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Special delivery planned for Thanksgiving Outreach aims to serve hundreds this holiday By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Members of some local congregations are cooking up a holiday special delivery. “This is our fifth year of serving the community a Thanksgiving dinner,” Bob Steen of Cecil Township said about the annual outreach he helped start through the Crossroads United Methodist Church campus in South Fayette. His congregation has partnered with nearby Bethany Presbyterian Church in Bridgeville, which hosts the effort of getting a massive amount of meals ready. “Last year, we served 475 or so people, which was about 150 families,” Steen said. “We’ll cook this year probably about 52 birds. We’re estimating about 520 people.” Recipients of the Thanksgiving outreach usually come by way of recommendation. “These are not necessarily people who are poor,” Steen explained. “These are people whom we want to share God’s love with: moms who maybe are going through cancer treatment

SEE VOLUNTEERS PAGE 2 A volunteer starts to put dessert into containers in advance of last year’s delivery of Thanksgiving meals.

Pending bill would put tax increases in the hand of voters Senate Bill 909, dubbed the Taxpayer Empowerment Staff writer and Accountability Act, would selliott@thealmanac.net require school districts to put any proposed real estate tax As contract negotiations between Peters Townincreases up for a vote by refship School District and the union representerendum. In Peters’ case, if ing its striking 285 teachers drag on with no White the district is required to give apparent resolution in sight, a bill pending in teachers the salary increases the state Senate has the potential to shift their the union is demanding, then it could put the salary demands onto the backs of township tax- matter up for a vote and let the public decide. “The voters could control the destiny,” said payers.

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Joe Pittman, chief of staff for the bill’s co-sponsor, state Sen. Don White, R-Indiana. White introduced the legislation this summer. Already, more than 75 percent of the district’s revenue comes from township taxpayers. State funding accounts for nearly 24 percent of overall district revenue, while federal sources account for less than 1 percent, according to figures provided by the district. State money has not been received because legislators have failed to reach an agreement on a budget for 2015-16, even though the one for the prior fis-

cal year expired June 30. By law, the school district was required to adopt its budget by that deadline, and the $59.4 spending plan included a 3.608-mill increase, and brought the current real estate millage in Peters to 110.75. Peters was granted an exception from the state Department of Education to raise taxes above the state mandated cap of 2.03 mills. The district said the state has calculated the SEE BILL PAGE 2

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Volunteers FROM PAGE 1 and just don’t have the energy to cook, or moms or dads going through a divorce and just don’t know how they’re going to pull off a Thanksgiving meal. “The drivers take the meals and deliver it to the family Wednesday night, so they can have that meal with their family on Thursday,” he said. Lauren Steen, his daughter, is one of the more than 100 volunteers contributing to the effort, touching base via telephone. “We call all the families we delivered to last year to see if they’d be interested again,” she said. “I just call and verify all the information, let them know we’re bringing the turkey, the desserts, all the sides, that they don’t need to worry about anything for Thanksgiving.” Her dad’s passion for preparing food helped pave the way for the project, with like-minded fellow Crossroads members. “We started off really, really small,” he recalled. “A bunch of us got together and said, we love to cook, and we decided to cook some Thanksgiving meals for people in need in the community. I think that first year, we served about 30 people, which was about 13 or so families.” Members of St. Mary Parish in Cecil joined the effort a few years later, and then Bethany congregants came aboard. There has been a shortage of neither volunteers nor donations toward the cause. “We’ve been extremely blessed with that,” Bob Steen said. “In fact, this year we really didn’t have to do a fund drive. We’ve not had to be concerned yet about the cost.” Drivers will deliver the meals to families on

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The turkeys looked tasty coming out of the Bethany Presbyterian Church oven prior to last year’s delivery. Wednesday night, in plenty of time for a feast the next day. “The families feel really loved and blessed,” Lauren Steen said, “and we’re just glad that we can do it for them.”

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$2,300 for teachers during the life of the contract. The district, meanwhile, has countered with $200 to $500 annual raises, depending FROM PAGE 1 on where the teacher is on the salary tier. The average teacher’s salary in Peters is in excess of base index for the 2016-17 school year at 2.4 $70,000, the district said. percent, which equates to an increase of 2.658 In a 2016-17 budget projection, the dismills. trict said annual teacher salary increases are “In light of SB 909, we are running multiple expected to cost $370,000. Also, health care financial scenarios to ensure that we are able costs are anticipated to rise 8 percent. to bring forward a budget that projects proThe district has said White’s bill adds a new gramming for our children while maintaining level of complexity with its negotiations and financial sustainability for the district,” Super- it won’t agree to a contract that is beyond its intendent Jeannine French said. financial means. But, Pittman said there are The union is asking for annual raises of always a lot of unknowns when making school

district budget projections. “Future taxes would be in the hands of the electorates,” Pittman said. “Taxpayer protection would be part of it.” Teachers, who went on strike Oct. 28, will return to the classroom on Friday, Nov. 27. By state law, the district must get in 180 days of instruction by June 15. If a second strike occurs, possibly in the spring, the last day of school may be pushed back to June 30. A second strike may not occur until both sides have gone to nonbinding final best offer and fact finding, according to state Act 88, which governs how teacher’s strikes and contract negotiations are handled.

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Peters Township students looking at Black Friday return to class The work stoppage has sharply divided the community, which was evident at the Nov. 17 Staff writer Peters Township School Board meeting that selliott@thealmanac.net had to be moved to the Peters Township Middle Peters Township School District teachers will re- School to accommodate the crowd of more than 300 people, 200 of whom were teachers. Many main on strike until Nov. 27. The teachers and the district met Nov. 18 in parents wore red shirts saying they were willing an attempt to hammer out an agreement that to wait for a reasonable end to the strike. The would put 4,300 students back in the classroom teachers, meanwhile, had on blue shirts bearing before Black Friday. But talks, called the day be- their union logo and were adamant about wantfore by a state mediator, ended only 90 minutes ing a fair and equitable contract. The issues are salaries and health care costs. after they started. The district maintained its financial stance “The district continues to be obstinate,” said Paul Homer, representative for Peters Local 3431 in light of pending legislation that would allow of the American Federation of Teachers. “There state school districts to raise taxes with a referwill be no meeting before the end of the strike.” endum vote by the public. It also asked the union

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blue on its side, was found by the school custodian late Nov. 16 on the sidewalk. Fruecht said the juveniles, all Peters residents between the ages of 16 and 17, were idenPolice investigating deer incident tified by video and other methods. It was not Peters Township police have identified four clear how the female deer was killed. Fruecht male juveniles responsible for leaving a spray- said rigor mortis had begun to set in, and the painted deer carcass near the driveway of Peters corpse was beginning to emit an odor. “We beTownship High School where district teachers lieve it might have been road kill,” he said. have been picketing since late last month. Fruecht met with the parents of three of the Police Chief Harry Fruecht said the incident youths Nov. 20 at the police station. It has not was intended as a prank and was not aimed at been determined yet if the juveniles will have the teachers. “There was no intimidation factor to pay a fine or perform community service, he involved,” Fruecht said. “They are remorseful said. They are facing township criminal code of their behavior.” violations, as well as state Game Commission The deer, which had “PT” spray-painted in violations, said Fruecht.

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Peters Twp. company brightens Thanksgiving for 20 people By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

Twenty people will have a sunnier Turkey Day, thanks to the folks at Sunny Days In-Home Care. “We like to pride ourselves in taking care of the people we have as clients,” David Ellenwood said. He owns the Peters Township-based service provider with his wife, Evelyn. “So one of the things we came up with was: What can we do for Thanksgiving for people who are out there?” The answer: “Ten of our managers each picked two people from their territories that felt like they could benefit from us providing a Thanksgiving meal for them,” he said, as staff members packed bags full of goodies Nov. 18 in anticipation of the holiday. The recipients will have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional turkey, stuffing, potatoes and vegetables, and it’s not just a matter of food being dropped off at their doors. “We decided we’re going to not only provide a meal, but we’re going to cook it for them, whether it’s a caregiver or manager, and spend some time with them,” Ellenwood said. “We’re going to get some pictures, just have a nice celebration for our clients.” The Thanksgiving treat is nothing new for Sunny Days. “We’ve done things like this all along. We find people who are in need, and we try to help

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Evelyn and David Ellenwood are the owners of Sunny Days In-Home Care. out,” Ellenwood explained. With experience in marketing for homehealthcare companies, he decided to enter the market with his own business. “I watched and saw how they did things, and just felt like there were a lot of things missing,” he said. “A lot of these companies were corporates from other parts of the country, and trying to come in and do business here just didn’t work well.” Sunny Days went into operation in February 2011, with Ellenwood devoting his efforts to growing the business while his wife continued at her full-time job. “About nine months in, I said, ‘Ev, you’ve got to come home. I need you to work at home. I can’t do this alone anymore,’” he recalled. “I was going 24/7.”

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Ashley Bennett, administrative assistant, loads bags of goodies at the Sunny Days In-Home Care office in Peters Township. Growth has continued, with Sunny Days now serving more than 200 clients, with the company employing 250, including 10 managers and a staff of eight at the office on Center Church Road. “We’re actually in the process now of selling

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deaths BAUER - John E., 78, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 19. CHESNIC - Ann, 97, Canonsburg, Nov. 18. CLARK - Maureen Joan, 77, South Park, Nov. 18. COFFY - Pollyanna (Greathouse), 44, Castle Shannon, Nov. 13. COLEMAN - Craig L., 96, Bridgeville, Nov. 16. COLLAVO - Louis Robert, 75, Cecil, Nov. 10. COLTON - Lori Ann, 48, Canonsburg, Nov. 15. DELVAL - Margaret J. Downey, 73, Scott, Nov. 20. DOTSON - Jason H., 31, formerly of

Bethel Park, Nov. 16. DOWD - John T., 80, South Hills, Nov. 21. FALLETT - William E., 78, Scott, Nov. 17. FEDOR - Patricia Ann, 68, South Park, Nov. 17. FROSINI - Timothy J., 57, Finleyville, Nov. 17. GALLAGHER - John B., 91, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 20.

KOVANIS - Nina M. (Loniero), 65, Carnegie, Nov. 18.

MURRAY - Elizabeth L. (Davis), 91, Green Tree, Nov. 13.

STEWART - Arthur U., 98, Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Scott, Nov. 18.

KUBINA - John, 93, South Park, Nov. 15.

NOONAN - Maryann J., 61, Carnegie, Nov. 16.

LIVINGSTON - John F., 91, Green Tree, Nov. 22.

OLIVERIO - John A., 82, Finleyville, formerly of South Park, Nov. 17.

SUHY - Robert G., 76, Bethel Park, Nov. 14.

MARKS - Jean Marie (Beach), 87, Scott, Nov. 16.

REED - Paul, 75, Bethel Park, Oct. 6.

MARSILIO - Doris Jean (Spitznagel), 67, Scott, Nov. 15.

REVAK - Carolyn M. “Sis,” 97, formerly of South Fayette Twp., Nov. 14.

TANG - Lillian Yu-Djang (Mao), 92, formerly of Bethel Park, Nov. 16. VICKLESS - Martin F. “Marty” III, 83, McMurray, Nov. 16. WAGNER - Francis R., 89, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 16.

HATCH - Patricia Ann, 74, formerly of McMurray, Nov. 18.

MARTIN - Jane Margaret (Mathis), 95, Bethel Park, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 15.

HELWIG - Diane, 90, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 15.

McFALLS - John F., 71, South Fayette Twp., Nov. 14.

SCHOPPEN - Michael J., Dormont, Nov. 21.

WILLIAMS - Helen L., 90, Bethel Park, Nov. 14.

JAWORSKI - J.M. “Jay,” 67, Upper St. Clair, Nov. 17.

MILLER - Sylvester James “Jim,” 89, Bridgeville, Nov. 22.

SPANOS - Sophia, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 15.

YATES - Eileen “Dean” (Maioli), 79, Bridgeville, Nov. 15.

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SARRIA - Victor H. “Vic,” 45, formerly of Bethel Park, Nov. 19.

WAGNER - Richard John, 66, Canonsburg, Nov. 18.

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letters to the editor PTHS senior Sabrina Liu. “If an agreement isn’t reached and the teachers strike again in spring, AP exams will be impossible to even administer, let alone score well on.” While believing the Peters Township teachers “Strikes ain’t fun, but they sure is exciting.” Not only are students nervous about AP do need a reality check, I support their right to Alan Menken said it best in his hit Broadway scores, but also about their grades in general. strike. However, we need to change state law to show “Newsies.” This is especially true for the With classes moving faster, students will have reduce the required number of days of instruc- students of Peters Township, especially those in to work harder to keep their grades up. This tion from 180 down to 160 when teachers go on high school. While most students are worried strike. As it stands, the teachers bear no eco- about what grade they received on their Eng- will be especially difficult during the first few nomic hardship from striking, other than defer- lish paper, PT high school students are con- days back to school because the students won’t ring income. They aren’t losing income, because cerned about being able to take AP tests due be in the correct mindset. It will be similar to coming back from summer break. However, our state law mandates that they will work the to the strike. with the first quarter not yet completed, stusame amount of time and therefore will be paid When speculations about a strike started their full salaries. dents will need to work more diligently to get in PTHS, students were excited because that My dad worked in the steel mills for many the grades they strive for. meant no school for them. However, once the years and, when they went on strike, times were Alan Menken had it right, strikes are defistrike started and they realized there would be tough for the families. The union helped a little, nitely not fun. Hopefully this strike will end but those wages were lost for all time. So there no holiday breaks, the excitement faded. Now with a fair agreement for both sides, and a was incentive on the workers, the same as man- students are worried about the pacing of AP second strike will not be necessary. Thankfully, agement, to come to an agreement. With school classes. AP exams begin on May 2, meaning school will be back in session on Nov. 27. Howteachers, though, it’s, “Who cares how long teachers will have to cram everything into the ever, it will take an immense amount of work we’re out, I’ll still get all my money, so ‘Workers small amount of time that they have left. Some for students to get back on track. standardized tests occur as early as December, of the World Unite!’” such as the Keystone exams and PSSAs. These Urge your state representatives and senators BAILEY FINK to revise this law to bring some reality to teach- students will have to work even faster to be at PETERS TOWNSHIP the same level as those from other school disers strikes! tricts. Editor’s note: Fink is a senior at Peters “The idea of taking AP exams at the end of GARY ROSENSTEEL McMURRAY this year has almost become a fairytale,” stated Township High School

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tial construction is anticipated next year, he said. Staff writer According to Silvestri, the selliott@thealmanac.net proposed budget assumes a 2016 assessed real estate value Peters Township residents should not see any of $347.68 million, which is property tax increase next year. $5.8 million higher than last Taxes will remain at 13 mills, with the value Silvestri year and does not include inof one mill equaling $342,469, said Michael Silterim taxes. That number is vestri, township manager. based on the 54 homes added last year to the The proposed 2016 operating budget is township housing stock. There were nine sales $20.626 million, up $694,462 from last year’s of more than $1 million last year, two of which budgeted expenditures. Total revenue for 2016 involved commercial properties, the former is projected at $17.15 million, down $864,000 Colonial Modern Furniture and the Spa in the from last year. Silvestri said the 2016 revenue Hollow site. projection does not include a state impact Silvestri said the township is expected to gas fee, which would have added more than spend $1.55 million on road paving in 2016. $200,000 to the revenue total, because Harris- It will also replace its amphitheater at a cost burg has not yet adopted a state budget. of $600,000, some of which would be funded “We are in good shape,” he said. through grants. Other major expenditures next Silvestri said the township will not add an year include; $515,000 for storm sewer and more full-time employees next year, but will water projects; $325,000, for Public Works veincrease the number of hours worked by part- hicle replacements and $250,000 for work at time police officers. Also, three department the Shelter 4 playground and $250,000 in muheads – Peter Overcashier in Public Works; nicipal building improvements. Harry Fruecht, police chief; and Silvestri, who While not in the budget, the township is also has been township manager since 1981 – will looking at the possibility of buying a new ladbe retiring in 2016. There will be an overlap der truck for the township fire department at a in positions to smooth out the transition, said cost of around $900,000. That vehicle, which Silvestri, who will step down in September. His would have a 100-foot ladder, would replace successor has not yet been named. the current ladder truck, acquired in 2000. The township fund balance also increased for The township is also spending $40,000 on a the third year in a row, he said. But, the number swimming pool feasibility study. A number of of new residential construction units was only township residents said they would like to see a 54, the third year it has declined. That decline, swimming pool built when Peters was gatherhowever, has been offset by some sizable resi- ing resident input earlier this year for its comdential properties that have been purchased, or prehensive plan for its parks and recreation are under agreement. Plus, more new residen- department.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP Motorist taken to hospital: The driver of a vehicle in the 700 block of Venetia Road was transported to St. Clair Hospital for treatment following a Nov. 21 accident at 5:41 p.m. Peters Township police said that Anthony Lewandowski, 45, of Finleyville was injured in a collision involving his vehicle and that of Bran-

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The Bethel Park Board of School Directors donated a copy of The World War II Visual Encyclopedia to the Neil Armstrong Middle School Library in memory of James Robert “Bob” Means, father of school director Jim Means. Mr. Means, a former shop teacher and elementary school principal in the Brentwood School District, passed away in October. He was also a World War II Veteran, having served as a radio operator and submarine chaser in the Pacific. Presenting the book to Mr. Means’ son, Jim, at the Nov. 17 meeting was Bethel Park School Board President Donna Cook.

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An idea to have a central kindergarten to educate Bethel Park’s youngest students didn’t sit well with about 20 parents at the school board meeting Nov. 17. However, school officials stressed the idea was just that, an idea for how to deal with shifting population trends and to balance class sizes. “We’re exploring options,” said Superintendent Nancy Aloi Rose. “One of the options is to have a kindergarten center, but we are very far off from making that a reality.” School officials want to avoid a situation where students in one school have a class size near 30 while the same grade in a neighboring elementary school has class sizes in the teens. The district moves teachers around on an almost annual basis as one way to deal with the issue, but Bethel Park may soon need to move students around as well. The district could initiate a redistricting similar to what has been done in the past. In this case, the boundaries for elementary schools would change and some families would switch schools to balance out class sizes. Another idea is to make a kindergarten center at William Penn Elementary School and

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send all kindergarteners there. “We are deeply concerned about such a drastic change in the educational structure,” said parent Rebecca Walker. The school board discussed the kindergarten center at a curriculum committee meeting last month. Some parents who learned about it became concerned about the effect it may have on kindergarteners.

Board members said they are nowhere close to making a decision on whether or not to establish a kindergarten center, but they will study the idea to determine if it is a viable alternative to traditional redistricting in Bethel Park. “I encourage you to continue to come to our meetings,” said director Cynthia Buckley. “I think it’s great to see so many people here.” In other matters, the board:

• Approved a water line replacement at Independence Middle School. A.J. Berkley Plumbing-Heating and Air Conditioning will replace the old line, which has fallen into disrepair, for $13,990. Work will likely take place during a school break or after school hours to minimize disruption to the school day. The project should take about two weeks to complete. • Hired Garvin Boward Beitko Engineering to conduct test borings and investigate what is causing a landslide at a hill behind the high school softball field near Sherwood Drive. The firm will be paid up to $15,739. • Eliminated the attendance coordinator and literary magazine extra duty positions at Independence Middle School and created a family consumer science club position. The new position carries a stipend of $942. • Hired Alisa Baroffio, special education teacher at Ben Franklin, at a salary of $49,400 a year; Kyle Rodibaugh, part-time custodian, at $11.70 an hour; Jennifer O’Neil and Kimberly Armstrong, part-time special education paraprofessionals at Ben Franklin, at $11.69 an hour; Benedict Kozlowski, bus mechanic, at $19.95 an hour. • Accepted the retirements of William Ryan, head custodian at the high school, and Ronald Riley, custodian.

High school students experimenting with STEAM projects The district received a $20,000 grant from Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Center for CreFor The Almanac ativity that will be used to make four studios writer@thealmanc.net at the high school. The school already has one It’s getting harder to tell if students at Bethel studio, dubbed Makers Hall, which is a largPark High School are in science class, art class er room that can accommodate two or more classes and whatever equipment they may or something else entirely. High school teachers are working together to need. Bethel Park uses Makers Hall as a space blur the lines between school subjects as part of for students to work on engineering, computer the STEAM initiative, which stands for science, science and fine arts projects. The school also technology, engineering, art and mathematics. wants to set aside space for video conferencThe educators collaborate and come up with ing and presentations, physical sciences and projects that will encourage students to use math, and brainstorming and research. “The things (these teachers) are doing are skills from many different areas. “We want to see our students become curi- things that I dreamed about doing when I ous, connected thinkers, designers and mak- started in education,” said Nancy Aloi Rose, ers,” said English teacher Charles Youngs. Bethel Park superintendent. “This is just a tre-

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She and physics teacher Josh Bilak wrote letters of recommendation for Noah. “I think of him as someone who, if you’re one in 12 in the country who is going to get this opportunity, you’re going to get a lot from picking him,” Bilak said. “I have a feeling he is going to do something great, so I strongly urged his consideration.” For example, he helped Noah with a science club project with real-world applications to address the global need for clean water, integrating a healthy dose of physics. “Bernoulli’s Equation is a big part of the device and how it works. I also used the Equation of Continuity. They’re both fluid dynamics equations,” he explained. Hey, Einstein probably would be impressed. And of this, too: “I built the device around exploiting those two equations to do what I want in creating a heterogeneity in the water, between the clean water and dirtier water, and then I’m able to separate them,” Noah said. He will be in Germany through Dec. 6, having the chance to explore research institutions and meeting prominent scientists and researches, all the while experiencing life as a student in a German STEM excellence school. His teachers are excited about Noah’s opportunity. “He is the kind of student who makes sure the future is in good hands,” Bilak said. “It was a good choice.”

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Albert Einstein, meet Noah Donald. At least, the famed physicist’s native country will greet the Mt. Lebanon High School senior when he travels to Germany on Nov. 27 to participate in the Deutschland für MINTeressierte Workshop. The program is for students who excel in STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – education, and Noah is one of just 12 U.S. students selected to participate, and the sole Pennsylvanian. “I saw STEM and I saw German together, and I thought, oh, this is perfect,” he said, as he plans to major in physics and minor in Deutsch in college. He was selected from among more than 150 applicants competing for the “Discover a New Path: Explore Germany!” contest sponsored by the German government, which is paying all the expenses. Peg Meyers, one of his German teachers, called the opportunity to Noah’s attention. “When I announced the competition to all of the students in all of my classes, without a doubt, the students all said, you have to make sure Noah knows about this,” she said. He already has traveled to Germany, following his sophomore year, as one of the high school’s two selections for “Schools: Partners for the Future” – the acronym in German is PASCH – a program that places importance on learning the language. “My hope is that this trip would offer him yet another chance to improve his German and make some professional connections in the science world,” she said about the approaching expedition. “If you take a look at the other winners, some of the schools are math and science magnet schools,” Meyers continued. “Some of the schools are really big in STEM programs, and we’re just starting in STEM. So for us to have a student who won is big.”

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Many of the buildings in Mt. Lebanon’s historic district soon will have a special designation available for display. The Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon plans to sell medallions that can be placed on “contributing properties” within the 2-square-mile area that last year received listing on the National Park Service’s National Recognition of Historic Places. The relevant structures generally were built prior to 1945 and have not been modified radically, said Jim Wojcik, president of the Historical Society of Mt. Lebanon. “The Historic Preservation Board did a won-

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At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a Thanksgiving Eve family gathering for all ages will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 25, led by Pastor Paul Housman. Praise and worship, communion and testimonies. • Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, 10 a.m. Dec. 8. Encouraging, equipping and empowering through the word of God; for women of all ages. Theme: You! Are a Kingdom Woman. Free childcare provided with prior registration. • Jingle in the City, 7 p.m. Dec. 11-13. This Broadway-style Christmas musical set in New York City in the 1940’s follows a group of homeless orphans who learn what it means to be loved and to belong. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken. 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 412-600-8756.

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Forever in our hearts: Pet Perennials keeps the memory alive By Harry Funk Multimedia reporter hfunk@thealmanac.net

A dog was Remy Bibaud’s proverbial best friend. Olive, a little white Labrador, was the Baldwin Township resident’s nearly constant companion until the dog fell ill in 2012 and Bibaud had to make the toughest of decisions regarding a pet. “It was my first experience with pet loss on my own,” Bibaud recalled, as her parents had taken care of the particulars when she was young. Losing Olive, though, put her on the path to starting a new business offering a unique product concept to memorialize pets. Cherished Ones LLC, the company she founded with friend Lori Davidson of Crawford County, markets Pet Perennials. The product combines a small portion of cremated remains with flower seeds and nutrient-rich ingredients to form seed wafers, which in turn can be used to start a memorial garden or be planted in any manner of the pet owner’s choosing. Bibaud embarked on the business idea with Olive in mind. “She was truly the inspiration for this,” Bibaud said. “I got her back in a box, and while it was a pretty box, it was just a box that represented this beautiful life. I thought about, what more can we do with that? “And then I fell in love with this agricultural technique,” she said about planting with seed wafers. “We put it together, and it works, and here we are.” Incorporating remains is optional for Pet Perennials, which is available as customized orders or make-it-yourself kits and has a patent pending. “No one else is doing this,” Bibaud explained. She and Davidson have been busy calling attention to what they offer.

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“If people order the Pet Perennials product through our website and use the unique codes for each of these shelters, then they get a donation, they get a portion of that,” she said. The product has received a positive response, with those who hear about it telling Bibaud and Davidson that they should go on “Shark Tank,” the long-running TV series – Mt. Lebanon native Mark Cuban is a regular panelist – that gives would-be entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their enterprises to a national audience. In the meantime, Cherished Ones recently was featured on “The Pet Show With Dr. Katy Nelson,” a program that originates in the Washington, D.C., area. “The pet care industry is a $70-billion-a-year industry and growing,” Bibaud said. “There’s sort of a convergence of the after care market and the pet care market, coming up with new, unique ways to celebrate those pets, because they bring us so much joy when they’re alive.” Both she and Davidson are veterans of running their own businesses. Bibaud, who earned a master’s degree in information systems from Robert Morris University, founded a company in 2003 to provide technology services to schools and help them obtain grant money. She sold the company, Intelafunds, in 2014 to embark on Cherished Ones with Davidson, who has more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development. On the personal side, Bibaud now has another female Lab, named Harley, courtesy of an Animal Rescue League event in September. “I wasn’t looking, per se,” she said. “Somebody adopted her sister and not her, and so I thought, there’s no way I’m sending her back to the shelter. And so that day, I went home with a puppy.”

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In celebration of her 40 years of dedicated service, the Peters Township Public Library invites the community to a special reception to thank and honor Director Emerita Pier M. Lee, 3:30-6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the library.

A teacher and lecturer, Billy Harper has been a major voice on the saxophone for decades. A born musician and self-taught saxophonist, he entered the prestigious music program at North Texas State University during a time of segregation. But Harper persevered and went on to lead his own groups in a number of formations. In the Pittsburgh engagement, he will be performing on tenor saxophone with his star-studded sextet consisting of Francesca Tanksley on piano, Freddie Hendrix on trumpet, Jaleel Shaw on alto saxophone, Aaron Scott on drums and Michael Bowie on bass. General admission tickets are $30-$40 and available online at www.showclix.com, by phone at 888-718-4253, or at the following locations: Dorsey’s Records in Homewood, Stedeford’s Record Shop on the Northside and Jamil’s Global Village in East Liberty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.KENTEARTS. ORG OR CALL 412-322-0292.

The event will also include a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the library’s new Café, a project that Lee was instrumental in bringing to fruition. Light refreshments will be served at the gatherMEGAN ing, which will RUFFING / WYLIE IMAGES be followed Pier Lee immediately by the Township’s annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Party from 6-8 p.m.

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As part of her vision to provide patrons with a comfortable location to relax and enjoy a beverage while visiting the library, Lee solicited donations to provide for a new café on the second floor of the building and oversaw construction of the space.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is getting ready to make Pittsburgh glow with the Winter Flower Show and Light Garden, opening Nov. 27 and extending hours until 11 p.m. every night until Jan. 10. This year’s Winter Light Garden is expanding this year with additional, new light features in the Outdoor Garden and west wing. The outdoor areas open at 5 p.m. with a spectacular display of lights and custom-built props created by the Phipps’ staff and volunteers specifically for this show. To allow visitors to fully experience the beauty of Winter Flower Show and Light Garden, the Conservatory will remain open until 11 p.m. for Candlelight Evenings throughout the show. However, on Dec. 24, the Conservatory will close at 5 p.m. and will remain closed until Dec. 26, at which point the extended hours will resume.

show, celebrated Royal Shakespearean actor Patterson Joseph delivers a masters touch as he inhabits the curious, daringly determined life of the composer, social satirist and general man of refinement.

“Although Mrs. Lee has enjoyed working behind the scenes for 40 years, we thought our Township Tree Lighting Night would be the perfect time to shine a light on her many glowing accomplishments,” said Myra R. Oleynik, the current library director. “It will be an informal evening of celebration and a wonderful way for residents both young and old to say thank you and to wish her well in her retirement.”

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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “Sancho, An Act of Remembrance,” at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at The August Wilson Center. Step back in time and submerse yourself into the incomparable story of Charles Ignatius Sancho, a man born on a slave ship but never a slave, who became the first British-African to cast a vote. In this Patterson Joseph as Charles endlessly revealing, often funny one-man Ignatius Sancho

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South Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon featuring Jim Krenn will take place 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South. Cost is $45 for members, $55 for non-members or $240 for a table of six. Vendor tables are $145 each. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Animal Friends. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, email JoLynn at office@shchamber.org.

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Countryside Book Club will meet at noon on Dec. 1. A Christmas program as well as a gift exchange will be held at the home of hostess Betty Ramsey.

Nationally-recognized contemporary Christian trumpet player Chiz Rider will present a free concert at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park. The performance will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 5. A free-will offering will be taken.

ALPHA OMEGA MASTERS Alpha Omega Masters will meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at the home of Pat Brown. Members are reminded to bring a grab bag present and a Christmas card containing $1, which the chapter will add to, and donate to a local charity. On Dec. 12, members will tour the Allegheny West “Celebrate a Victorian Christmas.”

GENEALOGY SOCIETY RSVP by Dec. 4 for the Genealogy Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Annual General Membership Meeting and Holiday Luncheon, set for Dec. 19 at Citizen’s Library, Washington. Guest speaker will be Clay Kilgore, executive director of The Washington County Historical Society. The luncheon will begin at 1 p.m. followed by the meeting at 2. Cost is $15/person. Send check by the deadline to: C. Campbell, 55 South College St., Washington, PA 15301 (include name and number attending on the check). The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, email gsswpa55@yahoo.com.

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PT NEWCOMERS/NEIGHBORS The Peters Township Newcomers and Neighbors Club, a woman’s civic and social organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the club will pay tribute to its alumnae at the Ladies Holiday Party set for Dec. 10 at Valley Brook Country Club. All former members are invited. To RSVP or for more information, visit www.ptnc. org or contact Barb Wehn at 724-941-4492.

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South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, will hold an Independent Consultant/ Vendor Show 6-10 p.m. Dec. 4 in Fellowship Hall at the church located on Library Road. Bake sale items, refreshments and more. Vendors include The Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Jamberry, That Crazy Wrap Thing, Sabika, Plexus, Mary Kay, Avon, children’s books and more. Proceeds benefit the Teen Youth Group mission trip.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 412884-2722.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR Concordia of the South Hills will host a holiday bazaar featuring a variety of vendors, crafts, basket auction, mystery bags and bake sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Independent Living Commons Area. Jewelry, fashion accessories, ornaments, artwork, holiday decorations and the return of the Holiday Bargain table. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the CSH Caring Fund to provide benevolent care to those CSH serves. For more information, call 412-294-1306. Complimentary valet parking will be available.

FUNDRAISERS

TOY DRIVE Volunteer school bus drivers of the Matthews Bus Company (serving the Keystone Oaks School District) will hold K.O. for Kids Christmas Gift Drive to benefit less fortunate kids in the K.O. School District. Drop a new, unwrapped toy off at the big yellow school bus parked at the following locations: C.S.V. Fire Hall, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15; Aiken School, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 2, 7, 9, 14; K.O. Middle School, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10; and Dormont Pool, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 15. Cash donations are also appreciated. For more information, call Robert Schwarz at 412-801-1700.

COOKIE SALE Bella Dolci Cookies will host a Gourmet Holiday Cookie Sale at two Allegheny Health Network locations. The sales will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion (main lobby), and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Canonsburg Hospital Cafeteria. Purchase a half dozen pre-packaged cookies for $5. Pre-orders can be made and available for pick-up at both locations on Dec. 21. A percentage of the sales will benefit Canonsburg Hospital.

POINSETTIA SALE The Dormont-Mt. Lebanon-Castle Shannon Rotary Club’s Sixth Annual Poinsettia Sale to benefit the Dormont, Mt. Lebanon and Castle Shannon libraries is now underway, while supplies last. Stop in to one of the libraries, where the poinsettias are being sold for $10 each.

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what’s happening CHANUKAH TOY DRIVE Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, is holding its Annual Chanukah Toy Drive for hospitalized and underprivileged children, though Dec. 1. Donate a new, unwrapped toy, such as puzzles, board games, art supplies, Legos, Duplos, dolls, play food and kitchen items, and baby toys. Toys can be dropped off at Chabad, 1701 McFarland Road. For more information, call 412-344-2424 or email mussie@chabadsh.com.

TOY DRIVE Asbury Heights, Mt. Lebanon, will host a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign and the community is invited to participate by donating new, unwrapped toys. The Stuff a Van event will take place 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5. For more information, call 412-571-5374 or visit www.asburyheights.org.

COATS, COCKTAILS & CUISINES Taste the Difference: Coats, Cocktails, & Cuisines will take place 7-11 p.m. Dec. 5 at Hotel Indigo and Plaza, Indigo Square, East Liberty. Enjoy signature cocktails, culinary fare and music, provided by The Five6, all while under the canopy of an elegant heated tent. Stroll along Indigo Square with exclusive access to explore and shop Luxe and Uptown Sweats by Kiya Tomlin, with each locale unveiling new festivities for the evening. At this signature fundraiser to collect outerwear for children, guests are asked to bring a gently used or new coat as their donation to the event. Proceeds will benefit the East End Cooperative Ministry. Black and white cocktail attire requested. Tickets are available at tastethedifferencecoatscocktailscuisine.eventbrite.com

JINGLE PAWS BINGO Tickets are on sale now for Washington Area Humane Society’s Jingle Paws Bingo, set for 6-10 p.m. Dec. 8 at Southpointe Golf Club. The event will include appetizers, raffles and local vendors selling their products. Cash bar. Tickets are $30 at jinglepawsbingo.eventbrite. com. All proceeds benefit WAHS. To become a sponsor or to donate an item to the raffle, call Lynette at 724-222-7387 ext. 110.

PENGUIN TICKETS Bishop Canevin Girls’ Volleyball is holding a fundraiser. For a $10 donation, participants will have the chance at two tickets to the last 20 regular season games for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2015-16 season. Winners will be drawn at halftime of the Dec. 15 boys’ basketball varsity game at Bishop Canevin High School. Mail a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check made payable to Bishop Canevin to: Bishop Canevin High School, Attn: Coach Kevin Walters, 2700 Morange Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, and a note with contact information (including phone number). Names/addresses will then be written on tickets, which will be photocopied and emailed back with the other half of the ticket.

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BOTANIC GARDEN TOURS The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Oakdale, is participating in REI’s #OptOutside campaign on Black Friday, Nov. 27, by offering guided tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours will be led by knowledgeable guides who will relay the story of the Garden, including the history of the land, features of the Garden and its future plans. Tours last approximately 90

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FREE CONCERT Old St. Luke’s Church, Scott, will host the Academy Chamber Ensemble with the Slippery Rock University Singers in a program entitled “The Music of the Baroque.” The concert, which will take place 2 p.m. Nov. 29, is free, but a donation is requested.

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The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks, Bethel Park, will hold a Mystical Psychic Christmas Fair from noon-5 p.m. Nov. 29. Mediumship, psychic readings, Reiki energy, massage and spiritual response therapy, plus a free lecture at 1 and a Flower Séance from 2-3:15. Prepaid tickets are $25 through Paypal at tarotqueen_1313@yahoo.com. Tickets at the door are $30. For more information, call Deborah at 724-348-8063.

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS La Roche College and the Sisters of Divine Providence will hold its annual Festival of Lights event 3-9 p.m. Dec. 4 at La Roche and the neighboring Sisters of Divine Providence campus. Admission is free. The festivities will begin with a craft show and conclude with a fireworks display on the campus. There will also be a live nativity, ice carvings, carriage rides, activities for children and a visit from Santa Claus. From 6-8 p.m. at the entrance of the Kerr Fitness & Sports Center, donations for the Cans for Cocoa food drive will be collected. For a complete schedule of events, visit laroche.edu/lights.

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HOLIDAY ARTIST’S MARKET McMurray Art League, located in the McDowell Shopping Center in McMurray (behind Atria’s), will hold its Holiday Artist’s Market 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5. The market will feature hand-crafted gifts, paintings and décor items from local artists, in addition to a thematic art show in the studio entitled “Selfies.” For more information, visit www.mcmurrayartleague.org.

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REPEAL DAY SOIREE The Commoner restaurant, located in Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, will hold a Repeal Day Soiree 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5. Celebrate the end of Prohibition with a live jazz band, era-themed menu, moonshine tasting and specials on pre-prohibition favorite Yuengling (including Yuengling ice cream). Password for entry to the Speakeasy is “Ring a Ding Ding.” Cover charge: $20. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/repeal-day-soireetickets-19449628362.

Trusting God for what we need.

MUSIC FOR MT. LEBANON Music for Mt. Lebanon announces the third concert of its 2015-2016 season. Capitol Steps will perform Dec. 5 at Mt. Lebanon High School auditorium. Tickets are $30 and can be ordered online at www.musicformtlebanon. org or by phone at 412-258-4814.

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Peters Township Recreation Center will offer Frosty’s Funhouse 2-4 p.m. Dec. 6. Children age 10 and under can create holiday crafts. Cost is $5/resident and $8/non-resident (per participating child). Parents must remain with their children during the event.

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HONKY TONK SWEETHEARTS The Honky Tonk Sweethearts will present “A Homecoming Christmas – Salute to our Troops” show at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, with West Virginia Iraq War veteran Jessica Lynch as the guest of honor. Country music star Brad Paisley has autographed a Fender guitar to be given away at the show. A bus trip from the Canonsburg/Washington area has been arranged. For more information, call 724-228-5691. Price for the bus trip and show ticket is $50. Pickups at Shop N Save, Canonsburg; and Jessop Place Park N Ride, Washington. All seats for the Christmas show are reserved; tickets can be purchased online for $10, $15 and $20 at capitoltheatrewheeling.com or at the box office located inside the Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center. Veterans receive one free ticket at the box office. Proceeds from the show will benefit Helping Heroes, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans adjust to living upon returning home.

array of picturesque holiday decorations, freshly-baked sweets and festive music to accompany each stop on the tour. Tickets are $15 and are available at the library or online at dormontlibrary.org/holidayhousetour. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information, call the library at 412-531-8754 or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook. com/dormontlibrary.

SOUP AND STROLL The Peters Creek Historical Society will host its annual “Soup and Stroll” Open House from noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Wright House in Venetia. Guests are invited to experience a Williamsburg Christmas in the ambiance of the 19th Century Enoch Wright House, a National and State Register Historic Site as well as enjoy a hearty soup supper prepared by members. Visitors may stroll through the upstairs, visit the mining room and meet Father Christmas with their Christmas wishes. The log cabin will be open for visitation as well as interpretation by guest re-enactors. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 9 and under and can be purchased through society members or at the door. For more information, call 724-746-3203.

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Come to the Peters Township Municipal Complex at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 to see Santa arrive in his red fire truck and enjoy the sounds of the season, followed by a visit with Santa, a craft and refreshments in the library immediately following the Tree Lighting ceremony. All ages are welcome. Free.

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South Hills Lights Community Chanukah Celebration, presented by Chabad of the South Hills and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, will take place Dec. 7 at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, 2nd Level near the fountain. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the lighting of a 12-foot menorah. The event will also feature Dave Darwin’s one-man side show of juggling and comedy as seen on America’s Got Talent. There will also be a hot latka bar, Klezmer music, a menorah wood craft with Home Depot and raffle prizes. Admission is free, but RSVP’s are appreciated to 412-344-2424, mussie@chabadsh.com or www.chabadsh. com. Those who RSVP will be entered in the raffle.

Gingerbread Workshop, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 28. Cartons and graham crackers will be supplied; bring a can of icing and bag of candy to share. Register. For more, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org. Register at 412-835-2207.

CASTLE SHANNON • The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and reopen the morning of Nov. 28. • Vermicomposting Workshop, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Resources Council, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Register at prc.org/programs/ conservation-workshops/vermicompostingworkshops, or call the PRC Compost Hotline

• Bead Lady Class and Fundraiser, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5, for adults and teens. Create your own holiday ornament in 30 minutes at this free class (stop in any time between 1-4). The Bead Lady will also be selling her own creations on this day with 20 percent of all sales coming back to the library. Registration is preferred, but not required. • Chapter Book Family Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Read “The Mouse and the Motorcycle” by Beverly Cleary and discuss on Dec. 8. Registration required. For more, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.

DORMONT Sugarplum Holiday House Tour, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 6. The inaugural event will include 100-120

year old structures featuring holiday decorations, freshly-baked sweets and festive music. Tickets are $15 at the library and on the website. Proceeds benefit the library. For more, visit www.dormontlibrary.org.

FRANK SARRIS • In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will be closed on Nov. 26 and 27. Regular operating hours will resume at 10 a.m. Nov. 28. • Playdays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, for first- through third-graders. Play Captain Midnight, Hot Potato and more. Sessions are limited to 30 children – sign up for one, two or all three. A fee of $1 per child, per session is required. • Santa’s Workshop, 1 p.m. Dec. 5. In conjunction with the Borough of Canonsburg and the Chamber of Commerce.

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what’s happening MT. LEBANON • Family Sing-Along, 11 a.m. Nov. 27. Margaret Hooton and Bob Barnett will lead a dayafter-Thanksgiving family sing-along. • The Immigrant Experience, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Part two of a three-part movie series features “Mississippi Masala,” about an Indian family that is expelled from Uganda when Idi Amin takes power. In Mississippi, the Indian daughter falls in love with a black man (Denzel Washington), and the respective families have to come to terms with it. Rated R. • Make a Gingerbread House, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, for children ages 3 and older and their families. Cartons and graham crackers for

the houses will be supplied; attendees should bring a can of icing and leftover Halloween candy. Register at 412-531-1912 ext. 215.

• Teen Afternoon Movie, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 4, grades 6 and up. Featured movie: “Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones”

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• The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and remain closed on Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.

• Gingerbread House Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 6, all ages. Bring a can of icing and extra candy to share. For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org. Register at 412-429-5380.

• Mystery Book Club for Adults, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Read “Pray for Silence” by Linda Castillo. • Coupon Club, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 15. • Trinity Bell Choir, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1. • Family Ornament Night, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Dec. 2. • “Eggs”actly Science November, 6-6:20 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10.

SOUTH FAYETTE Chess Club, through Dec. 7 for children in grades K-8. Beginners meet 5:30-6:30 p.m.; intermediate players meet 6:45-7:45 p.m. Kids who have never played chess should arrive at 5 p.m. Space is limited. Register.

For more, visit www.southfayettelibrary.org. Register at 412-257-8660.

UPPER ST. CLAIR • In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 25. It will remain closed Nov. 26 and 27 and reopen at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 28. • Understanding Memory Loss: Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias, presented by Suzanne Weessies, constituent services coordinator of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the library multipurpose room. Register. For more, visit www.twpusc.org. Register at 412-835-5540.

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• Thanksgiving is Nov. 26. • Even if an agreement is not reached, students in Peters Township School District will return to school on Nov. 27. • Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. • Cyber Monday is Nov. 30. • South Fayette School District’s Eighth Annual Stuff-A-Bus toy drive begins Dec. 1 with collections welcome through Dec. 18.

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Five-year-old Berlin Hinton of Peters Township sees no rain, but a rainbow smile from atop a slide at Wiltshire Park in Upper Saint Clair. She is certain that it is her pappy smiling down on her from heaven. Submitted by Petra Hinton.

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To become state champions, Upper St. Clair had to accomplish things it had never done before in girls’ soccer. In winning the first PIAA title in school history, the Lady Panthers knocked off undefeated squads in back-to-back matches. After avenging their WPIAL championship loss, handing Norwin (24-1) its first defeat, 2-1, in the semifinals, the Lady Panthers topped previously unbeaten Central Bucks East (24-1-1) by the identical score in the PIAA final played Nov. 22 at Hersheypark Stadium. Humbled by the achievement as well as being the architect behind the 20-2-1 campaign that resulted in the state banner, USC head coach David Gray said, “I am honored to be the guy that is behind the first state championship but there is a long list before me of people who have done a tremendous job. All their history,” he added. “I am just a part of what has been happening. “I couldn’t be more proud of these girls,” Gray continued. “They came to battle. They played their hearts out throughout the whole game. They found a way.” USC found a way by using a goalkeeper, who had not played the position until this season. Nikki Gibbons spearheaded a strong defensive front that weathered more than a dozen corner kicks. The freshman had been a field player before the 2015 campaign. Of her game in the nets, Gray said, “Nikki plays like a 25-year-old professional back there. Nothing fazes her. She doesn’t get down. She’s been brilliant all year for us.” So, too, has been USC’s defense. Elaina Walnoha, Brianna Murgi, Reilly Ford, Mia Snyder and Jessica Murphy played like pros, too, in the back while the Panthers relied on Emma Hasco to produce the offense. The Penn State recruit responded with both Panther goals. SEE USC PAGE 28

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Upper St. Clair players hoist the PIAA trophy after defeating Central Bucks East, 2-1, in the Class AAA girls’ championship soccer match.

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Upper St. Clair players (back) Jessica Sourbeer, Elaina Walnoha, Jessica Murphy, Brianna Murgi, Emma Hasco, Lauren Hamel, Peyton Bayer and Maddy Rocks (front) savor the sweet success of victory after being awarded their medals for winning the first PIAA girls’ soccer championship in school history. The Lady Panthers defeated Central Bucks East, 2-1, in the final. Hasco (No. 24) scored both goals for USC.

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Emma Hasco (No. 24) leaps into the air after scoring the first goal in the state championship while Kelsey McCown (No. 4) Elaina Walnoha (No. 14) and Mandy Rocks (No. 8) race to congratulate her.

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Defense deciding the day for defending champs South Fayette gets another meeting with Aliquippa By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

For two straight seasons, defense paved the way to Heinz Field for the South Fayette football team. It certainly did in the semifinals when the Lions used a goal-line stand to seal a 27-19 victory against Steel Valley. And, South Fayette will continue to rely on defense when the Lions attempt to capture a third consecutive WPIAL title on Nov. 28. The Lions face undefeated Aliquippa at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Class AA finals set for Heinz Field. South Fayette beat the Quips, 31-22, in the 2014 final. In the 2013 finals, the Lions posted a 34-28 triumph over Aliquippa. They also beat the Quips, 19-6, for the 2010 championship. “It’s a fun rivalry,” said South Fayette head coach Joe Rossi. “The kids respect each other. We will go out and give it our best shot. It’s what they have worked for and they earned themselves another trip to a special moment. Another chapter,” he added. Of the venue, Heinz Field, Rossi continued, “We are going to enjoy it. We tell the kids to enjoy the experience. But, we know it is going to be another physical war. That’s what the WPIAL is all about. Surviving,” he said. On the final play of the semifinals, South Fayette survived a scare from Steel Valley. The defense, which has allowed 101 points in 12 games for an 8.4 average, stopped the Ironmen at the goal line and preserved its 44-game winning streak.

ranks among the team’s top tacklers along with Geavonie Love, Dom Malosh, Zack Radinizk and Ryhan Culberson. Love, Ray Eldridge, Jason Massey-Sears, Andy Gedrys and Alex Minford are SF’s sack men. Hayes and Luke Meindl lead the defense in picks. “Hunter always seems to be around the ball. When you’re a good player, you’re always around the ball,” Rossi reiterated. “Hunter is a beast,” Rossi continued. “He makes a lot of tackles. He is our workhorse. When you are playing in November, you have to run the football. He is on another level.” Hayes proved that against Steel Valley. On offense, Hayes was around the ball enough to rush for 120 yards on 18 carries and scored two touchdowns. On defense, he stopped the Ironmen quite a bit. He also returned a fumble 27 yards for another score. “It was a huge play,” Rossi said of the turnover. Noah Plack made his own huge play. On special teams, he recovered a critical fumble and within seven seconds swung the momentum South Fayette’s way before halftime. After Hayes’ score tied the game at 13, Plack recovered the kick and Drew Saxton targeted Culberson for a TD strike that gave the Lions a 20-13 halftime edge. In his rookie season behind center, Saxton, who completed nine passes for 153 yards against Steel Valley, has thrown for 1,559 yards and 27 BY ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF scores. His top targets are Dan Trimbur (10 TDs South Fayette’s Hunter Hayes (No. 8) outruns DeWayne Murray (No. 3) after he recovered and nearly 500 yards in receptions), Nick Ponia Steel Valley fumble and raced 27 yards for a touchdown in the WPIAL Class AA semifinal kvar (over 400 yards in receptions) and Culberson (over 300 yards and nine scores). The versafootball playoff game tile Mike Speca, who is the No. 2 rusher and can In November, the Lions believe in Hunter call the signals, as well as Camron Garland are “We put it on our defense,” said Rossi, the mastermind behind the Lions’ run of two Hayes. The senior has played a big role in South threats to pull in passes. Unlike Steel Valley, South Fayette’s oppostraight district and state titles as well as four Fayette’s success. During last year’s championWPIAL championship appearances in six ship run, he rushed for more than 2,000 yards nent will present a balanced attack. The Ironyears. “We played good defense all season. We and excelled on defense. This fall, he has accu- men relied on the run. In their loss to the Lions, SEE LIONS PAGE 30 put it on the team. We trust the defense.” mulated 1,340 yards and 20 touchdowns. He

around the 35-yard line and lofted the ball high and long into the back of the net. “I just saw a great 1-2 pass from our forward FROM PAGE 27 and I saw the opportunity and I decided we had the wind on our side so I just shot it and I just “Those were two world-class goals,” Gray gave it my hardest shot,” Hasco said. “Fortusaid of Hasco’s tallies. nately, it just went right into the goal. So it was With 6:59 left in the game, she scored the de- a great goal.” cisive goal. Hasco received the ball at midfield Gray added that the score was one that he has and dribbled past a couple defenders. Then she seen before. “Dozens of times. Against Norwin, combined with Rachel Witte on a give-and-go goalkeeper made an unbelievable save on that before she finished into the lower right-hand same shot but Emma got it this time. It’s not the side of the net. first time we’ve seen that from her.” Even though the Patriots had tied the contest It was, however, the first time such a shot rewith 16:51 to play on a short-range shot taken by sulted in such an accomplishment. The Panthers Emma Loving, there was no doubt in Hasco’s were only making their second appearance in a mind the Panthers would prevail. state final for girls’ soccer. In 1994, they fell, 2-1, “Honestly, when it went to 1-1, I felt we had to Great Valley. the momentum. We wanted it more. I thought “It’s incredible,” Hasco said. “You realize how that we would get the second goal. I knew we special it is when no other team in Upper St. would. We were playing our hearts out all game. Clair has done it.” It was a great lead up. I was kind of surprised The Panthers would not have been able to we had the momentum but in the end, it made win a state title without the assistance of Landy sense, that score 2-1, there is no team that de- Mertz, Maddy Rocks and Melody Vissman. They serve it more than this group. It’s incredible. It’s made strong contributions during the champia great feeling.” onship match while Kelsey McCown came off Hasco gave the Panthers that feeling and as- the bench and provided a strong physical, ballsurance late in the first half. With 6:18 remain- winning presence in the middle of the field. ing, she launched a rocket into the net for the Other members of the squad also included: first tally. Hasco took a pass from Abby Perri Samantha Smith, Lauren Dudley, Corrin Bo-

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Upper St. Clair midfielder Melody Vissman ELEANOR BAILEY/STAFF (No. 30) fends off a Central Bucks East at- Mia Snyder (No. 3) clears the ball away from tacker and controls the soccer ball during Emma Loving (No. 8). Though the USC dePIAA Class AAA championship action. fense surrendered a goal to Loving, it held gan, Tommie Lackner, Katherine Miller, Lauren Central Bucks East in check and handed the Hamel, Jessica Sourbeer, Peyton Bayer, Breighan Patriots their first loss of the soccer season. The Panthers defeated Central Bucks East, Szajnecki, Andie Villella and Carey Stief. Gray’s coaching staff included his assistants: 2-1, in the PIAA championship match. The Greg Wagner, Mike Gray, Brittany Findley, Patriots finished the season with a 24-1-1 record. Alex Jaffe and Sharon Sumansky.

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Bishop Canevin sweeps North Star for PIAA volleyball title make history for our school.” For Walters, personally, the victory proved rewarding. He has had to deal with his own battle with cancer last season and has recovered significantly to see the triumph. “As a coach there is nothing more satisfying than your team winning both WPIAL and state titles in the same year. It’s something you dream of but chances of it happening are slim. You set your team goals for this every year but for it to happen is amazing. I will never forget this accomplishment.”

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After missing the regular season because she had her meniscus repaired, Erin Cunningham returned to the Bishop Canevin girls’ volleyball line-up with one objective in mind. The senior wanted to go out a winner. On Nov. 21, she and her teammates did. After winning their second WPIAL title in three years, the Lady Crusaders captured their first PIAA championship. Bishop Canevin defeated North Star, 3-0, at Richland High School in Johstown to win the first state volleyball title in the school’s history. The Crusaders swept the Cougars, 25-21, 25-16, 25-17. “This is something I am so happy to be able to do,” said Cunnigham, who registered 18 digs. “We didn’t win the section, so I am glad we could win the WPIAL and I wanted to play as hard as I could so we could get to states. I wanted to finish my career with a PIAA title.” Seniors Julia Menosky, Bailey McDonald, Alex Parra and Katie Kelsch finished their careers on high notes, too. An outside hitter, Menosky led the Crusaders with nine kills, 10 assists and 12 digs. McDonald supplied six kills and 15 assists. While Parra posted four kills and four blocks, Kelsch aced six serves. Cunningham, Menosky and McDonald captained the Crusaders along with Janet Aland and Anneliese Balog, both middle blockers. Riana Conway, Christine Aland, Ashley Mell and Jayde Morgan also belonged to the senior unit that had reached the WPIAL finals four years in a row, finishing as champions in 2013 and 2014 and as runners-up in 2012 and 2014. The Crusaders, who were WPIAL finalists as well

Cunningham to Loyola

Erin Cunningham will continue her volleyball career at Loyola, located in Baltimore. She signed a letter of intent with the Greyhounds in mid-November. She had considered Pitt, Xaxier and Villanova but picked the Patriot League After winning the WPIAL title, Bishop Canevin went on to capture its first PIAA girls’ vol- squad, which finished 6-25 leyball championship in school history. The Lady Crusaders swept North Star, 3-0, to claim this fall, because of the interest they showed in her. the title. “I thought I would go to Cunningham in 2010, had appreared in three previous PIAA proud as the Crusaders knocked off the No.1a bigger school but Loyola ranked team in the state. North Star came into tournaments. showed the most interest in me since my sopho“One of the biggest differences in the match the match sporting a 25-0 record. more year. When I visited, it was a beautiful Overall, the Crusaders finished 24-3. After is that we had 11 seniors who had been at states campus. It was an urban setting, which I like.” before,” said head coach Kevin Walters. “So we beating Shenago, 3-2, to win the WPIAL title, Growing up, Cunningham liked basketball had experience and confidence. The players Canevin opened PIAA play beating Cambridge as much as volleyball but committed to a single had a vision from the beginning of the season. Springs, 25-15, 25-22, 25-14. The Crusaders sport as a teenager. “Every since I got really good “That group of players with one mission in dispatched Purchase Line, 25-11, 25-20, 25-17, around age 13 or 14, I thought about playing at mind was a stabilizing factor. They accom- in the quarterfinals. They defeated Cochranton, the next level,” she said. “That is when I switched 25-21, 21-25, 25-11, 25-18, to reach the state fi- to just volleyball. I knew I had to get serious if I plished their goal. I am so proud of them.” Sydney Bonds, Eva Zenk, Anna Gestiehr and nals. wanted to be a college athlete.” Of winning the school’s first state championParis Morinville, all juniors, along with sophoAt Canevin, Cunningham was a serious playmores Kayli Sheridan and Tamara Blue and ship, Walters said it was a great achievement. er. She earned all-state honors the past two seafreshman Kylie Airesman also made Walters “I am so proud to have my team and coaches sons. This year’s team has not been announced.

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issues and No-Shave November, a nonprofit organization devoted to raising cancer awareA dri-triathlon will be held at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Mecka Fitness, located at 439 Washing- ness and funds to support cancer prevention, ton Road in Mt. Lebanon. The “Dri-Tri” will research and education. Fee is $20. Visit www.MeckaFitness.com consist of a hilly outdoor 5K run, an indoor or www.CrossFitMtLebanon.com, or call 4122K row on Concept2 Rowers, and a 10-mile indoor cycling ride in the virtual indoor cy- 606-5257 to register. cling auditorium at Mecka. Following the Dri- Preschool Soccer Tri will be a social with barbers from Mister Grooming and Goods offering the perfect op- Registration for HappyFeet Soccer for Preportunity for a beard trim or an undercut. Pro- schoolers is being accepted by calling 412-221ceeds from the event will benefit men’s health 8700 or visiting www.southfayettepa.com/rec.

Fee is $60 per child. Classes meet Tuesdays beginning Jan. 12. Ages 2 meet at 6 p.m. and ages 3 and 4 meet at 6:45 p.m. at the middle school’s LGI Room, located at 3700 Old Oakdale Road in South Fayette. Ages 2, 3 and 4 can also sign up for the class offered at 12:30 p.m. in the community room at the senior center, located at 515 Millers Run Road.

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additional runners that have carried the ball 20 or more times this season and average five yards or better on their rushing attempts. FROM PAGE 28 “Steel Valley was a fast, physical football team and they gave us everything that we DeWayne Murray, who has gained over 4,000 could handle. It was a physical, physical war yards in his career so far, rolled up 166 yards and that’s what we are in for against Aliquippa. and three scores. It’s going to be another physical war this week. In the Quips, South Fayette faces another We played like a champion (against Steel Valplus, 4,000-yard rusher but they do boast a ley) and that’s what we are going to need again 1,000-yard passer. Sheldon Jeter leads the air against another great football team.” assault with his talented targets: Jassir Jordan, Under Mike Zmijanac, the Quips, are 74-3 Canard Tates, Thomas Perry, Bobby Cashaw since 2010 with all three losses coming to South and Draper Gilliam. Kaezon Pugh is their pre- Fayette. Aliquippa returns to the championship mier back. The Pitt recruit rushed for 230 yards contest for the eighth straight season. and two touchdowns in a semifinal win against South Fayette and Aliquippa have played Freeport, 36-14. The 6-2, 215-pound tailback one similar opponent. In Century Conference has gained more than 1,800 yards rushing and action, the Lions edged Seton-La Salle, 17-14. has scored 23 touchdowns this season. He aver- In the quarterfinals of the playoffs, the Quips ages 10.7 yards per carry. The Quips have six dispatched the injury-riddled Rebels, 46-6.

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Springhouse Eatery & Creamery Country Store 1531 Rt. 136 Wash. PA 724-228-3339 springhousemarket.com Let us share a little of our farm with you!

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CASTLE SHANNON/ MT. LEBANON Lovely 6 unit modern w/balconies, private parking, on “T”, fully rented. Call for info, 412-551-9999 Edward Jones Investments Wash.724-250-2990 www.edwardjones.com

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Full time, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm in a small, friendly insurance agency in Peters Twp. $9.50 per hr/no benefits. Computer knowledge a must.

DRIVERS NEEDED

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Located in Canonsburg is currently seeking the following positions:

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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.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT FULL TIME Front & Back Office duties. for busy family practice located in Waterdam. Exp. preferred. FAX resume to:

Convenient to shopping & public transportation. 1 Bedrooms: Starting at $950 2 Bedrooms: $1,060 All utilities included

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

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Apartment Rentals BETHEL PARK (Abbeyville Road) Enjoy the quiet setting of Williamsburg South Apartments. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, upper level with balcony, $855+electric. Also, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, lower level, $810+ Electric. Both units end of November occupancy. Call Gail,

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General Merchandise

MT. LEBANON

2002 KUBOTA L-2500 TRACTOR with Highlift & Finish Mower $10,000. 724-228-4809

(412) 563-4665

Antique - 1950 Hot Point Refrigerator In running condition. Great For Game Room or Man Cave. $300. 724-288-5198

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

Houses for Rent CASTLE SHANNON/ MT. LEBANON

Grenadier Condos, balcony, 1 bedroom, garage, elevator. No Pets. 412-708-7245

CASTLE SHANNON

3 bedroom, 2 bath, dining room, large gameroom, separate laundry room, large yard, landlord maintains yard, very clean, Bethel Park School District. No Pets. $1,250/month. 412-561-8699

Houses for Sale SCOTT TWP.

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, fully remodeled. $139,000.

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Pets ADOPT A REAL FRIEND We’ll Make You Smile... Satisfaction Guaranteed Washington Area Humane Society 724-222-7387 AKC COLLIE PUPS, Sable & White, 1 Male, 1 Female, Shots, Health Certificate, Eye Check. 724-796-1446 CKC REG COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, 3 Males, 1 Female Merles, Vet Checked, 1st Shots. $350-$400 724-258-2637or 843-592-4821 English Springer Spaniel Pups READY FOR CHRISTMAS 5) Males 5) Females Vet Docked, Declawed, Shots, $400 724-267-4735

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AREA RUG - Oriental, 9x12, light beige w/flowers, Nice! $100. 412-915-6362 ARTIST/DRAFTING BOARD Portable, new, May Line Pro Kit, 30x42, $175. 412-833-2619

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ARTWORK/PAINTINGS-Famous scenes, landmarks, flowers, colorful, $20. 412-854-3637 AUTO RAMPS - (2) solid steel, 10” high, $30. 412-833-2619 AXE - WOOD SPLITTING AXE Get ready for winter! $20. 412-303-1327 BATHTUB CHAIR $25. 412-831-1816 BATHTUB SEAT $15. 412-831-1816 BATHROOM PEDESTAL BASE Miram 350WH Amberley, white new, $50. 412-606-6261 BATHROOM PEDESTAL Mirabelle 358WH, Amberley white, new, $100. 412-606-6261 BED FRAME - Double/queen size, $15. 412-276-8239 BED PADS - 8 new washable, wet proof, 36x36, 8 for $40. 412-833-3377

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BED TOPPER/BEDSPREADS (2) Twin, pink w/white cord edge,vintage,$20. 412-596-4377

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BEDROOM 8 pieces, 2 marble top end tables, elegant gorgeous, hardware, great storage. Perfect, $3,490. 412-854-3637

ATTENTION PET OWNERS

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

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BIKE - Boys 20” bike, like new, great gift, paid $80, sell $25. 412-279-7238 BIRD CAGE - Parrot bird cage, 24x20x24, includes legs, 55” high, $100. 412-526-7145 BOARD - Cutting or bread making, many uses, 16x18, $10. 412-833-3377

General Merchandise

BOWLING BALL - + Leather Carry Bag, Brunswick, mens, excellent, $22. 412-854-0123

CHRISTMAS ELVES - Porcelain, very colorful, collectible, 3 for $20. 412-279-3288

BRIDGE TABLE - Hand carved in Singapore, beautiful! Comes with 4 built-in drawers, Reduced to $149. 412-278-5228

CHRISTMAS ITEM - Dept. 56 Lighted Village Accessories, 8 new, $20. 724-743-2929

BUNK BEDS - With Mattresses, Never Used, Heavy Duty Oak Finish, $350. 724-747-9216

BURIAL SPACE

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - Icicle style, clear, 4 new packages, $10. 724-743-2929 CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS Brocade & velvet, brand new, beautiful, $10. 412-279-3288

(2) entombment chambers, Garden of Last Supper section, Forest Lawn Gardens, Peters Twp., $500. 412-260-7455

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS- Large 36” decorated, great on door/ mantel, $10. 724-745-1324

CAR TOP CARRIER X Cargo Sport 20, $100. 412-526-7145

CHRISTMAS TREE - 12 ft. with storage bags, beautiful! $50. 412-915-6362

CARD TABLE / CHAIRS Card Table & 4 Chairs, great condition, $35. 412-303-1327

CHRISTMAS TREE - 6.5 ft., pine, 450 pre-lit lights & stand, $60. 412-833-2619 CHRISTMAS TREE - 7 ft., natural fraser fir & stand, $45. 412-833-2619

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash. 724-229-5330 CD RACK - Wood, holds 150 CDs, $25. 412-835-2636 CD ALBUM - 179 songs early ‘50s selected by Jack Nicholson for reunion, $200. 724-914-0045 CDRs - To tape music, 10 Memorex & 5 Maxell, all for $10. 412-831-4753 CEDAR CHEST - With cushion top, Cherry Wood, $150. 412-973-9151 CEMETERY PLOT - (1) Greene Cty. Memorial Park, $850.00+ Transfer cost. 724-986-3556 CEMETERY PLOTS (2)-Forest Lawn, Garden of Ruth, Level Valued at $1570 ea. Sell $800 ea. 724-222-5873 CEMETERY PLOTS (2)-Forest Lawn, Garden of Ruth, Level Valued at $1570 ea. Sell $800 ea. 724-222-5873 CEMETERY PLOTS - (2) side by side, Queen of Heaven, asking $1,000 for both. Call

412-221-0864

CEMETERY PLOTS, (2) in Greene County Memorial Park, $975 ea. 724-998-1529

CEMETERY PLOTS (2) Resurrection Cemetery, $9,500 or best offer. 412-276-6344 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

CHRISTMAS TREE - With stand, 7.5’ tall, white, originally $350, $25. 412-343-1999 CHRISTMAS TREE With stand, 7’ tall, green, $25. 412-343-1999 CHRISTMAS VILLAGE - Hand painted bldgs.,gorgeous, great gifts, $20. 412-854-0123 CLOTHING - Designer jackets/ tops/dresses/jeans, XS/S/M, like new, $10. 412-854-3637 CLOTHING - Ladies New York Laundry 2 piece set, new, blue, size M, $35. 412-831-0436

CHEST / DRAWERS - Antique, Cherry & walnut, beautiful, excellent, $750. 412-835-0226

BOOKS - Children’s Dr. Seuss, 5 like new, all for $10. 412-221-2467

CHINA - Haviland “Blue Garland” china, service for 12 plus completers, $500 or best offer. 412-835-2573

BOWL - Crystal, w/2 candle holders,hanging prisms, marble base, $49.99 412-833-3377

CHRISTMAS ELF - Soft, washable & colorful, so cute, $10. 412-279-3288

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DOG CRATE - Plastic, 34L x 27H x 24W, $69. 412-831-1816 DOLLS-(3) beautiful collectible new in box,must see, call for details,$149.97/all.412-833-3377 DOORS - (3) Interior, 30x80, brown, 2 left hinge, 1 right hinge, $30/all. 412-221-2467 EXERCISE BIKE - Edge Recumbent, Programmable, $100. 724 941 4347 EXERCISE BIKE - Great for arms/legs, 5 settings, timer, $85. 412-303-1327 EXERCISER - Portable, mini bike, versco, new, has tension control, $99.99. 412-279-3288 FENDER (MUSTANG) ‘91-’93, new, primered, right side, $35. 412-596-4377 FIGURINE - Norman Rockwell Christmas “Age of Innocence”, $10. 412-279-3288 FIGURINES - Under Christmas tree, animals, angels, variety, 3 for $10. 412-833-3377

FOOD STEAMER - Oster brand, new, 6.1 quart, 3.8 quart, 2.3 quart, $20. 412-831-4753

COAT - Ladies Forecaster, wool, long, beige, size 11/12, $40. 412-831-0436

FOOT STOOL OTTOMAN Upholstered, foot/leg rest, $20. 412-833-3377

COAT - Men’s winter coat, tan, very warm, size 42, $50. 412-831-0436 COAT - Men’s XL winter, 3/4 length, dark green weatherproof, $75. 412-276-3113 COATS - (2) blue & black, large & extra large, $65/both. 412-833-3377 COFFEE TABLE - Oak, oblong, $25. 724-255-1237 COFFEE TABLE - 39”x39” with 1” thick glass top on chrome legs, asking $100. 412-563-4591 Coffee/Cappuccino/Espresso Maker - Krups, brand new, $45. 412-915-6362

COOKBOOK - Betty Crocker Vintage, 1969. In excellent condition, $10. 412-831-4753

CHAISE LOUNGE / FAINTING BENCH - From 1920s (95 years old), restored, a must see! Perfect, $479. 412-854-3637

DISNEY LITHOGRAPHS - Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, $10. 412-279-3288

CLUB CHAIR - With ottoman, rust/gold color, $50. 412-915-6362

CERAMIC TILE - Glazed, 12x12, 15/box. Color - sunset, new, 2 boxes/$20. 724-745-1324

CHAIRS - (4) Dining, wrought iron, cushioned seats, attractive, $200/all. 412-854-3637

DISHES - Beautiful Christmas Eve pattern, 36 pieces, $30. 412-835-1891

FLATWARE - 1847 Rogers Brothers “Marquise “ Service for 12 with chest, $600/best offer. 412-973-9151

COFFEE/SNACK SET - Glass, service for 12, plates, cups, saucers, $45. 412-833-2619

CHAIRS - (4) Dining, comfy seating, arched tops, solid wood, $225/all. 412-854-3637

DINING ROOM SET

9 piece cherry, PA House-USA, table (60”x44”), (2) 15” leaves, 6 chairs, lighted china, server (36”-opens to 56”), pads. $1,500. 412-257-2561

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

CENTERPIECES - Black metal Eiffel Tower, 12” tall, with flowers, 4/$35. 412-276-7150

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

General Merchandise

COOKIE JAR - Very large, colorful, fruit/vine leaves, beautiful, $10. 412-833-3377 CURIO - Lighted, with shelves, 24”W x 54”H x 20”D, $95. 724-255-1237 DESK - School, walnut writing top,book shelf & seat, antique, restored, $119. 412-854-3637 DESK - Secretary/slant top desk, wood drawers/shelves, $200. 724-941-8099 DIAPERS - Depends, pull up, briefs, tab, all sizes, 7 pkgs., $49.99/all. 412-833-3377 Dinette Set-TABLE & 4 CHAIRS, Oak, Oval, Clawfoot, Lighted Hutch. Originally $1,995. Sell for $475. 724-833-5493 DINING ROOM SET - 10 piece Elegant Antique Solid Cherry Perfect for China Display $2,800 412-551-4856

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General Merchandise FURNITURE

Antique Tiger Oak China Cupboard, $600. Clawfoot Pool Table, $600. Rudolf Wurlitzer Piano, $1,200. Light Green Lighted China Cabinet, $400. Antique Corner Cupboard, $100. Solid Wood Corner Entertainment Center, Green & White, $600.

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GLASS TABLE TOP - 1/4” clear glass for dining table, 40x58, $250. 412-861-1854 HEADBOARD - Cherry wood full size, bed, no frame, $10. 724-255-1237 HOLIDAY DISHES - 4/8 sets, dishwasher/microwave safe, $45/all. 412-854-0123 HOT TUB - Key Largo, Hard Shell, Plug & Play Spa, Cover. Like New! Extras $1900. 724-963-6914 HOUSEPLANTS - Large lush fern & small tree, peace & ivy, $40/both. 412-279-3288 HYDRAULIC JACK - 5 ton heavy duty, bottle type/steel jack stands, $40. 412-833-2619 JACKET - Ladies fleece jacket, green & black, size large, $30. 412-831-0436 JACKETS - (2) Men’s black leather, (1) XL, (1) XXL, excellent, $180/both. 412-279-3996 JEANS - Ladies (2) pair Gloria Vanderbilt, new, blue, size 6 short, $30/both. 412-831-0436

This publication never knowingly publishes advertising that is untruthful, fraudulent or misleading and has adopted standards for acceptance or rejection of advertising. We strive to promote ethical business practices in the marketplace and to serve the best interest of the public. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an advertisement offer or claim, it is recommended that you contact the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania to check on the reliability of the firm or person placing that ad. They can be reached at 412-456-2700 weekdays between 8:30 am3:30 pm or their website www.pittsburgh.bbb.org JEANS - Ladies, new, red velvet 6 petite, great Christmas gift, $20. 412-831-0436 JEWELRY -Necklaces/Earrings, Bracelets, add sparkle to outfits, $10. 412-854-3637 JUMPER CABLES - New. Quick charge, need not open hood, great gift, $12. 412-854-0123

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Lexmark printer $50, Large Amana Refrig $100, Toshiba Color TV $100, 4 rooms of new carpet $400, Dishes, drapes $40, KRUPS Stainless steel juicer $75, white wooden cabinet $50. Mt. Lebo area, 304-312-5527 MASSAGE CHAIR - Portable, excellent condition, $100. 412-221-9179 MATTRESS PADS - Disposable, with case of men’s small Depends, $25. 412-915-6362 MICROWAVE - G.E. over the range, black, excellent condition, $100. 412-805-1035 MINK COAT/HAT - Beautiful silver/gray, 32”, size 8/10, $550.

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General Merchandise MIRROR - Cherry wood trim, 46x36, $25. 724-255-1237 MONITOR - Flat screen HP 18” monitor, $25. 724-255-1237 MUD FLAP - Ultraguard 94”W w/hardware, for motor home, $65. 724-941-1342 NATIVITY MANGER SET Beautiful, colorful, must see, only $25. 412-833-3377 NATIVITY SET- 12 pc porcelain white w/gold trim, cherry oval base w/box, $20. 412-882-4454 NEWSPAPERS - Kennedy assassination & Princess Diana, $25 for all. 724-914-0045 OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS ITEM Lighted Rocking Horse. Cute! $20. 412-915-6362 OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS ITEM Lighted Teddy Bear. Cute! $20. 412-915-6362 OVEN - G.E. self cleaning coil range, black, excellent condition, $150. 412-805-1035 PANTS - Men’s leisure pants, brown & beige, size 38x27, $25/both. 412-831-0436 PIANO- Kimball, Console Pecan, Italian Provincial $500. or best offer. 724-493-8281 PICK AX $15. 412-303-1327 PICKLING CROCKS - Ceramic, 2 & 8 gallon, $50/both. 412-833-2619 POTTY CHAIR Adult, $29. 412-831-1816 PRINTER - HP Photosmart, with instruction book, programmed,$25. 412-854-3637 RAIN CHAIN - 6 cup, Butterfly Flowers, new in box, $25. 724-743-2929 RAINCOAT - Men’s beige, 48R, zipout lining, excellent condition, $60. 412-276-3113 RANGE HOOD - 30” Nutone, great shape, $30. 412-221-2467 Rate Advertisement - Framed, Cunard Steamship, circa 1900, original, $25. 724-914-0045

General Merchandise

SANTA FIGURES - International Italy & Czechoslovakia, $10. 412-279-3288

TOOLS (OLD) - Large selection, $75 for all. 412-341-2985

Sectional- Camel color, 144” total length $1,000 724-678-3055 SHOES - (2) Keds white leather sneakers, size 6.5 & 7, like new, $20/all. 412-221-2467 SHOES - Ladies tennis shoes, (2) pair, 1 new, size 6.5, $30/both. 412-831-0436 SHOPSMITH - Mark V, with scroll saw, books, extras, $1,200. 724-941-5793 SIDEBOARD - Antique golden oak, large, one of a kind, late 1800s, excellent, $2,500. 412-835-0226 SLACKS - Ladies dress slacks, new, gray/black, 4 petite, both for $30. 412-831-0436 SNOW TIRES - P185/65R14, on steel rims, 4 bolt pattern, $100. 724 941 4347 SOUVENIR MEDAL - Depicting King George VI & Queen Elizabeth, 1937, $25. 724-914-0045

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Toy Chest- 1945 all wood, good shape, $50 412-973-9151 TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Husqvarna, 26 HP, large deck, never used, $2,000. 724-941-8347 TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Sears, 26 HP, large, deck, never used, $2,000. 724-941-8347 VASE / URN - + Dish, Italian black marbled glass, new, lovely gift, $39. 412-854-0123 Video Conference/Internet Voice/Microphone/Games, new, can gift,$49. 412-854-0123 VIOLIN - Restored professional level grade instrument. Exceptional wood & detail, full size, 357mm, copy of Stradivarius violin by Albert Goetz, 1911. $2,650. Must see for its value.

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BULK SALT $115/Ton 724 - 746-2151 724 - 941-7789

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

SWEATPANTS - Men’s, 2 pair, new, heavyweight, black & gray, “M”, $40. 412-831-0436 SWING/ACTIVITY SET- Covered roof, play house, swings, monkey bars & sliding board. all rebuilt wolmanized lumber $750 or best offer 724-228-1101

Table- Mahogany with mosaic tile center & 4 brown leather chairs. 50” square, pub height $800 724-678-3055 TANDEM CRYPT- Lafayette Cemetery in Brownsville. Valued @ $13,800, asking $9000 724-785-7950 TIRE RIMS - Toyota, aluminum, #225-60-17, $25. 412-854-3637 TIRES - (2) Studded on wheels, 215-70-14, $70. Leave message, 724-941-7604 TIRES - (4) Hankook Pike 235-60-R18 snow/ice tires, 2,000 miles, $500. Call 412-831-2260 TIRES - (4) Pirelli Scorpion 255-45-R20 V-rated snow/ice tires, 2,000 miles, $500. 412-831-2260 TIRES - Michelin Defender Tires 205/55R-16 91T used a month, 4 for $320 or best offer. 412-343-5887 TIRES (Snow) - Dunlop Winter Sport, 3D 225/55R16 on alloy wheels, 16x7, $350. Tires used only 3,000 miles, wheels fit ‘06-’09 Audi & certain VW & Mercedes.

412-833-3437

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alloy wheels, mounted with 4 Blizzak winter tires, 255-55-R18, fits 2012 & newer, excellent condition, $700.

724-942-0773

WREATH - Large outdoor wreath, $25. 724-941-8099 WREATH - Gold bulbs, jewels, Angels, new, gorgeous, use all seasons, $79. 412-854-0123 YEARBOOK - Jack Nicholson, high school, 1954, with signature, $250. 724-914-0045

AERATIONS / STUMP GRINDING 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.

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

Jamie Thompson,

(412) 531-3113

WALLS Built & Rebuilt Precast, Versa-Lok Keystone, Tie Walls, Stone Fully Insured/Free Estimates Senior Citizen Discounts

All Seasons Contracting

412-370-3785

ALL SEASONS LANDSCAPING

Grass Cutting, Yard Cleanup, Landscaping, Concrete Patios, Sidewalks, Driveways, Retaining Walls (Built or Rebuilt)

Free Estimates*Fully Insured

Lawn Care & Landscaping

PA #102385

412-370-3785

Deadline For

WEIGHTS - 155 lbs. steel with 2 dumbbells & 2 bars, $75. 412-638-3351

WHEELS / TIRES - BMW

Lawn Care & Landscaping

J&D Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.

Service Repairs

2699 Jefferson Ave., Wash. 724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com

STEREO/CD/Cassette/Radio + remote, speakers, stands, $115/all. 412-854-3637

Service Repairs

DELIVERED 7 DAYS

WASHER - KitchenAid automatic top loader, white, excellent, $125. 412-805-1035

TABLECLOTH - Approximately 9.5 ft. round, $10. 724-743-2929

RUN TILL SOLD!

TOY CAR - Hot pink Mustang convertible, battery operated, good, $50. 412-833-2524

CORDWOOD

Top quality, clean, seasoned one year, split, 4’x8’x16”, $120. Stacking available. Serving the South Hills for over 35 years.

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

ROCKING CHAIR - Wooden, great for new mothers, $40. 412-303-1327

RUG PADDING - Spillguard, medium thickness, 6’ wide, large piece, $35. 724-745-1324

TOY - Imaginex Castle, almost 100 pieces, Knights, cannons, more, all for $45. 412-279-3288

WADERS - Hip, size 6, Steel toe, new, great Christmas gift, $20. 724-745-1324

Synthesizer/Receiver - Sony CD/Phone/Am-FM - 12 channel hookups, $25. 412-854-0123

RUGS - (2) matching rugs, 5x7, $20. 724-743-2929

TOY - Gilbert Erector Sets, (2), good condition, $30/both. 412-341-2985

CORDWOOD Full & Half Cords. 412-833-8144 724-941-1744

Sprowls City Appliance & TV 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash. 724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com

RECLINER CHAIR - With leg rest, beige, very good condition, $75. 412-279-3288

ROOM DIVIDER - Free standing, 6’5”H x 5’9”, $250. 412-861-1854

Fuel-Soil-Stone

(412) 287-0728 Complete 4 Season Landscaping Servicing the South Hills

Al’s Water Service

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

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

The Almanac

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

Classified Display and Line Ads is Monday 10 AM

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CORDWOOD Full Cord & Half Cord Free Delivery FALL CLEAN-UP & LEAF PICKUP Fully insured, 724-321-6759

PA #106708

TOP PRICES PAID FOR OLD RUGS

Clean Repair & Appraise Mt. Lebanon, 15228

Search for cars, jobs, homes, merchandise and more at: www.thealmanac.net

412-563-1212

Wanted to Buy ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES ~ WANTED ~

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

412-221-2248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com

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 Free Estimates Upon Request

Please Call Janine

1-800-764-8463

WANTED : Stereo Equipment, Vintage Electronics, Old Sports Cards & Watches.

412-833-1934

WANTED: ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ITEMS

412-833-9200

- Brick Pointing - Snow Removal Dependable-Reliable Senior Discounts Free Estimates

COMMERCIAL SNOW PLOWING & SALTING We are now accepting new clients for the 2015-16 Snow Season. Services include: Parking Lots * Churches * Townhomes Apartments & Housing Communities Fully Insured. References.

Call a company who cares. Zingrone Landscaping & Construction ***

412 886-9818

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All Work Guaranteed

TOP CASH PRICES PAID

412-341-9079 Cell: 412-310-4798

- Mulching

412-257-3134

724-941-7483 Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling

- Gutters Cleaned - Hedges Trimmed

- Leaves Picked Up - Retaining Walls

Taylor Fireplace

Antiques

FALL & YARD DEBRIS CLEAN-UP

GUTTERS CLEANED $59.95

Insured Average 2 Story House Prompt Service Repair & Replacement Available. PA #31176

(412) 563-6128

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Health Care

Presbyterian SeniorCare Are you looking for employment in a stable environment? Presbyterian Senior Care has been in the business of caring for over 80 years. We are currently adding to our staff and are seeking motivated individuals with a sincere desire to care for others. We have immediate openings for:

Full Time Maintenance Technician Full and Part Time C.N.A.’s Part Time R.N.’s Part Time Personal Care Aides Part Time Dining Services Aides

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:

We offer a competitive salary based on years of experience with generous shift and weekend differentials, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Noncontributory Pension, Vacation, Personal Days, Sick days , 6 paid Holidays, and Employee assistance program on site Fitness Center

Apply online at: www.srcare.org/careers choose Washington positions

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

RN Full time RN to work afternoon shifts. C.N.A. Full-time C.N.A. positions needed in Skilled Nursing for afternoons and overnight shifts. Dietary Aide Servers Part-time Servers to work 4:30pm to 8:00pm

E.O.E.

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

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Lawn Care & Landscaping

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Lawn Care & Landscaping Richard Bode Landscaping Retaining Walls / Patios / Sidewalks Unilock Sales/Installation

724-941-6936 724-746-7047

Free Estimates Excellent Service

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412-886-9818 The Almanac Classifieds on-line www.thealmanac.net or call 724-949-1193

Trees, Plants & Flowers

KEN’S TREE SERVICE Fully Insured Free Estimates

724-746-8733 (TREE)

The Classifieds Have Something for everyone!

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

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

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Free Estimates! Fully Insured! PA # 085585

412-735-4063

Your Local Guide to Business & Services

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

Asphalt Paving/Sealing

Gutters/Gutter Cleaning Dan Fink Home Improvements .................................................724-941-3347 PA # 1127

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

Heating Contractors

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

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

Excavating/Bobcat Work

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

Inks Installations & Remodeling ...........................................(412) 653-0850 ...........................................(724) 776-0805 PA # 00372

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

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

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412-531-5922

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

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

PA#45653

Seamless, any length.

Interior Trim - Handrails Design & Build Decks Quality Home Repairs

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CERAMIC TILE

Install, repair and regrout. Also install floors and walls. Epoxy grout staining - any color. Free estimates. Call

412-279-6579 or 412-670-9952

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

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

37 yrs. experience. Fully insured. Free estimates.

PA #044557

South Hills Exteriors 412-881-7926, Dave

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

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

Pet Services

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

Slate Roof Specialist 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

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

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470

Home Improvement

Housecleaning

Grass Cutting

Home Improvement

CARPENTRY

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

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

Fertilizing Services

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

ADDITIONS/GAMEROOMS Garages * Kitchens Baths * Decks. D & J Construction & Excavation Services 724-745-7860 724-344-2947

Gutter Cleaning

Gee Bee Asphalt Paving ...........................................(412) 831-9816 ...........................................(412) 403-8899

Chimney Cleaning & Repairs

Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding. Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.

Home Improvement

Painting Contractors

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

“R&J Tree Service”

Investigate Before You Invest

724-949-1193

Air Conditioning

TREE SERVICE

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

PA #004132 Fully Insured Owner Supervision

FALL CLEAN-UPS n GRASS CUTTING n

Disappointed with your service? Call someone who cares.

Trees, Plants & Flowers

Plumbing Contractors Michael Poremski Plumbing & Heating Company ..........................Pittsburgh (412) 531-3035 .........................South Hills (412) 885-9042 ...........www.michaelporemskiplumbing.com PA#052788 Mike Nahm Plumbing ...........................................(412) 341-3282 South Hills PA#030219

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

Pointing

Window & Gutter Cleaning

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

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

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Home Improvement

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.

PAINTING PROFESSIONAL

$75 per room. One coat / one color. Labor only. Two room minimum. HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens/Baths/ Plumbing & Electrical 25 yrs. experience.

Insured

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

The Almanac Classifies has something for Everyone.

724-949-1193

PLASTERING & DRYWALL REPAIR WORK 45 years experience, Ask for Al, 724-926-8168

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

“Mortar Matching & Neatness are My Trademark”

Weber Construction 412-563-6128 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

Kernan Asphalt Sealing

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

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 ____________________ “Highest Quality Affordable Interior Painting”

Fully Insured/Free Estimates

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

412-853-9436

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

412-216-1098

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured

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

Concrete CONCRETE WORK Walkways * Patios Driveways * Walls

M.T. CHRISTIAN PAINTING

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

412-613-4177

Excavating & Hauling

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

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

Gilbert Tile (412) 341-5955

2011 30’ Trail Runner McDonald/Canonsburg area Sleeps 10 $10,600 412.997.6251 or 724.356.7789 CAMPER - 2014 Puma, Special Edition. Sleeps 4, 34’ with slide out, $19,400 or best offer. 724-223-1080 FOR SALE LANCE CAMPER 835 2005 $5900 super clean well maintained PGH Gregg 412-298-3646 eves

HAULING

Clean out houses, apartments & garages. Clean up yards. Reasonable.

Robert Fenton

412-341-7640

Miscellaneous AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING

20 Years Experience References

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

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ATV 2012 Honda 420

Winch, snow plow, $5,700. Waynesburg area,

724-435-7435

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

9,400 miles, clean, extra chrome, $4,150. or best offer. Florida Bike. 724-914-3382

Keystone 2011 Residence Model 402BH Park Model excellent condition $28,900. with Slippery Rock Campground Lot $39,800. 412-296-2863

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘87 Show Bike - With Tag Trailer

! PRICE REDUCED !

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

Auto Trailers 2013 R&R CAR TRAILER All aluminum, V nose enclosed trailer, 35.9’L, deluxe white/black, fully customized, including 20’ awning, A/C, interior lights + motorcycle pkg. Many extras. $17,500 firm. Original owner. 412-780-3189

Antique Automobiles 1968 VW Beetle,

new motor, paint, & battery,extra parts $4,000 or best offer 724-228-9199 1970 Firebird, 400 4 speed, ac/tilt security, MANY MANY NEW PARTS!, 43K orig. miles, $15,500 724-348-5786 1971 Chevelle, 327 5 sp. factory ac, tilt, 4w disc brakes, buckets, 24k orig. miles, TOO MUCH TO LIST! Sacrifice $26,500 724-348-5786

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

KAWASAKI 1974 F4 250 CC ENDURO STREET / TRAIL, NEAR PERFECT CONDITION COLLECTOR QUALITY $3,400. 412-389-8349

MINI BIKE (Adult)

New, off road tires with front & rear racks (all steel), powerful, $600. 724-942-4389

MOTORCYCLE - 2003 25th Anniversary Model. Yamaha Roadstar 1600. Only 1,600 made, This one is #239 of 1,600. $4,000 in extras. New battery & tires, excellent condition, $4,500/best offer. 724-884-7603

AMC ‘71 JAVELIN SST

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

724-825-2168 CADILLAC ‘85 Seville

(Slant Back), 29,000 Original Miles, As New - Not wet since 1989. Must See to believe. Illness forces sale. $12,000 or best offer. 412-833-3832

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

QUAD - 6 WHEELER MX2

CONTRACTING & DESIGN

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2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC SHRINE 6,106 Miles, Many Extras $14,000. 724-986-4711

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 Heritage Soft Tail Classic

Campers & RVs Expert Interior & Exterior Remodeling & Construction Additions ◆ Kitchens ◆ Bathrooms ◆ Gamerooms Windows ◆ Roofing ◆ Siding ◆ Decks ◆ Etc. Renovating the South Hills Since 1973

2001 HARLEY 883 CUSTOM SPORTSTER, Copper pearl in color 5,217 miles $5,000 724-678-3055 Fire Truck - $16,000, 1990 Pierce, 1250 GPM waterous, 21,500 miles, Winco 6000E generator 724-899-2188 724-622-7676

HAULING

Fully Insured/Free Estimates

COMPLETE HOME REMODELING

Model 32 BIT, three slides barely used $23,000 Don, 724-422-1370

Call DJ’s Cleanouts 412-926-6768

412-758-9736

724-554-9029

2015 Prime Time Avenger

Service. Reasonable Prices.

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

YAMAHA ‘93 Banshee

Completely Rebuilt from top to bottom, All New Parts & Bolts, only few original parts, $7,499. Must See!!

Miscellaneous Vehicles

CLEANOUTS / HAULING / JUNK REMOVAL - Fast

All Seasons Contracting

412-370-3785

1997 Suzuki Intruder, 1400 cc, extras, pristine condition, 6k orig. miles, $3,800 724-348-5786

J. DOERR

412-334-2124

SAM’S PAINTING

2008 CIRRUS - 25 ft., 5 power jacks, sleep number bed, all camping equipment, coffee, dishes, linens, 15,000 AC, new optima battery, new awning, many extras, $14,000. 724-941-7979

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, 883 Hugger, 12,000 miles, $3,400 724-945-5565 after 11 am

Drywall/Painting

________________________ Excellent References Owner Operated

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

PA #031748

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs

71,000 Miles, Very Nice $2500 724-317-7045

Free Estimates

Active Owner Participation on Every Jobsite

PAINT MAN / WALLPAPER MAN

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

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs 1985 HONDA GOLDWING

(412) 831-3795

Wallcovering/Painting - all types. Removal/ Wall Repair. 30 Years Exper. Dependable. “One Call Does It All”.

Campers & RVs

POINTING MORTAR REPAIR

Call us for a free “No Gimmick” estimate

412-881-4749

Asphalt

TENT TRAILER

Good Condition $2,000 724-663-4390

TRAILER - 28’ Salem Large Deck, Good Shape, at Wendy World Campground in Confluence, PA. $7,800. 724-550-8885

SUZUKI ‘08 Hyabusa Burnt orange, 380 miles, header pipe + tune, locally purchased, excellent condition, original owner, $9,750 firm. 412-780-3189

Opens to approx. 15’x7’, asking $2,000. 724-222-8821

1988 MOTOR HOME

Class A. Beautiful condition, low miles, new tires, brakes & batteries, $14,500. 724-941-8347

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CHEVROLET ‘79 CORVETTE Red on Red Glass T-Tops, V-8, Automatic, 74,000 Miles, Good Condition, $8,900.

724-255-6210

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WASHINGTON HYUNDAI

ROTOLO’S DODGE

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

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

JOHN SISSON NISSAN

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

724-223-8600

724-222-2216

www.rotolomotors.com

NISSAN

www.washingtonpahyundai.com

www.johnsissonmotors.com

SOLOMON DODGE

C A D I L LA C Bowser CADILLAC

2670 McMurray Road McMurray, PA

724-749-4115

www.bowsercadillac.com

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

SUBARU

724-966-2600

JEEP

SOLOMON DODGE

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

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

WAYNESBURG DODGE

www.rotolomotors.com

724-627-7111

SOLOMON JEEP

www.waynesburgchryslerjeepdodge.com

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

724-627-6171

FIKE CHEVROLET

213 N. Main Street, Masontown, PA

SOLOMON JEEP

FORD 743 East High Street Waynesburg, PA

SUN CHEVROLET

www.foxfordmerc.com

Route 19, McMurray, PA www.sunchevy.com

724-941-5160

WASHINGTON CHEVROLET

WAYNESBURG JEEP

1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

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

www.waynesburgchryslerjeepdodge.com

www.washingtonpatoyota.com

TOYOTA OF WASHINGTON

SOLOMON FORD

724-785-5500

LINCOLN

724-947-3381

SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN

3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-1600

www.3riversvw.com

www.washingtonchevy.com

Route 19, McMurray, PA

www.southhillslincoln.net

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

www.rotolomotors.com

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

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

VO L K SWAG E N

STAR LAKE FORD

www.starlakeford.com

ROTOLO’S CHRYSLER

724-222-2213

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

Main St., Burgettstown, PA

C H RYS L E R

724-627-6171

www.bortzauto.net

TOYOTA

724-627-7111

724-627-3151

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

724-222-2800

BORTZ SUBARU

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

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

724-785-8000

FOX AUTO SALES

724-583-7738

www.fikechevrolet.com

www.buddbaer.com

724-966-2600

BORTZ CHEVROLET

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

724-222-0700

ROTOLO’S JEEP

724-785-8000

1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

C H E V RO L E T

BUDD BAER, INC.

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

GMC

MAZDA

BUDD BAER, INC.

BUDD BAER MAZDA

71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

724-222-0700

www.buddbaer.com

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

724-941-6100

VO LVO BILL GRAY VOLVO

2897 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-949-1555

www.billgrayvolvo.com

www.buddbaer.com

724-785-8000

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

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

724-966-2600

WAYNESBURG CHRYSLER

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

HONDA

JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ

WASHINGTON HONDA

1625 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA

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

www.waynesburgchryslerjeepdodge.com

www.washingtonpahonda.com

www.johnsissonmotors.com

724-627-7111

724-222-2213

724-223-8600

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

12 N. Main Street, Houston, PA

724-745-2800

WARNE MOTORS INC.

107 East Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA

724-746-5956

www.arnoldmotorcompany.com

www.johnwarnemotors.com

PREMIERE AUTO SALES

RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES

667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA

724-223-0600

www.premiereautosales.com

940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

724-225-5308

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TOMSIC

I-79 Exit 41 Racetrack Road Washington, PA

724-228-1330

www.tomsicmotor.com

WYSOCKI INC

2070 Smith Twp., State Road, Burgettstown, PA

724-947-9720

TREGEMBO MOTORS

I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA

724-239-2200

www.tregembomotors.com

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Antique Automobiles

FORD ‘69 F250

Automobiles

BUICK 1982 Park Avenue All original, excellent condition, 41,000 miles, $7,500. 724-678-0485

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

Automatic, 48,000 miles, new tires, front brakes, white diamond, $6,000. 412-835-3660

LINCOLN ‘91 Town Car

CADILLAC ‘84 Eldorado Christmas Special, 2 door coupe, dark brown Hard Top, Body, Woodland Haze metallic, new white wall tires, spoke rims, garage kept, unique car. $7,000. 724-377-1778

724-941-8347

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

OLDS ‘87 CUSTOM CRUISER STATION WAGON 91,000 Miles, Air Shocks, Hitch, Transmission Cooler, New Gas Tank, Tires. All Original, Garage Kept. $6,000

724-678-0567

Automobiles 1979 CORVETTE PRICE REDUCED

4 speed V8 L82 with headers,

$8,750 724-986-1453

CADILLAC ‘03 CTS

CHEVY ‘09 COLBALT LS 48,600 Miles, Mint Condition $6,900 412-833-1709 CORVETTE ‘94 CONVERTIBLE 17,000 miles, near perfect, $20,900. 724-267-3363 CORVETTE 1988 Classic Automatic, remote stereo, stored winters, very nice, 94,000 miles, 5-16 inspection, $5,975. 412-576-3241 EL CAMINO ‘79 350 Engine, 350 Turbo Transmission, 1 Bucket Seat, Hand Control, Lift for Wheelchair, Lombardy Paint, Current Inspection. $7,500 or Best Offer. 724-255-6691 FORD ‘12 Focus - Many extras, 55,000 miles, extended warranty to 100,000 miles, $8,500. 724-324-5377 Ford 2000 Taurus SE 1 owner 120,000. miles, new inspection, $1,800.or best offer 724-941-3935

Automobiles

Pontiac Grand Prix LE ‘90, 21,500 Original Miles. V6 3.1 multi part engine, European bucket seats with center consol $12,500 724-966-8272

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

SATURN ‘03 Ion

42,000 miles, new A/C unit & tires, $4,500. or Best Offer

724-328-1436

SATURN ‘2009 SKY, automatic, leather,air,power windows/ seats. Like new condition. Phone 724-267-3123

Sports Utility Vehicles CHEVROLET ‘06 Equinox LT 90,000 miles, sunroof, power windows, all wheel drive, CD, new inspection, $6,995 firm. 412-295-5691

FORD FOCUS 2002 ZTS 96,000. miles, New Tires, New Inspection till 10-16 $2,800. 724-948-3768 or 724-554-5663 1976 Cadillac Coupe Deville 58,000 miles, great shape, Garage kept $6,000 724-267-3080

1982 RED CORVETTE PRICE REDUCED MUST SEE! $8,750

724-986-1453

HONDA ‘02 CIVIC 5 Speed, New Timing Belt, Brakes & Paint. Inspected 10/16. $4000 724-222-4791

HONDA ‘12 Accord LX

Automatic,sedan 21,500 miles, gray, great condition, $15,700 724-947-5797

HONDA 2012 Civic LX

2 Door, 37,000 miles, 1 owner, Dark Blue, $10,000 or best offer. 724-986-0702

412-759-6673

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

Hyundai- 2006 Tiburon, Black, Tan interior, 5 speed, 64,000 miles, great shape. $6,100 obo 724-632-6850 LINCOLN 2005 LS V-8 Nicely Equipped, 63,000 Miles, Must See, 2nd Owner Insp. 11/16 $7995. After 6:30 724-941-2348

LINCOLN ‘04 Town Car

CLUES ACROSS 1. AND SO FORTH (ABBR.) 4. USED TO BE UNITED __ 7. UPPER LEFT KEYBOARD KEY 10. INVITABLE RUIN 12. CONSUMED 13. N.H. MAINE RIVER 14. SEN. THURMOND 16. MORE (SPANISH) 17. OH, GOD! 18. DESIGNED CHAIRS 20. INSECT LIVING IN ORGANIZED COLONIES 21. ANGLO-SAXON THEOLOGIAN, C.700 22. ECCLESIASTICS 25. MAGIC INCANTATION 30. SWAN LAKE AND DON QUIXOTE 31. AFFIRMATIVE 32. CONSPIRACY 33. CITIZEN OF STOCKHOLM 38. LIGHT BROWN

41. ROMAN JUDGE 43. SONNY & CHER CLASSIC 45. CHOPPED MIXTURE FOR STUFFING 48. AM. NOBEL PHYSICIST ISODOR 49. MAYA __ OF VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL 50. EXPRESSED PLEASURE 55. IN BED 56. FINNISH 57. CANACOL ENERGY STOCK SYMBOL 59. LEATHER STRAP FOR HAWKS 60. UA FRATERNITY EST. 3-91856 61. LOW, SIDELESS CART 62. THEY __ 63. SINGLE LENS REFLEX 64. POINT THAT IS MIDWAY BETWEEN N AND NE

Trucks

ACURA 2006 RL Luxury Sedan 109,300 miles, all wheel drive, one adult non-smoker owner, Redondo red, parchment leather trimmed seats, Bose sound AM/FM/CD/XM, GPS Navigation system, all maintenance done by dealer and all receipts available, very good condition, $10,400. 412-855-6407

LINCOLN ‘05 AVIATOR AWD, Nicely Equipped, High Miles, New Inspections & Tires. Must See! $5800 724-350-3829

Trucks 1981 Ford F150, 8’ bed, 4x4 460 engine, fix up or use for parts $1,200, 724-228-3673 CHEVROLET ‘87 Silverado 4x4 47,000 miles, $3,500 or best offer. 724-833-7155

CHEVROLET ‘12 Silverado 2500 4 WD LT Crew Cab 3,800 Miles, Snow Plow, 8 ft. bed, $36,900. 724-225-0316

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CHEVY ‘07 SILVERADO 4WD, Z71, 4 New Tires No Rust, 67,000 Miles, some Extras $16,900 724-747-0149 MERCEDES 2004 Kompressor Sport C230 - Good Condition, 127,000 miles, Never in snow. $5,995. 724-986-1156 OLDS ‘96 EIGHTY EIGHT Many New Parts. New Tires & Battery. $700 as is... 724-263-0712 OLDSMOBILE 1987 Station Wagon - 108,000 miles, runs good, $1,500 or best offer. 724-249-5554

Trucks

BRITAIN 34. WORLDWIDE INTERNET 35. 7TH GREEK LETTER 36. WHEN BORN (ABBR.) 37. BEFORE 39. EXISTING FOREVER 40. ABOUT NAME 41. MYANMAR MONETARY UNIT 42. ISLAND NORTH OF GUAM 44. SOFT 45. __ CASTELL, MAKERS OF PENS 46. EXCESSIVELY FAT 47. ELIMINATES 48. A HINDU PRINCE OR KING IN INDIA 51. CARRIER’S INVENTION 52. POSSESSED 53. DESERVE THROUGH ACTION 54. DOYEN 58. A WAY TO CHANGE COLOR

Four Wheel Drives

Good shape, 70,000 miles, inspected thru 7/16, $5,300.

724-993-7183

Dump Truck & Trailer- 1979 GMC, 27,500 GVW. General Trailer, 18,000 GVW. $8,000 Current Inspections 724-263-1366 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 Ford 1993 F 350 Diesel, Automatic, 1 ton Dump, 7’ Snow plow, 47,000. miles, new tires, battery, exhaust, Good Condition $8,000. firm 724-345-3550

FORD ‘95 Ranger EXT

97,400 miles, bad frame, good engine, tires, 4 speed transmission, seats, bedliner, aluminum rims, etc., as is, $750. 412-831-3521

119,000 Miles, Maroon, $5,300. 412-833-3750 If not home, leave message.

2005 dodge handicap van Power ramp -lowered floor FWD -automatic -AC Like new 19,200 miles, $16,000 724-239-3506

CLUES DOWN 1. MURROW, SULLIVAN & KOCH 2. CARRYING BAG 3. COUNTESS OF GRANTHAM 4. KEY FRUIT 5. ONE KEPT IN READINESS 6. BRING BACK TO NORMAL 7. AVID 8. LOTS OF 9. FORMAL CLOSE (MUSIC) 11. DAD’S PARTNER 13. POINT THAT IS ONE POINT E OF SE 15. MYSELF 19. MINOR DISAGREEMENT 23. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS 24. BAHAMA CAPITAL 25. RUDIMENTS OF A SUBJECT 26. BLEAT 27. RIGHT LINEBACKER 28. FLOWER PETALS 29. EARLY CULTURE OF GR.

DODGE ‘01 Ram

CHEVROLET ‘08 Trailblazer LT Loaded with CD, DVD, heated leather, sunroof, navigation, Bose speakers, newly inspected, 104,000 highway miles, $9,400. 412-215-6260

HONDA ‘05 CRV

Great in snow, automatic,AWD extremely reliable SUV, $7,800 or Best Offer. Call for details.

Answers for 11/18 Puzzle

DODGE - DAKOTA 2006 SLT Club Cab, 66,800 miles TRX4 Off Road Package Blizzard Snow Plow 1 yr Old BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY $13,000 724-239-3039

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FORD ‘01 F450

55,000 miles, diesel, 4x4 stainless steel electric dump truck, $11,500. 724-809-0203

FORD - 2004 CREW CAB NEW BODY STYLE, STYLE 4 X 4 Heated Seats, Power windows, 8-in Monitor, 170,000 Miles, New Inspection, Driven Daily $6,200 or BEST OFFER 724-747-7671

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FORD ‘85 F-150 4x4

FORD ‘04 F350 Flatbed

Diesel 4x4 with turbo kit, snow plow & salt spreader, 115,000 miles, $9,000.

50,000 Original Miles, 300, 6 Cylinder, 4 Speed, 2 Tone, Garage Kept, 8’ Bed, Like New. 1-Owner, $8,599. 724-678-0231

724-809-0203

INTERNATIONAL ‘86 DUMP TRUCK - Single axle, 10 Ton with air brakes, $10,300. 724-228-1095

TOYOTA ‘00 Tundra

Four Wheel Drives 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT $18,000 negotiable. Very nice! WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. 724-267-3978

4 Wheel Drive, V8, Auto, A/C, Tonneau Cover, inspected 8/15 Frame replaced plus many other parts, TRD exhaust. Good appearance & running condition, 178,000 miles/daily driver. $7,500. Contact Ray between 8 am-8 pm.

412-260-5066

CHEVY 1985 - 1/2 Ton pick -up 38,450 original miles $4,500 PRICE REDUCED 724-223-9209

Vans

CHEVY 1985 - 1/2 Ton pick -up 38,450 original miles $4,000 or BEST OFFER 724-223-9209

DODGE CARAVAN ‘03 3.3 Engine, Inspected til Mar. 2016 $1500. 724-222-2386 after 3 pm.

CHEVY- Silverado 2002 Ext Cab Automatic, A/C New Inspection, Good Body, High Mileage, 4.8 Engine Runs Excellent $4,000 724-350-2430

FORD ‘00 Explorer 4x4 161,000, very good condition, new tires, much more. Inspected thru 4/16, $3,200 or best offer. 724-678-7121

FORD ‘04 E250

White, roof rack, runs great, inspected, $6,500. 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

WANTED TO BUY:

Conversion Van, good condition, low top, low miles

412-221-7239

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