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Vol. 7, Issue 11

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INDEX: Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Places To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 KIds & Family . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Senior News . . . . . . . . . . . 70 School News . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . 78 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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

Popular Bar Crawl Will Raise Funds for Monongahela VFD

South Park Policeman Honored at Annual Recognition Dinner

By Samantha Milton

By Jim Caldwell

On May 7, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the city of Monongahela will be “crawling” with teams once again for the 3rd Annual Monongahela Bar Crawl. Each team, which will contain a designated driver or a bus driver, will be “crawling” through Monongahela making stops at participating bars including: The Bar, The Eldorado, Hilltop, Ponce’s, Hey Andy’s, and Jim’s Bar. Last year, the “crawl” collected donations for the Monongahela Fire Department. This year, Wes and Sharon Rippel, owners of The Bar in Monongahela and the other participating bar owners, have decided to once again donate the profits to the fire department. Each bar involved will be featuring food and drink specials throughout the night. The cost to join in the festivities and get a Bar Crawl T-shirt is $10, but residents are also welcome to make a monetary donation to the cause or simply purchase a T-shirt without participating. All of the included bars have posted sign-ups as well as T-shirt pre-orders.

Donations can be mailed to: 131 West Main St, Monongahela, PA 15063. The deadline to donate or sign-up is April 20, 2011. If you have any questions please contact Sharon Rippel at (724) 258-3211 anytime after 6PM. 793

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On February 9, 2010, a few days after a blizzard snow storm left two feet in the area, Sergeant David Starzynski, working the 3-11 shift, received a call around five o’clock about an accident on Route 88 near the Rite-Aid store. Arriving on the scene he, together with Library volunteer fireman, Joe Ashliman, discovered someone had hit a utility pole and careened down the grade into the side of the building. The front wheels were smoking, leaving the two rescuers to suspect the vehicle was on fire.

With swiftness, they dragged the victim from the truck into a large snow pile.

The driver of the vehicle, Bill Whitman, a South Park resident, had suffered a heart attack at the wheel. Starzynski felt no pulse. CRP was administered to no avail. Well trained to know that the AED should not be used near wet snow or slush for fear of harming those trying to help, the Sergeant made the spilt-second decision to shock him. It took three tries before a pulse revived. By this time an ambuSouth Park Police Officer, Sergeant David Starzynski was recently honored lance had arrived to transport Witmer to St. Clair for his heroic actions.

Hospital, his life saved by the officer’s quick action.

To this day, Starzynski says he does not know how he made it to the scene in only four minutes from the station with that snow.

The awards committee from the Borough and Township Police Association designated Starzynski the recipient of their “above and beyond” award at their annual banquet at Salvatore’s Restaurant March 27, 2011.

The Association is a large group (over 300) of officers from Allegheny and Washington Counties that gather monthly to share information and support for each other. With two yearly events, a golf outing and a gun bash, the group raises money to help fund further training for members.

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Questioning A Generous Contribution in Nottingham

Ringgold School Board Needs to Take a Second Look at MEC Location Dear Editor, I am writing in agreement with the Ringgold School Board’s decision to cease conversations about the construction of a new high school or middle school. I think, however, that if they are going to give this subject a cooling-off period, they must also stop the discussion of land parcels on which the new building may be built.

From the January 19 meeting, I feel as if the reuse of the Monongahela Elementary Center (MEC) would be the best course of action for the school district. Monongahela Elementary Center was built when buildings were built to last; there is no pyrite substance beneath the building. The district is spending so much money on this new, unnecessary construction when a perfectly good building is going to be empty beginning after the completion of Ringgold Elementary South.

Monongahela Elementary Center was originally a high school. It was closed in 1979 after the Donora and Monongahela High Schools merged to form Ringgold High School. For the most part, I don’t recall any sort of major problems that the building has encountered. I know there is limited parking but there is an easy fix to that issue. If the building is used as a middle school, the play grounds can be removed as to make parking lots. That would enable plenty of parking for all of the faculty and staff.

Sincerely, Chelsea St. Cyr - New Eagle

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

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

Dear Editor, Some time ago, David L. Levdansky, our Pennsylvania legislator, told a Nottingham Township audience that “we have the best government that money can buy.”

On page 15 in the March 2011 issue of the Union-Finley Messenger, there is a picture of four men giving and receiving a check for $5,000. This check is a gift from the Chesapeake Energy Co. It is to "help pay for the contribution of a new municipal building.”

It seems like a conflict of interest could develop when a company that is undermining our community is giving a gift of $5,000 to our township supervisor.

When my mother-in-law died, she left me a check for $5,000. It certainly had an effect on how I think about her.

Gene Kuban - Eighty Four, PA

Finleyville Pub Crawl Participants Deserve Recognition Dear Editor, THANK-YOU....THANK-YOU...THANK-YOU...To ALL the Finleyville participating establishments, and all the supporting and crawl personnel who helped make the Sixth Annual Finleyville Pub Crawl a huge success. The numbers have not been finalized as yet, but all proceeds will be presented to the Finleyville VFD at their Officers Dinner. Thank You Everyone!

Barb and Don Maers - Finleyville

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

APRIL 1 - 3 MON VALLEY HOME SHOW - Rostraver Ice Gardens. Friday, April 1: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday, April 2: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sunday, April 3: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In addition to traditional vendors, this year’s event will provide a specialty market layout including floral, photography, antique, picture framing, furniture, jewelery, food related, and more. For more information, call Leo at 724-483-7000.

SPAGHETTI DINNER - Jefferson United Methodist Church will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April 2 from 3 - 7 p.m. Presale tickets are available until Saturday, March 26.

Cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 3 - 10). Tickets bought at the door will be $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. Tickets include spaghetti with homemade sauce or marinara, salad, bread and beverage. Desserts will be available for sale. Take out will also be available.

Tickets can be ordered by phoning 412-653-3222, ANNUAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE – Pleasant option 3.

Hills. Pre-sale is on Thursday, March 31, 6 - 8 p.m. Book sale is Friday, April 1 and Saturday, APRIL 2 - 23 April 2, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bag day is Sunday, ART EXHIBIT - “Dimensions” Art exhibition feaApril 3, noon - 3 p.m. The book sale is held at the turing Kathryn Carr-Cut Paper designs and David Pleasant Hills Municipal Building.

Passafiume-Dimensional Box designs will be on display at Jeff Edwards Gallery, 4909 Library Rd., APRIL 1 Bethel Park. Patricia Kenney’s Glassworks will be CANDY SALE - Friday, April 1 at 8:30 a.m., at debuting at the gallery. Exhibition through April Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. 23. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 2.

Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC). For more information, call 412-833-3306.

Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., the candy sale features treats by APRIL 3 Gene and Boots Candies. For more information, SPRING FASHION SHOW - Sunday, April 3 at 1 call 724-258-1167. p.m., at Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS - will (ECC). The Mon Valley Nurse Association be provided from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, (Nurses Club) is sponsoring its Annual Spring April 1, at the Peters Township Community Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit the Center. The screenings are provided courtesy of Nursing Scholarship fund. Tickets are $25 and Canonsburg General Hospital. For more informa- include lunch, a viewing of the latest ladies’ fashtion, call the Community Relations Department at ions from Phyllis’ Fashions, door prizes and a 724-873-5835.

Chinese auction. Please contact Kathy Liberatore at 724-258-1270 or Barb Bargiband at 724-736APRIL 2 2294 for tickets.

NIGHT AT THE RACES - The EFHS Band Boosters are holding a “Night At The Races” on SPRING VENDOR SHOW - The Valley Inn VFD Saturday, April 2 at the Central Fire Hall in Ladies’ Auxiliary is holding a Spring Vendor Show Elizabeth Township. Tickets are $12.50 and on Sunday, April 3 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm at include your racing form, buffet dinner, dessert, the Valley Inn Social Hall in Monongahela. Lia snacks, pop/mixers (BYOB), and beer. You must Sophia; Avon; Mary Kay; Celebrating Home; be 21 years of age or older to attend. Doors will Tupperware; Gold Canyon Candles; Popcorn open at 5:30 p.m., a buffet dinner will be served at Shirt/Magic Scarf; Jewels by Jill; Vera Bradley; 6:00, and betting begins at 6:40 with the first race Thirty-One Gifts; Pampered Chef; Switch Flips; at 7:00 p.m. For questions and ticket information, Premiere Jewelry; Scentsy; Cookie Lee; Tastefully contact Sherry at 412-491-9839.

Simple; Undercover Wear; Girl Scouts handmade

APRIL 6 BAKE SALE - the Women’s Auxiliary of Canonsburg General Hospital will hold a bake sale from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, in the main lobby of the hospital.

Proceeds benefit the hospital.

APRIL 7 FOOD & FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM held the first and third Thursdays each month5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Venetia Community Center, 800 Venetia Rd., Venetia.

APRIL 7-9 WEST SIDE STORY – Peters Township Troupe 185 will present the musical “West Side Story” at 7 p.m., April 7 - 9, in the high school auditorium. Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $5 for students, will be sold at the door. jewelry and more to come! Contact Heather Jakub at 724-350-9164 to register for a table!

APRIL 7 - 10 EVOC CLASS - Union Ambulance, Mon Valley EMS, and Ringgold Middle School are partnering to offer an EVOC class for paramedics and fire fighters. The two day class will start at Union Ambulance in Finleyville on Thursday April 7, and finish on Sunday April 10 at the Ringgold Middle School parking lot. These classes are hard to come by and we are proud that this partnering could offer a class locally.

APRIL 4 JUDICIAL CANDIDATES’ FORUM - The League of Women Voters of Washington County and Washington County Bar Association have scheduled a judicial candidates’ forum for 7 p.m.

April 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe.

Although the public is invited, those attending will not be allowed to ask or submit questions.

Representatives of the LVW will be posing four APRIL 9 questions. There will be time for the public to BMX RACING OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, April 9, talk with the candidates. For questions and addi2011 (Rain date April 10, 2011) at the BMX Track tional information, call (724) 223-1001. in South Park. 1:00 -5:00 pm with 1st race of the season starting at 7:00 pm. Just bring your bike, a APRIL 5 - 6 PRE-SCHOOL EASTER EGG HUNT - The close face helmet. (Loaner bikes and helmets Washington County Department of Parks and available at the track). Long sleeve shirt and long Recreation will be offering a Pre-School Easter pants (REQUIRED). Children under 18 years of Egg Hunt for children ages 3-5 at Mingo Creek age must be accompanied by a parent or legal County Park. The event will take place on guardian in order to ride the track during open Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6. Two ses- house. Free Hot Dogs from 1-3pm (while supsion will be available each day. Session I at 10 a.m. plies last) Any questions please call George Brain, and Session II at 1 p.m. Pre-Schoolers will be at 412-337-2013, or call 412-831-3620. If you are searching for hidden eggs in Mingo Creek Park. unable to make it on this date-visit Fee is $2.00 per child. To register, call 724-228- www.spbmx.net for complete track schedule 6867.

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www.unionfinley.com 4000 POINT SUPER BINGO -The New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a 4000 Point Super Bingo on Saturday, April 9, 2011.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and games start at 8:00 PM. The Bingo will be held at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall, New Eagle, PA. Package cost $15.

Regular games $125, Specials $150, Jackpot, Regular, T & X $50, Coverall is $1,100.

Contact 724.258.6379 or 724.258.0550 FMI. “MOM 2 MOM” SALE - Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Windover Hills will be hosting their 2nd Annual “Mom 2 Mom” Sale at the Windover Hills United Methodist Church in South Park on Saturday, April 9. The event will take place from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Cost for a table will be $20. Clothes, toys, accessories are all welcome. We will also have a separate “big ticket item” section. Set up for the sale will be the night before, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. For more information, contact Charity Winberg at 724469-3603.

APRIL 10 RABIES CLINIC - The Webster Beagle Club will hold its 21st annual Rabies Clinic at Rostraver Central Fire Company Rear Door on Sunday April 10th from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. The Rostraver Central Fire Company is located on Fells Church Road in Rostraver Twp. Donations for Rabies $7.00. Other Vaccines will be available for a additional cost. For additional information or questions, please call Ron at 724-379-7103.

LASAGNA DINNER - Olivet Presbyterian Church, 726 4th St., West Elizabeth, will hold a Lasagna Dinner on Sunday, April 10 from 3-6 p.m. $7 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. For more information, call 412-384-0851.

“SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL” - Experience the excitement of carnival in the streets of Port-ofSpain, Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans with professional dancer and ethnologist Tracie Yorke at the Peters Township Public Library on Sunday, April 10 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. This program will kick-off the library’s National Library Week celebration, April 10 through 16. Register for this program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 SPRING CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW - A Spring Craft and Vendor Show will be held on Sunday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Father Abbate Hall, St. Anthony’s Church,

Monongahela. Many local craft makers and national vendors such as Avon, Home Interiors, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and much more.

The kitchen will be open along with a bake sale, Chinese auction and raffles. St. Anthony’s Father Abbate Hall is located at 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela For questions, call Tish Cardis at 724-258-4240 CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY - Bunola Fire Company will host its annual Children’s Easter Party with the Easter Bunny on April 10 from 12:00 noon -3:00 pm at the Bunola Fire Hall.

Lunch, Easter activities, and photos with the Easter Bunny will be available. Cost is $5 per child. Phone Kathy Allegre at 412-384-8334 for additional information.

ALL-U-CAN EAT PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST – to benefit Peters Township Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. Sunday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Finleyville Community Center, 3547 Marion Ave., Finleyville. Cost is $5.00 includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea & orange juice.

APRIL 11 EASTER DANCE - Come Celebrate Spring at our Easter Dance. Make new friends and have a good time. April 11, from 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM at Royal Place Restaurant, 2660 Library Rd. Admission PWP members: $5, Guests: $7.

Cash Bar, Light Snacks Provided. For information, contact Barb at 412-855-4308.

APRIL 13 BETHEL PARK HERITAGE PLAYERS Children’s Theatre auditions will take place April 13 from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. for ages 6-16, at the Bethel Park Community Center. Show will be June 15-18. Visit website for more details at www.heritageplayers.org.

APRIL 16 BUNNY HOP - The Peters Township Parks and recreation Department has announced the following programs and events. Call 724-942 for more information. Bunny Hop - at the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Center, Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents and per child ages 2 and up. Pre-registration not required. Call 724942-5000 for more information or you would like to volunteer to help.

NIGHT AT THE RACES – Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce and New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary will hold Night at the Races on Saturday, April 16 at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:00, races start at 7:00. Free beer, BYOB, free food. Entrance fee is $10; horse cost $10; bet cost $2.00.Chinese auction, tip boards, small games of chance. For more information, call 724-258-5919.

EASTER EGG HUNT - The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

The Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 12:00 noon. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will begin at 10:30AM. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Chamber is also hosting a “Silly Easter Egg Contest” with cash prizes to be awarded and proceeds benefiting the Monongahela Women’s Club “Coats for Kids” Campaign. Rain date is 4/17/2011 at 1:00 PM. For more information contact Dorothea at 724.258.5919.

APRIL 16 - 17 BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Enjoy a delicious, nutritious breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday and Sunday April 16 17, and Friday and Saturday April 22 - 23.

Breakfast Starts at 9:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk. $8 per child. Each child will receive breakfast, which includes cereal & milk, mini donuts, orange drink & apple. Each child will get to visit the Bunny and do a craft, and each child can color a picture for our contest.Parents, the Garden Café is open for you to purchase fresh coffee,muffins, bagels, and other refreshments!

BUNNY TROLLEY - Join us as the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum opens for “Bunny Trolley”.

Ride a beautifully restored antique trolley with the Easter Bunny on Saturday and Sunday April 16 and 17 and Friday and Saturday April 22 & 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos with the bunny will be available and Egg Hunt fun. Take part in a spring time craft activity too! Adults can enjoy the new exhibit, “Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities,” Trolley rides leave every 45 minutes with the last ride leaving the platform at 4:45 pm.

Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $6 for children (ages 3-15), ages two and under are free. Also offered is the Family Rate of $35, for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Admission also

includes a guided tour of some of our Pittsburgh streetcars and a film can be seen in our theater describing the Trolley Era. For more information call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.pa-trolley.org EASTER EGG HUNTS - Race to gather up tons of Easter Eggs in your basket at the Trax Farms Easter Egg Hunts to be held on Saturday and Sunday April 16 - 17, and Friday and Saturday April 22 - 23. Hunts are held every half hour from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm. Children will be broken into three age-appropriate patches (ages: 23, 4-6, 7-11). Cost for the Egg Hunts are $7 per child. Tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk, and it is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance. Attendees can also enjoy other outdoor activites. For more information call (412) 835-3246. Visit us at www.traxfarms.com APRIL 17 RAVIOLI/SPAGHETTI DINNER - Transfiguration Parish in Monongahela will hold their semi-annual Ravioli/Spaghetti Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 17. The event will take place in Father Leger Hall located on Chess Street from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take out is available but does not include beverage. Adults - 5 Ravioli $8.00, meatballs extra 50 cents each; 1/2 & 1/2 2 Ravioli & Spaghetti with 2 meatballs $8.00; Spaghetti with 2 meatballs $7.00; Children- 2 Ravioli with 1 meatball $5.00; Spaghetti with 1 meatball $4.00. If you have any questions, call 724-258-7742.

2011 SPRING POULTRY SHOW – The Uniontown Poultry Association is hosting its 2011 Spring Poultry Show on April 17 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. See dozens of breeds and varieties of standard-size and bantam chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits and pigeons competing for prizes in the show hall, try your luck in prize drawings, sample some treats at the concession stand, bid on items at the Chinese auction, and browse for bargains in one of the area’s largest “buy-sell-trade”s! Non-commercial vendors at the buy-sell-trade can set up a table without a fee. Admission is only $2 per vehicle.

If you are interested in showing your purebred poultry or rabbits, you can get more information about entries and download our show catalog at www.uniontownpoultry.com.

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APRIL 17 AUXILIARY LUNCHEON - Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m., at Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC). A Spring Fling will be the theme of the annual luncheon to be presented by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources.

Proceeds from the traditional fundraising event, which is open to the public, will be used by the Auxiliary for its charitable programs which benefit patients and services at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The April 17 event will include a luncheon featuring a wonderful menu and numerous prizes. Tickets are $10 each and are available in the MVH Gift Shop or by calling 724483-7797.

APRIL 18 FUDGE SALE - Canonsburg General Hospital’s Women’s Auxiliary will host a Fudgie Wudgie fudge sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 18 in the hospital’s main lobby.

APRIL 22 GOOD FRIDAY FISH DINNER - The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual Good Friday Fish Dinner. It will be held at Broughton Hall on Friday, April 22, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Great menu selection including some kids’ favorites. Take out available, just call 412-655-4844 to place your order.

Log on to www.broughtonvfd.org, for more information.

APRIL 22 - 23 BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Enjoy a delicious, nutritious breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Friday and Saturday April 22 23. Breakfast Starts at 9:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk. Buy tickets in advance. Price is $8 per child. Each child will receive breakfast and get to visit the Bunny and do a craft, and color a picture for our contest.

BUNNY TROLLEY - Join us as the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum opens for a favorite family event, “Bunny Trolley”.

Ride a beautifully

restored antique trolley with the Easter Bunny on Friday and Saturday April 22 & 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos with the bunny will be available and Egg Hunt fun will be on-going.

Adults can enjoy the new exhibit, “Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities,” Trolley rides leave every 45 minutes with the last ride leaving the platform at 4:45 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $6 for children (ages 3-15), ages two and under are free. Also offered is the Family Rate of $35, for up to 2 adults and 4 children.

Admission also includes a guided tour of some of our Pittsburgh streetcars and a film can be seen in our theater describing the Trolley Era. For more information call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.pa-trolley.org EASTER EGG HUNTS - Race to gather up tons of Easter Eggs in your basket at the Trax Farms Easter Egg Hunts to be held on Friday and Saturday April 22 - 23. Hunts are held every half hour from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm. Children will be broken into three age-appropriate patches (ages: 2-3, 4-6, 7-11). Cost for the Egg Hunts are $7 per child. Tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk, and it is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance. Attendees can also enjoy other outdoor activites (weather permitting). For more information call (412) 835-3246. Visit us at www.traxfarms.com SOUTH PARK LIBRARY BOOK SALE - The Friends of South Park Township Library will be holding their Annual Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the South Park Township Community Center Building, across from Bavarian Village, in South Park Township. Saturday will include the favorite “$5.00 a Bag Day.” Come and browse through a large selection of books; old records, albums, books on tape, audio music tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, video tapes, video games, computer and electronic games and programs, games, puzzles, toys and stuffed animals. For further information, visit www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm.

APRIL 23 CAR CRUISE – Large Hotel Spring Car Cruise will take place April 23 from 1-6 p.m. at 5100 Oak Rd., Jefferson Hills. 60 dash plaques, giveaways, 50/50, food/drink specials all day, outdoor food service. For more information, contact Skinny at 412-277-5744 or Jim at 412-897-7475.

APRIL 28 KINDERGARTEN READINESS NIGHT - what parents need to know to prepare their children for kindergarten, will be presented by First Baptist Church Preschool, 601 West Main Street, Monongahela, on Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Terri Graney, local kindergarten teacher with 30+ years of teaching experience. Feel free to bring your children there will be special activities for them during the presentation.

APRIL 29 - 30 RUMMAGE SALE - Annual Rummage Sale at Hamilton Presbyterian Church. The “Treasure Hunt” will start, Friday, April 29, from 7 - 9 p.m.

That is the time to get, first choice of furniture, appliances, toys, not to mention men, women’s and children’s clothing. In the past, linens, window treatments, house wear and books have been popular finds. Treasure hunt time will continue on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The bargains really start on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. until closing at 12:30 p.m., with our “stuff your bag for a $1” clothing sale. Come early, stay late, food will be available in case all the hunting makes you hungry. All proceeds from the day benefit the Deacons of Hamilton Church. Hamilton Presbyterian Church is located in Bethel Park, for additional information, call 412-884-2722.

APRIL 30 FLEA MARKET - Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 793 E. Main Street, Monongahela. There will be toys, tools, clothes, household goods, glassware, crafts and more. Tables available. 3 tables for $5.00. For more information or to reserve tables, call 724 258-3013 or 724 2587476 after 5 p.m.

“KNIGHT AT THE RACES” - On Saturday evening, April 30, Finleyville Council 13832 Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a “Knight at the Races” where you can bet on the horses in the convenience of your own community. The “races” will be held at the Saint Francis Finley Hall in Finleyville just off Route 88. Low admission price of $10 gets you in the door, gets you a great meal and your choice of beverages for the evening. An additional $5 buys a horse that will pay $25 if it wins the race. Buffet begins at 7:00. The races start at 8:00. Tickets will be on sale at St. Francis Church before and after masses on April 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17 or at the door on race night or call Kerry Burgan at 724 986-142.

MONTE CARLO NIGHT FUND RAISER - The members of the Baldwin Kiwanis Club are holding their annual Monte Carlo Night fund raiser on Saturday, April 30 at the Leland Park Community Center, from 6:00 p.m. until closing.

The donation is $12 per ticket which includes beer, pop, setups and a complete buffet dinner to be served starting at 6:30 p.m. It is a BYOB affair and benefits Kiwanis administration and community needs. For tickets and information, call Whitey at 4l2-881-6417, Ron at 724-745-2585 or Tim at 412-653-2497. Tickets must be purchased in advance MEDICATION DISPOSAL – Turn in your used, unwanted, unneeded medication, no questions asked, on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Park Township Police Dept., 2675 Brownsville Rd., South Park. We will collect the entire week of April 24-30. Just come to the station or call us at 412-833-1000 for drug pickup at your home. Sponsored by South Park Police Dept. and the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

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By Wild Willy Frankfort

That Little Spray Bottle I don’t feel well. My sinuses are expanding as I type and the pain is making my teeth hurt. My chest is filled with gunk and my body just wants me to cough… all the time. I know how I arrived at this situation and it is due to the interaction with other individuals who at some point passed their germs via physical contact or the expulsion of said germs through sneezing, coughing, etc.

I know this to be true because I have been closed up in my shop for months at a time, with no real contact with other individuals other than my family. Of course, I may have picked up my current bug from one of them as they interact with others outside of our family… but they are all fine.

I have found that if you do a few specific things it helps to keep you healthy and they have worked for me.

First, eat at home as much as possible.

This means that nobody but you and your family has contact with your food.

Second, don’t shake hands, and if you do carry a spray or disinfectant wash with you and use it after contact. Third, don’t touch your mouth or face area with your hands unless you have disinfected.

All this sounds a little paranoid but in cold and flu season it’s a good habit and can help keep you well. I do this whenever I can and except for allergy season, it works for me.

Historically, colds and flu’s have been responsible for a great portion of mass mortality in our world. I have from time to time given talks on the subject of “First Contact” and the effects of germs on a sterile population. It has happened on every population since man has lived in a close population.

In simple terms, when you get a lot of people together living in a group, filth, germs, and bacteria are bound to influence that group. A natural resistance is formed… or else you die. (Remember this is a very simple explanation.)

So, imagine a people exposed to those who carry a virus but because of their natural resistance are not sick and pass the bug. Again, in simple terms, you either form a resistance or you die. Most people in the early days could not form any resistance and they did die. The American Indian, Pacific Islanders, Medieval Europeans, all suffered the same fate because of the colds and flu. Just think what might have happened if they had

small spray bottles of antiseptic and knew how to use it.

I have been asked many times about the plight of the N a t i v e Americans and William “Wild Wily” Frankfurt the effect of disease and illness on the Eastern Woodland Indian culture.

Those people were dynamically affected by disease.

The Eastern Woodland Indian took a double whammy as did other cultures but in the end the Woodland Indian lost most of the ability to rely on its elder population and traditions because very simply they died.

In this part of the world the Indians were hit by cold and flu’s that killed off a good part of their population. Then they were hit by small pox, measles, and chicken pox relatively soon after which again greatly affected the population.

Again, this cycle has happened forever to almost every culture and the next thing in the cycle is to blame the newcomer and/or go to war, then “Go back to the old ways” because back then they didn’t have sickness or newcomers. What all of these civilizations fail to remember is that sickness has killed of most or all of the older population who knew what the old ways were and how things were done.

Some would argue that it’s the circle of life, but I never saw that section in any animated film and I don’t remember those words written into any catchy song. Just remember that all of these little things that we do today allows us stay around a little longer. It lets me write and tell you all about the good old days. It lets me have seminars to show you how to perform those long forgotten things that our forefathers did and hopefully some foolish person will pick up the gauntlet and carry on after I’m gone.

So, sneeze into your elbow, use and throw away tissues, wash and disinfect your hands. I enjoy seeing and talking with you all and I would like to do it while you are well and rosy cheeked…!

Remember, our troops are still out there fighting the good fight. Send them a treat when you can and shake their hand and tell them what a good job they’re doing… disinfect first, then after.

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Cal U Foundation Announces Annual Awards The Foundation for California University recently presented its annual awards to outstanding alumni and friends of the University. Featured in the photo (from left): President Angelo Armenti, Jr.; Louis J. Panza, Jr., The Society of 1852 Award; and Linda H. Serene ’64, president of the Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania

Recently, at their annual dinner, members of the Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania presented The Society of 1852 Award to Louis J. Panza Jr. The Society of 1852 Award is presented for distinguished contributions to the enhancement and excellence of California University of PA. Louis J. Panza Jr. is president and chief executive officer of Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc. and of Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc. Involved in many community activities, numerous professional societies in the field of accounting and hospital management, Panza became associated with the hospital in 1984 and has held his current positions since July 2004.

At Cal U, Panza is a member of the Board of Presidential Advisors and a longtime partner in the University’s initiatives to build relationships with the southwestern Pennsylvania community. With President Angelo Armenti Jr., he formed the first partnership through which the University provides training in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and other Franklin Covey leadership programs to the hospital’s executives. In return, Monongahela Valley Hospital has created an endowed scholarship fund to benefit students majoring in nursing at the University..

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Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce

13th Annual “Fleatique on the Mon” - Saturday, June 4 Crafters and Vendors Can Sign Up Now! Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors are needed for the 13th annual “Fleatique on the Mon.” This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park, and through-out Monongahela and New Eagle on Saturday, June 4, from 8AM until 3PM. Crafter and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street, beside PNC Bank. Food Vendors are need at both locations. Application deadline is May 20, 2011. Booth spaces for antique, craft and flea market vendors are 15” for $20. Food vendor spaces are 20”, and include electricity for $40.This unique event is known as the largest street sale in Southwestern Pennsylvania! Running along a three-mile stretch of Main Street, also Route 88, 837 and 136, in Monongahela and New Eagle, businesses, churches, and homeowners participate with yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garage sales. Free parking and free admission.

This event is sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber at 724.258.5919 for more information. Or download an application from www.monongahelaareachamber.org.

South Park Library “Friends” Spring Book Sale - April 22-23 The Friends of South Park Township Library will be holding their Annual Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the South Park Township Community Center Building, across from Bavarian Village, 2575 Brownsville Road in South Park Township. Saturday will include the favorite “$5.00 a Bag Day.” Come and browse through a large selection of books (hardback, paperback, fiction, nonfiction, children, adult, school, educational, coffee table); old records, albums, books on tape, audio music tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, video tapes, video games, computer and electronic games and programs, games, puzzles, toys and stuffed animals. All proceeds for the Friends book sale benefits the South Park Township Library. For further information on Friends, please visit the web site at www.southparklibrary.org/spfriends.htm.

Grief & Loss Support Dinner At Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg General Hospital Chaplain Rev. Cathy Peternel will host a dinner for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, 6 p.m., April 29, McNary Conference Center.

The dinner is open to the public and the cost of the meal is $6.50. Reservations must be made by April 22 by calling 724-745-6100, ext. 4118.

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Harmony Singers Present 43rd Annual Spring Show Performance to be Held at New Location

Carol Roth of South Park, Bernie Komoroski of Overbrook, and Ken Wolssner of Bridgeville practice barbershop music for the upcoming Harmony Singers show.

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present their 43rd annual spring show on Saturday, April 9 at 8 PM and Sunday, April 10 at 2 PM at a new location, the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park.

This year’s show, “Sing a Rainbow,” paints a musical picture using colorful lyrics.

Selections from the show include “Blue Skies”, “Colors of the Wind” and “Tie a Yellow Ribbon.”

While the Harmony Singers is primarily a choral group, their annual show features several choreographed numbers, including tap dancing. Cynthia G. Pratt is choral director, Carol Karl is accompanist.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children under 12. Tickets are available from cast members or at the door. Discounted tickets, $7, for groups of 10 or more can be purchased in advance by calling 724-941-0768.

A free-will collection will take place after each performance for the benefit of Angels for Animals. Information about the Harmony Singer is available at www.harmonysingers.org.

Women of Southwestern Pa Call for Grants Local Non-Profits and Charities Encouraged to Apply South Hills based Women of Southwestern Pa, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization is accepting funding requests in the amount of $2,500 from local, non-profit, charitable and community organizations. The grants are funded by proceeds from Women's annual "Symphony of Food" event held each year in January. To qualify, an organization must provide service in Allegheny, Washington, Fayette or Greene County, and have an IRS 501(c)(3) status, receive no federal funds for the specific project, and benefit women and families or women's interests. Applicants are to send a letter identifying the organization's purpose or mission statement, attach a copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) status, specify the amount requested, and state the intent of the grant to: Women of Southwestern PA, Inc., c/o Philanthropy Committee, P.O. Box 1112, McMurray, PA 15317 Submission deadline is May 14. For details, see"www.womenofswpa.org.

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SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL ANNOUNCE SPRING MEETINGS

Easter Eggs Will be "Silly" in Monongahela!

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a "Silly Easter Egg" contest. Decorate a (hardboiled) egg, and make it the silliest that you can! Drop your egg off along with a $1 entry fee between April 11 - 15 from 10:00 AM until 3:00PM at the Chamber of Commerce office, located at 212 West Main Street in Monongahela. (Formerly Wibles Maytag). Your $1 donation will go to the Monongahela Womens Club “coats for kids campaign.” Eggs will be judged for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Winners will be awarded $25 for 1st place, $15 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place. Eggs will be on display at the gazebo on April 16 and winners will be announced at the Easter Egg hunt.For questions or additional info, call 724-258-5919, or visit our website: www.monongahelaareachamber.org

Ducks enjoy a cruise in the water beside the Montour Trail in Piney Fork Creek, South Park

The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail is a group of individuals interested in the maintenance, improvement and promotion of 11 miles of Montour Trail from Library (Milepost 35.3) to Clairton (Milepost 46.3). Regular meetings of the Friends group are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the South Park Township Community Center, located behind the Township Building.

The April meeting of the Friends of the Montour Trail will be held on Wednesday, April 13 and the May meeting will be held on May 11. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend.

Additional information concerning the trail may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org . Activities concerning the entire Montour Trail and links to the sites of other western Pennsylvania trails are also posted on the web site.

Mother's Day Bingo Buffet Slated in Bunola May 8 The Bunola Fire Company will sponsor a Mother's Day Bingo Buffet on May 8 from 1:00 -5:00 pm at the Bunola Fire Hall in Bunola, PA.For a total cost of just $40, guests will enjoy a delicious buffet meal, and games including a $500 jackpot, $50 per game, and $100 on specials. Seating is limited, and a minimum of 40-45 tickets must be sold or the event will be cancelled. Please make reservations ASAP. Phone Kathy Allegre at 412-384-8334 for tickets and information..

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Model Train Show an Enjoyable Fundraiser for New Eagle VFD

By Ken Askew There were a lot of trains blowing their whistles and chugging through New Eagle on January 30, 2011. Inside the New Eagle Social Hall on Chess Street, the Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club (MMVRRC) partnered with the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department to hold a train show and sale as a fund raiser for the fire department.

The parking lot was full, as attendees parked their cars up to a block away to attend the festivities. The Hall was filled with 30 vendors (from as far as Ligonier) at 84 tables, selling new and used trains, cars, track, and scenery.

Cindi Williams of the MMVRRC pointed out other featured attractions at the 4th annual event: a test track for all gauges, a bookstore, a food court, and a soldering clinic.

For more information about the Mid-Mon Valley Railroad Club, please visit their website, www.mmvrrc.org, or call Cindi Williams at 724-3794240.

This operating “O” gauge layout was erected by the Pittsburgh Independent High Rollers model railroad club.

Vendor tables are shown in the background.

An important part of the model railroading hobby is passing down the interest from generation to generation. Joe Stimak is doing just that for his 4-year-old grandson, John Sugar, who just received his first train at Christmas.

Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club Annual Meet and Greet The Monongahela Donora Area Lions Club 2nd Annual Meet and Greet will be held on Monday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Beach Club Marina, New Eagle. All are welcome to come see and hear what Lions are all about.

Local members wish to share how Lions make a difference in the lives of those around us right here in the Mon Valley area. Lions collect unwanted eyeglasses, sunglasses, and hearing aids. Lions’ representatives will be available to collect your unwanted items. All items collected are refurbished and given to those less unfortunate in the community. Lions also accept medical supplies that you or a loved one no longer need such as canes and walkers. These items will be either borrowed to assist those who may need temporary assistance, without the burden of the additional expense, or given away to help maintain independence to those unable to obtain on their own.

For more information or to RSVP, email: mondonlions@gmail.com.

Coming soon is the "Leo Club," a group of boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18 to be formed in the near future. Hope you can join us. Together, we serve. Please visit www.lionsclubs.org for more information.

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State Senator Tim Solobay Presents New Flag to Elizabeth Elks for Elizabeth Borough War Memorial

Senator Solobay and Elks members pose for a formal photo at the Elizabeth War Memorial site.

In a flag raising ceremony on February 26, PA State Senator Tim Solobay, 46th District presented a new flag to the Elizabeth Elks Maple View Lodge #780 to fly at the Elizabeth Borough War Memorial site.

Elizabeth Borough Council members and residents also attended the presentation. A reception followed at the Maple View Lodge in Elizabeth.

Elks members raising the new flag at the Elizabeth War Memorial site.

Elks members bring down the old flag.

Guest Milton Payne of the Booker T. Washington Elks Lodge of McKeesport, prepares to raise the new flag.

Canonsburg General Hospital To Participate In Scouting For Food Drive Canonsburg General Hospital will participate in the Scouting for Food drive, sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. Non-perishable food items will be collected from April 1 through April 30 in the vestibule area near the main entrance to the hospital.

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Baldwin Kiwanis Plans Monte Carlo Night Fund Raiser The members of the Baldwin Kiwanis Club are holding their annual Monte Carlo Night fund raiser on Saturday, April 30 at the Leland Park Community Center, Knoedler Road and Wolfe Drive, from 6:00 p.m. until closing. The donation is $12 per ticket which includes beer, pop, setups and a complete buffet dinner to be served starting at 6:30 p.m. It is a BYOB affair and benefits Kiwanis administration and community needs.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Come and join the Kiwanis members and friends for an evening of fun. For tickets and information, call Whitey at 4l2-881-6417, Ron at 724-745-2585 or Tim at 412-653-2497. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Heart Saver CPR Class with AED Training Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a HeartSaver CPR with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training class on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 6 - 9 p.m., in the McNary Conference Center.

Instructors for this class are certified by the American Heart Association. Attendees will learn heart-saver, or adult, one-person CPR in addition to techniques for dealing with an obstructed airway, AED training and relief of foreign body airway obstruction.

Participants will receive a two year certification after successful course completion.

Registration fee is $25. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call toll free at 1-877-284-2000.

Hop Over To the Bunny Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Join us as the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum opens for a favorite family event, “Bunny Trolley�.

Ride a beautifully restored antique trolley with the Easter Bunny on Saturday and Sunday April 16 and 17 and Friday and Saturday April 22 & 23 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos with the bunny will be available and Egg Hunt fun will be on-going in the picnic grove. Take part in a spring time craft activity too! And while the kids are playing on the Play Trolley adults can enjoy the new exhibit, “Streetcar Suburbs: Linking Neighborhoods, Building Communities,�

Trolley rides leave every 45 minutes with the last ride leaving the platform at 4:45 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $6 for children (ages 315), ages two and under are free. Also offered is the Family Rate of $35, for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Admission also includes a guided tour of some of our Pittsburgh streetcars and a film can be seen in our theater describing the Trolley Era. For more information call 724-228-9256 or visit the website at www.pa-trolley.org

NEWS FROM THE MONONGAHELA ROTARY

The Monongahela Rotary Club inducted two new members, and honored two Ringgold High School Students at a recent meeting.

Ringgold High School Honor Roll Students of the Month (left to right) Sarah Lutz (senior), and Kaylin Homa (senior) are pictured with Rotary President Patrick Garman.

New Rotary members were inaugurated at the February 17 meeting. Pictured (left to right): Rotary President Patrick Garman, new member Lisa Tomosky, new member Tammy Henson, Rotary Past President Jim Haines

Family Hospice to Host Free Financial Seminar Family Hospice and Palliative Care will host "Money & Life: A Free Financial Literacy Program," on Tuesday, April 26, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at The Center for Compassionate Care, 50 Moffett, in Mt. Lebanon. Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants member Jack Ellsworth, CPA will discuss financial issues faced by the "sandwich generation," those caring for both their children and their parents, including: saving for college; saving for retirement; and getting your parents' finances in order. This free program includes free parking, light refreshments, door prize and tours of The Center for Compassionate Care will be available. Space is limited, register by April 19 by calling 412-651-5853, or email ehorwith@familyhospice.com.

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Easter Egg Hunt in Monongahela April 16

Chesapeake Energy Meets With Local Fire Departments Q & A Session on Union and Nottingham Township Drilling Sites

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 12:00 noon. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will begin at 10:30AM. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Chances to win a stuffed Easter Bunny will also be available.The Chamber is also hosting a “Silly Easter Egg Contest” with cash prizes to be awarded and proceeds benefiting the Monongahela Women's Club "Coats for Kids" Campaign. Rain date is 4/17/2011 at 1:00 PM. For more information contact Dorothea at 724.258.5919 or visit www.monongahelaareachamber.org

Spring Craft and Vendor Show in Monongahela A Spring Craft and Vendor Show will be held on Sunday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Father Abbate Hall, St. Anthony's Church, Monongahela.

This cash and carry event will feature many local craft makers and national vendors such as Avon, Home Interiors, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and much more. The kitchen will be open along with a bake sale by members of the Altar Rosary Christian Mothers of St. Anthony's Church. Also featured will be a Chinese auction and several raffles.

Admission is free. Convenient parking. St. Anthony's Father Abbate Hall is located at 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela.

For questions or additional information, please contact: Tish Cardis at 724-258-4240.

Broughton VFD "Cash Bash" May 7 The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their bi-annual "Cash Bash" on Saturday, May 7. For a $20.00 donation per ticket you will receive your admission to the event and a chance to win $9,000.00 in cash. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and prizes. Come out and join in the fun and support your local volunteer fire department at the same time.

For tickets or additional information, please call the Broughton fire station at 412-655-4844 or check out our website at www.broughtonvfd.org.

Colin Monaghan and Stacey R. Brodak – Coordinator and Director of Chesapeake Energy Corporate Development address local firefighters on drilling site emergency response issues.

By Paul Chasko Two representatives from Chesapeake Energy met with members of local volunteer fire departments on March 21.

Firefighters from Valley Inn, Library, New Eagle, Elrama, and South Baldwin were present at the gathering hosted by the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department.

According to Stacey Brodak, Director of Corporate Development, the meeting was in no way an emergency response training session, but rather an opportunity for Chesapeake Energy to exchange information with emergency responders in the area.

She disclosed that when the drilling rig arrives at the Trax Farm site in mid April it will be known as the Bronco 37 Site.

Another Drilling site along Cooper Road in Nottingham Township has completed the drilling phase and will soon begin the hydraulic fracturing (fracking) process.

There will then be two ongoing operations – one in Nottingham Township and one in Union Township.

Brodak explained that the entire process included 4 phases – 1) Site preparation, 2) Rig setup and drilling, 3) Hydraulic fracturing and 4) Production. The drilling pad preparation requires the most time (4-6 weeks). The actual drilling and fracking is usually completed in 30-40 days per well.

There could be 6-8 wells drilled on any one site. The Nottingham site has three wells and the Trax Farm site is currently permitted for only 2 wells. There is no actual gas production until the fracking process is completed. There may be cases where the completed well is “capped” until a pipeline is in place to carry the gas from the site.

Depending on the content of the gas delivered by the well, storage tanks may be on

the site holding “wet” components such as propane and butane.

An accident and fire where several maintenance workers at a Chesapeake drilling site near Avella were injured was discussed.

Several local fire departments assisted Chesapeake personnel in extinguishing the fire with foam. Ms. Brodak said the fire occurred during a well testing procedure and Chesapeake has to date not been cited with any violations in the incident. She said once the appropriate equipment was in place, the fire was extinguished in 20 minutes.

Ms. Brodak mentioned that the industry is looking at existing emergency response training programs that might be appropriate and adequate for local fire departments along with lists of any special equipment that might be helpful in responding to emergencies. She reiterated that there are presently no applicable training programs available. The suggested procedure at this point is to let Chesapeake personnel take the lead in any emergency. In no case would any Fire department be asked to take part in any procedure they have not been trained for or with which they feel uncomfortable. An emergency call list was passed out to each fire department with phone numbers for Chesapeake personnel some of which will be living locally during the critical phases of operation. She promised a maximum 20 minute response time.

During drilling and fracking, Chesapeake personnel will at the drill site 24/7. She also stated that there is no emergency at a drill site that would warrant an evacuation of the nearby area. The size, deployment and safety features of any propane or butane holding tanks on the site are certainly critical in making that claim.

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Humanities Program Enjoyed at Monongahela Library Civil War Era Discussed The members of the Facts in Fiction: the Civil War Era book discussion group at the Monongahela Area Library were recently treated to a post-discussion snack typical of fare typical of the mid-19th century.

Group member Virginia Frederick, wife of the moderator Scott Frederick, used a recipe long-favored by her family for “boiled custard” and a made ginger cookies to accompany the beverage.

A border-state favorite, boiled custard is made from eggs, milk, sugar, and in the non-alcohol version served to the book discussion group, vanilla extract. The beverage is similar to eggnog but not spicy.

The Facts in Fiction program is a limited time program supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and its We the People initiative on American History. The group has been meeting Pictured (l-r) Dorothy McDonald and Virginia Frederick stand since February to discuss behind the table of treats prepared for the discussion group. the factual aspects found in four novels of the Civil War. During the March meeting the group examined the geographical clues to the setting in the book, “Coal Black Horse,” by Robert Olmstead as well as the novel itself.

The group will meet twice more to discuss “The March” by E. L. Doctrow and “Lincoln,” by Gore Vidal. For more information, call the library at 724-258-5409.

Valley Inn VFD Spring Vendor Show The Valley Inn VFD Ladies’ Auxiliary is holding a Spring Vendor Show on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. This event will be held at the Valley Inn Social Hall, located at Orchard Avenue at Snyder Avenue in Monongahela. Come out and enjoy all of your favorite home party vendors in one place! Lia Sophia; Avon; Mary Kay; Celebrating Home; Tupperware; Gold Canyon Candles; Popcorn Shirt/Magic Scarf; Jewels by Jill; Vera Bradley; ThirtyOne Gifts; Pampered Chef; Switch Flips; Premiere Jewelry; Scentsy; Cookie Lee; Tastefully Simple; Undercover Wear; Girl Scouts handmade jewelry and more to come! Admission is FREE! Come join us for a fun day of shopping, and visit our Chinese Auction and bake sale! Contact Heather Jakub at 724-350-9164 to register for a table if your business isn’t listed!

“Knight at the Races” Saturday, April 30 On Saturday evening, April 30, Finleyville Council 13832 Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a “Knight at the Races” where you can bet on the horses in the convenience of your own community. The “races” will be held at the Saint Francis Finley Hall in Finleyville just off Route 88. A low admission price of $10 gets you in the door, gets you a great meal and your choice of beverages for the evening. An additional $5 buys a horse that will pay $25 if it wins the race. Be sure to get your horse early because they sell out quickly Buffet begins at 7:00 (new and old favorites on the buffet). The races start at 8:00. Baskets of valuable household items and other goodies will be raffled off throughout the evening.

Tickets will be on sale at St. Francis Church before and after masses on April 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17 or at the door on race night or call Kerry Burgan at 724 986-142. Come on out and enjoy a great time with great food and the proceeds benefit charities supported by the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes.

4000 Point Super Bingo in New Eagle The New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a 4000 Point Super Bingo on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and games start at 8:00 PM. The Bingo will be held at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall located at 156 Chess Street, New Eagle, PA. Package cost $15. Regular games $125, Specials $150, Jackpot, Regular, T & X $50, Coverall is $1,100.

Contact 724.258.6379 or 724.258.0550 FMI. All proceeds benefit the New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary.

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Broughton VFD Holding Annual Good Friday Fish Dinner The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual Good Friday Fish Dinner. It will be held at Broughton Hall on Friday, April 22, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. There is a great menu selection including some kids' favorites.

The pricing is great for families. Large dining hall, so there is no waiting for seats.

Take out is also available, just call 412-655-4844 to place your order. Log on to www.broughtonvfd.org, for more information about your volunteer fire department.

All proceeds from this event will help support the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department Building Fund.

Cash Bash in New Eagle Set For May 21 High End Purses - Coach; Louis Vuitton Up For Grabs!

The New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting an Authentic Coach/Louis Vuitton Cash Bash on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the drawings start at 6:00 PM and continue until 9:00 PM. Every 10 minutes you have the opportunity to win cash or an authentic Coach or Louis Vuitton purse. Door prizes will be given as well. Donation to the fund raiser is $25 for a ticket that has two numbers. Dinner and refreshments will be served. During the evening you will have the opportunity to also participate in 50/50 raffles/tips to win other name brand purses such as Kate Spate/Coach/Juicy Couture/Betsy Johnson & more.For more info, contact Dorothea at 724-258-0550 or Cathy at 724-258-6379. All donations benefit New Eagle VFD Truck Fund.

Photo Scavenger Hunt in Mingo Creek Park The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is having a Photo Scavenger Hunt at Mingo Creek Park on Wednesday, April 6. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. at shelter 7. This is a fun and amusing way to find some interesting things in nature. Teams will search high and low for items, and even take a few pictures of their teammates in action. With your photos as reminders, this is sure to be an evening you won't soon forget. Please bring along a digital camera or camera phone.

Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. There is no fee for this program. Mingo Creek Park is located 12 miles east of Washington off of Route 136.

Nottingham Township Grows Along With Neighbors Census Shows Township to be in the Growth Area of the County

By J.R. Brower With the recent release of the 2010 Census numbers for Pennsylvania, Nottingham Township can boast of something that most communities in southwestern Pennsylvania cannot – significant population growth. The 2000 Census showed Nottingham’s population to be 2,522. The township’s population has increased by 516 since then, with the current number of residents at 3,036. That’s an increase of 20.4%.

Supervisor Doug King credits Nottingham’s growth with its combination of both rural and suburban surroundings. While much of the township’s area along Venetia Road consists of housing plans and neighborhoods with homes fairly close together, the majority of the township is very rural.

“It’s a great place to move to if you want to build your home on five or ten acres,” said King. “Although we have public water throughout the township, what hurts growth is lack of public sewage in most areas, although some people don’t care.”

The Mingo Creek watershed, where most Nottingham land is located, has no sanitary authority, although the Peters Creek watershed, in a smaller section of the township, does have one that other communities downstream share as well.

Not only did Nottingham show significant growth, most of its neighbors did as well.

North Strabane had the highest percentage of population increase in Washington County: 33.3%. Peters Township was up there as well with an increase of 20.8%. Most significant in Peters’ growth is that it added more residents to its population than any municipality in the county, 3,647. Peters Township’s population is now 21,213, the largest in the county, well over the second largest City of Washington, whose population change was –10.5%, down from 15,268 to 13,663.

Other northern Washington County municipalities showing growth are Cecil 15.5%, Canonsburg 4.5%, South Strabane 17.0%, Union Township 1.8% and Finleyville 0.4%.

Mon Valley communities generally seemed to continue the trend of population loss in the census: New Eagle –3.4%, Monongahela –9.7%, Fallowfield –3.1%, Donora –15.4% and Charleroi –15.4% as well. The only exception in the Mon Valley was California. The borough increased its population by 28.8%, attributed to strong growth of Cal U. Overall, most northern Washington County growth counteracted population losses in other parts of the county to give it an overall 10-year increase of 2.4% from 202,897 to 207,820. Washington was the only county in southwestern Pennsylvania to increase in population besides Butler County, which showed the most growth. Neighboring Allegheny County declined in population (-4.6%) as did the City of Pittsburgh (-8.6%).

The state of Pennsylvania, however, grew in population by 3.4% to a total of 12,702,379.

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GOLF OUTING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FINLEYVILLE LIGHT UP NIGHT. Century 21 Frontier Realty of Finleyville is hosting a golf outing on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Rolling Green Golf Course at 1:00 pm. The event is being held to raise funds for the 2011 Finleyville Borough Holiday Light Up Night. The borough needs all of our support to maintain this wonderful tradition.

The format is a shotgun blind scramble. Cost is $65 per golfer. Non-golfers are encouraged to join us for the dinner afterwards at the Finleyville Community Center. If you would like to donate to the Chinese Auction or would like to be a tee sponsor, call Century 21 Frontier Realty at 724-3487470.

Washington Symphony Ends Season With Budway’s Classical Jazz The Washington Symphony Orchestra will end its ninth season on Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. at Trinity High School in Washington, with a combination of classical and jazz music. “All that Jazz” is the concert’s theme and Conductor Yugo Ikach is pleased to have nationally acclaimed jazz pianist David Budway playing with the WSO. “David began in Pittsburgh and is now playing jazz in New York.

We’re fortunate to have him coming to join us, especially for Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and his sister Maureen, a jazz vocalist, will be part of the performance as well.” Ikach said.

As a classical piano artist, Budway has given many recitals, including guest appearances with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (with Hubert Laws), the Steinway Society, and the Pittsburgh Concert Society. A professor at Duquesne University and Carnegie Mellon University from 1983- 1995, Budway presently gives Master classes at William Patterson University. Recently his essay was published in Downbeat Magazine: "Contemporary French Music's Influence in Jazz Harmonies".

Budway has recorded and performed his jazz music with Branford Marsalis, Michael Brecker, Stanley Turrentine, Hubert Laws and Jeff”Tain”Watts. Performing and recording credits include Jimmy Heath, Jon Faddis, Louie Belson, Mark Murphy, Marlena Shaw, Ravi Coltrane, Joe Pass, Randy Brecker, Wynton Marsalis and George Benson. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, Merkin Hall, The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, Cotton Club, The Jazz Standard, Zinc Bar and Smalls.

Individual and group tickets (for 10 or more) for the May 7 WSO concert are available in advance on-line at www.washsym.org or by calling 724-223-9796. Individual tickets are also sold in advance at all branches of Washington Financial Bank and at Citizens Library in Washington, as well as at the door the evening of the concert.

April Meeting of Rostraver Township Historical Society The Rostraver Township Historical Society (RTHS) will be holding their regular monthly meeting Thursday April 14 at the Historic Fells Methodist Church located at 800 Fellsburg Road, Belle Vernon. Ann Nemanic, Executive Director, of the Laurel Highlands Pennsylvania a Place of Wonder will present a dissertation on the "Travel Guide to the Laurel Highlands". The time of the presentation will be at 6:00 p.m. RTHS will have a booth at the Mon Valley Home & Garden show located in the Rostraver Ice Gardens on April 1 - 3. RTHS is in the process of restoring the Historic Fells Methodist Church.

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Morning Coffee and Conversation Sate Representative Rick Saccone Invites Residents to Morning Meetings New Pennsylvania State Representative, Rick Saccone invites residents to join him for coffee and conversation at morning meetings throughout his district. Discuss your concerns on issues both at home and in Harrisburg. Get the latest information on the Marcellus Shale Mining. Upcoming Meeting dates: • Friday, April 29 at 10:00 am: Nottingham Township Municipal Building, 909 Sugar Run Road • Friday, May 20 at 10:00 am: Jefferson Hills, Blue Flame Restaurant, State Route 51

MVH Gala 23 Features Mexican Fiesta Theme Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Twenty-Third Annual Gala will be held Saturday, May 21 as the health system celebrates a Mexican Fiesta. The annual event will take place in the Allegheny Ballroom of the Westin Convention Center and Hotel in Pittsburgh. It is sponsored by the Mon-Vale Health Resources Fund Development Committee. Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is the parent company of Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc. A cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at 6 p.m. will be followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Special effects, amenities and entertainment by a lively mariachi band will turn this year’s Gala into a fun-filled journey south of the Border. Complementing and enhancing the festive mood of Gala 23 will be the return of Pure gold, one of the nation’s top oldies bands, for dancing and listening pleasure. Also highlighting the Mexican Fiesta will be a special video showcasing the health system’s continuing advancements in technology and patient services and plans for this year’s upgrades at MVH. Tickets for Gala 23, which is open to the public, are $175 per person and tables of 10 are available. For more information, contact Kimberly Quinn at 724-258-1097.

Monongahela Class of ’66 Reunion Scheduled The Monongahela High School Class of 1966 will conduct its 45-year class reunion August 6 at the Lindenwood Golf Club in McMurray. The event will feature oldies music by DJ Jim Dudas. Classmates are encouraged to attend Monongahela Kennywood Day August 3 and an evening at Mineral Beach from 5-9 p.m. on August 5. Those who have not received invitations should contact Judy Donina Wolfe at judithwolfe@hotmail.com or 714-846-3700. The class website is home.earthlink.net/-mhs-1966/. Updated contact information is being sought for the class directory.

April Meeting of the South Park Women's Club The South Park Women's Club will hold its last regular meeting of the 2010-2011 club year on Monday, April 18 at the South Park Community Center on Brownsville Road. In lieu of a speaker, all club members will bring a covered dish for our traditional potluck dinner which will be followed by a white elephant sale. For this sale, club members donate wrapped items which are then auctioned off to raise money for our charitable works within the South Park community. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Friends of Jefferson Hills Public Library to Host Annual Book Sale The Friends of Jefferson Hills Public Library will hold its annual used book sale on April 8, 9, and 10 at the Library, 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills.

Over 10,000 books of all types, CD’s and cassette tapes will be offered for sale. Hours on April 8 and April 9 are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On April 10, hours are l0:00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Cost is $1.00 for hardback books, while paperback books will be sold for just 75 cents per book or $2 for 3 books. On April 9, all children’s and young adult books will be priced at buy one/get one free. On April 10 all books fitting into a bag provided by the library will be $5.

Donated costume jewelry will be sold at the event, and a number of gift baskets will be auctioned.

The book sale will also feature a collection of over 500 vintage books dating back to 1833. Of the 500 books, 216 are over 100 years old. The vintage books will be located and priced separately ranging from $2 to $200.

A Preview Party, which will include appetizers, desserts, beverages, door prizes and presale of books, will be held on April 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Library. Tickets are $6 to the preview event and may be purchased in advance by calling the Library at 412-6537741. At the door Preview Party tickets are $8.00. The media is welcome to attend the preview party and chairpersons of the event will be available for interviews.

Donations of books and jewelry for the Friends annual spring book and jewelry sale can be dropped off throughout the year at the Library.

The Friends of the Jefferson Hills Library is a non-profit organization established in 1997 to purchase non-budgeted materials for the library. The group meets at the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building on the Third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call the library at 412-655-7741.

Canonsburg General Hospital to Hold Six-part Series on Dealing with Grief Canonsburg General Hospital Chaplain Rev. Cathy Peternel will lead a six-part bereavement series, “When Mourning Dawns” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 and 27, May 4, 11, 18 and 25 in the 2 North Dining Room of Canonsburg General Hospital or from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Presbyterian Church of Houston, 102 North Main Street, Houston, PA. She will discuss the process of grief as it relates to the seasons. Participants will learn how to live their life fully through the seasons of grief. Grief naturally works this way: autumn, winter, spring, and then summer. Participants will be introduced to the uniqueness of each season of grief to know what to expect and what to do. To register for this free series, call 724-745-6100, ext. 4118.

MOPS of Windover Hills Hosts "Mom 2 Mom" Sale Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Windover Hills will be hosting their 2nd Annual "Mom 2 Mom" Sale at the Windover Hills United Methodist Church in South Park on Saturday, April 9. The event will take place from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Tables are available for rent to anyone wanting to sell kids items. The cost for a table will be $20.

Clothes, toys, accessories are all welcome. We will also have a separate "big ticket item" section for highchairs, cribs, strollers, etc. Set up for the sale will be the night before, (Friday, April 8) from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. MOPS will do all the advertising for the sale.

For more information, contact Charity Winberg at cwinberg24@verizon.net or 724-4693603.

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That Old House

By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort

T Novelli Home OWNERS: Greg and Jenni Novelli LOCATION: 3513 Lincoln Ave., Finleyville

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

here are a bunch of older homes in Finleyville, but one that really stands out sits two streets behind the Finleyville Borough building. It has always intrigued me, mostly because of its huge wrap-around porch. As a boy I lived in a house very much like this one and to be honest, I always wanted to check it out and compare the architecture.

The original house that I was going to write about for this month backed out. So, I had to scramble at the last minute to find a new one and I got lucky. I knocked on the door at 3513 Lincoln Avenue, and my Veterinarian answered. I was surprised but we sort of knew each other already, and before you know it I was having a tour of this wonderful home.

The owners, Greg and Jenni Novelli took me through their beautiful home and told me how they had been living there for about 18 months. It had once been owned by a family that converted the home into apartments. It had since been brought back to a single family dwelling and had been renovated to its original splendor.

During the renovation, a silver certificate one dollar bill from 1800’s was found. It had slipped between the floorboards and when the floors were re-done there it was.

The home features the old time Roman moldings, pocket doors, and leaded glass windows that was indicative of homes of that era. I was transported back to my childhood and the old house I lived in as a boy. I was curious about the date of the house and Greg thought it was built sometime between 1890-1910.

I was told that the previous owners may know more about the home's history, so I looked them up but was unable to reach them. Being the curious guy I am, I plan on updating and finding out more about the old home that is such a signature for the small town of Finleyville.

I thank the Novelli's for their time and patience, and for their hospitality and the trip way back into my childhood. I plan on taking a trip back to my old home someday. It’s always good to check your roots… your never know what’s gonna pop up.

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

C21 Frontier Realty April Agent of the Month Ellen Brawdy is back on top again! CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty is pleased to recognize her ongoing success. Even more impressive is that CENTURY 21 Real Estate, LLC has invited her the exclusive "Top Agent Luncheon" in recognition of her production!

Serving the Finlevyille corridor and beyond, you can count on Ellen to get the job done. Buying or selling, call her today for a confidential consultation.

Ellen Brawdy

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Volunteer Open House at Pa Trolley Museum Interested in being a part of one of Pennsylvania’s most exciting living history museums? Come join The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for a Volunteer Open House on Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon to learn more about what we do! Here is a sampling of our many opportunities: Archives – Assist in cataloging and care of historical material.

Docent – Conduct museum tours. Training and uniform required.

Education – Assist with school tours.

Grounds – Assist in maintaining museum grounds.

Museum Store – Greet visitors, sell tickets and merchandise, answer phones.

Publicity – Help by distributing flyers, getting the word out Power and Signal – Assist with overhead wire and signal systems.

Professional Services – Accounting, engineering, legal and construction management.

Special Events – Assist with decorating or setting up, help park cars, sell tickets, assist visitors.

Trolley Maintenance and Restoration – Assist in restoration and maintenance of our trolley car fleet.

Trolley Operator – Operate our cars over the trolley line. Uniform, training, and voting membership required.

Way and Track – Assist in construction of new track and maintenance of our existing track.

For more information, email educator@pa-trolley.org, write to 1 Museum Rd., Washington, PA 15301, or call 724-228-9256. Visit our website at www.pa-trolley.org.

South Park High School Class of '71 Sets Reunion Date The SPHS Class of ’71 will hold their 40th Reunion on Sunday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. The reunion will be held at 207 Bailey Ave. in Mt. Washington. For more information, contact Patrick Herforth at 724-929-9834 or pcherf@gmail.com.

Enjoy a Night at the Races Event in Monongahela The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce and the New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary are hosting a “Night at the Races” on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The event will be held at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall, located at 165 Chess Street, New Eagle, PA. Doors open at 5:00 PM with a buffet dinner being served from 600 7:00 PM. Races start at 7:00 PM. Donation to purchase a horse is just $10.

Donation to attend the event $10. Raffles and a Chinese auction will be sold during the evening. All proceeds benefit the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce and the New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary.

For more information call Dorothea at 724.258.5919 or Cathy at 724.258.6379.

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Ringgold Unveils Elementary School Plans March 10 Public Hearing A Required Step for School Closures

By Paul Chasko A public hearing was conducted by the Ringgold School District outlining the justification for upcoming school closures as required by the PA Dept. of Education. A March 10 public meeting was held by the school district giving the public an opportunity to comment on the plan supported by the Ringgold School Board and District Administration. These are some of the points presented.

The stated goal of the Board and Administration in this endeavor is to create an “Enhanced Elementary Learning Community” by improving the school environment, enriching the curriculum and instruction, expanding arts and humanities programs and promoting the use of technology.

The Closing of the Monongahela Elementary Center (MEC) and the Donora Elementary Center (DEC) is expected to be voted on at the end of the 2010/2011 school year this coming June. Starting in the fall of 2011 all elementary students (K thru 4th grade) will attend either Ringgold Elementary School North (formerly Gastonville Elementary Center) or Ringgold Elementary School South (formerly Carroll Middle School). The old Carroll Twp. Middle School is undergoing extensive renovations and an expansion to fill its new roll.

Plans for the renovation of RESN in Gastonville will be included in future building plans.

Fifth grade students will also be temporarily attending either RESS or RESN until plans for future construction have been finalized. The dividing line for households is roughly along PA Route 136 with students living to the north of 136 attending RESN and students living to the south of 136 attending RESS. The fiscal analysis provided by the administration is summarized below and indicates a net savings for the district after the plan is implemented.

Total Teachers’ Salaries’ Savings Total Custodial salaries Savings Total Projected Clerical Savings Total Projected Increase in Trasportation Total Projected Decrease in Maintenance and Custodial Supplies Total Projected Utility Savings Total Projected Savings

$222,857.46 $91,171.96 $35,954.00 ($9,000) $34,000 $0.00 $374,983.42

School bus run times currently average between 12 and 20 minutes. They are expected to increase to average between 25 and 35 minutes. The increase in run times is the major source of the $9,000 increase in transportation costs.

There were few public comments as the outcome of this plan is nearly certain and implementation has been underway for some time, but the few there were made the following points: The costs for moth-balling and maintaining the old MEC and DEC buildings were not included in the analysis presented and the final disposition of these buildings is unclear. Penn avenue at the RESS will be widened to accommodate the school bus traffic and costs for road improvements are included in the plan. Having schools in their respective communities is a positive thing and we’ll be losing this. The time spent on school buses is going to be too long.

More details of the plan can be had at the Ringgold Administration Offices in New Eagle.

Vendors Needed For Craft Show in McMurray The Women of St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray, will sponsor a Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Vendors, crafters and artists are needed. To reserve space, call Gerry Petro at 724-941-0286.

Easter is Hoppin' at Trax Farms!

Easter Egg Hunts and Breakfast With the Easter Bunny Trax Farms, located on Rt. 88 in Finleyville is offering the following events for children and their families during the Easter season.

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny Enjoy a delicious, nutritious breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday and Sunday April 16 - 17, and Friday and Saturday April 22 - 23. Breakfast Starts at 9:30 a.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk. There are a limited amount of tickets available, please buy tickets in advance. Price is $8 per child. Each child will receive breakfast, which includes cereal & milk, mini donuts, orange drink & apple.

Each child will get to visit the Bunny and do a craft, and each child can color a picture for our contest. Parents, the Garden Café is open for you to purchase fresh coffee,muffins, bagels, and other refreshments!

Easter Egg Hunts Race to gather up tons of Easter Eggs in your basket at the Trax Farms Easter Egg Hunts to be held on Saturday and Sunday April 16 - 17, and Friday and Saturday April 22 - 23. Enjoy a search for over 5000 eggs hidden in our special bunny patches. Find the special egg and receive a prize! Hunts are held every half hour from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm. Children will be broken into three age-appropriate patches (ages: 2-3, 4-6, 7-11).

Cost for the Egg Hunts are $7 per child. Tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk, and it is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance.

Attendees can also enjoy other outdoor activites (weather permitting), such as a Barnyard Petting Zoo; Pony Rides; Fishing For Eggs; Trike Track; Rainbow Express Train; Balloon Artist; Boomerang Entertainment.

For more information call (412) 8353246. Visit us at www.traxfarms.com.

South Park Theatre Presents Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class The 2011 Season at South Park Theatre opens with the next installment of the "Nunsense" series. Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class will be presented beginning on Thursday, April 28 and will run through May 14. Show times are 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Filled with the hilarious Nunsense humor, Cabaret Class follows everyone’s favorite nun - Sister Robert Anne, as she becomes a star in her own right. She intersperses humorous stories into her celebration of songs from the entire Nunsense series. As the Sister teaches us how to put together a cabaret act, she takes us on a journey of memorable songs by award-winning composer, Dan Goggin. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 412-831-8552.

Next up - Steel Magnolias, which runs from May 19 - Jun 4, directed by Allison Weakland. This is another show that you won’t want to miss. Call the Box Office to make your reservations early. For more information, visit the South Park Theatre website at www.southparktheatre.com.

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Monongahela Council Moderates Discussion about Community Standards

By Ken Askew In October, 2010, Anthony Necciai attended the Monongahela Council meeting to complain about road pollution on East Main Street, caused by operations at the Monongahela Iron & Metal Company.

At the latest council meeting on March 9, 2011, he returned to accuse the company once again of “not being a good neighbor.”

Specifically, he observed that the scrap dealer has been using diesel fuel to burn the plastic off copper wire, so it can be recycled.

The process allegedly produces toxic smoke. Counsel was instructed to investigate legal remedies, and Mr. Necciai will file a complaint on his own behalf with the local Magistrate.

An extensive discussion then ensued regarding the question of where does Council “draw a line in the sand” when personal freedom clashes with public opinion? Four residents rose to object to the deteriorating conditions in their neighborhoods, including Lincoln / Lawrence Streets, Try / Lawrence Streets, and 4th Avenue. Rental properties are especially unkempt. The speakers were offended by a truck cap lying in a front yard, a tractortrailer parked on a residential street, couches and other indoor furniture on porches, and boats or camping trailers with no license plates cluttering driveways.

Council responded that police quickly had the tractor-trailer moved, and the Code Enforcement Officer has given several residents until March 31 to clean up their prop-

erties. The Monongahela Police will soon be issuing citations and towing any vehicles without license plates. Furthermore, a new state law, Act 90, will become effective on April 27, 2011, which will give teeth to enforcement of ordinances designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents. Beyond that, this issue is sometimes a “grey area” of personal standards, preferences, lifestyle, and tolerance.

In other business: • Council voted in favor of an Ordinance regarding tattoo and body piercing businesses within the City. As is often the case, no details about the new ordinance were provided.

• A proclamation was displayed and read, which recognized the 100th birthday of Gretchen Turner, a former schoolteacher in Monongahela.

• Police Chief Brian Tempest reported that in the last two weeks, vandalism purportedly by teenagers is on the increase in the Mounds area. To report further vandalism or provide information about the culprits, please dial 911.

• On April 30, the Monongahela Police will be cooperating with a US Drug Enforcement Agency’s “Drug Give-back Program” to collect and properly dispose of excess, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs. Dierken’s Pharmacy at 100 East Main Street has been designated as a dropoff site; a uniformed officer will be stationed there to collect such material (except syringes).

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Union Township Residents Ask for Local Police Recent Home Break-ins Blamed on a Lack of a Local Police Presence

By Paul Chasko A group of eight residents sat through the March Union Township (UT) board meeting waiting for the public comment portion of the meeting to ask the UT Board if anything is being done to provide UT residents with local police protection. The group either had been victims or were neighbors of victims of recent home break-ins. Mr. Joseph Shartner a long-time UT resident, acting as spokesperson for the group asked if the UT board had lost touch with what is going on in the community relative to public safety and if the safety of UT citizens is a priority to the board. His claim that this has become a very unsafe community was echoed by others in the group. Mr. Shartner also wanted the board to recognize that there is a very serious problem in the community that is growing worse and is affecting all our home values, and creating situations that are eventually going to lead to a

resident being assaulted or worse by intruders.

On questioning how much of the $1.2 million annual UT budget was spent on public safety the board responded that a significant amount of that budget was spent keeping our roadways safe year-round. At this point the board went over the scenario leading up to the disbanding of the former UT Police force 5 years ago to avoid going into bankruptcy - laying a great deal of the blame on the unwillingness of the Police Union to negotiate some sort of workable agreement.

The board apprised the attendees that the current UT tax rate is 12 mils with the cap for a 2nd Class Township being set at 14 mils by the state. The extra 2 mils, if taxes were raised, would bring in about $80,000 annually. They claimed that the average annual cost to UT 5 years ago was about $100,000 annually for each officer including wages and benefits. The negotiated con-

tract at that time heavily favored the Police Force. Mr. Shartner commented that Union representation of public service workers is changing (the recent legislative changes in Wisconsin.)

Board members mentioned that over the past several years they had looked at establishing a Regional Police Force (UT, Finleyville and Nottingham Township) but little interest was generated because of the estimated costs. They also looked at contracted services. The option of contracting services from the Monongahela Police Department as Finleyville Borough is doing does not sit well with some UT board members due to the taint of past Monongahela Police Officers having had involvement with drug dealers. The only possible option for local UT Police coverage seems to be

contracting service from the Southwest Regional Police Force. Costs for coverage could come from a 2 mil tax hike coupled with some cutbacks in other budget areas and dipping into the carry-over reserve fund – not impossible for some part-time yearround coverage. An estimate mentioned for this kind of coverage was $50 per hour but a police cruiser and all other necessary equipment would be supplied by Southwest Regional. Local police coverage would also bring back the ability to enforce local ordinances which is something the PA State Police have said they will not do. The board offered to set up another meeting with a representative of the Southwest Regional Police Force to further explore this option.

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Tomko Still a Thorn in Side For Some West Elizabeth Residents Borough Preparing the Baseball Field for Use This Summer

By Charlotte Hopkins

West Elizabeth baseball field starting the 2nd week of April. He also agreed to help fix the mess left from Each member of the West TOMKO. He is going to bring in dirt Elizabeth town council was in and a bulldozer to fix the ground, attendance for the March meetwhich was left soft, with holes and ing, with the exception of with pools of water. There is a holCouncilman Daryl Celestino. lowed tree that could become a hazThe absence of Celestino was ard that they will cut down. unfortunate for resident John Councilwoman Lisa Morris and Pershing who came to the counCouncilman Frank Magill are going cil meeting to confront Celestino to inspect the baseball field to deteron why he has not taken the mine how much work needs to be steps necessary to force TOMKO done to prep the field. They also disto remove the large machinery West Elizabeth Mayor Ralph Harrinton met with Elizabeth Borough cussed a rental fee which will remain that has been sitting on 6th Mayor David Householder about his plans to join the Allegheny at $150. street. According to Pershing, County Mayor's Association.

• Resident James Logan asked the street is now caving in and council if it is possible to slow down cold patch and covered with a metal plate. mud piles are also growing around it.

"If this was sitting in front of Daryl's Construction horses were set up to keep the traffic on Robinson Street. He joked house, he'd have something done," said cars away but they have been inching that he actually missed having potholes, Pershing. He stated his next step is too towards the middle of the road. Wolfgang which forced drivers to slow down and said contact the news stations and bring them stated, this is an accident waiting to hap- he is tempted to build a moat.

• There is a catch basin on Burnett street to the next council meeting. He also stat- pen. near the laundromat that has bricks caving ed that with summer approaching it is crein and may need repaired. Magill and In other borough business: ating a hazard for children who will be • Prior to the council meeting Elizabeth Morris are going to inspect it to see what riding their bikes up and down the road.

Solicitor Matt Racunas stated that he will Borough Mayor met briefly with West repairs are needed.

• There is a drain hole on Viola Street that look into why that equipment has been Elizabeth Mayor Ralph Harrington and left there. Council President firmly stated invited him to join the Allegheny County also still needs to be repaired from last year. that she wants it known that the town Mayor's Association. They agreed to meet The council is discussing with contractors after the meeting and discuss the group on how to get the work done. council is demanding that it be done.

• Councilwoman Susan Pershing Emergency Management Coordinator, more, which Mayor Harrington expressed informed council that letters are being sent Bill Wolfgang, also explained that the interest.

• Joe Amati has requested to rent the out to residents to raise money for the renholes on the street have been filled in with

ovation project on the War Memorial. A canister will also be set up at the 7-11 convenience store.

• Eastman has informed Council President Louise Biddle that when the weather gets better, they will fix the fire siren on Third Street. The Eastman company has done numerous volunteer jobs for West Elizabeth and neighboring communities.

• The Stop sign on sixth street was knocked down by the driver for the Nickolich Garbage Company. It will be replaced and they will talk to the driver of the truck who knocked it down when he backed into the Price Right.

• Two new "backflow preventers" need to be put installed; a 3/4" one at the garage and a 1/2" one at the council building.

Wolfgang accepted two bids for the job and the accepted bid is from Frye Construction from Elrama. The cost of the job will be $684.79. They will need to be tested every year which will cost $100 for each one.

• For the month of March, Elizabeth Borough Police answered 26 calls including 6 fire calls, 5 ambulance calls and a domestic disturbance. They issued 4 traffic citations and 2 non-traffic citations. Mayor Harrington expressed to Officer-in-Charge, John Snelson, that he shared Logan's concerns about people speeding on Robinson street. He stated that the streets between Burnette and Viola are like a racetrack.

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Opposing Viewpoints on Drug Prevention at South Park High School

By Andrea Earnest Mr. John Innocenti, South Park School Board President, representing the seven members of the School Board and Jeanine Gregory, Acting Superintendent of Schools, were both in attendance at the March 14, 2011 meeting of the South Park Township Board of Supervisor's meeting.

Both Innocenti and Gregory said they felt that the South Park Board of Supervisors and the township had put the school district in a “very precarious position” when an individual attended a School Board Meeting, identifying himself as a South Park Supervisor, and mentioned Columbine in questioning the handling of the safety at the high school.

The supervisor also brought up the issue in the Carrick High School where they found ten bags of cocaine, even though they have two hired policemen.

The supervisor said that on three occasions the South Park Police had offered to come to the school district and have flexible viewing. Mr. Innocenti said that several years ago that offer had been brought to the School Board, and they had thought about it. The School Board had not wanted to do it because in general, the kids are good and they have received many accolades; they take pride in their district; and drug searches have turned up nothing.

Mr. Innocenti felt that the use of the word “Columbine” had set up the expectation that something like that could occur. He said that the DARE Program had been used in the school but had been decertified and defunded because the relationship of the police and drugs, in general, had desensitized students and was not working. He also believes that roaming police also produced a negative outcome.

He said that it had only been discussed once, not three times, although he had recently discussed it with Chairman David Buchewicz. Mr. Buchewicz asked him to contact Supervisor Ed Snee, who then came to the School Board meeting on Thursday, March 11.

The district has random dog searches.

He feels that have now been put into a position where they have to implement a

plan with the police. They will ask that the police park on the side of the building, so that they don’t get anxious calls when people see police cars in front of the building. He said they have had a good relationship with the township and provide free services to it, but they may have to look at that for the future.

At the end of the meeting, Supervisor Snee wanted to make some corrections.

He didn’t know why the School Board had turned down help from the police. He said he was also there because Mr. Sid Gillis, volunteer lunch room monitor, had been dismissed. Someone at the School Board meeting came up and commented to him that there were drug deals going on in the cafeteria, which is one of the reasons Supervisor Snee wants the police to come up to the school and make sure that everything is all right.

He is concerned about not having any security at the school and just wanted to help the school district out, free of cost. He said his also a parent and wanted to remind them that the program is there for them. He also disputed the information about DARE, which he taught for twenty years. He said he has had many students come back to him years later to tell him that they appreciated the DARE program.

Supervisor Buchewicz said he is also President of the Allegheny County Association of Township Officials and they have a conference coming up soon. He wants to approach Stephen Zappala, Allegheny County District Attorney, about the problem. Supervisor Buchewicz is concerned that as they put surveillance cameras in the city and other troubled school districts, the problems will move out from those areas, and they don’t want trouble in this school district.

Other issues covered at the meeting were actions on the pre-treatment standards for industrial users for wastewater discharge into the collection system operated by the township that flows into the Pleasant Hills Authority interceptor system and treatment plan; training requests; and action to authorize the sale of the township vehicles.

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Elizabeth Borough Council Approves New Projects for Spring

By Alice Harris In the absence of Council President, Monica Douglas, Council VP, Robin Miller, called the February 22, 2011 meeting of Elizabeth Borough Council to order.

Elizabeth Borough Police OIC, John Snelson, gave the police report for January2011: Abandoned Vehicle 1; Accident 5; Alarm Business 4; Animal Complaint 3; Assist Officer 18; Assist Person 1; Attempted Break-In 1; Burglary 2; Check Welfare 1; Child Custody Dispute 1; Civil 1; Criminal Mischief 2; Disabled Vehicle 7; Domestic Verbal 4; EMS Call 7; Escort Detail 1; Fire Call 2; Harassment 2; Investigative Report 1; Juvenile Complaint 2; Miscellaneous 6; Missing Person 1; Parking Complaint 4; Retail Theft 1; Shots Fired 1; Suspicious Person 3; Terroristic Threats 1; Theft 2; Theft from a Motor Vehicle 1; Traffic Offense Moving 2; Trespassing 1; Warrant Arrest 1.

Councilwoman Robin Miller stated that numerous residents concerned about recent burglaries in the Borough attended the February Public Safety meeting.

Residents are asked to keep eyes open and report anything suspicious to 911.

In other borough business: • Councilman Paul Shaner asked residents to phone the Borough Building to report any potholes needing patched. He also announced that the Borough received a grant to repair Williamsport Rd. to Strawberry.

• Council approved a request by Eagle Scout Dylan Donelly to repair/restore the pavilion and repair/replace the benches at Duke Park for his Eagle Scout project, including removal of graffiti, painting, sealing, and shingles.

• An amount of up to $150 was approved to replace/repair the street signs “Jacob’s Way” and “Bendel’s Way” missing from those streets near Duke Park. A sug-

gestion to put these signs on the existing fence at Duke Park instead of poles will be looked into. Also, graffiti on the new gazebo needs to be removed.

• Councilman Butch Van Fossen reported 6 baseball teams are currently registered for Wylie Field for the spring 2011 season. He also stated that two man gates are to be installed for the cost of a bag of cement.

• Councilwoman Margaret Fleischauer reminded that Elizabeth is taking part in “Allegheny Restores” which reimburses up to 50% of the cost to refurbish a building’s facade. Information can be found at www.alleghenytogether.com. She also related that Elizabeth received a CDBG grant in the amount of $144,168 to fix up Plum Street. Also, that Elizabeth’s official website in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs is still in construction. And also, that CMU’s Sustainable Economic Development class did a ‘walk around town’ and will come back with ideas. And, that a DVD depicting old photos of 2nd Ave. is being sold as a fundraiser at Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant. Cost of $10 with proceeds to benefit Lewis & Clark Foundation.

• Concerning Streetscape projects in the Borough, Council approved Makin Engineering as ‘Engineers of Record’.

They were also approved as engineers for the Plum Street Project.

• Council approved the application for a grant/matching grant for a professional consultant (i.e. Makin Engineering) to review the Borough’s entire zoning ordinances and to create new zoning maps to result in a searchable .pdf document for ordinances.

• The installation of historic signage for the Central Business District has been submitted to PHLF for review and will come back to Council for approval.

• Gene Love was appointed to the Zoning Commission.

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Jefferson Hills Council Hires Public Works Director

By Jim Caldwell At the regular meeting of the Jefferson Hills Council on Monday March 14, 2011, Thomas Lovell was officially hired as Public Works Director to replace Robert Noll who recently resigned to take another job outside the Borough.

The short fifteen minute regular meeting had practically no discussion of the 22 passed motions involving routine payment of bills, approving past minutes and making a few appointments.

The members, all present, will recommend to Governor Tom Corbett the appointment of Police Chief Eugene Roach as the Borough’s Emergency Management Coordinator. Crystal Alfonsi was appointed to the Zoning Board. She was previously an alternate member. David Montgomery was appointed to the Vacancy Board and Colleen Concannon was reappointed to the Recreation Board.

Some motions passed granted final approval to: • the Nicklich Subdivision • the Payne Hill Subdivision. And • the South Hills Dek Hockey, LLC There were no citizens asking to speak although a number came to the Chamber hoping to hear the final audit report from Corporate Security and Investigations Inc. on the loss of the K-9 program and the determination if there was any misuse in the compensation from the Police Department. Council commissioned the independent investigation on January 10, 2011. It was not finished in time for this months’ meeting.

Street Paving in New Eagle to be Done by Monongahela

By Ken Askew Another step was completed on the road to having New Eagle streets paved by a Monongahela crew, when New Eagle Council met on March 1, 2011. The two municipalities and their Solicitors forged a written agreement to pursue a cost-saving measure by having this summer’s annual street paving done by equipment and labor provided by the City of Monongahela. Council unanimously approved an ordinance to facilitate the work; only a signature on the agreement remains to seal the deal. Six streets are under consideration to be partially repaved.

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In other borough business: Council agreed to purchase their road salt supply for the 2011-2012 winter season from the state again.

Solicitor Berggren was authorized to draft an Ordinance which requires property owners to pay the refuse collection bill if their renter does not do so. The Solicitor was also requested to draft an Ordinance to bring New Eagle into compliance with the new Act 167 standardized Storm Water Plan for municipalities in Washington County. The draft Ordinance will be available for review at the Borough Building for 30 days, advertised, then voted on.

Councilman Archie Caseber stated that if any residents know of potholes or road damage caused by a snow plow, please report it to the Borough so it can be repaired.

Mayor Glenn Petticord warned that the Code Enforcement Officer will soon be watching for unregistered boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles; scofflaws will be cited.

Council adjourned to meet in Executive Session to discuss purchase of real property.

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Ground Breaks for New Nottingham Township Municipal Building Bids Taken for Construction

By J.R. Brower It was standing room only on the afternoon of March 15 as the bid opening began for contracts to perform work on Nottingham Township’s new municipal building. Only days before, the first dozer broke ground for the foundation of the new building, which is just across the parking lot from the old one. Projected to cost $750,000, the new building will house administrative offices and a meeting room.

The present building will be remodeled and taken over completely by the Public Works Department.

Excavators are currently working the fill line up to grade, according to Supervisor Doug King, who provided details at the March 21 Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors meeting. He said that they were happy with the large turnout for the opening of bids where a total of 43 bids were received. Of that total number of bids, there were 16 for general contracting, 8 for electrical work, 8 for plumbing and 11 for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

The designer of the project, Girard Architects, is currently reviewing the background of all the bidders, according to

As winter comes to close, ground is broken for the new municipal building in the Nottingham Township Municipal Complex on Sugar Run Road.

Supervisor Pete Marcoline, who was filling in for absent Chairman Ray Barley.

Marcoline said that the board plans to begin to take action on the bids at their April 4 meeting.

In other business, a public hearing was held on the proposed Storm Water Ordinance, which has been in the works for some time to provide the minimum standards in regulating the storm water runoff from land alteration and disturbance.

Township Engineer Kevin Wilmot said that the reason for the ordinance is that the

county wants to gain complete compliance with the state DEP for storm water management. Simply put, he said, “The purpose is to regulate land disturbances or the creation of new impermeable surfaces.”

For homebuilders and developers there would be three classifications of applicability as far as the ordinance is concerned. He said that they would fall into the categories of exempt development (0 to 5,000 square feet), small development (5,000 to 10,000 square feet) or large development (over 10,000 square feet).

Wilmot explained that the ordinance calls for the township zoning officer to first determine the size of the property when an application is taken. He said the ordinance also specifies both preventive and enforcement penalties and the amounts of those penalties. The supervisors and Township Solicitor James Liekar discussed rewording of parts of the ordinance. One was that enforcement power of the ordinance would be granted to the zoning officer or other designated township official. The Zoning Hearing Board would handle disputes about the size of properties or other issues that relate to the ordinance.

After including the revisions that were

agreed upon, the board’s intent is to discuss the proposed ordinance at the next meeting in April and then adopt it.

In other business at their March 21 meeting, the Nottingham Supervisors: • Approved motion to send State Rep. Curt Schroder a letter urging his support of proposed legislation to place a three-year moratorium on the prevailing wage to begin July 1, 2011. If this bill passes, King estimated that labor costs on the new municipal building could be cut by one third.

• Approved a motion to authorize the advertisement for bids for materials and equipment including equipment rental for seal coating, 30,000 gallons of various liquid bituminous materials, 3,000 tons of aggregate, 3,000 tons of Superpave asphalt material and 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel.

Bid openings will be held April 29 at 1:00 p.m., and award of contracts will be held on May 2 at 7:00 p.m.

• Acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Washington County Sewage Council regarding temporary holding tanks being installed by drilling companies. The letter states that all permitting will be handled through the council, which will forward copies of all paperwork to municipalities.

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Recent Local Death Notices BAIRD – Kathleen A, 59., of Palm Harbor Florida died Wednesday March 9.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

BARTMAN – Thomas August, 87., of Bentleyville, Formerly of New Eagle died Sunday February 6. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

BLASKOVICH – Helen J, 87., of Finleyville died Sunday February 27. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

FASSBACH – Frances (Vugrinovich), 92., of Finleyville died Wednesday February 9.

Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

HOLLOWAY – Harry Jr, 90., of Basin Wyoming, Formerly of Monongahela died Tuesday February 22. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

HUDAK – Lena, 89., of Monongahela died Sunday March 13. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

JACOB – Dolores Jean, 84., of New Eagle died Tuesday February 15. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

POCKY – Thomas W, 42., of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Formerly of Belle Vernon died Thursday February 17. Arrangements under direction of William A. Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

SABATINI – Julius J, 89., of Finleyville died Monday March 7. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

SEKULICH - William “Bill”, 73., of Jefferson Hills died Monday February 14.

Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

SETHMAN – Jane Eland, 68., of Donora died Thursday February 17. Arrangements under direction of William A. Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

SHAW – Cathy Ann, 57., of Charleroi died Wednesday January 29. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SHURGOTT – Charles E “Bud”, 85., of Monongahela (Carroll Township) died Monday February 14. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SWANSON - Harold Edward, 71., of McMurray died Monday March 7.

Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

KELLY – Pearl C, 85., of Monongahela died Saturday February 26. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SWOGER – Charles “Barry”, 63., of Centerville, Formerly of New Eagle died Tuesday February 8. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

KIKLA – Helen T, 89., of Monongahela died Tuesday February 15. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

TOSI – Joseph, 75., of Monongahela died Wednesday February 2. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

MARCASE – Sandra DeSantis, 72., of Houston, Pennsylvania, Formerly of Monongahela died Wednesday January 19.

Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

TROTTA – Jerry, 82., of Monongahela died Saturday February 19. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

METCALFE – Angeline J “Sis”, 88., of Monongahela died Saturday February 26.

Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

MILESKY – Veronica C, 91., of Finleyville died Saturday March 12. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

LEO – William F, 62., of Monongahela died Monday February 7. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

VIGNOLI – Phillip Jr, 74., of New Eagle died Tuesday February 15. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

WILLIAMS – Mildred, 89., of Finleyville died Monday February 7. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

YOHE – Helen D, 97., of Chambersburg, Formerly of Monongahela died Monday February 7. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

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7jh^cZhh BZgX]Vci CZlh Board Officers Selected by the South Hills Chamber of Commerce The South Hills Chamber of Commerce has selected their Board officers for 2011-2012. The new officers are Board President - Gary Heckel, Store Leader, Giant Eagle Corporation; Vice President and Secretary - Stacey Kubala, Executive Director of Southwinds, Inc.; and Board Treasurer - Rick Alfera of Goff, Backa, Alfera & Co. LLC. The South Hills Chamber of Commerce is planning their "Grand Chamber Networking Day" at the Wild Things on June 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. The chamber has invited all of the chambers in the region to join them for a grand networking opportunity and an evening of relaxation.

Bring plenty of business cards. Members are $25 and non-members are $35 for the evening.

Register at www.shchamber.org or contact the chamber at 412-306-8090. Registration deadline is June 9th.

Women’s Business Network is Open to Area Women Business Owners The Women’s Business Network is open to area women business owners and those in sales seeking networking opportunities to expand their contacts and share ideas to help grow their business. Meeting agendas include self-marketing, a business presentation by an individual member, a table topic discussion and networking. Each of the various local chapters meets twice a month on the following dates and locations: • The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s, April 12 and 26, at 8:30 a.m., at the Crowne Plaza on Fort Couch Road.

For more information, contact Ellen Diamond at 412-260-8766. • The South Hills Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s, April 7 and 21, at 8:00 a.m., at King’s Restaurant, 155 McMurray Road in Upper St Clair. For more information contact Rebecca Wanovich at 412-835-5660. • The McMurray Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s, April 13 and 27, at 8:30 a.m., at The Meadows (Bowling Alley), 210 Race Track Road, Washington. For more information, please contact Valerie Bartels 412-418-3072.

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Coming Full Circle Full Circle Karate Under New Management

By Christen M. Stroh When Frank and Arlene Rhone began working as instructors at Full Circle Karate in Monongahela a couple years ago, they never imagined they’d be running the whole operation. In January, though, they took over managing the business, and they haven’t looked back since.

In fact, since taking over, they have expanded their repertoire to include classes for children. “We now offer little dragon classes for 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds as well as children’s classes for kids ages 6 – 12 in addition to the adult classes that have always been offered," explained Arlene Steve Yaczola (left) and Vinnie Valentino are Rhone, operations manager of Full Circle assistant instructors at Full Circle Karate.

Karate.

They will be helping with the kick-a-thon, which Full Circle Karate is still owned by the will be held on Saturday, April 16th, previous manager, Master Scott Goetz, who from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. approached the Rhones about management when he determined he had other interests he wanted to pursue as well. Master Goetz opened Full Circle Karate about 8 years ago, after his teacher, Master Turk, opened the original Full Circle Karate in Canonsburg.

The Rhones have continued the tradition of teaching a self-defense system at Full Circle Karate, which incorporates much of what other karate systems use but also focuses on sparring with and throwing the opponent. Children learn stick defense, which is essentially learning the motions of using a stick as a means of sparring, and adults can learn knife and gun defense.

Frank and Arlene Rhone are the new “Anyone can do it,” noted Arlene Rhone, managers of Full Circle Karate and also “even people who have had injuries or surgerserve as the two lead instructors. ies and are reluctant. We can still teach them the system, modifying it so that they don’t need to be thrown.”

Arlene, who manages the most of the business-end of Full Circle Karate, has fallen into her role relatively easily. “I like working with the kids,” she says, and still serves as an instructor, along with her husband Frank, who is lead instructor, and two assistant instructors.

On April 16th, Full Circle Karate will expand its repertoire a bit more by hosting a kicka-thon, and the proceeds will go to benefit the Washington Women’s Shelter. Neither Full Circle Karate nor the Rhones have hosted an event of this magnitude before, but they are excited and encourage anyone interested in participating to call them for more information.

Full Circle Karate is open on Mondays from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. They also offer private lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about Full Circle Karate or the kick-a-thon should call 724258-4419 or visit their website at www.fullcirclekarate.us.

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Attorney Keenan Holmes Brings Practice to Finleyville

By Krista Ramsey For local residents in need of legal services, Keenan Holmes, Esq., opened a new office in January at 3519 Washington Avenue in Finleyville,the former location of Dave Levdansky’s office. Holmes considers himself to be an entrepreneurial attorney and professional advocate, dedicated to protecting, defending, and claiming legal rights for his clients. Operating a general practice, Attorney Keenan Holmes has opened a new office his specialty areas are unemployment location in Finleyville. Pictured above with his wife and worker’s compensation, bankKasey and their three children, Kali, Keeno, and Kylan. ruptcy, simple wills, personal injury,and criminal law. He also handles landlord/tenant and contractual disputes, as well as business start-ups and counseling.

“I really like the community-based location of this office because I can interact with residents to become familiar with their legal needs and cater my services to meet these needs,” said Holmes. “I plan to open two more practices in small communities that need access to affordable services. I rarely charge by the hour, so there’s no guesswork when it comes to my fees. I want my clients to keep coming back and refer me to their family members and friends.” In addition to his current services, Holmes is in the process of obtaining a notary and plans to offer on-site tax services for the 2012 tax season.

Holmes has received several professional honors, including Whirl Magazine’s Young Guard award and PittsburghMagazine’s 40 Under 40 award, both in 2007 when he worked for Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC in Pittsburgh. He has served on the Board of Trustees for Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and received its Presidential Legacy Award for Civil Service. He also was a member of the Board of Governors for the University of Pittsburgh Law School, where he received his law degree, and received the Pro Bono Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

In addition to his Finleyville office, Holmes has a web site www.keenanholmes.com, which offers virtual attorney services, and an office in Eighty Four. Holmes and his wife, Kasey,have three children, Kylan (6), Kali (3), and Keeno (1) and live in Peters Township.

His new office is located at Washington Avenue in Finleyville and operates Monday through Thursday from 10 am-4 pm. During the months of April and May, he is offering a special on Simple Wills for just $99. For more information, please call 724-782-0431 or email info@keenanholmes.com.

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Healthy Directions Announces April Programs and Events Monongahela Valley Hospital's Healthy Directions health education and resource center at 6116 Brownsville Road Extension, Suite 107, Finleyville will celebrate the following national health events in April: • Foot Health Awareness Month The aim of Foot Health Awareness Month is to encourage everyone to be mindful that foot health has an overall impact on total body health, and that a podiatrist is key to ensuring optimal foot health.

• Autism Awareness Month In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism society of America (ASA) has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970's. The nation recognizes April as a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.

Coming in May, Healthy Directions will present the following program: May 11 - Free Skin Cancer Screening with Dr. Paul Ruschak Anyone interested in these topics are encouraged to stop in for free information. For more information or to make an appointment, call us at (724) 348-6699.

Healthy Directions offers on-site laboratory services for blood and urine analysis from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. A doctor's prescription is required for all laboratory tests conducted at Healthy Directions. Blood and urine collected at the Finleyville site will be tested at the Laboratory at Monongahela Valley Hospital and results of the testing will be sent to the physician who is ordering the tests.

Healthy Directions/Finleyville is open Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m. Most days we are open till 3:00 p.m. In addition to special programs and screenings, Healthy Directions features a health education resource library of books, pamphlets, and other information. A referral service is also available and health information is provided.

Additional information is available by calling (724) 348-6699.

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MCMURRAY ROTARY CLUB’S ANNUAL BLOOD SCREENING EVENT – MAY 7

Canonsburg General Hospital Offers Many Monthly Programs and Services Canonsburg General Hospital, located at 100 Medical Boulevard, Canonsburg, offers a variety of programs and services to the public each month. Please call the phone numbers indicated below for more information or to register ASK THE DOCTOR SHOWS NOW ONLINE - available by accessing the Ask The Doctor page of the Peters Township Community Television website. The link iswww.geocities.com/ptct7/Ask_the_Doct or.html. The Ask The Doctor show features Canonsburg General Hospital physicians discussing a wide-variety of healthrelated issues. General surgeon Eugene Hammell, M.D., is the show’s host.

Free Health Education Programs to Area Clubs - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SPEAKER FOR your club or organization?

Through Canonsburg General Hospital’s Speaker Series, physicians and other health care professionals can present a program on a wide variety of health-related topics at no cost. For a copy of the Speaker Series brochure, call the Community Relations Department at 724-873-5835.

COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM LISTED ON THE INTERNET - The many community health programs and screenings offered at Canonsburg General Hospital can now be found on the internet at www.wpahs.org. To locate the calendar of events click on the classes and events icon.

OFFERING MEDIVAN SERVICE - Area residents who need transportation to Canonsburg General Hospital for testing or surgery can use the Hospital’s free Medivan service, operated by Canonsburg Ambulance. The service cannot accommodate patients in wheelchairs. Transportation must be scheduled at least one day prior to use to avoid delays for other riders. To schedule transportation, call 724-745-6911.

FREE MEDICATION RECORD KEEPING RESOURCE - Canonsburg General Hospital pharmacists are offering a free medication record for people to list prescription and over-the-counter

medications currently being used. “The medication record is a convenient way to keep track of current medications, the dosage and special instructions,” said Mary Ann Brown, R.Ph., the director of the hospital’s pharmacy department.

Serious problems can be avoided if a person is aware of his medications, along with potential side effects and food interactions. To obtain a free copy of the hospital’s medication record, call the Community Relations Department at 724-873-5835.

PHYSICIAN ACCESS SERVICE AVAILABLE - Need a physician? Call Canonsburg General Hospital’s Physician Access at 1-877-284-2000. In addition to basic information such as name and phone numbers, callers can ask about which insurance plans are accepted. Other information such as number of years in practice, office locations and appointment hours, board certifications and specialty areas of expertise are also available. A Communications Associate is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday - Friday.

ASK-A-PHARMACIST - Canonsburg General Hospital registered pharmacist, Mary Ann Brown, R.Ph., can be reached by telephone to answer questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications. This free service is available Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. “Common questions are, ‘What should I do if I miss a dose, and when is the best time to take a medication,” Mrs. Brown said. Callers should be sure to have the medicines available when speaking with the pharmacist. The service does not replace a physician’s advice, but is meant to answer some of the most common questions regarding medications. The Ask-APharmacist number is 724-873-5893.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS - The staff of the Canonsburg Community Health Care Center will offer blood pressure screenings every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. The office is located at 36 East Pike Street in Canonsburg. For more information, call the Community Relations Department at 724-873-5835.

The McMurray Rotary Club’s annual Blood Screening event is being elevated to a Health Awareness Day, which will incorporate the blood screening with many other tests and health related educational opportunities. The event is being held in conjunction with Canonsburg General Hospital at their new Outpatient Care Center, located on Route 19, on Saturday, May 7.

Some of the things offered include - Multiphasic Blood Testing, Blood Pressure Screenings, BMI scans, Nutritional Counseling for weight loss, diabetes, Smoking Cessation, Education and Information on Radiation Treatment, Liver Disease, Ovarian Cancer, Glaucoma Screening, Dermaview, and Hearing tests as well as throwing a baseball off a pitching mound and hitting golf balls into a practice net.

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Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

Candy Sale - Friday, April 1 at 8:30 a.m., ECC. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., the candy sale features treats by Gene and Boots Candies. For more information, call 724-258-1167.

Spring Fashion Show - Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m., ECC. The Mon Valley Nurse Association (Nurses Club) is sponsoring its Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit the Nursing Scholarship fund. Tickets are $25.

Please contact Kathy Liberatore at 724-2581270 or Barb Bargiband at 724-736-2294 for tickets.

Baby Care Class - Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Topics include: home safety, basic car seat safety, immunizations, breast and bottle feeding, pacifiers, bathing an infant and additional topics. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 5, 6, 7 at 8:30 a.m., ECC. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least one-week prior to the start of classes. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

Breast Cancer Support Group - Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. For more information, call 724258-1999.

Stroke Support Group - Thursday, April 7 at 1 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-2581455.

Red Cross Blood Drive - Friday, April 8 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ECC. American Red Cross, in cooperation with Monongahela Valley Hospital, will sponsor a blood drive on the hospital campus. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090.

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL APRIL EVENTS RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, April 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 724-929-9492.

Spirituality and End-of-Life Care - Wednesday, April 13 from noon - 3:30 p.m., ECC. Spirituality and End-of-Life Care will discuss the differences and relationship between spirituality and religion, while also addressing spirituality during illness, death and grief; spiritual assessment and empowerment, and life review. Topics include the ways that spiritual issues may emerge throughout an illness and evaluate approaches toward helping clients enhance spiritual coping, while demonstrating sensitivities to the concerns of major faith systems. HFA will offer Continuing Education (CE) credits and Board approvals for a wide variety of professionals. On-line processing fee for the 3 CE credits is $25 per participant until April 27. There is no fee. To register, call MVH at 724-258-1220.

Diabetes Education Day - What Can I Eat? Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m., ECC. Learn how to develop a healthy meal plan through wise food choices. This support group is moderated

by Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetic Educators and is free and open to all diabetics and their families. For more information, call 724-258-1148.

Look Good...Feel Better - Thursday, April 14 at 1 p.m., ECC. The Look Good...Feel Better program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. For more information and registration, call 724-258-1704.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting - Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know. It is required that initial three-day Diabetes Self Management Training be completed prior to attending the Carbohydrate Counting class. To register, call Owner/Publisher Douglas E. Haniford Editorial Coordinator Judy Gramm

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Innovations in Palliative Care and Advance Health Care Directives - Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m., ECC. Free community program focusing on palliative care, advanced health care directives and living wills. Attendees will have the opportunity to complete advanced directive and living will forms. To register, call 724-258-1333.

National Healthcare Decisions Day - Friday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm., Monongahela Valley Hospital Lobby. The National Healthcare Decisions Day Initiative is a collaborative effort committed to ensuring that all adults with decision-making capacity in the United States have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their health care decisions.

MVH will provide information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and health care providers, and execute written advance directives in accordance with Pennsylvania state laws. For more information, call 724-258-1076.

Auxiliary Luncheon - Sunday, April 17 at 1 p.m., ECC. A Spring Fling will be the theme of the annual luncheon to be presented by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources.

Tickets are $10 each and are available in the MVH Gift Shop or by calling 724-483-7797.

Additional information is available by calling = AARP 55 Alive Refresher Driving Course Monday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECC. All information is conveyed in a classroom setting in a one-day session. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 724-258-1234.

Breast-Feeding Class - Monday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

Cancer Support Group - Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

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and Thursday, April 19, 20 and 21 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rt. 51, Rostraver. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

Arthritis Support Group - Wednesday, April 20 at 1 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with arthritis or related illnesses and their families. Please call 724-2581433 to register.

Understanding Your Diabetes Meal Plan Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Builds on the education received in the Managing Your Diabetes program. Contact the Center for Diabetes at 724258-1483, for more information and to register.

Public CPR Instruction - Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m., ECC. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-6849536.

Colorectal Education and Screening Wednesday, April 27 at 1 to 3 p.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital will offer a free colorectal cancer education and screening in honor of the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Control Month. To register, call 724-258-1234.

Understanding Your Blood Sugar Readings Wednesday, April 27 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Learn how to ‘make sense’ out of all those blood sugar readings you document. Must have attended the Managing Your Diabetes education program. To register, call 724-258-1483.

Infant/Child CPR - Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m., ECC. Infant/Child CPR classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.

Understanding Your Diabetes Medications Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Prerequisite: Must have attended the Managing Your Diabetes education program. Call 724-258-1483 to register.

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For The Love of Music Monongahela Native Returns to Area to Perfect Her Passion

Monongahela Woman Celebrates Her 100th Birthday

Monongahela resident Gretchen Smith Turner celebrated her 100th birthday on March 15, 2011.

Gretchen was born to Emmaleen and William Roy

By Paul Chasko Smith at the family home in Harmony, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1911. She was one of Margaret (Birdie) and Jim Crawford of three children and still has a brother, William Roy, Gastonville are truly proud of their youngest, but age 99, still living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She now grown up granddaughter, Chelsea Hope married Albert Turner (now deceased) in 1935 and Stoffel. The same can be said of Chelsea’s Paternal has one daughter, Gretchen (Dolly) Barnhart from Grandparents Carol and Tom Stoffel of Castle Shannon. She has two grandsons, Tim Monongahela. The Stoffels – Dean, Barbara, sister Barnhart who is in the US Coast Guard in Brittaney and Chelsea moved from Monongahela Cranberry Township and Jim Barnhart with whom to Chaska Minnesota some time ago. Chelsea she resides in Carroll Township. She also has one completed High School at Chaska High School great-grandson.

Monongahela resident Gretchen Smith where she was active in band, choir and cheerTurner celebrated her 100th birthday Gretchen is best known for her love of playing leading. Something drew Chelsea back to the Tri on March 15, 2011. the piano.

She attended Slippery Rock College State area as she’s now in her second year at West where she played piano for the Boys Glee Club.

As Liberty University, just outside Wheeling, WV. an elementary school teacher, she asked the school janitor to bring a piano in to her first A very active Music major, she’s come a long grade classroom so that she could play the piano and teach music to her students. She way from the private lessons used by her mother began playing at the age of eight and still occasionally plays her beloved hymns at the First to introduce her to the flute. (Barbara has been an United Methodist Church in Monongahela where she is a member of the United Methodist active member of the Minnesota Valley Women and a former Sunday School Teacher. Among her other accomplishments are playMonongahela native Chelsea Hope Community Band for 7 years.) Chelsea is now Stoffel has returned to the area from ing for the “Showboat" Musicals for the Monongahela Senior Center and entertaining tenstudying flute under the direction of Wendy Minnesota to study music at West ants at the Residence At Hilltop with Reverend Garvin, a visiting minister from Alaska.

Kummer, founder of the Pittsburgh based Flute Liberty State College.

Throughout her life, Gretchen has remained active in her community of Monongahela Academy. where she has been a member of the local Monongahela Woman's Club for over 60 years.

On January 22nd, Chelsea performed as a featured flute player with the renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in their Fiddlesticks She also is a member of the Eastern Star and the Monongahela AARP. In her honor, the Monongahela Woman's Club celebrated Gretchen's 100th birthday at Concert at Heinz Hall. We can expect more great things from Chelsea in the future. While the March 14 meeting. studying art and music, she is also a member of the West Liberty University Hilltoppers Dance Team. She recently switched her major from Art to Music.

After graduation Chelsea wants to use her background as a teaching assistant of special needs children, and the Music/Art education to help the severely physically or mentally handicapped lead more fulfilling lives through art and music. Whatever she does after completing her work at West Liberty, we can be pretty sure it will somehow involve music.

New Eagle Woman Takes Home Titles at Beauty Pageants

Shoemaker Named an Apple Distinguished Educator John Shoemaker of (Ringgold High School Class of 1998) has earned the great honor of being named an Apple Distinguished Educator.

The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) Program began in 1994, when Apple recognized K - 12 and higher education pioneers who are using a variety of Apple products to transform teaching and learning in powerful ways. Today it has grown into a worldwide community of over 1,700 visionary educators and innovative leaders who are doing amazing things with technology in and out of the classroom. Apple is pleased to welcome John Shoemaker as one of the 76 newly selected members for the ADE Class of 2011 in the USA. Learn more about this group of innovative educators online at http://www.apple.com/education/ade.

Tiffany Laurel Forlai of Fourth Avenue, New Eagle, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania State East Coast U.S.A. in a pageant held at the Crowne Plaza in Harrisburg on November 14. Forlai won the following categories in the 29 - 41 age division: Beauty, Fitness, Runway, Swim wear, Photogenic, Western wear, and Portfolio.On November 27 Forlai competed in the Heavenly Angels National Pageant at the Holiday Inn in Harrisburg. She won Outfit of Choice and was also awarded Amateur Grand Supreme in the fourteen and up age group. She received a large crown, banner, cash and jewelry.

Forlai competed on December 5 in Baltimore, Tiffany Laurel Forlai Maryland, at the Mini-National East Coast Christmas Extravaganza and was crowned Miss Christmas Spectacular Supreme. She is a 2003 graduate of California University of PA with a degree in psychology. She is a member and also on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Bikini Team. Presently, Tiffany is a medical sales representative for Hearing Unlimited.

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Pennsylvania Youth Governor Tyler Verin Ends Elected Term

By Krista Ramsey Most students usually don’t find their life’s mission through afterschool programs and extracurricular activities, but a well-designed program can help them do just that. Tyler Verin, a senior at Belle Vernon Area High School, happened to find one and, subsequently, discovered his calling. As a member of the Mon Valley YMCA’s, Youth and Government (YAG) program,Verin is just finishing up his term as elected Pennsylvania Youth Governor. Sponsored by the State YMCA of Pennsylvania,the program teaches students about civics and government and encourages them to Tyler Verin speak up and take part in the democratic process.

“The program has really solidified my interest in public service, and I know I will stay connected to politics and government in some way throughout my life,” Verin said. “I’ve learned that part of my life’s purpose is to serve others and to try and improve the community and society as a whole.”

Verin, who has always been interested in government, just happened to hear about YAG five years ago and has taken part ever since. For the past three years, he has attended the YMCA Conference on National Affairs in Black Mountain, NC with 800-900 YAG members from across the nation. There, they develop proposals for bills on international issues and debate each topic during the weeklong event. When Verin campaigned to be the State Youth Governor in the fall of his junior year, he networked at conferences as well as via phone, email, and Facebook to solicit votes from more than 800 members.

“Being elected to this position has given me opportunities that I otherwise would not have had,” he said. After being voted in last April, Verin attended the Governor’s Conference in Washington, DC that following June. “I met our nation’s elected officials and really developed some excellent leadership, critical-thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills. The program has changed my life in many ways, and I’ve made some lifelong friends. Words cannot describe the experience.” Verin was scheduled to meet President Barack Obama, but the meeting was cancelled at the last minute due to the oil spill in the gulf.

Verin will attend the Pennsylvania State Conference in Harrisburg April 14-17, where the new Youth Governor will be elected. Each year, more than 700 students from across the state attend the conference, where they emulate state legislators, justices, governors, and press corps in the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg.

“This year has gone by quickly. I received a lot of support when I was newly elected, so I hope to provide mentorship and support to whomever takes my place.” Verin has applied to several colleges but has made no final decision as to which one he’ll attend in the fall.

He does plan to major in perhaps political science or business.

For more information about the Mon Valley YMCA YAG program, please contact Lead Advisor Adorée De Luca Johnson at 724-483-8077 or visit www.monvalleyymca.org or www.ymcapa.org.

South Hills Area Eighth-Grader Wins National Justin Bieber Singing Competition Visit any school, and you’ll be sure to find a flock of young boys with the popular Justin Bieber swoop of bangs, but only at Brentwood Middle School will you find one eighth-grader that has the look and the talent to go along with them. Deven Tyler Brunsell won the National Justin Bieber Never Say Never Singing Competition, competing locally at Ross Park Mall in January. Deven then received the national online vote to “meet and greet” the young star on the purple carpet of the premiere of his film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on February 7.

“It was really cool meeting him. He told me I did a great job with my performance,” said Deven. “We met pretty quickly because there was a lot going on.”

Deven debuted his singing talents when he was only four years old, belting out K.C. and The Sunshine Band’s “Shake Your Booty” in the car.

“He’s been singing ever since and started competing at the age of 6,” said his grandfather Gregory J. “Rocky” Pascarella-Pandrock of New Eagle, who also acts as his agent. Deven’s parents, Renee Rozzi and Lance Brunsell are his managers. Deven sings with the Brentwood School District Chorus, and Deven Tyler Brunsell classmates recently honored him at the school’s Super Bowl Pep Rally by holding signs reading “Seven for Deven.” Deven also performs with The Rainbow Kids of Afterschool Buddy, Inc.Although he plans to sing as a career, he says he plans to attend college, too.

Deven has a long line of television, commercial, theater, print, and live events and competitions to his credit. In 2009, he won both the Audience and Judge’s Choice Awards in the St. Barnabus Health Care System Kean Idol Vocal Talent Competition, singing Michael Jackson’s The Way You Make Me Feel. More than 150 contestants competed, and local star Jackie Evancho of America’s Got Talent fame was runner-up. Both were invited back for guest appearances at the 2010 competition last April. In addition, Deven traveled to New York City last November and waited in line for seven hours to audition for America’s Got Talent. After performing a great rendition of Alicia Keys’ I Ain’t Got You, he is still waiting to hear whether he’ll proceed to audition in Las Vegas, NV. Deven recorded his first demo CD Deven Tyler’s Retro Hits last year and is now working on Deven Tyler At Last. Both CDs feature a variety of R&B, pop, and soul music. He says he enjoys music from the 50s and 60s as well.

Following his 14th birthday on April 17, Deven will be eligible to try his hand at the American Idol Experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studio Theme Park in Orlando, FL. In May, he plans to travel there with his family, where he’ll compete for a Dream Ticket, which provides the opportunity to sing in front of an American Idol representative at an actual regional audition.

“I’m not sure yet what song I’m going to sing—I’ll probably just wing it,” said Deven.

Coincidentally, his cousin, Bryan Brunsell of the band Brotherville, official band of The Steelers Nation, already won a Dream Ticket. Because his age renders him ineligible to use the ticket, and winners are permitted to give it to a family member, he wanted to pass it to Deven. However, this budding Idol wants to earn his own way. “If worse comes to worse, he’ll use the ticket, but he really wants to win it on his own,” said Pandrock. “I don’t think he’ll have any problem doing just that!”

Look for Deven to sing The Star Spangled Banner at a home Steelers game next season. And don’t forget to watch the 2012 seasons of American Idol and America’s Got Talent—you just may see him on your TV there, too. To see Deven’s winning performance for the Justin Bieber contest, visit http://deventylerbrunsell.blogspot.com/.

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60 Wonderful Reasons to Celebrate Walter R. and Irene A. (Tabory) Levdansky to Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Walter R. and Irene A. (Tabory) Levdansky were married April 14, 1951 and reside in Elizabeth, Pa in the same home that Walter built himself back in 1957. The local couple is celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary and the family is planning a Catholic Mass, with celebrant Fr. John Rebel, and renewal of vows ceremony at St. Anthony Church in Monongahela where they were married in 1951. Receptions will be held at Sylvester & Tweeties Banquet Hall and at the home of their son David.

Walter and Irene are the proud parents of 5 children: Jo Ann Codelka (Atlanta, Ga), David Levdansky-former State House Representative, Jane (St. Louis, Mo), Robert Walter and Irene Levdansky on their wedding Levdansky and James Levdansky. They also day, April 14, 1951 have 6 grandchildren: Shane, Timothy, Joseph, Mei Huan, Preston, and Savannah.

Also celebrating with them will be members of their original Bridal Party – Aldo Bartolotto, Marge Tabory, Walt Tabory, Helen Levdansky/Emsurak, and Deidre Levdansky/Kuban.

Walter grew up in Bunola, Pa. and Irene in Monongahela, Pa. The couple met at a baseball game in Monongahela in 1948 where Walter played for the Bunola Ball Team. Walter attended Elizabeth Forward High School. Walter is a veteran of World War II and survivor of the Battle of the Bulge, he retired from the USS Clairton Works Carpenter Shop in March, 1983.

Walter is a lifetime member of: VFW Kastan Uveges Post 7632, and American Legion Post The Levdansky's today 553 both in Elizabeth, USS Clairton SOAR, Disabled Veterans Organization and Elrama Sportsman Club.

Irene attended Mon Valley High School and worked in Monongahela at the Woolworth five and dime store, A&P food store-produce department and then became a stay home mom and grandma. Irene was a member of St. Anthony Choir, St. Michael Choir in Elizabeth and Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus. Pappo and Grandma-Irene both enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Congratulations on 60 wonderful years together!

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Joe Zywan Honored

by Finleyville American Legion Recently Joe Zywan was honored with a fifty year membership certificate from the American Legion, Post 613 of Finleyville.

Joe is a World War II Navy Veteran. He is a past officer of the post and has contributed much to its success. Pictured to the right holding the certificate is Joe and his wife Pearl.

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Ringgold Swimmers Have Strong Performance at WPIAL Qualifiers The Ringgold swimmers (AA - Boys and AAA - Girls), competed at the WPIAL qualifiers on March 3, and March 4, 2001. The event was held at the University of Pittsburgh, Trees Pool. The swimmers had two good days, breaking records and qualifying for States.

The 200 Medley and 400 Freestyle relay teams of Garrett Devenney, Will Michalowski, Kyle Garase and Cody Martin, placed 13th out of 27 in the 200 Medley, and 19th out of 29 in the 400 Freestyle. They broke high school records in both relays. These four swimmers on the relay team are all juniors, so they have another year to lower the records.

The 200 Freestyle Relay team of Drake Spahr, Todd Gerard-Matthews, Cody Martin and Will Michalowski, swam well for their first time at WPIAL's. Emily Harger swam in the 100 Breaststroke with a time of 1:12.71 with a significant time drop in the AAA ranking.

Garrett Devenney, along with the two relays, also swam the 200 Freestyle with the time of 1:51.28 placing him 9th out of 31, and the 500 Freestyle with a time of 5:10.89 placing him 15th out of 27 overall. Garrett also broke the High School record set by himself in the 500 Freestyle.

Kyle Garase, also swam the 100 Butterfly with the time of 53:39 placing him 4th out of 35 making him an automatic qualifier for States, and the 100 Freestyle with a time of 50.31 placing him 6th out of 36 overall. Kyle also broke the high school record set by himself in the 100 fly. Throughout Kyle’s season he also broke the long time 50 Freestyle record of 23.10 to 22.95.

Kyle is the first Ringgold High School swimmer to qualify for States. He is ranked 7th in the State. The State competition was held March 15 - 19 at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa.

Ringgold Hockey Team Seeking Serious Hockey Players The Ringgold Rams would love to repeat the 2009 - 2010 season and win the PIHL Open Class/Section 1 Championship in 2012. We want you to join us on that journey. Our PIHL Open Class team draws players from Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Ringgold and other surrounding school districts. We have some of the 2010 Champs returning for the 2011 - 2012 season and are hoping to bring home another championship title. If you are serious about hockey and would like to learn more about our team call Tracy Goldbach at 724-941-3833 or email ringgoldrams@gmail.com and find out how you can join us for a practice session on our home ice at the Ice Garden, Route 51, Belle Vernon.

Mon Valley Thunder Mini Mites Win March Madness Tournament

Mon Valley Thunder - Front Row (l-r): John Mooney, Cole Evans, Tyler Mocello, Trenton Hawk, Logan Butcher. Back Row (l-r): Asst. Coach Steve Bower, Head Coach Matt Burt, Jacob Burt, Alex Phillips, Matthew Peart, Chase Evans, Evan Bower, Garrett Kristen, Asst. Coach Randy Mocello, Asst. Coach Chris Phillips, Team Manager Gary Kristen

The Mon Valley Thunder Mini Mites, out of the Rostraver Ice Garden, Belle Vernon, recently played at the 40th Annual Mite March Madness Tournament in Parma, Ohio.

The Mini Mite squad played against Strongsville Blue, (Ohio) on Friday, March 11 and won 6-1. Then on Saturday, March 12, they played against South Hills Amateur Hockey Association (SHAHA) from Pittsburgh, and won 6-2 and later against Strongsville White, (Ohio), and won 8-2. On Saunday, March 13, they played in the Ice Mite Finals against SHAHA and won the Championship! This is the first year these kids have played organized hockey and first time in a tournament and most have only been skating for a year or less.

Tryouts for anyone interested in joining the Mon Valley Thunder Hockey Team for next season will be held at Blade Runners in Bethel Park on April 16 and 30. For more information, visit www.MVThunder.com.

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Valley Speed Skaters Bring Home More Medals

BMX - BICYCLE MOTOCROSS RACING The Newest Olympic Sport!

The USA won the Gold and Silver in the Men’s Finals and Bronze in the Women’s Finals in the Olympic BMX racing debut in Beijing.

If you love to ride your bike, BMX is the sport for you. There are no teams and no one sits on the bench. You compete against others your own age and proficiency. If you can ride a bike, you can take part in the exciting sport of BMX.

Come join us at our Open House WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2011 (Rain date April 10, 2011) WHERE: BMX Track is located in South Park TIME: 1-5pm with 1st race of the season starting at 7:00 pm Chrysta Rands took 1st Place in the Novice Sophomore girls division

The Valley Speed Skating Team based out Franklin Hewitt won the Novice Junior mens division of Donora, Pa just returned from the Blue Ridge Classic in Roanoke, VA. The meet is nicknamed "Mini Nationals" because the skaters race against top national competitors from over 23 states. Winners were given cash prizes and medals.

The Valley Team had 3 overall winners!

Congratulations to our Valley's very own Chrysta Rands, age 14 of Donora who won the Novice Sophomore girls division, Franklin Hewitt, age 16 of Belle Vernon who won the Novice Junior men division and Lee Bethem age 26 of Brownsville who won the overall Novice Classic ladies diviLee Bethem won the overal sion. Both Chrysta and Franklin had to l Novice Classic ladies division. place out of their heats and semi final races to make it into the finals and place overall.

"I am so excited for them but now we have to practice even harder for Nationals this year because these other skaters are going to go home and train to beat my kids." said coach Adorée DeLuca-Johnson.

"Our team is growing, the kids are dedicated and for being such a small community here in western Pennsylvania we brought home 3 of the overall winners and some teams leave with not even a podium placement! I'm just so proud!"

Also finishing in a top position was Starr Melton age 13 of Donora and Chrysta Rands in their two-girl sophomore relay finishing Starr Melton and Chrysta Rands earned in 2nd place and taking home the silver 2nd Place in the 2 girl relay. medals.

For more information on joining the racing team for all ages email Adorée DeLuca-Johnson at addie3489@hotmail.com

South Park Roller Hockey League Registration Final registration session for the South Park Roller Hockey League (SPRHL) will be held on Monday, April 11 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the South Park Community Center.

For more infomration on SPRHL call 412-854-2067 or go to:www.eteamz.com/sprhl

Just bring your bike, a close face helmet. (Loaner bikes and helmets available at the track). Long sleeve shirt and long pants (REQUIRED). Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to ride the track during open house. Free Hot Dogs from 1-3pm (while supplies last) Any questions please call George Brain, BMX Track Director at 412-337-2013, or call the Track Hotline, 412-831-3620. If you are unable to make it on this datevisitwww.spbmx.net for complete track schedule

PLEASE FILL OUT AND BRING THIS WITH YOU TO OPEN HOUSE AND RIDE THE TRACK FOR FREE Rider’s Name______________________________ Birthday _________Age_______ Street Address______________________________ City___________________State______ Zip Code_________ Phone Number______________________________ Alternate Phone Number___________________________ School District______________________E-Mail Address_____________________________________ Parent or Guardian’s Name _____________________________________ How did you hear about us? ________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

Peters Township Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing The Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 22nd annual golf outing and fundraiser on Monday, June 6 at Rolling Hills Country Club in McMurray. This outing as in past years will benefit the Peters Township Volunteer Fire Department. Due to the extensive use of the Children's Fire Safety House (purchased in 1998), the focus last and this year is to purchase a new "House" with all the latest upgrades. It is an expensive investment but 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., lunch on the patio and a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.. The cost is $130 per golfer and that includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner and lots of prizes. Tee sponsorships are also available in various categories. To register, call 724-941-6345.

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South Hills Area Youth Hockey Players Band Together to Win Championship

Ringgold Hockey Builds For The Future Rams Rebuilding For Strong Showing in PIHL Open Division

By Paul Chasko

SHAHA Champion Panthers. Pictured (L to R) - Kneeling: Ryan Ackerman, Travis Campolong, Ben Hartman, Sean Stevenson, Joey Mucha, and goalie Tre Lowe. Back row: Coach Scott Orr, Andrew Stroud, Maclean Walton, Kirk Zandier, Jack Gavett, Ethan Widowiak, Brian Zovko, Christian Stage, Noah Held, Tanner Orr, Coach Brian Campolong. (Missing from the photo is player Steven Pittek and Head Coach Dave Held, who was traveling to Haiti to do mission work.)

The Panthers of the South Hills Amateur Hockey Association (SHAHA) Bantam A Minor division are the 2010-2011 PAHL Section Champions. The Panthers, who had finished their season in second place with a record of 13-2-5, faced the Penn State Icers in the semi-final playoff round on March 5. Victorious with a score of 5-2 over the Icers, the Panthers then met the Butler Valley Bulldogs in the Championship game on March 6 and shut the bulldogs out 4-0 to win the Champion title.

The SHAHA Panther’s A Minor Black team consists of players from 10 different school districts from across the south hills including, Bethel Park, Chartiers Valley, Elizabeth Forward, Keystone Oaks, Mount Lebanon, Peters Township, Pittsburgh Public Schools, South Park, Thomas Jefferson, and Upper St. Clair. The team had a solid season beginning with dry land training in August and on ice practice/games 2-3 times a week. Although these boys will surely face one another on their high school teams, this season has provided an opportunity to form friendships to last a lifetime.

The South Hills Amateur Hockey Association was founded to teach and promote the sport of ice hockey to the youth of greater Pittsburgh. A member of the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey Association as well as the Mid-American District of USA Hockey, the SHAHA Panthers compete across a wide range of skill levels from kindergarten-aged beginners to seasoned high school varsity members. For more information on SHAHA visit www.shaha.org.

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The 2010/2011 hockey season for the Ringgold Rams was a bit of a letdown ending with a regular season record of 6-13-1.

This coming off a huge 2009/2010 season logging a 17-0-2 regular season record and a Nailers Division Championship. The move to a tougher Chiefs Division this year and the loss of a few key players put the Rams in what might be looked at as a rebuilding year.

The action starts here – Despite not having the win/loss record Rams face-off with Ligonier Valley they were hoping for, they did have the Open Class leader in goals and overall points in Kevin Claybaugh who scored 46 goals and 28 assists, giving him 74 points in 19 games in the regular season. Billy Sutyak finished in the top 25 of all players in the Open Class as a defenseman with 9 goals and 31 assists for a total of 40 points in the regular season.

The Ringgold Rams were the #7 seed going into the post-season tournament and went to Altoona to play the #2 seed, The coach has a word with his team.

Hollidaysburg team. The team put in what was, undoubtedly, their best performance of the season and upset the 14-6 Hollidaysburg team, by a score of 3- 2 but then lost to a strong Ford City Team 8-3 in the semifinals.

Three players from the Ringgold Rams made the PIHL 2010-11 Open Class Northeast Conference All-star team this year - they are: Kevin Claybaugh, Senior Forward from Belle Vernon; Nicholas Rams All-Star Players (L to R) Kevin Claybaugh, Scabilloni, Senior Forward from Ringgold; Senior Forward from Belle Vernon; Nicholas Scabilloni, Senior Forward from Ringgold; and and Billy Sutyak, Junior Defenseman from Billy Sutyak, Junior Defenseman from Ringgold.

Ringgold. The Northeast team won the allstar game by a big margin.

As a team in the PIHL Open Class, the Rams draw players from Ringgold, Charleroi, Belle Vernon, and other surrounding school districts. If you know someone in a neighboring school district who is interested in playing high school ice hockey, please feel free to contact Tracy Goldbach at 724.941.3833, or email ramshockey2011@gmail.com. Thanks to Coach Mike Duda for some background, photos and scoring stats.

To learn more about the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL), go to www.pihlweb.com.

The Ringgold Rams Hockey team - Front row, (L to R): Evan Yanketis, Nate Watson, Scott Bellavance, Cody Kuhel, Kevin Claybaugh (Alternate Home and Away Captain), and Billy Sutyak (Alternate Away Captian). Back row, (L to R): Assistant Coach Jason Hettich, Ryan Henderson, Steve Masa, Geo Schoedel, Tyler Goldbach, Eli Duda (Alternate Home Captain), Head Coach Alan Scabilloni, and Assistant Coach Don Halinka. (Not available for photo: Nicholas Scabilloni- Team Captain, and Dustin Zimmerman.)

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Home & Garden G U I D E Don’t Be “Fuelish” With Your Lawn Mower Care (NAPSI)—When it comes to getting the most from a lawn mower or other power equipment, using the wrong blend of fuel or skipping offseason maintenance just won’t cut it.

The fuel blends and ethanol percentages that may be right for cars—an ethanol concentration greater than 10 percent—are not recommended for power equipment or marine engines.

Also, any fuel blend stored in an unused engine may degrade over time and harm small engines.

That’s why, experts say, it’s a good idea for consumers to take lawn mowers and other power products to an authorized dealer at the end of each season. “This is a good way to allow a trained professional to properly dispose of unused fuel and ensure the product is ready for next season,” said Mike Rudolph, senior manager, Honda Engines.

Consumers can also use fuel stabilizer when not using an engine for more than 30 days. To learn more, visit the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute at www.opei.org.

Experts say it’s a good idea to take a lawn mower to an authorized dealer at the end of each season and have any excess fuel drained.

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Inspiration Helps Your Garden Grow (NAPSI)—With so many beautiful plants to choose from, gardeners may wonder where to start. One of the most enjoyable ways to plant a seed of inspiration is to visit a public garden.

Found at zoos, historical sites and entertainment complexes, such public gardens can demonstrate what’s possible— including flower choice, layout and landscaping practices.

Get Advice According to the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), public gardens can show you how to create a waterwise landscape at home through the use of native and adapted plants and efficient irrigation. Visitors can learn what plants bloom at similar times and what arrangements look good together. Staff members who understand the region are available to offer advice on gardening techniques, and on-site sales can be a great source of topquality additions to a home garden.

The carefully thought-out landscaping and charming benches of public gardens can serve as inspiration for your own garden. (photo credit: Morris Arboretum)

HERE ARE A FEW TYPES OF PUBLIC GARDENS YOU CAN VISIT: • Zoos —Although the focus is on the animals, zoos also have interesting horticultural collections that show both flora and fauna in their native habitats.

• Entertainment Gardens —Golf courses, theme parks and water parks can also have beautiful horticultural displays.

• Historical Sites —Places of historic or cultural significance-such as churches, historic homes and cemeteries-often have grounds shaped to reflect the horticulture of their historical period.

Vivid colors can brighten any area while green leaves give your home a cool aura.

• Nature Gardens — Created and designed to help visitors connect with (photo credit: Desert Botanical Garden) nature, these gardens inform and educate about the botanical and ecological origins and functions of plant life and how they relate to human beings and animals.

Get Inspired The nonprofit American Public Gardens Association has partnered with Rain Bird, a leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products, to promote the important role that gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship through National Public Gardens Day. Many of the nation’s public gardens will mark the day with special events and activities for schools, families and thousands of visitors.

For more information, you can visit www.NationalPublicGardensDay.org.

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WHAT THE C.R.E.W. CAN DO FOR YOU Volunteer Organization Helps With Home & Garden Repairs and Clean-up The C.R.E.W. (Community Radically Engaged and Willing) is a faith-based, volunteer-led ministry supported by Crossroads Community Church of Jefferson Hills, operating in Jefferson Hills and the surrounding areas. This ministry serves those in less fortunate circumstances—senior citizens and families facing financial hardships, or those taking care of terminally ill, residing family members—by providing home repair/cleanup services that are either too difficult or too time-consuming for the families to accomplish on their own. The vision of the C.R.E.W. is to create relationships that unite the community in meeting needs.

Some of the services providedby the C.R.E.W. are small painting projects (indoors/outdoors); basic yard clean up (garbage or debris from storms); weed whacking; trimming hedges; plant flowers; light house cleaning (dust/vacuum). Beginning its second season this year, the C.R.E.W operates on the 4th Saturday of every month from May through October. A typical workday is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. During its first season, the C.R.E.W. serviced one family per month. This year, they are looking to double that number by sending out two teams on every work day. The C.R.E.W. is looking to expand not only the number of families served, but also the number of volunteers recruited. This is an excellent opportunity for Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, church youth groups, clubs and any other volunteer organizations to get involved in your community. For more information, including how you can get involved as a volunteer, or to refer a family in need, please contact the Family Advocacy Team of Crossroads Community Church of Jefferson Hills at (412) 384-9278 and find out what the C.R.E.W. can do for you.

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Sewage In The House?

Who Pays For The Cleanup?

(NAPSI)—It’s a homeowner’s nightmare: sewer backup. Your life is suddenly turned upside down. Everything else on your personal agenda must be thrust aside while you deal with the unwelcome flow.

Often its consequences include thousands of dollars in damage and an unlivable house. All too frequently the cause is a blockage in the municipal sanitary main.

“Many cities and states have laws granting them governmental immunity from reimbursing homeowners for city-caused sewer backup damage into residents’ homes,” says Robin K. Olson, CPCU, senior research analyst for the International Risk Management Institute. “And even if your city doesn’t have total immunity, it might limit the damages it’s willing to pay.”

For example, it might pay only if it knew of the problem in advance and had a reasonable amount of time to correct it. If the homeowner’s tree roots were a partial cause of the backup, the city might pay only a portion of the remediation costs. Typically, homeowners are responsible for maintaining the pipeline from the house to the city sewer main. Further, some places set a maximum figure that they will pay, such as $5,000 or $10,000, that might be wholly inadequate to clean up the mess.

On top of that, homeowners’ insurance policies usually do not cover such damage.

“There is a solution,” says Olson.

“Homeowners should purchase an ‘endorsement’ to their policy specifically covering such a loss to at least $50,000, including water damage, remediation and cleanup costs.”

IN ADDITION, THERE ARE A FEW STEPS YOU OR A PROFESSIONAL CLEANER CAN TAKE: • Wet vac up all the liquid.

• Scoop up all the solids.

• Throw away anything not valuable.

• Cut out soaked drywall and paneling.

• Pressure wash everything with a disinfectant detergent.

• Rinse, then vacuum up all the remaining water.

• Set up fans to dry out the basement.

For expert advice on the insurance, homeowners can consult an agent or broker holding the CPCU designation—assuring experience, advanced professional education and a commitment to high ethical standards.

To find one nearby, visit www.cpcusociety.org, click “Consumers” and then click “Find An Agent/Broker” in the left-hand column.

Spring Pruning Demonstration in McKeesport The Pittsburgh Rose Society will be holding its spring pruning demonstration at the Renziehausen Park Arboretum in McKeesport on Saturday April 9 and 16 at 1:00 p.m.

Rosarians will be in the garden to conduct hands-on pruning demonstrations as well as answer questions about planting, fertilizing, and pest control. You must bring your own pruning tools, gloves, and knee pads to learn and participate. The events will go on rain or shine. This demonstration is free and open to the public.

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Let's Talk Real Estate

by ROGER DOLANCH Broker/Owner

Adjustable Rate Mortgages: The Pros and Cons Adjustable rate mortgages are one of several mortgage options available to consumers. So just what is an adjustable rate mortgage, and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage with interest rates that go up and down according to the current market rates. The frequency of interest increases and the maximum amount that the interest can increase is spelled out in the terms of the loan, and through the required lender disclosures, so buyers always know the best and worst case scenarios prior to closing.

Why are ARMs Making a Comeback as a Popular Option Today and a Great Bargain?

After accounting for nearly 70% of all mortgages issued during the boom, ARMs vanished during the bust, totaling just 3% of the market in 2009. Now they make up 5% of all mortgages issued, and Freddie Mac predicts ARM products will rise to 10% by December 2011. The reason is simple: ARMs are a great bargain right now for the right buyer!

Understanding the Benefits and Risks There are many buyers who choose an adjustable rate mortgage, and probably just as many who choose a fixed rate mortgage. What are the advantages and disadvantages of an adjustable rate mortgage?

Pros • May help you to afford a higher mortgage amount, meaning a better house. • The initial interest rate is lower than it is on a fixed rate loan. • The initial payments are lower than they would be with a fixed rate loan. • Payments and interest go down when interest rates drop. There is no need to spend time and money refinancing. • Can be most cost effective if you don’t plan to stay in your new home for long.

Cons Payments and interest can go up at per-determined intervals.

Payments tend to surpass the rates compared to a fixed rate loan when adjustments occur.

The first increase can be a big one, and the annual interest cap may not apply to this.

Fluctuating payments may make it difficult to budget.

Your loan could become more than you can afford.

If fixed rates become more favorable, you’ll want to absorb the cost of refinancing to make the switch.

What type of buyer does and ARM make sense for today?

The buyer that plans on moving every few years and is willing to accept the risk is an ideal candidate. A person with a high risk tolerance may always want to select an ARM for the savings of interest paid over the life of the loan. However, if a Buyer does not intend on moving and has a low risk tolerance, an ARM may not be the right choice. In essence, you can practically link a Dollar Cost to a buyer’s Risk Tolerance.

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Pleasant Hills Garden Club Hosts Floral Design Workshop On March 14, 2011 the Pleasant Hills Garden Club, got together for a floral design workshop. The workshop was conducted by Flower Show judge Iris Cisarik. The group learned about both creative and traditional floral design used in flower shows. After the lesson, members were given the opportunity to practice what they learned. The results were beautiful, and got us all thinking about Spring, with so many flowers in the room.

The next meeting of the Pleasant Hills Garden Club is on April 18, at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building at 12:30 pm. The meeting will feature speaker Grace Mitchell. Grace is the State chairperson for Cultivars Jane Cass works on her and Indoor Traditional Design Gardening.

The topic for the presentation is how to save seeds and interesting plant materials for flower show design.

Please join us, we are always looking for new members. If you have questions about our club please email us at phi llsgardenclub@gmail.com.

Iris Cisarik and Norma Wright work on Norma's design

Easier Wood Finishing (NAPSI)-You can easily give your own home the same sense of style seen in home decorating magazines, with stylish furniture, bold colors and well-placed accent pieces, by adding just the right splash of color.

Start with an unfinished wood item— perhaps an interesting picture frame or an end table—and take advantage of a one-step stain and finish. It’s a fast, easy way to complete a project because it provides rich color and a beautiful finish in Old hand or brand new to just one step. You simply apply it to bare wood with a soft, clean cloth, remove doing it yourself, you can still the excess, wiping lightly in the direcenjoy completing a tion of the wood grain, and the project is wood-finishing project. complete.

Choosing a color can be simple, because Express Color by Minwax offers four classic wood tones: oak, walnut, mahogany and pecan; and four vibrant decorator shades: emerald, crimson, indigo and onyx.

In addition, the one-step stain and finish has a water-based formula, which means low odor, fast drying time and easy soap-and-water cleanup.

For more information, wood- finishing tips and project idea, visit www.minwax.com or call (800) 523-9299.

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Home Theaters Can Be Fun And Affordable (NAPSI)-More homeowners are now giving entertainment a room of its own—converting dens, guest rooms, garages and basements into home theaters.

WHAT DO YOU NEED? HERE ARE A FEW TIPS ON GETTING STARTED: • Decide where you can fit the home theater and come up with a game plan.

Will the room serve a double purpose or be solely for entertainment?

• Make a list of what you need and research the latest entertainment systems. A true home theater should have a projector, a screen, a Blu-ray player, a A portable high-definition speaker system, maybe a gaming conhome theater projector can be sole or a multimedia computer and other accessories. Decide where you the centerpiece of your home want to sit, where the screen should be, entertainment system. and how you want to set up the room.

A great projector showing sharp images and true-to-life colors is important. An increasingly popular addition to many entertainment rooms is Mitsubishi’s portable HC4000 high-definition home theater projector.

The projector delivers a worry-free home theater experience. Setup is easy and the power switch and electric screen controls are linked for one-touch operation.

The high-brightness and long-life lamp has an estimated lifetime up to 5,000 hours when operating in low mode, which makes it an economical choice.

The Mitsubishi HC4000 projector is designed with sealed optics, making it resistant to dust, dirt and other microparticles, so problems typically associated with clogged filters, such as overheated lamps, are reduced.

Subdued scenes are easy to hear with the projector’s quiet engine that has an ultrahushed noise level. And at less than 8 pounds, the projector can be taken almost anywhere. With its built-in 1.5x zoom ratio lens, as well as a digital keystone correction, setup is easy and more flexible for various room configurations.

• Get comfy. Once you have the technology down, get a comfy recliner, couch and some chairs, a popcorn machine and a small fridge for cold drinks. To decorate, consider posters of your favorite films or sport teams. Now you’re ready for a big-screen theater experience right in your own home.

For more information, call (888) 307-0312 or visit www.mitsubishi-hometheater.com.

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Three Helpful Tips for Renting Out Your Home (NewsUSA) - Home ownership has always been a part of the American dream, but that may be changing.

Uncertainty in the housing market has led many would-be buyers to believe that renting's the better option.

According to a May 2010 online survey commissioned by the National Apartment Association, 76 percent of consumers think that renting is preferable to owning a home in today's market.

Likewise, some homeowners believe it's better to rent out their home than to sell it for less than its worth, if they can sell it all. Those considering renting out their property shouldn't make a hasty decision. Neglecting to weigh the costs and potential risks could put first-time landlords in a poor situation. Moco, Inc., a company that proThe economy is forcing many vides screening services to property owners, managers and employers real estate investors to rent throughout the United States, offers the out unsold homes. following tips: • Look at the numbers. Renting might not be the best option. If you're going to lose money each month, it might make more sense to sell, even if you won't get your asking price. Consider all potential costs, including property taxes, income taxes on your tenants' rent, maintenance, and the normal wear and tear your property will experience.

Remember that you won't be able to pocket all of the rent money; you will have to put a portion of it back into the property.

• Find quality tenants. Nightmare tenants can be, well, a nightmare. Prepare for a careful screening process. Many private landlords can't access the quality screening products available to larger businesses without going through a lengthy certification process.

However, you can avoid time and expense by asking your applicants to visit MyScreeningReport.com. The report includes a consumer credit report, SSN verification, comprehensive criminal search, eviction search, national sex offender registry search and an OFAC (federal terrorism database) search -- everything you need to determine whether a potential tenant meets your standards.

• Use an all-encompassing lease. Whether you use a template or hire an attorney to write your lease, make sure that the lease clearly states your expectations. The lease should state who is responsible for what, when you expect rent to be paid and what penalties you will impose if it is late.

For more information, visit www.MyScreeningReport.com.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

UNION TOWNSHIP Warren Stoffer Jack Wallace Sean Ragan Estate of John Dolley Washington County Tax Claim Bureau

Address

Brian and Heather Latorre Dollar Bank Joanne and Joseph Ketter Kenneth Buerer E Lewis

Price

3441 Fawn Valley Lane $145,500 4026 Finleyville Elrama Road $1,309 by sheriff's deed 55 Finley Ave. $169,000 19 Clearview Lane $3,750 136 Gunn Club Road $7,994 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $115,850) by sheriff's deed.

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NEW EAGLE Citifinancial Inc. Hartland Acres Inc. Glenn Lewis David Giannini et al.

MONONGAHELA Wilmington Trust Co. Lawrence Dopler

Jeffrey Trunzo and Herman Goodyear Michael Brown

127 Sixth Ave. $45,500 428 Main St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,143) Robert Murphy 147-149 First Ave. $16,750 Steve Levandosky et al. and Linda Levandosky 146 Chess St. $65,000

MITCHELL

Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

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Providing Excellent Service For More Than 50 Years.

Complete Bathroom Remodeling; Service and Repair; Sewer and Drain Cleaning; Furnace and A/C Installations

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Domenic and Jason Mendicinio Clearvue Opportunity 14 LLC

632 Hancock St. 1012 Try St.

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$14,500 $23,664 by sheriff's deed.

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CARROLL TOWNSHIP Resid. Funding Real Estate Holdings Jonathan Manko Samuel Yareck III Juraj and Martina Stasko Wayne Hammerstrom William Depaoli III and Vanessa Depaoli

180 Fisher Drive 987 Route 837 117 Isabella St.

$90,300 $12,000 $129,900

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Mel Rae Inc. Estate of Olive Louise Ford Gibson

SME Property Management Inc. Barry Johnson

231 Fifth Ave. Seventh Ave.

$100,000 $5,000

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Estate of Emma Melegari William Beynon Jr. Julia Menozzi Geraldine Bico Estate of Daryl Hallas

Holly Melegari Gregory Dale and Valerie Jean Morris Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Elaine Capo and Charles Smith George and Carol Bates

Jimmy Sturkie et al.

Susquehanna Home Finance LLC Michael Mitchko Mark Prescott trustee Estate of Albert Austin Jr. Estate of Daryl Hailas Maronda Homes Inc.

American General Financial Services Inc. Jason and Domenic Mendicino Russell and Jayne Bennett Ashley Walker Christopher Farkas Patricia and David Brady Donald and Amy Zombek

330 Conroy St. $62,000 619 Elizabeth Ave. $7,000 116 Trenton Place $1,587 by sheriff's deed.

2414 Canterbury Lane $50,000 552 Twele Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $59,624) 125 Valleyvue Drive $1,766 by sheriff's deed.

225 Howell St. $60,000 2219 Briarwood Drive $142,900 468 Lincoln Hall Road $104,900 5921 Smithfield St. $10,000 547 Twele Road $35,000 214 Williamsburg Drive $227,565

FORWARD TOWNSHIP David Tamburino

Mark Sebben

2134 River Hill Road

CLAIRTON Patrice Shelly et al.

Ace Property Group LLC Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Dino Bizzozero Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Peter Edwards Troisi Development LLC Matthew Krupp Huntington National Bank USA Rental Fund LLC Arthur and Patrice Vogel

126 Constitution Circle 417 N. State St. 583 Shady Court 237 Waddell Ave. 201 Chambers St. 1010 Toman Ave.

$15,000

$5,000 $16,900 $9,000 $1,837 by sheriff's deed. $2,000 $18,500

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

SOUTH PARK Sherri Brooks Jonathan Manko Ryan Christiansen Quality Rentals Michelle Houser SIRVA Relocation Properties LLC Mark Nadorlik Relocation Horizons Inc. First Commonwealth Bank Kim Bickar Grey Valenta

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Nicholas and Kristin Caponi 2886 Amy Drive $135,000 Ashley Teagarden and Christopher Wamsley 1868 Kirkby Drive $93,000 SIRVA Relocation Properties LLC 6323 Pleasant St. $191,250 Justin and Shavon Rispoli Decker Drive $70,000 Chris and Nicole Waters 1006 Piney Ridge Drive $225,000 Joseph DiTommaso 6323 Pleasant St. $191,250 Relocation Horizons Inc. 1040 Ajay Drive $144,500 Lara Paul 1040 Ajay Drive $158,000 Robert Ference Jr. 6626-6628 Library Road $35,000 Nicholas and Megan Kamberis 2039 Stagecoach Drive $232,800 Stone Harbor Residential Loan Servicing 1910 Strawbridge Drive $85,001 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $136,230) by sheriff's deed.

PLEASANT HILLS Jeannene Pascoe Helen Dodds James Orsega Shirley Bruce Karl Hart Estate of George Vance Robert Kaercher

Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Jeffrey Fite and Cynthia Cochran Jonathan and Leigh Cornstock Dianne Delaney Leonard and Debra Mayotte Ralph and Margaret Massaro Encore Property Management LLC

424 Beam Drive 576 Arbor Lane 300 Picture Drive 396 Sabbath Drive 57 W. Bruceton Road 283 Dutch Lane 500 Old Clairton Road

$1,735 by sheriff's deed. $119,000 $190,000 $139,900 $137,000 $139,000 $69,600

JEFFERSON HILLS Southersby Development Corp.

Southersby Development Corp.

Southersby Development Corp.

Triko Enterprises Inc. Southersby Development Corp.

Patricia Grese Maronda Homes Inc. Maronda Homes Inc. Shirley Geiger

NVR Inc. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Environmentally Sound Enterprises LLC NVR Inc. Brian Posch Daniel and Julie Krivanek Karl and Lindsay Hart Ryan Wright and Gail Fedela

Independence Drive Independence Drive Independence Drive Gill Hall Road Independence Drive 412 Payne Hill Road 209 Pointer Drive 252 Pointer Drive 122 Wray Large Road

$41,000 $46,000 $45,000 $500,000 $46,000 $142,000 $232,190 $247,850 $74,500

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(NAPSI)-Cleaning your home’s heating/cooling system can do a lot more than improve the quality of the circulating air. It can also make a huge difference in your monthly utility bills.

That’s because dust and debris reduce the ability of a home’s heating and cooling system to work properly. Consider that dirty systems-especially dirty coils-use up to 30 percent more energy to heat and cool the home. Meanwhile, dirty filters block airflow through the system, increasing your energy bill and shortening the equipment’s life. Contaminants that don’t get caught by either the filter or the coils are then blown through the rest of the system.

These contaminants build up in the ductwork over time, so the system must work harder and longer to achieve the desired comfort level, using more energy and costing more. Changing the filter regularly can help, but eventually the system must be cleaned to run at optimum efficiency. To find an Air Systems Cleaning Specialist near you, visit the National Air Duct Cleaners Association at www.nadca.com.

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NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Albico Inc. John Trois

Clean ductwork helps heating and cooling systems run more efficiently, for lower energy bills.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP Linda Taylor Oscar Urrea NVR Inc. Phillip Krivacek William Pilorusso Washington County Tax Claim Bureau NVR Inc. Joseph Schepis Hardy Investment Assoc.

Brian Homes Inc. Herbert Amick NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Earl Morse Michael Blair Della Kairys Revocable Trust Joshua Frashure Weichert Relocation Resouces Inc. Linda Taylor Brenda Wilson Susan Hartman et al.

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Heartland Homes Inc. James and Cindy McNary

Butternut Court 239 Arrowhead Lane

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Stephen and Susan Criswell 335 Hedgerow Drive $520,000 Joyce Mendenhall 105 Lantern Circle $750,000 Jeffrey Hugh and Deana Ann Giuliani 228 Overlook Drive $371,715 Tejas Gosai and Pracheta Trivedi 104 Shadycrest Court $338,000 David and Heather Thomas 106 Cidar Lane $465,000 E Lewis 548 Circle Drive $9,077 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $95,254) by sheriff's deed.

Dino and Theresa Sciullo 175 Iron Run Road $351,007 Dayan Rodriguez 116 Lintel Drive $308,000 SDE Properties LLC 3328 Washington Road $1,500,000 Ross DiMarco Jr. and Candace DiMarco Bittersweet Circle $700,000 Jennifer Capozza 147 Brooke Drive $143,500 William Radomski and Andreana Kacmar 345 Rocky Ridge Road $314,100 Christina Romano 626 Scenic Ridge Road $353,000 Kurt Harpold Jr. and Rachel Harpold 132 Sheffield Lane $235,000 Bernard and Rebecca Balliard 311 Bridle Trail $352,000 Kenneth and Julie Kelso Gateshead Drive $10,000 Weichert Relocation Resouces Inc. 106 Lampliter Lane $270,000 Justin Robinson 106 Lampliter Lane $270,000 Douglas and Amy Hyrb Sagewood Drive $160,000 Francis Villella and Amy Gilmer 124 Sandpiper Lane $138,000 Dale and Corinne Opeka 125 Thomas Road $80,000

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Trax Farms Backyard Gardening Lecture Series: A Celebration of Spring Presented by Penn State Master Gardeners Kick off the Spring gardening season at Trax Farms with their Backyard Gardening Lecture Series. Attend a "Celebration of Spring" presented by Penn State Master gardeners on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday April 10. Attendees will learn the basics, how–to, and tips about creating pleasing outdoor spaces, devising a master plan for their property, or how to rework just one area of their garden. Prizes will be awarded after each lecture.

On Saturday, April 9 from 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM, lecture subjects include designing your landscape, container gardening for the gardener who requires flexibility, vegetable gardening, and ends with introductions to the annuals and perennials that were grown in the demonstration gardens in North and South Park.

On Sunday, April 10 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, the lectures continue with the importance of and how to create a pollinator friendly garden. Learn the facts about bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and their relationship with the plants used in your garden. The series ends with a class on how to handle Hostas and other shade loving plants. Refreshments will be available Registration fee is $15 for Saturday only, $7 for Sunday only, or $20 for both Saturday and Sunday.

Registration form is available at Trax Farms’ Customer service desk or online at traxfarms.com All proceeds benefit the outreach efforts of the Penn State Master Gardener Program. For more information call (412) 835-3246 Visit us at www.traxfarms.com

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Taylor Rental Makes Spring Home and Garden Projects Easy!

Are you planning to tackle that home and garden project you've been avoiding?

Why buy equipment that you may only need for a few hours, a day or a week, when you can rent? Renting is an effective way to stay with a budget and get a job done.

Established in 1979, Taylor Rental/Party Plus was originally located in Pleasant Hills and has recently moved to 5901 Baptist Rd. in Bethel Park. Taylor Rental has evolved into a premier equipment and party event rental facility. Their new location has more than doubled the company's space, which has enabled them to expand many lines of products and allows them to operate more efficiently.

For contractors and homeowners, Taylor has a wide variety of lawn equipment from sod cutters, log splitters, stump grinders, thatchers, tillers, and aerators, to contractor equipment, such as material and scissor lifts, skid steers, excavators, compressors with jackhammers, chop saws, mixers, tampers, and augers. A complete line of floor care items are also available, including sanders and edgers, buffers, and more. Taylor Rental also provides instruction on the proper use of all equipment for customer safety. Along, with repairing and maintaining all lines of construction equipment, Taylor Rental is also a Honda construction equipment dealer and repair center. They also fill propane and motor home tanks.

Taylor Rental does recommend that reservations be placed in advance for both party and contractor equipment. Delivery and pick-up services are available.

Taylor takes pride in their maintenance program and dependability of their equipment. Taylor Rental highly emphasizes customer service, and from that they have developed a loyal customer base. You can call them to discuss your next event or project at 412-833-7300.

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(NewsUSA) - According to the National Sleep Foundation, adequate sleep has been associated with a better mood, better health and better job performance. It's important to address factors that might interfere with a good night's sleep. Light is one of these factors. The body responds to light as a cue to stay awake, so sleeping in a dark, quiet room can help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.

Studies suggest that most children need about nine hours of sleep each night and that children who get enough sleep behave better and perform better in school than those who are chronically sleep-deprived.

The Cellular SlumberShade, the official window shade product of the National Sleep Foundation, can help improve sleep by keeping excess light out of a room. The SlumberShade features unique sidetracks that attach magnetically to a window frame for easy installation.

When it's time to clean the windows, the sidetracks are easy to remove. These sidetracks block the gaps of light that standard cellular shades let in. They are UV stable, available in several colors to match your window trim. In addition, all SlumberShades have a specialized seal along the top for complete blockage of exterior light. When SlumberShades are installed over a double-paned vinyl window, they provide an R-value of 7.0, which is two to three times greater than that of a similar shade without sidetracks. SlumberShades need not be limited to the bedroom. Install them in a media room to eliminate screen glare.

For more information about SlumberShades, visit www.comfortex.com.

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Could Your Yard Use An Intervention?

NAPSI)—Are you struggling with a problem lawn and yard? Are the weeds growing but the grass isn’t? Maybe you’re embarrassed by patchy grass and an overgrown landscape. If so, it may be time for a yard care intervention, and a chance to grow your confidence and a better-looking lawn and landscape.

This spring and summer, the Briggs & Stratton Yard Doctor will roll up his sleeves and help homeowners confront their yard care demons, bringing three of America’s neediest yards back into their neighborhoods’ good graces. Yard Doctor Trey Rogers and his team will spend a day providing advice and hands-on help to transform the winning homeowners’ yards into points of pride.

In addition to a yard makeover, the winners will receive new lawn care equipment and $1,500 in landscape cash. To enter, visit www. yardsmartsintervention.com.

Homeowners can apply for an intervention for themselves or (with permission) they can call out a neighbor, family member or friend in need of help. Each “application” should explain the yard care problems faced and why an intervention is needed, using either a short video or up to four photos to show the yard.

One yard will be selected each month from May through July by online voting.

Runners-up each month receive cool Yard Smarts gear and a signed copy of the Yard Doctor’s book on growing the perfect lawn.

Rogers, who has helped homeowners across the country bring their yards back under control, has the following tips: • Eliminate yard clutter. Pick up and put away kids’ bicycles, balls, lawn furniture, garbage cans and other clutter.

• Mow correctly for a lush lawn. When you mow, cut only one-third of the height of

If your lawn or yard could use some TLC, there’s hope and help from the Yard Doctor. the lawn to encourage strong roots. Cutting too short stresses the lawn, creating an environment ideal for weed growth and disease.

• Be sure to trim. Mowing your lawn without trimming is like getting half a haircut. String trim around flowerbeds, sidewalks and decks.

• Eliminate overgrowth. Trim back or replace overgrown bushes and trees that overwhelm the front of your house.

• Add a focal point. Every home should have a focal point, such as a front door painted in a contrasting color to the home or a landscape feature, such as a beautiful tree, flowerbed or curving pathway to your door.

The intervention is sponsored by Briggs & Stratton, the largest maker of gasoline engines for a variety of yard care equipment. The company’s educational web- site, www.yardsmarts.com, provides expert advice and information on topics related to yard care and yard care equipment.

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DIY Projects May Be Simpler Than You Think (NewsUSA) - If you are planning a home do-ityourself project but are worried about the consequences of messing up, it could be that you're not using the right tools for the job. It may be possible to find better ways to accomplish a task -- oftentimes as simple as using adhesive.

For example, if you are planning to install paneling, drywall, chair rails or other building materials, the use of mechanical fasteners, like nails, may not be the best choice. Using adhesives allows for DIYers to accomplish a lot of tasks much faster, with less work and with better results.

For example, Liquid Nails Adhesive Ultra Quik Using adhesives instead of Grip allows you to simply apply a bead of adhesive to mechanical fasteners can simplify DIY home projects. the chair rail, align the part and press it into place. If the chair rail wasn't aligned perfectly, you would have five minutes to adjust the part before the adhesive dries. You wouldn't need to use a nail gun or finish the part after its installation.

"Products like Liquid Nails adhesives adhere almost instantly, saving time," said Handy magazine member James Beck.

Liquid Nails Ultra Quik Grip has several properties that make it ideal for DIYers. It grips and holds parts immediately, while also allowing for parts to be adjusted. The adhesive doesn't get stringy, so it doesn't go where it's not wanted. In addition, its low-VOC formulation means that it's not flammable and that it doesn't produce fumes. This makes it appropriate for use in occupied homes. And it's easy to use.

In a recent Handyman Club of America Member Tested survey, users rated performance and ease of use at 9.4 and 9.3 out of 10, respectively. Ninety-eight percent of respondents said that they would purchase the product in the future. For more information about Liquid Nails Adhesive Ultra Quik Grip and DIY projects, visit www.liquidnails.com.

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Tips On Getting More Use Out Of Your Garage Some say that by reorganizing a garage to make it more functional, families can get more entertainment and storage space.

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(NAPSI)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A growing number of homeowners are finding they can save money and get more from their home by reorganizing and remodeling their garage.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated there are more than 70 million garages (2007 Garage and Storage Shed Trends) in the United States and some say the average two-car garage has never been larger. Yet, due to the overflow of storage, few homeowners ever get to take full advantage of all the space it has to offer. Fortunately, there may be a way to change all that.

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For instance, creating a recycling area near the entry door to the house limits the need to trek across the garage when tossing in those newspapers and aluminum cans.

Think dual purpose Another way to save is to invest in pieces that are modularâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;items that can serve a dual purpose. For example, one such item is the Gladiator GarageWorks Bamboo Modular Workbench. The workbench, which is made of sustainable materials, was originally conceived as a workspace for garage hobbyists. However, the sturdy, natural work surface can also work as a buffet table, bar or kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crafting station.

The company offers a full line of workbenches, cabinets, wall systems and components, such as shelves, baskets, bins and hooks, designed to help homeowners get more from their space.

To learn more, visit www.gladiatorgarageworks.com.

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Kids & Family Go Time Ministries Youth Group Has a Blast at the Beach Room in Finleyville Go Time Ministries recently held a Youth Group assembly at the Beach Room in Finleyville. The group enjoyed a night of food, fun, music and friendship.

The Go Time Ministries regular Youth Nights are held at the Ringgold Middle School gymnasium every Monday from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Youths enjoy fun activities These young ladies enjoy a night of free food, such as basketball, volleyfree music, and friendship. ball, and dodgeball, and also have prayer time.

If you are interested in joing the Youth Group, or would like more information, please call Rev. Brent Furlong 412-303-0351. (PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI)

Award winning singer/songwriter Jared Campbell, performed his inspirational music to the captive audience.

Rev. Brent Furlong serves up slices of pizza to everyone who attended.

* See additional photos from this event on our website photo gallery. www.unionfinley.com The Go Time Ministries Youth group packed them in to see the show.

West Jefferson Hills Girls Invited to Discover Girl Scouts at Event May 4

By Sally Kane Girl Scouting is for every girl, everywhere—where today's girls can become tomorrow's leaders. From crafts and camping to service projects and helping others, Girls Scouts provides a remarkable opportunity for young girls to enjoy a variety of exciting and educational experiences.

While many girls join for fun and friendship, they also learn about building character and self-esteem and serving their communities—the core qualities of Girl Scouting. In Girl Scouts, girls find a safe place to grow and share new experiences, Proud Brownies Emily Kane, Ava Lutz, learn to relate to others, develop values, and Madison Snyder, all of Pleasant Hills, and contribute to society. “bridged over” from Daisy status to full-fledged As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll have the Brownies at the ceremony held last spring.

The girls are from Troop 54218. opportunity to be a major shaping force in young lives. Tackle everything from global warming to election reform.

Travel to incredible places. Share your personal passions and create experiences together you'll never forget.

Membership in Girl Scouts is open to girls in grades K12; women and men over 18 can join as adult members.

The West Jefferson Hills Girl Scouts Service Unit is holding an inforGirls from Brownie Troop 54218 pose with leaders Becky Janosko (back left) mation event on and Sally Kane (back right) after their holiday party, where they made Wednesday, May 4, gingerbread houses with graham crackers, icing, and candy.

2011 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Old Clairton Road in Pleasant Hills. The event will begin at 6 pm for girls entering kindergarten in the fall of 2011 and at 7 pm for girls entering 1st – 8th grade in the West Jefferson Hills School District.

Girls will get a taste of the Girl Scouting experience; they will make a craft, play games, learn new songs and discover what it means to be a Girl Scout. Parents will also learn how they can become involved in Girl Scouting. A short presentation will discuss what Girl Scouting is, volunteer opportunities, the cost to be a Girl Scout, qualifications for leaders, and more.

For more information, contact Sally Kane at "saf1367@yahoo.com.

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Peters Township Parks and Recreation Events The Peters Township Parks and recreation Department has announced the following programs and events. Please call 724-942 for more information.

Bunny Hop - at the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Center, Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents and per child ages 2 and up.

Pre-registration not required. Call 724-942-5000 for more information or you would like to volunteer to help. Have fun doing crafts, play games and enjoy a balloon artist. Also a special appearance by the Bunny.

Peters Township 5K Race - June 11, 9:00 a.m. start time at the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Center. Go online at peterstownship.com for registration.

Community Day - June 25, applications are now being accepted. Volunteer’s also needed for Community Day. Come and join in the fun. Call Lisa for more information at 724-9425000.

Butterfly Tot Walk (Ages 3 - 5) - Thursday, June 30 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Come and learn about the life cycle and the basic parts of a butterfly, do a simple craft and go on a walk to search for butterflies. Dress in play clothes.

(Will reschedule if rain) Shelter 4. For more information, call 724-942-5000.

News from John McMillan Church Preschool John McMillan Church Preschool will host a Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Activities include children's games, hair and face painting, a moon walk, community raffle and Carnival Cafe'. The Bethel Park Police will be present to enroll children in the Safety Kids Child I.D. program. Many other surprises are still being added to this fun, family-friendly event! JMPC Preschool is located at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. For more information about our games, activities & special appearances, call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704.

New for the 2011-2012 school year, John McMillan will be offering a special opportunity for children attending local kindergarten. Kindergarten Plus will meet either one or two half days during the week and will provide integrated math, science & literacy enrichment with a focus on FUN! Each class will also include time for organized games & large motor play! AM Classes are on Monday and Friday mornings. PM Classes are Monday and Thursday afternoons.

John McMillan, serving the South Hills communities children for 38 years, offers classes for children ages two through five. Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes kindergarten readiness activities, art, music, creative and outdoor play. The weekly Parent & Tot class is an early introduction to "school" with the security of a familiar adult present. The Three-Year Old classes meet twice a week and the Four Year Old Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. Our four day Transition Class is designed for the older preschool child who would benefit from another year of preschool prior to kindergarten.

For more information on any of our educational programs or to schedule a tour, please contact Pat Folino at 412-833-4704 or JMPCPreschool@yahoo.com.

Pre-School Easter Egg Hunt at Mingo Creek Park The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering a PreSchool Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3-5 at Mingo Creek County Park. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6. Two session will be available each day. Session I at 10 a.m. and Session II at 1 p.m.

Pre-Schoolers will be searching for hidden eggs in Mingo Creek Park. Remember to bring an Easter basket and dress for the weather. An adult must attend. Fee is $2.00 per child.

Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation at 724-228-6867.

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Mon Valley YMCA News Youth & Government Club Prepares For Roles in State Capital

Patrick Herforth and Brittany Mucy Earth day event coordinators.

Earth Day Festival Set for April 17 The Mon Valley YMCA will host its first annual all ages, FREE, Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 17, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The festivities will take place in the main hall of our facility. The afternoon will be filled with musical entertainment, food made from local farms, a bake sale and snack bar, local exhibitors, Eco-Art sale and keynote speakers that will aim at educating the community about living a more sustainable life. Family activities, such as free yoga, eco-art, seed planting, and games will take place during the day.

Attendees are asked to bring their recyclables, as a recycling drive will be taking place throughout the event.

The public is promised a fantastic afternoon as the Mon Valley YMCA celebrates Earth Day. If you or your company would like to also be involved in our community Earth Day celebration tables are available on a first come first serve basis. All proceeds will benefit an upcoming afterschool eco-art program. For all questions please call Brittany Mucy at the Mon Valley YMCA 724-483-8077

Sarah Pesi of Belle Vernon, Savannah DeRose of Elizabeth Forward, Rachel Guarinoni and Zack Mendola both of Monongahela

The Mon Valley YMCA Youth & Government club attended their pre-legislative conference and training at the University of Pittsburgh on Saturday March 12th.

The club is preparing along with 600 other Pennsylvania students to take over our state capital in Harrisburg April 14th-17th. The majority of the student members will be working as legislative members presenting bills, running committees, working as lobbyists, members of the press & video corps along with being pages and members of the youth governors administration.

About 100 students are preparing to take over the Pennsylvania Judicial supreme court as justices, lawyer teams and baliff's. Members got a chance to present their legislative bills and judicial case briefs for critique this weekend and to also gain practice for when they will be standing in our house of representatives, senate or supreme court.

It's never too late to join the Mon Valley Youth & Government Club. We have members from Peters Township, Belle Vernon, Finleyville, Monongahela, Brownsville, California, Charleroi, Donora, Elizabeth Forward and Carroll Township. If your child would be interested in joining us in Harrisburg this year please contact our lead advisor Adorée DeLucaJohnson at the Mon Valley YMCA 724-483-8077

The Mon Valley Youth & Government club in front of the University of Pittsburgh cathedral of learning.

Participate in Healthy Kids Day at the Mon Valley YMCA This year, "National Healthy Kids Day" will be on Saturday April 9, and the Mon Valley YMCA will be celebrating with a wide range of activities during their Saturday Night Live program from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM! Guests will enjoy fun family activities such as a jump bounce house, obstacle course, crafts, gym games, swimming, zumba, healthy snacks and free gifts! Children will be divided into 3 age groups... ages 8 and under, 9-11 and 12 and up.

Saturday Night Live is held at the Mon Valley YMCA on the second Saturday of every month from Fall through Spring. This event is free for YMCA members and only $4 for all guests. Call our Youth & Teen director Adorée DeLuca-Johnson for more information 724483-8077

Anna and Sal Iacovino of Charleroi enjoyed playing basketball at the March 12 Saturday Night Live event.

Joleen and Gianna Quarzo of Brownsville and Peyton Hall of Adah wish everyone a happy St. Patricks Day at the March 12 Saturday Night Live.

A group of kids prepare to do a "bouncie" jump at the Mon Valley YMCA.

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Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Upcoming Events St. Peters Episcopal Church, located at 4048 Brownsville Road in Brentwood, is offering the following programs and events during the month of May. Call 412-884-5225 or visit our website, www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

• Lenten Luncheons Wednesdays at 12 noon through Lent, March 16 - April 13. All are welcome. Monetary donations accepted.

• Stations of the Cross Come celebrate the Easter Season with St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood. Join us to walk the Stations of the Cross, Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. thru Lent.

• Easter Fun for Kids Easter fun for kids will be held Saturday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended, but not required for this free event. Bring 6 hard boiled eggs!

• Birthday Party Saturday, April 30, to celebrate the lives of Anne Marie, Juliette, Emanuel, and Judith-the four African children sponsored by St. Peter’s through the World Vision program. Enjoy birthday cake, party games, a “virtual” gift market, and live contemporary Christian music by the Asbury Alternative Band from Baldwin Community United Methodist Church. The party will kick off at 7 p.m.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

• Babysitting Services Babysitting services offered on Friday, April 15, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Parents should pack a small snack for their child, and drinks are provided. The cost is $3 per hour for first child in family, $2 for second child and $1 for each additional child.

April Events at Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park will be having a “Children’s Easter Party” from 10:00-11:30 am on Saturday, April 23 for all kids ages preschool thru 5th grade and their families. Each family is asked to bring a dozen candy filled eggs prior to the event. Register by April 17th at Peters Creek Baptist Church, call 412-833-6111, or register at www.peterscreekbaptist.com.

“The Way of the Cross” is a guided walking tour of the seven scenes of Jesus’ Journey to the Cross. Event will be held outdoors on Thursday, April 21 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. and Good Friday, April 22 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, call 412-833-6111 or visit the website www.whatistheway.com.

Easter Sunday Services will be celebrated at

8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast will be served all morning. Call412-833-6111 or visit www.peterscreekbaptist.com for details.

Journey to Jerusalem at St. Francis of Assisi in Finleyville On Palm Sunday, April 17, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Finleyville, will present a Lenten reflection called “Journey to Jerusalem” in Finley Hall. Those attending will join a small tour group led by an apostle or disciple who will share their experience as Jesus’ follower and take you to the Upper Room, Calvary and Jesus’ tomb. Tours begin at 1:00 p.m. and leave every twenty minutes until 4:00 p.m. Tours are free, but register by calling 724-348-7145.

Son Rise Service at Central Elementary School Greater Elizabeth Church Association is sponsoring a special Son Rise Service at Central Elementary School on April 24 starting 7:00 a.m. For more information, call Terry Opher at 412-384-4323.

“Free Flea” Set For May 7 at Thomas Presbyterian Church What is a Free Flea? It is a giant, flea market, open to everyone where every item is absolutely Free. You can take as much as you like, we only ask that you make a cash donation to benefit the Washington Women’s Shelter. This event will be held in the Christian Life Center of Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road in Eighty Four on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 until 2:00. If you like to be an early shopper, for a donation of $5.00 per person, you can start shopping at 8:00 a.m. If you have clean, usable, items that you would like to donate, they can be dropped off at the Christian Life Center of Thomas Presbyterian Church from 6:30pm-8:00 p.m., Monday, May 2 thru Friday, May 6 or on Tuesday, May 3 thru Friday, May 6 from 8:00 .a.m. - Noon. Please, do not bring items before Monday, May 2. If you have large items that need to be picked up, please contact Sandy at 724-263-2574.

April Events at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray, will be offering the following services in April. For more information, call 724-941-7467.

Healing Services Saturday, April 2, 5:30 p.m., Sunday April 3,

9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Each year during Lent Our Redeemer Lutheran Church offers a Healing Service. This is a very meaningful service of anointing and prayers for healing.

Maundy Thursday, Thursday, April 21 6:30 p.m. - Simple Soup Supper (call the church office to make reservations) 7:30 p.m. - Worship. This year our worship service will include the meaning behind the stripping of the altar, as bit by bit all that adorns the sanctuary is taken away, and we are left only with the cross. Holy Communion will be offered and the choir will sing.

Good Friday, Friday, April 22 10:00 a.m. - Children’s Good Friday. Join your children, age 3 to 2nd grade (and siblings), for this brief worship service which tells the story of Good Friday in a gentle way.

We will begin in the sanctuary, then move to the social hall to make a cross to wear on Easter. No registration is needed.

12:00 Noon - Community Good Friday Service. Clergy and choir members from local churches participate in this service of prayer, readings, and songs.

7:30 p.m. - Tenebrae. This is a service of darkness and shadows. We hear Jesus’ last words from the cross. The light dims with each word.

We are left in darkness, reflecting on our Lord’s death.

Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 24 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. - Festival Worship. With trumpets and tulips, wonderful music and too many Alleluias to count, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.

9:15-10:45 a.m. - Easter Breakfast (call the church office to make reservations).

1:00 p.m. - Joyful Noise. Service for those on the autism spectrum and their families. The service is designed for people on the autism spectrum and their families, but is also ideal for young children who may appreciate being able to move around during worship. Rhythm instruments accompany most songs, and the Circle Time children’s sermon is interactive.

As with all of our services, Holy Communion is also offered.

Windover Hills UMC Seeks Vendors and Crafters for Fall Harvest

Windover Hills UMC South Park 3rd Annual Fall Harvest has openings for crafters and vendors, taking place on Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is held at the Home-Economics Building in South Park, our new location. Please contact Michelle at, gwynn40@verizon.net, for more information.

Seven 24 is Much More Than Just an Area Code

Many young adults are talking about a new and exciting group called “Seven 24” that meets in the worship center at Crossroads Ministries every Thursday starting at 7:24 p.m. The group started out meeting upstairs at Farm House coffee in McMurray but quickly outgrew the facility.

This group of young people, married or single, ages 18 – 30, are really excited about this meeting. A dynamic band plays live music every week. A typical evening at Seven24 generally includes some food, great music, and message from the Bible that is relevant to what young people are going through in life. There have been many great reports that Seven24 is really helping people in their day to day lives; people are starting to understand that God has a plan for their life and that He offers peace to them.

There is a lot going on at Seven24. Earlier this year they enjoyed a great concert, as well as the largest bonfire Finleyville has seen in a long time.

Come out and see what is going on at Seven24. We meet at Crossroads Ministries, 81 Walter Long Rd., Finleyville. For more information, check out www.seven24.org or visit the church’s website at www.crossroadsministries.com.

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Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News April 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 April. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.

• Shekinah Glory Internationally renowned music ministry trio, returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 3; 7 p.m.

Monday, April 4; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5.

• HonorBound Men’s Conference Enjoy a free full breakfast from 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, April 9 featuring guest speaker Billy Anger on the topic “Learn How to be a Godly Man.” • The Fine Arts Department Presenting “Those Who Saw Jesus Speak - Part 2, The Crucifixion” at 7:00 p.m. on Good Friday, April 22, featuring dramatic monologues along with Contemporary Worship and Choir.

• Women of God Arise!

5th Annual Women’s Conference held 5:30 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 and 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Friday features coffee & dessert, then worship with Jana Snavely; Saturday features Irene Rosa, Pastor Kay Stepp, break out sessions led by several women from SHA, lunch, then guest speaker Pastor Deborah Evans. Tickets are $20.00.

St. Valentine Church Flea Market - May 7 The Christian Mothers of St. Valentine Church in Bethel Park will be holding their annual Flea Market on Saturday, May 7 in Frawley Hall on the Church grounds. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. There will be over 70 vendor tables. Lunch and a bake sale. Admission is free.

Easter Celebrations at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville You are invited to enjoy the Easter Celebrations with us at Crossroads Ministries.

An Easter Egg-stravaganza for kids is being held Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the church. In addition to the Easter Egg Hunt, games including a Cake Walk, crafts, and a puppet show are scheduled. This is free for children up through fifth grade.

On Thursday, April 21 and Good Friday, April 22, the Worship Choir of Crossroads Ministries will present, “I Will Rise,” a worship musical celebrating the resurrection power of God. This starts at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available by calling the church at 724-348-1620.

Enjoy the Resurrection Celebration at the services on Saturday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m.

3 Services will be offered on Easter Sunday, April 24 - 8:00 a.m. (childcare for nursery and toddlers only), 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. These services are always filled with great music and a practical message.

For more information, visit our website at www.crossroadsministries.com. Crossroads Ministries is located one mile south of Trax Farms overlooking Route 88.

Lasagna Dinner at Olivet Presbyterian Church

Olivet Presbyterian Church, 726 4th St., West Elizabeth, will hold a Lasagna Dinner on Sunday, April 10 from 3-6 p.m. $7 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. For more information, call 412-384-0851.

Easter Service at First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville Please join First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville for the Easter Service on Sunday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. If you would like more information about the church, please see our website at www.firstpresbyterian.us or call the church office at 724-348-5689.

Spaghetti Dinner at Jefferson United Methodist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April 2 from 3 - 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available until March 26. $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 3 - 10). Tickets at door will be $9.00 for adults, $6.00 for children. Tickets include spaghetti with homemade sauce or marinara, salad, bread and beverage. Desserts will be available for sale. Take out will also be available. Tickets can be ordered by phoning the church office at 412-653-3222, option 3.

Worship at Peters Creek Church Join us for worship at Peters Creek Church, 250 Brookwood Rd., Venetia, as we begin a new message series “Imagine”.

Saturday, 6:00 p.m. - Contemporary Worship Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - Blended Worship Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. - all ages Maundy Thursday Service April 21, 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Service Easter Cantata “Whispers of the Passion” April, 22, 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday - April 24 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. - Blended Worship

Services at The Chapel of Oneness Sunday Service is every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. - Meditation 10:45 a.m. - Healing 11:00 a.m. - Lesson, Prayer, Singing, Announcements 11:50 a.m. - Gallery messages The Chapel will be having a Psychic Fair on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For further information, call Rachael at 412-7704961 or visit www.thechapelofoneness.com.

April Gatherings at Windover Hills UMC All are welcome to come and be apart of our community here at Windover Hills UMC, 6751 Ridge Road in South Park. You can find out more about us on www.windoverhills.org or call the church office at 412-653-6899.

Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m. Communion & Anointing Service; 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.all ages Windy Kids - 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 6 and 20 Youth Group - 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, April 3 and 17 Men’s Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. on April 11 Women’s Group - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 Senior’s Group - 11:30 a.m. on April 15 Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

Palm Sunday Worship - April 17 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Holy Thursday Agape Meal - April 21 at 7 p.m. (RSVP with church) Good Friday Worship - April 22 at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Easter Sunrise Worship - Sunday, April 24 at 6:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Easter Sunday Worship - Sunday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Confirmation Sunday - May 22 with combined worship service at 10 a.m.

Annual Rummage Sale at Hamilton Presbyterian Church It’s that time of the year for the annual Rummage Sale at Hamilton Presbyterian Church. The “Treasure Hunt” will start, Friday, April 29, from 7 - 9 p.m. That is the time to get, first choice of furniture, appliances, toys, not to mention men, women’s and children’s clothing. In the past, linens, window treatments, house wear and books have been popular finds. This year will bring a new supply of many hidden treasures.

Treasure hunt time will continue on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The bargains really start on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. until closing at 12:30 p.m., with our “stuff your bag for a $1” clothing sale. Come early, stay late, food will be available in case all the hunting makes you hungry. All proceeds from the day benefit the Deacons of Hamilton Church.

Hamilton Presbyterian Church is located at 4500 Hamilton Road in Bethel Park, for additional information, call the church office at 412-884-2722.

Mingo Creek Church Presbyterian Holy Week Services Please join us for a celebration of Easter during Holy Week at Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome!

• Maundy Thursday Service - April 21 – 7:00 p.m. Seder, the Jewish Passover Meal, will be celebrated with Christian Parallels, ending

with the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper • Good Friday - April 22 The Sanctuary will be open from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. Music, time for prayer, and appropriate videos. Come and go as the Spirit moves you.

• Easter Sunday - April 24 Sunrise Service - 7:30 a.m.

Brunch - 8:30 a.m.

Easter Service - 9:30 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt follows the 9:30 Service

Transfiguration Parish Ravioli/Spaghetti Dinner Transfiguration Parish in Monongahela will hold their semi-annual Ravioli/Spaghetti Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 17. Father Leger Hall located on Chess Street from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take out is available but does not include beverage. Adults - 5 Ravioli $8.00, meatballs extra 50 cents each; 1/2 & 1/2 2 Ravioli & Spaghetti with 2 meatballs $8.00; Spaghetti with 2 meatballs $7.00; Children- 2 Ravioli with 1 meatball $5.00; Spaghetti with 1 meatball $4.00. If you have any questions, call 724-258-7742.

Upcoming Events at Elizabeth Baptist Church The public is cordially invited to attend a “Refresh, Renew & Rejoice” Revival at Elizabeth Baptist Church on Friday and Saturday evening April 15 and 16. Pastor Scott Fairman of the First Baptist Church, Apollo, PA will be guest speaker.

Pastor David Myers of Elizabeth Baptist Church will be conducting a communion service at the 11 a.m. worship hour Palm Sunday, April 17 concluding the revival. An ice cream social will be held following the Friday evening service in the social hall and an appetizer social will be enjoyed Saturday evening 6:30 p.m. in the church foyer before the service. A free will love offering will be received each night in appreciation of Pastor Fairman. The church is located at 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth.

Indoor Flea Market The Elizabeth Baptist Church is having an indoor flea market at 735 Bunola River Road in Elizabeth on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. A large variety of “treasures” will be for sale including electronics, decor, jewelry, kitchen, domestics, etc. The accompanying bake sale will include many homemade goodies, including cakes, pies, fudge, various kinds of cookies and breads. Food available will include stuffed cabbage, haluski and kielbasa as well as American fare and homemade soups, eat in or take out. Outdoor table space will be available for a cost of $10 (bring your own table). Any inquiries may be made at the church office 412-384-6464.

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Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News... Area Church News April Events at Center Presbyterian Church in McMurray Center Presbyterian Church, located at 255 Center Church Road in McMurray, has worship services every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with communion always served at the early service. Dates to remember for Sundays in the month of April: April 3 (4th Sunday in Lent) April 10 (5th Sunday in Lent) April 17 (Palm Sunday) with musical participation from the children’s’ choir and the chime choir April 24 (Easter) with musical participation from the chancel bells and wind ensemble News From Center Prebyterian Registration is now underway for the 20112012 church preschool classes. The church preschool is accepting orders for Sarris Easter candy as its Spring fundraiser.

Donations are needed for purchases of blankets for disaster victims and also “Trees for Haiti”. The church supports a large number of missions and outreach programs.

Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday mornings.

The church has an active music ministry including youth bells, chime choir, recorder ensemble, and chancel choir.

Our new library contains a large collection of books that are available for checkout.

The E100 Bible Challenge program continues which encourages reading of the Bible using 100 selected passages from the Old and New Testaments.

Fish banks for the One Great Hour of Sharing are available in the Narthex and will be collected on Palm Sunday.

For more information, please call 724-9419050.

Beth Israel Center Synagogue Upcoming Events Beth Israel Center Synagogue was established 52 years ago and continues to serve all of the South Hills communities surrounding Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills. It is an active Conservative congregation located at 108 Gill Hall Road, near Old Clairton Road.

The president of the congregation is Arthur Weinblum and the spiritual leader is Rabbi Amy Greenbaum.

Upcoming Events Religious services - every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. After services on Friday, April 29, Rabbi Amy Greenbaum will lead a discussion about the delightful book, Have a Little Faith, by Mitch Albom.

Tour of Heinz Historical Museum - Sunday morning April 10, both Sisterhood and Men’s Club will enjoy a special tour of Heinz Historical Center’s Rauh Collection with curator Ms. Susan Melnick. The tour will include

items from the archives and items of Jewish interest.

Passover - will be celebrated in the members’ homes with the first Seder being on the evening of April 18 and the second Seder the following evening. There are many delicious Passover recipes in Sisterhood’s popular cookbook The Best From Beth Israel Center’s Sisterhood. The cookbook can be purchased for $15 by calling the synagogue’s office at 412-655-2144.

Movie Night - Saturday night, May 7, there will be a special showing of the movie Infidel. $5.50 per person, includes refreshments.

Hamilton Presbyterian Church Happenings “Coming Home to Hamilton”, is the idea for our Sunday, April 10 worship and fellowship service, which begins at 11:00 a.m. Not only are we encouraging all members of Hamilton Presbyterian Church to attend, but also all those who have ever attended. Our guest speaker will be Dr. William Carl, who is the President of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and guest preacher for the service.

You will also be able to enjoy the fellowship of a pasta lunch catered by Armstrong’s.

Luncheon reservations need to be made through the church office, at 412-884-2722.

The deadline for reservations is April 7.

A more somber service, as we prepare for Good Friday and Easter Sunday, will be the Maundy Thursday service on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. This service is always an emotional and thought provoking service. In addition, Ray Cygrymus will sing “Gethsemane” from the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”.

Hamilton Presbyterian Church is located at 4500 Hamilton Road at the corner of Hamilton and Baptist Roads in Bethel Park, for additional information, call 412-884-2722.

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Spirituality and End-of-Life Care Program Offered at MVH Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) has partnered with Vitas Hospice for the presentation of the Hospice Foundation of America’s (HFA) 18th Annual educational program, "Spirituality and End-of-Life Care." The presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from Noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center on the MVH campus.

Spirituality and End-of-Life Care will discuss the differences and relationship between spirituality and religion; address spirituality during illness, death and grief; spiritual assessment and empowerment; and life review. The agenda will include the nationally released DVD program moderated by Frank Sesno, George Washington University’s Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs, and discussed by an expert panel.

Topics include the ways that spiritual issues may emerge throughout an illness and evaluate approaches toward helping clients enhance spiritual coping, while demonstrating sensitivities to the concerns of major faith systems. In the final 30 minutes of the program, the audience will join a national phone discussion and have an opportunity to ask questions of panel representatives.

HFA will offer Continuing Education (CE) credits and Board approvals for a wide variety of professionals, including nurses, educators, funeral directors, therapists and counselors, among others for this program. The HFA online processing fee for the 3 CE credits is $25 per participant until Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Participants will be given all information so they may contact the HFA directly for their own CEs. There is no fee for attending this educational presentation due to the support of MVH and Vitas Hospice. Pre-registration is requested by calling MVH at 724-2581220.

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Automotive Don’t Be Left Out of The Union-Finley Messenger Automotive Section.

Every Car Needs a Little TLC ?

How to Maximize Vehicle Life (NewsUSA) - During the winter months, cold weather gives way to the warm, fuzzy feelings brought on by the presence of that certain special someone. But it’s not just your significant other that deserves attention — your hard-working vehicle needs some extra TLC as well. Tires Plus offers a few tips to keep your vehicle running strong: • Listen to each other. Keep your engine properly tuned. A vehicle that has a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can decrease gas mileage by as much as 40 percent. A single misfiring spark plug can cut fuel economy by up to 4 percent.

• Keep your vehicle refreshed. Change the engine oil. Use the recommended grade of motor oil for your vehicle, and change it according to your vehicle owner’s manual,

Accelerating quickly and stopping abruptly can prematurely wear your vehicle’s engine, transmission, tires and brakes. Aggressive driving also wastes gas.

• Protect it from the elements. Keep the exterior washed and waxed to preserve the paint finish and protect your vehicle from the environment. Salt, water, sand and even de-icing chemicals on the road can cause rust or other damage

which usually says every three months or 3,000 miles. Prolonged driving without an oil change may cause severe engine damage. Regularly check your vehicle’s fluid levels, including transmission, power steering, windshield washer and coolant.

• Keep in constant conKeep your car washed and waxed to tact. Maintain your tires. protect it from the elements.

Check inflation pressure monthly, and make sure your tires are properly balanced. Don’t for- to a vehicle. get to rotate your tires according to the Every relationship takes work, even the one maintenance schedule and have the align- you have with your car. Never underestimate how far a little tender loving care ment checked at least once a year.

• Be considerate. Use good driving habits. toward your vehicle can go!

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month!

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

• Official Entry Form •

(Deadline for entries is April 10)

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

A new Municipal building is being built in what community?

Who won the Mite March Madness Tournament in Parma, Ohio?

Who is the Century 21 Agent of the Month?

Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: Union-Finley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332

Congratulations to our March Pizza Puzzler winners!

JENNIFER MCELHANY - Eighty Four • W.R. BUZALKA - West Elizabeth

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It’s A Fish Fry! CANONSBURG St. Patrick Parish 317 W. Pike St. (school cafeteria, Hutchinson Ave) 724-745-6560 Fridays in Lent through April 15, 11 am – 1 pm and 4-7 pm. Baked or fried fish sandwiches and dinners.

Dessert included with dinner. Sides include haluski, coleslaw, mac-n-cheese, or baked potato. Call ahead for take-out.

(information compiled by Heather Kelley-Latorre)

Stop by Any of these area locations to enjoy a local Fish Fry on Fridays During Lent. menu includes: hand-breaded, fried cod dinner, baked fish dinner, fried shrimp dinner, French fries, haluski, homemade soup, various specials each week and homemade desserts. All dinners include beverage. Take-out orders can be made beginning at 3:00 pm and can be picked up in the rear of the school. Homemade pierogies on Good Friday, limited quantities! SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER: March 25 and April 15 - Crab Cake Special.

wich, fries, and coleslaw ($7.50), Fish sandwich (alone) $6.50; Clam Chowder soup ($3.00/bowl).

Dinner: Fried or baked (adults $8.50, children $5.50) includes mac-n-cheese or French fries, coleslaw, and beverage; Father Sam’s Italian Pizza, whole pie ($6.50) by the slice ($1.50); Pierogis with butter & onions ($5.00). Items also available a la carte. There will be movies, games, and crafts for the children.

CALFORNIA California Volunteer Fire Company 1000 Wood Street • 724-938-9283 Ash Wednesday and every Friday, 11 am - 7 pm, throughout Lent

FINLEYVILLE St. Francis of Assisi 3609 Washington Avenue, Finley Hall 724-348-7145 March 9, Ash Wednesday only. 12-6:30 pm, fried or baked sandwiches and dinners with a side of mac-ncheese, french fries, or pierogies.

LIBRARY and SOUTH PARK St. Joan of Arc 6470 Library Road • 412-854-3173 Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent, first Friday of every month (except Good Friday), 11 am – 7 pm.

Fish (baked or fried), baked salmon, shrimp, crab cakes, clam chowder, cabbage and noodles, pierogies, macaroni and cheese, pizza, white pizza, pasta specials, french fries, coleslaw, and homemade desserts. Calling ahead for take-out is highly recommended! Stations of the Cross, 7:30 pm on Fridays.

MONONGAHELA St. Anthony’s 100 Chess Street, School Hall • 724-258-9276 Starting Ash Wednesday, March 9, and every Friday in Lent including Good Friday, 3-7:00 pm. Handbattered fish, haluski, mac-n- cheese, potato wedgies, pizza. Eat in or take out. Eat-in includes free drinks.

ELIZABETH Elizabeth United Methodist Church 317 South 2nd Avenue • 412-384-7050 Fridays in Lent, March 11 through April 15. Lunch is 11 am – 1 pm; dinner, 4-7 pm. Dinners or sandwiches. Take-out available.

JEFFERSON St. Thomas a’ Becket 139 Gill Hall Road, School Building 412-655-9966 Starting March 11 and all Fridays during Lent from 3:30 pm until 7:00 pm, including Good Friday. The

McMURRAY St . Benedict the Abbot 120 Abington Drive, O’Brien Hall • 724-941-9406 www.stbenedictthe abbot.org All Fridays in Lent except Good Friday, Lunch: 11 am-1 pm, Dinner: 4-7:30 pm. Lunch: Fish sand-

CHARLEROI Mary Mother of the Church 624 Washington Avenue, Marion Hall 724-483-2455 March 9, Ash Wednesday only. 11 am – 6:30 pm.

Baked or fried dinner for $8 includes French fries, green beans, coleslaw, and dessert. Call for take-out.

St. Michael’s Church 101 McLay Drive, Archangel Hall 412-751-0663, ext 5 before 3 pm Starting March 9, Ash Wednesday, and every Friday during Lent expect Good Friday, 4-7:00 pm.

Call 412-751-0663, ext 24, for takeout after 3 pm.

ELRAMA Elrama Tavern 1520 Route 837 • 412-384-3630 Available during Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent: breaded cod fish (baked or fried) sandwich, fish platter, fried shrimp platter, crab cakes, homemade haluski, pierogies, and Lenten soups.

WEST MIFFLIN Holy Trinity / St. Agnes Parish 529 Grant Avenue Extension • 412-466-9695 Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent from 11-6 pm. Dinners and sandwiches also available for takeout. “Best cod fish in the Valley at the best price.”

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

ASK the

EXPERTS THESE AREA SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE HERE TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS...

If you have questions for our expert, send your questions to UNION FINLEY MESSENGER, P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332 or e-mail news@unionfinley.com

PODIATRY & FOOT CARE A:

Dr. Charles Michael Irvin, DPM

Podiatrists provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for a wide spectrum of foot and ankle conditions including common to complex disorders and injuries that affect people of all ages. They are uniquely qualified to detect the early stages of diseases that exhibit warning signs in the lower extremities, such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease, and they manage foot conditions which may pose an ongoing threat to a patient’s overall health. Many foot problems do not respond to “conservative” management. Your podiatric physician can determine when surgical intervention may be helpful. Often when pain or deformity persists, surgery may be appropriate to alleviate discomfort or to restore the function of your foot.

What type of foot procedures can be performed at a surgical center?

When conservative treatments have failed, there are several podiatric conditions that can be corrected surgically. Some of the more common are – correction of bunion deformity, hammertoes, overlapping toes, bone spurs, deformities and conditions can be taken care of in a surgical center. As with any surgery, pre-surgical testing and exams are required to insure a good experience and outcome.

Dr. Charles Michael Irvin, DPM Dr. Paula F. Raugellis, DPM Greene Podiatry Associates, Inc. 246 Elm Drive Waynesburg, PA 15370 724-852-2255

Dr. Alan Sally, DPM Fayette Podiatry 631-A National Pike East Brownsville, PA 15417 724-785-8060

A: Think of changing the way you eat as part of living a healthier lifestyle, not just a way to lose weight. Choose smart, high fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals and breads, nuts, fish, and olive oil – and be sure to exercise regularly. Instead of depriving yourself of foods you enjoy, focus on portion control. Use smaller cups or bowls, and think of a meat serving as the size of your palm and a fat serving as the tip of your Jacqueline Clemons, RD, LDN thumb. It also may be helpful to imagine your plate divided into three sections – fill half with vegetables, one-quarter with grains and starches, and one quarter with lean protein. Stay motivated by setting short-term goals and celebrate with a nonfood-related treat when you reach them. A registered dietitian can help with meal planning to meet your goals. For Highmark carriers, up to seven personal nutritional consultations with a registered dietitian are free each year, and a wonderful resource for any of your weight-loss needs.

The Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center of The Washington Hospital provides Highmark lifestyle programs. Visit wrcameronwellness.org for details.

GARDENING

What problems do podiatrists treat?

Dr. Charles Michael Irvin, DPM Centerville Clinics, Inc. 1070 Old National Pike Road Fredericktown, PA 15333 724-632-6801

years, but I always seem to regain the pounds I lose. How can I lose weight and keep it off?

Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center 240 Wellness Way Washington, PA 15301 724-250-5212 www.wrcameronwellness.org

Q: What is a podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon, qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists are uniquely qualified among medical professionals to treat the foot and ankle based on their education, training and experience.

Podiatrists receive medical education and training comparable to the medical doctors, including four years of undergraduate education, four years of graduate education at one of eight accredited podiatric medical colleges and two or three of hospital residency training.

Q: I’ve tried several different diets over the

Dr. William DeCarbo, DPM The Orthopedic Group 800 Plaza Avenue, Suite 140 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-379-5802

Q: As soon as spring arrives I can't wait to go outside and begin gardening, but am never sure where to start. Help!

A: The best place to begin your spring gardening is to start from the ground up. First, do a garden walk and check for signs of winter heaving of plants that were installed in last autumn. Secondly, gently press any plants with exposed root crowns back into the earth and cover root area with additional soil and a little mulch.

Once you've completed that task, check established perennials and ornamental grasses. You can cut back dry perennial stems Ross Trax Greenhouse Manager and remove , but let old foliage remain till later in the month. Yes, Trax Farms it’s April but we still get some cold nights and days. The old foliage will continue to protect the root crowns from freezing weather. You can also cut back ornamental grasses as early in the month as possible. When you do, stems should be cut down to about 6 inches. Doing this pruning early ensures you will not cut off tips of new growth.

The new growth begins to push up into the old shaft as temperatures warm, therefore early pruning is better than late pruning.

The final step before digging is to check you soil’s moisture. Scoop up a handful of earth and give it a squeeze, then give the ball a bit of a punch.

If the soil crumbles, it's ready for digging. If the ball is slippery, sticky, and dripping with moisture you’ll just have to be patience. Try again in about 5 days. Remember to plant you trees and shrubs as soon as the soil is ready. Now that you’ve done all your early prep work and the soil is ready to go, you’re set for the thrilling digging and tilling. Be sure to come and visit us at the farm. Our nursery, greenhouse, and garden shop staff is ready and willing to help with your selections and questions.

Trax Farms 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA 15332 www.traxfarms.com (412) 835-3246

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REAL ESTATE

PLUMBING Q: The recent water scare has me thinking of

Q: WHY IT IS SO HARD TO SELL YOUR OWN HOME?

purchasing some type of filtration for my home.

Any suggestions?

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

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

Some other products available include water softeners, which soften the water by removing calcium and magnesium bicarbonate and replacing them sodium (salt). These require a lot of maintenance and do not remove harmful chemicals. Reverse Osmosis removes a lot of chemicals but also strips the water of all good nutrients; basically, you have dead water. This is usually located only at the kitchen faucet, so you bathe in and brush your teeth in untreated water.

If you do not maintain them, bacteria can grow in them creating another problem. Bottled water in more brands than not is tap water taken from a public system and is no cleaner or safer than your tap water. The list goes on. None can do what Natures Miracle can and also be maintenance free. Check it out at www.betterwaternow.com today.

Bartman Inc. 257 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 724-348-7880 bartmaninc@verizon.net

CARDIOLOGY & HEART HEALTH Q: My 60 year old husband has heart disease and he has varicose veins. What are the risks of treating his varicose veins?

A: Since all of the invasive treatments for varicose veins can be done on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia only, the risk is minimal. Moreover all of the procedures can be done while the patients are taking blood thinners like Aspirin and Plavix. Majority of the procedures also do not require interruption of the treatment with stronger blood thinners like Coumadion and Pradaxa.

Also importantly patients can and are advised to ambulate immediately post procedures which further lowers the risk for casriovascular complications. In summary the risk of the complications in patients with heart diseases undergoing treatment for varicose veins is low and very similar to patients without heart problems.

Dr. Gennady Geskin MD, FACC Jefferson Cardiology Association Board Certified in Vascular and Endovascular Medicine

Jefferson Cardiology Association Suite 403, 575 Coal Valley Road Jefferson Regional Medical Center Medical Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 469-1500 • www.jeffersoncardiology.com

There are a few primary reason why selling a home is not easy.

As an individual, you are not permitted to put your home on the West Penn Multilist which is this area’s multiple listing servPat Alfano ice. You are also locked out of many home search engines and Associate Broker Northwood Realty Services Web sites, including Realtor.com. In addition to posting your Monongahela Office home on these Web sites, Northwood Realty also advertises on many other Web Sites as well as area newspapers.

Most homeowners honestly believe their own home is worth more than comparable homes in the same neighborhood. A Northwood real estate agent can provide an update on market conditions and suggest tips for improving your home’s appeal to prospective buyers.

Buyers tend to feel intimated when the homeowner is present during the showing and will be shy about discussing the pluses and minuses with their own agent if the owner is within earshot. Buyers are also less inclined to make an offer if they know they will be negotiating directly with the Seller. Having an agent on each side of the transaction creates an effective emotional buffer between the Sell and Buyer.

Selling your own home may result in legal trouble and potential liability because of disclosure requirements.

Pleasant Hills Office 5301 Clairton Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15236 412-885-8530

Peters Township Office 4215 Washington Road McMurray, PA 15301 724-941-3340

Monongahela Office 214 West Main Street Monongahela, PA 15063 724-292-1040

RADIATION THERAPY Q: Can cancer be improved or prevented and can it be diagnosed at an early, highly curable stage?

A: Most cancers, over 85% can be prevented and treated at an early stage. Here are some examples of this: Lung cancer, the most common cancer in men and women can be prevented by not smoking or quitting smoking as soon as possible. Modern surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy Wagih Shehata, MD. have improved the survival of this serious cancer. Smoking in Radiation Oncologist Jefferson Radiation excess and alcohol consumption can also lead to other cancers Oncology Center such as head and neck and esophageal cancers.

Colon cancer, common among men and women alike, can be prevented with screening colonoscopies after age 50 or younger with a family history of colon cancer. Any benign polyps are removed before they turn into cancer.

Prostate cancer screenings start typically at age 50 or earlier for high risk patients by way of rectal digital exam and yearly PSA’s (a blood test for prostate specific antigen).

Chronic sun exposure and tanning can lead to skin cancer and melanoma, a more serious type of skin cancer. Limiting sun exposure and using sunscreen lotions are recommended.

Cervical cancer screenings are done by regular pelvic and pap smear examinations. There are now human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for teenage girls and young females.

The good news is, over two thirds of all cancers can be cured. Please consult your physician regarding cancer screenings.

JEFFERSON RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTER 521 East Bruceton Road Pleasant Hills, PA 15236 412-653-LIVE JeffersonCancerCenter.com

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Senior News from the Venetia Community Center

Jefferson Hills Manor Welcomes New Managerial Staff

The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Rd., Venetia, PA. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging.

Our first meeting in April will be held on April 14 with the students from the Peters Township School Music Department coming to entertain us under the direction of Ron Pirotti. There will also be blood screening done by Sharon Hixenbaugh from The Caring Mission.

Our second luncheon will be on April 28 with a guest speaker from The Trolley Museum, Dr. William Fronzck. He is a long time volunteer for the museum. He will discuss topics such as “do you remember when?” After his presentation we will as always have blood pressure screenings. The screening will again be done by Sharon from Caring Missions.

Some events to look forward to are a picnic at Peters Woods Park, shelter 4 at the end of May; An Open House and Arts and Craft Show on June 11 and Community Day at Peters Woods Park, where we will have a booth. More information to follow. A trip is being planned for May with the Peters Township Senior Center. Watch for more information in the next issue.

Birthdays for April are as follows: Eileen Higbee and Mary Sa Wezyszyn. Have a happy healthy birthday. Anniversary: Johanna and Frank Buri. Congratulations on this important day.

Jefferson Hills Manor, a provider of top quality nursing care in the Jefferson Hills community, welcomed several new managers to their facility staff recently.The recent additions include new Administrator Dana Wittman, who brings with her over 14 years of experience in Nursing Home Administration.

Dana's background includes a degree in Rehabilitative Sciences with a concentration in GeronThe new managerial Staff at Jefferson Hills Manor tology.

(Bottom left to Right): Todd Stover, Dana Wittman, Todd Stover, Assistant AdminRasonia Herring. (Top Left to Right:) Terri Scott, Mary istrator, has been employed in the Perunko, and Tracy Carlson healthcare market for over 9 years and graduated from Point Park University with a degree in Business Administration.

Jefferson Hills Manor also has had a recent change in their nursing leadership as well.

Rasonia Herring, who earned her BSN at Mountain State University , has been appointed as their new Director of Nursing. Rasonia, or "Rae" has a background in nursing education and continues her own nursing education, pursuing her Masters currently.

Mary Perunko, R.N., a long time employee at Jefferson Hills Manor, starting in housekeeping, then as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse and previously Admissions Director has been promoted to RNAC. Mary has been at Jefferson Hills Manor for 21 years.

Also not new to Jefferson Hills Manor is Terri Scott who has returned to the building as Admissions Director. Terri has extensive knowledge in the Admissions process of Skilled Nursing Facilities with over 10 years of experience to her credit.

Finally, Tracy Carlson has been added as Jefferson Hill Manor’s new Sales and Marketing Director. Tracy attended Seton Hill University with a major in Communications and is also a Licensed Practical Nurse. Tracy has been employed in healthcare marketing for over 8 years.

Jefferson Hills Manor is excited about the new staff and the influx of new ideas they will bring to the facility. Jefferson Hills Manor strives to keep abreast of the ever changing medical needs in the community while always holding steadfast to an ongoing pursuit of excellence in care.

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AARP "55 ALIVE" REFRESHER DRIVING COURSE An AARP "55 Alive" Refresher Driving Course will be offered on Monday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The nation's first and largest classroom driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older now offers a refresher version. Some insurance companies offer discounts for course completion. All information is conveyed in a classroom setting in a one-day session. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 724-258-1234.

CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL OFFERS DRIVER SAFETY REFRESHER COURSE FOR OLDER DRIVERS Canonsburg General Hospital, in association with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will offer a four-hour refresher course for drivers 55 or older who have previously completed the AARP driver safety program.

The session will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., on Monday, April 18, in the Canonsburg General Hospital McNary Conference Center. The fee for the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members, payable in advance.

The accelerated course covers age-related physical changes, declining perceptual skills, rules of the road, local driving problems and license renewal requirements. A certified instructor recruited and trained by AARP, will conduct the course. His presentation includes a combination of videotapes and a group discussion. Verification of previous course completion is required.

To register, or for more information, call Physician Access toll-free at 1-877-284-2000.

Class size is limited to 30 people.

QUESTIONS ABOUT KNEE OR HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY?

Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute Staff to Offer Free Education Sessions The staff of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute will offer a free informational session for people who are considering total knee or hip replacement surgery. The free program will be held on Wednesday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. Topics covered include: information about arthritis; explanation of a joint replacement surgery; Details of the pre-operative, operative and post operative care; Information on anesthesia; Pain management guides for the recovery period, and Physical Therapy guidelinesA question and answer session is also included. To register, call 1-888-877-5955 or 724-873-5955.

SENIORS FOR SAFE DRIVING UPCOMING CLASSES Seniors For Safe Driving presents highway safety education programs for Seniors 55 years of age and older. The highway safety programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The successful completion of the program makes seniors eligible for a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premiums, across the board, for a period of three years. The discount is mandated by Pennsylvania state law.

As mandated by Pennsylvania state law, if you have never participated in a Senior Driving Program before, you must attend a two day program. To qualify for a one day program, you must have taken a Senior Driving Program in the past. No exceptions.

To register, call 1-800-559-4880 or visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.

Upcoming Area Programs: Bethel Park – Paramount Senior Living, April 20, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Masontown – Masontown Senior Center, April 28-29, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.

McKeesport – Carnegie Library of McKeesport, May 4, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Masontown – Masontown Senior Center, May 5, 5:00 – 9 p.m.

N. Versailles – N. Versailles Community Center, May 24-25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL TO HOST ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A free Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at Canonsburg General Hospital in the McNary Conference Center. The support group is sponsored by Consulate Retirement Village of North Strabane and is affiliated with the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

The group will meet the second Thursday of every month. The meeting will be an opportunity for caregivers to share practical ideas in a supportive setting, connect with other families and learn from guest speakers. For more information, call 724-809-6679.

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Peters Township Parks and Recreation Announce Upcoming Programs and Events for Area Seniors The Peters Township Parks and recreation Department has announced the following programs and events for area Seniors. Please call 724-942 for more information, or to register for these programs.

Over 50 Driver’s Safety Program Peters Township Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with AARP is offering two versions of the Driver Safety Program Class. Classes are held in the Peters Township Community Room, 200 Municipal Drive. Register at the Peters Township Parks & Recreation Center or call 724-942-5000 Two Day Class - Monday, April 25 & Tuesday, April 26 from 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

You must attend both days to receive certification. Those that have not taken the class within the past three years attend this class.

Four Hour Class - Thursday, April 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For either class it is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members, checks made payable to AARP. Four hours in one day, session for those who have taken the course previously. You must present a copy of the cer-

tificate issued showing your completion of the previous course.

Deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 11. Limited to 25 participants per class. This is a great way to save on your insurance premiums and re-learn safety procedures.

Senior Lunches/Picnic (age 55 and over) Bring a covered dish and enjoy some long overdue conversation. The senior lunches are held on the second Wednesday of the month and is open to anyone over the age of 55. A covered dish is requested to enjoy with others.

Luncheons are held in the Community Recreation Center multi-purpose room from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. and picnics are held in Peterswood Park, Shelter 4 starting in June from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored with the Area Agency on Aging. No fee.

Blood Pressure Screening On April 13, we will have a blood pressure screening, and a brief presentation from Southern Care Inc. There will also be

ice cream. Don’t know what to do with those unused or out dated prescription drugs? A member of the Police Department will be at our luncheon to pick up those unwanted/expired prescription drugs for National Take Back Day, they will dispose of them for you.

On May 11 our speaker will be from the Mon Valley Hospital talking about facilities and services available to the community. For more information, feel free to call Lisa at 724-942-5000 if you have any questions.

25th Senior Games (Ages 50 and up)

Come out and celebrate the 25th year of the Senior Games, Tuesday, June 14 at the Peters Township High School. Opening ceremonies start at 9:30 a.m. Olympic-style competitions to follow and a PrimeTime Health Fair, entertainment, food booths and bingo start at approximately 10:15 a.m. Cosponsored by Southwestern Pa Area Agency on Aging.

July Senior Bus Trip There’s another buzzzzz about a bus trip

in July. July 28, Laurel Highlands Dine-ARound. Your first stop will begin at Jennerstown at the Coal Miner’s Café and B&B for a breakfast treat. You will continue on the Lincoln Highway to Ligonier. Here you will stop at the Ligonier Tavern, a turn of the century Victorian home in Ligonier for your first course, soup and salad. Time will be given to browse the shops on Main Street in Ligonier. Your next stop will be Laughlintown at the Ligonier Country Inn for our entrée. (This lovely Inn was built in 1924.) Board the coach as we continue to Mt. Pleasant where we will stop to shop at L.E. Smith Glass and Lenox Glass Outlet.

Our final stop of the day will be in Scottsdale at Miss Martha’s Tea Room and Gifts where you can eat your dessert while enjoying the ambiance of the elegant Victorian tea room. Cost: $90 per person Deadline for sign up is June 1 or until filled.

To sign up for our trips, please visit the Peters Township Recreation Center to fill out a registration form and make payment, or call 724-942-5000 for a registration form to be mailed. Registration and payment must be received in order to be confirmed for the trip.

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School News March Madness Hoops Hits MCRS Madonna Catholic Regional

SCHOOL NEWS Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science

Pictured is the MCRS JV Basketball team with coach Paul Lentz. Go Mustangs.

Pictured above are the ten students who represented Madonna Catholic Regional School in the PJAS Regional Meet held at California University of Pennsylvania. Eighth graders Emily Grandinette, Christina Greaves, Michelle Harris, Rose Hawk, Anthony Koval, and Alex Massari, along with seventh grader Michael Hudak, all received 1st Awards. Eighth graders Chris Bostich, Nick Lentz, and Zac Quattrone received 2nd Awards for their presentations on various science experiments conducted.

Additional congratulations go to Anthony Koval and Michael Hudak who along with receiving a 1st Award received an Exemplary Award. This rare award is given to students who impress the judges with their presentation by going above and beyond what was expected of them.

MCRS retired teacher Mr. Paul Bakos returned and volunteered his time and talents to assist Mr. Philip Quattrone in monitoring projects and preparing experimenters for their presentations. All first place winners are now eligible to participate in the PJAS State Meet held at Penn State University, Main Campus, on May 15-17.

Collecting Donations for Chimbote Mission MCRS raises money all year for the Chimbote Mission in Peru. On St. Patrick's Day, students donned "green & jeans" as they collected Change for Chimbote in large containers.

Pictured are 2nd graders Jesse Sala and Aiden Minniti.

JV Cheerleaders are pictured ready to cheer on their favorite team.

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Ringgold Ninth Graders Hold Trial of the Century

By Heather Kelley-Latorre

Ringgold Cheerleaders Win Competition The Ringgold Cheerleading Competition squad won several titles at the 2011 Serra Spring Catholic on Sunday, March 6, 2011. The squad placed first in the varsity division in which they competed against five local high school squads. In addition to winning the varsity division, the squad also won Grand Champion of both the school/rec division and Grand Champion of the entire event! A specialty award of "best jumps" was also awarded to the group.

The Ringgold Cheerleading Competition squad - Front: Coach Lauren Badini; First Row (L to R): Natalie Romano, Taylor McPherson, Marissa Elliott, Brennah Martik, Mandy Rimsek, Emily Eikey, and Paige Allen. Second row (L to R): Stephanie Koontz, Taryn Burney, Breanna Miller, Morgan Durkacz, Nicole Guarinoni, Lena Taddeo, Cara Alvarez, Lauren Jacobs, Haley Durkacz, & Bethany Hallam & Coach Kim Humbert. (Missing from photo- Caitlin Crall, Shana Stein, and Kaylin Homa)

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Ringgold ninth grade students recently held the trial of the century..... but not THIS century.

Who is on trial? Medea. You might need to brush up on your Greek mythological figures to know Medea. Ninth grade classes read Medea’s story and then got involved with an applied, hands-on learning experience.

Back to the Greek mythological lesson: “The main characters of the story are Medea and her sons, and also her perfidious exhusband Jason," said student Courtney Buraczewski. "At the end, Medea kills her children and the princess, who is Jason's new wife."

"After reading the novel, the students in our class formed our own opinions on the topic of whether or not Medea was guilty,” says Buraczewski.

To settle the disagreement, teacher Rhonda Baertsch arranged for her students to present the evidence and witnesses of the story by participating in a mock trial. The Ringgold Administrative building’s board room suddenly had a full case load on March 9 and Rhonda Baertsch’s ninth grade English honors class 11, 2011. Each of Baertsch’s participates in a mock trial around the novel, Medea. three honors English classes tried the case against Medea, with their own judge, prosecutor, defense and jury, even a bailiff. Burzczewski’s class trial enjoyed a passionate moment when Prosecutor, Cassie Lignelli shouted “is there a difference between the word jerk and insane?”

Burzczewski’s class also agreed that this was more than just a day away from the normal school schedule. Most commented that they had fun or enjoyed it the experience. One student even suggested bringing Romeo and Juliet to trial.

No matter the story, the story is well learned when students need to defend or prosecute it!

Sunshine Kids

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GEC Students Get Motivated For The PSSA Tests St. Joan of Arc

There’s always something happening at St. Joan of Arc School.

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St. Joan of Arc Holds 8th Grade Recognition This GEC student gives her answer to a question.

Attorney Lane Turturice engages with the GEC students.

By Paul Chasko A few weeks back, students at the Gastonville Elementary Center (GEC) attended a pep rally of a different sort. The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams are coming up in a few weeks. These tests give the schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education a measurement of how well the kids in our schools are learning.

The kids hear often enough from their teachers about the importance of these tests. So the teaching staff at GEC and specifically Mr. Ravasio thought hearing about the PSSA’s from someone else might make more of an impact. Ravasio invited two speakers to talk to the GEC students about the importance of studying and working hard at everything they do.

Former Steelers defensive end and threetime Super Bowl Champ John Banaszak and his friend, Attorney and Candidate for Judge, Lane Turturice showed up at the assembly and both explained to the students why dedication to their studies was so important. Each cited examples from their own careers when they had to make the tough decisions to put studying and learning ahead of other things.

On Sunday, March 20, St. Joan of Arc held its annual 8th grade recognition. The eighth graders were honored along with their parents. Eighth graders were recognized for their accomplishments to include all of their clubs, sports and activities. To help celebrate this event, the first and second grade coed basketball team, the "Little Dribblers" had a skills exhibition. The "Little Spirits" cheerleaders also added spirit to the festivities. In addition, there was an Alumni versus Current Students coed basketball game. The Current student team just nudged out the Alumni.

GEC students eagerly raise their hands to answer a question during the assembly.

Little Spirits cheer at halftime: (Back row) Mary Claire Petruska, Sommer Coggin, Lauren Ippolito, (Middle Row) - Maria Mooney, Gabriella Hegedus, Lauren Reid, (Bottom Row) - Ava Soff, Alexis Riske

8th grader Steven Ennis calls for a pass in the Alumni game.

Coach Banaszak chats with the GEC Students.

A student shakes the hands of Attorney Lane Turturice, and former Pittsburgh Steeler, John Banaszak.

For more photos from this assembly, please visit our Photo gallery on our website, www.unionfinley.com.

Eighth graders pictured with their parents from (l-r) Katie Seibert, Andrea Krajina, Roberta Garrity, Lauren Gamrat, Megan Caracciolo, and Jennifer Carletto.

The Little Dribblers get pumped up for their demonstration.

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Author Katherine Ayres Speaks to Central Students Fifth Grade Celebrates Dr. Seuss By Reading To Younger Students

Kindergarten Teachers Host the Local Preschool Educators and Home Daycare Providers

A team of Kindergarten teachers hosted the local preschool educators and home daycare providers for an informational meeting.

Discussions included the new additions to the Elizabeth Forward curriculum and changes in the transition process for students entering kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year.

WTAE's John Meyer Visits William Penn School On Monday March 7th WTAE's John Meyer visited William Penn to offer encouragement on the upcoming state assessments. Mr. Meyer encouraged the students to do the best they can and to not let anyone or anything get in the way of their dreams.

Helping Hearts for Congenital Heart Awareness Zachary’s Mission and the Greenock staff would like to thank each and everyone who sent in items to help pack the A.J.’s Snack Sacks and Zack Packs. The project was an overwhelming success!! With all of the contributions, 100 sacks were packed! These snackpacks will be distributed to the families of critically ill children at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and The Children’s Institute.

Mt. Vernon and Greenock ART FAIR Mt. Vernon and Greenock students are creating Masterpieces. You are invited to see the framed artwork on display at the upcoming Art Fair. The Art Fair will be held April 6, 2011 starting at 3:30 till 7:00PM.

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, author Katherine Ayres spoke to Central students March 2, in an assembly called "Where Did This Book From?" She introduced students to her book called "The Macaroni Boy" which is set in the Strip District. She also talked about what it takes to become a writer and that children should "read, read, read," so they can "write, write, write!"

January Students of the Month Honored On February 14, 2011 five students were presented with the Warrior Pride Award, the category in the month of January was extra effort. Students were nominated based on their continual extra effort they exhibit in the school.

Recipients and their family members were honored at a breakfast ceremony and given certificates recognizing their creative work.

January Students of the Month - Jesse Lewis, Alyssa Madden, David Barr, Michael Chepanoske, and Connor Kilgore

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Scholarships Available from Peters Township Chamber of Commerce PETERS TOWNSHIP

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The Peters Township Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2011 scholarship program. The chamber will be awarding two - $1,500 scholarships toward tuition costs for a Peters Township High School graduating senior. The scholarships are funded from the chamber's annual 5K Run/Walk proceeds. Application information is available from guidance counselors at the high school. Completed applications must be post-marked to the chamber by April 15 to qualify.

PTMS Students Earn Spot in State PJAS Competition PTHS Student Earns Math Honors

PTMS students with Mrs. Ranade as they left for the Junior Academy of Science competition.

Seven students from Peters Township Middle School qualified for the state competition in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS). Recently, the Peters Township PJAS team took part in the regional competition at California University of Pennsylvania and competed against students from throughout the region. Student scientists prepare for the event by using the scientific method to select a project, research it, develop a hypothesis, and come up with an experiment that will allow them to collect data to prove or disprove the hypothesis. At the competition, the students present both a written and oral report on their project.

Overall, seven PTMS students earned first place awards and the opportunity to move on to the State competition held at Penn State in May. The students are: Varun Sharma (Gr. 7), Haley Hamschin (Gr. 7), Rashmi Krishnasamy (Gr. 8), Sebastian Hymson (Gr. 8), Lily Fornof (Gr. 7), Charlie Meyers (Gr. 7) and Maria Oldenberg (Gr. 8). The PJAS team is sponsored by High School science teacher Mrs. Madhura Ranade.

McMurray Students Jump Rope for Heart Physical education students at McMurray Elementary focused on heart healthy skills recently and helped raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. In class the students participated in Jump Rope for Heart activities (jump rope, double dutch, high jump, long jump, sack races) and discussed the role of aerobic exercise in preventing heart disease. Many students volunteered to raise funds for the AHA and Jump Rope for Heart and overall more than $2,600 was collected. Fifth grader Amanda Kolson was the top fundraiser collecting $285. All students who collected donations will receive a complimentary ticket to a Pittsburgh Pirates game in June from the AHA.

Peters Township sophomore Cheng Wang qualified to take part in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) that was held on March 17. Wang earned this honor by finishing in the top 5% of students across the nation who took the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC12). The competition was organized to recognize and reward excellence in mathematics and to help strengthen the mathematical skills of our nation's youth.

The AIME is a 15 question, 3 hour examination and the use of calculators is not allowed.

Students who excel on the AIME qualify for the United States Math Olympiad.

PTHS Students Earn Engineering and Science Honors Two teams from Peters Township High School earned honors in the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) Teams competition. The Junior varsity (9th and 10th grade students) team earned first place distinction with team members: Josh Bowman, Josh Larimer, Karan Sharma, Cheng Wang, Jake Wilhelm and Matt Perryman.

At the varsity level (11th and 12th grade students), the High School team placed second overall with team members Iman Benbourenane, JingXu Yang, Kimmie Ellis, Grant Nissley, Greg Chiste and Matt Girourd.

The JETS Teams program is an annual high school competition challenging students to work collaboratively and apply their math and science knowledge in practical, creative ways to solve real everyday engineering challenges.

In addition, the High School Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) team took part in the regional competition and competed against students from throughout the region. Earning first place at the event were: Jennifer Mikec (perfect score), Allison Cecelia (perfect score), Maple Chen (perfect score), Jen Cashman (exemplary award), Hannah Foster, Caroylyn Grachen, Matt Stablein, Grace Brandstetter, Jessica Johnson, Cassandra Meyers, Matt Perryman, Cheng Wang, Sam Batchhelder and Iman Benbourenane.

Receiving second place honors were: Gretchen Brandstetter, Natalie Krewin, Chrissy Lampert, Marisa McKnight, Mandy Nerone, Allison Resnik, Christine Dee and JingXu Yang.

Both events were sponsored by High School teacher Keith Compeggie.

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Hunters and Wild Game Enthusiasts Attend Mon Valley's Beast Feast

Rachel Slonaker presented the “People's Choice” award to Bonnie White for her Creamed Squirrel and Dumplings.

By Charlotte Hopkins Over 80 area hunters and wild game enthusiasts attended the first ever “Beast feast,” on Saturday, February 19, 2011. The event was a collaboration between CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills, Olivet Presbyterian Church, and West Elizabeth United Methodist Church.

Local hunters and fishermen gathered to tell stories of their adventures and guests got to taste their creative and unique dishes.

Some of the dishes included, Deer Meat and Deer Sausage, Creamed Squirrel and Dumplings, Smoked Venison, Deer Jerkey, and Wild Turkey Stew.

Guests were also given the chance to vote for their favorites. Bonnie White won the “People’s Choice” award for her Creamed Squirrel dish. Fred Peghar won the award for “Place of Farthest Kill.” The award for “Biggest Whale Tale” went to the fisherman/hunter who caught a bat with a fishing line.

There was also a bake sale to raise funds for the West Elizabeth Food Bank. Pastor Floyd Hughes of CrossRoads Community Church has expressed a desire to hold a Beast Feast event annually!

Patrica Hood prepares the sweet treats for the Bake Sale.

Awards were given to the “Farthest Kill” and the best “Whale Tale.

Event Planner, Rachel Slonaker, presented the award for “Place of Farthest Kill” to Fred Peghar.

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Protecting The Protectors (NAPSI)—Americans of all sorts are safer thanks to a trio of types of heroes. While the first kind is one most people would recognize as such-the nation’s military men and women—the others may come as somewhat of a surprise.

That’s because they’re dogs and people who can’t see them.

Many people aren’t aware of the amazing role Military Working Dogs play in supporting military and law enforcement personnel.

There are an estimated 2,300 working dogs in the force. We’ve come a long way from the Revolutionary War, in which working dogs were first used to carry packs, and World War I, when they protected soldiers from rats in the trenches.

Today, Military Working Dogs are usually German or Dutch Shepherds or Belgian Malinois with high intelligence. They are strong, athletic and very loyal to their handlers. They save lives in many ways including tracking captured U.S. military personnel and sniffing out IEDs (improvised explosive devices).

Just as human troops require protective clothing and gear when they deploy into the field for active duty, so do the dogs.

That’s where the employees who are blind that work for the AbilityOne Base Supply Center Program come in. Employees at all 140 stores nationwide help provide mission-critical products and services to the U.S. military and federal government. The Focusworks BSC

store at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona also provides the equipment that military dogs need, including booties, harnesses, goggles, collars, leashes and collapsible water bowls. The harnesses have Velcro strips, allowing the dogs to carry The dogs that protect America's military packs with their own food men and women get protective equipment and water. When the dogs themselves through a special program are deployed worldwide involving special people. to support the war on terror, they wear infrared lights that let helicopters and planes identify where they are on the ground.

Focusworks’ unique item supplied by the Base Supply Center is a harness that the handler can use to carry the Military Working Dog during climbs or in the case of the dog becoming injured. No man (or dog) need be left behind. No one knows whether the dogs like to “look cool” with their protective eyewear and striped vests, but the equipment certainly protects them in the field.

You can learn more about the AbilityOne Program from National Industries for the Blind. They’re online at www.nib.org or you can call (800) 433-2304.

Webster Beagle Club to Hold Rabies Clinic The Webster Beagle Club will hold its 21st annual Rabies Clinic at Rostraver Central Fire Company Rear Door on Sunday April 10th from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. The Rostraver Central Fire Company is located on Fells Church Road in Rostraver Twp. Veterinarian on site will be Mary Beth Cline. Donations for Rabies $7.00. Other Vaccines will be available for a additional cost. There will be free Hot Dogs and Coffee compliments of the Webster Beagle Club. For additional information or questions, please call Ron at 724-379-7103. Webster Beagle Club is a Non Profit Org.

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April Badlands Bar & Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 2 - Train Wreck 9 - Dallas Marks 16 - TBA 23 - Vinyl Static 30 - Sea Of Heads Tuesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em Wednesdays - Free Juke Box Thursdays - Karaoke Friday - DJ

8:30PM 2 - Flounder 9 - The Henhouse Roosters 16 - Rusty Biker 23 - Desperados 30 - Rusty Biker

Bootsie’s Bar 412-672-1120 699 O’Neil Blvd, McKeesport Fridays - DJ Chris Denny’s Roadhouse 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (corner of Ginger Hill Rd. & Rt. 136) Entertainment 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Mondays - Saturdays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6-2 Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 1 - Scott Spahr 16 - Eklektek w/ Bill & Rene 30 - Marty Fleck Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Wednesdays - Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament 7:30PM Thursdays - Tableside Magician 6:30-

Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 1 - Elderado Kings 2 - Johnson Brothers 8 - Black Dog Hollow 9 - A-Z Karaoke/ DJ 15 - Fungus 16 - Bill Ali Band 22 - Matt Tichon 23 - TBA 29 - Trap Line 30 - Refuge Wednesdays - Open Stage Thursdays - A-Z Karaoke/DJ Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Entertainment 9:00PM - 1:30AM 16 - Blues N’ Nat Tuesdays - Karaoke/DJ Wednesdays - Open Stage. All musicians welcome Fridays - Karaoke/DJ Saturdays - Karaoke/DJ

Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant 412-384-3080 1100 Hayden Blvd 2 - The Jades 9 - Old Shoes 16 - Karaoke 23 - Dave Iglar 30 - Karaoke Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama Saturdays - Free Juke Box 9-1 River House Cafe 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi Entertainment - 9:30PM -1:30AM 2 - Lost Coins 9 - Black Dog Hollow 16 - Steel Town 23 - Back Burner 29 - Gary Antol 30 - Fynal Tyme Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road (Rt. 19 South), Canonsburg Tuesdays - Jam Night with the Jam Band. All singers and musicians welcome

The Hunting Lodge 724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave, Finleyville Fridays - Free Juke Box 8-close Saturdays - Free Juke Box 8-close

Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 1 - Verity’s Lie 8 - Fynal Tyme II 15 - Refuge 22 - The Bill Ali Band 29 - The Mo Nelson Band Tuesdays - Jam Night w/ Bill Couch Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke Sundays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave, Clairton 2 - EZ Action 8 - Chuck Corby 16 - Rhyme & Reason 22nd -Todd Jones 29th - Regular Joes Karaoke every Wednesday Valley Hotel 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Boro 2 - Rock It 9 - Usual Suspects 16 - Blue Dawn 23 - Sam Blancato & Crosseyed Cat 30 - Strange Brew Fridays - Open Stage Night - all musicians welcome

ATTENTION: LOCAL BARS, RESTAURANTS, & NIGHTCLUBS If you would like to be included in the monthly “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing. Fax: 412-249-8177

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-------------- BUSINESS TO BUSINESS -----------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 _________________________________________________ ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: Increase your sales up to 100% with our affordable SMS/Text marketing service. Text Gerald to 90210. www.izigg.com/gerald _________________________________________________ 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 (A $375 Value) Visit www.macnetonline.com for more details or call 800-450-7227. _________________________________________________ Promote Your Online Business with over 20 Websites featuring local advertisers like you. Call today 1-800-450-7227 _________________________________________________ Promote Your Online Business with over 20 Websites featuring local advertisers like you. Call today 1-800-450-7227 _________________________________________________ FREE WEEK OF ADVERTISING... place your ad in over 400,000 households in free community papers in Ohio for 5 Weeks and get the 6th Week FREE (A $93 Value) Visit www.macnetonline.com/ MICRONETS.html 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 (A $230 Value) Visit www.macnetonline.com/MICRONETS.html for more details or call 800-450-7227. _________________________________________________ Reach over 28 million homes with one ad buy! Only $2,795 per week! For more information, contact this publication or go to www.naninetwork.com _________________________________________________ Market Your Business in this publication and others like it. Over 5 Million households for only $475 a week. Call today 1-800-450-7227 or_________________________________________________ visit www.macnetonline.com

-------------- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES -----------ALL CASH VENDING ROUTE Be your own boss 25-machines/candy all for-$9,995. 1-877-915-8222 "S.S.REGNO.299" AINB02653 Void in AK, CT, KY, ME, NE, NH, SD, WA, LA,VA. 880 Grand Blvd, Deerpark, N.Y. _________________________________________________ FRAC SAND HAULERS with complete rigs only. Tons of Runs in warm, flat, friendly and prosperous Texas! Great company, pay and working conditions. 817-769-7621 817-769-7713. _________________________________________________ BUSY LIMOUSINE COMPANY FOR SALE! Includes 3 New/late model limousines and licenses! To and from all points in Pa License. $200,000 or best offer 570-244-2318 _________________________________________________ All cash vending route. Be your own boss. 25 machines & candy all for_________________________________________________ $9995. 877-915-8222. All credit cards accepted.

April 2011————————————————————————————————— 50/hr potential. Get Paid to Shop and Eat. Retail Research Associate Needed.

No Experience. Training Provided. Call 1-800-742-6941 _________________________________________________

---------------- COMPUTERS ----------------COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. _________________________________________________ DELL LAPTOP computer, super fast, excellent condition. Internal wireless card, DVD/CD+RW. Premium software bundle. Six month warranty.

Original cost: $2175. Must sell: $399. 717 653-6314 _________________________________________________

-------------- EDUCATION -----------HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME, 6-8 Weeks. ACCREDITED. Get a diploma. Get a job! 1-800-264-8330, www.diplomafrom home.com _________________________________________________ ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com _________________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)453-6204. _________________________________________________ HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6-8 weeks. ACCREDITED. Get a Diploma. Get a Job! FREE Brochure 1-800-264-8330 www.diplomafromhome.com _________________________________________________

---------------- EMPLOYMENT -------------Experienced Hair Dresser Needed FULL or PART Time • 724-344-4656 Needed: Yoga and fitness instructors for small wellness company in Monongahela. Pay based on experience. Please send resumes to chaneysnatural@gmail.com.

No calls please. _________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ Arthur Murray Dance Studio - McMurray. Looking for male instructors -- no experience required. 724-942-4707 _________________________________________________ Hair Stylist needed for busy salon. Mail resumes to: Karen Wilson City Salon, 1232 W. Main St., Monongahela, Pa 15063. No phone calls please. _________________________________________________ Cooks and drivers wanted! Pitstop Bar and Pizza Shop. 412-3847487. _________________________________________________ CNA Caregiver needed, CNA or exp. preferred, part time for lovely elderly woman in Finleyville. Call Anne at 724-348-5162 for details. _________________________________________________

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www.unionfinley.com Part Time Experienced Cook Wanted - 412-233-2626. GRANDE'S SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. You WIN or Pay Us ITALIAN RESTAURANT - WATERDAM PLAZA. LOOKING FOR WAIT- Nothing. Contact Disability Group, Inc. Today! BBB Accredited. Call For ER/WAITRESS. CALL 724-941-9822.

Your FREE Book & Consultation. 866-983-3264 _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ACCIDENT VICTIMS. Cash Advances for personal injury cases. No HELP WANTED! Part-Time Cook. 724-348-6607.

Payment until you win.Cash-NOW-4-Accident-Victims.com 1-888544-2154 _________________________________________________ Trying to Get Out of Debt? NO Obligation – Complimentary Consultation $10k in Credit Card/Unsecured Debt. YOU have Options!!

Learn about NO Upfront Fee Resolution Programs! Call 800-593-3446 _________________________________________________ Seeking energetic self-motivated individuals to manage day and CASH NOW! Cash for your structured settlement or annuity payments. evening shifts. Ability to multi-task. Strong leadership qualities Call J.G. Wentworth. 1-866-SETTLEMENT(1-866-738-8536). Rated and people skills. Duties include; phone order taking, operation A+ by the Better Business Bureau. of POS system, inventory and labor control, oversee cooks and _________________________________________________ drivers. Fast food management experience preferred. Will train.

Call 724-348-8844.

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Child Care - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available.

Please call Tammy at 724-348-6565. _________________________________________________ EARN $1000's WEEKLY Receive $12 every envelope stuffed with sales materials. 24-hr. Information 1-800-682-5439 code 14 _________________________________________________ ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS - $150-$300/Day depending on job. No experience. All looks needed. 1-800-281-5185-A103 _________________________________________________ PROCESS Mail! Pay Weekly! FREE Supplies! Bonuses! Genuine!

Helping Homeworkers since 1992! Call 1-888-302-1522 www.howtowork-fromhome.com _________________________________________________ HIRING: Star Fleet Trucking, Inc. BUSY RV TRANSPORT COMPANY needs FULL-TIME OWNER-OPERATORS with 1-Ton diesel pickups.

Truck must be 2002 or newer. CDL-A Drivers preferred. Excellent pay!

1-877-805-9547. www.starfleetrucking.com _________________________________________________ NOW HIRING: Employees needed to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 Dept.

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-------------- 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 _________________________________________________

Feel the difference with Nature’s Sunshine Products. Healthy Opportunities! www.mynsp.com/jrobbins or call: 412-708-7329 _________________________________________________ Ensure 'Plus', choc., strawberry and vanilla. $25.00 a case. Call 724-348-4676. _________________________________________________ VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg!! 40 Pills + 4 FREE for only $99.00. #1 Male Enhancement, Discreet Shipping. Only $2.70/pill.

The Blue Pill Now! 1-888-777-9242 _________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. You WIN or Pay Us Nothing. Contact Disability Group, Inc. Today! BBB Accredited. Call For Your FREE Book & Consultation. 866-983-3264 _________________________________________________ ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-450-6314 _________________________________________________ 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 888440-8352 _________________________________________________

TAKE VIAGRA/CIALIS? SAVE $500.00! 40 x 100mg/20mg Pills $99.00 Plus 4 Bonus Pills. Satisfaction or Money Refunded! Order Now. 1-888-683-0388 _________________________________________________

-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500.

• Horse Back Riding Lessons. • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817 DON’T BE A VICTIM: Non-lethal self- defense weapons.

Protect yourself! “Send” for “FREE” catalog. Kisha, Dept.

E1, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N. Versailles, PA 15137 _________________________________________________ Whirpool Washer and Dryer - Heavy duty-good condition, $50.00 each. Call 724-941-4450. _________________________________________________ Two HP 56 Black Inkjet Printer Cartridges - New unopened packs. Current Price 23.99 each. Yours for $10 each. Call Paul at 724-348-5797. _________________________________________________ Maytag Washer and Dryer - White, top-load, large capacity washing machine hoses included. White, front load large capacity dryer - natural gas. Both in very good condition. $300.00/Best Offer for the set. Finleyville, call 724-309-2477. _________________________________________________ 1974 Airstream 22' Land Yacht: Sleeps 4 +, Kitchenette/New Refrigerator, Bath/Shower/Toilet, Retractable Awning, Propane Tanks for Heat & Cooking, A/C, Tire Covers, Hitch Mounting & Leveling Bars $1500 or best offer. 724-258-7819 _________________________________________________ Queen Anne Sofa. Ivory color. Excellent Condition. 412-653-4614. _________________________________________________ Ladies Golf club set, includes covers and bag. Right handed. Never used! $200 cash. 412-997-3869. _________________________________________________ 7-ft. artifical Balsam pine tree. 923 tips with 650 clear lights.

Cash only. Asking $100 or best offer. 412-997-3869 _________________________________________________

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Living Room set - sofa, two end tables, two lamps. $150. 412-6551831. _________________________________________________ Men's Rockport walking shoes. Color: Bone. Size 10. Like new condition.

Paid $50, will sell for $20. 724-348-0506. _________________________________________________ Four (4) Kelly-Springfield tires. 225x55 VR 16. Mounted on Mustang wheels. $300. 412-655-3597 TO REPORT A MUGGING CALL 911: To prevent a mugging “send” for my free catalog of nonlethal self-defense weapons. Kisha, Dept E2, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N. Versailles, PA 15137 8x11 Oriental rug. Very good condition. $150 or best offer. 724797-1723. _________________________________________________ Cemetery lots. Lafayette Memorial Park. Garden of Serenity. 4 lots at $5,400.

Selling for $2,400. 724-938-7307. _________________________________________________ Country Bench - High back, Pine stain, hand crafted, accommodates seating. $25 OBO. Call 724-322-2458. _________________________________________________ Two(2) Wingback chairs. Peach color. Good condition. $50. 412653-4614. _________________________________________________ Keyboard - 45 key with stand and case, like new. $250 OBO. Call 724-322-2458. _________________________________________________ Ensure 'Plus', choc., strawberry and vanilla. $25.00 a case. Call 724348-4676. _________________________________________________ Musical Instruments - violins and mandolins. Mint condition.

Suitable for student or professional. $200 - $850 or best offer. 412831-4786. _________________________________________________ Complete Wood Shop and 15-peice tools. 724-348-6250. _________________________________________________ Air Mattress - Coleman Quickbed Inflatable Air Mattress. Never used, still in the bag. $30. E-mail if interested to mb5910@hotmail.com. _________________________________________________ Wine rack, solid oak $25; Luggage with wheels and handle $15; Trunk, vinyl, heavy duty 20x22x37 $20. 412-714-4642. _________________________________________________ Broyhill Sofa like new, $100. Woodmark Swivel Rocker, $50.

Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike, like new, $100. Sharp Camcorder, like new, $50. Call 724-941-9342. _________________________________________________ Super Single bed with bookshelf headboard and mirror. New mattress. $150. 724-258-9171. _________________________________________________ 1988 Jayco 32-ft trailer at campground. Great condition. 30-mins from Finleyville. Tiki bar, pool, and club. On river. $4,800. 412-6553952. _________________________________________________ 5-foot tub, white with faucets. $150; 7-year old electric furnace with 2.5 ton air conditioner. $650; 12’ x 24’ aluminum awning $2,200.

724-229-5760. _________________________________________________ MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA VISCO MATTRESSES WHOLESALE! T-$299; F-$349; Q-$399; K-$499; ADJUSTABLES $799. FREE DELIVERY 25 YEAR WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800ATSLEEP. 1-800-287-5337. WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM _________________________________________________ Single bookcase waterbed, with regular mattress. Like new. $200.

724-258-9171. _________________________________________________

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. 1-516-377-7907. _________________________________________________ DELL LAPTOP computer, super fast, excellent condition. Internal wireless card, DVD/CD+RW. Premium software bundle. Six month warranty.

Original cost: $2175. Must sell: $399. 717 653-6314 _________________________________________________ 100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-429-2366 mention code 45069CSK or www.OmahaSteaks.com/print24 _________________________________________________ Personal Creations. Personalized All-In-One Easter Basket- OVER 50% OFF! Regular Price $32.99 YOU PAY $15.99. Includes Personalization; Plush Bunny, Chocolate; Candy and Peeps® Visit www.PersonalCreations.com/Action or Call 1-888-479-4374 _________________________________________________ MANTIS TILLER. Buy DIRECT from Mantis and we`ll include Border Edger attachment & kickstand! Lightweight, Powerful! Call for a FREE DVD and Information Kit 888-436-8807 _________________________________________________ DIRECT to home Satellite TV $19.99/mo. FREE installation, FREE HD-DVR upgrade. New customers - No Activation Fee! Credit/Debit Card Req. Call 1-800-795-3579 _________________________________________________ Need a new roof? Try a Metal Roof, can be applied over shingles without removing old shingles, ask for details. www.abmartin.net 800 373-3703 _________________________________________________ DIRECT to home Satellite TV $24.99/mo. FREE Installation FREE HD/DVR Upgrade. New Customers - NO ACTIVATION FEE! Credit/Debit Card Req. Call 1-800-795-5319. _________________________________________________ DISH - FREE HD FOR LIFE! Only on DISH NETWORK! Lowest Price in America! $24.99/mo for OVER 120 Channels! Plus $500 BONUS! CALL 1-888-434-0403 _________________________________________________ MATTRESS SETS!! NEW Pillow Tops, Plush, Memory Foam. 10 YEAR WARRANTIES!!! New, still in factory plastic. FULL $199. QUEEN SET $219; KING $345 (Twins Available) IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!!! CALL (412) 494-7351 _________________________________________________ Beautiful artificial Fireplace. Wood mantel. Faux brick. 6' H x 4' W. Unique. Can e-mail photos upon request. $300 or best offer.

724-797-1723 _________________________________________________ TV, Mitsubishi, 70-inch square screen. Rear projection. Black body, with all manuals and remote. Like new! Must See. paid $4,100 new. Selling for $600 or best offer. 724-348-0506. _________________________________________________

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS - up to $17/Box! Shipping paid. Sara 1-800-371-1136. www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com _________________________________________________

Wanted to Buy. Silver Coins. 1964 or older. Will pay 20-times face value! Call Dave at 724-941-5420 WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

Wanted - Treadmill. Good running condition. Incline is a must!

Reasonable.

724-258-8324. _________________________________________________ Misc. Items Wanted - 30x30x15 Greenhouse kit and supplies to build greenhouse; Small camping trailer - reasonable; Water storage tank (5,000 or 3,000 Gal tank); Used water storage tank; Old farm fencing.

724-344-8784. _________________________________________________ WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at_________________________________________________ 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money.

Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-498-1622. _________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-3487467. _________________________________________________ $$OLD GUITARS WANTED$$ Gibson,Fender,Martin,Gretsch. 1920's to_________________________________________________ 1980's. Top Dollar paid. Toll Free: 1-866-433-8277 WANTED DIABETES TEST STRIP Unexpired & ADULT Diapers up to $16.00.

Shipping Paid 1-800-266-0702 www.selldiabeticstrips.com _________________________________________________ DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED. New sealed boxes only. Supports JDRF. Post-paid mailer @ 1-877-572-0928. Teststrips4kids.org _________________________________________________

----------- MISCELLANEOUS --------Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up.

Call: 724-825-7233. _________________________________________________ Anova Hospice & Palliative Care Services, LLC is in need of compassionate individuals that would like to share their time, heart and talents to aid in the comfort of persons facing the end of life. Great opportunity for those in need of volunteer hours or anyone who wishes to make a difference in the lives of others. Please contact: Samantha Milton, Volunteer Coordinator at (724) 929-3200. _________________________________________________ DON’T BE A VICTIM: Non-lethal self- defense weapons.

Protect yourself! “Send” for “FREE” catalog. Kisha, Dept.

E1, Suite H, 625 Burke Way, N. Versailles, PA 15137 _________________________________________________ $$OLD GUITARS WANTED$$ Gibson,Fender,Martin,Gretsch. 1920's to_________________________________________________ 1980's. Top Dollar paid. Toll Free: 1-866-433-8277 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com _________________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)453-6204. _________________________________________________

HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 _________________________________________________ FREE HD for LIFE! DISH Network. $24.99/mo. - Over 120 Channels.

Plus $500 BONUS! Call 1-800-915-9514. _________________________________________________ CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS - up to $17/Box! Shipping paid. Sara 1-800-371-1136. www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com _________________________________________________ VIAGRA 100mg and CIALIS 20mg!!!! 40 Pills + 4 FREE Only $99. #1 Male Enhancement, Discreet Shipping. SAVE $500 BUY THE BLUE PILL NOW!!! 1-888-598-3772 _________________________________________________ **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 _________________________________________________ **ALL Satellite Systems are not the same. Monthly programming starts under $20 per month and FREE HD and DVR systems for new callers.

CALL NOW 1-800-799-4935 _________________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 686-1704 _________________________________________________ WANTED YOUR DIABETES TEST STRIPS. Unpexired & ADULT DIAPERS. Any Kind/Brand. Pay up to $16.00 per box. Shipping Paid. 1800-267-9895 or www.SellDiabeticstrips.com _________________________________________________ ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-510-0784. www.CenturaOnline.com _________________________________________________ ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: Increase your sales up to 100% with our affordable SMS/Text marketing service. Text Gerald to 90210. www.izigg.com/gerald _________________________________________________ GET YOUR DEGREE ONLINE *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-510-0784 www.CenturaOnline.com _________________________________________________ HANDS ON CAREER – Train for a high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Job placement assistance. Call AIM today (866)854-6156. _________________________________________________ Reach over 28 million homes with one ad buy! Only $2,795 per week! For more information, contact this publication or go to www.naninetwork.com _________________________________________________ ACR METAL ROOFING - GO GREEN - tax credits agricultural, commercial, residential. Building packages, top quality, low cost, FREE literature. acrmetal.com, 800-325-1247 _________________________________________________ CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS — up to $17/Box! Most brands - Shipping Prepaid. Call Pat 1-888-9733729 www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com _________________________________________________

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www.unionfinley.com HUNTERS DISCOUNTED SPRING and Fall Bear Hunts ($2500). Also Booking Mt. Lion & Bobcat hunts. www.reggearoutfitters.com 208476-5638 _________________________________________________ DIRECT to home Satellite TV $24.99/mo. FREE Installation FREE HD/DVR Upgrade. New Customers - NO ACTIVATION FEE! Credit/Debit Card Req. Call 1-800-795-5319. _________________________________________________ DISH - FREE HD FOR LIFE! Only on DISH NETWORK! Lowest Price in America! $24.99/mo for OVER 120 Channels! Plus $500 BONUS! CALL 1-888-434-0403 _________________________________________________ DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax deductible/Fast, Free Pick-up!

1-888-310-2098 _________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. You WIN or Pay Us Nothing. Contact Disability Group, Inc. Today! BBB Accredited. Call For Your FREE Book & Consultation. 866-983-3264 _________________________________________________ Personal Creations. Personalized All-In-One Easter Basket- OVER 50% OFF! Regular Price $32.99 YOU PAY $15.99. Includes Personalization; Plush Bunny, Chocolate; Candy and Peeps® Visit www.PersonalCreations.com/Action or Call 1-888-479-4374 _________________________________________________

------------- NOTICES ---------The SPHS Class of ’71 will hold their 40th Reunion on Sunday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. The reunion will be held at 207 Bailey Ave. in Mt. Washington. For more information, contact Patrick Herforth at 724-929-9834 or pcherf@gmail.com. _________________________________________________ Missing Dog - Our family dog has been missing since February 16.

Our children are missing him terribly. There have been recent sightings in the Courtney Hill/Houston Run area but all searches have turned up empty handed. We have been notified that he has a hurt front paw and is in need of medical action. He is a Husky/Shephard mixed breed dog.

He has a red collar and answers to Shadow. Very sweet dog but is skittish around strangers. If you have him or have seen him, please call 724-258-7391. _________________________________________________ Anova Hospice & Palliative Care Services, LLC is in need of compassionate individuals that would like to share their time, heart and talents to aid in the comfort of persons facing the end of life. Great opportunity for those in need of volunteer hours or anyone who wishes to make a difference in the lives of others. Please contact: Samantha Milton, Volunteer Coordinator at (724)929-3200. _________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ 100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-429-2366 mention code 45069CSK or www.OmahaSteaks.com/print24 _________________________________________________

------------- PETS ---------Missing Dog - Our family dog has been missing since February 16.

Our children are missing him terribly. There have been recent sightings in the Courtney Hill/Houston Run area but all searches have turned up empty handed. We have been notified that he has a hurt front paw and is in need of medical action. He is a Husky/Shephard mixed breed dog.

He has a red collar and answers to Shadow. Very sweet dog but is skittish around strangers. If you have him or have seen him, please call 724-258-7391. _________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412-855-4678 _________________________________________________ New Zealand Bunnies are now ready for Easter. $15 - $25 each.

Feed and care instructions included. 724-239-2593. _________________________________________________

SURREY FOR SALE! 3-Seated, Horse Drawn: $1,500 • Horse Back Riding Lessons • Riding Horses for Sale! www.logcabinstables.com. 724-787-4817 Rescue Cat Adoption. Kittens 9 weeks, black, calico. Kittens 5 months, various colors. Spays/neuters, shots, litter train, $35. Call 724258-8380. _________________________________________________ Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails.

Hurry - only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724) 348-8028. _________________________________________________ ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $25.00 each. For pick up of cans or_________________________________________________ delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.

Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412855-4678

------------ REAL ESTATE -------New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office.

1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773.

(826 E McMurray Rd, Venetia) $160,000 - 4 Bedroom Cape Cod on 1+ acre lot, with huge 4+ car garage with oversized doors, perfect for trucks, boats, SUVs, more! Lisa Mull, Prudential Preferred Realty 412854-7200 ext228 or 724-678-2454. _________________________________________________ (4632 US RT 40, Claysville) $244,900 - Commercial Building, Offices, Warehouse, 5000+ SF. All Equip. included! Make offer!! Lisa Mull, Prudential Preferred Realty 412-854-7200 ext 228 or 724-6782454. _________________________________________________ Donora Residential/Commercial Building - 632 Thompson Ave., residential/commercial with potential for 3 rental units. Large brick building, 3 - 4 br., 2 baths, living room, family room, storeroom, large kitchen. Attached apartment, 2 car garage and security system. Reduced to $29,900. Call 491-867-9260 or 724-3795387 for an appointment. _________________________________________________ 2 Family Duplex For Sale by Owner - $135,000 for 6454 Library Rd., South Park. Taxes: $1,919. Walk to Bus & T; Zoned 2 Family. Each floor has 3 BR; 1Bath; LR; DR; Eat-in Kitchen; 2 Separate Entrances; Separate Utilities. Basement has hook-ups for 2 sets of Washers and Dryers and 1 Bath. New Boiler for 2nd 1998; New Roof 1999; New Windows Entire House 2002 to 2008; New Carpeting on 1st 2008; New Carpeting on 2nd 2010; Full Walk-in Attic; Off Street Parking; Don’t buy without at least seeing this one. Extremely easy to rent and very profitable. Call 412-508-9914 or Alt 412-334-4473. _________________________________________________ Mobile Home for Sale or Rent - 135 Union St., New Eagle, located in mobile home park, in the Ringgold School District, on Public Transit bus line, gentle inside pet acceptable, will consider article of agreement, $350 plus utilities includes lot rent. Call 724-258-9115. _________________________________________________ Apartment for Rent - 230 Donnan Ave., Washington, upstairs efficiency apartment, total electric, $350/month plus utilities. Call 724350-5983. _________________________________________________ Mobile Home For Sale or Rent - 135 Union St., New Eagle, located in mobile home park, in the Ringgold School District, on Public Transit bus line, gentle inside pet acceptable, will consider article of agreement, $350 plus utilities includes lot rent. Call 724-258-9115. _________________________________________________ 2008 Tioga 31M Motorhome - 12,200 miles, like new, loaded, dual slide, 6.8 V10 engine, 5 speed automatic, many upgrades-too many to list. $62,000 OBO. Call 412-384-4667. _________________________________________________ FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534. _________________________________________________ 1999 Commodore mobile home. exc. condition. Only 1 owner bought brand new in 2001. Call 412-600-9061 _________________________________________________

Use your Tax Return for your down payment on this beautiful 28X60 3 bedroom 2 bath home with living room and family room delivered and set up on your foundation or crawl space for $49,995. Call 724-9295040 _________________________________________________ Good for a rental unit. View this affordable 14X64 3 bedroom and 1 bath home with 10 year warranty only $29,995 delivered and set-up utilities hooked up, footers installed, tied down we supply block, skirting and two sets of steps to code. Call 724-929-6855 _________________________________________________ We can do your whole project. We can install foundations, driveways, septic, well, attached or detached garages, decks or porches. We can customize your home from the ground up. Bring us your plan and we will beat any price in writing. For more information call 724-9295040. _________________________________________________ No down payment needed when you use your land as collateral. On any home we have in stock or ordered. We are licensed originators. We legally can help you attain financing. Call 724-929-5040.

NMLS #201259 _________________________________________________ View this beautiful 32X80 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch home with family room and living room. This home delivered and set on your foundation is only $71,995. Don’t miss this golden opportunity. Call 724-9295040 for more details and location of home. _________________________________________________ House for Rent - Newly remodeled older 3 or 4 bedroom house for rent in Peters Twp/Venetia. Extra room could be den or bedroom. First, last and security deposit required and credit check. Monthly rent $1200.00 plus utilities. Separate 1 car garage with room for storage or workshop. Has refrigerator, stove and hook ups for washer and dryer.

New kitchen and carpeting. Big yard. Call 724-348-5162. _________________________________________________ Perryopolis House: 3 BR, large den, 3 1/2 bath, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry room, mudroom, level corner 3/4 acre lot. All public utilities. $259,900. Call 724-322-2458 for an appt. to see this house. _________________________________________________

South Park Mobile Estates - two bedrooms one bathroom. All updated, including roof and windows. Lifetime warranty on windows. Very Clean!

Must see! $12,000 OBO. Call 412-770-8955. _________________________________________________ Monongahela – Very clean 2 bedroom. 1/2 duplex. Nice, large, level yard. Two porches, off street parking. Close to restaurants and shopping. $490 per month + utilities. No pets. For more information: 724344-4271. _________________________________________________ FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534. _________________________________________________ We have modulars! View this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home.

5/12 roof pitch, drywall throughout with basement entry, 1500 square feet. Only $78,700 with A/C included set on your foundation. Call 724929-5040.

Don’t miss this deal. _________________________________________________ Are you looking for the home of your dreams? Well we have it.

View this luxurious 4000 square foot 3 story home. We will deliver it and set it on your foundation. It is price to sell at $46.25 a square foot.

Don’t miss the deal of a life time! Call 724-929-5040. _________________________________________________ Home For Sale - Union Township. 3 years old. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, appliances included. Call Sharon at 724-941-3000 x 29. _________________________________________________ House for Sale - Beautiful brick, 3 bedroom 3.5 bath house, .75 acre level lot for sale. Frazier School District-Perryopolis, PA, easy access to I-70 & Rte 51 and the YRT (walking/bike trail) in minutes. E-mail mb5910@hotmail. com or call 724-322-2458. _________________________________________________ House For Sale - $89,900. 3 BR colonial, over 1/2 acre. Large front porch and detached garage. Within 5-mins of South Park Fairgrounds.

412-221-4373 _________________________________________________ For Rent, commercial property in Venetia, PA. Available after September 1. Call 724-348-5992. _________________________________________________ Trailer FOR SALE BY OWNER - Located in South Park Mobile Estates.

3 bedroom, Central Air, All Appliances Included, Hot tub In Front Porch. $16,500.00 Price Neg. Call 412-589-3584. Owner/Agent. _________________________________________________

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Charleroi Sale or Lease - Renovated 3-Story Building. Commercial lease income. Also, turnkey bar/restaurant. Call: 724-531-1175. _________________________________________________ Office Space For Rent – Finleyville. 1,300 square feet. Former site of_________________________________________________ Healthy Directions. $800 + Electric. 412-999-7163.

MONONGAHELA - For rent, one, two bedroom apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quaint and quiet. Close to bus line. One bedroom partially furnished.

Monongahela.

Call 724-258-3179. _________________________________________________ One, Two Bedroom Apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quant and quite. Close to bus line.

One bedroom partial furnished. Monongahela. Call Natalee Amati 724244-8579 or 724-258-3179. _________________________________________________ FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website www.oceanfront condorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. _________________________________________________ New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office.

1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. _________________________________________________ ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide.

Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. _________________________________________________ GEORGIA LAND- FINAL LIQUIDATION SALE! Augusta Area (Washington Co.) 75% sold, beautiful homesites, 1acre-20acres starting @ $3750/acre. Wonderful weather, low taxes, financing from $199/ month.

706-364-4200 _________________________________________________ ABANDONED FARM! 5 acres - $19,900. 12 acres - $24,900 State land, woods, fields, awesome views, town road, utils, low taxes!

Beautiful So. NY setting! Must sell NOW! (888) 738-6994 _________________________________________________ OWN 20 ACRES. Only $129. Per/mo., $295/down near growing El Paso Texas (safest city in America!) Money back guarantee, no credit checks, owner financing. Free map/pictures. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com _________________________________________________ 5 ACRES, $9750! Southern COLORADO, Level valley land on road, near high mountains and rivers, Surveyed, $500 down, $125/month.

Owner, 806-376-8690 diane.steed@att.net _________________________________________________ NY FARM LIQUIDATION ABSOLUTE SALE – 3/19TH ONLY! 12 acres – POND - $24,900 20 acres – STREAM - $39,900 Surrounded by State Land, prime So. Tier location! Woods, fields,100% g’teed! Call (888) 738-6994 NOW! www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com _________________________________________________ BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo, $0-down, $0-interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing. No CREDIT CHECK! Pre-recorded msg. (800) 631-8164 Code 4036. www.sunsiteslandrush.com _________________________________________________ North Carolina Mountains. E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell with Acreage.

PRE-APPROVED Bank Financing! Only $89,900 Warm Winters-Cool Summers 828-247-9966 Code 02 _________________________________________________ UPSTATE NY SACRIFICE! 12 Acres - $24,900 Nice pond, stonewalls, walk to State Land! EZ drive NY City! Won’t last (888) 738-6994.

New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724258-3773.

------------ SERVICES ----------Gutter Cleaning - Fully insured. Call Schoedel Maintenance, ask for_________________________________________________ George. 724-348-4855.

South Hills Tax Preparation - ALL 1040 TAX RETURNS ONLY $75! FREE State & Local Returns. FREE E-Filing. 10 Years Experience.

Located in South Park. Call Rich Diffenbach at (412) 835-4842 _________________________________________________ Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience.

Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-249-5777. _________________________________________________

Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up.

Call: 724-825-7233. _________________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. _________________________________________________ DVD Transfer/Home Movies – Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm 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/ _________________________________________________ FAST IRS TAX RELIEF. Do You Owe $10,000 or MORE to the IRS? We Help You Settle Your Overdue Taxes for LESS! FREE Consultation! 1877-360-3342 _________________________________________________ FREE INSPECTION. Damp basements may be dried up at a fraction of the cost compared to excavation or sump pumps. Winter rates apply.

Call today 1-800-343-2357. PA0377 _________________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412855-4678.

----------- TIMESHARES ---------------SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your UnusedTimeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010!www.sellatimeshare.com Call (800) 882-0296 _________________________________________________ BUY/SELL Your Next Timeshare Here! Discounts On Gold Crown RCI Resorts Worldwide! No Commissions/Appraisal Fees Whatsoever!

(888)760-8131 _________________________________________________

LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BANQUET FACILITY/ SOCIAL HALL FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – MorrisonRitchie 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 GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party!

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COMPUTERS COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724348-6837.

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HUNTERS DISCOUNTED SPRING and Fall Bear Hunts ($2500). Also Booking Mt. Lion & Bobcat hunts . www.reggearoutfitters.com 208476-5638 _________________________________________________ Sunny Spring Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621 _________________________________________________ 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.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.

CAMERON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Residential & Commercial Work, 724-3103381. (Monongahela). Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways. FULLY Insured • FREE Estimates.

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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.

DVD TRANSFER/HOME MOVIES HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. 8mm & Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-2585336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/.

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GARAGE DOORS WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned.

Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388) _________________________________

GUTTERS ZUBASIC BROS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – New Seamless Gutters & Repairs 724-9417833.

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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 Them 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 Customizesd.

412-384-8400. www.southlandjewelers.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

LANDSCAPING B&G LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE SPECIALIST. 724-777-1229 * SPECIAL! 10,000 sq. ft. for ONLY $76.00! * Lawn Fertilizing Applications; Spring Clean-up; Organic Applications Available; Over Seeding; Lawn Maintenance; Shrub & Bed Care; Aeration; Dethatching; Brown Patches; Grub Damage Repair; Mulch Beds; Leaf Clean-up; Grass Cutting –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

PLUMBING FRYE BROTHERS PLUMBING - Registered master plumbers. Residential and Commercial.

Locally owned and operated. Fully insured and certified. Ed Frye - (412) 841-6008. www.fryebrosplumbing.com.

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RESTAURANT GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party!

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

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