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WESTMORELAND REGION

OCTOBER 2014 Free Battery Wellness Clinics from AAA

Only at AAA through Oct 31!

Oceania launches AAA Member Appreciation Month in October

a representative sampling of the many sailings, CEANIA CRUISES.... Not familiar savings and perks you can enjoy. All told, you with the name? It may be because, can sail away with as much as $950 shipboard unlike gigantic mass-market cruise credit per stateroom! And, you can book it with lines, this Miami-based fleet of sua reduced deposit (50% off regular amount). perior-quality mid-size vessels for more than a decade has discreetly appealed and catered to WHY OCEANIA? discriminating individuals seeking the finest From the Caribbean to the South Pacific to in cruise destinations, service and value. And, South America, a spectacular array of diverse as evidenced by its substantial and increasing and exotic destinations wait to be discovered, number of repeat cruisers, it’s satisfying them and there’s no better way to explore them than beyond their expectations! on the elegant ships of Oceania Cruises. Each For these reasons and others, Oceania is a comfortably mid-size ship nationally preferred AAA (just 684 to 1,250 guests) travel partner; that entitles can call on the world’s AAA members to enjoy exWhat can shipboard most desirable ports, from clusive benefits and — especredit mean to you? historic coastal cities to cially during Oceania’s AAA modern metropolises to reMember Appreciation Month mote island paradises. in October — additional Gift Shop Purchases Whichever corner of perks and values. Onboard Wine/Alcohol the globe beckons to you, For instance, when you Oceania takes you there in place a new booking & deposShore Excursions comfort and style. Savor it on any 2014/2015 Oceania not prepurchased before boarding exquisite cuisine that is reCruises departure by Oct 31, Canyon Ranch Spa Services nowned as the finest at sea 2014, you’ll receive a AAAincluding massage, private fitness and even rivals the best Miexclusive shipboard credit of classes and beauty salon chelin-starred restaurants $200.00 per stateroom. ashore. Lavish amenities This offer is also combinLa Reserve 7-course abound, and there are able with all existing perks Wine-pairing Dinner* never supplemental dining available on select AAA in partnership charges in any restaurants. Oceania sailings and with with Wine Spectator magazine Value-priced packages enbenefits available through Privee Private Dining Room sure that exploring ashore, Oceania’s “Your World on for 2 to 10 Guests* sipping a vintage wine or Sale” promotion: Be sure to perfect for celebrating anniversaries, surfing the Internet is both ask your AAA travel agent birthdays or family reunions convenient and affordable. for details about every beneService standards soar, and fit for which you may qualify. *available on Marina & Riviera See the chart on page 19 for continued on page 19

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DON’T GET TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

October is Fall Car Care Month and AAA East Central is hosting Free Battery Wellness Clinics to celebrate. AAA Battery Service offers fast, accurate and convenient mobile battery testing and replacement. State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment will confirm whether your battery will hold a charge, or if the problem lies deeper in the electrical system. If a new battery is needed, you can have one installed right on the spot. Members even receive a $25 discount when they purchase the replacement battery through AAA. AAA Battery Service vehicles carry batteries compatible with 90 percent of all cars, SUVs and light trucks on the road. The high-quality AAA branded battery comes with a 72-month warranty, including 36-months free replacement, and 36-months prorated replacement. In addition, AAA will recycle your old battery for free. Battery checks will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates at AAA locations: Tuesday, October 14 Tuesday, October 21 East Liberty Monroeville • 2725 Mosside Blvd., Monroeville, • 5900 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, 412-858-4640 412-363-5100 South Hills Monroeville • 160 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, • 2725 Mosside Blvd., Monroeville, 412-833-5203 412-858-4640 Thursday, October 23 Thursday, October 16 North Hills Butler • 4790 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, • 138 Clearview Circle, Butler, 412-367-7600 724-287-2713 Robinson Town Center Century III • 1760 Park Manor Blvd., • 9 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 412-809-2800 412-655-6100 Washington North Hills • 196 Murtland Ave., Washington, • 4790 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, 724-222-3800 412-367-7600 White Oak Erie • 2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 8, White • 6660 Peach Street, Unit #2, Erie, Oak, 412-675-3400 814-866-0246

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Save with 2015 Enjoy® Coupon Book AAA members can purchase the 2015 Enjoy® Coupon Book for the bargain price of $30.00, including shipping and handling. The book contains hundreds of “twofor-one” and “50% off” discounts on dining, sporting events, golf, theatres and much more. Discounts are valid through November 1, 2015. Call 412-481-9460, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mention “AAADIRECT” and $10.00 from the sale of each book will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Free Care Fund through this worthy program.

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Embark on a “no-worries” adventure aboard AAA Travel’s 18-night “From the Outback to the Glaciers” escorted tour of Australia and New Zealand. Highlights of this epic, Oct. 15 to Nov. 4, 2015 AAA Featured Vacation include Melbourne, Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Mt. Cook National Park and Milford Sound — the Land of the Rings. Book and deposit by October 31, 2014 and receive special member-level discounts. SEE PAGE 9.

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Hertz celebrates three years of Gold Plus Rewards

With free enrollment, faster rentals and more rewards

ertz is celebrating the three year anniversary of its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® customer loyalty program by unveiling enhanced member benefits. Designed to enhance the consumer experience, it offers easier ways to earn and redeem points, and maximum flexibility for point use. The industry-leading loyalty program recently earned top honors for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. The global enhancements to Hertz’s Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program allow AAA members to fast forward their membership experience anywhere they rent a car, worldwide. By lowering the rental thresholds required to achieve and retain status, it is now easier for Gold members to move up and enjoy additional benefits in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® Five Star® and Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® President’s Circle®. With the upgraded program, seven rentals now qualify members for Five Star® (previously 10), and 20 rentals qualify members to join the President’s Club® (previously 40). Here are additional upgrades made to the program: Quicker Enrollment: Customers can now enroll in Gold Plus Rewards at the counter when they pick up their rental. Hertz Gold Choice®: Provides renters with the peace of mind knowing their car will be ready and waiting for them,

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AAA DIRECTORY INTERNET WEB SITE: www.AAA.com AAA MEMBER SERVICES • ADDRESS CHANGE triptiks, tourbooks, maps, license 412-363-5100 or 1-800-441-5008 APPROVED AUTO REPAIR 412-365-7411 or 1-800-233-9733 EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE 412-362-1900 or 1-800-222-4357 EXPRESS TRAVEL RESERVATIONS

airline tickets, tours, cruises, rental cars

412-363-7283 or 1-800-354-8761

INSURANCE SERVICES: 1-800-207-7947 MEDIA RELATIONS: 412-365-7274 SAFETY: 412-365-7211 TDD for the hearing-impaired: 412-363-7144

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PUTS YOU IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT — Hertz is the only car-rental company endorsed by AAA. and the freedom to choose something different on the spot. Mobile Gold Alerts: Gold members can receive messages sent to their phone with up-to-the-minute information that let them know which car they’ll be driving and where their vehicle is parked. Faster Rentals: Allows Gold members to skip the counter at over 50 airports around the world. Renters can also show their driver’s license and pick up their keys at over 4,000 locations worldwide.

More Ways to Earn Points: In addition to earning points on rental charges, Gold members earn with services like Hertz NeverLost®, Fuel Purchase, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, insurance coverage options, and more. Enhanced Rewards: Improved technology makes it easier for our members to view their real-time point balance, check their e-statements with up to 24 months of activity, and even redeem rewards during reservations. New Reward Destinations: Hertz has added new destinations to their expanding global network, where members can redeem points for free days, including Ireland and Brazil. Once enrolled, members can earn one point per dollar spent on all qualifying rentals. The program features AnyDay Rewards with no black-out dates, allowing members to use points at any time. Members also have the flexibility to use their points when it is convenient for them as Gold Plus Rewards points do not automatically expire. Each time a member rents a car that earns points or redeems points, their points renew for an additional two years. AAA members can sign up at AAA. com/Hertz or Hertz.com. Premier Members must sign up at AAA.com/ Hertz in order to validate Premier level of membership. AAA Basic & Plus Members receive 675 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points — enough for One Free Rental Day, after their first Gold rental. AAA Premier Members will receive 1,100 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Bonus points — enough for Two Free Weekend Rental Days, after their first Gold rental! Plus, your Hertz Discount Code (CDP# 215) is automatically included in your reservations.

YOUR KEY TO HERTZ SAVINGS

Your Hertz CDP# is your key to exclusive Hertz savings and benefits. The CDP# is 215, the same as your club code, the three digit number that appears on the front of your membership card.

Altoona 1634 Valley View Blvd. ............................. 814-946-1277 Butler 138 Clearview Circle .................................... 724-287-2713 Cranberry The Village Shoppes, 20510 Rt. 19 .......... 724-772-1122 Erie 6660 Peach St. Unit #2 .............................. 814-866-0246 Franklin 491 Allegheny Blvd, Suite 200 .................. 814-432-3960 Greensburg Eastgate Shopping Center 5142 Route 30, Suite 135 ......................... 724-834-8300 Grove City 24 Pine Grove Village Dr. .......................... 724-458-8930 Harborcreek 4430 Buffalo Rd. ........................................ 814-897-9508 Hermitage 1749 E. State St.......................................... 724-981-9141 Indiana 1169 Wayne Ave........................................ 724-349-4193 Jamestown (New York) 111 W. Fifth St., Jamestown, N.Y.. ........... 716-488-1981 Kittanning Franklin Village Mall. ............................... 724-543-1924 Lewisburg 530 1/2 North Derr Drive . ....................... 570-524-7455 Lower Burrell/New Kensington Area Crossroads Plaza 2503 Leechburg Rd.................................... 724-339-4440 McKean County (Bradford) 587 South Ave. .......................................... 814-368-3113 Meadville 18939 Park Avenue Plaza Unit #7 ............ 814-724-2247 New Castle 40 East St.................................................... 724-658-8551 Niagara-Orleans 7135 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY. ............ 716-434-2865 Pittsburgh–Century III Area (Pleasant Hills) 9 Clairton Blvd. (RT 51). ........................... 412-655-6100 Pittsburgh–Downtown 538 Smithfield St. ...................................... 412-338-4300 Pittsburgh–East Liberty/Shadyside 5900 Baum Blvd. ........................................ 412-365-7196 Pittsburgh–Monroeville 2725 Mosside Blvd. .................................... 412-858-4640 Pittsburgh–North Hills Area (Ross Township) 4790 McKnight Rd. .................................... 412-367-7600 Pittsburgh–Robinson Township Robinson Town Centre 1760 Park Manor Blvd. ............................. 412-809-2800 Pittsburgh–South Hills Area (Bethel Park) 160 Ft. Couch Rd. ...................................... 412-833-5203 Rochester 300 Adams St. ............................................ 724-775-8000 St. Marys 1375 Bucktail Rd. ...................................... 814-834-7838 Somerset 110 N. Center Ave. .................................... 814-443-6526 Sunbury 1001 Market Street. .................................. 570-286-4507 Uniontown 111 W. Main St. ......................................... 724-438-8575 Warren 2285 Market St. ......................................... 814-723-6660 Washington 196 Murtland Ave. .................................... 724-222-3800 Waynesburg 184 Greene Plaza, US 21 & I-79 ................ 724-627-3434 White Oak/McKeesport Area Oak Park Mall, 2001 Lincoln Way ............ 412-675-3400

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Don’t get too close for comfort Westmoreland Region Official publication of the Westmoreland Region of AAA East Central Published monthly (except bimonthly Aug./Sept., Nov./Dec.) by AAA East Central Eastgate Shopping Center 5142 Rt 30, Suite 135 Greensburg PA 15601-3604 724-834-8300 USPS 0522-130 ISSN 0891-1126 Periodicals Postage Paid at Greensburg PA Postmaster: Send address changes to AAA Motorist Westmoreland Region c/o AAA, 5900 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15206-3854 Subscription Rate: $1 included in Primary Membership dues. All others: $2/year.

Publisher.....................................James E. Lehman Managing Editor ............................Douglas O’Neil Editorial Office 5900 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15206-3854 e-mail: motorist@aaaec.com

AAA EAST CENTRAL Chairman: ................................................Richard S. Hamilton Vice Chairman:....................................... James E. Broome, Jr. Vice Chairman:.........................................Mary Lynn Laughlin Vice Chairman:.................................... Martha Hartle Munsch OFFICERS: President: ....................................................James E. Lehman Executive Vice President ............................... Thomas J. Ashley Secretary .................................................. Robert H. Compton Treasurer .......................................................Robert S. Collins GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, James E. Broome, Jr., Steve D. Bullock**, Charles O. Casto**, Edward C. Coaxum, Jr., Robert S. Collins, Robert H. Compton, Jon E. Denney, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, Pamela C. Fritz, Gregory E. Grim**, Richard S. Hamilton, James H. Kanicki, Mary Lynn Laughlin, William Duff McCrady, James M. McDonnell, Thomas V. McKernan Jr., Martha Hartle Munsch, Gary K. Munsie** EAST CENTRAL REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neil D. Bassi, Chairman, Robert S. Collins, Vice Chairman, Carol Asam, Christian Asam, Jack A. Barkley, William E. Bierer**, Ellsworth T. Bowser**, Peter Burton, Marianne B. Campbell, Michael A. Cochran, Daniel J. Collins Jr.**, Robert H. Compton, Debra A. Dinnocenzo, James J. Dodaro, Jack G. Ellis, Mona N. Generett, Charles W. Groce , Richard S. Hamilton, Mark Henschen, Luke Howe, Richard Kallenborn, Herbert G. Koenig, Mark S. Mansour, W. Duff McCrady, Martha Hartle Munsch, W. Lee Oswalt, III, Michael Parkes, John D. Petruso, Louis Pomerico, Jacob N. Skezas, James C. Stump, Jr., James F. Ward *ex officio **emeritus directors

Regional President .......................Gary N. Beck Sr. Regional Board of Directors Kenneth A. Bacha, Gary N. Beck Sr., Dominic Ciarimboli, Mark S. Mansour, Gilfert M. Mihalich, Debra Pezze, Dennis J. Slyman, James C. Stump, James C. Stump, Jr.

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Tailgating puts you and everyone else at risk By Gary Beck, Sr. President, Westmoreland Region ailgating may be fun at football games, but it’s no picnic when you’re on the road. In law enforcement terminology tailgating is known as “following too closely” and this dangerous and ultimately futile practice is almost always the result of an aggressive driver, or the last resort of someone in a hurry. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rear-end collisions account for nearly one-third of the over six million crashes each year. In most cases, the driver at fault was not maintaining a safe following distance. Studies have shown that tailgating saves no time. The laws of physics and of common sense dictate that you cannot go faster than the slowest car ahead of you. Unfortunately, poor planning and driver impatience increases everyone’s risk of being involved in a crash. Tailgaters will often attempt to intimidate other motorists into driving faster than their comfort level. Drivers who are being tailgated exhibit elevated heart rates, and other signs of stress, which in turn, can negatively affect their driving decisions. Other critical driving elements tailgaters sacrifice are perception and reaction times. Perception is the time we need to see and process a roadway hazard, while reaction time is the time needed for a driver’s body to physically

Gary Beck react to the brain’s perception. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials found that it takes an alert driver approximately two seconds to see a roadway hazard and react to it. At 60 mph, that’s 176 feet, over half the length of a football field. Stopping distance is also directly proportional to the size, weight and braking ability of your vehicle. If the car in front has better emergency braking, the tailgater will collide with it, even if they both apply their brakes at exactly the same moment. Large trucks need even more real estate to allow for safe braking. The average stopping dis-

Save on flu shots at participating Kmarts

AA is helping members protect themselves from the flu this season with a limitedtime discount. Members can receive a flu vaccine for just $15 (retail price $24.99) when they show their valid AAA card at 69 participating Kmart Pharmacy locations. That’s a savings of almost $10! The CDC reports that 5 to 20 percent of U.S. residents contract the flu each year on average, resulting in more than 200,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths annually. The CDC recommends annual vaccination (for ages 6 months and older) as the first and most effective step in preventing the flu. Brenda Kromer-Catanzaro, Kmart Pharmacy manager in Indiana, Pa., suggests that in addition to vaccination, people take the following steps to remain healthy this flu season: • Wash your hands often and thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds). If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. Always cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow – never into your hands. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

tance for a loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph (in ideal conditions) is 196 feet, compared with 133 feet for a passenger vehicle. Taking unnecessary risks behind the wheel could result in a crash that may seriously injure or kill you or someone you care about. A much safer and saner approach is to back off, focus on your driving and allow more time to reach your destination. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. This gives you a better view of the road, and the other traffic, so you can anticipate problems and have more time to react. Follow other vehicles at a reasonable and prudent distance and as your speed increases, so should the gap between your car and the car ahead. A safe following distance requires a minimum of three seconds from the vehicle in front of you. More distance is necessary at night, in poor road or weather conditions, or where visibility is limited. Do yourself a favor and limit your tailgating activities to football games. And don’t be bullied into speeding up if someone is tailgating you. Move into another lane or turn off the road and allow the tailgater to pass. Never tap your brakes or lose your temper as this can quickly escalate into a road rage incident. Avoid eye contact and do not make or return rude gestures. Concentrate instead on the safety of you, your passengers and your vehicle.

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Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as tables, countertops, desks, keyboards, doorknobs and mobile devices. • Stay home from work or school if you aren’t feeling well. This will help prevent spreading illness to others. Flu shots are free to Medicare Part B-eligible patients with proof of insurance. Kmart Pharmacy will process most major insurances for eligibility to determine your best option. The AAA member discounted price for flu shots at Kmart Pharmacy is valid through November 30, 2014. Visit AAA.com/health for a list of participating locations.

he AAA Mobile app has been updated with an array of new enhancements, including a more intuitive interface. An updated iPad version offers a number of new features and functions: • A streamlined card layout design offers easy access to services; • AAA’s newly enhanced TripTik Travel Planner for mapping and route planning, lets members build, access and share trips across the mobile and online platforms; • Expanded membership features, including displaying your current member status and the ability to renew your membership. Trip planning is now easier than ever with AAA Drive Trips and AAA Travel Guides integrated into the app’s mapping feature. Users can also access the Top Destinations travel guides, showing you the best things to see and do at popular vacation destinations. The updated mobile app also features traffic and construction information and maps that display gas station locations and updated fuel prices. The free download is available on iTunes or Google Play.

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The ups and downs of your auto insurance What’s behind increases and decreases in auto insurance premiums By Robin Jones ou’re getting ready to pay your auto insurance bill when you notice that your monthly premium has changed. But you haven’t filed a claim or added or removed a driver from your policy—events you know are likely to raise or lower your payments. So what happened? It may be something you haven’t even considered. Many factors come into play when your auto insurance premiums are calculated. Here are a few: Up: You bought a new car. Newer vehicles are typically more expensive to insure due to their higher value and increased repair costs. In addition, if you are financing a new car, you will likely be required to purchase collision and comprehensive coverage (which you may or may not have previously had with an older car). Up: Auto repair costs have increased. To achieve greater fuel economy, more automakers these days are building cars with lightweight materials such as aluminum, which can be more expensive to fix than steel. And the electronics in today’s cars are costly to replace. These factors help drive up repair costs, which get passed along to insurance companies. If repair costs go up enough, insurers may be forced to increase their premiums accordingly. Down: You bundled your homeowners insurance with your auto pol-

car is garaged when determining your premium. If claims in your region have gone up significantly, your insurer might adjust the premium for everyone in your neighborhood, regardless of your personal claim history. For example, if there’s a spike in auto thefts in your area, you might pay more on your insurance due to the increase in claims, regardless of whether or not your vehicle was stolen. Of course, if you have a good driving record, your personal premium will reflect your eligiGOING UP — Newer vehicles are typically more bility for a good driver expensive to insure. discount of at least 20 percent. icy. Most insurers offer a multipolicy Up or down: You’re driving less, discount, so buying home or rental or more. Maybe you recently moved insurance from your auto insurance closer to your kids’ school and activiprovider can be a sure way to reduce ties, and you’re spending less time your premium. The same goes if you behind the wheel. Or maybe a new job put all of your cars on the same policy; requires a longer commute. As a result, multivehicle discounts can make a your premium will change because, nice dent in your payment. beyond your driving record, annual Up or down: Insurance premiums mileage is one of the biggest predictors for your particular area may be riswhen it comes to claims. The fewer ing or falling. In many states, insurmiles you drive, the less likely it is that ers consider the zip code where your you’ll be involved in an accident. ON A REBATE

Up or down: You’ve had your driver’s license for a certain number of years. Auto insurance premiums for inexperienced drivers are generally higher, because the rookies on the road have more accidents than veteran drivers do. Accordingly, as you amass driving experience, your rates generally go down. But at a certain point—usually after about five decades behind the wheel—driver claims start to increase again, and premiums go up in turn. Down: Your teenage driver had a good report card or just left for college. A good-student discount on your auto insurance is another reason to encourage your teens to excel in school. In addition, if your child is not planning to drive while away at college, you may be eligible for a student-away discount, which provides year-round coverage for your student at a greatly reduced premium.

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2014 AAA Approved Auto Repair Centers ALLEGHENY EAST

MCKEES ROCKS

JIM CRIVELLI CHEVROLET .............................412-331-0120

BLOOMFIELD

MOON TOWNSHIP

B&M AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES........................412-682-7511

MOON TOWNSHIP AUTO BODY ......................412-269-2867 WEST HILLS NISSAN INC. .............................412-262-9020

CHURCHILL TYKES SHELL AUTO SERVICE ........................412-243-2432

ROBINSON TWP

EAST LIBERTY

MCKEESPORT AUTO BODY ............................412-672-0696 TOM CLARK CHEVROLET ...............................412-751-2900

# 1 COCHRAN COLLISION CENTER ................412-788-4444 AAMCO TRANSMISSION & COMPLETE CAR CARE ...................................412-922-2250 DICK KERNICK SERVICE CENTER ..................412-922-6181 FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE ..............412-788-9570 FOREIGN FIX .................................................412-787-5181 SNYDER BROTHERS AUTO INC ......................412-787-9988 STUEBENVILLE PIKE AUTO CENTER ..............412-787-9800 THORNBURG AUTOMOTIVE ............................412-922-3700

MONROEVILLE

SCOTT TOWNSHIP

MIKE’S AUTO BODY .......................................412-362-0100 AAMCO TRANSMISSION & COMPLETE CAR CARE ...................................412-661-1000

LAWRENCEVILLE PITTSBURGH COLLISION ...............................412-784-1292

MCKEESPORT

# 1 COCHRAN COLLISION CENTER ................412-372-8601 DAY CHEVROLET ...........................................412-327-0900 DAY FORD .....................................................412-856-0600 FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE ..............412-856-0500 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER ..............412-373-3005 IMPORTS BY DAY VW/AUDI ...........................724-327-4900

MJ AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER ...............412-275-3289

ARMSTRONG COUNTY

DAVE HALLMAN CHEVROLET ........................814-878-4200 HALLMAN HYUNDAI ......................................814-878-4220 LAKESIDE AUTO SALES & SERVICE ...............814-898-2886 McMILLEN’S CAR CARE ................................814-454-9821 PARKER’S GARAGE........................................814-833-4378 RICK WEAVER BUICK/GMC ............................814-455-8071 WEST MAIN SALES & SERVICE .....................814-725-5864

FAIRVIEW

BONNELL’S AUTO GLASS...............................814-474-5277

GIRARD BOB FERRANDO FORD/LINC..........................814-774-5678 LANGER’S ELK VALLEY AUTOMOTIVE ............814-774-5901 WRIGHT’S GARAGE........................................814-774-9313

FAYETTE COUNTY FAYETTE CITY

ROBERTS AUTO BODY ...................................724-326-5653

SMITHFIELD

AUTO TECH AUTO SERVICE............................724-569-9300

ALLEGHENY TWP

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WEXFORD

AMSLER AUTOMOTIVE...................................724-845-3146

EAST BRADY

INDIANA COUNTY

OAKLAND

#1 COCHRAN COLLISION CENTER OF WEXFORD ................................................724-940-1000 HERB SCOTT SERVICE...................................724-935-3220 KOLLINGER AUTO BODY ................................724-934-4941

BAUM BLVD AUTOMOTIVE .............................412-682-1866 BELLISARIO’S AUTOMOTIVE ..........................412-687-9258

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NICKS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR & TIRE...............................................412-793-1131

BETHEL PARK AUTOMOTIVE ..........................412-831-0300 GILLECE TRANSMISSIONS.............................412-835-6199

PITTSBURGH

BRIDGEVILLE

BASTONE AUTO SERVICE ..............................412-361-3554 BONURA & SATTLER AUTO BODY SHOP ........412-361-8829 DAVE SMITH AUTO ........................................412-244-1030 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER ..............412-281-9318

BIG G TIRE PROS ...........................................412-221-0705

NORTH VERSAILLES DARYL FOX AUTO SERVICE............................412-829-8282

PENN HILLS TWP ARS AUTOMOTIVE .......................................... 412-7954059

WHITE OAK POZZUTO’S AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE.............412-751-0800

BROOKLINE MJ AUTO SERVICE.........................................412-531-9909

DORMONT DON RUFFING SERVICE, INC..........................412-561-9911

ELIZABETH ELIZABETH AUTOCARE ..................................412-384-7700

JEFFERSON HILLS

SEYBERT’S AUTO SERVICE ............................724-526-5647

RURAL VALLEY

GOLDSTROHM AUTO LLC ..............................724-783-2449

FRIENDS AUTOMOTIVE ..................................724-375-0999 HINEMAN’S SERVICE CENTER .......................724-375-4864

MONTROSE BUICK/CADILLAC/GMC ...............724-962-0900

GORDON’S AUTO SERVICE.............................724-843-0231 WOLFE’S FOREIGN AUTO. ..............................724-843-6645

VENANGO COUNTY

BLAIR COUNTY ALTOONA

FOREIGN TRAFFIC, INC. .................................724-449-9999 MASCARI AUTO CENTER, INC. ......................412-367-4810

BAKOTA’S AUTO SERVICE ..............................412-461-3599

RELIABLE TIRE AND AUTO CENTER ...............814-695-7515

BELLEVUE

OVERBROOK GILLECE TRANSMISSIONS.............................412-885-1233

BUTLER COUNTY

CHESWICK OAK’S AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE.....................724-274-9011

PLEASANT HILLS

HAMPTON TWP

AAMCO TRANSMISSION & COMPLETE CAR CARE ...................................412-881-8588 BOWSER BUICK/GMC ....................................412-469-2100 BOWSER HYUNDIA SUBARU..........................412-469-2100 KNOLL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES.....................412-655-3398

HI-TECH AUTO CARE .....................................412-828-5114

GILLECE TRANSMISSION ...............................412-492-1580

MCCANDLESS TWP AAMCO TRANSMISSION & COMPLETE CAR CARE ...................................412-367-1670 MASCARI AUTO CENTER, INC. .......................412-367-4810

PITTSBURGH

SOUTH HILLS ATLAS TRANSMISSIONS................................412-531-2852

BUTLER DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE CHRYS/DODGE/JEEP .....................................724-282-8898 KERVEN SUBARU ..........................................724-287-0734 MIKE KELLY CHEV/CADI/HYUN ......................800-255-3559

CRANBERRY GILLECE TRANSMISSIONS.............................724-776-2200 GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER OF CRANBERRY.............................................724-772-1780

MARS

ROSS TWP

WEST MIFFLIN

CARNEGIE

WARRENDALE

CRAFTON

COMPLETE COLLISION INC............................724-935-1044

WOLBERT AUTO BODY & REPAIR...................412-922-8898

CARNEGIE MOTORS.......................................412-276-3800

RUSSO’S AUTO SVC. .....................................724-745-0279

EIGHTY FOUR KILKEARY’S AUTO BODY INC .........................724-941-4940

MONONGAHELA BIG G TIRE PROS ...........................................724-258-6616

PETERS TWP SUN CHEVROLET ...........................................412-344-8000

WASHINGTON AAMCO TRANSMISSION & COMPLETE CAR CARE ...............................724-222-2229 BUDD BAER ALL GM MODELS/SUBARU/MAZDA.............................724-222-0700

FRED’S BP ....................................................724-836-3366 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER ..............724-834-6301 MIGNOGNA COLLISION CENTER ....................724-838-0444 PERFORMANCE PLUS AUTOMOTIVE ..............724-925-7690

COCHRANTON

FERRA AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE .......................412-781-7519 RYAN’S AUTO GLASS .....................................412-781-0067

CANNONSBURG

GREENSBURG

JUDSON AUTO BODY .....................................724-789-1111

CRAWFORD COUNTY

SHARPSBURG

WASHINGTON COUNTY

RENFREW

ARMY’S TRANSMISSION ...............................412-462-5100

ALLEGHENY WEST

LOWRY AUTO BODY & TOWING INC. .............814-432-3050

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

WEST HOMESTEAD

JEFF CRITCHLOW AUTO BODY ......................412-821-1864 TROUBLE SHOOTERS ....................................412-931-0669

FRANKLIN

FLEMING TIRE & AUTO SERVICE....................724-625-1577

ELITE COLLISION ...........................................412-459-0202 GRACELAND AUTO BODY...............................412-322-3566

LESCHAK AUTOMOTIVE .................................412-469-3575

HERMITAGE

NEW BRIGHTON

HOLLIDAYSBURG

BLAWNOX

NEW CASTLE

MERCER COUNTY

STEWART’S COLLISION CENTER ...................724-573-1222

MUNHALL

ARLINGTON AUTO CENTER ............................412-563-6000 BECKMAN MOTORS.......................................412-431-5000 CENTERLINE COLLISION................................412-531-7751 ROHRICH TOYOTA ..........................................412-344-6012

LAWRENCE COUNTY

GEORGETOWN

PROTECH AUTO GROUP..................................724-869-5660

ALLISON PARK

PITTSBURGH

HAMMILL’S AUTOMOTIVE ............................. 724-349-6996 IMPORT AUTO WORKS .................................. 724-349-9211 MCGILL’S CAR WORLD ................................. 724-349-1108

NICK’S AUTO BODY ...................................... 724-654-2121 PHIL FITTS FORD.......................................... 724-658-3521

RELIABLE TIRE AND AUTO CENTER ...............814-946-0050 RELIABLE TIRE AND AUTO CENTER ...............814-946-1939

RICHEY GOODYEAR .......................................412-766-0800 RUSS’S AUTO CARE ......................................412-734-4558

INDIANA

BADEN

PRECISION BODY & SERVICE ........................412-655-7876

ALLEGHENY NORTH

EQ MUFFLER & AUTO CENTER ......................724-439-3669

LEONARD’S AUTO SERVICE & TOWING ..........814-425-3887

ERIE COUNTY EDINBORO

ELDRED HOTROD & COLLISION .....................814-734-1308

ERIE BIANCHI HONDA ............................................814-864-6765 BONNELLL’S COLLISION CENTER ..................814-835-4351 CHAMPION FORD ........................................... 814-8782525

HARRISON CITY RICHLIN IMPORTS .........................................724-744-4044

LATROBE RANDY REDING & SONS AUTO ......................724-537-6980

MURRYSVILLE MURRYSVILLE AUTO CLINIC, INC. .................724-327-2525

NORTH HUNTINGTON TWP. LENHART’S SERVICE CENTER .......................724-863-4000

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Sharing the magic at the Walt Disney World Resort More families opting for multigenerational vacations

alt Disney once said that Walt Disney World Resort’s many attractions were designed for those “from 3-to-93” and it’s no less true today. More multigenerational travelers—defined as travel by people belonging to three or more generations—are opting for shared, family-together experiences and no place does families better than Disney. Kids will be drawn to the fantastic New Fantasyland, the largest expansion project in Magic Kingdom history. It features an eye-popping array of attractions including Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid, and Princess Fairytale Hall. The enchanting new home to Cinderella, Rapunzel and the princesses is located in the Castle Courtyard. Pass the intricate tiara that graces the entryway and be immersed in their world. Anyone who ever wanted to run away and join the circus should treat themselves to Storybook Circus, where families can share an array of fun-filled games and interactive wonders inside the Big Top. The sound of a calliope leads guests to the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride. Inspired by the Disney animated film classic Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is rollicking familystyle coaster with just the right blend of heart, humor, and thrill.

FAMILY TIES — Shared vacation experiences can bring families closer together. The new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade rolls down Main Street, U.S.A in a breathtaking fusion of floats, and Cirque du Soleil-style theatrics. The caravan of characters includes Anna and Elsa from “Frozen,” a pageantry of Disney princesses, and a 53-foot, firebreathing Steampunk-inspired Dragon from Sleeping Beauty. Parents and grandparents were once kids too, and at Walt Disney World Resort they can be kids all over again. From daytime experiences in the theme

parks, to some midday R&R, and special nighttime events, grownups will find Walt Disney World Resort the perfect fountain of youth. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa recalls Henry Flagler’s lavish, 19th century beach resorts with gabled roofs, canary palms and richly colored gardens. In the afternoon, adults can relax in the domed, four-story atrium lobby, while kids can make a splash in the Beach Pool, complete with a waterfall gushing from a stone mountain.

Food lovers won’t need a passport to embark on an epic global culinary journey during the 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Diners can sample cuisine from six continents during this 53-day culinary extravaganza, which runs through November 12. Celebrity chefs like Warren Brown and “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro will also stir up plenty of food fun at culinary demonstrations. In the evening, families can gather at the Magic Kingdom as the skies above Cinderella Castle explode in a dazzling display of fireworks during the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular. The entire park thunders accompanied by an unforgettable medley of Disney songs and the voices of Disney characters like Jiminy Cricket, and Tinker Bell, who takes flight over the park. Between world-class attractions and cutting edge shows, character breakfasts, and relaxing in resorts, there’s more than enough magic for everyone. FOR MORE INFORMATION

AAA members receive special lodging programs at selected hotels, preferred parking at the theme parks when they purchase a select AAA vacation package or pre-purchase select theme park tickets at AAA. See your AAA Travel Agent or log on to AAA.com for special member values on Disney Vacations.

Put your trust in AAA Approved Auto Repair Know a quality repair facility when you see one

ctober is Fall Car Care Month and now is the time to get your vehicle in shape before the onslaught of winter weather. Regular maintenance helps prolong your car’s safety, reliability and value. It also saves you money because it improves fuel economy and extends the life of your vehicle. People are keeping their cars longer so it’s important for drivers to develop a trusted relationship with a professional auto repair shop. AAA has identified a network of Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities that include new car dealerships and independent garages. These

shops all meet AAA’s strict quality standards and display the AAA logo. When you see the AAA Approved Auto Repair sign, you’ll find highly trained technicians, a wide range of professional repair services and guaranteed workmanship. And while hundreds of repair facilities apply for the AAR rating each year, fewer than half are able to meet AAA’s rigid criteria. AAA ensures the repair facility has the right tools and equipment to provide a wide range of repairs. They must also adopt staff training qualifications and insurance guidelines. Finally, AAA surveys customers about

their satisfaction with the facility. Once approved, AAR shops are visited quarterly, re-inspected annually and monitored for customer satisfaction to ensure ongoing compliance with AAA standards. All repairs, parts, labor, and components are guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles under normal operating conditions. In addition, AAR shops have agreed to allow AAA to investigate repair service transactions that have been disputed by members and to abide by AAA’s resolution. AAA suggests motorists use this simple checklist to determine your fall and winter maintenance needs. You can inspect many of these items yourself. Others should only be performed by a qualified technician. Tires — Tire pressure typically drops by one PSI for every 10 degree drop in air temperature. Check the pressure on all tires, including the spare and inflate to the recommended levels. Excessive tread wear can indicate problems with wheel alignment, balance or suspension. Replace any tire that has less than 3/32-inches of tread. Brakes — Every time you brake, a thin layer of the pad is removed. Regular brake inspections help prevent expensive damage and avert potential safety issues. Fluid Levels — All vehicle fluids and

lubricants should be checked, replenished and changed at factory-recommended intervals to make sure they’re fresh and filled to the correct level. Belts and Hoses — Inspect hoses for leaks, cracks or loose clamps. Replacing worn belts and hoses can prevent a roadside breakdown. Battery — Make sure the battery terminals and cable ends are free from corrosion and the connections are tight. Have your battery and charging system tested by a trained technician to make sure you have the cranking power for cold weather starts. Wiper Blades — Worn wiper blades can affect your vision. Replace any blade that leaves streaks or misses spots. Lights — Check the operation of all headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and back-up lights. Replace any burnt out bulbs. Cooling System — Check the coolant level in the overflow tank when the engine is cold. If the level is low, add a 50/50 solution of coolant and water. Coolant should be tested annually for antifreeze protection.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit AAA.com/repair to find AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) shop near you.

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Explore Down Under...from the Outback to the Glaciers!

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

primeval, mystical landscapes where Tolkien’s powerful trilogy “Oz-some” perfectly describes this very popular and awesome was filmed; vast panoramas of unspoiled wilderness on South 18-night AAA adventure that starts on Oct 15, 2015! It’s a Island made it an ideal setting. dream-fulfilling exploration of the unique and diverse wonders Book & make a deposit Visit an 1800s gold rush boomtown, then enjoy a tasting Australia & New Zealand offer. Travel down under with an by 10-31-14 to save! at one of NZ’s famous wineries. Explore the splendor of Mt experienced AAA Tour Manager on a grand tour of cities & Premier ..................... $1,000 Cook National Park. Stop at a working farm for a riveting countryside and see more and do more than you can on most demonstration by a sheep herding dog followed by a sheep other tours — from meeting Aboriginal Australians to visiting AAA Plus ...................... $950 shearing. Afterward, sit down to dinner in the home of a a koala sanctuary to viewing a sheep shearing. You’ll even Basic ............................. $900 friendly local family, getting to know them and their culture. experience unique dining; among the 31 included meals are Savings per room, based on double occupancy. Fly to Sydney and extensively tour this fun-loving city; see dinners deep “in the bush” with entertainment under a starTo qualify, you must purchase air through AAA. the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, the Botanic Gardens studded sky, on a cruise around Sydney Harbour and with a and fashionable Paddington. After a guided tour of the instantly recognizable New Zealand family in their home. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Sydney Opera House, enjoy time to explore the city’s many other sites. It all begins at Cairns, tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage On your final day, wallabies, kangaroos, dingoes and the namesake “stars” of Site that’s visible from space. View its underwater wonders from a glass-bottom Koala Park will enchant you, as will the gems of the National Opal Collection. End boat. Zip on a high-speed catamaran to a pontoon, from which you can snorkel or this Oz-some tour with a farewell dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour! scuba if you wish. Journey next to Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge to meet An optional 3-night post-tour stay in Fiji is available — a perfect ending to a Aboriginal people and learn about their traditional life-style. perfect journey. Contact AAA Travel for all the details! Fly to mysterious Uluru (Ayers Rock) deep in the Outback. Tour the base of this huge monolith and, as the sun sets, enjoy a Champagne toast as you watch Uluru Oct 15–Nov 4, 2015 • AAA Member Rate: from $10,524 change colors! In Alice Springs, meet young Aboriginal musicians. On a special Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes flights Dreamtime tour, learn about Aboriginal culture and history and then experience a (Pittsburgh-Cairns, Sydney-Pittsburgh plus flights in Australia & New Zealand), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommemorable bush dinner under the stars of the Southern Hemisphere skies. modations, hotel luggage handling (1 bag per person), taxes/gratuities/government fees for included features, 31 meals, Often characterized as Victorian, Melbourne is lively and cosmopolitan; tour professional guide in Australia & New Zealand, cancel-for-any-reason proits lovely Fitzroy Gardens & the National Opal Centre and then travel to Phillip tection and the services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation Island Nature Park, home of the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins (or goal is met). AAA Member Choice Vacations® door-to-door transfer service is unavailable on this departure. Visit AAA.com/GoAustralia for complete Fairy Penguins, as they’re known to Aussies), just 13" tall, the smallest penguin itinerary and important pre-travel information. Additional airline fees for species. Watch hundreds of these lovable birds waddle from sea to beach burrow, a baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. fascinating parade sure to make you smile and one you’ll never forget! Melbourne, Opal Centre Steamship cruise, farm life tour Cairns, catamaran ride Next, you’ll air-hop to the “most English city outside of England” — ChristPhillip Island Little Penguin colony Winery tour & tasting Great Barrier Reef, church, New Zealand’s “Garden City.” See how well it’s faring since a devastating glass-bottom boat ride Christchurch Overnight in Mt Cook National Park 2011 earthquake. Then board the Tranz-Alpine Express for an unforgettable ride Daintree Rainforest/ Tranz-Alpine Express train ride Herding/shearing demo Mossman Gorge, meet Aboriginals through the scenic Southern Alps. Experience Franz Josef Glacier Region’s dynamic Franz Joseph Glacier Dine with a NZ Family Uluru/Ayers Rock, champagne toast Queenstown, gondola to dinner Sydney & Opera House and spectacular glacial landscape. For even more wows, you can opt for a thrilling Alice Springs, Aboriginal drummers Milford Sound cruise Koala Park & Opal Collection flightseeing tour of the region. Later, at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, learn about “Middle Earth” touring Sydney Harbour dinner cruise Dreamtime tour, bush dinner the endangered kiwi bird. Ride a gondola to a restaurant overlooking Queenstown. Unique add-on options — including a camel ride, a jet boat ride and a night out in Sydney — are also “The Lord of the Rings” fans will absolutely love the voyage to “Middle Earth” available. Talk to your AAA Travel Agent for rates and availability. into the aptly named Remarkable Mountains and across the Arrow River. See

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Oct 15 @ 6:30pm Treesdale Country Club 1 Arnold Palmer Dr Gibsonia PA

RSVP by Oct 8: 1-800-354-8761 ...and see more of HAWAII when you cruise with NCL! AAA’s special 9-night Hawaiian vacation features a 2-night pre-cruise stay in Honolulu, a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial and a 7-night Pride of America cruise featuring 4 islands (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai). Jan 15-24: from $2,246 • Feb 26–March 7: from $2,350 March 19-28: from $2,350 • April 9-18: from $2,300 AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include airport/ hotel transfers (for flights purchased through NCL), 2 pre-cruise nights at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, USS Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor excursion, hotel/pier transfers, 7-night NCL Pride of America cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, government taxes/fees, port charges and pier/airport transfers (for flights purchased through NCL). Ship’s registry: USA. Ask about available add-on airfare.

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Irish Pubs

&Folklore

Avoid potential airport hassles. Motorcoach to your cruise! Park for free, then relax & ride AAA’s convenient “Cruise Express” motorcoach right to your ROYAL CARIBBEAN ship!

Be among the first to cruise on the new ANTHEM OF THE SEAS and get $25 shipboard credit! Experience comfort & convenience: Each Anthem sailing below includes a 1-night before-cruise hotel stay near Cape Liberty NJ (and a short driving tour of New York City). Jan 14-25, 2016 • fr om $1,885 Eastern Caribbean: San Juan PR • Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas USVI • Philipsburg, St Maarten Basseterre, St Kitts • 5 days at sea April 17-30, 2016 • fr om $2,345 Eastern Caribbean: Labadee, Haiti • San Juan PR Philipsburg, St Maarten • Fort de France, Martinique Bridgetown, Barbados • Basseterre, St Kitts • 5 days at sea AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 1-night pre-cruise hotel accommodations, cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals and $25 shipboard credit per stateroom; taxes, fees and port expenses of up to $524.25 per person are also included. Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Visit AAA.com/motorcruise for itinerary details & Western Pennsylvania pick-up points.

ESCORTED TOUR OPERATED BY CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL

May 12-21 AAA Member Rate: $1,899

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing, itinerary attraction admissions, local taxes, hotel service charges & baggage handling (1 bag per person), walking-tour audio headsets, 15 meals (including Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Night, “Food, Folk & Fairies” dinner show at Brazen Head Pub and 3 table d’hote dinners) and in-Ireland professional guide & driver. Ask about available add-on airfare.

Altoona PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridgeport WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Butler PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbiana OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cranberry Township PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Liverpool OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erie PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greensburg PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harborcreek PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kittanning PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lower Burrell/New Kensington Area PA . . Martinsburg WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meadville PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgantown WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Castle PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pittsburgh PA area Century III (Pleasant Hills) . . . . . . . . . Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Liberty/Shadyside . . . . . . . . . . . . Monroeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Hills Area (Ross Twp) . . . . . . . . Robinson Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Hills (Bethel Park) . . . . . . . . . . White Oak/McKeesport . . . . . . . . . . . Rochester PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Marys PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uniontown PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waynesburg PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheeling WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weirton WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL TRAVEL DISCLAIMER: AAA Travel Agency makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date prices as of press time and cannot assume responsibility for typographic errors. Rates/offers are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to availability and airline/operator changes. International rates/ offers are subject to currency fluctuations and additional tax & security charges. Rates that include airfare include all taxes, government fees and surcharges. Additional restrictions may apply. Rates/offers are available at all AAA East Central travel agency locations. For tour details, contact AAA or visit AAA.com/travel. AAA FEATURED VACATIONS are specially priced, unique departures; therefore, tour operators, cruise lines and other travel providers often exclude them from additional discounts or specials they offer. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for more details or visit the air carrier’s website for baggage allowance and fee information.

Discover Spain’s Classics

There’s only one word that sums up RCI’s newest ship: WOW!

& Portugal!

Newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, ground-breaking venues and the best dining ever are just the start of what you’ll find aboard Quantum of the Seas. By taking a quantum leap forward with this first Quantum-class ship, RCI is building ships to take you to new heights.

March 13-21 • Cape Liberty NJ / Pt Canaveral FL / The Bahamas AAA MEMBER RATES

Interior w “Virtual Balcony”: $1,630 • Superior w Balcony: $1,800 • Superior w Balcony: $1,860 Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach (Pittsburgh–Cape Liberty), cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals and $25.00 per room shipboard credit; taxes, fees and port expenses of $262.41 per person are also included. Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Visit AAA.com/motorcruise for itinerary details & Western Pennsylvania pick-up points.

GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS FROM BALTIMORE

WESTERN CARIBBEAN

Jan 24–Feb 3 •

from $1,122

EASTERN CARIBBEAN

Feb 3-13 •

from $1,053

EASTERN CARIBBEAN

March 3-13 •

from $1,153

April 18-28 •

from $1,122

WESTERN CARIBBEAN EASTERN CARIBBEAN

April 28–May 8 •

from $1,102

BERMUDA

May 8-15 •

from $1,102

July 10-17 •

from $1,167

BAHAMAS

AAA MEMBER RATES are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation, cruise accommodations/entertainment and most onboard meals; taxes, fees and port expenses of up to $357.17 per person are also included. Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Visit AAA.com/ motorcruise for itinerary details & Western Pennsylvania pick-up points.

— New date ure t r 1st depa t! sold ou MAGNÍFICO! Even if you know no other Spanish or Portuguese, this single word sums up all of the sights, culture, foods and experiences you’ll encounter & enjoy on AAA’s 12-night “Spain’s Classics & Portugal” tour. Lisbon • Fátima • Obidos Sintra • Estoril • Madrid Toledo • Córdoba Seville • Granada Valencia • Barcelona

Feb 25–March 10 •

LISBON’S TOWER OF BELÉM

AAA MEMBERS SAVE MUCHO! Premier....$700 Plus .........$675 Basic .......$650 Book & deposit by 10/15/14 PER ROOM, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

AAA Member Rate: $4,419

Before-discount rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Pittsburgh-Lisbon, Barcelona-Pittsburgh), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing/admissions, 19 meals, tour director (in Portugal & Spain), government taxes/fees. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

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WATCH HOME-ICE ACTION from A PRIVATE canadian club party suite AT CONSOL ENERGY CENTER! AAA Member Rate of $299 for each game includes party suite game ticket, comfortable leather seating, buffet, nonalcoholic beverages, TV monitor with live game feed and complimentary access to 3 clubs (Lexus, Captain Morgan & First Niagara).

WASHINGTON: Dec 27 @ 7:30pm • MONTREAL: Jan 3 @ 7pm NASHVILLE: Feb 1 @ 2pm • BOSTON: March 14 @ 1pm • ARIZONA: March 28 @ 1pm

Car-free, care-free adventures

Rates are per person (double occupancy for multiday tours), are subject to availability at time of booking and include roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Pittsburgh area, accommodations (for multiday tours, based on double occupancy), sightseeing/admissions, taxes/gratuities for included features, baggage handling (for multiday tours), meals as indicated and the services of a AAA Tour Manager. Visit AAA.com/USA for complete itinerary details and pick-up points.

Niagara Valentine Getaway Feb 13-14 •

AAA Member Rate: $369

GAMES, TIMES & OPPONENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

LEAVE YOUR CAR AT HOME!

Time is running out for holiday tours!

Wine, chocolate, flowers — it’s all here! Visit Victorian Niagara-on-the-Lake for lunch and shopping. Visit a regional winery and The Chocolate Factory. Overnight in Niagara Falls near Fallsview Casino and area attractions. Enjoy an evening of Broadway love songs and dinner at Oh Canada, Eh? Visit floral displays at the Niagara Parks Commission Greenhouse. Enjoy time at Table Rock Centre at the falls and have lunch on the brink of the falls. 3 meals.

Washington’s Birthday in Alexandria Feb 14-16 •

AAA Member Rate: $599

Just south of Washington DC, tour the quaint streets of Virginia’s historic Old Town Alexandria, where George & Martha Washington once strolled. Visit the town’s Masonic Memorial to Washington, as well as the grounds and estate at Mt Vernon on the Potomac River. Dine at Gadsby’s Tavern, one of George’s favorite places; enjoy an an 18th-century country dance lesson in its ballroom. Attend the nation’s largest Washington’s Birthday parade. 4 meals.

Eagle Migration Weekend March 13-15 •

AAA Member Rate: $535

Attention, bird lovers! See majestic Golden Eagles soaring overhead from atop central Pennsylvania’s Tussey Mountain during the annual spring migration. Relax at the lovely Nature Inn surrounded by Bald Eagle State Park and overlooking Sayers Reservoir. Enjoy an Owl Prowl, a nighttime search for owls. See a live Birds of Prey program, hear about eagle & hawk migration from speakers and enjoy a Sunrise Woodcock Trot. Includes a keepsake birdfeeder! 5 meals.

NYC St Patrick’s Day with the Penguins March 16-18 •

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Callaway Gardens & Biltmore Estate

Dec 1-5. Travel to some of the Southeast’s best holiday events — including spectacular light displays at Stowe Botanical Gardens in Charlotte NC and Callaway Gardens in GA, plus the candlelit splendor of Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC. Also visit the Hills & Dale Estate and the Explorations in Antiquity Center, a museum of life in ancient times. 9 meals. AAA Member Rate: $1,125.

Niagara Lights with Daniel O’Donnell

See the Penguins take on the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center (transfers included) during a fun-filled St Patrick’s Day weekend in New York City! Stay in midtown Manhattan (Times Square is right outside your door!). Enjoy dinner at a lively Irish pub. During your ample free time, enjoy the world-famous St Patrick’s parade or explore all that NYC has to offer. 1 meal.

Dec 8-9. During the annual Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls, Ontario, enjoy 3 live concerts — Daniel O’Donnell with Mary Duff; the Oak Ridge Boys; and Tom Jackson & Buffy SteMarie. Spend some free time at the falls area. 2 meals. AAA Member Rate: $469.

STEELERS vs TITANS in NASHVILLE

Dec 8-12. Head first to New York’s Hudson Valley and then to Newport RI for a glimpse into some of the finest estates in America, fabulously decorated for the season. Enjoy a Yuletide dinner and light display at Longwood Gardens outside Philadelphia, as well as a guided tour of PA’s State Capitol in Harrisburg. 7 meals. AAA Member Rate: $955.

• Roundtrip coach from Pittsburgh • Reserved-seating at LP Field • 3 nights in downtown Nashville

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• Grand Ole Opry performance • Gaylord Opryland Resort visit • Guided tour of Nashville • 5 meals, including tailgate party • Services of a AAA Tour Manager AAA Member Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation (Pittsburgh-Nashville), 3 nights at the Renaissance Hotel–Downtown Nashville, baggage handling (1 bag per person), 5 meals (including pre-game tailgate party), reserved game seat, reserved Grand Ole Opry seat, admissions/tours per itinerary, taxes/gratuities on included items and services of a AAA Tour Manager. Single, triple and quad rates available upon request.

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Country Christmas & Tree Festival

Nov 22. Ohio’s Amish Country, including the popular Christmas tree festival at Warther's Carvings & Museum, gets you into the holiday spirit. Dine in the carriage house of the splendidly decorated Reeves Mansion. See Christmas in the Country at Amish Country Theater. Shop & grab a bite on your own at Dutch Valley in Sugarcreek. 1 meal. $189.

Lights, Show & Ligonier

Dec 7. After a traditional home-style holiday luncheon, explore this charming village’s Festival of Lights. See Christmas in Ligonier at the local theater and then Overly’s Country Christmas light display. 1 meal. $115.

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YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER Begin this unique and awesome off-season adventure in SALT LAKE CITY UT; see Temple Square and witness the awesome power of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting). Travel to WEST YELLOWSTONE MT, gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Ride private vintage snowcoaches (heated!) to see Firehole Falls, Old Faithful and wildlife. Drive through majestic Grand Teton National Park to JACKSON HOLE WY, where you may choose to ride a sleigh through the National Elk Refuge and visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art or, for an additional fee, opt for a Granite Hot Springs snowmobile tour (bring a swimsuit!). Drive through Snake River Canyon and visit Utah Olympic Park before heading home.

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Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Pittsburgh–Salt Lake City), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, luggage handling (1 bag per person), accommodations, motorcoach sightseeing & admissions (as indicated), 9 meals, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum participation goal is met), taxes, gratuities for guide & driver. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

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Feb 26–March 8 See the “real” Alaska summer visitors never see! An extraordinary chance to witness the Northern Lights, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Alaska’s winter wildlife & wilderness!

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EXPERIENCE ALL THIS...AND MORE! Fairbanks • Aurora Borealis Viewings • Trans-Alaska Pipeline • Alaska Railroad • Talkeetna • Seward Highway • Wildlife Conservation & Sealife Centers • Alyeska Resort & Tram • Anchorage • Native Heritage Center • Alaska Zoo • Mushers Banquet • Sled Dog Kennel • Iditarod Trail Race HQ Additional Optional Adventures Available!

SOUTHERN CHARM Here’s a unique escorted tour of 3 distinct destinations embodying the South’s fascinating history, genteel culture and coastal comforts. Rub shoulders with generations of Charleston gentry, soak up Savannah’s seductively languid ambiance and luxuriate in the exclusive nature and natural assets of Jekyll Island. Experience true Southern charm and hospitality at historic hotels in Charleston and on Jekyll Island.

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TOUR OF HISTORIC SAVANNAH GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER RIVER STREET SHOPPING LUNCH AT PAULA DEEN’S “LADY & SONS”

AAA Member Rate: $1,999

Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip flights (Pittsburgh-Charlotte NC), roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, accommodations, motorcoach transportation, guided sightseeing, 9 meals, local guides, services of a AAA Tour Manager (if minimum-participation goal is met) and more. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; contact your travel agent for details. Visit AAA.com/travel for more information.

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March 12-21 • A AA Member Rate: from $1,530 Rate is per person (double occupancy), is subject to availability at time of booking and includes roundtrip airport/hotel/pier transfers, hotel accommodations/taxes/service charges/baggage handling (1 piece per person), 4 meals (on land), cruise accommodations/entertainment, most onboard meals, onboard group cocktail party (if participation goal is met), government fees and services of a AAA tour manager (if participation goal is met). Ship’s registry: Bahamas. Ask about available add-on airfare. Visit AAA.com/travel for more details.

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Road trips remain a memorable family experience Most still prefer to do the same things they did as kids

ho can forget the Griswold’s famous crosscountry station wagon trip in “National Lampoon’s Vacation”? While technology like smartphones, tablets and mobile devices have dramatically reshaped the way we travel — interestingly enough — many of things we like to do on the road have stayed the same. According to a new consumer survey conducted for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Americans prefer to pass the time on long road trips by looking out the window and taking in the scenery, much like they did in their childhood. In fact, 41 percent of respondents said that’s how they spent the road trips of their youth. Today, almost the same number report watching the scenery as their favorite way to pass the time on car trips. The Alliance is a trade association of 12 car and light truck manufacturers including BMW Group, Chrysler Group, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Mercedes-Benz USA. Playing games and singing songs was the preferred method for whiling away the hours in the past for one-third of passengers. Today, that figure has dropped to 21 percent, as singing “99 Bottles of Beer” has given way to invehicle entertainment systems and portable electronic devices (15 percent). And what was the best part about that trip in the family Truckster? As it

ority for people traveling by car, with 70 percent of survey respondents stating it was important to be able to carry recreational gear like bikes, skis and golf clubs when headed out on road trip. Men can’t accuse women of over packing! Both men and women equally cite the ability to carry extra luggage as an important factor when deciding to fly or drive — 58 percent and 59 percent respectively. With autumn rapidly approaching, Americans continue to look forward to utilizing their vehicles for recreational activities. During the fall months, 43 percent of respondents said their favorite car activity was “tailgating” at events, while 12 percent picked fall foliage. Perhaps the most surprising finding was that 20 percent of women said fighting with siblings was their favorite memory of family road trips. TAKE A AAA DRIVE TRIP

GOING MOBILE — Mobile devices may be a modern necessity but travelers still prefer enjoying the scenery. turns out, it may be just like what Clark Griswold said decades ago: “Half the fun is getting there!” When asked to look back on family road trips, 40 percent of respondents said spending time with loved ones was their favorite part of the trip, while 35 percent cited stopping at roadside attractions. Turning to the decision on choosing

their mode of transportation, 47 percent of respondents cited cost as their main factor — only 3 percent cited distance. In fact, one half of Americans said they’d be willing to travel up to 1,000 miles on vacation by car. Almost 20 percent of those in their 30s said they would “drive any distance.” Packing for fun seems to be a big pri-

Longing for the freedom of the open road? AAA Drive Trips feature more than 100 flexible, two- to five-day driving itineraries for popular U.S. and Canadian destinations. Each online itinerary includes an overview map, estimated drive time, mileage, photos, sightseeing information and links to information on cities, attractions and events. To start your journey just click on AAA.com/drivetrips and before you know it, the entire continent unfolds across your screen.

Help keep trick-or-treaters safe with these tips

rick-or-treaters often forget about safety, so adults need to be even more alert. Safe Kids Worldwide reports that on average, children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle and killed on Halloween than on any other night of the year. This Halloween, AAA offers these safety tips: Trick-or-treat together — AAA recommends that parents accompany young trick-or-treaters at least until age 12. Choose costumes wisely — Make sure your child is visible by selecting a lightcolored costume, or by adding reflective tape. Choose disguises that don’t obstruct vision and opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks. Adjust the length of costumes to avoid tripping. Make a plan — Review trick-or-treating precautions, including pedestrian and traffic safety rules. Plan and discuss the route and teach children to stop only at well-lit houses and to never enter a stranger’s home or garage. Stay on the sidewalk — Always walk on sidewalks, if available. If there are no sidewalks, walk as far to the left of the road as possible, facing traffic. Shine a light — Give everyone a glow stick or flashlight to help them see and be seen by drivers.

Cross with caution — Cross streets only at the corner, and never between parked cars or mid-block. Be sure that approaching cars come to a complete stop before stepping into the roadway. Put down the phones — Parents and children should look up and pay attention to their surroundings while walking. Texting and social media can wait. If you need to use your cell phone, walk to a safe area away from the street before doing so. Avoid neighborhood shortcuts — Drivers should avoid cutting through residential streets where trick-or-treaters are likely to be present. Slow down — Drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit to give yourself extra time to react to children who may dart into the street. Watch for children — Watch for trickor-treaters walking on roadways, medians and curbs. They may not be paying attention to traffic and cross the street mid-block or between cars. Take extra caution when entering or exiting driveways or alleys. Remove distractions — Avoid any distractions that may you’re your attention away from driving, such as cell phones or in-car entertainment systems.

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aroundtown past Fall Foliage Queens as part of the traditional Antique Car Parade, an Anniversary VIP barbeque, 50th anniversary ceremony, and more. Browse and shop from over 400 artists and craftsmen lining the streets and the square in Bedford and in Fort Bedford Park. Plenty of treats to tempt the taste buds, all framed by the backdrop of Mother Nature’s autumnal splendor. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit bedfordfallfestival.com. ROCKTOBERFEST — (October 11) Nemacolin’s Third Annual RocktoberFest returns for a day of fun family activities, including the fan favorite Adventure Center AllAccess Passes, brew, keg and root beer races, pumpkin contests and more. There is a BrewFest for guests 21 and older and live entertainment includes The Lava Game and Lovebettie. For information, visit nemacolin.com or call (724) 3298555. Location: Nemacolin Airstrip, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 1001 LaFayette Drive, Farmington. HOBGOBLIN HIKES — (October 17 and 24) The Hobgoblin Hikes are half-mile outdoor guided walks through the haunted woods of Twin Lakes (October 17) and Cedar Creek (October 24) Parks. Visitors can expect to be led through mazes and cemeteries, and past more than

FORT LIGONIER DAYS — (October 10-12) This three-day festival commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Fort Ligonier, a key engagement of the French and Indian War fought in 1758. At the Fort, visitors will find a living history encampment and battle reenactments. A parade takes place Saturday at 11 a.m. along Ligonier’s Main Street. Throughout the weekend, there will be live entertainment, over 25 food booths, more than 150 crafts vendors, sidewalk sales and more at several locations around town. For a full schedule of events, visit ligonier. com. Location: Routes 711 and 30, Ligonier. IDLEWILD’S HALLOWBOO — (October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26) It’s the Idlewild amusement park you know and love with a fun, family-oriented Halloween twist! Trick-or-Treat through Story Book Forest and enjoy themed rides and attractions. Please note: SoakZone will be closed for the season during HallowBoo. Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. For information, visit idlewild.com. Location: Idlewild, Route 30 East, Ligonier. BEDFORD FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL — (October 11-12) Celebrating 50 years of hometown traditions, this special anniversary year will feature an exciting celebration with added activities, including a reunion of

100 ghouls, goblins and monsters. The Hobgoblin Hikes are offered to provide a safe, family alternative to conventional trick-or-treating. Recommended for ages 8 and older, accompanied by their parents. Free admission. Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information, call (724) 8303950. Location: Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg and Cedar Creek Park, Belle Vernon. LATROBE AUTUMNFEST — (October 18) The Latrobe Revitalization Program and Latrobe Art Center present the Fourth Annual Latrobe AutumnFest. Visit local shops and restaurants and enjoy the art, live music and activities of the day. The Latrobe Farmers’ Market will also be a part of the festival, with vendor booths lining Ligonier Street beginning at Adams Memorial Library up to Depot Street. Event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, visit latrobeartcenter. org. Location: Downtown Latrobe. HISTORICAL HALLOWEEN — (October 25) Families are invited to enjoy an evening of safe trick-or-treating around the Somerset Historical Center property. Participants will participate in historical theme-based trick-or-treating as they walk along lantern lit pathways. Visitors will stop at historic buildings and farmsteads where they will be treated to tidbits of history, stories, and

treats. Admission: $5 per carload, plus a canned good donation for the local food pantry. Event runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For information, visit somersethistoricalcenter.org or call (814) 445-6077. Location: Somerset Historical Center, 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset. WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY DOLLHOUSE AND MINIATURE SHOW — (October 26) This 36th annual show features vendors from Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, plus door prizes, special free event for the children, and raffle for a beautiful Victorian dollhouse. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (724) 837-2393. Location: Ramada, Route 30 East, Greensburg. WESTMORELAND SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT — (November 2) Celebrate the beginning of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s 46th season at the opening night performance. The evening celebrates Tchaikovsky, from the dreamy “Waltz of Sleeping Beauty” to the powerful and vibrant Symphony No. 4, and guest cellist Mark Kosower. Tickets range from $10 to $27. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit westmorelandsymphony.org or call (724) 837-1850. Location: Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman Street, Greensburg.

Live your worst nightmare at Universal Studios Orlando

From now through November 1 on select nights — the Scream Team at Universal Orlando will reveal fear as it has never been experienced before, plunging guests deep into the world of dark shadows and things that go

his fall, Universal Orlando Resort will be “More Dead Than Ever,” as it brings together the most creative minds in horror, to frighten you to death at Halloween Horror Nights 24.

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pire, Vlad Tepes, the real-life inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, debuts in a terrifying new maze, “Dracula Untold: Reign of Blood.” “The Walking Dead: The End of the Line” places guests in the middle of a harrowing journey from the West Georgia Correctional Facility — now overrun by decomposing walkers — to seek sanctuary at Terminus, where gruesome secrets are concealed. Guests will “die laughing” at Giggles and Gore, Inc., where they discover that evil clowns are not born...they are made — out of other body parts! Witness the primal battle between extraterrestrial species in Alien vs. Predator, or watch the cannibalistic colonists of Roanoke attack any fresh meat that stumbles near them. Dollhouse of the Damned will terrify guests with its macabre characters and visually unsettling environments. Within its decaying walls the devious denizens of the house pull apart and remake the unfortunate souls that wander through the doorway. This year’s event features an allnew street experience with ten different character creations inspired by the acclaimed Syfy series “Face Off.” The hair-raising, characters will inhabit five unique and immersive environments within the scare zone, from creepy scarecrows that protect a spine-chilling farm, to crazed ghouls who haunt dilapidated castle ruins.

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guests easily develop a rapport with staff and guests, and friendships only deepen as the days pass effortlessly. Visit boutique ports and seaside villages that large ships cannot access. Never deal with crowds or waiting in lines; you experience your vacation according to your own schedule. And, with open-seating in all restaurants, you dine where, when and with whom you please. (Oceania does not charge a supplement to dine in its specialty restaurants!) This is elegance without pretense nor the need for tuxedos and evening gowns — a world where you can be yourself. Your home at sea is grand, remark-

ably spacious and so immensely comfortable that each moment behind closed doors feels like being in an oasis of luxury. Accommodations are handsomely appointed with soothing colors, soft textures, stylish furnishings, plush towels, custom-milled French & Italian toiletries and extended queen mattresses featuring luxurious linens. Step out of your oasis and into the Canyon Ranch SpaClub,® where therapeutic treatments leave you wondering how anything could feel quite so perfect. Supplement physical pleasures with enlightening activities, including cooking and painting classes on some ships. And with lectures, a library & inter-

Don’t miss the ship; call 1-800-354-8761. net center, high-production shows, dancing venues, a Monte Carlo–style casino, a driving range, an 18-hole

miniature-golf course and a full-size paddle tennis court, you’ll never be at a loss for something to do!

Here’s just a sample of the sailings & perks available during AAA Member Appreciation Month; ask a travel agent for details and many more departures. EXCLUSIVE AAA MEMBER APPRECIATION

DATE

NTS

SHIP

12-17-14

12-23-14

1-4-15

2-13-15

2-21-15

3-10-15

3-22-15

4-11-15

5-9-15

5-18-15

7-7-15

Insignia Riviera Marina Riviera Nautica Nautica Riviera Regatta Regatta Marina Nautica Riviera Marina

8-19-15

10-4-15

ITINERARY

ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE PERKS ON SELECT AAA DEPARTURES

OCEANIA’S “YOUR WORLD ON SALE” PERKS

SHIPBOARD CREDIT

ADDITIONAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT

ROUNDTRIP ADD-ON AIRFARE

FREE PREPAID GRATUITIES

FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET

ADDITIONAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT

AAA MEMBER RATE

TOTAL SHIPBOARD CREDIT

$672

$650

from $6,299

$950

from $4,799

$350

from $2,049

$650

from $2,799

$350

Amazon Allure: RT from Miami

$200

$100

$199

$720

Holidays in the Tropics: RT from Miami

$200

$150

$199

$360

Pacific Dreams: RT from Papeete

$200

$250

$199

$300

Heart of the Caribbean: RT from Miami

$200

$150

FREE!

$300

Asian Interlude: Hong Kong to Beijing

$200

$100

$199

$510

$476

$550

from $6,499

$850

Emperors & Empires: Beijing to Tokyo

$200

$100

$199

$480

$448

$500

from $5,999

$800

Heart of the Caribbean: RT from Miami

$200

FREE!

$300

from $2,799

$400

Journey through the Islands: RT from Miami

$200

$100

FREE!

$360

from $2,499

$700

Alaskan Grandeur: San Francisco to Vancouver

$200

$150

$199

$300

from $2,999

$350

Transatlantic: Montreal to London

$200

$100

$199

$480

from $5,299

$300

Scandinavian Sojourn: London to Copenhagen

$200

$100

$199

$360

from $5,499

$300

Isles & Empires: Rome to Venice

$200

$150

$199

$240

from $3,899

$350

Waterways & Marinas: Venice to Monte Carlo

$200

$150

$199

$300

from $3,999

$350

$280

$336

$200

$400

Rates are per person (double occupancy), are subject to availability at time of booking and include cruise accommodations/meals/entertainment, government taxes/fees and port charges. Free & add-on airfare is available from Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Louisville and Pittsburgh; ask about other gateway cities. Ships’ registry: Marshall Islands. New bookings only (Oct 1-31, 2014). Shipboard credit is per stateroom (double occupancy). Book by 10-31-14 for Member Appreciation Month $200 shipboard credit. “Free Airfare” promotion does not include ground transfers and applies to coach. Any advertisesd fares that include the “Free Airfare” promotion include all airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. For details visit explorflightfees. com. Free prepaid gratuities are per stateroom (double occupancy) based on category and total number of nights sailed. Free unlimited internet is one per stateroom based on number of nights sailed. “Your World on Sale” elements expire 12-31-14. Other restrictions may apply. Consult a AAA Travel Agent for details.

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