning Friday, June 1, people who receive medical care at Healthy Directions in the Finleyville Giant Eagle can access their personal health information — anytime.

Healthy Directions is introducing a Personal Patient Portal — an online application that enables patients to securely exchange information with their certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) and medical assistants (MAs) through the Internet. The confidential site helps patients: • complete intake forms before their arrival for faster registration • manage their personal health record • review lab and diagnostic reports • view summaries of their visits • communicate with Healthy Directions’ professional medical staff regarding non-urgent medical matters.

The medical staff at Healthy Directions provides convenient, walk-in treatment for common non-urgent illnesses as well as health physicals. CRNPs see patients every day of the week including weekends. Lab hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit mvhhealthydirections.com or call 724-348-6699.

When people visit Healthy Directions for evaluations, diagnosis, physicals, immunizations or lab tests, they can ask a member of the staff to give them access to the Personal Patient Portal. Anyone who has received medical care previously from the professionals at the Finleyville Giant Eagle can call Healthy Directions for private access at 724-348-6699.

What is grief? It is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you. Grief lasts as long as it takes you to accept your loss or live with your loss.

The “Take My Hand” Bereavement Support Group was formed to meet the needs of the bereaved in the Mon Valley area. If offers all those who mourn the opportunity to share their loss, get assistance in the hard work of the grief process, and get support with gaining new direction in their lives. At each meeting, participants support each other emotionally, share information and concerns, or learn from guest speakers how, together, each can find his or her own strengths to go on with a new life.

The bereavement support group is sponsored by Amedisys Hospice and is made possible by the cooperation of health care professionals and caring volunteers.

Participants report that it is beneficial to the grief process to have support from people who have suffered a similar loss. The meetings are open to men and women whose common bond is grief following a significant loss.

There is no charge to attend the meetings. Meetings are held in the morning and evening to accommodate people who are working during the day or do not want to drive at night. Meetings are held year-round.

The morning meetings have moved from the Monongahela public library to the Church of the Nazarene at 10th St. in Monongahela. Meeting time is the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Evening meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church Parlor located at 609 Chess Street, Monongahela.

As part of the bereavement process, Amedisys Hospice also sponsors retreats and bereavement activities. If you have suffered a loss and would like more information, please contact Pamela Ridge at 724-483-4109 or Maureen Lusk at 724518-9766.

Domiciliary Care Program Seeking Homes The Southwestern Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Domiciliary Care Program is in need of individuals who are interested in providing care in their homes to eligible adults 18 years or older that are unable to live independently due to physical, intellectual or age related impairments.

The program has been providing quality care to individuals in a homelike setting for more than 30 years. The program is looking for individuals in Fayette, Greene and Washington Counties to become certified domiciliary care providers.

Domiciliary care providers provide care and supervision in a family type environment. In return, they retain $954 monthly for each individual residing in their home and for which services are provided.

Those services include cooking, cleaning, laundry, and scheduling and providing transportation to medical appointments.

Domiciliary care homes can accommodate 1 – 3 residents and are certified to meet the required fire, health and local zoning standards.

If you have the compassion to help others by opening your home, providing quality care and are interested in becoming certified as a domiciliary care provider, contact the Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging Domiciliary Care program at 1-800-411-5655. The call is free and may end up changing your life, as well as the lives of others who need care.

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WISDOM TEETH Q: What are wisdom teeth?

A: Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the last set of teeth to erupt in our dentition. They usually do not erupt fully from the jaw bone because of lack of space. They then start to push other teeth in front of them or erupt partially into the gum, causing severe pain and swelling of the jaw along with sore gums, earaches, TMJ pain, and limited jaw opening.

These symptoms can usually begin during the teen-age years (16-19 years) and can happen anytime into adulthood.

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A: The answer extends beyond gas grills to cars, toys, electronics, homes and anything else with a use or exchange value. We look for quality. Weber gas grills fit this example because inside and outside the barbeque industry, Weber is considered the pound-for pound best "Pothole" product. Weber provides top quality barbecues and Highway Appliances grilling accessories like tools sets, cleaning supplies and grilling baskets. Weber grill parts are easily available for repairs and upgrades.

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Many customers walk into my retail store to declare "I want a Weber." When asked, most do not know the models, sizes, features or colors available nor what they would prefer if availability were not an issue. This is because Weber branding has become synonymous with reliable quality and service.

Weber barbeque grills are the best pound-for-pound, dollar-for-dollar product you can buy. Unless there is a very good reason that your Weber gas grill is not doing some task you need it to do, it is rare you will find a product that offers as much value for the dollars spent.

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Q: How are they diagnosed?

Traditionally, patients go to their local general dentist for an oral exam and x-rays (Panorex or full-mouth). Wisdom teeth will show up in x-rays as being buried (fully or partially) in the jaw bones, locked in and with no room to erupt. Radiolucency (shadow) around these impacted wisdom teeth may show up on x-ray, which would need to be biopsied/surgically cut and sent to the hospital pathology group to be evaluated for any abnormal tissue. Your general dentist would then refer to oral surgeons like Dr. Mohammed Khan at the Spartan Surgical Center to surgically remove these wisdom teeth under IV sedation/general anesthesia in an operating room setting, where patients are completely asleep.

Q: Do I need wisdom teeth surgery?

Surgery is usually recommended following removal of braces in teenagers once crowded teeth are straight or electively as wisdom teeth extraction. If wisdom teeth are left behind, they can cause gum disease, bone loss, cysts, and infection and can possibly cause recrowding (overlap of the teeth) after brace work has been completed.

The majority of teenagers will need their wisdom teeth removed for better oral health and healthy gums.

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

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Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger.

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School News Ringgold School Board Struggles with 2012-2013 Budget

By Paul Chasko

Along with other Pennsylvania school boards, the Ringgold School District is struggling to come up with a balanced budget in the face of state and federal budget cuts.

In addition to support of the four active Ringgold schools, two closed buildings and the administrative and transportation buildings, the district is faced with a $564,000-plus bill for its share of the Mon Valley Career and Technical Center, which is a 3.97% increase over last year’s Ringgold share. Business and Financial Manager Randall Skrinjorich summarized a preliminary proposed budget at the May 16 School Board meeting and was subsequently posted on the Ringgold website. Skrinjorich made it clear that this was only a preliminary cut at the 2012/2013 budget with the final version due for approval by the end of June.

Workshops on the budget will continue until the final version is approved for public review. Cuts to individual programs were requested; the impression was that the administrative department heads were going to make the recommendations on where the necessary cuts are to be made. Anticipating cuts in sports programs, several individuals in attendance questioned if the board would permit some of the programs that were in danger of being cut to become self-supporting (through fund-raisers and other sources of income). It seemed as though this might be possible, but Skrinjorich stressed again that the current budget work was still ongoing and program cuts had yet to be determined. The preliminary proposed budget presented at the May 16 meeting was balanced at $39,056,207 with a 0-mil tax increase. It was not clear what program and/or personnel cuts would be necessary to reach a final balanced budget. Personnel cuts due to attrition were already included in the budget. Skrinjorich also mentioned that the state limits in place permitted Ringgold to raise taxes 2.76 mills, which is equivalent to $345,000 in income for the district.

Representatives from the Donora Public Library and the Monongahela Area Library were present at the May 16 meeting and made presentations to the board outlining their facilities and services provided to the community and in particular to the services provided to the children of the Ringgold School District. They expressed a desire to meet with the administration to plan programs more closely aligned and tailored to support the school district.

Six classrooms in the newly renovated Ringgold Elementary School South (RESS) were found to have high carbon dioxide levels. It was emphasized that the only effects on students could be lethargy and the situation poses little health risk.

A representative from the building architect HHSDR immediately arranged for the contractors responsible for the RESS air handling system immediately (the following day) determine the cause. Further discussion indicated that the air handling system may have been turned off (not clear by whom or why), resulting in the

abnormally high carbon dioxide readings. Air quality readings in all other Ringgold buildings, with exception of the administration building boiler room, were within limits. The boiler room in the administration building has higher than normal levels of mold and asbestos but is a sealed room and poses no threat to the rest of the building.

Twelve attendees spoke, most in support of not reopening the Monongahela and Donora Elementary Centers (MEC and DEC). The points made were: Concern was expressed about the utility costs for the closed MEC and DEC buildings.

Desire to have the MEC and DEC building completely renovated if they are to be used in the future was noted.

A member representing the baseball team thanked the board for the renovations on the baseball field.

The staff and teachers at the Ringgold Middle School were commended for a great job.

A letter from Washington County Commissioner Diane Irey was read, expressing her opinion that the district should do a study comparing the cost of new school vs. renovations on MEC and DEC. She favors a new school building.

We should continue using the existing Ringgold Middle School building until a new financial plan is in place.

There are districts across PA in much worse financial shape than Ringgold.

The district would be in better shape if everyone paid their taxes.

A new middle school will bring more residents into the school district.

After hearing comments, board member Bill Stein proposed a motion to prepare a side-by-side cost estimate of a new building vs. complete renovations of one or both of MEC and DEC for middle school use. After some discussion, the board majority turned down the motion.

The district supplier of food for students announced that an unfunded federal mandate stressing whole grain, low fat, low sugar and more fruit and vegetable choices was likely to increase the cost of school lunches to the district and ultimately to the parents. He stressed that this was a mandate affecting all schools, not just Ringgold.

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St. Joan of Arc

There WAS Always Something Going on at Saint Joan of Arc School Teachers Miss Smith (left) and Mrs. McFeaters (right) perform in the play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as Mary Kutschke (who came in 2nd in state PJAS finals) and Nick Westine look on in amusement.

Emily Figliolia catches tennis balls from her partner at Jamboree.

Third graders (l-r) Lauren Reid, Peter Kutche, Zachary Bergstessor and Sammy Jess show off their new bags at the Athletic Banquet.

St. Joan of Arc School sent its students home for the last time on May Steve Ennis (8th grade) as Willy Wonka and 31, 2012. The month was filled with Megan Karrenbauer (5th grade) as learning, laughter and some tears. The Charlie in the leading roles in the play. school held its annual Jamboree that was an all-day event, filled with physical and mental challenges for stuEthan Manion rides through the crab scooter dents. Students had sponsors and obstacle course during Jamboree. raised money based on their performance. The students put on their final play, Charlie and the Chocolate Second Factory, and amazed everyone with the grader Cole Brdar after caliber of the performances. All grades receiving his participated in the production that was First Holy held at Seton La Salle High School. The Communion Claire Brdar (2nd from left) who made it to the school had its final athletic banquet .

9th round at the Diocesan spelling bee looks that honored all of its school athletes amazed as fellow classmates (l-r) Jenna Dinkfelt, and coaches for the year. The lower Kendallyn Myers and Cassidy Zandier look on in grades took a field trip to Triple B Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. farms to learn about how things grow.

Our second graders were brought closer to Jesus by celebrating their First Holy Communion. In addition, our students continued to excel academically. Claire Brdar made it through the 9th round in the Diocesan spelling bee. Mary Kutschke took second place at the state finals of the PJAS held at Penn State. We also celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week. Now more than ever, students and parents alike are reflecting on how grateful they are for having had such dedicated faculty and staff. Good luck to all the students as they enter their new schools next year. Have a great summer.

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Wilson Christian Academy Hosts Open Houses Wilson Christian Academy, 1900 Clairton Rd., West Mifflin, is now enrolling students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Open houses will be held: Thursday, July 12, 6 - 9 p.m.; Friday, July 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wilson Christian Academy has been providing a Christ-centered, quality education for 35 years. For more information, call 412-466-1919 or visit www.wilsonchristianacademy.com.

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Madonna Catholic Regional

SCHOOL NEWS News from Madonna Catholic Regional School

Fifth graders enjoy ice cream sundaes.

These happy faces give a thumbs-up to the MCRS Early Childhood Program. Students must be age 3 by September 1 to enroll in a variety of half- and full-day options.

MCRS held a Fine Arts Show where the students showcased their talents.

Each classroom also created unique art with melted crayons for the event.

MCRS held a fun Spring Fling.

Students that took part in a Living Stations of the Cross pose for a group picture after the moving performance.

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Ringgold Swimmer Makes History, Brings Home a Bronze

By Mike Ference

By Paul Chasko

Ringgold swimmer senior Kyle Garase made history—again. Last year, Garase was the first Ringgold swimmer to make the podium in the AA WPIAL Finals. He placed 4th, which guaranteed him a spot in the AA PIAA State Swimming & Diving Championship held at Bucknell University. There, he placed 6th in the 100 Butterfly and made the podium. This year, Garase placed second in the 100 Butterfly (52.24) and second in the 100 Freestyle Ringgold Swimmer Kyle Garase in the AA WPIAL Finals, guaranteeing brings home a bronze medal. him spots in two events at the AA PIAA State Championships at Bucknell University. Kyle was ranked 5th for the 100 Butterfly and 18th in the 100 Freestyle in preliminaries in the PIAA Meet. After the prelims, he came in 1st in the 100 Butterfly (51.95) and 13th in the 100 Freestyle (48.42), which qualified him for finals in both events. He came up short in the 100 Butterfly, finishing 3rd (51.90) with a bronze medal behind swimmers from the east. He finished 11th in the 100 Freestyle (48.39).

Garase had a great swim at AA WPIAL and PIAA meets. Each time he got in the water, he had a personal best in both events and broke Ringgold’s record in 100 Butterfly, which he set himself last year at the PIAA Meet. He also broke the 100 Freestyle set by Ryan Ward in 1994. He holds several other Ringgold records: the 50 Freestyle, the 200 IM, 200 Freestyle Relay, 200 Medley Relay, and 400 Freestyle Relay.

Outside of high school, Garase swims with YMCA/USA where he came in 2nd at YMCA East/West States in the 100 Butterfly and 18th in the 100 Freestyle. He also competed in the 2012 YMCA Nationals held in Greensboro, NC in April.

Garase swam in two relays and two individual events. Kyle ranked 92nd in the 100 Butterfly, 88th in the 100 Freestyle, 60th in the 200 Medley Relay and placed 60th and 50th in the 200 Freestyle Relay.

Following a great winter season, Garase had a small break and was back in the water for the summer season. He will attend Lycoming College with an academic/swimming scholarship to study dentistry.

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First Class Dek Hockey Arena Opens in Jefferson Hills

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Al Ernst and Joe Smith have been pals for over 25 years. When they were in their 20s, they shared the dream of someday building a dek hockey arena. Like so many 20-somethings, their goal was much bigger than their bank accounts.

But, decades later, their castle in the sky is a reality.

South Hills Dek Hockey¸ located at 1551 Worthington Avenue in South Hills Dek Hockey opened in Jefferson Hills on May 6. The top-notch arena Jefferson Hills, opened on offers dek hockey for players of all ages.

May 6, and the first game was played May 12. “It’s a close friend of Ernst and Smith, fit that first-class rink,” Lisak proudly stated. description and became their third part“We have a sport court featuring a topner. of-the-line playing surface, which will The trio has over 40 years of experinot splinter, for dek or roller hockey,” ence in the sport of hockey. Ernst is a said Ernst. “We also installed the best level three, certified USA hockey coach fiberglass dasher board around the rink in the South Hills Amateur Hockey for optimum safety.”

Association, and Smith coaches his son This venture officially began about in dek hockey. The partners all agree three years ago when the two friends that dek hockey is a safer sport than ice started looking for land on which to hockey because there’s no “checking,” build their business. “We found a place and the younger players wear plenty of in Baldwin but still couldn’t secure safety gear. For players 15 and under, a financing,” Ernst recalled. “Our busihelmet with faceguard is required along ness plan needed some revisions,” with elbow pads, hockey gloves and Smith added. The future businessmen shin guards. Players wear regular tennis sought out assistance and were referred shoes or running shoes. The facility to C.J. Handron from the University of provides goalie pads for the younger Pittsburgh Small Business Development divisions, if needed. Coed divisions are: Center at the Institute for ages 4, 5 and 6; 7. 8 and 9; 10, 11, and Entrepreneurial Excellence. “Over the 12; 13, 14 and 15; 16 to 19; 20 and over; course of about two years, we worked and 35 and over. to develop a stronger, more viable busiThe rink can be rented for special ness plan,” says Handron. “We took a events, birthday parties, clinics, closer look at cash flow projections and fundraisers or just a day away from the developed more accurate figures, develoffice to help build camaraderie among oped a solid marketing plan, listed ways employees. Gatorade, Powerade and a to generate additional revenues and selection of energy drinks and light seriously considered adding an experisnacks are available. For more informaenced business owner willing to invest tion, visit southhillsdekhockey.com or some additional funds.” Mike Lisak, a call 412-405-9579.

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Modernettes Win Two Gold Medals at World Championships

By Tracy Fedkoe

The Senior Modernettes Corps from the Ruby Daugherty and Sherry School of Dance in South Park won two gold medals at the National Baton Twirling Association World Championships in Neuchatel, Switzerland in April. Forty-eight girls, ages 13 and up, from all around the Pittsburgh area made up the Modernettes competition corps that traveled to Worlds.

The Modernettes won the gold in the Show Corps Baton Competition for the seventh time in 2012 and have represented the United States at all eight world championships. They also took home a gold medal in the Pom Pons competition, a division previously dominated by the Europeans. “We were the first U.S. team to ever win gold in poms,” said Kara Patterson, a Bethel Park senior and member of the Modernettes. Sherry Vignoli-Parisi, the director and head choreographer at Ruby’s, attributed their success to the excellent showmanship and

Waddaya mean, “Your team won?”

Who was keeping score?

Things look a little tangled up in there.

Kid’s Spring Soccer Is Serious Business

By Paul Chasko

Spring is here, and spring soccer is in full swing. Soccer at all levels is fun to watch if you love the sport, but U8 and U6 soccer is a real blast. The kids learning the game can be hilarious at times. These photos are from a couple of soccer games underway along Venetia Road in Peters Twp. last month.

Visit www.unionfinleymessenger.com, click on “Gallery” and search “Sports, kid’s spring soccer” for more photos.

unison of their performers.“These are not your average teenagers, they are very special girls and don’t win by accident. They earned it,” she said.

The girls practiced over 100 total hours in the few months leading up to the competition, which concluded Easter Sunday. “The best part was knowing all of your hard work paid off,” said Taylor Evans, a freshman who competed at Worlds in both corps and poms for the first time this year. During their weeklong stay in Switzerland, the girls did have a little free time to see the Alps and experience the culture.

The Modernettes are now busy practicing for the upcoming National Competition this summer at Notre Dame University, where they will hopefully defend their current title as national and world champions. More information can be found on their website at www.modernettes.org or the Modernettes Facebook page.

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Reach 30,000 potential customers in the South Hills and Mon Valley communities! Advertise your business in the Union-Finley Messenger. Call for more information at 412-249-8177. Or e-mail to news@unionfinley.com. ____________________________________________________________ REACH CUSTOMERS IN THE MID-ATLANTIC STATES.Place your ad in over 5.2 million households in free community papers for 5 weeks and get the 6th Week FREE.Visit www.macnetonline.com for more details or call 800-450-7227. ____________________________________________________________ FREE WEEK OF ADVERTISING... place your ad in over 1 Million households in free community papers in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania for 5 Weeks and get the 6th Week FREE! Visit www.macnetonline.com/ MICRONETS for more details or call 800450-7227. ____________________________________________________________

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 ____________________________________________________________ Adult High School diploma at home fast, no age limit, state registered, nationally accredited, college admission guaranteed. FREE BROCHURE. 305-940-4214 ____________________________________________________________ Finish High School at home in a few weeks. First Coast Academy, 1-800-6581180x130. www.fcahighschool.org ____________________________________________________________

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-------------- EMPLOYMENT -----------Bartender needed Hackett Club. Call 724-348-5503. ____________________________________________________________ Window Cleaner. Will train. Non-smoking environment. Call George 724-348-4855. ____________________________________________________________ 65 yr partially disabled vet needs cook/companion in exchange for free room and board. Own bedroom 7'x9' approx. or share apt and expenses approx $ 375.00 plus deposit. Call 412-401-9079 or 412-818-3256. ____________________________________________________________ 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. 2530 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 724-258-5880. ____________________________________________________________ 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.

SEND US YOUR NEWS! Mail: Union-Finley Messenger, P.O. Box 103 • Finleyville, PA 15332

Phone or Fax: 412.249.8177 Email: news@unionfinley.com

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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 412760-2291. ____________________________________________________________ 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 724-3486565 ____________________________________________________________

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. ____________________________________________________________ 2012 Federal Postal Positions - NOW HIRING! $13.00-$36.50+/hr., Full Benefits/Paid Training. No Experience/Call Today! 1-800-593-2664 x141.

DRIVERS

Cooks and drivers wanted! Pitstop Bar and Pizza Shop. 412-384-7487.

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.

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. NON- CDL 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

HELP WANTED! Experienced P/T Cook AND P/T Waitress The Hunting Lodge • 724-348-7984

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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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.

Help Wanted NOW HIRING: Employees needed to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. MAC-6811 ____________________________________________________________ Mystery Shoppers Needed Earn up to $150 per day Undercover Shoppers Needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Experience Not Required Call Now 888-3803513 ____________________________________________________________ Drivers! Driver Resource Services accepting applications 16 day company paid CDL training. No experience needed. 1-800-991-7531. www.DriverResource Services.com Mineral Beach is hiring certified lifeguards, kitchen staff, and parking lot attendants. For an application please email quality04@comcast.net or call 412831-3500.

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.

-------------- 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. ____________________________________________________________ CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVE IT REMOVED! Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify.____________________________________________________________ Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now! 1-888-237-0388 FULL RETURN OF PREMIUM TERM LIFE INSURANCE. PREMIUM RETURNED IN 20 YEARS IF YOU DON’T DIE. NO EXAM, NO BLOOD REQUIRED. YOU DIE WE PAY DON’T DIE____________________________________________________________ WE PAY 1-800-559-9847 www.buynoexamlifeinsuranceonline.com ALL PARENTS RECEIVE TAX RETURN $1500 for 1 child, $3000 for 2, $4000 for 3. www.x-presstaxes.com, 1-800-583-8840. 24 hr. msg. ____________________________________________________________

--------- HEALTH / MEDICAL / FITNESS ----------Feel the difference with Nature’s Sunshine Products. Healthy Opportunities! www.mynsp.com/jrobbins or call: 412-708-7328 ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ Are YOU paying TOO much for your PRESCRIPTION? SAVE 90% by ordering through our Canadian Pharmacy. $25 off and FREE SHIPPING. Call NOW 866-3208985 ____________________________________________________________

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. ____________________________________________________________ TAKE VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills +4FREE for only $99. #1 Male Enhancement.

Discreet Shipping. Save $500! Buy The Blue Pill! 1-888-796-8870 ____________________________________________________________

-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------Dell Desktop Computer - flat screen,keyboard with speakers and mouse.Good condition. $75. 724-258-4232. ____________________________________________________________ Garage Door Opener - Craftsman, all parts incl. plus install manual. $30. 412-8331437. ____________________________________________________________ Utility trailer - heavy duty, 6' X 9', 33" sidewalls, needs minor work, $850. 412-2544303. ____________________________________________________________ Redmax backpack blower - very powerful, 160 MPH, 430 CFM, runs like new, $375.

412-254-4303. ____________________________________________________________ Trailer hitch - for 1978-1985 full-size Dodge van, $75. 412-254-4303. ____________________________________________________________ Gorgeous Designer Wedding Gown - and veil,size 8,pearls,crystals,all hand sewn on,____________________________________________________________ excellent condition. 724-938-8008.

3 Pc Wicker Set - all matching, made in 1800's, large couch, chair and rocker, solid wicker, always kept indoors. One-of-a-kind set. 724-938-8008. ____________________________________________________________ 1959 Shirley Temple Doll - 15 inches tall, really nice. 724-938-8008. ____________________________________________________________ 1960's Kissey Doll - in original box, still works (she kisses). 724-938-8008. ____________________________________________________________ Golf Clubs - w/bag, all $28. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ Mister - plant health glass/brass, works fine, vintage, $45. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ Military Book - Infantry Drill Regulations U.S.Army 1904, good cond, $65. 724-2223973. ____________________________________________________________ Drill Stand - w/drill 20" B&D, only $29. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ Marble Top Stand - brass/bronze base, round ornate, $65. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ Hood for 69-72 Chevy/GMC - very nice, $125. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ Grill for 68-72 GMC - chrome w/2 eye brows,all like new only $225.724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ Piggy Bank - quality metal, true vintage, $65. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ President Clinton Doll - rare, fine details, $175. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ Dehumidifier - new in the box, save energy, only $245. 724-222-3973. ____________________________________________________________ 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.

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. 412-401-6709. ____________________________________________________________ Patio Dining Set - 7 pc Sunbrella, high back chairs (6), large oval tempered glass table top, Peters Twp. $295 cash. Call 724-941-4795. ____________________________________________________________ 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 412-233-3152 ____________________________________________________________

June 2012 ————————————————————————————————————————— 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 724-348-7557. ____________________________________________________________ CLARINET,FLUTE,VIOLIN,Trumpet,Trombone,Amplifier,Fender Guitar $70.ea.Cello, Upright Bass,Saxophone,French Horn,Drums $190.ea.Tuba,Baritone,Others.1-516377-7907. ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ DROMEDARY CAMEL’S MILK FOR SALE to members of the Drome-Dairy Association.To become a member please call 570-649-6970. M-F, 12-1 PM. Camel’s milk has many healthy benefits. ____________________________________________________________

----------- 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 724-348-0506. ____________________________________________________________ Collecting miscellaneous items for the needy. Call Louise at 724-483-8600. ____________________________________________________________ All old jukebox by Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI, or Rockola. Pre-1962 vintage only. Nonworking 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. ____________________________________________________________ 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! 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, S3-400 Suzuki GS400,GT380,CB750 CASH PAID.FREE NATIONAL PICKUP.1-800-772-1142, 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 ____________________________________________________________ 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. PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-267-9895 www.selldiabeticstrips.com ____________________________________________________________ YEARBOOKS "Up to $15 paid for high school yearbooks1900-1988. yearbookusa@yahoo.com or 972-768-1338." ____________________________________________________________ CA$H PAID- up to $26/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Hablamos Espanol.

1-800-371-1136 ____________________________________________________________

----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------Hackett Club hall rental -- reasonable rates. Call 724-348-5503. ____________________________________________________________ Tastefully Simple Products. Home tasting parties, book parties individual orders and fundraisers.

Your consultant Cindy Newman 724.747.7404 ____________________________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros.,Inc. for straightening,leveling,foundation,and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN/www.wood fordbros.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.

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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.

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. 1-888691-3801 ____________________________________________________________ CLARINET,FLUTE,VIOLIN,Trumpet,Trombone,Amplifier,Fender Guitar $70.ea.Cello, Upright Bass,Saxophone,French Horn,Drums $190.ea.Tuba,Baritone,Others.1-516377-7907. ____________________________________________________________ Get Century Link High Speed Internet! ONLY $14.95/mo. 12 mos. SAVE & Bundle your home Phone. Limited Time CALL NOW! 800-257-1431 ____________________________________________________________ MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA MATTRESSES T-$299 F-$349 Q-$399 K$499 ADJUSTABLES - $799 FREE DELIVERY LIFETIME WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1800-ATSLEEP1-800-287-5337 WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM ____________________________________________________________ DIRECTV 285+ Channels from $29.99/month! FREE HBO CINEMAX SHOWTIME STARZ 3 Months! FREE HD/DVR! FREE Installation! We're "Local" Installers! Call Now 800-230-7774 ____________________________________________________________ **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 ____________________________________________________________ AIRLINE CAREERS begin here – Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified – Housing available. Job placement assistance.

Call AIM (888)686-1704 ____________________________________________________________ AT&T U-Verse for just $29.99/mo! SAVE when you bundle Internet+Phone+TV and get____________________________________________________________ up to $300 BACK! (select plans). Limited Time Call NOW! 877-276-3538 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Call 800-510-0784 www.Centura Online.com ____________________________________________________________ CA$H PAID-UP TO $27/BOX for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. SE HABLA ESPANOL. Emma 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com ____________________________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid.We Come To____________________________________________________________ You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 MEDICAL CAREERS begin here – Online training for Allied Health and Medical Management.Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

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(877) 594-2251 ____________________________________________________________ Bundle & Save on your CABLE,INTERNET PHONE,AND MORE. High Speed Internet starting at less than$20/mo. CALL NOW! 800-291-4159 ____________________________________________________________ Reach over 20 million homes nationwide with one easy buy! Only $2,395 per week for a 25 word classified! For more information go to www.naninetwork.com ____________________________________________________________ TAKE VIAGRA/ CIALIS? Save $500.00! Get 40 100mg/20mg Pills,for only-$99! +4Bonus Pills FREE! #1 Male Enhancement. 1-800-213-6202 ____________________________________________________________ WORK ON JET ENGINES – Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualified – Job placement assistance.Call AIM (866) 854-6156. ____________________________________________________________ AT&T U-Verse just $29.99/mo! Bundle Internet+Phone+TV & SAVE. Get up to $300 BACK! (Select plans). Limited Time CALL 800-418-8969 & Check Availability in your Area! ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________

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Call 1-888-606-4790 ____________________________________________________________ CANADA DRUG CENTER. Safe and affordable medications. Save up to 90% on your medication needs. Call 1-888-734-1530 ($25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.) ____________________________________________________________ CASH FOR CARS,Any Make or Model! Free Towing.Sell it TODAY.Instant offer:1-800864-5784 ____________________________________________________________ Bundle & Save on your CABLE, INTERNET PHONE,AND MORE. High Speed Internet starting at less than $20/mo. CALL NOW! 800-375-1270 ____________________________________________________________ Stop Paying too much for TV! Satellite is cheaper than cable! Packages from $19.99/mo.-FREE movies, FREE upgrades & FREE HD: Limited Offer-CALL NOW! 800259-9178 ____________________________________________________________

------------- NOTICES ---------Golfers Wanted - Wednesday & Friday, traveling golf league. Call 412- 680- 8408 or sign-up on the Internet at www.GarryOwenPittsburgh.org. ____________________________________________________________ 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 724-7820141.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 412-8352528. ____________________________________________________________

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.

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.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - H.O.W. is a free, 12 Step program for people who have a problem controlling their eating. We have meetings every day throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, call 412-225-1664, e-mail info@ceahowpa.org or visit www.ceahowpa.org. It's simple, free and it works. Please keep coming back no matter what! ____________________________________________________________ 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 1888-864-9263 ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Get missing facts you’re not to know! Write: FACING THE FACTS, POB 836, Dacula, GA 30019. 24hr message. 1-770-932-3806 http://www.jwinfo.net ____________________________________________________________

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------------- 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 724-5131154. ____________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________

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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. ____________________________________________________________

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.

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FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534.

House for Sale - Elizabeth Twp. 3bdr;2bath; LR; DR; Game room; Screen back porch; front porch; single car garage; yard. 412-384-6026. ____________________________________________________________ Warehouse For Lease - Contact owner directly at 724-483-4500 or 724-433-6541.

Price negotiable.Includes office space and parking,3 bay doors for easy loading/unloading, all utilities present, fantastic location. ____________________________________________________________

LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES ATTORNEY

GARAGE DOORS

BANKRUPTCY/DIVORCE - Licensed since 1984. Call to set up an appointment today to find out your rights.

Attorney James E. Miscavage 412-653-5711.

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WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977.

Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388). ______________________________________

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.

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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

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

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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.

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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. ____________________________________________________________ 6 Corner Lots for Sale - 30 x 100 each,place plan,Donora near Palmer Park,sewage available.

Call 724-379-5693. ____________________________________________________________ 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 412-2961999. ____________________________________________________________ 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 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. ____________________________________________________________ UPSTATE NY FARM LIQUIDATON! 5 acres - $19,900 10 acres - $29,900 23 acres mini farm - $189,900 Gorgeous views, woods, streams! 2 1/2 hrs NY City! Call (888) 738-6994 ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ Available Now 2-4 Bedroom Homes. Take Over Payments. No Money Down. No Credit Check. Call Now!! 1-866-319-5174 ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ OWNER WILL FINANCE.Bank or Seller won't finance? We Help! No qualifying.No credit! Low Down. Call Today! 1-800-563-2734. kanthony@cigrealty.com 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.

PLUMBING

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.

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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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DVD TRANSFER/ HOME MOVIES

THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT – Open Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups.

1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080.

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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/. ______________________________________

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------------ SERVICES ----------Above Ground Swimming Pool Specialists - Openings, Liner Changes, Installations, Closings, Tear Downs & More! Over 20 years experience. Call 724-5033415. ____________________________________________________________ Gutter cleaning. Get the leaves out. Reasonable rates. Call George 724-348-4855. ____________________________________________________________ House cleaning starting at $49.88 for your hardest rooms. Our goal is simple— to please our customers! Call Scrub-a-dub dolls. Serving the South Hills and Washington, PA only. 724-941-3878 or 412-655-3921. ____________________________________________________________ Attention Parents! Want a night out? Have an adult only function to attend? Or just want a break? I am a High School Honor Student, certified babysitter and a volunteer at a____________________________________________________________ local hospital that is available to babysit! Call Serena at 724-348-0374.

I am available to babysit and provide care for your children in your home. I have over twenty years experience in providing direct care and have clearances.I will provide a caring____________________________________________________________ and nurturing environment. Please contact me at 724-714-4846.

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. ____________________________________________________________ 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. 724-348-6837.

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. 724-258-5336. 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 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 724-7478722, or email: cecampsey@gmail.com.

Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-8257233. ____________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________ 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) 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 412-7261514 or e-mail kuban231@comcast.net.

----------- 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. ____________________________________________________________ VACATION RENTALS: OUTER BANKS VACATION RENTALS 500+ Oceanfront to Soundfront, Private Pools, Hot Tubs, Pets and More. www.brindleybeach.com 1-877642-3224 ____________________________________________________________

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

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Automotive Guide America Needs Inflation (NAPSI)—High gas prices should make more Americans become proinflation—at least when it comes to tire pressure.

pressure study. Worse, at least 15 percent of vehicles were found to have at least one tire underinflated by at least eight pounds per square inch (PSI).

The Facts

What You Can Do

The U.S. Department of Energy says properly inflated tires can improve fuel economy by 3.3 percent and save 1.2 billion gallons of gasoline nationally.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that underinflated tires contribute to more than 600 fatalities and 33,000 injuries a year. Yet fewer than one in five vehicles has four properly inflated tires, according to a Rubber Manufacturers Association tire

Heeding a few hints, however, can not only help motorists stay safe, but help them save money.

• Good driving habits help keep tires in optimum condition (avoid fast starts, stops, potholes and curbs).

• Take five minutes a month to check all your tires. Simple, regular maintenance can help drivers save as much as 12 cents per gallon at the pump and keep tires rolling longer so they don’t

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Over area businesses and organizations have advertised in this newspaper.

Isn’t it about time that yours did too?

Call today to learn more.

412.249.8177

Properly inflated tires help optimize fuel economy, reduce premature tire wear and decrease safety risks.

need to be replaced as often.

To be tire smart, you need to play your PART—Pressure, Alignment, Rotation and Tread. These are the key elements of proper tire care.

Pressure: Check tire pressure monthly with a tire gauge and inflate to vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Alignment: Misalignment of wheels can cause uneven and rapid tread wear.

Rotation: Rotate tires every 5,000 to 8,000 miles to help you achieve more uniform wear.

Tread: Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse conditions.

For more facts and tips, go to www.betiresmart.org.

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