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NATALIE’S DREAM G.I JOE AND PRINCESSES MAKE BP CHILD’S WISH COME TRUE

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net Joy Campbell and her husband, Josh, were living in Key West when they learned they were pregnant with their first child, Natalie Jane.

Like many young couples, the Campbells were excited and nervous and eager to begin building their family.

After countless trips to doctors offices, numerous therapy sessions and multiple heart and kidney surgeries, Natalie is now 5.

“At six months, she was already my million-dollar baby,” said Joy, during a recent interview while sitting at the dining room table in her Bethel Park home.

To see Natalie in person, you would not suspect that the little, darkhaired girl dressed in pink with a ready smile would have any medical problems at all. Natalie is obsessed with make-up, Princess Barbie and Natalie Campbell, 5, of Bethel Park, got a princess makeover by G.I. Joe during a recent Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World.

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COUSIN EDDIE MANNEQUIN ‘KIDNAPPED’ IN BETHEL

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‘Twas the morning before Christmas, when a loud slamming door let Dan Hartman know his beer-holding Cousin Eddie mannequin had been stolen.

Hartman had set up the “Christmas Vacation” display – complete with an RV and repurposed Santa statue to look like the irreverent Griswold family member – only for a thief or thieves to take off with it early Christmas Eve. “It was about 2:30 in the morning, and I This picture provided by Dan Hartman heard a loud slam ... came out to find him gone shows the Cousin Eddie mannequin dressed and reported it to police. Cousin Eddie got kidfor movie authenticity. It was stolen between napped last night,” said Hartman, 40, of McDec. 23-24.

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A $50 reward is out there for the return of a repurposed Santa mannequin dressed to look like Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”

Hartman and his family had been hoping to continue an annual tradition of setting out the popular National Lampoon decorations after setting it up last year. And Hartman made sure

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Eddie looked authentic.

“Got him in his pink robe, beer can in his hand, and the hose from the septic system of the RV,” he said.

And that made his Bethel Park home a sortof tourist attraction.

“People were taking pictures all day. We had a bit of a local traffic problem on the road for a bit, and we actually had a little fender bender.”

Now a sign sits in Eddie’s stead, reading simply “Return Cousin Eddie Please It’s Christmas.” Some traced but unfinished lettering revealed Hartman has a dollar amount in mind for whomever has taken Eddie hostage.

“There will be a 50 dollar reward for the safe return of Cousin Eddie ... it’s just a shame someone would have to steal a Christmas display on Christmas Eve.”

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her favorite, G.I. Joe. On this particular day, she was glued to the television set watching a Princess Barbie DVD. The only thing noticeably different about Natalie is a feeding tube hanging from her belly.

“She is a girly girl,” Joy said of her daughter. “She loves having her daddy paint her fingernails.”

And she loves G.I. Joe, thanks to her father, Josh, a Marine science technician in the U.S. Coast Guard who showed his daughter a cartoon one day about the legendary fictional soldier. Natalie was hooked on G.I. Joe from that moment on, Joy said.

When Joy was 20 weeks into her pregnancy, she learned her unborn baby had a left duplex kidney, a condition where two ureters come from a single kidney, according to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

This condition usually affects one out of 100 people. In some cases, there is no need for surgery. But, in other cases, like that of Natalie’s, one part of the kidney has not developed properly and, as a result, it doesn’t function properly.

When Natalie was born, she weighed in at a normal 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Three days later, however, she developed jaundice. Doctors also discovered she was not feeding well and moved her into intensive care. A day later little Natalie was in cardiac intensive care, Joy said.

“It was real tough not being able to hold her,” she said.

The newborn had a hole in her heart and a condition called coarctation of the aorta, a congenital condition where the aorta narrows to an abnormally small width. When someone has this condition, the left ventricle has to work harder, and because the aorta is narrowed, the left ventricle must also generate higher pressure to force blood through the aorta to deliver blood to the lower body.

“When she was a week old, she had to have a blood transfusion,” said Joy, adding that she and her husband took Natalie to Miami Children’s Hospital for her first heart surgery.

Three months after that surgery, Natalie had to return to the hospital again to have a heart catherization because her aorta began to narrow again. A kidney surgery soon followed.

“All of this may have seemed traumatic and it was,” Joy said. “But, I had a real sense of

“I am grateful she is in good health and making new friends. She can definitely live a normal life.”

Joy Campbell, Natalie’s mother

peace. I felt real confident that the doctors were going to be able to fix her.”

When Natalie was three months, the Coast Guard told the couple that their daughter’s medical care, which totaled more than $1 million at that time, was getting too expensive, Joy said.

“Insurance has covered pretty much everything,” she said.

And because Key West is one of the costliest cities in the U.S. to live in, Josh was going to be transferred. They had their choice of destinations, one of which was Cleveland, Joy’s hometown.

More heart surgery for their baby followed at Cleveland Clinic. Natalie was on a feeding tube through her nose for seven months, Joy said. During that time, she developed reflux disease. Then, more kidney surgery followed in 2011. Part of Natalie’s deformed kidney was removed.

“She kept getting urinary tract infections,” said Joy, thumbing through pictures on her computer to help remember her daughter’s numerous medical problems. Doctors finally discovered her infections were caused by a ureter stump from one of the previous kidney surgeries. Natalie has another surgery to take care of that problem.

Despite Natalie’s medical problems, the couple decided to have another child. They were scared at first, but quickly put those fears behind them after their son, Alistair, was born. Alistair means helper or friend in Scottish, Joy said.

“We were scared, but were comforted by the pre-natal ultrasound,” she said. “We wanted Natalie to have a sibling.”

Alistair, who stands nearly as tall as his older sister, goes to most all of Natalie’s medical appointments.

“He is pretty sensitive when it comes to his sister,” Joy said.

Two years ago, when Natalie was on the mend, Joy said she wanted to make a lasting

memory for Natalie – and for her entire family. So, she contacted the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the organization that grants a wish to a child with a life-threatening illness.

“When she was 3, I put in for the trip,” Joy said.

Make-A-Wish officials, however, told Joy that her daughter was still too young to know what she really wanted.

That changed earlier this year. The Campbells found themselves living in Pittsburgh and Natalie knew she wanted to go to Disney World. On Dec. 6, Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia sent the Campbell family to Florida. They spent three days in Disney World, two days at Universal Studios and one day at Sea World.

At nearby Give Kids The World Village, where the Campbells stayed during their Florida visit, Natalie got a surprise of a lifetime. Christopher Jackson, a U.S. Army veteran and current employee of Give Kids The World organization, put on a camo jumpsuit and military red beret, grabbed some pink nail polish and cotton balls, and proceeded to paint her nails and give her a makeover, which included face painting and airbrushed princess tattoos, which were still on her forearms.

“Natalie was a true cadet during her makeover – taking charge and giving orders. Her unique wish was one mission I will never forget,” Jackson said.

Joy hopes the Disney experience and the memory will make it easier for Natalie when the family has to move again.

Natalie still gets 90 percent of her nourishment through the feeding tube in her belly, said Joy, who doesn’t know how long it will remain in place. Because of her past surgeries, Joy said Natalie doesn’t like going to the dentist, or having her teeth brushed.

Still, there are some solid foods she will eat.

This includes hotdogs and chicken nuggets.

“If she likes something, I will let her eat it,” Joy said.

Natalie is in the 50 percentile in weight and is starting to make friends at her preschool at Bethel Memorial Elementary School. Because she has missed so much school because of her illnesses, Natalie is behind children her own age.

“She can now count to 10,” Joy said.

“I am grateful she is in good health and making new friends,” she said. “She can definitely live a normal life.”

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If you ask A.J. Campbell how old he is, he’ll tell you he’s 18. But, he’s actually 21. Campbell was resting at boxing practice on July 18 when he suffered a still undiagnosed cardiac arrest. His brain didn’t receive oxygen for nearly seven minutes. He now only has nine minutes of shortterm memory before his brain resets. It’s like he’s waking up for the first time over and over again, having no point of reference what he did just moments ago.

“He was completely out for four days. So we were just wondering if he was going to come back to us ... and then it was four weeks of him being able to do nothing but open his eyes. We didn’t know if he would be able to do anything,” said Campbell’s mother, Susie Weinzierl, 48, of Scott Township.

After four and a half weeks in the ICU at UPMC Mercy Hospital, nurses removed his trachea tube and let him start to breathe and eat on his own. But Campbell would leave the hospital robbed of his volition that had him working two jobs and paying himself through college.

“He can eat, he can shower, he can do basic things, but you have to cue him. He doesn’t do the things you’d normally do on your own,” Weinzierl said, “but he can’t drive or anything like that ... we’re still making payments on his car, hoping that maybe one day he’ll be able to drive again.”

Weinzierl and her 22-year-old daughter, Tasha Campbell, have become primary caretakers of a son and brother whom they thought would be going into his second year of a criminology program at Community College of Allegheny County. Instead, they have to supervise him 24-hours a day. Supervision and efforts to rehab A.J. have been aided by a family relationship rife with memories – his high school sweetheart.

Five years ago, Tori Stromberg was 14 when she met A.J., then a fellow Chartiers Valley High School student. They became each other’s first love and stayed together for over two and a half years.

“I had a TV and media class with his sister, Tasha, and our final project was a movie. She said her brother would be the perfect actor for my movie project because he’s up for anything.

So I had to act with A.J. in a few scenes, and he

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A November 2013 Facebook photo shows A.J. enjoying life as he no longer can on his own.

A.J. and Tori Stromberg in a January 2011 Facebook photo.

got my number from his sister, and then one day behind our house in a little park area he asked me to be his girlfriend,” Tori said.

“He spent almost every day at our house. He went on vacations with us. He’s just one of those guys you love immediately,” said Tori’s mother Amy Stromberg, 51, “and he’s – he was just such a hard worker. And respectful. The perfect first boyfriend for Tori. So they dated and remained friends, and they reconnected over the summer, two weeks before his accident. And he was just in the best shape of his life prepping for boxing matches ... and now he’s over here all the time. We love him.”

Amy was the one to kick off fundraising efforts for A.J. and his family, saying they face burdensome medical bills. The hospital bill is $50,000 alone.

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community news For A.J.’s family, the few passing instances of recognition are at both times encouraging and heartbreaking.

FROM PAGE 4 “He’ll remember sometimes why he’s at therapy. He goes right over to the sign-in desk, Stromberg set up a Nov. 29 benefit at 31 or knows exactly which room to go to. But then Sports Bar & Grille, bringing in $3,500 for the other times, he just stands there. It’s frustratfamily. She and Weinzierl also contacted two ce- ing,” said A.J.’s sister, Tasha. lebrities to help A.J. try and recall his past.

A.J. and Tasha were practically mirroring “Alice Cooper sent him a signed shirt, and each other’s lives – each held two jobs while goMike Tyson sent a signed boxing glove. A.J. ing to college. knows that Alice Cooper was one of his favorite “We were going to get a place together and fibands, but he doesn’t remember going to one of nally leave the nest. But now my life is watching their shows,” Stromberg said. him in the morning, and then going to my job at A.J. goes to therapy twice a week at UPMC night,” Tasha said.

Centers for Rehab Services in Bethel Park. VanShe said A.J.’s memory loss is sometimes essa Pogozelski, a speech pathologist, and a painfully on display. He will scratch at scars on team of cognitive rehab specialists are trying to his chest where a defibrillator was implanted build back A.J.’s brain. into his heart. He then asks what the scars are “When he came in back in September, he from. couldn’t even speak. He had trouble just ‘turning “But ultimately, doctors don’t know what haphis voice on’ because his brain wasn’t letting him pened with his heart. We don’t have any answers be aware that he was speaking,” Pogozelski said. as to what caused this,” Weinzierl said.

A.J. is slowly making progress. He’s able to “Doctors aren’t telling us whether he’ll defispeak now, and has gone from having no shortnitely make a full recovery, but they say he has term memory, to one minute, and now nine promise because of his age and his brain may be minutes of recollection. But he is still far from a full recovery. His speech is lethargic, his atten- able to bounce back. We won’t know those signs tion fleeting. Conversations are sparse, and often for at least a year and close to three years if he’s aren’t beyond confirmation of his favorite things. on his way to a solid recovery ... I just want him “I don’t think he’ll ever remember the inci- to recover and be how he used to be.”

And Tasha wants her goofy brother back. dent. The weeks leading up to it, maybe ... the “He’s still him. But it’s not the same as before. thing with anoxic brain injuries is it affects a wide spectrum; memory being the most obvi- The hope is that he just shows more of himself ous. He’s showing improvement week to week, again. He used to tell me everything going on in and now we’re focusing on issues with attention, his life. My hope is he comes back and is just as goofy and loving as he always was. And he just awareness and reasoning skills,” she said.

The best hope then, is not for A.J. to recover goes back to who he is and who he was to the memories, but to fortify his memory so he can fullest.”

Stromberg said she plans to hold fundraisers form new ones.

“Routine is a big part of that. He has a tab- in the spring and summer, but not on July 18. let computer to help him with reminders while That’s a day both families want to forget.

Donations to help with medical bills can be he’s here, but he still has trouble remembering what to do with it once he leaves. His awareness made through any Citizens Bank branch locafluctuates.” tion under the account A.J. Medical Fund.

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community news Essay winners Three eighth-graders from Peters Township Middle School have earned honors in the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, sponsored by VFW Post 764 in McMurray. This year’s theme was “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans.” Anna Hazo (center) placed third, Elizabeth Watson (left) placed second and Jaclyn Vulcano (right) placed first. Jaclyn’s essay also went on to earn first place in Washington and Greene counties and will now advance to the state level. The winners will be announced in late January.

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LEBO CANCELS HUNTING PROGRAM

have taken place from tree stands at the Mt. Lebanon golf courses, as well as Bird, McNeilly and Rob Hollow parks. The hunt was open only to municipal employees.

“There were no antlerless tags remaining,” Santa Claus and his reindeer got a reprieve – at said police Chief Coleman McDonough. least for the time being – in Mt. Lebanon.

Chief McDonough said despite the cancellaThe township had planned to hold a contion of its Deer Management Archery Program, trolled archery hunt of antlerless deer on muthe township still has some options to reduce its nicipal property beginning Dec. 26 and continudeer population – including Capture and Bolt, a ing through Jan. 24, its first since 2008, in order harvesting program, or a sterilization program. to reduce the number of car accidents caused by He declined to go into detail and said the issue the animals running in front of motorists. But, will likely be addressed at a Jan. 14 meeting. township officials said Dec. 22 that the Penn“It does not mean the commission is stepping sylvania Game Commission had run out of bow back,” from the deer problem, said Susan Morhunting licenses for Allegheny County, forcing gans, a township spokesperson. “There was only the suspension of the program which would a short period of time to get this together.”

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THEFT IS THEFT

It could have been a situation right out of the very movie it portrayed – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” where anything that can go wrong on Christmas will go wrong. Dan Hartman of Bethel Park woke very early the morning of Christmas Eve only to find that his life-size mannequin of Cousin Eddie, a character from the movie, had been stolen – right outside of his RV. “Christmas Vacation” has become the subject of fodder in the years since its release – from families going way overboard on tacky light displays to tributes to Cousin Eddie and his sewage-filled RV. No doubt a Jelly of the Month Club membership or two have been gifted as a result of the movie. It’s a fun, light-hearted take on the holiday season – in Hartman’s case, for example, folks stopped to take photos of and with Cousin Eddie, and there was even a fender bender as a result of gawking passersby.

Unfortunately, someone felt that they needed Cousin Eddie with them at Christmas more so than Hartman. “It’s just a shame someone would have to steal a Christmas display on Christmas Eve,” Hartman said.

Theft is theft, regardless of what is being taken. It is illegal. Stealing baby Jesus from a creche is no different than kidnapping Cousin Eddie from a front yard.

Crafting Cousin Eddie – clad in his pink robe, beer can in hand and septic system hose – took time, and it took effort. We are guessing that whoever took the mannequin did so as a prank, but that doesn’t make it any less wrong.

The lack of respect for other people’s property – or feelings for that matter – is shameful.

Christmas has come and gone, and as of press time, Cousin Eddie has not been returned. To those who took him, we advise a New Year’s resolution of not only giving up petty theft, but of learning civility as well.

recent deaths BARDOS - Nick G., 93, Canonsburg, Dec. 26.

BOONE - Kathryn M., 92, Canonsburg, Dec. 24.

BRANNON - Dorothy Ann, 90, Castle Shannon, Dec. 22.

BROWN - Rosemarie (Conway), 88, Scott, Dec. 23.

BUMBERA - Jean A., 68, Canonsburg, Dec. 25.

CALANO - Margaret A., 87, Bethel Park, Dec. 21.

D’AMICO - Francesco “Franco,” 83, Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 22.

LOGAN - Eleanor “Nell,” 80, McMurray, Dec. 22.

DOMINO - James, 92, Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 27.

MANSMANN - V. LaVerne, 88, South Hills, Dec. 19.

DOURLAIN - Walter P., 69, Scott, Dec. 22.

EHRENFELD - William G., 85, Bethel Park, Dec. 23.

JONES - Nancy J., 81, Scott, Dec. 20.

KETCHUM - Chandler G., 92, Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 20.

KISKO - Patricia Ann, 75, Strabane, Dec. 28.

CARUSO - Jean Wanda, 90, Upper St. Clair, Dec. 27.

KON - Dorothy Scott, 91, Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 25.

CHALFONT - Bryce, Bethel Park, Dec. 21.

KRAETSCH - Vernon W., 96, Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 26.

CHARLIER - Delores, 78, Castle Shannon, Dec. 25.

MCGROGAN - William Joseph, 59, Bridgeville, Dec. 27.

SPEICHER - Rita (Maas), Scott, Dec. 22.

SUDIAK - Catherine, 91, Carnegiey, Dec. 22.

THOMAS - Harry C., 97, Castle Shannon, Dec. 26.

USELLER - Anne J., Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 23.

MCKNIGHT - Charles E., 80, Canonsburg, Dec. 22.

WALTERS - Evelyn C., 84, Green Tree, formerly of Dormont, Dec. 20.

O’BRIEN - Clare, 88, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 27.

WEHRLI - Jacqulyn A. “Jackie,” 31, Dormont, Dec. 15.

PACELLA - Henry M., 65, Cecil, Dec. 25.

PETROUS - Anna M., 99, Canonsburg, Dec. 24.

RICHARDS - Gail S. (Winkler), 71, South Park, Dec. 23.

WHITE - John Edward “Ed,” 88, Mt. Lebanon, Dec. 26.

WHYTE - Margaret Ann, 82, Upper St. Clair, Dec. 22.

COURTNEY - Mary, 86, McMurray, Dec. 21.

KWIATKOWSKI - Rita S., 85, Bethel Park, Dec. 23.

RINYU - Matthew David, 26, Bridgeville, Dec. 23.

WISHNER - Brennan K., 77, Canonsburg, Dec. 27.

CREEDON - Myra Ann, 84, Green Tree, Dec. 25.

LACKS - Henry Tom Sr., 77, Canonsburg, Dec. 22.

SKAGGS - Mary Frances (Carder), 89, Pleasant Hills, Dec. 21.

ZALAGENS - Edward J, 82, Finleyville, Dec. 22.

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The bank was robbed the afternoon of Dec. 22 by a white male with a medium build and beard who stands five feet, seven inches tall. He was wearing a baseball cap, aviator sunglasses, a gray T-shirt with a dark blue, long-sleeve, hooded sweatshirt underneath, dark gray sweatpants and white tennis shoes.

Bethel Park police said the man walked up to the teller and passed a note demanding money.

No weapon was seen and the bank was busy at the time of the robbery, police said. The suspect obtained an unknown amount of money and subsequently fled on foot toward the Bethel Park Shop ‘n Save on Library Road.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery should contact the FBI Pittsburgh field office, which is open 24 hours a day. The telephone number is 412-432-4000. The FBI said tipsters will remain anonymous.

A security camera captured the alleged suspect, who may be the same person wanted in two other robberies in the region as the suspect in those thefts also used a cellphone as cover.

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“Someday is Now: The Art of Corita Kent,” at the Andy Warhol Museum is the first full scale survey covering more than 30 years of work by the American artist Corita Kent (1918–1986). In her rich and varied career, she was a designer, teacher, feminist and activist for civil rights and anti-war causes. Her thousands of posters, murals and signature serigraphs reflect a combined passion for faith and politics. Kent became one of the most popular graphic artists of the 1960s and 1970s, and her images remain iconic symbols that address the larger questions and concerns of that turbulent time. While several exhibitions have focused on Kent’s work from the 1960s, “Someday is Now” is the first major museum show to survey her entire career, including early abstractions and text pieces as well as the more lyrical works made in the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibition includes rarely shown photographs Kent used for teaching and docas hands-on art activities inspired by Kent’s teaching

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‘SHOCK VALUE: THE MOVIE’ “Shock Value: The Movie – How Dan O’Bannon and Some USC Outsiders Helped Invent Modern Horror” will play Jan. 2-5 at Dormont’s Hollywood Theater. The fascinating, feature-length horror anthology looks at the invention of the modern horror film. Archivist Dino Everett proves that USC students Dan O’Bannon, John Carpenter and others began redefining the horror genre while at the School of Cinematic Arts in the 1970s. The compilation features recently uncovered and previously unseen student films by O’Bannon and Carpenter – including their very first pairing in 1968, “Good Morning Dan!” Proceeds from the film will go to help preserve the original short films at the USC Hugh M. Hefner Moving Image Archive. The Friday and Saturday shows are $10 for a double feature with “They Live” and “Apocalypse.”

The Sunday show is $5 for all seats.

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THROUGH JAN. 25

‘OBSESSIONS’ “Obsessions,” on exhibit through Jan. 25 at SPACE gallery in the Cultural District, showcases six artists from across the United States exploring the nature of obsession through painting, sculpture, site-specific installation, video and performance. Craft and expression are common elements in the show, with artists drawing inspiration from personal experience, popular culture and studio rituals.

“I’ve been thinking about this show idea for a few years, looking for artists that exhibit a certain intensity in their work. The idea of obsession is so common in American culture,” said Tom Sarver, the Pittsburgh-based artist responsible for curating the exhibit. “I wanted to include a mix of people from across the country, artists that I have met and interacted with at various stages of my career.”

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JAN. 4

AUTHOR TALK: BENNY ZELKOWICZ Benny Zelkowicz, co-author (along with Cam Baity) of “The First Book of Ore The Foundry’s Edge,” will visit Mt. Lebanon Public Library to talk about his book, answer questions and sign books. A Mt. Lebanon High School graduate, Benny studied biopsychology at Oberlin College and earned a master of fine arts in experimental animation. He made an award-winning film, “The ErlKing,” which was animated entirely with sand. Benny also directed the kids’ show “Lunar Jim” and provided the voice for the title character.

In “The First Book of Ore The Foundry’s Edge” (for grades 5-8), the Foundry, a metal-forging behemoth, controls the world’s supply of trinkets, fashion, construction materials, vehicles and weapons. Phoebe’s father is one of its most powerful players, and when he’s kidnapped by mysterious bespectacled animatrons, she and her nemesisturned-friend, Micah, follow him into the depths of Mekh, a hidden world full of living metal. As Phoebe and Micah search the strange metallic environment, they realize that the Foundry hasn’t invented anything; it has merely plundered Mekh for its resources and enslaved its population. With a few new metal friends, the teens seek out Phoebe’s father, and she struggles to accept the part he has played in Mekh’s destruction.

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• Monthly Book Discussion Group will discuss “The Uncommon Reader” by Alan Bennett 7 p.m. Jan. 12.

• The library will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

For more, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.

FRANK SARRIS • The library will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

• “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell will be discussed 3 p.m. Jan. 10.

MT. LEBANON • Slovak Heritage, 7 p.m. Jan. 5. Joe Bielecki will discuss folk and religious wood carvings.

• Open Art Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 3. For children.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

SCOTT TWP. • Book Bingo, 8 p.m. Jan. 8. Ages 3-103.

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• Scottie’s Toddler Storytime, 10:15 a.m.

Mondays. Ages 2-3 1/2 with caregiver. No reservations required.

For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org.

SOUTH FAYETTE Chess Club, Mondays Jan. 5-Feb. 9. Beginners, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; intermediate, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Children who have never played chess before should arrive at 5 p.m.

For more, visit www.southfayettelibrary.org.

UPPER ST. CLAIR Heartsaver CPR/First Aid class, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 5. Instructed by EMT John D’Angelo of Tri-Community South EMS. CPR Class is $25 per person, First Aid class is $35 per person.

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• Pre-K story time will resume Jan. 8 and run through June 11.

• The South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at King’s Restaurant (155 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair) on Jan. 15. Contact Susan Ceklosky at 412-334-3230

Online registration for the 23rd annual Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure is open at www.komenpittsburgh.org. The Race will be held May 10, 2015, at Schenley Park.

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Sargent John Leininger has a four-leaf clover tattoo, but he, along with a dozen other officers from South Fayette and Bridgeville police departments, aren’t dealing with potential active shooter situations with sheer luck.

South Fayette Police Sgt. Leininger and Bridgeville Police patrolman Chris Manolakos took fellow officers through the halls of South Fayette Intermediate School Dec. 20 to keep their “ALERT” skills honed.

“That’s Advanced Law Enforcement RapidResponse Training. It’s training through the Department of Homeland Security for the average patrolman to assess a situation and react quickly to things like an active shooter. For a situation like that, you’re relying on local police; us getting here in five to seven minutes, because a SWAT team is going to take 20-30 minutes,” Manolakos said.

“But it’s important to know – and know how to evaluate – if an active shooter situation escalates to a hostage situation. Because then we need to call SWAT and reassess our strategy to make sure we’re helping them keep everyone involved safe,” Leininger said.

Keeping fellow officers safe is part of the drill. Unlike SWAT tactics of “stacking” outside a doorway, local police work in pairs and “slice the pie” when approaching an open doorway.

The tactic has a person sidestepping toward a door while keeping as much of himself hidden as possible while trying to identify potential threats.

“You have to start ‘slicing’ six feet back from the door so you can start using mirrors, TVs, anything that can offer a reflection and a potential look at threats and those who are inside,” Leininger said.

The drills held inside schools, hospitals and other public spaces aren’t merely for show, either.

“This is to get a handle on these environments. That’s so we know generally the layout and our response times to these locations,” Manolakos said.

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Slicing the pie: the instructors show fellow officers how to detect threats and keep everyone involved safe during a room approach.

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Realistic fake weapons are part of the drill.

The mock glock handguns and M4 rifles share the weight and look of their lethal, reallife counterparts.

Training would normally be done with 11 other departments, part of the West Hills COG, or Chamber of Government unit, that pools training and emergency resources.

“This training was in-house. In order to use COG equipment, we have to have the other departments present or at least invited. But we want to finish up our localized training with all of the schools. We’ve now ‘toured’ each school building in our area, and in the spring, we’ll train in the new UPMC (Children’s South) building,” said South Fayette Police Chief John Phoennik, “and we try to do this ALERT training at least four times a year.”

South Fayette relied on the West Hills COG for boats and other equipment during floods in 2004 and 2013, according to Phoennik.

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SINGING SONGS AND LIGHTING THE MENORAH

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

All of the guests at Chabad of the South Hills’ recent Chanukah luncheon had smiles on their faces and many clapped along to the songs sung by Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum.

Each Chanukah, Chabad organizes a holiday lunch for Jewish senior citizens living in the South Hills. This year’s luncheon was Dec. 23 at the Jewish Community Center of the South Hills in Scott Twp. and included traditional favorites such as tuna salad, egg salad, rolls, tossed salad and of course everyone’s favorites, deep-fried latkes and sugary deepfried doughnuts.

The holiday festivities opened up with some folk songs, including the holiday standard, “I Have A Little Dreidel.” Then, Rabbi Rosenblum lit the seventh candle on the menorah, which is Hebrew for lamp. Rosenblum talked to the audience about the importance of having faith that things will work out for the best.

“Two thousand years ago, when the Jews went to temple, they found they only had enough oil for one day,” Rosenblum said. “But, the menorah remained lit for eight days. The Jewish people had faith. Their job was to light the menorah. The important thing is when you start something, God will add to it.”

Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that cel-

church events At Bethany Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, a Babies & Toddlers Bible Group is held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in the Nursery. The new “Mommy & Me” style program is part of the church’s Sunday school and open to moms and dads. Registration is not required. Parents must stay with their children. For more information, call 412835-9221.

At Bethel Presbyterian Church, a Meat and Potatoes class for men is offered at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays.

• Bible class, 10 a.m. Wednesdays.

• Vineyards classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sundays. A variety of classes for all age groups.

For more information or to register, call 412835-0405.

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Guests at the Jewish Community Center in Scott Twp. celebrated Chanukah during a Dec. 23 luncheon. ebrates the rededication of the second century Before the Common Era. (B.C.E. is a non-religious alternative to B.C.) To honor the holiday, the menorah has nine candles. Eight of the candles are for remembering the miracle of the oil and the ninth candle is called a shamash, which is Hebrew for attendant. This candle is bigger and usually found in the center of the menorah.

Besides singing songs, the 30 or so at the

luncheon played games and were quizzed on the Hebrew letters on the four-sided dreidel: Nun, get nothing; Gimmel, take the whole pot; Hay, take half the pot; and Shin, pay two into the pot. Anyone who shouted out a right answer was given a paper dreidel for their table.

Hilda McNabb of Crafton said she came to the luncheon to get back to her roots.

“I had been away for 50 years,” she said. “I am coming back to the Jewish life.”

At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Torah & Tea will be offered at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 14 and 21. Discover and discuss insights into the meaning of prayer.

Suggested donation for the course is $18.

RSVP to Batya at 412-344-2424 or batya@ chabadsh.com.

At Christ the Redeemer Anglican Parish, Canonsburg, 5 p.m. Saturday services include an informal holy communion, children’s Christian education and nursery care. Sunday services are 9:30 a.m., with a traditional liturgy with hymns and praise, and children’s Christian education and nursery care.

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At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Financial Peace University will take place at 7 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 5-March 2.

Financial Peace University teaches God’s ways of handling money through videos, class discussions and interactive small group activities. Cost is $93 (includes book and class materials). RSVP required to the church office or christumc.net. Contact Carri Reda at 412835-6621 ext. 103 for more information.

Saturday Night Prayer is held 7-8 p.m. in the sanctuary.

• RSVP by Jan. 7 for Overcoming Overeating: Creating a Life of Consistency & Sanity with Food, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28.

• Satellite Youth, 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Youth Center. Youth-led worship, games and a message by Pastor Robert.

• Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m. Mondays.

At Community of Christ Church, Bethel Park, Dinner for a Dollar will be held 5-7 p.m.

Jan. 8. The Auberle Singers will entertain.

Enjoy a spaghetti dinner for $1/person or $3/ family. Dinners are held the second Thursday of each month, except July and December.

Contact Debbie with questions at 412-8336357 or dgeffel@comcast.net, or visit the church on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ BethelParkCommunityofChrist.

At First Bethel United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, a spirited Jazz Service is offered at 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month, featuring pianist Haywood Vincent, bassist Phil Silvato and Bethel Park’s own Dale Hertrick on sax. The trio weaves music around a message and communion by Pastor Tom Barnicott. For more information, call 412-835-0700.

At South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park,

• Communi-Tea (Community women’s Bible study fellowship), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 2 in the multi-purpose room. Hosted by Pastor Sue Willis with a variety of teachers and speakers.

• MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9 a.m. Jan. 6 in the multi-purpose room. Join moms for food, fellowship and fun. Childcare provided.

• GriefShare (new session), 10 a.m.-noon or 7-9 p.m. beginning Jan. 8 and led by Pastor Pat Sutton. This Bible-based support group is designed to help those grieving the death of a loved one.

• HonorBound Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 10 in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Free. For more information, call Mark Peyton at 412-389-8142.

At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, a Community Bible Study meets from 7-8:35 p.m. Mondays. Open to all. No previous Biblical knowledge required. For more information, call John at 412-600-8756.

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Theft: Michael Watters, 21, of Pittsburgh, was arrested for theft at Macy’s at South Hills Village Dec. 23, police said.

Disorderly conduct: Police arrested Frank Renzulli, 22, of Finleyville for disorderly conduct at the Bethel Park Laundry, 4970 Library Road on Dec. 24.

Attempted burglary: Justin Ursic, 21, of Moon Township, was arrested Dec. 24 at 4474 Third Street, Bethel Park, and charged with attempted burglary, criminal trespass, loitering, prowling at night and indirect criminal contempt, police said.

Disorderly conduct: Police arrested Corey Wilson, 28, of Bethel Park and Kenneth Thompson, 39, of Bethel Park, for fighting on First Street Dec. 25. Wilson was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and public intoxication. Thompson was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment.

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At St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, the Morefest planning meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 8. Everyone is welcome to attend.

DUI: Nathan Swan, 30, of Split Drive, Burgettstown, was arrested Dec. 20 on Castle Shannon Boulevard for DUI and drug violations, police said.

• Marriage and Marriage Nullity presentation, 6:15 p.m. Jan. 17. No charge. RSVP to 412456-3033.

DUI: Police arrested Nathan Babyak, 29, of Maple Street, on Library Road Dec. 21 for DUI.

Theft: Police said a rear spoiler break light on a gold Chevrolet belonging to Gary Solano of McDonald was reported missing Dec. 22.

Tools taken: Police said about $1,000 worth of tools were reported missing Dec. 27 from Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, which is under construction at Southpointe Town Centre.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Warrant: Police arrested Charles Parkinson, 29, of Lynn Drive, Pittsburgh, Dec. 19 on a warrant from the Glassport Police Department.

Handgun taken: On Dec. 19, a man on Rack Run Road reported that a semi-automatic handgun was taken from the glove compartment of his 2015 Jeep Wrangler, police said.

Burglary: Police are investigating a burglary that took place Dec. 25. According to reports, the owner of a house on Snowberry Drive, Venetia, said someone took a large amount of cash from his safe. There were no signs of forced entry.

Burglary: Police are investigating the theft of $20,000 in jewelry taken from a Circle Drive home in the McGran Hills section of the township.

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this week in history JAN. 4, 1908 Beechview borough is annexed.

JAN. 5, 1940 City and county officials announce the $38 million “Moses Plan,” which will be put into motion in 1940 with reconstruction of Duquesne Way, at a cost of $2.5 million, as the first project. Next on the list is a $1.4 million Liberty Tubes grade separation plaza and a $1.5 million extension of Saw Mill Run Boulevard to the West End.

DEC. 31, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirate and humanitarian Roberto Clemente dies in a plane crash on a mercy mission to Nicaragua.

JAN. 4, 1988 Sophie Masloff becomes the first woman president of City Council.

JAN. 4, 1994 A blizzard dumps two and a half feet of snow in Western Pennsylvania.

JAN. 5, 2007 After 15 seasons, Bill Cowher resigns as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach.

Mt. Lebanon police officers and firefighters presented the Markham Elementary School Student Council’s Community Outreach Club and its sponsor, teacher Dianne Evangelista, with a certificate of thanks for the holiday “Cookies for Courage” that the children baked and presented them in thanks for their work. “We are delighted that the students recognize and appreciate the dedication of our police and firefighters,” said municipal spokesperson Susan Morgans. “Most of them are fathers as well as public servants, so they especially enjoyed the children’s generous gesture.”

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• Late-breaking: Mt. Lebanon SpringHill Suites Marriott opening delayed

Carnegie’s Old Stone Tavern, pictured in an undated photo, at 434 Greentree Road was in operation until 2009. The structure still stands, and was added to the list of Pittsburgh historic designations in 2009.

• Online exclusive: Retailers’ gift return policies • Video: A.J. Campbell and his family discuss his memory loss

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2014 yields to 2015 at midnight, but before the old year passes, The Almanac recognizes it was a splendid 365 days in sports.

While Seattle beat the Denver Broncos for the Super Bowl to kick off the span, the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a playoff spot with a 20-12 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 22 and claimed the division title with a win against the Cincinnati Bengals Dec. 29 to close the regular season. The year in professional football also saw the passing of Hall of Fame and legendary Steelers’ head coach Chuck Noll. After another poor Stanley Cup playoff performance, the Penguins cleaned house, hiring a new general manager and head coach, and despite some bad karma, including the recent mumps outbreak, the Pittsburgh ice hockey club remains an NHL power and atop the Eastern Conference’s Metropolitan Division. In Major League Baseball, the Pirates made their second postseason appearance in a row, but met their match in San Francisco. The Giants went on to win the World Series, upending the upstart Kansas City Royals in seven games. In the NBA, Lebron James returned to Cleveland, while closer to home, Wisconsin native Paul Chryst went back to Madison, leaving the University of Pittsburgh football program to assume the head coaching job for the Badgers. Penn State began and ended the year with national championships, winning at wrestling in the spring and women’s volleyball just recently with a triumph over BYU. Locally, there were an equal number of achievements and accomplishments by area athletes and teams. The Almanac separated them into two entities. One highlights individual feats performed by The Almanac’s Notable Nine. The other features the following Top 10 stories.

Text and photos by Eleanor Bailey, Almanac sports editor

1. Lady Macs dominate girls’ soccer

Canon-McMillan continued its meteorite rise in scholastic sports as its girls’ soccer team reached the WPIAL and PIAA finals for the first time in school history. The Lady Macs finished runner-up in each league, falling 1-0 to Seneca Valley in the district championships at Highmark Stadium and dropping an overtime decision to Central Bucks West, 2-1, in the state title tilt in Hershey. Duquesne recruit Kyra Murphy anchored a defense that posted 14 shutouts and sophomore Sabrina Bryan propelled the offense by generating 27 goals, including one 32 seconds into the PIAA championship game. The school also produced winners in girls’ golf as well as wrestling and ushered in new leadership at the top.

Frank Vulcano replaced the retiring Guy Montecalvo as athletic director and Mike Evans was hired as his assistant and varsity head football coach. After capturing back-to-back WPIAL titles, Lauren Waller settled for silver in the PIAA girls’ golf championships, losing the gold in a one-hole playoff. Dalton Macri and Solomon Chishko captured PIAA wrestling titles at respective weights 126 and 145. Led by Ethan Linderman, the Big Macs finished runner-up to North Allegheny in the WPIAL cross country championships. Finally, C-M’s reign as softball champions ended as the defending state and district winners placed second in the WPIAL, falling to Shaler, 9-5, in the finals. Plus, their leader, Olivia Lorusso capped her career with Almanac Athlete of the Year honors as well as WPIAL Scholar/Athlete honors.

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2. Lions rule the gridiron

South Fayette capped a historic season in football when the Lions defeated Dunmore, 28-16, to become the first Class AA club to claim back-to-back PIAA championships. The win also extended the Lions’ winning streak to 32 games and marked their third title game appearance in five years.

After sweeping to their third straight undefeated Century Conference banner and through the district playoffs, the Lions defeated Aliquippa, 31-22, for their second consecutive WPIAL championship and fifth in program history. Junior running back Hunter Hayes formed an unstoppable tandem with senior quarterback Brett Brumbaugh. Hayes rushed for 2,103 yards and 33 touchdowns while Brumbaugh rewrote the record books, becoming the WPIAL and PIAA’s all-time leading passer. He finished his career with 11,084 passing yards. He is the first quarterback in state history to reach 11,000 passing yards. Plus, he tossed 127 career touchdowns, which rank him second alltime in Pennsylvania. Many of the football players, like Brumbaugh, who plays basketball, were multi-sport athletes. As many as eight of them also helped the Lions reach the district and state finals in wrestling. South Fayette was the WPIAL Class AA runner-up, losing to Burrell, 34-28, in the championship match. Individually, JJ Walker, the Lions’ leading tackler two years in a row, finished as a PIAA runner-up in wrestling. He was a WPIAL and Southwest Regional winner as was his teammate, Mike Carr. Both look to 2015 to go out champions.

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The third time was the charm for Peters Township as the Indians avenged two section defeats to rival Upper St. Clair and bashed the Panthers, 5-1, in the WPIAL Class AAA championship soccer game played at Highmark Stadium. After not allowing a goal in three ensuing state playoff games, the Indians also added a PIAA cup to its trophy case. Peters Township defeated Great Valley, 2-1, in Hershey to capture the program’s fourth state title. The Indians finished the season ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation and with a 22-2 record. Senior strikers Mario and Nicco Mastrangelo led the offensive attack, scoring 25 and 23 goals, respectively, and supplying a combined 13 assists. Both earned all-state acclaim. Josh Deyarmin anchored a defense that allowed only six goals all season and produced 19 shutouts. Soccer was not the only success story at Peters Township. The boys’ and the girls’ golf teams both competed in the WPIAL championships. The boys’ won their fifth title with a 380 score. Jake Sollon earned medalist honors with a low-score of even par 72. Alec Stopperich and Ven Morgret fired 74 and 76, respectively.

The Lady Indians finished runner-up to Central Valley. Sophomore Mia Kness fired a 78 for Peters. Both teams qualified for the PIAA tournament.

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For the first time in the program’s history, Mt. Lebanon won its inaugural game in the PIAA girls’ tournament. In fact, the Lebo ladies advanced all the way to the semifinals before dropping their first game of the season. Despite hat tricks from Alyssa Battaglia and Allena Holzworth, the Blue Devils lost, 20-7, to Garnet Valley. Lebo compiled a 22-1 record that included its fourth WPIAL title. In that 9-7 triumph against Quaker Valley at Highmark Stadium, Battaglia fired in five goals. Battaglia, who led Lebo in scoring, is now playing at the club level at Penn State. The Lebo men also enjoyed success. They finished as WPIAL runners-up but avenged that loss to Shady Side Academy by beating that opponent, 7-6, in the PIAA quarterfinals. Sam White scored the game-winning goal. However, for the third time, Lebo lost in the PIAA semifinals, falling to Penncrest, 15-10, to finish their season with a 14-10 record.

Meanwhile, Chartiers Valley suffered its fourth straight loss in a WPIAL final, second in a row to Shaler, 11-9, and finished as the district runner-up in Division II girls’ lacrosse.

8. Frustrating finish

5. Split decision at Seton-La Salle

Above, Seton-La Salle captains Yacine Diop, Naje Gibson, Cassidy Walsh and Nicolete Newman experienced the ecstasy of victory when the Lady Rebels accepted the PIAA Class AA trophy after beating Neumann Goretti, 58-50, in the state championship game while their male counterparts suffered the agony of defeat when they lost their bid for a state title, dropping a 61-59 decision to Constitution in their championship final.

Below, Levi Masua reacts after his attempt to win the game at the buzzer hit the back of the rim and failed to fall. Masua finished with 19 points while Dale Clancy and Ryan Norkus each supplied a dozen markers in the loss. Newman (17), Walsh (11) and Diop (10) paced the Lady Rebels. Diop, who is now at Pitt, gathered in 24 rebounds while Masua pulled down 11 boards.

Both teams also captured WPIAL championships with the girls beating Burrell, 55-34, and the boys dispatching Greensburg Central Catholic, 52-51. The Lady Rebels finished the year at 27-4 while the boys were 29-2 overall. In other area hoop achievements, Chartiers Valley compiled a 25-3 record and finished as the WPIAL Class AAA runner-up, falling in overtime to Central Valley. Matty McConnell led the Colts with a 20.8 scoring average.

6. Hawks ice national title

The Bethel Park hockey team experienced a hero’s welcome when it was escorted back to the high school after winning a national championship. Three fire trucks and police cruiser led the parade and the student body lined the street to greet the Hawks, who became the first scholastic team from Pennsylvania to capture the USA Hockey national banner. The Hawks compiled a 5-1 record and edged Providence Catholic, 2-1, in the title game played in Omaha, Neb. Christian Siak and Jake Salak scored for the Hawks, while William “Tre” Lowe excelled in the nets, making 58 stops for a .951 save percentage prior to the finals. The win took some of the sting out of losing the Penguins Cup to rival Peters Township earlier in the high school hockey season.

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The WPIAL championships were a disaster for the Seton-La Salle baseball team. With two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, and thanks to two fielding miscues, Steel Valley erupted for three runs and defeated the Rebels, 6-5, in the Class AA final played at Consol Energy Park in Washington. The Rebels then dropped a 7-2 decision to Franklin in the first round of the PIAA playoffs and finished their Cinderella season with a 15-7 record. The WPIAL softball finals were no friend as well to Canon-McMillan. The Lady Macs lost both of their bids to defend their district and state titles. They committed five errors and fell to Shaler, 9-5, in the WPIAL Quad-A final. Then they ended their season with a 5-4 loss to Dubois.

7. Indians net state hockey title Brian Baker stopped 30 shots and Josef Kittelberger scored the gamewinning goal to propel Peters Township to victory, 2-1, against Las Salle in the Pennsylvania Cup Class AAA championship game played March 22 at Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena. It was the Indians’ first hockey title at the state level in nine years. Only six days earlier, the Indians also ended their losing streak in Penguins Cup play. After dropping three straight finals, Peters Township knocked off top-seeded Bethel Park, 4-2, at the Consol Energy Center to earn the state championship bid. Jonathan Dagnal scored a hat trick in that triumph while Adam Alavi supplied the other score. The PIHL Class AAA title was Peters Township’s first since 2005. The Indians finished 20-4 on the season. At the Class AA level, Bishop Canevin lost its state championship bid, falling to Central Bucks, 5-2. The Crusaders won the Penguins Cup title with a 1-0 victory against Erie Cathedral Prep.

Thomas Krivak netted the gamewinner while Nikita Meskin recorded 19 saves in earning the shutout. Canevin finished 23-2 overall.

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9. Swim sensations

The WPIAL swimming championships featured many record-breaking performances, but the Mt. Lebanon girls provided the biggest surprise. The Lebo ladies took home the runner-up team trophy in Class AAA. While North Allegheny rolled to its sixth straight title, the Blue Devils racked up 189 points to finish second, ahead of rivals Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park and Peters Township, all of whom finished in the Top 10. Now freshmen at North Carolina and William and Mary respectively, Katie Ford and Meghan Schilken led the uprising. Ford shattered district records in winning the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races. Lebo finished fourth in the state and Ford lost a goldmedal in the 50 free by the slimmest of margins, a scant .03. Despite a disappointing second-place showing in the boys’ team standings, Upper St. Clair rebounded to finish third at the state level.

Ryan Dudzinski dominated on both levels. The Stanford recruit shattered the WPIAL and PIAA records in winning the 100-yard butterfly events. Dudzinski also smashed the WPIAL backstroke mark and secured second in that event at states. He helped the 400 free relay set a new WPIAL standard and win a PIAA gold medal. USC smashed the WPIAL records in the 200 medley and 200 free relays. The Panthers set a school record in finishing second in the state in the 200 free relay. While South Fayette finished runner-up to West Allegheny in the WPIAL Class AA team standings, Chartiers Valley was not without its champions. Drew Damich defended his WPIAL title in the 200-yard freestyle and secured silver medals in the 200 and 500 free at the PIAA finals.

Maria Lohman claimed her third straight WPIAL diving title. In winning her second straight state championship, the senior shattered the PIAA record, racking up 529.80 points. In boys’ diving, Stephen Zombek won his second straight Class AA title.

10. Volleyball dream spiked

Bishop Canevin ceded its WPIAL Class A volleyball title to familiar foe, Greensburg Central Catholic, 3-2, and the Lady Crusaders’ quest for a state championship fell short with a 3-2 loss to Clarion in the quarterfinals of the PIAA tournament. In the loss to Clarion, Erin Cunningham prevailed for 15 kills. Bailey McDonald collected 33 assists. The WPIAL final was a rematch of the past two championships, with the Centurions winning in 2012 and the Crusaders claiming the crown in 2013. Julia Menosky and Alex Parra racked up 14 and 13 kills respectively in the district final played Nov. 1 at Baldwin. Bailey McDonald recorded 41 assists. With the losses, Canevin finished the season at 24-3. The Lady Crusaders were Section 2-A champions with an undefeated 10-0 record. The losses were disheartening for the Lady Crusaders, who wanted desperately to win for their coach, who was diagnosed in August with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He had undergone chemotherapy treatments throughout the season but was on the bench for the championship match with his assistants Pete Barakat and Danelle Wagner.

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1. After earning ACC FreshButkus/Fitzgerald linebacker man of the Year honors for her of the year award as well as record-setting season at the All-America honors from the University of Virginia, Leah Associated Press (third team) Smith qualified for the Panand USA Today (secondPacific Swimming Champiteam). onships held Aug. 21-25 in • Australia.

4. Lauren Woodring of She qualified for the comBethel Park won the women’s petition in Gold Coast durdivision of the Columbus Maring the Phillips 66 National athon. Her time of 2 hours, 41 Championships held earlier minutes, 24 seconds qualified in the month at the William the 26-year-old runner for the Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center Lauren Woodring U.S. Olympic trials to be held in Irvine, Calif.

Feb. 13 in 2016 in LA. She finished third in the • women’s 200-meter freestyle 5. Kelsey Potts finished event with a personal-best 17th during Foot Locker Cross time of 1:57.57. Because she Country Nationals in San collected a gold medal in the Diego. The Mt. Lebanon ju4x200 freestyle relay and won nior covered the 5,000-meter the B final of the 400 freestyle course in Balboa Park with a and for being the third fastest time of 18:16. Potts, who finAmerican in that event, Smith ished third at the WPIAL meet will swim in the World Uniand fifth at the PIAA champiversity Games in South Korea onships this fall, even finished in the 200 and 400 freestyle ahead of Brianna Schwartz for and she will be going to World Kelsey Potts the second time in her high Championships in Kazan, school career.

Russia, for the 4x200 freestyle relay next The Shaler senior and Colorado recruit is the summer. three-time defending WPIAL champion and With victories in the 100- and 200-me- reigning PIAA title holder. Potts also took secter butterfly races during sectionals, Peters ond place for the Northeast Team in the comTownship High School graduate and Mt. petition.

Lebanon Aqua Club swimmer Kyle Higgins of McMurray also qualified and competed in the Phillips 66 National Championships being held in Irvine, Calif.

• 2. TJ McConnell steered Arizona to Elite Eight in the NCAA Division I basketball tournament. The Chartiers Valley graduate averaged 5.5 assists, 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds for the Wildcats, who lost in overtime to Wisconsin in the Western Regional final.

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6. Upper St. Clair graduate Victoria Lazur helped Ohio State University win its second consecutive NCAA rowing championship. The Buckeyes retained their title by totaling 126 points and claiming individual titles in the first and second varsity eights. Lazur piloted the first varsity eight. The 5-4 junior coxswain also steered her boat to a 12-0 record, becoming the second consecutive OSU team to finish a season with an undefeated slate.

• 7. A surprise retirement party was held for Bill Kennedy May 3 at the Bethel Park Community Center. The event honored the teacher for his 36 years as a coach with the high school girls’ swimming program. Inducted into the Pennsylvania Swimming Hall of Fame in 2012, Kennedy helped the Lady Hawks claim four state titles, four PIAA runner-up trophies, 15 WPIAL championships and 23 section banners during his tenure. His record was 270-43 overall with six straight undefeated dual meet seasons.

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8. Lauren Waller captured her second straight WPIAL Class AAA golf championship. The Canon-McMillan senior fired a 68 to claim the gold medal. She finished runner-up in the state after losing a one-hole playoff during the PIAA championships.

• 9. Demonstrating true grit, James Smith of Upper St. Clair grinded out a victory in the 800-meter run during the WPIAL track and field championships. Despite severe pain caused by plantar fasciitis, Smith shattered the district record, winning the race with a gold-medal mark of 1:52.23. Though unable to compete in the PIAA championships because of his injury, Smith, who races for Lehigh University, was extended an invitation for a VIP meet and greet with the professionals racing in the Liberty Mile, dubbed the fastest race in Pittsburgh. In other WPIAL championship track news this spring, Troy Apke captured the 100-meter dash. The Mt. Lebanon graduate is now at Penn State, where he is a member of the football team.

A 6-0, 201-pound senior, Ben Bruni was the ‘heart and soul’ of the Mt. Lebanon defense, which recorded one shutout this season. “He was a great player,” said head coach Mike Melnyk. He helped the Blue Devils reach the WPIAL playoffs and post a 5-5 record. Bruni gained all-conference, firstteam honors at linebacker.

CHRIS PAULEY

This 6-1, 265-pound junior anchored both sides of the line for Bethel Park. He helped pave the path for Alex Minton to rush for over 1,000 yards and provide the protection for Levi Metheny to pass for over 1,000 yards. Chris Pauley also earned firstteam Southeastern Conference honors. “Chris was one of the strengths of our line,” said Jeff Metheny.

MATT HOFFMAN

This 6-3, 251-pound senior gained first-team all-conference honors at offensive tackle. Matt Hoffman is also on the watch list for the Big 33 Classic. According to head coach Mike Melnyk, Hoffman represents the epitome of what Mt. Lebanon would like all of its football players to be. “A champion on and off the field,” Melnyk said. “Matt has worked extremely hard to become the player he is and just as hard on becoming a model citizen and outstanding student.”

Hoffman, who owns a 4.6 GPA, is a member of the Blue Devils’ basketball team. He will play football at the University of Pennsylvania next fall.

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Fully equipped kitchens with newer appliances. Walk-in showers available. Controlled access buildings with intercom.

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1 Bedrooms: Starting at $950 2 Bedrooms: $1,060 All utilities included

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General Merchandise

General Merchandise

General Merchandise

COAT / JACKET - Fake mink, size 8-10, $80. 412-279-4738 COFFEE MUGS - With ceramic dolls on the handles, 2 for $20. 412-279-3288 Computer Desk – Used, black with gray Top, 35½W x 19½D x 30H, $50. 412-279-4738

360 Washington Rd. Washington PA, 724-225-4160 www.sharpsfurniture.com

BEDROOM SET - Antique white trundle bed w/matching dresser, $699. 724-941-6467 BEDROOM 8 pieces, 2 end tables/marble tops, decorative/solid hardware, elegant set, perfect condition, moving, $3,590. 412-854-3637 BED ROOM FURNITURE Girls, made in USA by Berg 6 drawer captain’s bed, pull out desk with chair, 5 drawer chest, 6 drawer dresser with mirror, tall bookcase, $1,500.

412-215-3932 BEDROOM Burl Mahogany, 5 piece with large beautiful hardware, magnificent complete set, excellent condition, was $7,999, now $3,199. Moving.

412-854-3637 BLANKET - Electric w/controls, be warm/cold nights, clean, like new, $24. 412-854-0123 BOWL - Crystal, beveled w/2 candleholders,hanging prisms vintage, $59.99 412-833-3377

CRAFTSMAN-10” Radial Arm Saw. 2.5 HP, 12” Band Saw, 16” Scroll Saw, All with stand.

4” Belt 6” Disc Sander, 1.5 HP Router with table. Make offer for ALL. 724-941-3347 CRYPT - Double side by side, last of outside crypts in “Mary Mother of the Church” of Queen of Heaven Cemetery, $12,500, valued at $14,000.

412-257-2639

DOLL - Dynasty Doll, so cute, must see, collectible, bargain $35. 412-833-3377 DOLL - Goldilocks, with certificate of authenticity, new in box, $25. 412-279-3288 DOLL - Grandma cotton doll, 18”, gray hair, blue dress/pink apron, only $15. 412-833-3377 DOLL -Musical collectible from Schmid Doll Gallery, plays “La Vien Rose”, $50. 412-833-3377 ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR- used only 3 months, like new $400 724-693-9844 END TABLES - Excellent condition $20. 412-854-0893 FAINTING CHAISE / BENCH Roaring 1920s, antique restored, excellent condition, moving, $479. 412-854-3637

CALCULATOR - Casio printing calculator, $15. 412-279-4738

FLATWARE - 40 pieces, stn. steel silverware, knives, forks, spoons, all $15. 412-833-3377

CANNISTER SET - Pfaltzgraff, set of 3, “Juniper” pattern, $35. 412-279-4738

FOOT REST STOOL (Ottoman) Provincial w/wood legs, upholstered seat, $20. 412-833-3377 FOOT STOOL - Brass base, neutral upholstered seat, like new, sturdy, $35. 412-854-0123

GENERATOR - PowerLand, 10,000 Watt, Tri-Fuel, New $1,100. 724-945-6409

HOCKEY STICK - Mario Lemieux autographed Koho hockey stick. Signed affidavit showing authenticity, $500.

412-854-3796 HOLIDAY WREATH-Gold bulbs, Jewels, Angels, Bows, was $175, now $95. 412-854-0123

MAUSOLEUMS - (2) Queen

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

724-942-3923

COATS - (2) winter, black & blue, brand new w/tags, size 18 & 22, $50/both. 412-833-3377

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.

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SEATS - Swivel Boat Seats, (3) for $45. 412-279-4738 SHEETS - Twin bed, new in package, $10. 412-279-3288

KEYBOARD/MOUSE - Hewlett Packard, new in box, $15.

412-279-3288

One item per ad and price must appear in ad.

It’s easy to place your ad.

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Call:

John Wanamaker Set: 2 twins, dresser & wall mirror, excellent condition built 1930 $599 or B/O 407-924-1883

3 line maximum (4 words per line)

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE - Ceramic 4 beautiful painted bldgs., new, $88/all. 412-854-0123

Sell Your Merchandise $301 & up for just $19.99* (*for 3 lines)

John Deere riding lawn mower’s cart #80 $400 or best offer 724-258-8399

MAUSOLEUM - Queen of Heaven, “Notre Dame” inside, 2 crypts side by side, includes all. Cost $22,000, will sell for $16,995 or best reasonable offer. 412-928-9885

10 ads maximum per household.

RUN TILL SOLD!

IRON - Black & Decker Sure Steam with teflon bottom, new, $10. 412-279-3288

KUBOTA 175 DIESEL with Woods Belley Mower $3,500. 724-926-8970

412-561-4930

REFRIGERATOR - Whirlpool, 18 cu. ft., freezer on top, $125. 724-693-9844

ICE CUBE TRAYS - Frigidaire vintage aluminum ice cube trays, 2/$20. 412-279-3288

Sell Your General Merchandise items priced $300 or less.

CHRISTMAS TREE - 7 ft. fiberoptic, cascade, 400 lights, like new, $100. 412-341-8394

QUAD CART-Heavy, hauls anything, almost new $500 or best offer 724-258-8399

HOUSEPLANTS - 6 beautiful, orange tree, aloe, wandering jew, more, all $25. 412-833-3377

CEMETERY PLOTS - FOREST LAWN GARDENS, Lake of Lilies, 4 Plots & 2 Vaults, valued at $9,890, sell for $4,800. 724-267-2849

Leaf pattern, 1950s, 36 assorted pieces, $450.

PORTFOLIO - Leather, new, extra large, black, $50.

412-279-4738

porcelain enamel bottom, $1,200. 412-221-1647

FREE GENERAL MERCHANDISE ADS

CHINA - Jewel Tea, Autumn

POOL TABLE - American Heritage 8’ Oak Pool Table.

Includes 2 Ball Racks, Cues, Table Brushes & cover, $500.

412-854-3796

HOOSIER -Vintage, early 1900,

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash.

724-229-5330

CHAIR - Neutral, oak arms & curved back, fine quality, excellent, $115. 412-854-0123

PLANTER - Ruben Hickory Dickory Dock, vintage, 4x5-3/4, $10. 412-279-3288

GLASSES - Libby Gold Leaf Pilsner Glasses, (8) for $24.

412-267-4738

KITCHEN TABLE / CHAIRS Solid maple kitchen table/6 chairs, excellent condition, 42”Wx60”L, extends to 78”L, black pedestal base, maple top, 6 maple chairs, $450 or best offer. 724-942-3557

Minimum item price cannot be less than $10.

Will appear in The Almanac for 2 weeks.

General Merchandise

SHOES - Ann Taylor 4” high heels, size 9M, perfect condition, $10. 412-279-3288 SHOES - Rockport Pro-Walker, men’s, 13D, new ,black, $40.

412-279-4738 SNOWBLOWER, Cub Cadet, 8 hp. Steerable Track Snow Blower, 26”, 826T. 724-941-5747

Sprowls City Appliance & TV 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash.

724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com Synthesizer/Receiver CD/Phone/Am-FM - Sony, 12 channels, $35. 412-854-0123

of Heaven, “Resurrection Garden” #68 & #70, (next to each other) Area D, Tier Level 6, $20,000 or best offer.

Call Ava, 412-584-7300

TABLES (3) - coffee + 2 end, wrought iron, very sturdy, perfect, $119/all. 412-854-0123

MINK CAPE – Silver, $100.

412-279-4738

TABLE - Mah Jongg, hand carved in Singapore, beautiful! Comes with 4 built-in drawers, Reduced to $395. 412-278-5228

MINK COAT - Tourmaline Pearl, 32”, Size 8/10, Silk Pontil Lining, $700. 412-279-4738

TOILET SEATS - Raised or wooden stationary w/back, new, both $35. 412-833-3377

MINK COAT- With leather

TOY - Snugglekins monkey, makes cooing sounds, so cute, $10. 412-279-3288

belt, beautiful! Only $395.

412-278-5228

TV - 32” Sony, remote, super color/picture/sound, cable ready, $49. 412-854-0123

MOBILITY SCOOTER WC-Go-Go Elite, lightweight, 5 months young, orig. $1200, now $800. 412-854-4455

TV STAND – Black 35½ x 18½ x 22½, $45.

412-279-4738 TV STAND - Fits 42” flat panel, Brand New, Never Used, $65.

412-854-0893

NATIVITY MANGER SET- Indoor colorful statues, perfect condition, $25. 412-833-3377

Video Conferencing/Internet Voice/Microphone/Gaming, new, can gift,$65. 412-854-0123 WINE STOPPERS - Novelty Wine Stoppers, so cute, new, 3 for $10. 412-279-3288 PATIO SET - 5 piece, new cushions, sofa, 2 chairs, end/ coffee table,$600. 724-514-6170

WOOD LATHE - 12x36, variable speed, reversible head, face mask, more, $275. 412-884-0575

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General Merchandise YANMAR YM1100 DIESEL with Rear Scraper Blade $1,500. 724-926-8970

Wanted to Buy ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES ~ WANTED ~

Mahogany and Oak Furniture, Desks, Bookcases, China, Glassware, Pottery, Linens, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, and Toys. One Piece or Entire Estate. Also buying Barbies.

TOP CASH PRICES PAID

Please Call Janine

412-341-9079 Cell: 412-310-4798 REEVES’ SPORT SHOP $ BUYING GUNS $

1943 W. Chestnut St., Wash. PA 724-206-0462

Fuel-Soil-Stone

CORDWOOD

Top quality, clean, seasoned one year, split, 4’x8’x16”, $120.

Stacking available.

Serving the South Hills for over 35 years.

Weekdays: (412) 653-0666 Evenings & Weekends (412) 655-1149

Service Repairs

Service Repairs

Al’s Water Service 2699 Jefferson Ave., Wash.

724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

724-222-2150 724-745-5707 724-941-8423 PlumbingRepairedRight.com

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Add a photo for only $5.00 Additional line only $1.00

Call 724-949-1193

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CHIMNEY CLEANING A safe chimney is a clean chimney. Average house is $135. Also fire brick repairs, dampers replaced, animal and bird proofing, etc. Call Bill Taylor day or evening.

CORDWOOD Taylor Fireplace

724-941-7483

Service Repairs

FERGUSON CLOCK REPAIR

“Serving Time In Western PA For over 25 Years” We Make House Calls In The Greater Pittsburgh Area E.T. Ferguson Owner/Horologist Canonsburg, PA 15317 All Work Guaranteed Free Estimates Upon Request

1-800-764-8463

J&D Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. Commercial /Residential Family Owned For Over 65 Years Shingle = Slate = Copper Standing Seam & Flat Roofs = Siding = Soffit = Fascia & Seamless Gutters Fully Insured Free Estimates Emergency Repairs

Phone Answers 24 Hours

1-800-919-5320 Shop Local

Each day our columns are filled with hundreds of local items, cars, motorcycles, and homes.

Browse in print and online at www.observer-reporter.com

Lawn Care & Landscaping

OUTDOOR WORK www.edwardkirn.com Handyman Service Mowing/Landscaping

724-344-0464

Credit Cards Accepted

FALL CLEAN-UP & WINTER FIREWOOD. Logs split for firewood. Plan ahead for spring, schedule weekly lawn mowing now! Free estimates. Reasonable prices and reliable work.

Call Bob. 412-302-6743

LEAVES LEAVES LEAVES

Single Phase Electrical Services Inc. The Generator Specialist 724-745-1970 www.singlephase.com

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Remember last winter?

Plowing & Salting Unlimited Packages or Pay Per Trip Commercial * Residential Free Estimates Shoveling Service Available 10% Unlimited Snow Removal Package. Paid for by 11-20-14

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FALL CLEAN-UPS GRASS CUTTING n RETAINING WALLS n CONCRETE WORK Now accepting new commercial clients for the 2013-2014 snow season COMMERCIAL SNOW REMOVAL & SALTING SERVICES Disappointed with your service?

Call someone who cares.

CALL JOE

412-886-9818 Like us on Facebook

COMMERCIAL SNOW PLOWING & SALTING We are now accepting new clients for the 2014-15 Snow Season. Services include: Parking Lots * Churches * Townhomes Apartments & Housing Communities Fully Insured. References.

CORDWOOD MIXED SEASONED HARDWOODS 4 FT. x 8 FT. x 18” DUMPED $110 STACKING AVAILABLE

Call a company who cares.

Zingrone Landscaping & Construction

724 - 746-2151 724 - 941-7789

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Richard Bode Landscaping Retaining Walls / Patios / Sidewalks Unilock Sales/Installation

724-941-6936 724-746-7047

PA #004132 Fully Insured Owner Supervision

Trees, Plants & Flowers

KEN’S TREE SERVICE Fully Insured Free Estimates

724-746-8733 (TREE)

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SIDELINES TREE SERVICE We will go out on a limb for you....

Tree Removal Stump Removal Pruning / Trimming Shrub / Hedge Removal GRASS CUTTING Free Estimates!

Fully Insured!

PA # 085585

412-735-4063

TREE SERVICE “R&J Tree Service” Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding.

Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.

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Home Improvement ADDITIONS/GAMEROOMS Garages * Kitchens Baths * Decks.

D & J Construction & Excavation Services 724-745-7860 724-344-2947 AMES Construction & Remodeling 30 Years Experience!

724-852-1888

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

412-531-5922

*************************** Complete Home Remodeling & Repair Service, Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Windows, Doors, etc.

NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470 Problems with delivery?

Contact www.thealmanac.net or call 724-949-1208

Home Improvement

Home Improvement

Home Improvement

GUTTERS

ELECTRICIAN

City of Pgh. registered electrician. Security Lights, Hot Tubs, Panel Upgrades. $50 Service Call.

Fast, courteous service.

Registered City of Pgh. #EL04664. PA #80298.

“A” listed Angie’s List

Also: Vinyl Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Downspouts, Gutter Guard, Gutter Cleaning.

412-892-9133

South Hills Exteriors

RT Electric

FINE CARPENTRY Deck - Door Installation Interior Trim - Handrails Quality Home Repairs Celebrating 20 years

Seamless, any length.

36 yrs. experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

PA #044557

412-881-7926, Dave Cell: 412-737-5511, Gary

HANDYMAN SERVICES

PA#45653

(412) 279-2262

Any Job - Small or Large

Concrete Sealing & Caulking

We Link Buyers & Sellers The Almanac Classifieds 724-949-1193

Fully Insured Free Estimates

(724) 745-5586 The Almanac Classifieds on-line www.thealmanac.net

Air Conditioning

Heating Contractors

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

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

Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ...........................................(724) 941-2037 South Hills

Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ...........................................(724) 941-2037 South Hills

Chimney Cleaning & Repairs

Housecleaning

Taylor Fireplace ..........................................(724) 941-7483

Sarah Kramer ...........................................(412) 561-4331 ...........................................(412) 848-0530

Electricians

Insurance

Barton Electric ............................................(724) 356-7887 ............................................(724) 941-7887 South Hills PA#020296 McMonagle Electric ..........................(Business) (412) 885-2299 ................................. (Day) (412) 951-5685 PA#006915

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

Excavating/Bobcat Work

Landscape Supplies

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

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

Painting Contractors Doggrell Painting Interior/Exterior ...........................................(412) 343-4567 ...........................................(412) 362-2555 ...................www.doggrellpainting.com .............................. doggrell@verizon.net

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Interior l Exterior Residential l Commercial Superior Quality & Guaranteed Durability 10 yr. Warranty Woodwork 15 yr. Warranty Aluminum

Siding/Brick Aluminum Siding & Deck Refinishing “For Those Who Appreciate Superior Quality” Excellent References Owner Operated

Classifies has something for Everyone.

724-949-1193

PAINTING & CARPENTRY

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Where Quality is Tradition for Over 25 years

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Experienced Professional Highest Quality Guaranteed Work Interior & Exterior Insured Deakin Painting 412-897-6709 PA#023168

Deadline For The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

412-334-2124 The Almanac

Home Improvement

K & K HOME IMPROVEMENT

COMPLETE HOME REMODELING Gamerooms * Entrance Ways * Backsplashes * Countertops * Drywall * Wood Flooring Specializing in Ceramic Tile & Marble

No Job Too Small * Insured * Free Estimates * Reasonable www.gilbert-tile.com PA010192

Gilbert Tile (412) 341-5955

Snow Removal

Pet Services

Your Local Guide to Business & Services

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

J. DOERR PAINTING ____________

Fully Insured/Free Estimates

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Grass Cutting

Home Improvement

Fuzzy Paws Pet Villa & Spa and Doggie Day Care ............................................(724) 746-3899 ..............................www.fuzzy-paws.com Paws Plus Pet Sitting Service ............................................(412) 655-8191 .............www.pawspluspetsitting.com South Hills/Peters Twp. Areas

20 Landscaping ............................................(412) 860-1118 ........................www.20landscaping.com Dan Fink Home Improvements ............................................(724) 986-5808 PA #1127

Plastering Contractors

Tree Services

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

A-Neighborhood Tree / Bucket Truck / Crane Service ...........................................(412) 833-1021 ...........................................(412) 882-5232 PA#025869 Certified Arborist #PD-2363A

Plumbing Contractors

Tutorial Services

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

Tutoring Inc. Natalie Seery ...........................................(412) 496-3606 .......................tutoringinc@comcast.net South Hills & Washington County

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

Retaining Walls

Website Design

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

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

Seamstress

Window & Gutter Cleaning

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

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

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Home Improvement

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PAINT MAN / WALLPAPER MAN Wallcovering/Painting - all types. Removal/ Wall Repair.

30 Years Exper. Dependable.

“One Call Does It All”.

(Wall Pro) Frank, (412) 833-4992 (412) 535-2404

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER * INTERIOR + EXTERIOR * DECKS * PRESSURE WASHING FULLY INSURED /FREE ESTIMATES PA #051672

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN I do it all. Painting, Plumbing, Electrical & more. PA076865 Fully Insured. 2012-13 Multiple Award Winning Service.

Call Brian,

412-216-1098

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured

Tim Cornwall Wallpapering 412-833-4574 412-551-2474 PA #039416

PAUL JANOV

724~746~3464 Rollier’s Hardware

We carry everything you need: Electric, Plumbing, Paint, Housewares Lawn & Garden, Pets, Lumber.

Convenience Store & Seasonal 600 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 412-561-0922

Concrete America’s Largest Concrete Leveler.

Don’t replace your sunken concrete slabs!

Let us pump it up & save you 50-70% over replacment.

412-486-8444 or 724-776-7277 www.a1now.com

Asphalt

SAM’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior Plaster & Drywall Repairs Insured * References Free Estimates 35 Yrs. Experience

412-853-9436

Kernan Asphalt Sealing

Sealing, Maintenance Construction Services kernanasphalt.com 412-831-4847

Drywall/Painting

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

Campers & RVs

M.T. CHRISTIAN PAINTING

Complete Painting & Carpentry Services Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior No Job Too Large or Small Serving the South Hills for 20 Years. Insured Angie’s List A+ Contractor PA #023053

412-613-4177

2008 HONDA SHADOW Excellent Condition, 5,000 Miles, Well Maintained, $4,000. 724-941-7855

FORD LINDY, 1982, Class C Motorhome, excellent condition, complete kitchen & bath, 68,000 miles, new tires, TV, VCR, air, generator, well maintained, $7,000 or best offer. 412-831-5258 VIKING - Pop - Up, With Extras $3,600 724-809-8078

Excavating & Hauling

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

HAULING

Let us haul your junk, garbage, wood, yard debris.

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Kawasaki Concours 02, 45,000 miles, damaged upper front fairing, $995 724-228-9986

YAMAHA ‘08 V Star 1300 Tour Purchased in 09, mint condition, 2,200 orig. miles, 2 covers, very nice,new Sears Die Hard battery, inspected till Sept 2015 WITH PURCHASE FULL TANK $6,500. 412-296-1376

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

9,400 miles, clean, extra chrome, $4,500 or best offer.

Florida Bike. 724-796-0182

412-758-9736

Miscellaneous

2007 HONDA GOLD WING, 20,500 miles, Blue, Reverse, Cruise, Am FM Aux, Chrome, Sheep skin seat covers, Helmets with audio, GW full cover, Luggage Bags, Manuals, History record, $12,900-724-745-1494

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

2003 HONDA XR100 R Good Condition $750 724-705-3795

HONDA - 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 6,435 miles $3,000 724-263-9103

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HONDA 1984 - 1200 TRIKE 39,109 miles $5,000 724-263-9103

YAMAHA ‘93 Banshee

Completely Rebuilt from top to bottom, All New Parts & Bolts, only few original parts, $7,999. Title included.

Must see!! 724-554-9029

Miscellaneous Vehicles

HONDA ‘07 CRF 100

Dealer serviced, garage kept, low hours, never raced, $1,400.

724-745-3501

Campers & RVs 2001 Forrest River Pull Camper model Sierra, sleeps 8, queen sz bed, built in cupboards all around, double bowl built in sink, built in stove with oven, Built in Refrigerator & microwave, bathroom, a/c, 32’ long, asking $8,500 or best offer 724-592-6420 leave msg.

1950s SPRINT RACE CAR

2004 Harley Fatboy 1450 engine, 35,000 miles, garage kept, many add ons, $9600 or best offer 412-296-0348

HONDA ‘04 SHADOW ARROW 750 cc, 9,000 miles, good condition, garage kept, inspected, $3,500. Call 412-862-1719

Chevy six, 3 carbs, starter & 3 speed transmission, power steering, Winters quick change, axle front torsion rear... I ran this past summer at several tracks, car and engine rebuilt and is fast. $15,000 or best offer. Call 412-596-5328, ask for Ivan

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71 Murtland Avenue Washington, PA

724-222-0700

www.buddbaer.com

HYUNDAI

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WASHINGTON HYUNDAI

ROTOLO’S DODGE

305 Washington Rd. Rt. 19 at Strabane Square Washington, PA

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

JOHN SISSON NISSAN

470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, Washington, PA

724-223-8600

724-222-2216

www.rotolomotors.com

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2670 McMurray Road McMurray, PA

724-749-4115

www.bowsercadillac.com

Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA www.solomonauto.com

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724-966-2600

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Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA www.solomonauto.com

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

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www.rotolomotors.com

724-627-7111

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www.waynesburgchryslerjeepdodge.com

Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA www.solomonauto.com

724-627-6171

FIKE CHEVROLET

213 N. Main Street, Masontown, PA

SOLOMON JEEP

FORD 743 East High Street Waynesburg, PA

SUN CHEVROLET

www.foxfordmerc.com

Route 19, McMurray, PA www.sunchevy.com

724-941-5160

WASHINGTON CHEVROLET

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1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

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724-785-5500

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724-947-3381

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3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-1600

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Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA www.solomonauto.com

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724-222-2213

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724-627-7111

724-627-3151

Intersection of Rt. 19, I-79 & I-70, Exit 19A Washington, PA

724-222-2800

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I-79 South Exit 3, Route 21 West Waynesburg, PA

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I-79 South Exit 3, Route 21 West Waynesburg, PA

724-222-0700

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1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

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71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

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71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

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724-222-0700

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724-941-6100

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2897 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-949-1555

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Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA www.solomonauto.com

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12 N. Main Street, Houston, PA

724-745-2800

WARNE MOTORS INC.

107 East Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA

724-746-5956

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667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA

724-223-0600

www.premiereautosales.com

940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

724-225-5308

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I-79 Exit 41 Racetrack Road Washington, PA

724-228-1330

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WYSOCKI INC

2070 Smith Twp., State Road, Burgettstown, PA

724-947-9720

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724-239-2200

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Miscellaneous Vehicles ☞ CONCESSION TRAILER 1995 - 18 ft. With 14 ft. support box truck, stainless griddle, 2 fryers, 4 sinks, good condition. Call Chuck,

724-986-6527, 724-986-5761

Vehicle Service

Antique Automobiles MUSTANG 1964 1/2 very good inside & out.

289 automatic. Poppy Red. $14,400. or best offer 724-948-3684

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1990 BUICK LESABRE, AS IS, $500 OBO. Failed inspec. Bad frontend, passed emissions.

143,000 miles, good tires, engine & trans.

724-249-6767 text only.

2003 Nissan GXE, 4cyl, auto, full power, air, cd, new tires, can’t tell from new $5,000 724-344-8087 2004 Pontiac, Grand Am 4-door well maintained, no rust, very good condition $3500 724-222-8774 2002 Chev. Tahoe, auto, 2 wd., lthr, a/c, 3rd row seat, dvd, new Michelin tires, Texas car 131K miles, excellent cond., $5,500 469-853-5794

Impressive Performance & Value!!! $9,000 - 71,312 miles 4 cylinder, 2.4 liter automatic, 4-speed w/overdrive in very good condition. Exterior finished in White with Gray leather interior. Runs Great.

Equipped with am/fm Stereo CD/MP3 (Multi Disc), iPod Connector, Sirius Satellite capability, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, Drive Power Seat/Windows/ Locks, Heated Front Seats, Air Bags & host of other nice conveniences. Tires/ Brakes are in Great Condition.

All scheduled maintenance has been performed on time.

Current State Inspection & Emission until July ‘15.

All accessories work perfectly.

No Accident. Non Smoker.

Private seller ready to sell TODAY! Excellent Choice!!

Clear Clean Title in Hand. Call

2010 Cadillac CTS, AWD, 3.6l V-6, 15,000 miles, blue diamond tri coat ext. color, showroom condition $22,700 724-222-6210 BUICK CENTURY - 2003, Good condition, A/C, $4,500/best offer, leave message 724-228-2737

BUICK ‘02 LeSabre

BUICK ‘06 Lucerne

41,000 miles, excellent condition, navy, $8,500.

724-514-7394

4 door, excellent condition, $5,000. 724-841-2195

FORD ‘95 Mustang

114,000 miles, 6 cyl., 5 speed, Red, Good Condition, Garage Kept, Must see! 724-743-4527

FORD ‘89 Mustang

Florida State Trooper Mustang with 6 point roll cage, new 5.0 engine, Tremec TKO 500 trans, 17” Falken tires, customized Ford 9” rear end & full racing front suspension plus more extras, $12,500. Call Bob,

412-418-2042

HONDA ACCORD LX- 2012, automatic,sedan 18,100 miles, gray, great condition. $16,500 724-947-5797

CORVETTE, 1977, 350 V8, automatic, Great shape! Fast!

All chrome under the hood!

75,000 original miles, $9,400.

724-348-6021 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CXL, ‘03, 79,000 miles, excellent condition, AWD, garage kept, tan leather, sun roof, 4 New Tires REDUCED $8,000 724-239-2930 FORD 1966 MUSTANG Red, 200 HP, 3 speed Rebuilt motor, 400 miles, New top, reduced to sell. $18,400. 724-239-3039

CLUES ACROSS 1. Carpenter sharks 10. Billy clubs 12. Cassava 13. Keeness of vision 15. Confidence game 16. Run playfully 18. Article 19. Dept. of Housing and Urban Dev. 20. 2001 Spielberg film 21. Covered with frosting 24. Own (Scottish) 27. Model stance 30. Italian greeting 31. Oh, God! 33. Radioactivity unit 34. Feeling of personal worth 35. Befitting a ruler

37. Waterproof raincoat 39. Root mean square (abbr.)

41. Napoleonic island 42. Whale ship captain 44. Put in advance 47. Sensory receptor 48. Porzana carolina 49. 13th state 50. Graz city river 52. Promotional material 53. Gather into a book 56. Reduce in amount 59. Slow and apathetic 60. Not liquids or gasses 62. Caused to continue 64. Owner CLUES DOWN 1. Kitchen basin

CHEVROLET ‘04 Monte Carlo LS - Runs great, a few dents, 130,000 miles, $3,000 or best offer. 724-993-5929 CHEVY IMPALA- 08, Supersport, 30,000 miles, never saw snow, immaculate, $12,900. 724-228-4621

HONDA ‘10 Civic Coupe $9,500

CLEAN. Excellent condition.

No Accidents. 79,000 miles, Cloth seats, CD player/audio jack, A/C, front-wheel drive, brand new battery.

724-255-2747

HYUNDAI-2012 ELANTRA GLS, RED, 16,000 miles, LIKE NEW Good Gas mileage $12,900 724-926-8568

Automobiles

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CHEVROLET ‘85 Camaro Red Automatic, Air, new inspection $5,300. or best offer 724-747-5687

Exceptional & immaculate, champagne exterior, ivory interior, 63,000 miles, garage kept, always covered. $12,500 firm, must see to appreciate, Please call to see at

724-344-5989

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Automobiles

LINCOLN ‘69 Continental

LINCOLN NAVIGATOR - 2005 White with Oyster Interior 2nd Owner, well kept $8,495 724-229-8149 (ask for Ed)

Check out classified online at:

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119,000 Miles, Maroon, $5,800. 412-833-3750 If not home, leave message.

LINCOLN ‘96 Town Car Cartier Extremely Nice.

Congressional Town Sedan Package, Ivory Metallic, Cordavon Vinyl, Top Leather Interior, new inspection & emission, all new brakes & rotors, front end alignment, 62,000 miles, $6,495.

724-413-0408

MERCURY ‘05 Sable

Very good condition, 107,000 Miles. $4,200 or best offer.

724-825-1356

MITSUBISHI ‘2008 ECILIPSE, GS Automatic, Black, 90,500 Miles, Sun & Sound Package, $7,200 724-263-6754

SAAB Classic ‘91 900 Turbo.

Beryl Green, 5 Speed. New Inspection 113,000. miles Good Shape $4,250. offer 724-222-2770

Sports Utility Vehicles QUADS- 1 Polaris Sport 400, and 1Trailblazer 250 that has less than 40 hours. $3,000/ best offer, Both Great condition 412-427-9906

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DODGE - 2006 Durango - Red, Gray interior, excellent condition, $8,000 412-760-4052 DODGE RAM 2500 - 2013, Crew Cab, 4x4, ONLY 8,088 Miles.

Asking $28,650 724-225-3535 Leave a message.

FORD ‘1999 F150 4x4 50,000 Original Miles, Very Good Condition, Many New Parts. $7.200 or best offer. 724-747-4303

FORD ‘94 F150

Automatic, 4 x4, power windows & locks, A/C, current inspection, 212,000 miles, good condition, $2,500 or best offer.

724-554-4336

Trucks 1986 IH DUMPTRUCK, single axle, 10 Ton with air brakes, $10,400. 724-228-1095 1980 Ford F350 Dually, 351 engine, rust free body, low mileage, garage kept, inspected, $3,000 or best offer 724-587-3181

CHEVROLET ‘12 Silverado 2500 4 WD LT Crew Cab 3,800 Miles, Snow Plow, 8 ft. bed, $37,000. 724-225-0316

CHEVY-99 SILVERADO Reg. Cab, 4X4, Short Bed, V8, Auto,103,000 Miles Good Cond. Leave Message $4,350 724-809-7534 Oldsmobile 2001 Aurora, 37,000 miles, new tires, battery & brakes, 1 owner, LIKE NEW, $10,400 Firm 724-225-9196

Four Wheel Drives 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 - 4x4 Very good condition $20,000 Firm 724-267-3978

41,917 miles, $15,000 or best offer. 412-221-1647

JAGUAR ‘97 XK8 Convertible Excellent condition, white leather interior, no rust or dents, 460 engine, runs & drives great! $5,995 or best offer. 412-613-9031

2. Currency exchange fee 3. BBC Doctor 4. Supervises interstate commerce 5. Iceland (abbr.)

6. Cache 7. Diaphragm spasm 8. So. Am. country 9. Low fat milk 10. Not-a-Number 11. Engine additive 12. Home of Ball State 14. To bear young (sheep or goats) 15. Beijing Automotive Group 17. Oil drilling apparatus 22. Tidal bore 23. Condemns to ruin 24. Of she

DODGE ‘03 Stratus

Loaded, 47,000 miles, from estate, must sell. $5,995 or best offer. 412-928-9885

CADILLAC - 1973 EL DORADO 2 Dr Coupe, Hardtop/Landau, Automatic, Air, All Power, AM/FM Radio, White/Red Interior, 73,290 Mi. $11,900 or B/O. Must Sell! 724-239-5525

CHRYSLER ‘10 Sebring Limited Sedan

412-260-4244

AMC ‘71 JAVELIN SST

Cadillac 1979 Antique 2 Door $6,500, 96,000 miles 724-345-3528

25. “The African Queen” screenwriter James 26. Former US gold coin worth 10 dollars 28. So. African Music Awards 29. Potato state 32. Aba ____ Honeymoon 36. Household god (Roman) 38. Gemstone weight units 40. Half pro 43. Past tense of bid 44. Communist China 45. Public mob violence 46. Dutch bulbs 51. Networks (Spanish) 54. Floor cleaner 55. Train for something (informal) 56. Low female voice 57. Coffin stand 58. Sum 60. Pig genus 61. W. hemisphere assoc.

63. Atomic #52

1984 OLDSMOBILE 98

V8, 5.0 L, overdrive transmission, vinyl padded roof, power seat, windows & locks, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cassette, air, rear defogger, 72,850 miles, garage kept, REDUCED! $6,600/best offer.

724-239-5311

Blue, automatic, very good condition, low miles, 360 engine, $14,500.

724-825-2168

Answers for 12/24 Puzzle CHEVROLET ‘84 El Camino Classic Car. Show quality.

Must sell, excellent condition, $15,200. 412-833-0799

Antique Automobiles

1988 Monte Carlo SS, Silver Ext, maroon int., Classic plates, too much to list, $7,500 or best offer, nice ride, 724-825-9915

CHEVROLET ‘85 CORVETTE Silver/Red Interior, 54,000 Miles, New Tires, Excellent Condition, $8,300.

412-389-8349

Automobiles

Jak’s Muffler Complete Auto Care 724-228-4440 www.jaksmuffler.com

1970 Pontiac Grand Prix, Model J, 455 engine, original owner, garage kept.68,000 original miles, $19,300 724-746-1916

Automobiles

MACK 2000 VISION 460 Motor, 10 speed autoshift, 42” flat top sleeper, $21,500.

724-228-0147

FORD - 2000 F150, Manual, 8’ bed with liner, XL model, diamond aluminum tool boxes, class 3 hitch, alloy wheels.

Excellent shape, 1 Owner, 88,000 miles $6,900 724-356-7738

Vans 1995 FORD E150 Handicap Accessible Van. 79,000 miles, New Tires. No rust. Remotely controlled side door & lift, Inspected & ready to go,$12,700 724-267-2933

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11,890 $ 2012 KIA FORTE EX #TMH293695, AUTOMATIC, AIR, ALLOYS.................................................. 11,990 $ 2009 VW JETTA WAGON #TMH975181, LEATHER, AIR, ALLOYS............................................ 12,990 $ 2010 LINCOLN MKS AWD #TMH000143 LEATHER, ALLOYS, CD................................................ 16,990 $ 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER X 4X4 #TMH230898, AUTOMATIC, CD, ALLOY WHEELS....... 20,890 www.washingtonpahonda.com 2010 HONDA FIT SPORT

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2013 TOYOTA COROLLA LE #TMT341825.............................................................. CERTIFIED 12,990 $ PRE-OWNED HYUNDAIS 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE #TMT05331................................................................. CERTIFIED 13,890 $ with Credit Approval 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED #TMT034929.................................................. CERTIFIED 19,890 $ 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER #TMY227494..............................................$14,989 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE #TMT151839......................................................... CERTIFIED 24,690 $ $ 2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER #TMT226994.....................................................CERTIFIED 26,590 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS #TMY327002........................................ 15,489 $ 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD 4X4 #T291484.... CERTIFIED 27,590 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS #TMY248427...........................................$15,699 $

Advertised Price excludes tax, tag, registration, and title and dealer does not charge dealer fee.

2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AWD #TMT826706, V6................................................................. 15,990 $ 2010 MAZDA CX7 S TOURING #TMT025371, AUTOMATIC, CD, LEATHER ALLOYS................. 16,490 $ 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB LTZ 4X4 #TMT840654, V8, AUTOMATIC............ 18,890 $ 2012 KIA SORENTO SX 4X4 #TMT265613, AUTOMATIC, 3RD ROW SEAT............................... 18,990 $ 2012 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD #TMT201133, AUTOMATIC, CD, 37,000 MILES................... 26,990

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2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS AWD #TMY236211................................ 19,066 $

2010 FORD FOCUS SEL #TMY60566......................................................$11,050 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID #TMY106260................................... 13,488 $

2011 MAZDA 3S #TMY164124.................................................................. 15,229 $

2013 BUICK VERANO #TMY304236........................................................$15,328

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