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A boy and his dog Canine provides companionship to Leckenby By Allison Duratz Staff writer allisond@thealmanac.net
When Joseph Leckenby dropped his pencil on the living room floor in his comfortable Mt. Lebanon home, immediately, Inga fetched the item. But, Inga is not your ordinary Labrador retriever and Leckenby is not your average 14-year-old high school freshman. Leckenby has cerebral palsy and Inga is his canine companion. Dogs, like Inga, help people, like Leckenby, who have physical, cognitive and developmental disabilties, live a more independent life. Because of Inga, Leckenby does live a normal life. He attends Bishop Canevin. He rides horses, works out at the gym, and plays Wii. He even has played hockey and it was there, at a rink in Ohio, that he and his parents, Julie and Kim,
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Joseph Leckenby, 14, with his skilled companion dog, Inga.
learned about Canine Companions for Independence. The organization is the largest nonprofit provider of highly trained assis-
tance dogs. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, Calif., Canine Companions trains four types
of dogs—service, hearing, facility and skilled. The organization also provides injured veterans with service dogs. The group accepts only a limited number of applicants each year. Selection is based on need. While getting approved isn’t difficult, the process is daunting. It begins with an interview where a candidate’s needs are assessed. “They met Joe and got to know him,” said Mrs. Leckenby. After being placed on a waiting list for two years, Joseph met Inga and in August, 2010, she came to live with the Leckenby family. “It was something I had wanted for Joseph,” Mrs. Leckenby said. Because Canine Companions wants dogs and their disabled friends to partner well together, they specifically select labs and goldens or a cross between the two for breeding. They SEE CANINE PAGE A2
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Inga, a Canine Companion, helps Joseph Leckenby lead a more independent life.
Fundraiser helps to raise awareness of rare disease By Deana Carpenter Staff writer dcarpenter@thealmanac.net
Tom Breiding will be featured at a rally for coal miners at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Moondog’s in Blawnox.
Coal Miners’ minstrel Breiding brings message to his music By Terri Johnson Staff writer tjohnson@thealmanac.net
Tom Breiding never worked in a coal mine. None of his relatives ever entered mines either. Yet, Breiding of Peters Township has a passion for the plight of the coal miner, a passion he conveys through music. Breiding’s background is as an educator and, in a sense, through his songs, he is teaching that changes are happening for the union workers and retirees, particularly when it comes to health care coverage. He recently released “Fairness at Patriot.” The CD includes original songs written and performed by Breiding. His son, Jack, is highlighted on drums for the featured piece “River Rails or Road.” The song
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In concert Featuring: Tom Breiding of McMurray What: Fairness at Patriot Rally When: Oct. 4 Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: Moondog’s in Blawnox Address: 378 Freeport Road Admission: Free
has become the theme song for the fight for health care for union workers through Patriot Coal. When he met a United Mine Workers of America official at a rally, Breiding became involved in the movement. The fight began when officials from Peabody and Arch coal companies formed the corporation Patriot Coal in 2007, an ac-
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tion, Breiding said, that occurred behind the boardroom doors. At that time, Patriot Coal encompassed 22,000 union miners, of which 18,000 were retirees. In 2011, Breiding said Patriot Coal went bankrupt and eliminated health care and pensions. He called the bankruptcy “a scheme to shed responsibility.” Even through Breiding and none of his family were miners, the native of Wheeling saw the effect of coal while growing up. Many of his friends and their families were involved in the mining business. Raising awareness of the coal miners’ plight now plays a huge part in his life. In fact, he flew to St. Louis late Sept. 23 to perform in a rally the following day. St. Louis is the headquarters of Peabody Energy, SEE MINSTREL PAGE A3
“It came out of nowhere.” That’s what Kathy Esposito of Venetia said of the disease that took her husband’s life one year ago. That illness was Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. CJD is a rare and rapidly progressing neurodegenerative brain disorder. Patients in the early stages of the disease may exhibit failing memory, behavior changes, impaired coordination and or/visual disturbances. As the illness progresses, mental deterioration becomes more pronounced and involuntary movements, blindness, weakness of extremities and even coma may occur. There are three types of CJD: familial, acquired and sporadic. Sporadic is the most common form; affecting 85 percent of CJD patients. Sporadic CJD usually occurs later in life and typically leads to death within a few weeks or months following the onset of symptoms. In less than two months, Bobby Esposito, a fit 47-yearold surrendered to the illness. He had sporadic CJD. According to the Centers for Disease Control, sporadic CJD is caused by the spontaneous transformation of normal prion proteins into abnormal ones. CJD occurs worldwide including in the United States at a rate of approximately one case per 1 million per year, according to the CDC. In the most recent five-year period, the United States has reported between 279 and 352 cases. Bobby became one of those cases. In July 2012, Bobby began experiencing
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Espo’s hope What: Fundraiser for CJD When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Where: Georgetowne Center, Pleasant Hills Cost: $35 Order tickets: www. esposhope.webs.com
symptoms similar to a middle ear infection. However, that was ruled out because the symptoms progressed rapidly. Within seven weeks Bobby was dead. “He was never sick a day in his life. He was very active and physically fit. He ate healthy and worked out,” Kathy said. “I thought, ‘Where did this come from?’” She added, “I felt like I went from being on top of the world to being at rock bottom.” Twelve years ago, Bobby became Kathy’s world. Bobby and Kathy met while they both worked for U.S. Airways. He was from Brookline; she from Castle Shannon. She told her best friend, Karen Sinopoli, ‘I’m going to marry that guy.’ And, she did with Sinopoli
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by her side as maid of honor. The Espositos were married for 12 years. They built their dream house on a few acres in Peters Township. “We were inseparable,” Kathy said. They traveled to exotic places like Aruba and Hawaii. “He was, no doubt, the life of the party,” said an emotional Kathy. “He had a heart bigger than most people’s and his smile was contagious and he always found the good in people.” Today, people will find the good in Bobby. On Oct. 26, Kathy and her friends, including Sinopoli are hosting a fundraising event in Bobby’s name. “Espo’s Night of Hope” begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills. Proceeds will go toward a research grant to help find a cause and cure for the disease. It is also to raise awareness about the sickness, because people, including Bobby, often don’t know they have the disease until they go through a battery of tests. By then they could be dead, as Bobby was shortly after his diagnosis. “I feel like we lost so much control,” Kathy said. While drinking his favorite mint chocolate milkshake Kathy assured Bobby he was going to be okay although he was being transferred to another hospital. “I told him, your dad’s going to ride in the ambulance with you and we’ll meet you there,” she said. By the time Bobby reached the hospital he had lost the ability to talk or communicate in any way. “I never left his side. I stayed with him 24/7,” Kathy said. “It was very hard when he lost his ability to talk,” she added.
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COMMUNITY NEWS ACROSS THE SOUTH HILLS Bethel Park • The Bethel Park Crime Watch is hosting a celebration dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 19, in the community center on Park Avenue. The dinner will honor the seven Bethel Park police officers who have guided the Crime Watch program over the years, as well as celebrate the program’s current success. Tickets are $15 and include a Pasta Too ziti and meatball dinner, soft drinks and dessert. Tickets will be available until Oct. 12 in the Bethel Park Police Record Room from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or by calling 412-526-3427. The Bethel Park Crime Watch is a group of more than 1,000 residents who volunteer to keep a close eye on their neighborhoods and report any suspicious activity to police. For more information about Crime Watch or the dinner, contact Officer Tom Rigatti at 412-851-0504. • The Bethel Park Republican Committee is hosting a public forum for Bethel Park School director candidates at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the municipal building. Candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions and query the other candidates on important issues currently facing the school district. For further information, email info@BPGOP.com or call 412440-3963.
Bridgeville Leaf clean-up begins the week of Oct. 14 until the first week of December, weather permitting. Pick-up will follow the street sweeper schedule. For a complete listing, visit the borough’s website at www.bridgevilleboro.com or call the borough office. Rake leaves in a pile at the curb for the sweeper to pickup. The brush grinder program runs in November and follows the street sweeper schedule. Trimmings and limbs will be accepted and are to be placed at the curb. Logs must be no larger than 12 inches in diameter. All brush must be free and clear of roots and dirt.
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has learned along the way and refer to his extensive travels around the United States for the greatest images of the country. At 9 a.m. Oct. 26, club members will travel to a country farm near Burgettstown for a photographic field trip. Club meetings are open to the public. For more information contact Jim McNutt at 724-747-1300 or email jpgh1001@yahoo.com. • Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified individuals for part-time front desk positions at the community recreation center. Applications are available online and at the recreation center. Call 724-942-5000 or email facilitysupervisor@peterstownship.com.
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are nurtured by volunteer caretakers for eight weeks. Then they are transported to one of the company’s five regional campuses across the country. Volunteer puppy raisers then care for and provide basic obedience training and socialization until the pups are 18 months old. Over a period of six to nine months, professional instructors teach each dog to master more than 40 commands. Then they move on to Team Training where they are matched.
DogFest Walk ’N Roll Time: 1-4 p.m. Day: Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Peterswood Park, Shelter #4 Benefits: Canine Companions for Independence Register or donate: cci.org/DogFest Details: 412-720-8200
During a two-week training session, where 10 applicants met with a dozen dogs, Inga and Joseph bonded. Joseph and his parents went to the kennel every day from 9 to 5 for the first week. The second week, Inga lived with the Leckenbys in their hotel room. They catered to Inga’s every need, from feeding to grooming the dog. “I really wanted Inga,” Jo-
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Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank recently joined forces to support local community food banks in commemoration of September’s designation as Hunger Action Month. As part of the collaboration, Columbia Gas donated $20,000 to support local food pantries along the Routes 51 and 88 corridors. Pictured from left at a recent check presentation at South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) in Bethel Park are: SHIM Program Director Doris Nagel, Columbia Gas President Mark Kempic, Food Bank Network Development Director Charlese McKinney, SHIM Executive Director Jim Guffey, Columbia Gas Senior Operations Support Specialist Bob Vaughn and Columbia Gas Construction Coordinator Paul Preffer.
The South West Communities Chamber of Commerce will hold a Cheers for Beers, its 39th celebration, from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe. There will be a variety of Pittsburgh craft beers, food and music. For information visit www@swccoc.org, or call 412221-4100.
Upper St. Clair ferson Ave. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. The Oct. 7 meeting will be held in Meeting Room 1, and the Oct. 14 meeting will be held in the computer room.
Castle Shannon Clean House Days will be held Oct. 10 and 17. Items not normally collected with the regular trash such as construction materials, scrap metal, aluminum and large brush will be disposed. Items must be placed at the curb on the normal pick-up day. State laws prohibit the collection of paint, oil, petroleum products, batteries, appliances containing Freon, chemicals, engine or car parts, and hazardous or infectious wastes. Tires are no longer being collected. Leaf waste days are Oct. 21 and 28, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2. Leaf waste should be placed at the curb no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before pickup and must be in biodegradable bags. Call the administration office at 412-885-9200, ext. 100 with questions.
Because of the ongoing renovations at the borough building, council meetings Dormont will be held in the Frank SarThe first of three public ris Public Library, 35 N. Jef- workshops will be held at 7
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seph said. “We hit it off right away.” Since Inga was the best fit for Joseph, Canine Companions selected her for him. Today, Inga assists Leckenby with simple, every day tasks. She can pick up items as well as turn on and off lights. A skilled companion dog can help bridge social gaps for a person with a disability. According to his mother, Inga acts as an ice-breaker for Joseph. She draws people to him, because if he’s in his wheelchair people may not approach him. “But with a dog there, it kind of takes the disability out of the picture and then they see just you, a boy with a dog instead of a boy who has a disability in a wheelchair,” said Mrs. Leckenby. Joseph agreed. “I was always outgoing, but she’s definitely been a help for me.” Inga also provides much needed companionship for Joseph. Being an only child, Joseph said he was a “little lonely.” But, Inga watches TV and even helps him with homework now. Mrs. Leckenby said, “Inga’s always there to comfort him.” Inga, however, cannot accompany Joseph to school. Because she is a skilled companion dog, Inga requires a certified facilitator. His parents fill that role. “It’s his age,” explained Mrs. Leckenby. “Joe can’t go in public with Inga without me, and I can’t go out with Inga without Joe. “(Inga) doesn’t work for us, she works for (Joe),” continued Mrs. Leckenby. “If she chooses not to listen to him, I have to step in and make sure
p.m. Oct. 16 by borough counFor a $1,000 donation to cil to discuss the 2014 budget. Family Hospice, the name The Oct. 16 workshop will ad- of a loved one will be permadress expenditures. nently inscribed on the 20 by 6 foot wall near an outdoor Green Tree Volunteers are needed statuary garden. The Celat 9 a.m. Oct. 19 at the West- ebration of Life Wall can acern Pennsylvania pinwheel commodate more than 1,000 flower garden near the Green names. Donations made by Tree exit ramp to pull out Oct. 20 will ensure names bethe garden. Individuals and ing added to the Wall. To learn more and to regroups are welcome, and community service hours serve a space on the Wall, visit www.FamilyHospice. are available. For information, call 412- com, or call 412-572-8457. • A woody waste curbside 921-1110 or email rca@greencollection will be held Oct. treeboro.com. 5. To make a reservation for Mt. Lebanon pickup, call the public works Members of local South department at 412-343-3403 Hills community art leagues no later than Oct. 3 to have will hold an Art Show and yard and waste picked up at Sale Oct. 11-20 at The Galleria curbside. Waste is limited to of Mt. Lebanon. A reception shrubs, tree branches and will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. limbs. 12. • Family Hospice and Palli- Peters Township Bob Agnew of North Straative Care is accepting names to be memorialized on its Cel- bane will be the guest speakebration of Life Wall, which er at the 7 p.m. Oct. 9, meeting provides a meaningful way to of the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters camera club at memorialize loved ones. The granite structure is the Peters Township Library. The landscape and nature on the grounds of The Center for Compassionate Care, photographer will show Family Hospice’s inpatient some of his artistic images. center in Mt. Lebanon. He will talk about things he
A dog’s life The service life for a companion dog is 12 years. After that the dog is retired. The organization retains ownership throughout the dogs’ service, but recipients of the dogs are responsible for their care, including food, vet bills, grooming and toys. Canine Companion dogs follow a strict diet and recipients must abide by certain rules, most applying to grooming. For example, the Leckenbys of Mt. Lebanon care for Inga, who is now 5. She is the canine companion for their 14-year-old son, Joseph. Inga will retire when Joe is 21. After that he’ll qualify for a service dog. According to the Leckenbys, when Inga retires she could become a pet and they have the option to either keep her or return her to Canine Companions. “It would be hard, but I don’t know of anyone who wouldn’t keep their dog,” Julie Leckenby said. “She’s brought a lot of joy to our family.”
it’s happening.” What happens when Inga and Joe are out in public is infectious. “People just love her,” Mrs. Leckenby said. “It just brings a smile to their face when they see her with him.” The general public will get to see plenty happy faces on Oct. 5 during the Canine Companions DogFest Walk ‘N Roll event at Peterswood Park in Venetia. The fundraiser runs 1-4 p.m. at Shelter No. 4. A mile walk, with trickor-treat stops, begins at 2. In addition to speakers, a silent auction, food and a costume contest, Canine Companions’ graduates and volunteer puppy raisers will be on hand to answer questions. One inquiry is expense. It costs approximately $45,000 to raise and train one assistance dog. But, Canine Companions provides animals free of charge thanks in part to donations. “Obviously, we have to
raise money since the dogs are gratis,” said Jim Caprio. But the chairperson for the DogFest added, “It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness for the organization. “Canine Companions serve two wonderful purposes. First, there is the dog’s ability to help his companion with tasks and second, to help the disabled blend into society. So many more folks have been positively exposed to people such as Joseph because of pets like Inga and that’s really amazing to see.” Those who attend DogFest will have an opportunity to meet Inga and Joseph. “I’m excited,” Joseph said. “It’s my first year. I’ve never done this before.” “We’re excited for it, for sure,” remarked Mrs. Leckenby. “My husband is even giving up his golf day to go.”
Sunrise Senior Living, Upper St. Clair, will host an art auction from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3, featuring artwork by residents of Sunrise and children from schools and daycares in the area. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. • A developmental play group for parents and infants and toddlers with special needs will meet once a month with the time and rotation to be determined by group members. The group is intended to allow parents to meet other parents with a special needs child and to share experiences. The cost is $25 an hour with a group. Contact Stacy for more information as spaces are limited. Call 412-212-1139 or email stacyrosello@embracethechild.com. • The Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair is selling Panthers stadium blankets that are plush, machine washable and great for fall football games. The size is extra large at 60 inches by 80 inches. The price is $60. To place an order, go to www. cfusc.org to print an order form.
ABRIATIS - Selma A., 105, formerly of Castle Shannon, Sept. 21. AHN - Okhui, 41, McMurray, Sept. 24. ALLEN - John E., Heidelberg, Sept. 24. BABIAK - Nicholas, 93, Canonsburg, Sept. 13. BENNETT - Lynn W., Canonsburg, Sept. 25. BURKETT - George I., 77, Canonsurg, Sept. 26. CARSON - Janet L., 81, McMurray, Sept. 23. COMPEGGIE - Carmela Rose, Canonsburg, Sept. 24. CONSIGLIERO - John, 84, Green Tree, Sept. 27. DONALDSON - Rita Marie, 93, South Park, Sept. 23. DOWDALL - Philomena M., 82, McMurray, Sept. 24. DUNN - Betty, Green Tree, Sept. 24. DYER - Mary A., 64, Bethel Park, Sept. 26. FLAHERTY - Duane F., 72, Canonsburg, Sept. 24. GAYGAN - Charlotte F., 84, Mt. Lebanon, Sept. 27. GEORGE - Joseph J., 95, Bethel Park, Sept. 23. ILLIG - George L. Jr., Green Tree, Sept. 20. MARTIN - J. Michael, 64, Mt. Lebanon, Sept. 23. MAZZA - Patric, Houston, Sept. 22. MATHAY - Donna Lee, 84, Upper St. Clair, Sept. 23. PASKO - George R. II, 58, Canonsburg, Sept. 20. PAUL - Frank A. Jr., 65, Library, Sept. 28. PENTECOST - Alexander, Upper St. Clair, Sept. 20. RECTENWALD - Lois H., 83, Scott, Sept. 23. ROBINSON - Catherine G., 81, Bethel Park, Sept. 23. ROZANC - Elizabeth, 37, Canonsburg, Sept. 28. SHANNON - Jean R., 95, Bethel Park, Sept. 23. STICH - Mary E., 89, South Park, Sept. 25. TICKEL - Brooks E., 85, Scott, Sept. 27. WALSH - Ann, Mt. Lebanon, Sept. 25. YARD - Carol M, Upper St. Clair, Sept. 28. ZUCCO - Blanche D., 94, Bethel Park, Aug. 19.
Bethel School Board to decide fate of band trip By Susan Schmeichel For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net
The Bethel Park School Board will make a decision at its October meeting as to whether the spring music department trip will be school sponsored or not. Every spring, members of the high school musical groups including the marching band, symphonic band, symphonic orchestra, concert band, Top 21, jazz ensemble and percussion ensemble take an out-of-state excursion. Every third year, including this year, the trip is to Disney World. Last year, over 200 students, four teachers, two nurses, one administrator and several parent chaperones made the spring trip. Students and boosters raised money for the journey through several fundraising events including five hoagie sales. According to Vicki Flotta, district director of communications, the district’s financial support for that adventure was around $8,000 and included the salaries for the staff and substitutes as well as overtime for the
school nurses. The district has a policy of not funding trips that are not related to the curriculum. District officials said the tour can go on as planned, but that it will not be contributing financially. The decision about the music department trip was made in order “to be consistent with the policy of non-curriculum based trips being non-school sponsored, said Bethel Park Superintendent Nancy Rose. Several residents argued that the annual music department event should be school sponsored because the musical groups always put on performances during the trips. “It is definitely tied to the curriculum,” said Pam Dobos. “It is their time to shine and show what they are able to do.” Donna Dowd, whose daughter, Oliva, is a student band director, also urged district officials to reconsider. “It’s the most exciting trip for the students,” Dowd said. Band booster officials did not respond to requests for comment.
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the world’s largest privatesector coal company and a global leader in sustainable mining and clean coal solutions, according to the company’s website. St. Louis is also the site of Breiding’s most frequent rallies. Generally, he said, more than 3,000 coal miners and retirees attend. He has also performed in Henderson, Ky., and Fairmont, W.Va., where, he said, a lot of coal miners from Green County attended. In Charleston, W.Va., Breiding estimated more than 10,000 attended the rally. While he splits his time between writing and performing music, Breiding
also works as the immersion trip coordinator at Wheeling Jesuit University. He hosts mainly college students from across the country on trips in Appalachia. The students learn about health care and energy issues and also perform home repairs and other chores for those in need. Breiding calls the program a great way to educate students about the good and the bad issues in the area. A graduate of West Liberty University, Breiding taught school for 18 years, some of the time at St. Thomas More School in Bethel Park. He is self-taught on the guitar, his instrument of choice during rallies and recordings. For the past 18 years, he has been affiliated with Wheeling Jesuit University and smiles when he said he
has “split careers.” One reason he became involved in the coal miners’ situation was the song for which he is most well know, “The Unbroken Circle,” which outlines the history of labor in the coal mines. It covers about 75 years. Through that song, he met officials from the UMWA and his second career began. Locally, he will appear in a Fairness at Patriot rally at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Moondog’s, 378 Freeport Road, in Blawnox. The free concert will feature Breiding, who refers to himself as a musician with a cause; Mike Stout and the Human Union, a musician activist; and the Bill Toms Band, a 20-year veteran of local bands. The concert is not being used to raise money, but rather to raise the awareness of the coal miner.
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CJD is very hard to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, Bobby was not diagnosed with the disease until after he was transferred to a large Pittsburgharea hospital. Kathy said after several spinal taps and other tests including MRIs and screening for the 1433 protein, a physician from Johns-Hopkins University Medical Center reviewed of his MRIs. Right away the doctor recognized the
disease. Bobby had what is called “cortical ribboning” in his brain, an indicator of CJD. “The disease starts eating all of your brain cells,” Kathy said. “It is so unfair because it progresses so rapidly. I just don’t want anyone else going through it,” she said. And that’s the primary reason Kathy and her friends organized the fundraiser. Tickets are $35 and include a wine and cheese reception, dinner, dancing, entertainment and auctions. Reservations must be made by Oct. 5. Tickets can be pur-
chased online at www.esposhope.webs.com. Funds raised will go directly toward a research grant in Bobby’s name through the CJD Foundation. The mission of the CJD Foundation is based on serving the needs of the patients and families they represent. In 2006, the CJD established the Family and CJD Foundation Human Prion Disease Research Grant Project. Each grant is underwritten by both the CJD Foundation and a family affected by the disease and bears the name of the loved one being remembered.
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et again, the U.S. Postal Service is proposing to up the price of a postage stamp by three cents, bringing the cost to 49 cents for first class mail. If anyone still mails post cards, that rate would jump to 34 cents. The increase would take effect in January, after everyone mailed Christmas or holiday cards, yet in time to send in those credit card payments. The increase comes at a time when the U.S. Postal Service is seeing lower usage as people turn to online payments and social media to communicate. Where’s the logic that when usage is dropping, increase the cost of a postage stamp? Just another way to pass the buck. Unfortunately, for many struggling in these times of economic difficulties, the buck does, indeed, stop with them. There is some good news as far as the postal service is concerned, the losses are less than last year. In the three-month period ending June 30 of this year, the agency lost a mere $740 million compared to the same period last year when it registered a $5.2 billion, yes, $5.2 billion loss. So far, this fiscal year, the agency has registered a $3.9 billion loss, while in all of 2012, the loss was a staggering $16 billion. How many zeroes is that? Everyday, six days a week—at least for now—the carrier delivers mail to the box, with the exception of communities like Lawrence and Muse in Cecil Township, where some residents must go to the actual post office building to retrieve their mail. In other, usually newer developments, a central unit is installed at the end of the street, where individual boxes, opened by a key, are located. That takes the convenience out of mail delivery. For now, the proposed rate increase is just that, proposed. Any increase would need to receive approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission. Seems like year after year, the U.S. Postal Service raises the cost of a stamp. And, yes, even with the new rate, 49 cents is a real bargain to send a card or whatever, from Maine to Hawaii, or Alaska to Florida. There are several reasons the agency is citing for the increase, such as contributions to pension plans, but it’s difficult to comprehend the staggering debt. History records that Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General of Philadelphia in 1737. Too bad he isn’t around to sort out the current system.
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ith only 17 schools in the state and 286 nationally, receiving the National Blue Ribbon award for outstanding education, the odds of three of those schools being in adjacent school districts are practically astronomical. But that’s exactly what happened when schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District, the Upper St. Clair School District and the Peters Township School District received the prestigious award. For Upper St. Clair, the Fort Couch Middle School received the Blue Ribbon award for the fourth time, one of only seven schools in the country to register that many wins. That brings the total Blue Ribbon awards to 11 for the Upper St. Clair district. Amazing. Equally amazing is the seventh such award for the Mt. Lebanon School District with the newest recipient, Lincoln Elementary School, being selected for its third award. In Peters Township, the award to the middle school was the first for the level and the second in the district. Receiving a Blue Ribbon award is a big deal and should not be treated lightly. The selection process is grueling and to have three such school nearby is prestigious. Yes, school taxes are high, really high in some districts, and teachers on the job a few years make a pretty good salary compared to those in other jobs. But, something must be happening with those tax dollars to result in three districts within driving distance receiving the award. It’s not just teachers, but the entire school system that needs to be commended in the three districts, including the students who do well on tests, parents who require excellence, and the custodians who keep those building clean and neat for the education process. And we can’t forget the bus drivers and cafeteria personnel who get the students to school to learn and who prepare meals to keep the children fed and eager to be educated. Congratulations to the three districts for showcasing the excellence in education found in Western Pennsylvania.
CORRECTIONS n In the Sept. 25 article “Artisans to turn Lebo lot into paradise for art lovers,” Tamara Pavlock is one of the judges. She is the academic chair for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh’s Graphic Design and Web Design & Interac-
tive Media programs. n In the Sept. 25 edition in the Pinwheels for Peace story, the name of art teacher Kelly Eckert-Graffam was misspelled. Also, the pinwheel display was at Washington Elementary School.
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This netter says thank you While reading the article in the Sept. 18 edition of The Almanac regarding three deserving and inspiring people inducted into the Upper St. Clair athletic Hall of Fame, I was compelled to respond. I was a member of Rich Saccani’s tennis teams in each of my four years at USC. Little did I know it at the time, but in hindsight, I was perhaps the single most fortunate and blessed member of the tennis program of the early 1980’s era. On the one hand, I was privileged to play with, learn from, and simply admire in awe Marty Sieckmann. He was an unbelievably talented player who performed at a level that was head and shoulders above everyone else. We would drill 3-on-1 against Marty and have no prayer of winning any games, let alone taking a set. His dominance in winning the PIAA singles championship was overwhelming. That tournament was over before it began. Were it not for the shoulder injury that plagued his career at Rice University, I am convinced that Marty would have become a tremendous professional player and a household name. He was simply that good. On the other end of my four years, I was blessed to cap off my scholastic career in 1984 as the captain of one of Coach Saccani’s six WPIAL championship teams. As the only senior on the 1984 squad, Coach nicknamed me “Pops” and honored me with the team captaincy even though our most talented guys were the juniors, led by Billy Kopp and Chris Brown. With Coach Saccani’s constant encouragement, we learned more about leadership than thought possible. While winning the WPIAL championship was a thrill of a lifetime, the journey eclipsed the destination. The cohesion developed as a team and the learning and maturation that we all experienced was a reflection of Coach Saccani’s unwavering excellence as our leader. While we played tennis with and against some of
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the best tennis players of that WPIAL era, we were taught and led by the most outstanding scholastic tennis coach that Western Pennsylvania has ever seen. As fulfilling as our experiences were on the courts, even better and far more important were the lessons learned from Coach Saccani. He was truly a teacher in all manners of the word, not only in tennis but in life. He taught all of us the value of hard work and sacrifice, the virtue of living life and pursuing sport with integrity, the joy that stems from competing with passion, and the pride that comes from respecting everyone before, around and after you. Coach Saccani is a great man and an inspiration to all that he touched. I could not be more proud for him to be so duly recognized forever as a Hall of Famer. So congratulations Mr. Saccani on your accomplishment and thanks for everything you meant to me, to all of us whom you coached. Todd Singleton Great Falls, Va.
Uncontrollable roads In response to Mr. Hartman’s comment about the speed stickers on garbage cans, it’s just another way to try to curb the speed in the townships, which all need to find a way to make our roads safe. North Strabane has the red signs telling speed enforcement areas as do Peters, plus radio ads say how they’re gong to watch for those people that are dangers to the highways and the public. Just a ride to Washington
will show how our roads are out of control. (Police) cannot sit in a church lot, or any lot and expect to curb this. You have to get into the traffic (unnoticed, unmarked) and ride with the wolves. It all starts from the higher ups to get personnel out and protect our highways and make it safe to use and as far as the interstate, that’s another Talladega that needs attention. Anybody can see why people get killed. Ed Gerhold North Strabane
Make a conscious effort Looking through my calendar of national observances, it appears that October is turning into “food month,” beginning with World Vegetarian Day and
World Day for Farm Animals Oct. 1 and 2, continuing with National School Lunch Week Oct. 14-18 and World Food Day Oct. 16, and culminating with Food Day Oct. 24. World Day for Farm Animals Day (www.WFAD.org) Oct. 2 is perhaps the most dramatic of these. It celebrates the lives, exposes the abuses, and memorializes the slaughter of billions of sentient animals raised for food. Recent undercover investigations showed male baby chicks suffocated in plastic garbage bags or ground to death, pigs clobbered with metal pipes, and cows skinned and dismembered while still conscious. Moreover, a recent Harvard study of more than 120,000 people confirmed once again that meat consumption raises mortality from cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Animal agriculture accounts for more water pollution than all other human activities. A 2011 United Nations report recommends eating less meat to reduce greenhouse gases. The good news is that our meat consumption has been dropping by nearly 4 percent annually. Entering “live vegan” in a search engine brings lots of useful transition tips.
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Fact-finder report to be released in Bethel Park By Susan Schmeichel For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net
A fact-finder’s report and recommendations on the contract negotiations between the Bethel Park School District and its teachers union is expected to be released to both parties Oct. 2. At a school board meeting earlier this week, president Donna Cook said the two sides had met twice with the fact-finder from the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. Both sides were expected to present their proposals to the fact-finder Sept. 25. After the fact-finder’s report is given to the district and the union, the two sides
will have 10 days to accept or reject the report. If one or both reject the report, it will then be posted on the PLRB website. Again, the two sides will have 10 days to reconsider their decision to accept or reject. However, if both sides accept the report, “then we have a contract,” Cook said. On Aug. 21, the district filed a request for appointment of fact-finding with the PLRB to assist with contract negotiations with the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers. Teachers and other members of the union have been working under the terms of the previous contract that expired June 30, 2010. Fact-finding is non-bind-
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ing and the two sides are continuing to meet and negotiate during the process. State law mandates that teachers remain on the job during the fact-finding process. In 2010, the union staged a strike that lasted from Oct. 25 until Dec. 5, 2010, when members of the union, including teachers, psychologists, guidance counselors and nurses, returned before state Act 88 kicked in. After the work stoppage, the district and the union
participated in non-binding arbitration with both sides eventually rejecting the arbitration panel’s decision in July of 2011. In March 2012, the union filed for fact-finding. Both the union and the district rejected the report and recommendations from that round of fact-finding. Both sides have said that the main issues dividing them continue to be salaries and benefits.
took several actions to facilitate the institution of Common Core and other state mandates. Board members approved a stipend of $500 each to Janet O’Rourke, director of secondary education, and Dorothy Stark, director of elementary education, for their preparation and implementation of new state mandates for the teacher evaluation system, Common Core, the teacher informaState mandates tion management system, In other matters, the board the pupil information man-
agement system and the district’s comprehensive plan. In addition, the board approved an expenditure of $4,300 for O’Rourke to participate in the Common Core Black Belt Leader II Performance and Assessment Training for a year. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a U.S. education proposal that seeks to bring diverse state curricula into alignment with each other by following the principles of standardsbased education reform.
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USC House built in 1800s could be demolished By Deana Carpenter Staff writer dcarpenter@thealmanac.net
Maxine Brunwasser of Upper St. Clair has many memories of taking her children trick-or-treating; specifically at a house across the street known to many residents simply as the Hoffman House. Brunwasser, who has lived in her Fort Couch Road home for more than 50 years, remembers the historic house, built in 1880, fondly. “There was needlepoint (textile) on the risers of the staircase in the house,” she recalled of a time when she was in the home. The house also still has its original wooden windows. Brunwasser also attended an auction at the house several years ago and bought a random box. “It was a box of crepe paper costumes meant for children to play dress-up,” Brunwasser said. Now, the home at 623 Fort Couch Road could be demolished because of its poor condition. According to the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair, the house is one of about 20 houses in the township built prior to 1900 that is still standing. “The options are to either bring it up to code or abate
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The house as it sits today along Fort Couch Road.
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The Hoffman House as it stood in 1979.
it,” said Randy Hindman, building inspector for Upper St. Clair Township. J. Peter Hoffman and his family lived in the home. Later his daughters, referred to as the Hoffman Sisters, lived there as adults. According to Jean Brown, president emeritus of the Historical Society of Upper
St. Clair, Emma Hoffman was a teacher at the McMillan School and her sisters were also teachers in the Upper St. Clair area. The sisters’ cousin, Clara Hoffman was the post mistress at the former Beadling Post Office. Agnes Hoffman was the last sister to reside in the home. The sisters never married
and all worked as teachers. “That family is an old family,” Brunwasser said, ranking them with other prominent Upper St. Clair clans like the Morrows and the McLaughlins. “At one time people were trying to make it into a bed and breakfast,” she said. The history of the house
indicates only two families have owned it. Currently, Marcia Paradis of Upper St. Clair owns the home. She acquired it after her husband, Eugene Brunozzi, died. According to the Allegheny County Assessment website, Brunozzi bought the house for $77,000 in 1983 and Paradis inherited it in May of 2011. The house is listed as “condemned/boarded up” and structurally unsound on the assessment website. Brown said “minimal repairs” were done on the house over the years because there were no men living in the home. The property was condemned by the township and Paradis was told to either clean it up or tear it down. Because there is so much
damage to the home, including fire damage, Paradis has chosen to demolish it. She has already filled in a large cistern in the back yard. Brown also recalls that when a bank moved into the community, the manager inquired about a historical house to recondition. He looked at the Hoffman House. However, it was in such bad condition that he did not want to do the work. “I feel bad that the house will be demolished. It’s just sad,” Brown said. “The Hoffman’s were one of the backbones of the community,” she added. A demolition permit must be filed with the township to raze the building. It is Paradis’s responsibility to procure one. As of Sept. 30 no permit has been filed.
Drop in assessment raises need for more information By Terry Kish For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net
At least one Scott Township commissioner wants to be informed about stipulations changing a property assessment, especially assessments that change dramatically. At the board’s Sept. 24 voting meeting, commissioner Bill Wells said that elected officials need to be aware of when there is a large stipulation changing a
property’s assessed value. Commissioner Craig Stephens stated that the board needed to be informed of those types of changes. Wells said, “We owe it to the public to know what’s going on.” Contacted after the meeting, Wells said his comments were prompted by recent changes in the assessed value of Chartiers Terrace, a housing cooperative with 200 residences located on 16 acres at Greentree and Lindsay roads. During the last county reassessment, the property’s as-
sessed value rose from $1.5 to $7.7 million, but a settlement between the housing association, Scott Township and the Chartiers Valley School District lowered the assessment to $1.795 million. Wells estimated that residents of Chartiers Terrace pay $40 per year in real estate taxes to the township, while the average single-family homeowner in Scott pays $550 for services like police, fire protection, garbage collection and road maintenance. “It doesn’t make good business sense for Scott Township,”
said Wells. Wells was bothered because he said not all board members knew the terms of the settlement. He had proposed that a policy be set where the board of commissioners is made aware of any stipulations changing any assessment by more than 25 or 50 percent. After discussion, it was decided that the board would be notified of stipulated changes of $1 million or more. At the same meeting, the board set dates for its 2014 budget meetings. Oct. 16 is scheduled as a rev-
enue meeting, Oct. 29 and Nov. 11 are departments/expenditures, and Nov. 21 is the markdown meeting. All meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. at the municipal building. In other business, the board: • Ratified the purchase of a replacement server in the administrative office from DEP Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $3,631.78. • Designated 6-8 p.m. Oct 31 as the official “Trick or Treat” night in Scott Township.
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very three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Her quality of life and sense of self are quickly affected. October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Courage, strength, iron will, undaunted determination, a spirit of adventure and sense of fight is what breast cancer survivors of Pink Steel are all about. This amazing group of women organized to let the world know that they are strong and not about to give in to this dreaded disease. In 2005, Lynn FranksMeinert founded the Pink Steel dragon boat racing team to honor a friend who died of breast cancer. This Pittsburgh/South Hills-based team of women cancer survivors gives its members an outlet and plenty of support. Reminders of the pain and suffering that has filled their lives is put on hold as the women don their personal floatation devices, fill their position in the boat and paddle. Upper St. Clair’s Naomi Herman learned of Pink Steel after reading a flyer on recruiting members. She made the call and soon attended a gathering with women of all ages and sizes, courageous survivors of the cancer women dread most. “Cancer wasn’t in my life’s plan,” said Herman.
The Pink Steel dragon boat getting ready for a race.
Pink Steel members living in the South Hills include Joni Carone, Naomi Herman and Maria Balestrieri.
Excerpts from ‘Making of an Athlete’ She is scarred and bruised, battered and torn. She has grieved, she has lost and mourned. She overcame the odds to be here tonight. And fears of recurrence aren’t quite out of sight. If you pass on the street, you’d have no clue. Of what she just discovered that she can do ... She is brave and capable and one with her team. At times she’s so amazed, it seems like a dream. The practice is over; it’s time for the race. And miracle of miracles, the team takes first place. She glances around at the strong women she sees. And suddenly realizes one of them is she.
“I didn’t swim or like being in water. I wasn’t interested in sports, not even checkers, but I went to a meet-
ing and noticed a younger woman who was recovering from breast cancer surgery. She had the drive to
not let cancer get the best of her. An inspiration to me, I realized that everyone there had gone through similar challenges. We share a bond far beyond the cancer experience.” Two-time cancer survivor Maria Balestrieri of Canonsburg joined in 2011 after hearing about Pink Steel at a Magee Hospital survivors’ program. She has enjoyed being part of the team since then. “I’ve never been athletic, but my competitive nature quickly took over,” Balestrieri said. “We all work at staying in shape, both for health reasons and the team. Winter exercise workouts are offered in our team room at the yacht club, but many work at staying fit on their own. The camaraderie is wonderful, encouraging a feeling that we can do anything we set out to do.”
Dragon boating Dragon boating originated in China about 2,500 years ago. A dragon boat resembles a long, slender canoe adorned with a dragon head to ward off evil spirits. A crew of 20 rows in unison to the beat of a drum. In 1996, Dr. Don McKenzie, a professor in the Sports Medicine Department at the University of British Columbia, challenged medical thinking that women treated for breast cancer should avoid rigorous upper body exercise for fear of developing lymphedema. He started a breast cancer survivor paddling program to determine the impact of exercise choosing dragon boating as the epitome of strenuous, repetitive upper body exercise. He trained 24 volunteers for three months in a gym. At the end of the three-month boating season none had lymphedema.
The Pink Steel team prepares for the boating season with camp early in the year. Mid-May through September, practice sessions are held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club on the Allegheny River.
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p.m. Prizes, 50/50, refreshments, music. For details, call Jim Bell at 724-809-4631.
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Pink Steel recently took second place to a Vermont team at the national competition in New Jersey. The last race of the season will be held in Orlando Oct. 17.
GETTING TOGETHER CLUBS Women’s network Women’s Business Network provides personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Chapters meet as follows: • McMurray, 8:30 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, The Meadows Mezzanine. Call Melissa Ball at 412-885-4139. • Bethel Park, 6 p.m. Oct. 17, Bethel Park Municipal Building. Call Tamra McKenna at 412-885-5162.
Holiday tour State Rep. Brandon Neuman will sponsor a holiday bus tour Dec. 10 to Harrisburg. Tour includes the governor’s residence, lunch at the capitol and a trip to Hershey’s chocolate world. Cost is $65. Call 724-743-7602 to register.
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Aglow Aglow for men and women will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park. The Rev. Dr. F. Diane Hobson will be the guest speaker.
LIBRARIES Bethel Park • Writers Group, 7 p.m. Oct. 8. • Drama Club, 7 p.m. Mondays Oct. 14 to Dec. 9. Grades 2-5. Practice holiday plays for a holiday open house. • Science Club, grades 2 to 5, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 8-29. • Conversation Salon discussion group, 10 a.m. the first Friday of each month. Call 412-835-2207.
Bridgeville • Preschool Storytime, 1 p.m. Oct. 3. • Open Mic & Craft Beer Swap, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6. • Computer Basics, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7. Call 412-221-3737.
Chartiers-Houston • Story Time, Pre-K and younger, 5 p.m. Oct. 17 and 11 a.m. Oct. 22. Call 724-745-4300.
Frank Sarris • Family Nights, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Stories, crafts, games. • Teens are needed to serve
Breast cancer walk Monongahela Valley Hospital will sponsor its 10th annual breast cancer walk Oct. 12. The walk honors the memory of Lois Orange Ducoeur, who lost her battle with cancer at age 54. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Charleroi Market House. Walk begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit cancer patients at the Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center. Pictured is a scene from last year’s walk.
on the Teen Advisory Board to help plan upcoming events for teens. First meeting is set for 3:15 p.m. Oct. 3. • K-fourth graders will explore Secret Color Science on Oct. 7. • Candlemaking for 11th grader through adults at 6 p.m. Oct. 7. Fee is $2. Call 724-745-1308.
• Movie Night, 5 p.m. Oct. 4. View “Iron Man 3.” • Intro to Crochet, 6:30 p.m. Mondays Oct. 7-28. Cost is $30. • Powerpoint Presentations, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 Cost is $5. • Homeschoolers Group, grades 1 and up and parents, 3 p.m. Oct. 9. Call 724-941-9430.
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• Plein Air Film Series, 1 p.m. Oct. 3 “Midnight in Paris;” 10 a.m. Oct. 4 “Lust for Life.” • Slovak Heritage: Uncle Andy, 7 p.m. Oct. 7. Don Warhola will talk about times with his uncle, Andy Warhol. • Two Authors, Two Road Trips, Two Americas with Bill Steigerwald and Ethan Casey, 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Call 412-531-1912.
Peters • World Affairs Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Carmen Gentile will disucss After 2014 a Journalist’s Perspective on the Future of Afghanistan.
• Book Bingo, K-eighth grade, 7 p.m. Oct. 10. • New Health Care Law Explained, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12. How it affects Medicare subscribers. Call 412-429-5380.
pavilion. Call 412-835-5540.
HAPPENINGS Washington Symphony Washington County’s own Washington Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Trinity High School. The new season begins with a concert theme, “Space-The Final Frontier.” For details, visit www.washsym.org.
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Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services in Peters will host its 10th Shopping Extravaganza 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at Valley Brook Country Club. Leather items, glassware and fashion accessories will be available for purchase. Refreshments and auctions are planned. Proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Paws for the Cure Komen Pittsburgh’s Fifth Paws for the Cure dog walk will be held Oct. 6 at Hartwood Acres in the concert area. Shelley Duffy of STAR 100.7 will help kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The first 1,000 registered participants will receive a T-shirt.
Car Cruise North Strabane Township will host a Harvest Car Cruise 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Municipal Park. Rain date is Oct. 13.
Red Wagon Fare Christ Child Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor a Red Wagon Fare at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Lunch, auctions, gourmet foods, raffles. Cost is $35. CCS is dedicated to serving the needs of at-risk children. The current project is providing “My Stuff” bags to children brought to domestic abuse shelters. To RSVP, call 412-795-1298.
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McMurray Art League in the McDowell Shops has begun a new season of Thematic Shows. “Black and White” is the first theme running for two months. View the show when the studio is open for classes and 5-8 p.m. Thursdays.
• Tai Chi for Health, 7 p.m. Oct. 7. • Walk in the Woods, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at BoyceMayview Park. Meet at the
A car show will be held Oct. 5 Walking tour Pittsburgh History & Landat St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Car registration 9 a.m. marks will sponsor Walking until noon. Show runs till 3:30 Tours: Mt. Washington-Oct.
South Park • Creative Writing, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 22. Call 412-833-5585.
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Wine vs Beer Dreadnought Wines in the Strip District will host Wine vs Beer with Penn Brewery at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar in Aspinwall. Chef Jerome Greba will prepare dinner. Cost is $60 per person. To RSVP, call 412-408-3420.
HEALTH Health programs Monongahela Valley Hospital plans the following: • Diabetic Foot and Wound Care, 6 p.m. Oct. 2 ECC. Call 724-258-1333. • Apple/Fall Festival, 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Oct. 4 ECC and Central Plaza. Food and crafts. Call 724-258-1167.
Nurse ministry Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, announces its 21st symposium. “Weaving Prayer and Presence in Health Ministry” will be held 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. Education, resources and networking for those interested in starting health ministries in their faith communities. For details, call 412-232-5815.
WORKSHOPS Art
Master art teacher Frank Webb will hold a workshop at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 11-13 at Third Street Gallery, Carnegie. • Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s Aqaueous Open will be held Oct. 5-26 at the Gallery. An opening reception is set for 5 to 8 p.m Oct. 5. A painting demo by Frank Webb will be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Fee is $5. For details, call 412-276-5233.
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Mediterranean food fest planned in Bridgeville St. George Orthodox Church, Bridgeville, will hold its “Original Feast from the East” Mediterranean food festival Oct. 4-6 at the church on Dewey Avenue. Hours are noon-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Menu items include shish kabob lamb dinner, Mediterranean marinated chicken, grape leaves and kibbee, and desserts such as baklawa, nut rolls and more. Free parking. Dine in or take out. Frozen food will be available, orders can be placed online, and credit cards will be accepted. Call 412-221-2277 or visit www.stgeorgebridgeville. org for more information. Proceeds benefit the St. George Building Fund.
Literature series The Epiphany Association, Beechview, will host a four-part series through 2014 titled “The Epiphany as Spiritual Illumination in Religious Fiction.” Presented by Fr. Richard A. Infante, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, it will begin 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and feature a reading and discussion of Fr. Infante’s short story, “Birdland.” Admission is $10. For more information, call 412341-7494 or 1-877-324-6873, email info@epiphanyassociation.org or visit www. epiphanyassociation.org.
Assembly events South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, offers the following fall classes: • Community Women’s Bible Study Fellowship, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 in the multi-purpose room, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis. Light refreshments. Childcare provided. • Youth Fall Retreat, Oct. 11-13 in Ligonier featuring worship, a speaker and Mission Impossible. Cost is $140. • Anger Management with Darla Foster, 7 p.m. Thursdays. • Lunch Bunch for Senior Adults, noon Oct. 17 in the multi-purpose room. Cost is $6 for lunch and Bible study. Sign up at the adult ministry table. • Foundations for Faith, led by Pastor Rick Kardell, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. • Synoptic Gospels, led by Tom Kwiatkowski, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, call 412835-8900.
Tickets available at itickets.com and the Chapter 2 Bookstore. • Medicare Information, 7 p.m. Oct. 10. Overview of Medicare updates and changes for 2014. • Women’s Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Worship followed by a study of the book of Matthew. • Dinner and programs, Wednesdays, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. ($6/each or $20/ family) and programs at 6:30 including Revi Clubs for kids, Roots Student Ministry and Bible Institute for adults. For a list of classes, visit biblechapel. org • National Drug Take Back, in conjunction with the Peters Township Police Department, The Bible Chapel will be a collection site for unwanted medication, no questions asked. Visit the website for collection dates and times. • Save the date: Men’s Thanksgiving Breakfast, Nov. 23; Christmas Cantata, 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.
Animal blessing To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, St. Francis Academy Alumnae Association will sponsor a Blessing of Animals at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at St. Francis Academy on McRoberts Road, Whitehall.
Seasonal events Christ U.M. Church, Bethel Park, plans the following events: • Blessing of Animals, 4 p.m. Oct. 6. Animals must be caged or leashed. • Let’s Sleep on It, 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Discuss sleep apnea. • Fall Festival, 2-5:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Hayride, pumpkin and corn maze for $10. • Trunk or Treat, 5:307:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Crafts and games for kids. Adults provide treats for church kids. RSVP to 412-835-6621.
Cello Fury Wallace Memorial Prebyterian Church, Green Tree, will hold a concert “Cello Fury” at 4 p.m. Oct. 6. Three cellists and a drummer combine symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats. No
cans with disabilities. • The Truth behind Pet Food Myths, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Dr. Brad Carmichael of Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic will discuss nutritional facts and reveal many of the secrets behind the pet food industry. Visit www.westminsterchurch.org for more information.
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Students at Chabad of the South Hills Hebrew School of the Arts, Mt. Lebanon, participated in a hands-on lesson about Simchas Torah. From left, Steve Segel, Isabelle Malizio and Noa Shimshi feel the inside parchment and velvet cover. The students also learned how to properly read the Torah. The lesson was in preparation for Simchas Torah, when Jewish people complete the entireTorah and start over again.
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Free concert The Bethel Presbyterian Church Concert Committee will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Pam Palmieri, accompanied by Jeff Cubeta, will present “Songs from the Movies.” A reception will follow.
New members Canonsburg U. P. Church is taking enrollments for new members class starting at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 6. New members will be recognized on Oct. 27. Call 724745-0800.
homes or assisted living communities. • Book signing/talk, 4 p.m. Oct. 13. Luis Carlos Montalvan, New York Times best-selling author of “Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him,” will speak on issues relating to service members, veterans and their families, and Ameri-
Chabad Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will offer the following events: • In addition to its regular Hebrew School, held 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays, Chabad will offer a new program from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 9 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bethel Park. Three separate, seven-week sessions are designed to give children ages 4-13 basic Jewish skills and love and knowledge of his/her heritage. Choose any combination
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St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, will hold a rosary rally at noon Oct. 12, rain or shine. Call Marci Costantino at 412720-4850.
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Pet Ministry The Pet Ministry at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will hold the following free events: • Blessing of the Pets, 2 p.m. Oct. 6. A special celebration and blessing of people-friendly pets and their owners. • Pet Therapy Training Classes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 7-28. Owners of certified therapy dogs can take the dogs to visit shutins, residents in nursing
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Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all takes place at 9:45 a.m. • Figures of Faith, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 9. Led by the Rev. Dr. Jack Aupperle, the fourweek study will include: Billy Graham on Oct. 9, Pope Francis on Oct. 16, Elie Wiesel on Oct. 23 and the Dali Lama on Oct. 30. No charge. For more information, call 724-941-9050.
of programs. No membership or affiliation required. Scholarships available. • Shabbaton inaugural event, Oct. 11 with special guest Dr. David Nesenoff, blogger, filmmaker, songwriter and whistleblower who’s interview of Helen Thomas forced her to resign. Services at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by a Shabbat dinner at 7. Cost is $18. RSVP to 412-344-2424 or rabbi@chabadsh.com. For a short video about the event, visit http://www. chabadsh.com/. • Dr. Nesenoff will also present following 10 a.m. services and a 12:30 p.m. Kiddush lunch, Oct. 12. No charge, but an RSVP is appreciated. In addition, Nesenoff will speak at a private home at 8 p.m. that same day. For more information, call 412-344-2424 or visit www.chabadsh.com.
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RELIGION held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate 95 years. See the newly renovated parish and learn more about Orthodox Christianity, its liturgical music, customs and the ancient art of iconography from local parishioners. Cost is $8/adults, $4/children ages 6-12 and free/children ages 5 and under. Proceeds benefit youth outreach programs sponsored by St. John’s “O” Club. Contact John Rusinko with questions at jrusinko@ comcast.net or 724-941-7417, or visit www.frunner.org.
• Pastor Bob Pilardi continues his Sunday series, Win Your Battle. • Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free” series on DVD for ladies only, 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the chapel. Workbooks available, but not required. • Men’s study, Wednesdays in the prayer room. Study a six-part DVD series by John Bevere titled “The Holy Spirit.” Workbooks available, but not required. • Winter Baseball Hitting Clinic, a 10-week program beginning Nov. 3 for boys and girls ages 7-18. Email deut0818@comcast.net by Oct. 18 for details or to sign up. The church is located on Hickory Grade Road. Call 412-257-1707 for more information.
Drop items off at the Cost of dinner is $2.50. church 6:30-8 p.m. ThursCall Pastor Louise or days, through Oct. 17. Judy Lipp with questions at The church is located on 412-833-4704. Fawcett Road. For more in- Food fair formation, call Barbara at Holy Cross Greek Ortho724-941-1103. dox Church, Mt. Lebanon, Polka Mass will hold its annual autumn St. Valentine Church, food fair 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Bethel Park, will hold a Oct. 2-4 in the community polka Mass and Oktoberfest center located on Gilkeson Oct. 19. A vigil Mass will Road. take place at 4 p.m. with dinEnjoy traditional Greek ner and dancing to Ray Jay favorites including pasand the Carousels following titso, tiropita, spanakopita, 5-10 p.m. in Frawley Hall. moussaka, dolmathes soups BYOB. Beer and soft and rice puddings, plus a drinks will be available. bake sale featuring Greek Tickets are $15. Tables of pastries including baklava, 6, 7 or 8 must be reserved by pies, cakes and breads. Oct. 10. Reservations made YiaYia Joan’s Attic flea after that date will be open market returns with toys, seating. No tickets will be games, jewelry, furniture sold at the door. For tickets and collectibles. or to make reservations, Greek cooking demoncall 412-835-4415. strations will take place at 2 Shoe box collection p.m. Oct. 2 and 3. Christian Crafters at John McMillan Proceeds support the Youth groups at John Fawcett U.M. Church, Bridphilanthropic endeavors of Presbyterian geville, are collecting items McMillan the Philoptochos Society. for its Christmas shoe box Church, Bethel Park, begin Bethel Presbyterian ministry for Native Ameri- Oct. 9. Groups include Kids’ Bethel Presbyterian can children. Fleece blankets for infant to pre-teen Klub (grades 3-6) and Trail- Church offers the following classes: children are also being blazers (grades 7-8). The youth groups meet • Sundays: Little Tykes, made. Needed are two yards of 5-7 p.m. Wednesday eve- led by Lisa Wilfong and Cass fleece material, slippers, nings and enjoy learning Tabler for pre-K through socks, mittens, gloves and time, recreation and dinner. second grade, 9:15-9:45 a.m.; hats as well as small toys, A detailed schedule will be Concord, led by Art Branbooks, etc. available soon. denburg for grades 3-6, 9:15-
Spaghetti dinner St. Winifred Church Women’s Guild and Men’s Club will sponsor a spaghetti dinner 4-8 p.m. Oct. 13 in Benedict Hall. Cost is $9/adults and $5/ children purchased prior to Oct. 13 or $10 and $6 if purchased at the door. For details, call 412-344-5010.
Calvary Assembly Calvary Assembly of God, Bridgeville, holds prayer service in the chapel every second and fourth Monday. • Special service, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the sanctuary, “America Godly Heritage” on DVD.
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9:45 a.m.; Youth, grades 7-12, 9-9:30 a.m.; and Adult, on Genisis, led by Pastor Tom, 9-9:45 a.m. • Wednesdays: Women’s Bible study led by Nancy Galbraith, 10 a.m.; Sexuality and Humanity, a sixweek course led by Pastor Tom, 7 p.m. through Oct. 30.
Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott Township, offers the following studies: • Catholic scripture study on the Gospel of John, 1011:30 a.m. Wednesdays. • Bible study, 9:45-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 19, focusing on the readings from Sunday Mass. There is a $5 fee for the study binder. To register, call 412-2797070 or visit www.olgscott. org.
Jewish learning Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will offer “Life in the Balance: Jewish Perspectives on Everyday Medical Dilemmas,” a new course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. The course will cover BRCA gene and genetic testing, end of life dilemmas, autopsy and anatomical dissection, aborting one life to save another, should the sale of organs be legal, and womb transplants. • Option 1: 7:30-9 p.m. six Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 30 at the Crowne Plaza South, Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park. • Option 2: 10:15-11:30 a.m. six Sundays, beginning Nov. 10 at Chabad of the South Hills. Fee is $95 per person, textbook included, or $170 per couple. For more information, call 412-344-2424 or email rabbi@chabadsh.com.
Seniors luncheon
Canonsburg U. P. Church Active Christian Seniors will host a luncheon on Oct. 14. Chicken will be served at noon. Ventriloquist Cindy Speck will entertain at 11 a.m. Cost is $6. To RSVP, call 724-745-0800.
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Ruthfred Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, offers a woman’s Bible study on the Book of John 9:15-11:20 a.m. Wednesdays. Included each week will be prayer and singing, a lecture and small group study. A nursery and children’s ministry for infants through kindergarten will be provided, offering crafts, music and Bible stories. For more information, call 412-831-6398.
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Orchowski - Weeks Bob and Rose Orchowski of Upper St. Clair announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Donald Weeks III, son of Karen Weeks and Donald Weeks Jr., both of Baltimore, Md. Katie is the granddaughter of Helen and the late Joseph Staniszewski of Scott Township, and Mary and the late Joseph Lemanski of San Antonio, Texas. Donald’s grandparents are George and the late Betty Rohrig of Sarasota, Fla., and Dorothy and the late Donald Weeks Sr. of Oakland, Md. The future bride is a 2006 graduate of Upper St. Clair High School and a 2010 graduate of Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. She was a member of Pleiades Society and the varsity track and field teams. She is a healthcare consultant
with Huron Consulting Group. Her fiance is a 2002 graduate of Kenwood High School in Baltimore, Md., and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He was a member of the U.S. Marines from 20022008. As of 2008, he has been a member of the U.S. Army, currently serving as Chief Warrant Officer 2 and a UH60 Blackhawk helicopter instructor pilot. He has served four tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan. A May 2014 wedding is planned.
Nicholas Rothaar, son of Peter and Celine Rothaar of Peters Township, was named to the spring dean’s list at Duquesne University. A business major and graduate of Peters Township High School, he has also been recognized as a member of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a national professional fraternity in marketing, sales and management.
member of Gamma Sigma Kappa, The Bethany College Scholastic Society. She is also a Kalon Leadership Scholar. In addition, she works as an office assistant in the office of the president of Bethany College, is a model for Abercrombie and Fitch, and a summer nanny for two young children. Chelsea is a graduate of Peters Township High School.
at Susquehanna University. A sophomore mathematics secondary education major, Rodriguez is a graduate of Upper St. Clair High School and the daughter of Ron and Kathy Rodriguez.
The following students were named to the dean’s list at Mercyhurst University: William Margiotta of Canonsburg, a senior majoring in intelligence studies; Carly Marniak of McMurray, Andrew Irwin, son of a senior majoring in early Lew and Marcia Irwin of childhood/special educaMcMurray, graduated from tion; Alexa Zeremenko of U.S. Army’s Air Assault Canonsburg, a junior majorSchool in July. He was also named to both the 2012 fall and 2013 spring dean’s lists at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Andrew is a graduate of Peters Township High School.
Chelsea Benson, daughter of Robert and Tracie Benson of McMurray, was named to the spring president’s list with a 4.0 GPA at Bethany College in West Virginia. An elementary education/ special education major, she is president of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education; secretary of Student National Education Association; Samantha Rodriguez of member of Gamma Sigma Upper St. Clair was selected Alpha, National Academic to be a Presidential Fellow Green Honor Society; and for the 2013–14 academic year
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C-H band festival The Chartiers-Houston High School Marching Band will host its second annual band festival at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the high school stadium. Featured high school bands include South Fayette, West Greene, Ringgold, Charleroi and Keystone Oaks. Also, The Pittsburgh Steeline, known for its performances at Heinz Field and The Westminster College Titan Marching Band will be featured. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for students/seniors. Call 724-745-3350 ext. 215 with questions.
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Lebanon, will hold an open house at 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Attend a brief informational session, meet with the school’s principal and tour school facilities. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2014-2015 term for students in first through seventh grade who wish to transfer from public, private or home-school settings for the 2013-2014 school year. For more information, contact Judi Phelps at 412561-5917 or judi.phelps@ jubileechristianschool.org, or visit www.jubileechristianschool.org.
More than 140 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at La Roche College’s Kerr Fitness & Sports Center in McCandless Township. The North Pittsburgh College Fair will host technical schools, small colleges and large universities from across the country. Free admission and parking. For more information, contact the La Roche College Office of Admissions at 412-536-1272 or Apple Festival Day admissions@laroche.edu. Second grade students in Visit www.laroche.edu/ Ladies Tea Jill Schall’s room at MemoA Ladies Tea will be held about-LRC/directions.asp rial Elementary School in at 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Hilton for directions to the cam- the Bethel Park School DisGarden Inn-Southpointe, to pus. trict studied Johnny Appbenefit St. Patrick School, Open house leseed and participated in Canonsburg. Fall wreaths, Jubilee Christian School, a classroom Apple Festival centerpieces, auctions and an inter-denominational as the culminating activraffles. To register, call 724- school for grades K-7 in Mt. ity of their unit of study.
The festival included two activities: an apple tasting, where they had the chance to sample six different apple slices and rate each one with a smiley or frowney face; and apple sauce making.
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Allegheny Health Network gynecologist Judith Balk, MD, MPH, has been named to the executive committee of The Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, joining other committee members from leading institutions. Dr. Balk’s practice, Midlife Women’s Associates, guides women through the midlife transition of perimenopause and menopause using a variety of modalities from medication to yoga. Dr. Balk herself
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Very crafty Retired cigarette machine now dispenses handmade art By Scott Beveridge Staff writer sbeveridge@observer-reporter.com
A Cecil Township craft artist says people have developed a healthy addiction to a vintage cigarette machine she retrofitted and rotates around the Pittsburgh area as an ambassador for local craft artists. Lynne Kropinak has cleverly recycled a decadesold vending machine with hand pulls into an artsy device from which to dispense inexpensive, handmade crafts in boxes the same size as cigarette packs. “Get a healthy habit. Support the local craft scene,” Kropinak said. She estimates nearly 4,000 crafts created by several artists have been sold in the past few years from the machine that pops up in such places as Bocktown Beer and Grill in North Fayette Township and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on the city’s North Side. It’s currently drawing a lot of attention at the Mattress Factory Art
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One of Lynne Kropinak’s retrofitted vending machines, which is in semi-retirement.
Museum on the North Side. “People come in and stare at it for a while,” Kropinak said. “At first they don’t know what to
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hand-cut paper design in the Art Deco style bearing the name Craft-O-Tron. Kropinak borrowed the idea from the Art-o-mat created by Clark Whittington, who in 1997 began using recycled cigarette vending machines to sell art and culture in WinstonSalem, N.C. The concept since has spread across the
country, providing outlets for nearly 400 artists from 10 countries. “I loved the idea and thought, ‘Why not do it with crafters in Pittsburgh?’” said Kropinak, a mother of six sons who also creates whimsical lamps from recycled items for a company she named
Brought Back to Light. “It’s sort of a miniature mechanical craft show that travels around like a craft ambassador,” she said. She also uses the machine to promote the dates and locations of craft shows, such as Handmade Arcade, where she has been among more than 100 local crafters selling their wares at David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Among the items sold in the Craft-O-Tron are crocheted pierogi, bracelets, earrings crafted from small plastic replicas of Heinz pickles and keychains decorated with severed Barbie doll arms and legs. The Barbie keychain is the work of Nikki Telladictorian, who refers to herself as a “small arms dealer.” Liz Patton of Bentleyville makes flower pins from recycled wool sweaters, and those items are hot sellers. “The pierogi earrings are real popular,” she added. “I’m really lucky it has kept going.”
SIGHTS & SOUNDS Open house/car cruise Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company will hold an open house and car cruise noon-4 p.m. Oct. 6 at its Brightwood Road station. Activities include Sparky’s birthday celebration, disc jockey, firefighter challenge for kids, vehicle rescue demonstration, fire safety house, community vendors, antique fire truck display and fire truck, ambulance and police car displays.
Colonial-themed events The Wright House Museum of Western Expansion, Venetia, will hold the Halloween event “Dinner with the Colonial Dead” at 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Converse with some of the dead heroes of the Colonial past. The event will include drinks and food from Colonial days. Ghosts and ghouls will visit, offering comments on the past, present and future. Cost is
$30/adults by reservation only. Seating is limited. • Colonial Dinner, 4 p.m. Nov. 10. Get a taste of the bygone days. Costumed re-enactors and historians will serve food and drinks from Colonial days. Cost is $30/adults, reservation only. Limited attendance. • Annual Soup and Stroll, Dec. 8. For more information, visit peterscreekhs.org. To make reservations, call Cindy Hart at 724-941-5710.
onstrations. Jackson will teach from A Pooch Pride Parade the Meisner Technique Costume Contest at 11 and Stanislavski Method kicks off this event with mostly, but will utilize the over $500 in prizes avail- basics of all acting before able for Most Creative, Best branching out to different Homemade and Dog-Own- methods in class. er Lookalike costumes ($5 The class will culminate entry fee). in a performance on Nov. 17 Dogs current on vaccina- with an actor’s showcase, tions who are people and where students are encourdog friendly and on non- aged to perform pieces for retractable leashes are wel- an audience composed of come. Free admission. family and friends. For more information, To join, send a check or call 412-841-5073 or visit money order for $200, paywww.carmaa-petadoption. able to The Carnegie Arts DogtoberFEST 2013 Initiative, 220 Third AvDogtoberFEST 2013 will com/dogtoberfest.html enue, Carnegie, PA 15106. take place 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Acting classes Jackson studied ShakeOct. 5 at the SouthSide The Carnegie Arts IniWorks (parking lot next to tiative presents The Art of speare at the former McCormick & Schmick’s Acting with Cindy Jack- American Youth Shakerestaurant). Hosted by the son, 2-5 p.m. beginning Oct. speare Academy. Trained Coalition to Adopt, Rehome 6 at the 3rd Street Gallery, as a serious actor, she is also adept at comedy, havand Match Abandoned Third Street, Carnegie. Animals (CARMAA) and During the three-hour ing performed in sketch sponsored by Robinson weekly classes, running comedy and as a stand-up Animal Hospital, this event through early November, comedian. will feature animal shelters, breed-specific rescues, specialty vendors, live music, homemade food, Ask- Nice Selection Of Furniture At Discount Prices. A-Trainer and Ask-A-Vet booths and training dem-
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Anniversary exhibit A Hagar the Horrible Viking Fest to celebrate the comic strip’s 40th anniversary, will take place 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 9 at the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh. Viking helmets will be on hand and there will be a special visit from Hagar himself. To buy tickets, visit http://www.showclix.com/
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Mattress Factory The Mattress Factory will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Oct. 10 with an art auction. For more information, visit www.mattress.org.
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The Heritage Players will perform the musical “Oliver!” at 8 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20 at the Seton Center, Pioneer Avenue, Brookline. Tickets are $10 at the door Shopping or online at www.heritage- extravaganza players.org. For information, Coldwell Banker Real Escall 412-254-4633. tate Services, Peters Township, will hold its 10th annual WSO concert Washington Symphony Shopping Extravaganza to Orchestra announced re- benefit the Make-A-WishFoundation. ceipt of a $7,000 grant from The free event will be held The Heinz Endowments’ 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at Valley Small Arts Initiative to assist Brook Country Club on Hidwith the production of its den Valley Road in McMurOct. 12 concert, “Space – The ray and will feature leather Final Frontier,” which will goods, glassware, fashion take place at 8 p.m. at Trinity accessories and more, plus High School. Chinese and silent aucFor tickets, call 724-223-9796 tions. Hors d’oeuvres and or visit www.washsym.org. snacks will be served. ‘Our Town’ Call 724-942-1200 for more Pittsburgh Public The- information.
FUNDRAISERS Heart Walk The Mon Valley Heart Walk will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at Consol Energy Park in Washington. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Further information can be found at www.heart.org/ washingtonwalk
Bowling fundraiser Family Promise of Southwestern Pennsylvania will hold its Frames for Families event noon-3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Meadows Lanes on Racetrack Road. The field is limited to 20 teams, and only the first 100 bowlers will be able to participate. Registration is $20 per bowler and includes three games and shoe rental. To register, become a sponsor or for more information, visit www.familypromiseSWPA.org or contact Zana Adams at 724-825-1214 or zana.adams@live.com.
Month in Pittsburgh. Participants—with or without dogs—can stroll a one-mile course through scenic Hartwood Acres. Registration and T-shirt pick up begin at 9 a.m., followed by a welcoming ceremony at 10 and dog contests at 10:30. The walk begins at 11 when raffle prizes will be drawn. Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children 14 and younger and includes a Paws for the Cure T-shirt for the first 1,000 participants. Participating dogs will receive a bandana. For details or to sign up, visit www.komenpittsburgh. org or call 412-342-0500.
Author to hold a book signing ‘Pittsburgh’s Mansions’ explores stately homes of city Pittsburgh author Melanie Linn Gutowski will sign copies of her book, “Pittsburgh’s Mansions,” at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at Barnes & Noble, South Hills Village Mall, Upper St. Clair. The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series, “Pittsburgh’s Mansions” boasts 180 vintage images of some of the beautiful homes in Pittsburgh. In the 19th century, the positioning of Pittsburgh as a major manufacturing center and the subsequent
Arts/crafts fair St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, will sponsor its 24th annual Arts and Crafts Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5. Call Karen Sturgeon at 412-254-3595 for a vendor application.
Bazaar Fawcett U.M. Church, Bridgeville, will hold its fall garage sale, bake sale and bazaar 8 a.m.3 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12. Ham barbecues and cream puff cakes will be featured. Orders will be taken for Gardner 10inch pies for delivery on Nov. 22. Enjoy books and Day Spring Christian greeting cards will also be available
Flea market Friends of the Community Library of Castle Shannon will hold a flea market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 12 on the lower level of the library. Refreshments, bake sale and raffle will be available. Reserve a table for $15. Applications are availFor each bracelet purchased, we will donate $5 to support Breast Cancer Research and Awareness. Limited quantities, while supplies last.
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former Alexander King estate in Highland Park. As an adult, she furthered her interest in Pittsburgh’s stately homes by working as a docent at Clayton, the Henry Clay Frick estate in Point Breeze. Gutowski has published history features in various Western Pennsylvania and national publications and holds a bachelor’s degree in history of art and architecture and a master’s degree in professional writing.
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A vendor/craft show to benefit Relay for Life of Peters Township and the American Cancer Society will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26 in Finley Hall of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Finleyville. There will be a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing and food and drink available for purchase. Vendors will sell accessories, baby gifts,
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SENIOR CITIZENS EVENTS Senior fair State Sen. Matt Smith (DAllegheny/Washington) will hold a Senior Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. More than 100 exhibitors will provide information on services, products and programs specifically geared to older adults. Area seniors will be able to speak with representatives from federal, state and local agencies and receive information including applications for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and the state’s prescription programs, PACE and PACENET. Light refreshments will be provided along with entertainment and educational demonstrations. Free health screenings and seasonal influenza immunizations will be available for individuals 65 and older. Individuals interested in the flu shot should bring their Medicare or supplemental insurance card.
Free events Vanadium Woods, Scott Township, will sponsor Understanding Medicare and Your Options at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4. To register, call 412-2212900.
Seniors gather Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, meets at 11 a.m. on Fridays. Lunch is served at noon for $6. On Oct. 4, Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus will entertain with barbershop four-part harmony. For details, call 412343-8900.
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Retired Men meet Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon Oct. 17 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church (corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive). Doug Harbach, director of communications for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, will discuss “Legalized Gambling in Pennsylvania” and how senior citizens are affected. Cost for the lunch is $6. Call the church office at 412-655-2000 by Oct. 11 to be included in the lunch order.
Veterans gather The Veterans Breakfast Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at Salvatore’s in Baldwin and Oct. 16 at Robert Morris University in Moon Township. No membership dues or requirements. Breakfast is $10 and free to those attending without breakfast. RSVP to 412-623-9029.
Columbus Day Hilltoppers of Scott Township will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 9 at Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church. Bring lunch to eat at noon. Dessert is provided. Celebrate Columbus Day with patriotic songs presented by singer Joe Moratto. For details, call 412-341-8640.
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Dormont AARP’s Autumn fundraiser with a Pancake/ Sausage Brunch will be held 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Dormont Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Espy and Potomac avenues. Cost is $5/adults, $2/children under age 10. Proceeds benefit hospice care.
Chartiers Houston Community Library plans the following classes for ages 50 and older: • Basic computer, 6 p.m. Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30. $3 per class. • Lunch & Learn-Understanding Medicare, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11. For details, call 724-7454300.
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class will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Upper St. Clair recreation department. Successful completion of the program makes senior drivers eligible for a 5 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums, across the board, for a period of three years. If you have never participated in a senior driving program before, you must attend a two-day class. To register, call 1-800-5594880 or 724-283-0245, or visit www.seniorsforsafedriving. com.
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Caregiver training Home Instead Senior Care will sponsor Alzheimer’s care training at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the center in Bethel Park. Caregivers will learn to manage behaviors, encourage engagement and care for themselves while caring for a loved one. To register, call 412-595-7554.
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South Fayette’s talk all on the field By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Actions certainly spoke louder than words when South Fayette dismantled Seton-La Salle, 45-3, in a clash between unbeaten football clubs in the Century Conference. For after the shockingly easy victory, both teams were speechless. “There’s not much I can say,” Lions’ skipper Joe Rossi said to his players during their post-game huddle. All the Rebels’ coaching staff could do was shake their heads in dismay. Both agreed how necessary it was to “put this behind” them. For the challenges keep on coming. While SLS draws the easier assignment, hosting winless Burgettstown at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Chartiers Valley, the LiGrant Fetchet weaved his way to big yardage (109) during South Fayette’s 45-3 win over ons must visit undefeated Seton-La Salle in a clash between to unbeaten clubs in the Century Conference. Fetchet also Quaker Valley. scored touchdowns of 12 and 16 yards in the contest. “Another game against
Justin Watson fends off tacklers. After making a reception, the senior receiver picked up big yardage. Watson grabbed seven aerials from Brett Brumbaugh. He gained 156 yards and scored twice during Seton-La Salle’s 45-3 win against Seton-La Salle in a key Century Conference clash. With the win, the Lions remained unbeaten while the Rebels slipped to 4-1 overall.
another 5-0 team,” said Rossi. “We can’t let down.” That’s unlikely to happen and not because the Quakers (5-0) are coming off a hard-fought win
against Steel Valley, 14-7, a team the Lions crushed, 427, three weeks ago. No, it’s because the Lions are hard
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USC is looking for fifth shutout in a row By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Upper St. Clair (5-0) looks for its fifth shutout in a row when the Panthers host Butler (1-4) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. After outlasting Woodland Hills, 16-10, the Panthers have outscored the opposition, 1830, including last week’s 44-0 shutout against Baldwin. Against the Highlanders, Trevor Morrow rolled up 161 yards rushing and two touchdowns, measuring six yards in length. The senior tailback leads USC with 461 yards on 75 carries this autumn. He averages 5.9 yards per carry. Mac Pope, who is averaging 7.2 yards per carry, racked up three scores against the Highlanders. After Morgan Lee ignited the offense with his 9-yard touchdown in the first frame, Pope strolled into the end zone on jaunts of 4 and 3 yards, staking USC to a 20-0 halftime lead. Pope added a 3-yard TD in secondhalf action. Max Herold completed the scoring when he kicked a 19-yard field goal in the final
frame. He also converted six extra points. Herold shares kick-off duties with Connor Brennan and the duo average 54.5 and 49 yards respectively. While the Panthers boast a potent rushing attack, they also benefit from the protection provided by Zack Morris, Ben Huss, Robert Plummer, Joe Pateras, David Dougherty and Rori Blair on the offensive line to establish a strong aerial assault on the opposition. Joe Repischak calls the signals. He connected on 6 of 12 passes for 120 yards against the Highlanders. For the season, Repischak has completed 29 of 53 aerials for 496 yards and one score. His top targets include: Pope (6, 119), Lee (7, 118) and Ben Haus (6, 65). Mike Kreen, Guiseppe Orsini, Ben Southorn, J.J. Conn, Saracco, Deonte Johnson and Morrow are also pass receptors for Repischak and his back up Gunnar Lund this season. Because Stephen Mackowick, Marcus Galie, Phil Saracco and Kevin Chrissis have Seton-La Salle tailback Daquay Broadwater looks for room to run but finds little as South Fayette defender Ryan Schmider all carried the ball more than (No. 13) slips through a gap in the line and his teammate Anthony Davidson (No. 56) fends off Jack Parks (No. 57). The Rebels SEE USC PAGE C2 look to recover from their 45-3 loss to the Lions when they host Burgettstown at 7 p.m. Oct. 4.
Canon-Mac’s Waller wins WPIAL girls’ golf title By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Lauren Waller celebrated little after carding a 75 to capture the WPIAL Class AAA championship in girls’ golf at Hillcrest Country Club in Lower Burrell. That’s because the CanonMcMillan junior had plenty more work to do this past Monday, Sept. 30. Not only did she have to study for an organic chemistry test Tuesday, Waller had to prepare for another match. She hoped to help the Big Macs qualify for the boys’ team tournament when they battled Peters Township Oct. 1. “A little,” Waller said regarding how much she reveled in her victory. As soon as she arrived home, Waller hit the books while her parents took her sister, Taylor, to basketball practice. “It’s just a quiz,” Waller explained about the exam and then added, “right now, I’m really focused on the match against Peters Town-
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Lauren Waller captured the WPIAL Class AAA girls’ golf championship. The Canon-McMillan junior carded a 75 to finish first at the Hillcrest Country Club in Lower Burrell.
ship. I want us to go to the Beyond that, Waller is playoffs. That’s all I’m think- also zeroed in on regionals. ing about,” she said of the Last fall, she won the PIAA boys’ post-season prospects. qualifier en route to a bronze
medal finish in the state championships. “That’s all I’m thinking about is winning the regional and going
on to states. Anything better than third will do.” Improving her position in the district was Waller’s objective during the WPIAL finals. Last year, she finished as the runner-up with a 78 score. “This year, my short game and my putting were on. I made seven, 1-putts and had a lot of ups and downs. I thought I played well. “(Winning) was definitely a thought,” Waller continued. “After last year’s second place, (winning) was in the back of my mind.” Waller, however, did not dwell on that fact. She focused on golf. “I went into the match knowing that if I played my game, I would have a good chance but I don’t put too much pressure on myself. I just golf and put everything else in the back of my mind.” While the match featured live scoring, Waller was only aware of the marks in her grouping. Her threesome included: Casey Morrow from Shady Side Academy,
who qualified for states as an alternate with an 84, and Marissa Balish of Hampton, who finished tied for third with an 81. Peters Township freshman Mia Kness garnered runner-up honors with an 80 while Melissa Kearney from Upper St. Clair recorded an 82, good enough to make the cut for states. “I was not aware of other scores. Just the ones in my group,” said Waller. “I just focused on my game.” After her exam and her match against Peters, Waller now focuses on the PIAA qualifier to be held Oct. 16 at Tom’s Run Golf Course. The top five finishers advance to the state finals set for Oct. 21-22 at Heritage Hills Golf Course in York, Pa. In the WPIAL Class AA girls’ championships, Joey Walz from Seton-La Salle finished fourth with a 78 score. Central Valley swept places 1-3 with Macky Fouse winning with a 75 followed by Marissa Sudar and Maddy McDaniel. Both carded 77s.
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10 times and all average over 5 yards per carry, the Panthers have rarely punted this season. However, Jesse Slinger has been outstanding in that department. Although USC has had to punt only six times, Slinger averages 45.3 yards an attempt. While Pope (54), Morrow (36), Repischak (24) and Herold (24) lead in the scoring department, Lee, Mackowick and Chrissis have all contriubuted 12 points each. Galie, Rori Blair and Brennan complete the scoring for USC, which has 183 points.
Lebo at CM Canon-McMillan looks for its second straight win in a row when the Big Macs host Mt. Lebanon at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Canonsburg Memorial Stadium. The Big Macs wasted no time securing their first win of the 2013 campaign and first triumph during the Ron Coder coaching era. They charged to a 17-0 lead and defeated Plum, 17-7, in Southeastern Conference action. Jules Gdovic led the uprising against the Mustangs. He rushed for 73 yards and had 65 more receiving, 37 of which came on a TD reception to start the scoring in the first frame. Tanner Piechnick proved a weapon on both sides of the ball. He intercepted two passes on defense and grabbed a 5-yard scoring strike from Jordan Smith. Luke Starcevic converted the extra points as well as a 33-yard field goal for the 1-4 Big Macs. Meanwhile, Lebo fell to 1-4 overall after dropping a 49-10 decision to Woodland Hills. Miles Sanders dominated the Blue Devils, rolling up 133 yards rushing and two
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to stop offensively and even harder to score against. SLS discovered this on their third possession of the game. One play after Zach Walker intercepted, J.J. Walker bolted five yards into the end zone with the first of four, firstframe TDs for the Lions. “Our defense makes the stops,” said Brett Brumbaugh. “And, we can’t be happier on offense.” Only a junior, Brumbaugh has had a delightful season so far. With his 305 passing yards against the Rebels—he was 19 of 26 with three TDs—Brumbaugh raised his season totals to 986 yards and 12 scores, ranking him in the top 10 of the WPIAL. “Brett is just amazing,” said Rossi. So are his receivers, particularly Justin Watson. The senior, who is committed to the University
Logan Sharp (No. 1) is in hot pursuit of Rick Mellick during Century Conference action. Sharp excelled on both sides of the ball, even hauling in a 3-yard TD strike during South Fayette’s 45-3 win over Seton-La Salle. In the loss, Mellick had an interception.
scores. The Wolverines, who had 319 yards of offense, limited Lebo to 98 yards of offense, 48 on the ground and 50 through the air. The lone highlights in the loss were an 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Troy Apke and a 41-yard field goal by Rob Costantino. Bethel Park recorded its second straight shutout and third of the season when the Hawks dispatched Peters Township, 17-0, during Homecoming festivities last weekend. Now the Hawks travel to Penn Hills for a critical Southeastern Conference clash at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Both teams are 4-1 overall but the Indians are 3-1 in the conference. Hence, the Hawks find themselves in second place in the division behind unbeaten Upper St. Clair, the
club responsible for PH’s defeat. Alex Minton leads BP’s attack. The senior tailback rushed for 124 yards against Peters. He scored on a 32yard ramble and also hauled in a 32-yard TD strike from Levi Metheny. Metheny plunged into the end zone for a 1-yard TD. Danny Christenson kicked the extra points as well as a 25-yard field goal to complete the scoring action for the Hawks against Peters. While they again will face a team nicknamed the Indians, BP encounters a Penn Hills club that possesses plenty of speed and features the versatile Billy Kisner. He spearheaded the squad’s 21-17 win last week against North Hills. Kisner rushed for a 5-yard touchdown. Plus, he tossed a 21-yard scoring strike to Mike Anthony. Kisner has thrown for well over
200 yards and rushed for over 600. Isaiah Jones, who had 78 yards rushing on 13 carries, is another top rushing threat for Penn Hills. He has 529 yards on 50 carries for the season, that’s an average of 10.5 yards per carry. While Kisner and Jones are the leading scorers for the Indians, Te’Shan Campbell, Cody Allen and Anthony are threats to put it in the end zone. The Hawks, however, have made teams work for their points. They have allowed 41 points this season.
of Pennsylvania, pulled in seven receptions for 156 yards. His back-to-back 80and 18-yard scoring grabs came on the heels of a 32yard field goal by SLS’s Dom DelGreco. The TD catches gave SF breathing room, 21-3, with 6:36 remaining in the first quarter. “We expected a war,” explained Watson. “We came out and took care of the ball and when they fell behind, we kept our foot on the pedal.” For the year, Watson’s hands have been on the throttle. The 6-2, 185-pound wide receiver has been Brumbaugh’s favorite target. He has 469 yards and seven touchdowns this fall. “Justin is just a phenomenal performer,” Rossi said. “He showed why he’s a big-time receiver.” Logan Sharp demonstrated why he’s a viable alternative for Brumbaugh. He hauled in a 3-yard scoring strike. He ranks behind Watson with 160 yards and two touchdowns. While Brian Coyne
spearheaded special teams, kicking a 40-yard field goal to close out the scoring, Grant Fetchet punctuated the ground game. His TD runs of 16 and 12 yards closed out the first-half scoring. With 109 yards rushing, the senior increased his season totals to 577 yards and 10 touchdowns. “We have a great offense,” admitted Rossi of the Lions, who have racked up 261 points in just five games. “But this was another back-to-back strong performance by our defense. To shut down their attack says a lot.” Indeed, the Rebels entered the fray with the WPIAL’s No. 6 quarterback, Tyler Perone, having thrown 837 yards on 55 completions for nine scores. For the game, SLS mounted just 118 yards of offense, 48 of which came on a run by Rick Mellick in the fourth frame. The Walker brothers provided a 1-2 punch against the Rebels to close out the first half. Zack had the sack
and J.J. intercepted. Ben Berkovitz also recorded a critical sack in the contest and Anthony Davidson caused havoc for Perone by batting down his passes. For the game, Zack Walker and Berkovitz had two sacks each. Bryce Christoff, who shares the lead in sacks with Berkovitz, provided strong play up front. While Walker anchored the linebacking corps, Conner Beck, Hayden Orler, Roman Denson and Jack Relihan firmed up the secondary, shutting down the passing lanes against the Lions’ opponents, who have been only able to muster 31 points. “We just play our game,” Rossi says. “So far, we’ve been getting a great effort all around.” All was not a loss for SLS as Mellick intercepted a pass to start the second half. Tom Rizza and Adam Ottaviano recovered fumbles. Danzel McKinleyLewis had an 82-yard kickoff return that resulted in DelGreco’s field goal.
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Plum at PT Peters Township looks to recover from its loss to Bethel Park, 17-0, when the Indians host Plum at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. PT, which managed just 167 yards of offense against the Hawks, is 2-3 overall while the Mustangs are 0-5.
against the Spartans. He also completed a 2-point conversion pass to A.J. Meyers. Derek Hull also rushed for a 44-yard touchdown in the loss to Brentwood. Isiah Canton is a primary concern for the Bucs. He rushed for three scores and 172 yards in Carlynton’s 35-6 win over Westinghouse in last week’s action. For the year, he has 649 yards and 12 TDs.
The Colts dropped to 1-4 overall and 1-3 in the Parkway Conference after dropping a 47-12 decision to New Castle (3-1, 4-1). Chartiers Valley now must face Montour, which defeated Ambridge, 42-35, to even its conference record to 2-2. The Spartans are 3-2 overall. In the loss to the Hurricanes, Thomas Kovach kicked field goals of 24 and 25 yards while Mike Roper Fort Cherry at Canevin added a 5-yard touchdown Also, in Black Hills Conferfor the Colts. ence action this Friday, Oct. 4, Bishop Canevin hosts Fort KO at South Park After a 54-15 loss to Beaver Cherry at 7:30 p.m. at DorFalls, Keystone Oaks is still mont Stadium. The Rangers looking for its first win of the are tied for first place in the 2013 campaign. The Golden division with Clairton and Eagles travel to South Park Monessen. All are 4-1 overall. The Crusaders are 1-4 in for a 7:30 p.m. kick off in this Century Conference contest the conference after dropOct. 4. The Eagles are 3-2 ping a 40-6 decision to the Greyhounds. In the loss, overall but 3-1 in the league. In the loss to the Tigers, Kellan Gustine grabbed a Braydon Griffiths caught 13-yard TD pass from Reed two TD aerials of 25 and 14 Relosky. The Rangers also are comyards from Kobe Phillippi. Griffiths had six receptions ing off a defeat, falling to Clairton, 36-28. The win was in the game for 68 yards. John Beveridge contrib- the Bears first since Monesuted an extra point and Phil- sen snapped their 66-game lippi combined with Cody winning streak. The Bears Cerminara for a two-point are four-time state champiconversion to complete KO’s ons. Koltan Kobrys leads Fort scoring. Cherry . With 207 yards rushCH at Carlynton ing against Clairton, he is 24 After dropping a 47-21 decishy of 1,000 for the season. sion to Brentwood, ChartiersWith two scores, he has 11 Houston battles Carlynton in touchdowns this fall. a critical Black Hills Conference clash set for 7 p.m. Oct. Burgettstown at SLS Seton-La Salle looks to 4 at Honus Wagner Field in Carnegie. The two teams are recover from its first loss of tied for fourth place in the the season when the Rebels league with 3-2 slates. They host winless Burgettstown at 7 p.m. at Chartiers Valley both are 4-2 overall. Miles Williamson and Stadium. The Rebels are coming off Kaleb Susko are the Buccaneers’ 1-2 punch. Though a 45-3 loss to South Fayette in a top rusher with more Century Conference action. than 250 yards, Williamson Dom DelGreco had SLS’s returned an interception lone points on a 32-yard field 69 yards for a touchdown goal. Tom Rizza recovered a against Brentwood. fumble and Rick Mellick inA top signal caller with tercepted a pass for the only over 450 yards passing, Sus- other highlights for the Rebko rushed for a 1-yard TD els.
Coughlin saves the day for W&J By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Pete Coughlin has been in this position before. When a quarterback goes down with an injury, the Upper St. Clair resident steps in and fills the void. And, his football team doesn’t miss a beat. As a junior in high school, he made his first varsity appearance behind center when starting signal caller Dakota Conwell broke his ankle. Coughlin orchestrated an upset of Central Catholic, rushing for 209 yards while guiding the Panthers to the WPIAL Quad-A championship game. As a senior, he led USC to the district semifinals while racking up nearly 2,000 yards of offense and contributing to 27 TDs, 18 through the air and nine on
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the ground. His Panthers posted a 22-4 record with him at the helm. Two weeks ago, Coughlin made his college debut by filling in for the injured Matt Bliss of Bethel Park and preserved Washington and Jefferson College’s 4019 victory over Grove City. In the triumph, Coughlin completed 5-or-6 aerials SEE COUGHLIN PAGE C4
Upper St. Clair’s Steve medals again By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
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Peters Township senior Tyler Pollack tees off while Thomas Steve and Anthony Lioon watch his drive during Section 7 golf action. Despite Pollack’s play, the Indians dropped a 192195 decision to Upper St. Clair. The two teams, however, are both qualified for WPIAL team championship action, which commences with semifinal action Oct. 8.
After back-to-back victories in the qualifying rounds, Thomas Steve of Upper St. Clair entered today’s WPIAL golf championships as one of the favorites to capture the Class AAA crown. The top 12 players in each of three district semifinals advanced to next week’s individual championships to be played Oct. 2 at Diamond Run Golf Course. Play commenced at 8 a.m. with Steve teeing off at 9:20 a.m. with a three-some that included Jake Sollon from Peters Township and Josh Bartley from Mars. Baldwin’s Zach Taylor, who won the title in 2011, entered the tournament with the lowest score. The junior shot a 3-under-par 67 to win his semifinal. Central Catholic’s Nick Cuny
(68) and Trinity’s Billy McCraken (71) combined in the final three-some for a tee time of 9:28 a.m. Steve, however, is capable of shooting in the 60s although he fired a 2-overpar in his semifinals. The Upper St. Clair junior, however, claimed medalist honors for the second week in a row on his way to qualifying for the championships. After shooting a 3-underpar 68 to win the Section 5 title, Steve shot the lowest score, a 74, on the 6,375-yard course at the Youghiogheny Country Club in the semifinals. While Steve’s teammate and fellow senior, Grant Engel, qualified with a 79 and tied for seventh place, Mt. Lebanon’s Gabe Nass finished fifth overall with a 77. South Fayette’s Corey Long and Tyler Vidak both fired 80s and made the cut. Though Pat McDonnell
shot a similar score, the USC senior is the designated alternate for the finals. On the par 70, 6,513yard course at Cranberry Highlands, Peters Township advanced three duffers, including Sollon. The sophomore fired a 72 and finished tied for fourth. Seniors Josh Verner and Cody Ruffing placed ninth and 11th by carding a 74 and 77 respectively. Ben Setar led the list of local qualifiers emerging from the Hannastown Golf Club site. The CanonMcMillan senior finished third with a 74 score. The top 14 finishers in the Class AAA tournament advance to the western individual qualifier for the PIAA tournament. That event will be held Oct. 16 at Tom’s Run Golf Course at Chesnut Ridge in Blairsville. The top 12 finishers at the regional advance to the
PIAA state championships to be held Oct. 21-22 at Heritage Hills Golf Course in York, Pa.
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For the 11th year in a row, Peters Township earned a berth in the playoffs for the boys’ WPIAL team championships. The Indians clinched their spot with a 202-217 win over West Allegheny on their home course at Rolling Hills Country Club. From the Blue tees on the par-36 course, Anthony Lioon earned medalist honors with a 37. Josh Verner followed with a 39. Alex Stopperich, Jake Sollon and Cody Ruffing also contributed to the scoring. The WPIAL tournament commences with semifinal action Oct. 8 at four sites, including Castle Hills in New Castle, River Forest in Freeport, Pondersosa SEE GOLF PAGE C4
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USC tunes up for title run with win over CM By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
With a 4-1 victory over Canon-McMillan, Upper St. Clair headed into the home stretch of the regular season for scholastic boys’ soccer with a firm grip on the top spot in Section 5-AAA. The triumph pushed the Panthers to 8-0-1 in the division and 11-0-1 overall. USC hosts Moon next Tuesday and close out league play at Peters Township Oct. 10. The Indians, who won the section title last season, are 6-1-1 in the league and 9-2-1 overall. Joel Hart registered a hat trick to lead USC to the win against the Big Macs. The two teams battled to a 1-1 tie earlier in the season. They also were adversaries in last year’s WPIAL title tilt, won by Canon-Mac. USC gained the upper hand in the state tournament, avenging that defeat on its way to capturing the 2012 PIAA title. USC gets another taste of what it will be like to play in the district finals this weekend when the Panthers play Bailey Mielcusny (No. 20) of Upper St. Clair tangles with Peters Township’s Madison Santo Mt. Lebanon. The Oct. 5 during recent soccer action. The Indians blanked USC, 2-0, to remain unbeaten in Section 5 clash at 12:30 p.m. will be con- action. The Indians are 10-3 overall while USC is 5-5-1 overall. tested at Highmark Stadium,
which is home to the Riverhounds as well as the WPIAL soccer championships on Nov. 2. USC will tune up for playoff action with non-league contests at Cardinal Mooney in Ohio on Oct. 12 and at home against Central Catholic on Oct. 15. The playoffs commence Oct. 17. With the loss to USC, CM dropped to third place in the section with a 5-1-2 mark. The Big Macs slipped to 9-1-2 overall.
PT bests Moon Peters Township remained on track for its section showdowns with CM and USC when the Indians defeated Moon, 3-1. Nicco Mastrangelo registered two goals while Troy Eskew posted a tally as well as an assist. Ryan Ponchione also garnered an assist. The Indians, who are 6-1-1 in the section and 9-2-1 overall, visit Canon-Mac for a 7:30 p.m. match Oct. 8 before hosting USC Oct. 10. PT also hosts South Park Oct. 12 and visits McGuffey Oct. 15 before embarking on playoff action.
blanked South Park, 2-0. Maddi Santo and Emily Franty scored for the Lady Indians. Laurel Carpenter netted an assist. The Indians then clinched a playoff spot when they edged Canon-McMillan, 1-0, in Section 5 action on Sept. 30. With the win, PT improved to 7-0 in the league. The Indians are 11-3 overall. Franty scored the decisive goal on a rush down field. Carpenter assisted the tally, which occurred in the 15th minute of play. While Parker made six saves in racking up her ninth shutout, Kyra Murphy made two stops for the Lady Macs, who fell to 5-2-1 in the section and 7-3-2 overall. The Lady Indians are the defending WPIAL champions as well as three-time PIAA state winners.
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Kyra Murphy stopped 20 shots on her way to a shutout as Canon-McMillan defeated Upper St. Clair, 3-0, in girls’ soccer. Samantha and Sabrina Bryan scored goals as did Parker gets shutout Aideen O’Donghue for the Megan Parker recorded Lady Macs, who improved her eighth shutout of the to 5-1-1 in Section 5 and 7-2season as Peters Township 2 overall.
Titles not shutouts goal for South Fayette in boys’ soccer By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
When South Fayette declared its goals for the soccer season this fall, never once did the Lions establish every game a shutout as their objective. Yet, until last weekend, when they dropped a 1-0 decision to Quaker Valley, the Lions had allowed no goals, either in varsity or junior varsity action through 22 games. Just surviving league play and possibly contending for the section banner were the first and immediate aims. Of Section 5-AA, which not only consists of the Quakers but West Allegheny, whom the Lions battled to a scoreless tie, Rob Eldridge proclaimed it the section of death. “There is not an easy day,” he said. “Every team is of playoff caliber and every game prepares us for the postseason.” And, come mid-October, in the WPIAL playoffs is where South Fayette expects to be. Despite the defeat to Quaker Valley, the Lions were 11-1-1 before blanking Seton-La Salle, 4-0, on Sept. 30. They trail West-A in the section by one game with their 7-1-1 slate. The Indians are unbeaten at 7-0-1 in the league and 11-0-1 overall. The two teams meet at West-A Oct. 10. Four days later, the Lions host defending Class AAA champion, Canon-McMillan, in the regular season finale before the playoffs commence. “Year in and year out, we have competed in what is the best section in Class AA,” said Eldridge. “We
BRIEF PT hoop clinic The Peters Township Boys’ Hoop Group will conduct a basketball clinic for boys and girls in grades K-8. Gary Goga and his coaching staff direct the clinic, which is designed to develop skills and teach the fundamentals of the game. The clinics will be held Oct. 21 and 23 at the middle school and Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 at the high school. Times are: 5:45-6:45 p.m. for K-3 and 7-8 p.m. for 4-8. Players should bring their own basketballs. Fee is $40. Makes checks payable to the PT boys’ Hoop Group and mail to: Gary Goga, 5751 Wilson Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102. For more details call 412298-1291 or email: gsgoga@ steelvalleysd.org.
believe it’s the class of AA with West-A and Quaker Valley.” Yet, since the Lions survived section action and advanced as far as the district semifinals, only to be upset by South Park, last November, they have set their sights beyond a section title. “Getting to the semifinals was a benchmark,” said Eldridge. “When you reach those, then you reevaluate your program and your goals change. “Our goals are to win the section, win the WPIAL championship and the state title. If you don’t have lofty goals, then why do it?” Not too long ago, Eldridge decided to bring titles to South Fayette. After he revitalized Peters Township, he arrived at one of the fastest growing school districts and began to rebuild the program. “I knew when I got here it would be a five-year process,” he said. The process started with
defense, the cornerstone of this year’s team. “If we have a strong point, it’s our defensive core. Even our forwards are expected to defend and they do that well, too,” Eldridge said. “That’s why we have been in all of our games.” SF’s success this season starts in the nets with Alex Gedrys. An All-WPIAL performer last year, the senior keeper has recorded 12 shutouts. A junior, Andrew Pine backs up Gedrys. In front of Gedrys is a strong core of defenders. Evan Yee, Mitch Ford, Dan Pruss and Nick McKee anchor the defensive unit in the back. The midfield is comprised of juniors Jake Thomas, George Slater and Ben Meindl as well as senior Ed Terrell. “We pride ourselves on being strong at all positions,” said Eldridge. Up front there is none stronger than Brian Coyne.
The junior ranks among the top scorers in the WPIAL with 13 goals. “Our success is not contingent on one scorer,” Eldridge stressed. “We do not rely on one player to score. We are a good all-around team.” Jordan Smith joins Coyne up front. He is a sophomore as is Pershietti Priamo, who also has added punch to an offense that has racked up 42 goals. “Brian is the creative playmaker,” explained Eldridge. “Jordan is a powerful forward and Pershietti is a hard-working, blue-collar type forward that’s given us a nice lift.” Coyne has also given the football team a lift. He is the placekicker for the Lions, who are 5-0. Coyne has scored 33 of the Lions’ 261 points this fall. “We’ve always had a soccer player who has kicked on the football team,” said Eldridge, who is friends
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Hoffman makes stops Brittany Hoffman of McMurray followed up a phenomenal performance that netted her league recognition with an even finer effort in the nets for the New Jersey City University women’s soccer team. After stopping an incredible 21 shots against William Paterson University, Hoffman eclipsed that personal record by eight when she made 29 spectacular saves in a 5-0 loss to nationally ranked Rowan University. The 29 stops rank sixth in school history and are the most by a Gothic Knight since 2002. For Hoffman, many of her saves were difficult stops, leaping to tip balls over the crossbar or diving post-topost to set aside chances. She also disrupted Rowan’s attack by cutting off dangerous crosses and smothered a pair of near goals. She reached double figures in saves for the 15th time in her career. A two-time All-New Jersey Athletic Conference goal-
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for 48 yards. He also rushed for 30 yards on eight carries. In his first start this past Saturday, the 5-10, 160-pound freshman propelled the Presidents to a 32-19 Homecoming Day victory over Thiel College at Cameron Stadium. Coughlin completed 16 of 23 passes for 169 yards. He rushed for 54 yards. Coughlin tossed a 28-yard scoring strike and rushed for a 7-yard TD. “I had some jitters early on,” Coughlin admitted. “It was nice to get a couple quick scores and then I started to get my feet under me.” While pleased with his past two performances, Mike Sirianni hopes that Coughlin’s future is not now. Sirianni plans to play Bliss as soon as he is able. A senior, Bliss has amassed 5,471 career yards, 4,868 through the air
keeper, Hoffman is the reigning conference and ECAC Defensive Player of the Week. The junior now has 395 career saves. She leads the conference in saves, saves per game and save percentage. The Peters Township High School graduate is a fire science major.
PT’s double trouble Jenn Stroyne and Morgan Parisi enter the WPIAL doubles tennis tournament this week, Oct. 2-3, among the favored duos. The Peters Township pair commence play as the Section 5 champions, having defeated their own teammates in the finals. After receiving a firstround bye, Stroyne and Parisi dispatched Ringgold’s Olivia Warner and Serna Costello, 10-4, and outlasted Bethel Park’s Nina Barbano and Jessica Fanning, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, to set up a showdown with Jen Holcombe and Megan Hixon. Holcombe and Hixon had advanced to the finals in much the same fashion as and 603 on the ground, while tossing 11 TDs. “(Coughlin) managed the game very well,” Siranni said. “We didn’t want him to have to do too much, but he had an outstanding afternoon. We hope his future isn’t now but he went out and showed that the future of W&J football is very bright.” W&J’s present is just as positive thanks to three other area athletes. They also excelled in the win against Thiel. Alex Baroffio of Bethel Park pulled in seven receptions for 104 yards. Dion Wiegand from Keystone Oaks rolled up 99 yards and rushed for two touchdowns. Jared Pratt spearheaded the defense, which forced three key turnovers that resulted in 14 points. The Bethel Park product posted 12 tackles and a pass breakup. Baroffio has shattered the school’s career reception record. He had 207 grabs for 2,434 yards and 21 TDs heading into this weekend’s game
Stroyne and Parisi. They received a first-round bye then beat Anna Carpenter and Marissa Myer of Bethel Park in a pro set, 10-1. In the semifinals, Holcombe and Hixon defeated Moon’s Nikki Bojanovic and Cameron Beer in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0. In the section championship match, Stroyne and Parisi bested Holcombe and Hixon, 6-3, 7-5. In the consolation match, Barbano and Fanning defeated Bojanovic and Beer, 6-4, 6-2, to advance to the WPIAL tournament.
Gasper at Dennison Colin Gasper of Upper St. Clair is a member of the Denison University football team, which is off to a 2-1 start this fall. The Upper St. Clair graduate is a 5-11, 265-pound offensive lineman. He was a twotime all-conference selection in high school. The son of Alyson and John Gasper is a freshman economics and political science major. at Bethany. This fall, the senior has 29 catches for 281 yards and two scores. Wiegand is the NCAA Division III’s leading scorer. He has 11 touchdowns this fall for the Presidents, who are 2-0 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and 3-1 overall. A senior tailback, Wiegand recently was honored as the PAC’s as well as the ECAC Division III Southwest’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the win over the Wolverines. He totaled 241 all-purpose yards (172 rush, 43 receiving, 26 kickoff return) against Grove City. His third TD of the game, a 76-yard romp into the end zone, was the longest by a W&J running back since 2001 and longest offensive play, run or pass, since 2007. In 25 career games, Wiegand has rushed for 1,248 yards and 16 TDs. He has 42 career receptions for nearly 400 yards and three more scores. Wiegand has over 3,000 all-purpose yards.
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Three local school districts, Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon and Peters Township, were notified that one building in each district was named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon school. For Upper St. Clair, the most recent Blue Ribbon distinction is the 11th time the school district has been honored. In Peters Township, the middle school was named for the award for the first time. In Mt. Lebanon, Lincoln Elementary School was designated for the third time. And in Upper St. Clair, Fort Couch Middle School was named a recipient for the fourth time. Only seven other schools in the country have received the award four times. The designation is based on overall academic excellence or for success in closing achievement gaps. It has been awarded since 1982. The designation was issued through the U.S. Department of Education. Schools were nominated through the state Department of Education. Fort Couch Middle School received the award in 1986-87, 1992-93 and 2001-2002. “I wish to commend the Fort Couch leadership team, teachers, support staff, parents and students for this significant achievement,” said USC Superintendent Patrick O’Toole. “Their hard work and talent made this prestigious honor happen.” Upper St. Clair High School has received a Blue Ribbon Award three times while Baker, Eisenhower and Streams Elementary schools as well as Boyce Middle School have each received one Blue Ribbon Award. O’Toole said the history of four Blue Ribbon awards at Fort Couch Middle School can be attributed to a former administrator, the late Donald Eichhorn. O’Toole said that Eichhorn revolutionized middle level education in Upper St. Clair and nationally, in the 1990s. Lincoln Elementary’s third honor brings to seven the number of awards for the Mt. Lebanon district. “I am very proud of Lincoln Elementary School for being selected a National Blue Ribbon School. The principal, faculty,
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in Hookstown and Cherry Creek in Greensburg. The WPIAL finals are set for Oct. 10 at Cedar Brook Golf Course in Belle Vernon.
Birdies for Bucks Upper St. Clair does more than golf well. The guys on the golf team are pretty good fundraisers, too. They have continued a tradition started a few seasons back by former teammater, Tim Novic. He
started a charity event to raise money for autism. Family, friends and neighbors donated a certain sum for each birdie Novic converted. His “Birdies For Bucks” raised $3,400. According to USC head coach Todd Flynn, this year’s squad “doubled” that total. The Panthers, who shared the section title with Peters Township, splitting match decisions, are also qualified for the team tournament. USC last won a WPIAL team title in 2011.
ship defeated Upper St. Clair, 184-195, at Rolling Hills Golf Course, the two squads entered the WPIAL team playoffs for girls’ golf as co-champions of Section 2. USC’s Melissa Kearney earned medalist honors in the match, edging Mia Kness of Peters by one stroke, 41-42. Synclaire Kunh followed Kness with a 44 and Allison Magyar and Alyssa Parham also contributed low scores to aid PT’s victory. Mariah Kelly, Elizabeth Engel and Bella Petrone PT, USC girls tie provided the other scores Though Peters Town- for USC.
students and parents have made a commitment to excellence in education that is a Lincoln tradition,” said Timothy Steinhauer, superintendent. “This award is symbolic of the good work we do every day throughout the district and embodies our guiding philosophy of continuous improvement.” According to Lincoln Principal Marybeth Irvin, the Blue Ribbon represents a team effort. “Lincoln’s strength is the people, our faculty, staff, parents and community who work together to provide the best education possible for all of our students,” she said. “While we have a strong focus on academics, we also work together to support children in all areas of learning and growth.” Lincoln received the award in 2000-01 and 2002-03. Washington Elementary School was awarded a Blue Ribbon in 2003-04, and Mt. Lebanon High School received the disticntion in 1983-04, 1990-91 and 1997-98. Peters Township Middle School marks the second time such a distinction was placed upon the district. “We are so pleased to have the outstanding achievements of our students recognized on a national level,” said Robert Freado, middle school principal. “We share this honor with not only our students and current staff, but with the entire district, community and the staff members who have contributed over the years to our tradition of excellence.” Science teacher Cindy Ollendyke said the students and teachers learned of the award when Freado made an announcement Sept. 24 during home room. The students were not as excited as Ollendyke. She did a “happy dance” with her hands above her head. Extensive applications were submitted by the schools in February. There were no face-to-face meetings and no contact once the applications were filed. A celebration will be held in Peters Township, but no date has been set. The Peters middle school is the second building in the district to receive the honor as Pleasant Valley Elementary, a building housing kindergarten through third grade, received the distinction in 2011. A total of 15 schools in Pennsylvania were named Blue Ribbon schools, meaning one fifth of those are contiguous along the Route 19 corridor.
During a brief special meeting Sept. 30, the Peters Township School Board unanimously hired Adam Swinchock as the director of instructional technology to replace Patrick Maloy. Board member Sandra Gregg was absent. No start date for Swinchock was announced. His salary will be $70,000 annually. The board also unanimously approved network training for Patrick Degnan. The network technician will attend training for Alcatel-Lucent, OmniAccess WLAN R6 system in early
November at a cost of $3,682 at the Dagostino Electronic Services in Pittsburgh. When questioned by board member William Merrell as to why the training was so expensive, superintendent Jeannine French said the cost will cover only the training with Degnan commuting by trolley. The cost does not cover the price of meals. French told the board the district hopes to increase its wireless footprint and needs an in-house technician to save money. With Degnan trained, the district will no longer have to contract out for repairs. Plus, French said, the district could “hire him out” to other districts. The board approved a memorandum of under-
standing between Degnan and the district that would ensure he reimburse the district should he leaves to take another job. Also approved was the hiring of Donald Maers as the part-time parking lot attendant at the high school, effective Oct. 2, at a salary of $10 per hour. The resignation of Ellysia Middleton, a custodian at the middle school, was approved effective Sept. 24, as was the resignation of Diane Pierrard, cafeteria and food service, effective Oct. 3. Approved was a contract between Pittsburgh Technical Institute and the district to accept PTI students from the program into internships of 12-week sessions at no cost to the district.
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Proposed mining hearing continued By Deana Carpenter Staff writer dcarpenter@thealmanac.net
After more than four hours of testimony, crossexamination and public comment regarding mining at the former Mayview State Hospital, the South Fayette Township Zoning Hearing Board voted to continue the Sept. 25 meeting until Oct. 2. Aloe Brothers, LLC, owners of the property on Mayview Road, have requested a special exception to allow mining at the site of the former state hospital and are also challenging the validity of a section of the township’s zoning ordinance for B-1 (business) districts. Aloe Brothers wants the ability to mine coal on about 37 acres of the property and plans on building a business park at the site in the future. Based upon sampling conducted at the site, it is estimated that there is about 330,000 tons of coal that could be mined on the property. The coal is part of the Pittsburgh Coal Seam.
On Feb. 27, the threemember zoning hearing board denied Aloe Brothers’ special request for mining. At the Sept. 25 meeting, Aloe Brothers’ attorney, William Sittig argued coal mining is a “comparable use” to oil and gas exploration, which is permitted in the B-1 district. Sittig called South Fayette’s ordinance “irrational and discriminatory” and said the B-1 district is the only district in the township that does not permit incidental mineral removal. Sittig called four witnesses to testify at the hearing and the witnesses were then cross-examined by South Fayette Township attorneys Jonathan Kamin and Jonathan Arminas. The witnesses called by Sittig included landscape architect Steven Victor, Andrew Swestyn, who works in the Marcellus shale gas industry, Sean Isgan, an engineer with coal mining experience and traffic engineer Michael Andrewsh. Isgan said if approved, coal mining operations would take place daily with workers working two, 10-
hour shifts either from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The site would be lit at night, with the lights directed at the coal pit. He said blasting would occur on the site twice a week to “fracture the overburden” or the rock and soil over the coal. Mining operations would take nearly three years and coal would be hauled from the site either by truck or by train. Isgan pointed out that it could take about 18 months to complete the mining application process. If the coal were to be hauled out at 22 tons per truck, it would take about 15,000 loads over the threeyear period to remove all of the coal. During the township’s cross-examination, Kamin asked Victor if the Mayview area could be developed without extracting the coal. Victor replied that it could. “The applicant can build an office park there. There are a variety of uses in the B-1 zoning district,” Victor said. Adam Rossi of Scott Township, who owns a business in South Fayette near
SOUTH FAYETTE $449,900 PETERS TWP. ELEVATE YOUR LIFESTYLE…GOLF & POOL memberships available in the community. Handsome all brick provincial with 4 bedrooms. Superbly appointed with hardwood flooring and intricate millwork. Cherry kitchen with rich granite countertops, stainless steel appliances…ample space for your favorite bistro table. Family room with fireplace and French doors onto a 25x25 stamped concrete patio WITH SWEEPING VIEW OF THE GOLF COURSE. Game room / media room with 2nd fireplace, large laundry, 3 garages, level concrete driveway. Fourth bedroom has versatility for a private den with 16 foot covered veranda…imagine taking a break here! ATTENTION ARTISTS…a 24x10 loft awaits your work.
the proposed mining site asked, “How much money are we talking about that’s in the ground?” He said that if prospective buyers knew “you could mine out millions of dollars in coal, there would have been more offers,” on the site. Aloe Brothers paid $505,000 for the property about two years ago. Sittig replied that an expert in commodities would have to give the value of the coal and that it would depend on the market. South Fayette resident Ed McClure, who lives along Boyce Road said, “If this is approved, it should be stated that it be shipped on the railroads and not ruin the roads.” He added, “We’ve got a lot of homes on Boyce Road and none of them want to see 50 trucks a day.” Annette Shimer of Upper St. Clair’s Citizens for Land Stewardship said, “CLS urges no variance, no special exception and vote no on mineral removal.” Kamin will present the township’s case on the application at the continued hearing at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the township building.
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In anticipation of possible expansion of the high school, the South Fayette School board voted unanimously to update the district’s demographic study at a cost of $5,000. School directors Teresa Burroughs, Frank Morelli and William Sray were absent. Dr. Shelby Stewman, a professor at Carnegie Mellon, will update the study that he did for the district in 2011. In that study, he predicted enrollment at the high school would rise by nearly 400 students in the next 10 years. Superintendent Dr. Bille Rondinelli said at the Sept. 24 meeting the district should receive the updated numbers sometime in January. “This is the first step as
far as any consideration of the high school expansion,” Rondinelli told the board. The second step would be to complete a feasibility study. Money left over in the intermediate school construction fund could be used to pay the $5,000. The high school was built about 10 years ago to accommodate approximately 800 students and is near that number now. From 2001 to 2009, enrollment in the district increased by 34 percent, making it the state’s fastest-growing school district by percentage. Also at the meeting, the board approved installing an irrigation system at the intermediate school athletic field at a cost of $26,409. The cost includes the installation of a water meter pit and the irrigation system by Vrabel Plumbing.
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The district will do the electrical work in-house. The board also approved the lease/purchase of up to four 72-passenger buses through an addendum with the district’s current lease with PNC Bank. The first of 48 payments will be due July 15, 2014, with a $1 buyout at the end of the lease. The interest rate is 1.76 percent and the total purchase price of the four buses will
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FINLEYVILLE $359,900
Infinite possibilities for this 20+ acre residence. Spacious home includes fully equipped kitchen, formal living room with angled bay windows, hardwood floors, dining room, spacious bedrooms and fireplaces. Enjoy the level treed acreage from the covered front porch. Wood burner in lower level. Multiple uses permitted for business or pleasure! Possible investment to rent to oil & gas industry providers.
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724-969-4900 Ext. 126
$679,000
three bedroom home.
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Mary Ketchum 412-561-7400 Ext. 272 Cell: 412-445-0819
SOUTH STRABANE $647,900
CITY OF WASHINGTON $230,000
Country setting with city convenience! Nestled on a 3/4 acre semi-secluded, nicely landscaped flat lot. Among the many attractions include two gas forced air furnaces replaced in 2003, updated hot water tanks and air conditioning unit plus large eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, tile countertop, walk-in pantry, all new appliances & working wood stove insert. With a little effort you could turn the Indoor Swimming Pool Area into your own Private Oasis. Many potentials exist with this house! MLS #963057. Karen Marshall 724-969-4900 Ext. 126
PETERS TWP.
$450,000
Handsomely situated on a table top level lot and private cul-de-sac street. This all brick Clingan constructed home has had a total makeover. Freshly painted interior & exterior, new carpeting, kitchen, beautifully updated with Kraftmaid ivory glazed cabinetry, complimenting granite counters & 2012 stainless appliances. Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Family Room plus Sun Room & finished Game Room. MLS #963290. Karen Marshall 724-969-4900 Ext. 126
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$6,950,000
This gorgeous home is sure to take your breath away! Handcrafted details adorn every inch of this magnificent home, beginning with the carved mahogany front door. Enter into a large rotund foyer with circular wrought iron staircase. First floor Master Suite opens to covered veranda. Stairs lead to private lap pool and sauna. Home includes a Theater Room, Indoor sport court and state-of-the-art workout room. Meticulously maintained grounds include large pond, pro tennis court, in-ground pool and pool house. Nothing but the finest is found throughout this fabulous estate. Call today for a personal tour. Karen Marshall 724-969-4900 Ext. 126
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$190,000
Charming 2 story with updates throughout. Modern appointments included in the kitchen, newer appliances, hardwood floors, carpeting, windows and roof. Aggregate walkway, custom fire pit, extended Omni patio and large turnaround driveway. Enjoy the partially fenced yard from the covered deck. Move right into this stylish home. All the work is done. Karen Marshall 724-969-4900 Ext. 126
PETERS TWP.
Realty
$499,999
Elegant 5 bedrooms, 3+2 baths in quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood. Master Suite features tray ceiling and spa like bath. 3rd floor bonus bedroom makes perfect teen or in-law suite! Fabulous room sizes, plus fireplace in living room and family room. Finished lower level features built-in bar and full bath. Magnificent patio with brick fireplace and professionally landscaped yard. Great location! MLS#979322.
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Incredible Custom Home Quality Built by Mesa Wood on a Fabulous .98 Acre lot where you’ll enjoy many fine appointments and details such as the Beautiful Woodwork, Crystal Chandeliers, Gourmet Cherry Kitchen with Corian Counters and Island, Large Family Room with Cathedral Ceiling, Floor to Ceiling Stone Fireplace, Whole House Sound System, a Master Suite that’s a True Retreat with sitting room and Dramatic Spa Like Master Bath plus Dual Cedar Walk-In Closets. The Finished Gameroom, Multi Level Decks, Lower Level Walk Out Patio and Huge Backyard make this an Entertainer’s Delight! Conveniently located to RT 19, I79, shopping, Meadows, Casino, Tanger Outlets and more... MLS# 967991. Stacy M. Romanias 724-941-3000 Ext. 77 Cell: 412-370-3447 stacyromanias@prudentialpreferred.com
PETERS TWP.
$334,900
Classic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath colonial situated on a beautifully landscaped lot on a cul-de-sac street. Features include nine foot ceilings & newer hardwood floors on first floor, cherry kitchen with island, spacious family room with fireplace, finished game room with full bath, master suite with sitting area, his & hers closets and luxury bath with whirlpool. Spectacular rear deck, screened in area with vaulted ceiling. Wonderful neighborhood with sidewalks and wooded open space. Call today! Mark Ratti Team 412-833-0900 Ext. 2524 www.markratti.com
SOUTH PARK
$159,900
MOVE-IN CONDITION...GREAT VALUE in this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath versatile multi level home. The great room is sized for an array of furniture and features a large triple picture window. Meal preparation will be easy in the fully equipped kitchen with adjoining dining area and sliders onto a fabulous covered deck with cathedral ceiling overlooking a level rear yard. Den for work-at-home office or computer area is tucked away for privacy. Game room with 2nd full bathroom adds versatility as a 4th bedroom. Oversized integral garage, double wide, level concrete driveway. Maria & Joe Lane Rebecca Lane Selko 724-941-9500 Ext. 212 724-328-7336 Direct rebecca.selko@pittburghmoves.com
SOUTH SIDE
$174,900
SPECTACULAR! UPDATED! MOVE-INREADY! 1 Block to South Side Works! Open! Gorgeous 42” Maple Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite, Breakfast Bar. Amazing Ceramic Bath, Trendy Warm Colors, Gas Fireplace, 1st Floor Den! Laminate in Living room, Dining room, & Den. Master Bedroom with Champagne Deck, 17 x10 Private Courtyard, Office or Bed on 3rd floor. Linda Lee Foltz 412-831-3800 Ext. 186 Cell: 412-628-5544
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PETERS TWP. $470,000
UPPER ST. CLAIR $348,000
3300 Brookdale Drive Unique 4 bedroom Tudor in Brookside farms- this home is anything but ordinary! Large living room & dining room with hardwood floors, open to side covered porch. Eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and neutral counter tops. Family room features beamed ceiling, pegged hardwood floor and Brick hearth and fireplace. Master Suite offers beautiful hardwood floor and private hallway with wall of closets and door to private balcony. Great family home in friendly neighborhood- must see!
DREAM STARTER 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial on cul-de-sac. Grand entrance with hardwood floors, upgraded moldings in living room &dining room. Gourmet eat in kitchen features hardwood, granite and opens to dramatic family room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and sliding glass to deck. French doors open to office/den. Master suite offers walk-in closets, spa like bath. Trex deck overlooks wooded lot. Rooms feature built-in speakers, yard is professionally landscaped and has curb appeal +++ ! MLS #980246
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412-833-7700 Ext. 226 Cell: 724-263-4548
PETERS TWP.
$725,000
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CHANTICLEER CONDOS 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath first floor unit. Bath is updated. Neutral décor throughout, ready for immediate possession. MLS# 977594. Call Jean Seiler 412833-1172 or 412-818-7660 or Judy Hlister 412-901-6808 to schedule your private viewing!
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Highlands. Grand turned staircase, 2nd staircase SOUTH PARK $127,300 off of eat in kitchen. Paneled Office with custom built-ins, kitchen opens to 2 story family Enjoy the peaceful country setting of this room with stone fireplace overlooking pool. charming home. It features an open floor Master Suite has tray ceiling and private hall to plan with beamed ceiling and corner wood large sitting room. 5th bedroom on lower level burning stove with stone wall and hearth. with full bath, great room + built-ins, exercise Two French doors lead to a deck overlooking room and more! Centrally located, but you’ll never want to leave home! MLS# 977132. a farm. Call today for a private tour of this
not exceed $344,180. In other business, Rondinelli announced that the school board will be receiving an award from the Pennsylvania Arts Education network at its Arts Education Symposium Oct. 30 in Harrisburg. Rondinelli said the board is being recognized for its consistency in keeping arts programs in the district.
Empty Nesters Dream! Fabulous 5 year young ranch offering 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, center island kitchen, beautiful family room with glass on three sides and a low maintenance lot. Radiant floor heating, tons of attic storage-perfect for someone in need of low maintenance DIR.: Southpointe Blvd, R Technology, R and level living in a single family Network to Alto Piano, L Breezewood, residence. R McEwen, R Promise.
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$639,900
Captivating setting showcases this magnificent home. Secluded park-like culde-sac yard steps away from a private entrance to Arrowhead trail. Meticulously maintained with new hardwood floors, granite countertops, 4 full baths, 2nd floor laundry, large master suite with 22 x 14 bonus space for work-out room, play room or nursery. Versatile floor plan includes first floor study that could easily be converted to in-law suite or 1st floor master bedroom. Enormous open walk out game room featuring fully equipped custom bar with masonry accents, theatre room and wine room. Attention to detail and quality finishes throughout. MLS# 972966.
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NORTH STRABANE $159,900
Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on 2.3 acres. Close to Route 19 and I-79. Newer high efficiency furnace. Long governors driveway for additional parking. Must see to appreciate. Home Warranty included. MLS #981947. Tom Diehl/John Hahn 724-222-6550 Ext. 311/338
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637 Alpine First time on the market. This home is superbly located and well maintained. Enjoy Fall strolls through nearby Town Park. This brick ranch features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with a large 1 car garage, hardwood floors throughout the home, a fireplace in the game room, and a summer kitchen with sink and gas stove in lower level. Don’t miss this lovely home! Owned by the same family for 56 years! Dir.: Pike Street to Belmont, Left Spruce, Right Woodland to Alpine.
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Price
Buyer
Seller
Address
Price
R. Smith et al. and John Smith Estate of Dorothy Marie Fisher
212 E. Harbison Road
$169,900
Federal National Mortgage Assn. Orlando Pacheco
508 Hidden Court
$250,409
James and Catherine Julius
Carol Rodkey
14 Hodgkiss Drive
$156,000
Frank Rosiak
Tammy Herlihy trustee
1201 Kenzie Drive
$93,000
Ernest and Kimberly Bangs
Matthew Miller
598 Magnus Lane
$265,000
Ross and Melanie Norman
John Kolenc
2605 Bethel Church Road
$158,000
Patrick and Carol Bender
Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee
133 Bluestone Drive
$185,299
CP SRMOF 2 2012A Trust
Jeffrey Kennedy
5929 Dublin Road
Bert and Susan Maiolini
James Cotts
Enterperise Blvd.
Joseph and Kristen Marecic
Mark Grashoff
5811 Glenn Hill Drive
$302,000
NVR Inc.
Coventry Park LLC
Stewart Court
$150,000
Daniel Rowrick Jr.
Shaneil Shields Ragan
2542 Highland Circle
$157,100
R. Rankin Jr. and Anna Rankin
Paul Zeppenfeld
301 Summer Drive
$285,000
Jeanne Hairston
Stacey Christopher Stratton
2116 Hillcrest St.
$115,900
Stephen Fritz
Ann Lauda
113 August Drive
$185,000
Brock and Stephen Burkholder Patricia Zbikowski
230 Horning Road
$127,000
A. Caruso and Kelly L. Pirring
Nicholas Peterson et al.
1005 Countryside Drive
$123,500
Anthony and Teresa Piscioneri
Estate of Irene Blum
5965 Leprechaun Drive
$186,500
Damon Rose
George Horner
6 Hodgkiss Drive
$144,350
Shawn and Marsha Timblin
Tamara Webb
10 Oregon Trail
$166,000
Richard Hileman
Brian Hiberer
1106 Kenzie Drive
$100,000
Thomas and Roseann Imerito
Mark Molinaro
201 Pickwick Drive
$124,500
JohnThomas and Claudine Mure Estate of Peter Hess
1409 Kenzie Drive
$95,500
MLC 3 LLC
Daniel Powell
5390 Progress Blvd.
$300,000
Kyle Southerlin and A. Zagorac Estate of Richard Hare
108 Phillips Lane
$140,000
Benjamin and Elizabeth Avon
Thomas Harcarik
109 Sandstone Court
$285,000
NVR Inc.
Coventry Park LLC
Stafford Drive
Jayme and Shaneil Ragan
Robert Friend
197 Spartan Drive
$207,000
NVR Inc.
Coventry Park LLC
Stafford Drive
Bruce and Diana Mancini
Scott Russell
3286 Thornwood Drive
$130,000
Isaac Irby III and Tessie Rae Irby Shirley Hartman
7 Westchester Court
$294,000
Nancy Gerry and S. Smoker
Eileen Grimm
1705 Timberidge Drive
$132,000
Christine Jahaj
Brittany Jill Martin
103 Countryside Drive
$122,000
David and Jessica Kiefer
Sarah Nadalin Derosky
329 Klamath Drive
$174,900
CANONSBURG
$1,644 $75,000
Brian Stockdale
George Silvestros
807 Hillcrest Drive
$248,000
Matthew and Brandy Lesure
Matthew Michael
249 Hooks Lane
$220,000
Earl Martin Jr. and M. Beamer
Maronda Homes Inc.
1385 Lucia Drive
$227,786
Katy and Bryan Hryniewich
Maronda Homes Inc.
1387 Lucia Drive
$252,810
Pittsburgh Youth For Christ
Commonwealth PA
W. College St.
$206,400
CARNEGIE
Abbas and Tiffany Mehdiun
Estate of Anna Raco
420-422 Cubbage St.
Neil Yost
Lisa Weidaw Krawczyk
611 Doolittle Ave.
Viva Investments L.P.
Virginia Hernandez
26 E. Main St.
$195,000
Igor Zayats
Estate of William Berinsky
101 Huron Drive
$210,000
Adam Denmead
Estate of Stella Mathe
8 Sarah St.
Amy Fallon
Kevan Barlow
202 Scenic Hill Drive
Kenneth and Janice Lewis
Christian Nauman
905 Chartiers St.
$82,500
John Godshall and Charles Ayers Vincent Abbato
100 Ingrid Place
$240,000
Eric Murillo
Steven Salvini
Lee St.
$149,900
Craig Sokolsky
US Bank NA trustee
503 Library Ave.
Natasha and Tiffany Perkins
Natasha Perkins
Michael Mayer
Paul Meyer and Christina Kersul Randolph Hess
184 Mountain Drive
Nanette Conti and Thomas States $246,000
Donna Marie Lane
CASTLE SHANNON David Dang
Melissa Lynn and M.Richardson Kirk Miller
135 Planet Way
Andrew and Frances Coghe
8 Strawberry Lane
$175,000
23 Winter Drive
$115,900
$335,000
W. Atkinson III and R. Atkinson Doris Woodhall
NORTH STRABANE Thomas Parkins
JR Properties 1 Inc.
1103 Bayberry Drive
NVR Inc.
Jonagold Land Partn. L.P.
Blossom Drive
$80,000
$87,320
197 Hunting Creek Road
$85,000
Barbara Easton
Jeremy Shank
323 Hunting Creek Road
David and Kimberly Boyd
Estate of William Thorpe
108 Nancy Lane
$300,000
Michael and Marilyn Moyers
Douglas Hodinko
926 Royal Court
$197,000
Fox Ridge Village L.P.
F. Richard Cortes
T727
$950,000
Patrick and Paula Larkin
James Walter Smith
150 Trotwood Drive
$212,000
Sandra Kasiulin
Arthur Kania
109 Victoria Drive
$154,000
NVR Inc.
Jonagold Land Partn. L.P.
Washington Road
$97,820
$134,900
$50,200
$140,000 $145,000 720 Reamer Drive
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K.Knapschaefer and J. Carpenter Federal National Mortgage Assn. 304 Bunker Hill Drive
$79,900
$149,500 $94,000
$365,000
NVR Inc.
Wadwell Group
Cortland Drive
John and Marilyn Hesemann
Susan Rothengass
110 Jomat Drive
$245,000
Robert and Rae Ann Macosko
NVR Inc.
617 Scenic Ridge Drive
$417,675
Scott and Nichole Hatfield
Stephen Pennington
105 Sunny Dell Lane
$183,000
Maureen Rohal
Kerry Ann Sommer
521 Bluff St.
Brian Zaremski
David Bertenthal
1392 Great Oak Drive
$210,000
SCOTT Deutsche Bank National trustee 827 Londonderry Drive
Barbara Obid
J. Lawrence and Kayla Stamm Estate of Judith Uram
316 Lydia St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $41,050) 162 Mountain Drive
$75,000
$35,000
$95,000
Andrew Cottrell
$75,000
$95,000
$79,900
Sean Flaherty and Kelly Krahe Synergy Capital L.P.
1706 Greentree Road
$160,000
Robert and Leslie Devore
Mission Hills LLC
706 Mission Hills Drive
$345,500
Curtis and Kristen Schaffner
1296 Grouse Drive
$169,000
Jeffrey and Marie Miller
Kevin Camerson
Ninety Eight Road
$370,000
Lee Ann Spencer
Estate of Genevieve Little
12 Oliver St.
$137,000
Richard Moore and Laura Arthur Michael Strosnider
145 Lindsay Road
$132,500
Beth Flickinger
Christopher Otis
151 Valleycrest Drive
$325,000
C. Phillips and Richard Booker Kathleen Reich
830 Lindsay Road
NVR Inc.
JND Properties LLC
Windance Drive
Reilly Benson
Brian Kelm
2303 Old Greentree Road
$122,000
Adele Georgetti
Estate of Emily Michigan
205 Ryan Drive
$110,000
DG Deely LLC
Veterans Administration
94 Wynnecliffe Drive
$101,000 $100,000
CECIL
GREEN TREE
$55,300
William Shaw IV
$72,000
Mary Ann Merz
Estate of Sara Ann Reiling
29 Clearview Drive
$116,100
Erin Kisak
Dina Marie Moreno
1100 Chatham Park Drive
Vasilios Scoulos
Joseph Jastrebski Jr.
1185 Tranter Ave.
$195,000
Kathryn Fitzgerald
Brian Ranker
1040 Eve Drive Unit 118
Robert Priest
Estate of William King
12 Warriors Road
$133,860
Regis and Mary Manion
Dawn McQuillen et al.
130 Green Commons Drive
$340,000
Kerry Sommer
Mark Zaremba
1944 Elmbrook Lane
$167,500
PENNSBURY VILLAGE Mark and Olga Puzas
Laurel Carbaugh
1112 Pennsbury Blvd.
$105,000
Mary Vodde Hamilton
Federal Home Loan Mort. Corp. 335 Pennsview Court
$76,000
ROBINSON
Chartiers Country Club
Helen Bane et al.
555 Baldwin Road
$241,000
Adam and Jennifer Tracy
Daniel Tracy
200 Constance Drive
$260,000
$65,000
George and Donna Goldstrom Estate of Dorothy Helfrich
2120 Greentree Road Unit 807E $107,500
George and Judith Jenkins
Sarah Huber Piot
1010 Margarite Drive
$95,000
Poornima Vakkalakalu
Robert Cook
123 McMonagle Road
$152,900
Bernard Guyaux Jr.
Federal National Mortgage Assn. 329 Torrence Ave.
$50,000
Real Estate Transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.
FALL
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724-554-2241 • 412-580-9966
PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES Industrial, Commercial & Residential Deck Cleaning/Staining Fully Insured 18+ years experience www.beshousingsolutions.com
ECM Landscaping 986.2928
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• Design • Lawn Renovations & Installations • Boulderscapes • Hydroseeding Available
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Residential • Commercial • Personalized Service Free Estimates-Fully Insured • New Construction & Existing Homes Tie-Versa-Lok Retaining Walls • Computer Design Imaging
Largest Supply Yard In The Area Largest Variety of Mulches - Topsoil - Mushroom Manure Variety Of Rocks, Decorative • Marble • Lava & Ocean Rock, Stones, Boulders & Gravel
TREE SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE
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2150 Washington Rd, Canonsburg
724-746-2151
Allan Block & Versa-Lok Retaining Walls, Pavers, Mulch, Topsoil, Limestone, Sand & Gravel, Recycled Rubber Mulch
Bulk Landscaping and Construction Materials
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Gutter Cleaning/Repairs Feeney Quality Repairs LLC ........................(412) 735-2313 PA#072132
BUSINESS DIRECTORY Air Conditioning
Electricians
Coleman Mitchell Barton Electric Heating & Air Conditioning ........................(724) ........................(412) 221-2248 ........................(724) ........................(724) 745-7422 ........www.colemanmitchell.com
356-7887 941-7887 South Hills PA#020296
Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ........................(724) 941-2037 South Hills
Asphalt Paving Ken’s Services Asphalt Sealing & Repair ........................(412) 279-0803 ........................(724) 745-7122 South Hills Kernan Asphalt Sealing Inc. ........................(412) 831-4847 Machi Paving ........................(412) 279-9222 PA#035878
Excavating/Bobcat Work 20 Landscaping ........................(412) 860-1118 ...............20landscaping.com
Your Local Guide to Business & Services Pet Services
Coleman Mitchell Heating & Air Conditioning ........................(412) 221-2248 ........................(724) 745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com
Al’s Shoe Repair @ Fuzzy Paws Pet Villa Manor Oak Shops & Spa and Doggie Day Care ........................(724) 746-3899 ........................(412) 561-1555 ..........www.fuzzy-paws.com
Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. .................(724) 941-2037 South Hills
Paws Plus Pet Sitting Service ........................(412) 655-8191 . www.pawspluspetsitting.com South Hills/Peters Twp. Areas
Home Movies Converted To DVD David’s Video Creations ........................(412) 818-5905 www.davidsvideocreations.com
20 Landscaping ........................(412) 860-1118 Email 20landscaping.com
Sarah Kramer ........................(412) 561-4331 ........................(412) 848-0530
Asphalt Seal Coating A.G.I. Asphalt Maintenance ........................(412) 720-7677 PA#022755 Ken’s Services Asphalt Sealing & Repair ........................(412) 279-0803 ........................(724) 745-7122 South Hills Todd’s Asphalt Sealing, Inc. ........................(724) 941-1024 toddsasphalt.com PA #016124
Cement & Stone Contractors Lorenzi Construction ........................(412) 583-5057 Email lorenziconstruction@gmail.com
Financing/Mortgages
Insurance
Victorian Finance, LLC Jeffrey A. Lagoni, Mortgage Banker ........................(412) 677-3170 .................Fax (412) 774-1962 Email jeff@victorianfinance.com Licensed by the Pa Department of Banking - License #28662 Company ID 50635 NMLS #140105
Tony Zuback Insurance Independent Agent for Erie Insurance Group ........................(412) 833-5100 .................Fax (412) 833-3192 ....Email zubackinsurance@aol.com South Hills Area
Grass Cutting 20 Landscaping ........................(412) 860-1118 ...............20landscaping.com
Dan Fink Home Improvements ........................(724) 941-3347
PA #1127
Taylor Fireplace ........................(724) 941-7483
Computer Repairs Computers Pgh Inc. ........................(412) 708-3231 . . . .www.computerspgh.com 4 PC Help ........................(412) 561-1226
Landscape Supplies Galati Nursery ........................(724) 745-8001 South Hills / Washington County
Gutters/Gutter Cleaning
Chimney Cleaning & Repairs
Plastering Contractors Fran Rauscher Plastering ........................(412) 833-8142
House Cleaning
Fencing
Shoe Repair
Heating Contractors
Tile & Grout Color Sealing MVP Surface Solutions ...................(412) 925-8122 www.mvpsurfacesolutions.com
Tree Services Plumbing Contractors
A-Neighborhood Tree / Bucket Truck / Crane Service ........................(412) 833-1021 ........................(412) 882-5232 PA#025869
Michael Poremski Plumbing & Heating Company .......Pittsburgh (412) 531-3035 . . . . .South Hills (412) 885-9042 Down & Out . www.michaelporemskiplumbing.com Tree and Stump Service PA#052788 ........................(412) 854-5409 PA#030082 Mlke Nahm Plumbing ........................(412) 341-3282 South Hills Tarter Tree Service PA#030219 ........................(724) 942-4826
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Weber Construction Tutoring Inc. ........................(412) 563-6128 PA#31176 Angela Berger ........................(412) 221-3505 ........................(412) 491-9400 tutoringinc@comcast.net South Hills & Washington County
Mulching 20 Landscaping ........................(412) 860-1118 Retaining Walls ...............20landscaping.com Albarano Landscapes ........................(724) 413-4351 ....albaranolandscapes.com
Painting Contractors
D.L Richie Painting Free Estimates Gutter Cleaning ........................(412) 833-0237 Weber Construction .................www.dlrichie.com ........................(412) 563-6128 . .Email dlrichiepainting@gmail.com PA #31176 PA#026515 Doggrell Painting Interior/Exterior Gutter Cleaning/Repairs ........................(412) 343-4567 ........................(412) 362-2555 Feeney Quality Repairs LLC www.doggrellpainting.com ........................(412) 735-2313 . .Email doggrell@verizon.net PA#072132
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Website Design WJDesigns & Consulting Bethel Park ........................(412) 759-2835 ............www.wjdesigns.com
Dirt Dugan Landscaping, Inc. ........................(724) 348-4476
Window & Gutter Cleaning Seamstress Lil Bit Creations & Alterations ........................(412) 831-8209 www.littlebitcreations.com
Limerick Window & Gutter Cleaning ........................(412) 508-7899 Email limerickwindow@aol.com
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Crown Plaza Pittsburgh South 412-833-5300 www,crowneplaza.com Wash. Co. Transportation Need a Ride? 1-800-331-5058 washingtonrides.org
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Corner of Rt. 19 & Cameron Rd., Wash. 724-228-4568 1-800-487-9568 www.progressivemobility.com Daniels Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center Robert W. Daniels, Jr., DC 231 Main St., Claysville, 724-663-4255
Donaldson's Crossroads Dr. Mike Hanlon, DC Chiropractic Care, BioFit, Deep Tissue Laser www.lifestylefamilychiro.com 724-969-0800 Golden Living Centers Waynesburg Enhancing Lives Through Innovative Healthcare www.goldenlivingcenters.com 724-852-2020
412-341-2878
Springhouse Eatery & Creamery Country Store 1531 Rt. 136 Wash. PA 724-228-3339 springhousemarket.com Let us share a little of our farm with you! Washington Symphony Orchestra 724-223-9796 www.washsym.org
* Work injuries * Shoulder Pain * Sports Medicine * Balance and Dizziness 480 Johnson Rd. Washington, PA 724-655-4774
Health Care Services Better Health Clinics, Ltd Dramatic Weight Loss 100 Hamilton St., Wash 724-228-8100
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
RECREATION LEADER
Specialty Shops C & J JEWELRY We are buying gold everyday! Class rings, watches, diamonds, chains, earrings, coins Highest prices paid! 255 Jefferson Ave 724-222-8333
Countryside Frame Shop
40 E. Wheeling St. Wash. 724-222-7550 www.CountrysideFrame.com GLORIA HORN SEWING STUDIOS Machines on sale! Free classes with purchase. Service & Repair 300 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon. 412-344-2330. Kaleidoscope Consignment 899 E. Maiden Wash. 724-222-8540 Nini’s Treasures 355 Wharton Circlle Triadelphia,WV At the Highlands 304-232-6464 Phyllis’ Fashions 724-228-0030 602W.Pike Street Meadowlands, PA
Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is seeking wqualified individuals for part-time front desk positions at the community recreation center. Weekends and evenings as needed. Applications available online at www.peterstownship.com and at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center. Questions, call (724) 942-5000 or email: facility supervisor@peterstownship.com Open until filled. Peters Township is an equal opportunity employer.
Inbound Customer Service Openings Bridgeville location near I-79 Flexible shifts available for PT and FT Some weekend hours required.
Benefits available for Full-Time employees. * Computer, data entry & excellent communication skills required. * Conversational Spanish a PLUS, but not required. Please call Mon-Fri, between 9 am and 5 pm for phone interview. 412-221-2359
LOST WEDDING RING 412-983-1142
Edward Jones Investments Wash.724-250-2990 www.edwardjones.com
Career Fair 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Donaldson Crossroads Giant Eagle 4007 Washington Road McMurray, PA 15317
Insurance Bob Hollick State Farm Insurance 30 S. Main St., 724-222-5600 www.bobhollick.com
Consignment store in the South Hills looking for an experienced retail sales person. Applicant should be reliable, stylish, interested in fashion, very upbeat, enjoy working with the public and possess good computer skills and the ability to multi-task. This position is part-time daytime, with some Saturdays, with potential to lead to full time. Must demonstrate a neat, professional, and fashionable mature appearance and be able to stand for long periods of time. Please e-mail resume to retailshop2013@yahoo.com.
DRIVERS - Attn: Exp. Reefer Drivers: GREAT PAY/Freight Lanes from Presque Isle, ME, Boston-Lehigh, PA. 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com
DRIVER: Tri-axle dump
truck. 3 yrs. exp. DOT certified. CDL Class B License. Occasional Saturdays. 412-854-1700 Drivers: HOME WEEKLY & BIWEEKLY. EARN $900$1200/WK. BC/BS Med. & Major Benefits. NO Canada, HAZMAT or NYC! SMITH TRANSPORT 877-705-9261 DRIVERS -CDL -A Solo & Team Drivers needed! Top pay & full benefits. Even MORE pay for Hazmat! New trucks arriving daily! CDL Grads Welcome! 800-942-2104, www.TotalMS.com DRIVERS -Transport America has dedicated and regional openings! Variety of home time options; good miles & earnings. Enjoy Transport America’s great driver experience! TAdrivers.com or 866-204-0648 DRIVERS- CDL-A DRIVERS: Looking for higher pay? New Century is hiring experienced company drivers and owner operators. Solos and teams. Competitive pay package. Sign-on incentives. Call 888-705-3217 or apply online at www.drivenctrans.com
Daily Route & Activity Trips
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Investments
CDL-A Drivers: Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus. Solo and Teams. Excellent Home Time & Pay! BCBS Benefits. Join Super Service! 866-933-1902 DriveForSuperService.com
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
1815 Washington Rd., Upper St. Clair, 412-833-6467 www.trunkshowsboutique.com
Man’s gold band, $50 reward.
ATTENTION REGIONAL & DEDICATED DRIVERS! Averitt Offers Excellent Benefits and Hometime. CDL-A req. 888362-8608. Recent Grads w/a CDL-A 1-6/wks Paid Training. Apply online at AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity
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Special Notices
NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETINGS Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 84 of 1986, that the meetings of the Board of School Directors of the Bethel Park School District will be held at 8:00 PM on the dates noted below in the District Administration Building, 301 Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102-1696 regarding business matters that come to the attention of the Board.
Committee Meetings (a)
Regular Meetings
January 21, 2014 February 18, 2014 March 18, 2014 April 15, 2014 May 20, 2014 June 17, 2014 August 5, 2014 (b) September 16, 2014 October 21, 2014
January 28, 2014 February 25, 2014 March 25, 2014 April 22, 2014 May 27, 2014 June 24, 2014 August 19, 2014 (b) September 23, 2014 October 28, 2014 November 18, 2014 (c) December 2, 2014 (d) December 9, 2014 (e)
(a) The purpose of these meetings will be for the Board Committees to discuss and conduct the general business of the School District. Formal action may be taken by the Board at these Meetings.
Ft. Cherry School District area Hickory Transport, Inc. 724-356-7867 or 412-217-0992 GORDON TRUCKING, INC.-CDLA Drivers Needed! A better Carrier. A better Career, up to $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS. Earn up to .46 cpm. Refrigerated Fleet with Great Miles, Full Benefits, Great Incentives. No Northeast Runs! EOE. Call 7 days/wk. GordonTrucking.com 866-554-7856 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING! Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. 3 weeks hands on program, Local Job Placement Assistance. National Certifications, GI Bill Benefits Eligible, 1-866362-6497
HOUSE CLEANER
Family home. 8:30-11:30am, Mon-Fri. $10/hr. Peters Twp. 724-941-2661
HOUSEKEEPERS PART-TIME positions in our beautiful retirement community. Prior experience working in the hospitality industry as a housekeeper preferred. PT shifts are 8-hours but a couple days per week with no weekends. For consideration, email your resume to: employmentfriendshipvillagepa@ Lifespacecommunities.com or send it to: Human Resources
Friendship Village of South Hills 1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 EOE
(b) August 5, 2014 and August 19, 2014 are one week earlier than usual since there are no July 2014 Board Meetings.
(e) December 9, 2014 is the combined Committee and Regular Meeting and will be held on the same evening at 8:00 p.m
If Special Meetings are called, notice will be posted on the door of the District Administration Building and advertised in the newspapers. Information concerning Special Meetings may be obtained by calling Matthew W. Howard, Board Secretary, at 412-854-8425.
Instructions
INSIDE SALES REP / FLOORING
Steinberger Floors is seeking a full-time/parttime sales representative. Exp. in floor covering necessary. Quickbooks knowledge a plus. We offer medical benefits after 6 months for full-time along with 401k after 1 year. Email resume to: dhunter@ steinbergerfloors.com or fax: 412-276-6655. No Walk-Ins Please.
LABORER
Masonry Contractor. Must have own transportation. Serious & dependable inquiries only.
412-600-7253
NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a CAREER in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer “Best-In-Class” training. *New Academy Classes Weekly *No Money Down or Credit Check *Certified Mentors Ready and Available *Paid (While Training With Mentor) *Regional and Dedicated Opportunities *Great Career Path * Excellent Benefits Package. PLEASE CALL: (866) 271-7613
OFFICE HELPER
in both Washington and Bridgeville offices. 10-20 hours a week at $10/hr. Send resume to: Box #1083-M c/o Observer Reporter 122 S. Main St. Washington, PA 15301
SHIRT or UTILITY PRESS Exp. preferred. Full or Part-Time. Benefits.
Martinizing Dry Cleaners McMurray. 724-942-1233
TREE CLIMBERS
with CDL preferred. Good pay. Experience a must. Serious applicants only.
412-835-4518
CAREGIVER AVAILABLE FOR HOME CARE CNA WITH 18 YRS EXPERIENCE CONTACT SHARON AT 412-854-4463 FOR REFERENCES ETC.
CHIROPRACTIC Therapy Assistant Must be energetic and professional, and enjoy working with patients in a clinical setting. Physical or rehabilitative therapy experience preferred.
Fax resume to: (412) 220-2400
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Must be PA Licensed, energetic, professional and health-oriented. Massage and rehabilitative assistance in a chiropractic setting. Fax resume to:
412-220-2400
Day Care Services LEARNING WITH HARMONY PRESCHOOL
Registration for Sept. 2013/14. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3-5 year olds, AM or PM.
724-745-8155 724-745-8188
Instructions AIRLINE CAREERS begin hereBecome an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified-Housing available. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-834-9715
Education CCBC Wash. Co. Center 125 Technology Dr. Canonsburg, PA 724-480-3581 Train for Casino Jobs! Penn Commercial Business/ Technical School 242 Oak Spring Rd. Wash. 1-866-368-0619 www.penncommercial.edu Training for Careers in the Marcellus Shale Region
Apartment Rentals
BETHEL PARK BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments with sunken living rooms and large bay windows. Fully equipped kitchens with newer appliances. Walk-in showers available. Controlled access buildings with intercom.
Convenient to shopping & public transportation. 1 Bedrooms Starting at $900 2 Bedrooms: $1,010 All utilities included
(412) 831-9454 MT. LEBANON
Efficiency. One & two bedroom, wall-to-wall, equipped kitchen. No pets. Call
(412) 563-4665
Garages for Rent Garage For Rent. $80/month. Call for additional information
412-221-1008 Lots & Acreage BIG HUNTING LODGE: House, 8 acres, hunt adjoining 500 acre Deer Creek Forest. Bass ponds, brooks, fruit woods. Was $129,900; now $99,900. www.LandFirstNY.com Call 888-683-2626 ONCE IN A LIFETIME SPORTSMAN’S BARGAIN 2.5 Acres with Brand New Deer Hunter’s Lodge Minutes to Oneida Lake. Excellent Hunting, Near Snowmobile Trails. $19,995. See #3 on www.landandcamps.com Or call 1800-229-7843
Pets DOBERMAN pupS- AKC, Taking Deposit. 2 Female, 1 Male, Red & Black. Tails & Dewclaws done. 724-966-7741
ATTENTION PET OWNERS If you advertise your pet “free” to a good home and want your pet to be placed in a caring environment, please be especially diligent in screening all inquiries. May we also suggest you ask for at least a $25 donation to avoid persons wanting animals for research, breeding or other purposes. This message is brought to you by The Almanac Newspaper, your community newsleader.
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Apartment Rentals
Fern Faigen 412-563-5792
UPPER ST. CLAIR
Health Care
The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair 45 McMurray Road 412-833-2500 EEO
PIANO LESSONS
All ages accepted. Special experience with young beginners. Long established Mt. Lebanon teacher.
WASHINGTON AREA HUMANE SOCIETY
We’ll Make You Smile!
724-222-7387
Compliant
Thanks Angie!
Apartment Rentals
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
(c) November 18, 2014 is a combined Committee and Regular Meeting and will be held on the same evening at 8:00 PM. (d) December 2, 2014 is the Reorganization Meeting and will be held at 6:30 PM.
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October 2 , 2013 General Merchandise
Farmers Market
ARMOIRE - Off white, Country French, Today’s Home, originally $3,800, sell $625.
84 AGWAY Home & garden, Pets, Pest Control 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600
724-746-3792
All Around Fence Co. 7896 National Pike Uniontown 724-439-0331 allaround@atlanticbbn.net
Lawn & Garden Equipment Ragan Sales 1569 SmithTwp State Rd. Atlasburg 724-947-3500 www.mragansales.com Schott Equipment Used Lawn Tractors 2075 Henderson Ave. Wash. 724-222-3780 Simplicity.
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AUTO BATTERY- Brand new, AC DELCO Professional 650 $50, 724-228-9507 Babe Ruth-1969 Gold Plated Card #30 $25 724-348-6102
70’s Bedroom Suite 4pcs Good Condition,$125 Call 724-947-2346 ACCORDIAN-black ivory, Stanelli Milana, product of Mineiva, made in Italy, good shape, $2,000. 724-746-2308 ACTIVITY CENTER - Bus Toy, all accessories. Paid $250 Sell $95. 724-255-3877 ADULT POTTY CHAIR new by Invacare $25.00 724-745-4615 AFGHAN BLANKET White, new, $90. 412-651-1794 AIR CONDITIONER - Window type, medium size, 4400 BTU, $100. 412-344-6541 Air Filter-Kenmore & 6 filters in box not opened $20 must see 724-926-9566 American Eagle- Figurine metal open wings wall ornament $45 724-222-3973 AMMUNITION BOX-from veteran of WWII $27 724-356-2427 ANTIQUE DINING SET 8 chairs, buffet & server, glass table top, $275. 412-498-2268
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2 piece, dark oak carved Buffet, 20”x60”, curved Curio Cabinet, 56” high, $1,250.
412-605-2221
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BIKE - SCHWINN STINGRAY CHOPPER new, training wheels, $75. 724-710-1487
Brush Guard-Very Good Condition good for small truck $100 cash 724-428-9870
CHAIR RAIL -OAK 2-1/2 180 FEET @1.00FT OR $160.00 TAKES ALL 724-941-5292
CROSSBOW - Barnett Quad 400,restrung, arrows, target $295 724-825-1766
BIKE, WESLO, EXERCISE, like new, used twice by Senior citizen, $85, 724-745-2165
BURLAP 12 Large Vintage Pieces $19. 724-222-3973
CHAIRS (2) TRADITIONAL OFFICE $50, Wood & fabric, 724-229-8945
CROWN MOLD OAK NEW 2-1/2 60ft@1.00ft or$50.00 takes all 724-941-5292
CHAIRS - 4 Antique, Crimson/burgundy fabric, $129. 724-222-6739
Crypts-for sale (2 side by side) Notre Dame Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Contact Bill Mesler 724-914-0925
Bike-Next 20” boys, Red very good cond. $25.00 cash only 724-428-9870
BUST - Of R. Wagner, 12” metal, $45. 724-942-6317 CABELA’S GOOSE-DOWN JACKET. New. Black XL. $75. Call 724-413-8986
CHAIRS - Dining, (4) solid wood, Fabric Seats, $225 all. Excellent. 412-854-3637
CABINET - Storwall, sliding doors, 2 adjustable shelves (removable), $70. 412-953-1320
BANK - Baseball Bobblehead Bank, new in box, $10. 412-279-3288
BISSELL SPOTBOT 1200 EXCELLENT CONDITION $45.00 724-941-5292
Cabinet VINTAGE kitchen with built in bread box $200, 724-745-2165
BLACK RABBIT FUR JACKET ORIGINS, Bermans, made in France, $1,000, 724-746-2308
CABINETS - Oak kitchen, island sink base, wine rack & more. $1200/best offer. 412-551-3012
Blouse-Diane von Furstenberg embroidered, 100% silk, size XS, $15. 724-941-4912
Calligraphy equipment-call for details $75 all 724-223-0878
CHEST - 4 Drawer, Thomasville, Beautiful. Great Condition $250. 412-327-1770
BOAT TANK - 5 gallon, $15. 724-344-2924
CAL RIPKIN PHOTO - Orioles Commemorative, Profession ally Framed. $59. 724-222-3973
CHEST OF DRAWERS & DRESSER, $50 724-926-3023
BOLENS TRACTOR for parts, $150. 724-663-4390
CAMERA, Luminux, Panasonic FZ7, very good condition, $75, 724-926-2861
Child’s Potty Chair Excellent condition $15 724-945-5282
CANDLE HOLDERS - Vintage brass w/crystal prisms & bowl, $49.99. 412-833-3377
CHINA CLOSET, Vintage 50-60’s, nice shape $45.00 724-263-4804
CUP and SAUCER COLLECTION, fancy, floral design, $5. 724-223-0878
CANDLEHOLDERS - Chanukah from Israel (2) $20 724-746-0473
China Service for 12, many extras,White trimmed in Silver $65.00 724-223-0878
CURTAINS - 84”, lined, ivory or emerald, $80. 412-651-1794
BAR STOOLS - Captain Bar Stools, swivel, brown, $75. 412-953-1320 BAR STOOLS, cherry, (2) new with padded seats 24 in. $45.00 724-228-2440
Neo angle 3 piece brass shower door w/plain glass; Neo angle shower base; 2 piece shower walls; $600 all inclusive. Sink base cabinet, 60” Long, 6 drawers, pine hickory toffee wood, $125. All items in original cartons. Cash only. 412-833-0441 BED - Double, spindle head/ foot frame, cherry wood, $25. 724-249-2521 BED - Full size with mattress. Two dressers. 4 years old $300. 724-747-5212. BED PADS - 3 incontinent wetting pads, extra large, all $25. 412-833-3377 BED SHEETS - Twin, pillow cases, shams & quilt sets 724-222-6448 $20 each Bedspread- “Qn. Eliz.” Trad., dbl/qn- ex. cond. $100 412-343-4388
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iron, white, slats, excellent, $450/best offer. 412-913-8054 BELKIN WI-F- ROUTER, never used, new $30, sell $15, 724-926-2861 BICYCLE - 12 “, boys, Huffy Nascar, heavy duty, good condition, $19. 724-225-8237 BICYCLE - 18 “, girls, “Next” Misty blue, hand brakes, $26, 724-225-8237
BOOKENDS - Bronze “End of Trail”, 6”, $45. 724-942-6317 BOOKS TV repairs and box of tubes ALL VINTAGE, $30 724-745-2165 BOOKS- Janet Evanovich Hard Back $2.00 each 724-945-5282 BOOM BOX /CASSETTE - Radio, record, speakers, great sound, Sony, $35. 412-854-0123 BOOTS - Cowgirl, cute, size 5 1/2, like new, tan. $15. 724-627-7727 BOOTS - Ladies brown suede boots. Size 6.5. Like New. $10 724-222-6230 BOTTLE JACK - 20 ton, new, $50. 724-344-2924
BRASS LAMP-STIEFFEL NICE SHAPE $15.00 724-263-4804
AQUARIUM, 90 gallon, complete set up, call for details. $250.00 724-941-8064
BICYCLES - 20” Schwinn & Murray, $20/both. 724-941-1342
Archie Bunker’s Doll. Still in box $125 724-225-0809 After 6 PM
BIKE - Equip cardio/exercise, ride both ways, in/outdoor, $115. 412-854-0123
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CHRISTMAS PLATTERS - Large, 1 -China, 1 Clear with scene, 724-746-0473 $20
CARPET Blue 10x11 with pad VGC $30. or B/O 724 228-1290 CARPET Gray 11x13 with pad VGC $30.or B/O 724 228-1290 CARPET Green 8x12 VGC $30. or B/O 724 228-1290
Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash. 724-229-5330 Cassette Deck- Kenwood Stereo double duel cassette deck $25 724-627-7727 CD/DVD Combo - Alicia Keys “Unplugged”, unopened, $20. 412-831-0436 CEILING FAN $10. 724-225-8144
BRASS TEA POT STAND & BURNER - Est. 100 yrs., needs polished, $175. 724-222-6739 BRIDGE REAMER 13/16, $40. 724-344-2924 Briefcase-Laptop, Brown,mens $29.99 724-228-9507
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CEMETERY CRYPTS Queen of Heaven. Notre Dame Chapel Maus. 2 side by side crypts Bill Mesler 724-914-0925 ☞ CEMETERY LOTS (7) Wash. Cemetery, enough to reserver for your entire family. Price Negotiable. 724-229-3509
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Circular Saw, Sears Craftsman 7 1/2 inch blade. Good shape $20 724-222-9087 CLARINET - Metal, new pads, $50. 724-942-6317 CLARINET-Evette German made, excellent! $180. 724-929-4538, 724-875-9235 CLOTHING - Jacket/pants/ skirts, size 4/6, Jones NY/ Claiborne, $10. 412-854-3637 CLOTHING - Womens/mens/ kids/infants, good quality, 4 for $10. 412-854-0123 COATS- (2) ladies winter coats new w/tags, size 18, $50/both or best offer. 412-833-3377 Coffee Table-24x54 $25 724-222-4369 COFFEE SERVICE – 4 pieces. including tray. Oneida Silver $50. 724-627-3306 Coffee Service- silver 4pcs inc. tray. Gorgeous $125 412-343-4388 Coffee Table & matching end table $40 724-926-3023
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COFFEE TABLE- Oak lift, 2 end tables $175. Excellent. 724-249-2821
CEMETERY PLOTS (2)-Forest Lawn, Garden of Ruth, Level Valued at $1570 ea. Sell $800 ea. 724-222-5873
COLUMN - 47” white plaster, $30. 412-913-8054
Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 3 for $3,000. 412-531-0289
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Providence Point is sponsored by and affiliated with Baptist Homes Society. We are a nonprofit charitable organization providing seniors with a variety of living opportunities and healthcare services. BHS benefits include evening/weekend shift differential, competitive wages, free emp medical insurance or opt-out bonus, generous retirement plan, paid time off, access to a fitness center and more! We are located in Scott Twp near the I-79 Kirwan Heights exit. Please submit your resume to our fax 412-489-3501, email kbeatty@providencepoint.org or visit our website at www.providencepoint.org.
CHURCH PEW-pine, 10 ft. long $100 724-344- 2846
Coffee Table – Walnut French Provincial w/glass top 32x20x24 – $75. 724-627-3306
CEMETERY LOTS - Forest Lawn “Garden of the Lillies, 2 side by side, $1,200 for both, owner will pay transfer fee. Call 412-833-6741 between 4 pm-8 pm.
• Resident Care Aide - Full-time, Part-time or Casual for all shifts • Medication Aide - Part-time 7-3 or 3-11 • RN Supervisor - Casual Weekend Daylight • Wait Staff - Full-time, Part-time or Casual • Cook - Full-time • Housekeeper - Part-time • Floor Care Tech - Full-time 11pm-7:30am
CHRISTMAS TREE- 9’ Flip -$250 Pre lit with 1,000 Lights Used 2 yrs 724-942-3944
CEMETERY PLOTS (4) Forest Lawn - Masonic Gardens $800. each 724-225-3331
CEMETERY PLOTS -Jefferson Memorial Cemetery; 4 plots in “Garden of Peace”, $1990 for all 4. 724-327-7865
Providence Point, Pittsburgh’s premier retirement living community currently has the following openings:
CHINA-Country Roses, Royal Albert, bone, service for 8, $200.new in box, 724-745-7063
CAR COVER - “Covercraft”, $45. 724-942-6317
CARPET SCRUBBER - Canister type, 3 speed, like new, $25. 724-745-8270
BOY SCOUT CANTEEN - old with canvas cover & strap. $15 724-945-5282
Chandelier-Brass 4 candle enclosed in beveled glass. excellent $30 724-627-7727
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, OLD BY JUNE McKENNA. $10. 724-745-4312
BOX - Wood. Powder, Vintage $19. 724-222-3973 BOXES - Pr. Powder, Depression Glass Ornate, metal lids, $15, 724-627-5690
CHAIRS- Cherry Bar chairs (2) with padded seats, new $45.00, 724-228-2440
Canonsburg Pottery Gold Regency 16 cups $32. 724-745-4615
CARD TABLE / CHAIRS Card Table & 4 Chairs, $30 or best offer. 412-344-6541
BICYCLE- GIRLS, 16” HUFFY (ROCKER) PINK/BLUE/WHITE $ 15. 724-225-8237 Bicycle-Boys, 220 Mountain Track Trek bike $150 724-222-8254
CANDY DISH - Pewter (2), candle holders $25 724-746-0473
BOWL - PartyLite Circle of Light Bowl & 5 Floating Discs, New, $35. 412-953-1320
BICYCLE - 20” Kent, 5 speed, hand brakes, kick stand, excellent! $49. 724-225-8237
AQUARIUM STARTER KIT, 20 gallon, new, complete. $60.00. 724-941-8064
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BIKE- Schwinn, 2 Seater, Mint Condition. Over 40 yrs. old. $400. 724-941-7509
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BALL AMBER BUFFALO JAR with Ball Book $25. 724-225-0809
Basket- S.W. Indian 14 in./grain modern-collectible $25 412-343-4388
3 HITCH BEAM POLE $150. 724-663-4390
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COLEMAN GAS LANTERN #220H 2-mantels $25.00 great condition 724-941-5292 COLLECTIBLE PLATE - Yorkie Plate, Danbury Mint, Excellent condition, $23. 724-941-4912 COLLECTOR PLATES - Hans Christian Andersen, Set of 9, $160. 724-941-4912 COMEALONG 3/4 ton, $75. 724-344-2924 COMFORTER - Twin XL, gray, New in bag, $10. 412-851-9028
Forest Lawn Gardens in Garden of Devotion, $950 + $50 transfer fee. Retail value is $1,485. Please call
Commercial Bun Omatic 5 pot Coffee Maker, Reduced to $300.00. 724-926-3023
CHAIN FALL - 1 ton chain fall, 20’ chain, $50. 724-344-2924
COMPUTER - Dell, Copier/Fax Machine with speakers $75 724-225-7906
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CHAIR - Computer Chair, $35. 412-651-1794 CHAINSAW - Poulan Pro 330 with 22” bar, $225. 412-221-0261 CHAIR & OTTOMAN - Dark Green Leather, Good Condition $250.412-327-1770
Computer-HP laptop WIN XP, 2 mg RAM $125 724-379-4162 CONCRETE STEPS36” x 38” x 32”, You haul, $10. 724-225-9576
Crypts-for sale (2 side by side) Notre Dame Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Contact Bill Mesler 724-914-0925 CRYPT - Double side by side, last of outside crypts in “Mary Mother of the Church” of Queen of Heaven Cemetery, $12,500, valued at $14,000.
412-257-2639 CRYPTS
(2) Queen of Heaven “Mary Margaret of The Church Queen of Patriarch”, outside, $14,685/negotiable. Call
412-886-0111
DEHUMIDIFIER - Zenith, 3 yrs. old, $50. 412-221-9696 Designer Jeans young women, great condition sizes 2 - 15 $9.99 a pair call 724-228-9507 DESK (SCHOOL) - Antique, writing surface, steel legs, restored, $140. 412-854-3637 DESK ROLLTOP $150 DARK BROWN WOOD 724-229-8945 Diamond Cross necklace set in gold. 17” chain. $200. 724-941-4912. DIAPERS - Depends, pull up, all sizes, 3 dozen, $20. 412-833-3377 DINING ROOM TABLELARGE/HEAVY DARK OAK $225 . 724-225-8237 DINING TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS light oak good condition $35.00 724-228-2440 Dining table with 4 chairs Light Oak, Good Condition $35 724-228-2440 Diningroom CHINA CUPBOARD lighted-large, heavy dark oak, $225. 724-225-8237 DINING ROOM SUITE - 9 piece solid ash, table w/leaf, 6 chairs, china buffet & server, $500. 412-257-8902 DINING SET 1955 Drexel mahogany,curved glass corner china closet, server, table,chairs, $800. 724-966-2116 DISHES - Pfaltzgraff, 5 place settings “Summer Breeze” + extras, $40. 724-693-8475 DIVIDER - Room, Vintage, Decorator Panels $50 724-745-2165 DOG CRATE - Metal, 24L x 19W x 21H, good condition, $25. 724-941-1342 DOG CRATE - Metal, new in box, 36Lx23Wx26H, $40. 724-941-1342 DOG CRATE, black metal, 22X25X36, includes optional divider. $25 412-276-0159 DOLL - Decorative Handmade Bride Doll, 18” tall, New, $20. 412-953-1320 DOLL - Spiderman, sings ”Itsy Bitsy Spider”, more, 14”/ batteries, $20. 412-279-3288 DOLL CRADLE, Handmade, wood, well-constructed, 70 years old, $50. 412-276-1829 DOLLS (11)-Vintage, Accessories, 1960-1970’s $150, $100. 724-710-1487 DOLLS - STEELER PINS, NUMBERED 10 for $18.50, 724-745-4312
DOLLS - Vintage Green Giant Cloth (3) 8”-27” $20 724-746-0473 Door-Steel access with key. Opening 17 1/2 by 17 1/2. $20 724-222-9087 DORA’S MAGIC CASTLE & all accessories $25 724-255-3877 Dresser-4 Drawer $15 724-222-4369
COOKIE JARS - McCoy cookie jars, 10 for $200. 724-484-7770
DREAMSICKLE COLLECTION-23 All Sizes, Perfect Condition $50.00 724-627-7727
CHAIR - Neutral fabric, wood around arms/back, fine quality, $115. 412-854-0123
Corn sheller, old good for hulling walnuts $75 firm 724-222-6582
DRESSER - Solid Wood, 6 deep drawers, Mirror $100 412-334-7055
CHAIR - Oak, antique, silk fabric seat, restored accent piece, $110. 412-854-3637
COUCH CONTEMPORARY $150 FAUX SUEDE, TAN FABRIC 724-229-8945
DRESSER / MIRROR 30x64x20, walnut, 9 drawers, $50. 724-249-2521
CHAIR - Rocker type, multi color, good condition, $15 724-745-8270
CRIB that converts to toddler bed, then full. 2 dressers. $300. 724-747-5212.
DRESSER- 6 Drawer, w/Mirror, $50 724-225-4252
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DRILL PRESS - Delta Radial 32” center $300 412-833-0799
Fisher Price Outdoor heavy plastic Rocket Climb & Slide. $100 724-926-3023
GOLF SET LADIES NEWER RH (WDS - IRONS - PUTTER & BAG). .$115.00 , 724-225-8237
JACKET - Ladies Vinyl Rain Jacket. Turquoise, Size M, $10. 724-222-6230
LAWNTRACTOR - ATV Lift Hydraulic/New $110 412-833-0799
DRYER - Amana gas dryer, $170. 412-651-1794
Fishing Poles- 4 each, 1 reel, 1 tackle box with gear All $15 724-222-9087
GOLF SET MENS NEWER RH (WDS - IRONS - PUTTER & BAG). $105.00, 724-225-8237
Jacket-Leather excellent condition $20 724-222-4369
LEVER HOIST 1/2 ton, $100. 724-344-2924
FLOOR LAMP$10, 724-225-4628
GOLF SET RH (adult/beginner), CLUBS AND BAG $45. 724-225-8237
JEANS - Misses blue jeans, 4 pair, American Eagle, new, size, 10, $40/all. 412-831-0436
LG ELECTRIC DRYER Like New, Large Capacity $450 515-710-9602
GOLF SET YOUTH RH (WDS IRONS - PUTTER & BAG). $49.00 724-225-8237
JEANS - Misses Levi jeans, green, new, straight leg, size 6 medium, $25. 412-831-0436
LITTLE TIKES TWIN BLUE RACE CAR BED (New never used.) $200 724-926-3023
GRANDMOTHER CLOCK Howard Miller movement, can deliver, $275. 724-941-1342
Jeep Wrangler canvas windows, Rear & 2 sides tan, $125 724-470-7267
Loafers-mens, brown leather 10 1/2D Brand New $49.99 724-228-9507
GRAVE PLOTS - Greene Co. Memorial Park, 2 side by side, $2,000/both or best offer. For more info call 904-823-3454
JOHN DEERE XUV 825 i 72” Power Tech. Angle Blade. 105-hrs., $12,900. 724-746-5432
LOVESEAT - $30. 412-327-1770
DRYER - Electric, older, as is, $50. 724-745-8270 DRYWALL CART, $150. 724-663-4390
Duncan Miller 3 Face Compote with lid $69.00 and up Bill’s Furniture R810 Broad St., Wash. 724-222-6638 ELECTRIC RANGE - GE Flat top stove,self-cleaning, white, timer,clock $200 724-873-0824 ELLIPTICAL - Gym Quality with TV Monitor. Matrix ES, 83”L x 30W x 75H. $275 412-735-9589 END TABLE - Walnut with protective glass top. See to appreciate. $45. 412-854-2798 END TABLES - 2 oak end tables, $30 for both. 724-880-1079 END TABLES W/GLASS RUSTIC LOOKING VERY GOOD COND. $45 FOR PAIR 724-255-3877 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 48x50x16, oak, only $25. 724-249-2521 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 71x49x15, walnut, $25. 724-249-2521 EQUALIZER - Sony, 12 bands, can plug in components, super sound, $55. 412-854-0123 ETHAN ALLEN DINING TABLE. Dark pine pedestal style. $299. 724-941-4912. ETHAN ALLEN DINING TABLE. Dark pine pedestal style. $299. 724-941-4912. EXERCISE COT - Ab, w/detail weight loss instructions, new, $45. 412-854-3637 EXERCISE MACHINE - Weider CR90W Cross Bow workout machine, $75. 724-344-2924 FAN - Vintage cardboard, Fred S. Marshall Dry Goods $10 724-746-0473 FIGURES (NINJA TURTLE ) 14”H, (4) original boxes, $140. all 412-561-1286
FLOOR MATS - Husky Liners $25.00 724-945-5282 FLUTE-Lazarro-Perfect condition, $95. 724-929-4538, 724875-9235 FLY ROD, Bamboo, $65 724-945-5282 FOOD SCALE-Weight Watchers digital, points calculator, Books, $60. 724-223-0878 FOOT STOOL - Brass base, neutral upholstered seat, excellent, $35. 412-854-0123 Formal dress-Sz. small pretty green/spaghetti straps/ sparkles $25, 724-678-4564 Freezer-Crosley Chest, like new 37”x16” $180 724-710-1487 FREEZER-Upright Kenmore 15.9 cu. ft $160. includes local delivery 724-255-7817
GUITAR Fender acoustic soft case +acc $150 OBO 724-747-1151 GUN-12 Ga semi automatic Winchester Model 50 $275 neg. 724-413-8986 HALLOWEEN CAT to sit on porch. Wooden. Approx 32” high. $10. (724)941-4912. HALLOWEEN COSTUME Starwars Anikin Skywalker deluxe, $35. 412-279-3288
GAS GRILL- Large Stainless Steel $60 724-926-3023
HALLOWEEN WITCH to stake in your yard. New from Shaker Woods. $30. (724)941-4912.
GAS DRYER good working condition $100 724-926-3023
HALLOWEEN- ALL FOR $50 LIGHTED YARD DECORATIONS MASKS, ETC. 724-229-8945
GAS STOVE, portable dishwasher, washing mach, gas dryer. $25 each 724-852-4218
HEADBOARD - Twin, solid oak, $50. 724-344-2924
GE Over the Range Spacemaker Microwave $100. 724-6326316 Girls Clothing Fall/Winter 5-5T 70+Pieces VGC $45. or B/O 724 228-1290 Girls Clothing Fall/Winter 6-6T 70+ pieces VGC $50. or B/O 724 228-1290 GIRLS CLOTHING Fall/Winter 7-8 70+pieces VGC $65 or best offer. 724 228-1290 GLASSES - Pepsi, 12 Days of Christmas, circ. 1975, never used, $50/for 12, 412-251-4917 Glasses- Hazel Atlas, Decorated W/ Metal Carrier $20 724-945-5282
HEATER - Electric radiator type, on wheels, Delonghi, new, $49.99. 412-833-3377 HEATER - Kerosene radiant heater, 9600 BTU, heats 18x10 room, $65. 412-835-6494 HEATER - Large Kerosene, Torpedo type, older, as is, $25 724-745-8270 HEATER ELECTRIC 1500W. New In Box. Only $25. 724-222-3973 HELMET - Motorcycle, Vector, full face, XL, black, $14. 724-941-1342, 412-614-0379
Luggage-Excellent Condition $35 724-222-4369
JOHN DEERE COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR. Model 3520 with 72” Mower Deck, 30 hp. hours 150. $23,500. 724-746-5432
LUGGAGE - Leather/tweed/ wheels/locks, like new, was $399, now $135. 412-854-3637
KAROAKE machine, new Emerson, 2 microphones, lyric screen, $100. 724-710-1487
MACHINE, exercise, includes Weslo Bike, Ab Scissor & Ab Machine $150 724-745-2165 Magic Bullet with lots of extras new $20.00 724-223-0878
KETTLE - Presto 6 Quart $20 724-945-5282
MANICURE TABLE With light, $150. 724-344-2924
KEYBOARD - Casio 4 foot, like new, $75, 412-334-7055 KEYBOARD / MOUSE Hewlett Packard, new in box, $20. 412-279-3288 KEYBOARD, CASIO, New, $75. 412-221-0261 King size cherry sleigh bed, $200.00 Call 724-948-2131. Kitchen Sink-Double bowl, stainless & faucet. Excellent Condition $50. 724-225-1106
MANGER - Christmas Nativity Manger set, vintage, very nice wood stable, $25. 412-833-3377 MAPLE TABLE with leaf and 4 chairs $ 50.00 for all please call (724) 388-6124 MAUSOLEUM - QUEEN OF HEAVEN, Notre Dame Chapel, 2 Crypts. Sacrifice $12,500. 724-745-7842 Meat Grinder & Sausage stuffer both $20 724-222-9087
General Merchandise MIXER - Sunbeam Deluxe Mixmaster (about 1984). $60. 724-222-8254 MOTORCYCLE TOOL POUCH. Black with eagle and flag. Used. $25. 724-941-4912. MUD FLAP -Ultra Guard 94” for motor home, all mtg. hardware, new, $225. 724-941-1342 Navy loveseat by Ashley Furniture, good condition, $150.00. Call 724-948-2131. NIGHT STAND - Eathan Allen Like new $45.00 724-225-7906 NURSERY POTS - 3 gallon, 100 pots $65. 724-222-6739 OAK PLYWOOD -NEW 1/4 4 pcs. $50.00 724-941-5292 OAK - NEW 3/4 by 4” 114 ft at $1.15ft or $110.00 takes all 724-941-5292 OAK -NEW 3/4 by 7” 49ft at $1.35ft or $55.00 takes all 724=941-5292 OXYGEN TANKRolling, 2 wheels, $50. 412-561-1694 PAINTING - Framed, 32x54, magnolias by Barbara Mock, $75. 724-782-0343 PAINTINGS - 2 framed vintage, beautiful wedding & country scenes, $100. 412-833-3377 PAINTINGS - Beautiful framed, large, decorate walls, vivid color, $49. 412-854-3637 PAINTINGS - Cat sitting on window admiring the ocean, framed, $25. 412-854-0123
KITCHEN TABLE, Oval, solid maple wood w/white ceramic tile top, $50 or offer, 724-926-3023
Medallion - Roberto Clemente .999 Solid Silver $100.00 724-348-6102
LADDER JACKS for wood extension ladder, (2) $20.00 724-263-4804
MICROWAVE OVEN - 1100 watt, 724-222-6448 $35
PANTS - Misses dress, 2 pair, new, stretch, charcoal/black plum, 4P, $30. 412-831-0436
MICROWAVE STAND -Nice Wood grain $40 724-926-3023
PARK BENCH - Nice, Vintage $39. 724-222-3973
MICROWAVE STAND-CABINET White with wheels GC $10. or B/O 724 228-1290
Penguins Jersey-XXL Crosby, Blue, NEW $95.99 724-228-9507
Ladder- 40 foot heavy duty extension ladder $185 412-439-2360 LADIES TENNIS SHOES 2 Pairs, Size 6, New $10 724-222-6230
HOT Water Tank-40 gal. Rheem power vent LP great shape $275 724-344- 2846
Lamp-Steelers touch $100 724-710-1487
FIGURINE, AMISH FLATBACKS BY JUNE McKENNA $13.00 724-745-4312
GOLF CLUBS - (20) Mens RH. All $29. 724-222-3973
HOT Water Tank-50 gal. Rheem power vent LP great shape $275 724-344- 2846
LAMP - Plus shade, carved fish, hand painted, was $59, now $20. 412-854-0123
FIRE TRUCK-fire fighter, Comet sedan, metal pedal, new in box, $150. 724-745-7063
GOLF CLUBS - Men’s with bag and accessories. Good condition. $45. 724-945-5282
Hot Wheels Good Condition $12 724-945-5282
LAMP - Tall silver sails tops wood carved ship, antique, restored, $290. 412-854-3637
Fireplace Screen-custom made, black mesh w/curved top $10 724-428-9870
GOLF CLUBS - Woods, Irons, bags, carrier, over 100 pieces, $75. 724-745-8270
HOUSEPLANTS - Orange, Lemon, Cactus, Aloe & more, 6 for $25. 412-833-3377
LAWN MOWER - Gas lawn mower & yard tools, $100. 412-651-1794
FISH TANK - 25 gal., NEW, light, hood, filter, wood stand, $235. 724-222-6739
GOLF CLUBS, Wilson, Pro-Staff, complete accessories, $50. 724-833-6967
Insulated Pipe-6 ft. 8 in. r with cap for free standing wood stove $150 724-428-9870
LAWN MOWER. Snapper 6 HP. $60. Call 724-413-8986
FISH TANK-75 gallons, oak stand, all accessories, Must see!, $750. 724-328-3617
Golf Driver- X Factor with DVD Like New $30 724-348-6102
“Its a Wonderful Life” collectors edition poster, entire script, $50. 724-223-0878
LAWNMOWER - push - Yard Machine - side discharge 412-965-3903 no bag - $50.
MINK COAT-Autumn Haze, 32”, size 8-10, $650. 412-279-4738
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Dinette Set w/6 armless mauve upholstered chairs, 1/2” glass table top, 40”x75”, $800. Bedroom Set, 7 piece, king size, black faux marble, $800. Designer Pillows, bedding, box springs & mattress, free if desired. Fur Coat, perfect for Christmas, gorgeous lynx, size 16, was originally $6,000, $900. Freezer, upright, 10 cu.ft. Coldspot, $50. TV, Zenith, 26” floor model on swivel with bottom glass door & shelf, $100. 724-746-2655
PETERS TWP. Multi-Family Garage Sale Sat., October 5 8 am-1 pm 122 Evans Drive
PIANO
BALDWIN Howard Baby Grand. Beautiful mahogany wood cabinet, 4”8”, ideal for limited space. Interior restored 2009. $3,200.
412-561-1441
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October 2 , 2013 General Merchandise
General Merchandise
General Merchandise
PICNIC BASKET - Huge with plates and bowls $20 724-746-0473
RYOBI SLIDE MITRE SAW with legs used once $205 724-413-3171
STEREO - Fisher, 200 watts, 15” speakers, CD changer, $295. 412-728-8320
PICTURE OF WAR EAGLE AUBURN UN. MASCOT FRAMED, SIGNED $150. 724-745-4312
SAFE-smaller strong box, fireproof, keys, excellent conditon $35 724-356-2427
PICTURE, old photo, Horses in turn at the Meadows, $200. 724-745-4312
SAW - Craftsman Circular Saw, 6.5” blade, $49.99. 412-953-1320
PICTURE- Lighted WATERFALL Motion, Sound, Beautiful, $60, 724-745-2165
SAXAPHONE-Bundy-Alto-excellent condition $265. 724-9294538 or 724-875-9235
PILLOWS - Decorator; jazz up sofa/bed, all colors/shapes, new, $10. 412-854-0123
SCOOTER- Child’s TINKERBELL Good Condition $15 724-945-5282
STEREO - Magnavox with radio/record player, 8 Speakers, $40, 724-225-7906 STEREO SPEAKERS - Sonic Art SA-40 model, Set of 2, $175. 724-941-4912 Stool-Blonde/Natural Wood $2 Must See724-926-9566 Stove-Electric (white) $75 724-222-4369 STORAGE BIN -Used 24x55x26 $40 724-222-6448
PITCHER - Imperial glass with vase Emerald Green $20 724-746-0473
SCROLL SAW - Hegner Unimax, New in Box, $300. 412-833-0799
STROLLER - Trendlite, with canopy, basket, folds, swivel wheels,more, $25. 412-279-3288
PITCHERS - China, Eggplant shape (2) $20 724-746-0473
SEARS PROFORM 380 TREADMILL walking machine, $100. CALL 724-222-7174
STRONG BOX - Vintage small metal, Bebout & Barnhill $10 724-746-0473
PLANT - Large purple plant in planter, $25. 412-279-3288
SECRETARY - Roll top, 54Wx 42”Hx20D, 6 pigeon holes, 7 drawers, $200. 724-782-0343
PLANT - Large wandering jew in ceramic planter, $25. 412-279-3288 Planters-3 for $5, metal & plastic drain pan to catch water must see 724-926-9566 PLANTS (Artificial) - Fall Mum Plants, beautiful gold color, 3/$10. 412-279-3288
SERVING CART - drop leaves, 1 drawer $50.00 724-225-7906 SERVING DISHES - Two, with covers, never used, $20 for both. 412-251-4917 SEWING MACHINE Singer, $100. 412-651-1794
PLAQUE - American Eagle, flying/open wings, hang on wall, $49.99. 412-833-3377
SEWING MACHINE, Baby Lock Portable, Like New! $75 724-222-5873
PLATE BY GRANDMA MOSES COLLECTORS ITEM $8.00 724-745-4312
SHOES - Ladies tennis shoes, Dr. Scholl’s, black, size 6.5, $15. 412-831-0436
PLATE, ROYAL DOUTON FLOWERED PATTERN, $8.00 724-745-4312 POP BOTTLES - Older, some in cases & not opened, $25 724-745-8270 PRESSURE WASHER, approx 5 hrs 2700 PSI $250.00 724-966-5890 after 1pm PRINCESS SWAN CASTLE & all accessories. Paid $200. Sell $40. 724-255-3877 PROM Gown- size 2, worn once, beautiful shades of tangerine, $35, 724-627-7727
SHOES - Men’s tennis shoes/ sandals, 2 pairs, size 8, $25/both. 724-831-0436 SHOES , Mens Reebok Size. 10M, new w/label $20, 724-225-4628 SHORTS - Men’s, new, 4 pair, various colors, size 38, $40 for all. 412-831-0436
SHOWER RECEPTOR
Kohler, 60x30, right sided drain, white, new & never used, regular price $790 sell for $450. 412-341-4961 SHUTTERS Louvered moveable window 12x48, Pair for $100 724-745-2165 SILK FLOWERS - All seasons, 18 gallon container, $10. 724-693-8475
PUMP - Multi-purpose, Little Giant, 1200 gal/hr., never used, $95. 724-222-6739
PUMP (SUMP) - "Little Giant", 2200 gal/hr., float switch, NEW, $119. 724-222-6739 RADIO, CD & Tape deck with 2 speakers. $25. 724-225-8144 RAGGEDY ANN/ANDY, Vintage, tall, good condition, $75. 724-710-1487 Records- vintage variety of 25 $39 724-222-3973 REFRIGERATOR Amana, $100. 412-651-1794 REFRIGERATOR - Frigidaire 21 cu.ft., white, top freezer $200 724-873-0824 REFRIGERATOR - G.E., 50+ yrs. old, approx. 8 CF, runs great, you haul, $25. 412-719-0307
SINGER Sewing CABINET ONLY 2 DRAWS., ball casters, brown wood, $15. 724-745-4312 SINGER SEWING MACHINE (works) in cabinet, chair, $50.00. Call 724-948-2131.
SLATE ART WORK - All 4 Pieces $25Details. 724-222-3973 Small Woodburning Stove good for garage $50. 412-221-0261 SNOW BLOWER- Sears Craftsman, 8.5 HP 26 in. good condition. $200. 724-873-0903 SNOW TIRES slightly used (4) Mastercraft Glacier Grip II 185 / 65 R14 $120, 724-228-3786
Router-w/bits $75 724-222-4369 Router-2.4GHZ Linksys, Used $9.99 724-228-9507
ROUTE 21 FURNITURE
Warehouse Showroom State Rt. 21 Between Masontown and Uniontown
724-737-2222
RUN TILL SOLD!
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724-942-3923 Email: classifieds@thealmanac.net Mail:
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SWIVEL CHAIR - Gray, 5 legs good condition, $10. 724-745-8270 T-SHIRT - “Planet HollywoodLas Vegas”, new, white, size large, $20. 412-831-0436
412-668-3601
Solid oak entertainment stand, tv area is 34” wide, $250.00 Call 724-948-2131. Solid oak oval sofa table, great condition, $100.00. Call 724-948-2131. Solid oak round side/end table, good cond., $60.00. Call 724-948-2131. Solid oak swivel desk chair, good cond., $50.00. Call 724-948-2131. Solid wood dining table, 4 chairs, buffet,hutch, pecan, $200.00. Call 724-948-2131. SPEAKERS (2) Yamaha- CD/ Cassette Player, Excellent Condition $50. 724-225-1106 SPEAKERS - Pair of Yorx stereo speakers, good condition, $15. 412-854-2798 SPINDLE SANDER - Boice Crane with Tilting Table $300 412-833-0799 SPINNING WHEEL- Louet, S51DT, with skein winder, like new, WITH EXTRAS $550. 724-239-3984 SPREADER FOR SEEDS has wheels, Good shape, $25 724-745-2165
STAND FOR TYPEWRITER Vintage $70, 724-745-2165 Stand-Metal work & tool. 38”x19”x48” $50 724-222-4369 Steeler Edition-of “Pro Magazine” 1970’s $10 724-627-7727 STEPPING STONES (24), Gray & Red $20. Must sell 724-926-9566
VHF TAPES OF CIVIL WAR (9) NEW $10.00 724-745-4312 WAGON - Child’s Flexible Flyer, metal, full size, $12. 724-941-1342 WAGON - Child’s Radio Flyer, full size w/plastic removable sides, $35. 724-941-1342 WASHER - G.E., gas, excellent, $170. 412-651-1794 WASHER - G.E., white, super capacity, like new condition, $250. 412-831-0436 WATER DISPENSER- Culligan, hot & cold, $50 412-561-1694 Weather Station-Wireless La Crosse Technology, WP9611 $19.99 724-228-9507 WEAVING SHUTTLES-10 PLUS, SOME NEW/VINTAGE/VARIOUS TYPES, $100, 724-239-3984 WEAVING LOOM, SCHACHT BABY WOLFE PUP LT, With Raddle. New Condition Plus Warp $999 724-239-3984 Weed Trimmer-Rechargeable Toro, includes charger $35 Cash 724-428-9870
WEIGHT MACHINE Bowflex Xtreme, excellent
condition, $400. 412-726-4496 Werner 2 step ladder, nice shape $20.00 724-263-4804 WESTERN SADDLE, $150. 724-663-4390
TABLE - Oak, with 2 leafs & 5 matching chairs, $75/best offer. 724-880-1079
WHITE WICKER SETTEE, chair, table, plant stand, cushions, $200.00. Call 724-948-2131.
TABLE - Round, glass top, 4 upholstered chairs, $225 or make offer 724-249-2821
WINE BOTTLES- USED EMPTY 750 ML - 15 CASES FOR $50 724-255-8900
Table w/ 4 chairs- Glass topped, 34” high, chairs 24” high $65 724-222-9087 TABLE- hutch, & 8 chairs, cherry, $300. 724-663-4390 TABLE- Oak lift coffee table 2 oak lift end tables $175. Or make offer 724-249-2821 TABLECLOTH + NAPKINS European hand embroidery elegant, $285. 412-854-3637 TABLES/LAMPS - Two formica tables w/lamps, $100/all. 412-668-3601
THOMAS THE TRAIN TABLE, Huge with Trundles, plus Storage Bench, plus tons of Trains & Track. Retail $1800 Sell $450. 724-833-1235 TIRES - Riding Mower, rear, on rims, asking $10. 724-745-8270 Tire-new spare Goodyear, P225/55R17 plus rim $50 724-745-8086 Tires-4 Michelin LTX M/S P24565R-17 8/32 tread remaining $200.00 724-592-5366
TOOLS - Cement Tools, edgers, floats, $10. 412-953-1320 TOTEM POLE CANDLEHOLDER made in Alaska. Wooden. $65. 724-941-4912. TOY BOX - Pink/white shelves & sliding doors, $20. 724-249-2521 TOY BOX of assorted toys include vacuum cleaner, stuffed animals $25. 724-255-3877 TOY MOTORCYCLE - Child’s electric, battery operated, good, $50. 724-941-1342 TOY TRUCKS - Vintage Tonka, trucks, bulldozer, loader, excellent, $25. 412-833-3377 TRAY-Hammered Brass with copper rivets, nice shape $20.00 724-263-4804 TRACTOR - John Deere 650, 2wd, diesel compact, 554 hrs, Good Condition with Woods 5 Ft Mower & Rear Blade, $4650 724-947-2341 TREE STAND FOR ARCHERY Hunting $40. 724-531-0779 TV - 12 inch color, cable ready 724-225-7906 $25.00 TV - Sharp 27” color TV, $20. 412-221-4546 TV ANTENNA For roof, $20. 724-941-3937 TV STAND - $30 412-327-1770 TV STAND - Oak, swivel top, $125. 412-651-1794 TV - 32” Sony, remote, super color/picture/sound, cable ready, $85. 412-854-0123 TV - Magnavox, 22” Slimline, Excellent $75 724-627-5690 TV - Sony 32”, great picture, stereo sound, remote/cable ready, $79. 412-854-3637 TV STAND - Black, new, 17x17x17, 2 shelves/glass door, $50 412-833-3377
Sprowls City Appliance & TV 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash. 724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com
VHF BASEBALL TAPES (9) FROM 1900’S, ALL $10.00 724-745-4312
WHEELS - For Toymaking, 2” Wood, 1000 pieces $15, 412-833-0799
TOOL BOX CRAFTSMAN STEEL 20”-8 1/2”-9 1/2” Great Condition $15.00 724-941-5292
SOFA BED - Queen size, $250. 412-668-3601
General Merchandise
TABLE - 44”wx76”h plus (2) 18” leaves, double pedestal, $195. 724-942-6317
SOFA / END TABLE $100. 412-651-1794
Sell Your Merchandise $301 & up for just $19.99* (*for 3 lines) It’s easy to place your ad. Call:
SWEEPER/VACUUM Canister, Sears. Nice. $25. 724-222-3973
TOOL BOX - Craftsman with standard & metric tools, some power, $299. 412-728-8320
SOFA-Rare C-shaped sectional brown tweed.11’x 5’, $200, Will deliver, 724/225-0893
ROPER WASHER AND DRYER $ 175. for both, only 2 years old. 724-388-6124
SWEEPER, Hoover-Legacy, energy efficient micro filtration $25. 412-561-1694
SNOWBLOWER, CRAFTSMAN 5 HP, $300, 412-221-0261
RIMS / SPOKED HUBCAPS - For ‘79 Cadillac, like new, $100. 724-745-8270
ROLLER BLADES - Black Size 6, Like New, $15. 412-221-2467
SWEEPER - Self Propelled Wind Tunnel by Hoover, $35. 412-221-9696
THERMOS - Drink Cooler, 2 gallon with spout, $15. 412-953-1320
SOFA TABLE - Thomasville, Beautiful. Good Condition $150. 412-327-1770
ROCKING CHAIR, Childs, Lavender & White $15. 724-255-3877
SWEEPER - Hoover Spirit canister, carpet/floor cleaning tools, $35. 412-221-9696
SKIRTS - ‘62 Chevy & ‘60 Pontiac, good condition, $50/ set. 724-745-8270
RIBBONS - For Crafts, etc., 3 large boxes, all $25. 724-693-8475
ROCKER, porch, oak, like new $75, 724-745-2165
SWEEPER - Dirt Devil, $20, 724-222-6448
TEA POTSmany designs, $10. 724-223-0878
SOFA / CHAIR - King size sleep sofa & matching chair, $675.
ROCKER / RECLINER Beige fabric, $50/best offer. 724-947-5957
SWEEPER - Bissell Upright, 724-222-6448 $20,
SKATES-roller, ice & baseball shoes, brand new, size 10 & 11 $25. 724-926-9566
REFRIGERATOR W/POOL sd x sd 25 c/f almond ice/water excellent! $280. 724-947-3427
Rocker-High back Reed $40 724-710-1487
STUDENT DESK - with Shelves $75. 412-327-1770
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URN / VASE / DISH - Italian black glass, new, great gift, $42/all. 412-854-0123 VACUUM SWEEPER, upright very good condition. $25 724-926-3023 VERY NICE GE APPLIANCES FOR SALE: Dishwasher, new 2012; Flat Service Electric Range & Oven; Matching Space Saver XL Microwave with Turntable; Kitchenaide Side by Side Refrigerator with Icemaker & water Dispenser on Door. All Excellent Condition. White Matching Appliances. $625. 412916-9794
WOOD BORING MACHINE Newton Double Bit $300 412-833-0799 WOOD FINISHING KIT Formby’s, NEW, $10. 412-953-1320 WOODCHIPPER $150. 724-663-4390
The Almanac Zone 2
Garage/Yard Sale GREEN TREE
Used Book Sale Friends Preview Sale: Thurs., Oct. 3, 7 pm-9 pm Join at the door - $5 Person or $8 Family. Public Sale: Fri., Oct. 4, 10 am-8 pm Sat., Oct. 5, 10 pm-5 pm
$6 Bag Day Sale: Sun., Oct. 6, 12 pm-4 pm
$5 Bag Day Sale:
Mon., Oct. 7, 10 am-5 pm
Green Tree Library W. Manilla Avenue
For info call 412-921-9292 www.greentreelibrary.org
KIDS RESALE:
Washington County Fairgrounds, Friday & Saturday (Oct 4 & Oct 5) 9am – 6pm and Sunday (Oct 6) 9am – 2pm – ½ Price Day and Electronic Recycling Day www.evolutionecycling.c om! Maternity & Kids Clothes (Newborn – 12), Baby Equipment, Furniture, Toys, plus 20 Local Vendors, Food Court and More! FREE Admission, FREE Parking, & FREE Giveaways. Cash, Visa, MC, Discover (NO Checks). All sales are final. http://www.kidma niasale.com/ www.Facebook.com/Kid ManiaSale. NORTH STRABANE (15317) Garage Sale Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 3-4 4 pm-7 pm & Sat., Oct. 5, 9 am-3 pm 6 Car Garage Loaded!!
221 S. Spring Valley Rd.
Sell items under $300 for free in the Observer-Reporter. Email your ads to: orclass@observer-reporter.com
COMPUTER HELP Confused, need help, Windows not working right? We can help and we come to you! We provide new user set up, software installations, troubleshooting & Windows help.
4 PC HELP, Inc. 412-561-1226
OAKDALE (15071) Estate Sale Saturday, October 5 8 am-4 pm Recliner, Love Seat, Chair, End Tables, Arm Chair/ Ottoman, Lamps, China, Drexel Heritage Chest, Oak Kenwood Receiver, Technics Graphic Equalizer, Synthesizer & Amplifier, Bose & JBL Speakers, CD Players, Black Lacquer King Sleigh Bed, Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Linens, Dresser, Refrigerator, Full Kitchen, Cedar Chest, Antique Library Table, Rocker, Dresser/Hutches/ Twin Beds, Bar Stools, Table/Chairs, Washer/Dryer, Patio Furniture, Grill, Sofa
Antiques TOP PRICES PAID FOR OLD RUGS
Clean Repair & Appraise Mt. Lebanon, 15228
412-563-1212
Bed, Office Supplies, Leather Office Chair, Computer Desk/File Cabinets, Antique Chest, Printers, Steel Work Table, Grinder, Vise, Circular Saw, Miter Saw, Shop Vac, Tool Box, Tools, Ladder, Snow Blower, Workmate and
Garage/Yard Sale BETHEL PARK Garage Sale Sat., Oct. 5 8 am-2 pm 2633 Milford Dr.
Household items, lawn decorations, jewelry, toys & more.
BETHEL PARK GARAGE SALE
Saturday, Oct. 5, 8-2
Household and decor, student desk, book shelves, small loveseat, PB King duvet, and much more. 694 Fruitwood Drive BETHEL PARK Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, Oct. 5 8 am-2 pm
Waterfall Chifferobe, toys & baby items (walker, bouncer, pak’n play, more), household items & decor, Avon steins, desk, lots of misc. items.
930 Clifton Rd. @ Brush Run
BETHEL PARK Garage Sale Sat., October 5 8 am-3 pm
Craftsman table saw, tools, wooden ladder, camping items, houseplants, misc. “surprise” boxes, jewelry, household items, games, toys & yard stone carvings.
3018 Greenwald Rd. (near BP high school)
SO MUCH MORE!! DON’T MISS IT!!
Directions: Parkway West to Exit 60A 22 West, 978 South/ Bateman Road, Right Stonebridge Drive, Left Kressview to
105 Kressview
Murdoch Estate Liquidation murdochestatesales.com
ROBINSON TWP. (15205) Estate Sale Sunday, October 6 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Note: Sunday Sale 3 Warehouse Units Loaded With Tools!!! New & Used, Top Quality Brands including: Husky, Irwin, Welbilt, Bosch, Kreg, Dewalt, Hitachi, Ryobi, Black & Decker, Milwaukee, Kobalt, Makita, Craftsman, Echo, Skil & More! Router Table, Thickness Planer, Lathe, Drill Press, Band Saws, Hammer Drills, Sawzaws, Commercial Drill Sets, Ratchet/Socket Sets, Gear Wrenches, Hole Saws, Hammers, Toolboxes, Jobox, Utility Carts, Banding Tools, Mechanics’ Boxes, Torpedo Heaters, Ladders,
GARAGE SALE PACKAGE * * $21.30 * * 5 Lines + Interactive Map Listing on swpaads.kaango.com $.60 each additional line Private party advertisers only. No commercial ads.
Rainy Day Guarantee! Don’t worry if it rains the day of your sale, just give us a call to reschedule your garage sale (within 2 weeks) and we’ll rerun your ad at NO CHARGE. How’s that for a successful sale insurance? Prepayment is necessary for all garage/yard sales. Visa, Mastercard, Discover Accepted.
Call 724-949-1193 to schedule your ad.
Garage/Yard Sale UPPER ST. CLAIR Estate Sale Saturday, Oct. 5 9 am-1 pm Cash Only. 2336 York Rd. (between Lambeth & Berkshire)
Wanted to Buy Ace Sporting Goods We Buy Guns Everyday 724-222-5470 www. acesportinggoods.com
ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES ~ WANTED ~
Mahogany and Oak Furniture, Desks, Bookcases, China, Glassware, Pottery, Linens, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, and Toys. One Piece or Entire Estate. Other items considered. TOP CASH PRICES PAID
Please Call Janine
412-341-9079 412-310-4798
Cell:
REEVES’ SPORT SHOP $ BUYING GUNS $
1943 W. Chestnut St., Wash. PA 724-206-0462
Machinery & Tools SAWMILLS -From only $4897- MAKE MONEY &SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE info & DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N
Fuel-Soil-Stone
Chair, Entertainment Center,
Computers
D5
Floor Jacks, Ball Bearing Tool Chest, Pipe Vise, Pressure Washer, Weedwacker, Chipper/Shredder, Pipe Benders, Bolt Cutters, Shop Vacs, Trailer Hitches, Tow Chains, Belt Lacer, Drill Bits, Tap & Die Sets, Angle Grinder, Screwdriver Sets, Mitre Saw, Pocket Hole System, Vortex Sawdust System, Tool Belts, Levels, Fixtures/Outdoor Lighting, Household Items & Much, Much More! Don’t Miss This One! Park As Directed!!
Store Express Self Storage
4317 Campbells Run Rd.
Law Estate Sales (412) 298-2381 lawestatesales.com
CORDWOOD
Top quality, clean, seasoned one year, split, 4’x8’x16”, 75% cherry and mixed, $110. Stacking available. Serving the South Hills for over 35 years.
Weekdays: (412) 653-0666 Evenings & Weekends (412) 655-1149
Free Ads General Merchandise
items priced
$300 or less
10 Days, 3 line ad Appears 7 days in the Observer-Reporter & 2 weeks in The Almanac * One item per ad *Price must appear in ad *Ten ad maximum *No Commercial Customers *No Pet Ads Place ads: Observer Reporter 122 S. Main St. Washington Observer-Reporter 32 Church St., Waynesburg The Almanac 395 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray or email to: orclass@ observer-reporter.com Free ads cannot be accepted over the phone
HOUSE COAL & FIREWOOD RL YOST TRUCKING & SUPPLY 724-745-5700
Service Repairs
Al’s Water Service 2699 Jefferson Ave., Wash. 724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com
Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
724-222-2150 724-745-5707 724-941-8423 PlumbingRepairedRight.com
GUTTERS CLEANED $49.95
Insured Average 2 Story House Prompt Service Repair & Replacement Available. PA #31176
(412) 563-6128
J&D Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. Commercial /Residential Family Owned For Over 65 Years Shingle = Slate = Copper Standing Seam & Flat Roofs = Siding = Soffit = Fascia & Seamless Gutters Fully Insured Free Estimates Emergency Repairs
Phone Answers 24 Hours
1-800-919-5320
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D6 The Almanac Zone 2 Service Repairs KEN’S ASPHALT SEALING Brushed On * No Spraying Crack Filling * Line Striping
Residential/Commercial Call Ken,
412-279-0803 724-745-7122
Machi Paving LLC Asphalt * Concrete Retaining Walls
Since 1984
www.thealmanac.net Lawn Care & Landscaping
October 2 , 2013
Trees, Plants & Flowers
FALL CLEAN-UP
TREE SERVICE
Edging, Mulching, Trimming Leaves - Free Estimates
“R&J Tree Service”
724-624-1492
Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding. Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.
FALL/WINTER CLEAN-UP
Lawncare, rake leaves, clean basements & garages. Interior painting. Shovel Snow. Reasonable Rates.
724-328-3288 Anton
FALL CLEAN UP/ LAWN CARE
Leaf Removal, Grass Cutting, Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Bed Clean Ups Experienced Affordable & Reliable Covering South Hills Area
412-722-2181
412-279-9222
GOT LEAVES?
PA035878
Call
T & H PAVING
412-854-3660
Blacktopping Drives Patching & Sealer Landscaping Restoration
Free Estimates FALL DISCOUNTS
724-746-6131 800-641-9055 24 Hrs.
Todd’s Asphalt Sealing Inc. “We Apply Federal Specification Sealer Not Watered Down Concentrate” Commercial /Residential Fully Insured *Free Estimates
LANDSCAPING Robert Rigby’s Landscaping
A HANDYMAN 724-344-3061 HIC PA #018106
ADDITIONS/GAMEROOMS Garages * Kitchens Baths * Decks. D & J Construction & Excavation Services 724-745-7860 724-344-2947 AMES Construction & Remodeling 30 Years Experience! 724-852-1888
Todd Shields - Owner toddsasphalt.com
WALLS - Built & Rebuilt
New & Old, Precast, Keystone, Tie Walls, Stone, etc. Insured/Free Estimates.
southhillscontracting.net
CERAMIC TILE
Install, repair and regrout. Also install floors and walls. Epoxy grout staining - any color. Free estimates. Call
412-279-6579 or 412-670-9952
CHIMNEY REPAIRS BRICK REPOINTING ANY MASONRY REPAIR ADDITIONS
Now is the best time of year to have your lawn aerated. Ask about our Fall Special that combines aerating, leaf & fertilization services. Call Mike
J&J Lawncare 412-337-0211
LEAVES LEAVES LEAVES
WATERPROOFING
◆ Interior & Exterior Solutions ◆ French Drains ◆ Mold & Mildew Removal ◆ Concrete Work ◆ Lifetime Warranty ◆ Senior Citizen Discount Free Estimates * Fully Insured
FALL CLEAN-UPS GRASS CUTTING � FERTILIZATION � RETAINING WALLS � CONCRETE WORK Disappointed with your service? Call someone who cares.
RETAINING WALLS Insured Free Estimates
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Lawn Care & Landscaping AERATIONS / STUMP GRINDING Average 10,000 sq.ft. lawn: $65. Let me core aerate your lawn with the same machine Chem Lawn or Davey use for about half their price. Fertilization, weed control & liming also available. Also, let me remove those unwanted stumps & roots from your yard. (Stumps approx. $3 per inch measured across stump.) Also gardens rototilled. Insured. Licensed Pesticide Applicator. 28 yrs. in business.
Jamie Thompson,
(412) 531-3113
BETHEL PARK LANDSCAPING GRASS CUTTING RETAINING WALLS (NEW OR RESET) ◆ PATIO PAVERS ◆ FRENCH DRAINS ◆ DOWNSPOUT DRAINS ◆ HILLSIDES ◆ NEW BEDS ◆ FALL CLEAN-UPS ◆ ◆
Serving The South Hills
Call 412-833-3465 C. L. LOGSDON
LAWN GROOMING Plant Your Fall Mums Now �
Organic Lawn Program
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Shrub & Hedge Pruning
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C.L. Logsdon Lawn Grooming
MoonFruit.com
Free Estimates Excellent Service
CALL JOE
412-886-9818 PILARDI’S LANDSCAPING
Call:
Pilardi’s Landscaping 724~498~6809
or visit us at: pilardilandscaping.com RICH’S LAWN CARE
Trimming & removal of hedges, shrubs & trees, stump removals, Fall yard clean-up, etc. Free estimates. Discounts for new callers, seniors & veterans. Call
724-231-6438
(Built or Rebuilt) Concrete Sidewalks Patios & Driveways Basement Waterproofing Regrading/Reseeding
Free Estimates*Fully Insured PA #063358
412-584-1515
Service Repairs
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Experienced Professional Highest Quality Guaranteed Work Interior & Exterior Insured Deakin Painting 412-897-6709 PA#023168
PLASTERING/HARDCOAT New Work * Repair Work 35 years experience. Angie’s List Recommended Insured * Free Estimates
Larry Cardillo Plastering
Senior Discounts PA #044557
(724) 926-2269 (724) 255-0029
412-881-7926, Dave Cell: 412-737-5511, Gary
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
South Hills Exteriors
Concrete Sealing & Caulking
Fully Insured Free Estimates
(724) 745-5586
JB MASONRY Chimney Cap Replacement & Repair � Repointing � All Phases of Brick, Block & Stone Work � Flagstone Patios � Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces � Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks �
20 Years Experience NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL PA #038977
* INTERIOR + EXTERIOR * DECKS * PRESSURE WASHING FULLY INSURED /FREE ESTIMATES PA #051672
PAUL JANOV
724~746~3464
REMODELING
K & K HOME IMPROVEMENT Where Quality is Tradition for Over 25 years * * * *
Siding * Soffit * Roofing Doors * Kitchens * Baths Windows * Additions Gutters * Decks * Drywall
PA #006719
Rick Kaczmarek,
412-401-4877 Rollier’s Hardware
We carry everything you need: Electric, Plumbing, Paint, Housewares Lawn & Garden, Pets, Lumber. Convenience Store & Seasonal 600 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 412-561-0922
SAM’S PAINTING
Interior/Exterior Plaster & Drywall Repairs Insured * References Free Estimates 35 Yrs. Experience
412-853-9436
SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN
CONCRETE & STONE WORK
PAINTING PROFESSIONAL
TILE & GROUT COLOR SEALING
$75 per room. One coat / one color. Labor only. Two room minimum. HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens/Baths/ Plumbing & Electrical 25 yrs. experience.
FALL RATES
(412) 831-3795
PAINT MAN / WALLPAPER MAN
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
35 Yrs. Experience
Gaetano Concrete (412) 833-7969
Wallcovering/Painting - all types. Removal/ Wall Repair. 30 Years Exper. Dependable. “One Call Does It All”.
(Wall Pro) Frank, (412) 833-4992 (412) 535-2404
PA Reg. #009657
EVERYONE’S HANDYMAN 724-229-0130
The best coverage... In print...Online... for one and all!! Observer-Reporter and observer-reporter.com Lawn Care & Landscaping
2307 Brownsville Rd. Call us for a free “No Gimmick” estimate
PAINTING
True Professional. Interior / Exterior Plaster Patching & Repairs 30 years. Insured. References. Dependable. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Free Estimates.
Fife Painting Dennis,
412-680-2237 412-343-3695
Lawn Care & Landscaping
20’ LOWE PONTOON 9.9 Honda, Hummingbird, Dual Axle Trailer, Radio, 5 New Tires, $4500. 724-225-0303 BLUE WATER Monte Carlo, 20’, Merc inboard/outboard, Cuddy cabin, rebuilt 350 V8, with trailer, used very little, $5,900. 724-747-5317 BOAT - 18’ pontoon, new 50 hp Mercury, trolling motor, fish finder, aluminum trailer, 2 brand new batteries, +extras. $8,500 firm. 724-852-2974.
FORMULA 25’ Cabin Cruiser Mercury I-O, sleeps 4, carries 9, full kitchen & bath camper canvas, low hours, trailer included, $15,000. Offers considered. 724-579-2521
Campers & RVs 1990 Dutchman RV - everything to camp with included Parked at Cayman Landing Campgrounds/ Treasure Lake $5,000.,or best offer 724-225-9576 2005 Forrest River Motor Home 35’, Ford V10, 6020 mi. 8cu.ft. Fridge, Dual Air, 2 Tip Outs, Good condition, must sell $59,900. or best, 724-747-4998 2000 BOUNDER RV-Ford V-10, 34,000 miles, 2 slide outs, queen bed, gas & electric fridge & hot water, kingdome satellite dish, 2 tv’s, dual air selling due to health. $22,000 takes it home (firm) clear title. 724-225-0220
412-925-8122
WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING
Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured
Tim Corn w all Wallp apering 412-833-4574 412-551-2474 PA #039416
Concrete America’s Largest Concrete Leveler. Don’t replace your sunken concrete slabs! Let us pump it up & save you 50-70% over replacment. 412-486-8444 or 724-776-7277 www.a1now.com D & E CUSTOM CONCRETE Decorative, Stamped. Pool Decks & Overlays. Driveways, patios & walks. 724-747-2171
2011 PLEASURE WAY RV Like new, all the bells & whistles. 18,500 miles. Gold color with coordinating graphics. Selling because of health & old age. Price Reduced to $69,500. Comes with accessories. You gotta see this one! 412-841-7580. Will consider any serious offer. 99 Dutchman Popup with furnace and air, good condition sleeps 8 $3,400 negotiable 724-225-5350 call after 2pm
Class A 35’ CAT Diesel Motor Home - Fully equipped, includes washer, dryer, aluminum shell, stainless steel storage doors with roll out trays, $40,000. Offers considered. 724-579-2521
Asphalt
Kernan Asphalt Sealing
Sealing, Maintenance Construction Services kernanasphalt.com 412-831-4847
Hothouse Floral 24 Hot House Lane Rt. 136 Wash. 724-222-6739 www.hothousefloralco.com
KEN’S TREE SERVICE
Drywall/Painting
Fully Insured Free Estimates
RICHARD BODE LANDSCAPING & DECKS
724-941-6936 * 724-746-7047 (Store)
724-746-8733 (TREE)
Visit our store & outdoor display featuring Unilock Products Route 19 South, 3/4 mile past Waterdam Plaza, on right
RETAINING WALLS * PATIOS * SIDEWALKS * DRIVEWAYS Using Unilock Interlocking Concrete Pavers Shrub & Tree Planting / Trimming / Mulching / Edging
DECKS -
SIDELINES TREE SERVICE
Service Repairs
Boat & Accessories
Cozy Traveler-2012 15 Ft Custom Built $8,000 724-632-3371
Trees, Plants & Flowers
412-735-4063
(724) 941-3878 (412) 655-3921
Permanent Color Sealing Call MVP Surface Solutions
SNOW REMOVAL
Free Estimates! Fully Insured! PA # 085585
HOUSECLEANING $20 Off 1st Time Cleaning During The Month Of October. Check out our website at www.scrubadubdolls.com or Call to schedule
412-216-1098
Book Now - Free Estimates 724-624-1492
We will go out on a limb for you.... Tree Removal Stump Removal Pruning/Trimming Shrub/Hedge Removal Cord Firewood for Sale
AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING (412) 561-4331 (412) 848-0530
Fully Insured*Free Estimates
Call John
724-746-8561
Miscellaneous
Kitchens, Bathrooms Gamerooms Interior Painting Drywall Plaster Repair
412-881-4749
Stamped & Colored Concrete � Exposed Aggregate & Float Finish � Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks � Pressure Wash & Seal Concrete
CONTRACTING/ LANDSCAPING
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PAINTING & CARPENTRY
(724) 941-6465
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◆ Grass Cutting ◆Mulching ◆ Edging ◆ Trimming ◆ Bed Design ◆Retaining Walls
Home Improvement
I do it all. Painting, Plumbing, Electrical & more. PA076865 Fully Insured. 2012 Winner of Super Service Award from Angie’s List. Call Brian,
SPECIAL
10% off Special
for Planting & Seeding Affordable, quality work. � Fall Clean-Up � Seeding � Mulching � Pruning � Bed Design � Planting & More
(412) 831-3676
or visit us at:
LEAF REMOVAL, DETHATCHING & OVERSEEDING
412-584-1515
412-584-1515
PA 021734
LAWN AERATING
Fully insured. Free estimates.
Any Job - Small or Large
Complete Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gamerooms & more. Carpentry, Painting, Tile & Marble, Wood Flooring (a complete list is on our website). Small jobs welcome. Fully Insured. Our Focus is Quality. Call
Seamless, any length. Also: Vinyl Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Downspouts, Gutter Guard, Gutter Cleaning. * FREE GUTTER GUARD WITH GUTTER PURCHASE * 36 yrs. experience.
HANDYMAN SERVICES
BOEHM CONTRACTING
Specializing in Large & Small Shrub & Hedge Trimming & Removal. Small and Medium Size Tree Trimming & Removal. Brush and Branch Removal. Stump Grinding. Seasonal & Hill Side Clean-Ups. New Landscape Installations, Mulching. Pressure Washing. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. PA022263 Call 412-833-4717
(724) 941-1024
PA#45653
(412) 279-2262
GUTTERS
Home Improvement
J.C. Landscaping Professional lawn maintenance, complete landscaping, hedge trimming, thatching, mulch reseeding, edging, Fall Clean-Up, hauling, bobcat service.
FINE CARPENTRY Deck - Door Installation Interior Trim - Handrails Quality Home Repairs Celebrating 20 years
Call 724-239-5074 or Cell: 412-670-1879
724-942-2298 Single Phase Electrical Services Inc. The Generator Specialist 724-745-1970 www.singlephase.com
Home Improvement
Custom Built Decks
Free Estimates - Limited Area * Fully Insured Owner Supervision PA004132
Bordenick Landscaping Inc. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
LANDSCAPE DESIGN / INSTALLATION LAWN MAINTENANCE RETAINING WALLS BOBCAT SERVICES PRUNING FERTILIZING MULCHING AERATION PENN STATE GRADUATE PAVERS & WALKWAYS
Fully Insured * 724-986-3705
ZINGRONE LANDSCAPING
CONSTRUCTION / MAINTENANCE COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL PA LICENSED ● ● ● ● ● ●
FALL CLEAN-UPS / LEAF REMOVAL GRASS CUTTING / FERTILIZATION DECKS ● TREE REMOVAL RETAINING WALLS ● HAULING CONCRETE WORK ● BOBCAT SERVICES DESIGN / INSTALL ● NEW LAWNS
NOW ACCEPTING COMMERCIAL SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACTS
“CALL A COMPANY THAT CARES” Ask For Joe: 412 ~ 886 ~ 9818 Fully Insured
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20 Years Experience
● PA015285
M.T. CHRISTIAN PAINTING
Complete Painting & Carpentry Services Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior No Job Too Large or Small Serving the South Hills for 20 Years. Insured PA #023053
412-613-4177
Excavating & Hauling BOBCAT WORK
Grading * Excavating Lawns * Hauling
FORD LINDY, 1982, Class C Motorhome, excellent condition, 68,000 miles, new tires, TV, VCR, air, generator, well maintained, $7,500 or best offer. 412-831-5258 JAYCO J Flight, 2010, 24’, 1 slide out, used 3 times, full bath, queen bed, $13,600. 724-225-0643, 412-217-4649 PREVOST XL 40’ All Stainless Motorhome designed for Sylvestor Stallone with Extras. Like New Condition. Deisel Engine & Generator. 55,000 Miles. Must Sell - Husband ill - can’t use. $80,000. 724-587-3337 SUNLINE, 18’, hardtop CAMPER, sleeps 7, interior excellent, needs basic mechanical work, $1,500. 724-554-3024
724-942-2298
EXCAVATION/DEMOLITION & HAULING Real Estate Cleanouts & Restoration
Dixon Construction 412-997-7030
robertcdixon@yahoo.com HAULING
Let us haul your junk, garbage, wood, yard debris. Erikshaulingandmoving.com
412-758-9736
HAULING
Clean out houses, apartments & garages. Clean up yards. Reasonable.
Robert Fenton
412-341-7640
SUNLINE, ’04, Sole’ Travel Trailer, 25’, sleeps 6, air, heat, lots of storage, Must See! Immaculate! $7,500. 724-206-0777
MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs 1998 Harley Davidson - Heritage Softtail. $7,500 or best. 724-632-6769 1999 DYNA WIDE-GLYDE 12,000 Miles, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, Windshield, Mustang Seat, $8,500 or best offer. 724-483-3754
October 2 , 2013 Miscellaneous Vehicles
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 with Saddle Bags, windshield and Cobra pipes, low miles, excellent condition $3,700 call 724-746-4746 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 with Saddle Bags, windshield and Cobra pipes, low miles, excellent condition $3,700 call 724-746-4746
FORD ‘77 Thunderbird TRAILER
4x6.5 ft. heavy duty steel bed, wooden sides, 3,000 lb. GVWR, holds 2 yards. $150/best offer.
724-255-8256
2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 8,200 miles Lots of extras Candy blue $4,800 obo (724)747-6480 call text
Automotive Parts & Accessories 2009 SUNRIDER HARDTOP for Jeep Wrangler X 4 Door. Like new $1,100 724-263-7200 Alum. Utility Cap- Short Bed Chevy fits 2006-2013 built in tool boxes, 30” tall, heavy duty ladder rack, white, 7 mo old, Paid $2,200. Asking $1,200 724-345-3541
2006 Custom Softail, 113 ultima motor. 5 speed Indian transmission, S&S open carb. 3” open primary, pm racing mags. $9,000/best offer. 706-435-7471
LARIAT 2012 F150, Factory TOW MIRRORS, heated, power adjust, manual fold, Direction puddle & memory, TRADE for LARIAT STANDARD. Bob 724-941-7979 LEAF SPRING New 2) front 52”, 2) rear 50” for pick up truck $500 724-225-2595
2008 Limited Edition, Graffiti CBR 600RR, 2 Brothers carbon fiber exhaust, 10 teeth raised on rear sprocket, heavy duty chain,low miles $6,000. obo 724-322-2210
HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘06 Electra Glide Classic Touring Model Only 8,000 miles, like new, $9,000. 412-833-7196
HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster
9,400 miles, clean, extra chrome, $4,750 or best offer. Florida Bike. 724-796-0182
Jak’s Muffler Complete Auto Care 724-228-4440 www.jaksmuffler.com
412-614-1818
HEADSETS with HELMETS 2 Honda Goldwing Deluxe Headsets with Helmets, $350 or best offer. 412-303-8680
HONDA ‘06 Shadow
Mustang seat, chromed out , 5,000 miles, excellent shape, $3,800. 724-328-0665
1949 DODGE
Runs and drives, with parts car, extra parts. $5000 or best offer.
724-747-7602
1969 Chevy Caprice 4d hard top, a/c, p/w 28,000 miles, very nice car $11,500 724-228-1688
Fiesta Red, 312, auto, power steering/brakes, front disc brakes, stainless steel exhaust, A/C, T&C radio, both tops + more. 93,000 miles, $42,500. 412-276-6668 or
ronsand@comast.net PONTIAC ‘79 Firebird
19,000 miles, V8, stored for, 25 years, $7,900.
412-498-2268
Automobiles
1966 FORD MUSTANG - 289, 4 Barrel, Coupe, 5,871 miles, Rebuilt Engine, Color:Intense Blue $13,000, 724-833-3556
2 door, Street Rod, 305-350, aluminum wheels, Mustang II suspension, all steel, $18,000.
724-228-1039
CHEVROLET ‘63 Impala
350 pg. New Chrome & Interior Craiger Wheels, Chrome Headers, $19,000. 724-746-4042
1991 Mercury “Capri” XR2turbo-5 speed, standard, 90,000.mi, like new $3,995. or Best offer 724-288-2635 1995 Toyota Corolla Wagon, 197,000 miles, new tires, new alternator, $1,500 or best offer 724-632-6850 1997 Nissan Maxima, lots of rust, no brakes, motor runs, good tires, great fixer upper, $700 obo 724-632-6850
1993 40th Anniversary CORVETTE. White with Black Leather,Auto,13,900 Miles, All original,but New tires, New Inpsection, Oil Change. No signs of interior wear.A must see in person. Loaded, cruise,Serious inquiries only.Asking $14,900 NO TRADES 724-745-7364 Evenings 2005 Toyota Scion, light blue, good condition, low miles. NICE STEREO! $10,500 724-746-3981
CHEVROLET ‘39 Master Deluxe
2 door sedan, older restoration, updated engine & electrical, will negotiate selling price. Call for appointment,
412-352-4399
2005 Subaru Impreza Outback 68K mi., 5 speed, recent PA inspection, new tires, runs good. Discounted 25% for R title, $6,995 724-627-4764
724-379-5056
GMC ‘1994 TOPKICK DUMP TRUCK $15,900 724-225-4307 or 724-288-8388 Reliable, miles under 98,000, silver, new inspection, $7,900. Text or call 412-759-6673
HONDA ‘06 Accord EXL
33,000 miles, 4 cylinder, 4 door, great shape, $13,500. McMurray, 724-746-3987
412-310-3376
KAWASAKI - 2005 NINJA 636 11,000 miles Excellent Cond. $4,500 Call Denny at 724-941-9476
CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 1996 North Star, 90,704 mi. Dark Blue, Inspected 4/14 $3,000. 724-745-3801
CORVETTE, ‘87, black, glass top, automatic, graphite interior new tires, 48,000 miles, very nice shape! $10,500. 724-747-5317
DODGE ‘66 Dart GT Convertible
318 V8, automatic, factory air, Arizona car, $8,500/best offer.
412-657-6724
DODGE ‘66 Charger
383 engine, all original #s match, inspected 2012, always garaged, $16,900. 412-561-6994
CADALLIC-2010 EXT Black w/Black Leather Interior Heated Seats, 22” rims ONLY 32,000 miles EXCELLENT CONDITION $47,995 724-579-3532 CHEVY -LUMINA LTZ 1999 3.8 v6 engine, full power, a/c,am/fm/cassette, remote start,new inspection $2,600 724-344-8087
CHEVROLET ‘96 Corvette
White/gray interior, glass top, automatic, electronic air, 7,000 miles, 1 owner, garage kept, $21,500. 412-833-0799
Ford Thunderbird- 1955 292/3 sp manual, Black w/Black interior NO TEXT MESSAGES $19,900 412-812-1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD,’74, 460 engine, 55,000+ miles, inspected thru 7/14, no rust or dents, must see & drive! $3,500 Firm, 724-627-8603 ask for Bill
MERCEDES E-320, ‘96, fully equipped, inspected, nice clean car! $4,000 or best offer. 724-825-3592
MERCURY ‘00 Cougar Coupe V6, inspected 4/14, 47,400 miles, sunroof, CD, original owner, $4500.
412-341-5858
MERCURY ‘02 SABLE 4 Door, Automatic, White 165,230 mi. Inpsected til 6/14. Good Condition $2,300. 724-470-8362
MERCEDES BENZ ‘98 SL500 White convertible with tan interior with hard top, 63,000 miles, beautiful, $12,500. 724-746-3792
MERCEDES ‘08 E350
28,000 miles, black w/black interior, fully loaded, excellent condition, $26,900.
412-523-1697
CHEVROLET ‘84 El Camino Classic Car. Show quality. Must sell, excellent condition $15,500. 412-833-0799
MERCEDES ‘79 450 SL Convertible, Repainted 2009 GREAT CONDITION $15,500 or best offer. 412-445-5874
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Trucks
724-228-1534
PONTIAC ‘1960 BONNEVILLE $8,500 724-225-4307 or 724-288-8388 PONTIAC - 2007 Solstice GXP, Turbo 2.0L, DOHC, 5 Speed, Sport Suspension, 18”Chrome Wheels, Black w/ Leather Seats, ONLY HAS 1,500 miles $21,900, 724-745-6668
Ford 2006 F-150, 4x4, 150,000.miles. all Highway miles, well maintained, $10,500./best offer. 706-435-7471
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PIERCE PUMPER, 1984, 1250 GPM, 1000 gallon tank, 26,350 miles, $12,000. 724-899-2188
Antique Automobiles
Four Wheel Drives
FORD ‘03 F-150 XLT, 4X4 108,000 Miles, V6, 8’ Bed, 4.2 V6, automatic,Good Condition. $5,800, 724-263-8957 GMC SIERRA, ‘98, 4x4, 350, V8, 8’ bed, no rust, everything works, great work truck $3,900 or best offer. 724-288-0829 GMC Yukon, ‘99, 350, 5.7L, excellent condition, all service records, Insp 7/14 724-886-1427 JEEP, ‘98, Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0, 6 cylinder, automatic, 162,000 miles, $2,900 or best offer. 412-217-6666
GMC 2004 Sierra
Approx. 120,000 miles, $8,000.
724-627-6364
PONTIAC 2007 Red Solstice Auto, Black Leather, 18” Chrome Wheels, 12,900 miles, showroom condition, $16,500. 724-263-0441
GMC ‘97 Z71 4x4
192,000 miles, Blue Book $4,700 contractor truck extras $2,900 asking $6,600, all power & extended 3rd door.
412-708-0049
PONTIAC ‘01 Grand Prix SE
Silver, 4 door. 3.1 liter V-6, 122,00 miles. Current inspection, 2 new tires, runs great! Single owner. Asking $2,500 or best offer. Please call 724-260-0395, leave message.
Sports Utility Vehicles 2006 Chevy Tahoe LT, 4wd, trailering package, dvd, 4 captain heated leather seats, one owner, loaded, 78,000 miles, $15,800 724-840-7466 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 85K Miles Champagne with Tan Leather Interior. Loaded. Excellent Single Owner. All Maintenance Records. Sunroof, DVD, Heated Seats, 6 Cylinder, Power Everything. $2000 Less than book at $7995 PRICED TO SELL. CALL ME 412-719-1220.
Four Wheel Drives
Jeep -2007 Unlimited X Sport Utility 4 door (Navy) w/custom wheels and off-road tires 60,000 mi. $18,900/obo call or text 724-255-5392 KIA Sportage 2002, good engine, bad transmission, 120,000. mi. $2,500. 412-217-9559 NISSAN- FRONTIER ‘09 4x4, Crew Cab, 39,000 miles $18,000/Offer 724-239-2783
Vans
Dodge Nitro 2007, 4x4 100,000. miles, well maintained,very clean. $12,500./best offer 706-435-7471 FORD ‘2004 LARIAT 105,000 MIles, 6” Lift, 35” Tires, 18” Chrome Rims, Super Cab, Magnaflo Dual Exhaust, many extras. $15,500 or best offer. 724-825-7458
FORD ‘78 Truck
Short Bed, 6” lift, 351 modified engine, 4 speed transmission, disassembled, all new parts, ready to restore. $2,500 solid.
724-627-6206
DODGE 2000 GRAND CARAVAN New Inspection, 7 passenger, 92,000 miles, $3,350/best offer 724-228-8225
DODGE 1986 Van
Inspected until 6/14, 108,000 miles, no rust, 318 engine, $2,000/best offer. 412-221-9696
DODGE ‘03 Caravan
135,000 miles, inspected till 2/14, all new brakes, excellent condition, $4,500. Call
724-225-5538
FORD 1995 E150 Handicap Accessible Van. Under 79,000 miles, No rust. Remotely controlled side door & lift, Inspected & ready to go,$13,000 Firm.724-267-2933
Sports Utility Vehicles
CHRYSLER ‘67 New Yorker
FORD, ‘53, no rust, 331 SB, 4 speed, IROC-R blower, 2-4 lots of parts, been stored, $17,000. 724-228-1534
rayon or cotton 3. Growth rings 4. Volcanic mountain in Japan 5. Rebroadcasts a show 6. A British suspender 8. Fringe-toed lizard 9. Oceans 11. Molten metal scum residue 14. Atomic # 106 15. Mountain peak covering 18. Request for quiet 19. Macaws 20. Lyric poems 22. #8 potassium rich fruits 23. Star Wars' __-Wan Kenobi 24. Express wonder 27. Works a garden's soil 28. Alias 29. Opening 31. Bones 32. Harlenquinade clowning (Mid. Eng.) 33. Lose resilience 34. Syrian pound 35. Finishes 36. Held over 37. Brass that looks like gold 38. Cuddle 39. Small sailboat 40. Dorsal plates on anthropods 44. A waterproof raincoat 47. Latin: around time of
2008 Toyota Tundra Truck (Red) 6 ft bed, 12,000 miles, $22,000 NO TRADES
OLDSMOBILE-92 ROYALE 88 57,078 miles Show Room New Original Owner Garage Kept. Inspected Until 3/14 724-489-9360
Sports Utility Vehicles
724-986-6527, 724-986-5761
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1986 IH DUMPTRUCK, single axle, 10 Ton with air brakes, $10,500. 724-228-1095
412-519-3644 BUICK ‘08 Lacrosse
CADILLAC ‘1952 $12,500 724-225-4307 or 724-288-8388
CONCESSION TRAILER 1995 - 18 ft. With 14 ft. support box truck, stainless griddle, 2 fryers, 4 sinks, good condition. Call Chuck,
FORD ‘08 Focus SES
2 door, 34,000 miles, black exterior, power windows/ doors/sunroof, new brakes, runs & looks great, garage kept, $11,000. or best offer.
BUICK ‘06 Lucerne CXL
HONDA ‘81 CB 750 Fairing & Bags, 32,000 Miles, Very Nice Condition. Like Goldwing $1,900. 412-897-9622
Miscellaneous Vehicles
FORD ‘07 Taurus SEL
Spotless, must see/drive, 43,000 miles, $10,495. 724-966-5890 after 1 pm.
Excellent condition, 53,000 miles, $10,500.
Black, super charged V8, new brakes, battery, tires & sticker, 71,500 miles, $14,000.
SUZUKI 08 DR 650, Street legal 380 mi., Excellent condition, $500 in extras, $3,500 724-914-0732
FORD MUSTANG, 1964 1/2, Classic Coupe, poppy red, excellent condition, $15,000. 724-948-3684
412-561-2292
1992 Oldsmobile 98 Elite, Gray, 4 door, 140,000 miles, garage kept, leather seats, Excellent Condition, $6,000 or best offer 724-796-1138
HONDA ‘09 Shadow 750
Pulse Performance Power Sport Part/Gear & Acces.724-260-5273 www.pulseperfor manceonline.com
412-779-2262
FORD 2000 CONTOUR SE, automatic, 147,000. mi. 4 cyclinder, inspected 7/14. $1,750. 724-225-4463
2.4 liter, 4 cylinder, black leather interior, gray exterior, under 17,000 miles, $16,500.
CHEVROLET ‘36 Sedan
412-427-3922
KIDS ATV - New, 110 CC, Governor, Remote Kill, $750 724-263-5364
EAGLE ‘95 Talon ESI
98,000 miles, newly inspected, white/gray interior, $3,100.
HONDA CRV
1999 Volkswagen Passat, V6 5 speed, 150,000 miles, just inspected Car driven daily $3,200 call Jim 724-554-6156
8/14 inspection, good condition, $2,400. Mt. Lebanon,
412-401-1937
FORD 1956 THUNDERBIRD
CHEVROLET ‘72 Corvette Stingray - 61,000 miles, mint
HONDA ‘82 Gold Wing
Low mileage (2,200 miles), stored in garage, $5,500. Call Cheryl after 4:30pm/weekends
CORVETTE - 94 CONVERTIBLE Polo Green, Automatic, NEW Top, 69,000 miles, $12,000 or Best Offer 724-802-0014
leather, full powered, air, CD, Cassette,Sport wheels Sharp, $3,495.. 724-344-8087
1984 OLDSMOBILE, 98, V8, 5.0L, overdrive transmission, vinyl padded roof, power seat, windows & locks, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cassette, air, rear defogger, 72,850 miles, garage kept, $7,600. 724-239-5311
condition, runs great, $18,000 or best offer. 412-835-8789
HARLEY DAVIDSON ’02 Sportster 1200 Custom detached windshield, 2 seats, extras, Asking $4,500. 724-914-1662
Automobiles
Ford 2000 Crown Victoria LX
TRAILOR - Utility 5’x10’ 2990 GVW, $800 724-228-8311
Antique Automobiles
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HONDA ‘11 Accord SE
Call Jim, 724-554-6156
Screaming Eagle Pipes, extra chrome, security system, like new, $8,500.
Call Vince, 412-563-1972
Auto Trailers
29,000 miles, excellent condition, all original, $7,500.
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2001 Road King
White with red velour interior, 400 engine, power windows, 41,000 miles, not perfect but very good condition. True American Classic. $3,500/best offer.
Vehicle Service
HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘92 Ultra Classic
Harley Davidson 2000, XL883 Sportster, 6,400 miles, removable windshield, leather, forward controls, many extras $5,000, 724-350-6558, 724-796-3037
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GMC ’95 Van
Showroom condition, used for car shows, only 56,000 orig. miles, $9,000 or best offer.
V-6 Handicap Accessible, 73,000 miles, side lift with remote & tie downs, $5,500.
412-835-0516
724-592-6690
HONDA ‘01 Odyssey LX
Antique Automobiles
Mint condition, 84,000 miles, 7 passengers, lots of cargo space, many extras, all maintenance records available, $6,000. Call
412-841-1151
JEEP-05 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD
RIVINIUS ‘73 Heavy Equipment TRAILER - 50,000 GWT with heavy duty ramps & brakes, $5,295 or best offer. 724-348-0800
AMC ‘71 JAVELIN SST
Blue, automatic, very good condition, low miles, 360 engine,
$14,500. 724-825-2168
Midnight Blue, Grey Leather Interior, V8, 4 X 4, Automatic, Power Steering, Power Brakes ALL NEW BRAKES & ROTORS, Power Sunroof, Luggage Rack, Am/Fm/CD Player, U-Haul Hitch, New Inspection, One Owner, Garage Kept 67,500 miles
$13,500 412-551-6251
NISSAN- VAN 2012 NV2500 4,700 miles, Contractors van, FULLY EQUIPPED, $20,500 724-344-8122 SILHOUETTE VAN, ’01, great condition, fully equipped, 7 passenger, 100,500 miles, current inspections til 10/13 $5,000 or best offer, call 724-503-7285
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