20140305 z2 alm by Katie Green

GOLDEN MOMENTS

Area swimmers excel at WPIAL championships. PAGE B1 ZONE 2

@SHillsAlmanac Our 49th Year

www.thealmanac.net

March 5, 2014

A sound approach to life Rusted Root’s Donovan teaches stress relief workshop By Deana Carpenter For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

Finding ways to reduce or relieve stress was the topic of a recent seminar at Metamorphosis wellness PHOTO BY DEANA CARPENTER center in McMurray. Jim Donovan and Ellen Ulmer during Donovan’s workshop Taught by Jim Donovan, at Metamorphasis Center in McMurrary. a founding member of

the band Rusted Root, the March 1 workshop was attended by a small group of local people. Donovan uses sound – specifically drums – to help empower people to live a better life. The five-hour training involved teaching techniques of how to energize the brain and clear the

mind, how to lessen fear and how to create deep relaxation and stress. “Jim Donovan’s Sound Empowerment Training aligns perfectly with our mission to help people live happy, healthy lifestyles,” said Melissa Migliaro, founder and owner of Metamorphosis.

Decades of service Bower Hill VFD marks 90 years of fighting fires

Donovan, who lives in Greensburg, has a master’s degree in educational leadership and is a full-time instructor at St. Francis University. In addition to his 15 years with Rusted Root, he has been teaching drumming workshops for about five years. SEE STRESS PAGE A2

Lebo approves capital projects By Deana Carpenter For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

By Terry Kish For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

This year, Bower Hill Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating 90 years of service to the residents of Scott Township. Chartered in 1924 to provide fire protection for the southern portions of the township, the fire department’s first home was on Montgomery Avenue. According to the department’s records, “The department entered service with a hand-drawn hose cart and a few hundred feet of fire hose, two hand-pumped water fire extinguishers, and some canvas coats and leather helmets, all purchased reportedly from U.S. Government World War I surplus. There were no ladders, no axes or hooks, and no pumping engine.” “Back then, you were lucky if you had a horse and a cart,” said Bower Hill VFD’s current president Rob Losekamp. Firefighting has changed drastically over the last 90 years said Losekamp, and especially during the last 10-15 years with the advent of new technology. From new equipment for firefighters, to more widespread use of smoke detectors, to changes in building SEE VFD PAGE A2

COURTESY BOWER HILL VFD

Members of the Bower Hill Volunteer Fire Department in 2004.

The Mt. Lebanon School Board of Directors approved the district’s capital projects fund budget for the 2014-15 construction season at a Feb. 24 meeting. The capital budget is in the amount of $1,614,568. A complete list of the projects is available on the district’s website, www. mtlsd.org, by clicking on the budget tab and then the capital projects list. About $127,000 in change orders for the ongoing high school renovation project were approved at the meeting. Some of the modifications included $18,991 for ductwork and boiler bypass changes, $9,206 for water line and hydrant repairs, $37,244 for drilled pier mobilization adjustments, $40,974 for site work and repairs and $19,441 for lighting, controls and power repairs.

Other business

COURTESY BOWER HILL VFD

Members of the Bower Hill Volunteer Fire Department around 1967 or 1969.

• The board approved a collective bargaining agreement for cafeteria employees. The new two-year agreement with the Mt. Lebanon Education Support Professionals (cafeteria) will become effective July 1 and run through June 30, 2016. • The high school’s band trip to Orlando, Fla., was approved and will take place March 11-16. The trip’s dates were revised, as it was originally planned for Feb. 12-17. • The board appointed Joseph T. Senko as the real estate tax collector at rate of $10,000 per year, or $833 per month.

Rema Webb comes home for Mt. Lebanon arts gala By Katie Green Editor kgreen@thealmanac.net

When it comes to success stories, Broadway star Rema Webb has penned quite the book – and the first chapter takes place at Mt. Lebanon’s Center for Theater Arts. The professional performing arts academy is where Webb Rema Webb has starred in honed her craft, before the“The Lion King,” “The graduating from St. Francis Book of Morman” and NBC’s Academy in Castle Shan“The Sound of Music Live.” non and heading to the

INDEX

Musical season

Big Apple, where she has starred in Broadway’s “The Lion King,” “The Book of Morman” and most recently, NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live.” “I had a great mother who kept me involved in the arts, beginning when I was 6 years old,” Webb, a former CLO Mini Star, said. “Being at the Center for Theater Arts – back then it was the Mt. Lebanon Center for the Arts – helped augment that. And, it helped me as a kid who was an artist, to be around other kids who

were artists.” It was there that she took voice lessons, learned choreography and blocking, while forming lifelong friendships, such as the one she has with then student and now CTA Executive Director Billy Hartung. The school was such an important part of Webb’s upbringing, that she’s opened a similar school in New York City, On Broadway: Performing Arts Training Program. Webb says that she has more than one student that reminds

her of herself as a child. “They have this old spirit about them, it seems to come second hat to them,” she said. “They follow direction really well, they’re just natural and they’re also interested in absorbing any information we have to give to them.” Webb will return to Pittsburgh for the Center for Theater Arts annual Reach for the Stars Gala, March 7 at the Southpointe Hilton Garden Inn. She will perform a number with the students, and will be mixing

Across South Hills......... A3

Entertainment................ A4

At a Glance................... A10

Fish fries......................... A9

Classifieds.................B5-10

Opinion........................... A5

Deaths............................. A3

Religion........................... A9

Editorial........................... A5

Sports........................... B1-4

Engagement................... A3

Together.......................... A8

and mingling with guests at the patrons reception. “I’ve known Billy since we were in CLO Mini Stars together, and we kept it going at the Center for Theater Arts,” Webb said. “I was 13, maybe 15 when I met him. It’s been a long time that we’ve all been dreaming and walking this journey together.” The Patrons Reception takes place from 6:30-7:15 p.m., with cocktails and a silent auction beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 412-563-5080.

Rebels roar

Seton-La Salle boys and girls win WPIAL basketball titles. Page B2

A2 The Almanac www.thealmanac.net March 5, 2014

COMMUNITY NEWS

VFD CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

codes, many factors have made firefighting much different than it used to be. Over the years, changes in building construction and the materials used in building contents made fires more dangerous to fight. Lightweight truss construction means that roofs and floors collapse much earlier and with less warning, while plastics and synthetic fibers emit toxic smoke and gases when burned. According to Bower Hill VFD’s website, “Firefighting classes stressed the importance of preplanning. Fire officers had to know about the architecture and potential hazards of the buildings in the area, and have plans ready to meet the dangers they presented. Firefighters had to be better protected than ever. Though synthetic materials presented the new threat, they would also provide the new defense. The cotton duck bunker coat was replaced by the Nomex and Kevlar turnout suit, complete with coat and pants, and the fiberglass helmet was replaced by new lightweight polycarbonate models. Heavy steel SCBA cylinders were replaced by fiberglass,

Stress CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

Donovan assured the participants that no musical training was necessary to play the drums he brought with him. He also said that by the end of the day, the participants would have the tools to lead their own workshop. “I’m on my spiritual journey and [the program] caught my interest,” said Kiddy Riggle of Bethel Park. “I’m into the holistic approach to things.” Teresa Saxton of Mt. Lebanon said she came for similar reasons. “I’m curious about drum circles,” said Saxton, a musician by training. “I’m trying to get stress relief,” said Lucy Taszarek of Eighty Four. Husband and wife Steve and Ellen Ulmer of Bethel Park attended the workshop for two different reasons.

aluminum and resin composite tanks at about half the weight. Polycarbonate and lightweight alloy hose nozzles and hose couplings replaced heavy brass. Fire engines became more powerful and reliable.” Losekamp said that while technology has helped keep firefighters and the public safer, it also means more training for volunteers. Between new laws and new technology, Losekamp says it takes longer and longer for a new volunteer to complete the essentials of firefighting course. And throughout the year, volunteer firefighters receive continuing education on topics that can range from CPR and first aid, to hazardous materials operations, emergency vehicle operation and confined space training. “We encourage our younger firefighters to get their Firefighter 1 professional certification, which is recognized nationally,” said Ceil Kitchen, Bower Hill VFD’s secretary. “It also helps us when we apply for grant funding.” Kitchen said the additional training benefits both the firefighters and the community. She explained that the Insurance Service Organization (ISO) upgraded the township’s fire protection class this year, from a 5 to a 3 because its training, equipment, “I’m a licensed counselor and therapist,” Ellen Ulmer said. She added she would like to incorporate drumming into her counseling while her husband said he was there to help reduce stress. “I’m kind of an anxious person. I’m looking for tricks and tools,” to help reduce anxiety, Steve Ulmer said. The first thing Donovan had the group do was what he called a “courage test.” He had everyone stand up, shake their arms and count to seven as loud as they could. They repeated this test several times – shaking their arms and legs as they went along. Afterwards, Donovan asked the group what they were feeling. The answers included “energy,” “vibration” and “loose.” Donovan said that exercise was a way of showing them that, “In a short period of time, we can change the nature of how we feel.”

record keeping, operating procedures, response times and number of firefighters responding to each incident meet the higher standard. The higher rating translates to lower homeowner insurance rates for township residents. Earlier this year, Bower Hill VFD took time to reflect on the past and look toward the future at a dinner where it invited current and former members. “Kevin Trichtenger, our historian, did a lot to compile the department history and photos, and put it on

our website,” said Kitchen. Members recalled that Bower Hill was one of the first departments to have a female firefighter, Esther Padgelek. Esther lived across the street from the Montgomery Avenue station, so she would take fire calls on her home phone and walk across the street to the station to hit the siren. Also of note is Bower Hill VFD’s strong Junior Firefighter program. “Our Junior program is phenomenal,” said Losekamp. Launched unofficially in

1957 and officially organized in 1969, the Junior Fire Brigade trained students from ages 13 to 17 in firefighting and EMS skills, and still draws young people to volunteer. Many who participated as Junior members became leaders of the department, including Losekamp and current fire chief John Levi. The Juniors grow up in the fire service and they continue on with it, said Kitchen. “It gets in your blood.” In addition to firefighting, in 1956, Bower Hill VFD began to provide ambulance service to the community, which soon made up most of the department’s call volume. By 1983, Bower Hill VFD was the Advanced Life Support ambulance provider for the township, with EMS responses approaching 500 calls per year. Bower Hill joined with Glendale Hose Company No. 1 in 1997 to form Scott Township EMS (STEMS) to provide continuous advanced ambulance coverage to the township. As the department looks to the future, changes are planned for the station at 161 Vanadium Road, its home since 1953. A two-bay addition was added to the fire station in 1967, along with a kitchen and restrooms. In 1980, the department added a second story to the station building. The

“We will be using sound and rhythm as a tool to transfer energy that is heavy into energy that is light,” he said. He explained that heavy energy includes feelings of stress and anxiety, and light energy is that of happiness and contentment. After the first exercise, Donovan explained the three types of drums that the participants were using. There was a bougarabou drum, which is from West Africa. It is a singleheaded drum with an elongated shape. The djembe drum is also from West Africa, and is a skin covered drum with rope. The ashiko drum is of Nigerian decent and the tubano drum is tube-shaped and is called a NSL drum, because it’s “not so loud.” “You don’t have to be perfect. Musical expression is a right of every person,” Donovan said. Donovan then led the group in a few drum beats

that they then copied. After that, Donovan remarked that many people were watching his hands while he drummed to see how he was doing it. He then had the group close their eyes and do the same exercise. “Most people find it makes it easier when you take the eyes out,” Donovan said. He then had the group try to mimic as best they could the sound of one big drum. He had them lower the drum to the floor and relax their bodies, eventually to stop tapping on the drum and tapping on just their legs. “Take a moment to become aware of the muscles in your face. Allow your face to become expressionless,” Donovan said as the group tapped their legs. He said if they had any thoughts, to acknowledge them and let them pass. “Focus on the sound,” he said. He had the group

soften the tapping and then breathe with the tapping and eventually told the group to sit in silence for a moment. To wake the brain back up, Donovan had them rub their hands together, “I’m curious to see how many people say they feel different than when they first arrived,” Donovan said. Everyone agreed they felt different. Ellen Ulmer said she had tried to meditate before, but never fully could. “The sound kind of put me right there,” she said of the drums. “I just felt like I was floating.” “I felt the stress leave,” Riggle said. “It’s fascinating that all we were doing was moving our hands back and forth,” Donovan said. Donovan said the exercise was a technique known as the stopwatch tap technique. “Think of a ticking

COURTESY BOWER HILL VFD

The earliest known photo of Bower Hill VFD, taken in the fall of 1924. It’s obvious that the hose cart has just been delivered – there’s no hose on it yet.

All Aboard with Diana Irey Vaughan

upstairs, which was available for rental, was used for department meetings and classes, as well as bingo. Losekamp said they plan on converting the hall into offices and a training room. Losekamp is also looking at continuing to bring in new recruits to the department. “Every department around is looking to recruit more members,” said Losekamp, and it gets more difficult each year. “Today’s volunteer fire department is really a business, with budgets, office functions and publicity.” And while the department will always need those who are willing to enter a burning building, he said there are other ways the public can volunteer to help. Losekamp said that while some people might think firefighters volunteer for the excitement, for most, it’s the doing something for someone else. He recalled an incident where a resident had a huge tree against her house and was worried that it would fall on a small tree that had been planted when her husband died. “We cut the big tree so not one branch hit the little tree,” said Losekamp. “Things like that pay off.”

stopwatch and move your hands to that sound and breathe,” Donovan said. He said most people can get to a state of relaxation in about two minutes. “The brain loves patterns,” he said. “It’s a natural human experience.” He said what the group was experiencing in that state of relaxation was the state the body is in right before you fall asleep. That slow brain wave state can release chemicals to help the body begin to relax. “I hope you can all do it for yourself. When we have tools like this, we can get into a space where the learning and sharing becomes easier,” Donovan said.

To read the complete history of the Bower Hill Volunteer Fire Department, visit www.bowerhillfire. com/history.html.

For more information on Jim Donovan and a list of future workshops, visit www. jimdonovandrums.com. For more information on Metamorphosis, visit www.metamorphosiscenter.us.

Jude Pohl Productions

You are cordially invited to

“Dyin’ to Get Irate at Irey” during a Roast of Chairman of the Washington County Comissioners & PTM Supporter

Diana Irey Vaughan

Tom Rooney - John Swiatek - Event Co-Chairs • Jim Roddey - Master of Ceremonies Tripp Kline - Auctioneer

Tickets are $150 per person or $1,000 for a table of 8 Please note that $100 per person, $600 per table, is considered a tax-deductible donation

Includes appetizers and full dinner Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington, PA, serving the region since 1954. Presenting Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

Event sponsorships are available! Please contact Scott Becker at sbecker@pa-trolley.org

Friday March 28, 2014 5:30 - 10:00pm

Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe • 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Purchase Tickets Online at www.patrolley.org

Enjoy Food, Fun, Auction for more information go to patrolley.org or call 724-228-9256

724-228-9256

Please order tickets by March 21st

STOREWIDE CLEARANCE EVERYTHING MUST GO! 25%, 50% & 70% OFF All Winter Clothing To make room for spring!

1099

OR Each Item Special Sale Rack Bargains, Bargains, Bargains

Phyllis’ Fashions

602 West Pike Street • Meadowlands, PA 15347 Mon.-Sat. 10-4 • Closed Sunday

724-228-0030

We Specialize in Customer Service

2 $20 for

Free Layaway! THE NEW EXIT IS NOW OPEN!

Strange things happen at the convent when Sr. Carlana arrives - including murder! Not your usual Whodunit!

Four Performances Only Fridays & Saturdays March 14, 15, 21, 22

Crowne Plaza

Cabaret Dinner Theatre across from South Hills Village

For Information or Reservations Call: 724-746-1178

Chamber Ensemble presents its annual

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL CONCERT

Sunday, March 16, 2014 – 3 p.m. First Baptist Church College & Wheeling Sts., Washington

Small Group Performances highlight individual musicians’ abilities: • Percy Grainger’s “Lincolnshire Posey” featuring wind performers • Mozart’s “Third Horn Concerto” with Brian Fulton on French Horn Tickets sold at the door and online only www.washsym.org Washington All seats $10

Symphony Orchestra Find Us on

March 5, 2014 www.thealmanac.net The Almanac A3

COMMUNITY NEWS ACROSS THE SOUTH HILLS

ENGAGEMENT

Bethel Park The Bethel Park Cheerleaders and Booster will present their annual Spring Fashion Show to benefit the Allegheny County Special Olympics on March 23 at the Independence Middle School auditorium located on Bethel Church Road. Doors open at noon followed by the fashion show promptly at 1 p.m. Free refreshments. There will be a large basket auction and door prizes. Tickets at $5 for adults and $3 for students can be purchased in advance by calling 412-480-5847 or at the door if tickets are still available.

Bridgeville The Bridgeville Area Historical Society is in need of volunteers. Those having an hour or two to spare can help preserve the history of the area. There is a special need for a computer person to help with newsletters, articles, promotions and more. Call Mary Weise at 412-221-5651 for more information. • The Bridgeville Public Library will hold a Fill-ABag of Books Sale March 6-8 at 625 Washington Avenue (across from the post office). Hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Cecil Free tax return completion for 2013 is available to senior citizens age 60 and older, and for low income taxpayers by appointment only. The service is available through April 10 at the

DEATHS BEBOUT - Dorothy T., 86, Venetia, Feb. 23. CHRISTNER - R. Edward, 79, South Park, Feb. 22. CONLEY - John R. II, 55, Canonsburg, Feb. 28. DILLIS - Thomas A., 87, Upper St. Clair, March 1. DUNHOFF - Leonard W., 52, Heidelberg, Feb. 23. GARNER CHARLES - Suzanne E., 53, Scott, Feb. 26. HOGE - Carl G., 90, South Park, Feb. 23. HOFFMAN - William H., 77, formerly of Rennerdale, Feb. 22. HOUSTON - Samuel G., 77, Peters, Feb. 27. KATANICK - Mary E., 72, South Fayette, Feb. 23. KEMP - Lenora A., 62, Cecil Twp., Feb. 25. LAMPO - Mary, 91, Bethel Park, Feb. 26. LEWIS - Robert J., 90, Houston, Feb. 24. MAFFET - Margaret E., 72, formerly of McMurray, Feb. 24. MALECKI - Harry Jr., 68, Upper St. Clair, Feb. 28. MARKLE - Shirley M., 80, Canonsburg, Feb. 24. MARTH - Nancy L., 68, Canonsburg, Feb. 28. MONIODES - Kalliope, 72, Canonsburg, Feb. 26. MOORE - Duane E., 78, Cecil, Feb. 23. MUELLER - Raymond A., 87, Green Tree, Feb. 27. MYRGO - William, 87, formerly of Canonsburg, Feb. 28. MYZAK - Raymond Sr., 86, Houston, Feb. 28. ORBIN - Ethel, 88, Strabane, Feb. 26. PENNER - Susan J., Green Tree, Feb. 21. SCHUMANN - Richard N., 80, Bethel Park, Feb. 26. SCOTT - Richard A. II, 53, Bethel Park, Feb. 12. SMITH - Frederick F., 87, Castle Shannon, Feb. 28. STEWART - Ruth F., 77, Green Tree, Feb. 23. VENTURA - Lotus, 88, formerly of South Park, Feb. 26. WYKE - Roy J. Sr., 86, Collier, Feb. 23. YONEK - Josiane, 81, Peters, Jan. 29. ZIEGLER - Harry E., 88, Canonsburg, March 2.

and cognitive skills with the goal of breaking the cycle of anger. Registration required by calling 412-5615405 or emailing info@outreachteen.org.

Peters Township The Youth Commission will meet from 7-9 p.m. March 6 in Council Chambers.

South Fayette South Fayette Aquatics will offer a lifeguarding course through the American Red Cross March 21, 22 and 23 (must attend all three days). Email Sara Cremonese at scremonese@southfayette.org for a registration form. Registration must be done prior to the start of classes. Class sizes are limited.

Color wheel art

Third-graders at Memorial Elementary School in the Bethel Park School District learned about the color wheel in art class and made their own color wheel collages. Students painted all of the colors in a color wheel on a piece of paper and then cut the paper into mosaic style pieces to glue on paper to form a color wheel collage. Pictured here is Shu Ting. The students are taught by art teacher Amy Smeal-Mittner.

McDonald/Cecil Senior Center, Millers Run Road, in the township building. The service is offered 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call 724-743-1827 daily between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Mt. Lebanon Future Mt. Lebanon Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts and their parents/guardians are invited to an informational meeting on the scouting program in Mt. Lebanon, sponsored by Troop 22. The meeting will be held at 7:45 p.m. March 11 at Southminster Presbyterian Church’s

Upper St. Clair A community blood drive will be held from noon-6 p.m. March 11 in the Community Rooms at the Community & Recreation Center, Boyce Mayview Park. All donors will receive a pair of Pirate tickets. To make an appointment, log on to www.centralbloodbank.org, click “make an appointment” and search with group code C565, or call 412-221-1099 ext. 611. • The Youth Steering Committee will meet at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Community and Recreation Center on Mayview Road. • E-Cycling will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 8 and continue the second Saturday of each month in the township building parking lot (near Clair’s Kennel).

Recreational Hall (corner of Washington Road and Castle Shannon Blvd.). Previous scouting experience not required. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Jamie.Petrolias@gmail.com. Call JamiePetrolias with questions at 412-780-5038. • Outreach Teen & Family Services will hold the free workshop “Taming Tempers: Anger Management for Parents and Children” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 12 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Facilitated by Christina Hostutler, LCSW, attendees will learn how to address anger through coping, calming

WINTER SALE! Custom Order Discounts Available

In-Stock Clearanc e

30% - 60 Savings

ck In-Sto rooms Bed Mobel tional

5% OFF

FF O % 0 1 ular

All In-Stock

LA Z BOY Recliners

Reg ice r Sale P

“Local Experience You Can Trust” OFFICE HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY

COLAIZZO

9 A.M. to 8 P.M.

SATURDAY

9 A.M. to 1 P.M. During Tax Season 11 W. Pike Street, P.O. Box 230 • Canonsburg, PA 15317

PHONE: (724) 745-5060

Heaven Can Wait by Harry Segall

March 14-16, 21-23 Boxer Joe Pendleton’s soul accidentally arrives in heaven 60 years too early, but the angels sent back to restore him are too late. Solution: they put him in the body of a man about to be murdered by his wife and her lover. Then, Mr. Jordan - the head angel, has to set things right before Joe’s ‘wife’ can murder him...again!

Old Schoolhouse Players

Published with Special Permission by Dramatists Play Service

STAY INFORMED. BREAKING NEWS IS JUST A 'TWEET' AWAY.

@SHillsAlmanac

Marthinsen & Salvitti I N S U R A N C E

I-70, EXIT 19B 360 Washington Road, Rt. 19 Washington, PA 15301

EST. 1917

OGSystems. Her fiancé is a 2001 graduate of Jefferson Township High School, a 2006 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and a 2012 graduate of Georgetown University. He works as a project manager for Clark Construction Group. A February 2015 wedding is planned.

Additional

Addi

FURNITURE

Salamone - McCune Joseph and Noreen Salamone of Upper St. Clair announce the engagement of their daughter, Carlyn, to Christopher McCune, son of Tim and Jeanine McCune of Oak Ridge, N.J. Carlyn is the granddaughter of Robert and the late Shirley Marks of Charleroi and the late Joseph and Angela Salamone of Bryan, Texas. Christopher’s grandparents are Lorraine and the late Richard Holland of Huntington, N.Y., and the late Dr. Carol “Mac” and Mary McCune of Pompton Plains, N.J. The future bride is a 2002 graduate of Upper St. Clair High School and a 2006 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. She works as a federal contractor for

724-225-4160 www.SharpsFurniture.com

G R O U P

We make insurance easy! Call for a quote today. The expert team at MSI is available to take your worries out of buying insurance. As an independent Agency representing 25+ companies we can find you the best program at the most competitive rate. Protect What is Yours...

HOME • AUTO • LIFE • BUSINESS • HEALTH

Marthinsen & Salvitti Insurance Group 140 Park Avenue, Washington, PA 15301 • 724-222-8400 918 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106 • 412-429-8100 140 Bill George Drive, Waynesburg, PA 15370 • 724-852-1811

Spring fashions arriving daily! Come and see what’s in

590 Washington Road, Suite 200, Washington, PA 15301

WWW.UNITEDWAYWASHCO.ORG 724-225-3310

STORE for YOU!

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

LIVE UNITED

A4 The Almanac www.thealmanac.net March 5, 2014

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The (South) Hills are alive with the sound of music Canon-McMillan

By Julianna Chen For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

Spring is approaching quickly, and many high schools in the South Hills are putting the finishing touches on their annual musicals. Each school is presenting a different show, so you’re sure to find an old favorite or a new interest.

Bethel Park “Children of Eden” – 7:30 p.m. March 19-22 Tickets: $8-$10. Senior citizens can receive halfprice admission to the March 19 and 20 performances only. Tickets go on sale March 10. To hear pre-recorded information about tickets, call 412-8335000 and enter extension 8706 when prompted. “Children of Eden” tells the tale of Adam, Eve and Noah’s Ark through singing and acting. It is a heartfelt and humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children, delivering the message that “the hardest part of love is letting go.” The musical was written by Stephen Schwartz and is based on the Book of Genesis. Opening/closing cast members include: Ben Muscato/Zack Laufer as the Father, Channing Johnson/Anna Henkels as Eve/ Mama Noah, Dan Spanner/Nick Pilotta as Adam/ Noah, Emi Makohus/ Marie Dykstra as Yonah, Joseph Serafini as Cain/ Japheth, David Erzen/Tyler Krzyzanowski as Abel/ Ham, Phoebe Gorges/Cecilia Lacey as Aphra, Christina Cvetic/Alexandria Zallo as Aysha, and Patrick Raymond/Michael Krut as Seth/Shem. To obtain information regarding handicap parking and drop off, contact the High School Security Office at 412-854-8515.

“Pippin” – 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 Tickets: $7 “Pippin,” which won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Several characters, such as Charlemagne and Pippin himself, are based off of two real-life individuals who lived in the early Middle Ages. Directed by Cynthia Berg, the show stars leading characters Samantha White, Nick Charles and Brianna King, Drew Sipos as Pippin, Devin Underwood as Charlemagne, Anthony Popovski as Lewis, Nicole Castelli as Fastrada, Jackie Bissell as Berthe and Rachel Hodges as Catherine.

Chartiers-Houston “Oklahoma!” – 7:30 p.m. March 13-15 Tickets: $5-$7. Senior citizens with a gold card will be admitted free. Written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, “Oklahoma!” is a romance between the cowboy Curly McLain and the farm girl, Laurey Williams. Directed by Jill Keefer with musical direction by Nancy McGill and technical direction by Anastasia Rameaf-Michael, the musical stars Ryan Innes as Curly, Laura Mobley as Laurey, Sunny Shaw as Aunt Eller, Joshua VanRiper as Will Parker, Missy Dzadovsky as Ado Annie, Steven Caumo as Jud Fry and Jonathan Dohanich as Ali Hakim.

Chartiers Valley “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” – 7:30 p.m. March 5-8 Tickets: $10, reserved tickets only. Call 412-2767843 to have them held at Will Call (leave name with correct spelling, phone number, number of tickets desired and performance

and 19. Call 412-221-4542 for more information. On March 16, a free matinee performance will be shown at 2:30 p.m. to those with a SF Senior Citizen Gold Card. Also on that day, a lunch will be offered at 12:30 p.m. in the High School Commons for senior citizens. Cost is $6. Call Tiffany Vetter at 412USC High School will be “All Shook Up” as they present this musical inspired by the tunes 221-4542 ext. 8407 by March 12 to make a reservation. of Elvis Presley. date). Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on performance nights. Senior citizens are free for any night of the show. This musical retells the Biblical story of Joseph’s coat of many colors and his gift to interpret dreams. There is a wide range of musical styles used, from rock ‘n’ roll to country western to pop – fun for the whole family! Directed by Kim Giffin, with a cast of 31, ensemble of 21 and a children’s chorus made up of 35, the production stars Devin Moore as Joseph, TJ Vercek as Jacob, Jordan Callahan as Potiphar, Delaney Rice as Mrs. Potiphar, Lydia Nelson as the Baker, Angela Pannitti as the Butler, Mitchell McDermott as the Pharaoh.

Mt. Lebanon “Carousel” – May 7-10 at the Fine Arts Theatre Tickets: $12/adults, $8/ students Carousel tells the story of a carousel barker named Billy Bigelow and a millworker named Julie Jordan. Bigelow has been dead for 15 years, but after hearing that his wife and the child he never met are having problems, he yearns to go back to earth to help rectify the situation. However, he must first get the OK from the gatekeeper at the “pearly gates” of Heaven. Carousel was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and takes place in Maine. Main cast members in-

Upper St. Clair

Canon-Mac’s production of “Pippin” stars, from left: Nick Charles, Samantha White, Brianna King, Anthony Popovski, Nicole Castelli, Devin Underwood and Drew Sipos.

clude Julie Jordan, Carrie ing. To order tickets, visit Pipperidge, Nettie Fowler, www.slshs.org. Billy Bigelow, Enoch Snow Man of La Mancha is and Jigger Craigin. presented as a play-withina-play format, recounting Peters Township “The Wiz” – 7 p.m. March the plot of a knight named Don Quixote who is in 6-8 and 2 p.m. March 9 Tickets: $12/adults, $7/ prison during the Spanish students and senior citizens Inquisition. This adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz,” directed by Ray Cygrymus, features Rachael Ferraco as Dorothy, Stephen Rothhaar as the Wiz, Hayden Bennett as Lion, Charlie Meyers as Tin Man and Cullen Browell as Scarecrow. There will be refreshments and a meet and greet with the cast immediately following each show. Visit www.ptsd.k12.pa.us to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door before each performance, provided the show has not been sold out. In addition, a suggested donation of $5 will help fund future productions.

South Fayette

“The Music Man” – 7:30 p.m. March 21, 22 and 2:30 p.m. March 23 Tickets: $10/adults, $7 children/students/senior citizens Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” is a familyfriendly musical about a con man who tries to scam a midwestern town, but things don’t go according to plan. With songs such as “76 Trombones,” “Till There Was You” and “Wells Fargo Wagon” performed by a cast of almost 100, the show brings rousing marches, barbershop quartets and popular tunes to the high school stage. Seton-La Salle High school box office “Man of La Mancha” – hours are 2-4 p.m. Mondays, March 3, 10 and 17 and 6-8 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 Tickets: $8, reserved seat- p.m. Wednesdays, March 12

“All Shook Up” – 7:30 p.m. March 7, 8, 14, 15 and 2 p.m. March 9 and 6:30 p.m. March 13 Tickets: In advance, $12/adults, $5/children and students; At the door, $15/adults, $8/children and students. USC senior citizens are admitted free. Box office hours are 10:30noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings, and 6:30-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings. Tickets will also be sold 10 a.m.-noon on all performance dates and one hour prior to the start of each show. Call 412-851-2060 for more information. When Chad (Jonny Summers) brings rock-n-roll to a sleepy Midwest town, Natalie (Claire Stoller and Megan Jones) instantly falls for him. Unfortunately, Chad falls for Miss Sandra (Morgan Hogenmiller and Meredith McDonough). Other town members fall in love and a complicated love octagon is formed. However, the mayor just passed a law forbidding townspeople from wearing tight clothing, playing loud music and kissing in public, and she is determined to stop the spread of love. Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley and with a storyline loosely based off “Twelfth Night” by Shakespeare, this musical is filled with classic tunes like “Jailhouse Rock,” “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Hound Dog.”

Ken’s

EASTER BASKET of SAVINGS

% or

“Rachel”

This versatile machine is equipped to keep up with your creativity with project-enhancing features such as 50 built-in stitches & 7 accessory feet.

or FREE PAD or FREE INSTALLATION or FREE TAKE-UP

Pick an EGG for Your SAVINGS!

M S R P $ 7 9 9 . 99

No matter what you are sewing, Anna can keep up with a drop-in bobbin and it’s built-in stitches.

Need not be present to win No purchase necessary

•Hardwoods •Laminates •Vinyls •Ceramics •Carpet

499

“Anna”

Customer Satisfaction for over 41 Years!

NOW

199

MSRP $399.99

Free Classes...Beginning Sewing & Beginning Quilting Classes Now Forming Quality Sewing Machines & Exceptional Service Since 1983

PA Lic# PA010439

408 S. Main Street, Washington, PA 15301

724.229.5330

300 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon, PA 15234

412-344-2330 • www.gloriahornsewingstudios.com

$ www.rhodescarpet.com

OFF

One Full Service for Your Sewing Machine or Serger Must present coupon • Expires March 15, 2014

March 5, 2014 www.thealmanac.net The Almanac A5

Opinion EDITORIAL

Make schools larger now, save in future T

he news coming out of South Fayette School District is that of overcrowding at the high school. The building, which was constructed just a decade ago, has a capacity of 800 students. Currently, 757 are enrolled. That number is going to continue to climb, with a projected student population of up to 1,094 by the year 2020, an increase of 16 percent. Currently, the school board is addressing ways to deal with the overcrowding issue, including talks with architecture firm Eckles Architecture and construction company P.J. Dick – who both recently worked on the district’s new intermediate school – about a possible expansion to the building, despite the fact that the district’s debt is already fairly high. But, South Fayette is not the only area school district with a growing student population that threatens to have the building bursting at the seams. Peters Township High School currently has a student population of about 1,496 and a capacity of 1,500. The school underwent an extensive renovation in 2000. Last year, we reported that at a school board meeting, a group of parents proposed building a whole new school because of the growing number of students. That idea was quickly shot down, though the issue of a growing number of students at Peters remains. Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair and Canon-McMillan have all renovated and expanded their high schools in recent years, due to rapidly increasing student numbers. We are fortunate to be living in an area that is experiencing population growth. It is great for the local economy, and shows that the South Hills has the amenities – including great, award-winning school systems – that are attractive to residents and potential residents. As the school districts move forward with their plans for expansion and renovation, we suggest that they build bigger than necessary right now. Perhaps forgo a few of the bells and whistles and put the funds into extra square footage and classrooms. Because when feasibility studies are $15,000 – as is the case with South Fayette – spending a little more money now will save a lot of money in the future. Instead of renovating and expanding every 10 to 15 years, doesn’t every 30 seem like a better focus of time and taxpayer money?

SCHOOL NEWS BP kindergarten registration Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-2015 school year will begin in March. Children who will be age 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2014, are eligible to attend Bethel Park kindergarten in the fall. Registration forms are available on all of the elementary schools’ websites. Parents should bring the completed packets, the child’s original birth certificate, proof of Bethel Park residency and your child to kindergarten registration. Visit www.bpsd.org for more information.

Outdoor Classroom The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a Homeschool Outdoor Classroom at Mingo Creek County Park, Shelter 6, on March 13 for children ages 5-11. Two sessions are available: Session I will begin at 10 a.m. and Session II will begin at 1 p.m. Dress appropriately for this outdoor program. Preregistration is required by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. There is no fee.

2600 Boyce Plaza Road, Building 2, Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 724-941-7725 Fax: 724-941-8685 aanews@thealmanac.net

Published by Observer Publishing Co.

Founded 1967

Founded 1965

Lucy Northrop Corwin....................... Director of News Katie Green.............................................................Editor Eleanor Bailey............................................Sports Editor Matt Miller.................Director of Sales and Marketing Jasmine Blussick.........................Advertising Manager Judi Smith.....................................Circulation Manager The Almanac is distributed free every week to homes in Bethel Park, Bridgeville, Canonsburg, Mt. Lebanon, Peters, South Fayette and Upper St. Clair. For delivery, call 724-941-7725, ext. 133 Mail subscriptions are available: 6 months: $45; 1 year: $72 For an online edition, go to www.thealmanac.net

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

84 Lumber loan a good thing Most everyone believes that corporate welfare is a bad thing. You do not need to look far to find examples of public officials lending money to companies, only to be left with very little to show for it. In 2010, two Washington County commissioners, Diana Irey Vaughan and Bracken Burns, voted to help 84 Lumber. They agreed to allow the federal government to use a portion of Washington County’s community development block grant to guarantee a loan from the federal government to 84 Lumber. The loan also used 84 Lumber real estate as collateral. At the time, the commissioners, especially Irey Vaughan, were the subject of criticism because it was viewed as corporate welfare. From what I know about 84 Lumber, it has hundreds of employees in the county, and thousands of employees across the country. Many of those employed in Washington County also live in the county. I imagine that the loan helped keep those jobs here and our neighbors here. One can only assume that the company is doing better now that the national housing market has been in a recovery. We haven’t heard of a default by 84 Lumber on this loan, so we should assume that there has not been one. If 84 Lumber had closed, no one knows the impact it would have had on our county and our neighbors – declining property values and fewer purchases at local businesses would be the start. From there, who knows? Thankfully, no one does know, because it was averted by Irey Vaughan and Burns voting to do what they thought was the right thing, even though it was unpopular. Had this loan gone bad, I am sure that hundreds of people would have written letters saying how bad the loan was. But since the loan has not gone bad, no one writes letters saying how good it was. So I have. Eric A. Rauscher Bethel Park

Letters policy The Almanac has established the following policy for letters to the editor. Only one letter per writer per month will be published. Letters must be signed and the writer must include his or her address and phone number for verification. Letters are subject to editing for length, clarity and taste. Send letters via mail to: Editorial Page Editor The Almanac 2600 Boyce Plaza Road Building 2, Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Fax: 724-941-8685 Email: aanews@thealmanac.net

Comcast merger corrupt The proposed merger of Comcast and Time-Warner raises this question: whatever became of the antitrust provision of the U.S. Justice Department? It was one thing when the DOJ looked the other way when Comcast took over NBC, but apparently all systems are “go” for Comcast to take over Time-Warner. Then, as if to join the DOJ in thumbing its nose at the public, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will pony up $30,000,000 to Comcast to help in the construction of its Taj Mahal office building in Philadelphia. Theodore Roosevelt – the most famous “trust buster” in American history – must be spinning in his grave. There is quite a contrast between him and today’s namby-pamby, weakkneed, sissified politicians who know only one thing: graft and corruption. Maybe someone in the newspaper business will do an investigative series on who decided to give Comcast $30,000,000 for its office building. (The local broadcast media wouldn’t do it, they’d rather do how many cars crash into buildings.) Better yet, perhaps someone will file a class-action suit on behalf of all

Pennsylvanians who enjoin the state from giving Comcast one thin dime. If such a suit were to prove to be successful, newspaper headlines would proclaim “Hell freezes today, court deals corruption a severe blow.” Ross Matlack Jr. Mt. Lebanon

Merrell made twerking the official PT dance move

I believe Bill Merrell, the Peters Township School Board member who freaked out at a high school dance, needs to go back to school and retake history, as he is doomed to repeat it. I remember how the television cameras were not permitted to show Elvis’s swinging hips and how Congress was discussing bills to make rock ‘n’ roll illegal. We all know the quote Plato attributed to Socrates about civilization not being able to continue due to children running wild in the streets and not listening to their parents. Even Hesiod wrote, in the eighth century, (BC!) that he saw no future if they were to be dependent on the youth of his day. This knee jerk reaction that seems to be the rage in all school districts lately, was not well played. And his desire to teach ballroom dancing? From this day forward, anything this man has to say has been minimized. This Peters Township board member has just made twerking THE official dance of his school district for the next four years, if not at school, at least at every party the kids are going to have. My son and I have experienced a great relationship because I knew which battle to wage, and which to let alone, as I understood the truism, “We seek that which we cannot have.” He wants to rid his life of kids twerking, just like the twist, and he thinks his kids will return to “normal.” This is scary. Just remember, ballroom dancing was considered risque at the time, too. Twerking will come and go, and the more you fight it, the longer it sticks around. Tom Tomkins Bethel Park

COMMUNITY NEWS

Athlete of the Year search commences Twenty-three years have passed since The Almanac initiated its allsports banquet and a plethora of scholastic sports standouts have been recognized for their achievements in the athletic arena. And the program continues with the nomination process for the 2014 Athlete of the Year campaign. March 28 is the deadline to complete a nomination form. The application can be found on page B2. The form is also available online at www. thealmanac.net/section/aoty. “We can’t wait to see the roster of nominations for Athlete of the Year,” said Katie Green, Almanac editor. “These students are truly role models in the community, and we are proud

to honor them at the Premier Performers Sports Banquet each year.” Who they will be depends on the selection process. However, an athlete cannot be considered unless nominated first. A nominee need not be a senior or a participant in more than one sport. However, the candidate must be a student in good academic standing and have distinguished himself/herself as a role model in and outside of the athletic arena. Once the nomination process closes, a selection committee will cull the list down to the top 10 male and female finalists. They will be announced in upcoming additions of The Almanac.

Additionally, the search is also on for area athletes who have decided to dedicate their careers to service to the country. These athletes, who will attend one of the military academies, attend college via an ROTC program or enlist in the service immediately upon graduation, are eligible for the Waldie/Shaeffer Scholarship Award. All the athlete of the year finalists, as well as Waldie/Shaeffer candidates, along with the Most Valuable Players from each WPIAL-related sport will be honored at the 24th Premier Performers All Sports Banquet set for May 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. Tickets for the event are $30. For reservations, call 724-941-7725 ext. 129.

A6 The Almanac www.thealmanac.net March 5, 2014

COMMUNITY NEWS

Brightwood Fire Station being prepped for demolition By Susan Schmeichel For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

The Brightwood Fire Station is being demolished to be replaced by a newer building, but members of the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company said it’s not an ending, just the beginning of another chapter. “The old history will still be with us,” said

John Kuchma, one of the younger members of the company. “I’m excited to see it come from here and find its place in the new station.” On March 1, members of the fire company gathered to lower the American flag in front of the station one last time. The flag was lowered and folded by life members of the company and will

be flown over the new Brightwood Road Station when it opens in approximately two years. As of March 3, the fire company will be operating out of the two smaller stations, one on Milford Drive and the other on Clifton Road, as well as a garage at Kiefer Coal and Supply on West Library Avenue. Construction of the new state-of-the-art $8.2 million

building is being funded from a .34 mill property tax, which was overwhelmingly approved by a voter referendum in November 2013. The tax will not only fund the construction, but will also provide the fire company with an annual operating budget. The station, which opened March 7, 1954, was not the first station operated by the company and not

BETHEL PARK

County honors Rose By Susan Schmeichel For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

There were more accolades for former school director Richard Rose as District Five Allegheny County Council Member Sue Means presented him with a proclamation from the council during the Feb. 24 Bethel Park School Board meeting. “Superintendents may come and go, but Dick Rose was always here,” said Means. The proclamation was presented in recognition of Rose’s 32 years as a member of the Bethel Park School Board. He is the longest serving board member in the district’s history. “It was a pleasure, all 32 years,” Rose said. The recognition was one of several that Rose has received since stepping down in December 2013. Last month, Nathan Maines, executive director of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, presented a PSBA Honor Roll Plaque to Rose. During his tenure as a Bethel Park District board member, Rose served on a number of state and local education-related boards and committees.

IMS Parking Lot The board authorized the Hayes Design Group to perform the construction document bidding and construction administration phase services for the Independence Middle School parking lot project. The district will pay Hayes $75,000 for this phase of the project. The architectural group is overseeing the parking lot renovation, which will include reconstruction, paving and electrical work, at the school along Bethel Church Road.

District Audit Steven Cypher, managing partner of account firm Cypher & Cypher, presented the district’s audit for the 2012-2013 school year. Cypher said the district brought in $6 million more in revenue than it spent through its general fund, allowing it to add to its unreserved fund balance. However, the good news was offset by the fact that the district will continue to see increases in health insurance rates and its contribution to the Public School Employees’ Retirement System, he said. According to Cypher, the district could be required to pay more than $41.4 million in contributions over current levels through the next 10 years.

In 1930, firefighters purchased the site on Brightwood Road near the corner with South Park Road, and in 1933, the fire fighters put the building in logs and rolled it down Brightwood Road to the current location. SEE DEMO PAGE A7

ENJOY THE THRILL OF THE HUNT EVERYDAY!

20% off

One Item

With This Ad *Excludes Antique Alley Expires 3-31-14

Kaleidoscope Consignment

Check out our New Section! 899 E. Maiden St.

(entrance to Washington Park)

Washington, PA

601 East McMurray Road • McMurray, PA 15317 (724) 941-8250 • (724) 941-2559

Formerly McMurray Dairy Bar

Open for Business Monday through Saturday 7:30 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. New Deli Hours – Same as Store Hours ® NEW √

New

Certified Angus Beef • Organic Gluten Free • Specialty Foods Expanded Produce • Daily Hot Lunch Specials By Chef RJ Meat Department open Sundays

Arrivals Daily

Continuing to carry Dairy Bar Ham and Turkey, Bethel Bakery, Breadworks, Mancini’s & Cookies by Susan.

All Winter Merchandise Up to

Suggestions are welcome! We are looking for part time employees who are passionate about food, nutrition, cooking and great customer service. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply. Rates based on experience.

Look for our new website up soon!

60% OFF

Hours: 10-9 Monday – Saturday • Sunday 12-5 Galleria~Mt. Lebanon: Lebanon: 412-341-9003 412-341-9003 Galleria~Mt.

4 Piece Bedroom Suite

$499

Twin Full Queen King

$199 set $269 set $289 set $399 set

BILL’S FURNITURE

Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalists The school board presented certificates of appreciation to Nicola Hipkins and Clyde Qualik for their participation in the state 2014 Teacher of the Year Program. Hipkins, a high school English teacher, was one of 11 finalists for the title. Qualik, who teaches physics at the high school, was a semi-finalist, for the second time in as many years.

the only one to stand at the Brightwood Road site. According to company historian Bob Galambas, the first station, built in 1929, stood on the corner of Mesta Street and Brightwood Road and was moved across the street from the original location for a time.

REAR 810 BROAD ST., WASHINGTON

724-222-6638

Hours: Mon. 10 am-8 pm, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10 am-5pm, Sat. 10 am-2-pm

1476 Bower Hill Rd Upper St. Clair, PA 15241

(412) 221-4300 Family Owned Since 1941 • Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm, Sat 8 am - noon • www.calabrotire.com

HAVE YOU DEVELOPED A RETIREMENT INCOME STREAM FOR LIFE? Are you concerned that you may outlive your money? We all need to develop a retirement plan to provide an income stream that lasts as long as we do and outplaces the inflation that threatens to “Rot” our nest egg. Let me help. Call today for an appointment. There is no cost or obligation.

Gary N. Krikorian, CPA, CFP Financial Planner Securities America Advisors, Inc. Registered Representative Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC Securities America does not provide tax advice, these services are provided by a third party advisor.

3001 Waterdam Plaza Drive Suite 180 McMurray, PA 15317

724-969-0277 1-866-575-2273 www.gkrikorian.com

02-0437N(01/11)

March 5, 2014 www.thealmanac.net The Almanac A7

COMMUNITY NEWS COLLEGE NEWS Caitlin Michael, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Michael of Bethel Park, was named to the fall dean’s list at St. Vincent College. She was also inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Andrew Weaver, son of Rick and Carrier Weaver of Venetia, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a computer science degree with a minor in mathematics. He is a graduate of Peters Township High School. Andrea Briggs of McMurray was named to the fall dean’s list with high honors at McDaniel College.

Demo CONTINUED FROM PAGE A6

In 1940, the second station was built on that site and, in 1954 the present day station opened. Galambas was 16 at the time and his father was vice president of the company. The young Galambas and other firefighters helped with the building. He went on to serve as president and as assistant chief, as well as historian. The old fire station also has some very personal memories for Bill Allsopp, a company member for almost 50 years. Allsopp left the March 1 ceremony with a brick from

Harmony Shepardson of McMurray was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Charleston.

For Classes & Playful Parenting

Raechelle Dietsch of Canonsburg was named to the fall dean’s list at Delaware Valley College. Melissa Scott of Bethel Park was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of New Haven.

an original wall – the fire station wall that was featured in many of his wedding photos. The Allsopps celebrated their wedding reception at the station’s social hall. “We were married at St. Bernard’s and rode to the reception in the back of (the company’s) rescue vehicle,” he said. Over the years, two of Allsopp’s brothers and also his son have been members of the fire company. Family roots run deep in the company, including the Moore family. Brothers Dan Moore and Chuck Moore said they have memories of their firefighter father taking them to the station when they were young children. “He

Carly Schoenstein was named to the fall dean’s list at The College of Wooster. Schoenstein, a junior communication sciences and disorders major is a graduate of Bethel Park High School.

Frigidaire® 18 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Refrigerator NOW

Complete Dog Food

www.sprowlsandsons.com

Will Laser Therapy Work For Me? You have seen the ads and we know what you are wondering: Will this help me, how does it work, and how long will it take? Join Dr. Mike Hanlon for a FREE 45 Minute Workshop to answer these and other common questions plus

RECEIVE YOUR FIRST LASER SESSION FREE!

Date: Thursday March 6th at 5:30PM Space is limited to 15 Individuals. Donaldson’s Crossroads Shopping Center www.lifestylefamilychiro.com

40 lb. Bag

EIGHTY FOUR AGWAY

1025 Route 519 Eighty Four, PA 15330

724-225-5760

Let us put a stainless steel kitchen package together for you.

Feb. 28, 2014-Mar. 16, 2014

Southern States

996 West Chestnut St. Washington, PA

549

With a single same-day Brighton purchase of $100 or more, receive our Regins Earrings absolutely FREE!

355 Wharton Circle Triadelphia, WV at “The Highlands” 304-232-NINI (6464)

You can at have it all

Yes, we are and Proud of it!

724-745-5558

Totally New, Yet Totally You

724-222-0600

has purchase for the new construction. The company has sold the electric sign from in front of the station, as well as the garage doors and anything else they could from the old building to finance the new one, said Pritchard. “It’s scary, but exciting,” he said.

MOM AND POP STORE

345 Meadowlands Blvd. • Washington, PA

Patrick Sullivan of Bethel Park, Maple Chen of McMurray and Melissa Harbert of Canonsburg were named to the fall dean’s list at Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences. Elizabeth Creighton of Bethel Park was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Hartford.

“I used to bring my girls down here,” he added “My girls could pump. They could probably out pump most of the guys here.” Company president Jeff Pritchard said it will probably take three months to complete the demolition of the fire station, as well as a nearby barber shop and the two homes the company

www.gymdandys.com For more information

Julia Devine of Canonsburg and Ann Ultsch of McMurray were named to the fall dean’s list at Wittenberg University. Lauren Elias of Bethel Park will travel to Shanghai this spring as part of the study abroad program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Elias, a junior, is studying international business.

would stand us by the flagpole and we would watch the trucks leave on calls,” recalled Chuck Moore. Dan Moore said he was a reluctant recruit for the fire company. “Dad talked me into it,” he said. The firefighter, who served as chief for 29 years, shook his head, “Once it gets into your blood ... ”

724-969-0800

Looking for above and beyond? GET YOUR FORD VEHICLE SERVICED HERE AND RECEIVE THE LINCOLN TREATMENT AT NO CHARGE!

Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-5pm

PEOPLE Riley Evans, a sixthgrader at Neil Armstrong Middle School in Bethel Park, competed in a threeday dance competition and convention in Monroeville where she was awarded the title of 2014 Junior Miss Dance of Pennsylvania. Riley took first in the interview portion, and tied for first in the combined score for audition classes including ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics, where she won the individual acrobatics audition. She ended the convention tying for first place in her stage performance, where she danced to the theme song from Alice in Wonderland. Her dance was instructed and choreographed by Karalyn Baldinger. She will be representing Dance Masters, Chapter 10, at Nationals to be held in Orlando, Fla. in July. There, she will compete for the title of 2014 Junior Miss Dance of America. Riley has been dancing, twirling and taking acrobatics since she was 4 at Ruby Daugherty and Sherry School of Dance, where she is a member of the dance company, captain of the Juvenile Modernettes and is a competitive solo twirler as well. Riley is also a Bethel Park rec-cheerleader and likes to play the piano. Riley is the daughter of Tracy and Randy Evans of Bethel Park.

Take The Works,™ for example. It’s an ownership experience with you and your vehicle in focus. With synthetic blend oil, a tire rotation and close analysis of you vehicle’s needs, you receive service that inspires confidence in your vehicles’s well being.

3995– $10

MAIL IN REBATE

95*

Retail purchases only. Up to five quarts of Motorcraft® oil and oil filter. Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery test excluded. Offer valid between 2/1/14 and 3/31/14. Submit rebate by 4/30/14. Rebate by prepaid debit card or apply to an active Owner Advantage Rewards® account. See Service Advisor for exclusions, rebate and account details through 3/31/14.

Have your battery tested. FREE.

Low Price Tire Guarantee

Be sure to have the starting power you need.

We’ll beat any competitor’s advertised price on the name-brand tires we sell.

Visually inspect and test battery using Rotunda Micro-490 tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. See Service Advisor for details. Offer valid with coupon. Expires: 03/31/14

Valid on dealer-installed, retail purchases only. Requires presentation of competitor’s current price ad/offer on exact tire sold by dealership within 30 days after purchase. See Service Advisor for details. Expires: 03/31/14

South Hills Lincoln 2760 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15241

724-941-1600

mikereedshl@gmail.com WWW.SOUTHHILLSLINCOLN.NET

March 5, 2014

Roamin’ the South Hills with Lorraine Gregus lgregus@thealmanac.net

www.thealmanac.net

The Almanac

Together

Gallery exhibit focuses on nature, wildlife

lthough spring is just a few weeks away, winter continues to hold a tight grip on Western Pennsylvania. Not allowing the cold to get the best of us, as daylight increases our sites are focusing on fashion shows, card parties, art exhibits and other spring functions that fill our calendars at this time of year. The Schoolhouse Arts Center in Bethel Park is looking ahead to spring and plans a grand celebration for this year’s opening. On March 8 and running through April 19, the Center’s Gallery will feature artwork of the multitalented artist George Nickol of Bethel Park. Oils, woodcarvings, metal sculptures, scratchboard and shadowbox art fill the exhibit, giving him recognition as an accomplished artist. Brilliant colors of a macaw, fine feather detailing of waterfowl and songbirds, adoring looks of household pets, rugged moose and elk in the great northwest are just a few outstanding works in his portfolio. An accomplished artist, decades of training and experience have rewarded him with honors received in the Ward World Championship Carving Competition in Salisbury, Md. In 2011, George entered six pieces and took home four ribbons. With his love of nature and wildlife, there seems to be no end to George’s talent and what he can do. Relief carvings are another of George’s talents. By mastering his tools, from just a block of wood, he has completed beautifully-detailed birds and animals. Miniature shipbuilding is another talent on his never-ending list. Replicas of the Mayflower

The Schoolhouse The Schoolhouse Arts Center in Bethel Park was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit volunteer organization of local artists and craftsmen, hoping to promote and develop the arts in the South Hills. The Gift Shop showcases handcrafted works of local artisans and the Treasure Room features vintage items. Classes in watercolor, tole painting and pastels are open to adults and children. For details, call 412-835-9898.

and British warship Victory show painstaking accuracy as to deck levels, quarters and gun placement. Intense detail and lifelike creations stem from his patience and ability to tediously work with small handmade parts made from varied materials to mold whatever shapes he needs from wood, paper, metal or any other George stands with his wall art of life-size tropical fish created with copper, brass and aluminum. material. By sculpting tropical fish in brass, copper, aluminum or acrylic, onlookers of his framed Born in Altoona, George Nickol’s high school art instrucwall art would have difficulty in tor commended him on his talent. Eager to begin a separating his aquarium-like art career in the arts, he was soon called to serve his counfrom living fish. try in the U.S. Army. Not long after being discharged, “My next projects are a life-size George’s love of painting and sculpting led him to horned owl and ruffed grouse,” study art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Unable to said George. “I like being busy find employment in the arts, an opportunity came and I’m always looking forward for George in computer technology, allowing only to doing something new.” evenings to continue his passion for art. Retiring after The Schoolhouse Arts Center 24 years with the builder Ryan Homes, George then and Gallery are open 10 a.m.-4 began to fill his days with his chosen career in the arts. p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. A resident of Bethel Park, George is an award-winning For information, call 412-835-9898. artist whose creativity not only includes watercolors, acrylics, oils and paintings using color pencils to create wildlife, The Snowy Owl, Great Gray Owl and oil paintThe 44th Annual Ward World mountain, water and foliage scenes, but he is also skilled ing of the Snake River at the GrandTeton National Championship Wildfowl Carving in working with clay, metal and paper. George is a memPark are just a few works featuring the exceptioncompetition and Art Festival in ber of South Arts and the Bethel Artists Guild. al talent of George Nickol. Ocean City, Md., is scheduled for April 25-27.

George Nickol

GETTING TOGETHER March 10-31. Read “Leprechaun in Late Winter.” SH chamber • Animation Club, grades 2-4, 7 South Hills Chamber of Commerce p.m. Mondays, March 10-31. Bring an iPod or iPhone. will meet at 4 p.m. March 12 at the Crowne Plaza. David Tobin • Night Owls, grades 5+, 8 p.m. will present “How to Convert Busi- March 11. Owl-crafting fun. ness Value into Family Wealth.” • Pittsburgh South Writers Group, Call 412-306-8090 to RSVP. 7 p.m. March 11. Coterie • CCA Book Club, grades 5-6, 7 Upper St. Clair Coterie will meet p.m. March 13. at 11:30 a.m. March 13 at the Call 412-835-2207. LeMont on Mt. Washington. Bridgeville Former Miss Pennsylvania (1998) Mayra Acosta Hoy will provide • Babies and Books with adult, 11 the program. For reservations, call a.m. Fridays, through May 16. 724-745-4206. • American Girl Book Club, second-fifth grade girls, 6:30 p.m. Decorative painters Golden Triangle Decorative Paint- March 6. Read “Marisol.” Call 412-221-3737. ers will hold its business meeting at 12:30 p.m. March 16 at the FinFrank Sarris leyville Community Center. Danny • Teens may audition for a role in Porterfield will teach a class in “Many Moons” 1-2 p.m. March 8 Batik on rice paper at 10 a.m. or 15. A stage crew is also needed. The annual basket luncheon will • New exhibit opens in the galbe held April 27 at Peters Place. lery 2-4 p.m. March 8. Members Animal artist Karen Hubbard will of Washington Camera Club will lead a seminar May 2-4. Call 724display their works. 785-5582 for details. Call 724-745-1308.

theater, “Montana Marie Gets Gunned Down at Three” on March 15. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner at 5:30. For reservations, call 724-942-5000.

CLUBS

Aglow

South Hills Aglow will meet at 7 p.m. March 17 at South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park. Apostle William C. Burgess Sr., founder and overseer of The Lord’s Church of Washington, will speak. Men and women are welcome. A nominal room fee will be charged.

Historical society Dormont Historical Society will present local historian Edd Hale at 7 p.m. March 19 at the Dormont Library. Topic will be “The Great Castle Shannon Bank Robbery of 1917.” Free. For details, call 412341-3667.

WOMEN meet WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. will meet at 6 p.m. March 20 at Bella Sera, Canonsburg. Jullie Ann Sullivan and Marylu Zuk will present “Laugh Your A&& Off!” Cost is $25. RSVP to 724-942-3058 by March 13.

LIBRARIES Bethel Park • Scavenger Hunt, grades 5+, March 9-15. Solve the hunt with an iPod or iPhone. Prizes. • Magic Treehouse Book Club, K-second grade, 6 p.m. Mondays

HEALTH Community health Monongahela Valley Hospital plans the following: • Childbirth Prep, 7 p.m. March 5, 12, 19, 26, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. 724-258-2229 ext. 9. • Weight Loss Surgery, 6 p.m. March 10, ECC. 412-641-3632

Science winners Five seventh grade students at St. Patrick School, Canonsburg, recently participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science program. All five received first place awards. Kelly Bench and Kyle Killen also received perfect scores. From the left are Kyle Killen, Kelly Bench, Eric Fronhapfel, science teacher Brent Kramer, Tyler Hillebrand and Noah Lochran. These winners will go on to compete at Penn State University in May.

Scott

• Scrabble for Adults, 2 p.m. Tuesdays. All levels. • Rainbow Magic, ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. March 8. Fairy games, crafts. Mt. Lebanon • Little Achievers’ Wee Play Group, • Conversation Salon, 1 p.m. March 10. Topics include doctor10:30 a.m. March 7. assisted suicide and winning $100 • German Conversation Group, million in the lottery. 7:30 p.m. March 10. Call 412-429-5380. • Screenplay Basics Course, 6:45 p.m. March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 South Fayette and 15. Tuition is $150. • Chess Club, K-eighth grade, 5:30 • Board Game Night, teens-adults, p.m. March 10, 17, 31. 7 p.m. March 11. Euro-style board • Mother Goose Story Time, games. birth-3 years, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays/ • Writer’s Group, 7 p.m. March 11. Wednesdays. Share and edit work. • eReader Drop-in Help Sessions, • Anger Management Strategies 6 p.m. March 12 and 26. Kindles, for Children/Parents, 6:30 p.m. Nooks and iPads. March 12. Call 412-257-8660. Call 412-531-1912.

Peters • Make Natural Personal Care Products, 6:30 p.m. March 10. $25 for supplies. • Genealogy Club, 1 p.m. March 11. • Pen/Ink Drawing with Color Accents, ages 6-13, 4 p.m. March 11-April 1. $15 plus supplies. • Mini Garden Sanctuary, 7 p.m. March 11. • Family Movie Night, 6 p.m. March 13. Film: “Pinocchio.” Call 724-941-9430.

HAPPENINGS

March walk Washington County Parks will sponsor a Galls, Egg Cases and Nests Walk March 8 at Mingo Creek Park. Walkers should gather at 10 a.m. at Shelter 6. Explore animal architecture, plant galls, egg cases and last summer’s bird nests. To register, call 724-228-6867.

Scouting Troop 22 will sponsor a scouting program meeting at 7:45 p.m. March 11 at Southminster

WORKSHOPS Arthritis & Agriculture

Arthritis Foundation and AgrAbility will offer free workshops for farmers, gardeners, agricultural workers and healthcare professionals at 3 p.m. March 6 at the Arthritis Foundation at Foster Plaza #11, Green Tree. To register, Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon. call 412-250-3343. Learn about camping adventures, Learn about wines leadership development and com- Dreadnought Wines in the Strip munity service projects. Caregivers District plans the following events: and future scouts are encouraged • The Soil Effect, 6 p.m. March to attend. RSVP to Jamie.Petro6. Learn how soil can impact the lias@gmail.com. wine’s character. $35. Orchid show • Grape Spirits, 6 p.m. March 10. Orchid Society of Western PA Explore Grappa & Pisco through will hold its annual Orchid Show Armagnac and Cognac. $45 in10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 15 and 10 cludes cheese and charcuterie. a.m.-4 p.m. March 16 at Phipps • Casual classes, 5:30 p.m. March 7 Garden Center on Shady Avenue. and 21. $12. No charge. This year’s theme is Call 412-391-1709. Orchids, the Gems of the Plant World. Free educational classes and Art classes lectures will be available each day. South Arts Pittsburgh will hold For details, visit www.oswp.org. classes at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, Bethel Park. ‘Cruising Again’ Black Association of South Hills for • Watercolors/Girls Night Out with Laura Lutton, 6 p.m. Fridays, Women will hold its scholarship March 14-April 11. fundraiser luncheon at 11 a.m. March 22 at the Doubletree by • Exploring Pastels with Gail Hilton Meadowlands in Washing- Beem, 10 a.m. April 1, 8, 15, 22. ton. Tickets for “Cruising Again” • Clothed Figure Drawing with are $35. For details, visit www. Brian McDermott, 1 p.m. April 3, bashforwomen.com. 10, 17, 24. Townsmen For details, call 412-835-9010. The Four Townsmen Show Band Craft workshop and Mansfield 5 will perform March 8 at the SNPJ Hall in Sygan. Washington County Parks will offer a Needle and Yarn Craft workProceeds will support the South Fayette Foundation for Excellence. shop at 10 a.m. March 12 at the Tickets are $20. Call 724-693-9441. Mingo Creek Park office. Project is an eyeglass/scissor case. Bring a Dinner-theater quilted pot holder, one-inch butPeters Township Parks and ton, scissors, needle and thread. RSVP to 724-228-6867. Recreation will present a dinner-

March 5, 2014 www.thealmanac.net The Almanac A9

RELIGION At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, a Mom to Mom Heart Talk is held at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through April 3. Topics include: When You’re Running on Empty, Taming the Top 10 Marriage Monsters and Who’s the Parent Here? For more information, call 412-835-6630. • Lenten Bible study, “The Suffering Servant, Crucifixion & Resurrection” will be held at 10 a.m. March 13, 20 and 27.

At South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, a 12-week seminar on living according to Biblical principals titled Cleansing Stream will begin March 5. For more information, call 412-8358900 ext. 101. • A free HonorBound Men’s breakfast is set for 9 a.m. March 8. Call 412-2768138. • HonorBound Men’s Partners in Christ breakfast, 9 a.m. March 29 at PJ’s Restaurant in Crowne Plaza. For details, call Dr. Vince Trocheck at 412-653-0452. At Christ the Redeem• Lunch Bunch for ages er Anglican Parish, Can- 65+, noon March 20. Cost is onsburg, Ash Wednesday $6 for lunch and study. services will be held at noon and 7 p.m. March 5. At St. Patrick Parish, • A new 5 p.m. Saturday Canonsburg, Ash Wednesservice has been added. day Masses will begin at 7 • Caring/Sharing Cancer and 9 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Support Group will meet March 5. at 6:30 p.m. March 11. Soup • Benediction and solwill be served. emn sung Lenten vespers For details, call 724-745-0685. will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 At St. Stephen Luther- and 15. an Church, Scott Town• Stations of the Cross ship, Lent will begin with are set for 2:10 and 7:30 p.m. the imposition of ashes Fridays in Lent. Living staat 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Ash tions are planned for 7:30 Wednesday, March 5. Eve- p.m. March 21. ning prayer will be held at For details, call 724-7457:30 p.m. Wednesdays in 6560. Lent. • Sunday church school At Our Redeemer Luand adult Bible class begin theran Church, McMurat 9:15 a.m. ray, three worship ser• A counseling center is vices are planned on Ash open to anyone in the sur- Wednesday. A brief service rounding communities. for young children will beFor more information, gin at 11:35 a.m. Traditioncall 412-279-5868. al services of ashes and

Communion will be held at form at 7 p.m. March 6. The 12:15 and 7 p.m. Booth Brothers, consisting of brothers Ronnie and At Christ U.M. Church, Michael Booth and their Bethel Park, the holy sea- friend, Jim Brady, are one son of Lent will begin at of Southern Gospel’s most 7:30 p.m. March 5 with well-known trios, and have a service led by Keith been recipients of many Kaufold, pastor of 8th Ave. awards and accolades for Place. The Chancel Choir their music. Tickets are will provide the music. $18 ($20 with a credit card) • A Lenten study: The and can be purchased at Way will be held at 7 p.m. the church or at www.peWednesdays, beginning terscreekbaptist.com. March 12. RSVP to the At South Hills Church church office. of the Nazarene, Beth• Men’s Ministry will el Park, the video event sponsor the annual Chris- “Stepping Up” will be pretian Athlete Recognition sented 7-9:30 p.m. March 7 Breakfast at 9 a.m. March and concludes 9 a.m.-4:30 22. A group of high school p.m. March 8. Speakers junior and senior students will include Dennis Rainey, will receive awards. Mas- Bill Bennett, James Macter of ceremonies will be donald, Mark Driscoll and former Cleveland Indians Tony Dungy. Worship will pitcher Tom McGough. be offered by Rick Butor of • A Musical Excursion The Bible Chapel. will be presented at 7 p.m. Cost is $30. For details, March 16. Charles May on call Stephen Mannion at violin, Mary May on cello, 412-610-3289. Jennifer Marshall on organ and Andy Moore on At the Beth Israel Cendrums will offer a variety ter, Jefferson Hills, the of styles including gospel, third lecture of its Adult spiritual, jazz and classical. Education Lecture SeTravel around the world ries will take place at 7:30 with music from American p.m. March 9. Rabbi Mark to African and Celtic to Ca- Mahler of Temple Emanuribbean. An offering will be el Synagogue will discuss taken. “The First Century.” Call 412-835-6621 for more There is no fee. information. At Our Lady of Grace, At Peters Creek Bap- Scott Township, the Womtist Church, South Park, en’s Guild/Confraternity one of Southern Gospel’s of Christian Mothers will most popular groups, The host Joanne Milburn at 7 Booth Brothers, will per- p.m. March 12 in Keefer

Hall. She will speak on “The At St. Paul of the Cross Fruit of Love: Evangelism.” Retreat Center, South For more information, Side, Pittsburgh, the Mercy call 412-279-7070. Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program, part of At St. Valentine Par- Pittsburgh Mercy Health ish, Bethel Park, the Seton System and sponsored by Hill Chamber Choir, Una the Sisters of Mercy, will Voca, will perform in con- hold the Lenten retreat cert at 7:30 p.m. March 13. “Psalms for Busy People: For details, call Daniel Ko- Practicing the Presence vacic at 412-835-7720. of God in Our Everyday Lives.” The retreat will At The Bible Chapel, take place April 11 and 12 at McMurray, Bless a Dress the retreat center, located will be held 9 a.m.-noon at 148 Monastery Drive. Saturdays in March in Registration begins at 6 the South Lobby, door #6. p.m. Friday, and the retreat Dresses can be dropped ends at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. off at The Bible Chapel Cost is $110 per participant, to be distributed at a later which includes overnight date. Visit k-love.com/ accommodations, meals events for more informa- and retreat handouts. Parktion. ing is free. • Free income tax prepaLed by Rebecca Coleration for senior citizens Turner, the retreat will inand low income individu- clude mindful contemplaals, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon- tion and spiritual practices day-Friday, through April through the use of scrip15, South Hills campus, ture, songs, chants, prayer, Room 183. First come, poetry, art, writing, quiet first served. Bring proof time and group reflection. of identification and sup- Download registration porting documents. No forms on the Mercy Parish new client numbers will Nurse and Health Ministry be given out past 2 p.m. website at www.pmhs.org/ • Celebrate Recovery about-us/news-and-publiprogram, 6 p.m. Satur- cations.aspx. Send the comdays, Washington cam- pleted form and payment to pus. Christian support the “Mercy Parish Nurse utilizing 12 Biblical steps and Health Ministry Proand eight recovery princi- gram” by March 21. pals. The program is conducted by Christians and At Calvary Full Gospel is based on the Celebrate Church, Bridgeville, SunRecovery curriculum. day services are held at 10 For more information, a.m. For more information, visit biblechapel.org. call 412-257-1707.

FISH FRIES & LENTEN DINNERS Bethel Park Christ U.M. Church will hold fish fries March 5 and all Fridays in Lent. The menu will include fish, shrimp and chicken fingers. Potato and tomato soups will be sold on Ash Wednesday; wedding and mushroom soups on Fridays. Sides are mac and cheese, rice, fries, fruit and salad. Desserts will be available. Call 412-835-6621. St. Thomas More Church will hold Lenten dinners 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Fridays March 7-April 11. Choose from pasta or baked cod. Kids menu for ages 10 and younger. Pastas for March 14 will be linguini with shrimp, four cheese penne or penne with marinara. New this year is allyou-can-eat penne with marinara for $12. Beer, wine, pop and desserts will be available.

Bridgeville The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Lenten fish fry 4-7 p.m. March 7 on Commercial Street. Eat in, take out or delivery. Call 412-2211711 to order. Fish fries are planned at the same time and place March 21, April 4 and Good Friday.

Canonsburg St. Patrick Parish will hold fish fries on Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday). Lunch is served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fax lunch orders to 724-746-1112. Dinner is 4-7 p.m. Baked and fried cod, shrimp, seafood platter and sides: fries, mac and cheese, pierogies, stewed tomatoes, soups, hushpuppies, cole slaw, dessert. Homemade pierogies will also be available.

Carnegie Carnegie U. M. Church will hold fish fries 4-7 p.m. Fridays in Lent and noon-7 p.m. on Good Friday. Dinners and a la cart menu available. Choose from fried or baked fish, chicken, shrimp, crab cakes, fries, cabbage & noodles, mac and cheese and cole slaw. To order, call 412-2793020 after 2:30 p.m. Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Division 32 holds Lenten fish fries from 4-7 p.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11 at the Ukrainian-American Citizens Club, Mansfield Blvd. at Walnut Street. Fried and baked fish, baked potatoes, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, haluska and shrimp bisque are available. Irish potato nachos exclusive to The Ukes Club will include a build-your-own-fixins

buffet with hot cheese, sour cream, salsa and jalapeño peppers. Beverages and baked goods prepared by Ladies Ancient Order Hibernians Division 32 will be available. For more information, call 412-854-5555 or email EdwBlank@aol.com.

Carrick St. Pius X. Byzantine Catholic Church on Brownsville Road will hold its annual Lenten Pirohy sale noon-6 p.m. March 7 and Fridays during Lent except Good Friday. Varieties include potato/cheese, sauerkraut, cabbage, and cottage cheese. Prices range from $7-$10 per dozen. Haluski also will be sold each week. Eat-in or take out. To place orders in advance, call 412-881-8344.

Castle Shannon St. Norbert Church will hold a fish fry 4-7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday in Lent. The menu includes baked or fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, pierogies, mac and cheese, fries, haluski, stewed tomatoes, potato pancakes, pizza and soup. Desserts will be available. Fish sandwiches for takeout only will be available 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 412881-8201 for take-out.

Cecil St. Mary Roman Catholic Church will hold its annual fish fry beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing each Friday during Lent. The menu features panko breaded deep fried cod in oil that is cholesterol and trans-fat free. Baked cod, salmon, Maine lobster rolls, homemade crab cakes, pan-seared scallops, shrimp-in-a-basket, jumbo shrimp and cabbage/noodles are also available. New this year is seafood pizza. Sides include green beans, baked potatoes, Chrisfries, coleslaw and mac and cheese. Homemade desserts are $2.50. Hours are 11 a.m.-7:30

p.m. for eat-in or take-out service. Call 412-221-9771 event days or 412-221-1560 nonevent days. For a complete menu and directions, visit stmarycecil.org.

McMurray St. Benedict the Abbot Church offers Lenten Fish Fries beginning on Ash Wednesday, with dinner only from 4-7:30 p.m. (take out only). Continuing every Friday, March 7 through April 11, lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and dinner will be from 4-7:30 p.m. (eatin or take out). On Good Friday, lunch only will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (take out only). Lunch includes fried fish basket (sandwich, fries, coleslaw), fish sandwiches, soup specials and cheese pizza. Dinner includes fish baskets (fried or baked fish or shrimp) with fries and coleslaw, fish sandwiches, cheese pizza (whole or by the slice), soup, pierogies, haluski and mac and cheese. • Lenten Gathering will be held Tuesdays during Lent, beginning March 11. An evening Mass will take place at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meager meal. There is no charge, but a freewill offering will be donated to a local charity each week.

Rennerdale/Presto

NEW L COS T OP OW TION

Quality Funeral Care Complete Package Including Visitation & Metal Casket

$4,450 * TM

*Complete details available at funeral homes listed below

Offered Exclusively At: BEINHAUER-FRYER

BEINHAUER-CONNELL

BEINHAUER-BOGAN

BRIDGEVILLE

BETHEL PARK

CANONSBURG

Scott E. Beinhauer, Supr.

Mark S. Toward, Supr.

Barry L. Barra, Supr.

Please call Kelly at 724-731-0102 COMPASSION

TRUST

INTEGRITY

VALUE

St. Mary Catholic Church Fish Fry

Rennerdale Vol. Fire Department will hold fish fries 4-8 p.m. on March 7, 21 and April 4 and 18. Call 412276-9652 for take-out orders. Fish fries will be held 3:307 p.m. at the Presto Fire Department. For take-out orders, call 412-221-5677.

Scott Our Lady of Grace Parish will hold fish fries 4:30-7 p.m. Ash Wednesday and Fridays in Lent beginning March 14. Choose from fish, shrimp, crab cakes and seafood platter. Sides include fries, baked potato, pierogies, haluski, soup and mac and cheese. Dinners include dessert and beverage.

St. Mary Catholic church volunteers hand bread Atlantic cod for the weekly fish fry, held each Friday in Lent including Good Friday. In addition to more than 800 servings of fried fish, the parish sells thousands of other items, from lobster rolls to crab cakes, all homemade. For a complete menu and directions, visit www.stmarycecil.org. ADVERTISEMENT

March 5, 2014

www.thealmanac.net

The Almanac

A10

At a Glance Quick pix

We’re Looking for More Photos:

Looking Back, Quick Pix & Our Young Artists Drawings Send to kgreen@thealmanac.net

Bulletin Board Bethel Park School District

“Children of Eden” as its 2014 Bethel Park High School will stage BPHS auditorium. Tickets, musical, 7:30 p.m. March 19-22 in the a.m. March 10-18 and 6-7:30 $8-$10, will be on sale 8:30 -10:30 Lobby, as well as at the ance Entr p.m. March 11 in the Athletic . For ticket information, call box office on performance evenings about handicap parktion 412-833-5000 ext. 8706. For informa ce at 412-854-8515. Offi rity Secu S BPH ing and drop off, call the

Bridgeville

Oren Spiegler of Upper St. Clair submitted this photo of his wife, Colleen Spiegler, who was selected as “Fan of the Game” at PNC Park during a Pirate game last June. Colleen represented the Central Blood Bank, as she has made many donations over a number of years.

Updated tenant listings are due to the borough on April 30. Forms are available online or at the borough office.

Canonsburg

Parking will be enforced in all lots on Saturdays.

Looking back Canon-McMillan School District

South Central Elementary School’s PTA meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m. March 10, and Wylandville Elementary School’s PFA meeting will take place at 7 p.m. March 10. Canon-McMillan High School’s Prom Fashion Show takes place at 7 p.m. March 9 in the school auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and proceeds benefit scholarships for Canon-McMillan seniors.

The Bethel Logan Singing Scouts, pictured here around 1967, performed for local gatherings, at the Civic Arena and even at Purdue University. They were scheduled to sing for President John F. Kennedy just weeks after he was assassinated. Former scout Diane Lindley, whose mother founded the group, is hosting a reunion on Aug. 2 in Lone Pine. For more information, visit the Bethel Logan Singing Scouts Facebook page.

Peters Township School District “The Wiz” at Peters Township High School, 7 p.m. March 6-8 and 2 p.m. March 9.

This week in history: March 5, 1849

March 6, 1882

March 7, 1962

Zachary Taylor is sworn in as the 12th president of the United States.

A violent strike occurs when workers at Pittsburgh Bessemer Steel Company’s Homestead Mill refuse to sign “yellow dog” contracts.

The Beatles make their broadcasting debut on BBC.

March 5, 1872 George Westinghouse patents triple air brakes for trains.

March 10, 1910 The Pittsburgh Courier begins publishing.

Upper St. Clair School District

Deadline to registe r for the March 23 cheerleading clini c is March 10. Kinder garten through eight h grade are eligible.

March 9, 1993 The Pittsburgh Penguins begin the NHL record 17-game winning streak.

ST MARY’S

FISH FRY 2014

Our Young Artist brought to you by THE HONEST DEALER Exit 19A Off I-79/70 Rt. 19S, 71 Murtland Ave., Washington, PA

724-222-0700 ww.buddbaer.com

Beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5th Every Friday during Lent through Good Friday Open 11AM until 7:30PM

Maine Lobster Rolls These babies are authentic in every way - the real deal!

Lump Maryland Blue Crab Cakes Homemade weekly, heart-healthy and very tasty! •Lump Maryland Blue Crab Cakes

Scallops •Sea Scallops •Sea Baked Salmon •Baked Fish Premium wild-caught, pan-seared simply •Fried Fish •Maine Lobster Rolls Baked Salmon

Six ounces baked to order

Baked Fish Arctic cod baked with butter and lemon, finished with Italian bread crumbs

Fried Fish Atlantic cod hand-breaded in seasoned Panko and deep fried in heart-healthy tri-fry oil!

★ New This Year: Seafood Pizza & Pierogies-To-Go★

ST MARY’S FISH FRY ROCKS!

10 St. Mary’s Lane, Cecil, PA 15321 For complete menu and information on our quality products, visit www.stmarycecil.org Download and send in your order, or email it to stmarysfishfry@yahoo.com Call 412-221-9771 on event days

Lilly Nys

Age 8 3/4 - Hoover Elementary

March 5, 2014

www.thealmanac.net

Sports

@SHAlmanacSports

Lebo’s golden girl Ford smashes WPIAL swim marks

The Almanac

SECTION

Going for gold: Second not good enough for USC By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Katie Ford knows that records were made to be broken. That’s one reason the Mt. Lebanon senior set out to shatter the WPIAL swimming marks for the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events. That’s also the reason why she expects the times she swam during the 2014 district championships to fall some day. “The sport is always going to keep getting faster,” explained Ford. “They are always developing new and improved ways to train. So it wouldn’t surprise me if my records were broken in a couple of years, especially by my teammates. I would love to see that.” The Lebo contingent so loved seeing Ford smash records that the Blue Devils followed her lead and finished runner-up in the team competition. North Allegheny captured its sixth straight title with 471 points while Lebo finished second with 189 points. Ford set the pace on the first day of competition at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool. She completed the 50 free in

Katie Ford of Mt. Lebanon smiles after breaking the 100-yard freestyle record with a time of 50.63. It was her second record of the WPIAL Class AAA championships. She shattered the 50 free mark in winning that event as well. Ford credits her strong start off the blocks for her fast pace at the WPIAL championships this year. PHOTOS BY ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

SEE FORD PAGE B3

Lebo ladies take runner-up trophy By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

In 2013, Mt. Lebanon finished sixth in the girls’ WPIAL Class AAA team standings. This swim season, the Blue Devils did not win the section title. They didn’t even defeat rivals Bethel Park or Upper St. Clair in dual meet competition. Yet, during the 2014 WPIAL championships held at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool, the Lebo ladies walked away with the second biggest prize. In the meet, they claimed the runner-up troELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF phy, finishing only behind Meghan Schilken strokes her way to a sixth-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle durSEE LEBO PAGE B3 ing the WPIAL Class AAA championships.

Second-best doesn’t sit well with the Upper St. Clair boys’ swim team. So after breaking yet another record at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool only to finish runner-up to North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class AAA, the Panthers have set their sights on a PIAA championship. The finals are set for March 12-14 at Bucknell University. “Our team goal is to win the state title,” said Ryan Dudzinski. “That’s what we said at the end of the meet. We wanted to go out with a bang [at WPIALs] and set ourselves up for states. There’s more to accomplish.” For Dudzinski, there is certainly little left to achieve at the district level. In the final race of the meet, he anchored Alex Hardwick, Patrick Lersch and Fynn Minuth to victory. The foursome coasted to victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay. In posting a 3:03.63 time, the Panthers eclipsed the WPIAL record of 3:04.59 set in 2009 by North Allegheny. Two events earlier, Dudzinski smashed the WPIAL mark in the 100-yard backstroke. In clocking a 48.35, the junior surpassed the mark of 48.75 set in 2011 by his brother, Kyle, who currently excels at the University of Virginia. “It’s good to take that record down. I was looking to do that last year,” said the defending champion. “It’s tough. I know that Kyle wanted me to get the record. It’s what I was looking for.” Dudzinski looked for and trumped the record in the 100-yard butterfly as well. With a 48.13 time, he clipped .84 off the previous standard set in 2012 by

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Ryan Dudzinski also set a WPIAL record in winning the 100-yard backstroke. His time of 48.35 broke the mark set by his brother, Kyle, in 2011.

Andrew Rich from Peters Township. “Ryan is at a different level,” said USC head coach Dave Schraven. “We knew he would be strong in the meet. That he’d be the fastest. Actually, he wasn’t even in my field of vision because I was paying attention to the other swimmers. That’s how far ahead of everybody he is.” Recruiters from Auburn were on hand to watch Dudzinski perform and he did not disappoint. Even in the 200-yard medley relay, he was spectacular, swimming a 22.16 in during the first leg, a 50-yard backstroke swim. Tomos Williams, Minuth and Nathan Novak, with a 20.91 freestyle leg, followed as USC also took down the record. The Panthers combined for a 1:31.77 time, smashing the mark of 1:34.19 set in 2012 by NA. USC also set a new standard in winning the 200 free relay. Williams, Lersch and Hardwick posted a 1:23.73 time. “All three relays set records in the meet. That’s unprecedented,” said Schraven. “How unbelievable was that?”

SEE USC PAGE B3

ELEANOR BAILEY /STAFF

Ryan Dudzinski celebrates after breaking the record in the 100-yard butterfly race. He swam a 48.13 in winning the race.

Chartiers Valley’s Damich defends WPIAL titles By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

In defending his WPIAL title, Drew Damich adopted the strategy of the hare. The Chartiers Valley junior, like a jackrabbit, attacked the water at the University of Pittsburgh Trees Pool and forced the rest of the 200-yard freestyle field to catch him. They didn’t. Damich duplicated his gold-medal performance of 2013 and won the 2014 event in 1:42.51 time, a scant .26 seconds ahead of silver medalist Jerod Kehl of West Allegheny. “I was out fast,” Damich said. “I wanted to get far enough ahead that nobody could catch me.” Damich knew Kehl and

others could catch him. When Kehl used to swim at Montour, their races were always close. So Kehl’s showing did not surprise Damich. “He’s been edging up on me all year so I expected a good race from [Kehl],” Damich said. Damich anticipated another showdown in the 500yard freestyle because Kehl entered the race seeded first with a time of 4:37.66. Damich came into the race with the meet’s second-best mark of 4:42.26. “I had my work cut out for me,” Damich admitted. “I had a lot of work to do but I was psyched for [the 500].” On adrenaline Damich raced. He finished first in 4:35.88. Kehl secured second in 4:36.96. Damich’s

SF girls second

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Drew Damich demonstrates his winning stroke technique during the 200-yard freestyle event. The Chartiers Valley junior defended his title by winning the race in 1:42.51.

teammate, Brody Schmidt, took third with a 4:46.75 time. As he was in the 200, Damich was the defending champion in the 500 free. “There is a lot of pressure but you have to learn to let that go,” he said of being a defending champion. “At WPIALs, you never know what can happen because some people are tapered

and some people are not. “But, I look at it as if it’s the first time. I’m thrilled,” he said of repeating his titles. “It’s amazing every time.” Thanks to Damich, the Colts finished third in the team standings with 159 points. Mars won the AA team title with 233 points. Quaker Valley finished as the runner-up with a 170.5

score. Damich anchored the Colts’ winning the 200 free relay. Schmidt led off followed by Josh Rosato and Paul Novelli. The foursome won in 1:28.03. In addition to his third place in the 500, Schmidt finished fifth in the 200 free. CV’s 400-free relay team captured the silver medal with a 3:14.14 time.

South Fayette finished runner-up to West Allegheny, 227-199, in the team standings. The Lady Lions were champions for the first time in school history in 2013. The Lady Lions won the 400-yard freestyle relay. Tianna Marrese, Sydney Briner, Sophia Hestad and Maddie Bartrug combined to win the 400 in 3:37.09. Bartrug, Jocelyn Colussy, Sarah Benton and Marrese combined for a new school record in winning the 200 free with a 1:39.89 time. The medley relay of Hestad, Colussy, Briner and Benton took tenth. Other top finishes for the Lady Lions included: third places by Marrese in the 50 and 100 free as well as fourth place by Bartrug in the 100 free.

B2 The Almanac www.thealmanac.net March 5, 2014

SPORTS

Seton-La Salle sweeps WPIAL basketball titles Lady Rebels’ standouts too much for Burrell

Defense delivers in boys’ win

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

In the grade school gym in which Mark “Knobby” Walsh played basketball, a sign stressed the importance of defense. The message read: If you score, you may win. If you don’t let them score, you can’t lose. Years later the banner proved prophetic as defense determined victory for Walsh and Seton-La Salle during the WPIAL Class AA boys’ basketball championship game played March 1 at Duquesne’s Palumbo Center. The Rebels held Greensburg Central Catholic to nearly 20 points below its season average (70) and defeated the Centurions, 52-51, for their first title since 1989. “What got it done was defense,” said Levi Masua. “Defense wins championships and that’s what happened.” Masua’s defense confounded Brian Graytok. GCC’s leading scorer with a 17-point average connected on 3 of 8 shots from the field and finished with nine points. Masua also posed a problem inside for the Centurions as the senior blocked seven shots. He pitched in six tallies and pulled down 10 rebounds. “I have long arms,” explained the 6-foot-6 forward. “I used them to my advantage.” The Rebels also used free throw shooting to their advantage. They capitalized on 7-of-10 of their attempts from the line, 6 of 7 down the stretch, while GCC converted a miserable 8 of 21 chances from the charity stripe. After Ryan Norkus connected on a pair of free throws to tie the contest at 43, Malik White sunk two shots from the line and powered his way to a basket that gave the Rebels the lead for good, 47-44, with 2:20 to play. White finished with nine points and nine rebounds. With seven seconds to play, Cletus Helton put the game away with a free throw to give SLS a 52-48 edge before Billy Hipp hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to finalize the result. “It was fitting that it ended up being a one-point game,” Walsh said. “We tip our hats to coach [Greg Bisignani] and [Greensburg] Central. They had a good year and we expect they will have a great run in states. “We knew it would be nip and tuck,” Walsh continued of the contest that saw six ties and 14 lead changes. “We stepped up. We won the game at the foul line.” Practice is a big reason for SLS’s edge at the line. SEE REBELS PAGE B3

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Seton-La Salle players celebrate their third WPIAL girls’ basketball championship in four years. The Rebels defeated Burrell, 55-34, in the Class AA title tilt at the Palumbo Center. Yacine Diop (holding the trophy) fired in 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Rebels, who improved to 22-4 overall and begin their quest for the PIAA state banner March 7.

Dale Clancy drives past his defender. The senior point guard buried four, 3-pointers and led Seton-La Salle with 16 tallies in a 52-51 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic.

ELEANOR BAILEY /STAFF

Levi Masua hoists the WPIAL championship trophy with his teammates. Masua blocked seven shots, scored six points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Seton-La Salle edged Greensburg Central Catholic, 52-51, for the WPIAL Class AA boys’ basketball title.

Levi Masua pulls down one of his 10 rebounds in SetonLa Salle’s 52-51 win over Greensburg Central Catholic.

Malik White makes his move around a defender during WPIAL Class AA championship action. White scored nine points and grabbed nine rebounds.

After Seton-La Salle handed Burrell its first loss of the season, 55-34, and captured its third WPIAL Class AA girls’ basketball championship in four years at Duquesne’s A.J. Palumbo Center, first-year head coach Spencer Stefko took little credit for the Lady Rebels’ success. “It’s nice to have good players,” he explained. Stefko certainly has his share of those. His squad features three University of Pittsburgh recruits and two defensive standouts that forced the Buccaneers into 24 turnovers. A 5-foot-4 sophomore, Shaunay Edmonds accounted for the majority of the defensive stops, making steals that triggered a Rebels’ 11-0 run to start the contest. By intermission, SLS led, 32-12, thanks in part to 10 points from Edmonds. She finished with 15 tallies. “[Shaunay] is our unsung hero,” said Stefko. “She’s a diamond in the rough. “We have two players, Shaunay and Nicolete [Newman], good players that don’t get much mention but make a difference for us because of their defense.” Yacine Diop made a difference on offense and on the boards. The senior fired in 15 points, nine in the first half. She also grabbed 15 rebounds. “[Yancine’s] performance speaks for itself. That’s a girl that is going to have a great college career,” said Stefko. “Pitt is lucky to have her. The Panthers are lucky to get Naje Gibson, too. The 6-foot center pumped in 10 tallies, many from the outside baseline corner. Cassidy Walsh, another Pitt recruit although just a junior, finished with five points. She and Julie

DeKlaven had SLS’s only 3-pointers in the game. “We didn’t do anything exotic,” explained Stefko. “We put pressure on the ball and people in support positions to make the plays. When you have good players that leads to good plays. “It’s nice to have five kids who also played hard on defense at the other end of the court,” continued Stefko. “We play with plenty of energy and have a lot of athleticism.” SLS’s talent does not stop with the first five. In addition to DeKlaven and Julia Cipollone, who scored two free throws, Morgan Henderson came off the bench to spell the Rebels’ inside. Additionally, Stefko was able to empty his bench midway through the final frame as SLS maintained its 20-point advantage throughout. Bailey Canavan, Delaney Daly, Alexia Facchiano, Mia Marzina, Madalena Psillidis, and Bridget Sigg, all underclassmen, gave the Rebels quality minutes. “We are much deeper than most teams,” Stefko said. “When we put our seventh and eighth players in, its seamless. We’re never out of rhythm. “We exert a lot of energy,” Stefko continued. “Energy and athleticism,” he added are two big reasons why the Rebels are WPIAL champions and poised to battle for a PIAA title. With the win, SLS improved to 22-4 overall. The Rebels begin their quest for their second state title in three years on March 7 against the No. 3 team from District 3. With the loss, the Buccaneers fell to 25-1 overall. Burrell plays the No. 2 team from District 9 in the PIAA tournament. The Buccaneers are led by Sydney Bordonaro. Another Pitt recruit, she fired in 14 points against the Rebels.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR OFFICIAL NOMINATION BALLOT Vote for the top high school male and female athlete. Fill out this preliminary ballot today. Submit by March 28. Nominee ________________________________________________ School ________________________________________________ Grade ________________________________________________

Naje Gibson scores 10 points in Seton-La Salle’s win over Burrell.

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Shauna Edmonds drives down the court for a fast-break layup. She scored 15 points in Seton-La Salle’s victory.

ACE SPORTING GOODS #1 FOR GUNS

Sport(s) in which nominee participates ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Ways nominee has distinguished himself/herself

Open: Tue-Fri 11am - 7pm • Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm CLOSED MONDAYS 1943 W. Chestnut St., Washington, PA 15301

724-206-0462

NEW AT REEVES EXTENSIVE SUPPLIES G U NTRAPPING S BUY Powder • SELL and • TRADE Primers In Stock

LARGE SELECTION - NEW & USED GUNS BUY/SELL/TRADE - AMMO/RELOADING G U N S BUY • SELL • TRADE

TARY I L I M • E U Q I T AN ESTATE • USED

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________

ACE SPORTING GOODS

(Nominee need not be a senior. He/she should be a positive role model. For this poll as well as a readership and coaches survey, an official ballot will be tabulated and presented to a special selection committee. A final committee vote determines who The Almanac Male and Female Athletes of the Year will be. Deadline for ballots is March 28.)

#1 FOR GUNS

RT. 19 WASHINGTON, PA

1 Mile North of I-70 Exit 19-B Shop M-F 10 to 9 • SAT 9 to 5 • Sun 11 to 4

1-800-660-5470

SERVING WESTERN PA. SPORTSMEN FOR OVER 60 YEARS

Mail to: Athlete of the Year Nominee The Almanac, 2600 Boyce Plaza Road, Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241

March 5, 2014 www.thealmanac.net The Almanac B3

SPORTS

USC CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Matt McConnell anguishes after Chartiers Valley lost to Central Valley in double overtime, 70-69.

Char Valley looks to rebound after crushing defeat By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Chartiers Valley (24-2) plays its toughest game of the basketball season when the Colts battle Erie Strong Vincent (17-8) at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Baldwin. The PIAA Class AAA tournament opener comes on the heels of the Colts’ bitter loss to Central Valley in the WPIAL championship game played at Duquesne’s Palumbo Center. In double overtime, CV fell to the Warriors, 70-69, when Tom Gates made a free throw with 0.6 seconds to play to seal the victory. “No question, this is one of the toughest losses I’ve been involved in,” said Tim McConnell, who had guided the Colts to the WPIAL finals 10 times, winning five times. The defeat nearly rivaled a double-overtime loss to West Allegheny in the 2007 final. The Colts also fell in last year’s title tilt to Montour. “We wanted [the WPIAL] championship,” said McConnell. “[The loss] was hard to swallow. It’s real tough. Really hard,” he added. “They guys were really down. “We knew they would be good. We knew it would be a battle. All we can do now is regroup and see what we can do in states.” Prior to the loss to Central Valley, the Colts had been ranked No. 2 in Pennsylvania. Hence, they are expected to be competitive at the PIAA level. They must, however, correct the flaws that led to their demise against the Warriors. “We did not take care of business,” said McConnell. “We did not take care of the ball. We made too many turnovers and we missed some free throws. It’s tough

Rebels CONTINUED FROM PAGE B2

Walsh intimated that after the Rebels’ win against Beaver Falls, Bryan Norkus asked if he could practice. And, he shot 50 free throws after that semifinal game. “And,” Walsh said, “it came down to that. We made shots from the foul line.” The Rebels also made 3-point shots. Dale Clancy led the way. He buried four baskets from beyond the arc and finished with 16 tallies. Christina DelGreco followed with 10 points. For all their sharpshooting, SLS trailed GCC, 28-27, at intermission. The Rebels jumped ahead, 22-13, but were outscored, 15-5, in the second stanza. “I told my guys at halftime to keep their composure because we were coming back,” said Walsh. “We had to do a better job of boxing out and we did that and won the third quarter.” The Rebels won the third quarter, 13-10, and they held a slight edge in the fourth frame, 13-12, to win their first championship in 25 years. Under Johnny Lee, SLS upset New Brighton to

to win games when you don’t do that. “We expected a battle. It was all that we anticipated. We just came up on the short end of the stick.” Gates made sure the Colts did. He made all seven of his points during overtime, when the Warriors were without three starters because they had fouled out of the contest. After Matt McConnell had tied the game, 69-69, with 49 seconds to play, Central Valley wound down the clock and set up a last-chance play with 10.8 seconds left. As Gates drove the key to attempt a layup, the Colts were charged with a blocking foul. McConnell said he was ‘surprised’ by the call. “I’d have to look at the film but you hate for a game to be decided in the last 0.6 seconds on a charge or blocking call.” With four seconds left in regulation, Mike Sims tied the game at 55 and forced the first extra period. Sims finished with 12 tallies. Jacob St. George led with 17 markers and John George supplied 10 points. Also, Brian Kolich pitched in 10 off the bench. He and Matt Kline made two free throws each in the second overtime to lift the Warriors to a 67-63 lead. The points were the first for Kline since scoring six in the first frame. Eddie Flohr and McConnell tied the game at 1:15 with baskets before Gates edged CV ahead. Yet again, McConnell answered with a hoop. He finished with 22 tallies. Jerrad Tuite led the Colts with 27 markers. He connected on 18 of 22 free throws, most of them converted in the fourth quarter and overtime periods. Flohr followed with 13 points. win the WPIAL title in 1989. “I can’t tell you what this means,” said Walsh, who like Lee, was a SLS graduate. “To do this on the school’s 25th anniversary of a WPIAL title and to be back here,” Walsh continued of his college alma mater, Duquesne, “is special. “There has been so much support from the administration, the families, the community and particularly the players. I told them what they have given in terms of time, effort and energy has not gone unnoticed.” Walsh was particularly pleased for his six seniors: Clancy, White, Masua, Dominick DelGreco, Tom Rizza and David Boehme. They all started as a group when Walsh assumed the coaching position at SLS. “We’ve had a great group of senior leaders,” he said. “I feel as if I’m at the top of the mountain.” Actually, SLS is only two-thirds up the hill. After winning the Section 4 banner with an undefeated mark of 12-0, and claiming the WPIAL title with a 25-1 mark, the Rebels begin their quest for a PIAA title on March 8 when they face Penns Valley. The Rebels have not won a state championship since 1988.

That USC managed to finish only 9.5 points behind NA, which won its sixth straight title with a 373.5 score was unbelievable considering the misfortune the Panthers endured on the first day of competition. Six laps into the 200 freestyle, Hardwick stopped. Due to an asthma attack, he was unable to complete the race in which he was seeded first with a 1:41.26 time. Brian Lovasik of North Hills won the event in 1:39.92. Lovasik also unseated Hardwick as the champion in the 100 free. Lovasik won in 45.36 and Hardwick took second in 45.92. “After what happened to Alex, we felt more motivated,” Dudzinski said. “Actually, he was the most motivated I’ve seen when he came back and anchored the [200] relay.” Individually, the Panthers came back strong, particularly on the second day of the competition. NA did not clinch the title until it won the breaststroke with Casey Melzer and took second in the 400 free relay. In between, Minuth, Williams, Novak, Lersch, Jake Johnsen, Braedon Wong and Kevin Liu submitted quality performances that earned them spots on the awards podium. Minuth secured silver in the 500 free and bronze in the 200 free. Williams and Novak tied for second place in the 50 free. Williams added fifth in the breaststroke. Lersh placed seventh in the 100 free and sixth in the 200 free. Johnsen sealed second in the fly. Wong and Liu finished fourth and fifth in the back.

Lebo CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

North Allegheny. The Tigers rolled to their sixth straight title with 471 points. Lebo racked up 189 points. Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park and Peters Township placed in the Top 10, taking the fifth, sixth and ninth spots in the standings. “People underestimated us,” said Lebo skipper Tom Donati. “I don’t think people realized how fast we were swimming,” explained senior Meghan Schilken. While everybody witnessed Katie Ford’s recordsetting races in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races (see related story), few noticed what Donati’s swimmers did under his tutelage and in a new facility. “The new pool is part of it and the new coaching staff,” said Donati. “Plus, I have the best diving coach in the state of Pennsylvania. And, without our two divers, we don’t do this,” Donati explained of taking home the runnerup trophy. “It was a great team effort.” Kalli Bickett and Emma

Ford CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

23.21. She lowered the standard set in 2009 by Maggie Walker from Peters Township by .11 seconds. “Katie was just awesome. A great swim by her,” said Lebo skipper Tom Donati. “We were looking for the record. Her goal was to win and break the record and Katie did both. She achieved her goal. She did everything she needed to do to succeed.” Getting off the blocks quickly enabled her to succeed in the 50. During the regular season, she said that she worked on her starts. “That was the big change to my 50,” said

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Tomos Williams, Ryan Dudzinski and Fynn Minuth watch intently as Nathan Novak completes the final leg of the 200yard medley relay. Upper St. Clair won the event in a record of 1:31.77. The Panthers also set records in the 200- and 400yard freestyle relays. Individually, Dudzinski smashed the WPIAL marks in the butterfly and backstroke races.

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Nathan Novak reaches across the lane ropes to congratulate his teammate, Tomos Williams, after the two tied for second place in the 50-yard freestyle race during the WPIAL Class AAA championships.

ings, posting 235 points. In addition to Carly Johns, who finished fourth in the diving, the Blue Devils benefited from the performances of Andre Mihailescu, Brian Ramsey, Noah Wechter, Alex Rick, Nik Victor, Gab Nass and Jack Lanphear for states. Mihailescu took third in the back and eighth in the fly. Wechter finished fifth in the fly. Ramsey finished fourth in the breast and Lanphear followed in seventh. Ramsey also secured seventh in the IM while Victor followed in eighth position. Rice placed eighth in the 50 free. Lebo took third in all three relays. Mihailescu, Ramsey, Wechter and Rice comprised the medley. Mihailescu, Nass, Victor and Rice made up the 200 free. Wechter anchored the 400 free relay that consisted of Nass, Rice and Victor. Other top individual performers included: • Mitchel Stahara of Bethel Park, third and fourth in the 200 and 100 free • Connor Martin of Peters Township, sixth and eighth in the 500 and 200 free • PT placed seventh in the 400 free and eighth in the 200 free and medley relays. Martin, Joe Duleavy, Sebastian Yocca and Adam Harsch made up the 400 free. Mitchell Golias, Martin, Dunleavy and Harsch swam the 200 free while Harsch, Martin, Yocca and Golias comprised the medley. • BP finished seventh and eighth in the 200 and 400 free relays. Nick Friday, Stahara, Vinny Tavoletti and Michael Brinker comprised the 200 unit. Keith Powell anchored the 400 free in place of Brinker.

“We did a fantastic job,” Schraven said of coming back and being in the meet. “You never know how a team will respond but we responded unbelievably well.” Now, it’s on to states for the Panthers. “Our goal from the beginning has been a state title,” said Schraven.

Dudzinski agreed. “[WPIALs] is a monster in itself, but we’re after the PIAA.” “Definitely,” he added regarding himself individually, “I’m looking to drop times at states.”

Dorazio, under the watchful eye of Doe Krug, got Lebo rolling by placing seventh and 12th and picking up critical points in the diving competition. Lebo demonstrated its team unity as it picked up third places in the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays. Ford, Kathryn Nicholson, Veronica Bogdanski and Emma Buerger made up the 200 free while Nicholson, Schilken, Hannah Bumgarner and Ford comprised the 400-relay unit that closed out the meet and clinched second place. “I don’t think they understood why I split the relays,” Donati said of his girls. “But to take the trophy, I was hoping it was good enough and it was. “I’m real proud of the girls. Those relays were awesome and I am so happy for Katie [Ford] and Meghan [Schilken] because they go out not on a win but with a trophy. “This is the most important meet. This is where it’s important to do well. These girls will remember this all their lives,” said Donati, who added he always remembers helping Bethel Park win a WPIAL title in 1986. “This is all-time for them and their school.”

Individually, Nicholson finished fifth in the 50 free while Schilken finished fourth in the backstroke and sixth in the 200 free. Bogdanski and Megan Doody, who swam legs on the medley relay also helped Lebo with big points in their individual events. “We have a great group of girls,” explained Schilken. “We did what we had to do. We all swam up to our potential and it worked in our favor.” Come March 12-14 at Bucknell University, the Lebo ladies anticipate more things will fall into their favor at the PIAA Class AAA championships. “Getting a trophy made the [WPIAL] meet even better but people haven’t seen half of Lebo yet,” said Schilken. “We haven’t had our full taper. So I think we will see bigger and better things at PIAAs.” Upper St. Clair and Bethel Park finished fifth and sixth in the team standings while Peters Township followed in ninth. Among the top performers for the Lady Hawks were: Allie Brinkhoff and Megan Douds. A Toledo recruit, Brinkhoff took third

in the 200 IM and seventh in the 100 backstroke while Douds took seventh in the fly and eighth in the 50 free. Douds and Brinkhoff helped the 400 free relay team to a fourth-place finish. Kelly Kramer and Jessica Hirsch also comprised the unit. The foursome also combined for fifth in the 200 medley relay. Among the top finishers for the Lady Panthers were: Victoria Schaffer, seventh in the IM and fifth in the 100 free; Lindsey Choate, eighth in the back; and Maddie Yoos, sixth in the breaststroke. USC produced a bronze in the medley relay as well as fourth and fifth in the 200 and 400 free relays. Maeve Lersch, Yoos, Meg Haggerty and Carly Olsakovsky made up the medley. Olsakovsky, Choate, Megan Reilly and Shaffer comprised the free relay. Saoirse Palu-Benson led the Indians. The senior secured the silver in the 500 free and finished fourth in the 100 fly. She helped the 400 relay team of Julia Corton, Olivia Yocca and Hannah Greguric to a sixthplace showing. Loeva Palu-Benson finished eighth in the breastroke.

Ford, who won the event last year. “I hit [my start]. That was the difference. That helped me break the record. That’s what I was going for.” When she saw her placement compared to the swimmers next to her, Ford was aware she was on record pace. “I could see them under water,” Ford said. “I was ahead so I felt I was in a great place.” Ford was in a better place the second day of the competition because she had the 50 win under her belt. “I was real nervous for that race,” she explained of the sprint. “After I won the 50, I was relieved. It was as if the pressure was off.” While she was relaxed for her race, Ford was determined to set the speed

in the 100 free. Instructed to take the first 25 out slowly, Ford kept building throughout the event until she touched the wall in 50.63, good enough for gold and another WPIAL mark. This time Ford broke the record set in 2013 by Morgan Soulia of North Allegheny. Soulia’s time was 50.82. In breaking the record, Ford also secured all-America honors. “It felt great to win and set the record,” Ford admitted. “To get two WPIAL records feels great. Records are never easy to break.” Ford concedes her standards can be broken because the sport is more about the physical aspects. “It’s about all the hard work you put into it. It’s more about the work and training time you put into

it,” she added. All of Ford’s training has yielded more than WPIAL marks. The North Carolina recruit owns all but two Mt. Lebanon records although the school’s pool is new. “We have great kids coming up and it’s important for them to see that hard work is important. I’d love to see my records broken. I want to see people get better.” In a few weeks, Ford plans to be even better. She will be among the top seeds in the PIAA championships set for March 12-14 at Bucknell University. “My goals at states are to be faster. Perhaps records are within my grasp,” she said with a smile.

Lebo third Mt. Lebanon took third in the boys’ team stand-

USC, BP, PT follow

B4 The Almanac www.thealmanac.net March 5, 2014

SPORTS

Canon-McMillan’s Macri, Chishko dominate regional Canon-McMillan wrestlers Dalton Macri and Solomon Chishko dominated the WPIAL/Southwest Regional wrestling tournament. Held on their home mats, Macri and Chishko each won their respective weight classes and advanced to the PIAA championships to be held March 6-8 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Chishko is a defending state champion. Also, the senior is now a four-time WPIAL champion. Chishko joined 23 others in that exclusive club when he scored a 9-4 decision against Josh Maruca from Franklin Regional in the 145-pound championship bout. “It’s pretty awesome,” said Chishko of his distinction. “It’s an awesome feeling to be up there with guys like that. I always looked up to guys like Nico Megaludis and Jimmy Gulibon, other four-timers, so it’s kind of cool to do something that they’ve done.” What Macri did was equally impressive. The senior recovered from a 3-1 deficit heading into the final 71 seconds of the match and upended Sam Krivus, 4-3, in the 126-pound final. Krivus was a returning WPIAL as well as state champion. Macri was the runner-up last year. “I just wanted to attack, attack, attack and keep wrestling,” said Macri. “That was on the only thing in my head, to keep attacking.” After he narrowed the gap, 3-2, when Krivus was slapped with a stalling call with 10 seconds to go, Macri attacked. He shot and caught an ankle and both wrestlers tumbled to the

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF

Dalton Macri finds himself in a gripping match with Sam Krivus. The Canon-McMillan grappler scored a takedown as ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF time ran out to upset the defending champion. In winning Solomon Chishko battles Josh Maruca from Franklin Region- the 126-pound weight class with a 4-3 decision, Macri also al in the 145-pound finals of the WPIAL/Southwest Regional claimed Most Valuable Wrestler honors during the WPIAL/ Southwest Class AAA regional tournament. Class AAA tournament.

mat. When Macri ended up on top as time expired, he was awarded a takedown and the victory. “It was crazy,” said Macri, who jumped to his feet, pumped his fists into the air and played to the cheering crowd at Canon-McMillan High School upon recording the winning takedown. “It makes you think all this hard work is worth it. And, Macri has worked hard, said Chishko. “I just feel really good for Dalton because he’s such a hard worker,” he said. “I’m friends with [Krivus], but I had my bets on Dalton because he’s been training so hard. We’re always in the room. He kills himself every single day.” Macri had to work hard because he competed in what was considered the toughest weight class. It featured four returning state placewinners but only three

would gain a PIAA berth. Waynesburg’s A.C. Headlee earned that spot, beating Dom Forys of North Allegheny, 10-5, in the thirdplace consolation bout. Macri’s hard work was not only rewarded with a title and a PIAA berth but he also was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Wrestler.

Lebo runners-up Mt. Lebanon, like the Big Macs, advanced two wrestlers to the finals but both finished as runners-up. Kellan Stout, who recently set the school record for victories, dropped a 5-1 decision to Zack Zavatsky of Latrobe in the 182-pound final. Zavatsky is a three-time champion. Zeynul Zaynullayev also lost to a defending champion. He lost to Shane Kuhn from Kiski, 5-2, in the heavyweight finals. Kuhn is a two-time champion.

Noah Wilps reached the finals at 170 pounds but the Chartiers Valley senior dropped a 3-2 decision to Kyle Coniker from Central Catholic. Kevin Kinyua of Mt. Lebanon grabbed the bronze at 120 and Tyler Buckiso of Peters Township took third at 132. Both qualified for the PIAA tournament. Canon-McMillan’s Brendan Price and Malachi Krenzelak finished fourth at 113 and 138 respectively. Bethel Park’s Nino Bonaccorsi also placed fourth at 132.

5-0, in the finals. The senior won his bouts all by shutouts, too, 11-0, 3-0 and 5-0. Walker won the 160-pound class with a 2-0 win against Levi Niebauer of Cambria Heights. He did not surrender a point in the tournament, winning matches, 1-0, 3-0 and 1-0. Grant Fetchet, also from South Fayette, joins Carr and Walker at states. He took third in the 152-pound weight class, scoring a 9-4 decision against Taylor Cahill from Berlin-Brothersvalley. Chartiers-Houston grapplers Richie McGinnis and Derek Hull gained berths in the PIAA tournament. McGinnis finished fourth at 138 while Hull placed fifth at 170.

New Listings! PETERS TWP

$2,299,000

Lavish lifestyle awaits you in this marvelous 2 acre estate. Classic architectural details throughout featuring a spectacular entry with Triple Curved Staircase, unique two-story Library with double office suites and first floor Pub Room. Master suites on first and second floor with au pair or in-law suite potential. Theatre Room, Wine Tasting Room and Wine Cellar. Aggregate circular driveway leads you to a top notch 4 car garage with half bath, inlaid ceramic floor and wet bar. Fenced pool, hot tub and Pool house with limestone fireplace. Shuffle board and so much more. Entertainers Dream!

PETERS TWP. $569,000 Custom built 4 bedroom 4.5 bath home. Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite, lovely master suite, spacious open & bright rooms. Finished lower level with wet bar & full bath. Covered vaulted patio, salt water pool, fenced back yard, sec sys, serene setting. MLS #993293. Karen White 412 276-5000 Ext. 232 412 849-5419 karenwhite@howardhanna.com

Karen Marshall 724-969-4900 Ext. 126

Carr, Walker win Mike Carr and Jared Walker of South Fayette captured Southwest Regional AA championships and advanced to the PIAA Class AA finals set for March 6-8 in Hershey. Carr captured the 132-pound weight class in impressive fashion. He blanked John Andrejcik of Burrell,

BETHEL PARK $107,000 Chanticleer Condominium. 55 Highland Road, Unit 205. Easy Living in this 2 bedroom condo, building is well maintained, beautiful grounds with pool, fabulous location. Susan Highley 412 833-3600 Ext. 268 412 889-1214

For All of Your Real Estate Advertising Needs Call Nate Wagers at 724-222-2200 Ext. 2499 realestate@ observer-reporter.com

FRESH ON THE MARKET 1ST TIME ADVERTISED PROPERTIES PETERS TOWNSHIP $579,900

NOTTINGHAM TWP. $309,900

4 BEDROOM, 4.5 BATH, BRICK PROVINCIAL, SHOWCASING AN ARRAY OF APPOINTMENTS AND AMENITIES. Lustrous wood floors & 9 foot ceilings on most of first floor. Gourmet kitchen with cherry stained, maple cabinetry, upgraded appliances,and striking black galaxy granite. Private den with bookcases. Sumptuous master suite, game room, 3 oversized garages, 16x14 composite deck. Tasteful décor…move right in!

Maria & Joe Lane Rebecca & Jon Selko

A perfect 10! Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located in the popular Walnut Ridge neighborhood. Built by Heartland Homes. Open floor plan featuring gleaming hardwood floors, rich moldings & wainscoting, eat-in kitchen with newer granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and island with bar stools. First floor family room with fireplace & French doors to living room. Gorgeous composite & vinyl rear deck with gazebo & awesome view, nicely landscaped 1/2 acre lot. Call today for details or to schedule a showing.

Mark Ratti Team

412-833-0900 Ext. 2524 412-389-3773 www.markratti.com

724-941-9500 Ext. 212 Direct: 724-328-7336

rebecca.selko@pittsburghmoves.com

OPEN SUNDAY

CITY

HEADLINE

$00,00

Copy ATTENTION AGENTS

If you have a new listing, the perfect place to advertise is in the FRESH ON THE MARKET ad.

Contact Nate Wagers 724-222-2200 ext. 2499

Reach over 100,000 readers daily sell your items in the Almanac classifieds

300

FREE ADS* $ ITEMS PRICED OR LESS * General merchandise items priced $300 or less. Minimum item price cannot be less than $10.00. Will now appear in both the Almanac 2 Weeks & Observer-Reporter 10 Days. * 3 line ad (4 words per line). * One Item per ad and price must appear in ad. 10 ads maximum per household. * Free ads can be placed: Online at Observer-Reporter.com Classified, Buy An Ad, Items for Sale, by email classifieds@thealmanac.net, faxed to 724-942-3923 or placed in person at the The Almanac, 2600 Boyce Plaza Rd, Suite 142, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 or the Observer-Reporter, 122 S. Main St., Washington, PA 15301. Free ads can be accepted over the telephone at a $5.00 charge. * Non-commercial customers only. * No pet ads. * Please provide name, address and telephone number when submitting your ad. * Ads will not be renewed until last run is expired.

301

RUN UNTIL SOLD* $ ITEMS PRICED OR MORE * General merchandise items priced $301 or more. * $19.99 for 3 lines (4 words per line) $1.00 per line over 4 lines. Ad scheduled for 60 days. Must call to renew at no additional cost. * Add a photo for just $5.00. * For just $5.00 you can pickup your ad in The Observer-Reporter. * One item per ad and price must appear in ad. * Ads must be prepaid and can be placed in person or by phone or online at observer-reporter.com * Non-commercial customers only. No pets.

724-949-1193

March 5, 2014

www.thealmanac.net

DB5

The Almanac Zone 2

CALL (724)949-1193

CLASSIFIED

To place an ad in the classifieds or e-mail classifieds@thealmanac.net

WEDNESDAY, MARCH. 5, 2014 B5 ZONE 2 Religious Notices

Professional Services

Help Wanted

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never Known to fail). Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand Your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. Say this prayer 3 times a day for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful Thanks. A.D.

Food/ Entertainment Crown Plaza Pittsburgh South 412-833-5300 www,crowneplaza.com Drover’s Inn 1001 Wash. Pike Wellsburg 304-737-0188 droversinn1848.com Kauffmann Family Market Rt. 18 Atlasburg, PA 724-947-9682 www.kauffmanmarketplace.com

Wash. Co. Transportation Need a Ride? 1-800-331-5058 washingtonrides.org

CLEANING

Health Care Services Better Health Clinics, Ltd Dramatic Weight Loss 100 Hamilton St., Wash 724-228-8100

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

I am an experienced senior caregiver. I provide care for seniors living independently at home. I have had many happy clients. 10 years experience.

Call Meg, 412-897-3398

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

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

Help Wanted AUTO MECHANIC

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

FT for busy family owned shop in S. Hills area. Must have inspection and emissions certification, prior auto repair exp. and current computer diagnostic skills. ASE Certification a plus. No Evening hours. CALABRO TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 1476 Bower Hill Rd. Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 or call 412-221-4300

Help Wanted

DRIVERS Exp. Reefer Drivers: GREAT PAY /Freight lanes from Presque Isle, ME, BostonLehigh, PA. 800-277-0212 or driveforprime.com DRIVERS DEDICATED CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS. $2,000 Sign on Bonus! HOGAN OFFERS: $0.50 CPM! Home Weekly! Newer Equipment Available. Vacation and Holiday Pay. CALL TODAY: 866-519-2843

The best coverage... In print...Online... for one and all!! Observer-Reporter and observer-reporter.com DRIVERS Daily Express needs Contractors for regional and OTR Stepdeck and Lowboy hauls! Daily Expedited, Heavy Haul and Specialized Divisions available. FREE Trailers! www.dailyrecruiting.com or 1-800-669-6414 EARN $500 A-DAY: Insurance Agents Needed; Leads, No Cold Calls; Commissions Paid Daily; Lifetime Renewals; Complete Training; Health/ Dental Insurance; Life License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020

FLAT RATE TECH(S) (2) positions

Spitzer Acura McMurray, PA is looking for 2 Flat Rate Techs. We are busy and need HELP!!! Import experience is a plus as are computer skills. We offer: ◆ 5 day work week ◆ Free uniforms ◆ 401k Program ◆ Health Benefits ◆ Ongoing Training ◆ A Great work environment ◆ Rate depending on experience Contact: Albert Malone 724-941-9800 Spitzer Acura 3617 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317

Help Wanted

GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance

at the DoubleTree

340 Race Track Road, Washington, PA

Thursday, March 6 We are looking for experienced AND inexperienced miners. Must have current documentation, valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent. Apply online:

Insurance Bob Hollick State Farm Insurance 30 S. Main St., 724-222-5600 www.bobhollick.com

www.gmsminerepair.com

Day Insurance Great Rates on CDs Insurance Life, Home & Auto 329 E. Maiden St.Wash. 724228-3448 dayinsurance.com

* * RESULTS * *

330-933-5589 Email:

yogafitness325@gmail.com The Almanac Classfieds on-line www.thealmanc.net

Part to Full-Time

Call: 724-746-9449

HOCKEY TRAINER

wanted. IHC Hockey Training Center is looking for a hockey/fitness trainer for their facility in Upper St. Clair. Must be knowledge able in teaching skating and hockey skills, as well as fitness training. Good pay. Part-time evenings to start. IHC Hockey has been in business for thirty one years. Send bio/resume to Bob Gergerich at bob@ihchockey.com

LANDSCAPE LABORER

Start at $9.25/hour. Yearly raises. Must have valid driver’s license & references. 412-860-1118

DRUM UP NEW BUSINESS

ADVERTISE!

Looking for an upbeat, cost-effective way to reach more prospects where they live, work and spend? Try an AD in The Almanac It’s the best way to get more bang from your buck. Call our Classified Department (724) 941-7725 Ext. 118 or 111 and find out how we can make beautiful music together!

PAINTER

- Exp.

Tools & Transportation a must. 5 yrs. exp. in New Home Construction in Pittsburgh area.

304-212-8741

PROCESS PIPING ENGINEER/DESIGNER Engineer with 2-4 years of experience preferred. Knowledge of thermodynamics, process piping; experience with designing gas processing facilities, 3 D workflows preferred; ability to work under tight deadlines; communicate w/Drafting experience working with fab shop; familiarity with asme/api; P.E. a plus. Submit resume a resume and salary requirements to:

ldurbin@vecohio.com

Looking for friendly & energetic individual. Must be computer literate. Position is for 25 to 35 hrs. per week. Requires Mon & Thurs until 8pm & Sat mornings. Please email resume to: joyandMike@comcast.net

Help Wanted

SALES

Full & Part-time positions available at South Hills children’s shoe store. Flexible hours. 724-941-1876 rstenpa@yahoo.com

Spitzer Acura in McMurray, Pa is looking for 2 Great People of Character to round off our

TEACHERS Toddler Full Time

Southminister Child Care Center

in Mount Lebanon is seeking degreed, early childhood teachers. Benefits.

To apply, send resume to:

799 Washington Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15228

SALES TEAM!!

or fax resume to:

* Experience in Auto sales is not necessary, but people skills are. * Must be positive and be able to communicate on all levels. * A basic Technology background will be a plus. Apply in Person or Contact Mike Pirih, Sales Manager 724-941-9800

TEAM MEMBERS WANTED

412-343-1930 or email:

alice@spchurch.org SCCC is a NAEYC accredited and Keystone STARS 4 star center. EOE

We want your photos and you could win a $25 gift card! Go to observer-reporter.com and click the Hot Shot Link!

New Restaurant Opening

Zoup!

Southpointe Town Center 1900 Main Street, Suite 111, Canonsburg, PA 15317 Come Grow With US!

Health Care

ALL POSITIONS

Apply at: Zoup.com or mail to above address. Must be available for training April 4 (evening) April 5 and 6 (day) April 7 (day or evening)

PA Evening & Midnight Training Provided

Sell items under $300 for free in the Observer-Reporter. Email your ads to: orclass@observer-reporter.com

The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair 45 McMurray Road 412-833-2500 EEO

Health Care

Compliant

THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT Mental Health agency servicing Washington and Greene Counties seeking qualified individuals to provide Wraparound services in the Greene County and Washington County Areas. Required BA or BS in Social Services, Psychology, Education or related field. Act 34, 151 and FBI clearances are all required. Paid training and travel time. Send resume to: CENTERVILLE CLINICS, INC. Attn: Mental Health-BHRS 1070 Old National Pike Road Fredericktown, PA 15333 - EOE- No Phone Calls Please!!!

CLERICAL Full Time

Must type 35 WPM. Business School graduate (with medical background); computer experience, electronic record experience and scanning into electronic records. Duties include scanning reports in to electronic records, answering phone, filing, typing. EOE - $10.74 per hour - 2 weeks paid vacation - Paid Holidays (11/yr) - Pension (paid by employer) - Sick Days (9/yr) - Personal Days (2/yr) - Bonuses - Life Insurance - Job Security - Tax Shelter annuity (optional) - Short term disability - Paid compassionate leave - Health Care Insurance (Highmark BC/BS PPO)

Send resume to:

CENTERVILLE CLINICS, INC. 1070 Old National Pike Road Fredericktown, PA 15333 Attention: Personnel Office NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED. Thank you.

EMPLOYMENT JOB FAIR 9am-4pm

Private Peters Home Setting One On One Sessions Personalized Workout Plans Nutritional Guidance Work together to achieve your goals. Need a motivator or accountability partner? FREE CONSULTATIONS Call Kristen,

Full-Time

Call: 724-746-5700

The nation’s largest contractor to the coal industry, will be hosting an

Edward Jones Investments Wash.724-250-2990 www.edwardjones.com

PERSONAL TRAINING

GROUP SUPERVISOR

RECEPTIONIST/ FRONT DESK

Investments

Professional Services

20landscaping1@gmail.com or call: 412-860-1118

for CHILDCARE CENTER. 9am-6pm. Mon-Fri. CLEARANCES & Experience preferred.

Trunk Shows Boutique

Megan Chicone, State Farm Agent 807 E. McMurray Rd., 724-731-0700 www.meganchicone.com

Weed pulling, light labor and possibly mulching. Please send resume and references to:

Earn Extra $$$

McMurray/Canonsburg areas. Evenings after 6:00pm. Must pass a background check.

Phyllis’ Fashions 724-228-0030 602W.Pike Street Meadowlands, PA

1815 Washington Rd., Upper St. Clair, 412-833-6467 www.trunkshowsboutique.com

FLOWER PLANTING

ASST. GROUP SUPERVISOR

Commercial Building

SENIOR CAREGIVER

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!

CAN YOU DIG IT? Can You Dig It? Bulldozers, Backhoes, and Excavators. 3 Weeks Hands On Training Provided. Become Nationally Certified. Lifetime Job Placement Assistance. GI Bill Eligible! 1-866-362-6497

Help Wanted

* * * * *

Sales Assistants Sales People Service Technicians Body Shop Technicians Lot Attendants

We are the fastest growing dealership in the South Hills. Due to an overloaded work flow, with newly remodeled facilities, we are looking for experienced Sales Assistants, Sales People, Service Technicians, Body Shop Technicians & Lot Attendants. We offer paid training, paid uniforms, 401k with company contributions, vacations, paid birthday off, monthly and annual recognition awards programs, newly acquired and modern equipment. If you are ready for a positive change, then we are looking for you!!

OBITUARY Edward Charles Allen Edward Charles Allen, 83, formerly of Gladden Heights, McDonald, PA died Saturday February 22, 2014 at Kindred Hospital, North Shore, Pittsburgh, PA with his loving family by his side. Edward was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Allen of the South Side, and was married for 50 years to Frances (Serdi) Allen, who preceded him in death. Mr. Allen attended St. Cassimir’s School on the South Side and was a graduate of the Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh. Upon graduation, he served in the Air Force where he obtained the rank of Lieutenant. Mr. Allen taught Junior High School science, chemistry, and biology for the Canon-McMillan School District in Cecil Township. He was very respected and admired by his fellow teachers and the many students he taught throughout his long career. He has a captivating way about holding the students’ interest and keeping them engaged. Ed was very passionate and successful in his hobby of racing and breeding champion pigeons, which he won many races and awards. He was an outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, and trapping, and was an exceptional beekeeper. He adored children, especially his daughter Janice. Surviving is his cherished daughter, Janice (Lawrence) Watson of Mt. Lebanon, PA. Mr. Allen will be missed by those who have known him. He touched many hearts and lives. Funeral services will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 2:30p.m.. Arrangements entrusted to the BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000.

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL TO:

Joe Taddy jtaddy@sunchevy.com

Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com

B6 The Almanac Zone 2

www.thealmanac.net

March 5, 2014

General Merchandise

Help Wanted

Lots & Acreage

TECHNICIAN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Technician Jobs Available! Fast Track, Hands On, Certification Training Provided. GI Bill Eligible! 1-877-9949904

NEW YORK STATE LAND SALE: 5 Acres w/ Utilities: $12,900. 6 Acres w/ Trout Stream: $25,900. 6.6 Acres, Adirondack Cabin: $19,900. Best Quality Land in Years! Call: 800-229-7843

Blouse-Diane von Furstenberg embroidered, 100% silk, size XS, $15. 724-941-4912

Pets

Bookends-Pittsburgh Steelers 3 piece limited edition, new in package, $35. 724-941-1777

TIRE TECHNICIAN

FT for busy family owned shop in S. Hills area. Tire changing & repair. Oil changes & light mechanics. Exp. a plus. No Evening hours. CALABRO TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 1476 Bower Hill Rd. Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 or call 412-221-4300 WEEKLY HOME TIME AND EXPERIENCE BASED PAY! Class A Professional Drivers Call 877-457-1313 for more details or visit SuperServiceLLC.com

Instructions AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Technician training. Financial Aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 1-888-834-9715

FL UTE LESSONS

Basics - Advanced. Improve technique, confidence, audition skills. Grades 2nd12th - Adults. Piccolo & Piano. Experienced teacher.

GERMAN PINCHERS Males, red, 10 weeks old $200 724-413-7734

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. PEEK A POO PUPS Loving, playful, guaranteed, $400. 724-926-8103 YORKIE Poo pups-(1) 10 weeks old, (1) 1 1/2 years old. $400 firm. 724-344-2985

412-417-2352

shlevinson@hotmail.com MEDICAL OFFICE TRIANEES NEEDED! Train to become a Medical Office Assistant. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at SC gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! 1-888-778-0463

RHYTHM BAND Plus

PREPARATORY PIANO

Ages 5-1/2 - 8. .........PIANO LESSONS Beginning to Advanced Long established Mt. Lebanon teacher,

412-563-5792

Education CCBC Wash. Co. Center 125 Technology Dr. Canonsburg, PA 724-480-3581 Train for Casino Jobs!

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

Farmers Market 84 AGWAY Home & garden, Pets, Pest Control 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600 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

General Merchandise

360 Washington Rd. Washington PA, 724-225-4160 www.sharpsfurniture.com AFGHAN BLANKET $50. 412-651-1794 Afghan-full size $10 724-223-6941 Afgan-amber, crocheted diamond pattern, creame insert 30x52. $30.00 724-926-3064 AIR MATTRESS- inflatable, Ozark Trail twin size, with steel frame. $60. 724-986-3152 Air Mattress-new, Intex Queen, 18”High with pump $55 724-998-7521 Wash. AREA RUG - 66x46” Quality dark green tones, tan/blue/ burgundy, $30. 412-833-2205 Armorie-Jewelry Armoire, $30 412-651-1794 Auto parts(4) baby moon hub caps, triple chromed 1960’S Dodge/Ford $75. 724-225-8237

(412) 831-9454 BRIDGEVILLE

1/2 Duplex, 2 Bedroom, Basement, near shopping No Pets or Smoking. $600+ Utilities. References & security deposit required. Available April. 1st. Call 412-221-6151 or 412-979-4243

MT. LEBANON

Efficiency. One & two bedroom, wall-to-wall, equipped kitchen. No pets. Call

(412) 563-4665 MT. LEBANON

Hampshire House Apartments 195 Mt. Lebanon Blvd. 1/2 Off 1st Month’s Rent Small one bedroom, 1st floor, wall to wall, central air, laundry on each floor, heated outdoor pool, ready end of March occupancy, $760+ electric & gas heat. Also two bedroom, 2 bath for end of May occupancy, $955+ electric & gas heat. No Pets-No Smoking. Call Gail,

(412) 563-6600

Vacation Rentals

BASEBALL GLOVE - Franklin leather, like new, can send pictures, $15. 724-941-5206 BASKET - New by Valerie Parr Hill with watermelon, fruit & flowers, $35. 724-941-4912 BASKET - Tin with bunny, flowers, ivy, by Valerie Parr Hill, $35. 724-941-4912 BASKETS - Beautiful, all shapes/sizes, new, variety, 12 for $25. 412-833-3377 BED FRAME - Metal, new, adjustable single, double, queen size, $30. 412-341-1124 BEDROOM - Ethan Allen, 5 piece, very good condition, $400. 412-854-4455 BEDROOM SET - 6 piece, Mahogany, $450. 412-882-7971 BEDROOM 5 piece Burl mahogany with solid hardware, magnificent set, perfect condition, was $7,999, now $3,499. Moving. 412-854-3637 BEDROOM 8 pieces, 2 end tables/marble tops, beautiful hardware, elegant set, perfect condition, decorator quality, moving, $3990. 412-854-3637 Beer Sign-Big Dawgs, nice colors, 91x26” $225 724-222-4369 Beer Mugs- Rare, 5 Pilsner glass, made in Italy for VMCO, NY $50 all 724-222-0517

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND - Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations www.holidayoc.com

BICYCLE 16” or 18” GIRLS with HAND BRAKE, very good $29. 724-225-8237

Apartment Rentals

BICYCLE GIRLS -12” HUFFY Dora/Explorer, with training wheels, $25. 724-225-8237

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertisements in this newspaper are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental, or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Black Futon Cushion $50.00 call 412-257-2070

BOOKCASE - Solid wood, 31W x 35H x 9-3/8D, excellent condition, $60. 412-854-4455

BOOTS - Figurine Xavier Roberts 1984 Porcelain, “Bed time Story $10 724-627-7727 BOOTS - Shyann Western cowgirl, 5 1/2 leather gold with bling $25 724-627-7727 BOOTS- Carlos Santana brand, new, brown, ladies size 7 1/2, $50. 724-941-4912 Bowl-Crystal, excellent condition $20 412-831-8044 BOWL - Crystal w/prisms & matching brass/crystal candle holders, $75. 412-833-3377 BRIDAL CAKE TOPPER Double Heart/Wilton $15, 724-413-7168 BRIDAL RING PILLOW Silver / Wilton $15. 724-413-7168 BRIDE’S CARD BASKET Silver/white Flowers Large, $20 - 724-413-7168 CABINET - 1 Bottom Corner Lazy Susan Kitchen Cabinet, $45. 724-225-4346 CABINET - Child’s 2 door with display shelves, maple, grows with child, $60. 412-854-3637 CABINETS - 3 Cream/Wood Overhead Kitchen Cabinets, $135/all. 724-225-4346 CABINETS - 3 White Overhead Kitchen Cabinets, $135/all. 724-225-4346 CAGE - Dog-Large $50 412-760-0385 CANDY DISH - Fenton, white, $10. 412-835-3698 CANDY DISHES - Depression Glass, 2 for $15. 412-835-3698 Candy Machine-Antique $75 724-678-6818 Canes-2 metal, new (1) 4 prong, $25 both 724-745-7063 CAR PARTS - new and used for 1974 Camaro. $20. 724-344-7287 CARPET - “Bengali”, hand woven wool, India, ivory/green 10x16, $100. 412-831-6249

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Your Local Guide to Business & Services

Air Conditioning

Pet Services

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Air Conditioning ...................................(412) 221-2248 ...................................(724) 745-7422 ...................www.colemanmitchell.com

Fuzzy Paws Pet Villa & Spa and Doggie Day Care ....................................(724) 746-3899 ......................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

Chimney Cleaning & Repairs Taylor Fireplace ...................................(724) 941-7483

Computer Repairs 4 PC Help ...................................(412) 561-1226

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash. 724-229-5330 CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE Brass, Fancy Unit with 6 Candle Bulbs $50. 724-258-0160 CEMETERY PLOTS, (2) Greene Co. Memorial Park. $2,000+ transfer,724-770-0231 CEMETERY CRYPTS Queen of Heaven. Notre Dame Chapel Maus. 2 side by side crypts Bill Mesler 724-914-0925 CEMETERY PLOTS (2)-Forest Lawn, Garden of Ruth, Level Valued at $1570 ea. Sell $800 ea. 724-222-5873 CEMETERY LOTS - (2) side by side, “Garden of the Lilies” in Forest Lawn Garden. $1,000 ea. or $1,800/both. 724-825-6202 or 724-825-6202 CEMETERY PLOTS Mt Lebanon Cemetery (2) lawn crypts, (2) openings/ closings, copper caskets, 412-779-0904

CEMETERY PLOT

Forest Lawn Gardens in Garden of Devotion, $850 + $50 transfer fee. Retail value is $1,485. Please call

412-885-4785

CHAIN SAW - Stihl, Model 9 14” new chain, very good condition, $160. 724-745-6489 CHAIR (CHILD’S) -Vintage with back, strong, can be used as foot stool, $25. 412-833-3377 CHAIR - Antique, designer seat fabric, oak, lovely accent, restored, $110. 412-854-3637 CHAIR - Queen Ann, green, bought new at Levin for $240, will sell for $60. 412-833-2205 CHAIR LIFT electric Straight 13 standard steps $250 724 745-6402 Chair-Wingback Recliner, beige fabric $50 724-356-2388 CHAIRS - (2) steel Kitchen with cushion seat, $25. 412-760-0385 CHAIRS - Dining, (4) solid wood, Fabric Seats, $225 all. Excellent. 412-854-3637 CHANDELIER - Brass 4 candle, enclosed in beveled glass, excellent, $25. 724-627-7727 CHAIR / BED (Electric) New Hoveround, $1,000. New Electric Hospital Bed, $400. 724-926-3514 Chest of Drawers $35 724-627-9055

Cement & Stone Contractors Lorenzi Construction ...................................(412) 583-5057 .......lorenziconstruction@gmail.com

Electricians Barton Electric ....................................(724) 356-7887 ....................................(724) 941-7887 South Hills PA#020296

Excavating/Bobcat Work 20 Landscaping ...................................(412) 860-1118 ..........................20landscaping.com

Grass Cutting 20 Landscaping ...................................(412) 860-1118 ..........................20landscaping.com

Gutters/Gutter Cleaning Dan Fink Home Improvements ....................................(724) 986-5805

PA #1127

Heating Contractors Coleman Mitchell Heating & Air Conditioning ...................................(412) 221-2248 ...................................(724) 745-7422 ............www.colemanmitchell.com Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ...................................(724) 941-2037 South Hills

Insurance Tony Zuback Insurance Independent Agent for Erie Insurance Group ...................................(412) 833-5100 ............................Fax (412) 833-3192 ...............Email zubackinsurance@aol.com South Hills Area

Landscape Supplies

China cabinet, antique curved glass, four shelves, excellent condition, $299 412-831-8044

Best Quality Painting Co. ...................................(724) 942-5676

COAT - All weather with zip-out fleece lining, Size 14, new, perfect, $25. 412-854-3637 COAT - Bogner, parka with coyote fur trimmed hood, black sz 6 $265 724-627-7727 COAT - Hip length, ladies size M, various shades of red fox, $100. 412-916-6990 COATS- (2) ladies waterproof winter long coats, size 18, new with tags, $25. 412-833-3377

Mike Nahm Plumbing ...................................(412) 341-3282 South Hills PA#030219

Retaining Walls 20 Landscaping ...................................(412) 860-1118 ..........................20landscaping.com

Lil Bit Creations & Alterations ...................................(412) 831-8209 ...........www.littlebitcreations.com

Painting Contractors

COAT - Wool, calf length, like new, $60. 412-651-1794

Michael Poremski Plumbing & Heating Company ..................Pittsburgh (412) 531-3035 .................South Hills (412) 885-9042 .............www.michaelporemskiplumbing.com PA#052788

Seamstress

CHINA - Bone, Royal Doulton Country Roses, service fosr 8 $200 724-745-7063

CLOTHING - Womens/mens/ kids/infants, good quality, 4 for $10. 412-854-0123

Plumbing Contractors

20 Landscaping ...................................(412) 860-1118 ................Email 20landscaping.com

Galati Nursery ...................................(724) 745-8001 South Hills / Washington County

CLOCK - Wall Clock, gorgeous, $300. 412-651-1794

Fran Rauscher Plastering ...................................(412) 833-8142

Fencing

Chevy-small block cast iron intake manifold for 67, fits 282,327 & 360 $100 724-627-7727

CLARINET - Evette German made, excellent! $180. 724-929-4538, 724-875-9235

Plastering Contractors

D.L Richie Painting Free Estimates ...................................(412) 833-0237 ............................www.dlrichie.com .............Email dlrichiepainting@gmail.com PA#026515 Doggrell Painting Interior/Exterior ...................................(412) 343-4567 ...................................(412) 362-2555 ...........www.doggrellpainting.com .............Email doggrell@verizon.net

Shoe Repair Al’s Shoe Repair @ Manor Oak Shops ...................................(412) 561-1555

Snow Removal 20 Landscaping ...................................(412) 860-1118 ..........................20landscaping.com Machi Paving ...................................(412) 279-9222 PA#035878

Tree Services A-Neighborhood Tree / Bucket Truck / Crane Service ...................................(412) 833-1021 ...................................(412) 882-5232 PA#025869 Down & Out Tree and Stump Service ...................................(412) 854-5409 PA#030082 Tarter Tree Service ...................................(724) 942-4826

Tutorial Services Tutoring Inc. Angela Berger ...................................(412) 221-3505 ...................................(412) 491-9400 .............tutoringinc@comcast.net South Hills & Washington County

Website Design WJDesigns & Consulting - Bethel Park ...................................(412) 759-2835 ........................www.wjdesigns.com

Window & Gutter Cleaning Limerick Window & Gutter Cleaning ...................................(412) 508-7899 ..........Email limerickwindow@aol.com

To advertise here, contact the Classified Department today at: (724) 949-1193

March 5, 2014 General Merchandise

General Merchandise

Coffee Pot-Antique, blue spec, $20 724-678-6818

DISPLAY CASE-small, commercial glass, half moon, with light, 36”x 36” $59. 724-746-1866

HOSPITAL BED semi electric New mattress/gel pad $275 724-745-6402

DOLL - Cabbage Patch, signed by Xavier Roberts, excellent condition, $10. 412-279-3288

HOUSEPLANTS - Orange, Lemon, Cactus, Aloe & more, 6 for $25. 412-833-3377

DOLL - Crissy, vintage from ‘60s , original clothes, needs repair, $10. 412-2769-3288

HUBCAPS -15”, Set of 5, replace lost ones. $6 724-986-3152

DOLL - Fijit interactive doll, blue, logan; lots of fun, like new, $20. 412-279-3288

Hutch, maple, excellent condition, $150 412-831-8044

Coffee Table $ 45 724-222-4369 COFFEE TABLE - $25 412-760-0385 Coffee Table-Leather & Glass $95 724-627-9055 Coffee table, square, modern style, mar resistant , excellent $35 412-831-8044 COFFEE/END TABLES - Ethan Allen, maple, very good condition, $225. 412-854-4455 COFFEE/TEA - Bunn O Matic, Brews great coffee/burner/ extra pots, $45. 412-854-3637 COIN BANK - Sort, Ingenious Way. Details included $17.50 in Bank $49. 724-222-3973 COIN BANK - Sort, Ingenious Way. Details included $17.50 in Bank $49. 724-222-3973 COLLECTIBLE - Lenox Bride & Groom figurine, $50. 412-841-6612 COLLECTIBLE NINJA TURTLE FIGURINES - 14”H, original box, (4) $140/all. 412-561-1286 COLLECTIBLE PLATE - Tiger from Princeton Gallery, 24K gold trim, $49.99. 412-833-3377 Come Along $20 724-678-6818 Commode with tank, (parts inside) plus seat, salmon excellent $45 724-225-8237 Compaq Computer, Win XP Pro, S6000CL, upgraded 19in. monitor $100 firm. 724-745-0271

DOLL - Spiderman, sings & dances, excellent, like new, $20. 412-279-3288 DREAMSICKLE COLLECTION 10, all sizes, perfect condition, $35. 724-627-7727 DRESS - Mother of Bride, size 20, champagne, tea length, $40. 412-841-6612

General Merchandise

ICE CUTTER Works Great $35. 724-222-3973 Indians-room full, must sell all great buy $250 all 724-345-3792 INK CARTRIDGES - Brand new LDs, Cyan Magenta, Yellow, all $10. 412-279-3288 JACKET - Leather, excellent condition, $25. 724-222-4369

EXERCISE LOUNGE +CD + Book details weight loss/trim up, new, $45. 412-854-0123

KIDS ITEM - PBS kids sprout dance along jingbah, 2004, Hasbro, $10. 412-279-3288

Counter stools (2) 18 inch (chair height)walnut like new $45.00 724-228-2440

FIREPLACE electric log with remote & blower, works great, $300. 724-678-4564

Crypts-for sale (2 side by side) Notre Dame Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Contact Bill Mesler 724-914-0925

FISHING REELS - 2 spinning reels with poles, good condition, $10. 724-746-8861

DINETTE SET, wooden, 5 pieces, $150. 724-228-7062 DINING ROOM TABLEBEAUTIFUL LARGE/HEAVY DARK OAK $250 724-225-8237 DININGROOM TABLE, MAPLE WITH 2 DROP LEAFS $225, 724-678-6818 DINING ROOM SET Beautiful contemporary glass top table, 40”x74”, 6 armless mauve upholstered chairs, faux stone & brass legs, $450. 724-746-2655

DINING ROOM SET

Excellent condition, beautiful cherry wood, 90x44 table with extending leaf & protective pad, 6 chairs & large lighted china cabinet, $600.

724-745-1953

DISHES -Corelle, 40 +piece set, cream/white flowers & blue stems, $30. 724-941-5206 DISH TV Retailer. Starting $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Broadband Internet starting $14.95/month (where available.) Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-712-1734

PURSE - Liz Claiborne black, detachable shoulder strap, new w/tags, $15. 724-941-5206

Mug-Rare Richardson Root Beer, Glass, $10, near mint 724-222-0517 ask for Jeff

PENGUINS - Set of 3 resin, by Valerie Parr Hill, new in box, $35. 724-941-4912

QUEEN SIZE- BASSET USA Head board,frame,Foot board, Dresser with mirror, Chest of drawers $600 or Best Offer 724-746-1232

NECKLACE - Joan Rivers gold tone egg pendant, 28”, great condition, $25. 724-941-4912 NOOK HD+ leather case & keyboard Excellent condition, in box $57 firm 724-413-3452 Office chair $40.00 good condition 724-228-2440

FLUTE, Bundy , completely refurbished $170. 724-9294538 or 724-875-9235 (Cell) Foot Spa-Like new $12 724-223-6941 FOOT STOOL - Brass base, neutral upholstered seat, excellent, $35. 412-854-0123 GARDEN HOSE - 50 ft. rubber Craftsman with hose stand, $25. 412-833-2205

GOLF CART - Roadster, yellow car, 2 seater, 8 HP, horn, lights, etc. $1,499. 412-854-3637 GOWN - Prom, size 2, worn once, beautiful shades of tangerine, $25. 724-627-7727 GOWN- DESIGNER BRAND Gorgous BLACK & SILVER, sz. 14 $150. 724-747-0528 GRINDER - Electric grinder. $20.00 724-223-6941 Gun Cabinet with key $75 724-627-9055 Handbag-Kathy Van Zeeland, moss green, excellent conditon $20 724-627-7727 Hard Drive, Hitachi 2.5 in. SATA 100gig, 7200 rpm, New, $50, 724-745-0271 HATS - Ladies 1950s, 5 stylish, some with feathers, $50/all. 412-561-1286

Quilt Patches-10 very large boxes, all $200, must sell moving 724-345-3792 RADAR DETECTOR - Cobra, long distance, 14 bands, new, voice alert, $79. 412-854-0123 RADIO/CASSETTE/CD PLAYER Phillips table top, 2 speakers, $40. 412-916-6990 RANGE HOOD - Broan White Range Hood, Like New, $25. 724-225-4346 RATION BOOK - WWII- 1943 Vintage $65. 724-222-3973 RATION BOOK - WWII- 1943 Vintage $65. 724-222-3973

OUR YOUNG ARTIST Calling all students! Send us your art work for a chance to see it published.

QUICK PIX Have you taken an interesting picture recently that you think should be published? Submit it to us!

LAMP - Table lamp, large brass base, square ivory shade, $75. 412-916-6990 LAMP/SHADE - (2) carved tall elephants, accent buffet/sofa/ end table, $89. 412-854-3637

Lawn Furniture-3 piece, table, 2 chairs cast iron $150 724-745-7063

GOLF SET YOUTH RH WDS - IRONS - PUTTER & BAG $45, 724-225-8237

POOL TABLE - Custom Made, California Billiards, 8’, slate top & all accessories included! New $3,000, will sacrifice $895. Beautiful!! 724-942-3708

LAMP - Floor, Halogen, swivel, adjusts for computer/sewing/ reading, $69. 412-854-3637

Golf Balls-used, Pro VI, Provix, $6 doz. 724-998-7521 Wash.

GOLF SET MENS NEWER RH (WDS - IRONS - PUTTER & BAG) $95. 724-225-8237

PLATES (COLLECTIBLE) Spirit of the Wilderness, 6 for $50. 412-835-3698

Lamps-2 touch $20 both 724-223-6941

Lawrence Welk 330’s $15 724-678-6818

GOLF SET Ladies/Mens, right handed, woods, irons, putter, bag, $85 724-225-8237

Plates & Cups- Dessert/lunch set of 8 $12 412-831-8044

KITCHEN ITEMS - Box of kitchen items, $40. 412-651-1794

Golf Ball Pickers $20 724-678-6818

GOLF CLUBS -(8) Mens RH + Bag + Balls. All $35. 724-222-3973

PICKLE PIN - Heinz, 1954, Vintage $19. 724-222-3973

KITCHEN CUPBOARD antique with glass in upper door 17x11x68 $100 724-745-7063

LAMPS (2) $50. 724-228-7062

GOLF CLUBS -(8) Mens RH + Bag + Balls. All $35. 724-222-3973

PRINTER - Epson Stylus C84 with ink, $40. 412-835-3698

PICKLE PIN - Heinz, 1954, Vintage $19. 724-222-3973

KEROSENE HEATER, new, 21,000 BTU plus 4 gal kerosene, $200 412-271-9343

Gas Can-Antique $20 724-678-6818

Golf Balls-used, Tiltest nxt tour $15 all. 724-998-7521

Oil Can-Handheld thumb pump, 16 oz., flexible nozzle $12 724-745-7650

Piano-Becker Bros. upright & bench, good condition $300 724-225-1869

Karate Kick Bag-Hanging excellent condition $45. 724-255-5954

File Cabinet, metal four drawers $35 412-831-8044

DIAPERS FOR ADULTS Disposables, $5.00 Call – 724-747-0528

PATIO TABLE-ROUND, 4 chairs & umbrella. Good shape. $60.00. 724-255-5954.

KARAOKI MACHINE - With microphone & multiple CDs, $40. 412-916-6990

COUCH & RECLINER Excellent Condition, $300. 724-228-4888

DIAPERS - Depends, pull up, tabs, brief, poise, men guard, $10/pack. 412-833-3377

Mixers-Sunbeam, hand held or stand with book $20 both 724-223-6941

K&N AIR INTAKE SYSTEM V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98 724-941-8728 $50

KEYBOARD / MOUSE Hewlett Packard, new in box, complete, $20. 412-279-3288

Desk - Youth Drafting/Art desk top raises, 2 drawers $25, 724-678-4564

Prom Dress-sz 5/6, short & straight line $50 724-222-3141

OSCILLATIING TOOL - Elncredibly Versatile. New in Box. $49 724-222-3973

FILE CABINET - 4 drawer, metal, good condition, $40. 412-854-4455

DESK - Antique School desk + seat/wrought iron legs,walnut, restored, $135. 412-854-3637

Patio Furniture 4 loungers, table, chairs $300 412-760-0385

Joan Rivers black egg pendant necklace. 28”. Great condition. $25. 724-941-4912.

COOKIE TINS - Can use as gifts, candy, household items, 12 for $25. 412-833-3377

DAYBED white metal +mattress good condition $75.00 724-745-6402

MIRROR - Wall mirror, 2’x3’, gold deco painted frame, $50. 412-916-6990

Jewelry Box-small, nice jewelry inside $10 724-345-3792

keyboard-small, double, lights up $10 724-223-6941

DART BOARD- antique, 18” round cork, dual sided, $25. 724-258-0160

Potty Chair-new bedside commode $20 724-223-6941

End Table- 26Lx22hx22w, 1 drawer, dark wood $20 724-998-7521

FAN-bathroom, ventilation, NuTone, includes all hardware, etc. $30. 724-258-0160

CURIO - 71x28, adjustable glass shelves, mirrored back, $75. 412-833-5334

PAINTING - French Party, famous scene, 24x36, lovely wall accent, $59. 412-854-3637

OSCILLATIING TOOL - Elncredibly Versatile. New in Box. $49 724-222-3973

Computer, Gateway SX2110G, 4GB ram, 500GB HD,Win 8 19” monitor.$175. 724-745-0271

CURTAINS /SHEARS Floor length, $75. 412-651-1794

MIRROR - Antique beveled edge wall mirror, $45. 412-841-6612

JACKET - WVU (NEVER WORN) SIZE L HEAVY ALL LINED INSIDE $45. 724-225-8237

EXERCISE BIKE - Gold Gym, $250 or best offer. 724-324-9007

General Merchandise

EASTER DECORATION- Bunnies on a swing, new in box, $10. 412-279-3288

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 5 shelves, 2 drawers, 30: opening, $60. 412-651-1794

The Almanac Zone 2

General Merchandise

JACKET - + zipout fleece vest/ hood, stylish, never worn, was $159, now $65. 412-854-3637

Computer desk rustic oak $75.00 good condition 724-228-2440

CUP and SAUCER COLLECTION, fancy, floral design, $5. 724-223-0878

General Merchandise

DRYER Gas Kenmore Elite. Front load. Black $50 724-413-3171

FAINTING / CHAISE / BENCH Roaring 1920s, restored, excellent condition, moving, $499. 412-854-3637

CRYPT - Queen of Heaven Cemetery, “Notre Dame” mausoleum, side by side, 4th level, includes entombment fees. Buy $17,000 Asking $11,000, 412-884-1481

www.thealmanac.net

LOOKING BACK We are looking for pictures from the South Hills that date back to 25 years or more!

LAWN MOWER - Craftsman self-propelled, front wheel drive, $80. 412-831-1033 LAWN MOWER - Lawn Boy- 21” 6.5 HP, 2 cycle, like new $200 724-745-6489 Lawn Mower-self propelled, Craftsman Platnium $150 412-760-0385 Lawn Spreader-Brinly tow behind $125 412-760-0385 Leather Jacket-, black medium $40 724-678-6818 LEGO KITS - 3 Simple Machine Lego Kits, $30/all. 724-225-4346 LIGHT FIXTURE - Small Tiffany Light Fixture, $25. 724-225-4346 LOVESEAT - Wicker with two chairs & cushions, vintage, $225. 724-941-4912 LOVESEAT Excellent condition, $150. 724-228-4888 Luggage-Excellent Conditon $40 724-222-4369 Man-Tin, 5 ft. tall, from Mexico $50 724-345-3792 MAUSOLEUM - QUEEN OF HEAVEN, Notre Dame Chapel, 2 Crypts. Sacrifice $12,500. 724-745-7842 MAUSOLEUM Beautiful, Notre Dame, Queen of Heaven, 2 side by side, $20,000. 412-200-8117

Send us your artwork and/or picture for a chance to see yourself published! Mail to: The Almanac c/o At a Glance 2600 Boyce Plaza Road, Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 email to: kgreen@thealmanac.net Questions? Call 724.949.1216

Tax Preparer’s

HEADBOARD - Queen, Ethan Allen, solid cherry, light finish, like new, $300. 412-341-1124