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There were gowns and tuxedoes. There were limousines and a red carpet. And there was plenty of dancing. More than 160 teens and adults with special needs attended the Night to Shine prom Feb. 12 at The Bible Chapel in McMurray, courtesy of the Tim Tebow Foundation. The Bible Chapel is one of more than 220 churches in 48 states and seven countries that held the prom simultaneously. Every guest at Night to Shine got the full VIP treatment. Throughout the day, stylists at Geno Levi Salon in THEALMANAC.NET Peters Township created glamorous hairdos and did makeup for promgoers. Participants arrived at the prom in a limousine and entered on a red carpet, where photographers took their pictures. Inside, promgoers, dressed in gowns and tuxedoes, were given corsages and tiaras or boutonnieres and a crown, and ladies had an opportunity to drop by hair and make-up stations for a touch-up, while the men stopped at the shoe shine station for a quick polish. During the night, Tebow, a former NFL quarterback, coronated all of the participants as king or queen of the prom, via a videotaped message. Each of the partygoers was paired with a volunteer buddy, who spent the night making sure they participated in all the activities available, including karaoke and a photo booth. The Tim Tebow Foundation provided each prom with financial support, decorations and gifts for each participant, and a step-by-step guide to make the prom a success.

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Jeanne Marie Laskas’ message was simple to the more than 300 people crammed into the Peters Township Middle School auditorium Friday night: Tell the truth and do what you believe in, she said. The Scenery Hill resident is the author of “Concussion,” a book that chronicles the life of Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian forensic pathologist who linked football with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE disease for short. It was recently turned into a movie starring Will Smith, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance. Laskas, a regular contributor to GQ magazine and director of the creative writing program at the University of Pittsburgh, said the project began as an assignment in 2009 – one that she was initially reluctant to take – from an editor at the magazine. She JIM McNUTT / O-R was asked to find Jeanne Marie Laskas out more about the relationship between football and traumatic brain injury. “I am not a sports or science writer,” said Laskas, who was in Peters Township Feb. 12 at the request of Peters Township Public Library. But she started researching the topic and discovered Omalu, who at one time worked as a forensic pathologist for Allegheny County and former county coroner Cyril Wecht. “I found Bennet Omalu, but he disappeared after two publications,” she said. And that intrigued Laskas. “I always wanted to write about Bennet Omalu,” she said. “He was working in a wretched mortuary and taking brains home to his Penn Hills apartment at night to study.” One of the brains that particularly intrigued Omalu was that of Mike Webster, the Pittsburgh Steeler Hall of Fame center who died of

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a heart attack at age 50. During the last few years of his life, Webster was virtually homeless and in chronic pain, she said. To cope, Webster would resort to tasering himself and would super glue his teeth. Laskas said Omalu found clumps of tau protein in the football player’s brain. While tau protein in a brain is considered normal, if it is found in clusters – as it was in Webster’s case – it could be a sign of traumatic brain injury. As a result, Omalu was able to show football players could suffer brain injuries, like boxers. Laskas said it took time to develop a relationship with Omalu, who now lives in Sacramento and works for the University of California-Davis. But, she did eventually earn his trust and now considers him a close friend. To research her book, she went to Nigeria, visited Omalu’s family and learned about his early life. “Bennet’s father was the village chief and he was the second youngest of seven kids,” she said. “His father wanted him to become a doctor.” Omalu, whom she called the brains of the family, was reluctant. But, he always did what his father wanted, she said. “He fled Nigeria and fled his father as well,” she said. Omalu ended up in Pittsburgh, where he

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He also chose to work alone and paid for much of his research himself, she said. “But, once he found out Will Smith was THEALMANAC.NET playing him, he came out of his shell,” she said. An audience member asked Laskas how the National Football League responded to her queries for information. Like Omalu, she said, she was ignored. “I love football, and I love the Steelers,” Laskas said. “But, we have a situation here. When it comes to the kids, we can’t mess around.” U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, who was in the audience, wanted to know how meeting Omalu has changed her. “He has softened me around the edges,” Laskas said. “He has helped me understand JIM McNUTT/OBSERVER-REPORTER Jeanne Marie Laskas, noted author of “Con- the value of compassion.” Laskas said her next project is an article for cussion,” talks with Congressman Tim Murphy at the conclusion of “An Evening the New Yorker magazine on Igor Pasternak, with Jeanne Marie Laskas,” held in Peters a Ukrainian, who is developing an airship – Township Middle School Friday night. The think blimp – that could potentially change event, sponsored by Peters Township Pub- how cargo is handled. Life, she said, has become chaotic and buslic Library, was moved to the middle school because of interest in the author. More than ier since the movie was released. She said she is gratified by the attention being brought to 300 people attended the event. went to work for Wecht, whom Omalu refers football safety, but still called football helmets “filtered cigarettes,” because they still can’t to as his “American father.” “Cyril saw someprevent brain injury. thing of himself in Bennet Omalu,” she said. She said Omalu started Bennet Omalu “Bennet survived the civil war in Nigeria,” Foundation, an organization tasked with a she said. “Standing up to the NFL was noth- mission to fund research, raise awareness and ing.” find a cure for CTE and traumatic brain injury. Omalu is deeply religious and believes he is doing God’s work by studying the dead, she For more information, visit bennetomalusaid. foundation.org.

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Deana Wheeler, media services specialist for The Bible Chapel, said about 200 volunteers donated their time to make the night a success for the young men and women. “I think it went as well or better than we could have anticipated, hoped for or expected,” Wheeler said. “It was enjoyable for everyone participating at any level. It was wonderful for the kings and queens, and it was wonderful for the volunteers.” Nelia Cook of Washington said planning for the prom – from picking out a gown to choosing a hairstyle – and participating in the event was special for her daughter, Courtney, 23, who attended a prom for the first time. “Courtney just beamed after we tried on

gown after gown. It meant so much to her to have that gown. She just twirled and twirled, and she was showing everyone her gown for her prom,” Cook said. “Taking her to get her hair done and her makeup done, she just gleamed and beamed and thanked me. It brought tears to my eyes to realize that she absolutely was a typical child for the day. She was a princess, and a princess she was, along with all of the other girls who attended. I thank Tim Tebow for his generosity, I thank the Bible Chapel for hosting this, and I certainly thank all of the volunteers for the time and effort they put into it. It has been such a blessing to us as a family and certainly to my little princess who is enjoying the night thoroughly.” K-Love radio provided free prom gowns, and several local companies provided free services, including Geno Levi, Linda James Photography, DJ Jason Rullo and Pittsburgh All-Stars Event Services, Mary Kay, John Wal-

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as intimidating as it might be to have a hearthealthier diet.” Multimedia reporter Speaking of intimidating, try making heads hfunk@thealmanac.net or tails of the ingredients itemized on food products. In the days of the corner grocer, your choice of, “I’m not the only one who thinks bread can say, what to use for a salad, was limited to the be a little bit confusing,” Maydak admitted as relative size of the iceberg lettuce heads. she led her entourage to the applicable aisle. In the days of the mega-supermarket, it’s a “Packaging can be confusing because what is bit more complicated. says might make you think one thing, but it’s “Who has heard that the darker the fruit or a little iffy.” the vegetable, the more nutritionally dense it She advised to keep an eye out for the priis?” Laura Maydak asked the group of people mary ingredient being listed along the lines of following her around the “enriched flour.” vast expanse of Giant Eagle’s HARRY FUNK / STAFF HARRY FUNK / STAFF “The base of that bread is a refined grain, Bethel Park Market District Laura Maydak, Giant Eagle regional dietitian Participants in the store tour check on the because ingredients are listed in descending store. “We are going to look specialist, discusses healthy options for one ingredients in various loaves of bread. order,” she explained. into that and see if it is actuof her favorite foods: peanut butter. “It’s really great to show those better-for-you Refined grains, in turn are ones that have ally true.” options and also talk about how to make it sim- been significantly modified from their natural Maydak, regional dieti- tamin A, Vitamin C, iron and calcium. As for that corner grocer’s traditional salad ple, because we have some really easy ways that composition. So perhaps a better option, she tian specialist for O’Hara you can add those into your diet,” Maydak said said, would be to seek out whole grains. Township-based Giant Eagle staple: THEALMANAC.NET “If the only lettuce you’ll eat is iceberg, you at the tour’s conclusion. Maydak, a Peters Township resident and liInc., was leading a store tour Along with relevant information, partici- censed dietary nutritionist, is one of a corps of can still eat it. It’s not a bad choice,” Maydak of heart-healthy food selections, and she asked partici- said. “But we like to think of good, better, best. pants also received plenty of mouth-on expe- dietitians employed by the supermarket chain with the goal toward a healthier customer pants to choose their favorite leafy greens from So maybe try some of these darker vegetables, rience, so to speak. “We did a lot of sampling along the way, base. among the wide variety available. Along with some of these dark, leafy greens, to get an extra which is one of the absolute best things about “I also do one-on-one counseling with cliiceberg, they came up with the likes of romaine, boost.” The learning experience continued as she led being in the store,” Maydak said. “It’s kind of ents, which is an excellent resource,” she said. arugula, spinach and Maydak’s selection, kale. “Sorry, I picked the winner,” she said, as the her nutritionally-minded group through the intimidating to try something without ever “We can actually do a store tour during those rest of the group examined the respective nu- store, explaining about what to look for on la- having tried it before. You might not be as in- consultations, but it’s a time that we can sit tritional facts panels on the packaging to learn bels and how to make tasty, healthy meals and clined to go and buy it if you’ve never had it. So down and focus on what are you needs, where that, if you can adapt to the taste, kale is clearly snacks while answering a variety of questions we’re able to show them that these better-for- are you now and how can we help you get to the green of choice for a healthy amount of Vi- in a friendly, informative manner. you options really do taste good, and it’s not that next, better step.”

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Boni said. And even then, he said, that does not mean taxes will increase. “You have to avoid comparing the old value to the new value,” Boni told his audience. “You have to ask yourself when you get the new value if this is the price you would sell for.” Millage rates for both the county and the municipalities will be certified by Nov. 15, Boni said. “We don’t want to over shoot or under shoot values,” he said. The county gave Tyler Technologies Inc. a $6.96 million contract in 2013 to conduct the county-wide reassessment. Since then, Tyler – which did the Allegheny County reassessment several years ago – has knocked on doors, talked to owners, examined real estate sales, and measured building exteriors in order to compile an accurate review of properties. “We feel we did an excellent job in Allegheny County with the information we had,” said Wesley Graham, Tyler Technolgies’ project supervisor for the Washington County reassessment, “but, we did not knock on every door in Allegheny County.” Boni said the county is also in the process of revamping its website so residents will be able to find out the value of their homes, and be able to compare that with adjacent properties.

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Cruz, Rubio need to brush up on history On Feb. 13, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79. Scalia’s body was barely cold when Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted “Justice Scalia was an American hero. We owe it to him, & the nation, for the Senate to ensure that the next president names his replacement.” Fellow Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment when he appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and stated that President Obama shouldn’t bother trying to make a nomination for Scalia’s replacement. To put a logical timeline on the situation, keep in mind that Scalia passed away on Feb. 13, 2016. The next president will not be sworn into office until Jan. 20, 2017 – nearly 11 months from now. Rubio backed up his stance by saying that “...it’s not just for the Supreme Court, even for appellate courts, both parties have followed this precedent. There comes a point in the last year of the president, especially in their second term, where you stop nominating, or you stop the advice and consent process.” We have to wonder if Rubio and Cruz would be making these same statements if the current president was a Republican, as they both need to return to school and repeat history class. The Supreme Court blog (scotusblog.com) looked into the history of nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year. On Nov. 30, 1987, President Ronald Reagan nominated Justice Anthony Kennedy to Justice Louis Powell’s seat (Powell retired). Back in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson actually made two Supreme Court nominations – on Jan. 28, one for Louis Brandeis to replace Justice Joseph Lamar

BRIDENBAKER - Jean Elizabeth, 92, Green Tree, Feb. 6. COOK – Mabel “Sis” (Thomson), 93, McDonald, formerly of Carnegie, Feb. 11. CORTAZZO – Frank “Cutter,” 88, Bridgeville, Feb. 13. CRETTI - Alfred L., 77, Bridgeville, Feb. 7. D’ALESSANDRO - Roger J., 67, Cecil Twp., Feb. 8. DEPP - Barbara Jean (Simendinger), 86, Upper St. Clair, Feb. 14. DOLINAR - Gilbert D. “Gil” Jr., Finleyville, Feb. 5. DORIA - Janice A., Castle Shannon, Feb. 4. DRUCIS - Thomas Frank, 76, Upper St. Clair, Feb. 9. DULAK - Thomas A. “Big Papa,” 57, Pleasant Hills, Feb. 6. DUPREE – Frank M. “Frank the Tank,” 80, Finleyville, Feb. 12. EMEIGH - Clair “Larry,” 97, Bethel Park, Feb. 7.

Rucker, who had passed away on Jan. 2; and on July 14, one for John Clarke to replace Justice Charles Evans Hughes, who resigned to run for president. And those are just a few examples of outgoing presidents nominating Supreme Court justices during an election year in the last 100 years. And since Rubio pointed out that this doesn’t just happen at the Supreme Court level, we are happy to debunk that statement: In 1988, President Reagan made 26 nominations for district court justices and seven for Court of Appeals. In 2000, President Bill Clinton made 37 nominations for district court justices and nine for Court of Appeals. In 2008, President

George W. Bush made 26 nominations for District Court justices and six for Court of Appeals. Finally, so far this year, President Obama has made four District Court nominations and four for Court of Appeals. We understand the thought process of Cruz and Rubio, that the conservative Justice Scalia should be replaced by another conservative, nominated by a conservative president such as themselves. However, there is no guarantee that either will win, or that a Republican will win, for that matter. Both should concentrate on their campaigns – and brush up on history – rather than spout off pompous pipe dreams.

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union contract limits class size, thus controlling the number of teachers the district must employee. For comparison, crime victims advocates, alAn arbitration process to deal with the de- most all of whom in Washington have master’s mands of the Peters teachers’ union is about to degrees, earn between $27,000 and $33,000 start shortly. On Feb. 19, the school district’s a year while helping the victims of crimes deal offer will be posted on its website and avail- with the court system. Highly-educated social able for inspection at the district office. There workers who deal with the most vulnerable will be a limited period, from Feb. 22 to March populations (elderly, disabled, mentally chal2, during which township residents may make lenged, families in crisis) typically have salapublic comments to the arbitrators via mail or ries in the $30,000 range. Even compared to hand delivery to the district administration salaries of teachers in other districts, Peters office on McMurray Road, or by using an on- compensation is so generous that, when a posiline form that will be available on the district’s tion opens up, the district often gets as many as website. 1,000 resumes from qualified applicants withUnless the teachers’ union is stopped, we out any aggressive advertising or recruiting. will be facing massive property tax increases And yet, this incredibly generous compensaover the next few years. In order to put this in tion was not enough to satisfy the local teachperspective for those who have not followed ers, who shut down the school district for weeks teacher compensation, a Peters teacher work- last fall. ing 180 days a year, less allowed sick time, tops I urge my fellow empty nesters/retirees to out at $104,864. They can retire at age 60 at write to the arbitration panel during the public 80 percent of that, or almost $84,000 a year, comment period and tell the arbitration panel plus retiree medical insurance for life. Their where you stand. medical insurance is far better than that of almost anyone in the private sector and far better PETER GLASSER than most other public sector employees. Their McMURRAY

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West Penn Power planning to cut trees along Montour Trail By Suzanne Elliott Staff writer selliott@thealmanac.net

A group of Bethel Park residents who help take care of the municipality’s section of the Montour Trail that goes from Logan Road to Brush Run Road in Peters Township has asked officials from West Penn Power not to proceed with plans to remove some trees and vegetation along the route. Robert O’Connell, vice president of Bethel Park Trail, said the power company, a sub-

sidiary of Akron-based First Energy, has told the association it will trim and remove vegetation beneath its power lines out to a distance of 32.5 feet on both sides of the trail. Work is expected to begin within a month, said Todd Meyers, a West Penn Power spokesman. O’Connell said the property is owned by the utility company, but the association has an easement to use the portion of trail, which runs roughly two miles in Bethel Park. O’Connell said the utility wants to prevent falling trees from knocking down power lines.

“They want to reduce their maintenance costs,” he said. O’Connell and a group of fellow trail enthusiasts met Feb. 11 for about 90 minutes with utility officials at the Bethel Park Public Library, but did not receive any assurances that the vegetation removal will be halted. The association is not against power lines – it simply wants the trees that do not threaten the power lines to be spared, he said. “This is a radical departure from past practice when they removed only those trees that threatened to fall on their power lines plus

a safety factor of trees that may pose a future threat,” O’Connell said in an email. O’Connell said his next step is to send a letter to company executives asking them to reverse their decision to remove the trees. Meyers said trees are the number one cause of power outages. The power line connects three substations and supplies power to around 30,000 homes. He also said West Penn power is working with O’Connell’s group to make a donation that would go toward planting vegetation along the path that would not pose a threat to power lines.

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of medication. According to reports, Edward Derrick, 46, was taken into custody without incident. George Weatherwalk, 37, of Albion, who was with Derrick, was taken into custody for a warrant violation. Theft from locker: A member of HealthTrax on Higbee Drive told police Feb. 12 someone entered his locker and took his keys, then entered his vehicle and stole money. The incident is under investigation.

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Heroin overdose: According to reports, a 29-year-old Venetia man in the 100 block of Scott Lane had overdosed on heroin Feb. 13. Medics were able to revive the man through the use of Narcan, police said.

UPPER ST. CLAIR Retail theft: Police arrested Zachary Eidens, 24, of Weirich Street, Washington, Feb. 12 for taking $200 worth of tools from Sears at South Hills Village Mall. According to reports, Eidens fled the store in a brown pickup truck and was eventually stopped in Peters Township where he was arrested.

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St. Margaret of Scotland will hold Lenten fish fries 4-7 p.m. Feb. 19, 26 and March 4, 11 and 18 in the school cafeteria. Sandwiches (no sides) include fried fish, baked fish, crab cake and fish parmesan.

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community news engagement Blum - Bouloubasis Brittany Blum and Matthew Bouloubasis announce their engagement. Brittany is the daughter of Walter and Bonnie Blum of Milanville, Pa. She is the granddaughter of Louise and the late James Erk, and Lois and the late Donald Blum, all of Milanville. Matthew is the son of James and Mae Bouloubasis of Pittsburgh. He is the grandson of the late Nicholas and Mae Hickly of Bethel Park, and the late William and Maria Bouloubasis of Pittsburgh. The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Damascus Christian Academy and a 2007 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a bachelor of science in kinesiology wellness development and business. She received a master of science in healthcare administration and community health administration in 2013 from Towson University. A member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, she is a program director with Healogics in Hanover, Pa. Her fiance is a 2000 graduate of Bethel Park High School and a 2004 graduate of Johns

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seniors AIC The Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, offers entertainment, information, fellowship and a meal for active, older adults in the South Hills. Programs are held at 11 a.m. Fridays through June, and are free and open to all. Lunch is served at noon for $6. No reservations are necessary. Take a “Trip to Bountiful” Feb. 19 and 26 with movie expert Elaine Wertheim. Enjoy the show, a great discussion and popcorn. For more information, call AIC Director Carla Campbell at 412-343-8900.

Lunch & Learn Scott Township Public Library will hold a Senior Lunch & Learn from noon-2 p.m. Feb. 19. This month’s topic, “Healthy Minds,”

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Safe driving class Seniors for Safe Driving will offer a mature driver improvement course for drivers age 55 and older 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 9 at Paramont Senior Living, Bethel Park. The course will help drivers understand how aging affects driving abilities and provide insight about driving on today’s roadways. PennDOT approved. Participants who complete the course receive a minimum 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. To register, visit www. seniorsforsafedriving.com, or call 724-2830245 or 1-800-559-4880.

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St. Germaine Parish hosts Living Stations prayer service death and resurrection.” She and other parishioners are excited for Multimedia reporter the return of the St. Ferdinand Youth Minishfunk@thealmanac.net try, which has 66 members in eighth through 12th grades participating in the Living Stations, The Stations of the Cross has served as a basis along with 29 adults. They have been rehearsfor Lenten prayer services since before the Reing since early January. naissance, and a modern touch is the live enact“This year, with Easter being so early, we had ment of the events surrounding Christ on the to do double rehearsals and Saturday-Sunday day of his Crucifixion. practices,” Andrea Wheeler, the church’s youth At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, St. Germaine Parish minister, said. But the youngsters are dedicated in Bethel Park will host the Living Stations as St. Ferdinand Church Youth Ministry memto the cause: “They want to help make people’s presented by members of a church with a long bers rehearse for the Living Stations. lives more meaningful.” tradition of sharing the experience in a way that toral associate, said about the prayer service The Living Stations includes the traditional few others are able to match. “This is so much more professional and more by St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Cranberry 14-step devotion presented in tableaux form, stunning,” Mary Beth Green, St. Germaine pas- Township. “It’s a very powerful reflection on with five scenes preceding: Palm Sunday, the Last

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STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION The Peters Township High School Photography Classes will exhibit their work in the main lobby of the Peters Township Public Library during library hours, Feb. 25-March 10. “The Gallery” is a display of hundreds of student photographs from the classes and club at the high school. An opening reception will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 25. All are welcome. Matted photographs and canvases will be on display. Photography Club officers include Casey Gudenburr, president; and board members Angela Heisinger, Carson Kochman, Maddie LaVigna, Ashley Leniaskowski and Jillian McCloskey.

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COUNTRY MUSIC FEST On Feb. 20, The Meadows Casino will hold a Country Music Fest featuring The Stickers, Derek Allan and The Joseph Sisters. The 8 p.m. concert will take place in Headliners. FOR MORE INFORMATION, WWW.MEADOWSGAMING.COM.

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AUP DINNER On Feb. 18, the Association of University People plans an Out and About Dinner at the Rochester Inn, Pittsburgh. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. For reservations, call Mary at 412-8847806. To learn more, visit www.pittsburghsinglesaup.org.

SHAL The South Hills Art League will hold its general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Unitarian Church of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. The presenter will be painter Josh Hogan. For more information, contact Anne Trimble at anne@annetrimble.com or 412-512-8499.

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QUARTERS FOR A CURE A Quarter Auction fundraiser for Relay for Life of Mt. Lebanon will take place Feb. 20 at Dormont Recreation Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 7. “Bid” to win products or prizes. An entry fee donation of $10 will include a numbered paddle, drinks and a dessert buffet. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. To purchase tickets or donate auction items, contact Sandy at 412-443-7332.

DESIGNER BAG BINGO Designer Bag Bingo, a fundraiser to benefit Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center, will take place 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Temple Emanuel of the South Hills. Fifteen rounds of bingo, 15 designer bags plus additional prizes. Tickets are $20. Send checks, payable to TE-ECDC PTA, to: TE-ECDC, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. For more information, call Iris Harlan at 412279-7687.

OLDIES CONCERT VENUE CHANGE The South Fayette Foundation for Excellence will hold its Sixth Annual Oldies Concert Fundraiser featuring The Mansfield Five and The Magic Moments at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the SNPJ #106, Imperial, (this is a new change from the previously advertised SNPJ #6, Sygan). Doors open at 6. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and there will be auction baskets and raffles. Tickets are $20. To purchase, call 724-693-9441. Funds raised go toward student scholarships and teacher grants.

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS Stay ‘n Play, located inside Beth El Congregation, Scott, will hold the following events: • Friendship Stories and Craft, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19. Story time and a craft with friends from Dormont Library. Free with admission. • Bread Baking for Kids, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 25. Push, shape and paint bread dough with

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REVERSE RAFFLE EVENT Holy Child Columbiettes of Holy Child Parish, Bridgeville, will hold a Reverse Raffle Dinner & Dance 5:30-11 p.m. Feb. 20 at Bridgeville VFD’s Chartiers Room. Tickets for the BYOB event are $40 each or $75/couple. To purchase, contact Mary Kay Petrini at 412-2209509 or petrini.mk@verizon.net.

INTRO TO SNOWSHOEING Washington County Parks and Recreation will offer free basic snowshoe instruction followed by a hike on modern snowshoes beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 at Mingo Creek County Park. Meet at the park office. Snowshoes are limited. Preregistration is required by calling 724-228-6867.

JEWISH SUMMER CAMP FAIR South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s South Hills Community Engagement Initiative, will hold its first ever Summer Camp Fair 1-4 p.m. Feb. 21 at South Hills Jewish Community Center, Scott. For more information, contact Rob Goodman at 412-697-6646 or rgoodman@ jfedpgh.org.

MYSTICAL PSYCHIC FAIR A Mystical Psychic Fair will be held noon-5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Elks Lodge #2425 in Bethel Park. For more information, call Deborah Ann at 724-348-8063.

‘CURTAINS’ Tickets for Bethel Park High School’s spring musical “Curtains,” a comedic murder mystery, go on sale Feb. 22. Performances are 7:30 p.m. March 2-5 in the high school auditorium. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased 8:30-10:30 a.m. daily, through March 1, in the high school lobby. An evening sale will take place 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on performance evenings.

JOB FAIRS The Community College of Allegheny County will host a Nursing Program Job Fair 1-5 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Student Union on Boyce Campus. Open to nursing students and alumni only. For more information, call 724-325-6771.

EASTER EGG HUNT/ BREAKFAST Register by Feb. 26 for Franciscan Child Day Care Center’s ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, set for March 12 at the Center, located in Castle Shannon. Four sessions will be offered: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m., and each with an indoor candy-filled Easter egg hunt followed by a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and a pancake and sausage breakfast. Admission is $4 for children and $7 for adults. To register, call Mrs. Merlo at 412-882-5085. For

The 32nd annual Corporate Cup Ski Race and Sporting Clays to benefit Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh will be held Feb. 26 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The ski race for both skiers and snow boarders starts at 10 a.m. followed by the sporting clays event at noon. For more information, contact Cindy Smith at 412-368-4400 ext. 2208 or csmith@pghvis.org.

WINE DINNER Palazzo 1837 Ristorante, Washington, will hold a Daou Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Cost is $94.95/person (plus tax and gratuity). For details and reservations, call 724-2231837.

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BONE MARROW DRIVE The Community College of Allegheny County will hold a Be the Match bone marrow donor drive 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24 in Foerster Student Services Center, second floor, Allegheny Campus. For more information, visit www. ccac.edu.

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ANDREW CARNEGIE • The True Pooh, 6 p.m. Feb. 23 and 11 a.m. Feb. 27. The free event includes a craft and a snack. RSVP to 412-276-3456 ext. 2. • Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, for children age 2 and up. Stories, songs and crafts. For more, visit www.carnegiecarnegie.org, or call 412-276-3456.

BETHEL PARK • Senior Resource Panel, 11 a.m. Feb. 20. Register. • Take It Apart, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Children in grades 3 and 4 will explore electronics inside and out. Register. • Landscape Design: Free Class with the Landscape Center by Evanovich, 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Register. For more, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org. Register at 412-835-2207.

CASTLE SHANNON • Cooking Fun, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, for children, tweens and teens. Make delicious snacks and meals. Registration required. For more, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.

FRANK SARRIS • Obstacle Course, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24, indoors for children in first through fourth grades. Fee is $1. Sign up at the library or call 724-7451308. • Soap Making, 6 p.m. Feb. 24, for adults and high school students. Fee is $2 for materials. Sign up at the library or call 724-745-1308. For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org.

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MT. LEBANON • Pittsburgh in World War I: On the Homefront and in the Field, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18, with historian Elizabeth Williams. Following the presentation, a docent from Soldiers and Sailors will provide a “footlocker presentation” with equipment used by WWI soldiers. • A six-program educational series leading up to the library’s Annual Garden Tour (set for July 10) will include a three-part comprehensive landscape design course taught by Phipps Master Gardener and professional landscape designer Claire Schuchman. The first session will take place 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22. The following two sessions will be held Feb. 29 and March 7. Each session lasts approximately three hours. The series will be repeated in May. Those interested in a shorter course should attend the 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 program featuring Evan Evanovich of Evanovich Landscape Center in Bethel Park. For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

PETERS • Family Movie Night, 6:45 p.m. Feb. 18, for kids of all ages and parents/caregivers. • World War II Discussion Group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 24. • 10th Annual “The Gallery” Opening Reception, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 25. For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

SCOTT • Daniel Tiger, 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 28, ages 3 and up. Crafts, games and activities. Get your picture taken in Mr. Rogers’ trolley. Register. • Scrabble & Games Club for Adults, 2 p.m. Tuesdays. All levels welcome. For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org. Register online, or call 412-429-5380.

SOUTH FAYETTE • It’s All Natural Science for Grades 1-6: Journey through Time, Feb. 20. Grades 1-3 meet 1-2:30 p.m.; grades 4-6 meet 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Register. • Adult Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Discuss “Empress Dowager” by Jung Chang. Registration requested but not required. For more, visit southfayettelibrary.org. Register online or call 412-257-8660.

SOUTH PARK • Introducing-Color Me Calm, 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Coloring for adults. Pencils and pages provided. Register at 412-833-5585. For more, visit www.southparklibrary.org.

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Bethel Park High School varsity competitive cheerleading squad captured first place in the Small Division at both the National High School Cheerleading Championships and the World High School Cheerleading Championships, which took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla.

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• A blood drive will be held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 21 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. Register online at www.westminsterchurch.org or call 412-835-6630. • The McMurray Lions Club is selling brooms and high-quality, heavy-duty vinyl trash bags available in 18, 30 and 33 gallon size. A Lion member will deliver the products. For a complete listing of products and pricing, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/mcmurray. Proceeds go to Lions charities. • Feb. 22 is George Washington’s birthday. • Sen. Guy Reschenthaler’s staff is offering assistance on state-related issues from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the South Fayette Township building. Call 412-571-2169 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit www.southfayettepa.com/state. • Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is looking for volunteers. The next training class will begin in the spring, and the deadline for applications is March 11. For more information, call 724-223-5477.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT The high school boys lacrosse team is holding a Bingo Night Fundraiser for adults only, 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at St. Benedict the Abbot Church in McMurray. Tickets are $15. Email ptlaxbingonight@ gmail.com.

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USC grad helps manage Duke basketball team By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

CHRISTIAN MEYER Age: 19

And the approach works. Even when the Blue Devils featured Madison Cable, a 1,000-point scorer now at Notre Dame, they won three state titles and one PIAA runner-up trophy with the teamwork and balance they once again exhibited at Keystone Oaks on Feb. 12 against North Hills. For example, Jess Wilhelm, like Klaber, did her part on the defensive side. The sophomore forward put the clamps on Jamie Halloran. The Indians’ leading scorer with 16 points per game

When Pitt hosts Duke University at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Petersen Events Center, Christian Meyer of Upper St. Clair will be rooting hard for the Blue Devils. He has good reason and it’s not because he is a freshman at the school, located in Durham, N.C. The 19-yearold son of Chris and LeAnne Meyer happens to be a team manager for one of the nation’s top men’s basketball programs, one that has won over 2,000 games and has made 39 NCAA tournament appearances. Regardless of where he has called home since 2001, Meyer said emphatically, “I would never bet against Duke. They will win,” he predicted. “We are hitting our stride and I feel confident that we will show how good we are.” Upon his arrival on the campus, Meyer immediately demonstrated how good he was, particularly for the storied program, which has captured five championships since 1991. A National Honor Society student, who graduated with a 4.78 GPA from Upper St. Clair High School, Meyer already had the credentials to excel academically. When he encountered Jon Payne, a junior, he discovered he also had what it took to be a manager. “I didn’t know anything about being a student manager until I met (Jon) and he said that he loved it,” Meyer said. “So, I thought I would give it a try.” So did more than 100 other applicants, who submitted letters of recommendation and resumes for the non-paying position. After three rounds of interviews, Meyer was one of three freshman selected for the job that regularly requires between 30 to 40 hours of attention. “I’m not sure why I got it, but I’m sure glad that I did,” Meyer said. “Basketball here is one of the greatest programs and I just thought it would be a great experience. I’ve always rooted for Duke. Now, I’m part of it and it’s completely different. I’m loving it.” During games, Meyer enjoys the best seat in the house. It is an experience, particularly in the Cameron Indoor Stadium. “Especially,” he said, “when you feel the ground shake under your feet.” The job, however, requires long hours and

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Jamie Halloran, McKenzie Bushee and Jordan O’Malley collide as they battle for a loose ball during WPIAL Quad-A girls’ basketball playoff action. Bushee fired in 22 points to lead Mt. Lebanon to victory, 54-45, over North Hills. Halloran, who averaged 16 points per game, was held to five markers and left the game with a head injury in the third quarter.

Lebo ladies top North Hills By Eleanor Bailey Sports editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

When Sophia Klaber rebounded the basketball on a missed shot by North Hills, the diminutitve guard not only preserved a playoff win, 54-45, for Mt. Lebanon, she epitomized the Blue Devils’ philosophy for success in girls’ basketball. “We always talk about team with the players,” said Lebo floor boss Dori Oldaker. “We don’t believe in a star player and our kids stick with that.”

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Birthdate: Feb. 18 Parents: Chris and LeAnne Hometown: Born in South Africa and lived in London until 2001. High School: Upper St. Clair Activities: Tennis, National Honor Society, Student Representative, Kids Helping Kids, Future Business Leaders of America, Junior Mentors. Academics: Highest honor roll student. Maintained a 4.87 GPA. Year: Freshman Major: Economics with a financial concentration Food: Steak Restaurant: Altius on Mount Washington Book: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis. “It introduced me to reading.” Movie: “Avatar” Who would play you in a movie: Mark Wahlberg Dream destination: Sao Paulo, Brazil. “Actually, it’s right now because I will be going there for spring break on March 14. What do you do in your spare time? Work out, go to games, hang out with friends. “But most often, I pass out because I’m too tired to do anything after that.” In 25 years, I will be: “living in San Francisco and working for the Golden State Warriors.” What do you miss most about Pittsburgh: “All the comforts of home and my parents.” What you love about living in the South: “At Duke, I love the people here and the basketball, of course, is incredible. In the South, it’s the weather here. I can’t handle the Pittsburgh winters any more.”

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Seton-La Salle boys making a run in the WPIAL playoffs rofoli also finished in double digits for Lebo, finishing with 11 markers. With a playoff win under their belts, the Blue Devils are not daunted by the task ahead, of facing the top seed in the Quad-A tournament. “I am pleased that the team is maturing and playing with confidence that they can compete with anybody,” said Lebo coach Joe David.

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Mark Walsh coached against Aliquippa in last year’s Class AA championship and the Seton-La Salle skipper is fully aware of the fact that the Quips (21-0) are the team to beat in this year’s WPIAL boys’ basketball tournament. However, he is not counting out his Rebels in the playoffs. Riding an eight-game winning streak that includes a win over arch rival Bishop Canevin (17-5) in the Section 3 finale and a victory against Frazier, 86-39, at Baldwin in the first round of the postseason, SLS is primed for its match against Our Lady Of Sacred Heart (16-5) at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Chartiers Valley. “We are pleased with how our team is playing right now,” Walsh said. “Our win over Canevin was a tremendous total team victory and had a playoff type feel to it. “There are a number of strong teams in AA and that’s making for an exciting tournament. There are a lot of quality teams and while, for some of our players, the playoffs are a new experience, we think we are peaking. Teams that play good defense and peak at the right time are the ones that are successful in the tournament.” At both ends of the court, the Rebels peaked against the Commodores. As they have during the regular season, Billy O’Malley and Cletus Hilton proved a powerful one-two punch inside and outside. O’Malley exploded for 16 of his game-high 21 points in the first half as SLS expanded a 23-7 first-frame advantage to 46-18 by intermission. Hilton fired in 18 points, all four in the first half and 12 off 3-point field goals. Hilton leads the Rebels in scoring with a 15.8 average per game. He also has converted 51 percent of his field goals. O’Malley, who is averaging 15.4 points a game, is a force on the board. The 6-3 forward pulls down six rebounds a game while sophomore George Mike provides five a contest. The Rebels, indeed, are a different club from last year’s squad that reached the WPIAL finals only to fall to Aliquippa. In addition to O’Malley and Hilton, Nico Popa is the team’s only other senior. He is a starting guard along with junior Nolan Abbiatici.

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Meyer. “But, I’m falling in love with basketball. I’d watched it all the time but there is a special aspect of the sport, a team sport, that is present there and not in tennis. I wanted to be part of that closeness.” At Duke, Meyer has gone from being a fan of the players and coaches to a friend. “Before I came to school, I was star struck. Now, I see (the players) every day and they are normal guys. Cool guys,” he added. “I’m happy I’ve gotten to know them but I don’t have favorites. Picking one would be weird. It would be like trying to decide the order of your best friends when you are close to them all.” Through his position, Meyer has been drawn closer to Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary coach of the Blue Devils. His first encounter — in October when Pittsburgh played Chicago in the wild-card playoff game–surprised but impressed Meyer. “(Coach K) did not know me but I was surprised he knew my name and where I was from. He said to me, ‘Your Pirates are playing my Cubs.’ I had no idea what to say. He’s the greatest coach of all time and he was having a conversation with

me. I just laughed and nodded. “(Coach K) really makes an effort to make you part of the team,” Meyer continued. “They have a saying here that whether you are a first-year or a starter you are part of the program. We all play a part.” While he plays a volunteer part, Meyer reaps rewards when the Blue Devils win. Only the senior managers split a scholarship but everybody gets to travel if Duke reaches the Final Four. “I’m okay with that because I am part of the greatest tradition,” said Meyer, who noted the goal of the program is always to win a national championship. Meyer could parlay that tradition into a career. Since he has been part of the program, he said that he is considering turning his degree into a sports management or analytics career. Some day, he hopes to live in San Francisco and work for the Golden State Warriors. “I absolutely love sports. I’ve either played them or attended sporting events all my life,” he noted. “But, I’m really loving what I’m doing. The losses may be hard but the wins are unreal.” Especially, when they come against Pitt.

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Cletus Helton soars to the basket during Seton-La Salle’s playoff win against Frazier. The senior fired in 18 points during an 86-39 win against Frazier. The Rebels will now play Our Lady of Sacred Heart at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Chartiers Valley. Sophomores: Matt Banbury, who stepped up and scored double digits in the win against Canevin, Nick Deanes, Conor Pederson, who finished with 13 against Frazer, and Mike have contributed quality minutes for the Rebels, who improved to 14-9 overall with their firstround playoff victory. “I try not to think too much about the concerns,” Walsh said about the postseason. He noted with such a young team, “We are just really excited to still be in the playoffs.”

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Meanwhile, Mt. Lebanon (11-12) is equally thrilled to continue its playoff run. The youthful Blue Devils edged Franklin Regional, 54-52, at North Allegheny to set up their showdown against Latrobe (20-1) at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Plum. After falling behind, 10-9, in the first frame, the Blue Devils controlled play, opening up a 24-17 advantage by halftime and a 39-29 edge after three quarters. Mark Lamendola doubled his regular-season output and pumped in 30 points. Antonio Ga-

major, Meyer knows he must prioritize to complete all his daily tasks. Time management plays a vital role in his routine. FROM PAGE 21 “There are never enough hours in the days so you need to know what actually needs to get hard work. As a manager, he attends regular done. It’s an incredible learning opportunity. practices and every game. His duties can be as You stay calm and figure it out. You can’t give mundane as filling the Gatorade jugs to setting up or let the pressure get to you or you can’t get up team meals. As he matures into an upper- things done. The most important things that I classman, his tasks will gain in importance. For have learned in high-pressured situations are example, a senior’s responsibilities can include the essential things that will stick with me as I keeping stats. go through life.” “All the dirty work is done by the freshmen,” Life has been filled with many twists and turns Meyer said. “Basically every item in the facility for Meyer. Born in South Africa, he lived in Lonis left up to us to determine where it goes and don before moving to Upper St. Clair in 2001. In where it’s needed.” high school, he participated in Future Business To do his job well, Meyer explains that he Leaders of America and mentored peers through needs to follow a few simple rules: be on time, be the philanthropic program, Kids Helping Kids. there physically and emotionally and be respect- He also lettered four years in tennis. The Panful. “A manager is expected to be perfect,” he thers won the WPIAL title and finished runnersaid. “The program has been built on perfection up in the state of Pennsylvania during his senior so you strive for that. You may not know what year. Meyer sat out much of the season due to a to do but you know that you need to be perfect.” damaged Achilles heel that required surgery. “It While balancing his studies as an economics was an unfortunate injury but it happens,” said

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A valiant, last-quarter rally failed as Peters Township (14-9) dropped a 73-67 decision to Central Catholic in a first-round Quad-A boys’ playoff game at Baldwin. The Indians fell behind early and fell short of

recovering. With Peters Township owning its only lead, 7-6, the Vikings went on a 13-point run forge ahead, 19-7, by the end of the first frame. They never trailed, opening up 34-19 advantage before Nick Valentic and Mike Cortese buried 3-point field goals. Central expanded a halftime lead of 38-25 to 56-44 with six minutes to play when Peters waged a comeback, thanks to its full-court pressure. A string of 3-pointers from Cortese and Kelson Marisa coupled with a pair of free throws pulled the Indians to within 64-66 with 1:02 to play. Free throws by Valentic and Cortese kept the distance at two until the Vikings iced the game with 6.6 to play. “I’m proud of them for fighting back,” said PT coach Gary Goga. “It’s a tough one to lose. “Obviously, we did not score early,” Goga continued. “We made a couple of mental errors and we had to fight back. I’m proud of them for battling back. That’s all I could ask of them. Unfortunately, (Central) made a couple more plays than us down the stretch.” Cortese (24), Valentic (15) and Marisa (13) led the Indians. The loss ended the scholastic playing careers of seven seniors, including Valentic and Marisa. PT’s other graduating players are: Clayton Yeates and Ben Doyle, both starters, as well as Conor Manning, Joseph Fick and Michael Johnson. “We had a great year,” Goga said. “I’m proud of my kids. It’s a fantastic group. My seniors are all good kids and they come from great families. I’m going to miss them. “In reality, only one team wins it,” Goga continued. “Unfortunately, we are not going to be that team.” Seeded No. 2 and the defending champion, Chartiers Valley (18-4) could be that team and the Indians can say they beat the Colts. The defeat was the only blemish on CV’s section slate. The Colts begin their defense of their WPIAL Quad-A title at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 when they challenge Hempfield (8-14) at Canon-McMillan. In other Quad-A playoff games Feb. 18, Bethel Park (16-6) plays Gateway (15-6) at 8 p.m. at North Hills. In Class AAA boys’ action, South Fayette (12-9) faced Steel Valley (15-5) last night at Baldwin.

After dispatching Charleroi, 80-59, at Trinity, Chartiers-Houston (13-10) and A.J. Myers are proving they can compete with any team or player. Thus, the Buccaneers are prepared for the challenge of facing Greensburg Central Catholic (21-1) at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Peters Township. The Centurions are the No. 4 seed in Class AA. Myers exploded for 42 points in the win against the Cougars, who finished 16-6 overall. The output broke the Class AA playoff scoring record set by Billy Knight in 1970. Knight, who played at Pitt as well as in the ABA and NBA, scored 41 points. Myers’ new record stood for a short span because Etai Groff pumped in 45 in an 89-44 win against Waynesburg (11-9) in a different playoff contest at Keystone Oaks. “(Myers) was unstoppable,” said Charleroi coach Bill Wiltz. “He just took over the game. We tried doubling him when we played man, and we tried doubling him when we played zone. Nothing worked.” Meyers made 17 field goals, converting four, 3-pointers. He was 4 of 5 from the line. “The thing about A.J. is he doesn’t force things,” said C-H coach Eugene Briggs. “He takes open shots or he looks for his teammates. He didn’t even take 25 shots and scored over 40 points. He was very efficient from the floor.” Ryan Mele also scored in double figures against Charleroi. He tallied 12 points for the Bucs, all off 3-point field goals. In other Class AA playoff action set for Feb. 18, Bishop Canevin (17-5) will battle Brownsville (18-4) at 8 p.m. at Trinity.

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FROM PAGE 21 registered just five markers before leaving the game with a head injury in the third quarter. Anna Treser, instead, led the way with 11 points for North Hills. “Jess did a great job defensively,” Oldaker said. “She and Sophia, off the bench, shut Halloran down. Obviously when they lost (Halloran) that hurt them, but our defense did a great job.” In the final 4:40 of play, the Blue Devils certainly kicked it up a notch defensively. With the game tied, 43-43, Lebo outscored North Hills, 12-2, and sealed the victory. “Crucial,” Oldaker said of the stretch that was triggered by Maura Wallace’s hoop and followed by the Indians’ turnover on the inbound play. Critical to victory, too, was the play of McKenzie Bushee and Kate Sramac. A 6-2 center, Bushee dominated the inside attack, firing in 22 points. Freshman forward Jamey Napoleon followed with three key points while Wallace finished with five and Julia Rabeneck contributed four off the bench. Sramac notched double figures, registering 10 tallies. A tough schedule, which has included games against some of the top teams in the state – such as State College, Central Dauphin and Cumberland Valley – as well as Ohio, Notre Dame and Hoover, has played a role so far in Lebo’s postseason success. The Blue Devils will play Norwin on Feb. 19 in the quarterfinals. The Knights are undefeated, ranked No. 1 in the state, the defending WPIAL champion and the No. 1 seed in the Quad-A tournament.

Bethel Park basketball coach Jonna (Huemrich) Burke will be recognized at the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament March 2-6 in Greensboro, N.C. She was named to the Burke 12th annual class of ACC Women’s Basketball Legends. One former player or coach from each of the conference schools is acknowledged. Burke played for the University of Pittsburgh. As a Panther, she compiled 1,807 points, which ranks seventh on the school’s career scoring list. Along with being a prolific scorer, she affected the game in other ways by tallying 954 rebounds and 224 steals, putting her among the Panthers’ all-time top 10

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Bethel Park (18-5) is another of the strong teams in the Quad-A girls’ playoffs because of its preparation of competing in Section 4. The Lady Hawks tied Lebo in the division. Both finished with 10-4 showings and placed behind champions Peters Township and Canon-McMillan, which both sported 11-3 marks. The Hawks proved their strength in edging Seneca Valley, 49-47, in their post-season opener at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic. With the game tied, 44-44, with 1:55 to play, Shannon Conley converted a field goal. One minute later, Justina Mascaro cashed in on a

in those categories as well. She was the 199091 Big East Rookie of the Year. She went on to earn second-team conference honors as a sophomore, and first-team honors as a junior and senior. A standout at Bethel Park, where she also registered over 1,000 career points, Burke was inducted into her high school Hall of Fame in 2001. She has been the head women’s basketball coach there since 2003 and led her team to the 2013 Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) title. She was also a 2010 inductee into the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Prior to returning to the bench at her alma mater, Burke coached four seasons at Butler High School. She has amassed 384 career victories heading into the playoffs. pair of free throws. That gave the Hawks enough cushion to weather a 3-pointer from Michaela Lamont with 13 seconds to play and a free throw. A free throw from Kamryn Lach with nine seconds left iced the victory for BP, which capitalized on 18 of 22 attempts from the line. For the Hawks, who play North Allegheny on Feb. 19 in the quarterfinals, Mascaro finished with 16 tallies. Conley followed with 13 markers. In other Quad-A girls’ first-round playoff action, Peters Township plays Hempfield at Charleroi while Canon-McMillan faces Fox Chapel Feb. 17 at Baldwin.

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South Fayette (18-3) and Chartiers Valley (14-8) embark on their quest for WPIAL titles Feb. 18. The Lions battle Ringgold (13-10) at 6:30 p.m. at Peters Township. The Rams are coming off a thrilling win against Laurel Highlands, 50-47. Hanna Gosliak buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer to secure the win for the Rams. Ashley Briscoe and Bailey Cooper led the way offensively with 18 and 11 markers. On back-to-back layups in the first quarter, Cooper recorded her 1,000th career point. Meanwhile, CV will take on Brownsville (193) at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity. The Lady Colts finished third in Section 5 behind the Lions and Trinity while the Falcons were runners-up to South Park (17-5). Another Section 5 competitor, Keystone Oaks (10-13) fared well in its playoff opener. The Golden Eagles, who finished fourth in their division, upended Highlands, 49-41, at Fox Chapel. Maryah Agurs topped out with 20 tallies while Gillian Piccolino followed with 12 points. KO now faces Ambridge at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18) at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic. The Bridgers were the Section 2 champions with a 13-1 slate. Overall, they are 19-3 and seeded No. 3 in the tournament.

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Bishop Canevin (18-4) and Seton-La Salle (156), last year’s AA finalists, begin their WPIAL title chase Feb. 17. The Crusaders play Mohawk (18-5) at Chartiers Valley while the Rebels battle Greensburg Central Catholic (14-9) at Peters Township. Additionally, Chartiers-Houston (166) faces Washington (18-4) at Peters.

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Isabelle Allen was omitted from last week’s article titled “Area basketball teams prepare for the playoffs.” Her name should have appeared among the list of starters for the Canon-McMillan girls’ team.

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The Bethel Park High School boys’ lacrosse team will host the Marty Mason Scholarship Pasta Dinner on Feb. 21 at the community center. This scholarship is awarded yearly to a deserving senior lacrosse player who is planning to continue his education. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under and under 3 years old is free. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50.

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Registration is open for teams and/or players that want to compete in the Men’s Church Softball League of the South Hills. Games are played as late-day doubleheaders Saturdays and sometimes Fridays beginning in May and running through the July with playoffs. The league works with schedule and time requests. Games are played in Bethel Park or Bridgeville. Entry fee is per team. For more details contact Bob Keibler at 724-518-6072 or rkeibler@nacahtech.com.

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Mount Lebanon Girls Softball Association will hold signups 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 20 and 6-8 p.m. March 2 at the Rec Center on Cedar Boulevard.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers footballers basketball team is scheduling games for the 2016 season. The team is made up of current and former players. The season begins March 1 and continues through mid-May. For details on how to schedule the team, contact Tom O’Malley at 412-835-5936 or at tomalley@aol.com.

Canon-Mac’s team title hopes upended After dispatching Jersey Shore, 46-21, Canon-McMillan’s hopes for a PIAA team wrestling title faded when the Big Macs dropped a 37-20 decision to Boyertown in the quarterfinals. Though they bounced back and beat Tunkhannock, 34-18, in a second-round consolation match, the Big Macs left the Giant Center in Hershey without any hardware when they lost to Kiski Area, 32-22, the third-round consolation. Belle Vernon, the WPIAL champion, beat the Cavaliers, 36-26, and then went on to best Nazareth, 30-28, to finish third in the tournament. Boyertown was the PIAA runner-up, falling to Bethlehem Catholic, 37-20, in the championship match. The showing for the Big Macs did not diminish the team season. They were section champions and WPIAL runner-ups to the Leopards. “The high point (of the team season) was making it to the WPIAL finals,” said C-M mat boss Jason Cardillo. “There are always highs and lows during the season but getting there was certainly a high point.” For many Big Macs, the high point is yet to occur. Now, they look forward to the individual championships. The road back to Hershey begins with Section 4 action Feb. 27 at Trinity. The WPIAL championships are set for March 3-5 at Penn Hills. The PIAA finals will be held March 10-12 at the Giant Center. Having already been to Hershey will help the C-M individuals that qualify. “It makes a huge difference,” Cardillo said. “They know the area. They know the routine. They have wrestled in front of a big crowd. They won’t be star-struck.” The Big Macs were hardly star-struck in their opening win against Jersey Shore in the team tournament. James Zeremenko (182), Nick Konyk (195) and Tommy James (170) were the big winners with a pin, technical fall and major decision respectively, enabling C-M to open up a 30-15 advantage. Heavyweight Brendan Furman, Logan Macri (113) and Matt Oblock (126) won by forfeits. Declan Lewis, Tim Hritsko, Anthony Mastrangelo and

Michael Binni registered decisions for the Big Macs. In the loss to Boyertown, Hritsko gave the Big Macs their only lead, 3-0, winning a decision at 132 to open the match. Blaze Kansco scored a technical fall at 160 while Macri, Oblock, Konyk and Furman won decisions. In the win against Tunkhannock, Zeremenko, Konyk and Furman recorded falls. Macri registered a technical fall. Binni, Oblock, Hritsko and Kansco won with decisions. Against the Cavaliers, whom the Big Macs beat in the district semifinals, Micah Kusturiss did not wrestle. He won for C-M in the WPIAL Final Four. Kiski won eight of the 14 bouts, including two by falls.

AA action

The individual wrestling schedule kicks off with section tournaments Feb. 20. South Fayette and Chartiers-Houston travel to Ellwood City while Keystone Oaks will compete at Avonworth. McGuffey hosts the Section 2 event. The top five finishers in each weight class advance to the WPIAL championships set for Feb. 26-27 at South Fayette. There, the top seven will qualify for the Southwest Regional set for March 4-5 at Canon-McMillan. Mike Carr from South Fayette is a two-time champion along with South Park’s Greg Bulsak and Jake Wentzel. All are defending state champions. Carr and Wentzel are undefeated this season. In addition to Canon-McMillan, Class AAA individuals from Bethel Park, Chartiers Valley, Mt. Lebanon and Peters Township will begin their quest for WPIAL titles on Feb. 27. The section tournament sites are Kiski (1), Ringgold (2), Fox Chapel (3) and Trinity (4). The top five finishers in each weight class move on to the district finals set for March 4-5 at Penn Hills. The PIAA tournament will be held March 10-12 at the Giant Center. The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic will be held March 26 at the Fitzgerald Field House.

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Convenient to shopping & public transportation. 1 Bedrooms: Starting at $975 2 Bedrooms: $1,100 All utilities included

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Sales and Marketing Director Directs the Marketing team and participates in all aspects of the recruiting and selling process to help residents find the right home for their lifestyle. Build relationships with prospective residents, set-up and conduct individual and group informational sessions, explain complex concepts related to retirement living, meet established sales objectives and critical success factors, develop referral sources and educate the community about the benefits of the Friendship Village lifestyle. The right candidate is a self-starter who is able to work independently and lead the Marketing team by setting goals and managing performance. The candidate must be a warm, person-focused, out-going, compassionate and goal-driven individual who desires to work in a fun and creative team environment. Successful candidates will have: • A genuine desire to help retirees and their families • College degree or combination of equivalent education and experience • 5+ years of successful sales experience required; relationship-based or CCRC sales experience required • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills • A commitment to outstanding customer service • Computer proficiency and experience with a lead tracking system • A minimum of two years of experience managing team members • Exceptional budget management skills We offer a competitive salary, with an aggressive commission opportunity, along with a comprehensive benefit plan. Interested candidates may send resume to:

Kathy.Havel@Lifespacecommunities.com or send resume in confidence to:

Human Resources Friendship Village of South Hills 1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 EOE

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DORMONT - 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, equipped kitchen, off street parking, laundry close by, close to “T”, $695+ utilities. No Pets.

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

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Providence Point, Pittsburgh’s premier non-profit faith based retirement living community currently has the following openings: • Full-time HOUSEKEEPER • Part-time CONCIERGE • Full-time and Part-time WAIT STAFF • Full-time and Part-time CNA • Part-time LPN • Full-time RN • Full-time 3-11 RN SUPERVISOR • Full-time MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II Providence Point is sponsored by and affiliated with Baptist Homes Society. We are a non-profit charitable organization providing seniors with a variety of living opportunities and healthcare services. Baptist Homes Society benefits include evening/weekend shift differential, low cost medical insurance or opt-out bonus, generous retirement plan, paid time off, access to a fitness center and more! We are located in Scott Twp near the I-79 Kirwan Heights exit. We are close to Bower Hill Road and about 15 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh. Please visit our website at www.providencepoint.org for more information about our community. Check us out on Facebook! How to apply: Online at www.providencepoint.org, email at kbeatty@baptisthomes.org, fax to 412-489-3561 or mail to Providence Point 500 Providence Point Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check required. EOE

General Merchandise

Pets Pomchi - Adult 7lb. Female with all shots $100 724-413-1223

Farmers Market 84 AGWAY Home & garden, Pet Supplies, Pest Control 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600

SCOTT TWP/MT. LEBANON JAMESTOWN TOWNHOUSE 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 Bath, Eat in Kitchen, Patio, A/C, Heat/ Water included, Tenant Pays Electric. Recent remodel. Pool/Party Room. No Pets. $1250 Available March 1st. 412-973-5606

All Around Fence Co. 7896 National Pike Uniontown 724-439-0331 allaround@atlanticbbn.net

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ADOPT A REAL FRIEND We’ll Make You Smile... Satisfaction Guaranteed Washington Area Humane Society 724-222-7387

BED PADS - New, quilted, absorbent, washable, 4 large, $20/all. 412-833-3377 BEDROOM 8 pieces, 2 marble top end tables, elegant gorgeous, hardware, great storage. Perfect, $3,490. 412-854-3637 BEDROOM Burl Mahogany, 5 piece with large magnificent hardware, Queen complete set, was $7,999, now $3,190. 412-854-3637 BLANKET - Bear throw blanket, reversible, cozy/warm, $25. 412-854-3637 BOOKSHELF - Decorative cherry, 3 shelves, $75. 412-831-2725

1884 US SPRINGFIELD 45/70 Government Issue During Custards Last Stand. 1,950 724-413-1223

BOOTS/SHOES - 6.5-7, black/ silver, + purses, all like new, lovely, 2 for $12. 412-854-0123

BAR STOOLS - (4) leather seat bar stools, wood legs, $300 for all. 412-831-2725

BOWLING BALL - With Bag, men’s Brunswick, great shape, $18. 412-854-0123

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BASKETBALL UNIFORMS-Shorts + 13 jerseys for all your team, $45/all. 412-854-0123

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

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BUILDINGS/PLATFORM -Unique town around railroad tracks & station, $18. 412-854-0123 CABINET - For clothes/books/ toys; maple, kids can use many years, $45. 412-854-3637 CANDLEHOLDERS - Rustic iron, 28” tall, 2 for $20. 412-478-2835

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BASKETS - (4) wire type for wheelchair/walkers, strong, new, $40/all. 412-833-3377

CEMETERY PLOTS (2) - Forest Lawn Gardens, Entrance Garden, $900. for Both. 520-744-8682

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General Merchandise CEMETERY PLOT - (1) Greene Cty. Memorial Park, $700.00+ 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) in Greene County Memorial Park, $950. ea. 724-998-1529

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(2) Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in “Vallyview East” section, $1,400. 412-343-3914 CEMETERY LOTS - (4) Jefferson Memorial facing Curry Hollow Rd., nice lots, near mausoleum Valued at $4,036, sell 1/2 off $2,000. Call 724-941-8347

CEMETERY PLOTS

Queen of Heaven, 2 plots & 2 openings, value: $6,000, sell for $4,000. Relocating. 412-835-4096

General Merchandise CHAIR - Rattan Pappasan chair, $20. 412-831-8604 CHAIR - Queen Anne tapestry, multicolor floral, $200. 412-831-2725 CHAIR - Seat has artist designed fabric, antique, restored, $110. 412-854-3637 CHAIR LIFT, Acorn, 3 wks old, Paid $2800, Will Sell $2000 724-228-2754 CHAIRS - (4) Black lacquer wrought iron, comfy fabric seats, $195/all. 412-854-3637 CHAIRS - (4) Dining, comfy fabric seats/arched top, classy, $225/all. 412-854-3637 CHAISE LOUNGE / FAINTING BENCH - From 1920s (95 years old), restored, a must see! Perfect, $479. 412-854-3637 CHEST - Antique, 5 drawer, good condition, $80. 412-831-2725

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CHINA - Noritake “Bessie” #5788, 84 piece, 12 place settings, tea cups/saucers, 10.5” plates, 8.5” plates, 5.5” fruit bowls, 6” bread/butter plates & soup bowls & also 1 creamer & sugar/lid, 1 salt & pepper, $725. 724-943-3022 CHINA - Noritake “Bessie” #5788, rare teapot w/lid, 1 creamer/sugar w/lid, salt & pepper, gravy bowl w/base, 16” platter,12” platter, 10” oval bowl, 9” round bowl, 7 teacups, 8 saucers, 6 8.5” plates, 6 ashtrays, $301. 724-943-3022

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

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

Electricians Barton Electric ............................................(724) 356-7887 ............................................(724) 941-7887 South Hills PA#020296 Spynda Electric ............................................(412) 805-9577 ...................................spyndaj@gmail.com PA#121640

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

DINING ROOM SET -Solid Cherry, Buffet/Hutch, Table 60” Two 12” Leafs, Table Pads,6 Chairs, 2 Armed, Excellent Condition. $1100 or best offer. 724-745-7281

COAT - Ladies wool, “Ashley Scott”, warm, large, black, like new, $39.99. 412-833-3377 COAT - Men’s winter coat, tan, very warm, size 42, $50. 412-831-0436 COAT - w/hood, zipout vest, quilted, fashionable, great gift, new, $49. 412-854-0123

CORNER ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, Solid Wood, White, Custom, Sturdy, Excellent Condition. Sacrifice $1900 724-338-4140 COUCHES - (2) Flexsteel, cream, lifetime warranty, fair, $200/both. 412-831-2725

DISNEY LITHOGRAPHS - Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, $10. 412-279-3288 DOLL - Alexa from Boyds Bear My Friend collections, carries her dog, new,$20. 412-279-3288

COFFEE TABLE - Oval cherry, Queen Anne, glass top, $100. 412-831-2725

DIAPERS - Depends, pull ups or tabs, Large/XL, 7 pkgs. $49.99. 412-833-3377

DOLL - Vintage Shirley Temple Original Box, 11.5 tall, never used, $75. 412-831-8604

CLOTHING - Ultra washable suede jackets, blouses, suits, expensive, $25. 412-221-7134

COFFEE TABLE/DISPLAY CASE Glass top, 2 drawers, $175. 412-831-2725

DINNERWARE - Wilton Pewter plates, bowls, covered dishes, set of 12, $300. 412-221-7134

END TABLE - Oval, glass top, great condition, $75. 412-831-2725

Painting Contractors

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

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

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

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

DOLL - Mother Hubbard with pinafore & rolling pin, new, very cute, $20. 412-279-3288

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

Stone Carving Carved Stone by Serena ...........................................(724) 941-2664 ...........................................(412) 997-1847 ..........www.carvedstonebyserena.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 Fran Rauscher Plastering ...........................................(412) 833-8142

Tree Services A-Neighborhood Tree / Bucket Truck / Crane Service ...........................................(412) 833-1021 ...........................................(412) 882-5232 PA#025869 Certified Arborist #PD-2363A Jim’s Tree Service ...........................................(724) 942-7557 ...........................................(412) 217-9585

Plumbing Contractors

Housecleaning

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

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

Landscape Maintenance

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

Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839

Retaining Walls

Lynn Janiga ...........................................(724) 348-5907

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

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

CLOTHING - Ladies New York Laundry 2 piece set, new, blue, size M, $35. 412-831-0436

Composite Deck Cleaning Haines Landscaping ............................................(412) 401-0839

DINING ROOM SET - 10 piece Elegant Antique Solid Cherry Perfect for China Display $2,800 412-551-4856

COOKBOOKS - 50 Vintage & Contemporary cookbooks, $20 takes all. 412-257-0218

COATS - Men’s winter coats, XL, great brand names, $90 for both. 724-941-1624

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

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

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CLOTHING - Jeans/tops/vests/ blouse/sweaters/jacket/sharp, 2 for $14. 412-854-3637

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

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

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END TABLE - Rectangular, solid wood, one drawer, $75. 412-831-2725

ICE SKATES - Riedell, ladies, white, size 3M, hardly used, $30. 412-833-8048

ERECTOR SET - Gilbert #10063, like new condition, $75. 412-341-1573

JACKET - Ladies new, red, reversible, size M, $40. 412-831-0436

EXERCISER - Mini bike, has tension control, electric/ manual, $75. 412-279-3288

JEANS - Ladies (2) pair Gloria Vanderbilt, new, blue, size 6 short, $30/both. 412-831-0436

FABRIC - Cotton/sheer/solid/ prints/polished, all colors, 3 yards/$10. 412-854-0123

JEWELRY - Crystal/silver/gold necklace/earrings/bracelets, add glitz, $10. 412-854-3637

FOOTIES - Non slip terry grip loungers, keeps feet warm, 8 pair, $10/all. 412-833-3377

KNEE PADS - (4) all sizes, pull up or velcro wrap around, $40 for all. 412-833-3377

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The Almanac Boyce Plaza II 2600 Boyce Plaza Rd., Suite 142 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Attn: Classified Dept. Free ads can be accepted by telephone at a $5 charge per ad. Non commercial customers only. No pet ads. Please provide name, address & telephone number when submitting your ad. Ads will not be renewed until last run is expired. GENERATOR- Briggs & Stratton, on Wheels, 5,000 Watt, includes transfer switch & cable to connect to residence. Like New! $600. 724-880-3390 GLOVES - Disposable latex & other, 100/box, 4 boxes, all for $20. 412-833-3377 GOLF CLUBS - Women’s complete set plus bag, $75. 724-745-1393 Golf Driver-Cobra- Amp Cell 7 to 10.5 degrees $100 412-296-0665 GUITAR AMPLIFIER - Polytone mini SB15B bass guitar amp, excellent, $125. 412-576-0619 HEDGE TRIMMERS - Craftsman gas, 42cc with Case & extra Chain, $90. 412-715-7185 HEDGE TRIMMERS - Gas, Echo Model HC-150 $140. 412-715-7185 HOBBY HORSE RIDER With springs, like new, $85. 412-341-1573 HOUSEPLANTS - Beautiful, lemon/orange trees, purple passion, 5/$25. 412-833-3377 HUTCH CABINET 4’x7’x18”, top glass doors, lower drawers & cabinets, beautiful, $149. Fine crystal also available. 412-278-5228

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LOUNGE - White outside vinyl lounge, $15. 412-831-8604

MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS

Queen of Heaven “Sacred Heart Chapel”, Alcove “B”, 2 crypts, side by side, $14,000 value, will sell for $9,000.

412-833-9462

MINK COAT/HAT - Beautiful silver/gray, 32”, size 8/10, $550.

412-279-4738

MOTOR SCOOTER

Jonway brand, 150 cc, new

top of the line, contest winner, $1,000.

412-853-3000

ORGAN - Baldwin Microcomputer organ, 2 manuals, 2 octave pedals, asking $2,000. 412-563-2813 OVEN HEATING ELEMENT-New, WB44K5012, never used, paid $52, sell for $30. 412-561-8873 PAINTING - Indian art, French scene/vases/flowers/fruit, must see, $20. 412-854-3637 PANTS - Men’s leisure pants, brown & beige, size 38x27, $25/both. 412-831-0436 PIANO - Upright, good condition, $400. 724-941-8661 PIANO - Kimball, Console Pecan, Italian Provincial $500 or best offer. 724-493-8281

General Merchandise

SANDER - Speed Block rough to fine finish sanding, great gift, new, $69. 412-854-0123

TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Husqvarna, 26 HP, large deck, never used, $2,000. 724-941-8347

SCARF - Ladies, 64”, beautiful embossed/beaded, brand new, $20. 412-279-3288

TRACTOR - New lawn & garden tractor, Sears, 26 HP, large, deck, never used, $2,000. 724-941-8347

SCHOOL DESK - Walnut top/ shelf/seat, steel legs, antique, restored, $119. 412-854-3637

TV - 27” diagonal, color, not a flatscreen,works perfect, sacrifice, $10! 724-942-3708

SECRETARY - Antique dropleaf secretary, 5 drawers, $40. 412-831-2725 SHEETS - Twin bed, 3 sets complete, clean, good condition, $10. 412-882-4454 SHOES - Ladies tennis shoes, (2) pair, 1 white, 1 black, size 6.5, $30/both. 412-831-0436 SKI OUTFIT - Men’s size Large, jacket & bibs, $20. 412-833-6696 SKIS - 3 sets of Poles & Boots, 2 mens & 1 women’s, $75. 412-835-4096 SLACKS - Ladies corduroy, new with tags, black, size 8 petite, $15. 412-831-0436 SLACKS - Ladies dress slacks, Briggs, new, red, size 10 Average, $15. 412-831-0436 SLACKS - Women’s dress slacks (Dressbarn), size 16, 4 pair for $32. 724-941-1624 Snow Plow- Meyers 7.5 ft., truck mount for Chevy, complete with all wiring, $1,500 724-348-8428 SOAP - Facial, 25 bars, Camay, Dial, Ivory, deodorant, $10/all. 412-833-3377 SOFA / LOVESEAT - Like new, Guardian fabric protector. Asking $350. 412-831-0630

PICTURE FRAMES - (40) 16x20 to 5x7, $15 takes all. 412-257-0218 PLANTS - Beautiful, 2 peace plants & 2 ferns, all for $80. 412-279-3288 POPCORN MAKER - New, Nostalgia Electronics, ‘50s style, $35. 412-831-8604 PRINTER - HP Photosmart, programmed, ready for use + book, $25. 412-854-3637 ROCKER Oak rocker, $20. 412-257-0218 ROCKING CHAIR - Rattan, with stool, $20. 412-831-8604

Sprowls City Appliance & TV 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash. 724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com STEREO - Sony cassette/radio use 2 ways, indoors or battery outdoors, $27. 412-854-3637

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Video Conference/Internet Voice/Microphone/Games, new, can gift,$39. 412-854-0123 WALKER - 2 wheels, folds up, very nice! New: $100, used: $19.95! 724-942-3708 WALKER - Deluxe w/4 wheels, hand brakes, seat, basket, folds up, $35. 724-942-3708 WALKER / QUAD CANE Walker & Quad Cane, new, $50 for both. 412-833-3377 WATER PURIFIER - Attach to cold city or well water, heavy, duty, new, $79. 412-854-0123 WHEELCHAIR - Adult, folds up, Nice! New: $250, used: $35! 724-942-3708 WINE GLASSES - 6 Bohemian gold etched, Queen’s Lace pattern, $80. 412-279-3288 WOOD STOVE - Large, Black with Blower, Good Condition, $350. 724-651-4524 WREATH - Gold bulbs, jewels, Angels, toille, new, decorates all year, $75. 412-854-0123

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Garage/Yard Sale

STORAGE UNIT - Wood, 14”x24” x 48”, on rollers, very good condition, $25. 412-341-1573

SUIT - Mens, tan, size 48R, pants size 40, cost $200, brand new w/tags, $25. 412-279-3288

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VHS SET - Boxing champion, Louis, Dempsey, Ali, Marciano, new, $10. 412-279-3288

Antiques

STOVE - Cast iron antique pot belly coal/wood burning stove, $49. 412-889-1548

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

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Estate Sale Saturday, February 20 7:30 am-3:00 pm

Upholstered & Hardwood Furnishings, Bedroom Sets, Kitchen Items, Linens, China, Glassware, Decorator Items, Dining Room Set, Garage Items, Tools, Lawn & Garden, Artwork, Lamps, Occasional Tables & Chairs, Other Misc. Items! View Photos On Our Website!

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ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES ~ WANTED ~

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

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* * WANTED * * Stereo Equipment, Vintage Electronics,

Old Sports Cards & Watches

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Golden Estate Sales

CORDWOOD

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

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CORDWOOD MIXED SEASONED HARDWOODS 4 FT. x 8 FT. x 18” DUMPED $120 STACKING AVAILABLE

BULK SALT $115/Ton 724 - 746-2151 724 - 941-7789 DELIVERED 7 DAYS

ROCKER - Paul Bunyan, sturdy, impressive wood carving, $300. 412-862-5959 after 3 pm

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

TWO MAUSOLEUM CRYPT SPACES at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, PA. Located at the Liberty Mausoleum, 6th level Section JJ. Includes opening and closing and lettering fees. Asking $8,500. Call 717-682-2146.

Garage/Yard Sale

BALDWIN (15227) Estate Sale Saturday, February 20 8 am-4 pm Ethan Allen Queen Bedroom, Ethan Allen Dining Room, Sofa, Oversized Recliner, Coffee/End Tables, Lamps,

SWEATPANTS - Men’s, 2 pair, new, heavyweight, black & gray, “M”, $40. 412-831-0436

Mid Century Dresser, Antique Painted Dresser & Armoire, Rocker, Apartment

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

Refrigerator, Glassware,

TIRES - (4) Hankook Pike 235-60-R18 snow/ice tires, 2,000 miles, $500. Call 412-831-2260

New Patio Set, Redwood

TIRES - (4) Pirelli Scorpion 255-45-R20 V-rated snow/ice tires, 2,000 miles, $500. 412-831-2260 TOY - Imaginex Castle, almost 100 pieces, Knights, cannons, more, all for $45. 412-279-3288

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Knickknacks, Kitchen, Albums, Jewelry, Books, Linens, Military Games, Tall Ships of the World Models Picnic Table, Extension Ladders and SO MUCH MORE!! DON’T MISS IT!! Directions:

Route 51 to Brownsville Rd., Right Becks Run, Right Agnew, Left Abel to

430 Abel St.

Murdoch Estate Liquidation www.murdochestatesales.com

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SEWICKLEY (15143) Estate Sale Friday & Saturday, February 19-20 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

Magnificent 2 Day Sale! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Beautiful Drexel Heritage Dining Room, Harden Coffee/ End Tables, Drexel Buffet/Hutch, Ladder Back Chairs, Widdicomb Bench, Hitchcock Rocker/Chair/Bench, Custom Made Sofa/Occasional Chairs, Wing Back Chairs, Baldwin Baby Grand Piano, Drexel Credenzas/Sofa Tables, Antique Marble Top Library Tables, Ornate Accent Tables, Danish End Tables, Oriental Tables, Michael Thomas Sofa, Harden Cherry Office Suite/6 Piece Wall Unit, Mid Century Chair, Flat Screen TVs, Bronze Statues, Hand Woven Room Size Persian/India Oriental Rugs, Fabulous Artwork, Waterford/Stiffel/Porcelain Lamps, Crystal Chandelier/Sconces, Hurricane/Oil Lamps, Colonial Grandfather Clock, Bulova Clock, Howard Miller Mantle Clock, Donjo Blue Dolphin “Reflections”, Wedgewood & Spode China, Granget Freedom In Flight Eagle, Steuben Crystal Elusive Buck, Numerous Royal Doulton Figurines, Jade Sculptures, Elegant Porcelain Sculptures By Connossier, Boehm Figurines, Hummels, Lenox/Waterford/Swarovski/Steuben Crystal, Capo Di Monte, Royal Worcester, Mexican Gem Tree, Quartz Rocks, Stief/Rogers/Gorham Sterling & Silverplate, Azurine Mink Coat/Stoles, Ornate Mirrors, Pictures/Frames, Hundreds of Books, New & Vintage Cookware, Farberware, Revere, Tupperware, Corning, Corelle, Pyrex, Cuisinart, KitchenAid Mixer, Loads Small Appliances, Bakeware, Osterizer, Office Supplies, Typewriter, Slide Sorter, Candles, Knitting, Linens/Bedding, Clothing/Shoes/Purses, New Lingerie, H&B Items & Loads More!! Pics On Our Facebook Page! Call Linda For Appointment Today!

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Service Repairs

Trees, Plants & Flowers

Al’s Water Service 2699 Jefferson Ave., Wash. 724-222-9059 www.alswaterservices.com

Home Improvement

KEN’S TREE SERVICE

Bathrooms, Kitchens, Gamerooms, Electrical, Plumbing, Plastering & Painting, Flooring. Fully Insured. No Job Too Small

Fully Insured Free Estimates

724-746-8733 (TREE)

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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

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

PA 074704

ELECTRICIAN

Free Estimates! Fully Insured! PA # 085585

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

724-941-6936 724-746-7047

PA #004132 Fully Insured Owner Supervision

Concrete Sealing & Caulking

Fully Insured Free Estimates

(724) 745-5586

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

Home Improvement CARPENTRY

(412) 279-2262

Commercial /Residential Family Owned For Over 65 Years

Any Job - Small or Large

TREE SERVICE

724-941-7483

J&D Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.

724-636-0160

“R&J Tree Service”

Taylor Fireplace

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

Ex Amish Crew

Metal Roofing, Pole Barns, Garages, Additions, Garage Doors, Decking. Call Mike,

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

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

Call us for a free “No Gimmick” estimate

PA#45653

412-881-4749

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

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

412-531-5922

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

Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Windows, Doors, etc. NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470

CHIMNEY REBUILDS AND REPAIRS by

R & M RESTORATION & MASONRY

NEED HELP? GETTING IT DONE!

Pointing / Wall Repair, Lentils / Individual Brick Replacement, Chimney Caps.

WE MATCH MORTAR COLOR & BRICK

Call us, we specialize in getting things done. JUNK REMOVAL

REPLACING COUNTERTOPS

FLOORING

PAINTING/DRYWALL

WALLPAPER REMOVAL

PANELING

412-216-0367

HANGING CURTAIN RODS

Cell: 724-747-3549

SHELVING

DOOR REPLACEMENT

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Located in Bridgeville Problems with delivery? Contact www.thealmanac.net or call 724-949-1208

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

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

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

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SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN

AFFORDABLE RATES Same People 24 Years Experience References

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

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

412-216-1098

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

Campers & RVs

Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured

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

2009 Keystone Challenger 34SAQ 5th Wheel

PA #039416

4 Slideouts, Length: 36 ft. Weighs: 11,770 lbs., Platinum Edition. MUST SEE! REDUCED:

Asphalt

$26,999. 724-344-0898

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, $13,000 or Best Offer 724-941-7979

Kernan Asphalt Sealing

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

Drywall/Painting

J. DOERR

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PAINTING & CARPENTRY

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

CAMPER - 2014 Puma, Special Edition. Sleeps 4, 34’ with slide out, $19,300 or best offer. 724-223-1080

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

REMODELING

Kitchens, Bathrooms Gamerooms Interior Painting Drywall Plaster Repair

Fully Insured*Free Estimates PA #006719

Rick Kaczmarek,

412-401-4877

Insured Free Estimates References Professionally Serving South Hills For 33 Years

PAINT MAN / WALLPAPER MAN

412-526-1735

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

412-735-4063

(412) 831-3795

Experienced. Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates. Over 25 years experience.

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

Interior Trim - Handrails Design & Build Decks Quality Home Repairs

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling

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

412-758-7478

SIDELINES TREE SERVICE

Home Improvement

PAINTING PROFESSIONAL

DAN’S CONTRACTING

BELKOT’S PLUMBING

Unclog Drains Replace Sewer Lines, Water Lines, Downspouts Troubleshoot Residential Plumbing Problems 10% Discount on All Work 20% Discount on All Major Work License # HP966 Master Plumber 412-341-0885, 724-745-4177

Home Improvement

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

Siding/Brick Aluminum Siding & Deck Refinishing ____________________

Model 32 BIT, three slides barely used $22,900 Don, 724-422-1370

“Highest Quality Affordable Interior Painting”

________________________ Excellent References Owner Operated

412-334-2124

Fully Insured/Free Estimates

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

Excavating & Hauling

412-860-3702 GET IT DONE SERVICES Call Us And Let’s “Get It Done” Together

Chad’s Junk & Debris Removal

412-897-9622

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

412-853-9436

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

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

Gilbert Tile (412) 341-5955

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Keystone 2011 Residence Model 402BH Park Model excellent condition $28,800. with Slippery Rock Campground Lot $39,700. 412-296-2863

412-613-4177

HAULING

Those things just to name a few. We help many homeowners get their house ready for market, or just ready to live in. No matter what your need, give us a call and we will help you. Fully Insured l HIC #003526

FORD - 1993 Santara 30 ft motorhome class “c” Fair condition, 60,000 miles $2,500 724-413-1223

HAULING

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

412-758-9736

LANCE TRUCK CAMPER 835 2005 SUPER CLEAN WELL MAINTAINED REQUIRES 2500 SERIES TRUCK WITH 8 FT. BED $2900 WET BATH, QUEEN BED, KITCHEN CALL GREGG 412-298-3646

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs 1999 Harley XLH Sportster 1200 S, black 20,000 miles, front control’s, adjustable shocks, passenger back rest with rack, new tires & brakes, perfect condition $4,500 ITS FAST! 412-831-5258

Miscellaneous HOUSE / OFFICE CLEANING

Meticulous and reliable woman. I will clean your home or office as if it were my own.

412-841-7695

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

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Antique Automobiles

Automobiles

2000 KAWASAKI VULCAN 800 CUSTOM. New Tires & Battery, Windshield $2300 or best offer 412-337-5165 after 5

1997 Mercury Mystic 102,920 miles, $700/best offer, 724-314-3142

ATV

80,000 miles, no rust, updates and undercoated $2,800

Coolsteer brand, 125 cc with reverse, brand new, contest winner, $1,000. 412-853-3000 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

1999 TAURUS

1937 CHEVY, Street Rod, New 350 Crate Motor, Power Steering, Brakes, Windows, Doors, Air, Heat, Great Driver. $29,900 or best offer 724-554-3172

724-328-1436

Answers for 2/10 Puzzle

2014 Chrysler 300C,

Loaded, 12,000 miles, $24,900 724-470-8659 leave msg.

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

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MINI BIKE (Adult)

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

1978 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Restored. 66,000 Original Miles Ready to Drive. $7,995 724-255-5075

CADILLAC ‘85 Seville

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, $4,300/best offer. 724-884-7603

(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

2012 Chevy Sonic LT Hatchback (5-door) Inferno Orange Metallic Paint 1.4L Turbo Engine with a 6-Speed Manual $9,000 (w/extra snow tires & Wheels) 412 841-6201 BMW 1990 525 I 6 cylinder M 30 5 speed CA Car 80,000. mi. Red Mint Condition $9,000 412-835-1050 after 3

BMW ‘08 550i M

Clean, carbon black, garaged last 3 winters, 45,000 miles, $17,995. 412-965-8662

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

Buick ‘05 LeSabre

Leather, Power windows, seats, Blue, in good condition, $6,000. 724-986-4011

YAMAHA ‘93 Banshee

Completely Rebuilt from top to bottom, All New Parts & Bolts, only few original parts, $7,299. Must See!!

724-554-9029

Miscellaneous Vehicles

CHRYSLER ‘78 New Yorker Brougham Dark green metallic hardtop, 68,000 miles, very good condition, garage kept, $5,000. 724-986-9374

PLYMOUTH ‘69 Barracuda Convertible

FIRE TRUCK - $15,500 1990 Pierce, 1250 GPM waterous, 21,500 miles, Winco 6000E generator 724-899-2188 724-622-7676

Automotive Parts & Accessories

WHEELS & TIRES for Mini Excellent condition 205-40-R17 Bridgestone $500 724-746-6005

WINTER TIRES Good Condition 95-55-R16 $150.00 Goodyear light use 2yr old 724-746-6005

Auto Trailers Trailer-enclosed cargo/utility ramp door, 39’x 8’, 21K or 9.9K, $11,500 412-860-6330

Only 1,462 made. Can drive as is or restore, original, best offer over $15,000.

412-833-3832

Automobiles

1976 Cadillac Coupe Deville 58,000 miles, great shape, Garage kept $6,000 724-267-3080

CADILLAC ‘00 SEVILLE 4 Door, 130,000 Miles, Bose Stereo, Heated Leather, Runs & Looks Good. Needs Inspection $1250 412-576-3241 Chevy 1992 Camaro RS - V6, runs but has some new parts, $1,900, can make offer 724-663-5560 leave a message Classic Cars/Autos Wanted: CAPITAL CLASSIC CARS Buying All European & Classic Cars. Any Condition. Any Location. Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar & More! Top Dollar Paid. CapitalClassicCars.com Steve Nicholas 571-282-5153 HONDA ‘99 ACCORD LX 4 Door, Automatic, Exceptionally Clean, Inspected til 3/17. $6,900 724-986-5439

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Automobiles

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! $5,800/best offer. 724-239-5311

5.7L (350) V8, automatic, removable hardtop, red exterior, red leather interior, 55,000 miles, classic plates, security system, LCD instrument panel. $15,000 Call or Text 724-350-7718

JAGUAR ‘96 XJ Vanden Plas Edition

Blue with tan interior, Florida car, no rust, new tires & rims, 100,000 miles, runs & looks great, all new A/C, $5,200 or best offer. Call

MINI COOPER 2009 Clubman Excellent Condition, 60,000 miles, British racing green, tan leather, 4 extra wheels & tires, $10,800. 724-222-0549 NISSAN - 2008 SENTRA Black, tinted windows, Sharp, 128,000 miles $3,995 FIRM 412-952-2690

LINCOLN ‘02 CONTINENTAL 4 Door, 117,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Moon Roof, Nicely Equipped, 8/16 Inspection. $2150. 412-576-3241

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Sports Utility Vehicles

Four Wheel Drives

2005 Dodge Ram, 1500 reg. cab 4.7 L V8, 8ft bed, 76,000 miles, very little under body rust, working ac & heat, $7,500 724-747-5734

VOLKSWAGEN ‘13 GTI

Sports Utility Vehicles

DODGE 2006 Dakota SLT Club Cab, 68,700 miles, TRX4 Off Road Package, Blizzard Snow Plow, 1 yr. old, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY $12,000 724-239-3039

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CHEVY ‘04 SILVERADO 2500 Heavy Duty, 6.0L, New Motor/Transmission, Guaranteed 100,000 Miles, $15,500. 724-447-2877

FORD ‘03 Lariat F150

FORD ‘04 F150 SUPER CAB High Miles, Very Good Condition, Many new parts, $5,495. 724-627-5650 GMC -1998 1500 4 Wheel Drive Great Shape, New Engine $3,500 FIRM 724-948-2261

4 wheel drive, new tires, just inspected, 47,000 miles, no rust, like new, Sharp. Many extras, $12,200. 724-986-3272 INTERNATIONAL ‘86 DUMP TRUCK - Single axle, 10 Ton with air brakes, $10,300. 724-228-1095

CHEVROLET ‘08 Trailblazer LT Loaded with CD, DVD, heated leather, sunroof, navigation, Bose speakers, newly inspected, 104,000 highway miles, $7,900. 412-215-6260

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

DODGE ‘2006 DAKOTA Quad Cab, 4x4 Inspected til 2/17. $3,900 724-986-5439

Loaded, inspected thru 1/17, immaculate condition!! $2,500. 412-221-3297 Wolfsburg Edition, 18,700 miles, clean, extra moto wheels & snows, price depending, $18,750. Call

2009 Toyota Tacoma, very good condition. less than 70,000 miles $16,500 724-229-7418

Trucks

OLDSMOBILE 1992 98 Elite

412-480-5697

JEEP ‘95 CHEROKEE SPORT 153,000 Miles, Many New Parts, Maintained. $1200 724-222-1138 leave message

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JEEP ‘2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. Good Condition, 144,000 Miles, $4,900 724-986-5439

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Chevrolet Corvette 1986

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BUICK 1982 Park Avenue All original, excellent condition, 41,000 miles, $7,300. 724-678-0485

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LOWBOY TRAILER - 20,000 GVW, with air brakes, $4,400. 724-228-1095 The Almanac Classifieds on-line www.thealmanac.net or call 724-949-1193

GMC ‘06, 4x4, 4.3 V6, 8’ Bed, 57,000 Miles, Automatic, Air, Cap. 1-Owner $9500 or best offer. 724-228-3027

Vans FORD ‘11 E-250 Work Van Divider, bins, shelves & ladder racks, new tires & inspection, good condition, $8,500. 724-825-0277

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