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‘I fought against the fatherland’ Holocaust survivor shares story

By Suzanne Elliott, staff writer The stories Fritz Ottenheimer told kept the attention of the 400 or so 10th-graders at Bethel Park High School.

It was nearly impossible for the students to imagine the cruelty and fear that Ottenheimer, now 89, faced as a young Jewish boy and teen growing up in Germany as Adolph Hitler came to power.

“I was 8 years old when Adolph Hitler came to power,” Ottenheimer told the assembled students. “Even at 8, I could tell there was something drastic happening.”

Fritz Ottenheimer tells 400 students at Bethel Park High School what it was like to grow up in Nazi Germany as a Jew. COURTESY VICKI FLOTTA

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Ottenheimer spoke Feb. 4 to the students who are studying the Holocaust through literature, said Nancy Rose Aloi, superintendent of the Bethel Park School District, who attended the talk and following question-and-answer session.

“Soon there are not going to be a lot of Holocaust survivors,” Aloi said.

Indeed. Even Ottenheimer joked about his age.

“It’s easy to be a celebrity when you’re born in a place at the wrong time and live a long time,” he joked. “That’s why I am a celebrity.”

Still, Ottenheimer’s story is compelling. He grew up in Constance, Germany, in the southern end of the country next to the Swiss border. His family ran a small menswear store, he said.

“My father was on his way to open the store not too long after Hitler came to power,” he said. “There were loudspeakers around the town telling people not to buy from the Jews and buy from Germans. My father was shocked that day to learn he was not a German.”

Ottenheimer told the students there was a Nazi storm trooper standing outside the front of his father’s store who was tasked with the duty of keeping shoppers away.

“My father went home and got a bag,” he

said. “My father then went back to the store and went in. He took the shirts and ties out of the front window and put out his World War I medals. He went back out and stood next to the storm trooper.”

People took notice of what was happening at the store and began gathering in front of it in support of his father, who fought for Germany during World War I. But as Adolph Hitler and his Nazi party became more entrenched, that initial show of support dwindled.

“The propaganda machine went into action,” Ottenheimer said. “Jewish people were considered criminals, dirty foreigners. That was when things started to get rough.”

When Hitler came to power, Ottenheimer said the unemployment rate was high. Hitler promised to change all of that. And he did; by building guns, airplanes and tanks.

“When people get hungry they get desperate and they believe anything,” said Ottenheimer, adding that it became obvious to many that Germany was gearing up to fight another war.

“In 1938, when I was 13, Hitler announced to the world that he was going to take Austria and make it part of Germany,” he said.

While Hitler successfully annexed Austria, the country of his birth, without violence, it was the Austrian Jews who shed light on the dictator’s true agenda; the annihilation of the Jews. Austrian Jews began showing up in Constance in the hope of slipping across the border into Switzerland and turned to the Ottenheimer family for help.

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The Rotary Club of Bethel Park named Bethel Park High School senior Jelena Mrvos as its January Rotary Student of the Month. Each month during the school year, the Rotary Club recognizes Bethel Park High School students for outstanding commitment to school and/or community. Jelena was recognized for her involvement in an international charity called “Lifeline Humanitarian Organization,” which was established by Princess Katherine Karageorgevich to serve and support orphans in Serbia. Jelena coordinated fundraising efforts in the Pittsburgh area to raise several thousand dollars for the charity. Presenting Jelena with a Certificate of Appreciation is Bethel Park Rotary Vice President Denise Conway.

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The reality of what was really taking place in Germany, however, was still hard for its Jewish residents to process. In August 1938, the Swiss closed its border and three months later in November 1938, the Constance synagogue was bombed. Shortly afterward, all of the Jewish men in Constance – including Ottenheimer’s father – were arrested by the Gestapo, the German secret police.

Ottenheimer said his father was taken to Dachau concentration camp and was released several weeks later.

“He was not read of any charges or accused of committing a crime,” he said. “It was basically harassment.”

Ottenheimer said his family had applied in 1936 for permission to immigrate to the United States and was finally granted permission to do so in May 1939.

His family ended up in New York City. His mother got a job cleaning houses, while his father got a job as a porter in a movie theater.

Ottenheimer himself joined the U.S. Army.

“I fought against the Fatherland and took part on the final drive across Germany,” he said.

Ottenheimer went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering. He moved to Pittsburgh in 1950 and worked for Westinghouse for 30 years before retiring in 1987. He now lives in Oakland and devotes his life to talking with as many people as possible about the Holocaust.

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Nicky D shows size differences in basil, cautioning against bigger ones in recipes that call has a blog that sets the example of what you’re “Stay away from dark balsamics,” Nicky for individual leaves. looking for: easy to follow, great personality said at the class, “it’s just for aesthetics, but it and most importantly, dishes that taste great 2-3 tablespoons of ricotta last 15 minutes to brown cheese. matters. It can sometimes become like a glaze. when you make them.”

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1/4 lb. fresh mozzarella It can look like a murder scene. It gets dark, Nicky’s own blog, www.nickydcooks.com, You can’t. It’s a crime against cheese. I had a streaky and globs together. Stick with a light 2 cups half and half or cream has been going since 2011. She writes for Ciao friend try and it was a disaster.

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1 cup crushed tomatoes free creams, cheeses: they don’t melt, they don’t Pittsburgh and has been teaching cooking Crimes against cheese 1 handful of torn, fresh basil really come together texture-wise,” Nicky said. classes at community colleges in Allegheny For the main dish, a five-cheese baked penne, 1 pound penne pasta cooked al dente “You can switch bleu cheese for the Gorgon- County since 2011. Nicky got her nickname in Nicky advised to stick to some things while sayzola. One area not to play with is the ricotta. part because her mother hates nicknames. The 1/2 stick unsalted butter cut into cubes ing it’s permissible to switch other cheeses out.

Even for people who don’t like heavy ricotta or D is for DaCosta, a maiden name.

Cook the pasta, drain; set aside. Combine its flavor, it’s the perfect amount and it’s crucial The recipe calls for: The style of cooking Nicky imparts on her all ingredients except penne, basil and but- for the dish’s consistency.”

1/2 cup grated Italian cheese (Pecorino students is “peasant food,” or Neapolitan-style Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romanoter. Then, mix in penne, fold in basil and pour For Nicky, the most important part – the comfort food.

Parmesan) mixture into a 9 x 13 greased baking dish with pasta – comes with its own set of rules.

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Political pulse: pot, pensions and liquor privatization lawmakers, and a bill promoting products that are made and distributed in Pennsylvania.

Multimedia reporter Dan Miller (D-Mt. Lebanon) said he learned dsinger@thealmanac.net from his first term that reading the bills are a The computer before freshman state legislator secondary concern for some lawmakers.

“There we were on the House floor about Jason Ortitay (R-S. Fayette) lit up with scores to vote on a bill, and there were three or four of emails, each a memo of a bill he could colines that directly contradicted each other,” sponsor.

Miller said.

“It’s been a whirlwind since swearing in. You Only about 9 percent of the nearly 4,000 bills get bombarded with thousands of pieces of legintroduced in the state legislature the past two islation that you’re trying to comb through and years were passed. As a new Democrat govermaybe there’s something you want to put your nor and a Republican-stacked legislature stake name on and sponsor,” he said. out their positions, The Almanac reached out to And indeed he can, right there without local legislators to get a read of their priorities, reading a final version of a bill. Ortitay has co- and where they see issues popular with Pennsponsored a couple of non-controversial bills sylvania constituents going in 2015. to wade into the political waters of Harrisburg: Medical marijuana; recreational use to eliminate the cost-of-living pay increases for Gov. Tom Wolf recently pledged support for a Senate bill that would legalize prescription medical marijuana. All of the lawmakers in the local region whom we spoke to were in favor of medical use so long as regulations were in place, but called full-legalization for recreational use an entirely different issue, and one which they don’t see much support for anytime soon.

“I would be open to decriminalization,” Ortitay said, “because when you go to prison for Q: The Driller’s agent gave something like this, you’re likely to use it again me a “lease” to sign–is when you get out. So it doesn’t help anything it really a LEASE? except create a drain on the system.”

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Pensions, state budget

There is a nearly $2 billion budget deficit slated for 2015. While it carries its own liability beyond 2015 books, pension reform may be one way to stop future bleeding.

State selling, regulating alcohol “We have to face this. I’ve been calling the Bipartisan polls taken between Jan.-Feb. 2013 alarm on this since 2006. We are $50 billion found support for privatization of liquor sales underfunded. I’m for the most comprehensive in the state fluctuated between 47-61 percent. reformation, but I don’t think that will pass. The But Miller said the issue isn’t quite so cut and one that’s out there now would put new employees in a defined contribution plan. I’m on a pridry in Harrisburg.

“It has been a mostly partisan issue. I do vate 401k plan, as I believe all legislators should support a modernization plan off the top. That be, and I think it’s unconstitutional for us to take would have passed pretty easily (last session) a pension,” Saccone said.

Miller said the reality is any bill passed now or and would have brought in anywhere from in the near future won’t be a silver bullet. $60 to 85 million,” he said.

“The bipartisan agreement in 2010 set this Both Reps. Ortitay and Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Bethel Park) believe it’s a no-brainer to all in motion, the hole we’re in now. But any bill won’t tackle the ‘solution’ for nearly five years privatize.

“It’s such a conflict of interest, to sell it and anyway. Police, teachers: they’re paying into regulate it. The people want this. We’re one this. They’ve never been the problem. It’s been of the last two states that’s holding onto this,” the state that’s failed to meet its obligations,” he Saccone said. Both Republicans are hopeful it said.

Maher said the real trouble with current pencomes to a full floor vote this year. Democrats sion calculations is continuing a defined benefit said it would be beneficial to keep a system in plan for everyone who is already employed. place that brings in state revenue.

“Someone hired yesterday could accumulate benefits for the next 40 years,” he said, “so nothing will impact it. We need to have a constitutional amendment to make it clear to our supreme court that any changes (could be made immediately) to pensions so long as they coincide with federal standards.”

As for the budget, Maher said traditionally speaking, the governor has first take on the “scope, manner and tone” that takes shape. He said expect more recommendations from Republicans after the March 3 budget proposal deadline.

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Outside of a 401k plan for all state employees, Saccone is suggesting a more radical solution, historically speaking, to take the burden of paying for school budgets off of property owners.

“House bill 76 would eliminate school property tax completely and replace it with a one percent increase in sales tax and a roughly 1 percent increase in income tax. It’s not a shift in the tax burden, it’s a spread of the tax burden. Everyone pays sales taxes. Even tourists passing through the state would pay the increase,” he said. Miller and others said they’re skeptical that a 1 percent increase across the board could cover the liability left by eliminating property taxes.

For Smith, reducing the size of the legislature might be a popular opinion with voters, but he acknowledges it’s not so popular in Harrisburg.

“We need a constitutional amendment to downsize the size of the House and Senate.

This would, I believe, make the legislature more efficient and save significant taxpayer dollars,” he said.

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letter to the editor in their pensions and those of state public school teachers and state employees with no way to pay for it. While most rank and file employees contributed 6.25 percent of their gross earnings to the pension funds with evI appreciate that someone of the stature of Dr. ery paycheck, the Commonwealth elected to Jason Margolis, a former public school teach- take “holidays” from paying its share. We now er, wrote the outstanding letter in the Jan. must look to individuals like Rep. Maher, who 28 edition, “Mt. Lebanon Must Lose Lower- got us into this mess, to get us out of the hole Upper Class Mentality,” in which he indicates that has been dug, a metastasizing $50 billion that members of its school board and board deficit for which us taxpayers will be footing of commissioners have imposed levels of taxa- the bill for years into the future, if not indefition which have maintained an unnecessarily nitely.

At the federal level, President Obama “fidonerous burden. A virtually identical piece could be written about my community of 13 dles while Rome burns,” using his State of the Union Address to boast that the deficit is years, Upper St. Clair.

The once-austere governing bodies here shrinking (which, of course, does nothing to have abandoned their consideration of the diminish the national debt of in excess of $18 taxpayer. I consider that there is one demon- trillion).

Yes, the rate of increase in the annual defistrated conservative on the school board, Louis Oliverio, and but one on the board of com- cit has decreased in current and recent years missioners, Bob Orchowski, the only current of the Obama presidency, but that is certain to member who had the courage and good sense end. The independent Congressional Budget to vote against the controversial and widely- Office notes that deficit spending, driven by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, will opposed $27.5 million recreation center.

The tax-raisers and profligate spenders in explode in the years to come, a phenomenon local government are in good company. Both which will be exacerbated by the rise in interthe state and the nation are fiscal basket cases est rates that is all but certain to occur as the due to irresponsible “leadership,” which has Federal Reserve Board eases us out of the temporary and artificial zero rate environment long thumbed its nose at the public.

At the state level, there are individuals like that it has maintained for years. The most Rep. John Maher (R-Upper St. Clair), who alarming forecast is that the current annual in 2001 joined a majority of his greedy col- interest payment on our massive debt of $277 leagues to vote for a massive retroactive boost billion will balloon to $827 billion by 2025, an

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amount which is more than 27 percent of government revenue for fiscal year 2014.

Not since the tenure of Bill Clinton, which now seems like it was ages ago, has the nation enjoyed a president who placed us on to a path of balanced budgets, and the red ink that has been incurred on President Obama’s watch has been more than what was accumulated by all of the presidents who preceded him combined. Not all of this was his fault, as he was handed a country which was in the throes of a severe recession, but he has done nothing to restore our fiscal health.

The Medicaid rolls and the number of individuals who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) have exploded under this president, and corporate welfare continues to flourish. Amidst all of this, the president proposes new and costly entitlements which he surely knows will not be paid for. We will pay the piper tomorrow for the excesses of today.

The can continues to be kicked down the road.

The road is quickly approaching the cliff.

Government at all levels has run amok in misuse of the power to tax and spend. Dr. Margolis’ letter brings the realization that in order to make an exodus from oppressive local taxes, one’s best hope is to move out of the county.

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NBC News anchor and editor-in-chief Brian Williams is suitably facing criticism and potential demotion or worse after he admitted to lying about his experiences in Iraq. Saying he was aboard an Army chinook helicopter while taking small arms and rocket fire, he repeated the tale over the years until he was checked by a soldier on social media who said in essence, “Uh, where were you again?”

Williams is the face of NBC News, a media company that presents the evening news as fact.

But it’s also recognized as a partisan, liberal-affiliated network that allows its hosts to pronounce opinion as fact; similarly with Fox News, a network empathetic to conservative views, it encourages its talk hosts to float heady rumors so that viewers can figure it out themselves. In fact, it might be better for all consumers of news to heed the old branding of Fox: “We report, you decide.”

The truthiness of that statement – to quote a former-fake-news-comedian whose trustworthiness towers above real newscasters – has never been more apparent. Whatever story you read, see or hear, we encourage you to take the time to investigate other sources, the motivation behind the source presented, and what impact it has on you.

That’s not to say Williams’ sudden lack of credibility isn’t important. He should rightly lose his job. What’s evident about Williams’ stories, according to other columnists around the country, is that his ever-increasing scope of white lies as a war-torn correspondent was to stay relevant; to stay popular amid an evolving media landscape that cares less and less about the evening news.

Popularity should not be a priority in news.

Williams, with his constantly furrowed brow of apparent concern, appeared on talk shows and even slow-jammed the news with Jimmy Fallon.

He was worried about the persona that would bolster his popular celebrity instead of presenting information that history would acknowledge as true. Some have commented that it could have been one or two small edits to his story before Williams started believing it himself. Even if, it still started with worrying about image over subject and style over substance.

Williams’ error is a cautionary tale for those in news and those who depend on the news. Turn on a news channel in the afternoon and you might miss the switch from fact to fiction when you come back after the commercial. The popularity of opinion-based talk shows is showing in that newscasters are borrowing more from their bag of tricks to keep audiences coming back. It’s just a shame Williams thought the best trick was to start spinning his own story as a page-one biography.

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municipal comprehensive plan,” Good explained.

But the Feb. 5 meeting was all about ideas. Good filled more Staff writer than three poster-sized pieces of paper with ideas. No idea selliott@thealmanac.net seemed too farfetched for Good, including stocking Peters Lake If the more than 40 Peters Township residents who attended with fish. Peters also has an online questionnaire on its website the latest round of public meetings on the township’s new 10- for residents who have been not been able to make it to any of year plan for its parks, recreation and green space had their the public meetings.

“How about an indoor public pool?” volunteered Rebecca way, there would be an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a disc golf course and ample room for young entrepreneurs to Regeth of Venetia. “I would like it to be an indoor pool so I could bring my children.” open lemonade stands.

Her suggestion drew applause from the audience. Others Or as Chris Posti, a Venetia resident, suggested at the meeting, just keep the township’s green spaces as they are – un- contributed to Regeth’s suggestion.

“It has to be a community pool,” one woman said. “And it has spoiled.

Welcome to Comprehensive Planning 101, Peters Township to be big enough.”

Others suggested updating the existing playground equipstyle.

Peters is in the midst of gathering a wish list from its citi- ment to accommodate older children and still others said they zens on a new plan for its six parks and recreation space. The wanted the township to create a dog park.

“We have talked about (a dog park) in the past,” said Michele township is spending $60,000 in this endeavor and has hired Pashek Associates, a landscape architectural firm based on Harmel, Peters’ Parks and Recreation director.

One man suggested selling naming rights at the township’s Pittsburgh’s North Side, to bring the myriad ideas to life.

“As we put together the comprehensive plan, we need to de- six parks.

“How are we going to be able to finance these ideas?” he termine where we are now, where we want to be and how we get there,” Pashek’s Bob Good told the residents at a Feb. 5 com- asked.

Good gave people at the meeting colored stickers numbered munity meeting held at the Peters Township Public Library.

A master, or comprehensive, plan for its recreational needs one through five, with five being the most important. He then is vital to the township if it is to secure funding for some of the asked residents to put a sticker next to what they viewed as imitems on the citizens’ wish list. Good told the audience that portant and what they would like to see in the township. As exthe first step in the multi-faceted process is to get ideas, pri- pected, any of the suggestions that mentioned a swimming pool oritize them and create the plan. Financing, administration and garnered the most stickers with the number 5 – Peters does not management issues, as well as the roles of various community currently have a swimming pool.

A third meeting to gather community input on recreationgroups and the Peters Township School District, will be considal needs will be held 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Bower Hill Elementary ered as part of the plan.

“We have to look at how all of these items then fit with the School. The public is welcome.

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Peters Township will send a letter to the state Department of Transportation about the deteriorating condition of Justabout Road.

“It is an accident waiting to happen,” Edward Courtney, a resident of Justabout Road, told council at its Feb. 9 meeting. “There are major drop-offs along the road.”

Courtney said some of the drop offs along the state-owned road are as deep as 18 inches. He said if a motorist happened to veer off the road a little, then the result could be disastrous.

This is the second time in as many months that residents have complained about the state-owned road.

Last month, there were complaints about an ice puddle along the road’s shoulder that is believed to be caused by a nearby housing development. PennDOT, meanwhile, acknowledges that Justabout is its road, but it is up to the township to take action on the matter.

In other matters, council agreed to spend $3,200 on a traffic calming study on Hays Road, which connects Washington Road in Upper St. Clair Township to East McMurray Road in Peters.

Michael Silvestri, Peters Township manager, said there is a section of Hays – the straightaway portion – that would qualify for such a study. He said he is meeting with Upper St. Clair officials this week to discuss the issue and to see if the township is willing to help fund part of the traffic study.

“We want to see if there is something we can do with Upper St. Clair,” said Silvestri, adding that part of Hays is scheduled to be paved later this year.

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Tim Murphy Invites you to a Community Forum Wednesday, February 18th at 7:00 pm Bethel Park Community Center 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102

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South Hills Village mall to ‘reassess’ security measures

By Mike Jones Staff writer mjones@observer-reporter.com

Representatives of South Hills Village mall and the two police departments that help patrol the shopping center were planning to meet next week to “reassess” security even before the Feb. 7 shooting at Monroeville Mall that injured three people.

Simon Property Group, which operates the mall split evenly between Upper St. Clair and Bethel Park townships, decided to organize the planning session after a large fight at Monroeville Mall late last month, and were finalizing a meeting time when the shooting and another fight at Ross Park Mall occurred over the weekend.

The “overall review” that is expected to take place next week couldn’t be happening at a better time, Bethel Park police Detective Lance Mattes said. He could not speak on what, if any, changes would be made, but said his department is comfortable with current policies and cooperation between police and mall security.

“It lets us step back and reassess what they’re currently doing to address (security) staffing and the communication between law enforcement,” Mattes said. “I think we’re a little more heightened about security because of this but not overly concerned.”

That sentiment was echoed by Upper St. Clair police Chief Douglas Burkholder, who said officers have not changed their patrols in response to the Monroeville shooting. He added the biggest problem facing the mall is teen loitering and the hired

mall security is typically able to handle those issues when they arise.

“We’ve had complaints about Friday night with large groups of kids hanging out there, but nothing that warranted anything more than mall security increasing their patrols a little bit,” Burkholder said. “But no, we’ve haven’t had to devote our manpower any more than we normally do.”

Simon officials said they do not discuss their security procedures publicly.

The major shopping centers to the south in Washington County face similarly minor issues with the outdoor plaza at Tanger Outlets in South Strabane Township and the smaller Washington Crown Center in North Franklin Township.

Officials with both malls declined to discuss security procedures, although both said a close

working relationship with local police is critical.

However, security at Washington Crown got an assist from a shopper Feb. 7 when they tackled an Ohio man accused of shoplifting from Macy’s.

“We do have a zero-tolerance policy and the safety and security of our patrons are of the utmost importance to us,” said Joy Weidel, who serves as Washington Crown Center’s group marketing director.

North Franklin police Chief Ron Fox said his department doesn’t expect to change any procedures following the Monroeville Mall shooting and that loitering teens are typically the biggest problem they face.

“They have their policy to kick them out,” Fox said, if there’s a problem with disruptive groups.

“They do a real good job keeping those younger kids in line.”

Former Bethel Park school site to become senior housing unit

By Cara Host For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

The former Logan Elementary School was used to educate some of Bethel Park’s youngest residents, but soon, the site will house some of the community’s oldest.

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The developer will demolish the old school and build a four-story building in its place.

Work should start in late spring and it should be ready for its first residents by summer 2016.

“Our typical resident will probably be over 70,” said Richard E. Sobehart, chief operating officer for Retirement Management Services, a Pittsburgh-based company that will operate

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the facility. “People living there will not have to worry about house maintenance.”

Residents also won’t have to worry about cooking meals, since three meals a day will be served in the building. It will also feature various activities for seniors, a fitness center, beauty salon, worship center and drivers to take residents to doctor’s appointments.

Sobehart said the typical cost for rent will be $1,600 to $3,000 a month and will include all

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Logan School has not been used as an elementary school for at least 20 years. It more recently served as classrooms for Community College of Allegheny County, but it has been unused for the past four years while Bethel Park School District tried to sell the property. The developer purchased it last May for $700,000.

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religion At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, the sermon series #Jesus #turningpoint will be held Feb. 14-15.

At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, the women’s Bible study Jeremiah will be held 9-10 a.m. Feb. 14-March 21. This six-week study will use the book, “Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World” by Melissa Spoelstra to discover guidelines for living that can help us to overcome fear, worry and doubt with God’s help. Book is required.

• The Apocrypha: The Books in the Middle, Part 2 will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 18 (no class Feb. 18). Read and discuss the significance of little-known books that span the time period between the Old and New Testaments. This second half of the series includes the books of Ecclesiasticus through Second Maccabees. For more information, visit www.christumc.net.

At First Baptist Church of Crafton, located at Steuben Street and Oregon Avenue, the spring session of Ladies Day Out will be held 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 19. Classes include decorative painting, card-making, book discussion, walking and do-your-own-thing.

Women of all ages are welcome.

At New Day Assembly, Upper St. Clair, Pastor Tommy Reid will speak at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 15. Pastor Reid was the long

time pastor of The Tabernacle in Buffalo New York and has served in the ministry since 1953. He has authored many books including his latest, “How to Live out Your Dream,” which he will discuss. For more information, visit newdayassembly.org.

At Smithfield United Church of Christ, Pittsburgh, Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania will gather for worship at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 15. A gospel prelude by the New Light Temple Baptist Church choir begins at 4:10. Musicans from St. Mary of the Mount Roman Catholic Church will also participate, and the youth of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church will present the liturgical drama “Life of Jesus.” The event will celebrate Christian Associate’s 45th anniversary and will include the installation of the Rev. Liddy Barlow as the ecumenical agency’s executive minister. Childcare will be provided for children in grade 3 or younger. A light supper will follow the service. RSVP’s are appreciated for the meal and childcare. RSVP to Kay Kowalski at kkowalski@casp.org or call 412-688-9070.

At South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, HonorBound Men’s free Fellowship Breakfast will be held 9-11 a.m. Feb. 14 in the multipurpose room. Call Mary Peyton with questions at 412-389-8142.

• Employment Transition Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 17 in C1-D. Get help with your job research, resume and interview skills from a professional headhunter.

At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, “Seminar of Hope: How to Pray for Your Sons, Daughters and Loved Ones” will be held 7-9 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in Le Gras Hall. Led by Vernon Robertson, the seminar addresses the issue of those who no longer practice their faith.

The seminar is free, but a love offering will be accepted. On Saturday, Mass will be celebrated in the church at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Bring a bag lunch on Saturday. Beverages and dessert provided. To preregister for seating and a free seminar manual, contact Janet MacDonald at 724-942-2592 or jmacdona2@ aol.com.

At St. Patrick School, Canonsburg, registration is now open for preschool-grade 8.

Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten (must be 4 by Sept. 1) and Full-Day Kindergarten (must be 5 by Sept.

1). To register, stop at the school 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday and bring your child’s birth certificate, baptismal certificate, a copy of immunizations and a $40 registration fee.

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At St. Bernard Church, Mt. Lebanon, distribution of ashes will take place during all Masses, 7, 8 and 10 a.m. and 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

At St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia, Ash Wednesday Eucharist will be celebrated at 7 p.m. The service will include the imposition of ashes.

At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, Ash Wednesday services will include Mass with distribution of ashes at 6:45 and 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes will be offered at noon and 5 p.m.

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CARRICK St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church will hold its annual Lenten Pyrohy and Halusky sale noon-5 p.m. Fridays, beginning Feb. 20 and continuing throughout Lent, excluding Good Friday. Pierogie varieties include potato/ cheese ($7), cabbage or sauerkraut ($8) and cottage cheese ($10). Call 412-881-8344 for advance orders or with questions.

Our Lady of Grace Church holds Lenten fish fries from 4:30-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent, Feb. 27-April 5. On Good Friday, April 5, hours are 3:30-7 p.m.

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At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, McMurray, Ash Wednesday services will include an 11:35 a.m. brief worship service for young children, who will be invited to receive ashes along with a parent or caregiver; 12:15 and 7 p.m. traditional services with ashes and communion being offered at both services (for those on their lunch break, the 12:15 service will conclude before 1 p.m.). For more information, call 724-941-7467.

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At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, an Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

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St. Benedict the Abbot Church will hold fish fries every Friday in Lent, Feb. 20-March 27. Lunch is offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; dinner is offered 4-7:30 p.m. There will be no fish fry on Good Friday.

VFW Post 764 holds its fish fries 11:30 a.m.8 p.m. Fridays during Lent (open to the public during Lent on Fridays only). Eat-in or call ahead to 724-941-2005.

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On July 26, 2014, at 2:30 in the afternoon, Alaina Louise Pintar of Venetia and Paul Schaefer III of Bethel Park were united in Holy Matrimony during a Nuptial Mass celebrated by Reverend Fr. Adam M. Verona at St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray. A reception followed at The Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father wearing an A-line silhouette gown in white with beaded lace over silky satin and a modified sweetheart neckline. Wearing a fingertip veil edged with beading, the bride carried a hand held bouquet of freesia, stephanotis with pearls and rhinestones, mini calla lily and white roses. The groom was dressed in a black tuxedo, white vest with white bow tie and wearing a boutonnière of a mini calla lily and stephanotis.

The bridesmaids wore fuchsia chiffon kneelength dresses with tangerine waistbands. They carried bouquets of orange and hot pink gerbera daisies and roses. The groomsmen wore black tuxedos with black vests and fuchsia ties and orange rose boutonnieres.

Alaina is the daughter of Sharon and Tim Pintar of Venetia. She is the granddaughter of Florence and James Pintar of Muse, and William and the late Eileen Ehmann of Bridgeville.

Paul is the son of Denise and Paul Schaefer Jr. of South Port, N.C. He is the grandson of Frances Schaefer of Cuddebackville, N.Y., and the late Paul Schaefer Sr. and Albert and Henriette Boucher of New Bedford, Mass.

Serving as maid of honor for her sister was Melissa Pintar of Venetia. Best man was Sean Branca of Andover, Mass., friend of the groom.

Bridesmaids were Brittany Schaefer of Durham, N.H, sister of the groom; Sarah Nee of McMurray, Jacque Heuer of McMurray and Kayla Meyers of York, Pa., all friends of the bride. Groomsmen were Cory Grimes of Lexington, Mass.; Conal Badger of Portsmouth, N.H.; Justin Jaskiewicz of Nashua, N.H.; and Staff Sergeant Patrick Littleton of Kaneohe, Hawaii, all friends of the groom. Caitlin Ulrich of McMurray, cousin of the bride, and Andrew Raia of Cuddebackville N.Y., cousin of the groom, were greeters. Also

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participating in the ceremony were Geoffrey Warholak of Bethel Park, cousin of the bride; Susan Ulrich of McMurray, godmother of the bride; Christina Pellerin of Cuddebackville, N.Y., godmother of the groom; Dr. René Boucher of Bowling Green, Ky., godfather of the groom; and Catherine Natarian of Lancaster, friend of the bride.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Peters Township High School and a 2011 graduate of The University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, where she earned a degree in elementary education. She is currently a second-grade teacher at Claysville Elementary in the McGuffey School District.

The groom is a 2004 graduate of Hollis Brookline High School, N.H., and a 2008 graduate of the University of Vermont where he earned a business administration degree, concentrating in finance and marketing. He currently works in the Corporate Trust department of BNY Mellon.

Following a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple makes their home in Canonsburg.

As a result of new PA Common Core State Standards being implemented in Peters Township, a group of local parents have organized a non-partisan program, which will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the sanctuary of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia.

Guest speaker Peg Luksik, PhD, will discuss the PA Common Core Standards, as well as resulting data tracking and changes to standardized tests. A question and answer session will follow.

Dr. Luksik, a national expert on issues surrounding Common Core, has taught in various settings, written and evaluated curriculum and authored several books on educational issues. She is a former consultant to the U.S. Department of Education on education reform initiatives, as well as founder and chairperson of Founded on Truth (foundedontruth. com).

Admission is free and seating is limited.

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Genuine rock n’ roll players, like Nick Catanese, the former rhythm guitarist from American metal group Black Label Society, were on hand Feb. 7 for the grand opening of School of Rock located at 4100 Library Road.

Potential students came out to jam on the equipment, play on a fully-functional stage and even smash some acoustic guitars. Visit www.thealmanac.net for photos of the event.

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Meals on Wheels of Peters Township is in urgent need of volunteers. Volunteers can work once a week, every other week or as occasional substitutes on year-around or seasonal schedules.

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“We feature instrument rentals now. It’s not It’s a Saturday afternoon and inside David’s a major part of our business, but it helps stuMusic House parents, grandparents and other supporters of the roughly 20 or so children dents during that discovery phase to see where performing in ensemble showcases are packed they want to concentrate their learning,” he inside the “living room” stage space. said, “and every second Wednesday, we host an “The reason I created the stage was for stuopen stage for both students and community dents to learn and to get comfortable performmembers 18 years and younger. You can come ing in front of others and with others. The stage out, network and become inspired to play.” is also to bring in touring musicians so students In addition to a recording studio, there’s the can come with their parents and be amazed and cafe. inspired and ask questions. Musicians who play “Most coffee houses or bars, the music is professionally usually remember that one munot the focus. Our cafe gives a homey, kitchen sician who turned it on for them,” said owner table feel. I know as a player and as a parent of and operator David Lindberg. a player, that waiting for them to finish a lesson On this particular Saturday in Waterdam can be anxious – waiting in a basement, in your Plaza, the professional band opening up for stuDAVID SINGER / STAFF dents was Josh & Gab, a duo that writes songs Saxophone teacher Ben Barson counts in the student ensemble and leads them through a car. You don’t have that here,” Lindberg said.

“Some teachers are too strict, but you can’t against bullying, such as “Nine O’ Clock,” which series of songs after only one rehearsal together. lose that element. It has to be fun as well, but turns a meeting between two would-be fighters into best friends despite their planned beat- Grandma,” tout the unexpected benefits of living ensemble led by teacher Ben Barson took the there has to be a discipline element. There has stage and performed a series of songs after only to be a balance so a student is inspired, not disdown behind the Jack Rabbit roller coaster at with guardians other than one’s own parents.

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Tickets for the inaugural Pittsburgh Humanities Festival go on sale 9 a.m. Feb. 16.

‘A LINCOLN PORTRAIT’ The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall has planned a series of programs to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

On Feb. 16, Congressman Tim Murphy (R-18th District) will narrate Aaron Copland’s “A Lincoln Portrait.”

The concert, which will be performed by the Allegheny Brass Band and include other works from the Civil War era, will be performed at 7 p.m.

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TIEMPO LIBRE Three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban timba group Tiempo Libre will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Byham Theater.

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Additionally, a compelling exhibit of 100 photographs of Abraham Lincoln, which were on display when the restored Espy Post re-opened in 2010, will be on display indefinitely in the newly-named Lincoln Gallery (previously the Reception Hall).

Thanks to the generosity of Bill and Denise Brown, the benefactors who funded the Espy Post restoration, the ACFL&MH owns this collection, which ranges from an 1847 daguerreotype to the only known photograph of Lincoln in his coffin, taken April 24, 1865.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door, and $5 for children 12 and under. The performance will be followed by a dessert reception in the Lincoln Gallery, which will also be open from 2-7 p.m. prior to the performance.

Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Humanities Center of Carnegie Mellon University, the festival will take place March 26-29 throughout Pittsburgh’s Cultural District and neighboring locales, and will feature internationally renowned academics, artists and intellectual innovators offering interviews, intimate conversations and select performances focused on topics ranging from art, literature and music to science, policy and politics.

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PARTY IN THE TROPICS Dine, drink and dance the night away in the Tropical Forest at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

From 7-11 p.m. Feb. 13, guests 21 and older can indulge in sweet and savory morsels, sip unique cocktails and dance to the beats of a live DJ in the Tropical Forest Conservatory.

FEB. 14

BO WAGNER’S RAT PACK Feel the Vegas vibe on Feb. 14 when Bo Wagner’s Rat Pack comes to Headliners at The Meadows Casino.

The tribute act performs at 8 p.m. Cover charge is $10.

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LWV LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON Registration is required by Feb. 13 for The League of Women Voters of Washington County’s annual Legislative Luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at Citizens Library, Washington. Members of the public are welcome. Cost is $15. RSVP to Judy Hughes at jh0709@comcast.net. Mail checks to K.L. Hanawalt, LWVWC Treasurer, 205 Grandview Drive, McMurray, PA 15317.

WOMAN’S CLUB OF USC Reservations are required by Feb. 13 for the Woman’s Club of Upper St. Clair’s meeting, set for 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. Louise Sturgess from Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation will speak. Cost is $10. RSVP to 412-833-1262.

BETHEL WOMEN’S CLUB Reservations are due by Feb. 13 for the Bethel Woman’s Club luncheon and program set for noon on Feb. 18 at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. Dorit Brauer will speak on Holistic Reflexology. Cost is $10.50, payable by check only. Call 412-835-9567 to make a reservation.

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VALENTINE’S NIGHT WALK

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park.

James A. Betler, DO, will speak on “Advancement in Cancer Treatment.” All registered nurses are welcome. For more information, call 412-561-6905.

Washington County Parks & Recreation will hold a Valentine’s Night Walk on Feb. 13 in Mingo Creek Park. The unguided, liminary night walk on a portion of the paved walking trail will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Shelter 4. Afterward, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa around the campfire. Dress for the weather. No fee but preregistration is required at 724-228-6867.

The monthly dinner meeting of the Bethel Park Lioness Club will take place at 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 at the Rolling Hills Country Club, McMurray. The program will be presented

by Bethel Park Mayor Jack Allen. For more information, call 412-833-4551.

ALPHA OMEGA MASTER The next meeting of Alpha Omega Master will take place Feb. 19 at Open restaurant, Venetia. Members are to meet at Carole Legleitner’s house to carpool to the restaurant.

FUNDRAISERS

ZUMBATHON Dance Workshop by Shari in Whitehall is hosting the Go Red Zumbathon 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 12. A $20 donation will go directly to the American Heart Association. For more information or to register, call 412-884-5099.

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Temple Emanuel of the South Hills will hold Coach Bag Bingo at 1 p.m. Feb. 22. Tickets are $15. Funds support the art and music programs of Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center. Make checks out to TE-ECDC PTA and send to TE-ECDC, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Pick up tickets on the day of the event. For more information, call Iris Harlan at 412-279-7687.

The South Park Women’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the South Park Community Center. Author Robert Burnett will discuss his novel, “All The Way Down.”

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Community of Christ Church, Bethel Park, will hold Dinner for a Dollar 5-7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the church located between Drake Road and Sunset Drive. Menu includes spaghetti, bread/ rolls, garden salad and desserts. Cost is $1/ person or $3/family. No reservations required.

Dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December. For more information, contact Debbie at 412-833-6357 or dgeffel@comcast.net.

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The last day to order hogies from Bethel Park Band, Orchestra and Top 21 members is Feb. 21. Regular, special (toppings packaged separately) and turkey hoagies are available for $6 each. Proceeds help fund band functions throughout the year, including the annual adjudicated spring trip. To place an order, contact a band, orchestra or Top 21 member directly, or call 412-854-8179.

Meatless Meals have been added to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God take-out fundraiser, and orders must be placed by Feb. 12. Meatless offerings this month are vegetable lentil soup and haluski. A traditional wedding soup will also be offered.

All three take-out options are $5 a quart, which includes two dinner rolls. To place an order, call 412-885-7232 or email info@ osfprov.org. Soup orders can be picked-up between 3-6 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Sisters’ Motherhouse, Castle Shannon.

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VALENTINE CABARET SHOW off the WALL Performing Arts Center, Carnegie, presents “The Indecent Diva’s” at 8 p.m.

Feb. 13. Rebecca Covert and Anna Elder put their own twist on Valentine’s Day by bringing their charm, sass, bawdiness and vocals in this unforgettable show. General admission is $10. Ages 18 and older. For tickets, visit www. insideoffthewall.com.

WSO CONCERT The Washington Symphony Orchestra will present “Love Hurts” at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Trinity High School. Anthony D’Orazio of Washington, the winner of WSO’s 2014-15 Young Artist Competition, will perform a solo piece along with the orchestra. Local participants include Meghan Johnson, bass clarinet, Upper St. Clair; Pratiik Kaushik, violin, Peters; Mekna Nair, viola, Peters; and Mila Shadel, violin, Peters. This evening of music is inspired by love gone wrong. Tickets can be purchased online at washsym.org or by calling 1-888-71-TICKETS.

THREE STOOGES FEST The Holllywood Theater, Dormont, presents a Three Stooges Fest beginning at 3 p.m.

Feb. 15. The event will feature three classic Stooges films and guest speaker Richard Sanner, president of the Restless Knights 3 Stooges Fan Club and author of “My Friend Moe ... Memories of a Stoogeboomer.” All ages. For tickets, $6-$8, visit www.thehollywooddormont.org.

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PCO CONCERT

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On Feb. 15, the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra celebrates The Voice, featuring the St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church Choir, led by director Chaz Bowers, singing Beethoven’s Hallelujah from Christ on the Mount of Olives.

PCO soloists will also perform selections by Massenet, Puccini, Verdi, Rachmaninoff, Rossini and Strauss. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Church, Mt. Lebanon.

Suggested donation for adults is $10. For more information, call 412-279-4030 or visit www.pittsburghcivicorchestra.net/.

MILITARY MINIATURES Woodville Plantation, Bridgeville, will present a special event from noon-5 p.m. Feb. 15. View a display of military miniatures, hand-painted toy soldiers and war-gaming dioramas featuring 18th and 19th century armies of North America and Europe. Talk with re-enactors throughout the day as they drill (weather permitting). Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 6 and under. For more information, visit www. woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

JAZZ CONCERT The Jazz Conspiracy Band, featuring guest saxophonist Lee Robinson, will perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 15 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon. A $10 donation is suggested.

CARNEGIE BRASS The Chamber Music Series presents the Carnegie Brass at 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at Old St. Luke’s Church, Scott. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call 412-310-4378.

ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON The Peters Township and South West Communities chambers of commerce will hold an Economic Forecast Luncheon on Feb. 24 at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe.

Bill Flanagan will speak on “Our Regions Big Opportunities … and a Big Challenge to Think About.” Registration and networking at 11 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon.To register, call 724-941-6345 or email info@ptcoc.org.

HEALTH

HEALTHY EATING A Healthy Eating Supermarket Tour will take place 2-4 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the free tours and discuss “Heart Healthy Eating.” Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

• February is Love Your Library Month. Donate $1 to purchase a heart and tell us why you love your library. All hearts will be entered into a drawing to win a Target gift card.

• The library will be closed on Feb. 16.

For more, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.

FRANK SARRIS • Fiction Book Club, 4 p.m. Feb. 19. Discuss “Emma” by Jane Austen.

• The library is serving as a collection point for the Washington County Food Bank’s annual food drive this month.

• Popcorn and a Movie, at noon on Saturdays in February. No charge. Bring your own drink.

Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org.

Register at 724-745-1308.

MT. LEBANON • Lebo Nerdfighters: Chinese New Year, 3:15 p.m. Feb. 13. For college and high school students only. Parties and snacks.

• Reader’s Theater General Meeting, 2 p.m.

Feb. 17. New members welcome.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

PETERS • Paws for Reading, 10-11:20 a.m. Feb. 14, grades 1 and up.

• S.A.T. Preparation Workshop, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 15-March 8, presented by Educational Achievement Center. Cost is $190.

For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

SCOTT • Valentine’s Day Crafts, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, ages 3 and up. Make a card, craft or play a game. Supplies provided. Register.

• In Service of Seniors, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 23. Information about ongoing services provided. For more information, call Jeffrey at 412-661-1670 ext. 613.

For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org.

SOUTH FAYETTE • Chess Tournament, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16.

Any child who has attended at least four Monday Evening Chess Club sessions is eligible to compete. Trophies are awarded in the Junior and Senior categories. Both beginner and intermediate players should arrive by 5:30.

• Reading Social, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 17. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. Mingle with good books and neighbors. All ages welcome.

No registration required.

For more, visit www.southfayettelibrary.org.

BLOOD DRIVE

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Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will hold a blood drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 15. Register online at www.westminsterchurch.org or call 412-835-6630.

A Sweet and Sassy Evening: A “Fifty Shades of Grey” Party for ladies only, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 27. Local romance author Madeline Hunter will ignite fiery interest with an hour-long open discussion and Q&A. Following the presentation, the staff at Lolita’s Boutique will help participants find their inner seductress with tasteful and fun boutique wares. There will be giveaways and a grand prize of two tickets to the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie and dinner, plus a “Fifty Shades of Grey” goodie bag.

Registration is appreciated for ordering supplies.

LIBRARIES

BETHEL PARK • Little Hands Art, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17 for ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Engaging stories and ageappropriate crafts. Register.

• Pittsburgh South Writers Group, 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Register.

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UPPER ST. CLAIR The Treatment of Chronic Pain, presented by Dr. Kevin Smith, 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in the multipurpose room. Register at 412-835-5540.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

PET LOSS GRIEF SEMINAR Chartiers Custom Pet Cremations will offer a free pet loss grief seminar, Healing Hearts for Pet Lovers, from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at La Bella Bean in Bridgeville. Grieving pet owners are invited to listen and share stories about their animal companions. La Bella Bean will be closed to the public during the session.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP “Healthy Body, Healthy Home, Healthy Planet” will take place 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Green Tree Borough Building. The workshop will heighten awareness and encourage action around the issue of carcinogens and toxins that we come into contact with daily.

It also focuses on the consequences of the toxins to our health and how we can avoid exposure. Participants make products during the workshop, and will receive a non-toxic green cleaning kit. Cost is $25/person or $30/ couple. For more information and to register, call 412-773-7156.

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FARM TO TABLE EVENT American HealthCare Group will present a Farm to Table Lunch & Learn from noon-1 p.m. Feb. 19 at Pittsburgh Public Market, featuring a cooking demonstration by a special guest. Registration and lunch are free.

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Johanna P. Maloney graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The Bethel Park High School graduate is the daughter of Mark D. and Patricia O. Maloney of Bethel Park, and granddaughter of James D. Maloney of Pittsburgh.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s and dementia family education workshops will be held at the Home Instead Senior Care, Bethel Park. Topics include: Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias, Capturing Life’s Journey, Techniques to Handle Challenging Behaviors and Activities to Encourage Engagement. The workshop will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24, March 24 and April 28. To RSVP, call 412-595-7554 or 724-222-7770.

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Samantha A. Tarr graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Richard W. and Gail L. Tarr of Bethel Park, and a graduate of Bethel Park High School.

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Adult themes a major component of ‘The Martini Shot’ one of his coworkers is murdered. The opinions he has of his job and his crew are very enterFor The Almanac taining. It’s especially entertaining because writer@thealmanac.net Pelecanos has done some similar work himself, making these reactions genuine. One particuI grant that in the past I have neglected to menlarly funny gag occurs when the writer talks to tion certain aspects of the books that I review police and criminals during the investigation. that may not be suitable for younger audiencHe is unfamiliar with the slang they use and es. In most cases, I don’t think it was an issue, makes a note to himself to use it later, and the because the presence of adult language and words appear in his next script. The script elethemes did not usually detract from one’s perment is also clever. Occasionally, the style will sonal enjoyment of the work, or were not major switch to a script like the writer would create. enough to bring up. However, with acclaimed ROSA PELECANOS This grabs the reader’s attention and breaks up crime writer George Pelecanos’s collection of Author George Peleany monotony that may have developed. The short stories, “The Martini Shot,” these ele- canos details I mentioned earlier are bumped up even ments have become such a major component to the plots that I can no longer ignore them. plots: sex, violence and drugs. Of course, these higher in the novella due to its longer length.

From this point forward, reader discretion is themes are prevalent in media for a good rea- Though the scenes with the writer and his girlson, but it comes off as unoriginal writing when friend do little to further the plot and are only advised. there to serve a very specific purpose.

I think it’s important to keep in mind when all separate plots revolve around them.

One positive thing I can say about “The MarI can’t sing the praises of the short stories in reading this that I have no problem with the presence of adult themes. But I think when tini Shot” is that the writing is phenomenal. the same way. Every protagonist in the other adding them into a work, it’s important to con- The details in each story’s scenes is easily the stories somehow gets involved in the drug trade sider the relevance of each one to the plot. It’s highlight of the collection. The titular novella is or other illegal activities. Though the characters disappointing to me, then, that all seven of the the best overall, and the most unique. The main are diverse in setting and background, they all short stories and the title novella in the collec- character is a writer for a police drama who gets react similarly to their situation – that is, withtion have the same motivators driving their wrapped up in something much bigger when out much concern. They don’t care much about

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the fact that the police could go after them, even though this situation is repeated multiple times throughout the stories. It makes the characters unsympathetic when they do get caught, even though there are many reasons they shouldn’t be. The one exception to this is “Chosen,” which focuses on an adoptive father who has to deal with the strains on his family when one of his children goes down this path. It’s not only creative, but it also serves as a prequel to another one of Pelecanos’s stories. It still manages to stand alone as the best short story of the batch.

It’s hard to make a recommendation for this book as a whole, but if the reader is comfortable with R-rated themes, I can easily recommend “The Martini Shot” novella, at least, and “Chosen.” The rest, I can’t get into. It seems to me like the author couldn’t quite get the length of “The Martini Shot” to a point where he could sell it as a standalone, so he threw in the other stories as a sort of bonus. It’s just a shame that the bonus ends up detracting from the overall package.

Jeremy Farbman is a sophomore at Mt. Lebanon High School.

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Throughout February, Keystone Oaks will host Kindergarten registration events at each of the district’s three elementary schools. Children who are 5 years of age on or before Sept.

1, 2015, may attend Kindergarten during the 2015-2016 school year. Open registration (appointments are not required) will take place the following dates and times: • Fred L. Aiken Elementary – 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Feb. 12 • Dormont Elementary – 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 18; 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19 • Myrtle Avenue Elementary – 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 24; 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Feb. 25 Registration packets are available from any of the district’s elementary schools or in the lobby of the district’s administration center.

Packets may also be downloaded from the district’s new Kindergarten website. Parents/ guardians are asked to read through the packet prior to registration and bring the following required documents with them to registration: • Birth certificate or baptismal certificate that include the child’s date of birth • Two proofs of residency (deeds, lease, utility bills, credit card statement, valid PA driver’s license) • Proof of immunizations or a medical/religious exemption form An open house for parents of incoming kindergarten students will be held at 6:30 p.m.

March 25 at Dormont Elementary.

Meet teachers and administrations, learn aboutthe Kindergarten curriculum and learn what a typical day in Kindergarten looks like.

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For more information, download the “Kindergarten at Keystone Oaks” brochure and visit tinyurl.com/kokindergarten.

JUBILEE OPEN HOUSE

Jubilee Christian School, an inter-denominational school for grades K-8 with campuses in Mt. Lebanon and Dormont, has begun accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. In addition, the school currently has openings in several grades for students who wish to transfer from public, private or homeschool settings for the 2014-2015 school year.

For more information, contact Judi Phelps at 412-561-5917 or jphelps@jubileecs.org. Visit www.jubileecs.org to learn more.

BP SCHOLARSHIP

The Bethel Park Lions Club will be awarding the $4,000 George Meyer Scholarship to a Bethel Park senior this spring. Applications are available at the high school counseling office.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

Kohl’s Department Stores Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program will award nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes to more than 2,500 students who have made a positive impact on their communities. Nominations for kids ages 6 to 18 will be accepted through March 13 at kohlskids.com.

Ten national winners will each be awarded a $10,000 scholarship for higher education, and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.

Nearly 200 students will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 and more than 2,000 local students will receive a $50 Kohl’s gift card.

For more information, visit kohlskids.com.

ML National Merit Semifinalists The officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that Mt. Lebanon High School students (from left) Andrei Mihailescu, Mitchell Bognar, Amanda Vosburgh and Chenhui Yuan were selected as semifinalists in the 60th annual 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 1.4 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the program by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Chenhui Yuan scored a perfect score of 240 on the 2013 PSAT. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.

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Neil Armstrong Middle School sixth-grader Elise Turka won the opportunity to be an honorary employee at Give Mia Cookie, when owner Katie Hogue offered the prize as part of this year’s NAMS Charity Carnival. Elise entered by completing a writing prompt about why she would want to work there. Her reason was not because she loves cookies or baking – she wanted to use her math skills working the cash register. Elise was able to do more than work the cash register during her shift at the cookie shop – she rolled dough, baked and decorated cookies and waited on customers, as well.

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things you need to know this week:

• Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14. According to Time magazine, Americans will spend $18.9 billion on the holiday this year – an all-time high.

• Presidents’ Day is Feb. 16. It was initially celebrated on George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, but was changed to the third Monday of February in 1971.

• The South Hills Art League will screen for new members on Feb. 16 at the Unitarian Church of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Preregistration is required by contacting Anne Trimble at 412-512-8499. For more information, visit southhillsartleague.org.

• The 40th Pittsburgh Antiques Show & Sale, sponsored by the nonprofit Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh, will take place Feb. 2122 at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Upper St. Clair. View the special exhibit “Glass-Pittsburgh’s First Industry.” For more information, call 412-734-5279 or visit www.hgcp.org.

• The inbound Fort Pitt Tunnel will close to traffic Feb. 13-16 for ceiling removal work – weather permitting, of course.

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• Late-breaking: WPIAL basketball playoff pairings • Video: Local politicians share their thoughts on issues • Photos: Check out the opening of Castle Shannon’s School of Rock • Police beat map: Find where crime is happening in your area.

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“There’s no question the board was very disappointed with this number,” Lebowitz said.

For The Almanac School board member Michael Reimer writer@thealmanac.net questioned the high cost, particularly in light Mt. Lebanon’s rifle team is safe from elimina- of the fact that the municipality recently renotion, but is unlikely to get a newly-renovated vated the police range in Mt. Lebanon’s public range any time soon, based on discussion at works complex for only $150,000.

That range is not currently available for stuthe Feb. 9 school board meeting. According to school board president Lawrence Lebowitz, dent use.

“I can’t speak to their project or its scope,” the low figure from the latest bidding round came in at just over $661,000. With the addi- facilities manager Rick Marciniak said. “I can tion of $39,000 in soft costs and contingency tell you that normally if our bidders see an opfunds, the total estimated cost for a renovated portunity to reduce costs through value-added range is $700,000. engineering, they will bring those options to That figure is up sharply from a previous es- us. That did not happen here.” timate of $410,900, with much of the added The board gave Marciniak direction to furcost attributed to expensive ventilation equip- ther investigate the municipal project, and ment. whether a similar approach could yield cost “The complete elimination of the rifle pro- saving strategies for a high school range. gram is not under consideration,” Lebowitz Reimer, too, expressed interest in working insisted. “Everyone on this school board rec- with the municipality, in hopes of perhaps getognizes the value of the rifle program to the ting students access to the municipal facilities. district and the kids.”

“That’s the direction I’d like to see the board He said the decision the board faced was move in from a cost standpoint,” he said. whether to proceed with building out a range “We do have to be mindful of that. There is or simply have the rifle program continue still no guarantee we could get this done for at an alternate location. The team currently $700,000.” practices at the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon SportsCost is a key issue for the board as the conman’s Club in Canonsburg, at an annual cost tingency funds for the district’s high school of about $20,000. renovation dwindle.

Team co-captain Maddy Lauver said that According to project manager Tom Berkewhile the Sportsman’s Club was an excelbile, who also presented at the meeting, about lent facility, time spent traveling to and from 99 percent of the project’s contingency has the facility was causing team members time management issues. “It’s difficult to finish been exhausted. He said that while nothing in my homework before eleven o’clock at night,” the remaining scope of work “sticks out as a Lauver said, adding that the travel time has sore thumb,” there is always the possibility of also made it more difficult for her teammates encountering unforeseen conditions.

Superintendent Dr. Timothy Steinhauer to work jobs and complete college applicareiterated that the district could draw on sevtions.

The rifle range was originally included as eral sources of funds to make up any shortfall, an alternate item in the district’s high school including $8.1 million in capital project funds renovation project. It was not selected for and some $500,000 earmarked for furniture, inclusion in the project when construction fixtures and equipment. “(Using FF&E monies) would be allocatcontracts were awarded, and has remained in limbo ever since. School board members have ing money internally, within the $109 milrepeatedly expressed interest in using capital lion project budget,” Steinhauer said. “We’ve project funds to renovate the range. However, bought pretty much all the major furniture we they had hoped bids for a redesigned range need. It was always our intention to use some would come back considerably lower. old equipment in good enough condition.”

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Bedeviling the opposition Jonny David enjoying special days with father at Mt. Lebanon

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As they pulled out of the driveway bound for their game against Chartiers Valley last week, Mt. Lebanon boys’ basketball coach Joe David turned to his son and told him that good things happen to seniors on senior night. “Enjoy the night,” he added.

Boy did Jonny David ever. The senior point guard exploded for 19 points. He eclipsed the 1,000-point milestone for his scholastic career. Plus, he buried the game-winning basket from 3-point land at the buzzer to end a triple overtime thriller in Lebo’s favor, 58-55.

“Definitely,” Jonny said. “This was the best win I have been a part of in my four years. It was great.”

Of taking and making the winning shot Jonny added, “I was open. I got the right rotation on the ball. I knew it was going into the hoop. I felt it was perfect when I took the shot.”

Perfect has been Jonny’s path to becoming one of the premier players in the WPIAL. He ranks among the scoring leaders in the district, averaging 19.4 points per game. He also dishes up five assists, pulls down four rebounds and accrues two steals per contest.

Though he grew up in Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon’s fiercest rival, Jonny always attended his father’s practices and games, sitting at the end of the bench with the statisticians and managers. “Since age 3,” noted his dad, “I’ve taken Jonny to the gym. He’s always worn Blue Devils shirts and cheered for Lebo.” During the summer before Jonny entered eighth grade, the family moved from the community where the elder David excelled and to Mt. Lebanon.

“At that age,” explained Joe, “you meet new friends and you move right along. The move was well supported by the family and they wanted to play for me. We met some wonderful people here. They were warm and welcoming. It’s been a blessing. A great group of kids and friends,” he added.

Nevertheless, young Jonny experienced some reluctance at first. “I was really excited to play for my dad and with my brother (Justin).

I looked forward to it, but I didn’t know too many people. It’s rough being the new kid but I knew guys like (Matt) Hoffman and (Patrick) ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF Ehland and others on the basketball team, so it Jonny David registered his 1,000th career point during Mt. Lebanon’s 58-55 win over made it an easier transition.”

Chartiers Valley. In the triple-overtime thriller, he pumped in 19 markers, including the deciSEE DAVID PAGE 24 sive basket with 7.5 seconds remaining in the third overtime period.

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Age: 18 Birthdate: Nov. 7 Parents: Joe and Sandi Siblings: Jeremy, Justin, Samantha School: Mt. Lebanon Year: Senior GPA: 4.2 Sport: Basketball Achievements: Over 1,000 career points. Averages 19.4 points per game. One of the top scorers in the WPIAL this season.

What’s appealing about your sport: “The constant action. It’s back and forth. Not one-sided. You get to play both offense and defense.”

How long have you been playing: “As long as I can remember. I had one of those little plastic hoops at home. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”

Color: Orange Movie: “Any thing with Will Ferrell in it. I love them all.”

Food: Crab legs Restaurant: Little Tokyo Best book: “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand Dream destination: Australia School subject: Science Favorite teacher: Mr. (Michael) Hathy College choice: Kentucky Major: Science Career path: Physical therapy When you are not playing basketball, you enjoy: “Spending time with friends and playing Xbox.”

In 15 years, I see myself: “Wow, I’ll be in my 30s. I see myself back in Mt. Lebanon.”

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sports tion 4-AAAA play tied for first place with Char Valley. Both finished 11-2 and enter the WPIAL playoffs ranked among the top four seeds. In the FROM PAGE 23 win against the Panthers, David led all scorers By becoming excellent at his craft, Jonny with 10 tallies.

Both father and son embrace returning to transitioned easily into the starting line-up at Lebo. By his sophomore season, he was starting their roots. Regarding last Friday’s fray at USC, side-by-side with Justin, who currently is sit- Joe said, “it’s always a great night. The place is ting out the season at the University of Southern always rocking. There’s a lot of energy and inFlorida because of the transfer rules, and Tyler tensity.”

Jonny added that he blocks out the chanting Roth, who attends Princeton. These past two and taunts regarding being “daddy’s boy” and years, Jonny has served as captain of the team.

“He’s a natural leader. That’s his strength,” says he “loves playing against USC.” “It’s a great said his father. “He has a high basketball IQ. atmosphere and always a good game. But, I love playing for my father. It’s been great. A once-inHe’s gifted, fast and quick.”

But, Jonny honed his skills in much the same a-lifetime experience. I cherish each moment. fashion his father did. He practiced in the drive- There is no down side to it.”

Joe agreed. He said that former Lebo head way for at least two and a half hours a day, folcoach Dick Black told him years ago how much lowing a routine that included making 500 fun the years were when he coached his sons. shots. In addition to lifting weights at home “Coach Black was right. I’m enjoying this. I may and at Mt. Lebanon, Jonny trained at Evolution have been harder on him, but I think I’ve had to Sports Institute in Bridgeville. be or else people would be in my face if I’ve al“Jonny got better by doing what I did and lowed him to do things and not others. We had what a lot of players from my generation did,” that conversation where I’ve told him, ‘you know said Joe David, who played college basketball at I have to be harder on you’ and he understands. the University of Pittsburgh. “He practiced when Coaching him has been fun. A blast. A great exno one was watching. He and Justin worked out perience.” all day. Justin gets Jonny going. He’s fortunate While he rates scoring his 1,000th career to have him to look up to.” point as a tremendous experience, Jonny looks Jonny agreed. “There were definitely days forward to more memorable milestones in the when it was tough, but Justin definitely pushed upcoming weeks. “The goal is to win the WPIAL me. It helps especially when you are able to championship,” he said. “We have our eyes on (work out) with someone else. It’s worth it too that goal.” when you see results, especially this year and The district finals will be played Feb. 27-28 with this team. We go hard and it’s paid off.” at the Petersen Events Center. The last time the With a follow-up victory against arch rival Up- WPIAL championships were held on the Univerper St. Clair, 33-31, the Blue Devils finished Sec- sity of Pittsburgh campus, Lebo won the Quad-A

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“My goal is to be the guy who comes in and shoots and knocks down a couple of threes when the team needs it and be a contributor.”

Jonny David title in 2006. That fact is not lost on Jonny. “I’d love to play there,” he said.

As long as he continues to play his role, the Blue Devils should enjoy success. Jonny says he sees himself contributing by being a good leader, playing up the defense, keeping his teammates motivated and, of course, scoring. “I just have to play my game regardless of the opponent,” he said.

Once his playing days at Mt. Lebanon have ended, Jonny plans to do the same in college.

He has been accepted into the science program at the University of Kentucky. Plus, he will be a preferred walk-on on the basketball team. John Calipari coaches the Wildcats. He was an assistant coach at Pitt when Jonny’s dad played for the Panthers.

“Ever since I was young,” said Jonny, who also entertained plenty of Division III offers before picking Kentucky, “I saw myself attending a big school and playing basketball. Testing myself,” he added. “I didn’t want to settle. If I push myself hard, I can become a better basketball player. My goal is to be the guy who comes in and shoots and knocks down a couple of threes when the team needs it and be a contributor.”

Joe David is eager to see his son achieve his

objectives. “I’m anxious to see how he does. I think he’s good enough. He works hard and I believe people who do that get what’s coming to them. Kentucky made no promises. But, I think you reap what you sow. When he gets the opportunity to compete against the best in the country, he’s going to get better.

“He can shoot,” Coach David continued.

“He’s a shooter and those aren’t a dime a dozen. There’s value to having a shooter on a team.

But, he’s got to bet getter. Jonny needs to work on everything, shooting, defense, ball handling.

Initially, he’ll be shell-shocked, but I think he’ll adjust.”

While he’s faced that situation before, Jonny will not have to adjust academically as he is a standout student at Mt. Lebanon. He maintains a 4.2 GPA. He plans to pursue a career in physical therapy, which is fast becoming a family business.

His father owns and operates David Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center located on Castle Shannon Boulevard in Mt. Lebanon. His oldest brother, Jeremy, is enrolled in the program at Pitt. Justin is studying physical therapy at USF. And, this past summer, Jonny worked at his father’s practice.

“Physical therapy has always interested me,” Jonny said. “When we watch football games or other sporting events on TV at home and when a player gets injured my dad will tell us exactly what happened,” said the 18-year-old son of Sandi David. “It’s interesting. After working in the summer, I can see myself doing that. Down the road, I’d love to work with my dad. I think it’s something all the brothers would love to do.

So I’m pushing myself hard to do that and to become a better basketball player.”

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Bethel Park, Section 4 girls ready for successful playoff run ers that I feel can contend. There are so many teams to watch.”

Sports editor Despite its youth, Mt. Lebanon could be one ebailey@thealmanac.net of them. Though the Lebo ladies were in jeopDefending champion Penn-Trafford (21-1) and ardy of not making the playoffs at one point North Allegheny (19-2) are the prohibitive fa- in the season, they recovered smartly and tied vorites to challenge for the WPIAL Quad-A title Baldwin for second-place in the section bein girls’ basketball. Don’t discount Bethel Park hind Bethel Park. Lebo recorded a 10-4 league mark, which included an overtime victory, 63or any other Section 4 squad for that matter.

“Our section games are a tremendous prepa- 61, against the Lady Hawks.

Lebo finished the regular season at 13-9 ration for the playoffs. Every night is a battle,” overall after losing to Cumberland Valley, said Mt. Lebanon head coach Dori Oldaker, who listed Bethel Park (18-4) third after the 67-47, last Saturday. Kenzie Bushee and Kate Warriors and NA, followed quickly by Norwin Sramac each tossed in 12 tallies in the loss.

Bushee supplied 22 in a recent win against riand Pine-Richland.

The Lady Hawks comprise the ingredients val Upper St. Clair, 53-44.

Despite having no four-year or three-year to pull off the upset and claim their second title in school history. They won the 2013 cham- varsity players on this year’s club, the Blue pionship. Head coach Jonna Burke, however, Devils have succeeded. Maura Wallace boasts cautions against putting the onus for a title on the most experience. She is a two-year varsity letterwinner. The rest of the squad features BP. “So many things have to fall into place to nine first-year varsity members eligible for a win a WPIAL championship,” she said. “You letter.

“We are very excited about making the have to be strong defensively. Offensive balplayoffs.

We went through a spell during the ance is key as well. In the playoffs and, espeseason that we weren’t sure that we were gocially in the deeper rounds, teams can ing to make the playoffs this year,” explained shut one or two Oldaker.

“We are very young, but we have gained a players down, so lot of game situation experience and gained a you have to get scoring from everyone. lot of confidence. We have played a very brutal And, probably, most schedule so hopefully, this tough schedule has importantly, you prepared us for the playoffs.”

Upper St. Clair, like Mt. Lebanon, is just have to stay healthy and play a tough taking the post-season ‘one game at a time’ but the Lady Panthers are a senior-dominated mental game.”

In winning the club. Rachel Mazzie, who recently surpassed Section 4 crown, the the 1,000-point plateau, leads a balanced attack that includes fellow seniors Diandra ConELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF Lady Hawks have Bethel Park sopho- demonstrated men- well, Madison Serio and Sarah McMurtry as more Justina Mascaro tal toughness, for- well as junior guard Ally Steve. Katie White ranks among one of titude and balance. and Olivia Hutton are the other seniors on a the top scorers in the They recovered club that finished fourth in Section 4 with an WPIAL. from a 0-2 start and 8-6 mark.

USC posted a 13-9 record during the regufinished 12-2 in the lar season. Despite 18 points from Mazzie, the division. In fact, they ride a 15-game winning Panthers lost to Blackhawk, 74-47, in their playstreak into the playoffs after beating West Mifoff tune-up on Monday. The Cougars are the flin on Monday night, 55-38.

Bethel Park clinched the section title with a defending Class AAA champions and are led 56-34 win against Baldwin. Justina Mascaro by Chassidy Omogrosso, who led the WPIAL and Shannon Conely led the way with 17 and 14 in scoring for girls’ basketball this season. She tallies. In the weekend’s win against Gateway, fired in 25 points against USC. 35-34, during the Cancer Awareness Classic CLASS AA at Shady Side Academy, Conely pumped in 15 Seton-La Salle enters the WPIAL playoffs as the markers. In the regular season finale against defending AA champion. The Lady Rebels are West Mifflin, Mascaro and Conely finished also the returning PIAA winner. with 14 and 13 points while Kaitlyn Chess led With a dramatic win against rival Bishop the way with 15.

Canevin, 49-47, the Lady Rebels clinched the “I like the way our team has been playing Section 3-AA banner with an undefeated, 12lately, particularly defensively,” Burke said. “I 0, record. Shaunay Edmonds provided the think they know that they have to play tough heroics, scoring the decisive hoop at the buzzdefense because it sparks our offense.” er. The pint-sized point guard pumped in 14 The Lady Hawks enter the playoffs sport- points in the triumph. Cassidy Walsh led with ing one of the top defenses in the league. They 18 tallies. allow 40.8 points per game. Offensively, they After succumbing to Quad-A powers, Penn average 53 points per game. Only NA (58.6), Hills, 64-51, and North Allegheny, 76-48, the Penn-Trafford (57.6), Norwin (57.2) and Pine- Lady Rebels sported a 15-7 overall record. The Richland (55.2) average more points. Mascaro Indians enter the Quad-A playoffs as the Secis BP’s leader with a 15.7 average followed by tion 2 champion while NA won Section 3. In Conely. But, Paige Kucha-Puskar and Chess the loss to Penn Hills, Nicolete Newman fired provide punch inside while Mia Mattes directs in 20 points while Walsh and Edmonds each the offense. finished with 10 tallies. Against NA, Newman While Burke concedes that NA and Penn- and Walsh led with 15 and 11 points.

Trafford are clearly the top two seeds and faWalsh and Newman have played on two state vorites in the tournament, she discounts no championship clubs for the Lady Rebels. They challengers. “There’s a good number of oth- were teammates in grade school when St. Ga-

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Shannon Conely (No. 32) is one of Bethel Park’s top scorers. She fired in 15 points in a 35-34 win over Gateway. She supplied 14 in the section-clinching victory against Baldwin, 56-34. briel captured back-to-back state titles. Walsh is a Pitt recruit while Newman will play college ball at Cleveland State. Senior center Morgan Henderson is a Slippery Rock recruit.

The Rebels expect to receive stiff resistance in repeating as Greensburg Central Catholic (18-2) and Burrell (19-2) rank ahead of them at No. 3 and No. 4 in the state. Bishop Canevin also demonstrated it could pose problems for the Lady Rebels.

The Lady Crusaders finished runner-up to the Rebels in Section 3-AA with a 10-2 slate.

They enter the playoffs with a 13-9 record after a 45-31 loss to Villa Maria. Gina Vallecorsa, who scored 16 points in that loss, is the team’s top scorer. She is supported by Sarah Green, Erin Joyce and Lauren Gamble, all of whom scored in double figures against SLS. Alexa Williamson spearheads ChartiersHouston’s chances for a WPIAL title. She averages 21.8 points per game and ranks No. 8 scoring in the district.

The Buccaneers placed third in Section 3-AA, behind Seton-La Salle and Canevin, with an 8-4 record. After beating Frazier, 63-30, they were 15-7 heading into the post-season. Williamson pumped in 30 points in the win.

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With a 56-39 win against Moon, Chartiers Valley finished Section 5 play at the top of the heap with an 11-1 record. Melissa Rickens fired in 20 points while Nicole Olkowsky and Alexa Golden followed with 12 and 10 tallies.

The Colts finished the regular season with wins against Fox Chapel, 53-28, and Thomas Jefferson, 78-38. Against the Foxes, Golden fired in 15 markers. Against TJ, Melissa Rick-

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• Bethel Park (18-4). The Lady Hawks captured the Section 4-AAAA title with a 12-2 record. They ride a 15-game winning streak into the playoffs.

• Mt. Lebanon (13-9). After an up-anddown season, due in part to youth, the Blue Devils finished tied for second place in Section 4-AAAA with a 10-4 record.

• Upper St. Clair (13-9). Under first-year head coach Pete Serio, the seniordominated Panthers posted an 8-6 mark in section play, good enough for fourth place and the final playoff slot.

• Chartiers Valley (17-4). The Lady Colts won the Section 5-AAA banner with an 11-1 record.

• South Fayette (16-6). The Lions finished runner-up to CV in Section 5-AAA. With an 8-4 mark, they tied Trinity for the second-place slot.

• Seton-La Salle (15-7). The Lady Rebels ran the table in Section 3-AA, finishing with a 12-0 record. They are the defending WPIAL champion as well as the 2014 PIAA winner.

• Bishop Canevin (13-9). The Crusaders finished runner-up in Section 3-AA with a 10-2 record. Both losses came at the hands of the Lady Rebels, including last week’s thriller, 49-47, won at the buzzer by Shaunay Edmonds.

• Chartiers-Houston (15-7). The Buccanneers placed third in Section 3-AA with an 8-4 record. ens (19), Karley O’Keefe (14) and Alexa Golden (14) scored in double figures.

South Fayette tuned up for its playoff run with a game at Canon-McMillan. Overall, the Lions are 16-6 overall after their loss, 57-53, to the Lady Macs. Emily Anderson (19), Carlee Kilgus (12) and Mikayla Fetchet (11) finished in double digits for SF. With wins against Quaker Valley, 46-27, and Keystone Oaks, 63-39, the Lady Lions forced a tie for second place in Section 5, behind the Colts. Both SF and Trinity compiled 8-4 records in the division. In the win against the Quakers, Anderson fired in 16 points. With a similar output, Anderson paced a balanced attack against KO that included 17 markers from Kilgus, 13 tallies from Lauren Crites and 10 points from Autumn Mozick.

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Who will win the WPIAL in Quad-A boys’ basketball is up for debate, but don’t be surprised if squads from Section 4 have a say in deciding the championship.

Before Hempfield (19-2) suffered a loss last week to Latrobe in the Section 1 finale, the Spartans received the nod from many as the team to beat, followed by North Allegheny (20-2).

While Plum and McKeesport shared the Section 2 banner with 10-2 slates, Chartiers Valley and Mt. Lebanon emerged as co-champions after a thrilling week of action in Section 4. The Colts and Blue Devils battled three overtimes before Lebo emerged as the victor, 58-55, and then Lebo staved off a valiant comeback from Upper St. Clair to edge the rival Panthers, 3331, on a last-second bucket by Matt Hoffman in the regular season finale.

“We were very fortunate to end our season with games of that intensity,” Lebo head coach Joe David said of the CV and USC contests.

“The atmosphere of the last few games will definitely help us as we enter the playoffs.”

While CV skipper Tim McConnell predicted Hempfield, NA, Lebo and his team as the top seeds in the Quad-A tournament, he too agreed his Colts are well prepared to make a deep playoff run thanks to section action.

“I believe our section has prepared us extremely well for the playoffs,” he said. “Every game in our section was like a playoff game and I believe that will help us in the long run.”

In the long run, Lebo and CV could meet again. David embraces a rematch. “We hope to see them again,” he said after the triple overtime triumph. “If we do, that will mean that both of us have experienced success in the playoffs. But we are trying to just get past the first game. One game at a time,” he cautioned.

The first round of the Quad-A playoffs is a must-win situation as only five teams advance to the PIAA state tournament. But, both Lebo and CV have a good shot of advancing because they boast three of the top scorers in the WPIAL as well as two of the top defenses.

Lebo ranks No. 2 in Quad-A in defense, behind Plum, allowing just 47.4 points per game.

The Blue Devils also feature Jonny David. He is averaging 19.4 points per game. The line-up also features 6-8 forward Patrick Ehland, Hoffman, a Penn football recruit, shooting guard Eddie Jenkins and guard Mark Lamendola.

“We have a great group of young men who have a very cohesive personality,” said David.

“I like that about my team and we are getting better each week. We enter this week trying to improve on all the little things that need to be done to win.”

Those little things David noted are ‘to defend well’ and ‘play smart basketball.’

McConnell concurred with David’s analysis. Since the Colts lack height, they must ‘play great defense, rebound and shoot well’ to have a chance of winning the WPIAL title.

In posting the best offensive stats, averaging a league-high 81.8 points per game during the regular season, the Colts obviously shoot well.

They boast the WPIAL’s leading scorer in Matty McConnell. He averages over 30 points per game. Eddie Flohr, however, also ranks among the top scorers in the league with his 17-point average. Jake Ritson and Ross Wilkerson can knock down the long-range shots as can new-

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Important for Bethel Park (15-7) could be its previous playoff experience. Last year, the Hawks advanced to the PIAA tournament.

Eventual WPIAL and PIAA champion, New Castle stopped the Hawks in both tournaments last year.

This year, Joe Mascaro again leads the Hawks. During the regular season, he ranked among the WPIAL scoring leaders with a 17.7 average. He totaled 20 markers, including eight in overtime, as BP defeated playoff-bound McKeesport, 73-64, in exhibition on Monday.

Anthony Bomar and Sam Volpatti demonstrated their offensive process, firing in 16 and 14 points in the loss to CV. Volpatti drained four, 3-pointers while Bomar canned two.

Levi Metheny and Jake Dixon provide a ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF strong, physical inside presence for the Hawks Eddie Flohr averages 17 points per game for while Josh Duda, Danny Breit and Brandon Chartiers Valley.

Thorsen add strength off the bench for BP, comer Coleman Vaughn. Vaughn buried four, which enters the playoffs as the No. 3 seed out 3-pointers and finished with 15 points in an of Section 4-AAAA with a 10-4 mark. Against 86-72 win against Bethel Park. Wilkerson sank McKeesport, Dixon and Duda finished with 19 five, 3-pointers and finished with 21 points in a and 15 tallies respectively.

69-54 win Monday against South Fayette. Rit- CLASS AA son followed with 18 tallies, 12 off 3-point field Seton-La Salle (20-2) enters the WPIAL Class goals. Flohr added 12 tallies.

AA playoffs as the defending champion. HowevJoe Antonucci also provides a solid presence er, undefeated Aliquippa enters the post-season in the CV line-up. He helps McConnell with the as the No. 1 ranked team in the state. Greensburg rebounding and defensive chores.

Central Catholic (18-2) is also ranked among the “I really like the way we are sharing and top four teams in Pennsylvania. shooting the ball,” McConell said. “Except for The Rebels clinched an undefeated (12-0) our Moon game, I also like our defense.” section banner with a 68-66 win against riBoth David and McConnell agreed winning a val Bishop Canevin in the final regular season WPIAL banner is a challenge with each entrant game. Ryan Norkus fired in 25 points. Chrishaving an even shot at the title. tian Del Greco (12), Paris Ford (11) and William “It’s a wide-open field and no one team is a O’Malley (10) followed in double digits for the heavy favorite to win it,” McConnell said.

Rebels (15-6). For the Crusaders, Mitchell King “There are a lot of very good teams out there (18), Walter Bonds (16), John Weldon (14) and and a handful that can win it all,” David said. Justin Dix (12) scored in double figures.

“It’s going to come down to who is playing well Norkus is SLS’s leader. He averages 18.1 and who gets the better match-ups. We have to points per game for the Rebels, who were PIAA embrace the challenge and enjoy the process.” runners-up last season.

Nobody has embraced a challenge like UpThe Crusaders join the Rebels in the Class per St. Clair did this season. Despite losing its AA playoffs. They placed third in Section 3-AA top seven players to graduation, the Panthers with an 11-3 slate. They lost twice in the league regrouped and challenged both the Colts and to SLS. Canevin is 16-6 overall. the Blue Devils. In fact, USC handed CV one of With wins against Fort Cherry, 80-49, and its three losses and went down to the wire with Brentwood, 50-32, Chartiers-Houston (12-10) Lebo. After spotting the Blue Devils a 10-0 lead, clinched the final playoff spot out of Section the Panthers knotted the contest, 31-31, on a 3-AA. The Buccanneers finished fourth in the 3-point field goal from Andrew Wheeler before section with a 7-7 slate. Alec Ferrari exploded Hoffman’s heroics. for 47 points against the Rangers. He fired in The Panthers finished fourth in Section 20 against the Spartans. He leads the Bucs’ of4-AAAA with a 9-5 slate. Overall, they are 16-6 fensive with 22.7 points per game. A.J. Meyers heading into the playoffs. In addition to the win follows with his 18-point average. against CV, the Panthers own victories against Pine-Richland (17-5) and Vincentian Academy, CLASS AAA South Fayette used victories against McGuffey, a top-rated team in Class A. Of the 2014-15 campaign, head coach Dan Hol- 63-21, and Keystone Oaks, 67-43, to secure the zer said, “I think we’ve proven USC is still USC No. 1 seed out of Section 5. The Lions finished and we can beat anybody. We’ve proven we still league play undefeated at 12-0. They enter the are a Quad-A power and a force to reckon with.” playoffs 17-4 overall after falling to Chartiers Unity affords USC a chance to advance in Valley, 69-54, on Monday.

Jack Relihan topped all scorers with 21 talthe tournament. The Panthers have relied upon underclassmen Wheeler, Doug Wagner lies against the Highlanders. He leads the Lions and Zachary Pateras for offensive punch while with a 16.6 scoring average. Against KO, Nick Marcus McGinnis, Zach Cherup, Garrett Da- McKee (18), Jake Thomas (15) and Brett Brumbat and Nick Beeler have provided the senior baugh (11) finished in double figures. In the loss leadership. McGinnis engineers the offense at to CV, McKee fired in 17 points, all but two off the point and Cherup is noted for his defensive 3-point field goals. Brumbaugh and Relihan followed with 16 and 10 tallies. exploits against the league’s top scorers.

Relihan, McKee and Brumbaugh, along “We have played together as a team and that has been huge for us all year,” Holzer said. “We with Matt O’Rourke, were huge contributors on do the best job we can. We work hard on de- South Fayette’s WPIAL and PIAA championship fense and get rebounds and I think that is im- clubs in football. That experience should help portant for us.” the Lions during their basketball playoff run.

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• Chartiers Valley (19-3). The Colts claimed their 15th section title under coach Tim McConnell, who owns over 500 career victories and five district championships. McConnell’s son, Matty, was the top scorer in the WPIAL this season with over 600 points and a 31.4 average. Eddie Flohr ranks second on the team with a 17-point average.

• Mt. Lebanon (17-5). The Blue Devils tied CV for first place in Section 4-AAAA. Both finished with 12-2 slates. The last time the WPIAL held its championships at the Petersen Center, the Blue Devils won the QuadA title in 2006. Jonny David leads Lebo with a 19.4 scoring average.

• Bethel Park (15-7). The Black Hawks placed third in Section 4-AAAA with a 10-4 mark. They are led by Joey Mascaro, who averages 17.7 points per game.

• Upper St. Clair (16-6). The Panthers finished fourth in Section 4-AAAA with a 9-5 slate.

• South Fayette (17-4). Despite getting a late start due to its football team winning a second straight state title, the Lions roared through Section 5-AAA undefeated with a 12-0 record.

• Seton-La Salle (20-2). The Rebels captured the Section 3-AA title with a 13-1 record. Their lone loss was to second-place Washington. Ryan Norkus sets the pace offensively.

He averages 18.1 points per game.

The Rebels are the defending WPIAL Class AA champion. They were PIAA runners-up last year.

• Bishop Canevin (16-6). The Crusaders placed third in Section 3-AA with an 11-3 slate. They lost twice in the league to the rival Rebels.

• Chartiers-Houston (12-10). The Buccanneers finished fourth in Section 3-AA with a 7-7 slate. They are led by Alec Ferrari (22.7 ppg) and A.J. Meyers (18 ppg).

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By Eleanor Bailey

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Brett Beltz of Bridgeville once dreamed of becoming the next John Cena. In fact, Beltz was so enthused about WWE that he begged his parents to join the youth wrestling program in his community.

“They gave out a pamphlet at school and I thought it was like WWE,” explained the son of Gloria and Ronald Beltz. “My parents tried to tell me that it wasn’t like that at all. But, I still wanted to do it.”

Once he started wrestling, Beltz discovered he liked the sport. He welcomed the authenticity and accountability wrestling offered. He said there is no one to blame when you falter. “It’s all on you. It’s me, myself on the mat. No one is depending on me. I’m depending on myself.”

Yet, in his zest to help his team, the South Fayette senior accomplished quite a feat. He recently registered his 100th career win. The victory occurred during the semifinals of the WPIAL Class AA wrestling tournament at Canon-McMillan. Beltz pinned Jimmy Duchi in the Lions’ 33-28 loss to McGuffey.

Beltz reacted jubilantly to the fall, not because he had reached the milestone. Rather, because the pin pulled South Fayette within two points, 27-25, with two bouts remaining.

“I was looking for a pin because we needed six to keep our hopes alive. When my coach told me before I went out on the mat, we needed a win, I had my mind set on getting a pin and I did.

“For me to do that in a key match, I got caught up in the moment. I got up and the place was going wild, screaming. I wasn’t even thinking about my 100th. But it was an awesome way to accomplish something I have always wanted to do.”

After breaking his thumb during his sophomore year, Beltz never envisioned he would realize his goal. He missed the entire 2012-13 campaign. Hence, it actually took him three years to attain 100 wins. “I’m so relieved and excited,” said the 17-year-old senior. “It’s special to be part of the Century Club.”

Beltz belongs to another successful club at South Fayette. He is a two-year member of the football team that has captured back-to-back WPIAL and PIAA championships. The 6-foot, 165-pound defensive back ranked among the

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Brett Beltz, shown here during the WPIAL Class AA team semifinal match where he recorded a pin at 195 for South Fayette, recently recorded his 100th career victory. team’s leaders in sacks. He recorded 51 tackles and intercepted two passes as the Lions rolled to their second straight, undefeated 16-0 season last fall. For his efforts, he earned the specialty player distinction on the all-conference squad.

“Last year I was along for the ride, playing just on special teams, but this year, I felt I helped the team earn it,” Beltz said. “I was a big contributor.”

Football contributes to Beltz’s wrestling success. He said football and wrestling complement each other. The sports help each other “100 percent” he added. “A takedown with a double leg is basically a tackle in football,” he explained. And while he conditions in different ways, Beltz said he never got tired on the field

because he wrestled.

Winning championships in football also aids in wrestling, agreed Beltz. “My experience helps because I know how to win,” he said.

Beltz has accumulated many thrilling wins in wrestling, including those while attending Keystone Oaks for two years. As he prepares for the Section 1 tournament on Feb. 14 at Ellwood City, Beltz enters the event as a two-time champion. His first title represents a cherished moment in his career. After falling behind, 6-0, Beltz recorded a third-period pin to claim the title. “He shot in a single and I pinned him. The crowd went crazy. It was awesome,” he said enthusiastically.

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Age: 17 Parents: Gloria and Ronald Sibling: Breana, 20, a sophomore who is on the cheerleading squad at IUP School: South Fayette Year: Senior Sports: Wrestling, football Achievements: Member of Century Club with over 100 career victories in wrestling. Two-time section champion, two-time placewinner in WPIAL and Southwest Regional. Two-time WPIAL & PIAA champion in football.

Color: Green Movie: “Pineapple Express” Food: Spaghetti Restaurant: Moe’s Southwest Grill Best book: “The Maze Runner Series”

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College choice: Seton Hill University Career plans: “Business. Actuary science, maybe.”

In 10-15 years: “I plan on getting a job out of college. Living on my own. Getting myself set up for my future.”

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community news lifting in the weight room, Beltz often travels to Central Catholic High School in Oakland to FROM PAGE 27 train with the Pitt Bull Wrestling Club. Mt. Lebanon’s Kellan Stout, last year’s PIAA runner-up As a freshman, Beltz was also the WPIAL at 182, is among the club’s other members. runner-up. He was a fifth-place finisher as a “Brett’s a very energetic young man who has junior. In each of those years, he placed sixth been a pleasure to coach,” said South Fayette in the Southwest Regional, one spot away from mat boss Rich Chaussard. “He will do whatever clinching a berth in the PIAA championships. is asked of him. He has worked hard to reach “That motivates me to push extra hard so as not to miss out this year. I don’t want to be one step his goal (of 100 wins) and he still has more goals to reach as we enter the away again this time,” he said. individual part of the season.”

With 100 career wins in hand, Beltz has his sights set After he graduates high on this year’s Southwest Reschool, Beltz will strive for gional. The tournament will be more goals. He plans to wresheld Feb. 27-28 at Canon-Mctle at Seton Hill University.

Millan. The top finishers again While he had many other ofadvance to the PIAA champifers, he selected the Division onships set for March 5-7 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

II school for a variety of rea“The goal is to be on the posons. “Seton Hill showed the dium at states in Hershey. Win most interest and I liked the a WPIAL title and make it to coaches,” Beltz said. He added Hersey and place would be the of head coach Brian Tucker, ultimate dream,” said Beltz.

“He’s young and thinks the Because he bumps up to the same way as I do.” Because the 182-pound weight class for the tournament, Beltz faces the ul- Brett Beltz university is a smaller private timate challenge. “It’s a tough school, Beltz noted the average weight class,” he explained. “I’ll be giving up class size is small. “I felt comfortable with that,” some pounds to the top-notch wrestlers. They said Beltz, who plans to focus on math with an are all 182 pounds of muscle.”

In order to contend with the likes of Billy eye on a career in business or actuary science.”

“After my official visit,” Beltz said, “I am Bowlen – the Jefferson-Morgan grappler is rated No. 1 at 182 in Class AA, Beltz must remain more than ready to move on, but I’m going to tough on his feet. He has only been taken down miss South Fayette and all my friends from twice this season. He says he has to improve his football and wrestling. They are unbelievable. technique on the bottom and his ability to ride I’m going to miss high school wrestling, too. an opponent.

There’s nothing like it.”

Beltz will also have to continue training hard.

Not even WWE. “Oh,” Beltz chuckled, “I While the football team continued its run in stopped watching WWE once I realized it was the state playoffs, he did not miss a wrestling practice. After workout sessions at school and fake.”

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Maria Lohman of Chartiers Valley attempts to defend her diving title when the WPIAL conducts its championships Feb. 16 at North Allegheny. The senior has won three district titles and back-to-back PIAA championships in record fashion. A senior, she will continue her career at the University of North Carolina.

The Class AAA finals for girls begins at 2:30 p.m. The boys’ finals commence at 10 a.m.

Both will be held at North Allegheny High School. The top five finishers advance to the PIAA finals to be held in March at Bucknell University. The WPIAL Class AA competition will be held Feb. 18 at Moon High School. The boys’ finals start at 10 a.m. The girls’ competition commences at 3 p.m. The top six finishers advance to the state championships.

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A baseball clinic for boys, ages 7-14, will be held Feb. 16 at South Fayette High School.

Head coach Ken Morgan directs the clinic, which features hitting, fielding, pitching and catching instruction. Fee is $60. Email

The Mount Lebanon Girls’ Softball Association will hold registration at the recreation center 1-3 p.m. Feb. 22 and 6:30-8:30 p.m.

March 3. Sign-ups can also be completed online. Visit lebosoftball.sportssignup.com/site for more details.

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Beth-Center superintendent waives DUI case to court

By Scott Beveridge Staff writer sbeveridge@observer-reporter.com

The superintendent of the Bethlehem-Center School District will be treated no differently than any other person charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, and she likely will be entered into the accelerated rehabilitation program for first offenders, her attorney said Feb. 9.

Linda M. Marcolini, 55, will see her case move to Allegheny County Court after she waived her right to a preliminary hearing before District Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet in South Fayette Township.

The court will treat Marcolini the same as it does “the Steelers, doctors, lawyers and public offenders” who are charged with DUI, her attorney, Charles Porter, said after her court appearance.

“I don’t see where this has anything to do with the school,” he said.

Marcolini, 55, of Northridge Drive in South

Fayette, took a few weeks off with pay after her Dec. 12 arrest became public in mid-January, said Chad Novotney, president of the Beth-Center School Board.

“We are aware of the situation,” Novotney said. “We’re monitoring it. There is a court process she has to go through.”

Marcolini was arrested after her vehicle collided with another about 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 on Oakridge Road, South Fayette, court records state. Police accused her of having blood-alcohol count of .174, more than double the 0.08 state limit.

Police said she told different stories about how the accident occurred, eventually admitting to having two glasses of wine and was attempting to make a phone call when she lost control of her vehicle.

Marcolini is free on unsecured bond. A charge of reckless driving was withdrawn from her case Feb. 9.

She declined to comment to reporters after leaving court.

police beat BETHEL PARK Public drunkeness: Police arrested Taylor McRory, 23, of West Mifflin for public drunkenness Feb. 3. Police said McRory was trying to enter a house on Grandview Farm Court.

Retail theft: Scott Geissler, 44, no address provided, was stopped by Loss Prevention at Giant Eagle Market District Feb. 3. Police discovered Geissler had an active warrant. He will be charged with retail theft, police said.

Retail theft: Police assisted Loss Prevention at Giant Eagle Market District Feb. 5 and arrested Clifford Detar, 55, Dena Caruso, 29, and Ryan Flaherty, 34, all of Pittsburgh, for retail theft, police said.

Theft, drug violations: Police assisted Loss Prevention at Giant Eagle Market District Feb. 6 and arrested Michelle Skoupil, 24, of Upper St. Clair. Skoupil was charged with retail theft and drug offenses, police said.

CASTLE SHANNON Disorderly conduct: Theodore Poznak, 44, of 1474 Blossom Hill Road, Pittsburgh, and Michael Kirsch, 27, of 4116 Stieger St., Pittsburgh, were cited by police Feb. 1 for disorderly conduct on Spring Street, police said.

Drug summons: Jonathan Ankrom, 29, of Cooke Drive, Pittsburgh, was sent a summons for drug violations Feb. 3, police said.

Simple assault: Police arrested Sara Bronder, 28, of 3843 Willow Drive, Pittsburgh, Feb. 5 for simple assault on Willow Avenue, police said.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Jewelry stolen: Henry White, 22, of Brownsville Road, Library, is charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition stemming from a Jan. 23 incident. According to police, White was doing some work inside a house on Justabout Road. The homeowner later noticed that a diamond tennis bracelet, valued at $1,250, and a gold rope chain necklace worth $225, were missing. Police said White’s girlfriend was

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Identity theft: A resident of Kimber Drive, McMurray, told police Feb. 3 that she was contacted by a credit agency who informed her that someone used her credit card to order $1,100 worth of merchandise that was shipped to Kentucky.

Criminal trespass: Police arrested Scott Kelly, 29, of Vandergrift on Feb. 4 and charged him with criminal trespass. Police were called at 9:57 p.m. Feb. 4 to 100 Trenton Circle, McMurray, by a resident who said someone was banging on her sliding door and that it might be a former boyfriend. The woman and her mother locked themselves in the bathroom and waited for police. When police arrived, they found Kelly, whom the woman identified as her former boyfriend. Kelly was arraigned before Magistrate Curtis Thompson and taken to the Washington County Jail on a $10,000 bond, police said.

Indecent exposure: Peters police are looking for a white man in his early 20s with a thin build who exposed himself Feb. 8 to dog walkers in Peterswood Park. The man was wearing a white T-shirt and short, black shorts.

Cited: Dominique Holt, 25, of Duquesne Place, Duquesne, was cited Feb. 6 for retail theft for taking items from Kmart on Washington Road, township police said. Holt, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant from West Mifflin, was turned over to police there.

UPPER ST. CLAIR Attempted theft: A resident of Partridge Drive told police Feb. 4 that someone attempted to withdraw $7,000 from his bank account. The incident remains under investigation, police said.

Tool theft: Jesse William Chiocca, 26, of Pittsburgh, was arrested Feb. 4 or attempting to steal $450 worth of tools from Sears at South Hills Village Mall. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.

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Corner of Rt. 19 & Cameron Rd., Wash.

724-228-4568 1-800-487-9568 www.progressivemobility.com

Check out classified online at:

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sells unique accessories, clothing & giftware in the South Hills. We are looking for personable & hardworking people interested in joining our team. If you are attentive, meticulous & can work hard to delight our customers, then we welcome you to our talented team. Also, you must be computer literate and be able to build sales volume.

Must have 1 yr. retail experience. Flexible DAYS, evenings and weekends.

Serious inquiries taken by email only.

Send resume, letter & phone number to: This publication never knowingly publishes advertising that is untruthful, fraudulent or misleading and has adopted standards for acceptance or rejection of advertising. We strive to promote ethical business practices in the marketplace and to serve the best interest of the public. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an advertisement offer or claim, it is recommended that you contact the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania to check on the reliability of the firm or person placing that ad.

They can be reached at 412-456-2700 weekdays between 8:30 am3:30 pm or their website www.pittsburgh.bbb.org

Help Wanted

FARM / AGRICULTURAL JOBS

Professional Services

Wash. Co. Transportation Need a Ride?

1-800-331-5058 washingtonrides.org

Help Wanted

trunkshowsboutique @comcast.net No phone calls please.

CHILDCARE

SUNSHINE KIDS is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy children for ALL CENTERS. 724-942-1009 or 412-386-5394

Simmons Farm in McMurray, PA is looking to hire seasonal employees to perform fieldwork and various agricultural jobs, picking, pruning, planting, weeding.

The job openings will be available from 4/1/15 thru 11/15/15. The wage rate will be that of the adverse wage rate at the time of hire, which at this time is $11.29 per hour. Simmons Farm will also adhere to the 3/4 guarantee rule. All the tools and supplies will be provided by Simmons Farm.

Free housing is available to those who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the work site will be provided upon completion of 50 percent of the work contract, or earlier if applicable. There are 10 job openings available, and these are temporary openings. Apply for this job at the nearest Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership Employment Coordination Services Office using job listing number 8027023 Employment eligibility document must be presented to the PA Careerlink in order to be referred to this job opportunity.

Acceptable documents include United States passport, permanent resident card, driver’s license, voter’s registration card, military ID, Social Security card, original or certified birth certificate, or United States Citizen ID card.

COOK - Part-Time. 6am-2pm and 11am-7pm. Catering cooking a plus. Exp. necessary. Email: thespiritancenter@ gmail.com or call 412-835-3510 ext. 112

Dependable Delivery Drivers needed in the South Hills area.

Monday through Friday 10-6 and weekends Flexible hours.

Please call at 1-855-561-4151 for further information.

FULL TIME. Experienced

TODDLER TEACHER for Scott Twp. area Daycare Center.

(412) 279-4567

IMMEDIATE CLEANERS

FT or PT (House) Mon-Fri, Daylight.

Paid travel/mileage.

Car required. Up to $11/hr 724-678-3959

PRE-SCHOOL AIDE

and

YOUNG TODDLER AIDE FULL-TIME, benefits, must have 2 yrs. exp.

BAMBINOS 412-257-1447

Restaurant Managers Needed Hoss’s Steak and Sea House has management opportunities available in their Pittsburgh area locations (Murrysville, Belle Vernon, and Greensburg).

Immediate growth opportunities available for new and experienced restaurant managers.

Apply at Hosss.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Retail Sales Clerk FULL-TIME for busy FLORAL/GIFT SHOP in McMurray.

CROSSROADS FLORIST 724-941-6610

SALES - F/PT

available at South Hills children’s shoe store.

Flexible hours.

724-941-1876 rstenpa@yahoo.com

Part Time Help P-T, Admin Asst, So. Hills, 2-3 days per week.

Ins. and Invest.

Send resume to jerskine3@verizon.net

Health Care DENTAL ASSISTANT

Outgoing, caring, energetic person to work as ortho assistant in busy Peters Twp. & Mt. Lebanon orthodontic practice. Experience preferred but will train.

PT/FT. Excellent career opportunity for someone entering the health field.

Must have manual dexterity & be detail oriented. Excellent salary & benefits.

Resume to: P.O. Box 1423 McMurray, PA 15317

LOT ATTENDANT

SERVICE PORTER

Due to growth in Business, looking for immediate help.

COMPETITIVE WAGES & GREAT BENEFITS FLEXIBLE HOURS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

Due to growth in Business, looking for immediate help.

COMPETITIVE WAGES & GREAT BENEFITS FLEXIBLE HOURS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

For interview, call

For interview, call

* Full-Time Day * Full-Time Night * Part-Time Night

Bill Winter

SOUTH HILLS

CHRYSLER

DODGE

JEEP RAM

724-941-4300

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* Full-Time Day * Full-Time Night * Part-Time Night

Bill Winter

SOUTH HILLS

CHRYSLER

DODGE

JEEP RAM

724-941-4300

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Health Care

Health Care

LPNs Golden Living South Hills Located in Canonsburg is currently seeking the following positions:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full-Time 8:30a - 5:00p

Experience with accounts payable, ancillary billing, consolidated billing, payroll workman’s comp and OSHA. Bachelors Degree in Business preferred.

Recent business office responsibilities will be strongly considered.

Interested individuals can contact:

Anthony Molinaro @ 724-746-1300 or apply in person 201 Village Drive Canonsburg

FULL-TIME, 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. shift for LPNs to work in our beautiful life-care retirement community.

We have better than average staffing patterns, and a competent, caring staff. LPN license preferred, GPNs will be considered; prior experience working in long-term care preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, vacation time and personnel time off, credit union, and a matching tax deferred annuity program.

For consideration or to schedule an interview, Call 724-941-3100, ext. 116.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Licensed SOCIAL WORKER Immediate opening for LSW at our beautiful 89bed skilled nursing facility located in Upper St. clair, PA. Responsibilities include completing all Social Service duties and discharge planning. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working in long term care, and be familiar with the MDS process for skilled nursing facilities. MSW and license required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation, sick, and flex time off, Tuition assistance and matching tax deferred annuity program.

For a confidential consideration, send your resume to

HUMAN RESOURCES

Friendship Village of South Hills 1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 EOE

Investigate Before You Invest

Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises.

Call the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection at 610-821-6690 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP for free information.

Or visit their website at www.ftc.gov./bizop

Friendship Village of South Hills

Health Care

Health Care

MANAGER

Assistance in Living Department LPN who has supervised and worked at least 2 years with the geriatric population, preferably in home health, is the ideal Candidate for Friendship Village of South Hills.

Duties include assisting in evaluating the physical, emotional and social needs of independently living residents and helping to develop plans to meet those needs. Also assists in planning, organizing and directing the functions of the Assisting in Living staff, including supervising the AIL aides.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation, sick, and flex time off, Tuition assistance and matching tax deferred annuity program.

For a confidential consideration, send your resume to

1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241

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Try an AD in The Alamanc

724-949-1193 or place online at

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This publication never knowingly publishes advertising that is untruthful, fraudulent or misleading and has adopted standards for acceptance or rejection of advertising. We strive to promote ethical business practices in the marketplace and to serve the best interest of the public. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an advertisement offer or claim, it is recommended that you contact the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania to check on the reliability of the firm or person placing that ad.

They can be reached at 412-456-2700 weekdays between 8:30 am3:30 pm or their website www.pittsburgh.bbb.org

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PART-TIME 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am.

No experience necessary but helpful.

Send resume to: Spiritan Center 6230 Brush Run Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 or email to: thespiritancenter@ gmail.com or call: 412-835-3510 ext. 112

RN

FULL TIME CHARGE NURSE rotating 3-11:30 pm and 11pm. to 7:30am. with every-other weekend in our beautiful retirement community 89-bed Health Center.

Prior long-term care charge nurse experience preferred. Valid PA Nursing License and a minimum of two years long term care experience required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including paid vacation, sick and flex time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and a matching tax deferred annuity program.

Friendship Village of South Hills 1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 EOE

Friendship Village of South Hills

1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 NHS Human Services will be holding Recruitment Days for Direct Care Workers every Tuesday at 6 Oliver Rd., Suite 121 Uniontown, PA 15401 and on Wednesday’s at 1075 Waterdam Plaza Drive, McMurray, PA 15317 between 9am-3pm.

All qualified applicants will be interviewed and walk ins are welcome.

We offer competitive wages, multiple schedules available (Full Time and PRN openings), outstanding health and wellness benefits, paid time off, paid training, cell phone discount plan, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.

•Feel free to check our website out at www.nhsonline.org •Visit our career opportunities & apply online at http:// nhsonline.org/careers •Walk Ins Encouraged NHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! M/F/D/V

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BETHEL PARK BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA

KEYBOARD LESSONS

by Craig Zinger You come to me, or I’ll come to you. Adults/Kids. www.craigzinger.com

Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments with sunken living rooms and large bay windows.

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

412-608-8429

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

STUDY THE ART OF BEAUTY

Prepare for a new career in 12 months ◆ Cosmetologist ◆ Cosmetologist Teacher ◆ Nail Tech ◆ Massage Therapist

Convenient to shopping & public transportation.

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

(412) 831-9454 242 Oak Spring Road Washington, PA (724) 201-6802 PennCommercial.edu

Deadline For

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The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

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Apartment Rentals

Apartment Rentals

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.”

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it’s the best way to get more bang for your buck Call our Classified Dept.

NURSES’ AIDE

Call 724-941-3100, to confidentially discuss this opportunity or send your resume to:

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Apartment Rentals

Instructions

EOE

This publication never knowingly publishes advertising that is untruthful, fraudulent or misleading and has adopted standards for acceptance or rejection of advertising. We strive to promote ethical business practices in the marketplace and to serve the best interest of the public. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an advertisement offer or claim, it is recommended that you contact the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania to check on the reliability of the firm or person placing that ad.

They can be reached at 412-456-2700 weekdays between 8:30 am3:30 pm or their website www.pittsburgh.bbb.org

Situations Wanted

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.

Instructions

Instructions

NURSING ASSISTANT Training Classes Starting March 4 Interviews will be conducted:

February 11th and 12th Call 724-941-3100 to schedule an appointment We will pay you $8.50 an hour to train, give you an increase to $11.07 when you are certified, and an $800 bonus when you have worked 6 months.

We were voted one of the best places to work in Western PA by our employees!

In addition to wages, we offer a competitive benefit package including free parking, free uniforms, health, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, tuition assistance and a matching tax deferred annuity.

IN HOME CARE

South Hills Area. I am looking for a full time position (Monday-Friday) providing in home care. I will provide companionship, light house meals. References available upon request. Call

Friendship Village of South Hills

1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 EOE

412-620-8446

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Tax Preparer’s

DIRECTORY Consult one of these professionals to help you with all your tax needs.

BETHEL PARK (Abbeyville Road)

Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants

• If you have an existing EIN as a sole proprietor and become a sole owner of an LLC (Limited Liability Company) that has employees, you need to get a separate EIN to file employment taxes.

724.260.0900

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MT. LEBANON

Business & Individual Taxes, E-File Available 621 N. Main Street, Washington, PA

Efficiency. One & two bedroom, wall-to-wall, equipped kitchen.

No pets. Call

(412) 563-4665 MT. LEBANON

Hampshire House Apartments 195 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.

724-225-1790

Fax: 724-225-4608

Anthony L. Colaizzo Income Tax Service

One bedroom, 4th floor, $850+ electric/gas heat. End of February occupancy.

Also, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor, corner unit, $1,035+ electric/gas heat. End of March occupancy No Pets-No Smoking. Call Gail,

(412) 563-6600

Mon.- Fri. 9 am -8 pm • Sat. 9 am - 1 pm

“Local Experience You Can Trust”

Enjoy the quiet setting of Williamsburg South Apartments. 1 bedroom, lower level, pet friendly, $700+ Electric. End of February occupancy. Also, 2 bedroom lower level, no pets, $810+ electric. End of February occupancy. Call Gail,

412-563-6600

Clark & Company

Electronic Filing Included

BETHEL PARK

1 bedroom, 2nd floor, on “T” line, Brightwood Rd., just remodeled, parking, A/C, no laundry, $650 utilities included

412-831-8840

Question: Does a small company that operates as a sole proprietorship need a tax ID number?

Answer: • A sole proprietor who does not have any employees and who does not file any excise or pension plan tax returns does not need an employer identification number (EIN) (but can get one if they choose).

In this instance, the sole proprietor uses his or her Social Security number as the taxpayer identification number. However, at any time the employer hires an employee or has to file an excise tax return, they will need a new, separate EIN.

Apartment Rentals

Celebrating 50 Years in Business

11 West Pike St. Canonsburg, PA • 724-745-5060

Houses for Rent COKEBURG - 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Central air, all appliances, off street parking, No Pets, Non-Smoking, $875+Utilities.

Call 724-263-1159

Houses for Rent SCOTT TWP.- 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, air, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, $700+ utilities & 1 month + security deposit.

724-746-2920

Commercial Rentals BETHEL PARK

1,500+ sq. ft., across from Brentwood Bank (McMurray Rd.) Newly remodeled.

Prime Location for office or business, plenty of parking spaces. Rent negotiable.

412-551-9999

Vacation Real Estate FORT LAUDERDALE

Oceanfront Time Share 3rd Week of July 2 efficiency apartments with lockout. Sleeps 6-8 people.

Full kitchen, washer/dryer, 4 pools, approximately 25 miles from Miami.

Originally selling for $13,000 bought for $4,200 15 yrs. ago, now asking $1,000. Almost a giveaway. Call for info,

724-746-8822

Houses for Sale

Pets ADOPT A REAL FRIEND We’ll Make You Smile...

Satisfaction Guaranteed Washington Area Humane Society 724-222-7387

ATTENTION PET OWNERS If you advertise your pet “free” to a good home and want your pet to be placed in a caring environment, please be especially diligent in screening all inquiries.

May we also suggest you ask for at least a $25 donation to avoid persons wanting animals for research, breeding or other purposes. This message is brought to you by The Almanac Newspaper, your community newsleader.

LAB PUPS -AKC PUREBRED, SILVER Available 3/2/15 Chocolate Available 3/23/15, For more information call 724-833-1385 Pekapoo Pups - Loving playful companion, $400 724-926-8103

UPPER ST. CLAIR

2314 Berkshire Dr.

Beautiful Ranch Home Mac & Mac Construction 3 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Covered Deck, 2 Fireplaces: in Living Room & Gameroom, Great Yard: Fenced Back, Newer Furnace & New Roof.

Only interested buyers need inquire. $256,900.

Call for Appointment.

412-951-1351

Farmers Market 84 AGWAY Home & garden, Pets, Pest Control 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600 All Around Fence Co. 7896 National Pike Uniontown 724-439-0331 allaround@atlanticbbn.net

SEND US YOUR DRAWINGS We are looking for monthly themed pictures drawn by a child between the ages of 4 and 12.

We will publish a piece of artwork each week in The Almanac.

Directions: Artwork can be sent in on this ad or can be on a 8” x 11” paper (vertical).

Child’s Name, Age, and School must be on the back of picture.

Monthly Themes: March – St. Patrick’s Day/Easter April - Spring May – Pictures of Mom

Mail drawings to:

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The Almanac c/o Our Young Artists 2600 Boyce Plaza Rd., Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 For more information, call: 724-949-1216 @shillsalmanac @shillsalmanac

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Ragan Sales 1569 SmithTwp State Rd. Atlasburg 724-947-3500 www.mragansales.com

General Merchandise

360 Washington Rd. Washington PA, 724-225-4160 www.sharpsfurniture.com AB LOUNGER - Like new, paid $120, sell for $50. 724-941-6618

The Almanac Classifies has something for Everyone.

724-949-1193

General Merchandise

General Merchandise

ARMOIRE (TV) - 75Hx37W, has doors to hide all equipment, like new, $175. 412-831-2793

BOOKS - Stuart Woods Mystery/Thrillers, 10 books for $10. 412-735-9324

BED PADS - Sheep lambs wool, 40x30, brand new, $20.

412-833-3377

BOOTS - Men’s new Gortex, Wolverine, size 12, $65.

412-835-7420

BEDDING - 5 blankets/sheets, or 7 towels or 12 washcloths for $10. 412-833-3377

BOWL - Crystal, w/2 candle holders,hanging prisms, marble base, $59.99 412-833-3377

BEDROOM SET - 2 dressers with mirror, bed, $110.

412-307-6897

BEDROOM SET

Ethan Allen maple twin, unique, $800/best offer. Call after 2 p.m., 724-941-5351 BEER NEON - Sam Adams, nice, perfect for gameroom or garage, $250. 412-735-9324

BICYCLE (Electric) - 36 volt,

AQUARIUM - + X Large fish/ turtle/bonsai bowl, separate or $17 all. Perfect.412-854-0123

General Merchandise

new in box, won in contest.

Valued at $2,000, sell for $800.

412-853-3000

BURIAL SPACE

General Merchandise CHAIRS - (4) Dining Room, cushion seats, solid wood, perfect, $225/all. 412-854-3637

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

724-229-5330 CEMETERY PLOTS (2)-Forest Lawn, Garden of Ruth, Level Valued at $1570 ea.

Sell $800 ea. 724-222-5873

CHAIRS - (4) dining room, solid cherry, Captain’s style, $100 for all 4. 412-563-6194

CABINET - 3 shelves, doors, store books/toys, maple wood, $55. 412-854-3637

CHAIR - Gray tweed fabric, cushion back, comfy for TV/read, $35. 412-854-3637

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

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

COAT - Ladies Forecaster long wool coat, beige, size 11/12, $45. 412-831-0436

CAR MATS -Burgundy, 1 driver, 3 flat mats, very good condition, $10. 412-279-3288

CHAIR - Oak, cushion seat, antique, restored, accent piece, $110. 412-854-3637

COAT - Men’s winter coat, tan, warm, like new, size 42, $50. 412-831-0436

CLOTHING - Womens/mens/ kids/infants, good quality, clean, 5 for $10. 412-854-0123

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

Paws Plus Pet Sitting Service ............................................(412) 655-8191 .............www.pawspluspetsitting.com South Hills/Peters Twp. Areas

A-1 Hauling & Waste Services ............................................(412) 694-2329 ...........................www.aonehauling.com

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

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

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

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

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CREDENZA / DESK

Beautiful walnut Credenza & cherry L-shaped Executive Desk, both like new, $150 ea.

412-833-5100 CRYPT - Forest Lawn, Peace Mausoleum, side by side, 4th level, includes entombment fees, valued at $14,500, asking $11,400/make offer.

724-745-9269

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

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

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

Insurance

CPAP MACHINE - ResMed Escape II, 7 hours usage only, $300/best offer. 412-854-4463

Plastering Contractors

Housecleaning

Dumpster Services

COUCH - Beautiful! Brown, new: $ 650, sacrifice $149.

724-942-3708

Snow Removal

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

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

Computer Desk – Used, black with gray top, 35½W x 19½D x 30H, $50. 412-279-4738

COAT - Ladies Blue weather resistant, brand new w/tags, size 18, $25. 412-833-3377

Pet Services

Air Conditioning

COFFEE / END TABLES - Coffee & 2 End Tables, Dark Cherry, like new, $195. 412-999-1106

CLOTHING - Ladies leisure 2 piece set, New York Laundry, new, size 8, $45. 412-831-0436

CHAIR - Director’s, new, high back, reclines/swivels, black leather, $65. 412-835-7420

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COAT / JACKET - Fake mink, size 8-10, $80. 412-279-4738

CLOTHING - Galleria Pgh., Arden B, XS/small, expensive outfits, $10. 412-854-3637

(2) entombment chambers, Garden of Last Supper section, Forest Lawn Gardens, Peters Twp. $3,000. 412-260-7455

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

General Merchandise

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

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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General Merchandise 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

CURIO CUPBOARD - Antique, 4 shelves, 2 drawers, 5’x15.5”, $85. 724-379-4162

General Merchandise

LIGHTERS - Zippo, (2), brand new in gift boxes, $10.

412-279-3288

PIANO - Young Chang Baby Grand, 5’2” G-157 Mahogany finish. $4,500. 724-969-4301

FURNITURE

LOVE SEAT Lane, good condition, $125.

724-222-0936

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

412-279-4738

LUG WRENCH TIRE IRON 4 slots, very old, $15.

412-279-3288

PRINTER - HP Photosmart, w/book, programmed, complete, $39. 412-854-3637

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

RANGE - Electric, G.E. 30” stainless steel, like new, $400 or best offer. 412-999-6863

MINK CAPE – Silver, $100.

412-279-4738

REFRIGERATOR - Large dorm fridge, $50. 412-307-6897

GUN CASE - Winchester, aluminum, multi-gun, on wheels, $90. 412-835-7420

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

RUN TILL SOLD!

HEATER - Oscillating heater, electric, $10. 412-307-6897

MINK COAT- With leather belt, beautiful! Reduced: $295.

7 Piece Dining Room Set, $1200 & 4 Piece Bedroom Set, $800.

Both Mid Century Modern.

Beautiful quality craftsmanship from Blowing Rock, NC.

412-977-6751

GARAGE DOOR OPENERS Craftsman, all components, 2 for $150. 724-622-9218

DEHUMIDIFIER - 65 pints, 24 hr.

Model ader65lqq1 G.E. Energestar, $150. 412-589-6086

GAS GRILL - Sunbeam 340, extras, $40. 724-941-5747

DIAPERS-Large/Xlarge, men’s/ women’s/pads, men’s guards, 3 pkgs./$25. 412-833-3377 DINING SETThomasville- Oval Table6 Chairs- China Cabinet $1,999.00 724-225-6583 DOLL - Mother Hubbard, 11”, carries rolling pin, new in box, $25. 412-279-3288 END TABLE - Walnut, 22”W, 6 sided, great storage, see to appreciate, $45. 412-854-2798 FAN - 24” oval metal fan, max/air, $65. 412-589-6086 FIGURINE - Rosenthal vintage “Laughing Rabbit”, Germany, 7”, perfect, $25. 412-279-3288 FILE CABINET 4 drawers, like new, $30.

724-222-0936

General Merchandise

FREEZER Chest Freezer, $80.

412-307-6897

CUSHION (Therapeutic) - For aching knees, back, neck seat, legs, new, $25. 412-833-3377

DESK - School, writing top, book shelf, seat, steel legs, restored, $129. 412-854-3637

General Merchandise

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

412-267-4738

412-278-5228

Looking for a cost-effective way to reach more prospects?

Try an AD in The Alamanc

MOBILITY SCOOTER WC-Go-Go Elite, lightweight, 5 months young, orig. $1200, now $800. 412-854-4455 MOCCASINS - Men’s leather, new, black/brown, size 8, $45.

412-831-0436

it’s the best way to get more bang for your buck

MUD FLAP - Ultraguard 94”W w/hardware, for motor home, $100. Also new tire & rim, 255/80 R 22.5, $100.

724-941-1342

Call our Classified Dept.

OIL FURNACE, Williams, 95,000 /140,000 BTU. 6 yrs. old. $800. 412-751-4697

724-949-1193 or place online at

www.thealmanac.net

OUTBOARD MOTOR 5 HP, new, Briggs & Stratton, 4 cycle, paid $799, sell $450.

412-427-6363

FOOT REST STOOL (Ottoman) Upholstered, for resting tired, aching legs, $20. 412-833-3377

HOOSIER -Vintage, early 1900, porcelain enamel bottom, $1,200. 412-221-1647

OVEN - Galloping Gourmet perfection-Aire oven, never used, $40. 412-279-4738

FOOT STOOL - Brass base, neutral upholstered seat, like new, sturdy, $35. 412-854-0123

HOUSEPLANTS - 7 beautiful, lemon, orange,purple passion, more, $25. 412-833-3377

OVEN HEATING ELEMENT-New, WB44K50512, never used, paid $52, sell for $30. 412-561-8873

FREE GENERAL MERCHANDISE ADS Sell Your General Merchandise items priced $300 or less.

Minimum item price cannot be less than $10.

Will appear in The Almanac for 2 weeks.

3 line maximum (4 words per line) One item per ad and price must appear in ad.

10 ads maximum per household.

It’s easy to place your ad.

Email: classifieds@thealmanac.net Fax:

724-942-3923 Mail or dropped off to:

The Almanac Boyce Plaza II 2600 Boyce Plaza Rd., Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Attn: Classified Dept.

Free ads can be accepted by telephone at a $5 charge per ad.

Non commercial customers only.

No pet ads.

Please provide name, address & telephone number when submitting your ad.

Ads will not be renewed until last run is expired.

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HUNTING COAT - Gortex, large, camouflage print, $200.

412-835-7420 HUNTING PANTS - Gortex, large, camouflage print, $200.

412-835-7420 ICE CUBE TRAYS-(2) Aluminum Frigidaire vintage, pull tab, perfect, $20. 412-279-3288 INK CARTRIDGES (HP) - HP74 (2), 75, 99. 2 new, 2 used, all for $35. 412-831-0431 IRON - Black & Decker sure steam iron, new, teflon bottom, $10. 412-279-3288 JACKET - + Hood/zipper vest, stylish winter/ski, new, can gift, now $55. 412-854-3637 JACKET - Black leather, winter weight, worn 3 times, perfect condition, $40. 412-854-2798 JACKET - Fox Jacket, medium, brown/gray, excellent, $150.

724-379-4162 JACKET - Korean era olive green field jacket, large, liner/ hood, $95. 412-835-7420 JACKET - Ladies Marsh Landing, new, red, reversible, size M, $40. 412-831-0436 KITCHEN CABINETS- Kraftmaid maple, with honey finish.

Aprx 15’ w/2 corners.

Like new $1950.00 724-858-5016, no text 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, $400 or best offer. 724-942-3557 KUBOTA 175 DIESEL with Woods Belley Mower $3,500. 724-926-8970 LAMP - Painted doll, colorful shade becomes skirt, unusual, perfect, $25. 412-854-0123

RECLINER Like new, $75. 724-222-0936

Sell Your Merchandise $301 & up for just $19.99* (*for 3 lines) It’s easy to place your ad.

Call:

724-949-1193 Fax:

724-942-3923 Email: classifieds@thealmanac.net Mail:

The Almanac Boyce Plaza II 2600 Boyce Plaza Rd., Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Attn: Classified Dept.

SAIL BOAT LAMP - Silver sails, port holes, clock, carved wood antique, $285. 412-854-3637 SCARF - Ladies 38x38 tartan print, new,Burberry, navy/gold padlocks, $10. 412-279-3288 SHOES - Ladies boots, Sporto, gray, size 8, $20. 412-831-0436

PALLET JACK - Lift Rite, 4500 capacity, $195.

412-835-7420

SHOES - Ladies tennis shoes, leather, white, size 6.5, new in box, $25. 412-831-0436

PANTS - Ladies corduroy, new, blue & beige, size 10 petite, $25/both. 412-831-0436

SHOES - Rockport Pro-Walker, ladies, 8N, new, never used, $45. 412-279-4738

PANTS - Men’s leisure pants, 2 pair, brown & tan, 38”x27”, $25/both. 412-831-0436

SHOES - Rockport Pro-Walker, men’s, 13D, new ,black, $40.

412-279-4738

PIANO - Steinway Baby Grand walnut cabinet, $15,000.

SHOP VAC - Craftsman 6 gallon shop vac & accessories, $30. 412-307-6897

412-833-2636

Garage/Yard Sale

Garage/Yard Sale

MT. LEBANON (15228) Estate Sale

Saturday, February 14, 8:30 am-4:00 pm House Filled With Fabulous Furniture & Collectibles!!

2011 Buick Lacrosse CSX (30,000 miles), Several Magnificent Globe-Wernicke Barrister Bookcases, Cherry Dining Table/Chairs, Leather Arm Chairs, Thomasville Curio, Oriental Rugs, Ethan Allen Sofa/Loveseats, Down Filled Sofa, Drexel Coffee/End Tables, Cherry Sofa Table, Glass Top Table/Chairs, Unique Lamps, Bassett Full Bedroom, Twin Beds, Roll Top Desk, Lane Chests/Dressers, Trunk, Leather Office Chair, Magnificent Collectibles Including: Reed & Barton Sterling Flatware, Tea Sets, Haviland China (Versailles), Royal Doulton Figurines, Vintage Hummels, Kaiser Ice Princess Collection, Dept. 56, Lenox, Roman Campbells Kids, Exquisite Crystal Glassware, Waterford, Swarovski, Fostoria, Fenton, Collectible Plates, Silver Plate, Copper Collectibles, Madame Alexander/Vogue Vintage Dolls, Stained Glass, Furs, Books, Flat Screen TV, Full Kitchen Tupperware, Corelle, Pfaltzgraff, Barware, Crock Pot, Small Appliances, Office Supplies, Sports Memorabilia, Clothing, Fishing Items, Washer/ Dryer, Tools, Lawn Mower, Ladders, Patio Furniture, Yard Tools, Linens/ Bedding, Stereo, CDs/DVDs, Christmas, Decor, H&B/ Cleaning Supplies & So Much More! Still Unpacking Boxes! Don’t Miss!!

152 Ordale Blvd.

Law Estate Sales (412) 298-2381, lawestatesales.com

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General Merchandise

General Merchandise

SKI SETS - 3 sets of Skis, Boots & Poles, $150.

SLIPPERS - Men’s Docker’s, new, size 8-9, $20. 412-831-0436 SNOW TIRES - (2) Pace Mark snow trakker radial P215/60 R16 945, $160. 412-835-7420 SOFA - Blue striped with 2 end recliners, matching recliner, $150. 412-999-1106

WHEELCHAIR - Child/youth, folds up, very nice, $55.

724-942-3708 WHEELCHAIR - Very nice, transportable, $75.

724-942-3708 WHEELS - (4) Kazera 7.5x17, 5 bolt, fit Toyota Avalon, $120. 724-941-5747

SPEAKERS - (2) Yorx speakers, $20. 412-854-2798

WREATH - Gold bulbs, jewels, Angels, Bows, gorgeous, year round use, $95. 412-854-0123

Spooner/Knife/Fork VaseCrystal, AH symbol from 1930s rare, $25. 412-279-3288

WREATHS / GARLAND (2) 24” Christmas wreaths & garland, $12. 724-222-0936 WREATHS/GARLAND (2) 24” Christmas wreaths & garland, $12/all. 724-222-0936

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

724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com STEMWARE - 60+ yrs old, water/wine/cocktail/sherbet/ cordial, 3 for $12. 412-854-0123

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

Garage/Yard Sale MCMURRAY/ PETERS TWP. (15317)

STEREO - G.E. console, excellent, AM/FM-reverb, FREE. 412-531-0309 STEREO -Phillips CD/cassette am/fm, remote speakers, stands, $129/all. 412-854-3637 STROLLER/CAR SEAT COMBO Used once, new: $205, asking $99. 412-279-4856 SUIT -Men’s Guy Laroche, tan, size 48R, new with tags, $25.

412-279-3288 Synthesizer/Receiver - Sony CD/Phone/Am-FM - 12 channel hookups, $29. 412-854-0123 TABLES (3) - coffee + 2 end, wrought iron, very sturdy, perfect, $119/all. 412-854-0123 TABLE - Mah Jongg, hand carved in Singapore, beautiful! Comes with 4 built-in drawers, Reduced to $295. 412-278-5228 TELESCOPE -Tasco with tripod, brand new, box never opened, $135. 724-941-1199 TIRE - For trailer, 205/75R15 radial & rim, $80. 412-589-6086 TIRES - Radial, 215/70/R15, (2) for $50. 724-379-4162 TOILET SEATS - (2) new stationary with back & raised, $35/both. 412-833-3377 TREADMILL Pro-form, $95. 412-835-4096 TV - 27” Zenith console, 12 years old, great condition, $100/best offer. 412-835-7746 TV - 32” Sony, remote, super picture/sound, great watching shows/sports,$45.412-854-0123 TV STAND – Black 35½ x 18½ x 22½, $45.

412-279-4738 VICE $10. 412-307-6897 Video Conference/Internet Voice/Microphone/Games, new, can gift,$59. 412-854-0123 WALKER - With 2 wheels, sacrifice for $25. 724-942-3708 WALKER - Folding, 5” wheels or quad cane, brand new, $25.

412-833-3377

Garage/Yard Sale

Estate Sale Saturday, February 14 7:30 am-3:00 pm Moss & Other Artwork, Kitchen Items, Drop Leaf Table & 3 Chairs, Dishes, Silverplate, Linens, Cabinets, Vacuum, Sofa, 2 Chairs, Spinning Wheel, End Tables, Cedar Chest, Fabric, Kenmore Sewing Machine, Small Occasional Tables, Child’s Rocker, Lamps, Snack Tables, Christmas Village, Outdoor Furniture, TV Stand, Full Bedroom Set, Holiday Items, Desk & Chair, Shredder, Tools, Lots of Other Misc. Items.

On Site, Same Day Delivery Always Available in Our Enclosed Box Truck!

Directions: Rt. 19, W. McMurray Rd. (@ Donaldson’s Crossroads) to

108 Roscommon Place “Cranmoor” Follow The Yellow Arrows!

Golden Estate Sales 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 412-310-4798

Cell:

Garage/Yard Sale

INDOOR FLEA MARKET Weekends

Jan. 3-4, 17-18, 31 Feb. 1, 14-15, 28 March 1

Antiques ● Collectibles and More!

TRAX FARMS 528 Trax Farm Rd., Finleyville, PA

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Wanted to Buy REEVES’ SPORT SHOP $ BUYING GUNS $

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

Fuel-Soil-Stone

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

724 - 746-2151 724 - 941-7789

Service Repairs

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

DELIVERED 7 DAYS

Service Repairs

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

724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com

Get Top Dollar

for your vehicle through

“Run Til Sold”

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

Lawn Care & Landscaping

to list your vehicle today!

CORDWOOD Taylor Fireplace

724-941-7483

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)

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 Service Repairs

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

We will go out on a limb for you....

Tree Removal Stump Removal Pruning / Trimming Shrub / Hedge Removal GRASS CUTTING

Service Repairs

3 4 •F EFEBRUARY B R U A RY 1 1 -11-17, 17, 201 5 34 2015

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

412-531-5922

*************************** Complete Home Remodeling & Repair Service

Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Windows, Doors, etc.

PAINTING & CARPENTRY l l l l l l

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

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

RT Electric

412-892-9133 FINE CARPENTRY Deck - Door Installation Interior Trim - Handrails Quality Home Repairs Celebrating 20 years PA#45653

(412) 279-2262

GUTTERS Seamless, any length.

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

37 yrs. experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Skilled Painters Serving The South Hills for Over 20 Years!

Fully Insured Free Estimates Greystoke Painting

412-835-1307

PLASTERING/HARDCOAT New Work * Repair Work 35 years experience.

Angie’s List Recommended Insured * Free Estimates

412-881-7926, Dave

Larry Cardillo Plastering

Deadline For

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

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

Erikshaulingandmoving.com

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

412-758-9736 PLC HAULING

Commercial/Residential For all your hauling needs.

Cleanout, cleanup & recycling. For details 412-327-9838 (PA #106996)

Miscellaneous

(724) 926-2269 (724) 255-0029

* INTERIOR + EXTERIOR * DECKS * PRESSURE WASHING

AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING

20 Years Experience References

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

(412) 561-4331 (412) 848-0530 HOUSECLEANING

Reliable, THOROUGH, Dependable. Call Debbie,

412-853-9436

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN I Do It All: Painting, Plumbing, Electrical & more. PA076865 Fully Insured. 3 Year Multiple Award Winning Service.

Call Brian,

412-979-1284

HOUSECLEANING - Too busy to clean? Let me help.

Experienced, dependable, honest. References available.

724-579-4824

Personal Errands, Laundry & Cleaning Services HOMES & BUSINESSES...

412-216-1098

WALT’S WALLPAPERING & PAINTING

412-482-8002

Doing Business Since 1990 Wallpaper Removals & Installations Interior/Exterior Painting Walt, 412-279-8928 PA #038694

Campers & RVs

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

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

Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured

Tim Cornwall Wallpapering 412-833-4574 412-551-2474

TOY HAULER TRAILER 2000 PLAY MOR RENAGADE SELF CONTAINED $6,000 READY FOR BIKE WEEK! 724-747-4893

PA #039416

Concrete America’s Largest Concrete Leveler.

Don’t replace your sunken concrete slabs!

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

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

VIKING - Pop - Up, With Extras $3,600 724-809-8078

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDCI SuperGlide. Garage kept 11,400 Miles, $9,250 Many Extras! 724-809-9588

Asphalt

FULLY INSURED /FREE ESTIMATES PA #051672

PAUL JANOV

Free Estimates!

Fully Insured!

PA # 085585

412-735-4063

HAULING

Rollier’s Hardware

412-881-4749

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

PA #044557

SIDELINES TREE SERVICE

Where Quality is Tradition for Over 25 years * Siding * Soffit * Roofing * Doors * Kitchens * Baths * Windows * Additions * Gutters* Decks * Drywall 2307 Brownsville Rd.

Excavating & Hauling

Call us for a free “No Gimmick” estimate

South Hills Exteriors

FERGUSON CLOCK REPAIR “Serving Time In Western PA For over 25 Years”

Home Improvement

ELECTRICIAN

Credit Cards Accepted

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.

Call 724-239-5074 or Cell: 412-670-1879

724-344-0464

Call 724-949-1193

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.

Home Improvement

K & K HOME IMPROVEMENT

TREE SERVICE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470

Mini Bobcat Service Mowing/Landscaping

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

Home Improvement

LANDSCAPING www.edwardkirn.com

$29.95 for 4 lines for 60 days.

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

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Trees, Plants & Flowers

724~746~3464

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Any Job - Small or Large

Concrete Sealing & Caulking

REMODELING

Kitchens, Bathrooms Gamerooms Interior Painting Drywall Plaster Repair

Fully Insured Free Estimates

Fully Insured*Free Estimates

(724) 745-5586

412-401-4877

Home Improvement

PA #006719

Rick Kaczmarek,

Home Improvement

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS 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

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Kernan Asphalt Sealing

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

Drywall/Painting

Investigate Before You Invest

Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises.

Call the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection at 610-821-6690 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP for free information.

Or visit their website at www.ftc.gov./bizop

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

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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, $12,800-724-745-1494

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MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs 2010 Harley 1200 CUSTOM 5,000 miles, windshield & saddle bags, $6,200 or offer 724-554-4749

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

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

Florida Bike. 724-796-0182 HONDA - 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 6,435 miles $3,000 724-263-9103 HONDA 1984 - 1200 TRIKE 39,109 miles $5,000 724-263-9103

HONDA ‘07 CRF 100

Dealer serviced, garage kept, low hours, never raced, $1,200.

724-745-3501

HONDA ‘04 SHADOW ARROW 750 cc, 9,000 miles, good condition, garage kept, inspected, $3,400. Call 412-862-1719 Kawasaki Concours 02, 45,000 miles, damaged upper front fairing, $995 724-228-9986

Antique Automobiles

Automobiles CHEVROLET ‘04 Impala

4 door, good condition, new tires, V6, clean, low mileage, $4,000. 412-429-0373

CADILLAC ‘73 El Dorado

2 Dr Coupe, Hardtop/Landau, Automatic, Air, All Power, AM/FM Radio, White/Red Interior, 73,290 Miles, $9,900 or best offer. Must Sell!

724-239-5525

CHEVROLET ‘77 Corvette

350 V8, automatic, Great shape! Fast! All chrome under the hood! 75,000 original miles, $9,400. 724-348-6021

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

FORD ‘66 Mustang

Red, 200 HP, 3 speed Rebuilt motor, 400 miles, New top, reduced to sell. $18,400. 724-239-3039

CHEVROLET ‘93 Corsica Automatic, Garage Kept, Low Mileage, $1500.

724-345-3783

Full equipped, all leather, A-1 condition, low mileage, one owner, $12,800.

CHEVROLET ‘85 Camaro Red Automatic, Air, new inspection $5,200. or best offer 724-747-5687

CHEVROLET ‘84 El Camino Classic Car. Show quality.

Must sell, excellent condition, $15,100. 412-833-0799

CHRYSLER ‘01 LHS

LINCOLN ‘75 Town Coupe Excellent condition, white leather interior, no rust or dents, 460 engine, runs & drives great! $5,995 or best offer. 412-613-9031

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

PONTIAC ‘70 Grand Prix Model J, 455 engine, original owner, garage kept, 68,000 original miles, $19,300. 724-746-1916

Automobiles

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

Antique Automobiles

AMC ‘71 JAVELIN SST

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

41. Holiday (informal) 44. Venezuelan capital 46. DWTS hostess 48. Hideouts 50. Actress Lupino 51. The content of cognition 53. Point one point N of due E 55. Plunder a town 59. No. Albanian dialect 60. No (Scottish) 61. Blatted 64. X2 = a Pacific tourist commune 65. AKA option key 66. Angelina’s spouse 67. “Wedding Crashers” Wilson 68. Grassland, meadow 69. Laughing to self (texting)

1984 OLDSMOBILE 98

412-418-2042

Automobiles RACE CAR - Circle Track full GM Body, raced at PMS. Best of everything. Needs engine & ready to go. Fuel cell, steering multiplier, engine oil cooler, weight jacks, rear adjustable sway bar, best prepped car around!

Asking $4,000.

724-492-1683, leave message

Automatic,sedan 18,100 miles, gray, great condition, $16,500.

724-947-5797

LINCOLN ‘69 Continental

LINCOLN ‘05 NAVIGATOR White with Oyster Interior, 2nd Owner, well kept, $7,995.

724-229-8149 (ask for Ed)

BUICK ‘06 Lucerne CXL

LINCOLN ‘04 Town Car

Low mileage (30,580), mint condition, fully loaded, A/C, power windows, power door locks, power steering, am/fm CD stereo, OnStar capability, heated front seats, dual side air bags, tan leather interior, sage mist metallic exterior, rain sensing wipers, 1 owner, no accidents, well maintained, asking, $10,575.

412-600-2644

412-874-6126

CADILLAC ’10 CTS - AWD, 3.6l V-6, 15,000 miles, blue diamond tri coat exterior color, showroom condition, $22,600. 724-222-6210 CHEVROLET ‘08 Impala Supersport, 30,000 miles, never saw snow, immaculate, $12,900. 724-228-4621

CLUES DOWN 1. Licenses TV stations 2. Metal-bearing mineral 3. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.)

4. A bottle with a stopper 5. Short labored breath 6. Hair washing soap 7. Steam bath 8. “R.U.R.” playwright Karel 9. Beside one another in lines 10. Not straight 12. Former OSS 16. Truck driver’s radio 20. Dried-up 24. Million gallons per day (abbr.)

26. Encircle (archaic) 27. ‘__ death do us part

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, $12,400. Call Bob,

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

4 door, 17,000 original miles, $10,000. Call

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HONDA ‘12 Accord LX

724-825-2168

Antique, 2 Door, $6,400, 96,000 miles. 724-345-3528

34,000 miles, excellent, $12,000 firm. 724-745-5610

412-759-6673

BUICK 1950 Super

Cadillac 1979

724-942-6431 FORD ‘11 Fusion SE

Great in snow, extremely reliable SUV. Call for details.

724-986-6527, 724-986-5761

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116,000 miles, leather, fully loaded, runs well, inspected through 9/15. $2,800. Call

HONDA ‘05 CRV

☞ CONCESSION TRAILER - 1985 18 ft. With 14 ft. SUPPORT box truck, stainless griddle, 2 fryers, 4 sinks, good condition. Call Chuck,

28. A single unit 29. A siemens 30. Prohibition 31. V. William’s clothing line 32. Scotland’s poet’s initials 37. Auto 38. Single spot card in a deck 39. Crow sound 40. Former CIA 42. Factory where arms are made 43. Radioactive unit 44. Scoundrel 45. Freshwater duck genus 47. 9 decades 48. Makes tractors 49. 55120 51. Southeast Nigeria people 52. Arab sailing vessel 54. Hay bundle 56. Blood type 57. Driver compartment 58. “Das Kapital” author Marx 62. Consume food 63. Dental degree

412-335-2263

ONE OF A KIND

Customized 86 Aspencade, lots of chrome & lights, $2,600 724-263-9605

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CHEVROLET ‘10 Impala LT

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

SAAB Classic ‘91 900 Turbo.

Beryl Green, 5 Speed.

Inspected 113,000. miles Good Shape $4,250. offer 724-222-2770

NISSAN ‘03 GXE

4 cylinder, auto, full power, air, CD, new tires, can’t tell from new, $5,000. 724-344-8087 Oldsmobile 84 98 Regency 57,816 miles, good condition, $2,700 or best offer, 412-445-5874 (local)

PONTIAC ‘09 G6

Excellent condition, new tires/ brakes/inspection/battery.

Garage Kept. Low miles, $8500.

412-854-9011

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Trucks

CHEVROLET ‘01 Silverado

Extended Cab, Automatic, 2 wheel drive, No Rust, 113,000 miles, $5,300. 412-854-3539

VW TIGUAN 2010 SE 4 Motion 4 DOOR SUV, white gold 60,000 miles, asking $13,500. Extended panoramic sun roof, leather heated seats, all major equipment. Perfect condition inside and out. Call with any questions. 412-608-3180

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

CHEVROLET ‘05 DUMP TRUCK 4 wheel drive, 12,000 GVWR, 6.0 Engine V-8 Automatic, Snow Plow, Tailgate Spreader, Inspected, Ready for snow. $20,050 or Best Offer.

412-279-8479 AFTER 8AM CHEVROLET ‘06 DUMP TRUCK 4 Wheel Drive 12,000 GVWR, 6.0 Engine, V-8 Automatic, Snow Plow, Tailgate Spreader, Inspected, Ready for Snow, $22,000 or Best Offer.

412-279-8479 after 8 am 1 ton Duramax, very good condition, just serviced & ready to go. Flat stainless steel bed with tool boxes, 85,000 miles, asking $25,000 or make offer.

724-263-5547

FORD ‘98 F150

V6, Automatic, 8’ Bed, Cap, Inspected until 11/15, Garage Kept, $2,500 or Best Offer.

724-344-0780

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INTERNATIONAL ‘86 DUMP TRUCK - Single axle, 10 Ton with air brakes, $10,300.

724-228-1095

CHEVROLET ‘12 Silverado

CHEVROLET ‘08 Silverado

119,000 Miles, Maroon, $5,700. 412-833-3750 If not home, leave message.

MERCEDES BENZ ‘07 280 C 4 matic, AWD, White, 72,000 miles, excellent condition, $12,000 or best offer.

724-833-6294

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Four Wheel Drives CHEVROLET ‘08 Colorado LT

4 wheel drive, extended cab, 55,000 miles, excellent condition, $14,900 or best offer 412-217-6666

DODGE ‘07 Ram 1500

4x4, Very good condition, $20,000 Firm. 724-267-3978

DODGE ‘06 Durango

Red, Gray interior, excellent condition, $5,800.

412-760-4052

FORD ‘98 RANGER 4 x 4 XLT

4-door, Super Cab, Power Locks, Power Steering, Power Brakes, A/C, 103,500 miles. $5,000. 724-258-6276

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

TOYOTA ‘02 TACOMA 4x4 SR5 Double Cab, Hitch, V6, Auto, OFF ROAD PACKAGE $10,900 or best offer 724-746-3020

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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BUICK BUDD BAER BUICK

71 Murtland Avenue Washington, PA

724-222-0700

www.buddbaer.com

HYUNDAI

DODGE

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

NISSAN

www.washingtonpahyundai.com

www.johnsissonmotors.com

SOLOMON DODGE

C A D I L LA C Bowser CADILLAC

2670 McMurray Road McMurray, PA

724-749-4115

www.bowsercadillac.com

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

SUBARU

724-966-2600

JEEP

SOLOMON DODGE

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

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

WAYNESBURG DODGE

www.rotolomotors.com

724-627-7111

SOLOMON JEEP

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

WAYNESBURG JEEP

1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

TOYOTA CARS & TRUCKS Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA

www.waynesburgchryslerjeepdodge.com

www.washingtonpatoyota.com

TOYOTA OF WASHINGTON

SOLOMON FORD

724-785-5500

LINCOLN

724-947-3381

SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN

3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-1600

www.3riversvw.com

www.starlakeford.com

Route 19, McMurray, PA

www.southhillslincoln.net

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

www.rotolomotors.com

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

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

VO L K SWAG E N

STAR LAKE FORD

www.washingtonchevy.com

ROTOLO’S CHRYSLER

724-222-2213

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

Main St., Burgettstown, PA

C H RYS L E R

724-627-6171

www.bortzauto.net

TOYOTA

724-627-7111

724-627-3151

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

724-222-2800

BORTZ SUBARU

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

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

724-785-8000

FOX AUTO SALES

724-583-7738

www.fikechevrolet.com

www.buddbaer.com

724-966-2600

BORTZ CHEVROLET

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

724-222-0700

ROTOLO’S JEEP

724-785-8000

1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

C H E V RO L E T

BUDD BAER, INC.

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

GMC

MAZDA

BUDD BAER, INC.

BUDD BAER MAZDA

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

724-222-0700

724-222-0700

www.buddbaer.com

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

724-941-6100

VO LVO BILL GRAY VOLVO

2897 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-949-1555

www.billgrayvolvo.com

www.buddbaer.com

724-785-8000

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

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

724-966-2600

WAYNESBURG CHRYSLER

M E RC E D E S - B E N Z

HONDA

JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ

WASHINGTON HONDA

1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA

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

www.waynesburgchryslerjeepdodge.com

www.washingtonpahonda.com

www.johnsissonmotors.com

724-627-7111

724-222-2213

724-223-8600

P PR RE E -- O OW WN NE ED D D DE EA AL LE ER RS S ARNOLD MOTOR COMPANY

12 N. Main Street, Houston, PA

724-745-2800

WARNE MOTORS INC.

107 East Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA

724-746-5956

www.arnoldmotorcompany.com

www.johnwarnemotors.com

PREMIERE AUTO SALES

RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES

667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA

724-223-0600

www.premiereautosales.com

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940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

724-225-5308

TOMSIC

I-79 Exit 41 Racetrack Road Washington, PA

724-228-1330

www.tomsicmotor.com

WYSOCKI INC

2070 Smith Twp., State Road, Burgettstown, PA

724-947-9720

TREGEMBO MOTORS

I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA

724-239-2200

www.tregembomotors.com

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