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Lebo residents press opposition to deer cull

By Nick Lewandowski For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

Despite the bitter cold, Mt. Lebanon residents turned out in force on Feb. 23 to again protest the municipality’s capture and euthanize deer cull. They lined the length of road outside the municipal building brandishing signs printed with slogans such as “$75,000 Slaughter” and “No Guns in Our Parks.” Passing cars occasionally honked in approval.

Mt. Lebanon has contracted with Wildlife Services LLC to kill 150 deer at a price of $500 per deer, in hopes of halving deer-related traffic accidents.

Opponents presented a raft of objections at the Feb. 23 commission meeting. They insist bait and trap is a brutally inhumane method of killing deer. They question the safety of the method, which involves luring groups of deer

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It was a standing-room only crowd at the Feb. 23 Mt. Lebanon Board of Commissioners meeting. Residents are strongly opposed to the SEE DEER PAGE 5 recently adopted deer cull.

South Fayette commissioner enters first offenders program

By Barbara S. Miller Staff writer bmiller@observer-reporter.com

A South Fayette Township commissioner charged with conspiracy, insurance fraud and related charges over expenses related to a house fire in McDonald was admitted Feb. 23 to the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for first offenders in Washington County Court.

Jessica J. Cardillo, 32, of Sturgeon, and her stepmother, Dianne E. Cardillo, 50, were prosecuted by the state attorney general’s office.

Assistant Attorney General Dennis Kistler requested that Judge John DiSalle admit Jessica Cardillo to the ARD program and accept a guilty plea from her mother as both agreed in open court to testify against a third co-defendant, Michelle D’Angelo, 54, of Profio Road, McDonald, who is scheduled for a court appearance in late March.

Dianne Cardillo had a prior ARD stemming

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from a drunk driving charge in 2009, so she was ineligible for the program a second time.

She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit theft by deception. Charges of insurance fraud were dismissed. She was sentenced to two years of probation and must pay a $1,000 fine and court costs.

In court, the judge asked Dianne Cardillo if she took responsibility for the scheme, and she replied, “Yes.” Jessica Cardillo must spend 24 months in the ARD program, repay her share to the insurance

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company and perform 100 hours of community service.

Jessica Cardillo’s attorney, Emily McNally, said after the court proceeding, “This case was handled as a first-time offense. It was an ARD disposition. She is not convicted of anything. She didn’t plead guilty to anything. It should have no effect on her public office.”

Those who successfully complete the program have the opportunity to petition the court to SEE CARDILLO PAGE 2

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More than a year after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that major provisions of Act 13 were unconstitutional, other provisions of the state law governing oil and natural gas development are returning to the high court for review.

The parties that first challenged the law in 2012 are now appealing a Commonwealth Court decision last summer that upheld parts of the law pertaining to eminent domain, notification of spills and what they call a “physician gag rule.” The appellants, which include an environmental group, a physician and seven municipalities, argue those provisions are unconstitutional, as well. The municipalities – including South Fayette, Peters, Cecil and Mt. Pleasant townships – submitted a brief Feb. 17 in support of their appeal.

After the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of Act 13 in December 2013, it also remanded several provisions of the law back to Commonwealth Court for review. The petitioners in the case considered it a victory when the lower court ruled municipalities cannot be subjected to zoning reviews by the Public Utility Commission and, subsequently, to revocations of impact fee money. The PUC since appealed that decision.

But the municipalities disagreed with the court’s decision to uphold other provisions

of the law they had challenged. One of those provisions requires the state Department of Environmental Protection to notify a public drinking water facility if a spill occurs that could affect water supplies. The problem is that the law does not expressly protect those who use private wells or springs, the parties argued in their brief.

The municipalities argued there is a greater need to notify residents who have private drinking water of a spill because drilling primarily occurs in rural areas where public water may not be available. They said the DEP and the industry are taking a reactive rather than a proactive stance by waiting for a complaint to surface regarding the quality of a private water source before investigating whether a spill occurred.

They say the provision is a “special law” that unjustly creates a distinction between public and private water sources.

“The only reason for the different treatment is clear – a desire to mask the true effects of the oil and gas industry on rural communities, which are experiencing the brunt of shale gas development,” the parties wrote.

They also challenged a provision granting the power of eminent domain to corporations that transport, sell or store natural gas. The municipalities argued this provision allows companies to take property for the injection, storage or removal of natural gas with no guarantee of a direct benefit to the public.

The third provision in question states that

a health professional requesting chemical information related to oil and gas operations in order to diagnose or treat a patient must verbally acknowledge that the information will be kept confidential. The law states that the vendor providing the chemical information may ask the health professional to provide a written statement or sign a confidentiality agreement.

The municipalities argued this provision interferes with physician-patient relations and restricts the ability of a physician to communicate with specialists such as epidemiologists and toxicologists.

“Act 13 restricts health professionals’ abilities to disclose critical diagnostic information necessary for medical treatment solely because the natural gas industry deems such information ‘proprietary’ or a ‘trade secret,’” they wrote. “No other law is so restrictive in the use of trade secret information – not federal work protection rules, and not federal and state chemical disclosure provisions that apply to other industries.”

One physician is a party in the ongoing Act 13 case. Mehernosh Khan worked as a primary care physician for more than 30 years in the Pittsburgh area, according to StateImpact Pennsylvania.

The DEP, PUC and attorney general will soon be filing briefs in response to the appeal, according to attorney John Smith, who represents the appellants.

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Cardillo FROM PAGE 1 have their charges expunged.

The insurance fraud section of the attorney general’s office began the investigation after being contacted by a representative of Allegany Co-Op Insurance Co. last year.

There was an electrical fire June 18, 2012, at a home in Oakdale where Jessica Cardillo had lived. The home was owned by her father, Benjamin Cardillo.

Jessica Cardillo claimed she lived with D’Angelo for three weeks after the fire, paying the woman $1,500 in cash for the stay.

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Shown Feb. 23 in the Washington County clerk of courts office are South Fayette Township Commissioner Jessica Cardillo, center, her attorney, Emily McNally, and her mother’s attorney, Sam Pangburn.

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D’Angelo allegedly gave her a receipt showing the payment.

Investigators reportedly got conflicting stories about Cardillo’s stay with D’Angelo from the three women. They said D’Angelo later admitted that Jessica Cardillo never stayed with her. Jessica Cardillo also allegedly gave the insurance company false receipts for meals from a delicatessen in McDonald. Prosecutors said the receipts were made by Dianne Cardillo, who gave them to her stepdaughter to turn in to the insurance company.

One of the receipts was dated for a Monday, when the business is not open, they said.

Jessica Cardillo allegedly told investigators it was her stepmother’s idea to turn in the fraudulent receipts for the food and stay with D’Angelo.

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Bethel Park High School inducts new class into Hall of Fame The Bethel Park Great Alumni Hall of Fame was created in 2013 to recognize and honor Bethel Park High School alumni who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments either personally or professionally after graduating from Bethel Park High School. Honorees were selected because they either significantly improved the lives of others, contributed significant volunteer or community service, or achieved significant advancement in their professional field.

The latest class was inducted on Jan. 16.

Andrew Amrhein (Class of 1978)

Andy Amrhein knew he wanted to be in the hardware business when he was 13, as he mopped the floors of Evey Hardware. His responsibilities at the store increased as he aged to include shift manager, and later, general manager, before purchasing the store from founder Ed Evey in 1995. Since 2005, Amrhein shares his home improvement expertise weekly on KDKA-Radio’s True Value Home Improvement Hour and on KDKA-TV’s “Pittsburgh Today Live.” He also shares his love of his hometown on BPTV’s “Around Town With Andy Amhrein,” showcasing the positive aspects of Bethel Park. Amrhein is entwined with many aspects of the community, serving on several Bethel Park School District committees, as a trustee for the Bethel Park Community Foundation, the Bethel Park Police Meritorious Awards Association and a board member for the Boy Scouts of America. Always will-

an FBI spokesperson for the media and has testified on numerous occasions before Congress on behalf of the FBI. He currently resides in Northern Virginia.

Rebecca Masisak (Class of 1975)

Rebecca Masisak is the CEO of TechSoup Global, an award-winning nonprofit social enterprise that supports people working for good around the world. After five years as a small business owner, a decade as strategy consultant and three years in a venture-backed technology start-up, Masisak brought her skills to TechSoup to help the organization deliver technology capacity to nonprofits.

Today, TechSoup has 660,000 nonprofit customers in 122 countries, distributing more than $2 billion in technology and delivering technolJessica Wright, Todd Patterson, Anthony Daniels, Andy Amrhein and Rebecca Masisak were ogy capacity in 22 languages. In 2010, Masisak inducted into Bethel Park’s Alumni Hall of Fame on Jan. 16. established a public foundation in Poland and acquired a public charity in the United Kingdom. ing to help a good cause, his efforts helped to he was the recipient of the Presidential Rank Her many awards and recognitions include first make the newly-created Bethel Park Commu- Award for Excellence in 1990 and the U.S. Deplace in a Yale, Goldman Sachs, Pew Charitable nity Garden a reality. He was named the Bethel partment of Justice’s Attorney General’s Award trusts Social Enterprise Business Planning ComPark 2003 Citizen of the Year by The Almanac. in 1993. Additionally, he has received numerous petition, the Full Circle Fund Technology Impact personal commendations from five different FBI He is extremely proud to support the commudirectors over his career. He has overseen the Award, articles in the New York Times and the nity he has called home for his entire life.

Bureau’s Organized Crime, Drug, White Collar Wall Street Journal and frequent requests to Anthony E. Daniels (Class of 1959) Crime and Investigative Support Program. At speak at conferences and the White House. She Anthony E. Daniels is the CEO of Manuel, the time of his retirement, Daniels was the assis- also volunteers for the Social Enterprise Alliance, Daniels, Burke International, LLC, a private tant director in charge of the Washington, D.C., S.A.G.E. (Students for the Advancement of Globinvestigation and security consulting firm es- Metropolitan Field Office, the second largest FBI al Entrepreneurship), the Social Enterprise CEO tablished in 2000. He began his investigative office in the country. He also served as the as- Leaders Forum and the Ethics and Accountcareer in 1967 with the FBI and served the Bu- sistant director in charge of the FBI Academy in ability Committee of the Independence Sector. reau for 27 years before retiring. As a charter Quantico, Va., where he was responsible for the She currently resides in Half Moon Bay, Calif. member of the FBI’s Senior Executive Service, FBI’s world-wide training program. He has been SEE BP PAGE 4

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George Washington Elementary School slated for renovations

By Cara Host For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

George Washington Elementary School will see $3.3 million in improvements this summer if the Bethel Park School Board approves the project at its Feb. 24 meeting.

The district plans to replace the heating and air conditioning system, along with duct work, ceilings and some floors. Most of the work will take place after the school closes for the summer and the project should be finished just before the new school year starts in August.

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Sgt. Todd Patterson (Class of 1979)

Todd Patterson feels blessed to have a great career that allowed him to serve the public. He moved to Washington, D.C., in 1983 to take a job with the FBI’s Office of Congressional and Public Affairs before fulfilling his ambition to become a police officer with the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department.

He worked his way up the chain of command from patrol officer to sergeant of the Special Operations Division, where he worked with

The project architect, Kevin Hayes of Hayes Design Group of Bridgeville, told the board at its committee meeting Feb. 17 that the total project cost would be between $3.19 million and $3.337 million. The final cost will depend on the bids and whether the board chooses to expand the project with several add-on tasks, such as installing sound dampening in the gymnasium and replacing wiring for the sound system.

“We recommend doing all of these if you can afford to do it. Now is the time to do it and you would get more bang for your buck if you did it now,” Hayes said.

The project is similar to the HVAC replace-

ment at Neil Armstrong Middle School, which was completed two years ago. Bethel Park also has tentative plans to replace the HVAC system at Ben Franklin Elementary School in a few years.

The district will withdraw from its capital reserve fund to pay for the improvements. Matthew Howard, assistant to the superintendent, said the fund balance is about $9 million.

“We estimated this project would fall in the $3 to $4 million range and we’ll definitely be within that. Hopefully we can get it a little lower once the bids come in,” Howard said.

Contractors will bid on the various aspects of the project next month and the school board

the Secret Service and State Department to coordinate various motorcade, route and site security involving the president and vice president. He also coordinated police escort details for events such as presidential inaugurations, the 2010 Nuclear Summit, IMF and World Bank meetings and President Reagan’s funeral. Patterson was in charge of all police Harley Davidson motorcycle and escort training for the MPD and was the director and treasurer of the National Police Motorcycle Training Seminar from 2005-2008. This event raised funds for C.O.P.S., an organization that provides support for families of police officers killed in the line of duty. During his career, he received hundreds of letters of accommodation, thank yous and awards from commanding officers,

chiefs of police, U.S. attorneys, members of the Secret Service, State Department and citizens.

will likely approve the final bids at a special meeting April 7. If all goes well, light construction should begin May 26, two weeks before the scheduled last day of school. Crews will perform most of the work after school hours and the bulk of the construction will begin after the last day of school, tentatively scheduled for June 4. The project is slated to be finished by Aug. 14.

In another matter, the board hired Jason Shoaf of Harwick as assistant principal at the high school. Shoaf is an elementary principal in the Riverview School District in Oakmont. He SEE SCHOOL PAGE 5

Her distinguished 35-year career of military service culminated in her final assignment as Jessica L. Wright (Class of 1970) Adjutant General of Pennsylvania and ComSecretary Jessica L. Wright was selected to mander of the Pennsylvania National Guard. serve as the United States Department of De- She began her military career as an enlistee in fense’s Acting Under Secretary of Defense for the PA Army National Guard in 1975 and bePersonnel and Readiness in 2013 after serving came the first female Army aviator in the Army as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Re- National Guard. She was also the first female serve Affairs since 2012. In her current posimaneuver brigade commander in the Army. tion, she is the deputy senior policy advisor to Her many awards and decorations include the the Secretary of Defense on recruitment, career Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit development, pay and benefits for 1.4 million active duty personnel, 1.3 million Guard and with oak leaf cluster, the Senior Army Aviator Reserve personnel, 680,000 Department of badge, the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Gold Defense civilians and is responsible for over- Award, ATHENA Award and the Philadelphia seeing the overall state of military readiness. Union League’s Distinguished Soldier Award.

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Bethel mulls change to charter “The main impact will be on the manager.

The manager has overall responsibility over all For The Almanac departments, but he is sealed off from the police writer@thealmanac.net department,” McTiernan said.

The municipal manager would oversee perBethel Park is considering a change to its charsonnel matters and ensure the department is ter that will give the municipal manager overcomplying with the collective bargaining agreesight authority over the police department. ment with the police officers’ union as well as all The police chief currently reports only to federal and state labor laws. council, but if council votes to amend the muPauletta Beehler of Meadowbrook Road supnicipality’s home rule charter, Chief David Roported the change. She said that having the chief gan will directly report to municipal manager of police report to a nine-member council left too William Spagnol. Bethel Park Home Rule Study much room for confusion and that changing the Commission held a public hearing on the matter chain of command would provide unity and acFeb. 18. countability.

Robert McTiernan, Bethel Park’s solicitor, “I think this would be a good thing for Bethel,” said the change would have minimal impact on Beehler said. the police department’s day-to-day operations, The commission is an advisory board, so any since the chief would still be in charge of all changes to the charter will have to go through law enforcement issues. The borough manager council. However, the commission will issue a would primarily oversee budget and personnel recommendation and council may choose to act matters. on the issue at a later date.

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School FROM PAGE 4 will be paid $90,000 a year and his start date has yet to be determined.

The board adopted an $84.1 million preliminary budget, but a final spending plan will not be adopted until June. A tax increase is pos-

sible, since the board agreed to submit referendum exceptions to the state, a necessary step if the board chooses to raise taxes above the Act 1 adjusted index of 2.4 percent.

The exceptions for special education and retirement contributions, if approved, would allow the board to raise property taxes above the index.

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Deer FROM PAGE 1 into large corrals before shooting them at close range – especially since Wildlife Services has never actually used this method to kill deer.

Opponents also argue killing deer in Mt. Lebanon will simply make room for new deer from neighboring communities. Some studies have shown that deer in such circumstances actually begin breeding at an increased rate.

Resident Elaine Gillen, who has helped organize opposition through her blog, Lebo Citizens, presented commissioners with a petition signed by 4,500 people opposed to the cull.

“You told us there were no other options, and that even then you would not bring guns into Mt. Lebanon,” Gillen said. “Commissioner (Kristen) Linfante said the sterilization application filed with the Pennsylvania Game Commission was denied. I discovered through a Right to Know request that the Game Commission had just posed six additional questions.”

Linfante, who has been a forceful proponent of culling deer, reiterated her support for the program. “I know this is a divisive issue in the community,” she said. “I also have no doubt there are too many deer.”

Municipal manager Steve Feller explained that Mt. Lebanon had abandoned the sterilization application because Dr. Tony DeNicola, an expert consultant, said the Game Commission would not approve the sterilization

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application. He added that the Game Commission’s questions were minutely detailed, down to specific models of vehicles that would be used to transport deer.

In the meantime, the municipality is considering expanding its cull to certain private properties. Feller explained that on Feb. 23 he had learned of a federal law that required a 1,000-foot buffer zone around schools.

He said a buffer of that size substantially reduced the area that could be used for the corral traps and could jeopardize the cull’s success.

Properties currently under consideration include Concordia of the South Hills on Bower Hill Road, the Golden LivingCenter on Gilkeson, a wooded area near the municipal swimming pool and a section of Williamsburg Park.

Brian Benner, a wildlife control specialist with Wildlife Services, explained these properties had been identified as areas heavily trafficked by deer. The most recent aerial deer survey found 50 deer in the valley behind Concordia, he said.

Brian Benner is the son of Merlin Benner, the president of Wildlife Services LLC. Mt. Lebanon paid the elder Benner $12,000 to consult on its deer management plan, according to invoices Gillen obtained through a Right to Know request. Wildlife Services was also the only firm to submit a bid for the job.

Mt. Lebanon’s solicitor, Phil Weis, has assured both commissioners and residents the Wildlife Services contract was bid in accordance with all applicable laws.

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By David Singer Multimedia reporter dsinger@thealmanac.net

First they won best app idea in Pennsylvania, then best in the 14-state region, and now the sixstudent Upper St. Clair team is one of eight national winners in Verizon’s National App Challenge. The team’s idea, called “A Look Inside,” PHOTO COURTESY PAT PALAZZOLO was a pitch to design a phone application that Team members pose with their award would allow users to virtually deconstruct evplaque. From left: Nymisha Rameswarapu, eryday objects and technology. The idea beat out 16; Michael Nastac, 17; Christina Park, 16; more than 1,000 other schools’ entries Gifted program coordinator Pat Palazzolo; In addition to $20,000 in grant monies Gaurav Bhushan, 16; Akshay Prasadan, 16; awarded to the school, it was announced Feb. Vidhi Shah, 16.

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And now the team gets to work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab to develop their concept into a working application.

“We wanted to provide a solution – for there to be a way to learn about technology that is right in front of you, but you can’t really learn about.

People used to take things apart. This is how today’s children can do it cheaply and safely,” said 16-year-old Vidhi Shah.

“I had always read in books people like Bill Gates and other innovators; they said when they were children, they took things apart. Today, it’s so difficult to do that,” said 16-year-old Christina Park.

For research, the team tinkered with other applications’ features, and found their app could be a hybrid of two they found useful.

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“One app was ‘Disassembly 3D’, an app that allows you to smash objects to pieces ... the other was ‘My Incredible Body,’ a human anatomy program that showed cutaways and information on the body,” said Michael Nastac, 17, “and we found the first app wasn’t very educational, but fun and interactive and gave great feedback. And the body app was very educational, but lacked accessible and enjoyable interactive features.”

“For Verizon to host this, and challenge students to come up with ideas for apps even as developers produce thousands of apps each year – it shows the ability to express human ingenuity is still valued,” said 16-year-old Akshay Prasadan.

Other team members are Guarav Bhushan and Nymisha Rameswarapu.

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Putting a gun in someone’s hand in a “civilized” affluent borough just doesn’t make sense.

Silencers, of course, will be used so no ordinance While trying to keep both perspectives in mind, will be broken nor will the slaughter disturb the I feel I have to speak my mind on the deer cullpeople. When this method is used, do you really ing issue in Mt. Lebanon. First is the fact that think that this persuades the deer in any way this was done in other boroughs, specifically, to go a different territory or breed less? That’s Bethel Park, and I see no major difference in naïve. While I get that hunters are sportsman, deer population. Second, through the history I don’t know why we always have to put wildof man’s “control” of animals as top of the food life management in their hands? Isn’t that why chain, the decisions are apparently not thought we call that field wildlife management? These through adequately and they fail. Examples are things should be thought through all the way the same idea in Africa several years ago, when and not just pick the fastest or cheapest method for the same reason – land encroachment – mass amounts of elephants were rounded up to control these deer.

In conclusion, when considering the deer and slaughtered. This failed as a few years later, problem in Mt. Lebanon, if deer are disturbing the orphaned and shattered family groups of animals started acting aggressively and actu- the lovely, affluent landscape of Mt. Lebanon, ally trying to attack other animal species. Our perhaps the citizen’s money should be better actions actually upset the balance and caused spent on a birth control method that would be both civilized and long term. negative behavior.

CULLING DEER NOT CIVILIZED

At our own Pittsburgh Zoo, the decision to have people have an “interactive” experience with the animals instead of just watching them has led to several careless encounters. Who can forget precious Maddox Derkosh? There never should have been a wall that low in that area or in the zoo. Perhaps use windows instead. The elephants never should’ve been permitted to walk loose through the zoo even with caretakers (whose going to control an elephant?), which eventually led to one caretaker’s death. There’s

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For 20 years, I began my workday with an early morning drive through the deer herds of Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon.

I eventually hit one that turned back into my path as I stopped. That accident caused little

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damage to my car, and the deer limped away.

I also have several friends who have debilitating and permanent limitations, similar to multiple sclerosis symptoms, from Lyme disease. For these reasons, I have followed the culling debate in Mt. Lebanon with interest. At this point, debating suburban encroachment on deer environments seems silly in Mt. Lebanon, where much of the housing is over 40 years old. The problem is that suburban landscapes provide more food and shelter than many woodlots do.

Contrary to what many people seem to believe, deer density is not higher in mature forests, but in transitional zones near clearings – like corn fields, orchards or suburban yards. That’s why capture and relocation will not work.

Areas with few deer now probably can’t support more. Automobiles and landscaping aside, if I were raising children in Mt. Lebanon, the threat of Lyme disease alone would make me a supporter of culling. Even the most observant parent cannot scan their children and pets every day for deer ticks. Just one missed tick could cause a serious disease which often goes undiagnosed until too late.

Careful culling has been done many other places, and poses very little, if any, risk. The municipal government has spent years now debating the issue and exploring alternatives. It’s time to cull the herd.

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The Internet continues to add conveniences to everyday life – and fundraising is no exception. Thanks to websites like Go Fund Me, Kiskstarter, Indiegogo and YouCaring, raising funds is as simple as a few clicks of a mouse.

In recent weeks, The Almanac has written several touching stories that have included online fundraising links.

In a brief about proceeds from collegiate basketball games benefitting medical bills for 2-year-old leukemia patient Aiden Zangrilli, a Go Fund Me link was also provided for those who couldn’t attend the games.

In a story about the Fabus family establishing the Joey Fabus Childhood Cancer Foundation, a Go Fund Me link was provided – and in previous stories about Fabus’ fight, links were provided to help with medical bills and, ultimately, funeral expenses.

When Bethel Park resident Deborah Johnson lost her home to a fire in January, a neighbor set up a Go Fund Me page to help her rebuild.

In this week’s issue, in the story “Local series on Freemasons seeks backers” on page 22, an Indiegogo link appears at the end of the piece.

The links are easily sharable on social media, allowing the potential for far more visibility and less overhead than a spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

In theory.

A quick glance at the frequently asked questions on Go Fund Me’s website – arguably one of the most popular online fundraising sites – notes that a five percent Go Fund Me fee is deducted from each donation automatically, and another three percent processing fee is deducted from each online donation.

And, while all of the above causes are legit, beware of those who set up an online fundraiser to take advantage of giving people, or to poke fun. For example, earlier this month, a campaign by an Arizona woman to fix a crack in her in-ground swimming pool – her personal, in-ground swimming pool – went viral. She received so much backlash for the campaign that she removed the post.

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Township council planning PT rolling out new recycling bins for additional ordinances

size of the current 22-gallon containers, which do not have lids.

Staff writer “It helps us in the state recycling goal of recyselliott@thealmanac.net cling 35 percent of all waste,” he said.

Residents will be asked to put the new recyApproximately 7,500 Peters residents will be receiving new 65-gallon recycling contain- cling containers at least three feet away from ers next month as part of a township plan to garbage cans or cars. This will allow the driver streamline its recycling efforts. of the recycling truck to stay inside the vehicle Tom Gromek, Peters and use the automated recycling coordinator and collection system. If a conassistant to the township tainer gets damaged, it will manager, said township be repaired at no cost to the residents whose trash and resident. recycling are picked up “We think this will be weekly by Waste Managemore cost efficient,” he ment will be getting the said. hinged, wheeled gray and It has not yet been decidblue containers within the ed what the township plans month, but no specific deto do with the old recycling livery date has been set yet. containers, Gromek said.

The new recycling service is “You can keep the old scheduled to begin April 6, containers and use them he said. as supplemental recycling,” Township residents curhe said. “Public Works may rently pay $51 every four also be picking them up, or months for trash and recywe can have drop off locacling collection. That fee is not expected to change, he said. Recycling is tions. Details will follow.”

The conversion to the larger containers is picked up the same day as the trash.

Gromek said the township ordered 8,100 of being 90 percent funded by a $250,000 grant the new containers. The inside of the lid will from the state Department of Environmental contain information about what can or cannot Protection, he said. The grant includes a cardbe recycled. Plus, the size of the new bins, which board compactor, which will be purchased in are owned by the township, is nearly triple in the coming year.

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manager Michael Silvestri.

In other business, Silvestri told council Staff writer that the recently formed township commitselliott@thealmanac.net tee that will examine how to best structure Peters Township Council may be faced with new ordinances that will permit drilling for adopting additional ordinances on storm natural gas in the township needs to pick a water management to come into compliance date to meet and start the planning process.

The committee includes council members with state – and federal – regulations.

The state Department of Environmental David Ball, Robert Lewis and Monica MerProtection and the U.S. EPA require urban- rell, and Tom Carey and Rocco Mangrino of ized areas, like Peters, to obtain a Municipal the planning commission.

Because of changes in state law, PeSeparate Storm Sewer System Permit, or MS4, in order to discharge its storm sewer ters must eliminate its Mineral Extraction Overlay District, which would have allowed system to surface waters.

The township, which first received the natural gas drilling in 15 areas of the townpermit in 2003, applied for re-approval of ship, all of which are zoned residential. The the permit in March 2013. Council recently township needs to find a way that it can alheard back from the state and may be tasked low drilling to take place, but meet state law, with more stringent monitoring of streams especially when it comes to protecting the in the township, which, in turn, may lead to environment. the adoption of additional ordinances.

Council accepted the resignation of John Mark Zemaitis, the township’s director of Brandstatter from the planning commisengineering, said during the Feb. 23 council sion. Several people have expressed interest meeting that the township has until the end in the vacancy, Merrell told council. of the year to come up with a plan. In adCouncil unanimously approved a request dition to monitoring streams, the public is by Kmart for an outdoor seasonal storage pergoing to have to be educated. mit. This is an annual request and will allow “It may involve putting some limits on Kmart to have plants, mulch and other bagged property owners as well,” said township seasonal materials outside.

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USC man arrested on child porn charges

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Investigators from the state Attorney General’s office and Upper St. Clair police arrested Thomas James Ketchum, 46, of 90 Long Drive, Upper St. Clair, Feb. 18 on 15 counts of child pornography and one count of criminal use of a communications facility.

The Attorney General’s office conducted an online investigation into the distribution of child pornography and said an IP address led them to Ketchum.

Upper St. Clair assisted state investigators with arresting Ketchum at his home.

A search of Ketchum’s electronic devices at his home was conducted and numerous apparent child pronography media files were found on all of his devices, according to the Attorney General’s office.

Ketchum had more than a dozen videos of children, from ages 5 to 12, on his computer, according to reports.

He told state and township officials that he has had a child pornography issue for years.

Ketchum was taken to the Allegheny County Jail and later released on an unsecured bond.

He faces a preliminary hearing at 10 a.m.

March 2 before District Judge Ron Arnoni in Bethel Park.

Ketchum will be prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Anthony Marmo of the Child Predator Section.

PT may end retroactive funding requests “This will be corrected and will not happen again,” said French, adding that monStaff writer etary requests will not be brought to the selliott@thealmanac.net board retroactively.

French said she thought about leaving the The Peters Township School District may band trip off the meeting agenda, but decidsoon be changing how reimbursement and ed to put the funding request on it. payment for student trips is handled.

“This is my ship and I am responsible, so The potential move came about after I put it on,” said French, adding that she did school board member Lynn Erenberg quesnot think it was right to deprive students of tioned at a Feb. 17 board meeting why they opportunities. “If there had been enough were being asked to approve a Peters Towntime, a check would have been cut,” she said. ship High School band trip to Hermitage afBoard member Sue Smith said she was anter it had already happened. The band trip noyed that the board is not informed in time took place Feb. 11-13 and cost the district about school trips. She suggested the board $708. explore a procedural change so retroactive “This is the third time in a year that some- requests for funding do not keep occurring. thing like this has happened,” Erenberg said. The board is expected to revisit this topic at Superintendent Jeannine French said the its March 16 meeting. issue stemmed from someone not getting In other business, the board approved the the proper paperwork in on time. preliminary general fund budget of $60.45

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million for the 2015-2016 school calendar year.

The district is faced with a $2.5 million budget shortfall for the 2015-2016 school year, which means a tax increase for township residents when the final budget is adopted in June.

As of now, the district is considering a 2.03mill increase, which would bring next year’s budget gap to $1.87 million. The increase for a township resident would be relatively small, if taxes are increased. If a property owner’s school tax is $1,000, the amount would increase by $18.95 a year.

The board also adopted a 2015-2016 tentative technology budget of $1.019 million and a preliminary 2015-2016 curriculum budget of $431,540. The curriculum budget is included in the general fund budget.

PT Library hosting small business workshop

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The Peters Township Library and the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce are hosting a workshop March 3, aimed at providing tools for want-to-be entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.

The workshop, which will be held at the library, is called Simple Steps for Starting Your Own Business. It is designed to give a person the basics of testing a business idea and identifying the key factors that will help get his fledgling business off the ground.

The program will be hosted by the Pittsburgh chapter of SCORE, a national nonprofit made of retired executives who serve

as mentors to start-up businesses and small businesses, which accounts for 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers, according to the Small Business Administration.

“This event gives us the chance to be at the beginning of something,” said Brian Schill, executive director of the Peters chamber.

“A percentage of small businesses fail in the first five years. With this seminar, you get all the information upfront.”

“It’s a no brainer,” he said.

Indeed. The SBA said seven out of 10 new businesses make it 10 years, and 51 percent last at least five years.

The SCORE program, which is free, will focus on the skills and tools needed to start a business. It will also detail the advantages of owning a business, how the business should

be formed, marketing, cash flow and funding sources. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA. Bob Carlson, a SCORE volunteer with 34 years in the glass industry, will be leading the workshop at the library. He said the 90-minute program will go into specifics about whether a grant or a loan is the appropriate way to fund a business and whether the business idea is realistic.

“We also answer basic questions, like whether you can start a part-time business while keeping your day job,” said Carlson, adding that funding options is usually the most discussed topic at these workshops.

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people The Denis Theatre Foundation announced the appointment of Mt. Lebanon residents Elmer Burger, Ellie Hall and Katie Martina to its Board of Directors.

Elmer Burger is university architect/planner at Point Park University, where he directs a $244M campus and public enhancement public space plan. He is experienced in historical preservation, education and project management. Burger has worked on a wide range of design projects (including arts venues) in Washington D.C., Boston and Pittsburgh. He is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design.

Ellie Hall is a human resources consultant.

She has over 25 years experience, specializing in leadership and senior team development. Former positions include consulting roles with Development Dimensions International & the Center for Creative Leadership. Past nonprofit board experience includes president of the Women’s Resource Center in Hickory, N.C., and member of the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Katie Martina is a freelance copywriter and a business administration and marketing student at the University of Pittsburgh.

She is a Mt. Lebanon native and Denis Theatre volunteer with expertise in social media and event planning.

• A local attorney has been named to a group that will represent The Episcopal Church at the 2015 meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Erin Morey, a parishioner of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon, joins 19 others appointed to the church-wide delegation by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.

The UN Commission will meet in New York March 9-20, 2015. The conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Program for Action, an agreement among 189 nations that identified 12 critical areas of concern affecting women’s rights and set out to establish gender equality in the home, workplace, society and government. Delegates to the 2015 conference will review the progress made since Beijing and address its unfinished agenda of empowering every woman and girl wherever they live.

“I am a dedicated advocate for women. I have been an advocate for women in our justice system. On behalf of the Episcopal Church, I want to make a difference for women globally,” said Morey.

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Morey joined the public defender’s office for Allegheny County. Later, in private practice, she volunteered to represent survivors seeking to obtain Protection from Abuse orders.

Goodman most recently served as senior vice president of marketing for the Pittsburgh Power Arena Football League Club and spent more than six years as assistant general manager/director of marketing at CONSOL Energy Center and Mellon Arena.

Goodman served on the Federation’s Jewish Community Life Council and co-chaired the marketing committee of Pittsburgh Hillel JUC’s “Campus Superstar.”

He was also on the Board of Trustees at Temple Emanuel in Mt. Lebanon for four years, where he co-chaired the youth team and technology task force.

Goodman earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Education degrees from Temple University. He resides in Upper St. Clair with his wife, Lisa, and their four children: Isabel, 18, Suzanna, 15, Shoshanah, 13, and Noah, 11.

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Carolyn Klasnick, of Peters Township, PennsylMorey currently works for the Superior vania, was chosen as the Court of Pennsylvania. She also works with recipient of the Women’s survivors as a volunteer for the Women’s Business Network (WBN) Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh 2014 Jean Walsh Scholar(WC&S); Pittsburgh Action Against Rape ship Award. She will be (PAAR); the Rape, Abuse and Incest Naapplying the scholarship tional Network (RAINN); and is a member grant to enroll in the MyBusiness Growth of the Western Pennsylvania Anti-Human program at the Center for Women’s EntreTrafficking Coalition.

At St. Paul’s Church, Morey coordinates the preneurship at Chatham University which is customized to help her strategically position local efforts of Episcopal Relief & Develher business for additional growth and opment, which responds to humanitarian expansion. crises around the world.

After graduating from Elon University with a BA in Broadcast Communications, Klasnick Rob Goodman has joined moved back to the South Hills and started the Jewish Federation of a video production company, Post Script Greater Pittsburgh as direcProductions, LLC, with her partner, Michele tor of the Federation’s South Hammerbacher. Their mission is to grow Hills Engagement Initiative. into a team of passionate, creative storytellGoodman brings to the Feders producing engaging films that move eration more than 27 years hearts and minds. Their team works with a of experience in event, enwide variety of clients including non-profit tertainment and sports marketing, branding, organizations, a mission in Haiti, power sponsorships, media relations and facility plants and weddings up and down the East management, as well as a detailed history Coast. They recently moved into a new •

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• Meyer, Unkovic & Scott today announced that the members of the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) Real Property Section elected June Swanson to its Executive Council.

Swanson began her term as chair on Sept. 1.

Swanson is a partner of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott’s Real Estate & Lending Group. She focuses her practice on commercial real estate and employment risk management issues for businesses and non-profits. She also helps businesses negotiate complex commercial contracts and advises clients on corporate governance issues.

Swanson is a key member of the Project Management team for a major electric utility company and is responsible for planning expansion and critical service projects, working with engineers and surveyors to locate property lines, substations, transmission and distribution systems, identifying and resolving property issues, negotiating easement and other third party agreements and mitigating customer concerns before they escalate into formal complaints. She is a graduate of Allegheny College and Duquesne University School of Law. She resides in Mt. Lebanon.

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St. Clair Hospital has appointed Kim Edvardsson to its Board of Directors.

Edvardsson is a corporate controller for EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. She also currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Mt. Lebanon Marching Band Builders. Edvardsson has previously sat on the Board for the Center for Theatre Arts. She resides in Mt. Lebanon with her husband, Bo, and children, Hanna and Marcus.

Thomas Sterling, a native of Bethel Park and resident of McMurray, was recently named to the Auberle Board of Directors. Sterling is the vice president, Global HR Shared Services for Mylan.

Since 1952, Auberle has been dedicated to community, strong families and successful youth, offering 16 programs including preventative and community-based services.

The partners of the certified public accounting firm of Goff Backa Alfera & Company, LLC (GBACO), announce that Richard J. Alfera, MST, CPA has been honored as a 2014 Pittsburgh Smart 50 award winner. Alfera has led the company by developing a full set of business-focused capabili-

ties typical of a large firm. Alfera’s team is nationally recognized as one of the top firms that CPA firms call on to perform their peer reviews.

At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Talk Back Tuesdays are held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Bride’s Room. Talk back to Rev. Jeff about the previous week’s sermon.

will meet with St. David’s Vestry.

Mt. Lebanon School District announced that Tina Raspanti, social studies teacher at the high school, has been named an “Unboxed Teacher” by Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Raspanti was nominated by superintendent Dr. Timothy Steinhauer for her innovation in the classroom and her leadership as the high school social studies department chair. “Ms. Raspanti actively seeks new ways to engage students and epitomizes the fine work our teachers do every day to help students achieve success,” said Dr. Steinhauer. As department chair, Raspanti has worked with a team of cross-curricular teachers and administrators in creating a new Global Studies Program.

“The combined experiences in this program will help our students become globally literate and engaged citizens,” Raspanti said.

Student learning will be enriched as they explore critical global issues from different perspectives to gain an understanding of the interconnected approach needed to analyze global concerns. The Global Studies Program focuses on transferable skills through participation in a variety of school and community-based programs.

At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, “Making Sense of the Bible,” 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 25 and April 1. The discussion of this book by Adam Hamilton includes honest conversations about the Bible.

• Adult Bible study, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays.

Study the book of Acts and learn how the church started out.

• Community of Adult Singles Together (CAST) will offer Conversation Starters, 7 p.m.

March 2.All single adults are welcome.

At South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, Circle of 7 “Keeping the Routine in 2015” Prayer Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Multi-Purpose Room.

• Saturday Night Prayer, 7-8 p.m. in the sanctuary.

For more information, visit southhillsassembly. org.

At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, registration is due by Feb. 28 for “Home Overhaul – Applying the Gospel to Your Home.” Presented by Todd Friel, host of nationally syndicated radio show “Wretched,” the event will take place 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

March 7 for men ages 15 and up. Cost is $30.

To register, contact Pastor Stephen Mannion at 412-610-3289 or pastormannion@gmail. com. For more information, visit www.speakmyword.org.

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

At St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia, Bishop Dorsey McConnell will visit on March 1, the feast day of the Welsh patron St. David.

Daffodils, the national flower of Wales and of St. David, will be placed on the altar and Welsh music will be played during the service.

Rev. McConnell will be assisted by the Reverend Kris McInnes. Following the service, the bishop will speak to the congregation and participate in an informal Q&A session. Refreshments will follow, and Bishop McConnell

• Discipleship Group (Christianity 101), 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the Conference Room.

At St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg, the Christian Mothers and Guild will meet in the school’s cafeteria at 7 p.m. March 4. Members will make Easter crafts.

• 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.

Before and after-school care are also offered.

Scholarships are available.

At Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty Four, services are held Sundays at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is held at 10:30 a.m.

• Food and Friends Free Meal, 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month.

For more information, visit www.thomaspres. org or call 724-941-8910.

At Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, Church Women United of Peters Township will celebrate the “World Day of Prayer” on March 13. The program, “Radical Love,” was written by church women in the Bahamas and is based on Jesus washing the feet of the disciples. Registration is at 10:45 a.m. in Trinity’s Welcome Center. The program begins at 11 and will be followed by a light lunch. Register by March 4 by calling the church office at 724-941-4770.

At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, the Lenten Bible study “The Jesus I Never Knew” will be held 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26-April 2. Explore scripture based on Philip Yancey’s book by the same name. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-8356630.

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Bountiful Blessings helps needy with non-food items “We usually ask them to take just one item of something,” she said. “Like a tube of toothStaff writer paste. They can then come back in two weeks.” selliott@thealmanac.net “You shop like you’re going to the store,” she explained.

Bountiful Blessings started as a calling 14 years The Bethel Park location in the New Song ago for Terry and Ron Orendi of MechanicsCommunity Church is open every second and burg.

Now, the Cumberland County charity whose fourth Saturday of the month from 1-3 p.m. mission is to assist working families and senior Orendi said Bountiful Blessings not only helps citizens during financial hardships by supple- Bethel Park residents at that location, but other people as well. menting them with non“We don’t base what we food items, has locations not do on income,” said Orendi, only in Pennsylvania, but adding that 70 percent of also in West Virginia and the people they help at the Maryland. This includes a Bethel Park location have a location at the New Song monthly income of less than Community Church on Li$1,500. brary Road in Bethel Park, “Someone could be makwhich opened in 2009. ing $50,000 to $60,000 a “It was a calling from year, but may have a special God,” said Terry Orendi, needs child, or are helppresident of Bountiful ing their parents,” she said.

Blessings, explaining the “They may need some help “Someone could be making genesis of the organization. themselves.”

“When we first married, we $50,000 to $60,000 a year, but In return for receiving struggled.” may have a special needs non-food items, a recipient Orendi said many people child, or are helping their parmust donate three volunare surprised to find that ents.

They may need some teer hours at the host site food stamps do not cover within a one-year period. help themselves.” items such as shampoo, For example, if someone is a toothpaste or even toilet paTerry Orendi, president of painter, then he can paint a per.

Bountiful Blessings room, she said.

“And food banks, for the “We want them to use most part, tend to focus on their trade,” said Orendi, food,” she said.

Bountiful Blessings, which also has a loca- who hopes to one day transform Bountiful tions in Brighton Heights in Pittsburgh’s North Blessings into a national charity.

Peters Township resident Margie Webb is Hills, Dravosburg and Munhall Borough, requires anyone they help to show photo identi- a member of New Song Community Church. fication, such as driver’s license, with their cur- Webb, a massage therapist, also collects items rent address. The person is then registered and for Bountiful Blessings at her office on East can go inside the pantry area and pick out what McMurray Road and is trying to get other area businesses to do the same. they want, she said.

“People are listening,” she said.

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people Two new endowed chairs added at Duquesne University have been named in honor of Spiritan priests.

Inaugural chair holders Dr. Edward Kocher of Mt. Lebanon, professor and former dean of the Mary Pappert School of Music, as the William Patrick Power, C.S.Sp., Endowed Chair in Academic Leadership, and Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby of Bethel Park, professor of pharmacology, as the Marie-Clement Rodier, C.S.Sp., Endowed Chair were installed at the University’s Sept. 11 convocation.

Kocher served as dean of the Mary Pappert School of Music from 2000 through the 2013-2014 academic year. A nationally respected authority on music curricula in higher education, he is an accomplished trombonist and passionate advocate for the arts. Under his tenure, the school expanded its academic programs, establishing bachelors and masters degrees in music technology. Kocher, professor of music, focuses his current scholarship on using technology to teach improvisation, and continues to teach trombone and perform. His performance credits include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Bolshoi Ballet, Mannheim Steamroller, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.

Witt-Enderby, who focuses much research on women’s issues, holds three patents related to breast cancer and bone implants. She has conducted the first two clinical trials in the world assessing the ef-

ficacy of melatonin alone or in combination with micronutrients to improve bone health and quality of life in peri- or post-menopausal women. Witt-Enderby’s training as a biochemist and molecular pharmacologist, and her study of melatonin receptors and cellular differentiation has allowed her to move her work from the bench to the bedside. She began her career at Duquesne as assistant professor of pharmacology in 1996, achieving the rank of professor in 2008. Witt-Enderby has received excellence awards in teaching, scholarship, advising and service. She served as president of the Faculty Senate from 2004-2010.

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Tommie Kesten of Baldwin, a freshman in the Early High School Dismissal program at the Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh, won the Youth Grand Prix award at the Youth America Grand Prix Pittsburgh regional held recently at the Byham Theater. The Youth America Grand Prix is the largest ballet student scholarship competition in the world.

Tommie will move on to the finals in New York in April. The Youth Grand Prix award goes to the dancer that exceeds all others in both the classical and contemporary categories. This is the first time that a dancer from Pittsburgh has won this award.

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I burnt my mouth biting into my fried fish sandwich and looked over in regret. “She has something different,” I thought. It was a fish taco. The orthodoxy of Lenten fish fries has been overthrown.

The fish tacos were a whole two bucks cheaper, too. I know I should have tried something different to start The Almanac tour de la Fish Fry. But I stuck with tradition at St. Joan of Arc Church in Bethel Park on Feb. 20. It was a huge fish sandwich and a cup of clam chowder with a chalice of Dr. Pepper as my caffeinated beverage of choice. It has 23 fruity flavors, you know.

(And free refills here! My goodness!)

I came back not once, not twice but three times to the barkeep who was also serving up wine and beer to of-age patrons. I felt a bit like a bladder-bloated Forest Gump after so many carbonated drinks. Stepping away from my fish sandwich to go to the bathroom was out of the question, though – I was starving.

Much was part of the reason I almost arbitrarily picked St. Joan of Arc as my first stop.

The church was one of a handful on my drive that was serving up seafood all afternoon. And that’s how we get to the burnt mouth.

It was clear the sandwich was hot, steam rising out from under the bun. But alas, hunger sometimes overrides a man’s ability to reason or even think clearly. Fortunately, the succulent flavor of the flaky-white cod cutlet came through even on scorched taste buds. The chowder perfectly paired with it on this bitterly cold afternoon, the creamy consistency and potato flavor

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St. Joan of Arc Church in Bethel Park offers a huge fish sandwich.

rounding out a classic comfort food combo.

“It tastes delicious, with just the perfect amount of kick,” said Carol Hanley of the fish tacos. “We’re not Catholic, but we’re here,” she joked. Hanley is a member of First Bethel United Methodist Church. The perfect amount of kick apparently came from the secret sauce.

I sidled into the kitchen where I was assailed by cooks and servers of all sorts. “Sauce? We can’t tell you the sauce.” They were serious. A source who shall remain nameless for the safety of her life told me it’s a sort-of secret sauce that’s no longer commercially available.

“It’s Emeril’s Essence!” she said, her eyes glowing. The key ingredients appeared to be paprika, cayenne pepper and thyme along with onion powder and various other spices.

I think I escaped unscathed (save, of course, for the singed tongue). Come to think of it, though, a black car with tinted windows did follow me as I left the parking lot.

St. Joan of Arc serves lunch and dinner 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Dine-in or takeout. To place an advance order, call 412-854-3173.

Crispy shrimp shines at Holy Child

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It’s not often one experiences jealousy at a fish fry. As I sat at a table at Holy Child Roman Catholic Parish in Bridgeville, my shrimp dinner laid out in front of me, I was surrounded by patrons scarfing down larger-than-life fish sandwiches. While my shrimp was golden brown, I was green with envy.

“Is that what I ordered?” a woman said to her husband while huge filets of cod swam around her. “I’ll never be able to finish all of that.”

It’s what Holy Child calls the Knights Feast Sandwich and on this night, at least, it seemed to be a big seller. Sandwiched between a fresh Mancini’s braided bun, the hand-breaded cod was topped with coleslaw, American cheese and Holy Child’s own chipotle tartar sauce.

Did I mention it comes with a heaping pile of French fries, all for $11?

My shrimp dinner was a good deal at $9.50.

Along with six pieces of breaded, crispy shrimp came a choice of two sides – I elected to partake in the mac and cheese and coleslaw, a drink (free refills) and choice of dessert, which was a hard decision, with at least five different options tempting my palate. Being a sucker for chocolate, I chose a slice of chocolate cake topped with smooth and velvety chocolate icing.

After standing in the fast-moving line and

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Shrimp, cole slaw, mac and cheese and chocolage cake for $9 at Holy Child Roman Catholic Parish in Bridgeville. placing my order, I picked out my seat. My dinner was delivered in less than five minutes.

The shrimp was light, crispy and fresh, leaving no doubt in my mind the kitchen crew changes the oil regularly. The mac and cheese was a heap of creamy goodness, and it wasn’t long before I polished off the generous portion and found myself craving more. The coleslaw, while it seemed to dwarf my accompanying side, proved to be the perfect amount. How much coleslaw can one eat anyway? This carb addict will choose mac and cheese over a veggie-based dish any day.

Holy Child serves lunch and dinner Fridays in Lent. Lunch is offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner is from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Dine in or take out.

To place an order, call 412-221-6514 or visit holychildrcparish.org.

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fish fries Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday. An extensive menu is available.

Proceeds benefit Round Table Ministries. Eat in or carry out. Pre-order by calling 412-8356621.

Muse Italian Club, 283 Muse Bishop Road, Muse, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every Friday throughout the year. Menu includes fish sandwiches, shrimp, crab cakes, cole slaw, French fries.

Takeout is available for an additional 25 cents.

For more information or to order, call 724-7457280.

Our Lady of Grace, 310 Kane Blvd., Scott Township, 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays of Lent including Good Friday; 3:30-7 p.m. Dinners include entree, potato, cole slaw, roll, dessert and drink: seafood platter, shrimp, baked or fried fish dinner, fish sandwich dinner, crab cake dinner. Senior/child discount available. An a la carte menu includes fried shrimp; fish sandwich; slice of pizza; baked potato; pierogies; haluski; soup of the day; lobster bisque and more. Sale features hand-breaded North Atlantic cod. For more information, call 412279-7070, or visit www.olgscott.org. Takeout is available by calling 412-200-2694.

St. Benedict the Abbot, 120 Abington Road, Peters Township, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Lunch menu includes fried fish sandwich basket with french fries and cole slaw; fish sandwiches; weekly homemade soup specials; cheese pizza. Dinner menu includes fish baskets (fried or baked fish or shrimp with french fries and cole slaw); fish sandwich; pasta with marinara sauce; applesauce; cheese pizza (whole or by the slice); weekly homemade soup specials by Jackson’s Restaurant (Southpointe); pierogies with butter and onions; haluski, macaroni and cheese.

St. Bernard, 311 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Menu includes fried and baked fish dinners and sandwiches; fried shrimp dinner, macaroni and cheese dinners, pizza, fish tacos. Weekly special menus include crab cakes, pasta and shrimp, pasta fra diavolo with shrimp, pasta with sautéed garlic, pine nuts and tomato sauce. Also featuring homemade gumbo and salads.

Cost is dinner, $9; sandwiches, $7; weekly specials, $9. Takeout is available by calling 412-341-1565.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 330 Third Ave., Carnegie, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (3:30-6:30 p.m. on Good Friday) Fridays of Lent.

Dinners include baked fish, fried fish, crab cake, shrimp, with french fries, cole slaw and roll/butter, pierogie dinner with cole slaw and roll; macaroni and cheese dinner with stewed tomatoes. Other menu items include baked or fried fish sandwich, crab cakes, shrimp basket, pierogies, haluski, potato and clam chowder. Takeout is available by calling 412-276-1011, ext. 220, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Express pick-up for phone orders is available.

For information, visit seascarnegie.org.

St. Louise de Marillac, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Features weekly fried and baked fish options, crab cakes and pizza. Also featuring pastas with choice of sauces from Pasta Too. Different soups offered each week. Desserts will be provided by Bethel Bakery and Swirlie Whirlie. Takeout is available. For more information, call 412-8331010, or visit www.stlouisedemarillac.org.

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St. Margaret, 310 Mansfield Ave., Green Tree, 4-7 p.m. Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Entrée menu features fried fish sandwich, fried fish dinner, fried fish on a dish, baked fish sandwich, baked fish dinner, baked fish on a dish, shrimp in a basket dinner, fish Parmesan sandwich. A la carte menu includes crab cakes, shrimp in a basket, hand-cut french fries, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, vegetable, pizza boat. Family special includes four fish sandwiches, with large french fries and cole slaw for $26. For more information, call 412-922-4765. Takeout is available by calling 412-922-7279.

St. Mary, 10 St. Mary’s Lane, Cecil, 11 a.m-7:30 p.m. Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday. Menu includes panko-breaded cod deep-fried in healthy tri-fry oil, baked cod or salmon, Maine lobster rolls, tuna melts, homemade crab cakes, pan-seared scallops, shrimp in a basket, jumbo shrimp, cabbage and noodles, seafood pizza. Side orders include green beans, baked potatoes, French fries, cole slaw, and macaroni and cheese.

Homemade desserts are $2.50. Takeout is available. For complete menu, visit www. stmarycecil.org.

St. Patrick, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), 4-7 p.m. (dinner) Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Menu includes baked or fried fish dinner; fish sandwich; shrimp dinner; seafood platter (fish, shrimp, clams); homemade pierogies; soup; sides.

For more information, call 724-745-6560 or visit www.stpatrickparish.net. Takeout is available by calling 724-745-6560.

St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church, 2336 Brownsville Road, Carrick, noon-5 p.m.

Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Menu includes pierogies (potato/cheese, cabbage or sauerkraut, cottage cheese). For advance orders or questions, call 412-881-8344.

St. Thomas More, 126 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. Menu includes featured pasta with tossed salad, cole slaw or applesauce, roll and beverage; baked cod, side of pasta with marinara sauce, choice of tossed salad, cole slaw or applesauce, roll and beverage; kids’ menu, $5 for those 10 and under, choice of featured pasta, buttered noodles or baked fish and pasta marinara with tossed salad, cole slaw or applesauce, roll and beverage. Takeout menu, $9, includes choice of featured pasta or baked fish with pasta marinara, choice of tossed salad, cole slaw or applesauce and roll. Featured pastas on Feb. 27 include linguini with three pepper sauce, fried fish cake with side of penne, penne with four cheeses, penne with marinara. Frequent diner card offers diners a chance to buy one dinner over four different weeks and earn one free dessert.

St. Valentine, 2710 Ohio St., Bethel Park, 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday. Menu includes jumbo beer-battered cod sandwich, child-size fried cod sandwich, Nantucket baked cod, butterfly shrimp, pierogie dinner. A la carte menu features soup, French fries, homemade haluski, macaroni and cheese, pierogies, cole slaw, garden salad, garlic breadsticks, cheddar cheese sauce. A $1 discount offered on entrees for senior citizens, eat-in only. For more information, call 412-851-4415, or visit www.stvals.org. Takeout available by calling 412-851-9176 from 2-6:30 p.m.

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SENIOR LUNCHES Senior lunches, sponsored by the Washington County Aging Services and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area on Aging, are served at the Venetia Community Center at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Lunches are prepared by the staff at the Canonsburg Senior Center. All seniors are welcome. Suggested donation is $2. Blood pressure screenings are conducted from 11 a.m.-noon. A speaker or music is provided after the luncheon. Bingo is also offered. To reserve a meal or for more information, call

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Baptist Homes is looking for volunteers to help with crafts and activities for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For more information, call 412-572-8254.

KOREAN WAR VETS SOUGHT A group of students at Chartiers Valley High School is seeking Korean War veterans to share their stories as part of a memorial project. The goal is to identify local veterans in the community and share their memories and stories from the war. If you have information or know of someone whom the students could speak to, contact the students via email at cvmemorialteam@gmail.com or by phone at 412-429-3721.

HELPFUL VIDEO For many families with an aging loved one, it can be hard to determine when extra help – like enlisting a home care company or moving to a senior care community – is finally needed. To help start the conversation, Concordia Lutheran Ministries recently released a video identifying certain “warning signs.”

The video, “7 Signs Your Aging Loved One May Need Some Extra Help,” looks at grooming and cleanliness, financial irresponsibility, mobility concerns, considerable weight loss, forgetfulness, mood swings and decreased motor vehicle skills. It can be accessed at www.concordialm.org.

fish fries St. Winifred, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, Mt. Lebanon, 4-7 p.m. Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday. Dinners include fried and baked fish, crab cakes, shrimp, fish sandwich dinner. Dinners served with cole slaw and choice of macaroni and cheese or french fries, roll, dessert and drink. A la carte menu includes pizza, clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, French fries, onion rings, haluski, coleslaw, tossed salad, buttered noodles.

Fried or baked fish sandwich, $7.50. For more information, call 412-343-6929 or visit www.stwinifred.org. Takeout is available by calling 412-563-1415.

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VFW Post 8308, 446 Georgetown Road, Lawrence, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays of lent, including Good Friday. Open to the public. Dinners, served with French fries and cole slaw, include fried fish (with or without bun); baked fish, butterfly shrimp, crab cakes, chicken tenders. A la carte menu includes fish on a dish, fish sandwich, baked fish, butterfly shrimp, three crab cakes, three chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, French fries, coleslaw.

Dine in or carry out. For more information, or to order, call 724-941-6440.

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‘MURDER IN TINSELTOWN’ Producers Jude & Shirley Pohl bring back one of their most popular shows, “Murder in Tinseltown,” for a limited run of four performances only, Feb. 27 and 28, and March 6 and 7 at Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Upper St. Clair.

All shows begin at 8 p.m. and will be preceded by dinner at 6:30.

Cost of the dinner theatre package is $40 (includes tax and tip). Tickets for the show only are $25.

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Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 40th anniversary Season of Legends continues with the Pittsburgh premiere of “How I Learned What I Learned,” the final play written by August Wilson.

Wilson’s one-man play about coming of age in Pittsburgh begins in the Hill District in 1965, when August Wilson was 20 years old. He tells of dropping out of school at age 15 to write poetry, and how he supported himself by cutting grass and working at Klein’s and Kroger’s. He JOSH LAMKIN PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ATLANTA’S TRUE COLORS THEATRE talks about the neighborhood and its Eugene Lee people, and how he was inspired by what they saw in him. He dishes about his girlfriend, Snookie, and how he almost fought a duel in her honor at Downtown’s Oyster House. From the Christmas pageant in Sister Mary Eldephonse’s seventh-grade class to hearing John Coltrane at the Crawford Grill in 1966, Wilson, played by actor Eugene Lee, reveals his outrage and passion.

Sometimes shockingly provocative and often hilariously funny, “How I Learned What I Learned” is an amazingly generous portrait of this uncompromising artist as a young man.

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THE SYSTEM The Meadows Casino brings The System, a national Bob Seger tribute band, to Headliners at 9 p.m. Feb. 28.

The play runs March 5-April 5 at the O’Reilly Theater in the Cultural District. Tickets are $23$62; students age 26 and younger are $15.75.

The System has been performing to hundreds of thousands of fans across the midwest for more than a decade, recreating a classic ’70s era concert experience.

A special panel discussion, The Making of a Playwright: August Wilson and Black Horizon Theatre, will take place at 7 p.m. March 16 at the O’Reilly Theater. This free event will cover the early years of the Black Horizon Theatre, which operated in the Hill District from 1968-1972, and was a training ground for Wilson and others. There will also be the first-ever reunion of Black Horizon company members.

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‘GHOSTS’ off the WALL productions presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Henrik Ibsen’s “Ghosts” Feb. 27-March 13 at the theatre in Carnegie.

The sins of the past are at the heart of Henrik Ibsen’s play, one of the most controversial of the late 19th century and a scathing commentary on the morality of the times. Mrs. Helen Alving has accepted her pastor’s counsel and endured her husband’s many infidelities in silence. Ten years after Alving’s death, she is to dedicate an orphanage in his memory. Her son, Oswald, kept innocent of his father’s profligacy, returns home for the dedication. His attraction to the housemaid conjures up the ghost of his parents’ unhappy marriage. This disastrous romance, along with Oswald’s increasing symptoms of the venereal disease inherited from his father, force Mrs. Alving to confront her own “ghosts.”

Created by Virginia Wall Gruenert from three previous uncredited adaptations, director Simm Landres is presenting an original production to the Pittsburgh audience.

Performances will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 27-28, 3 p.m. March 1 and 8, and 8 p.m. March 5-7 and 12-13.

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NEW CENTER OPENS The Red Balloon Early Learning Center will be expanding and opening a new, additional center in Scott Township. Registration is now being accepted and tours will be available beginning March 1. An open house will be held 4-8 p.m. March 5, and the center will hold its grand opening on March 16.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration is underway at St. David’s Christian Early Learning Center, Venetia. Open to children of all denominations, ages 2-5, the school offers Christ-centered educational experiences. For more information email stdavidspreschool@gmail.com or visit www. stdavidspt.org.

CLUBS

WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION Women’s Golf Association of Mt. Lebanon meets every Tuesday, April-September.

Membership is open to all women, all skill levels, residents and non-residents. For more information, call 412-480-3319.

BOOK CLUB Countryside Book Club will meet at noon March 3 at the home of Janet Barger. Joann Turnbell will review “The Twist and the Tale”

by Jeffery Archer.

GARDEN CLUB The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet March 5 at St. David’s Anglican Church, Venetia. The

luncheon/business meeting begins at 11:15 a.m. followed by the program “Learn What’s New at Phipps.” Cost for lunch and program is $6. To make a reservation (required), contact Carolyn at 724-941-6159.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK Women’s Business Network South Chapters will meet: McMurray Chapter, 8:30 a.m. March 4 and 18 at The Meadows (Mezzanine Level), Washington. For more information, call 412418-3072. Bethel Park Chapter, 6 p.m. March 5 and 19, Bethel Park Municipal Building.

For more information, call 412-854-7200. Mt. Lebanon Chapter, 8:30 a.m. March 10 and 24, Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South. For more information, call 412-343-4361. South Hills Chapter, 8 a.m. March 5 and 19, King’s Restaurant, Upper St. Clair. For more information, call 412-334-3230. To learn more, visit www. wbninc.com.

GENEALOGY SOCIETY The Geneaology Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania will hold a field trip to the Family History Center in Washington at 2 p.m. March 7. This is a free, public informal meeting to let participants know what is available for research on-site, to order on microfilm and other research tips that will help in locating ancestors.

CRAFT/GARAGE SALES

WINTER GARAGE SALE New Day Assembly of God, Upper St. Clair, will hold a multi-family winter garage sale Feb. 27 and 28. Hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday

and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 724-941-1661.

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PECAN SALE The Delta Gamma South Hills Alumnae chapter is selling fresh pecans, including one pound bags of mammoth halves at $10, and 12 ounce bags of milk chocolate-covered pecans for $11. Proceeds go toward blind projects. To place an order, call 412-720-6871 or visit www.southhillsdeltagamma.org.

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Alternative musician Roger Harvey and Indi/ folk rock singer Paul Luc will perform as part of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 2015 Music SPACE concert series. This all-ages performance takes place Feb. 27 at SPACE visual art gallery, located at 812 Liberty Ave. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, visit TrustArts.org.

JAZZ CONCERT

The South Fayette Foundation for Excellence will hold its annual Evening of Music with The Mansfield 5 and The Magic Moments on March 7 at the SNPJ Club, Bridgeville.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The evening will include auction baskets and a raffle, along with food and adult beverages to purchase. Tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit the foundation, which provides student scholarships and teacher grants in the South Fayette School District.

For tickets and more information, call 724693-9441.

3rd Street Gallery, Carnegie, presents JAZZ… at 7 p.m. Feb. 28, featuring acclaimed musicians Don Aliquo, Phil Salvato, Bob Hughes and special guest Haywood Vincent. Cost is $15 at the door. BYOB. For more information, call 412-276-5233.

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Community of Christ Church, Bethel Park, will hold Dinner for a Dollar 5-7 p.m. March 12 at the church on South Park Road. Menu includes spaghetti, bread and rolls, garden salad and desserts. A donation of $1/person or $3/family is suggested. No reservations are needed. Dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December. For more information, contact Debbie at

‘SYMPHONIC POEMS’ Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra will present the free concert “Symphonic Poems” at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Heinz Hall. The concert is free, but tickets are required for admission. Download free tickets at www.pyso.us.

The St. Francis Auxiliary of Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 1-4 p.m. March 1 at the Sisters’ Motherhouse, Whitehall.

The all-you-can-eat meal is $8/person and includes spaghetti with homemade marinara sauce served with or without meatballs, salad, roll, drink and dessert. Takeout is available.

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FREE CONCERT Bethel Presbyterian Church Concert Series presents a free concert featuring Bruce Lazier, trombonist, accompanied by Roger Tabler on piano at 7 p.m. March 1. A reception will follow.

CIRQUEODU PURIM Chabad of the South Hills and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh will co-sponsor a Cirqueodu Purim party on March 5 at The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. The event begins at 5 p.m. with the reading of the Megillah. The party will follow at 5:30 and will include a costume contest, balloon artist, mask creation, juggler, caricature artist, photo booth and graggers. Suggested donation is $18/family. To RSVP, call 412-5123046 or email Reserve@ChabadSH.com.

HOMETOWN HEROES EVENT Larry Richert Honors Our Hometown Heroes will take place at 5:30 p.m. March 5 at the Lexux Club at PNC Park. CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett will serve as the keynote speaker, and United States Marine Corporal Brandon Rumbaugh will serve as guest speaker. Proceeds benefit It’s About the Warrior Foundation. For more information, visit KDKA.com/heroes.

GEOCACHING PROGRAM The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a free geocaching program on March 7 at Mingo Creek County Park. Participants are asked to meet at 11 a.m. in the park office. Dress for the weather and hiking over hilly terrain. A limited number of GPS units will be available. Preregistration

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REPTILE EXPO Steel City Reptile Expo will take place 9 a.m.3 p.m. March 7 at Iceoplex at Southpointe.

The event will include $250 in door prizes, free reptile petting zoo and live animal encounters and seminars. For more information, visit www.steelcityreptileexpo.com.

FIRST LADIES TOUR Reservations and full payment are due by March 7 for a Presidents and First Ladies Tour set for April 14 and sponsored by Baldwin United Methodist Church. Travel to Canton, Ohio, to tour the McKinley Museum, visit the McKinley Monument, lunch at Benders Restaurant before touring the First Ladies Museum, the city of Canton, and stop at Harry London Candies. Cost is $90/person. Make checks payable to Elaine Lewis and mail to 5123 Dolores Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227.

Call Elaine Lewis with questions at 412-8854560.

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BETHEL PARK • Baby Jam, 10 and 11 a.m. Thursdays, through April 23, for ages 0-2 with a caregiver.

• Reiki – Discover the Power, 11 a.m. Feb. 28, presented by Arlene M. Stevens, RMT reiki master/teacher. Register.

For more, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org.

Register at 412-835-2207.

FRANK SARRIS • Woodburning, 6:30-8 p.m. March 2, for older teens and adults. No fee. Register.

• Early Reach Initiative, 6:30 p.m. March 5, for parents of a child with a disability. Washington Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s early reach coordinator will discuss what services OVR can offer to youth transitioning from high school to adult life. Contact Amanda Smith for more information at 724-223-4430 ext. 238.

For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org.

Register at 724-745-1308.

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GO RED FOR WOMEN Canonsburg Hospital will hold a free event from 4-6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the McNary Conference Center. There will be free blood pressure screenings, seminars by AHN cardiologists, educational materials and more.

Presentations include “Women and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know,” “Tai Chi for Stress Relief and Health,” “Nutrition for a Healthy Heart” and “Small Changes, Big Results for Your Health.”

• Scrabble Club for Adults, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, all levels. Register.

• Scottie’s Toddler Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, children ages 2-3 ½ with a caregiver.

For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org.

SOUTH FAYETTE Magic Dragon Club, 6-7 p.m. March 5, grades 1-5. Register. For more, visit www.southfayettelibrary.org. Register at 412-257-8660.

SOUTH PARK • Neurobics – A Science on the Road Program for Adults presented by the Carnegie Science Center, 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Register.

• Travel to Paradise, 7 p.m. March 5, presented by representatives of Worldview Travel and Sandals and Beaches. Register.

For more, visit www.southparklibrary.org.

Register at 412-833-5585.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Book Chat senior book group, 10 a.m. Feb. 27.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

• Zentangle for Beginners, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Preregister.

Family Hospice and Palliative Care’s Bereavement Department will offer the free six-week class “Growing through Grief - Rebuilding Hope” beginning March 3. The first session will take place 6-8 p.m. March 3 in Jefferson Hospital’s James Bibro Pavilion, Clairton; the second session will take place 1-3 p.m. March 18 at Southminster House, Mt. Lebanon.

Preregistration is required by calling 412-5728829 or info@FamilyHospicePA.org.

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sights & sounds what’s happening WORKSHOPS/CLASSES The Community & Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair, will offer a Special Needs Active Program on Saturdays, Feb. 28-April 18 for children and young adults with special needs. A variety of activities in the gym and aquatics area will be practiced. Cost is $75/person. For more information, call 412-221-1099.

GARDENING WORKSHOP Mt. Lebanon Public Library will offer a series of free gardening lectures and workshops. The Gardening Speaker Series includes: “Let the Roses do the Work: Growing Today’s Roses” on March 2; a three-week Landscape Design Workshop beginning March 9; and “A Tour of Noteworthy Mid-Atlantic Gardens” on May 2. For more information, call 412-531-1912.

MARKETING SEMINARS Peters Township Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Communities Chamber of Commerce and Reimagine Main Street are offering Square 1 Social, an in-depth look at the two main starting points for social media – Facebook and Google+, Feb. 26; and Marketing in the Digital Age, March 26.

Sessions will take place from 8-10 a.m. at Beinhauer Family Funeral Home, McMurray. A continental breakfast will be served.

Cost is $30/member, $45/non-member.

Limit two attendees per business. To register, visit www.peterstownshipchamber.com.

Local series on Freemasons seeks backers

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A drunken Samuel Westfall makes his way to New York in 1789 planning only to witness the inauguration of George Washington as America’s first president. But the former Revolutionary War scout and post rider ends up stopping Washington’s attempted assassination and is thrown into the secret world of the Freemasons.

It’s part of the pilot episode of a planned fictional web series called “Mason,” shot locally by Dangerwood Productions. The remaining six episodes of the planned first season have yet to be shot, and the producers are down to the wire on a final fundraising push to lift the project off the ground.

“A single coat for a cast member is $300. Period pieces are so pricey because everything has to be precise,” said Earl Rorer, a Bethel Park actor who’s volunteering his time in the production.

Rorer’s character, Jim Dartmouth, is described as a woodsman and tracker in the series, and is planned to have a recurring role.

“I knap flint, I shoot black powder rifles, so I was cast for this role partly because I can handle those period actions well. Right now I’m just transitioning into full-beard to look the part if and when we shoot it,” he said.

The if-and-when part hinges on an Indiegogo fundraising campaign that seeks to raise $15,000 by March 20.

“Most of the funds go to props and period

Earl Rorer of Bethel Park volunteers as an actor in the production of “Mason.” wardrobe ... People are hesitant to contribute to a project that is independent because they’re unsure if it’s a project that will return. But we have done this before, and show we have a quality product ready to go,” said director and writer Simon Barracchini.

The director and co-founder of Dangerwood Productions said the idea for “Mason” started out as fan-fiction for the Assassin’s Creed video game series, a historical fiction that follows a centuries-long fight between groups of Assassins and Templars.

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sons’ secrecy and how they’ve been portrayed in other movies, like “The Da Vinci Code.” And the emphasis is this is fiction, it’s entertainment.

There are historical figures in here, but the plot is fictitious and people should walk away with various interpretations,” Barracchini said, “because this is a grey depiction of the Freemasons.

There’s no black and white moral story here.”

Plan B for the production is to seek grants, and plan C – “We’ll circle the wagons, figure out what we can do to make this happen. As of right now, we can’t realize the series as it needs to be.

We’d rather regroup and recuperate than to put out something that isn’t high quality. If that happens, we’ve promised to refund the backers of Mason,” Barracchini said.

“There are some great incentive perks for donating, too,” Rorer said, “like at the $150 level, you can be an extra in one of the episodes; hang out with us on set, see stuff behind the scenes, and who knows, maybe launch a career.”

Rorer has appeared in movies such as “Foxcatcher,” “Out of the Furnace” and “The Dark Knight.” He plays a bodyguard in an upcoming movie with John Travolta called “Criminal Activities,” slated for a June 1 release. He’s tightlipped about a History Channel series called “American Geniuses,” which will focus on early-20th century thinkers and inventors and is scheduled to premiere this summer.

The pilot episode and Indiegogo campaign for Mason are listed at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mason-season-1.

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An ice fisherman leaves his warm shelter on a bitter cold day to check several of his poles in the ice on Canonsburg Lake on Feb. 15.

looking back South Hills High School, located atop Mt. Washington, served students from the Banksville, Beechwood, Lee, Brookline and Overbrook communities.

Pictured here are students in a shorthand class in 1953. The school closed in 1985.

• About 800,000 healthcare.gov customers were given incorrect tax information and are being asked to delay filing their 2014 returns. For more information, visit the website.

• The liquor privatization bill cleared the state House committee. Up next: A house floor vote, which, if it passes, will then be sent to the Senate.

• Many area establishments are already taking reservations for Easter Sunday. Don’t delay in making brunch or dinner plans!

• Beginning March 1, Judy’s Java Joint in Bethel Park will be closed on Sundays, so that they can “focus on family and faith,” according to their Facebook page.

• The Little Gym of PittsburghSouth Hills is currently enrolling for summer camps. For more information, call 724-941-0100.

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UPPER ST. CLAIR The Community & Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park will hold a blood drive from noon6 p.m. March 10. To register, sign up at the C&RC or visit www. centralbloodbank.org. Walk-ins welcome.

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relay. “We stacked it. Tomos had done great in the 50 free (third) and Patrick (was fourth) and Sports editor we got a very good start to the relay,” he noted ebailey@thealmanac.net of Dudzinski’s leg, a 20.13 split that would have When the Bayer Corporation transferred his fa- been good enough to win the 50 free event and ther from Germany to the Pittsburgh region a was better than the 1997 record of 20.79.

The win in the IM also was not anticipated. couple of summers ago, Fynn Minuth rejoiced.

Minuth was seeded nearly two seconds behind So did the Upper St. Clair swim program. “(The move) opened a dream for me,” said Casey Melzer from North Allegheny. Minuth the 17-year-old son of Torsten and Britta won the event in 1:49.83, seven-tenths off the Minuth. “I love it here, especially the swim- WPIAL record. Melzer placed second with a ming. It’s a great sport for me. They don’t have 1:51.74 time. Kevin Liu, Minuth’s teammate, programs like this in Germany. It’s awesome followed in fourth place.

“I’m so happy,” said Minuth of his victory in here.” a race that features the four swim strokes: butAt last weekend’s WPIAL Class AAA championships, Minuth was more than awesome. He terfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. accumulated three gold medals to go along with “Fly is my best stroke. I go fast in it. Back and the silver medal he earned in the 500-yard free- breast are not my best strokes. Free is my secstyle. He captured first in the 200-yard individ- ond best. So I feel comfortable coming home.”

In analyzing his race, Minuth said he did not ual medley then combined with Patrick Lersch, go out fast though he covered the first 50 in Kevin Liu and Braedon Wong for victory in the 400 freestyle relay. He also anchored the 200 23.8. As for the back and breast that followed, freestyle relay team of Ryan Dudzinski, Lersch he got on with them. He said that he just wanted to get those strokes over. Because he had ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF and Tomos Williams to victory and a new disnot tapered or shaved, Minuth added he was Fynn Minuth surfaces for air during the breaststroke portion of the 200-yard individual med- trict record. ley. The Upper St. Clair senior won the event in 1:49.83 during the WPIAL Class AAA boys’ “I’m not a sprinter,” he said with a laugh. “So shocked by his time. championships held last weekend at Pitt.

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Bittersweet ending for Panthers’ Dudzinski in final WPIAL meet the very first event, he set the tone for a recordsetting meet. He led off the 200-yard medley Sports editor relay with a backstroke split of 21.43 seconds. ebailey@thealmanac.net The time broke a Trees Pool record of 21.55 set Exhausted, elated and exasperated described by Brendon Andrews from Louisville.

The pace enabled the unit that also included Ryan Dudzinski’s mood after the Upper St. Kevin Liu, Jake Johnsen and Braedon Wong Clair senior competed in his final WPIAL chamto take down the WPIAL record of 1:31.77 set pionships for boys’ swimming. During the twolast year by USC. Dudzinski’s foursome swam a day event held at the University of Pittsburgh’s 1:30.32.

Trees Pool, the Stanford recruit gathered up “The medley is the most special because it’s gold, smashed records and then was disqualialways been a David and Goliath story for us fied in one of his premier events. the past two years with North Allegheny,” said “It was an outrageous call,” said USC head Dudzinski. The Tigers, who had owned the precoach Dave Schraven of Dudzinski’s DQ in the vious record, finished second in the medley relay backstroke, where he had lowered his own re- in 1:32.97. cord to 47.93.

Dudzinski also led off USC’s record-breaking On the first day of competition, however, 200-yard freestyle relay. Patrick Lersch, Tomos Dudzinski’s results were outrageous. He Williams and Fynn Minuth filled the other slots. grabbed three gold medals and shattered The Panthers swam a 1:23.28, shaving .45 secschool, district and pool records. Of winning onds off the standard set last year by USC’s team three titles in one day Dudzinski said, “It was of Williams, Lersch, Nathan Novak and Alex harder than I thought it was going to be.”

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100-yard butterfly. He won with a 47.93 mark.

His previous WPIAL record was 48.13 set in 2014. His teammates (Johnsen and Wong) followed in third and sixth places.

Of the 100 fly, Dudzinski said, “it was fun.

I was out to defend my title but it was a tough race, more so than the other three years. When I breathed on my left, I saw Jake and when I breathed on my right, I saw Braedon. But I tried to stay focused on my strategy.”

Part of Dudzinski’s strategy involved ‘sending a message to Philadelphia’ because the eastern swimmers, including rival Michael Thomas, will be out to beat him during the PIAA championships set for March 11-14 at Bucknell University.

Dudzinski is the defending state champion in the fly. In winning the event last year, he set the state record with a time of 47.44.

“It is definitely harder to defend,” Dudzinski said. “It’s tougher with a target on your back.

The whole mental thing is more a challenge than actually winning.”

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Ryan Dudzinski bursts off the blocks during the 200-yard individual medley. He swam a record leg in the backstroke and led Upper St. Clair to a new WPIAL mark in the event.

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Panthers finish runner-up to North Allegheny in boys’ & girls’ swimming North Allegheny walked away with two trophies during the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships held Feb. 20-21 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool. So did Upper St. Clair.

While the Tigers won their seventh straight team title for girls’ swimming and fourth in a row for the boys, the Panthers claimed runnerup honors in both divisions. The NA girls won the team title with a whopping 536.5 points.

USC secured second with a 240.5 score and Mt. Lebanon took third with 180 points. The NA boys, who have won nine of the past 10 crowns, racked up 411 points. USC followed in second with 358 and Lebo was third with 270.

“We took care of business and did what we set out to do. Going home with two trophies was one of our primary goals for the season,” said USC head coach Dave Shraven. “To have both teams finish in the top two is something we’ve never accomplished before.

“It’s very satisfying and a testament to all the hard work we put into this season. However, as I told the kids, we’re not done yet. The biggest meet is still in front of us. (On Sunday) we could rest and enjoy what we accomplished. (On Monday), it was back to work.”

The top three finishers in each event automatically qualified for the PIAA championships set for March 11-14 at Bucknell University. After the rest of the districts complete their finals, atlarge bids will go out to the swimmers with the top times.

At present, Schraven expects between 7-9 boys and 3-6 girls to compete in the state finals next month. “We definitely have some swimmers on the bubble, who did times that would have made states last year, so it all depends on how fast the other districts are.”

District 7, which comprises the WPIAL, was so fast, seven records fell. Ryan Dudzinski was

free relays in the girls’ competition behind NA and USC. The Lebo boys were third in the 400 free and fourth in the 200 free relays.

Individually in the top five for the boys were: Jack Rice (fifth, 100 free); Andriei Mihailescu (second, 100 fly and fourth, 100 back); Noah Wechter (fifth, 100 fly), Brian Ramsey (second, 100 breast) and Jack Lanphers (third, 100 breast).

For Peters Township, Loueva Palu-Benson recorded the top marks. The junior finished fifth in the 100-yard backstroke and ninth in the butterfly. She also guided the 200-yard medley relay team of Olivia Yocca, Hannah Greguric and Julia ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF Loeva Palu-Benson of Peters Township surfaces for air during the 100-yard butterfly event Corton to a sixth-place showing. The 200 free relay of Corton, Yocca, Makayla Caso and Greguric at the WPIAL Class AAA championships. The junior placed ninth in the event. scored ninth.

The Peters boys placed all three of their relays responsible for three of them. (See related story.) medley and 200 free relays broke school records, The USC boys won all three relays, two in Schraven said that he was pleased with the in the Top 10. The medley unit of Stephen Hoprecord time, and three individual events with team’s effort. “I’m especially happy with the re- ta, John Martin, Sebastian Yocca and Mitchell Dudzinski (butterfly), Fynn Minuth (IM) and lays. They were awesome. The thing I like about Golias secured sixth place. The 200 free relay Kevin Liu (backstroke). Liu also finished fourth them is that they are a team thing. (Those swim- team finished fifth. The foursome featured Miin the IM and Minuth was second in the 500 mers) were driven to be their best. We knew the chael Kehm, Golias, Joe Dunleavy and Yocca. free. Other top five showings for the USC boys boys would be special but I am especially pleased That group also registered eighth place in the 400 free relay. included: Patrick Lersch (fourth in the 50 and with the girls. They crushed it.”

Individually, Kehm took 12th in the 200 IM 100 free); Braedon Wong (second, 100 back), In her lead-off leg in the 200 free relay, ShafTomos Williams (third, 50 free) and Jake John- fer shattered the school record. Shraven said, and 15th in the 100 back. Yocca followed in 16th sen (third, 100 fly).

“I believe that is the first time a girl at USC has position in the 100 fly. Hopta collected 10th in the 100 back and 16th in the 200 free.

Victoria Shaffer led the Lady Panthers. Indi- gone under 24.”

After dominating at the AA level with goldvidually, she finished fourth in the 100 free and Yoos (breast), Minuth (200 IM and 500 free) fifth in the 200 IM. The senior also led the free and Dudzinski (lead-off leg of 200 free relay) medal performances, Drew Damich moved up to Class AAA and contributed a strong showing relay teams to second places. Abby Matheny, also broke school records.

Carolyn Novak and Lindsey Choate comprised Meanwhile, Lebo submitted top five showings for Chartiers Valley. The senior took third in the 500-yard freestyle. He finished fourth in the 200 the 200 free unit. Carly Olsakovsky, Novak and in both the boys’ and girls’ competition.

Matheny headlined the 400 grouping. The medAmong the top females included: Kathryn free, an event in which Brian Lovasik from North ley relay unit of Maeve Lersch, Maddie Yoos, Nicholson, who scored second in the 50 free Hills set a new WPIAL record with a 1:38.89. He Carly Olsakovsky and Choate also finished run- and fifth in the 100 free; Angela Gyurina, who also helped the 400 free relay to a top five finish.

Rebecca Yonek from Bethel Park completed ner-up as NA swept all the girls’ relays. Individu- finished fourth in the 50 free; and Hannah the area’s top five showings. She finished fifth in ally, Yoos finished fourth in the breast.

Bumgarner, who was fifth in the 200 free.

Noting that all three girls’ relays and the boys’ Lebo finished third in both the 200 and 400 the 500-yard freestyle.

he moves on to South Carolina, where he will swim for the Gamecocks and study international business.

FROM PAGE 27 “Fynn is a young swimmer. He just turned 17 and he’s headed to a program that is on the “I was surprised I broke 1:50, but I think I rise in the SEC,” said Shraven. “We’re pleased can go faster. I hope to break 1:48 at states.” with what he has done, but he has a tremenUSC head coach David Shraven believes dous future ahead. He’s a hard worker and Minuth can, indeed, go faster. “Fynn had great nothing he does surprises me.” swims,” he said of his WPIAL performances.

Long-term, Minuth hopes to swim for the “He crushed it in the IM. He has high goals at German national team. “That would be awestates. His focus is on states.” some,” he said.

At the PIAA championships set for March Amazing has been his scholastic career.

11-14 at Bucknell University, Minuth likely will Minuth notes that the experiences he gained trade one relay for another. He will be back on as a junior helped him have a completely difthe fly leg of the medley relay. Last year, he ferent senior season. He will miss competing helped USC set the WPIAL record. This year’s foursome of Dudzinski (back), Liu (breast), at WPIALs. “It is one of the most fun meets because of Jake Johnsen (fly) and Braedon Wong (free) the history and the monumental battles belowered the 2014 mark by 1.45 seconds with a tween the high school teams. There is so much winning swim of 1:30.32.

“Relays are always fun,” Minuth said. “This energy and it’s great to compete in such an atyear, the first relay, the medley was very hard mosphere.”

Minuth is not the last in the family to swim to watch, but it was great see that team break for USC. His brother placed eighth in the 200 history. I’m hoping we can win it at states and IM. Ole Minuth is a 15-year-old sophomore. win the 400 free.”

After states, Minuth will continue training Minuth also has a sister. Neele Minuth, 13, is with the USC Swim Club, where he specializes an eighth-grade student. She does not swim in the 200 IM and 200 fly. After graduation, but she is an athlete. Neele enjoys gymnastics.

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the PIAA championships, his only individual event will be the fly. He will also swim all three relays. However, he was looking forward to a FROM PAGE 27 showdown with Thomas. Last year, Thomas The second day of competition afforded won the event in 46.65. Dudzinski finished secDudzinski plenty of mental anguish. Despite ond, a mere .23 behind. apparently breaking his own WPIAL record “It’s so hard that I’m not going to be able to with a 47.42, Dudzinski was disqualified in the accomplish my main goal,” Dudzinski said. “I 100 backstroke after an official ruled he was was working all year with the target set on Micompletely submerged at the finish. chael (Thomas) and now I have to watch him This season, the National Federation of State cruise to a gold from the sideline. It’s tough.”

High School Associations adopted a rule change The two should have plenty of time for for the backstroke. It specifies that a swimmer tougher competition ahead as both will be adshall remain on or above the water surface on versaries in the PAC-10. Dudzinski is bound for the finish. This can be accomplished with any Stanford and Thomas will swim at Cal. body part and prevents premature submersion Despite the bitter ending to his WPIAL caby a swimmer that could create an advantage. reer, Dudzinski embraced his earlier perforAccording to Shraven, Dudzinski was dismance.

“Actually, it hasn’t hit me yet that this qualified for submerging prior to the touch at was my last WPIAL, but three records definitethe finish of the backstroke. “While Ryan was ly was a great way to wind it up. It was in my by no means perfect in how he executed his finish, there was certainly a question as to whether mind all year. I trained with that in mind.”

Dudzinski certainly capped his WPIAL caor not he fully submerged,” Shraven said. “In instances where there is a question like that, reer as one of the most decorated swimmers. the officials are supposed to give the benefit of He surely is one of the best that Schraven has the doubt to the swimmer. I’m extremely disap- coached.

“He’s a once-in-a-lifetime swimmer. As a pointed with the call.”

Because of the call, Dudzinski will be unable coach, you don’t often get a swimmer with his to swim his signature event at states. During abilities,” Schraven said.

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SF’s Mahoney Bartrug has her fun at WPIAL championships dives to silver in Class AA

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Trevor Mahoney swims as a favor to his team.

The South Fayette senior dives for his own pleasure.

“I don’t really like to swim, but it helps out the team,” he said. “They asked me to do it.”

After attending a clinic in sixth grade, Mahoney asked if he could dive. He has been a success ever since. In fact, he has already broken the records set by two-time WPIAL champion Stephen Zombek, who is also from South Fayette.

Mahoney shattered the six-dive record for the team and for the pool at York Central.

Though only a sophomore, Mahoney also finished runELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF ner-up in the Trevor Mahoney grabbed district. Durthe silver medal during the ing last week’s WPIAL Class AA boys’ div- WPIAL Class AA champiing championships. onships held at Moon, the sophomore secured silver with 427.65 points. He finished behind Braden Carei. The Uniontown senior scored 461 points for first place.

“I was hoping for Top 3,” said Mahoney. “I knew it would be tough and a close meet.”

Indeed, for Mahoney narrowly earned the silver medal as Knoch’s Ben Lowery scored 424.20 for third place.

Mahoney said that he was pleased with his front, two-and-one-half tuck. That is his favorite and best dive. He noted that he needed to work on his back and reverse one-and-one-half dives if he is to be successful at the state level.

Mahoney is one of five divers qualified for the PIAA Class AA championships set for March 1114 at Bucknell University.

“I’m hoping to make the finals,” he said. “I’d like to finish in the Top 10 at states.”

With two years of high school diving remaining, Mahoney aspires to be a champion like Zombeck. He is friends with the Zombek family, including Maddie. She finished 10th in the WPIAL AA girls’ competition. “[The Zombek brothers] have been a big inspiration to me. Through diving, I have become close to them, their sister and their whole family.”

In addition to training with the South Fayette swim team, Mahoney also belongs to the South Park diving club.

“It helps a lot,” said Mahoney of the extra practice. “I am pleased with my progress. Next year, I definitely want to win the WPIAL title.

That is my goal.”

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Maddie Bartrug agrees with Cyndi Lauper: girls just want to have fun. And, this South Fayette senior certainly did enjoy herself during the WPIAL Class AA swimming championships held at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Pool.

For starters, Bartrug grabbed the gold in the 200-yard freestyle race. She clocked a 1:55.52 winning time in the eight-lap event.

She also anchored the 200 free relay team of Jocelyn Colussy, Sarah Benton and Faith Ruehle to a second-place finish. The foursome finished with a season-best time of 1:41.25.

“It went well,” she said. “Since it’s my last year, I decided to have fun. It should be more about the excitement than being nervous.”

During her gold-medal 200 free race, Bartrug, however, struggled more with her nerves than the competition. She covered the first 100 yards in 53.56.

“She went out really, really fast. Lifetimebest, which is awesome,” said Matt Tucker.

“She died a bit at the end, but the good thing was she was still able to win.”

Barturg agreed.

“The first 100, I took out a little too fast.

That was probably due to nerves,” she added.

“It was a little harder coming back. I was a little tired.”

Happy, however, was Bartrug when she looked up and read the scoreboard, which flashed her first-place mark.

“It was a good swim,” she said. “I was happy with it.”

Who wouldn’t be content? Though she has participated in four straight WPIAL championship meets, Bartrug competed in the 200 free for the first time. A sprinter as a freshman, she won the 50 free that year. Additionally, Bartrug holds school records in the 100 butterfly and free events. She has placed in the Top 10 at states in the fly.

“She swims almost anything,” Tucker said.

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Maddie Bartrug of South Fayette churns through the water at Trees Pool on her way to victory in the 200-yard freestyle event during the WPIAL Class AA swimming championships.

The senior clocked in with a time of 1:55.52.

However, when Tucker saw that 1:56 won the WPIAL last year in the 200 free, he immediately entered her in that event. Bartrug had been swimming 1:54 consistently this year.

“I’ve been practicing it a lot,” she said.

Bartrug has been spent a lot of time swimming. She started in the fourth grade. Plus, she will continue her career at St. Vincent.

Bartrug is pleased her efforts have paid off for South Fayette. On the second day of competition, she added a bronze medal in the 100 free. Plus, she helped the 400 free relay team of Sarah Hertzler, Emma Hestad and Colussy to a third-place finish.

“I’m glad I could contribute points to the team.” she said.

South Fayette finished fourth in the girls’ team standings with 165 points. Shady Side

Academy won the Class AA title with 288 points and Derry finished as the runner-up with a 196 score.

While her 200 free lagged 1.3 seconds off her seed time, Bartrug expects to race faster in a few weeks when the PIAA championships are held March 11-14 at Bucknell University.

“Actually, I’m gearing up for states,” she said.

“I’m shooting for states.”

Batrug will not be alone at states as the relays also earned an automatic berth for the state finals. The top four girls finishers and top five boys in each event qualify for the PIAA championships.

“Our relays were fabulous. Best times for the medley and the free relay this year,” said Tucker. The Lady Lions’ medley relay team consisted of Hertzler, Franklin, Ruehle and Benton.

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sports briefs BP softball

A fast-pitch softball skills clinic will be held March 7 at Independence Middle School in Bethel Park. Ages 5-8 meet from 10 a.m.-noon, while ages 9-12 attend from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Fee is $15 ($20 for walk-ins that day). Visit https://sites.google.com/site/bpfastpitch for registration form. Call 412-833-6993 for more details.

More BP softball

The Bethel Park High School fast-pitch softball team boosters will host a Paint ‘N Sip Purses fundraiser 7-10 p.m. March 13 at the community center. Tickets are $40. Instruction and materials provided by Paint With Me. There will also be a purse raffle, 50/50 and door prizes.

Call 412-855-2323 for tickets.

PT baseball

Registration for Peters Township baseball will be open online until March 15th. Visit www.peterstwpbaseball.org for details. Fees per league are: Shetland (ages 5-6), $65; Pinto (7-8), $95; Mustang (9-10), $100; Bronco (11-12), $110; Pony (13-14), $125 and Colt (15-17), $225. For more information call 412-287-6887

USC rowing

The Upper St. Clair rowing team competed well during the Pittsburgh Indoor Sprints. Individually, freshman Connor Halloran earned a gold medal; senior John Benhart earned a silver; and sophomore Tyler Clark received a bronze.

The mixed relay team consisting of Ajinkya Rai, Suzan Turan, Brendan Boettger, Osa Wheeler, Connor Halloran and Maddie McConaghy took third. Out of the 12 participating high school teams, USC finished third overall.

Lebo hockey

Registration is being accepted for ice hockey programs offered at the Mt. Lebanon Ice Center. Visit www.mtlebanon.org or call 412-5614363. Equipment (helmet, shin guards, elbow pads, hockey skates, stick and gloves) are required for all participants.

Adult systems is available to ages 18 and older. The program covers all three zones, both offensively and defensively, introducing the players to team systems and tactics. Full ice drills will consist of attacking and defending one-onones, three-on-twos, shielding and back checking techniques, forming the attack triangle, cycling and other concepts. Advanced skating required. The program uses innovated teaching techniques and resistance training. Class size is limited. Fee is $120 per skater.

Adult drills and skills is open to ages 18 and older. The program focuses on fundamental skills, skating, stick handling, passing and shooting in a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace atmosphere. Fee is $120.

Parent and child drills and skills is open to all ages. Parents and children learn the game together as drills are designed for participants to work jointly. Fee is $220 per pair.

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Registration for Peters Township boys’ youth lacrosse is being accepted. Visit ptbyla.uslaxteams.com for details. The organization offers teams for U9, U11, U13 and U15 players.

Night at Races

A night at the races, benefiting the South Fayette football boosters, will be held March 21 at the Fairview Fire Hall in Bridgeville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Racing starts at 7:30. Admission is $20. Tickets are available by emailing elaine. watterson@verizon.net or online at www. southfayettefootball.com.

SF’s Walker wins 4th WPIAL wrestling title With a come-from-behind victory, Jared Walker joined an exclusive club. The South Fayette senior is now one of 25 wrestlers to capture four WPIAL championships.

“I’ve seen the list (of four-time champions),” said Walker. “They are all great wrestlers. They all did something great. It’s amazing that I get to be on it.”

Thanks to a third-period takedown and escape, Walker defeated Jason Stay of Beth-Center, 3-1, in the 160-pound finals to claim his third straight title at that weight. He won at 152 as a freshman.

“After I won the first one as a freshman, I thought maybe I can be on that list,” Walker said. “This year, I tried not to think of it at all.”

Since hanging up his cleats after helping South Fayette claim its second straight PIAA title in football, Walker has been all business.

“His work ethic is awesome,” said South Fayette head coach Rick Chaussard. “He goes seven days a week, 365 days a year. What’s interesting is that there is not a lot of full-time football players who have done this. He wrestles threequarters of the year and football for the other quarter of the year. Five days after we won the state football title, he was stepping into the wrestling room.”

This Feb. 27 and 28 at Canon-McMillan High School he will be stepping on the mats to begin his quest for a Southwest Regional title and a berth in the PIAA championships.

“When I was a freshman,” Walker said. “I thought it was a big thing to be a Junior Olympic champion.”

Now, the Kent State recruit wants to be a state champion. Walker, who earned Wrestler of the Match honors, was a state runner-up last year.

With his fourth district title out of the way, Walker can focus on the bigger picture. “Now that this is done,” he said, “it’s going to be easier to go ahead. I have a state championship to work for.”

So does his teammate Mike Carr. The junior remained undefeated (37-0) after winning the 138-pound weight class with a 7-1 decision against Evan Myers from Southmoreland.

South Fayette produced two runners-up in Shane Ging at 132 and Brett Beltz at 182. Other top finishers for the Lions included: Colin Dunn (seventh at 106); Andrew John (seventh at 113); Jasper Wolfe (fifth, 120); Joe Bastaroli (seventh, 170) and Rasaun Culberson (fifth, 195).

Jake Wentzel (152) and Greg Bulsak (170) from South Park both earned championships and advanced as the top seeds out of the district

Jared Walker works on his pinning moves during a match earlier this season. The South Fayette senior capped his WPIAL career by clinching his fourth title.

He is just the 25th wrestler in WPIAL history to complete the feat.

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in their weight class for the Southwest Regional.

Top finishers from Chartiers-Houston included: Josh Kuslock (seventh at 126); Ben Hritsko (fourth, 138) and Garrett Grimm (sixth, 182). Dan Black from Keystone Oaks finished eighth at 170.

Bonaccorsi claimed the 152-pound crown with a fall in the finals. The pair will be joined at this week’s WPIAL championships by teammates: Korey Patterson (fourth at 120), Jason Montgomery (third at 138), Jeremy Huwe (third at 170), Adam Montgomery (third at 220) and Chris Pauley (third at 285) Kellan Stout from Mt. Lebanon repeated as FLORENTINO WINS a section champion. The senior won at 182.

Peters Township sophomore Daniel FlorenEli Grape from Upper St. Clair captured the tino knocked off top-seeded Jacob Dunlop of 195-pound title with a 5-3 decision over Lebo’s Belle Vernon to win the 106-pound title at the Bakhtiyar Zaynullaev. Grape’s teammates Section 2-AAA wrestling tournament held at Vinny Palm and Brooks Wilding finished as Ringgold High School. runners-up at 132 and 170 respectively.

Florentino, who finished second in the secOther Lebo qualifiers for the WPIAL chamtion as a freshman, earned a 1-0 decision over pionships include: Sean Perri (third, 145); DarDunlop to take his first section title. rell Sanders (fourth, 170); Shamil Zaynullaev Florentino’s title was the only one won by the (fourth, 220) and Turner Gray (fifth, 152). USC Indians as senior Phil Mary lost a 1-0 decision to qualifiers also include: Ryan Dawson (fourth, Connellsville’s Tyler Kenney in the 126-pound 113) and Jay Pollock (fourth, 285). championship bout.

Qualifiers out of Section 4-AAA from CanonThey were two of five Indians who qualified McMillan include: Logan Macri (second, 106); for the WPIAL Championships, set to begin Tim Hritsko (third, 120); Camden Fontenot Feb. 26 at Penn Hills High School. The top five (first, 126); Matt Oblock (third, 132); Micah placewinners from each section tournament Kusturiss (first, 145); Tommy James (second, advanced.

182); James Zeremenko (third, 195); Jared HlaAlso moving on were PT’s Mike McAleavey, dycz (fifth, 220); Brendan Furman (first, 285) who finished fourth at 182 pounds, and Sal MeQualifiers from Chartiers Valley out of Secrante and Alex Belack, who finished fifth at 160 tion 4-AAA included: Justin Sullivan (fourth, and 195, respectively.

126); Michael Resignalo (third, 145) and Nicholas Canton (fourth, 285).

FOUR MORE CHAMPS Four more area champions were crowned during the Section 2-AAA wrestling tournament held at Ringgold.

Two of the winners hailed from Bethel Park.

Paul Dunn won the 160-pound title while Nino

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Michael Nagy of Peters Township qualified for the WPIAL Class AAA championships. The Central Catholic grappler finished fifth at 113 in Section 3. He is a two-time district qualifier.

Canon-Mac swimmers break four school records The WPIAL swimming championships proved a record-breaking meet for Canon-McMillan swimmers. The Big Macs broke four school records.

“We had a great meet,” said head coach Lee Burnsworth. “Most swims were personal best times. The taper worked,” she added enthusiastically.

Additionally, Brittany Byer and Turner Gill find themselves on the bubble for qualifying for the PIAA championships set for March 1114 at Bucknell University. While the top three finishers in Class AAA automatically advanced

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to the state competition, the other berths will be determined after all district championship times are submitted and compared.

Individually, Byer finished ninth in the 200yard freestyle and 11th in the 100 free. Gill placed ninth in the 50 free and 12th in the 100 free.

Gill anchored the 200 and 400 free relays, which finished 13th and 19th. Cody Stewart and Sean Herman swam on both units while Jacob Viviano and Parker Roach swapped spots on the third leg. Viviano, Ross Barger, Kenny Sible and Herman combined for 22nd

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place in the medley.

Byer led off the 14th-place 200 medley team of Emily Georgetti, Sam Olrlowski and Maria Montouro and the 13th-place 200 free relay squad of Ryann Stewart, Orlowski and Montouro. Orlowski anchored the 400 free unit of Montouro, Courtney Buchanan and Georgetti.

Individually on the female side, Georgetti placed 16th in the 100 breaststroke and Orlowski competed in the 100 butterfly (35th).

Individually on the male side, Stewart finished 20th in the butterfly and 500 free while Viviano competed in the 100 fly and back.

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CV boys the lone Section 4 survivor in Quad-A tournament and lost to USC, the Colts must and 46-31, after three frames. play defense and make free In the fourth quarter, Marcus Sports editor throws. Against USC, they conMcGinniss, Beeler and Zack ebailey@thealmanac.net verted 20 of 35 shots from the Cherup all fouled out of the charity stripe.

They also surrencontest. McGinniss and CheAfter the quarterfinal round of the WPIAL dered easy buckets in the final rup as well as Doug Wagner Quad-A boys’ basketball playoffs, all four Secfinished with nine markers. tion 4 teams lived to play another game – but frame.

“We are going back to school Andrew Wheeler led USC with only one advanced to the Final Four. and practice foul shots and 11 points.

By virtue of a 65-50 triumph over Upper St. prepare for North Hills,” Mc“I’m disappointed,” said Clair (17-7), Chartiers Valley (21-3) moved on Danny Holzer, who earlier in to the semifinals. The Colts will play No. 11- Connell said immediately after the season defeated CV, 68seed North Hills 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Moon. The beating the Panthers.

“Two things that disap64. “We played a real good Indians (13-10) upset No. 3 seed Mt. Lebanon, pointed me was our defense in team. In order for us to beat 37-33, in a quarterfinal game played at North the fourth quarter and our foul them, we needed to play well Allegheny. The Blue Devils, who tied CV for the and we didn’t. Foul trouble Section 4 title, dropped into the consolation shooting. If we are going to be certainly didn’t help. But that bracket to determine state tournament berths. a championships caliber team, was because we fought and Lebo was scheduled to face USC at 6:30 p.m. then we can’t allow the easy baskets and we need to make Feb. 24 at West Allegheny in a PIAA play-in ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF they battled. That’s one thing game. Lebo (18-6) beat the Panthers in two our free throws.”

Patrick Ehland was head and our team does is play tough CV did make its three-point- shoulders above the competi- defense. We play hard on deprevious section games.

Meanwhile, Bethel Park (16-8) gave top-seed ers when it counted. Twice tion when Mt. Lebanon defeat- fense.”

North Hills certainly played North Allegheny (22-2) a scare before dropping when USC cut the margin to ed Norwin in the first round seven points, 28-21, in the sectough defense against Mt. out of the Quad-A tournament with a 65-63 of the WPIAL Quad-A boys’ loss Feb. 23 at North Hills. The Hawks, who fin- ond stanza and eight points, basketball playoffs. He tossed Lebanon. The Indians held ished runner-up to CV in Section 4, also slipped 39-31, the Colts buried a three- in 21 points for the Blue Dev- Jonny David to four points, 12 into the PIAA play-in round and faced Hemp- pointer. Matt McConnell hit a ils. He supplied 18 markers, below his average.

Nick Sabolovic fired in 14 field at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at North Hills. The Spar- buzzer beater to end the first but that was not enough as half. He dished up an assist on the Blue Devils dropped a 37- points and buried two crititans dropped a 44-39 decision to Fox Chapel.

For the Colts, it is their second straight trip to Ross Wilkerson’s trey at the 33 decision to North Hills in cal 3-pointers for North Hills.

Nick Smith also finished in a semifinal game, but first at the Quad-A level 2:24 mark in the third quarter. follow-up action. double digits for the Indians, since winning in 2004. They competed in Class The bucket sparked a run that pumping in 12 markers. With AAA and won a title in 2010. They were AAA resulted in a 51-31 advantage one minute into the fourth quarter.

18 points, Patrick Ehland was tops for Lebo. runners-up last year.

McConnell topped all scorers with 33 tallies.

Meanwhile, Bethel Park dropped a heartImmediately after dispatching USC, head coach Tim McConnell noted a few things re- Wilkerson finished with 12 points and Jake Rit- breaker to the top-ranked Tigers. With 1.7 seconds to play, Cole Constantino scored the garding CV’s return to a Final Four. “I’m proud son managed 10 markers.

Though CV jumped ahead 11-1, USC closed game-winning bucket. He totaled 26 points. of my guys, but we have done nothing yet. the gap, 19-16, on a basket by Nick Beeler. Foul Joe Mascaro contributed 23 tallies to BP’s We’ve got to keep going.”

And to get past North Hills, which made the trouble, however, prevented the Panthers from offense, including 11 in the fourth quarter. He semifinals in 2009 and lost to Lebo and in 2005 drawing nearer. They trailed at the half, 31-21, drained a 3-pointer from the corner to tie the

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contest at 63 with 1:12 to play. Levi Metheny followed with 13 points.

The Hawks fell behind early, 19-10, and trailed at halftime, 39-30, before waging a comeback. With 4:37 to play in the third quarter, BP pulled to within four points, 41-37, on a pair of baskets by Jake Dixon and a 3-point field goal from Mascaro. Josh Duda’s trey cut the margin to 43-40. Heading into the final frame, the Tigers led, 51-47.

In Class AA quarterfinal action, defending WPIAL champion Seton-La Salle slipped past Our Lady of Sacred Heart, 60-54, while Bishop Canevin dropped a 74-51 decision to Aliquippa.

For the Rebels, Ryan Norkus pumped in 22 points. Cletus Helton and Christian Del Greco both finished with 10 tallies for SLS, which jumped to a 21-10 first-quarter advantage and stretched the margin to 31-20 by halftime.

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Mt. Lebanon had reached the quarterfinals with a 77-60 win over Norwin. Jonny David (24), Patrick Ehland (21) and Mark Lamendola (11) all finished in double figures for the Blue Devils.

Bishop Canevin opened tournament play with a 63-54 win against Apollo-Ridge. Justin Dix led the Crusaders with 23 markers. Mitchell King and John Weldon followed with 13 each and Walter Bonds finished with 11 points.

Seton-La Salle slipped past Shady Side Academy in the playoff opener. For the Rebels, Ryan Norkus (18), Paris Ford (13) and William O’Malley (10) scored in double figures.

After beating Steel Valley, 77-58, South Fayette dropped out of the WPIAL Class AAA boys’ playoffs with a loss, 69-46, to Beaver Falls.

Brett Brumbaugh tossed in 12 tallies in defeat. He had 17 in the victory. Jack Relihan led all scorers with 28 against the Ironmen. Nick McKee provided 11 points.

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Chartiers Valley (20-4) dispatched Beaver, 5440, to advance to the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals. The Colts will play top seed and defending champion Blackhawk (21-3) 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at Moon.

The Cougars defeated Trinity, 83-44, in their quarterfinal clash. The WPIAL’s leading scorer Cassidy Omogrosso led the attack with 35 points. She averages more than 30 a game.

In the Colts’ win against the Bobcats (17-7), Karley O’Keefe led the way. She finished with 15 points. She knocked down four, 3-pointers to stake CV to a 16-point halftime lead, 27-11.

Alexa Golden and Melissa Rickens picked up the scoring slack in the second half as CV stretched its advantage to 38-18 after three quarters. Golden supplied 13 points, nine in the second half, and Rickens finished with 12 tallies, 10 in the final 16 minutes of play. Nicole Olkosky added eight points, all in the first half.

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The Colts had reached the Elite Eight round of the tournament with a first-round win against Ford City, 46-31. In that triumph, Golden exploded for 22 points. Rickens followed with 10.

The Colts’ Section 5 foe, South Fayette (186), also reached the Final Four in the Class AAA tournament. The Lady Lions won a thriller against South Park, 48-45, to set up their Feb. 25 showdown against Elizabeth-Forward (195). The teams play 6:15 p.m. Feb. 25 at CanonMcMillan.

Against the Eagles, Emily Anderson was dominant. The 6-3 center fired in 17 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and blocked five shots.

Mikayla Fetchet’s sharp shooting propelled the Lions in the comeback win. She buried a 3-pointer with 1:02 to play to give South Fayette the lead for good, 45-42. She also knocked down a long-range shot to lift the Lions into the lead, 40-37, with 3:36 to play. Fetchet finished with 10 tallies.

Though South Fayette led, 5-1, and 10-3, in the first frame, the Eagles rallied around Natalie Clydesdale. She scored seven of her 17 points in the second stanza as South Park forged into the lead, 16-13. The Eagles led at halftime, 23-21, but

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The Lions advanced to the Elite Eight with a first-round triumph against Ambridge, 6643. Anderson (18) again was in double figures along with Autumn Mozick (16) and Carlee Kilgus (13).

“We are young and we don’t graduate any starters, so hopefully, we will come back stronger next year with more experience,” Oldaker said enthusiastically.

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Quad-A The Rebels dispatched Neshannock, 60-43, Bethel Park advanced to the WPIAL Quad-A in the quarterfinals and West Shamokin, 65-36, semifinals against Penn Hills last night (Feb. in the first round of action. Shaunay Edmonds 24) thanks to a victory against Pine-Richland, (15), Cassidy Walsh (14), Nicolete Newman (12) 58-42. Against the Rams, Justina Mascaro (19), and Morgan Henderson (11) led the way against Shannon Conely (14) and Mia Mattes (12) scored Neshannock. Henderson (14) and Newman in double figures.

(10) were tops against West Shamokin.

One of Penn Hills’ wins en route to the Final The Crusaders defeated Greensburg CenFour came against Mt. Lebanon. The Indians de- tral Catholic, 54-46, in the quarterfinals. They feated the Lebo ladies, 65-42. Penn Hills used a beat Riverside, 53-21, in their playoff opener.

19-4 start to sidetrack the Blue Devils.

Erin Joyce scored 15 points against GCC and 14 “Penn Hills is playing really well right now,” against Riverside. Gina Vallecorsa’ 26 tallies led said Lebo skipper Dori Oldaker. “We felt very the way against GCC. Brionna Allen and Sarah prepared for them, but you can’t get down early Green had 12 markers each in the first victory. against a quality team like Penn Hills.”

After defeating Mohawk, 54-37, ChartiersMaura Wallace and Kate Sramac tossed in 15 Houston succumbed to Burrell, 66-38. Alexa and 10 tallies for the Blue Devils, who finished Williamson and Jalynn Myers scored 15 and 11 the season at 13-10. Both averaged 9.5 points per points in the loss. In the win, Williamson fired game. They return next season as does leading in 19 and Myers added 14. Jala Youngblood scorer Kenzie Bushee (14.5 ppg) pumped in 18 points.

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Three-car accident: Icy weather was determined as the cause of a three-car accident Feb. 21. According to police, Delaney Wehn, 17, of Breneen Lane, McMurray, was driving a car at the intersection of Washington and Waterdam roads, but was not able to stop in time because of weather conditions. She hit the rear of a car driven by Jonathan Snodgrass, 39, of Walker Road, Canonsburg. Snodgrass, in turn, hit the rear of a car driven by Chiara Gessler, Walnut Drive, Venetia. No one was seriously injured, police said.

Simple assault: Police charged Ryan Abbiatici, 39, of East McMurray, Road, McMurray, with simple assault following an altercation Sunday with Jennifer Mihalko, 36, also of East McMurray Road. Police said Mihalko had a five-inch bruise on her right arm. Abbiatici was taken to the Washington County Jail and released on a $25,000 bond.

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Two-car accident: Three people received minor injuries in a two-car accident that occurred Feb. 22 at the intersection of Washington and West McMurray roads in Peters Township. According to police, a car driven by Kristen Peckich, 49, Coachside Drive, Washington, was southbound on Washington Road.

Peckich told police she briefly took her eyes off the road to check her cell phone and could not stop in time at a red light. She struck a car driven by Spencer Varadi, 23, Main Street, Youngstown. Peckich, Varadi and his passenger, Carlee Smith, 22, of Gateshead Drive, McMurray, all complained of minor injuries, but declined medical treatment, police said.

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United States Attorney David Hickton announced Feb. 19 that Mary L. Schneir, 42, of Fruitwood Drive, was sentenced to two years, three months in prison for bilking $54,145 from her former Upper St. Clair employer.

After serving time, Schneir will be on three years of supervised release and have to pay $270,085 in restitution to Cybergenetics Corporation. She was employed as a bookkeeper and office manager at Karna C. Goldsmith,

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While at the firm, she used funds from Goldsmith clients to pay for credit cards and mortgage bills. An electronic transfer on Feb. 28, 2013, of $54,145 from Cybergenetics Corp. was one of the more blatant demonstrations of the fraud scheme. Schneir would regularly move money back and forth between clients’ accounts in an attempt to hide the activity.

Schneir was previously sentenced in March 2014 to 30 days in jail and was ordered to pay back nearly $19,000 she stole from the Bethel Park Junior Cheerleaders organization over a two-year period.

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deaths ADDLEMAN - Virginia Lou (Morrell), 86, Upper St. Clair, Feb. 13.

CURRAN - Mark John, 54, Green Tree, Feb. 20.

ISENBERG - Dolores J., 76, Venetia, Feb. 17.

BASINSKI - Kenneth L., 69, Lawrence, formerly of Upper St. Clair, Feb. 20.

D’ANGELO - Jeanne M. (Wells), 91, formerly of Castle Shannon, Feb. 17.

KAVKA - Lindsay Elaine, 32, North Strabane, Feb. 17.

BATELLI - Edward J., 85, Bethel Park, Feb. 15.

BERNARDO - Anthony F. “Tony,” 64, Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Scott, Feb. 19.

BERRY - Carole L., 78, Bethel Park, Feb. 22.

CALDWELL - Daniel Alexander Jr., 87, formerly of Upper St. Clair, Feb. 14.

DeFEO - Irene, Castle Shannon, Feb. 21.

FATZICK - Mary Elizabeth “Betty,” 88, McMurray, Feb. 18.

FRY - Marilyn White (Maddock), 75, Pleasant Hills, Feb. 17.

GARVIN - James F., 79, Green Tree, Feb. 13.

CELKO - Albert E., 88, McMurray, Feb. 20.

HANNON - Eleanor Jean, 77, Pleasant Hills, Feb. 18.

COEN - Christopher Lee, 35, Canonsburg, Feb. 17.

HARTMAN - Norma Jean Wallance, 88, formerly of Peters, Dec. 30.

KLINK - Anna Mae (Harty), 84, Presto, Feb. 18.

KOETTING - John, 93, Upper St. Clair, Feb. 13.

KOLLAR - Mary Rose (Marani), 92, Bridgeville, Feb. 20.

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LAYPORT - Amelda, 96, South Hills, Feb. 17.

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MARKOVICH - Susan A., 53, Canonsburg, Feb. 15.

McKELVEY - George C. Sr., 87, Collier, Feb. 20.

MILLER - Betty (Holmes), 90, Jefferson Hills, Feb. 17.

NEBASH - Richard A. “Whodo,” 67, Finleyville, Feb. 20.

PAUL - Betty S., 90, Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Castle Shannon, Feb. 18.

ROBBINS - Marie F., 62, Finleyville, Feb. 19.

SCHUMACHER - Della Marie, 87, Canonsburg, Feb. 18.

SMITH - Donna M., 74, Bethel Park, Feb. 20.

SRAY - Judy M. Hilton, 67, Carnegie, Feb. 17.

SYE - Donna Jean (Whited), 68, Bethel Park, Feb. 20.

TRACEY - Esther M., 93, Bethel Park, Feb. 21.

REGAN - Thomas Bernard, 79, Bridgeville, Feb. 18.

WHALEN - Margaret, 88, Pleasant Hills, Feb. 13.

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

ACTIVITY AIDE

PART-TIME Working in our life-care retirement community Health Center helping to carry out planned activity programs; visit residents on a one-to-basis, and assists them in participating with group activities. Assists with the accurate completion of paperwork as assigned.

Prior Activity experience required, long-term care experience preferred; excellent communication skills and experience working with the geriatric population preferred.

Advanced education in related field preferred.

Hours are generally 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with coverage 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Every other weekend work required. Wages between 19.5K and 22K, depending on experience. We offer a part-time benefit package.

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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.

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

or send resume in confidence to:

Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare is looking for a few caring and compassionate Nursing Assistants. New starting rates based on years of experience, staffing is above the minimums required by state and federal regulations with no mandatory overtime. Our benefits include low cost employee medical, dental and vision, generous retirement plan, paid time off, free on-site fitness center for employees and a family friendly environment that embraces diversity.

Presbyterian SeniorCare 835 South Main Street Washington, Pa.15301 Email: mporter@srcare.org

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

For consideration, call

Friendship Villlage of South Hills 1290 Boyce Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241 EOE

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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.

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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.

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Apartment Rentals BETHEL PARK (Abbeyville Road) 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

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertisements in this newspaper are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental, or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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General Merchandise

General Merchandise

BETHEL PARK BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA

4 PLOTS, Forest Lawn Gardens, Lake of Lillies, will sell separate. Asking $6000 954-818-7227

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.

BED FRAME - Twin size, metal, casters, Original Mattress Factory, $25. 412-973-2963

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.

Apartment Rentals

Convenient to shopping & public transportation.

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

(412) 831-9454 MT. LEBANON

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

No pets. Call

(412) 563-4665 MT. LEBANON

Hampshire House Apartments 195 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.

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

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

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

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

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General Merchandise

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

BED PADS - Sheep lambs wool, 40x30, brand new, only $15. 412-833-3377

BEDROOM SET

Ethan Allen maple twin, unique, $800/best offer. Call after 2 p.m., 724-941-5351 BEDROOM 8 pieces, 2 end tables/marble tops, decorative/solid hardware, elegant set, perfect condition, moving, $3,590. 412-854-3637 BEDROOM Burl Mahogany, 5 piece with large beautiful hardware, magnificent complete set, excellent condition, was $7,999, now $3,199. Moving.

412-854-3637

General Merchandise

412-257-2639

DINING ROOM SET - Table, Server, China Closet, 6 Chairs, $200. 412-831-3578 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 DRESSER/VANITY - French, 2 drawers, mirror, area for make-up, $295. 412-854-3637 DVD SERIES - Complete TV series “Lost”, 1-6 DVDs, $40.

724-745-4652 EASTER ORNAMENTS Hallmark Beatriz Potter, 5 for $20. 412-561-8432

BICYCLE (Electric) - 36 volt,

END TABLES - Excellent condition $20. 412-854-0893

412-853-3000

FAINTING CHAISE / BENCH Roaring 1920s, antique restored, excellent condition, moving, $479. 412-854-3637

new in box, won in contest.

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

BOOTS - Men’s new Gortex, Wolverine, size 12, $75.

412-835-7420

BURIAL SPACE

(2) entombment chambers, Garden of Last Supper section, Forest Lawn Gardens, Peters Twp. $3,000. 412-260-7455 CABINET - 3 shelves, doors, store books/toys, maple wood, $49. 412-854-3637 CABINET - Metal utility, 5 shelves, 2 door, 18x64, to store groceries, $39.99 412-833-3377 CANNISTER SET - Pfaltzgraff, set of 3, “Juniper” pattern, $35. 412-279-4738 CAR SEAT - Infant, Safety 1st, used by grandparents only, excellent, $40. 412-833-2524

FIGURINE - Rosenthal vintage “Laughing Rabbit”, Germany, 7”, perfect, $25. 412-279-3288 FILE CABINET - 4 drawer, wood grain metal, 52Hx15Wx 28D, $50. 412-833-4796 FIREPLACE - Oak Mantel, Gas Log Insert, Remote Start, Excellent $495.

724-743-4380 FLATWARE - 40 pieces, stn. steel silverware, knives, forks, spoons, all $15. 412-833-3377 FOOT STOOL - Brass base, neutral upholstered seat, like new, sturdy, $35. 412-854-0123

FREE GENERAL MERCHANDISE ADS 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 CHAIR - Gray tweed fabric, cushion back, comfy for TV/read, $35. 412-854-3637 CHAIR - Neutral fabric, oak arms,curved back, fine quality, perfect, $115. 412-854-0123 CHAIR - Oak, cushion seat, antique, restored, accent piece, $110. 412-854-3637 CHAIRS - (4) Dining Room, cushion seats, solid wood, perfect, $225/all. 412-854-3637 CLOTHING - Galleria Pgh., Arden B, XS/small, expensive outfits, $10. 412-854-3637 CLOTHING - Womens/mens/ kids/infants, good quality, clean, 5 for $10. 412-854-0123 COAT / JACKET - Fake mink, size 8-10, $80. 412-279-4738 COAT - Ladies Blue weather resistant, brand new w/tags, size 16-18, $25. 412-833-3377 Computer Desk – Used, black with gray top, 35½W x 19½D x 30H, $50. 412-279-4738 COUCH - Beautiful! Brown, new: $ 650, sacrifice $149.

724-942-3708 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

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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.

General Merchandise

FURNITURE

7 Piece Dining Room Set, $1100 & 4 Piece Bedroom Set, $750.

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

412-267-4738 GOLF CLUBS - Woman’s full set, bag included, $85.

724-745-1393 GUN CASE - Winchester, aluminum, multi-gun, on wheels, $90. 412-835-7420 Headboard-Queen size, brass plated, excellent condition $70 412-835-3698 HUNTING COAT - Gortex, large, camouflage print, $150.

412-835-7420 HUNTING PANTS - Gortex, large, camouflage print, $150.

412-835-7420 ICE CUBE TRAYS-(2) Aluminum Frigidaire vintage, pull tab, perfect, $20. 412-279-3288

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.

SHOES - Ann Taylor 4” high heels, size 9M, black patent, new, $10. 412-279-3288

MOBILITY SCOOTER WC-Go-Go Elite, lightweight, 5 months young, orig. $1200, now $600. 412-854-4455

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

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

LOVESEAT - Beautiful, 2 pillow, velvet rust/beige circular print like new, $225. 412-833-3377 LUG WRENCH TIRE IRON 4 slots, very old, $15.

412-279-3288

MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS

(2) Forest Lawn Gardens “Last Supper” Mausoleum, $5,000/both. Call 951-303-2197

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 MAUSOLEUMS - (2) Queen

of Heaven, “Resurrection Garden” #68 & #70, (next to each other) outdoor Gallery D, Tier Level 6, $7,000/best offer.

Call Ava, 412-584-7300

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

SNOW BLOWER - 18” Toro, electric start, like new, $200 (paid $400). 724-745-4652

PALLET JACK - Lift Rite, 4500 lb. capacity, $190.

412-835-7420 PIANO - Kimball console tuned. Plays well. Walnut, $499. 412-851-1849

PLACEMATS - Teaches kids bible, pictures/stories/games, washable, 4/$18. 412-854-3637

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

412-279-3288

Deadline For

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

412-427-6363

KITCHEN CABINETS- Kraftmaid maple, with honey finish.

Aprx 15’ w/2 corners.

Like new $1950.00 724-858-5016, no text

LAMP - Painted doll, colorful shade becomes skirt, unusual, perfect, $25. 412-854-0123

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

412-835-4096

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

724-941-1342

PICTURES - Beautiful “country wedding” or oil painting, 24x32, $49.99. 412-833-3377

KNEE BRACE - Great for aching painful knees, brand new, $10.

412-833-3377

SCARF - Ladies 38x38 tartan print, new,Burberry, navy/gold padlocks, $10. 412-279-3288

412-278-5228

JACKET - Korean era olive green field jacket, large, liner/ hood, $75. 412-835-7420

LADDER - Aluminum, 74”, very strong, $25. 412-833-3377

Fax:

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

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

One item per ad and price must appear in ad.

Email: classifieds@thealmanac.net

412-279-4738

JACKET - + Hood/zipper vest, wear around town/ski, lovely gift, now $55. 412-854-3637

KUBOTA 175 DIESEL with Woods Belley Mower $3,400. 724-926-8970

It’s easy to place your ad.

MINK COAT/HAT - Beautiful silver/gray, 32”, size 8/10, $700.

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

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

SAFETY FLARES - (5) Olin, 2 large & 3 small, all for $10.

412-833-3377

MINK CAPE – Silver, $100.

412-279-4738

IRON - Black & Decker sure steam iron, new, teflon bottom, $10. 412-279-3288

3 line maximum (4 words per line)

10 ads maximum per household.

General Merchandise

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

412-833-2636

PLANTERS - (3) for flowers or plants, 9x36, 8x34, 6x20, all $20. 412-833-3377 PORTFOLIO - Leather, new, extra large, black, $50.

412-279-4738 PRINTER - HP Photosmart, w/book, programmed, complete, $35. 412-854-3637

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

STEREO -Phillips CD/cassette am/fm, remote speakers, stands, $129/all. 412-854-3637 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

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

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TIRES (SNOW) - (2) MTS Trakker radial P215/60 R16 945, $150. 412-835-7420 TV - Toshiba, 32” tube, excellent, $10. 724-941-7064

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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.

TV - 32” Sony, remote, super picture/sound, great watching shows/sports,$45.412-854-0123 TV - 60” flat screen with great picture quality, approximately 6 years old, $125. 724-514-6170

Flea Markets

TV - Big screen Hitachi, 53” diagonal, new $1200, sacrifice $150. 724-942-3708 TV STAND – Black 35½ x 18½ x 22½, $45.

412-279-4738

Flea Markets

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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General Merchandise TV STAND - Brand new, black, Sauder, 43” x17”x 20”, $60.

412-854-0893 Video Conference/Internet Voice/Microphone/Games, new, can gift,$59. 412-854-0123 WALKER - With 2 wheels, sacrifice for $25. 724-942-3708 WHEELCHAIR - Child/youth, folds up, very nice, $55.

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

724-942-3708 WREATH - Gold bulbs, jewels, Angels, Bows, gorgeous, year round use, $95. 412-854-0123 YANMAR YM1100 DIESEL with Rear Scraper Blade $1,400. 724-926-8970

Garage/Yard Sale MT. LEBANON (15243) Estate Sale Saturday, February 28 8 am-4 pm

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.

Service Repairs

Home Improvement

FERGUSON CLOCK REPAIR “Serving Time In Western PA For over 25 Years” We Make House Calls In The Greater Pittsburgh Area

TOP CASH PRICES PAID

E.T. Ferguson Owner/Horologist Canonsburg, PA 15317

AMES Construction & Remodeling 30 Years Experience!

724-852-1888

Please Call Janine

All Work Guaranteed

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

1-800-764-8463

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

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

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

Sectional Sofa, Sleeper Sofa,

724 - 746-2151 724 - 941-7789

Sofa, Chair, Papasan Chair,

DELIVERED 7 DAYS

Free Estimates Upon Request

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

Coffee Table, Chandeliers, Table/6 Chairs, Bar Stools, Dresser, Desk w/Hutch, Treadmill, Weber Grill, 9 HP Snow Thrower, Small Refrigerator and SO MUCH MORE!! DON’T MISS IT!!

Directions:

Bower Hill to Jaycee to

4 Jaycee Drive

Murdoch Estate Liquidation

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UPPER ST. CLAIR (15241) Estate Sale Saturday, February 28 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

Magnificent Drexel Heritage Dining Room, Thomasville King Bedroom, American of Martinsville Bedroom, Ethan Allen Chests/ Dresser, Drexel Sofa Table, La-Z-Boy Reclining Sofa/ Loveseat, This End Up Bedroom, Grandfather Clock, Secretary Desk, Etegere, Queen Anne Chairs, Coffee/End Tables, Curio Cabinet, Tea Cart, Beautiful Occasional Chairs, Executive Office Suite, Bookcase Unit, Credenza, Mahogany Accent Tables, Simmons Sofa/Loveseat, Rocker, Gorgeous Lamps, Loads Collectibles, Capo De Monte, Crystal, Waterford, Noritake, Lenox, Royal Doulton Toby Mugs, Haviland China, Mikasa, Barware, Silver Plate, Glassware, 2 Full Kitchens, Small Appliances, Corning, Corelle, Pots/Pans, Mixing Bowls, Mixer, Bakeware, Games, Office Supplies, Loads Designer Gowns/ Clothing/Shoes/Purses, H&B, Linens/Bedding, Holiday Decor, Patio Furniture, Luggage, Books, CDs/DVDs, Tools, Ladder, Yard Tools, Shop Vac, Toys, Wine Rack, LOADS MORE!!

ADDITIONS/GAMEROOMS Garages * Kitchens Baths * Decks.

D & J Construction & Excavation Services 724-745-7860 724-344-2947

For our special rates on prayers call The Almanac Classified Dept. at 724-949-1193 or Come To The office: Boyce Plaza II 2600 Boyce Rd. Suite 142, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241

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

Lawn Care & Landscaping LANDSCAPING www.edwardkirn.com Mini Bobcat Service Mowing/Landscaping

Credit Cards Accepted

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

724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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

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

CORDWOOD Taylor Fireplace

724-941-7483

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

ELECTRICIAN

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

Fast, courteous service.

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

“A” listed Angie’s List

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

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

Angie’s List Recommended Insured * Free Estimates

Larry Cardillo Plastering

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

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

The Classifieds Have Something for everyone!

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GUTTERS Seamless, any length.

37 yrs. experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

PA #044557

South Hills Exteriors 412-881-7926, Dave

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Any Job - Small or Large

Concrete Sealing & Caulking

Fully Insured Free Estimates

(724) 745-5586

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412-881-4749

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Rollier’s Hardware

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

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

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

412-853-9436

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

Law Estate Sales (412) 298-2381

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Gilbert Tile (412) 341-5955

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412-216-1098

WALT’S WALLPAPERING & PAINTING

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

Deadline For

The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured

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

Concrete America’s Largest Concrete Leveler.

Don’t replace your sunken concrete slabs!

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

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

Asphalt

Kitchens, Bathrooms Gamerooms Interior Painting Drywall Plaster Repair

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

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

Call Brian,

REMODELING

PA #006719

to clean? Let me help.

Experienced, dependable, honest. References available.

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN

PAUL JANOV

724~746~3464

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Home Improvement

Classified Dept.

Fully Insured*Free Estimates

Call us for a free “No Gimmick” estimate

140 Fieldgate Dr.

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724-579-4824

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

PAINTING & CARPENTRY

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TREE SERVICE Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding.

Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470

HOUSECLEANING - Too busy

“R&J Tree Service”

Wallcovering/Painting - all types. Removal/ Wall Repair.

30 Years Exper. Dependable.

“One Call Does It All”.

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Fully Insured Free Estimates

724-746-8733 (TREE)

PAINT MAN / WALLPAPER MAN

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

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

724-344-0464

Service Repairs

412-531-5922

Home Improvement

Kernan Asphalt Sealing

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

Drywall/Painting

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

Excavating & Hauling HAULING

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

Erikshaulingandmoving.com

412-758-9736 PLC HAULING

Commercial/Residential For all your hauling needs.

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

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Miscellaneous

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING

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

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

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

20 Years Experience References 2003 HONDA XR100 R Good Condition $750 724-705-3795

Campers & RVs

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

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

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

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

The Almanac Classifies has something for Everyone.

724-949-1193

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

9,400 miles, clean, extra chrome, $4,250 or best offer.

Florida Bike. 724-796-0182

Your Local Guide to Business & Services

Air Conditioning

Grass Cutting

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

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

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

Dumpster Services

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

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

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

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

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

Portable Electric Mobility Scooter, Model1420/Drive Spitfire, seldom used-like new. Front/rear baskets, oxygen tank holder. $825.00 SUV Mobility scooter ramp/carrier. Wt. Limit 400lbs. $200.00 O.B.O. Can bundle scooter and ramp for $925.00.

Call 724-678-2021

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

ONE OF A KIND

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

YAMAHA ‘93 Banshee

Completely Rebuilt from top to bottom, All New Parts & Bolts, only few original parts, $7,899. Title included.

Must see!! 724-554-9029

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Snow Removal

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

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

Plastering Contractors

Tree Services

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

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

Plumbing Contractors

Tutorial Services

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

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

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

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

724-986-6527, 724-986-5761

Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839 ..................ronald.haines24@yahoo.com

Heating Contractors Chimney Cleaning & Repairs

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

Pet Services

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

Retaining Walls

Website Design

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

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

Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839 ..................ronald.haines24@yahoo.com

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

Fertilizing Services

Painting Contractors

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

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

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

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

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

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

Antique Automobiles

Automobiles

Automobiles

BUICK ‘06 Lucerne CXL

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.

CHEVROLET ‘84 El Camino Classic Car. Show quality.

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

Answers for 2/18 Puzzle

412-600-2644

AMC ‘71 JAVELIN SST

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

724-825-2168 BUICK 1950 Super

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

412-874-6126

CHRYSLER ‘01 LHS

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 ‘04 Impala

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

Cadillac 1979

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

CHEVY ‘2006 IMPALA LT Super Nice Inside & Out, Dark Blue, Automatic,27,000 Miles, Garage Kept - No Rust $6,800/offer. 724-328-1436

Deadline For

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

FORD ‘66 Mustang

Red, 200 HP, 3 speed Rebuilt motor, 400 miles, New top, Mag 500 wheels $19,200. 724-239-3039

The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

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

412-335-2263

CHEVROLET ‘85 Camaro Red Automatic, Air, new inspection $5,200. or best offer 724-747-5687 2014 GMC TERRAIN 4x4 $

24,500

2014 CHEVY IMPALA 4 Door, 13,000 Miles

14,885

$

2014 CHEVY CRUZE LT 18,000 Miles, Blue

$

14,885

2005 PONITAC GRAND PRIX 4 Door, 3800 V6, 75,000 Miles

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

7,400

$

2007 CHEVY MALIBU V6, Remote Start, 66,000 Miles

SAVE

2014 CHEVY SONIC

4 Door, Automatic, Blue, 13,000 Miles $

11,775

2004 VOLKSWAGEN CONVERTIBLE TURBO 59,000 Miles

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

8,500

$

2008 CHEVY UPLANDER LT VAN

9,800

$

2006 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 $

72,000 Miles

10,885

2005 SUBARU LEGACY AWD

9,775

$

2006 PONTIAC G6 I-4

Automobiles

724-942-6431

All Power

7,800

$

2000 DODGE VAN Only 45,000 Miles

2014 CHEVY CAPTIVA LT $

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,

412-418-2042

GMC ‘08 ACADIA AWD, White, Seats 7, DVD, 102,000 Miles, Garage Kept. $13,500. 724-258-6958

HONDA ‘05 CRV

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

412-759-6673

46,000 miles, excellent condition, power steering & brakes, tilt &slide power sun roof & roof rack, traction control w/front & side airbags, AWD w/push button 4WD, a/c, tilt wheel, cruise control, CD player, heated front seats, power mirrors, 6 cylinder, garage kept, no accidents.

Kelly Blue Book is $11,739.

Call 412-295-2653 LINCOLN ‘05 NAVIGATOR White with Oyster Interior, 2nd Owner, well kept, $7,995.

724-229-8149 (ask for Ed) LINCOLN CONTINENTAL- 2000, looks, runs and rides good 3,500 or best offer, 724-239-2783 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

Oldsmobile 84 98 Regency 57,816 miles, good condition, $2,700 or best offer, 412-445-5874 (local)

18,775

6,995

2010 CHEVY MALIBU 4 Door, Loaded, 46,000 Miles

2010 CHEVY COLORADO EXT. CAB 4X2

10,775

45 OTHER PRE-OWNED CLEAN CARS AND TRUCKS TO CHOOSE FROM CARFAX AVAILABLE- WARRANTIES INCLUDED

ARNOLD MOTOR COMPANY

724-745-2800

www.arnoldmotorcompany.com

OLDSMOBILE ‘01 Aurora 37,000 miles, new tires, battery & brakes, 1 owner, LIKE NEW, $10,400 Firm.

724-225-9196, 724-344-8320 PONTIAC ‘09 G6

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

Garage Kept. Low miles, $8500.

412-854-9011

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11. Clan division 14. Referee declares 15. Rampart 18. “Big” actor’s initials 19. Noah’s boat

Sports Utility Vehicles

JEEP ‘12 Grand Cherokee Laredo X - Four wheel drive, 22,645 miles, black leather seats with navigation and a panorama sunroof, $27,500.

Call 412-980-1332

Trucks SAAB Classic ‘91 900 Turbo.

Convertible, 5 Speed.

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

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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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

7,485 Miles

V6, 97,000 Miles

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

Automobiles

MITSUBISHI ‘08 ECLIPSE GS

7,485

$

27. Pabir language 29. Not crazy 30. Word element meaning ear 31. Hill (Celtic) 32. “Dangerous Liaisons” actor 39. Space between 2 points 41. Arbitrageur 42. 3rd or 4th Islamic month 43. Assistance 44. Manuscripts (abbr.)

45. In a way, soaks 46. Synovial knee syndrome 48. 2nd cervical vertebra 49. State of sudden fright 50. Snakelike fish 51. Each of 4 Hindu ages

Automatic, Black, 90,500 Miles, Sun & Sound Package, $6,800.

724-263-6754

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT

1984 OLDSMOBILE 98

CLUES ACROSS 1. Centralized mailing compartment 4. Small argument 8. Latin for “hail” 9. Semicircular headdress 10. Hole plug 12. Primp 13. A spontaneous motivation 14. Don’t know when yet 16. Portable computer screen material 17. Conform 19. Yoruba 20. Wings 21. Tar Hill State 25. Hard, durable wood 26. Pallid

LINCOLN ‘04 Town Car

2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER $

20. Diarist __ Frank 22. Luminous celestial ring 23. Famous motor club 24. 007’s creator 27. A timely blessing 28. UTHealth (abbr.)

29. Roman Helios 31. Check 32. Making of a worn-out vicious horse 33. Wife 34. An alternative 35. Spanish unit of length 36. Wild goats 37. Municipalities 38. Bother or harass 39. Excessively sentimental 40. Middle Eastern dish 44. Waterproof raincoat 47. Former OSS

FORD ‘11 Fusion SE

34,000 miles, excellent, $10,000 firm. 724-745-5610

HYUNDAI ‘08 Tucson

CHEVROLET ‘10 Impala LT

V6, All Wheel Drive, Heated Leather Seats, Sunroof and More

LINCOLN ‘75 Town Coupe

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

Sports Utility Vehicles JEEP ‘2008 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. 5.7L V8 Hemi, 4x4, 97,000 Miles, Silver, Black & Tan Leather, Nicely Equipped. Remote Start. DVD & Navigation. $14,500.

724-998-8898

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Trucks MACK 2000 VISION 460 Motor, 10 speed autoshift, 42” flat top sleeper, $21,000 724-228-0147

Four Wheel Drives 1996 Ford F250 - Diesel Super Cab, 4 X 4, 190,856 Highway miles, $3250/Best Offer 724-745-8945

2005 JEEP WRANGLER X 4X4

CHEVROLET ‘01 Silverado

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

Automatic, Air, Power Seat, Stereo, Custom Wheels, Looks and Drives Like New In our Showroom. Low Miles

CHEVROLET ‘12 Silverado

2003 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4

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. $18,000 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, $20,000 or Best Offer.

412-279-8479 after 8 am

CHEVROLET ‘08 Silverado 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

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

724-228-1095

$13,775

Soft Top, 5 Speed, Stereo, Power Seat. Alloys, Air. Very Clean. Stereo, Custom Wheels, $8,885 VERY CLEAN

ARNOLD MOTOR CO.

arnoldmotorcompany.com 724-745-7000

CHEVROLET ‘08 Colorado LT

4 wheel drive, extended cab, 55,000 miles, excellent condition, $14,900 or best offer 412-217-6666 DODGE ‘13 RAM 2500 - Crew Cab, 4x4, ONLY 8,088 Miles.

Asking $28,550. 724-225-3535 Leave a message.

DODGE ‘06 Durango

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

412-760-4052

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

940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

724-225-5308

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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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