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Washington Elementary renovations almost complete BP School Board mulls another renovation project

By Cara Host For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

Renovation work at George Washington Elementary School is wrapping up, and Bethel Park School Board is poised to do it again, this time at Ben Franklin Elementary School.

The two schools are similar in size and the scope of work should be similar as well, according to Kevin Hayes of Hayes Design Group.

The George Washington project, which took place over the summer, included a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, as well as new ceilings, some floors and lighting fixtures.

District custodians and contractors also painted the interior, which may have been the most noticeable change for students and teachers.

“Teachers are just delighted with the classrooms. They’re a lot brighter because of the new lights and they love the color,” said Superintendent Nancy Aloi Rose.

Cost to renovate George Washington School was about $3.3 million. However, the cost to complete similar work at Ben Franklin may differ and district officials will have a better idea COURTESY VICKI FLOTTA SEE RENOVATION PAGE 3 Renovations at George Washington Elementary School in Bethel Park included new lighting and colors in the classrooms.

Dunkin’ Donuts decision draws ire in Peters Twp.

By Barbara S. Miller

A Dunkin Donuts is slated to go where Eat’n Park currently is on Washington Road in Peters Township.

Staff writer bmiller@observer-reporter.com

Peters Township property owners have gone to Washington County Court for a review of the zoning hearing board’s decisions regarding a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant and drive-through window proposed for the longtime Eat’n Park building on Washington Road.

According to county tax maps, Daniel M. and Joyce S. Wallach of Oakhurst Drive own 3.5 acres zoned single-family residential behind

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dential neighborhood,” the appellants maintain. Their attorney brought real estate agent John Skapinac of McMurray before the zonFROM PAGE 1 ing board to testify that the value of adjacent properties will go down because of the parking and beside 3528 Washington Road, the ad- lot encroaching on the buffer and because of dress for more than 45 years of an Eat’n Park the fact that the business will operate from 5 restaurant that will be vacated when it moves a.m. to midnight. The zoning hearing board reto a larger building now under construction at jected that testimony, according to its finding, Washington and Hidden Valley roads. because Skapinac “is not an ANI appraiser.”

Peters RE LLC of Pittsburgh filed for variances The meaning of these initials was not inon behalf of the Dunkin’ Donuts eatery in a com- cluded in the board’s findings of fact, and a call mercial zone measuring slightly less than an acre. for clarification to township zoning officer and The firm, which has the property under lease and planner Emily Moldovan, who attended the plans to renovate, was seeking to build a retaining hearing, was not immediately returned. wall taller than six feet and encroach into a rear bufSkapinac said on Sept. 10, “I’m sorry, but I fer zone, removing trees. can’t help you. I’m not aware of that term, eiThe zoning hearing board met July 21 to con- ther. I’m not a licensed appraiser, but I wasn’t sider the variances, but the Wallachs, who were there to put a dollar value on the property. I out of state, were represented by an attorney. was there to give my professional opinion as The Wallachs objected to Peters RE LLC a Realtor.” making requests of the zoning hearing board, The zoning hearing board issued its decision saying that because the firm is not the land- Aug. 18, determining that it was proper that owner, it lacks standing.

Peters RE LLC come before the board, grantThe area between the restaurant and the ing the buffer variance and noting that “this Wallach property “is a slope of land that is minimal request will not alter the essential wooded and provides a buffer to light, sound character of the neighborhood.” and commercial activities ... in a quiet, resiIt placed conditions on the changes to the

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Dunkin’ Donuts lot, including a four-foot brown or black chain-link fence behind the retaining wall to complement the color of the wall, which should match the exterior facade of the building; a freestanding sign of a monument style; and positioning the menu board for the drive-through window as far away from the entrance as possible to avoid traffic backups in the parking lane. Cross-access at the southern end of the property should be maintained, and the shop is to submit a detailed landscape plan for the buffer area.

In court documents, the Wallachs objected to the zoning hearing board restricting Skapinac’s testimony, and claim the board failed to properly serve them with the decision because the determinations were emailed rather than sent by U.S. mail as required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

They also claim that Peters RE LLC failed to prove they could not develop the property within the confines of the township’s zoning ordinance; that it suffered from an unnecessary hardship; or that it would not impair the appropriate use or development of the Wallachs’ property.

A court date on the matter has not been scheduled.

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Council approves residential plans near Cool Springs

2013. Including Cool Springs’ golf driving range and indoor sports facility, the property For The Almanac spans about 55 acres. writer@thealmanac.net Construction could start as early as spring Bethel Park council granted approval to build 2016 and it will take over a year to complete. a small neighborhood of carriage homes near The municipal planning commission had the Cool Springs Sports Complex along Bap- earlier approved plans for both the assisted tist Road at its meeting Sept. 14. living facility and carriage homes developThe 23 townhomes are part of a larger ment. development at the Cool Springs property.

In another matter, council was slated to Council approved plans to build an assisted hire four new police officers to replace retiring living facility for senior citizens last month. A officers, but action on those personnel moves small retail center may also be built nearby. was postponed.

Municipal officials continue The proposed developments are partly on a to interview prospective candidates for the 16-acre parcel that Bethel Park sold to Penn Cove Group, the owners of Cool Springs, in open positions.

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The library at George Washington Elementary School in Bethel Park was updated.

Renovation FROM PAGE 1 of the cost when the project goes out to bid.

One factor may lower the cost; the piping in the building’s heating system may not need to be replaced. At the Sept. 15 school board committee meeting, Hayes said the pipes are still in good shape at Ben Franklin but they needed to be replaced at George Washington.

Hayes Design Group was the architect on the George Washington project, as well as other district building projects in recent years. If the school board chooses to rehire the Bridgeville firm for the Ben Franklin project, the architectural fees will be up to $280,000. The board will consider rehiring Hayes at its regular meeting Sept. 22.

David Disque, the district’s construction manager, said workers are still finishing some

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smaller tasks at George Washington, but everything should be completely finished by midOctober. Most of the work is being performed during after school hours to limit disruption to the school day.

Some of the tasks that still need to be completed include: finishing the gymnasium floor, optimizing the climate control system, installing fencing around the air conditioning equipment on the outside of the building, placing new cafeteria tables and implementing a lighting control system to automatically shut off lights when rooms are not occupied.

In another matter, the school board may consider contracting with Ohio-based Side Effects Inc. to provide signs with the school logo and lettering on the fences of high school athletic fields. Bethel Park will pay nothing for the signs since Side Effects makes its money by selling advertisements on the banners. District officials will be able to review the advertisements before they are displayed.

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Bethel Park police warn of IRS scam The Bethel Park police are urging residents to be wary of callers representing themselves as IRS agents claiming there is a possible warrant for their arrest.

Police said some of the calls made to residents include federal magistrate warrants, claims of back taxes owed, or family members in custody. The caller may use a common sur-

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name and fake IRS badge number in an effort to prove he or she is a legitimate government agent. In addition, police said, the callers have all had foreign accents and used call-back numbers from the Delaware area.

The IRS will first contact people about back taxes by mail. The IRS won’t ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer.

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Development proposed at former Mayview Hospital site

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

South Fayette commissioners will hire an independent consultant to examine how a proposed housing development at the former Mayview Hospital site would impact the South Fayette School District that’s already pinched for classroom space and approaching its debt ceiling with a major expansion at the high school.

The commission’s action came at its Sept.

16 regular meeting where it was scheduled to vote on the rezoning of the former state hospital property so it could accommodate plans by Lancaster-based Charter Homes to construct Hastings – A Great American Neighborhood in South Fayette, which would be comprised of 620 new home units, from single-family houses and apartments to mixed-use buildings.

Solicitor Jonathan Kamin said the commissioners would be “well served” to have their own consultant because the district and Charter Homes have vastly different numbers on how the Hastings project would affect district enrollment. He further suggested that the board delay action for 60 days and take the matter up again at its November meeting.

“Sixty days sounds like a reasonable time,” commissioner Ray Pitetti said.

The point of contention between the district and Charter is how many people with children would move into Hastings. Based on num-

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Developers would like to construct a residential plan where Mayview State Hospital used to be. bers from Allegheny County, Robert Bowman, president of Charter Homes, said at the school board’s Sept. 15 meeting that Charter is predicting the development would add an additional 400-plus students to the district, which now has an enrollment of more than 3,000. Enrollment at South Fayette schools increases by an average of 100 students a year. District officials, however, told Bowman that according to their prognostications, the number of students Hast-

ings could generate is more in the range of 600 students, or 1.04 students per household.

“You can’t build that many homes and not raise school tax,” Philip Makowski, a township resident, said during the commission meeting.

“We are building Taj Mahals now, and not the little red school house. Pretty soon you are going to have to herd the old people up and put them on a reservation.”

South Fayette is in the midst of a $34 million

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expansion at the high school, which is tentatively set to begin construction in January. The high school opened in 2003 and a year later its enrollment totaled 548. A decade later, the high school’s enrollment is now around 900 and could reach 1,068 by 2023, according to a recent study done by Carnegie Mellon University.

“We don’t have space, even with this (upcoming) construction project,” said board member Leonard Fornella. “Where are we going to put the students?”

Alan Vezzi, school board president, told Bowman the board has heard similar stories from developers in the past.

“We are already stretching ourselves,” Vezzi said.

Bowman, however, said the board needs to examine the various components of Hastings, such as plans for small businesses, before forming an opinion on the project.

“I am not here to pick a fight,” Bowman told the board.

If Hastings was constructed, Brian Tony, the district’s director of finance, said the district would be forced to buy five, 72-passenger school buses – at a cost of $475,000 – to accommodate the extra students. The district would then have to add five bus drivers, which would total an additional $175,000 in salaries. Plus, the additional buses would cost the district $83,000 in mileage and maintenance costs, Tony added.

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South Fayette approves sale of Star City theater to Horizon

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

The South Fayette commission approved the sale of the former Star City movie theater to Horizon Properties, a major Southpointe developer.

The $5 million sale, however, came with several caveats. Solicitor Jonathan Kamin said Horizon will pay a traffic impact fee, the demolition costs, and build no more than one hotel on the 8.5-acre site that sits next to UPMC Children’s South on Miller’s Run Road. The two sides will split the property transfer tax.

The township has owned the property since 2009. The sale is subject to a final review by Kamin.

“All of the issues have been resolved,” Kamin told commissioners at the Sept. 16 meeting.

“We’re pleased.”

Besides a hotel, Horizon is proposing constructing office and retail space on the site including a 30,000-square-foot office building and 10,000-to 15,000-square feet of restaurant and retail space. The facilities are expected to open in 18 to 24 months and add around $25 million worth of taxable property in South Fayette, according to township estimates.

In other action, the commission approved

going ahead with plans to expand the community center located at the Morgan Municipal Complex, 515 Millers Run Road. Plans call for expanding the current 12,135 square foot building to 37,262 square feet. The library would be increased by three times its current size and two gymnasiums would be constructed. Phase 1 could include a new main entry lobby, as well as restrooms and personal changing rooms, exercise class rooms and minor renovations to township offices and the police department.

The project would be partially funded by the sale of the Star City property to Horizon.

On a separate matter, a federal lawsuit filed by commissioner J. Deron Gabriel against the

township, as well as Ray Pitetti, Lisa Malosh, Jessica Cardillo-Wagenhoffer and Joseph Horowitz has been settled. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and The Almanac has filed a Right to Know request for the terms.

Gabriel filed the lawsuit in April against the commission and the township claiming his civil rights were violated when he was censured for allegedly seeking opinions from the township solicitor without consulting the other commissioners.

There will be a formal vote at the next commission meeting to formally withdraw the censure against Gabriel. The next scheduled meeting for the commission is Oct. 14.

deaths ADISEY - Hazel R., 95, Mt. Lebanon, Sept. 15.

O’LEARY - Linda Gene, 65, Canonsburg, Sept. 14.

Park, Sept. 13.

burg, Sept. 15.

GRASSI - Ercole A. “Art,” 90, Canonsburg, Sept. 11.

LODGE - Joseph Elliot, formerly of Bethel Park, Sept. 11.

HAMILTON - Gerard H. “Jerry,” 81, formerly of South Hills, Sept. 15.

MAROSZ - Joseph J., 73, Peters, Sept. 14.

JONES - J. Garvey, 84, Bethel Park, Sept. 13.

MARTIN - Paul A., 85, Canonsburg, Sept. 14.

DRAZICK - Stephen “Steve,” 71, Cecil, Sept. 16.

KOHLER - Robert J. “Bob,” 76, Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Bethel Park, Sept. 12.

McCORKLE - Yvonne M., 96, Canonsburg, Sept. 17.

EGER - Joseph E., 75, Bridgeville, Sept. 17.

KORSMEYER - Jerry D., 84, Peters, Sept. 12.

FETTER - Richard D., 63, Bethel

LINDSAY - Patricia A., 75, Canons-

BERGMARK - Constance Belle, 70, formerly of McMurray, Aug. 10.

BIELICH - Hope (Mervosh), 84, Bethel Park, Sept. 15.

BROWN - Homer Thompson, 80, formerly of Canonsburg, Sept. 15.

PARKS - C. James “Jim,” 73, Canonsburg, Sept. 7.

McLANE - Margaret E. (Speck), 97, Mt. Lebanon, Sept. 19.

McNEMAR - Richard H. “Rich” Jr., 49, Bethel Park, Sept. 16.

RIZZO - Gloria Jean, 69, formerly of McMurray, Sept. 13.

ROACH - Donald W., 76, Mt. Lebanon, Sept. 13.

ROTTMAN - Linda (Ralston), 71, Bethel Park, Sept. 17.

SCOUMIS - Petro N., 84, Canonsburg, Sept. 16.

STOHNER - Raymond P., 72, Mt.

Lebanon, Sept. 11.

TORBITT - Eira Kathleen, Bethel Park, Sept. 17.

VALLI - Frances M., 81, Upper St. Clair, Sept. 18.

VEST - Norma F., 83, Bridgeville, Sept. 19.

WALKER - Diane Zoe “Dee Dee” (Vooletich), 71, Mt. Lebanon, Sept.

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WILDS - William L., 70, Bethel Park, Sept. 15.

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letters to the editor that some residents want to offer their land for the killing of innocent deer. How inhumane My husband and I, like many other people, and insane does that sound? You cannot justify think this deer archery plan to take place in Mt. your actions along with some of these commisLebanon and near our borough is an inhumane sioners. Hats off to Scott Township for taking a act of violence and cruelty. This is the wildlife stand and saying, “Not in our park.”

Like I have said in the past, you need new that will always be here. All of their homes have been taken away from them because of all of the leadership in the municipality – not those who put you in harm’s way. Why don’t you take your building in the surrounding areas.

Are you people forgetting where you live? It’s tax dollars and spend it on your roads, and by Pennsylvania, not the south of Florida. My hus- the way, get some school busses for your chilband previously served for six years in our bor- dren?

NANCY SMITH ough as a councilman. He would never accept or propose such lethal inhumane actions against CASTLE SHANNON the deer. It’s also very dangerous for this to take place in a municipality where your schools and the parks that your children play are.

What are these commissioners and some of their residents thinking? Are you so spiteful and against wildlife that much? Please don’t use the I’m new to attending the weekly football games excuse that it will reduce car accidents. That’s for our Upper St. Clair High School team as my simply not true! My husband and I drive in Mt. daughter is in the band and I attend the games Lebanon at least five days a week and have for to see her perform. While this usually a pleasyears and not once has a deer ever crossed our ant evening out, this past Friday’s game against path. The deer are living, breathing animals, un- Bethel Park was not. I never expected to see and hear such disrespectful fans for a high school like plants and gardens.

We have deer in our yard all the time. They event as evidenced by the Bethel Park attenddon’t bother our flowers or our wall or our ees. Even before the teams took to the field, the fence. We have dogs and cats and they have Bethel Park attendees were booing our band never been harmed. Believe me, the deer are and players while performing the opening nummore afraid of us than we are of them. They are bers. They paused briefly to cheer the Bethel not predators. People are their predators. This Park football team as they entered the stadium, inhumane act needs to be stopped. And to think only to return to booing the USC football team

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as they entered the field. This unsportsmanlike conduct was repeated all throughout the game, even though Bethel Park was clearly wining from the start. There were very rude chants, booing, and even baby powder “bombs” thrown while our band was preparing for the half-time show in front of the visitor’s bleachers, and all throughout the game. In the last quarter of the game, an entire section of the Bethel Park visitors cleared the stands in an attempt to storm the field during the game. Thankfully, they were stopped by security. The worst offenders seemed to be students who kept themselves isolated in one section of the bleachers, but their behavior reflects poorly for everyone from the visiting team’s side.

I understand that there will always be some kind of rivalry between some regional teams, and I felt the behavior of the Bethel Park attendees to be completely disrespectful, unsportsmanlike, and reflects very poorly for the Bethel Park band, football team, parents and the entire community. When I was in the marching band, we would never have been allowed to behave so poorly. Is this the kind of behavior the Bethel Park School District encourages? Where there not chaperones to keep some semblance of order among the students bused in to attend the game? Why were the parents not stepping up to control this unruly behavior?

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Last year’s flu shot was not the best, thanks to a mutation in the virus that occurred after the flu vaccines had already been completed. The result was a vaccine that was only 13 percent effective against the H3N2 virus subtype. To put that into perspective, typically the flu vaccine is 50 to 60 percent effective. According to the Centers for Disease Control, last year, the number of flu-related hospitalizations of senior citizens was the highest it had been in a decade.

While the CDC does state that “It’s not possible to predict with certainty if the vaccine will be a good match for circulating viruses,” on its website, it goes on to note that “Antibodies made in response to vaccination with one flu virus can sometimes provide protection against different but related viruses.”

CDC numbers show that while only about half of the United States population gets vaccinated – despite the recommendation that everyone 6 months of age or older should do so – on average, 24,000 people die from the flu each year. Last year, that number included at least 145 children, up from the average of 100.

There’s really no excuse not to get a flu shot. It’s covered by most insurance providers, and those who have to pay out of pocket are only looking at about a $32$40 price tag – far less than what it costs to miss work, be hospitalized, or pay for a funeral. Moreover, many companies offer the vaccine free of charge to employees, and communities offer programs as well. Take, for example, Peters Township, which offered flu shots at no charge to those with Medicare on Sept. 22.

Needle-fearing folk have the option of a nasal spray, or, new this year, a jet injector, which forces the vaccine into a stream of fluid that penetrates the skin, sans needle – however, it can result in the same soreness as from a shot.

While it’s best to be vaccinated before October, it can still be done before flu season hits its peak, usually between December and February.

So, what are you waiting for? All you have to lose is your health.

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Potential zoning districts would offer diverse housing options rector. The township’s comprehensive plan was adopted in December 2013 and calls for more Staff writer diverse housing. selliott@thealmanac.net “We want to build character and identity of the township,” Zuk said. “The two districts will Peters Township council and the township be options.

The underlying zoning will remain planning commission are considering implementing two overlay districts to its residential in place.”

The bulk of the township is already zoned reszoning in an effort to diversify local housing opidential, said Zuk, adding that the eastern part of tions and generate more green space.

At a workshop meeting Sept. 21, council and Peters, however, is largely undeveloped and ripe the planning commission discussed the two for new development.

According to Zuk, the proposed CR overlay acproposed overlays – Conservation Residential, or CR, and Mixed Residential, or MR. Both complishes multiple things – first, it gives the resiresidential overlays promote more housing units dential developer needed density to make a housthan current township zoning regulations allow, ing plan profitable. The township benefits because with the CR overlay encouraging developers to open space is preserved. In addition, there is no minimum lot size requirement, he said. set aside more green space.

As the township residential zoning now “We need zoning consistent with our comprehensive plan,” said Ed Zuk, Peters planning di- stands, a developer is allowed to construct 1.2

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units on one acre of land. With the CR overlay, a developer could build three units if 40 percent of the land is set aside for open space, Zuk said.

Mixed Residential, meanwhile, would allow up to six units on an acre of land and there is no requirement to set aside land, he said.

“It preserves open space and gives the developer density,” he said. “We want homes and open space to be intertwined.”

Other CR overlay components include fivefoot wide sidewalks and street-scape options.

For example, a developer could say parking would be allowed on only one side of the street.

Also, housing setbacks would not be less than 15 feet and no more than 20 feet.

“We don’t want a block, not a big monolith,” said James Segedy, the township’s land use planner. “This will add visual interest.”

Members of both boards, however, questioned

if their hands would be tied if a developer made a proposal that met all the new zoning requirements but was not aesthetically pleasing. More than 70 new homes were constructed in Peters in 2013 and 362 existing homes were sold. The average sale price that year was $364,169.

“I want to be able to say no,” said councilman Frank Arcuri.

Added councilwoman Monica Merrell, “Just how many high-density plans are we talking about?”

Zuk told both boards that they could require a developer to submit his master plan to them before any approvals are given. That suggestion was met with unofficial approval by the township officials who were present at the workshop.

It is anticipated the revised ordinances could be ready for adoption in late spring or early summer 2016.

Township officials focused on rebuilding community tennis program

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

Peters council agreed at its Sept. 14 regular meeting to hire a full-time director for the Peters Township Tennis Center, a move township officials hope will put the beleaguered facility on solid ground.

Michael Silvestri, township manager, said that the tennis center has struggled since its bubble roof collapsed two years ago. In addition, the center has been plagued by the loss of key employees, including its tennis pros, which have led to a loss in revenue.

“It cannot operate with the loss of funds and people,” Silvestri said.

In the past, the tennis facility, which is owned

by the township, was operated for six months out of the year – April through September – by the Peters Township Tennis Association.

The township then operated the center for six months – September through March, said Silvestri, adding that the township is taking over full-time operations at the center.

“We are trying to turn the tennis center around,” Silvestri said. “We need to be a lot

more aggressive with lessons and clinics.”

In other matters, council approved a request

by Arthur Schwotzer of McMurray to turn two lots totalling around 20 acres on Church Hill Road into three lots, one of which would be flagshaped. Schwotzer has his home on one of the lots and plans to build a second home for a family member on another lot. The township planning commission approved Schwotzer’s plan.

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Peters Township Volunteer Fire Department gains ALS certification

By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

The Peters Township Volunteer Fire Department is now an advanced life support squad, a designation that allows firefighters to administer life-saving medication – such as insulin – in a life-or-death situation.

“This designation (from the state Department of Health) means we can do everything that an ambulance can do except transport a patient,” said Dan Coyle, Peters fire chief.

With this state certification, Peters firefighters have been trained to use vital medical equipment such as defibrillation equipment on heart

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attack victims, or help someone with breathing issues, or even start an IV, saving precious seconds until an ambulance can pick the person up and take them to a hospital. And with more than 19 square miles in the township and a population in excess of 22,000, having the fire department certified to deliver medication and perform lifesaving measures is critical, Coyle said.

“The ambulance (VFW Post 764) is by the township building,” Coyle said. “If something happens at Donaldson’s Crossroads, we can be there in a minute. We’re backing up the existing service.”

Five of the department’s vehicles are now equipped and certified as ALS response units, meaning a fire truck could show up at a medi-

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cal emergency in the township, said Michael McLaughlin, the fire department’s deputy chief.

Peters is only one of eight of the state’s 2,400 fire departments to have ALS certification, McLaughlin said. The Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department in the Mon Valley is also licensed to be an advanced life support squad, McLaughlin said.

Police department adding officers

Peters Township Police Department is planning on adding four part-timers to its 28-person force as soon as possible, according to Chief Harry Fruecht.

Fruecht said the additions are necessary because of both upcoming retirements within the department and plans to move one part-time

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officer, Frank Marko, to full-time status in November. The department has 23 full-time officers and four part-time officers.

Both Captain Michael Yanchak, who has been with the department since 1982, and Sgt. Mike Carso, a 39-year veteran of the department, are planning on retiring early next year.

Fruecht has indicated he would like to retire sometime in 2016 as well.

Fruecht said he is looking at 19 candidates, both male and female, for the four positions.

The candidates recently underwent physical agility and written testing at the Allegheny County Police Academy in Allison Park.

There is no specific date for the hiring of the new part-time officers, said Fruecht.

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SEPT. 26

FESTIVAL OF BANDS South Fayette High School will hold its annual Festival of Bands at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the high school stadium. Performing in addition to SFHS Little Green Machine Marching Band will be bands from Avella, Avonworth, Carlynton, Cornell, Obama Academy, Pine-Richland, Thomas Jefferson, West Allegheny, West Mifflin, South Allegheny and Westminster College. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students at the gate. Senior citizens with a South Fayette Senior Card will be admitted for free.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.SOUTHFAYETTE.ORG.

SEPT. 30

CHILDREN OF THE WORLD CHOIR The Children of the World Choir, featuring children from Nepal, Uganda, Honduras and the Philippines, will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville.

This year’s Rescue Tour calls attention to the staggering impact that poverty, malnutrition and dirty water have on millions of children around the world.

Through song, dance, spoken word and creative media, The Children of the World Choir provides a compelling message of hope and opportunity, leaving an unforgettable impression with audiences across the country.

Admission is free.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.CRSMIN.COM.

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SEPT. 26

‘LIVING’ TOUR OF CEMETERY The Bethel Park Historical Society will present a “living” tour of the Bethel Cemetery with the Oliver Miller Homestead re-enactors Sept.

26. Tours will be given on the hour, at 1 p.m., 2 and 3. Meet Bethel Park’s earliest settlers, learn of their lives and hardships and see their final resting place. There is no charge, however, free-will donations will be accepted.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL DICK KRAFT AT 412-8332360.

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Renowned violinist Monique Mead will be joined by her husband, internationally acclaimed violinist Andrés Cárdenes, and their two remarkably talented children, Isabel, 12, on harp and Tino, 10, on piano, as Menard Presents: Carnegies in Concert 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. The concert will bring faculty, alumni and students from Carnegie Mellon University’s elite Cardenes School of Music to the ACFL&MH’s acoustically superb Music Hall for an eclectic showcase of musical talent and styles. Performing in addition to Cardenes and Mead will be C Mead Street Brass, recent graduates of CMU who describe themselves as being “equally at home with the baroque sound as with ‘dubstep,’” and CMU cello major Caitlin Quinlan, an up and coming singer/songwriter who will perform three songs from her new album.

Carnegies in Concert benefits the campaign to restore and revitalize the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. The concert will be followed by supper provided by Michael Lench Catering. The reception will take place in the new Lincoln Gallery and in the Library itself – a sneak preview of the Library’s brand new interior restoration.

Tickets are $125 ($90 tax-deductible) for reserved orchestra seats and $75 ($40 tax deductible) for open balcony seating.

FOR TICKETS OR INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.CARNEGIECARNEGIE. ORG/TICKETING/ OR CALL 412-2763456 EXT. 8.

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what’s happening CLUBS

FUNDRAISERS

GARDEN CLUB

ATAXIA WALK N’ ROLL

Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 1 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia. Donna Marie Oster will present “The 3 P’s for Fall Gardens.” Cost for guests is $6.

To make a reservation, contact Carolyn at 724-941-6159.

The inaugural Ataxia 5K Walk n’ Roll in Pittsburgh, coordinated by the Western PA Ataxia Support Group, will be held Sept. 26 in South Park. For more information, visit www.ataxia. org/walk/wpa.

ALPHA OMEGA MASTERS Cathy Snyder will host the Oct. 1 meeting of Alpha Omega Masters at 10 a.m. She will present a program on Andrew Mellon. On Oct. 15, Alpha Omega Masters will take a fall foliage train excursion.

REGISTERED NURSES CLUB The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will hold its 16th annual scholarship fundraiser 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3 at South Hills Country Club. A $30 admission fee includes lunch and door prizes. To purchase tickets, call 412-655-9420. No tickets will be sold at the door. Open to the public.

COUNTRYSIDE BOOK CLUB The Countryside Book Club will meet at the home of Ms. Janet Barger on Oct. 6. Carol Robinson will review “The Boys in the Boat”

by Daniel James Brown.

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RUMMAGE SALE The PTO at William Penn Elementary School in Bethel Park will hold a rummage sale 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 3 in the parking lot. The school is located on Woodlet Lane.

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UKRAINIAN CELEBRATION The Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration will be held from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 27 at the SNPJ Lodge in Imperial. Tickets are $10 for adults and $1 for students and children.

Proceeds will benefit humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. For more information, call 412-343-0309.

PAINT-ALONG FUNDRAISER The Schoolhouse Arts Center will hold a Paint-Along watercolor workshop fundraiser 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3. Materials and light refreshments provided. Send a check for $35, made out to The Schoolhouse Arts Center with “Paint-Along” on the memo line, to: Schoolhouse Arts Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102, or call 412-8359898 to register.

SPINAL/SKELETAL DISEASE The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation will hold its Second Annual Fundraiser 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at The Alpine Club Hunting and Fishing Club in Bridgeville. The event will include a buffet, cash bar, silent auction, ticket auction, 50/50 raffle; T-shirts and wristbands, kid’s corner and a shaved ice truck. RSVP on the Events Page at sdfund.org.

VETERAN BALL

ROTARY BAR-B-QUE

Tickets are now on sale for Talon’s Veteran Ball 2015, which will take place Oct. 10 at Celebrations in Imperial. Organized by 8-year-old Talon Hoyt and his mother, Kindra, the evening of appreciation, dancing and dinner will celebrate all veterans. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Dress is cocktail/Class A attire. To purchase tickets at $40/person, to make a donation or become a sponsor, call 816-729-3468. For more information, visit www.talonsveteranball. com.

The Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary Club will hold its 27th Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. Menu includes a half BBQ chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert and drink. Eat in, drive thru or take out. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Proceeds benefit multiple charities. For more information or tickets, contact Brian Schill at 412-833-6229 or BLSchill@aol.com.

HAPPENINGS

SEPTOBERFEST Spoonwood Brewing Co., Bethel Park, presents Septoberfest Sept. 23-27, featuring special tastings and menu plus live music all week including The Good Guys, Scott Blasey, The Five6, The Bandits and Griz. For more information, visit www.spoonwoodbrewing.com.

TAILGATING EVENT The Bethel Park Music Department will hold a tailgating event at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in the high school parking lot (end closest to the IMS walkway).

FISH FRY The Bethel Park Lions will hold a fall fish fry 4-7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Lions Park. Lunch will be available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Take out is available.

Plastic bags and brooms will also be offered for sale.

ARTISTS’ MARKET The Mt. Lebanon Partnership presents the Second Annual Mt. Lebanon Artists Market Sept. 26-27 in the Academy Avenue parking lot behind PNC Bank. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

The event will include demonstrations of various art media, food trucks and vendors, a kid’s artwork area courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum where kids can create their own artwork between noon-4 p.m., and musical entertainment from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. by the Luke Williams Band. Donations for the Wallace Food Bank will be accepted. For more information, visit www.mtlebopartnership.org.

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YOUTH ORCHESTRA The South Hills Junior Orchestra will open its 2015-26 season with no-obligation, free-trial, “get-acquainted” rehearsals 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 26, and Oct. 3 and 10 in the Upper St. Clair High School Band Room. Students in grades 5-12 and adults are encouraged to bring their instruments and “try out” the orchestra. For more information, contact Janet Vukotich at mdirector@shjo.org or visit www. shjo.org.

WOODY WASTE COLLECTION Mt. Lebanon will hold a Woody Waste Curbside Collection on Sept. 26. To make reservations, call Public Works at 412-343-3403 through Sept. 24 to have your yard waste (limited to shrubs, tree branches and limbs) picked up at curbside. For guidelines, visit www.mtlebanon.org.

LANCASTER TRIP The Women’s Guild at St. Valentine’s Church, Bethel Park, will sponsor a trip to Lancaster County Nov. 10-11. Cost is $279-$339/person.

A $50 deposit is due by Sept. 30 with the balance due Oct. 30. Make checks payable to St. Valentine’s Women’s Guild and mail to: Rita Heberle, St. Valentine Church, 2710 Ohio St., Bethel Park, PA 15102. For more information, call Rita at 412-608-2939.

FOOD TASTING American HealthCare Group presents Farm to Table Local Food Tasting “Wine & Cheese (& more) Happy Hour” 5-8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Pittsburgh Public Market, Strip District. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. For tickets, visit www.pittsburghpublicmarket.org.

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what’s happening FOOD FESTIVAL St. George Orthodox Church, Bridgeville, will hold a Mediterranean Food Festival Oct. 2-4 at the church located on Dewey Avenue.

Hours are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking. Eat in or take out. Place orders online at stgeorgebridgeville.org/ff/html or by phone at 412221-2277. Credit cards accepted. Handicap accessible.

SEASON TICKETS Season tickets to performances by off the WALL productions at Carnegie Stage are on sale. The 2015-16 season of alternative theater for grownups features two world premieres and one Pittsburgh premiere in the Acting Company’s four-play program, including repertory theater. For more information, visit www. insideoffthewall.com or call 724-873-3576.

THEATER CLASSES The Heritage Players will offer an eight-week session of classes, which include acting for all age groups from age 5 to adult at the Seton Center in Brookline. An audition preparation class for age 13 to adult will be offered at the Schoolhouse Arts Center, Bethel Park. For more information, visit www.bphp.org.

HEALTH

TALK WITH A DOC Monongahela Valley Hospital will sponsor Talk with a Doc: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at 7 p.m.

Sept. 30 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library. To register, call 724-258-1333.

For more, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org.

Register at 412-835-2207.

DORMONT Annual Dormont House Tour fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, featuring a variety of homes and businesses, the majority of which are over 100 years old. For more, visit www. dormontlibrary.org. Register at 412-531-8754.

FRANK SARRIS • Story Time, Monday through Thursday mornings for children ages 9 months to 5 years. Check the website calendar or call the children’s desk for more information.

• Puppets, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 30 for children in first through fourth grades. Make a puppet and work on a puppet show, which will be performed during the final class on Nov. 11. Free.

• Wiggles and Giggles, 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 24 for children ages 2-4.

Music and songs that require movement.

For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org.

MT. LEBANON • Through the Lens: The Immigrant Experience, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28. A three-part movie series with a discussion held after each movie. On Sept. 28, watch “Dirty Pretty Things.”

Parts 2 and 3 include “Mississippi Masala” on Nov. 30 and “El Norte” on Jan. 25, 2016.

• Kevin Kirkland will discuss his new children’s book, “Lucky Bats,” about Elijah Miller, a bat boy with Pittsburgh’s Negro League in the 1920s, 7 p.m. Sept. 29. Copies will be available for purchase.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

LIBRARIES

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BETHEL PARK • Chalk the Block, 4 p.m. Sept. 25 for grades 5 and up. Reimagine West Library Avenue with this street painting event. Register.

• 21st Century Labor Market: What collegebound students should know, 11 a.m. Sept.

26. Register.

• Library Celebrates 60! The Bethel Park Library turns 60 this fall. Festivities will be held Sept. 26. Call the library for a timeline of events. Games, contests, cake and more.

• College Financial Aid Night, 6:30-8 p.m.

Sept. 29. Registration required for this free program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or calling 724-941-9430.

• World War II Discussion Group, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

• How to Take Great Photographs with Jim McNutt, Observer-Reporter photojournalist, four days - 7-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 21 and 9 a.m. Oct. 17. Cost is $75.

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SEPT. 26-27

WWII FILM FESTIVAL/EXHIBITION The Senator John Heinz History Center will show four World War II-themed films as part of a special two-day We Can Do It! WWII Film Festival Sept. 2627. Held in conjunction with the “We Can Do It! WWII” exhibition, visitors can enjoy and discuss four movies which focus on World War II stories from four different Hollywood eras, including “Casablanca” (1942), “Tora! Tora! Tora!”

(1970), “Memphis Belle” (1990) and “Flags of Our Fathers” (2006). Dr. Soren I. Fanning, assistant professor of world history at Robert Morris University, will provide an introduction before each film and field questions after each movie.

The History Center’s “We Can Do It! WWII” exhibition explores Western Pennsylvania’s incredible impact on the home, industrial and battle fronts during World War II as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of the start of WWII. The film festival is included with regular museum admission. Active duty and retired military receive a discounted admission rate of $6.

Admission will be free on Sept. 27 for visitors who attend the first day of the film festival on Sept. 26.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.HEINZHISTORYCENTER. ORG.

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LIBRARIES

SCOTT • Tee Shirt Printmaking, 3 p.m. Sept. 26. Design, create and print your own T-shirt with the Children’s Museum. Cost is $5. Register.

• Friends of Scott Township Annual Used Book Sale, Sept. 24-27 in the Community Room at Scott Park.

• Teen Game Night, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 1. Pizza, games and fun focused on Halloween.

Register.

For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org. Register at 412-429-5380.

SOUTH FAYETTE • Preschool Science, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 30 for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Call 412-257-8660 to register and pre-pay, or pay by cash or check at the library.

• Adult Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 28.

Read “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. Registration requested.

For more, visit www.southfayettelibrary.org.

UPPER ST. CLAIR • Birds of Pennsylvania, with photographer Doris Dumrauf, 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in the multipurpose room. Register.

• Rachel Forster, who suffers from Prader Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic multisystem disorder, will conduct a class on making a rainbow loom fish tail design bracelet in support of Prader Willi Syndrome, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 26. For more information, call Forster at 412-854-8885.

SUPPORT GROUP

CAREGIVER SUPPORT An Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet from noon-1 p.m. Sept.

24 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. For more details, visit www. westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

ESSENTIAL OILS doTERRA Essential Oil Classes are offered 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Physical Therapy Center, Mt. Lebanon. Upcoming classes include: Dealing with Stress, Sept.

23; Dealing with Auto-Immune Disorders, Sept. 30. For more information, call Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217.

BACKYARD COMPOSTING The Pennsylvania Resource Council will offer backyard composting workshops. Participants receive a 82-gallon capacity FreeGarden EARTH Compost Bin with attendance.

• Community Library of Castle Shannon, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 • Mt. Lebanon Library, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 3 • Bridgeville Borough Building, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 8 • Heidelberg Borough Building, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 21 Cost is $70/person or $75/couple. Registration is required at prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops/backyard/ or by calling 412-488-7490 ext. 226.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser The Rotary Club of Bethel Park will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Oct. 17 at the Bethel Park Community Center on Park Avenue. Eat-in 2-7 p.m. or drive-thru 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Food will be provided by Pasta Too and Bethel Bakery. Full meal tickets, including dessert, are $10/adult, $8/senior and $4/child. Businesses can also order deliveries for their employees (eight minimum) to be delivered between noon and 1:30 p.m. To place an order, call 412-855-4633. A raffle with a prize of $1,000 and a silent auction will also take place. Giant Eagle will be on hand 2-7 p.m. to offer flu shots. Rotary fundraisers benefit local and international charities, provide scholarships to high school seniors, and dictionaries to elementary students, who use them to help train for spelling bees. Pictured are Bethel Park Elementary Spelling Bee winners Grace Skalniak, first place; Dylan Prindle, second place; and Hersh Kambli, third place. Also pictured are Dr. Dee Stark, principal of Lincoln Elementary, and Bonnie Pierce and Jason Flowers of Bethel Park Rotary. For more information, call 412-854-4842.

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The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh is well known for giving its students an education of dance, as opposed to just teaching them skills and tricks. But what many may not realize is that is never too early to enroll in the school. Danielle Pavlik, Artistic Director along with Mariah McLeod, says that the Dance Conservatory’s pre-school program is “fantastic.” “We want to give back to the next generation and are building our younger kids programs. We really look at each of the kids individually and value them as humans first. We provide the best education we can, knowing that each kid learns differently,” she says. And good news - not only will the schedule feature more preschool programs later this fall, but the school is located right on the T’s Blue Line at 3827 Willow Ave.

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religion At Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, Scott, make your own applesauce at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25. For more information, visit www.bethelcong.org.

At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Calling All Boomers and Beyond: Now Is Your Time will take place 8:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 26 at the South Hills campus. For more details, visit www.biblechapel.org.

At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Sunday worship services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. For more information, visit www.center-church.org or call 724-9419050.

At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Cteen takes place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Join other teens for discussions on today’s issues, Jewish views and what it all means for modern teens. The Cteen program will include special holiday programs, Shabbat dinners, Shabbatons and more.

Register.

• A Bat Mitzvah Club for Jewish girls ages 11-13 will be offered at 5 p.m. beginning Oct. 1. This is a 3-session series with each session running 4 weeks. Session 1 is The Four Mothers Session. Session 2 is Jewish Women from the Past. Session 3 is Jewish Women of the Present. Learn about a Jewish heroine and do a craft/art project at each meeting. Cost is $12/meeting, $40/session or $100/year. Register.

• Kosher Culinary Club for girls and boys in grades 3-7 will be held one Sunday per month, with the first class taking place 12:302 p.m. Oct. 18. Cook, bake and decorate

holiday foods. Take home handmade creations and also share some to brighten the holidays for senior adults in the South Hills.

Cost is $15/class, $50/session or $90/year.

Call for a schedule of classes. Register.

To register or for more information, visit www.

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At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, A Conversation with Rev. Paul Taylor will take place 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 27. For more information, visit www.christumc.net.

At Church of the Atonement, Carnegie, a flea market will be held Oct. 2 and 3. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Saturday. A bag sale will be held 1-3 p.m.

At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” for children ages PreK through fifth grade runs 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Wednesdays. Free high-energy worship, games, crafts and Bible lessons. For more information, contact 724-348-1620 or visit www.crsmin.com.

At Fawcett U.M. Church, Bridgeville, those with spiritual needs are invited to drop prayer requests at the prayer station, located outside of the church. Paper and pencils are provided for passers-by who want to leave a request. The box is locked and covered, to keep requests protected and private.

At Holy Child Parish, Bridgeville, the Christian Mothers & Guild will hold its 53rd Annual Luncheon, Fashion Show and Chinese auction Oct. 4 at Fairview Fire Hall, Bridgeville. Fashions will be provided by Phyllis’ Fashions. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15

for juniors and $12 for children. Call Jean Romano at 412-221-3060 by Sept. 24 for reservations.

• Installation Service for Pastor Kendall Harris, new lead pastor, will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 27. A light lunch will follow.

At John McMillan Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, Discovery Class adult Sunday school class presents “It’s All About the Relationship,” with Drs. Barbara and Hetz Marsh at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Topics in this three-week study include “How we are wired for connection with one another and God?,” “How can we fully love the Jesus way?” and “The way we should go when interests compete with one another.” For more information, call 412-833-4704.

• CommuniTea, a women’s Bible study/fellowship for all ages, will meet 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 2. Hosted by Sue Willis and other teachers/speakers, the theme of this month’s study is “favor.” Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Childcare available at $5/mom. Register.

At Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, McMurray, the return worship schedule has resumed with services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sunday School classes begin on September 27 at 10 a.m.

At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Venetia, study the Second Coming of Jesus Christ at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the Community Room at Beinhauer’s Family Funeral Home, McMurray. A fellowship meal will be held beforehand. To RSVP, call 724-941-6210. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.

At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, services of praise and worship, preaching, teaching and prayer are held 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays.

• Gospel Women Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m.

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• Collision, a young adult fellowship night for ages 18-30s, meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Youth Center Cafe. Childcare provided.

• Soberfest, a celebration of sobriety, will meet noon-6 p.m. Oct. 3 at South Park Fairground museum building (across from the police station). Bands, food, fellowship, testimonies. Love donations accepted.

• Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9:30 a.m.

Oct. 3 for a ride to Coopers Rock, W.Va. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.

At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, Community Bible Study meets 7-8:40 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call John at 412-600-8756.

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With more than 1,300 members, it gets a bit hard for the staff of Southminster Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon to meet the emotional needs of its congregants.

Enter Beth Hosking, a long-time and active member of the Washington Road church.

“Something was missing,” Hosking said. “I thought the church needed to reach out to people in pain and walk the journey with them.

We only had four or five people on staff.”

What Hosking found was Stephen Ministries, an independent, nonprofit Christian education organization. The ministry, founded in 1975 and based in St. Louis, is a one-on-one lay care ministry that provides quality – and confidential – Christian-centered care to people who are hurting. The issue could be a loss of a job, a death in the family, finances, a divorce or an illness, she said.

That was back in 2008. Since then, Hosking said Southminster’s Stephen Ministry has proven invaluable to congregation members and others outside the church as well. In addition to growth at Southminster, it is also at other area churches as well – including St. Bernard Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church and Christ United Methodist Church.

Overall, more than 12,000 congregations from 160 different Christian denominations in the

aries, and basically how to empathize and integrate faith with the care receiver. Following the week-long course, Stephen Ministers keep up with their training every two weeks or so by meeting with fellow Stephen Ministers.

A Stephen Minister usually meets with his or her care receiver once a week. Men are paired with men and women work with women, said Hosking, adding that everything discussed is confidential. There is no set length of time for SUZANNE ELLIOTT/STAFF meetings, but both parties usually know when Ed Freel and Beth Hosking are Stephen min- to bring a relationship to an end. isters, lay ministers who work with people in “We want people to know they are not need. alone,” said Ed Freel, a Stephen Minister and U.S., Canada and 24 other countries have a member of Southminster. “It is more of a listening ministry.”

Stephen Ministry.

At Southminster there are 32 Stephen MinStephen was one of seven deacons apisters, seven of whom are currently active. Propointed by the Apostles to care for believers in gram participants are asked to be active for two need. Stephen is also considered to be the first years and after the two years are up, they then Christian martyr, according to the ministry. can elect to become inactive or remain active.

“The Stephen ministers have been able to The pastor of the church is most always provide Christian caregiving relationships the first point of contact for a care receiver. with many people both inside and outside And the pastor is the one who usually decides our congregation,” said Dan Merry, South- which Stephen Minister will work with the inminster’s pastor. “This has really helped to dividual. The meetings between the two take improve the Christian care that Southminster place where the person feels most comfortable Presbyterian Church provides. No longer is it and can take place at the church, in a home or just the responsibility of the professional staff. a restaurant.

It is now a much wider circle.”

“It is always a mutually agreed upon site,” People can become a Stephen Minster by at- Hosking said. “The Stephen Minister usually tending a week-long, 50-hour training course works with one person at a time because it is a before meeting a care receiver. Attendees commitment. There also always seems to be a learn listening and assertiveness skills, bound- beginning and end of a relationship.”

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‘Toxic eating environment’ topic at roundtable discussion Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Questions about how healthy and safe our food is often come to the office of state Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon.

To address issues about what we eat, Miller hosted a roundtable discussion Sept. 16 at the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building as the first in a “Conversations That Matter” series, with several experts in the field participating.

“There is an immense relationship between what people are eating and our health,” Dr. Scott Faber, a developmental pediatrician at the Children’s Institute in Squirrel Hill, said.

“We have a risk population that’s growing every year.”

The Mt. Lebanon resident spoke about the connection between substances that food can contain, such as chemical compounds and pesticide residue, with a variety of disorders, from gluten intolerance and casein protein allergies to possible links to autism.

Mim Seidel, instructor and internship coordinator for the master’s in food studies program at Chatham University, addressed the quality of food products that are being produced.

“We have a toxic eating environment. We have stuff it’s hard to say no to,” she said.

Seidel, who also lives in Mt. Lebanon, gave some background about American agriculture, referencing the policies instituted by Earl Butz,

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HARRY FUNK / STAFF Mim Seidel, instructor and inHARRY FUNK / STAFF Suzanne Pyle, food sanitarian, ternship coordinator for the Dr. Scott Faber, developmental State Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Leb- Pennsylvania Bureau of Food master’s of food science pro- pediatrician, The Children’s Inanon stitute Safety and Laboratory Services gram at Chatham University secretary of agriculture under Richard Nixon Suzanne Pyle, food sanitarian with the Penn- pounds of food has been rescued” instead of goand Gerald Ford. Butz encouraged mass produc- sylvania Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory ing into a landfill, she said, and she would like tion of certain crops, which eventually led to a Services, said Pittsburgh consumers are tend- to see more efforts in that regard, as a means proliferation of snacks on supermarket shelves. ing to take a greater interest in issues pertain- for providing healthy food for those who have “All of this junk food was a good way to use ing to food. trouble accessing it. corn, soy and wheat,” Seidel said.

“People want to know where their food is Faber agreed that a goal should be making Despite the possible ramifications of a shift coming from,” she said. “Knowledge can only nutritious meals more available to people who in American’s diet toward less-healthy foods be helpful, particularly when it comes to the are considered to be food insecure, defined by – the continually rising incidences of obesity fuel that you are putting in your body.” the U.S. Department of Education as lacking and adult-onset diabetes were cited – the panel The Pittsburgh resident also pointed to an “enough food for an active, healthy life.” As of members discussed some positives in today’s emphasis on food that is produced locally, call- 2012, some 49 million Americans met that defienvironment. ing its consumption a “key to keeping people nition.

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By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Anyone who listens to Pittsburgh Pirates broadcasts knows that color commentator Steve Blass is quite the storyteller.

He has quite the material, as he amply demonstrated Sept. 9 at the Bethel Park Community Center.

The former Pirates pitcher entertained those who attended the latest installment of the community’s Town Hall Speaker Series with his own series of anecdotes about playing baseball alongside and against many of the sport’s legends.

There was Bill Mazeroski, the Pirates’ Hall of Fame second baseman, who’d already joined the ranks of immortals by clubbing the winning home run in the 1960 World Series, four years before Blass joined the team as a 22-yearold pitcher. Maz imparted a piece of wisdom to the rookie that he still repeats in the broadcast booth: “The name on the front of your uniform is more important than the name on the back.”

Blass, who lived in Upper St. Clair for 42 years, recalled the advice Mazeroski gave him prior to a pitching matchup against the Dodgers’ Sandy Koufax.

“Pitch a shutout, kid,” he said, “and we’ll play for the tie.”

It didn’t work out quite that way, but Blass

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Steve Blass speaks at the Bethel Park Community Center. fared better in his first Major League start, against another Dodger Hall of Fame hurler, the late Don Drysdale.

“I went out and won that game,” Blass said, and he also went out and pitched all nine in-

nings. By contrast, the pitchers on the 2015 version of the Pirates have exactly zero complete games.

Blass had a penchant for finishing what he started, especially in the 1971 World Series. He

beat the Baltimore Orioles – and future Hall of Famers Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer – with two complete games, including a 2-1 victory in the deciding seventh game.

That Series’ Most Valuable player was Roberto Clemente.

“I finished a close second, but he deserved it,” Blass said. “He put on a show for the whole baseball world to see that we had been seeing around here for 20 years.”

He recalled Clemente as having more of a sense of humor than most people realized.

Once, Blass told him that if he ever were traded to another team, he’d pitch Clemente inside because he had so much success against pitchers throwing toward the outside of the plate.

“Blass, I’m going to tell you one thing,” Clemente replied. “You pitch me inside, and I’m going to hit the ball to Harrisburg.”

The stories kept coming, about fun-loving Pirates teammates like Manny Sanguillen and Vic Davalillo, about opposing hitters like Hank Aaron and Pete Rose, and about Blass’ threeplus decades in the broadcast booth.

As far as his broadcasting future, Blass said that he’s 73, in good health, and “I’m going to keep doing it.”

And so Pirates fans should keep hearing plenty of Steve Blass stories.

Bethel Park’s Town Hall Speaker Series continues Nov. 18 with guest Dave Crawley of KDKA-TV.

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Spaghetti + marshmallow = a lesson in engineering

By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Give groups of students 20 pieces of uncooked spaghetti, 36 inches of string and 36 inches of masking tape, and see what happens.

In Todd Richert’s technology education class, what emerged were mini-towers, up to 20 inches high, built with the intent of being able to support a single item: a marshmallow.

It was the Marshmallow Challenge at Bethel Park’s Independence Middle School on Aug. 27, as Richert provided the exercise to introduce his eighth-graders to a unit on structures, addressing the engineering behind what makes buildings, and especially bridges, stand.

Working in groups of two or three, the students assembled the raw materials to reach for the sky, or at least part way to the ceiling.

What Richert hoped was that they’d find the key shape to structural support, which is the triangle.

“It’s all about experimenting, and it’s all about communicating,” Richert said, promoting the teamwork aspect and also the opportunity to do some work away from the computer

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Later in his course, students will use the principles they are learning to design bridges on the computer, and then construct 18-inch models using balsa wood. The bridges will be tested for sturdiness.

“The record weight held is just over 280 pounds,” Richert recalled. “Some will hold more weight than others. Almost every one holds over 100 pounds.”

Bethel Park School District’s technology education program begins with fifth-graders at Neil Armstrong Elementary School and continues through high school. Along the way, students learn about potential careers in engineering.

“They’re going to have to start making life decisions soon,” Richert said.

As the introduction-to-structures project wrapped up, he took a look around the room at the state of the fluffy, white pillows of confection that were at the heart of the challenge.

“I have students all the time asking, can I eat the marshmallow?” he said. “Really, after everybody’s had their hands on the marshmallow?”

His class of 2015 seems to have resisted.

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Jordyn Read, left, and Courtney Davis, students in Todd Richert’s eighth-grade technology education class at Bethel Park’s Independence Middle School take the Marshmallow Challenge.

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Slovakian craftsmanship on exhibit at Septemberfest

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Peering at a gargantuan animated wood carving, you expect to see movement.

What you wouldn’t necessarily know when looking at the basswood creation now in Washington County is that it was moved more than 3,000 miles from its origin in Eastern Europe to a now-closed store in Sharon, Mercer County, then moved again this summer to Peters Township so the little people, animals, sawmill and workshops could entertain those at the National Slovak Society Heritage Museum.

And Sue Ondrejco, curator of the museum on Valley Brook Road, hopes that Eastern Europeans and spectators of other ethnic origins find the craftsmanship evident in the masterful carving to be a moving experience.

“Words can’t express,” Ondrejco said. “It’s the purest form of folk culture.”

The 17-foot-long panel features 53 little scenes from significant settings in Slovakia and 82 animated figures. Three wood carvers captured everyday activities such as women churning butter, scutching flax, winding and spinning yarn and weaving on a loom. Workers enter an opal mine, make barrels and shoes and, of course, carve wood. A bear carries a sheep it has snatched from a mountain pasture below mountain peaks, churches and castles.

Shepherds and their dog pursue.

Anne and David Dayton, who are not Slovak but who ran a Mercer County Slovak folk craft shop for 14 years, were enchanted by an animated wood carving in Rajecka Lesna (Woods) in northwestern Slovakia, where a Christian pilgrimage takes place every Sept. 8, the feast day of the birth of Mary, mother of Jesus. The compilation of carved tableaux measuring 25 feet was made by parishioner Jozef Pekara over the course of 15 years.

The Daytons commissioned a variation of the display for their store.

Pekara, with the help of two younger artists, labored over the basswood carving for the Daytons over the course of 2 ½ years, shipping it in sections as they were completed. He died six weeks after the last section was finished, according to an article in the Sharon Herald newspaper.

Hidden behind the wood – also known as linden, the national tree of Slovakia – are six Volvo

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Joe Stefka, left, chairman of the board at the National Slovak Society, and Sue Ondrejco, with the National Slovak Society Heritage Museum, display an animated woodcarving in advance of the society’s Septemberfest set for Sept. 26 in McMurray. windshield wiper motors that power the movement of the figures. Joseph Stefka, former McGuffey school superintendent, who is chairman of the nine-member NSS Life board of directors, called the way the scenes blend together “seamless.”

When the Daytons closed their store near Grove City for the last time after the 2014 Christmas holidays, they chose the National Slovak Heritage Society Museum as the wooden carving’s new home.

“We paid a little bit for it,” said David Blazek, president and chief executive officer of NSS Life.

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McMurray, where the organization purchased property a dozen years ago.

Students from nearby McMurray Elementary School already have signed up for a tour as part of their unit on Slovakia.

NSS Life was formed in 1890 as the National Slovak Society to provide insurance to immigrants who spoke no English but who came to North America to work in coal mines and steel mills. A cholera epidemic, lack of jobs and crop failures in their native land caused many to emigrate.

The Library of Congress recognizes Narodny Slovensky Spolok, founded in Pittsburgh by Peter V. Rovnianek, who was also a newspaperman, as “the first supraregional, nondenominational association of Slovaks in the United States.” In the 1990 U.S. Census, 1.8 million

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Retaining wall plans reviewed for proposed CVS

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In a continuance of a public hearing for a CVS store at the corner of Ft. Couch and Washington roads, plans for a three-tier retaining wall were reviewed with the Upper St. Clair commissioners during the board’s Sept. 8 regular meeting.

Shawn Gallagher, a lawyer for the project, said that during the June hearing on the project, the board expressed concerns about a proposed reinforced slope retaining wall.

Donald Hultberg of The EADS Group, the consulting engineers for the CVS Group, explained a new plan to deal with the slope at the rear of the property by building a three-tier retaining wall. The three tiers would be 10 feet apart, and would range in height up to 10 feet.

A landscaping plan, developed with input from Upper St. Clair’s forester, calls for the removal of dead trees and replacing them with a mix of trees. Hultberg said that after the retaining wall is constructed and prior to landscaping, they will meet again with the forester to determine proper tree placement. In addition to trees, perennial flowers will be planted, with fescue grass planted at the bottom of the wall.

Commissioner Mark Christie questioned who would maintain the area to keep it aesthetically pleasing. Hultberg said USC’s forester indicated that the recommended vegetation was low maintenance. Hultberg said that CVS would provide maintenance for the area when needed.

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Campbell Place is slated to be demolished to make room for construction of a new CVS at the corner of Fort Couch and Washington roads.

Hultberg said the rest of the site plan and building layout for the project would remain the same as previously presented. Plans include demolishing the current 14,600 square-foot structure, which houses several businesses, including Einstein Bros Bagels and Boston Market. The new 13,225 square-foot CVS, which includes a drive-through, would be set back, but ingress and egress would remain the same.

In addition to the retaining wall, CVS representatives requested permission to receive deliveries once a week between the hours of 1-3 a.m. to avoid traffic congestion. The current CVS store across the street receives deliveries in this manner, and township manager Matthew Serakowski said he was unaware of any complaints.

Commissioner Daniel Paoly questioned whether CVS was continuing to request roundthe-clock operation now that the Walgreens store across the street had cut its hours. CVS representatives said they had not heard about

the change.

Wayne Herrod, a resident of Long Drive, said that while he had concerns about the project, he thought anything would be better than what was currently there. Herrod encouraged the commissioners to deny CVS’ request for receiving between 1-3 a.m., and to deny 24-hour operations.

The board voted to continue the hearing Oct. 5.

During a public hearing for conditional use approval for a distributed antenna system at 127 McMurray Road, the board heard from Extenet Systems representatives. A proposed 35-foot pole would replace the current 26-foot pole, with Verizon installing the pole and Extenet installing the equipment.

The board also voted to continue this public hearing on Oct. 5.

In other business, the board voted to rename the old recreation center at 1770 McLaughlin Run Road the McLaughlin Run Activity Center, or MAC.

Mt. Lebanon nursing home named in lawsuit

State Attorney General Kathleen Kane has filed an amended legal action against Golden Gate National Senior Care LLC, which manages and operates 36 sites in the state, for failing to provide basic services to elderly and vulnerable residents.

Twenty-five Golden LivingCenters have been targeted by the state, including the Golden LivingCenter in Mt. Lebanon on Old Gilkeson Road, which alleges the facilities are understaffed, residents are unkempt, thirsty, hungry and sometimes not able to summon anyone to assist with basic needs.

The amended legal action, filed in Commonwealth Court in the form of a complaint in equity and petition for permanent injunction, seeks to prohibit Golden LivingCenter from engaging in allegedly deceptive and unlawful business practices. It also seeks $1,000 per violation of the law, and up to $3,000 for every violation involving a person 60 years and older, as well as legal restitution.

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‘Barn’ off Banksville Road now a home for Artsmiths “We tried as much as possible in the displays to use things that have a Pittsburgh history, to Multimedia reporter reclaim what we could and combine the old hfunk@thealmanac.net with the new,” Hitmar explained.

For example, various ceramic pieces are Among the better-known landmarks of Mt. Lebanon is the barn-shaped building at the end exhibited atop aged wooden pallets that were rescued from an abandoned South Side wareof Banksville Road.

Once the home of Rollier’s Hardware, until it house. And cases that now display jewelry in moved to Washington Road in the mid-1990s, Mt. Lebanon once did so in the city of Alleghthe rustic-looking structure has housed other eny before it was part of Pittsburgh, more than ventures sporadically over the past few de- a century ago.

The wood for the front counter came from cades. But recent years saw it vacant and, more the old Pittsburgh Banana Co. building in the than one onlooker must have thought, destined Strip District, which gained notoriety for a 1936 for the wrecking ball. explosion that damaged the nearby St. StanDrive past these days, and you’ll see a new islaus Kosta Church. look for the venerable building, complete with “These were the rafa new purpose and new ters,” Hitmar said. outlook for the folks Adorning the front of who have brought back the counter are similarly its vitality. saved tin ceiling panels, “We knew it when we fashioned by Pittsburgh saw this space, that this blacksmith John Walter could be amazing,” Kate and quilted together by McGrady said as she McGrady. surveyed the interior of She also stressed the Artsmiths of Pittsburgh. hometown emphasis she “It’s even more so than I has taken with KoolKats ever dreamed.”

HARRY FUNK / STAFF and now with Artsmiths.

For a decade, the Artwork on display at Artsmiths of Pitts“It’s all local. It’s keep- Artsmiths of Pittsburgh has opened at the former Rollier’s in Mt. Lebanon.

Mt. Lebanon resident burgh, next to vintage Pittsburgh Brewing ing jobs and products owned Koolkat Designs Co. bottles that are made locally,” in the Uptown Business she said. “Everybody District, not far from Rollier’s. Through con- from Pittsburgh is benefitting.” versations with that store’s owners, members McGrady views the new location as a confluof the Satterfield family, they hit on the idea ence between the cultural happenings of the of a partnership that would provide a new use city and the South Hills, a place where the comfor the landmark while increasing McGrady’s munity can gather to share their appreciation space and visibility. for artistic endeavors. The lower level, for exRenovations started in January, and by late ample, is in the process of being reconfigured July came the process of moving in and work- for what will become exhibit space, classrooms ing toward Artsmiths of Pittsburgh’s Aug. 24 and a gallery to display handmade furniture. opening.

To the rear of the main floor is the Kool“They’ve done a fabulous job,” Bob Satter- kat Café, serving culinary treats and beverages field – of the Rollier’s-running brothers, along straight from a couple of Strip District compawith Doug and Chuck – said about the work nies, Enrico Biscotti and La Prima Espresso. that McGrady and her creative director, Kate And the display floor features art, art and Wagle Hitmar, did on making the store worthy more art, from potters, woodworkers, glassof an artists’ gallery. makers, fiber artists, photographers, painters As does everyone who enters the building, he and illustrators, to go with the jewelry makers commented on the natural light that bathes the who always have prominently figured in Mcinterior on a sunny day.

Grady’s displays.

“This definitely is the first business that’s “It shows the quantity of artistic talent availbeen in here with light and all this open space,” able in this city,” she said. “They needed greater McGrady said. representation. We can bring in more things Along with the work of a variety of local art- and represent more people.” ists – about 200 are represented at this point – Artsmiths boasts quite a few artifacts from the For more information, visit http://koolk- Kate Wagle Hitmar, left, and Kate McGrady city it represents. atpgh.com/artsmiths/

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“This definitely is the first business that’s been in here with light and all this open space.”

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Nora Lauth, 6,of Mt. Lebanon rides on the bicylcle rodeo course with instruction by police Cpl. James Hughes.

Participating in the benefit cornhole tournament during Public Safety Fun Day are Lance Redinger and Julia Reusch.

Penny Lauth, 4, of Mt. Lebanon rides on the bike rodeo course during Public Safety Fun

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Kieren and Aaron Banks sit in the SHACOG Critical Incident Response Team vehicle.

The Mt. Lebanon and Bethel Park police departments teamed up with the Allstate Foundation to host Public Safety Fun Day on Saturday.

The event, held at Bethel Park High School, provided numerous examples of how to stay safe, from a bike safety rodeo to a distracted driving simulator.

Also featured was a cornhole tournament, with all the proceeds from registration going to the Special Olympics.

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quick pix For the third year in a row, the Peters Township Public Library’s GO Green Club will host the Great Halloween Costume Swap, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 10 at the library, to encourage the community to swap their slightly used costumes to save resources, packaging, transportation costs and money. Persons interested in participating can drop off used costumes for children, teens or adults 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8 or 3-5 p.m. Oct. 9 at the library. Costumes should be in “great” condition. Participants will get a token for each costume donated for the swap. They can then return 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 10 with the tokens and shop for a swap. Any costumes and accessories remaining will be donated to the Rainbow Kitchen in Homestead. More than 40 families brought more than 100 costumes and accessories to last year’s swap. Adult and high school volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday to help with the swap.

For more information, email ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com.

Pictured at last year’s swap are Mike Kita and his sons, Gabe and Anthony.

things you need to know this week:

• The Upper St. Clair Rotary Farmers Market has been extended to run through Oct. 8.

• Sept. 23 is the autumn equinox.

• St. Clair Hospital will offer a free skin cancer screening 10 a.m.noon Oct. 3 in Suite 200 of the St. Clair Hospital Outpatient Center, Bethel Park. Board-certified dermatologists David A. Horvath, M.D. and Brian D. Horvath, M.D. of Horvath Dermatology Associates will be performing targeted screenings for skin cancer by appointment only. To register, call 412-942-5082 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayFriday.

• The Seesaw Center in Castle Shannon, a nonprofit for moms and their little ones, will kick off its 2015-2016 season with an opening party on Sept. 26. For more information, visit www.seesawcenter. org or call 412-953-6161.

• RADical Days 2015 is offering free tours of Heinz Field 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 24. For more information, visit www.radworkshere.org.

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UPPER ST. CLAIR The township is seeking to replenish its talent bank inventory.

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police beat BETHEL PARK Theft from vehicle: A resident in the 100 block of Surrey Woods said several items were removed from his vehicle.

Employee theft: Bruce Brothers Tires, 4792 Library Road, told police an employee was caught taking money from the register Sept.

17. The incident remains under investigation and charges will be filed.

Wallet stolen: A customer at Walmart on Library Road told police Sept. 20 that her wallet was taken from her purse in her shopping cart

Drive, Carnegie, and Joelle Mauser, 24, of 775 Riehl Drive, Pittsburgh, on Sept. 14 for theft.

CECIL TOWNSHIP Guns missing: Donald Roths, who owns a rental property at 366 Profio Road, McDonald, told police Sept. 14 that two shotguns and a compound bow were missing from a closet in the house basement.

Leaving scene: Police sent a summons to Frank DeGrave, 49, of 239 Route 980, McDonald, on Sept. 16, for leaving the scene of a crash.

Recklessly endangering: Police charged Justin R. Mikels, 24, of 19 Second St., Cecil, with recklessly endangering another person, permitting an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle, careless driving and trespass by motor vehicle. According to reports, Mikels allowed his 14-year-old brother to drive the vehicle. The vehicle reportedly went through a chain-link fence before crashing into the side of a house near their home in the village of Lawrence earlier this month.

Theft summons: Police sent a summons to both Matthew Tokarczyk, 27, of 191 Mountain

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ber, 24, all of 9 Binotto St., Lawrence, were charged by Cecil police with simple assault after allegedly hitting one another during a fight at their home Sept. 6. The charges were sent by summons from the office of Senior District Judge Jay Dutton.

Equipment missing: Matt Donovan of United Rentals, 2000 Bateman Road, Oakdale, told police Sept. 21 that a $1,200 Genie forklift rented to Professional Mechanical Sales, which was working on Main Street in Southpointe, was missing.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Phone stolen: Police were called to Iddy Biddy Fashions, 3909 Washington Road, at 2:38 p.m. Sept. 14 for a report of a stolen iPhone. Video surveillance showed a Hispanic male with the phone. Through the phone’s tracking system, police were able to find and arrest Juan Marinez-Ramirez, 45, of 403 Carriage Hill Apartments, McMurray, in a parking lot near Kmart on Washington Road. Marinez-

Ramirez is charged with theft by unlawful taking of moveable property. He was arraigned before District Judge Ethan Ward who set bond at $10,000 percentage. MarinezRamirez is in the Washington County Jail.

Theft from vehicle: A resident from the 100 block of Bittersweet Circle in McMurray told police Sept. 17 that his wallet was taken from his car parked in his driveway. The wallet contained cash and credit cards. It is not known if the vehicle was secured.

Beer stolen: Police will charge Eric Brian Brooks, 45, of 211 Prestonwood Lane, McMurray, with retail theft after he took a 12-pack of beer from the Giant Eagle at Donaldson’s Crossroads in McMurray on Sept. 21.

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Mt. Lebanon school bond refinancing could net $3.9 million

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Mt. Lebanon School District plans to refinance bonds in a move that could net an estimated $3.9 million.

School board members addressed the subject at length during last week’s discussion session and again at the Sept. 21 regular meeting, mulling options about how to use the money, which represents savings that will result from a lower interest rate for the bonds.

The district originally issued the bonds in 2003 for elementary school renovations, and they were refinanced in 2005. By federal regulation, that can be done only once before the call date, according to financial adviser Tim Frenz of Janney Montgomery Scott.

The call date is February, and regulations

allow for a three-month leeway beforehand, meaning the bonds can be refinanced as early as October. School board members agreed to move forward with a sale that month, targeted for Oct. 19.

Frenz The question at this point is what to do with the resulting savings, and board members showed themselves on Monday to be effectively split between three options.

One is putting it toward property tax relief, which is being presented as a one-time amount of .1 mill for 2016. That would be perpetuated for 15 years, the life of the bond issue, but eventually it would have to be added back into the budget.

Another option is taking the savings as cash up front, in which case the money can be used

only toward capital projects, for infrastructure improvement. A combination of reducing the millage and receiving money represents a third possibility.

Board member Dale Ostergaard at first said he favored the tax-relief measure, contending that the capital projects fund has a potential revenue stream to support the amount dedicated to such projects annually, about $1.7 million, for three or more years. The fund currently has approximately $4.4 million.

Elaine Cappucci disagreed about the prospects.

“In my mind, maybe it is going to be wellfunded, but we don’t know that,” she said.

She spoke in support of taking the money up front, saying that putting it into the capital projects fund would alleviate some of the pressure of needing to replenish it from the general fund. In turn, that could result in less of a tax burden.

Lawrence Lebowitz, board president, said he backs a cross between tax relief and adding to the capital projects fund.

“I think we’re going to be able to get all of the benefits we’re talking about with the combination. It’s at least a statement to our residents that we’re trying to do something,” he said about the tax component, which at .1 mill would represent a savings of $10 for the owner of a property with an assessed value of $100,000.

Ostergaard eventually also said he agrees with the combination, but board members Edward Kubit and William Moorhead stuck by their support of tax relief. Joining Cappucci in favoring the capital projects option were Mary Birks, Dan Remely and Michael Riemer.

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Murphy making Bethel Park fans proud Terron Murphy gallops for a touchdown during Bethel Park’s 30-7 victory against Upper St. Clair. The junior rolled up 298 yards rushing on 19 carries and scored three touchdowns to stake the Hawks to a 23-0 advantage midway through the second stanza.

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Terron Murphy made his coach proud when he zoomed Bethel Park passed Upper St. Clair, 30-7, in a key Southeastern Conference football clash last week. The junior tailback, however, may have made his mother, Kori Ford, even prouder.

“She is such a blessing to me. The best mom anybody could have,” said Murphy, who agreed Ford keeps him on the straight and narrow. “If I mess up, my mom is on me more than Coach (Jeff Metheny) is.”

After he rushed for 298 yards on 19 carries against the Panthers, everybody was all over Murphy, congratulating him on his career-best performance, which also included touchdown scampers measuring 68, 60 and 44 yards.

Murphy, however, deflected the praise and directed it instead upon his teammates. Guys like Marc Dunlap, Sean Davis, Joseph Dietz, Joshua Sosnak, James Gmiter, Chris Pauley and Jake Dixon to name a few, as well as Brandon Johnson and Christian Frazier.

“My line did a great job of blocking. So did my fullback,” Murphy said. “Without them I cannot do anything.”

Metheny agreed with Murphy’s assessment.

The O-line opened gaping holes that enabled Murphy to rush for all three touchdowns as BP mounted a 23-0 advantage before USC closed the first-half scoring with a 21-yard TD strike from Jackson Geisler to Kevin Chrissis.

“Terron did have a great game. Perhaps one of the best in school history,” Metheny said.

“He made them look good a lot of times, but it all starts with that offensive line. That was quite a performance by them. No question they played outstanding,” Metheny continued.

“Our guys up front have done a super job.

Those guys are back. They are tough. They showed that size isn’t the only quality in football. They got a lot of heart and a lot of toughness.”

And, Murphy has a lot of speed. He honed his asset by competing in track this past spring.

In fact, he was a part of BP’s record-setting 4-by-100 relay, which medaled during the district championships in May. “Yes,” he said, “I have always been quick.

God gave me this natural talent.”

Sincere is Murphy regarding his faith. In fact, he said that he prays with his mom every morning. “In the car before she drops me off for school,” he said.

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Quarterback Levi Metheny scrambles for yardage.

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CV believing after upset over Montour

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Actions speak louder than words. Niel Loebig knows that. Now his Chartiers Valley football players believe it after upending Montour, 27-14. The Spartans came into the Parkway Conference clash ranked No. 1 in Class AAA. “All season, we have told them that they are a good team,” Loebig explained. “Saying it and doing it, however, was another thing.

Something clicked though against Montour.

We played excellent defense and offense. We believed in ourselves and confidence is everything in sports, especially football, and that translated onto the football field.”

Jake Collins led the uprising. The senior signal caller ran for two touchdowns of 64 and 18 yards. He also tossed scoring strikes of 10 and 29 yards to Joe Antonucci and Jared Nelson.

“Jake played well and we expect him to. We told him he has to be the leader for us and he took it to heart,” Loebig said.

All the players took their mission to heart.

Loebig had a hard time singling out particular players. However, Andy Omomastico played a key role as a snapper on special teams for the Colts. Dom Pocci, Phil Pesano and Steven Alauzen excelled in the backfield. And, the linemen proved the difference in the trenches as they remained fresh throughout the contest.

“We were all sound. They all did their jobs.

I can’t pinpoint one play or player. They all gave a great effort and hustled. I know in the fourth quarter, especially with our offensive line, we were in better shape than they were and I think our kids understand and see why we do what we do in practice and that it’s not punishment.”

The Colts, who are 2-1 overall, hope to punish Blackhawk this week. The Cougars are 0-3 heading into the game set for 7 p.m. Sept. 25.

On of the duties facing Loebig this week is keeping the Colts on task. It is homecoming at Chartiers Valley and Loebig and his players continue to be congratulated on their triumph.

“I’ve gotten a million phone calls and this week is homecoming so there have been a lot of distractions. But we can’t let those things be a distraction. We have to remain focused because anybody can beat anybody out there.

We have to take care of what we do. Take care of business.”

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Seton-La Salle, Mt. Lebanon face difficult challenges

aerials of 50, 11 and 17 yards to Alan Snyder, Yeates and Connor Manning. T.J. Kpan rushed for two scores on jaunts of 89 and 12 yards. He finished with 125 yards on 19 carries.

“It was a good win,” PT skipper Rich Piccinini said of the CM triumph. “We played offense, defense, special teams. All around it was a good game for us.”

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The first big showdown in the Century Conference is on tap this week as Steel Valley and Seton-La Salle battle at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Peters Township High School stadium. Both teams enter the fray undefeated, sporting 3-0 records.

“For both teams, it is the first true test of the year,” said SLS head coach Damon Rosol.

“Steel Valley is by far the best team that we have seen all year. If we do not come out and match their intensity, it could be a long night for us.”

It was a long night for the Rebels’ and the Ironmen’s opponents last Friday night. SetonLa Salle is coming off a 49-0 victory against Carlynton while Steel Valley dispatched StoRox, 55-0.

In the Rebels’ win against the Cougars, Nolan Abbiatici completed 6 of 13 passes for 171 yards and three scoring strikes. Paris Ford hauled in two TD aerials of 16 and 47 yards. Plus, he returned a punt 63 yards for another score. Billy O’Malley also hauled in a TD pass of 25 yards from Abbiatici.

“For the most part, the Carlynton game went well,” Rosol said. “Our offensive execution was okay. Our passing game is still a work in progress. Defensively we did what we had to do. We were able to force them into obvious passing situations, which then allowed our pass rush to get after their quarterback.”

Lionel Deanes continued to go after opponents’ defenses. After racking up 295 yards and three scores in a win against South Allegheny, the sophomore tail back rushed for two scores of 57 and 31 yards against Carlynton. He finished with 139 yards on the evening. Matt Banbury also rushed for a 1-yard touchdown for the Rebels, who are ranked No. 4 in Class AA. Deanes ranks third in the WPIAL in rushing.

On 25 carries, he has gained 443 yards for a 17.7-yard average. His fast start has come as no surprise to Rosal.

“When you are naturally gifted athletically, and you are an extremely hard worker in the classroom, weight room, and practice field, 99.9 percent of the time very good things will happen,” he said. “Lionel does everything we ask him to do and his future is extremely bright.

He is an absolute joy to coach.”

Over at Steel Valley, Rodney Steele is pleased to be able to coach DeWayne Murray and Tre Earl Edwards. The duo led the Ironmen against Sto-Rox. Murray scored five touchdowns. Edwards tossed four scoring strikes, including two to Murray.

The Ironmen are more than a two-man show, says Rosol. “They have speed to burn.

Very explosive at the skill positions,” he said.

“Plus, their linemen are disruptive and relentless.”

Penn Hills at Lebo

In Penn Hills, Mt. Lebanon is facing a similar situation to Seton-La Salle’s. Though the Indians are coming off a loss, 43-29, to Central Valley, which is ranked No. 4 in Class AAA, they boast some talented skill players, particularly versatile quarterback Billy Kissner. He is verbally committed to Toledo. The Indians are 1-2 overall.

“Penn Hills is explosive and can score from anywhere on the field and they fly to the football on defense,” said Lebo head coach Mike

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SF at South Allegheny

Despite surrendering the first score of the game, it was another good game for South Fayette when the Lions mauled South Park, 49-14.

It should be another fine outing for the Lions when they travel to South Allegheny for a 7 p.m. kickoff Sept. 25. While the Eagles are 0-3, the Gladiators are 1-2 overall. They do pose some concerns, however, says Joe Rossi.

“The Gladiators gave our offense fits last season in the first quarter before we settled in and made some adjustments,” explained the SF skipper. “They are simple on offense where they try to establish the run using counters and options. On defense, they mix their coverages well, which will cause us to figure it out early.”

After giving up the first score, South Fayette figured out South Park. Drew Saxton excelled.

The sophomore signal caller completed 12 of 16 aerials for 251 yards.

Saxton, who has 517 yards passing on the season, hooked up with Ryhan Culberson and Dan Trimbur for two scores each. Culberson hauled in TD grabs of 8 and 12 yards while Trimbur caught TD passes of 74 and 5 yards.

BY ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF He also kicked the extra points for the Lions.

Seton-La Salle quarterback Nolan Abbiatici connected with Paris Ford for two touchdowns On the ground, Hunter Hayes (6 yards), of 16 and 47 yards and with Billy O’Malley for a 25-yard scoring strike during a 49-0 victory and Mikey Speca (3 yards) scored while Jake against Carlynton. The Rebels host Steel Valley in a key Century Conference clash at 7 p.m.

Berkovitz returned an interception for a 3-yard Sept. 25 at Peters Township stadium. score. Hayes leads the SF rushing attack with 331 yards and six scores.

Melnyk.

To beat the Indians will require the same South Park at KO recipe that resulted in Lebo’s 43-14 win against After facing two of the top teams in Class AA to Baldwin. In that win last Friday, Eddie Jenkins start the season 0-2, Keystone Oaks encounters completed 10 of 16 passes for 195 yards and its second straight winless club when it hosts two scoring strikes of 57 and 20 yards to Edgar South Park (0-3, 0-2) in Century Conference Parilla and Nate Baer. Jenkins rushed for the action at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Dormont Stadium. game’s first score on a 12-yard run. David HarThe Golden Eagles enter the fray coming off vey racked up two touchdowns on runs of 1 and a 41-19 victory against East Allegheny (0-3).

7 yards. Eric Kraus also had a TD run, measurIn that triumph, Alex Smith completed 18 of ing 3 yards.

25 passes for 312 yards and two scores. Nick “Our kids came out very focused and exHrivnak hauled in both of those TD aerials, ecuted well. I was very proud of our defensive on receptions of 53 and 16 yards. Dylan Knorr effort against an explosive team. We forced a caught seven Smith passes for 98 yards.

ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF turnover or a three and out on the first five pos“Alex played well and the O-line gave him sessions and that helped us.

Thomas Vissman (No. 22) finds nowhere to some time to throw and we were able to use the “We need to have another great week of prac- run as Levi Metheny (No. 11) closes in for the run to keep them off balance,” said KO skipper tice because we need to play better to handle tackle. Vissman rushed for 86 yards in Upper Greg Perry, who was also pleased with Hrivnak Penn Hills,” Melnyk continued.

St. Clair’s 30-7 loss to Bethel Park. The Pan- and Knorr. “They caught the balls we needed “Same formula for success...execute, be dis- thers host North Allegheny at 7:30 p.m. Sept. caught and had some great YAC (yards after ciplined, minimize penalties and turnovers, 25 in non-league action. catch) yards.” and play solid special teams. Take care of our Stephen Kazalas-Kelley rolled up the yards business and play as a team,” he added enthu- for the lone Panther score. Thomas Vissman on the ground. He rushed for 170 yards and siastically. rushed for 88 yards. He has 287 yards and four three additional touchdowns, measuring 3, 7 scores on 56 carries this season. Geisler is 12 and 27 yards. Smith also rushed for a 9-yard Other Quad-A action Upper St. Clair and Peters Township take a for 28 for 232 yards and three scoring strikes. score.

“Kazalas-Kelly ran hard and showed good break from Southeastern Conference action Defensively, Eli Grape leads the Panthers with balance,” Perry said. “The game was physical 30 tackles followed by Wissman, Blake Kadar, this week when the Panthers host North Aland we responded and didn’t back down.” legheny and the Indians travel to New Castle Jack Burton and Ryan Harkleroad.

Nor will the Golden Eagles back down Meanwhile, Peters Township earned its first for non-league play on Sept. 25. against South Park, even though the Eagles conference victory last week against CanonUSC is coming off their first loss of the seaheld the upper hand in last year’s fray. “South McMillan, 37-21.

The Hurricanes, like the Inson, 30-7, against Bethel Park while the Tigers Park is using multiple formations and they run are basking in the glow of their upset victory, dians, are also 1-2.

In the Indians’ triumph over the Big Macs, the ball well,” Perry said “We need to control 24-17, against Central Catholic. Both clubs are Jake Cortes completed 13 of 14 passes for 136 the line of scrimmage and continue to block 2-1 overall.

In USC’s loss to BP, Jackson Geisler com- yards. Clayton Yeates was his top receiver with well. Hopefully we can avenge last season’s loss SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 33 pleted a TD aerial of 21 yards to Kevin Chrissis seven grabs for 54 yards. Cortes threw three TD

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Wolk, Mt. Lebanon runners dominate at Slippery Rock event

Hasis and Ryan Hayes followed Snodgrass’s strong showing.

Sports editor Individually, Chloe Grzyb from Peters Townebailey@thealmanac.net ship finished 12th overall in the girls’ division.

Morgan Grudi from Canon-McMillan added a Nick Wolk and the Mt. Lebanon men flexed Top 20 time of 20:07.1 for 17th place overall. their muscles at the Slippery Rock Invitational In junior varsity action, the Lebo boys secured and continued to establish themselves as the second, while the ladies took third. front runners to dominate the WPIAL cross While Upper St. Clair did not participate in country championships to be held on the last the Slippery Rock Invitational, the Lady PanThursday in October at Copper’s Lake. thers had a successful week, opening section acFor the second time this season, Wolk domition with victories against Char Valley and Baldnated the competition. The winner of the Red, win. The boys, however, split decisions, falling to White and Blue Classic earlier this month won the Colts but beating the Highlanders. the race in 16:28.9. Joseph Westrick from Savannah Shaw was the first finisher overall, Chartiers Valley followed in fourth place with a a good 30 seconds ahead of the pack. Lydia Lu16:46.4 time. cas, Casey Kavanaugh, Caitlyn Pyles and Steph With Top 10 showings, Ian Harris and Todd Gunzenhauser led Lebo to victory in the varsity

BY ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF Grunwald all pitched in on the wins for the Lady team standings. Harris placed ninth with a 16:58 Kelsey Potts charges to the front line during opening action in Mt. Lebanon’s tri-meet with Panthers.

“All in all, three out of four wins at a section with Gunzenhauser following behind, six-tenths Bethel Park and South Fayette. The Lebo ladies edged the Lady Hawks, 26-29, in a key secmeet is fantastic with the strong runner in our of a second off the pace. tion cross country match. Suffering from dehydration, Potts finished third in the race with After Sam Snodgrass from South Fayette a 19:43 time. Bethel Park’s Danielle Hinisch (right) won the race in 19:21. Claire Dougherty section,” said USC skipper Doug Petrick.

The USC ladies have a strong future as Pyles placed 11th, Bryce Brandenstein finished 12 (back) placed second overall and was Lebo’s first finisher in 19:40. is the only senior in the line-up. Shaw is a sophofor the Blue Devils, running at a 17:02.4 pace.

Lebo’s other top five runners were Joshua Ka- shey. Claire and Sadie worked closely together because of an illness. The senior played a pivotal more while Lucas, Kavanaugh and Grunwald lapos (19th, 17:18.8) and Rob Doncourt (42nd, for most of the race with Claire pulling away by role in Lebo’s section win against Bethel Park, are all freshmen. about 10 seconds in the final stretch.”

26-26. Dougherty, Potts and Saxton finished in On the boys’ side, Westrick won the race for 17:48.2).

Shutt was pleased with the efforts of Aoife- order behind Dani Hinisch, who won the race CV. He set the course record, which Petrick deCV’s Micah Colson (14th) and Canon-McMillan’s Jonas Wudkwych (18th) were among the Ruby Dunne. The freshman worked her way up in 19:21. Dunne was eighth overall and Lebo’s scribed as “challenging.” through the pack to finish only a few seconds be- fourth finisher in the tri-meet with South FayBennett placed third overall for the Panthers. other area runners to place in the Top 20. ette.

Mike Stemmler, Chris Adamo, Mike Gallagher Meanwhile, the Lebo ladies took home third- hind Saxton and in 26th position overall.

“This was her best race of the year so far, as “It was another tough race against Bethel and Alex Lindstrom were the rest of the supportplace honors, finishing behind Seneca Valley she keeps improving,” Shutt said. “Aoife-Ruby is Park,” Shutt said of the section meet. “The girls ing cast for USC. and Butler.

This week, USC hoped to get a measure of Claire Dougherty and Sadie Saxton paced new to our school district and new to cross coun- showed a lot of grit.”

At Slippery Rock, South Fayette demonstrat- where they are when they hosted Bethel Park the Blue Devils, who ran without Kelsey Potts. try. We’re excited to see where her times end up ed a lot of determination as the girls took third and Trinity in a tri-meet at the recreation center.

Dougherty placed 23rd overall while Saxton was as she gains more experience.”

Freshman Gillian Livingston was Lebo’s overall in the AA division and the boys finished “Bethel Park has a strong tradition with their 25th.

“Overall the girls had a good day,” said Oscar fourth runner on the day and sophomore Cora fifth. Allison Gates, Hannah Kenawell, Maria coaches. They have a great distance program. So DeCello, Sydney Lerda, and Kate Satlerled the it’s going to be an exciting race and it will be fun Shutt. “Kelsey was held out but is scheduled to Broadhurst finished as its fifth.

Frankie Kavalir did not run for the Blue Devils Lady Lions. Mike Cusick, Colin Dunn, Michael to measure our kids against their depth.” return for us on Saturday when we travel to Her-

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on the team and he needs to continue to get better, he relished the victory against USC. “It’s a big rivalry,” he said of the game against FROM PAGE 31 the school, located two miles from the BP campus. “I had a feeling this would be my game.

Regarding his career-best performance, he “We may have surprised some people but added, “it’s such a blessing.” we didn’t surprise ourselves,” he added.

Just a junior, Murphy vows the best is yet Nobody would be surprised if Murphy startto come. “I seem to be getting better. I’m not ed to gain attention from recruiters. He says even close yet,” he said. that he would eventually like to go someplace Metheny agreed. “I really think so. I think big time in college but right now he is focused Terron is going to improve. He is only going on helping the Hawks win the conference to get better. We don’t have a lot of kids so championship. He can’t concern himself with we have to be careful how we utilize them. the future, just Canon-McMillan this Friday.

Last year, we felt that we got a little bit worn “We just have to take it one game at a time.” down at the end of the season but we are making sure we are doing things differently C-M AT BP so that we have an opportunity to get better Regardless of the Big Macs’ 16-game losing streak, the Hawks are preparing just as hard as we go.”

While Murphy recognizes he has a “big role” for their Southeastern Conference opponent.

Murphy

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Football FROM PAGE 32 and play a good game.”

In the kicking game, Sal Cimino has had good games for the Golden Eagles. He kicked all the extra points against E-Allegheny.

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Bethel Park hosts Canon-McMillan at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

“We’ll be focused and ready to go. We know they will be fired up and trying to come in here and beat us on homecoming, but we know it’s a league game and I don’t anticipate a letdown,” Metheny said.

“We have a lot of things to work on. We need to get better fundamentally and keep improving and focusing on what we do.”

Against USC, the Hawks did well on defense, limiting the Panthers to 126 yards. Chris Pauley recovered a fumble while Levi Metheny and Chandler Dietz led in tackles with six each followed by Christian Frazier and Sean Davis, both with five.

In addition to Murphy’s three scores, Jake Dixon hauled in a 9-yard scoring strike from Metheny, who completed four passes for 59 yards. Metheny also rushed for 62 yards and

John Doleno added 30 yards rushing on seven carries. Kelsey Tischler converted all the extra points.

Meanwhile, in C-M’s 37-21 loss to Peters Township last week, Dom Eannace continued his strong showing as a signal caller, completing 10 of 26 passes for 171 yards. Jordan Smith scored all the Big Mac touchdowns on receptions of 88, 5 and 1 yards.

Under first-year head coach Mike Evans, the Big Macs are showing signs of improvement, noted Metheny. “He’s doing a good job and he’s got those kids playing hard. In their first two games, they have played some good football and they know what they are doing.

They are making tackles and not making mistakes.

“That’s what we have to guard against,” Metheny continued. “We have to take care of the ball. You do that, then you should be good.”

Hills Conference clash. The Rangers are 1-1 in the league and 1-2 overall.

The Flames (1-2, 0-1) host Chartiers-Houston The Crusaders are coming off a dramatic (1-2, 0-2) at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in Black Hills Convictory, 30-25, against Northgate to improve ference action. their record to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the conferThe Buccaneers picked up their first win of ence. With less than three minutes to play, Sean the season when they defeated Western Beaver, Fitzgerald returned a kickoff 82 yards for the 47-6, in non-league action last week. T.J. John- Fort Cherry at Canevin ston completed 8 of 10 passes for 111 yards and Bishop Canevin hosts Fort Cherry at 7 p.m. decisive score. Fitzgerald leads Canevin with four touchdowns to Jacob Cavalb (39 yards), Sept. 26 at Dormont Stadium in a key Black eight receptions for 90 yards this season.

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Mt. Lebanon boys ready for section soccer challenges

By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

At Mt. Lebanon, there is no need to panic and no reason to be shocked that the boys’ soccer team started the season with four straight losses. Yes, the Blue Devils lost eight starters to graduation from last year’s 6-12 club. But, they also have played some of the toughest competition in the state.

In the East-West Classic to kick off the season at Highmark Stadium, the site of the WPIAL championships in November, the Blue Devils dropped 2-0 decisions to Fleetwood and Wilson. Both are top perennial playoff contenders from the opposite side of the state. Plus, the Blue Devils fell to Peters Township, 2-1. However, the defending PIAA champions needed overtime to edge Lebo.

Additionally, the Blue Devils lost to Moon, 4-1, before opening Section 4-AAA action against Baldwin with another 4-1 defeat.

“We have a great hard-working group that will get better the more games we play. They will gain experience and confidence,” said Lebo head coach Ron Wilcher.

Experience and confidence will enable the Blue Devils to achieve their objectives.

“We expect to compete for one of the playoff spots in the section and extend our season. In order to do that, we have to be at the top of our game when section play begins.

That is why the four-game stretch of exhibitions to begin the season was important. It was a great way to prepare us.”

Baldwin was just the first of four strong challenges for the Blue Devils. They visited Central Catholic and hosted Bethel Park last week before facing Allderdice last night (Sept.

22). The Blue Devils dropped 1-0 decisions to both the Vikings and the Black Hawks. Of the four teams, Wilcher said, “They are going to be our toughest league opponents.”

None of the opponents have been as strong

record. In fact, Lebo overcame a 1-0 deficit and forced overtime with Peters Township, last year’s WPIAL champion. RJ Mihalko scored the equalizer but Logan Brinsky accounted for both of PT’s tallies for the victory.

Mihalko is one of eight seniors returning to the squad and one of five players who saw action last season in a starting capacity. He is a forward along with fellow senior and veteran Noah Donald. Along with veteran midfielders, Sam Rothschild, a sophomore, and Max Davidson, a senior, they carry a heavy burden, evident from only two goals scored in four games.

“Our weakness will be finding ways to score goals,” Wilcher said.

While senior keeper Jake Franklin, along with his back-ups Hunter Noble and Kyle Dalson, is responsible for curtailing the goals, the Blue Devils rely upon a wealth of reserves to fill starting positions this season. “The biggest adjustment” they are facing, says Wilcher, “is getting used to the speed of the game. It is important that these guys step into their roles.”

Among the players, upon whom the Blue Devils will depend, include: Sam Ressler, Jeff Duclos, Filip Slavkovic, Tom Alex, Andy Kirk, Griffin Coyne, Brendan Daescher, Noah West, Brian Perri and Jack Austin. Ressler, Daescher, West and Perri are defenders while Duclos, Slavkovic, Alex, Kirk, Coyne and Austin shore up the midfield.

Julian Auer, Mike Lamendola, Jack Remark, Cole Cafaro, Russell Dale and RJ Giarrusso will play key roles as well for the Blue Devils. Auer, Lamendola and Remark are expected to add offensive punch as forwards while Cafaro, Dale and Giarrusso are all deBY ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF fenders.

“We are anxious to improve upon last year’s Noah West (No. 13) of Mt. Lebanon battles Ryan Hillen (No. 28) of Peters Township during recent soccer action. The Indians edged the Blue Devils, 2-1, in overtime in this non-section disappointing season,” said Wilcher. contest.

For the first time in 30 years, Lebo missed making the playoffs. The Blue Devils are proud as the first four teams the Blue Devils faced problems. But, the Blue Devils have stayed in owners of 10 WPIAL titles, the last occurring in this season, but they have presented some even step with their foes despite their losing 2009.

MacKenzie has Chartiers Valley soccer competitive again years after we were gone,” said MacKenzie about the early 2000s when he and his brother, Travis, Sports editor dominated the pitch. ebailey@thealmanac.net “Nonetheless, it was a very big win for our program as we are in the rebuilding stages.”

In just his second season as head coach, GarThough the Colts followed the USC victory rett MacKenzie is bringing back the glory days of Chartiers Valley soccer. When MacKenzie with an overtime loss to Peters Township, 2-1, played for the Colts, they won a WPIAL title and they nonetheless continued to make strides. Tinney scored the lone tally, giving the Colts a brief also brought home a PIAA runner-up trophy.

With last week’s showing, split decisions lead, 30 seconds before intermission. The Indiagainst the current district and state powers, the ans, however, came right back to tie the contest Colts are again proving they can compete with at the start of the second half and registered the the best. CV edged Upper St. Clair, 3-2. The Pan- game winner midway through the first 10-minthers, who were WPIAL runners-up last year, ute overtime phase.

“I thought we stood in there with them,” said have won four PIAA titles since 2003.

In the win against the Panthers, Sean Tinney MacKenzie of the Indians, who are the defendscored twice, including the game winner. Charlie ing WPIAL and PIAA champions. A few bounces Kovach scored the other goal, off a corner kick didn’t go our way, but it shows that we can comfrom Tinney. Baxter Eckenrode and Max Kehoe pete with the elite teams in our section and the WPIAL.” assisted Tinney’s tallies.

The Zajicek brothers proved they belonged “The last win that I see for the Colts against USC was during the 2007-08 season. A few in the league. Caleb is CV’s goalie and Noah is

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a senior captain. “I thought they were fantastic (against Peters),” said MacKenzie. “All the boys played like a team and were working together for the common goal.”

The common goal is to clinch a playoff spot, something the Colts have not done in recent years. The ability to play with and up to the competition did wonders for the Colts’ outlook for the remainder of Section 5-AAA play.

“These two games have helped us build confidence within the team for sure. We believe that we can win. The confidence is running throughout our team, and we now know that our guys can compete when we play OUR game,” MacKenzie emphasized.

“When we are working together and fighting as a team, we will be in games. Competing in our section helps to prepare us for challenges down the road. Playing in a tough section like ours ensures that you will be in a battle every single night, and you have to come to play or you will get beat.”

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Sean Tinney (No. 10) from Chartiers Valley races to beat a PT defender to the ball during section action. Tinney scored the first goal in the contest but the Indians tied it on Brady Pike’s tally and forced overtime.

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Peters Township boys bounce back after first loss of season After posting hard-fought wins against rivals such as Mt. Lebanon, 2-1, in overtime and Bethel Park, 3-1, Peters Township suffered its first loss of the soccer season to North Allegheny, 2-1. However, the Indians got back on the winning track with an overtime win against Chartiers Valley, 2-1.

Midway into the first extra 10 minutes of play, Bennett Faloni scored the game-winner, off of a corner kick from Brady Pike.

The Colts took the first lead on a direct kick from Sean Tinney with 29 seconds remaining in the first half. Less than 30 seconds into the second half, Pike answered with the equalizer.

In addition to his scoring contribution, Pike and fellow midfielder Matt Stuck aggressively clogged up the midfield and prevented CV from advancing the ball throughout the game.

Peters also defeated Brashear, 5-1, at Cupples Stadium on the South Side. Jake Dumas scored twice for the Indians. Luke Kelly, Pike and Matt Massucci aslo managed tallies.

In other Section 5-AAA action, the Indians also battled to a scoreless draw with Moon.

Justin Gamble made eight saves before being hurt in the second overtime. He came out of the nets to make a save on a breakaway when he was injured enough to be taken to the emergency room at St. Clair Hospital for X-rays of his leg. Phil Davis played the final minutes in goal for the Indians and helped preserve the tie.

In the NA loss, Michael Peters delivered both goals for the Tigers. Rex Heuler scored the lone goal for the Indians.

In the win against Lebo, Logan Brinsky scored both tallies. Brinsky tacked on two more goals in the victory against the Black Hawks.

Heuler registered the other goal.

Noah Friday scored for the Black Hawks and Cory Ward posted three saves.

Though BP held the advantage in time of possession, Gamble kept PT in the contest with his net-minding skills. He racked up eight saves, including several sensational stops to preserve the victory.

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Noah West (No. 13) battles Ryan Hillen (No. 28) for possession of the ball. In this nonsection soccer game, Peters Township edged Mt. Lebanon, 2-1, in overtime on a pair of goals by Logan Brinsky. the ball into the net with 1:40 left in the game.

McGlumphy made four saves to record her fifth consecutive shutout.

Previously, BP edged Penn-Trafford, 2-1.

Savannah Popp scored the game-winning goal in overtime. Marissa Johnson picked up the first goal of the game for the Lady Hawks.

Meanwhile, the BP boys edged Upper St. Clair, 1-0, in a non-section clash.

The South Hills Thunder completed its multi-championship season by winning the BSA Summer Showdown held at the Southpointe Courthouse. The team features some of the top fourth graders in the area. The squad went undefeated against teams from throughout the tri-state area as well as defeated a club from Ontario, Canada, for the title. Pictured from left are: (bottom) Tyler Feeney, Jake Manning, Brett Kroboth; (middle) Jake Ziegler, JP Walters, Connor Spratt, James Wesling; (coaches) Buck Manning, BJ Sprat and Jim Wesling.

South Fayette

South Fayette roared past Keystone Oaks, 11-0, and improved to 5-1-0 overall in girls’ soccer.

It was the fourth shutout of the season for senior goalkeeper Natalie Caraway.

Racking up a pair of goals against the Golden Eagles were Brenna McGuire and Megan Hoerger. Autumn Heineman, Maggie Pine, Mataya Mikesell, Tori Valachovic, Sarah RoPT girls Behind the goalkeeping of Reilly McGlumphy, fosco and Kate Nelson completed the scoring the Lady Indians also defeated Bethel Park, for the Lady Lions.

McGuire exploded for four goals in an 8-0 2-0. Madeline LaVigna helped protect the shutout when she cleared a shot off the goal victory against East Allegheny. Izzi Nanni, Brianna Rees, Mikesell and Emily Maloney line with under five minutes to play.

Junior Mia Toscano and sophomore Bree tacked on the other tallies.

Latsko scored for Peters Township.

Heineman, McGuire and Hoerger comIn the Section 4-AAA opener, an 11-0 win bined for the scores against Belle Vernon, 3-1. against Brashear, LaVigna and Maggie Simon Hoerger and Rees produced two goals each in registered hat tricks for the Lady Indians. In a 4-0 shutout over Thomas Jefferson. Pine, follow-up action, PT edged Moon, 1-0, on a Valachovi and Nanni had the goals against goal from Emily Cottrill. Mia Toscano gar- West Mifflin, 3-0. nered an assist and McGlumphy recorded the SF’s lone loss came against Chartiers Valshutout. ley, 1-0. With 2:30 remaining, the Lady Colts The Lady Indians also blanked Trinity, 14scored the game winner off a corner kick.

0. Toscano, Regan LaVigna and MaKenna In boys’ action, Nick Aul racked up four Marisa each scored twice. McGlumphy, Katie goals to lead SF to victory, 10-0, against Steel Wockley and Isabella Mehok combined in goal Valley in Section 5-AA. The Lions are 6-1 overfor the shutout.

In addition, Peters Township edged all.

Brandon Beneditte scored twice to propel Chartiers Valley, 1-0, on a goal from Marisa.

Mariah Vucich placed a beautiful free kick into Seton-LaSalle to victory over Brentwood, 5-0, the goal area where the freshman then headed in Section 3 play.

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Upper St. Clair’s Madson wins section tennis championship North Allegheny, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2) in the semifinals played Sports editor Sept. 21 at Shady Side Acadebailey@thealmanac.net emy.

Madson battled Natalia PerCharlotte Madson captured the Section 4-AAA ry from Franklin Regional yestitle in girls’ tennis last week and looked to terday (after press time) in the qualify for the PIAA championships during Madson consolation match at North WPIAL tournament action this week.

Allegheny High School for the The Upper St. Clair senior entered the season as the defending WPIAL runner-up to Ananya final playoff berth in the PIAA championships Dua from Shady Side Academy. Dua won the to be held the first weekend in November at the Section 3 crown and both girls entered this Hershey Racquet Club.

Madson had reached the semifinals in the week’s district championships as the top seeds.

But there would be no rematch of last year’s WPIAL tournament by beating Cam Beer from championship as Madson lost to Anna Li of Moon, 10-2, and Maria Santilli of Norwin, 10-7,

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in opening rounds of action.

During section action, Madson defeated Anna Komer of Peters Township in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0, to win the title. She reached the finals by defeating Skylar Morgan from Mt. Lebanon, 6-1, 6-0. After an opening-round bye, Madson dispatched Mecady Hazlett from Montour in a pro set, 10-0.

Meanwhile, Komer reached the championship match by outlasting Ringgold’s Olivia Wagner. After dropping the first set, 5-7, the junior rebounded to win the next two, 6-4, 6-3.

Komer worked her way into the Final Four with victories against Kayla Veith from Bethel Park, 10-2, and Kristi Riley from Mt. Lebanon, 10-2.

In the Section 4-AAA consolation match, Morgan defeated Warner, 6-2, 6-4. The junior advanced to the Final Four with wins against Carolyn Stout of West Allegheny, 10-1, and Margo Mason from Chartiers Valley, 10-5.

Morgan and Komer were eliminated in the WPIAL tournament in the first round of play.

Komer lost to NA’s Tina Li, 10-4, and Morgan succumbed to Amanda Nord of Fox Chapel, 107.

Megan Hixon from Peters Township reached the quarterfinals in the Section 4-AAA tournament before falling to Warner. After a firstround bye, she defeated Averrey Jencka from Upper St. Clair, 10-5, in a pro set.

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Zachary Eckman

Lawrence Buckley

1219 Cocker Drive

$176,500

Jan Nissly

William Heid

365 Avon Drive

$194,750

James Woeber and Michelle Till

John Pateras

957 Delfield Drive

$107,500

William and Pamela Virgi

Irvin Hale et al.

1160 Bower Hill Road PH2B

$100,000

Terry Jackson

Spencer Burnside

182 Drake Road

$184,900

Lisa Federici

Charles Christen

1160 Bower Hill Road Unit 304A

Hoa Doan

Estate of Michael Fiorito

391 Fruitwood Drive

$182,900

Richard and Marny Bowman

Vitaliy Plokhovskyy

1341 Craigview Drive

$164,900

Christine and James Saitta

Jeffrey Hurd

4112 Jasmine Drive

$375,000

Craig and Kimberly Strauss

Losego Properties LLC

302 Kenmont Ave.

$170,000

Paragon Relo. Resources Inc.

Alan Freeman

3239 Kennebec Road

$420,000

Kevin Teal

Adam Raubenstine

717 Kewanna Ave.

$177,900

Eric Cadman and E.Bensink

Paragon Relo. Resources Inc.

3239 Kennebec Road

$420,000

Jane Helwig

Rosamond Swartz

832 Kingsberry Circle

$260,000

Grigoriy and Nelly Zolotov

George Kelly Jr.

5985 McPherson Ave.

$35,000

Wendy Dentonn Heleen

Bank New York Mellon trustee

108 Lancaster Ave.

$245,000

Z.Whitfield and Laura Laface

Paul Lambert III

2509 N. Lightwood Ave.

$185,000

Richard and Kerrie Briley

Kari Horner Ashcroft

490 Mapleton Ave.

$217,500

Barbara Dittmer

Violet Cumpston trustee

516 Patterson Road

$150,000

Sirva Relocation Credit LLC

Stephen Whisdosh

95 Markham Drive

$299,900

Damir and Vesna Mecan

Matthew Zoccole

126 Wagner Drive

$204,900

Albert and Donna DeMauro

SIRVA Relocation Credit LLC

95 Markham Drive

$299,900

Emad Barakat and Tiffany Ferreri

Tyler Opre

5962 Wallace Ave.

$145,500

E. Teeple Jr. and C. Edelmann

Adam Kurta

99 Markham Drive

$319,900

Paulette Messino

Kraig Thurner

718 Arkwood Drive

$132,900

Lisa and William Krowinski

David Hornicak

477 Milbeth Drive

$229,900

Beth Golembiewski

Brian Homes Inc.

1256 Bethel Green Drive

$368,000

Michael and Rachel Golden

Robert Werner

933 Old Hickory Road

$440,000

Bradley and Samantha Vig

Janet Cotts Guidice

1121 Braun Road

$145,500

John and Penny Lecky

Gregor Thompson

53 Rocklynn Place

$480,000

Lu Li

Leo Beck

225 Thornberry Circle

$310,000

Jue Wu and Lu Zhou

John Shook

4314 Willow Heath Drive

$161,500

Michael Wilver and Kristin Tuta Daniel Kabala

443 Austin Ave.

$205,000

Merry Demko

Kenneth Cote

350 Birch Ave.

$316,000

Annette Schulte

Judith Riehl

1150 Bower Hill Road Unit 304B $92,000

Thomas and Anna Balestrieri

Eastern Building Group Inc.

Briarwood Ave.

714 Shady Drive LLC

Ronald Barsotti

714 E. Shady Drive

$228,000

Jeanne Treasurer

Gregory Aughenbaugh

109 Highridge Circle

$245,000

Urban Financial America LLC

John Rothhoff estate et al.

312 Lavina Ave.

Matthew and Jennifer Wood

Michael Mackey

34 Lebanon Hills Drive

$480,000

Clark and Elena Spitzer

Nolly Stone Gibbs

28 Mayfair Drive

$375,000

Michael and Jennifer Slack

Terence Cousins

112 Mcconnells Mill Lane

$545,000

Michael and Martha Jurczak

Michael Vudragovich

359 Midway Road

$278,500

Linda DeNore Krahe

David Tambellini

806 N. Meadowcroft Ave.

$355,000

Ann Borzcik Whitney

Daniel Bailey

281 Park Entrance Drive

$348,000

R. Gordon and June Swanson Timothy Tomson

1275 Pinewood Drive

$305,700

Nathan and Jessie Kennedy

336 Questend Ave.

$225,000

A. Fassinger and R. Jankowski Michael Ladie

472 Sleepy Hollow Road

$190,912

Christine Dinardo

Ralph Roberto

380 Tampa Ave.

$238,000

James and Amy Bentz

Estate of Ann Marie Moran Rees 704 Valleyview Road

$595,000

Brian and Brandi Gratton

Louis Farmer

230 Fox Run Drive

$450,000

Samuel and Elizabeth Zinn

Kimberly Abt

310 Fox Run Road

$430,000

Lynne Bateson

Michael Slack

104 Green Valley Lane

$525,000

Green Iron LLC

Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. tr.

253 King Richard Drive

$205,000

Jason and Jamie Eddy

Todd Fidler

415 Longleaf Drive

$449,000

Joshua and Jennifer Bunnell

Daniel Hanna

301 Walnut Drive

Teodori Enterprises

Richard Thomas

3075 Washington Road

F. Mayer Jr. and Terri Mayer

James Thompson 202 Abbey Brook Lane $569,750 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $1,139,500)

David and Wendy Lewis

Jon Colin Gallaway

107 Cornerstone Drive

$429,900

Daniel and Michelle Harvison

Michael Lisien

538 Cortland Drive

$435,000

Eric and Sarah Morgan

Brandon Kail

429 Broughton Road

David and Lindsay Verno

James Weber Jr.

564 Glenrock Drive

$230,000

Larry and Olivia Schidt

Estate of Carole Berry

53 Highland Road Unit 607

$140,000

Jonathan Stanton

Georgean Kumer

105 Horning Road

$147,500

Lisa Buck and Bryce Davis III

Federal National Mort. Assn.

557 N Street

$194,900

BRIDGEVILLE

$99,000

PNC Bank NA

Estate of Christine Autry

345 Center St.

$7,888

Bank New York Mellon trustee

Jamie Russell

229 Eisner Ave.

$5,288

Jessica Yeager

Kenneth Galosky

1249 Liberty St.

$119,900

Dean and Gina Crockett

Estate of Harold Jennings Hess

1547 Missouri Ave.

$136,000

Joseph and Lindsey Faini

Roberta Tinney Bogdan

650 Patterson Ave.

$92,500

Kenneth and Sandra Galosky

David Dunccan

1376 Pennsylvania Ave.

CANONSBURG

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Nicholas Duratz

$139,000

603 Giffin Ave.

$1,366

Gregory Gayarski

Estate of Douglas Giles Lange

448 Highfield St.

$124,000

Randal and Cynthia Klinger

Teresa Girodanengo

522 Tannehill St.

$64,250

Michael Fuller

Richard Russo

500 W. Pike St.

$6,000

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$457,000

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$457,000

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Estate of Rose Ross

146 Lakeview Drive

$217,700

Kelly and Eric Kujan

Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC

131 Lexington Drive

$629,000

Benjamin and Courtney Irwin

Charles Irwin

155 Lindenvue Drive

$350,000

Patrick and Mary Tomeo

Estate of Cecylia Hartner

118 Marion Drive

$237,500

Robert Mary III and Jessica Mary Hawthorne Partn. 2 LLC

214 Old Oak Road

$364,900

Ritesh and Pratiksha Patel

Adriane Alampi

110 Scenic Ridge Drive

$350,000

Tanya Corry

Paul McKosky

506 Sugar Camp Road

$339,000

Jamie Lynn Demarco

Laurie Henson

313 Timberlake Drive

$276,500

Ross and Jaclyn Hatherill

James Federlein

120 Woodside Drive

$397,500

Eric Storm and Allison McLeod

Estate of Stella Kramzer

536 Third Ave.

$124,900

Mitesh Patel

Citibank NA trustee

4471 Battle Ridge Road

NVR Inc.

Berkshires LLC

6503 Interlaken Drive

$49,690

Jeffrey and Karin Munoz

Sergey Sirotinin

6048 Middlefield Drive

$352,500

E. Hieronimus III and M. Trant

Cecchini Living Trust

37 N. Pond Court

$256,000

Lisa Schmigel

Kristy Lynn Jeziorski Fleming

209 Olde Orchard Drive

$116,000

Great Rentals LLC

John Farkas Jr.

61 Orchard Drive

Zhiyong Zeng and Yan Su

John Sahlaney

425 Pine Valley Drive

$406,000

Jonathan Filippi

Bradley Tingler

2760 Ravenwood Drive

$187,500

Abigail Musial and Z. Walters

Joseph Gardner trustee

9201 Sundance Drive

$163,950

NVR Inc.

Walnut Ridge Garden LLC

Walnut Ridge Circle

Narisi Pallerla and S. Tiparathy

Tessea Harper

3219 Willow Ridge Drive

$423,100

Joseph and Tera Brickner

James Johnson

212 Appleglen Court

$261,000

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1057 Granite Drive

$361,137

P Brian Nielsen

W. Edmund Rickel

233 Hickory Heights Drive

$385,000

Mark and Nicole Putignano

Christopher Henry

8708 Lindsay Lane

$369,900

S. Marshall and Paul Skivington Paulette Messino

2194 Morning Wind Circle

$190,000

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1267 Newbury Highland

$369,990

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6235 Oyster Bay Court

$187,000

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175 Pinewood Drive

$198,400

Richard France

Mark Chalovich

2768 Ravenwood Drive

$154,900

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4507 Walnut Ridge Circle

Keith and Pamela Cook McCarthy Michael Blum Jr.

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Howard Schwartz

199 Fieldgate Drive

$725,000

Brad and Alyson Clingan

Christopher Lee Lingerfelt

2349 Giant Oaks Drive

$345,000

Gregory and Jennifer McWilliams

Estate of Nicholas Tapyrik

82 Lambeth Drive

$130,000

Erik and Julia Schillo

Paul Franz Jr.

1423 Old Meadow Road

$234,900

Thomas Keeler

Estate of Janet Masla Bagdy

1560 Pinehurst Drive

$158,000

John Bischak and Diana Welch

Kanchan Sen

2610 Siesta Drive

$197,900

P. Venkata and D. Vishnuvardhana James Ross Smith

747 Thornwick Drive

$240,000

Jill Kern and Brooke Baker

2314 Berkshire Drive

$225,000

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2510 Chapelwood Drive

$325,000

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Cook School Road

$165,000

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Diamond Court

$175,000

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Khairul Shaheed Alam

204 Fieldgate Drive

$660,000

Lukas Andreen

Cortes Builders Inc.

2518 Fife Drive

$137,500

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2047 Outlook Drive

$311,000

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Stephen Hueser

1751 Partridge Run Road

$359,000

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Regis Scanlon

1538 Scenery Ridge Drive

$329,900

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1877 Taper Drive

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Specialty Shops

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

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

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

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Health Care Services

Investments Bob Hollick State Farm, Providing Insurance & Financial Services. 724-222-5600 www.bobhollick.com Edward Jones Investments Wash.724-250-2990 www.edwardjones.com

Vujevich Dermatology Associates

We have your skin covered!

South Hills 412-429-2570 Washington 724-228-7006

Insurance Day Insurance Great Rates on CDs Insurance Life, Home & Auto 329 E. Maiden St.Wash.

724-228-3448 dayinsurance.com Megan Chicone, State Farm Agent 807 E. McMurray Rd., 724-731-0700 www.meganchicone.com

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Servers needed in the SouthPointe area.

Pay $10/hr.

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Professional Services

Wash. Co. Transportation Need a Ride?

1-800-331-5058 washingtonrides.org

Health Care Services Better Health Clinics, Ltd Nutritional Consulting & Guided Weight Control 100 Hamilton St., Wash 724-228-8100

GLORIA HORN SEWING STUDIOS Machines on sale!

Free classes with purchase.

Service & Repair 300 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon. 412-344-2330.

Nini’s Treasures 355 Wharton Circle Triadelphia,WV At the Highlands 304-232-6464

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

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

Mt. Lebanon Chiropractic

Live your LIFE without limits!

306 Beverly Rd. Mt. Lebanon 412-561-4447 mtlebanonchiropractic.com

VINTAGE SECRETS ANTIQUES FALL FESTIVAL Sat., Sept 26, 10 am-5 pm 101 S. Central, Canonsburg Food & drink, coupons, giveaways, great shopping.

Sampling of food from the SpringHouse from 1 pm-3 pm. 724-745-0200

Bethel Bakery is hiring for our Prep Crew Team and Sales Team.

Full and part-time positions; with opening, closing, and after school shifts available.

No late nights and no Sundays!

Apply online at www.BethelBakery.com or stop by the store.

CALLOS RESOURCEHIRING CSR Customer Service Reps in Washington Area $12/hr Call for info or send resume to mrowan@callos.com

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Valley Brook Family Dental

180 Galley Dr. McMurray, PA 15317 724-942-8982

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CALLOS RESOURCE NOW HIRING Need Extra Cash in Your Pocket?

Part time housekeepers, dock workers, clerks Call for more information on how to apply.

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CARPENTER HELPERS Upper St. Clair area.

Call RON MISENCIK

CLEANERS (2) needed for an automotive dealership in Peters Twp, Sun-Fri, 9pm-1:45am, $11/hr.

Must have a valid driver’s license, own vehicle, & must be able to pass a background check. Go to: http://www. centralmaintenance .com/employment.php to apply or call 412-922-3690 for details.

724-316-4546

We Link Buyers & Sellers The Almanac Classifieds 724-949-1193 CEMENT FINISHERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Pay rate starting at $20-$30/hr. depending on exp.

724-350-7244

CHILDCARE

SUNSHINE KIDS is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy children 724-942-1009

Discover why SUCCESS is spelled AFLAC! Looking to rejoin the workforce or need a career change? We need an out-going, self-motivated individual to join our team.

As a BENEFIT SALES CONSULTANT Become well-positioned for a successful future as you service new and existing accounts.

412-319-7184 ext. 200

or email: sharon_rogers@ us.aflac.com

The Almanac Classifies has something for Everyone.

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RECREATION LEADER

Countryside Frame Shop

40 E. Wheeling St. Wash.

724-222-7550 www.CountrysideFrame.com

Help Wanted

724-949-1193 or place online at

Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified individuals for part-time front desk positions at the community recreation center.

Weekends and evenings as needed.

Applications available online at www.peterstownship.com and at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center.

Questions call (724)942-5000 or email facilitysupervisor@peterstownship.com.

Peters Township is an equal opportunity employer.

LOT ATTENDANTS JOHN SISSON MOTORS MERCEDES-BENZ PART and FULL TIME positions available.

Persons will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining client cars and dealer inventory.

Health Insurance and 401K Opportunity for Advancement.

Must have a valid driver’s license with 2 yr. clean driving record.

Apply in person to Jim Fronzaglio, Nissan Building: 9 am - 5 pm

JOHN SISSON MOTORS 470 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301

No Phone Calls Please “We maintain a drug free workplace / E.E.O.C.” Previous applicants need not apply

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Help Wanted

DRIVER - Must have clean driving record & be able to transfer equipment in & out of car. 724-338-4999

*F/T TODDLER TEACHER *P/T PRESCHOOL TEACHER Scott Twp. area Daycare Center.

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HAIR DRESSER

S. Hills Assisted Living, Tuesdays

Call: 724-457-6089

KINDERGARTEN / ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Opportunity in the Keystone Oaks, Chartiers Valley, South Fayette, Upper St. Clair, Peters Township, or South Park areas as part of kindergarten/ school-age program.

Degree or experience preferred.

Part-time or full-time. $10-$14 per hour plus benefits and PTO. Great opportunity for a new or retired teacher.

Email resume to jhroberts66@comcast.net or FAX to 412-221-4662

Level 1/2 Customer Service/Support Specialist

South Hills based managed IT services firm has an immediate opening for a part time (16 – 20 flexible hours a week) Level 1/2 Support Specialist to provide PC and Network support. Position involves answering Tech Support Line, entering ticket info, triage and resolving or escalating. Experience with Microsoft based networks required.

Please email your resume to resume@dms-msp.com with salary requirements.

Production/Packaging, Assembly, Banquet Serving & MORE! Cookie packaging In Bridgeville, $9.25hr, 7:15a-3:45p or 12p-830pm.

Candy Production available In Canonsburg!

8a-4p, $8.5hr Kit/Packet Hand Assembly Also in Canonsburg, 7a-3p Or 3pm-11pm, $9-$9.50hr Banquet Servers, $10hr Call Callos 724-820-2084 bfriday@callos.com

SALES REPRESENTATIVE To sell print and online advertising for Mt. Lebanon Magazine as an independent contractor.

Requires motivated self-starter with strong selling & prospecting skills, professional and persuasive sales style with ability to meet and exceed quota.

Sales experience and familiarity with the South Hills area required.

Paid high commission, bonuses & expenses.

Send resume to dcyphers@mtlebanon.org

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Health Care

Health Care

OFFICE MANAGER For consultant and test publisher. Coordinate work load of 8-person office staff. Outstanding customer service skills needed for inside sales via phone and email.

Training or experience in guiding customers through online systems a plus. Baccalaureate or advanced degree preferred. F/T Send resume to:

RAMSAY CORPORATION

1050 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 or

hr@ramsaycorp.com

OFFICE MANAGER For consultant and test publisher. Coordinate work load of 8-person office staff. Outstanding customer service skills needed for inside sales via phone and email.

Training or experience in guiding customers through online systems a plus. Baccalaureate or advanced degree preferred. F/T Send resume to:

Work offices in McMurray & St. Clair. Able to multi-task.

FAX: 724-941-1647

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

PRN Dietary

Previous experience preferred.

Interested individuals can contact

Melissa Thompson @ 724-746-1300 or email:

melissa.thompson@ goldenliving.com EOE/M/F/D/V

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

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Previous experience preferred.

Interested individuals can contact

Anthony Molinaro @ 724-746-1300 or email:

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NURSEFINDERS, INC NEEDS YOU! LPN FULL TIME, 3-11:30pm. Shift for LPNs to work in our beautiful life-care retirement community.

We have better than average staffing patterns, and a competent, caring staff.

LPN license preferred, GPNs will be considered; prior experience working in long-term care preferred.

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

Call 724-941-3100, ext. 116

to schedule an interview or send your resume to:

Human Resources Friendship Village of South Hills

Up to $40/hr for these skills RN’s for Critical care, ER Acute Care and step down unit Up to $1,800 in bonuses *** * *** *** * ***

RN’S, LPN’S, CNA’S

For private Duty Homecare Immediate positions in all Surrounding Pittsburgh areas. *** * *** *** * ***

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

RN’s for Home Health Visits

If you have the clinical skills and a “Let’s get it Done” attitude, A Great Opportunity with a Growth Company

We offer a competitive salary and part-time Benefit package including paid vacation time.

Free Parking, and a matching tax deferred annuity program.

Requires at least 1 yr experience Competitive Pay, Loyalty Bonus, Benefits To apply please contact Brian Graf 412-429-5880 or Bgraf@nfwpa.com

to discuss this opportunity or send your resume to:

EOE

EOE

1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241

Call 724-941-3100, ext. 116

Friendship Village of South Hills

1290 Boyce Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241

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Concordia of the South Hills

Apply within or send resumes to: Attn: Human Resources 1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Phone: 412.294.1411 Fax: 412.294.1415 www.concordialm.org

Now Hiring Multiple Positions Including: Maintenance/Heavy Housekeeper Full time afternoon shift. Valid PA Driver’s License required.

Housekeepers Full time daylight and afternoon shifts

RN Full time RN to work afternoon shifts.

LPN Full time LPN to work afternoon shifts.

C.N.A. Full-time C.N.A. positions needed in Skilled Nursing for afternoons shifts.

PIANO LESSONS

Given in my Peters Twp. home. Accepting new students 5 yrs. & above.

First Lesson FREE. Try it!

For more information, call 724-941-6092 ask for Mrs. M

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

STUDY THE ART OF BEAUTY

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

Nurse Aide Full-time Nurse Aides needed in Personal Care for multiple shifts

Dietary Aide Servers

RAMSAY CORPORATION hr@ramsaycorp.com

Check out our excellent benefits package on the Careers page of our website:www.concordialm.org EOE

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PART-TIME ALL SHIFTS; 16 hours per week with every-other weekend in our beautiful retirement community 89-bed Health Center.

Part-time Servers to work 4:30pm to 8:00pm

1050 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 or

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Apartment Rentals

BETHEL PARK BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments with sunken living rooms and large bay windows.

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

Convenient to shopping & public transportation.

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

Vacation Rentals NAPLES, FLORIDA - 2 bedroom condo, gated community, near beach, $3,000/month, 3 month minimum.

412-833-0156

Other Rentals STORAGE

500+ Sq. Ft. Bethel Park Industrial Park Commercial or Personal ONE MONTH FREE on ONE YEAR LEASE Hallway Access, Masonry Bldg. $380/Month

412-223-6763

Wanted to Rent

(412) 831-9454

WANTED: GARAGE SPACE

for 2-3 cars. Call

412-551-9999

CASTLE SHANNON/ MT. LEBANON

Lovely modern efficiency on “T”, complete kitchen, private parking, wall to wall, A/C. $499+. No pets.

412-551-9999

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 MT. LEBANON

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

No pets. Call

(412) 563-4665

Houses for Rent BETHEL PARK - 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch, big yard, integral garage, walk to “T”, A/C, hardwood floors, No Pets. $850+ utilities. Available 10/1.

724-518-9836

Commercial Rentals BETHEL PARK

1,500+ sq. ft., across from Al’s Cafe (McMurray Rd.) Newly remodeled, 5 rooms for office or business, plenty of parking spaces. Rent negotiable.

412-551-9999

Apartment Rentals

Houses for Sale N. STRABANE-Condo, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room.

Garage. $193,999. 724-873-1303

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Satisfaction Guaranteed Washington Area Humane Society 724-222-7387 Doberman- AKC Registered pups. Ready 10/20/15. $600 724-323-5055 or 724-966-9507

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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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

CAR SEAT - Evenflo Symphony Convertible seat, gray, gently used, $60. 412-341-1706

CRYPTS- 2 mausoleum crypts, Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, $14,000. 412-561-6434

EXERCISER- For ab & back, Body By Jake with torsion disks, video, $50. 412-833-2619

CD PLAYER - Portable AM/FM stereo, new in box, bargain, $25. 412-833-3377

CRYSTAL CABINET 4’x7’x18”, top glass doors, lower drawers & cabinets, beautiful, $149. Fine crystal also available. 412-278-5228

FAN - Deluxe oscillating, 15”, 3 speed, new, $25.

412-833-3377

CEMETERY PLOT - (1) Greene Cty. Memorial Park, $1,000+ Transfer cost. 724-986-3556 CEMETERY PLOTS (2)-Forest Lawn, Garden of Ruth, Level Valued at $1570 ea.

Sell $800 ea. 724-222-5873

General Merchandise 8N FORD TRACTOR, New Tires & Carb, New Rear Draw Bar, Complete Tune-Up, Front Bumper, with 6ft Bush hog finish mower $4,200 FOR ALL 724-627-7878 724-986-8967 AIR CONDITIONER - 12,000 BTU, 115 Vac, white, with remote control, $175. 412-833-2619 Air Purifier/ Ionizer - Holmes, with additional filter, Good Condition, $20. 724-873-1383 ARTIST/DRAFTING BOARD Portable, new, May Line Pro Kit, 30x42, $175. 412-833-2619 ARTWORK - Modern/ Traditional, famous scenes, add color, $20. 412-854-3637 AUTO RAMPS - (2) solid steel, 10” high, $30. 412-833-2619 BATHROOM SINK - With 2 drawer, single door cabinet, 19x31, white, $75. 412-831-2291 BEACH CHAIRS - (2) Eddie Bauer, hardly used, $40/both.

412-833-2619 BED - Blue toddler car, $50.

412-831-9955 BED - Red toddler fire engine with light on top, $75.

412-831-9955 BED FRAME - Queen size, Very good condition, $20 pick up. 724-941-6467 BEDROOM 8 pieces, 2 marble top end tables, elegant gorgeous, hardware, great storage.

Perfect, $3,490. 412-854-3637 BEDROOM Burl Mahogany, 5 piece with large magnificent hardware, Queen complete set, was $7,999, now $3,190.

412-854-3637 BICYCLE - Small girl’s pink, $15. 412-831-9955 BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR Automatic, for wrist, new in box, $14.99. 412-833-3377 ,BOOTS - Harley Davidson Leather, Women Size 7 1/2M, New, Black, $60. 724-873-1383 BOWLING BALL - + Leather Carry Bag, Brunswick, mens, excellent, $29. 412-854-0123 BRICKS - (24) red, $10.

412-835-0998 BUNK BEDS - Built in desk/ chair & chest, light pine, $250. 724-941-4347

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General Merchandise

(2) entombment chambers, Garden of Last Supper section, Forest Lawn Gardens, Peters Twp., $750. 412-260-7455 CABINET - Mission style for books or media, walnut & glass, $60. 412-561-4129 CANISTER SET - Pfaltzgraff “Yorktown”, $15.

412-835-3325

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

Sell $800 ea. 724-222-5873 CEMETERY PLOTS - Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Peters Twp., 2 lots plus openings, cost $5,800. Call 412-835-4096 CEMETERY LOTS - (4) Jefferson Memorial facing Curry Hollow Rd., nice lots, near mausoleum Valued at $4,036, sell 1/2 off $2,000. Call 724-941-8347 CEMETERY PLOTS (4), Forest Lawn Gardens, Garden of Devotion, $1,000 ea. or Best Offer. 724-228-9177, 724-554-6621

CEMETERY PLOTS - (2) Jefferson Memorial Park, “Garden of Gethsemane”, $2,595 or best offer. Call 561-568-6996

CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER Proficent CC525, 3-way, 100 watt, $60. 724-825-0050 CHAIR - Neutral fabric, oak arms,curved back, fine quality, perfect, $115. 412-854-0123 CHAIR - Portable easy folding Ozark Trail, great for sports, carry sleeve, $10. 412-279-3288

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CURIO CABINET - Dark oak, glass, 5 shelves, 6 ft., must see, $75. 412-561-4129 DECANTER-Crystal decanter, 6 glasses, great for bar, perfect condition, $15. 412-831-2291 DESK (Student) -Lighted hutch & pullout keyboard, excellent, $65. 724-969-0131 DESK - With chair, solid cherry 4 drawers, 52” wide, very nice, $99. 724-942-3708 DIAPERS - Depends, pull up or tab briefs, all sizes, 3 pkgs. or 45 diapers for $25.412-833-3377 DINING ROOM - Table with 6 chairs & 2 leafs, antique brown, $300. 412-334-3046 DINING ROOM SET - Table, Chairs, 2 Leafs, Pads; solid oak, $60. 412-854-0640 DINING ROOM TABLE - 1/4” glass top w/polished edges, 40x58, $300. 412-861-1854 DINING ROOM SET - 10 piece Elegant Antique Solid Cherry Perfect for China Display $2,800 412-551-4856 Diningroom Set - Burlington, Table & 2 leafs, 6 chairs, Lighted hutch Reduced to $399. 724-228-1835

CHAIRS - (4) wrought iron, dining, upholstered seats, sturdy, $200/all. 412-854-3637 CHAISE LOUNGE / FAINTING BENCH - From 1920s (95 years old), restored, a must see! Perfect, $479.

412-854-3637 CHINA CLOSET - Antique China Closet, dark brown, $250.

412-334-3046 China & Silverware- Classic Service of 12, chest included with silverware. $900.

Serious inquires only 412-279-8479 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT -Darth Vader, with sound, in original Hallmark box,$10. 412-279-3288 CHRISTMAS TREE - 6 ft.

Canadian slim tree, like new condition, $25. 412-831-2291 CLOTHING - Designer jackets/ tops/dresses/jeans, XS/S/M, expensive, $10. 412-854-3637 CLOTHING - Womens/mens/ kids/infants, good quality, clean, 5 for $10. 412-854-0123 COMPUTER - IBM Think Pad, $100. 412-861-1854 COME ALONG WINCH - 1 ton capacity, excellent condition, $30. 412-303-1327 COMPOUND BOW - Hoyt, 30” draw, 50-65 lb. w/bow case & 9 arrows, $300. 724-941-4706 COMPUTER - Dell Dimension C251, AMD 64, $200.

412-861-1854 COOKWARE SET - Pfaltzgraff “Yorktown”, $25. 412-835-3325

CRUTCHES - (2) Aluminum, brand new, adjustable, $25.

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FILING CABINET - Vertical Hon, 4 drawer, 15”W x 22”D, lock, $90 cash. 724-825-0050 FIRE EXTINGUISHER - ABC chemical, new in box, $25.

412-833-3377 FOOT EXERCISER - Freed O Mycle electric/manual, new in box, $99.99. 412-833-3377 FOOT STOOL - Neutral upholstered seat, sturdy, excellent, $29. 412-854-0123 FREON - Generator, Nuts & bolts, $150. 412-831-2291 FREEZER - 13.7 cu. ft. upright, excellent condition, $55. 724-969-0131

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

Minimum item price cannot be less than $10.

Will appear in The Almanac for 2 weeks.

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

10 ads maximum per household.

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

CRIB - For baby, 1950s, decorative, $50. 724-745-2165 Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash.

724-229-5330

CUB CADET, 3186, 48” Deck $1800 724-258-9014

FILE CABINET - Large metal, gray, 4 drawer office cabinet, $50. 412-831-9955

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DINING ROOM SET - Beautiful Antique, Table, 6 Chairs, China Hutch, Buffet & Server. $900. 724-228-0474 DOG CRATE - Huge, plastic, good condition, $75.

Bethel Park, 412-831-1816 DOG CRATE - Metal, medium size, $39.

Bethel Park, 412-831-1816 DOG HOUSE - “Cute” wood constructed house for medium dog, $50. 412-833-9627 DOLLS - (2) dolls, 15” with clothes & pink roller board, $10. 412-279-3288 DRESSER / DESK / VANITY 2 drawers, area make-up/ jewelry, $275. 412-854-3637

ELECTRIC SCOOTER (Lynx)

3 wheels, cost $1,600, sell for $650/best offer. 412-835-4352

ELECTRIC SCOOTER Go shopping in comfort!

Electric Scooter, like new, $375

724-338-4999

EMBROIDERY MACHINE Brother PR-600. Single head, six needle machine.

Instruction manual, different size hoops (8), Amazing Machine converter for your PC. Price includes: 200+ spools of thread; 200+ Hats; 3 dozen polo shirts; several tote bags, aprons, denim shirts, sweatshirts and thousands of designs. Extra needles, backing sheets, tools all included. Easy machine to use. Everything you need to start a small home-based business. Price is $5500 or best offer. SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY. Contact Bill at 412-496=9132 EXERCISE BIKE - Great for legs/arms, 5 settings, timer, $85. 412-303-1327

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724-942-3923 Mail or dropped off to:

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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.

FURNITURE - Dining room table, 6 chairs & server, $275.

724-745-2165 Furniture, hutch, buffet & server (marble top), cherry $500 412-835-1613 GOLF BALLS - Like new, 3 dozen for $15. 412-854-2798 GOLF BALLS - Used, good condition, 8 dozen for $24.

Bethel Park, 412-831-1816 GOLF CLUBS - Ping Irons, 3 thru pitching wedge, good condition, $100. 412-429-9794 GRILL - Road trip portable w/cover, 2 full propane tanks & cover, $50. 412-561-4129 GRILL COVER - XL, protects hood, etc., waterproof fabric, perfect, $22. 412-854-0123

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General Merchandise

General Merchandise

HALLOWEEN WITCH HAT/CAPE Beautiful sparkle blue/purple, new, $10. 412-279-3288

JUMPER CABLES - Quick charge, need not open hood, can gift, $15. 412-854-0123

HEAT PRESS MACHINE

KEYBOARD - eMachine keyboard, $10. 412-861-1854

Attached to cart w/wheels, originally $975, sell for $450.

General Merchandise KEYBOARD Dell, $15. 412-861-1854 KEYBOARD / MOUSE HP, brand new in box, $10.

412-279-3288

HOUSEPLANTS - 6 beautiful, lemon/orange trees, purple passion, 6/$25. 412-833-3377 HYDRAULIC JACK - 5 ton heavy duty, bottle type/steel jack stands, $40. 412-833-2619 JEWELRY -Necklaces/Earrings, Bracelets, add sparkle to outfits, $10. 412-854-3637 JIGSAW PUZZLES - 3 boxes of 10 puzzles, 1,000-2,000 pieces, $75/all. 412-225-6174

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

OFFICE CHAIR - HON, armrests, burgundy, 5 casters, swivel, tilt,excellent, $30. 412-831-7367

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

Fertilizing Services

Philips Heating & Cooling ...............................................412-835-0727 PA # 023730

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

Asphalt Paving/Sealing

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

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

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412-279-4738

PIANO-KRAKAUER, Upright Console, Great Condition, $500 or best offer. If there is a charity Organization, we will donate Piano.724-263-8138

PIANO - Beautiful baby grand piano, 5’2. Wurlitzer high gloss walnut finish, a real show piece! Always tuned.

Asking $5,500, will negotiate.

Gutter Cleaning Weber Construction ...........................................(412) 563-6128 PA # 31176

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

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

PICKLING CROCKS - Ceramic, 2 & 8 gallon, $50/both.

412-833-2619

OLYMPIC WEIGHT BENCH Heavy duty, preacher curl, leg developer, $225. 412-831-7367

PLANTER - Large china, beautiful pattern, 11”Hx9”W, $15. 412-279-3288

REFRIGERATOR - Antique 1950s, G.E., stn. steel, works, $200/best offer. 412-561-4129

RIDING MOWER - Honda, 30”, mulching, $400. Call

412-831-8065

ROOM DIVIDER - Free standing, 6’5”H x 5’9”L, tan fabric, $295. 412-861-1854 ROUTER Net Gear, $12. 412-861-1854

Pointing

Galati Nursery ...........................................(724) 745-8001 South Hills / Washington County Lynch Landscape Supply, Inc. ...........................................(724) 348-5518

Weber Construction ...........................................(412) 563-6128 PA # 31176

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

Retaining Walls 20 Landscaping ...........................................(412) 860-1118 .......................www.20landscaping.com Dirt Dugan Landscaping, Inc. ............................................(724) 348-4476 Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839 ..................ronald.haines24@yahoo.com

Roof Cleaning Pittsburgh Roof Cleaners ...........................................(412) 653-3100 .......www.pittsburghroofcleaners.com PA #015307

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

Slate Roof Specialist

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

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

Plumbing Contractors

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

Insurance

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

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

RECORDS/CDs - LPs, 78s, 45s, some classical, $45/all.

412-561-4129

Landscape Supplies

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

Housecleaning

RECEIVER - Sony STR-DG500.

Paid $275 3 /07, asking $60.

Cash only, 724-825-0050

724-941-6092

Pet Services

Philips Heating & Cooling ............................................(412) 835-0727 PA # 023730

Protect A Deck ...........................................(724) 941-2664 ...........................................(412) 997-1847

RECORDS/ALBUMS - 33 & 45s for $. 412-835-0998

MAUSOLEUM

Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, companion space for 2 urns in glass niche, price includes nameplate, opening/closing.

Does not include urns. Current price $6,385, selling companion space for 2 urns for $4,000. Call 412-215-3421 between 9 am-9 pm.

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

Deck Cleaning/Sealing

PIANO- Kimball, Console Pecan, Italian Provincial $500. or best offer.

724-493-8281

MUD FLAP - Ultraguard 94”W w/hardware, for motor home, $80. 724-941-1342

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

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

PRINTER - Dell color printer #720, new in original box, $35.

412-429-9794

MATTRESS / BOX SPRING Queen pillow top, good shape, $170 pick up. 724-941-6467

Excavating/Bobcat Work

Chimney Cleaning & Repairs

OLYMPIC WEIGHT SET-Weider, 365 lb., 7-ft. barbell, dumbbells, tree, $150. 412-831-7367

Mt. Lebanon Cemetery - 2 spaces, Lawn crypt lot, value $6500 asking $3500 412-531-7940

Air Conditioning

Asphalt Sealing Solutions ...........................................(412) 501-3277 ......www.asphaltsealingsolutions.com ......................................................PA#039058

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

LEGOS - Large collection from the 1980s of boxed sets & mixed assortments, best offer. 412-889-1548

Your Local Guide to Business & Services

Asphalt Seal Coating

General Merchandise

MINK COAT/HAT - Beautiful silver/gray, 32”, size 8/10, $650.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Gee Bee Asphalt Paving ...........................................(412) 831-9816 ...........................................(412) 403-8899 Todd’s Asphalt Sealing Inc. ...........................................(724) 941-1024 ..........................www.toddsasphalt.com ......................................................PA#016124

General Merchandise

LADDER - Aluminum, very strong, 72” high, $25.

412-833-3377

412-877-8799

HOME GYM SYSTEM - Proform, 8 work stations, cross training, console,$125. 412-831-7367

General Merchandise

Weber Construction ............................................(412) 563-6128 PA #31176

Snow Removal Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839 ..................ronald.haines24@yahoo.com 20 Landscaping ...........................................(412) 860-1118 .......................www.20landscaping.com

Stone Carving Carved Stone by Serena ...........................................(724) 941-2664 ...........................................(412) 997-1847 ..........www.carvedstonebyserena.com

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

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

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General Merchandise

General Merchandise

RUG (SHAG) - Green, 9.5 x 7.5 with pad, $135 cash only.

724-825-0050

SHINGLES - 120 pieces cedar shake, 2 ft. long, various widths, $50. 724-941-7619

RUG (SISAL) - Black, bound, 9x12, purchased Pottery Barn, $200 cash. 724-825-0050

SHIRTS - Men’s, 2 doz., some new in orig. pkg., medium, 15-2, $75. 412-429-9794

RUG - Exclusive border area, 4x6 Hunter green/Ivory, smoke free home, $45. 412-882-4454

SHOES - Ladies Etonic white sneakers, size 9, like new, $10 412-279-3288

RUG - Persian, Hand Tied Reds and Blues, Beautiful, Moving, $1,000.

412-848-1753

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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SILK FLOWERS - Hundreds of autumn, holiday, winter,spring summer, $50/all. 412-561-4129

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

General Merchandise

SWING/ACTIVITY SET- Covered roof, play house, swings, monkey bars & sliding board. all rebuilt wolmanized lumber $750 or best offer 724-228-1101

TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Husqvarna, 26 HP, large deck, never used, $2,000.

724-941-8347

WALL PLAQUES - Lefton 18th century vintage,man & woman excellent, $20. 412-279-3288

Synthesizer/Receiver - Sony CD/Phone/Am-FM - 12 channel hookups, $29. 412-854-0123 TABLES (3) - coffee + 2 end, wrought iron, from Patio Shop, $119/all. 412-854-0123 TABLES - Coffee & 2 end, glass & brass, $100.

412-860-1084

SMOKER - With cover, up to 60 lbs. of meat, new, $50.

412-561-4129

TABLE & 4 CHAIRS, Oak, Oval, Clawfoot, Lighted Hutch.

Originaly $1,995.

Sell for $475. 724-833-5493

SOFA - Aqua/silver, 1950s Classic, $250. 724-745-2165 SOUP TUREEN - Pfaltzgraff “Yorktown”, $15.

412-835-3325

724-942-3923

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General Merchandise

Smoke/Fire/Carbon Monoxide Alarm - First Alert, new with batteries, $20. 412-279-3288

Fax: Email: classifieds@thealmanac.net

General Merchandise

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

724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com STAIRLIFT - Like New. Paid $2,800. Sell $1,000 or Best Offer.

724-777-1155 STEAM CLEANER - VAPamore MR-100 with accessories, $140 cash. 724-825-0050

TABLE - Mah Jongg, hand carved in Singapore, beautiful! Comes with 4 built-in drawers & ivory tiles, Reduced to $149.

412-278-5228 TANDEM CRYPT- Lafayette Cemetery in Brownsville.

Valued @ $13,800, asking $9000 724-785-7950 TELEPHONE - Hearing loss/ adjusts for clear sound, instructions, $65. 412-854-3637

TICKETS (STEELER) (4) all games Section 142, 26 rows from field. Call 724-255-6524

TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Sears, 26 HP, large, deck, never used, $2,000.

724-941-8347 TREADMILL - Proforma, can deliver, $95. 412-835-4096 TRUCK BED CAPS - Brand new will fit Chevy Silverados & GMC Sierra, $75. 412-833-9627 TV - 27” Sharp, excellent working condition, a real bargain! $25. 412-831-6095 TV - Toshiba 28” diagonal, works perfect, not a flatscreen $15. 724-942-3708

WHEELCHAIR - Adult, folds up, new $275, sacrifice $75. Very nice. 724-942-3708 WOOD CHIPPER - 10 HP Yard Machine, like new, $350.

615-727-4481

WREATH - Gold bulbs, jewels, Angels, Bows, gorgeous, year round use, $79. 412-854-0123

VASE / URN - + Dish, Italian black marbled glass, new, lovely gift, $39. 412-854-0123

Antiques

Video Conference/Internet Voice/Microphone/Games, new, can gift,$49. 412-854-0123 VOLLEYBALL SET - Including Poles, Ropes & Pegs, $20.

412-303-1327

TIRES - (4) Michelin 205/6016, X-ice, fair to good, $60 for all 4 412-835-1823

WALKER - Deluxe w/4 wheels, seat, hand brakes, folds up, sacrifice, $55. 724-942-3708

SCANNER - HP Scanjet 4470C, $50. 412-861-1854

STEREO/CD/Cassette/Radio + remote, speakers, stands, $119/all. 412-854-3637

TIRES - Michelin P215/55-R17, Primacy MX-4, 4 for $500.

440-813-3196

WALKER - With 4 wheels, seat, hand brakes, basket, nice, sacrifice $35. 724-942-3708

SCROLL SAW - Dremel 1680, 16” Variable Speed, “New”, $110 cash. 724-825-0050

SUBWOOFER - Proficent S10, 120 watt, paid $485 3/07, asking $75. 724-825-0050

TRAILER - Carry on, 4x6’ wire mesh utility w/gate, $300.

412-831-1233

WALKER -Adult, with 2 wheels, very nice, folds up, new: $100, sacrifice $25. 724-942-3708

Need Help? Dial 2-1-1 It’s your friendly community-24-hour- professionallystaffed hotline for help with human services.

Feeding your family. Becoming a volunteer.

Getting taxes done. Avoiding eviction.

Caring for your grandmother. Keeping your heat on.

Finding a summer camp and more.

If you need help, info or referrals, call 2-1-1.

If 2-1-1 is not available where you are, dial 1-888-553-5778 facebook.com/SouthHillsAlmanac facebook.com/SouthHillsAlmanac

WHEEL CHAIR - Child/ juvenile folds up, very nice, sacrifice $20. 724-942-3708

TYPEWRITER - Selectric with fonts, & cover, $50.

412-561-4129

STEREO - Sony cassette/radio use outdoors w/battery or indoors, $29. 412-854-3637

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WEDDING GOWN -Satin Beaded Size 24 Never Worn $525.00 724-228-4648

WORKSTATION - Small computer workstation, perfect condition, $10. 412-835-0998

WALKER - Deluxe w/4 wheels, seat & hand brakes, folds up, like new! $65. 724-942-3708

SANDER-Speed Bloc, complete to fine sanding, does it all, new, $79. 412-854-0123

WATER TREATMENT UNIT Bacteriostatic, made in USA, new, $25. 412-833-3377

Two Lots in WASHINGTON CEMETERY - Secition 12, lot 190, Burial Sites 1 & 2 $900 ea. Please Call 1-970-328-8006 Info available at cemetery office

TIRE RIMS / TIRE - 225/60/17, $29. 412-854-3637

DEADLINE: MONDAY 10 AM

WASHER (Wringer) - 1960s Speed Queen, $50.

412-561-4129

THE WASHINGTON ANTIQUES FAIR 36th Season

Sunday, Sept. 27 Hosts hundreds of Quality Antiques Dealers at Consol Energy Park home of The Washington Wild Things.

The Field is above Washington Crown Center Mall.

Join us from 8 am - 2 pm Admission: $3/Adult Children 12 & under FREE

Info: 724-942-0357 washingtonantiquesfair.com

TOP PRICES PAID FOR OLD RUGS

Clean Repair & Appraise Mt. Lebanon, 15228

412-563-1212

Garage/Yard Sale BETHEL PARK (Brookside Farms) Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 8 am-3 pm 3231 Arapahoe Rd.

Collectibles, comic books, vintage & estate items, antiques & extras.

GARAGE SALE PACKAGE * * $21.30 * * 5 Lines + Interactive Map Listing on swpaads.kaango.com $.60 each additional line Private party advertisers only.

No commercial ads.

Rainy Day Guarantee!

Don’t worry if it rains the day of your sale, just give us a call to reschedule your garage sale (within 2 weeks) and we’ll rerun your ad at NO CHARGE. How’s that for a successful sale insurance?

Prepayment is necessary for all garage/yard sales.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover Accepted.

Regular Deadline is Monday, 10 am

Call 724-949-1193 to schedule your ad.

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Garage/Yard Sale GREEN TREE

Used Book Sale Friends Preview Sale: Thurs., Oct. 1, 7 pm-9 pm Join at the door - $10 Person or $15 Family.

Public Sale: Fri., Oct. 2, 10 am-8 pm Sat., Oct. 3, 10 pm-5 pm

Public Bag Day Sale: Sun., Oct. 4, 12 pm-4 pm Mon., Oct. 5, 10 am-4 pm

Green Tree Library W. Manilla Avenue

For info call 412-921-9292 www.greentreelibrary.org

MCMURRAY Saturday, Sept. 26 8 am-1 pm 140 Golfview Dr.

Tools, something for every room in the house, vintage & new, cameras. pictures, lamps, books, Christmas, furniture.

MT. LEBANON (Cedarhurst Plan) Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 9 am-2 pm 1100 Lindendale Dr.

Trains, kitchen/household items & miscellaneous.

MT. LEBANON Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 8:30 am-1:00 pm 445 Marietta Place Rain or Shine!

Treadmill, electric lawnmower, golf bags, cedar wardrobe, dresses & evening wear, American Girl dolls, weed wacker, water cooler, vintage bookcase & lots more!

PETERS TWP.

Moving/Neighborhood Garage Sale Fri. & Sat., Sept. 25-26

9 am-3 pm 126 Meadow St.

Tools, Power tools, shelving, power walker & much more!

PETERS TWP. Garage Sale

Friday, Sept. 25

8 am-2 pm 403 Cheri Drive (look for signs @ Rt. 19 & Circle Drive) Craft supplies, toys, holiday decor, clothing & lots more!

PETERS TWP. Huge Garage Sale

Sat. & Sun. Sept. 26-27

9 am-3 pm 106 Bittersweet Circle (off McMurray Rd.)

Something for everyone!

Home decor, clothing, furniture, household items & much more!

PETERS TWP. Moving/Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 9 am-2 pm 325 Buffalo Ridge Rd.

Dining room, dresser, armoire, decorator items, patio set, games, Christmas items, folding chairs, tools, housewares & much more!

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

Try an AD in The Alamanc

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

724-949-1193 or place online at

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Garage/Yard Sale PETERS TWP. Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 8 am-2 pm 540 E. McMurray Rd.

Queen Ann corner curio, (4) 5x8 area rugs (2 oriental), throw pillows & sofa throws, incline treadmill (new), elliptical, Malilbu pilates chair, Tony Little Healthrider, Rebounder, rowing machine (all new or very good condition). Outside bar w/bar stools, small area rugs, electric wine opener, Fisher Price stroller, Graco playpen, portable high chairs, Fisher Price baby rocker (all good condition). Lamps, draperies, curtain rods, coffee makers, other household items. Children’s toys, games, shoes & clothes &Big Wheel in box & more! No Tools!

UPPER ST. CLAIR (Deerfield Manor) Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 8 am-12:30 pm 2677 Gloucester Dr.

Furniture, art, snow blower, books, toys, rugs, elliptical machine.

UPPER ST. CLAIR Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 8 am-12:30 pm 1819 Tragone Dr.

Basketball Hoop, Matching Crib & Rocking Chair Set, Brand New (Still in Box) Swing Set, Children’s Items and Household Items.

The Almanac Classifieds on-line www.thealmanac.net or call 724-949-1193

Garage/Yard Sale UPPER ST. CLAIR Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 26 8 am-2 pm 2844 Bingham Dr.

Furniture, home/office items, collectibles & much more.

UPPER ST. CLAIR (15241) Estate Sale

Saturday, Sept. 26 8 am-4 pm

Gorgeous Cherry Curio, Thomasville Sofa Table, Kling Cherry Dining Room, PA House Server, Noritake “Fairmont” (Service for 12), Stemware, Depression Glass, Kitchen Table/ Chairs, Microwave, Kitchen, Sofa, End Tables, Snack Tables, Wing Chair, Watercolor, Pictures, Knickknacks, Wedgwood, Westmoreland, Stangl, Beam Decanters, Collector Plates, Dresser, Twin Bed, Chest of Drawers, Dresser/ Mirror, Wrought Iron Patio Furniture, Hoover Steam Vac, Tyco HO Train Set, Garage and SO MUCH MORE!! DON’T MISS IT!!

Directions: Rt. 19 to E. McMurray Rd., Right on Harrow to

Garage/Yard Sale

Fuel-Soil-Stone

CORDWOOD

UPPER ST. CLAIR (15241) Moving Sale Saturday, September 19 9 am-4 pm 1312 Manor Drive

Bedroom, living room, patio and office furniture, dining room table, Winchester rifle, grill, treadmill, power tools, garden tools, general household items and much, much more!

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

Stacking available.

Serving the South Hills for over 35 years.

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

Service Repairs

Al’s Water Service

Wanted to Buy

2699 Jefferson Ave., Wash.

724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com

ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES ~ WANTED ~

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

TOP CASH PRICES PAID

Please Call Janine

412-341-9079 412-310-4798

Cell:

WANTED : Stereo Equipment, Vintage Electronics, Old Sports Cards & Watches.

412-833-1934

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CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

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

All Work Guaranteed

Free Estimates Upon Request

1-800-764-8463 Deadline For

The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

GUTTERS CLEANED $59.95

Insured Average 2 Story House Prompt Service Repair & Replacement Available.

PA #31176

(412) 563-6128

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

Phone Answers 24 Hours

1-800-919-5320 Problems with delivery?

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

CORDWOOD

724-949-1193

724-941-7483

724-825-0882

WANTED:

MURDOCH ESTATE LIQUIDATION

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ITEMS

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

412-833-9200

412-221-2248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com

Service Repairs

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.

Taylor Fireplace

www.murdochestatesales.com

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Classifies has something for Everyone.

2331 Harrow Rd.

Service Repairs

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

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

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

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

Monthly Themes: October - Halloween November - Thanksgiving December - Holidays/Santa January - Winter Fun February - Valentine’s Day Mail drawings to:

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

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Service Repairs

Lawn Care & Landscaping

Blacktopping Drives Patching & Sealer

(412) 287-0728 Complete 4 Season Landscaping Servicing the South Hills

Landscaping Restoration

Free Estimates

“We Apply Federal Specification Sealer Not Watered Down Concentrate”

Fall Clean Ups ● Aeration ● Shrub Trimming ● Bed Cleaning ● Shrub & Small Tree Removal ● Lawn Repair/Seed & Sod ● Snow Removal Commercial/Residential Fully Insured Free Estimates & Senior Discounts New Customers Receive 15% off Of all Services

Commercial /Residential

PA #106708

Fully Insured *Free Estimates

AERATIONS / STUMP GRINDING

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724-746-6131 800-641-9055 (24 Hours)

Todd’s Asphalt Sealing Inc.

(724) 941-1024 Todd Shields - Owner

toddsasphalt.com WALLS Built & Rebuilt Precast, Versa-Lok Keystone, Tie Walls, Stone Fully Insured/Free Estimates Senior Citizen Discounts

412-370-3785 Check out classified online at:

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Average 10,000 sq.ft. lawn $65 Let me core aerate your lawn with the same machine Chem Lawn or Davey use for about half their price.

Fertilization, weed control & liming also available. Also, let me remove those unwanted stumps & roots from your yard. (Stumps approx. $3 per inch measured across stump.) Also, gardens rototilled. Insured. Licensed Pesticide Applicator. 28 yrs. in business.

Jamie Thompson,

(412) 531-3113

Delivery Problems 724-949-1208

RICHARD BODE LANDSCAPING & DECKS

724-941-6936 * 724-746-7047 (Store) Visit our store & outdoor display featuring Unilock Products Route 19 South, 3/4 mile past Waterdam Plaza, on right

RETAINING WALLS * PATIOS * SIDEWALKS * DRIVEWAYS Using Unilock Interlocking Concrete Pavers Shrub & Tree Planting / Trimming / Mulching / Edging

DECKS -

Custom Built Decks

Free Estimates - Limited Area * Fully Insured Owner Supervision PA004132

Bordenick Landscaping Inc. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Trees, Plants & Flowers

LANDSCAPE DESIGN / INSTALLATION LAWN MAINTENANCE RETAINING WALLS BOBCAT SERVICES PRUNING FERTILIZING MULCHING AERATION PENN STATE GRADUATE PAVERS & WALKWAYS

Grass Cutting, Fertilization, Mulching, Hedge Trimming, Clean-ups, Weeding, Reasonable Rates. Reliable Service. Experienced.

Servicing all South Hills / Peters Twp. Areas. Call Al,

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Landscape Makeovers

Largest Supply Yard In The Area

Pick-Up or Delivery 7 Days A Week

2150 Washington Rd. Canonsburg

724-746-2151

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

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

Exterior Painting

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412-735-4063

Mulching One Call Gets It Done!

TREE SERVICE

HIC #003526

412-860-3702 ALL SEASONS LANDSCAPING

Grass Cutting, Yard Cleanup, Landscaping, Concrete Patios, Sidewalks, Driveways, Retaining Walls (Built or Rebuilt)

Free Estimates*Fully Insured PA #102385

412-370-3785 FALL CLEAN UP

No time to garden? Let me take care of your Garden, Flower Beds & Cemeteries.

Call Trayce, 724-344-2478

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

Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.

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

Joe, 412-886-9818 Now accepting new commercial clients for the 2015-2016 snow season

J.C. Landscaping

Professional lawn maintenance, complete landscaping, hedge trimming, thatching, mulch reseeding, edging, hauling, bobcat service.

Affordable, quality work. n Fall Clean-Up n Seeding n Mulching n Pruning n Bed Design n Planting & More

Call:

Pilardi’s Landscaping 724~498~6809

ADDITIONS/GAMEROOMS Garages * Kitchens Baths * Decks.

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

724-852-1888

PA #018057

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Gaetano Concrete (412) 833-7969 PA Reg. #009657

GUTTERS

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL PA #038977

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

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

412-531-5922

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS COMPLETE HOME REMODELING No Job Too Small * Insured * Free Estimates * Reasonable www.gilbert-tile.com PA010192

Gilbert Tile (412) 341-5955

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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

The Almanac Classifieds on-line www.thealmanac.net or call 724-949-1193

POINTING MORTAR REPAIR Insured

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Free Estimates

Active Owner Participation on Every Jobsite

“Mortar Matching & Neatness are My Trademark”

Weber Construction 412-563-6128

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

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.

Call us for a free “No Gimmick” estimate

412-881-4749

CARPENTRY

(412) 279-2262

PLASTERING & DRYWALL REPAIR WORK 45 years experience, Ask for Al, 724-926-8168

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

Interior Trim - Handrails Design & Build Decks Quality Home Repairs PA#45653

Home Improvement

Seamless, any length.

22 Years Experience

LAWN RENOVATIONS

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Stamped & Colored Concrete l Exposed Aggregate & Float Finish l Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks l Pressure Wash & Seal Concrete Free Estimates Fully Insured l

724-746-8561

All Phases of Brick, Block & Stone Work l Repointing l Chimney Cap Replacement & Repair l Flagstone Patios l Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces

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

www.aslandscapingpa.com

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FALL RATES

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412-401-0839

CONCRETE & STONE WORK

BANE MASONRY INC.

or visit us at: pilardilandscaping.com

Aerations, Dethatching & Overseeding Fall Fertalizing & Liming

(724) 941-6465

Home Improvement

GRASS CUTTING ARE YOU DISAPPOINTED WITH YOUR SERVICE? Call someone who cares.

RETAINING WALLS Insured Free Estimates

Free Estimates!

Fully Insured!

PA # 085585

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TREE SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE

SIDELINES TREE SERVICE

Deck Staining

412-563-0316, 412-523-2062

Residential • Commercial • Personalized Service Free Estimates-Fully Insured

724-746-8733 (TREE)

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General Cleanup, Trim, Mulch, Weed, Edging, Hauling. Insured.

Customized Designs & Installation

Fully Insured Free Estimates

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LANDSCAPING

A & S LANDSCAPING

CHIMNEY REPAIRS BRICK REPOINTING ANY MASONRY REPAIR ADDITIONS

(724) 554-0775

412-854-3660

Fully Insured * 724-986-3705

Home Improvement

KEN’S TREE SERVICE

AERATION

T & H PAVING

FALL DISCOUNTS

Lawn Care & Landscaping

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

30 Years Exper. Dependable.

“One Call Does It All”.

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

PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES Industrial Commercial & Residential Deck Cleaning & Staining Free Estimates. Fully Insured.

BES Housing Solutions & Renovations converged with Scotty & Sons Deck Cleaning.

20 yrs. exp. 724-926-8388 www.beshousingsolutions.com

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

PAUL JANOV

724~746~3464

REMODELING

Kitchens, Bathrooms Gamerooms Interior Painting Drywall Plaster Repair

Fully Insured*Free Estimates PA #006719

Rick Kaczmarek,

412-401-4877

Rollier’s Hardware

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

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

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

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

412-853-9436

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

Call Brian,

412-216-1098

TOMMY’S REMODELING HANDYMAN SERVICE We do all Home Improvements

Hardwood & Laminate Floors, Gamerooms, Entry Doors, Decks,

WE DO IT ALL!

PA #053154 Fully Insured CALL TOMMY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

724 263 2503

Get Top Dollar

for your vehicle through

“Run Til Sold”

$29.95 for 4 lines for 60 days.

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

Call 724-949-1193

to list your vehicle today!

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

Drywall/Painting J R PAINTING

Interior / Exterior 15 years experience Decks * Porches * Fences Free Estimates

724-255-8387

J. DOERR PAINTING ____________ Interior z Exterior Residential z Commercial Superior Quality & Guaranteed Durability 10 yr. Warranty Woodwork 15 yr. Warranty Aluminum

Siding/Brick Aluminum Siding & Deck Refinishing “For Those Who Appreciate Superior Quality”

Miscellaneous

Campers & RVs

HOUSECLEANING Have your home or office cleaned to perfection! Very thorough, honest, dependable & many references. Ironing also available. 19 years experience. 724-328-3826

HOUSE / OFFICE CLEANING

Meticulous and reliable woman. I will clean your home or office as if it were my own.

412-841-7695

Boat & Accessories

412-334-2124

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

Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured

412-613-4177

412-833-4574 412-551-2474

Deadline For

18’ Well Craft 1984, Complete with trailer & top, side curtains, bow cover, moring cover, red & white vinyl inside, red carpet, extra prop., hand spot light, anchor, aft. light pole, must be seen to appreciate 724-998-7351 724-627-3987 1986 Bayliner Boat, force 50 hp, runs great, fully loaded, fishing package, clean $3,000. OBO will trade for 15’ or 16’ box cargo trailer 724-239-2958

Tim Cornwall Wallpapering 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

CONCRETE WORK Walkways * Patios Driveways * Walls Fully Insured/Free Estimates

412-370-3785

Asphalt

The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Skilled Painters Serving The South Hills for Over 20 Years!

Fully Insured Free Estimates Greystoke Painting

412-835-1307

Chaparral- 2003 240 Signature 5L 260 HP w/Bravo 3 out drive 170 hours.

2005 Loadrite tandem trailer with surge breaks $30,995 724-344-1919

Campers & RVs

Excavating & Hauling HAULING

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

Erikshaulingandmoving.com

HAULING

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

1991 Ravenboat 23’ daycruiser pleasure craft Best of equipment. Must sell $6000 or best offer 412-221-2482 or 412-498-7146

1988 MOTOR HOME

Class A. Beautiful condition, low miles, new tires, brakes & batteries, $14,500. 724-941-8347

Clean out houses, apartments & garages. Clean up yards. Reasonable.

Robert Fenton

412-341-7640

Inks Landscaping & Excavating, Inc. Mulch Blowing French Drains ● Digging Serving the South Hills Since 1996

1999 Sportsmen 2604P Travel Trailer Sleeps 4-6 people, excellent condition $7000.00 Clean Chevy 2500 truck avail 36,000 miles 724-693-9156 2009 COUGAR - 5th Wheel Excellent condition, Sleeps 9, AC/Heat, Flat Screen TV, 36’ 19,999 or best offer 724-592-5380

Miscellaneous 20 Years Experience References

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

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YAMAHA - 2005 DRESSER 27,000 Miles FULLY LOADED, LOADED MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE $6,000 724-986-8885

2007 YAMAHA VSTAR 1300. Fully Equipped 12,000 Miles $5,000. 724-222-0351

Miscellaneous Vehicles FARM TRACTOR Massey Ferguson 65, 4cyl.gas, utility tractor, 3pt.hitch, live PTO, Tower Adjust Rims, Runs good. $2,800.

412-582-9319 After 5pm

Camper- 2014 Puma, Special Edition. Sleeps 4, 34’ with slide out. $19,500 obo.

724-223-1080

COACHMAN - 1987 Sleeps 6, New Inspection, New Tires, New Stove and Refrigerator 137,068 Miles $4,000 412-377-1103

Forrest River - 2005 34’ MOTOR HOME R EADY for Hunting Season $40,000 or make an OFFER 724-747-4998

Keystone 2011 Residence Model 402BH Park Model excellent condition $28,900. with Slippery Rock Campground Lot $39,900.

412-296-2863 Pop up Camper- 2005 Fleetwood, SeaPine. Small frig& stove included, Sleeps 6-8. Excellent condition 412-491-0965, 724-747-4300

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

9,400 miles, clean, extra chrome, $4,150. or best offer.

Florida Bike. 724-914-3382

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 Heritage Soft Tail Classic

AMC ‘71 JAVELIN SST

33,000 miles, garage kept, many extras: amp & speakers, whitewall tires, king/queen seats, factory alarm system, luggage rack, pearl white w/lots of chrome, $10,000.

412-655-7178

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘87 Show Bike - With Tag Trailer

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

724-825-2168

Cadillac 1979

chrome engine, lots & lots of lights, custom rear patio decks & exhaust, only 6,000 miles, special factory paint turquoise & silver. Must See!! $35,500. 724-941-8347

New, off road tires with front & rear racks (all steel), powerful, $600. 724-942-4389

RV- 2012 Dutchman Voltage Toy Hauler, full body paint, all weather pkg. Loaded $64,500 724-228-3845

SUZUKI 1982

2008 CIRRUS, 25’ 5 power jacks, sleep number bed, all camping equip. coffee, dishes, linens, 15,000 AC, new optima battery, new awning, many extra’s, $14,000.

724-941-7979

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs 1991 HARLEY DAVIDSON, FAT BOYOnly 20,000 Miles, Blue & Chrome, $9,500 724-288-1339

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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

MINI BIKE (Adult)

PERFECT FOR TAILGATING HUNTING AND SKIING Holiday Rambler Endeavor ’96 Class “A”, 36 ft 37,000 miles, Well Maintained and Super Clean,New tires and Inspection. Ford 460 gas, Banks Intake and Exhaust for Increased Fuel Economy and Performance. Two Ducted Air Conditioners, Gas Heat, Auxiliary Generator Onan 7500. Leveling Jacks, Table Dinette, Patio Awning, Rear Ladder, Roof Vent, Cruise Control, Captain’s Chairs, Spare Tire, Tow Package, Skylight, Tinted glass, 75 gal fresh Water Tank, Two Flat Screen TV’s $19,700.00 TO $18,500.00 724-228-0986

TRAILER 28’ Salem Large Deck, Good Shape, at Wendy World Campground Confluence, PA $7,800.

724-550-8885

1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE

(Slant Back), 29,000 Original Miles, As New - Not wet since 1989. Must See to believer. Illness forces sale. $12,000 or best offer.

412-833-3832

HARLEY- 1964 250 SPRINT, Numbers Match, Needs Coil, Barn Stored and Dirty. $2,500.00 FIRM 724-627-5676

KAWASAKI - 1974 F4 250 CC ENDURO STREET / TRAIL, NEAR PERFECT CONDITION COLLECTOR QUALITY $3,500 412-389-8349

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Antique Automobiles

2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC SHRINE 6,106 Miles, Many Extras $14,000. 724-986-4711

Motorcycle- 2003 25th Anniversary Model. Yamaha Roadstar 1600. Only 1600 made, This one is #239 of 1600. $4000 in extras. New battery & tires ex cond. $4500 obo 724-884-7603

Chevy- 1951 Chevy Fleetline 216 3 speed column, fastback, skirts, Must See. $6000 OBO 724-228-7086 leave mes

CHEVROLET ‘79 CORVETTE Red on Red Glass T-Tops, V-8, Automatic, 74,000 Miles, Good Condition, $9,000.

724-255-6210

FORD 1956 THUNDERBIRD

Model GS1100GK, 27,000 miles, inspected, new battery, excellent appearance & mechanically sound, mileage does not represent condition of this bike. Asking $1,800.

Call Ray, 8 am-8 pm at

Fiesta Red, 312, auto, power steering/brakes, front disc brakes, stainless steel exhaust, A/C, T&C radio, both tops + more. 93,000 miles, PRICE REDUCED TO $37,500

412-276-6668 or ronsand@comcast.net

412-260-5066

Travel Trailer- 2006 Springdale, sleeps up to 8 people, Cold AC, good condition. $7,500 724-562-8412 or 724-785-6952

724-942-2298

AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, 883 Hugger, 12,000 miles, $3,500 724-945-5565 after 11 am

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

5TH WHEEL, 2012 WINNEBAGO 28’, BUNKHOUSE LIGHT. 2 SlideOuts, Outside Kitchen, Extended Warranty to 3/2020. $27,000 412-496-0568

PAINTING

412-758-9736

Kernan Asphalt Sealing

2005 KZ FRONTIER

28’ Travel Trailer, New Inspection, Brakes & Tires.

Sleeps 10, 2 Slide-Outs $7,500. 724-255-1703

Camper/Trailer - 24 foot, needs minor work, no title, $800/best offer 724-531-1699

Excellent References Owner Operated Fully Insured/Free Estimates

2007 SUNLINE QUE 18’ excellent condition $6,000.

724-258-9624

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

FORD ‘69 F250

YAMAHA ‘93 Banshee

Completely Rebuilt from top to bottom, All New Parts & Bolts, only few original parts, $7,599. Must See!!

724-554-9029

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Camper Special, Turquoise & white “All Factory”, like new, 66,000 miles, new tires & chrome wheels. Never out in winter or any rust. 390-C6 tran. Collector’s Truck. Must see! Asking $14,500. Call

724-941-8347

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Antique Automobiles

Automobiles

Automobiles MAZDA MIATA - 2008, power steering, power windows,locks 5 speed, 24,500 miles, many extras, $14,300, 724-222-0574

MERCEDES ‘88 560SL

LINCOLN ‘91 Town Car

Classic Plate. White with blue interior/carriage roof, gold trim, like new body & drive tran, 70,000 miles.

Must see! Asking $12,500.

724-941-8347

Mustang- 1965 Convertible, 289-4speed, lots of new parts, $19,500 724-938-2831

Automobiles 1976 Cadillac Coupe Deville 58,000 miles, great shape, Garage kept $6,000 724-267-3080 1979 POWDER BLUE CORVETTE 4 speed V8 L82 with headers, asking $9,750 724-986-1453 1982 RED CORVETTE, Original paint, auto.

MUST SEE! Asking $9,750 724-986-1453

1984 OLDSMOBILE 98

V8, 5.0 L, overdrive transmission, vinyl padded roof, power seat, windows & locks, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cassette, air, rear defogger, 72,850 miles, garage kept, REDUCED! $5,900/best offer.

724-239-5311 1996 Buick Century 73,000 miles, very good cond. inside & out, has updates, $2,500 724-328-1436

Buick- 1982 Park Avenue, all original excellent condition, 41,000 miles. $8,000 724-678-0485

Excellent condition, new soft top, red, 72,000 original miles, $8,000/best offer. 724-350-7041

CADILLAC- 2007 ESCALADE Luxury Model, loaded, New tires, Custom Grill, 101,000 $18,500 724-483-3375

Black/black, 2 sets wheels, clean, $10,500. Mt. Lebo,

CHEVY 91 Caprice Solid Body, Good Tires, Bad Engine $900.00 724-350-0443 leave message

2004 Jaguar - 4 door, 149,000 miles, excellent shape, runs good, black, AWD, $5,000 or best offer 724-531-1699 2005 Ford Taurus, 150,000 miles, inspected 7/16, runs great, some rust $1,800 firm 724-222-2947 leave msg.

2007, Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71, 5-3L, 4wd, 72,000 miles,Ext. cab, very nice cond. $22,000 724-222-8774

Mercedes- 2004 Kompressor Sport C230. Good Condition 127,000 miles, Never in snow. $5,995 724-986-1156

CHEVROLET ‘78 Corvette

60,000 Miles, Ember Red Clearcote with New Black Upholstery. Fresh 350 cu. in.

4 Bolt Main Engine with Edelbrock Intake & Cam Kit. 4 Speed Trans, 3:70 Rear, Stainless Exhaust, Vintage Air, Power Steering & Brakes.

Extra L-88 Hood, REDUCED $12,500. Call 724-344-1750 CHRYSLER 2008 - 300 Limited Dark Gray, 72,000 miles, new brakes, new tires, inspected $9,900 or Best offer 724-746-8798 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, ‘94, 17,000 miles, near perfect, $21,900. 724-267-3363 CORVETTE 1989 22,300. orig. miles, Candy Apple Red, 6 speed, T-TOP, $11,800.

412-496-3718 Corvette- Classic 1988, automatic, remote stereo, stored winters, very nice 94,000 miles 5-16 inspection $8,500.

412-576-3241

Ford- Mustang GT 1998, 4.6 5 speed, new engine & paint, redone, inside & out. $10,000 724-554-8579

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, $10,500. Call Bob,

BMW 07 650i Convertible

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MITSUBISHI ‘00 Galant 153,000 miles, inspected thru 6-16. $1,100 or best offer.

724-745-7040

NISSAN ‘04 350Z

6 speed, A/C, 72,000 miles, garaged, summer & winter tires, $10,000. 412-278-3735

Saab 2003 SE Convertible 93 Auto Transmission 4 cylinder. Turbo. Power windows,top, seats, locks, tilt & cruise. Mint Condition, including under carriage, Burgundy, Buck Skin Leather Interior 75,000. mi. $7,600.

724-413-0408

SUBARU ‘01 Outback

LL Bean Edition, loaded, 122,800 miles, inspected till 05/16, $3,200. 412-561-1212

HONDA - 2001 CIVIC EX 4 Dr, Automatic, 160,000 miles Runs Good New Inspection $3,200 724-926-8635

HONDA ‘12 Accord LX

Automatic,sedan 18,280 miles, gray, great condition, $15,800 724-947-5797

HYUNDAI ‘05 XG350L 72,000 Miles, All Options, New $28,000, Florida Car, Reduced $500: $5,495. 412-295-5691 HYUNDIA 2005 ACCENT 153,000 Miles, Brand New Inspection. $2900 724-554-2733

JAGUAR ‘07 X Type

All wheel drive, sunroof, immaculate! Low mileage, (22,000 miles), $13,800.

412-884-0170, 412-310-2414

CLUES ACROSS 1. LEG SHANK 5. SMALL AMOUNT 8. ROMAN EMPEROR 10. HAVING EARS 12. INNOCENT YOUNG WOMAN 14. NO WRINKLES 16. SMALL COIN (FRENCH) 17. 19 HUNDRED HOURS 19. A WAY TO INFORM 21. A SEAL OR SIGNET 22. TOBACCO SMOKE RESIDUE 23. TAI LANGUAGE BRANCH 25. SET AFIRE 26. PARTRIDGE FAMILY’S ACTRESS SUSAN 27. CANADIAN FLYERS 29. FACULTIES OF PERCEPTION 32. A LIGHT TWO-WHEEL CARRIAGE

34. WAS ___ (LOOKED AT) 35. APPEAR WITH 37. NATIVES OF THAILAND 39. HILL (CELTIC) 40. RUNS PCS 42. VISUALIZES 44. MISTAKE 45. RIDING HORSES 47. POINT OF PURCHASE 49. ARMLESS APHRODITE 53. HAVING NEGATIVE QUALITIES 54. PROTECTIVE VISUAL FOLDS 55. CRYSTALLIZED CALCIUM CARBONATE MINERAL 57. BEACH GRAINS 58. ONE WHO PRESENTS A BOND FOR PAYMENT 59. CAR MECHANICS GROUP 60. & & &

ARMENIAN TREATY 26. IN A WAY, REFUTES 28. ZOFTIG 30. FISH, HAIR OR INTER 31. MAINS 33. FATHERS 35. TRANSPARENT EYE MEMBRANES 36. STRAY 38. SEAFOWL 39. 3 PIP CARDS 41. INVESTS IN LITTLE ENTERPRISES 43. PLACARDS 44. 1ST WOMAN 45. FINDS A SUM 46. THICK PIECE OF SOMETHING 48. RIVER IN HESSE, GERMANY 50. INNER FOREARM BONE 51. 1 OF 2 CONTESTING GROUPS 52. OLIVE TREE GENUS 56. METAL CONTAINER

CLUES DOWN 1. SMALL PADDLE BOATS 2. USUAL 3. ECONOMIC CONSUMPTION 4. WITHOUT (FRENCH) 5. POWDER MINERAL 6. FLESHY SEED COVERING 7. INDICATES 8. STONE LINED GRAVE 9. FEELS REMORSE 10. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE 11. DECOMPOSITION 13. MORALLY BASE 14. JOINS 15. DANISH KRONE 18. BREASTPLATE 20. LESSON READER IN CHURCH 24. 1921 TURKISH/

Trucks

Trucks

CHEVROLET ‘12 Silverado

Ford ‘03 Lariat F150 - 4 wheel drive, new tires, just inspected, 47,000 miles, no rust, like new, Sharp. Many extras, $12,900. 724-986-3272

2500 4 WD LT Crew Cab 3,800 Miles, Snow Plow, 8 ft. bed, $36,900. 724-225-0316

Four Wheel Drives

TOYOTA ‘04 SOLORA SLE V6 CONVERTIBLE Pearl White with Tan 172,000 Miles, $4800 412-721-3634

Sports Utility Vehicles

CHEVY ‘07 SILVERADO 4WD, Z71, 4 New Tires No Rust, 67,000 Miles, some Extras $17,000 724-747-0149

FORD ‘04 F350 Flatbed

Diesel 4x4 with turbo kit, snow plow & salt spreader, 115,000 miles, $9,000.

724-809-0203

412-418-2042

412-759-6673

Silver, 39,000 miles, like new, $26,999. 304-292-5946

Garage kept, 63,000 miles, very good condition, $5,800 or best offer. 412-337-3509

724-263-4172

HONDA ‘05 CRV

2012 CHEVY CRUZE - 4 door Automatic, A/C, tilt wheel, CD player, cruise, 41,000 miles blue tooth, in storage, $12,600 724-222-3445

MERCURY ‘00 Sable Station Wagon

CHEVROLET ‘10 Corvette

Great in snow, automatic,AWD extremely reliable SUV, $7,900 or best offer. Call for details.

2006 Nissan Maxima, 80k miles, loaded, excellent cond. Original owner. Garage kept. $8,950 Call 724-825-7816

412-576-2240

Coupe, 2,900 miles, black with black interior, $42,000.

FORD FOCUS 2002 ZTS 96,000. miles, New Tires, Inspected till 10-15 $2,800.

724-948-3768 or 724-554-5663

1995 Ford Mustang, V6, 42,800 miles, lots of extras, comes with some orig.inal parts & rims. $6,000 or best offer. 724-263-7727

Answers for 9/16 Puzzle

MERCEDES ‘98 SL500

2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD Runs great. 22 mpg.

Super in snow. Some rust.

171,000 mi $2200 412-398-0097 text or call.

DODGE ‘07 Nitro SXT

4 wheel drive, inspected till 10/16, runs great, clean inside & out, tinted glass, Mp3 player, ready for winter, 105,000 miles, $6,700.

412-417-5435

JEEP ‘2001 WRANGLER Invested $14,000, 30,000 miles on Rebuilt Engine, Custom Seats, Wheels, Tires & complete Paint Job. Looks like it just rolled out of Showroom.

1st $7,900 Buys. Come Make Offer. 724-207-3937

Trucks CHEVY ‘2001 FLATBED Looks Brand New! 80,000 on Deisel Engine $6,900 724-207-3937

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CHEVY ‘02- 3500 EXPRESS VAN V8, Automatic ,Pwr Steering, Pwr Brakes, A/C, 98,000 miles 12” Dry Box, Inspected to 06/16 $6,995 or Best Offer 724-222-2446 Ford 1995 F-250 Super Cab Turbot Diesel Runs Very Good All New Tires $3,600. or BO 724-518-9134

FORD ‘99 Ranger XLT

Manual, new tires, inspected, new exhaust & front brakes, $2,400. 724-941-4347

FORD - 2004 CREW CAB NEW BODY STYLE, STYLE 4 X 4 Heated Seats, Power Widows, 8-in Monitor, 170,000 Miles, New Inspection, Driven Daily $6,700 or BEST OFFER 724-747-7671

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

724-228-1095

Four Wheel Drives CHEVY 1985 - 1/2 Ton pick -up 38,450 original miles $6,000 or Best Offer 724-223-9209 DODGE RAM, 2007 Come See - Make Offer Won’t be disappointed.

724-267-3978 Dodge- Dakota, 1995, Parts only. 318 automatic, runs great, frame & brakes gone. $1,000 724-627-6206 Dodge Ram 2500 - 1998 100,000mi, auto, air, 8ft bed with cap & racks. New tires.

Inspected. $3800.00 or best offer. 724-350-2430 FORD ESCAPE 04 129,000. mi., new tires, clean, White, Good Winter Car. $3,500. 724-746-5754

FORD ‘2002 F-150 PICKUP 8’ Bed, Liner, Cap, 4WD 5.4 Triton $5,200.

724-809-1456

FORD ‘89, 3/4 Ton, 4WD For Parts or Whole. Good body parts & motor drive gears.

Many Extras. Aluminum Rims. $800 724-531-1699 FORD- 1998 F150, power windows/ locks, cold AC, 80,000 miles, 6 cylinder, 5 speed, minor rust, 1-16 inspection, $2,550 412-576-3241

Vans 2001 Chevy Venture, Very nice, silver, many extras, runs great! $3,000 724-627-5249 Dodge- 2000-Grand Caravan, 141,000 miles, Runs, Needs rust repair. $750 724-288-3694 DODGE - 07 GrandCaravan SXT All Pwr, Stow ‘n Go Seating Very Good Condition Good Family Van 89,000 MILES $6,400 724-228-8225

FORD ‘04 E250

White, roof rack, runs great, inspected, $7,500. Call

724-941-1199

FORD ‘95 E150 Handicap Accessible Van 79,000 Miles, New Tires, No Rust. Remote Controlled Side door and Lift, Inspected, READY TO GO ! ! $12,700 724-267-2933

KIA ‘08 Rondo

Silver, 4 cylinder automatic, front wheel drive, 69,400 miles just inspected, $5,800.

412-831-1095

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