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Smith wins Senate, Murphy keeps seat By Terri T. Johnson

Obama wins re-election

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In a race predicted to be close, Democrat Matt Smith easily defeated Republican D. Raja for a seat in the state 37th Senatorial District. Smith, currently a state representative in the 42nd Legislative District, garnered 63,367 votes with Raja, a businessman and former Mt. Lebanon Commissioner, gathering 56,381 votes with nearly 99 percent of the precincts reporting. The race was hotly contested with both candidates running negative advertisements on television. Initially, Raja came out on top on

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the Republican ticket in the spring primary beating out two challengers and was presumed to be the winner in the general election. However, when a write-in candidate on the Democratic side withdrew, Smith opted to run for the seat vacated when then state Sen. John Pippy, R-Moon Township, announced he would not seek another term.

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Other than serving as a Mt. Lebanon Commissioner, Raja’s only other political race saw him lose to Democrat Rich Fitzgerald for Allegheny County Executive. After conceding the race to Smith, Raja said, "It was a hard fought race, I congratulate Matt Smith and wish him the very best

Shortly after 11:30 p.m. election night, incumbent Democrat Barack Obama was projected to win re-election as President of the United States. While the popular vote was extremely close, Obama captured enough electoral votes in key states to clinch the victory over GOP challenger Mitt Romney. It is possible for one candidate

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ML may see lower tax rate

Transit Village clears hurdle

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Mt. Lebanon residents will see their real estate millage drop, but that doesn’t mean property owners will have more money in their wallets. In fact, a millage figure is not found anywhere in the 2013 annual budget released Nov. 1. Mt. Lebanon, like all communities in Allegheny County, is playing a waitand-see game when it comes to property reassessments. “The budget assumes a property reassessment that will result in an increase of 5 percent over real estate revenue received in 2012,” said Stephen Feller, municipal manager. Law prohibits communities from seeing more than a 5 percent increase in local taxes due to the reassessment of properties by Allegheny County. The county is expected to release the reassessment figures in December, Feller said during a meeting Nov. 1 when the budget was unveiled. As a result, millage in Mt. Lebanon could drop from the current 5.43 mills to 4.4 to 4.89 mills, depending on the results of the reassessment appeal. Feller said many municipalities,

to receive more popular votes, and lose the election when the electoral votes are counted. The U.S. Constitution dictates that while one candidate may control a higher number of individual votes, the actual winner must have 270 electoral votes. As of midnight, Obama was projected to have 274 electoral votes to Romney’s 203.

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Savoring success Jake Wilcox (No. 29) and Josh Kruczek (No. 19) relish the gold medals they earned when Canon-McMillan edged Upper St. Clair, 1-0, and captured its first WPIAL boys’ soccer championship. Kruczek scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute and James Hathaway earned the shutout in the nets for the Big Macs (18-4). In addition to CM, PetersTownship dominated the girls’ soccer and state tennis and Mt. Lebanon ruled the volleyball courts. For more details on their winning weekend turn to page D1.

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The long-awaited Shannon Transit Village development is on its way to becoming a reality after Castle Shannon Council unanimously approved a resolution Nov. 5 to participate in a tax increment financing program for the proposed project. Council members Nancy Kovach, Jean O’Malley and Vince Smith were absent from the meeting. The Shannon Transit Village would be located at the current park and ride lot along Castle Shannon and Mt. Lebanon boulevards. The lot is owned by the Port Authority and is currently tax exempt. The development would include an eight-story, 128-unit apartment building with 14,000 square feet of retail on the first floor. JRA Development Group of the Strip District is working with the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority on the proposed project. “It’s been long-awaited for this day,” said Castle Shannon Council Vice President Michael Warhold SEE TRANSIT PAGE A6

Dance group champions opportunity for everyone By Deana Carpenter For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

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More than 30 people attended the Senior Social Nov. 3 at the Community and Recreation Center in Upper St. Clair.

One local organization is dedicating itself to making sure that everyone who wants to dance has the opportunity to do so. Yes, You Can Dance! was founded last year by Rebecca Stern of Upper St. Clair, a member of the school board, who is also the president of the organization. The group partners with other community and health outlets as well as educators and dance professionals to provide seniors, veterans and those with special needs an opportunity to learn to dance. While the organization does have a few employees, Stern said it relies heavily on volunteers to keep it running smoothly. The organization kicked off last November with a Senior Social at

the Community and Recreation Center in Upper St. Clair. “We did it last November as the inaugural event,” Stern said. This year more than 30 people attended the Senior Social held at the recreation center on Nov. 3. Stern said she wanted everyone who came to the social to have an opportunity to dance, so she relied on volunteer “dance hosts” for those who may have come to the event alone. “There are a lot of real benefits to dancing,” including physical benefits as well as social benefits, Stern said. She added that there is quite a bit of research that dance can be therapeutic, especially when dancing with a partner because each person has to think about what the other is doing and react to it. “It’s a really well-rounded activity that can be used to benefit you SEE DANCE PAGE A4

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Attendees enjoy dancing at the Senior Social held at the Community and Recreation Center in Upper St. Clair.

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Scott Goldman, a member of the Mt. Lebanon School Board, was issued a summary citation at 1:54 a.m. Oct. 27 for public drunkenness after he decided to walk, rather then drive, from a local bar to his home. Goldman, 42, of 636 Racine Ave., Mt. Lebanon, left a local bar and was reported to be stumbling in the middle of Dixon Avenue, said police Lt. Aaron Lauth. A passerby also called police after witnessing Goldman’s actions. Goldman was placed in custody until a responsible adult was located to assist Goldman home, police said. “Efforts to find a responsible person at Mr. Goldman’s residence were unsuccessful, therefore he was taken to the station for a short time until someone arrived to pick him up,” Lauth said. “Due to concerns for the safety and well being of severely intoxicated persons, we are unable to simply send them on their way or into their house alone.”

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as our State Senator." Raja addressed a crowd of about 60 supporters including Congressman Tim Murphy and Allegheny County Republican Committee Chairman Jim Roddey. Smith was exuberant on winning the seat, crediting his volunteers and campaign staff for the hard work. During the campaign, Raja outspent Smith by a 3 to 1 margin.

“We are all really gratified with the results,” Smith said after addressing his supporters. His win reinforced “all the work we put in the race.” In another local race, U.S. Congressman Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, easily beat challenger Democrat Larry Maggi. With nearly 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Murphy had 197,606 votes to Maggi’s 113,005. Maggi is one of three Washington County Commissioners with Diana Irey Vaughn, another Washington County Commissioner, vying in a race for state

treasurer against incumbent Democrat Rob McCord, who won with a total of 2,524,485. Irey-Vaughn garnered 2,035,258 with 90 percent of the precincts reporting. Libertarian Patricia Fryman was also in the race. State Rep. John Maher, RUpper St. Clair, ran in two races, one unopposed for another term in the state legislature in the 40th District and also for state auditor general, against challenger Democrat Eugene DePasquale from York County. With 90 percent of the precincts reporting, DePasquale won the race by a

vote of 2,400,623 to Maher’s 2,156,990 votes. Maher ran unopposed for his seat in the state legislature. State-wide, Democrat Kathleen Kane defeated Republican David Freed by a vote of 2,774,073 to Freed’s 1,991,913. Libertarian Marakay Rogers was also in the race.In the race for the U.S. Senate, incumbent Bob Casey Jr. defeated Republican Tom Smith by a vote of 2,677,770 to Smith’s total of 2,163,188. All vote totals are unofficial.

BRIEFS Operation Christmas Child collection sites Volunteers from Operation Christmas Child are preparing for the collection of 19,900 gift-filled shoeboxes for the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Between Nov. 12-19, two collection sites in McMurray and McDonald will be bustling with activity as thousands of shoe boxes filled with goodies are collected for needy children overseas. Drop off a packed shoebox at one of the following locations: ■ The Bible Chapel, Gallery Drive, McMurray. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12; 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 13; 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16; 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 17; 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 18; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 ■McDonald Presbyterian

Church, Calvary Center, W. Lincoln Avenue – 10 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12; 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 13; 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14; 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17; noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 18; and 11 a.m. o noon Nov. 19. Additional local collection sites can be found using the online Zip Code locator at www.samaritanspurse.org. Operation Christmas Child uses tracking technology to allow participants to “follow” their box to the destination country where it will be given to a child in need. To register shoebox gifts and find out the destination country, use the “Follow Your Box” donation form found at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. For information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 410772-7360 or visit www..samaritanspurse.org/o cc.

VA Benefits for wartime Veterans and their spouses Aid & Attendance benefits are offered from the VA to wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses if they need home care, assisted living, or a nursing home. The benefits range from $1,094 - $2.019 per month. Even those with higher net worth may qualify. Our speaker will explain who qualifies and how to apply.

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Volunteers needed to prepare returns Volunteers are needed to prepare income tax returns for people with low to modest incomes at the following locations as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA): ■ The Bible Chapel, McMurray - Training sessions will be conducted on Dec. 13 and 14. The Bible Chapel is the largest VITA site in western Pennsylvania, e-filing PA and Federal returns for 2,000 people. For information, call Bernie Grimes at 412-841-1151. ■ Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Northside Common Ministries on Brighton Road or the Goodwill Workforce Development Center on 52nd Street in Lawrenceville. Volunteers are needed to work a minimum of four hours per week at either Goodwill location.

To volunteer or for details, contact Karen Wagner, coordinator of Community Support Services, at 412-3231163.

BP Schools sign advertising pact An advertising agreement between the Bethel Park School District and Ray Pac, Inc. will pay for the installation of three new scoreboards for the high school auxiliary fields. The 10-year $40,000 agreement will give Ray Pac exclusive advertising rights and will include the logo for Pasta Too, a popular Bethel Park restaurant, on the scoreboards. The scoreboards will be installed at the new fields which are being built as part of the new high school construction project. The fields will be used for soccer, lacrosse and football practices and games.

CRAFT SHOWS Craft show PET SEARCH will hold a vendor and craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 in the cafeteria of Trinity High School. For details, call 724-228-7335.

Sugarplum shop Upper St. Clair League for the Arts will host its annual Sugarplum Holiday Shop at the old recreation center next to the 3hole golf. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10, 12, 13 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11.

Rummage sale John McMillan Preschool, Bethel Park, will host its annual rummage sale 8 a.m. until noon Nov. 10. Coffee and baked foods will be sold. Donated gently-used items will be accepted in the morning Nov. 9. No computer parts, cribs or mattresses. Proceeds will benefit the preschool. Call 412-833-4704 for details.

Rummage sale Presbyterian women at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St.Clair, will hold its annual rummage-recycling sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10. Bag sale and half-price sale starts at 12:30 p.m. Collection day is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9. Proceeds benefit mission projects. For details, call Marilyn Hayes at 412-831-5704.

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ACROSS THE SOUTH HILLS cants to join the volunteer board. The Planning Commission serves as a recommending body to the Board of Supervisors in all aspects of community development. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month beginning Nov. 15. Letters of interest should be addressed to Donald Gennuso, township manager, and candidates must be a township resident. Call 724-745-2227 for information.

Bethel Park The Bethel Park Police Department is accepting applications for a Citizen’s Police Academy. Applications may be obtained in the Police Records room or on the Bethel Park Police website at bethelpark.net. The academy is a 12-week course to give residents a better understanding of law enforcement. The academy is open to residents 18 years of age or older, or business owners in the municipality. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Applications will be accepted until Jan 14 and class size is limited. Contact Officer Tom Rigatti at 412-8316800 ext. 104 or e-mail trigatti@ bethelparkpolice.net with questions.

rabbits, cat litter, fleece blankets and old bath towels.

Dormont Keystone Oaks High School will present its 84th annual “Varieties” student talent show at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10 in the Michael A. Callara Auditorium. The general admission seating will be $5 per person and tickets will be available at the door. Varieties, which began in the mid-1920s as a gymnastics exhibition, boasts 23 performances this year including the usual assortment of comedy skits, musical performances and modern dance routines. On Nov. 7, the school will offer a complimentary special sneak preview performance for the district’s senior citizens that will be preceded by a brunch.The brunch and

Chartiers Valley All veterans, regardless of residence, are invited to a flag raising ceremony at 10:10 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Chartiers Valley High School. Students will gather at the outdoor flag pole and there will be a military color guard, and singing. Veterans who arrived before 10:10 a.m. will be asked to sign in so their name will be called as part of the honor roll. The ceremony will last 20 to 25 minutes. After the ceremony, the veterans are invited to lunch in the high school large group instruction (LGI) room. Register online or call Cara Droney at 412-4292390.

Bridgeville A Business After Hours Mixer and Annual Meeting of the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Burgh’s Pizza and Wing Pub in Bridgeville. A $5 donation to the Chamber Foundation is asked from members and a $10 donation for non-members and guests. Advanced reservations are required by Nov. 12. Call 412-221-4100 or e-mail info@swccoc.org.

performance are an annual tradition that dates back more than a decade. Admission is free to all district residents aged 62 and older for the 10:30 a.m. brunch and performance.

during a sobriety checkpoint held Oct. 27 into Oct. 28 by the McDonald, North Strabane and Peters Township police departments. The checkpoint was conducted in McDonald Borough.

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The Green Tree Seniors will hold Thanksgiving lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Green Tree Fire Hall. The cost is $7 for members and $13 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by calling Kitty at 412-279-8644. ■ All Green Tree Borough offices and facilities will be closed for Veterans’ Day Nov. 12. Garbage pick up will not be delayed.

Peters Township Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Peters Township Youth Commission. Interested residents should submit a letter of interest and resume or brief background to the Township Manager, 610 E. McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317, by Nov. 30.

South Fayette Curbside leaf collection will be Nov. 10. Residents can place their leaves and other yard waste in biodegradable bags at curbside. All bags must be biodegradable, sealed tightly and weigh less than 25

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pounds. Biodegradable bags are available for purchase at many local stores. Waste Management will pick up the leaves. ■ South Fayette Board of Commissioners workshop meeting previously scheduled for Nov. 14, will now be held on Nov. 7. The voting meeting previously scheduled for Nov. 21 will now take place Nov. 14. The meetings will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the township building.

Upper St. Clair The next E-cycling (Electronic Recycling) Program collection will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10 in the township parking lot near Clair’s Kennel. Televisions, computers and other electronic items will be collected. They will not be collected curbside.

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Collier Township Girl Scout Troop 50099 is working on its Bronze Award by collecting supplies and food for the animals at Animal Friends. A collection site is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at Burton’s Total Pet Store, Chartiers Valley Shopping Center. Donations needed are treats, food, Timothy hay for

Canonsburg Borough now permits limited burning. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, burning of small twigs and branches is permitted. Under no circumstances are leaves or newspapers to be burned.

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Political parties need to work for greater good

ew Jersey Governor Chris Christie has long been an outspoken critic against President Obama, and, an outspoken supporter of Gov. Mitt Romney in the Presidential race—in fact, Gov. Christie endorsed Gov. Romney for the presidency before the GOP debates last fall. Now, the devastating events of Superstorm Sandy have Gov. Christie and the President putting politics aside and working together on disaster relief. As they should. Consequently, Gov. Christie has had to field many a media question about his support for the President during this time—to which he has responded strongly, saying that right now isn’t about politics. And, he’s right. During a news conference, he said: “Some folks will criticize me for complimenting him. Well, you know what, I speak the t is a shame that truth, that’s what I at a time like this, always do. Sometimes you guys like Christie is being it, sometimes you put under the don’t. Sometimes microscope for politicians like it, sometimes they working with the don’t. But I say President of the what I feel and what United States. Both I believe.” It is a shame that are doing their jobs. at a time like this, Both are acting as he is being put unmature adults to der the microscope for working with the solve a problem. President of the That’s how it should United States. Both be. Could you are doing their jobs. Both are acting as imagine if they mature adults to couldn’t work solve a problem. together? That’s how it should be. Could you imagine if they couldn’t work together? Where would that leave the people of New Jersey? By the time you read this, we will likely know who will lead the country through 2016. We will know if Raja or Matt Smith came out on top. We will know who our state auditor general is. We will know if Larry Maggi secured the 18th District or not. Regardless, politicians new and old need to take a page out of the President and Gov. Christie’s book. This country is so far divided from the top down, and it isn’t solving anything. This is why we are urging newly-elected officials and those who will remain in office to work together—and not just in a time of disaster. This is a chance for everyone to start fresh, and to make moves that will improve the economy, our neighborhoods, our future.

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in a number of ways,” Stern said. Christopher Roth, owner of Steel City Ballroom in Mt. Lebanon, is the special needs program director for the organization. He was on hand at the senior event to be a dance host. An event for special needs students was held Nov. 4. “The number one thing is inclusion,” Roth said, “and making sure everyone has the opportunity and the right to be included.” He said those in wheelchairs can do some sort of dancing. Sandra McKeowan of Pleasant Hills came to the Senior Social because a friend of hers attended the event last year. “We do ballroom dance and Latin,” she said. She said she liked that there was a new place to dance.

had a lot of fun. It gives you a chance to meet people.’ Maxine McAdams of Upper St. Clair

Maxine McAdams of Upper St. Clair also came to the dance. “I did it last year and had a lot of fun. It gives you a chance to meet people,” she said. She added she met some new friends through this event. In addition to the dancing, participants at the Senior Social also enjoyed refreshments and a performance from the West Coast Swing Group. More information is available at yesyoucandance.org

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No excuse for not using seat belts Are there any rational reasons why so many motorists choose to blatantly ignore using seat belts? Nearly every day, news agencies report fatal auto accidents which say the occupants were “ejected from the vehicle” in the crash.The lame excuse I usually hear from those who cavalierly refuse to use this vital piece of safety equipment is “seat belt entrapment.” But from all of the crash investigations reported which I have read, I can’t remember a single one where injuries were contributed to by seat belt entrapment. When questioned, the true reasons emerge from those who decline to buckle up are pure laziness and a misguided notion that a serious accident will happen only to others. Success in life most often depends on playing the odds. The odds clearly say seat belts and airbags used together are infinitely effective in injury/fatality reduction, and that the chances of seat belt entrapment are indeed very rare.

Nothing created by man is perfect, and no one can say mechanical failures will never occur. However, when possible, any sensible person stacks the deck in their favor, not in the Grim Reaper’s favor. No state I have traveled through says seat belts are an option within their borders. Safety engineers, law enforcement, auto manufacturers, the medical community and insurance companies can’t all be wrong on this subject. The misguided notion that in a collision the occupants will do a few gymnastic flips and be thrown clear of the wreckage is just stupid. Ronald Yamka Canonsburg

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Isn’t it ironic that Jerry Sandusky will be afforded consideration for his welfare in prison when he didn’t worry one bit about the devastation he inflicted on his victims? Sick! Eleanor Brunetti Washington

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While employment remains steady at 143 full-time employees, one position in the tax office was eliminated in 2012 when the earned income taxes began to be collected by a central agency. In 2013, a new full-time position is proposed to assist in human resources and “public works issues.” The proposed salary for the new hire will be $89,000, which includes benefits, said Marcia Taylor, assistant manager and a certified public accountant. Other items of interest in the proposed budget are: ■ After complaints on both sides about the number of deer roaming the municipality, the proposed budget calls for $4,000 for “expanded level for deer management education.” ■ Mt. Lebanon has more than 20,000 trees—10,000 on public property and 10,000 on private land. Maintaining those trees results in the municipality dedicating $350,000 annually that includes $25,000 for the

emerald ash borer treatment program, and $50,000 for removal of the diseased ash trees, Taylor said. Feller said the ash trees are evaluated each year and if the tree has not been infected, the tree is inoculated. A “couple hundred” need to be removed and new trees planted, he said. ■ Funding for personnel issues, such as health care and contracted amount, rose 3.1 percent while contractual and commodities spending remain flat. The proposed budget is available for review at the municipal building, the library and online. A public hearing on the budget will be held Nov. 13 and a second public hearing on any revisions by Commissioners will be held Dec. 11. Following the Dec. 11 public hearing, Commissioners are expected to act on the budget adoption. Both meetings begin at 8 p.m.

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such as Mt. Lebanon and neighboring Upper St. Clair Township, will see assessments exceed the 5 percent limit, making adjustments in the millage necessary. While the exact millage figure is not available, Mt. Lebanon residents will see earned income and deed transfer tax rates remain steady in the proposed $48.5 million budget. The amount reflects an increase of 1.8 percent in the operating budget from 2012. One budget recommendation to commissioners is to borrow $5.5 million at the end of 2012 to finance improvements in recreation. Feller said the money would be used for swimming pool renovations, to improve athletic fields and the golf course, and to provide additional parking areas at Mt. Lebanon Park.

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RECENT DEATHS AIELLO - Amelia B., 85, Bridgeville, Oct. 27. ALBERTER - Elise K., 2, Bethel Park, Oct. 30. BLACK - Jeffrey J., 43, Scott, Oct. 26. BLACK - Russell W., 69, Collier, Oct. 28. BLAZEK - Lois J., 85, Upper St. Clair, Oct. 28. CHIAVERINI - Ralph, 78, Canonsburg, Oct. 31. CONNELLY - Patricia A., 85, Scott, Oct. 29. COURY - John V., 43, Castle Shannon, Nov. 2. DONOVAN - Lawrence E., 82, Scott, Oct. 31. DOSSE - Dolores V., 78, Venetia, Nov. 3. ECKSTROM - Clint Jr., 92, Upper St. Clair, Oct. 29. FITZGERALD - Kathleen L., 71, Canonsburg, Oct. 26. GALL - Miriam, 84, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 3. GEORGE - Margaret G., 88, Bethel Park, Oct. 28. HERMAN - Dolores C., 93,

Collier, Oct. 30. HOWARD - T. Robert, 73, Castle Shannon, Oct. 30. JACOBS - Joseph, 85, South Park, Nov. 1. JONES - Catherine J., 63, Bethel Park, Oct. 31. KELLEY - Fonya R., 66, Houston, Nov. 2. KELLY - Bernadette, 83, Mt. Lebanon, Oct. 29. KINNER - Marguerite G., 89, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 1. KLEMENS - Robert F., 88, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 2. KNABLE - Shirley V., 78, Bethel Park, Nov. 1. LACEY - Julianne, Bridgeville, Nov. 1. LANZ - Margaret J., 70, Upper St. Clair, Nov. 1. MARKULIKE - John R., 66, South Park, Nov. 1. MARTIN - Mary G., 86, Houston, Nov. 1. MCKUNE - Mary B., 94, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 3. MCLAUGHLIN - Donald K., 80, Mt. Lebanon, Oct. 25.

MILLER - Mildred M., 96, South Park, Nov. 2. MUKHERJEE - Sanjib, 64, Mt. Lebanon, Nov. 1. O’CONNOR - John D., Upper St. Clair, Oct. 27. OPEKA - John Jr., 94, Peters, Nov. 1. POLITIS - Gust, McMurray, Oct. 26. RAUSO - Linda, 67, Scott, Nov. 3. ROSSO - Joseph S. Jr., 78, Castle Shannon, Nov. 3. SCHULTISE - Jane A., 81, Bethel Park, Nov. 1. SHAPIRO - Doris I., 87, Scott, Oct. 18. SLAGLE - Diane M., 68, McMurray, Nov. 1. SMITH - James A., 89, Bethel Park, Nov. 3. SNITZKY - Carol J., 78, Bridgeville, Oct. 22. SOBOLEWSKI - Anne M., 94, Strabane, Oct. 28. STRICKER - Stephanie J., 50, Bethel Park, Oct. 24. SURVINSKI - Regis J., 83,

Castle Shannon, Nov. 2. TABOR - Florence, 102, Mt. Lebanon, Oct. 29. TAYLOR - Matthew L., 58, Canonsburg, Oct. 17. THORPE - William, 97, Peters, Nov. 1. TRUNZO - Anthony F., Peters, Oct. 22. WASIK - Pauline S., 83, South Park, Oct. 23. WENGER - Alberta M., 92, Castle Shannon, Oct. 29. WESLEY - Virginia L., Upper St. Clair, Oct. 21. WHERRY - Fritz W. Sr., 61, Peter, Oct. 27. WHITE - Chester, 83, Bridgeville, Nov. 1. WONG - Frances Y., 69, Green Tree, Oct. 20. ZESZUTEK - Ann M., 95, Canonsburg, Nov. 2. ZOOG - Susan, 69, North Strabane, July 29.

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Pumpkin people Fourth-graders in Kriss Strotz’ room at Lincoln Elementary School in the Bethel Park School District are getting into the spirit of the fall season by making paper pumpkin people and writing poems about the season. Delaney Thomas assembles half of her pumpkin person.

Fall foliage Kindergarten students in Nicole Thomas’ classroom at Washington Elementary School in the Bethel Park School District were learning about the letter “F” from Ms. F. of the Land of the Letter People. As part of their science unit, they discussed fall and ventured outside with Ms. F to make some observations in an activity they called “Finding Fall Foliage with Ms. F.” With their teacher are from left: Morgan Schmude, Cassidy Sullivan, Hayden Pryor, Hendrix Odham and Rylee Rocco.

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who was excited for the opportunity to have the first transit village in the area. A structured parking area would be built over the existing 500 spaces in the current parking lot. Maurice Strul, assistant director for special projects and finance for Allegheny County Economic Development said the total cost for the project would be around $35.9 million with $12.8 million of that value for public improvements. The TIF amount is about $4 million, Strul said. Strul said the assessed value of the property is about $650,000, but because it’s owned by the Port Authority, it is tax exempt. If the transit

An artist’s rendering of the planned eight-story, 128-unit apartment building. village is approved with the TIF, the borough would stand to earn more than $30,000 per year in real estate taxes. The Keystone Oaks School District could earn more than $70,000 in real estate taxes. After the TIF loans are repaid, the borough would re-

ceive about $232,000 in real estate taxes. Strul said the assessment numbers were done in 2010 and based on 2002 numbers and added that as far as assessments go,“The numbers will only be higher.” Warhold said of the project,“If it was not undertaken,

then we would lose tax dollars.” He added that the construction process would provide about 250 jobs with a total payroll of $11 million and those workers will be frequenting shops and restaurants in Castle Shannon. Strul anticipates that the process of having the TIF district approval completed by the end of this year. He said construction on the transit village should begin in the spring and will take 18 to 24 months to complete. During that time the park and ride lot will be closed and motorists will be diverted to the South Hills Village park and ride. Mayor Donald Baumgarten said he was at the “very first meeting” when the idea of the transit village was

proposed. He said he thought that it was a “no brainer” then and that was about 11 years ago. Warhold added that transit villages like the proposed one in Castle Shannon are popular in other metropolitan areas as far as linking public transportation with the people who use it and making it convenient for

them. A resolution to participate in the TIF also needs approval from the Keystone Oaks School Board to move forward. If approved by the Keystone Oaks School Board during a meeting on Nov. 15, the plan would then go to county council for approval for the TIF district to be created.

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S.Fayette OKs park walkway By Deana Carpenter For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

Representing Bethel Park High School at the upcoming PMEA Honors Band Concert are left to right, front row: Mary Hannah Swaney, Phoebe Gorges and Tori Chorey; middle row: Joe Beaver, Sharyn Braff and Cory Kroboth; and back row:Travis Butler, Lucas Beaver,Alex Light and Joey Wasko.

Ten Bethel Park students chosen for honors band Ten Bethel Park High School students have been selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Honors Band Concert, which will be held Nov. 25 at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Eight musicians will participate in the concert, with two musicians selected as alternates. Representing Bethel Park in this event will be seniors Lucas Beaver (bassoon), Travis Butler (percussion, First Chair) and Alex Light (alto saxophone); juniors Tori Chorey (E-flat soprano clarinet) and Mary Hannah Swaney (flute); sophomores Joe Beaver (trumpet, First Chair) and Corey Kroboth (B-flat clarinet); and fresh-

man Joey Wasko (tuba). Selected as alternates to the concert were senior Sharyn Braff (trombone) and junior Phoebe Gorges (French horn). Travis Butler and Joe Beaver were named to the First Chair in their respective sections because they scored the highest at the auditions. Also among the top scorers at the auditions were Mary Hannah Swaney and Lucas Beaver (second highest scorers in their respective sections) and Alex Light (fourth highest scorer). The students are taught by Bethel Park High School Band Directors Chad Thompson and Jonathan Derby.

SCHOOL NEWS CV fall play Chartiers Valley High School will perform “You Can’t Take it With You” at 7 p.m. Nov. 7-10. Tickets are $10 each and available at http://chartiersvalley.ticketleap.com/fallplay/ and at the door.

Homeschool class Washington County Parks will offer a homeschool outdoor classroom for ages 5-11 at Mingo Creek Park on Nov. 8. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fee is $1 per child. Call 724-228-6867 to register.

Fund-raiser St. Winifred Parish, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a fundraiser at Wendy’s Restaurant on Mt. Lebanon Blvd. in Castle Shannon for the various educational needs of the parish. From 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Wendy’s will donate 15 percent of sales from the diningroom and drive-thru. No coupon is needed.

College workshop Washington & Jefferson College will join CanonMcMillan High School counselors to present a college workshop for juniors and seniors and their parents from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Canon-McMillan High School auditorium. Charlene Bedillion, assistant director of financial aid at Washington & Jefferson, will be the keynote speaker. Topics to be covered include the Canon-McMillan application process, the college selections process, FAFSA, financial aid and scholarship resources. In addition, admission office staffers from W&J will engage the audience in a mock applicant selection. Participating families will be eligible to receive a monetary stipend, courtesy of W&J. For information, call 724-873-5166.

Pancake breakfast Peters Township High School Cheerleaders will hold a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. until noon Nov. 17 at St. Benedict the Abbot Church in McMurray.

All-you-can-eat pancakes, including a topping bar, sausage and beverages will also be served. Activities include a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction with Penguins tickets, gift card trees, and a variety of themed baskets. Tickets are available from any high school cheerleader or at the door.

Band Boosters Big Mac Band Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the band room.

Commissioners in South Fayette unanimously approved a handicapped accessible walkway at Fairview Park during its Oct. 24 meeting. The contract was awarded to McElroy Paving of Ingomar at a cost of $19,140. Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to cover $16,800 of the

cost of the walkway and the balance will be covered by the township’s parks and recreation fee. Township Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Males said the walkway will be 660 feet in length. Also at the meeting a public hearing regarding the conditional use application for St. George’s Church was held. The church is to be located near the cemetery across from Shop ‘N Save in the township. Michael Benton, township

engineer, stated that the site is zoned R-2 and a church is allowed in that zoning district. Commissioners should be set to approve the conditional use application at its November voting meeting. Commissioners also approved a new animal control service for the township. The board voted unanimously for Animal Control Services of Strabane to be the new service for the township.

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Area natives brave the wrath of Hurricane Sandy By Terri T. Johnson Almanac staff writer tjohnson@thealmanac.net

April Brucker, a Bethel Park native, described looking out of her New York City apartment during the throes of Superstorm Sandy Oct. 29 as: “The winds were so strong and it felt like cold dust, and I thought the windows would break.” Brucker, a 2003 graduate of Bethel Park High School and, later, a graduate of New York University, weathered the severe storm alone in her apartment in the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York City’s Manhattan Borough. The decision to stay put was hers. She was not in a mandatory evacuation area and she felt safe from flood waters four floors up in her walk-up apartment. She had no electricity, so Brucker read non-fiction

books and since her Internet connection was up and running she “watched every old scary movie there was.” In the end, Brucker was somewhat happy she lives alone. “My friends, who live with somebody, were at each other’s throats. People just wanted to get out,” Brucker said. The superstorm that arose from a variety of low pressure systems that moved north along the east coast, killed more than 100 and left about 40,000 homeless from New Jersey to New York City. Joseph Helinski moved to Elizabeth, N.J., across from New York City, in October and was rather unconcerned with the weather forecast. Then his telephone rang. “On Friday, my parents called and my dad said, ‘Get in the car and start driving.’” While New York City and mainly northern New Jersey were devastated from the

y friends, who live with somebody, were at each other’s throats. People just wanted to get out.’ April Brucker of New York City storm, Helinski, a 2012 graduate of Canon McMillan High School watched the news from the warmth of his family’s home in Canonsburg. Helinski decided to take a year and try his talents in the New York City market. He had a second interview with an agent just after the storm passed and was worried about missing the appointment. “Her home is on the Jersey coast and she’s in a whole world of mess now,” Helinski said. Brucker is a self-proclaimed actress, ventriloquist, singer of telegrams, delivery person and writer.

Without access to transportation as mass transit was forced to shut down Oct. 28, and with most of New York City without power, Brucker said life came to a grinding halt. Now that the power has been restored, Brucker said her telephone has started to ring again with job offers. She described the several days that followed the storm as “like the end of the world.” There was no electricity and anyone out after dark found walking dangerous. “They were using flashlights. It was like an underground secret society,” she said, calling people out after dark as “mole people.”

Once the power was restored and transportation was up and running, fastfood restaurants, Broadway and coffee shops opened. “Everyone was in them because they were so sick of being in the house. People were never so happy to go to work,” Brucker said. Manhattan is on its way to recovery, but not so for the outer boroughs where vast wastelands were created by the incoming ocean and the ensuing fires. She’s heard tales of looters dressing as utility works and arming themselves with bow and arrows to invade homes. “It’s like something out of (the movie) Mad Max,” Brucker said. One of the big problems remains the lack of gasoline to run vehicles and generators, but since Brucker doesn’t own a car, gas, or the lack thereof, is not a problem. She recently wrote a book

about her job singing telegrams and said $3 from the sale of every book will go to the Red Cross. Helinski discovered power was just restored to his apartment building and he plans on returning to Elizabeth on Nov. 9 with his father, David Helinski, principal of Canon-McMillan High School. His mother, Maureen Helinski, is a member of the school board. “I’m watching (about Sandy) on the news from Canonsburg and I was saying, ‘I was in that subway station 48 hours ago and it was fine.’ It was very surreal,” he said. Brucker also saw a softer side of the storm from her window. “It was dark, but it was beautiful with the moonlight. The leaves were shaking. It looked pretty awesome,” she said.

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B Election 2012 Voters choose sides in Presidential campaign By Katie Formichella ForThe Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

The 2012 presidential race has been a tight one, and after months of intense campaigning by both parties, most Americans are relieved it is finally over–even if your candidate didn’t come out on top. Registered voter Ed Sutilla of Green Tree had this to say: “I didn’t vote for Obama in ‘08 because I didn’t think he had the necessary experience to run a country as complex as USA. “As a matter of fact, he had no significant experience. I think the results of the last four years prove this. Obama could deliver a very good speech from the teleprompter–the speech was written for him. Because of the lack of experience, I don’t feel he can think on his feet. The issues facing the country are very complex. Would you take the

brightest college graduate and make him president? I don’t think so!” Sutilla said Obama campaigned on reducing unemployment and the deficit. “Both unemployment and deficit increased substantially. Obama wants another four years to continue his present programs. During his campaign, he did not state anything that would change the course he is on. If we continue on the same course, unemployment would continue to increase and deficit will double. I feel it is unfair to saddle my grandchildren with this huge deficit. If nothing changes, we will become a socialistic country like Greece,” remarked Sutilla. A student at Chartiers Valley, who asked to remain anonymous, said this:“I think that Obama should win. Mitt Romney has a way of contradicting the things that he says. For example, Mitt Rom-

ney produced almost the exact same thing as ObamaCare in Massachusetts when he was the governor. He has confronted Obama about it multiple times and has even bashed the idea down. I don’t understand how he can even do that, es-

pecially when he is a presidential candidate. Honestly though, I don’t like Obama either. If I could vote, I would vote for Obama, but only because he is the lesser evil.” Undecided voter Sam Johnson of Scott Township said,“I personally will choose

who I am voting for the day of the election. Neither candidate has really proved themselves to me. I would feel more comfortable with Obama as president though. I think that he is more capable of handling the country. If Mitt became president, I

would be very uneasy.” In the days leading up to the election, the Pew Research Center released its final estimate of the national popular vote: Obama 50 percent, Romney 47 percent. Each candidate held their own throughout the race for president of the United States. Mitt Romney pulled up in the polls after the first debate on Oct. 3, which saved his campaign.Afterward, his poll popularity increased by more than 20 percent while President Obama’s decreased slightly. But, the President regained his ground after the second and last debates, with many arguing that the president won the last two. Who did you vote for? Did your candidate win? Katie Formichella is a junior at Chartiers Valley High School.

Exhibit not as ‘inventive’as expected Jeremy Farbman For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

The World’s Fair is known for showcasing some of the most innovative, interesting, and cutting edge technologies from many different countries. When I heard that the Carnegie Museum of Art was holding an exhibit called “Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs,” I expected the best. The sign outside the exhibit boasts “more than 200 objects from dozens of countries.” With a claim like that,

you’d expect a marvelous wonder that you could view for hours. However, mostly what you see when you enter the exhibit is pottery and furniture. That’s not to say that there isn’t anything interesting. Among the items is a Westinghouse diagram of radio broadcasting across the world from 1933. Some other interesting items are a chair made of glass produced in 1939 by the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., a gold diadem modeled after a wreath from a Roman tomb in 1862, and a clock with a metal “z” attached to the transparent clock

face. The first electric piano is also on display, as is a piano that was made in 1867 with paper maiche (120 sheets of paper stacked together) because it was less expensive than carving wood. Items in the exhibit date from 1857 to 1939, with the earliest items towards the beginning of the exhibit and the newer ones at the back. I thought this was clever, and a nice little touch, but the exhibit is in a straight hallway, which means you can only really see the exhibit in one order, unlike in other exhibits where you can wander

around and see whatever you choose. This takes away from the interaction between the viewers and the exhibit. While it may sound like I disliked the exhibit, I didn’t. It just disappointed me with a title like “Inventing the Modern World.” You might like it more. For a glimpse at some of the items, you can go to cmoa.org, or you can see it for yourself at the Carnegie Museum of Art, through Feb. 24. Jeremy Farbman is an eighth-grader at Jefferson Middle School in Mt. Lebanon.

ML eighth-graders among top writers in PA Jefferson Middle School student Elly Bleier and Mellon Middle School students Emma Dougherty and Madelyn Rice were recognized for their exceptional writing skills in the Promising Young Writers program sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The

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Young Marines receive award Canonsburg unit part of group recognized for anti-drug programs The Young Marines, a national, non-profit youth education and service program with a local unit in Canonsburg, has won the prestigious 2012 Annual Fulcrum Shield Award from the U.S. Department of Defense for their work on spreading anti-drug messages. The Young Marines is open to boys and girls, age eight through completion of high school. Nationally, there are more than 300 units with 10,000 youth and 3,000 adult volunteers. The organization’s Drug Demand Reduction Program received the award for Excellence in Youth AntiDrug Programs. The award is given annually by the United States Department of Defense. It recognizes military-affiliated youth or-

ganizations around the world that have made intensive efforts at spreading anti-drug messages in local communities. This is the fifth time since 2001 the Young Marines youth organization has been honored with the prestigious Fulcrum Shield Award. “The outstanding effort of the Young Marines toward drug demand reduction is a model for other youth organizations, said Captain Kevin L. Klette, director of Drug Testing and Program Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, United States Navy. “The program demonstrates how innovation and hard work can achieve an effective community drug awareness program.”

Drug Demand Reduction training is a year-round requirement of the core curriculum of the Young Marines; each Young Marine receives three hours of Drug Demand Reduction education per quarter. Supervised by adult volunteers, the Young Marines are responsible for the creation, design and execution of viable anti-drug programs tailored to each community. The members decide the best strategies for peer education while considering the trends of drug abuse in each individual town or city.

The Young Marines is a national non-profit 501c(3) youth education and service program for boys and girls, age eight through the completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on teaching the values of leadership, teamwork and self-discipline so its members can live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Since the Young Marines' humble beginnings in 1959 with one unit and a handful of boys, the organization has grown to over 300 units with 10,000 youth and 3,000 adult volunteers in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Germany, Japan and affiliates in a host of other countries. To learn more, visit http://www.YoungMarines.c om. For information about the local unit, visit h t t p : / / w w w. w c y o u n g marines.com/main.html

Flower power Girl Scout BrownieTroop 50593, South Fayette, planted a flowerbed on the Panhandle Trail in South Fayette. From left are AlexisToth, Julie Roth, MadelynToth, Olivia Henderson, Grace Ainsworth and Emma Francis.Troop leader is Jennifer Francis of South Fayette.

Tote collection to benefit food bank Eliana Ondrejko, a 10th grade International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program student at Upper St. Clair High School, recently completed her Personal Project, a requirement to earn her MYP certificate at the end of the year. For her project, Eliana organized a gently used tote bag/fabric drive. Fabric will be made into tote bags, which, along with bags that have already been collected, will be donated to the Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project who will then pass them on to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank where the bags will be handed out to food bank clients. Not only does this provide a more durable and dignified option for clients, but it also

saves the food bank money they have had to spend buying plastic bags when that money could be spent on food and programs. The tote bag/fabric drive will continue through Nov. 14 at the following locations: ■ Upper St. Clair schools, including Streams Elementary, Fort Couch Middle School and Upper St. Clair High School (a collection box can be found in each of the main offices) ■ E S Yetman Advisors, LLC, 1121 Boyce Road, Suite 2050, Upper St. Clair Donated tote bags should be gently used and sturdy enough to carry groceries. Avoid white or off-white fabrics and silk, satin or other similar fabric types.

PennDOT announces art contest Young Pennsylvania students are invited to learn about aviation and express their creativity through the PennDOT Bureau of Aviation’s annual art contest. This year’s contest theme is “50 Years of American Space Flight.” Entries will be judged in two divisions: first through

third grades, and fourth and fifth grades, and must be postmarked by Nov. 29. For complete rules, visit www.dot.state.pa.us. Send entries to: Bureau of Aviation, c/o William Sieg, 400 North St., Harrisburg, PA 17120, or P.O. Box 3457, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0064.

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USC resident questions budget priorities By Carla Valentine Myers For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

The single resident who spoke at the Upper St. Clair Township commissioners Nov. 5 public hearing on the township’s 2013 budget expressed concern about spending priorities in the township. Greg Pasternak of Tilton Drive said he was concerned at the large amount of money spent on the township’s Community and Recreation Center, while public safety should perhaps get more of the township’s budget. Pasternak also questioned the $300,000 in the preliminary budget for sidewalks along Mayview Road that are meant to improve pedestrian access to the C&RC. He asked how many people have actually said they would use those sidewalks if they were installed. Pasternak said the township has spent millions of dollars on the C&RC. “We need to stop and think honestly about what

we are spending on the rec center,” he said. Meanwhile, Pasternak said during a 9-inch snow storm, the streets in his neighborhood were not plowed until 1:30 p.m. on the day of the storm, while the C&RC was plowed at 8 a.m. and the tennis bubble by 11 a.m. He said when he complained about that he was told that the reason was a number of pieces of equipment being out of service. Commission President Robert Orchowski said “Public safety and snow removal are the sacred cows of the budget.” Commissioner Mark Christie said the township’s equipment is on a regular replacement schedule. Commissioners are expected to adopt a final budget on Dec. 3.A meeting of the budget and finance committee of the commissioners may meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 26, before the commissioners’ informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. to discuss any potential changes to the preliminary budget.

Upper St. Clair splits Bedner development By Carla Valentine Myers For The Almanac writer@thealmanac.net

Upper St. Clair Township Commissioners voted 6-0 with one commissioner recusing himself on Nov. 5 on a subdivision to divide the Bedner Farm property into two parts. Scott Brilhart, director of community development for the township, said subdivision divides the property between two developers. He said it was “more related to the financing and ownership of the property.” Brilhart said Thomas Homes would own one of the parts and Heartland Homes would own the other part. Under the subdivision approved Nov. 5, the 120-acre parcel will be divided into one lot which will be 73.25 acres in size and another lot which will be 46.76 acres in size. Commissioner Donald Rectenwald recused himself from voting on the matter, as he has with previous votes on the farm property, due to a business conflict. Commission President Robert Orchowski said the approval on Nov. 5 “just

changes the property from one owner to two.” The commissioner voted earlier in the year to give tentative approval to a 136-lot Planned Residential Development on the farm. Planned Residential Developments are designed to allow smaller-than-normal lots in order to leave more of the natural landscape undisturbed. The development is planned to have its main entrance on Cook School Road, across from Waterford Court. The development would also continue Scarlett Drive, which was constructed in the 1990s when the Tara Estates development was completed. The tentative plan approved by the commissioners also includes a controversial connection to Main Street in Bridgeville. In other business Nov. 5, commissioners also granted preliminary subdivision approval to a six-lot development on nine acres along Morrow Road. Andrew Zahalsky plans for six lots to be built off a new cul-de-sac to be constructed on the property.Three sets of underground stormwater detention tanks are planned for the property.

BRIEF Inspection work on tunnel planned Work to inspect the Fort Pitt Tunnel on the Parkway West (Interstate 376) in Pittsburgh will begin Nov. 11. For safety reasons, the Fort Pitt Tunnel will be closed one direction from 10

p.m. to 5 a.m. while the inspection occurs. Full closures will occur on the inbound side through Nov. 8. Closures will also occur Nov. 11, 13, 14 and 15. The outbound side will be closed Nov. 11, 19, 20, 26-29 and Dec. 2-4. Detours will be posted.

Orchowski said Nov. 5 that it has not been decided yet whether that meeting of the budget and finance committee is needed. A public hearing was held Nov. 6 on a proposed $18.8 million budget for 2013 which lowers the real estate tax rate from 4.6 mills to 3.9 mills due to the Allegheny County reassessment. According to a budget summary prepared for the commissioners by Township Manager Matthew Serakowski, “In December 2012,Allegheny County will be forwarding the final estimate of assessed values for the township derived from the county-wide real estate reassessment. The township’s real estate tax rate will be adjusted downward to be revenue neutral township-wide. Based upon all available data thus far, staff is budgeting for an 18 percent increase to taxable assessed values in the township.” The proposed budget keeps the earned income tax the same at 0.80 percent. August Stache, finance di-

rector for the township, said at the public hearing that the township may have to change the 3.9 millage rate depending on the final assessment figure that comes from Allegheny County. He does not expect the figure to come from the county until after the commissioners are expected to adopt a final 2013 budget on Dec. 3. Stache said the real estate tax bills do not go out until May 1, so the commissioners will have time to adjust the millage rate again. Commissioner Daniel Paoly said he recently had the hearing on the appeal to his reassessment and “I was told I’d get the result in a timely manner.” Stache said there was one change that he did know would be made from the preliminary budget to the final budget. They had budgeted a 10 percent increase in health insurance premiums, but he said they have just been told the rate for 2013 will be a 2.3 percent increase. He estimated that that will be about a $75,000 savings to the township.

Stache said the budget also assumes a 2.5 percent increase in membership rates at the C&RC. He said rates were not increased this year. He said the inflation rate in Sept. was 2.88 percent. He said he will not be making a recommendation on the new rates until the end of the year. Commissioner Nick Seitanakis asked how the new developments in the township factored into the budget. Stache said most of that will be reflected in the 2014 budget rather than the 2013 budget. “The Dick’s and Target will be a factor because they’re going to probably be reassessed,” he said. He said it will be another year before some of the new developments will be reflected in the tax revenues. The proposed budget is on display at the township office as well as the township’s library. It can also be viewed on the township’s web page at twpusc.org.

BP budget expected to get OK Bethel Park Council is expected to approve a 2013 budget which includes no tax increase. Adoption of the $32 million budget is scheduled for the Nov. 12 council meeting. Although no tax increase is anticipated, council members are looking at a sewer rate increase of close to 15 percent. Municipal officials have yet to decide whether to put the increase on the base rate or the usage fee or to splitting the increase over both fees. Municipal officials have said the increase is necessary for the operation of the municipality's sewage treatment plant as well as costs associated with maintenance of the sanitary sewer infrastructure, debt service payments and the municipality's payments to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority. A copy of the budget is available in the Bethel Park Public Library and online at www.bethelpark.net.

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Wildflowers author to speak Third teen sentenced in invasion at Scott Conservancy meeting By Linda Metz

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Scott Conservancy’s speaker at its Nov. 14 annual meeting will be Phyllis Monk, author of the guidebook “Wildflowers of Pennsylvania.” Monk, a resident of Providence Point, is a retired biology teacher from the Mt. Lebanon School District. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Monk’s book, written with Mary Joe Haywood, contains color photos of wildflowers rather than the black and white drawings found in

many other guidebooks, and is recommended for those who enjoy identifying and learning about wildflowers in the region. Jane Sorcan, Scott Conservancy’s treasurer, said, “The Scott Conservancy is thrilled to offer a presentation about the wildflowers in our area from a local expert who is so highly regarded.” Sorcan said Monk’s book is one of the most user-friendly wildflower books available because of the color photos, which help make it easier for people to identify the wildflowers they find. The Scott Conservancy’s annual meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Scott Park Lodge, and is open to Scott Conservancy

members and the public. Prior to Monk’s presentation, which is expected to start about 8:15 p.m., there will be a short business meeting that will include a review of the conservancy’s activities during the past year, presentation of the financial report, and election of new officers. The “Wildflowers of Pennsylvania” guidebook, published by the Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania, is fully illustrated with photos of each flower and will be available for sale at $20 plus tax. For more information, call Jane Sorcan at 412-2765820 or e-mail her at jasorcan@verizon.net.

A third teen pleaded guilty Oct. 30 to breaking into a Canonsburg home in May and holding two men at gunpoint. Brennan Mitchell Cole, 19, of Houston, pleaded guilty to robbery before Washington County Judge Janet Moschetta Bell. In exchange for his plea, Cole was sentenced to 6 1/2 to 13 years in prison. Cole’s co-defendants, Brandon Michael Trent, 19, also of Houston, and Jovantai Jiviah Graham, 19, of Chartiers Township, previously pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and criminal trespass.

They each were sentenced to 25 to 50 months in prison followed by 5 years of probation. According to court records, one of the victims, Matthew Andrews of 603 S. Central Ave., Canonsburg, awoke shortly after 3 a.m. May 10, heard footsteps and saw a person enter his room with a gun. Three intruders with bandannas over their faces ordered Andrews and his roommate, William Hughes, into their living room and told the men to get on their knees. While the incident was ongoing, Canonsburg police responded to the building for a noise complaint made by another tenant.Canonsburg police Officer Matthew Tharp

testified at a preliminary hearing he looked inside the street-level apartment using a flashlight and saw two white men kneeling on the floor surrounded by three black men, one of whom was holding a long gun. After seeing the light, the three intruders moved to the kitchen in the back of the apartment while the men fled. Canonsburg police Chief R.T. Bell succeeded at getting Trent and Graham to leave the apartment without incident. However, Cole did not surrender until the Washington Regional SWAT team surrounded the building.

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Women’s seminar focuses on holidays Wise women know that it takes both mental and physical exertion to prepare for the holiday season. And for them, there will be no better place to rejuvenate and reinvigorate than at the first Wise Women e-Journal’s “Strong for the Holidays” event, scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19, at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Bethel Park. “This event’s purpose is to energize, inspire and connect women and to offer tips and ideas that may help make their holiday preparations a little bit easier,” said Kim Epp Frenette, event coordinator and founder of the Wise Women e-Journal, located at www.wisewomenlife.com. “But even beyond that, we are helping women who are really in need of assistance through the Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA.” The event will feature speakers Darieth Chisolm of Fullbody Fitness Club, who will tell women how they can “Be inspired. Be strong. Be you.” Kathy Gillen, owner of Wellness Roadtrip, will give you just what you need to get through each day with her presentation on “The Secret to Ultimate Energy,” and Susan Wagner, of Voila Interior Style, will make your holiday decorating a whole lot easier with “Holiday Repurposing with Style: Making Your Home Uniquely Yours.” In addition, several vendors will be on hand offering great buys on holiday items, and a Gift Basket Auction will take place, as well. “What woman doesn’t need a bit of recharging at this time of the year, and especially with the holidays right around the corner,” Frenette said. “We invite all women to come and enjoy some complimentary food and drink, and to mix and mingle with other Wise Women readers and women who have been featured in the e-journal. And though there will be some unique shopping opportunities and great speakers, I think women just get really energized by hanging out with other interesting, dynamic and fun women who are similar to themselves.” Frenette started the Wise Women e-Journal in 2011 with the purpose of energizing, inspiring and connecting the dynamic women of the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. Since then, she has featured more than 100 women on the site, including those connected to various foundations, organizations and charities; local artists; and, in general, women who have interesting stories of how they pursued their dreams, overcame challenges and made their lives more meaningful. “So many women in this area of town are doing very cool things, have done very cool things, or are dreaming of doing very cool things, and we thought it was time to celebrate it,” Frenette explained. “The ‘wise’ thing is somewhat tongue in cheek. No one is completely wise, but every woman has some wisdom—however obscure— to share.” The Wise Women e-Journal makes a difference in the lives of women by primarily focusing on positivity. Frenette even takes a positive spin on gossip and refers to a woman’s wisdom as “possip,” or positive gossip. “As women, you know we learn by sharing the little and big things we dish about in our own experiences and those of others,” she said. For more information about the “Strong for the Holidays event, to purchase a ticket at a cost of $10, or just to learn more about what women in the South Hills are doing to promote positivity in their lives, visit www.wisewomenlife.com.

USC Schools honor National Merit achievers Jon Cannon, Madison Chafin, Clark Chen,Allison Cho, Elizabeth Faeth, Han Hueser, Michael Lynch, Akash Monpara, Patrick Myron, Trudel Pare, Katherine Subosits and Matthew Sweitzer. Approximately two-thirds of the 50,000 high scorers, or about 34,000 students, receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic performance. In other business Oct. 22, Superintendent Patrick O’Toole announced the fall open mic event will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Large Group Instruction room at the high school. He said the topic for the open mic event will be the district’s emphasis on “customizing learning.” He said there will be a 20 minute presentation by administrators, and then time for questions from the community.

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The student representative to the Upper St. Clair School Board was recognized by the board on Oct. 22 for being a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Megan Adamo, who replaced Michael Boyas as student representative advising the school board on the perspective of students in the district in August, was recognized along with 13 other USC seniors for being among the one percent of the 1.5 million applicants for National Merit Scholarships to attain the semifinalist status. Adamo, one of the captains of the girls tennis team at USC, recently took second place at the 2012 WPIAL Class AAA singles tournament. She will advance to the state level to play in the PIAA Class AAA singles tournament on Nov. 2-3 in Hershey. Also on Oct. 22, USC sen-

Upper St. Clair High School’s 2013 National Merit Semifinalists: Alexander Abraham, Megan Adamo, David Duan, Sharon Gao, Qinglan Huang, Luke Kwiecinski,Adam Lucas, Owen Meiman, John Rutkowski, Shreeyash Tripathi, Jillian Vlah, Jonathan Wang, Gaibo Yan and Chenhao Yang. ior Ryan Zalla was honored both for attaining Eagle Scout rank with the Boy Scouts, and also for being one of 15 National Merit Commended Students. Zalla oversaw a project to improve and extend a portion of a trail at Boyce Mayview Park. His brother, USC junior Devan Zalla, was also recognized at the Oct. 22 board meeting for attaining the Eagle Scout rank after a project at the Pathfinder

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BRIEFS Pink Pamper event The 5th Annual Pink Pamper event to benefit the UPMC Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at Crowne Plaza South across from South Hills Village. Old cell phones will be collected to benefit Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania.Tickets are $15. For details, visit www.thepinkpamper.org.

Vets free admission The Duncan & Miller Glass Museum in Washington will offer free admission on Nov. 11 for all veterans of the armed forces and their families. For more information, call 724-678-6627.

Save Our Barn II Little Lake Theatre Co. will host its annual fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Alpine Club in South Fayette. Planned are finger foods, desserts by Chef Jack Albenze, cash bar, artisan’s auction, silent auction and raffle.The Lone Pine String Band will provide entertainment. The fundraiser is for Save our Barn, Phase II. For information, call 724-745-6300.

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The Bethel Park Community Foundation will sponsor the 12th annual Bethel’s Bounty from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11. “The trustees of the BPCF are deeply appreciative of the participants who provide the food for the event, sponsors and community support for this event,” said Bethel’s Bounty Chairperson Diane Doyle, who is also a trustee. Among this year’s participants are Ann’s Chop House, Barley & Hops, Bethel Bakery, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Dairy Queen, Eat ‘n Park, Tim Cassidy Catering, Freddie’s II, Freddie’s Catering, Metz Culinary Management, Pasta Too, Pepperoni’s and Cyd West Catering. “Most of the participants have supported Bethel’s Bounty every year, since the beginning. Each of the participants provides a tasting of their favorite food or specialty for the more than 250 people at the event.” The sponsors for this event are The Almanac and South Hills Living magazine, Brentwood Bank, Bethel Bakery, Evey Hardware and Fragasso Financial Advisors.

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vital mind, strong bones and flexibility are what we all hope for. Countless resources provide us with information on what foods we should eat, exercises to best increase movement and strength and to basically feel good. The principles of body and movement awareness are beneficial to all not only athletes in training. After 40 years of learning to improve brain and body functions through the Moshe Feldenkrais Method, in 1996, South American born Ruthy Alon founded Bones for Life (BFL) to address the growing incidence of osteoporosis. BFL is a natural movement-based alternative for improving posture and stimulating bone strength while developing suppleness and vitality. The procedure’s weight-bearing patterns teach safe transmission of force through the skeleton, without causing shearing stress in vulnerable joints. BFL benefits include building strong, resilient bones and healthy joints, better posture and balance. Discover ease and comfort in everyday activities and benefit from increased energy. The processes of mobilization begin through gentle conditions while lying on the floor. Its approach is consistently gradual, safe and gentle and is readily applicable to individuals who are concerned with avoiding injury while enhancing the quality of their lives. “ ‘Bones for Life’ made a huge difference in the quality of my life,” said Jo Anne Buchanan. “Eight years before I took the Bones workshop, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. My chest cavity was cut to remove the lower lobe of my left lung. Until I took the

became so impressed with the results that I trained to become a certified BFL teacher. My students range from teens to those over 70.Although anyone can feel and move better, BFL is especially beneficial for those who have had injuries or chronic pain conditions.’ Upper St. Clair massage therapist Sonya Gettner

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Participating in Bones for Life class therapy are Sonya Gettner, Renee Bourg, Linda O’Leary, Pat Moeller and Gini Grommes. Jo Anne Buchanan is the instructor.

Feldenkrais therapy Israeli physicist Moshe Feldenkrais penned the first Western book on Judo. After injuring his knees while playing soccer, he experimented with movements and methods to regain the function of his knees. He created the Feldenkrais Method, teaching correct and easy ways to move, walk and overall body functioning.

BFL workshops, I was unable to get my ribs and thoracic spine to work separately. I couldn’t side bend and had problems walking stairs. In a workshop lesson called ‘swimming,’ the muscles that were holding my spine and ribcage in place let go. I was

finally able to use my entire trunk to move and could finally walk without pain. BFL made the difference.” Upper St. Clair massage therapist Sonya Gettner was diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome more than 14 years ago.

came so impressed with the results that I trained to become a certified BFL teacher. My students range from teens to those over 70. Although anyone can feel and move better, BFL is especially beneficial for those who have had injuries or chronic pain conditions.” “Bones for Life movements keep me properly aligned during my physically demanding work as a handyman,” said Thomas Crown. “Proper alignment allows tasks to go more smoothly and I have more energy at the end of the day.” To learn more about the body and mind benefits of Bones for Life, stop by the Mt. Lebanon Public Library at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 or the Peters Township Public Library at 11 a.m. Nov. 17.

She recalls how limited she was in participating in high-impact aerobics, Pilates and yoga. “Taking part in the BFL program changed my movement patterns, decreasing pain levels and the frequency of visits to my chiropractor,” Sonya said. “I be-

Ruthy Alon is the founder of the Foundation for Movement Intelligence, dedicated to the prevention and reversal of osteoporosis through natural movement. The Bones for Life program has been presented at the Aerospace Medical Association Conference.

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Muscle Weakness,” treatment and management of MG, Tai Chi and Laughter Yoga. Refreshments, lunch and all materials will be provided. Cost is $10 for MG patients/caregivers and $20 for others. Call 412-5661545 to register.

GETTING TOGETHER CLUBS Coterie Upper St. Clair Coterie Women’s Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at Southpointe Golf Club. Design consultant Michele Talarico will offer holiday decorating ideas. To RSVP, call Jean McCormack at 724-745-4206.

Tour Pittsburgh Alpha Omega members will take a 21-stop tour of Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh Tour Company on Nov. 9. Participants will depart from Station Square at 9 a.m.

WOMEN meet WOMEN of Southwestern PA will hold its grant recipients dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Bella Sera, Canonsburg. A representative from each organization will tell how their funds were spent. Dinner is $25. For reservations, call 724-969-0984.

Historical society Dormont Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Dormont Presbyterian Church. Author Mary Frailey Calland will discuss her book, “Consecrated Dust, A Novel of the Civil War North.” The novel centers around the Allegheny Arsenal explosion and the role Pittsburghers played in the Battle of Antietam. For details, call 412-341-3667.

LIBRARIES

■ Cartooning with Karen Hartman, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Ages 6-12. ■ Genealogy for Beginners, 1 p.m. Nov. 10. ■ Create a Thanksgiving cornucopia, 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Bring pruning shears, favorite ribbons, silk flowers or objects. Fee $30. Call 412-221-3737.

Castle Shannon ■ Library will be closed Nov. 12 for Veterans Day. ■Teen movie night, 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Comic book classic. ■ Computer Survival Skills, 10:15 a.m. Nov. 14 & 16. Cost is $5. Learn to troubleshoot minor problems. ■Thanksgiving celebration, 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Stories, snacks, crafts. Call 412-563-4552.

Chartiers-Houston ■ Lunch & Learn, Hitler’s Oppression to American Freedom, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 9. ■Thanksgiving for Tikes, PreKthird grade, 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Meal and crafts. Bring a donation for the food drive. Call 724-745-4300.

Frank Sarris ■ Fill a bag of books for $5 during November.

Heritage ■ Safety Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 10. Child ID program, Karate at noon and firefighters will talk about fire dangers. Bake sale and auction tickets. Drawing at 2 p.m. Call 724-926-8400.

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■ Steampunk Fiction, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Based on a Victorian perspective on fashion, culture and art. ■ Prevent criminal confrontation, 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Easy-to-understand methods to increase awareness. Call 412-835-2207.

■ Volunteers experience at an African boarding home for orphaned girls with Lorraine Bridy, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. ■ Dr. Steve Hallock/The Press March to War, 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Call 412-531-1912.

Bridgeville ■ Bridgeville Remembered, 7 p.m. Nov. 8. Bridgeville’s first families 1769-1790.

Peters ■ World Affairs talk with Brigadier General Lewis Irwin, 7 p.m. Nov. 7. ■ Paws for Reading, grades one+, 10 a.m. Nov. 10.

■ Girls’ Book Club, grades foursix, 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Call 724-941-9430.

Scott ■ Conversation Salon, 1 p.m. Nov. 12. Topics: freedom of speech and travel. ■ Book Discussion, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Read “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe. Call 412-429-5380.

South Fayette ■ Magic Tree House, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Adventures inspired by “Thanksgiving on Thursday.” Call 412-257-8660.

South Park ■ Read to Succeed, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Learn to Ski with Mr. Magee. ■ Book club, 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Discuss “Bossypants” by Tina Fey. Call 412-833-5585.

Upper St. Clair ■ Hypnotism by Bill Duffy, 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Book signing of “Does Hypnosis Really Work? Call 412-835-5540

CHILD CARE Open house The Little Gym, McMurray, will hold a sports class open house for ages 3-6 years, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13. Kids will learn about football, soccer, golf and hockey. For information, call 724-9410100.

HAPPENINGS Stockings of Love Carnegie Science Center and Citizens Bank are collecting new socks for the Homeless Children’s Education Fund through the Stockings of Love program, Nov. 10-11 and 17-18. The first 200 visitors who purchase a child or adult admission to the science center and donate a pair of any-size new socks will receive a free Omnimax ticket to use the same day.

Peters Township Recreation Department is looking for a donation of a large live pine tree by Nov. 12. The annual tree lighting ceremony and children’s holiday party at the library are planned for Dec. 2. To donate a tree, call 724-9425000.

Volunteers needed Community Action Southwest needs volunteers in Washington County for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Interested men and women should attend an open house at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Community Action office, Suite 304, 150 W. Beau St., Washington. Volunteers provide low-tomoderate income households with free tax filing services. For details, call 724-225-9550 ext. 427.

Rabies clinic Animal Friends on Camp Horne Road will host a rabies clinic 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Low-cost rabies, distemper, bordetella and FVRCP vaccines, microchip and flea treatments will be available to dogs and cats. To register, call 412-847-7029.

Toy chest Registrations for CanonsburgHouston Toy Chest will be taken 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19-20 at Canonsburg U.P. Church. Toys will be available for infants to 16 years of age. CanonsburgHouston residency is required. For details, call 724-745-0800.

HEALTH Inner strength Myasthenia Gravis Association will sponsor a seminar, “Finding Your Inner Strength” at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 at Allegheny General Hospital in the Magovern Conference Center. KDKA’s Jennifer Antkowiak will speak on how to incorporate exercise into your routine. The program will also include “Staying Strong Despite

Healthy ministry Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jon Tucker will speak about joint preservation and reconstruction at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Family Life Center at St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park.

WORKSHOPS Pie making The Pie Place, Upper St. Clair, will offer pie baking classes Nov. 10-11. Kids’ classes at 10 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Adult classes are at 11 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Create a lattice-top apple or peach pie to take home. Cost is $20. Call 412-8354410 to register.

Financial strategies Musuneggi Financial Group will sponsor Girls Just Want to Have Funds on Nov. 13 at Suite 520, Manor Oak Two in Green Tree. Sessions include Lunch & Learn at noon and Women Who Wine at 6 p.m. An interactive seminar is planned to learn strategies to overcome these challenges. To register, call 412-341-0723.

Make it with glass Pittsburgh Glass Center plans the following classes: ■ Marvelous Marbles, Nov. 20. ■ Fused Glass Tiles, Nov. 11, 20. ■ Make ornaments, Dec. 8, 10 Call 412-365-2145 to register.

Group presentations Domestic Violence Services has presenters available to speak to church congregations. Information can be tailored to meet specific needs. Healthy and unhealthy relationship presentations are also available for youth groups. To learn more, call 724-2235477.

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Warm up with soup from the Sisters of St. Francis Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God will feature its wedding, chicken/dumpling soups and chili for its soup take-out in November. Cost is $5 per quart. To place an order, call 412885-7232. Pick-up is Nov. 14.

November events Christ U.M. Church, Bethel Park, will offer the following programs: ■ Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8. Cost is $6. Proceeds benefit the youth trip to Haiti. ■ Ladies Night Out, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9. Food, shopping, sing-a-long and cooking demos. Cost is $20. ■ Youth drive-in, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Movie in the parking lot. Bring blankets. ■ Drum Circle, grades one-adult, 6:45 p.m. Nov. 14 and 28. No experience necessary. For details, call 412835-6621.

Special service Canonsburg U.P. Church will hold a service of prayer and thanksgiving at 7 p.m. Nov. 8, with Communion.

Bible Chapel The Bible Chapel, McMurray, offers these events: ■ Parents of teenagers can learn tips for talking to kids about sex and teaching them the biblical principles of waiting until marriage from Denny Pattyn, founder of Silver Ring Thing, at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 7. To view this event, go to www.biblechapel.org on event date and time. ■ Into the Light Tour featuring Matthew West, Mikeschair, Lindsay McCaul and Everfound, 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Tickets available at itickets.com ■ Surviving the Holidays: presented by the Care Giving Ministry 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. RSVP at 724 941-8990. ■ Men’s Thanksgiving Breakfast, 8 a.m. Nov. 17 in the Family Life Center. Guest speaker will be retired Army special ops helicopter pilot Jeff Niklaus, who was in command during the mission that inspired the book and movie Black Hawk Down.

■ Operation Christmas Child is underway. Boxes are available at any of the three campuses. Fill it with gifts for a child in need. Return the completed shoebox, unsealed, to one of our campuses by Nov. 11. ■ Caring Tree Ministry Choose an angel from a tree in the main lobby Nov. 17-18, 24-25 and Dec. 1-2. Return unwrapped gifts to the South Hills campus main lobby, with the angel attached, by Dec. 9. ■ Countdown to Christmas Sermon Series, beginning Nov. 24-25 at South Hills, Robinson and Washington campuses. Explore the events leading up to the birth of Christ. For details, visit www.biblechapel.org.

Center Church Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, will hold services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Nov. 11, with Communion offered at the early service. The Chancel Choir and Youth Bells will provide music at the 11 a.m. service, and

the ordination of new deacons, elders and trustees will also take place during this time. ■ Fair Trade Market, 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 10 and noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the church. Shop for unique gifts. ■ Donations of personal hygiene items, snacks, phone cards, and other needed items are still being collected to be sent to deployed military personnel via the Soldier’s Angels mission.

Healing Mass A Mass of Anointing will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 at St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. The elderly, those suffering from chronic conditions, and those who anticipate surgery in the near future should attend. A light lunch will follow in the cafeteria.

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Talents galore For more than 65 years, Canonsburg U.P. Church members have combined their talents to sponsor a Christmas craft show and luncheon. From the left are Dick and Thelma Richardson,Vida Berquist and Cora Dunn. Dick is resourceful in the kitchen,Thelma created colorful knitted hats and scarves, Cora made handy kitchen scrubbies and for 20 years,Vida has made handle-bar towels with themes representing all the holidays.

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Church events Peters Creek Baptist Church, South Park, will hold the following events: ■ Surviving the Holidays grief share, 7 p.m. Nov. 13. ■ Wednesday groups for all ages, with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by group sessions at 6:30. For details, call 412-8336111.

Bake sale St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, will hold its Thanksgiving bake sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17. Advance orders will be taken for nut, poppy and apricot raisin rolls. Call 724-743-0231 to place an order.

‘Surviving Holidays’ DivorceCare Ministries at South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, will offer a seminar titled “Surviving the Holidays” from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 8. This seminar will help those who are separated or divorced get through the holidays and discover new ways to enjoy them again. There is a minimal charge for seminar materials, but scholarships are available for those who are unable to pay. Call 412-831-6333 with questions.

Keystone Chorus “Seems Like Old Times” will be presented by the South Hills Keystone Chorus at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the St. Thomas More Family Life Center, Bethel Park.A special guest quartet from the Sweet Adelines will also perform. Tickets are $15. For reservations, call 412-482-2080.

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COMMUNITY NEWS RELIGION Special Needs St. Paul Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon, provides a nurturing environment for families with special needs through its Special Needs Ministry. Luncheons and topics relating to special needs are held monthly. Join the group at noon Nov. 11 as families share stories, successes and challenges. For details, call 412531-7153.

Bingo St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park, will present a Vera Bradley Bingo at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Family Life Center. Play 15 games. Each prize is a Vera Bradley bag. Cost is $20. Refreshments will be available. Get tickets in the parish office or after all weekend Masses. For details, call 412-833-0031.

Free dinner Greater Canonsburg /Houston Ministerial Association will sponsor a free Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Canonsburg U.P. Church.All are welcome.

Sunday schedule Mt. Lebanon U.P. Church holds adult Sunday school class at 10:15 a.m. “The Story,” which will begin in Genesis and finish in Revelation, will also be taught to middle and high school students.

■ Family Fushion, Wednesdays, through Nov. 14. A family dinner will begin at 6 p.m., followed by spiritual growth groups at 7.

Kabbalah of You Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, offers The Kabbalah of You at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, or 10:15 a.m. Sundays. This course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will bring to light what it is that makes you, you. Register at 412-344-2424 or http://www. chabadsh.com/.

Documentary St. Louise de Marillac Church, Upper St. Clair, presents Catholicism, an awardwinning visual documentary about the Catholic faith, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, through Dec. 3 in LeGras Parish Center. Call 412-8331010 with questions.

Christian Mothers Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild at St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, will hold its Christmas banquet at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Ramada Inn, Washington. The Banjo All Stars will provide entertainment. Cost is $25 per person. Make checks payable to St. Patrick Christian Mothers and place in the collection basket at Mass.

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Benefit Evening and Gala Banquet featuring violinist Andres Cardenes, will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center. The evening will benefit Chabad of The South Hills Jewish Center for Living & Learning. Call 412344-2424 or visit www.chabadsh.com for details.

Cookie Walk St. Matrona’s Ladies Society of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie will host its ninth annual Cookie Walk 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 in the church hall. Cookies and pastries will be available representing 30 countries. Chartiers Valley High School senior Danielle Walewski is chairman of the event. For information, call 412-432-6919.

New church Door Christian Fellowship, Castle Shannon, holds services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call Pastor Jeff O’Brien at 412-308-6463. Exalt Church, West Mifflin, is a new non-denominational church that holds services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at the Wilson Christian Academy near CCAC South Campus and Century III Mall. For details, visit www.exaltchurch.com.

A senior luncheon and movie matinee will be held Nov. 13 at Collier Township Municipal Building. Fee is $5 for residents and $6 for nonresidents. Deadline to register and for payment is Nov. 9. For information, call 412-279-2525.

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her BA in Sociology, Cum Laude, at Brandeis University and spent a year studying in Israel. Prior to coming to Pittsburgh, she served as Rabbi of congregations in Augusta and Columbus, Ga. She has taught at the Agency for Jewish Learning, and is currently serving as religious school director of Beth El Congregation of the South Hills. Rabbi’s Alex and Amy Greenbaum, who are married, were the first rabbinic couple in the 100-year history of the Jewish Theological Seminary to be ordained at the same time. Together, with their three boys and one girl, ages 15, 13, 11 and 6, they have lived in Pittsburgh since 2002.

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Adult Interest Center, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, meets at 11 a.m. Fridays. Lunch is at noon. Cost is $6. On Nov. 9, Upstairs/Downstairs: In Service in the Golden Age will be presented by the staff from the Frick Art and Historical Center. For details, call 412-343-8900.

iday celebration? How do we explain our holidays to our children?∑Can one family celebrate two holidays?∑What does “traditional” mean? What do they have in common and what is different? Alex Greenbaum is the rabbi from Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, with congregational experiences that include Augusta, Ga., Staten Island, N.Y., and Alpena, Mich. Ordained in 1997 by the Jewish Theological Seminary, N.Y., he holds a M.H.L. (1993) from the University of Judaism, L.A., and a B.A. (1991) in Political Science-Pre-Law from Michigan State University. Rabbi Amy Greenbaum serves as spiritual leader for Beth Israel Center of Pleasant Hills. She received

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The first of the 2012-13 series of Interfaith Couples Conversations, a “PreChristmas/Chanukah Conversation,” will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m Nov. 14 at the Jewish Community Center of Greater PittsburghSouth Hills, Scott Township. The conversation, led by Rabbi’s Amy and Alex Greenbaum, is first in a two-part series preparing interfaith couples for their holiday seasons. A “PreEaster/Passover Conversation” will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27. RSVP for each event is requested, but not required. Contact Ann Haalman at (412) 278-1975 ext. 204 or ahaalman@jccpgh. Topics will include: How do we incorporate in-laws of different faiths into our hol-

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Mock election gets USC students involved in issues By Terri T. Johnson Almanac staff writer tjohnson@thealmanac.net

Students in the Upper St. Clair High School had the right to vote Nov. 1 even if a majority are below the legal voting age. Every two years, the school holds a mock election and the 2012 presidential election was no exception with freshman to seniors casting ballots for the presidential race as well as for U.S. Senator, representative in U.S. Congress in the 18th District, state Attorney General, state Auditor General, state Treasurer and state Senator in the 37th District. The paper ballot also included the names of candidates in the Green and Libertarian parties. The outcome was not surprising for Upper St. Clair, with Republican Mitt Romney winning the top race by a vote of 278 votes to Democrat President Barack Obama’s 217 votes. Libertarian Gary Johnson garnered 118 votes. “Upper St. Clair (High School) follows a more Republican trend and reflects the voting from the community,” said Ron Sivillo, a social studies teacher in the district for the past 14 years. He admitted to being somewhat surprised in the 2008 presidential mock election

when Obama outpaced Republican Sen. John McCain by a 52 to 48 percent margin. In addition to students, teachers and staff members voted at a long table in the cafeteria. Students or staff did not wear buttons promoting a particular candidate. There were only three small posters – Obama, Romney and Johnson – taped to a cafeteria wall near three white boxes arranged in alphabetical order on a long table. Freshman Wes Slater, 14, will not be eligible to vote for four more years, but he was eager to cast a ballot in the mock election. “It was mostly fun and interesting,” Wes said. Patrick Manion teaches freshman civics and said his classes talked about the election. While none of his students will be eligible to vote for several years, he teaches a class on the election each year as “an introduction of what they will be doing.” Until this year, Manion said, a mock election was held at high schools throughout the state, but with recent state funding cuts, each school had the decision to hold a mock election or not. Jacob Recht, a 17-year-old senior, will miss the cut off to vote by about five months, but cast his bal-

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Jack Johnston and Wes Slater, both 14 and freshmen at the Upper St. Clair High School, took part in a mock election Nov. 1, voting for candidates in the federal and state elections. lot in the mock election. His goal, even though he cannot vote Nov. 6, was to learn as much about the candidates as possible. “My parents are involved in news and it’s on all the time at home,” Jacob said.“But I also wanted to hear about it in school.” He said only a few of his friends are el-

igible to vote, but he was glad the election was being discussed by everyone. Elizabeth Vargo, a 17-year-old junior, is president of the school’s Law Club and was manning the ballot boxes during the school-daylong voting process. “Most of the kids are pretty en-

thusiastic,” Elizabeth said during a lull in voting. “There are a wide range of views and some are mixed.” Helping Elizabeth was freshman Jack Johnston, 14. “Teachers are taking classes to vote and students voted at lunch or during free time,” Jack said. Before the vote was counted, Sivillo correctly predicted the outcome, emphasizing again that the student body usually follows their parents’ Republican views. However, he said the presidential outcome may have been skewed slightly by a number of questionable votes for Johnson. As for the other races in ballots cast by students, Republican Tom Smith tallied 304 votes, or 47.4 percent, to incumbent Democrat Bob Casey’s 278 votes, or 43.3 percent in the race for U.S. Senate. Current Republican incumbent Tim Murphy gathering 55.4 percent of the votes for the U.S. Congress, with Democrat Larry Maggi’s 283, or 44.6 percent of the total 635 ballots. In the race for state Senate in the 37th District, Republican D. Raja received 434 votes to Democrat Matt Smith’s 134 votes. Totals were unavailable for the remaining candidates.

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League of Women Voters to honor community members The League of Women Voters of Washington County will recognize five citizens who have made significant contributions to the Washington County community. The public is invited to the 2012 LWVWC Awards Reception to be held Nov. 8 at Julian’s in Washington. Aleta Richmond is being honored for Community Service. A labor arbitrator with Christopher E. Miles, Esquire, she gives her time, energy and support to many community organizations. She is a member of the Claysville Business Association, secretary for CAPRI, the Claysville Area Preservation and Revitalization Initiative, member of the Brownlee Covered Bridge Festival Committee, and is active in the Claysville United Methodist Church. A member of Women in the Outdoors, Aleta Richmond is a staunch supporter of the efforts to restore Dutch Fork Lake and volunteered for the Cooperative Habitat Improvement Program work. A member of the Washington Business and Professional Women (BPW) and District 12 BPW since 1996, she has served as local treasurer, vice president and president. She is BPW state vice president and will be installed as state president in June of 2013. One of her most significant contributions to the community is her work with

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the Sister to Sister Summit, an American Association of University Women program, which she has co-chaired for 12 years. This program provides an opportunity to promote self esteem for area middle school aged girls. The recipient of the Environment Award is Dr. Candy DeBerry, an Associate Professor at Washington and Jefferson College. Her areas of expertise include cell biology and biochemistry, and she strongly supports in-depth undergraduate research. She was instrumental in bringing the author of Living Downstream, Dr. Sarah Steingraber, to W&J, which informed the Washington County community of the connection between environmental pollution and cancer. DeBerry is passionate about ecological gardening. Her garden is certified as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife

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Federation, a Monarch Waystation by Monarch Watch, and a Bird Habitat by the Audubon Society of PA. This fall she presented “Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden” at the renowned Mother Earth News Fair held at Seven Springs. She often shares her knowledge with various organizations’ community outreach programs. The Education Award will go to Nancy Tsupros and Pamela Hupp, who in 1996 after careful research, started a project which they named Science Matters. Using nationally endorsed curriculum modules combined with teacher training, professional development and materials support, they planned a program that gave teachers the opportunity to improve science education in elementary schools. Starting in 18 classrooms in two Washington County school districts, Science

Matters has now impacted the education of thousands of students and serves school districts in Washington, Greene and Fayette Counties. Science Matters Inc. began as a non-profit and became a program of Intermediate Unit 1. Partnering with W&J and the foundation community was instrumental to the success of Science Matters. From its warehouse at IU 1’s Clark School, Science Matters is sending out 1,400 modules this school year.The impact on learning in Washington County from these two science professionals who focused on education is immeasurable. Nancy Tsupros continues to oversee Science Matters and is Project Director of the IU 1 Center for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education. Pam Hupp, who has developed and taught on line courses through the Blackboard Program

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Artist to show her creative side Director returns from NYC to direct Stage 62’s ’Producers’ If you stop by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall any evening this fall, you will find Stephen Santa hard at work managing tap dancing Nazis, a chorus of “old ladies” and a cast of 35 of Pittsburgh’s finest actors. Santa is the director of STAGE 62’s production of Mel Brooks musical “The Producers,” which runs Nov. 8-18. Santa is one of Pittsburgh’s most promising local directors, recently returning from his New York City directing debut with a concert of new musical theatre works by Anna K. Jacobs this past August. Over the last four years, Santa has directed 20 productions in the Pittsburgh area. This past year Santa was assistant director for two productions at City Theatre: “Monster in the Hall” and “POP! A New Musical” starring Anthony Rapp from “Rent” fame. Santa recently directed the Central PA premiere of “Next to Normal.” Santa has returned to direct for Stage 62 following his debut in “Full Monty” last summer. When asked why he enjoys working with a local company such as Stage 62, Santa answers, “I love working at Stage 62 because of the wealth of talent. I’ve never heard so many talented singers in one building. From props to costumes to producers, everyone is dedicated

Brigitte Martin, creator and editor of crafthaus, a social network and online community for professional craft artists worldwide, will introduce her new book, “Humor in Craft” at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library. The inspiration for her book grew from her avocation of helping artists connect across media and national boundaries by way of her website, www. crafthaus.ning.com. A trained goldsmith in her native Germany who now lives in Mt. Lebanon with her family, Martin is the ideal guide into the

Brigitte Martin world of whimsical and funky contemporary craft. Martin will share the work of international artists and their own ideas about their humorous creations, allowing you to gain insight into the creative minds of con-

temporary artists like never before. Copies of “Humor in Craft” will be available for purchase and signing by the author. No reservations are required to attend this program.

SIGHTS & SOUNDS ‘The Spitfire Grill’

Stephen Santa directs David Cary (Max Bialystock) in a production number for “The Producers.” and passionate about making each production a success in its own right. It’s glorious to work with so many people who all want to make art for the right reasons.” “The Producers” follows Stage 62’s critically lauded production of “Sweeney Todd” this past July, and may be an even more ambitious undertaking. “Everything about this show is big – the sets, the number of costumes, the orchestra, and the voices.” Santa is the man to take on the challenge. He is joined by an

impressive artistic team, including choreographer, Nathan Hart, a past recipient of the Pittsburgh 40 under 40 award and celebrity ballroom partner for Dancing with the Celebrities of Pittsburgh. “The Producers” runs Nov. 8-11 and 15-18. Performances are at 8 p.m. except for Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. To reserve tickets, visit www.stage62.org or call 412429-6262. R-rating.

QM Productions, Inc. presents “The Spitfire Grill” Nov. 9-18 at the Grey Box Theatre on Butler Street in Lawrenceville. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, 17 and 18. Tickets at $25 for adults and $15 for ages 12 and under can be purchased at www.QMproductionsinc.co m, by calling 412-576-0898, or at the door with cash or check. Twenty percent of each ticket sold goes directly to a local charity.This sea-

son exclusively benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Parents’ Night Out Carnegie Science Center will once again be offering Parents’ Night Out, simplifying date night for parents seeking a safe and entertaining location where their kids can spend the evening. Upcoming Parents’ Night Out programs are slated for Nov 10 and Dec. 8. Parents can register their children (ages 6-12) in advance for an evening of scientific fun that includes piz-

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za, an Omnimax movie, science workshop and time to explore four floors of interactive exhibits. Participating parents also will receive a coupon for $15 in free slot play at Rivers Casino when they drop off their kids at 5 p.m. for the program. Pick-up time is 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. for $10 more. Cost per child is $35 for members of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and $40 for nonmembers. To register, call 412-2371637. For details, visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org.

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Library features musicians

Warhol turns newspaper headlines into art

Mt. Lebanon Public Library will host a film and musical event at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 featuring renowned Pittsburgh jazz pianist Tom Roberts and a special guest clarinetist. This duo will play the original s c o r e s Roberts composed for two short 1916 C h a r l i e Roberts Chaplin movies: One A.M. and The Rink. At this program, Roberts will also discuss the historical background of the films and their relationship to the musical history of the era. Roberts is one of the world's leading exponents of early jazz piano and a music historian of the early jazz era. He has recorded more than 40 compact discs and performed throughout the United States and Europe. Originally from Pittsburgh, Roberts played in all the major jazz clubs in the French Quarter and on the riverboats of New Orleans when he lived there from 1989 to 1994. He has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, was featured in 2003 in a solo with Dick Hyman at the prestigious Jazz In July series at New York’s 92nd St. Y, and was the featured pianist at the International Stride Piano Summit in Zurich, Switzerland in 2001 and 2009. Roberts was pianist for Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks in New York City and pianist and musical director for Leon Redbone for six years. He continues to tour worldwide and perform with bands from New Orleans and New York, including the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and the Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble. Roberts also arranged and performed the music for the soundtrack of Martin Scorsese’s film “The Aviator,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as several titles for the film De-Lovely. In addition to his pianistic artistry, Roberts is a versatile music historian with a special focus on the Early Jazz era. No reservations are required for this event.

Andy Warhol’s art made headlines—and then Andy Warhol made headlines into art. In “Warhol: Headlines” on display at The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side through Jan. 6, 80 pieces in various media are tied together with one common thread—headlines. Warhol, who’s obsession with sensational news media is well-known, took newspaper headlines— many a tabloid fodder—and applied his artistic touch over them, be it paint, sculpture, film, photography or drawings. The pieces span

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the years of his career, and feature headlines that include royals, Hollywood scandals, and tragedies of everyday people. There’s a page (pictured) from a 1967 issue of the New York Daily News, the headline barely readable due to the colorful treatment overtop of it. A video from 1974 shows Warhol “superstar” Brigid Berlin reading a newspaper. Black and white photographs of newspaper vending machines and a photo strip of Sandra Hochman smoking and holding the National Enquirer are also featured in the exhibition. “Warhol: Headlines” is an international traveling exhi-

ANDY WARHOL, DAILY NEWS, C. 1967, THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM, PITTSBURGH C 2011 THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, INC./ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK

PPT debuts ‘Good People’ By Katie Green Almanac Editor kgreen@thealmanac.net

The city of Boston comes to the O’Reilly Theater’s stage as the Pittsburgh Public Theater presents “Good People,” running Nov. 8 to Dec. 9. Part of PPT’s Made In America season, “Good People” stars Kelly McAndrew as struggling single mother Margaret and David Whalen as Mike, Margaret’s successful high school ex boyfriend. Margaret is out of a job at the Dollar Store and her rent is due. She finds out that her ex, who became a doctor, is back in Boston, and attends

a party at his home (which he shares with his wife), hoping to find a new job. What en- Whalen sues is an evening that tells—sometimes comically, sometimes heart-wrenchingly) how two people who started out with the same beginnings took two very different paths in life, and what they did to make it. And, it wouldn’t be a night at the theater without a dramatic twist—but no spoilers here. “‘Good People’ is one of my

favorite American plays. It has everything I look for in a terrific night of theater— great characters, lively dialogue, drama, suspense and above all, abundant humor,” said PPT producing artistic director Ted Pappas. “It’s an absolute winner.” The Tony-nominated production was written by David Lindsay-Abaire and is directed in Pittsburgh by Tracy Bridgen. Tickets for “Good People” range from $23 to $55. Student tickets are $15.75 with valid student ID. For tickets, contact the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s box office at 412-316-1600 or visit www.ppt.org.

bition that first opened in 2011, organized by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, the Galleria nazionale d’arte moderna in Rome, the Museum fur Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt, Germany and the Andy Warhol Museum. “Warhol was a news junkie of epic proportions— he consumed stories of his age voraciously, and took what he saw as subject matter,” said Eric Shriner, director of the Warhol. “Today, long after the headlines of many stories Warhol references in his work have faded, the objects and ephemera highlighted in this exhibition remain, further placing Warhol at the

nexus of art, culture, and of course, mass media.” And, despite that this is not the exhibition’s debut, some pieces will be on display for the first time. “The Warhol will include a number of objects that were not included in the National Gallery showing due to availability—or, in some cases, known—until a few months ago,” said Matt Wrbican, the Warhol’s chief archivist. “These will help visitors to further understand Warhol’s fascination with the news.” For information, contact The Andy Warhol Museum at 412-237-8351 or visit www.warhol.org.

SIGHTS & SOUNDS ‘Prom Night’

‘War Horse’

Center for Theater Arts will present “Prom Night-An Evening with the Stars” at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Holy Cross Greek Church, Mt. Lebanon. This special fund-raiser will benefit special needs children who enjoy singing, dancing and acting as they develop self-confidence, selfesteem and communication and presentation skills. Tickets are $20. For details, call 412-563-5080.

The National Theatre of Great Britain’s epic “War Horse,” winner of five 2011 Tony Awards, will make its Pittsburgh premiere Nov.1318 at the Benedum Center. For details,visit warhorseonstage.com,www.trustarts.org or call 412-456-4800.

Holiday tea Trax Farms in Finleyville will hold a holiday tea Nov. 10 with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be a holiday basket raffle. To RSVP, call 412-835-3246.

Huntsman to speak Robert Morris University’s Pittsburgh Speakers Series continues Nov. 14 with Jon Huntsman at 8 p.m.at Heinz Hall,Pittsburgh.Huntsman served as governor of Utah and was appointed U.S.Ambassador to China in 2009. For tickets, visit www.PittsburghSpeakersSeries.org or call 412-392-4900.

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First-time feeling Canon-McMillan edged Upper St. Clair, 1-0, and captured its first WPIAL championship in boys’ soccer. Josh Kruczek scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute for the Big Macs, who entered the tournament as the No. 13 seed. “It’s just been a trip,” said Kruczek of CM’s run that has translated into an 18-4 season. “We’ve been called a dark horse, and we keep saying the dark horse rises.We’ve been winning games and having fun throughout the whole ride.” James Hathaway earned the shutout in the nets for the Big Macs and drew the praise of coach Larry Fingers. “(James) was absolutely lights out. Maybe the most impactful player on the field for us. On either team for that matter,” he said. Of the triumph Fingers added, “It was a hard road to get here, but it feels good now that we’re finally up top.To come out as the No. 13 seed, when Peters Township and Upper St. Clair were 1 and 2, to have to go through both of them to win, it’s a very good feeling.”The Big Macs only losses this season have been one-goal decisions to those two section rivals.

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Dynamic duo Abby Cummings, left, teamed with Sara Komer to win the PIAA doubles title in tennis.After opening with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Conestoga’s Lauren Ge and Kaylee Yan, Cummings and Komer dispatched Taylor Heisel and Divya Sirdeshpande, 6-1, 6-0, from Landisville Hempfield as well as Danielle Mustin and Christie Cesarini from Wissahickon, 6-2, 6-2, to reach the finals. Of the school’s fourth doubles title since 2007 Cummings said, “It’s a great feeling, especially since our school has a tradition of that and those girls were such good tennis players. It’s such a good feeling to be grouped in with them. For Komer, it was her second straight PIAA doubles title .The Peters Township sophomore won the 2011 title with Stephanie Smith. Komer and Cummings beat Nicole Cyterski and Megan Watson, 6-4, 6-3, in the championship match. Komer and Cummings also beat that Oakland Catholic duo or the WPIAL title. “Playing them before and playing them again helped our confidence because you know their game and what you want to do against them,” Komer said. “We tried to move a lot and attack the net and be aggressive.”

Golden goal Veronica Latsko headed a corner kick from RachelTroscinski into the net to give Peters Township a dramatic decision in double overtime, 2-1, against Seneca Valley in the WPIAL Class AAA girls’ soccer final. Of her 33rd goal of the season Latsko said, “Rachel practically did all the work. I was just there. I was like one inch away from the goal. All I had to do was stick my face out there, and it just smacked off me.” Of the corner kick,Troscinski added, “We’re really good when we’re in the air, so I tried to get it in the air, right in front of the goal. I knew (Veronica) wanted it, so I put it somewhere where she could get it.When I saw it go into the net, I literally lost it. I was so happy. I can’t even describe it.”

Ecstasy and agony Sixth sense Mt. Lebanon captured its sixth WPIAL girls’ volleyball title when the Blue Devils defeated Fox Chapel, 3-1, in the Class AAA finals at Chartiers Valley.After dropping the first game, 25-21, the Lebo ladies rebounded and swept the next three, 25-13, 25-22 and 25-20, to clinch the match. Caroline Grattan led the Blue Devils.The senior managed 23 kills and 23 digs.Though seeded No. 4 in the tournament, the Blue Devils upended top seed Oakland Catholic, 3-0, in the semifinals. In the opening rounds of the tournament, Lebo edged Pine-Richland, 3-2, and Plum, 3-0.

PetersTownship players mobVeronica Latsko while SenecaValley players, including goalkeeper Jessica Neill, walk off the field dejected after Latsko scored the game-winning goal in double overtime of the WPIAL Class AAA girls’ soccer championship game. Of the Indians second district title Latsko said,“This is amazing. It’s better than what I remember. It’s great.”The Raiders held a 1-0 lead on a tally by MorganWilliams until Madison Santo deposited Olivia Roberson’s rebound into the net for the equalizer with 12:38 left in regulation.“When they scored,” explained PT skipper PatVereb, “all the pressure goes onto us because we’re the defending state champions and we’re supposed to win this game.They’re a good team, and their goalkeeper was phenomenal. Once we got the goal back, we were able to dominate the game.Then finally we got a break and slammed one home. Heck of a way to win.”

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Lebo girls take fifth in PIAA Mt. Lebanon finished fifth in the PIAA Class AAA cross country championships held at Hershey. The Blue Devils scored 158 points but trailed champion Pennsbury (43), runnerup Unionville (86) as well as Central Bucks West (141) and Cumberland Valley (156) in the team standings. Individually, Jillan Hunsberger and Kelsey Potts were the top local finishers. Their times of 19:08 and 19:11 netted them 11th and 13th place overall respectively. Other top performers for Lebo included Audrey Gordon, Julie Kocjancic, Callie Gunzenhauser, Claire Dougherty and Katelyn Walsh. All finished in among the top 78 runners. Individually, Upper St. Clair’s Betsy Erlanger placed 31st overall with a 19:31 time and Bethel Park’s Amanda Ruschel tied for 61st position with Gunzenhauser. Both finished in 20:38. In the boys’ AAA division, Lebo finished 13th as a squad. Jared Pollock (43), Patrick Quirk (49) and Seamus Roddy (50) finished in the top 50. Billy Bougherty, Bradley Pollock, Sam Hughes and Tony Consiglio also contributed to Lebo’s showing. In Class AA, South Fayette finished 10th as a team. Evan Zombek was the area’s top performer, finishing 29th in 17:33. Other top Lions included Ryan Lerda, Stephen Zombek, Frank Morelli, Joncarlo Patton, Patrick Brady and Devan Sandala. Caroline Defrank finished 18th in Class AA girls’ competition. The junior recorded a time of 20:31.

Chartiers Valley The Chartiers Valley boys had three runners finish in the top 100 at the WPIAL Class AAA championships. This information was inadvertently omitted from last week’s publication. Caleb Smith finished 55th overall. The senior finished in 17:49 time. Juniors Corey Gulakowski and Alex Krieger followed in 18:04 and 18:23 for 77th and 97th places. CV, which also included Zack Cox, Regan Smith, Tyler Wynn and Joseph Westrick, finished 20th overall in the team standings.

Lebo’s Frey finishes as runner-up Callie Frey finished second in the PIAA girls’ tennis singles tournament. The Mt. Lebanon junior dropped a 76, 6-3 decision to Christina Kaiser of Plymouth Whitemarsh in the championship match. After opening tournament action at the Hershey Racquet Club with a straight set win, 6-1, 6-2, over Mihaela Codreanu from Methacton, Frey beat Katie Wagner of Susquehannock, 6-1, 6-1, in the quarterfinals. She dispatched Hannah Drayton of Harriton, 6-3, 6-2, during the semifinals. Frey entered the PIAA finals as the WPIAL champion out of District 7, having beaten Upper St. Clair’s Megan Adamo, 6-2, 6-0, in that title match. A senior, Adamo advanced to the quarterfinals in the PIAA tournament. She beat Tyra Abdalia from AbingtonHeights, 6-1, 6-2, before falling to Kaiser, 7-6 (4), 6-3. In Class AA, Emily Valley and Maura Gray competed in the doubles tournament. The Keystone Oaks duo lost, 6-2, 6-0, in their first-round match to Katie Elia and Brittany McBride from Mercyhurst Prep.

BP hammers way past Gateway Bethel Park refused to end its soccer season so the Lady Hawks extended the 2012 campaign into the PIAA tournament. The Lady Hawks did so when they defeated Gateway, 3-1, in the WPIAL Class AAA consolation match played at Elizabeth Forward’s Warrior Stadium. “This girls leave everything on the field,” said BP skipper Jonathon Gentile. “When we lost (to Seneca Valley), there was not a peep on the bus ride home.The desire to keep winning was still there.” After a heart-breaking loss to the Raiders prevented the Hawks from reaching their goal of a possible WPIAL championship, they came out strong against the Gators, who lost to eventual district winner, Peters Township, in their semifinal match, 1-0. “When you are a 19-2 team, you know how to win,” Gentile said. “We came out with a lot of attitude and desire to win. We wanted it more. “The 50-50 balls were key and we won them. We controlled the play.” Halle Hammer controlled the scoring. She fired in the first of her two goals in the ninth minute of play. Tatiana Ruzzini iced the contest with her tally in the 77th minute. A sophomore, Hammer dominated the action although BP sports a potent attack that also features leading scorer AJ Baraffio. “Halle is strong on the ball,” explained Gentile. “She has a sense of awareness on the field. She puts life into our game. “We have good goal-scorers,” he continued.“If one doesn’t get the job done, the others will. We are tough to defend.” The Hawks also play tough defense. Senior Alycia Jimenez excelled in the nets while juniors Lindsay Boss, Rachel Gaddis, Alexis Machi and Jess Morgan returned BP to the winning track with their efforts in the back. The win advanced BP to a firstround state playoff game last evening ELEANOR BAILEY / STAFF against Peters Township, an overtime Halle Hammer heads the ball away from a Gateway defender during the WPIwinner against Seneca Valley in the AL Class AAA consolation contest.Thanks to a pair of goals by Hammer, Bethel championship game. Park defeated the Gators, 3-1, and earned a spot in the PIAA tournament.

PT rams PR in consolation match Peters Township extended its soccer season when the Indians won the WPIAL Class AAA consolation match at Elizabeth Forward. The PT men blanked Pine-Richland, 1-0, and earned a berth in the PIAA tournament. The Indians faced district champion and rival CanonMcMillan (18-4) in last night’s state opener at Chartiers Valley. Cale Bollman scored the decisive goal in the second half of action on a header. With the win, PT improved to 14-22 overall. In Class AA action, South Fayette ended its successful season in the consolation round. The Lions dropped a 1-0 decision to Belle Vernon at Chartiers Valley. Jesse Kallam scored for the Leopards, who improved to 15-4 overall while the Lions ended their season at 14-6-1 overall. Central midfielder Evan Yee suffered a broken wrist, crippling the Lions, who upended top-seeded South Park in the WPIAL quarterfinals.

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South Park rink will open for skating Nov. 8 The South Park ice skating rink opens Nov. 8. Hours of operation are: 10 a.m. to noon and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; 3:30 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m. to noon, 3:30 to 7 and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4, 4:30 to 7 p.m. weekends with a 7:30 to 10 p.m. session Saturday and 7:30 to

Oh my: Lions & Tigers in clash The South Fayette Lions and the Beaver Falls Tigers will battle at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in a WPIAL Class AA quarterfinal football match-up at Moon Stadium. The Lions head into the fray as the No. 2 seed in the tournament as well as the most potent offensive club in the WPIAL with 505 points. They aren’t too shabby defensively, either, having allowed just 37 points in 10 games. The Lions reached the Elite Eight when they breezed past Freedom, 49-13. The Tigers (8-2) defeated Freeport, 28-14. Against Freedom, Brett Brumbaugh completed 5 of 12 aerials for 115 yards. He tossed an 82-yard TD strike to Justin Watson in the first half. Brumbaugh leads the league in passing. He has completed 124 of 187 passes for 2,253 yards and 33 touchdowns. Also against Freedom, which SF led, 28-7, at halftime and 42-7 after three quarters, Grant Fetchet rushed for three scores of 5, 22 and 22 yards. He leads the Lions with 847 yards rushing and an 8.7-yard average. He has scored 10 TDs. Zach Challingsworth and J.J. Walker also ran for touchdowns of 8 and 17 yards while Zach Walker returned a fumble 68 yards for another score. Brian Coyne kicked the extra points for the Lions. A Pittsburgh recruit, Challingsworth is SF’s top target. He has 46 receptions for 952 yards and 13 scores. He also maintains a 38.2yard punting average and leads the defense with four interceptions. Justin Watson follows Challingsworth with 23 grabs for 508 yards and eight scores. Other top receivers include Conner Beck, Fetchet, Walker and Dylan Nock.

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Swimming programs offered in Canonsburg Family swim is held at Canonsburg Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. through March. Fee is $2 per person, with children under 10 charged $1. Everyone is eligible, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Lap Swim is held at the middle school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for adults only. Fee is $2 per person. Call 724-263-6279 for details.

Fast-pitch Softball camp at RMU Sports Dome A fast-pitch softball all skills camp will be held from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. Dec. 2 for girls ages 8 to 14 at the RMU Island Sports Dome. Cost is $60 per individual or $50 per person for a group of four or more players that sign up together. Call 412 397-4480 to register or visit www.rmuislandsports.org.

Glen Creek Tennis Club offering free adult lessons Glen Creek Tennis Club will offer free tennis lessons through Dec. 2 for beginning and returning adult players of all levels. Clinic schedule is 8 to 9 a.m. Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m.Wednesday, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. or noon Fridays. To reserve a spot call 412-833-3080.

Seton-La Salle (9-1) will face undefeated Washington at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in a WPIAL Class AA quarterfinal match-up at Canonsburg Memorial Stadium. The Rebels are coming off a 28-10 win against Greensburg Central Catholic while the Little Prexies rolled to victory over Shady Side Academy, 47-12, in their first-round playoff games. Shai McKenzie is the Rebels’ primary concern.The junior racked up six scores and 260 yards against Shady Side.He ranks at the WPIAL’s leading rusher this season with 2,162 yards.He averages over 15 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Tom Rizza and Nick Sywyj anchor SLS’s rushing attack. They ran for 120 and 122 yards respectively against GCC. Along with quarterback Luke Brumbaugh, Sywyj and Rizza rushed for TDs measuring 1, 52 and 4 yards respectively against GCC. Pitt recruit Scott Orndoff also returned an interception 29 yards for a TD.

Two ousted Despite valiant efforts, Peters Township and Bishop Canevin wrapped up their football seasons with losses in the first round of the playoffs. During Class A action, Canevin dropped a 21-0 decision to North Catholic. Mike Tambellini excelled with six receptions for 43 yards. Despite a 178-yard rushing effort by Mike Minjock, Peters Township succumbed to No. 2 seed Gateway, 35-19. Minjock scored twice. John Fazio 10-yard TD run for PT, which trailed the Gators, 21-19, in the third quarter. Canevin and PT both finished the season at 6-4.

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Zachary Enick leads Bethel Park into a WPIAL Quad-A quarterfinal playoff game against top-ranked North Allegheny at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at North Hills. Enick leads the Hawks in rushing with 814 yards. He also ranks as one of Levi Metheny’s top passing targets.

Mark Buda of Mt. Lebanon makes the catch and shakes off a Butler defender during WPIAL football playoff action. In Lebo’s 31-7 victory over the GoldenTornado, Buda pulled in eight passes for 129 yards and two scores. His eight receptions are second only to Troy Apke for a single-game record.

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At Mt. Lebanon, the passing combination of Tyler Roth and Troy Apke has been impressive this fall. However, the Blue Devils have plenty more weapons they will take into battle when they travel to North Allegheny to face Seneca Valley at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Carl Neuman Stadium. Both teams are 9-1 overall. While the Raiders thumped Hempfield, 50-20, in their playoff opener, Lebo defeated Butler, 31-7. Forrest Barnes rushed for four scores for SV, which lead 50-0 before the Spartans scored. Barnes finished with 104 yards, giving him 1,500 yards on the season and 33 TDs. SV also features a 1,300-

17-0 at halftime. Buda had eight catches for 129 yards. His eight grabs place him second only to Troy Apke for a single-game record. Apke had five receptions for 56 yards against Butler. He has 50 catches for 1,015 yards this fall. Apke is now the first 1,000-yard receiver in Lebo history. “Against Butler, we ran the ball effectively and we threw effectively,” said Melnyk. “I think our defense also played well and held them out of the end zone.” As an adversary Melnyk believes Lebo presents a stiff challenge for the Raiders. “We are difficult to prepare for and it’s tough to stop us on offense. We like to spread it around and don’t limit ourselves to one weapon.” With all of the offensive weaponry, the contest could turn into a shoot-out “You’d like to say that in a

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Metheny easily could have been speaking about Upper St. Clair. The Panthers (9-1) are the No. 3 seed in the Quad-A tournament. They will play Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Baldwin. The game is a rematch of last year’s WPIAL Quad-A semifinal where the Panthers pulled off a 28-14 upset.With their starting quarterback Dakota Conwell, who is now at Arizona, out with an injury, reserve Peter Coughlin filled in and dominated the action by rushing for 209 yards. While last year’s match is “not in the back” of USC’s minds says Render, Coughlin remains the focal point of the Panthers’ offense and Central’s chief concern. He has rushed for 483 yards and eight scores as well as passed for 1,078 yards and 15 TDs this fall. The senior signal caller guided USC to victory over Kiski, 49-0, in its playoff opener. Coughlin completed 5 of 7 passes for 117 yards and two scores of 24- and 44-yards to Mac Pope and Ben Haus. Coughlin also rushed for a 32-yard TD, igniting USC’s 21-point first frame. Pope and Haus also scored again; Pope on a 4-yard run and Haus on a 20-yard fumble return. Phil Saracco and Marcus Galie also rushed for touchdowns measuring 10 and 8 yards. Ben Stalnaker tacked on the extra points. Steve Mackovick (461), Pop (305), Saracco (167), Nick Tancredi (154) and Mike Krenn (154) follow Coughlin in the rushing department. Among his top targets are Mike McGuire, Haus, Ben Southern, Tim Witenske, Pope and Morgan Lee. “We mixed it up well,” said Render. “We passed well. We

ran well. We played good defense.” While Render cited the play of John Loper, the USC defense continues to make plays. In fact, the Panthers have four shutouts this fall and have allowed 78 points or 7.8 per game. “On defense as a whole, we have a lot of guys doing their job and collectively that has made a huge impact,” Render said. Because the Vikings rival the Panthers, they pose a fitting foe in the quarterfinals. They are led by Luigi ListaBrinza at tailback. With 147 yards in a 30-27 win over Penn-Trafford, he improved to 892 on the year. Joseph Consentino is the signal caller and his top target is Shafer Swann. “Central is well-coached and fundamentally sound,” said Render. “They have another good running back. They also have a quick defense and that has been the most impressive part of their success.”

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Upper St. Clair football coach looked at the remaining teams in the Quad-A football playoffs and said, “the WPIAL has some interesting quarterfinal matchups.” Four of this week’s games feature teams from the Southeastern Conference, where the Panthers finished first by virtue of their comefrom-behind victory, 21-19, over arch rival Mt. Lebanon only two weeks ago. And, three of the battles pit local clubs against the top competition from the Northern Eight Conference. “Our conference fared pretty well,” said Bethel Park coach Jeff Metheny. “We showed we play some good competition.” After their impressive win against McKeesport, 31-20, in the first round of the playoffs, Metheny’s Hawks get to play the best. Bethel Park (73) travels to the North Hills and plays top-ranked North Allegheny (10-0) in a quarterfinal playoff contest set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Martorelli Stadium. The Tigers, who are coming off a 41-14 whipping of Altoona in their first playoff game, have won back-toback WPIAL Quad-A titles. In their 2010 run, NA beat BP, 23-13, in the quarterfinals. “We played them as good as anybody did during their whole state championship run,” Metheny said. This Friday will be no different. The Hawks plan to give the Tigers all they can handle. “NA’s a tough animal,” admitted Metheny. “We have to be very sound and play our best game. But,” he continued. “We’ve been in situations like this before and our kids have really stood up.” In their playoff opener, BP stood up to McKeesport. The Hawks scored touchdowns on four of their first five drives and held on for a 3120 victory over the Tigers at Weigle-Schaeffer Memorial Stadium in McKeesport. The 1-2 punch of Levi Metheny and Zachary Enick spearheaded the Hawks, who led, 28-0 at halftime. A freshman quarterback, Metheny threw for 138 yards. He rushed for 73 more. He scored on TD scampers of 1 and 45 yards. Metheny has passed for 1,081 yards this season. Enick rolled up 145 yards on 18 carries against McKeesport. His 33-yard run set up a 5-yard score by John Mascaro in the first frame. His 29-yarder set up Metheny in the second stanza. Enick has rushed for 814 yards this fall. He is also one of Metheny’s top targets. In fact, he caught a 51-yard screen pass that set up Mascaro’s second score in the game. Danny Christenson kicked a 29-yard field goal to complete BP’s scoring. While the Hawks faced a solid signal caller in Eddie Stockett (118 yards passing to raise his season numbers to over 1,300 total yards of offense), NA’s quarterback is one of the league’s best. With 198 yards passing in the romp over Altoona, Mack Leftwich surpassed 1,900 for the season. The Tigers have six receivers over 100 yards and four running backs over 200 yards. “While our experience (against McKeesport) will help us,” said Metheny of his young club, “we know we have to play a perfect game. Against NA, you can’t turn the ball over and you gotta get some breaks. “NA’s big and strong and fast,” he continued. “They have a lot of kids. They have a lot of good players. And, they are well-coached.”

game like this you want to have the ball in the end,” Melnyk said. “It could come down to the wire.” But not the weather. Now that November is here and a chill is in the air, Lebo is heating up says Melnyk. “We talked about being a playoff team and we embrace this weather,” he said of the temperature dive into the 30s for game nights. “Good teams are the ones playing when it gets cold.”

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November 7, 2012

Religious Notices PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who help me see everything and You who show me the way to reach my goal and my ideals. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me. You who know my innermost thoughts and desires. I want to thank You for everything & confirm once more that I never want to be separate from You. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. Thank You for Your love for me and my loved ones. You must pray this prayer three consecutive days. After the third day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it might be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as the favor has been granted. D.L.R.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never Known to fail). Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand Your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. Say this prayer 3 times a day for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. GratefulThanks. M.T.W.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN

(Never Known to fail). Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand Your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. Say this prayer 3 times a day for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. GratefulThanks. J.K.

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Special Notices

Anthony’s Lakeside Party Center “Happily Ever After Begins Here” www.lakesidepartycenter.com 724-439-3111

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Entertainment, Banquets, Weddings DoubleTree, Racetrack Rd. Wash., PA 724-222-6200 www.maxwellsrestaurantand lounge.com

Special Notices

Food/ Entertainment Evolving Artists Dance Studio Wash.PA, 724-503-4541 evolving artistsdancestudio.com Kauffmann Family Market Rt. 18 Atlasburg, PA 724-947-9682 www.kauffmanmarketplace.com Peters Place 1199 Washington Pike, Bridgeville412-221-5000 www.petersplacerestaurant.net

Purveyors of Fine Foods. Tender meats, fresh seafood, Amish chicken, local &organic produce, groceries & deli. Rt. 88 & Castle Shannon Blvd., South Hills. 412-344-1450.

Springhouse Eatery & Creamery Country Store 1531 Rt. 136 Wash. PA 724-228-3339 springhousemarket.com Let us share a little of our farm with you! Washington Symphony Orchestra 724-223-9796 www.washsym.org

Specialty Shops C & J JEWELRY We are buying gold everyday! Class rings, watches, diamonds, chains, earrings, coins Highest prices paid! 255 Jefferson Ave 724-222-8333

Countryside Frame Shop 40 E. Wheeling St. Wash. 724-222-7550 www.CountrysideFrame.com

Flame Resistant clothing, Safety gear and accessories Men’s and women’s 1230 Jefferson Ave. Washington, PA 724-206-9020 www.oilandgassafetysupply.com

GLORIA HORN SEWING STUDIOS Machines on sale! Free classes with purchase. Service & Repair 300 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon. 412-344-2330. H BASKIN Fine designer clothing Brighton & Vera Bradley. The Galleria, Mt. Lebanon 412-341-9003 Ross Park Mall – 412-364-5088. Kaleidoscope Consignment 899 E. Maiden Wash. 724-222-8540

Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery

Health Care Services

Insurance Day Insurance Great Rates on CDs Insurance Life, Home & Auto 329 E. Maiden St.Wash. 724228-3448 dayinsurance.com Janet Wood State Farm Agent Talk To Your Neighbors, Then Talk To Me. 724-592-6308 Janet.wood.bvhj@statefarm.com Megan Chicone, State Farm Agent 807 E. McMurray Rd., 724-731-0700 www.meganchicone.com

Health Care Services

Help Wanted

GOODWILL NOW HIRING!

Professional Services

Goodwill Robinston Township and Goodwill Rochester are now hiring for the following positions:

Pizzi & Sewak, P.C. 11 East Beau St., Washington 724-228-9000 www.pslawyers.net

Cashiers* Production Processors* Donation Door / Utility* Team Lead Assistant Manager

Wash. Co. Transportation Need a Ride? 1-800-331-5058 washingtonrides.org

Health Care Services Better Health Clinics, Ltd Dramatic Weight Loss 100 Hamilton St., Wash 724-228-8100

Corner of Rt. 19 & Cameron Rd., Wash. 724-228-4568 1-800-487-9568 www.progressivemobility.com

*Part-time positions up to 32 hours/week *Some benefits available ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT!

Apply online www.goodwillswpa.org “Work at Goodwill” “Search Jobs”

Daniels Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center Robert W. Daniels, Jr., DC 231 Main St., Claysville, 724-663-4255

Donaldson's Crossroads Dr. Mike Hanlon, DC Chiropractic Care, BioFit, Science Based Nutrition www.drhanlon.org 724-969-0800 Golden Living Centers Waynesburg Enhancing Lives Through Innovative Healthcare www.goldenlivingcenters.com 724-852-2020

Humbert Lane Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre 90 Humbert Lane Wash. PA 724-228-4740 Restorations Physical Therapy One-on-One Outpatient Physical Therapy 2600 Old Wash. Rd, Upper St Clair 412-206-9202

Apply in person Robinson Township 3 Urbano Way Robinson Twp., PA 15205 Rochester 755 Ohio River Boulevard Rochester, PA 15074 Goodwill SWPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

3339 Washington Rd McMurray 724-941-5001 loisguinngallery.com Mary’s Scrubs n Stuff 893 Henderson Ave, Wash. www.marysscrubsnstuff.com 724-222-4450 MATTRESS WORLD Lowest Prices or… it’s free! 5 locations: Peters – 724-941-4411, Mt. Lebanon – 412-831-1600, Robinson – 412-490-2900, Century III – 412-650-5000, North Hills – 412-366-9790 Nini’s Treasures 355 Wharton Circlle Triadelphia,WV At the Highlands 304-232-6464 Phyllis’ Fashions 724-228-0030 Open during Construction 602W.Pike,Meadowlands PINE TREE QUILT SHOP 175 Wade St., Suite D Waynesburg, 724-833-9147 linda@pinetreequiltshop.com

Help Wanted

Plumbing / Heating / Cooling / Electrical

is Looking For : Experienced Residential: (Minimum 1 year experience)

Special Occasion Your place for party supplies ! 724-228-2214 Gabriel Brothers Plaza TODAY’S TIFFANY Lighting, Jewelry, Wall Décor, Accent Furniture, Gifts, Seasonal The Galleria, Mt. Lebanon. 412-561-2211

Trunk Shows Boutique 1815 Washington Rd., Upper St. Clair, 412-833-6467 www.trunkshowsboutique.com

Investments Edward Jones Investments 724-250-2990 Wash.7 www.edwardjones.com

HVAC TECHNICIANS

ELECTRICIANS

Insurance Bob Hollick State Farm Insurance 30 S. Main St., 724-222-5600 www.bobhollick.com

Special Notices

OBITUARY KNABLE SHIRLEY VERNON Shirley J. Knable, of Bethel Park, PA, age 78, after a life well lived, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Shirley will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 59 years, Francis E. "Bud" Knable; loving mother of Diane (Raymond) Haid of Bethel Park, Douglas (Martha) Knable of Franklin Park, and Sharon (Richard) Pletz of Peters Township. Shirley is also survived by her eleven wonderful grandchildren, Breanna, Shana (Hawkins) Dykes, Kayla Haid, Kelly, Christine, Kathryn Knable, Samuel, Jacob, Daniel, Grace, and Luke Pletz; also survived by her brother, Donald (Eileen) Vernon of Bay Village, Ohio; and her sister, Phyllis Bonser of Palmer Lake, Colorado. Shirley is preceded in death by one sister, Margerie Anderson. There will be no viewing. Interment at Homewood Cemetery. All are welcome to attend a Memorial Service for Shirley at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Rd., Upper St. Clair, PA, on Thursday, November 8 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Shirley's memory to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Grove City College, Grove City, PA. Arrangements by RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 412-241-5415.

* Work injuries * Shoulder Pain * Sports Medicine * Balance and Dizziness 480 Johnson Rd. Washington, PA 724-655-4774

Stairway lifts, bath lifts, aluminum ramps, hill trams, elevators, wheelchair lifts. Serving tri-state area. 412-449-0013.

PLUMBERS

Also Looking For: Class A CDL Drivers Recent Graduates Welcome! 412-996-2122

CALL GILLECE TODAY if you are interested

November 7, 2012 Help Wanted

CHILDCARE Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy children. 724-942-1009

CHILDCARE TEACHERS Up With Kids is looking for full/part time teachers. High school diploma and 2 years or 2500 hrs. in early childhood, prefer bachelor’s. Hours must be flexible.

Send resume to: director@up-withkids.org SCHEDULE A MEMORIAM In Tribute To Your Loved One Call The Almanac Classified Department (724) 941-7725 Ext. 118 or 111 Or Come To The Office 395 Valley Brook Rd. Suite 2 McMurray, PA 15317

CHILDCARE CENTER FULL -TIME position with benefits. INFANT CAREGIVER with 2 yrs. exp. and a CDA or Associate degree.

Call Jane 412-854-4310 or email: jharrison@cumc childcare.org

CHILD CARE STAFF Lois Johnson Learning & Child Care Center is hiring staff for our Before & After School program and Infant/ Toddler/ Preschool program in Bethel Park. Staff must have CDA, 2 years professional experience in child care, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field. Staff must have personal transportation. Act 33/34,FBI clearances, Health Assessment and TB screening are mandatory.

Help Wanted Gordon Trucking. CDL-A Dri vers Needed! ...$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS... Refrigerated Fleet & Great Miles! Pay incentive & Benefits! Recruiters available 7 days/wk! EOE 866-554-7856

Housekeeper for 2 days a week in Peters Twp. home. Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, errands. Own transportation. References required. Non-smoking environment. Leave a message at (412) 594-4523

JANITOR Part-time opening in Bethel Park area. 3 evenings, 6 hrs. per week. Vacuum, mop, clean restrooms. $10/hr. 412-531-5008

6:30 am-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday School Age Program: 6:30 am-9:00 am 3:30 pm-6:00 pm & 6:30 am-6:00 pm on certain days.

Please send resume and credentials to: 5397 Brightwood Rd. Bethel Park, PA 15102 or call Judy:

412-835-7324 - EOE COOKS, WAIT STAFF, DISHWASHER

Landscaping

FALL HELP NEEDED May lead to full time next year.

Apply at: www.inks landscaping.com Mt. Lebanon Extended Day Program 412-343-1661 www.mledp.org WORK LOCALLY Part-Time BEFORE / AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER K-5 CHILDCARE PROGRAM

20-30 Hours Weekly Benefits Available DPW licensing requirements for staffing includes clearances & health assessment. Send resume :

mledp@mledp.org or Fax:

412-343-0675 EOE

TEACHERS Full Time

Southminister Child Care Center in Mount Lebanon is seeking degreed, early childhood teachers. Benefits.

To apply, send resume to:

799 Washington Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15228 or fax resume to:

412-343-1930 or email:

alice@spchurch.org SCCC is a NAEYC accredited and Keystone STARS 4 star center. EOE

Mt. Lebanon 412-563-2425 Robinson 412-489-6234

Ginger Hill-Venetia areas

DRIVER/ STONE SETTER CDL not required. Apply in person:

Kurtz Monument 267 E. Maiden St, Wash. DRIVERS :CDL-A. Experience Pays! Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Tuition reimbursement up to $6000. New student pay AND lease program. Call or Apply Online! 877-521-5775 www.USATruck.jobs

Apartment Rentals

Approx. $850/mo. 130 papers 2 hrs/delivery

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PIANO LESSONS

Education CCBC Wash. Co. Center 125 Technology Dr. Canonsburg,PA 724-480-3581 Train for Casino, Oil & Gas jobs! Penn Commercial Business/ Technical School 242 Oak Spring Rd. Wash. 1-866-368-0619 www.penncommercial.edu Training for Careers in the Marcellus Shale Region

Apartment Rentals

BETHEL PARK BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments with sunken living rooms and large bay windows. Fully equipped kitchens with newer appliances. Walk-in showers available. Controlled access buildings with intercom.

Convenient to shopping & public transportation. 1 Bedrooms Starting at $840 2 Bedrooms: $950 All utilities included

(412) 831-9454 CASTLE SHANNON- Lovely 2 bedroom, living room, dining room, air, large balcony, private parking, wall to wall, on “T”. $795/month. No pets. 724-941-7977

MT. LEBANON Contact:

Terry Skoczylas 724-206-2316

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

(412) 563-4665 Health Care

MEDICAL OFFICE Busy office needs a professional, energetic, mature assistant. Position involves organizing workload, promoting practice, and working with patients. Candidate must be super on telephone, detail oriented, and multitasking. Absolutely top quality only. Applicant must live around the use area. Please email resume to: dmchiro@verizon.net or fax to: 412-833-1075. Hours are M, W, F 7:30am-12:30pm, 2:00pm-6pm, Tu, Th 8am-11am. $10-11/hr.

Apartment Rentals

Houses for Rent MT. LEBANON Spacious 2 bedroom, 2nd floor duplex including attic floor as well as small balcony off kitchen. 4 window unit air conditioners, washer & dryer included, freshly painted & carpet cleaned. Convenient location, walking distance to “T”. Driveway parking. $800 per month + gas & electric. No pets. Call

412-720-4282

Garages for Rent UPPER ST. CLAIR Garage For Rent. $80/month. Call for additional information

412-221-1008 Commercial Rentals BETHEL PARK

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Commercial Space For Rent 1226 Stoltz Road Approx. 1300 sq. ft. - 1st floor

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

SOUTH PARK, Greenbriar Chase, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Updated. Low $170,000. 412-851-1312

Pets AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES, Mom is AKC Service Dog Dad is AKC Therapy dOG. these are exceptional Puppies. White, Cream & Black. 724-998-1007 AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES, Mom is AKC Service Dog Dad is AKC Therapy dOG. these are exceptional Puppies. White, Cream & Black. 724-998-1007

DELUCA’ S K-9 COUNTRY CLUB 196 S. Spring Valley Rd. McMurray Don’t forget to make pet reservations. Email for FREE Activity Coupon deluca@k9-countryclub.com

724-941-3647 DOBERMAN pups- taking deposits, 3 males, 3 females tails & dew claws done.

724-966-7741 GREAT PYRENEES / BORDER COLLIE MIX, 10 wks. old $100 each, 724-554-4336

ATTENTION PET OWNERS If you advertise your pet “free” to a good home and want your pet to be placed in a caring environment, please be especially diligent in screening all inquiries. May we also suggest you ask for at least a $25 donation to avoid persons wanting animals for research, breeding or other purposes. This message is brought to you by The Almanac Newspaper, your community newsleader. MARY’S DOG HOUSE 4947 Library Rd/Rt.88 Bethel Park Professional Dog Grooming www.marysdoghouse.com 412-851-1111 PEEK A POO PUPS, Fun Loving, NonShed, Guaranteed $300 724-926-8103 SHIH TZU-Male, Tiny, Adorable, Vet Checked, Health Certificate. 724-986-2965

Farmers Market 84 AGWAY Home & garden, Pets, Pest Control 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600 All Around Fence Co. 7896 National Pike Uniontown 724-439-0331 allaround@atlanticbbn.net Mike’s Packing 1600 Weirich Ave. Wash. 724-222-5476 Local & Fresh dressed meat

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

General Merchandise 25” MITSUBISHI TV, good working condition $25. 412-531-5047

360 Washington Rd. Washington PA, 724-225-4160 www.sharpsfurniture.com (4)Hankook Snow Tires, #225/50R17 98V,used 5000 miles 724-554-7376 $280 Ablounger 2-very slightly used $30 or best offer 724-223-0484 Accurate Instrument Co., Inc Dwell Angle & Tacometer, $10. 724-263-4494 ACETYLENE TANK Half full with regulator, $100. 724-45-5765 AIR COMPRESSOR - Sears Craftsman 5 hp, 30 gal 220v tank, $150. 724-947-3427 AIR CONDITIONER 6,000 BTU Programable, $45 or best offer 412-279-2788 Air Conditioner- 10,000 BTU LG Window A.C. 110 volt $100 724-926-3023 Air Purifiers (2) Ionic and Honeywell brands. Both for $80.00 724-222-4868

Pets

Talk About a Real Friend

Vacation Real Estate

CABIN IN TIDIOUTE,PA 800+sq.ft. 2 bedrooms 1 bath,large livingroom, eat-in kitchen, sunroom, wooded half acre.$45,000. Call 706-832-4494

General Merchandise

WASHINGTON AREA HUMANE SOCIETY We’ll Make You Smile!

724-222-7387 Thanks Angie!

The Almanac D5

General Merchandise

Allied 47 piece POWER BIT SET, in case, $25. 724-263-4494

Bobble Head CollectionWhole collection boxed take all $300 724-926-3023

ANGEL, beautiful, lighted, 25” tall, bisque face, burgundy dress, $30. 724-873-0819

BOOK- CARS OF THE FABULOUS 50s, $15. 724-945-5282

Armoire/Entertainment Center Real wood, $200. 724-413-4726

Boots- Mens Work Boots size 10 $5.00 724-222-1611

Armoire- Large Jewelry Cherry Wood $200 new sell $100 724-926-3023

BOOK - Smithsonian Treasures coffee table book, beautiful, $20. 412-841-7210

ARROWHEAD, 3 3/8” Ohio Lanceolate, tans. Paleo, $160. 724-206-0744

BOOKCASE Small, light maple, 36”, $15. 724-941-1149

ARROWHEAD, Fine 3 3/8” Big Sandy, Flint Ride flint. $300. 724-206-0744.

BOOSTER SEAT- Child’s booster seat, low seat for child in car, $10. 412-292-4551

ARROWHEAD, rare 1 5/8” Big Sandy E-notched, gray & pink flint, $40. 724-206-0744.

BOOTS Carlos Santana . New in box. Brown, size 7.5. $50. 724-941-4912.

AUTO CROSS-BARS - Honda Odessey cross-bars, original, equipment, $100. 412-780-0130

BOOTS- Brand New SIZE 9 Pink Timberlands, $90 call: 724-470-5528

Automotive Inductive Timing Light, Sears, $10 724-263-4494 AVON BOTTLES - 15 in boxes plus 6 no boxes $25 724-225-5371 BABY CRIB (Wooden, Bassett) Good Condition - $100.00 724-229-0321 BABY STROLLER-Even Flo. Nice condition. $20.00 724.288.1691 BAKER’S RACK- 4 shelves, 60”h x 28”w, $49. 412-977-0282 BANK-Eveready Battery, 1981 $15 724-746-0473 Barbie Dolls- still in boxes (10) all $35.00 724-345-3792 BAR STOOL - Chrome, birch seat & back with caning, like new, $50. 724-941-1149 BAR STOOLS, (2), wicker, swivel, padded seats, like new, $150. 724-225-2748. BARBIES, (7) collector, in Original Boxes $90 for all 724-288-5747 BASKET OF GOURDS, lighted, $15. 724-873-0819 BASEBALL- umpire mask, chest & shin protectors, $65. 412-977-0282

BOTTLE JACK- 20 ton, $50. 724-344-2924 BOWFLEX- good condition, priced to sell, $300. 724-222-8098 BOX FAN, 20”, 3 speed, $10. 724-627-9128 Box Springs - Queen size, new in plastic, $150. 724-413-4726 BREAKFAST NOOK - $150 724-986-8746 Brush Guard-Very Good Condition good for small truck $100 cash 724-428-9870 BUNK BED, Thomasville, cherry hardwood, sturdy with ladder and safety rail. $275 724-941-7580

BUNK BED SET - This End Up desk, chair, mirror, 2 mattress boards, 3 drawer underbed unit, good condition, $325.

412-445-5951 Camera Argus 35 mm $25 724-969-0272 Cameras - Vintage ANSCO both for $100.00 724-222-4868 Cantus Bulb $12.00 bag. 724-745-3963 Candy Molds-7 large sheets, holiday themes, $10.00 724-228-9976

BASKETBALL UNIFORMS-White w/red & blue trim, 13 jerseys, 6 shorts, $45/all. 412-854-3637 BATHTUB BENCH - Large, white, $45. 724-746-0513 BATHTUB CHAIR, $10. 724-627-9128 BATHTUB RAILS $15. 724-746-0513 BATMAN COLLECTIBLE - 15”, “Sugarloaf”, excellent, new with tags, $10. 412-279-3288 Bed-Full Maple Wood $40 724-379-5090 Bedside Commode, $30 724-222-3646 BED-MEDICAL ELECTRICAL OPERATED , new value-$3,000. Asking $600. 724-288-0740 BEDROOM SET - 5 piece, desk, dresser, stands, canopy, $150. 412-770-7842 BEDROOM SET-1946 Mahogany 5 piece, 2 matching mirrors, excellent, $1,000. 412-833-3731 BEDSIDE COMMODE - Or Toilet Seat with arms & legs, new, $49.99. 412-833-3377

BEDSET Sleep Number Queen Model P7w/dual. Flexfit head & foot elevation(new $4k) $850 or best offer 724-884-3719 BENCH VISE - Vintage Athol 4” -works “smooth as glass” 48 lbs, $185/ offer,724-941-9067 BENCH-Ethan Allen, black leather, opens for storage, 16” high, $75. 724-413-1469 BICYCLE (Ross Euro Tour, 3 Speed) - $80.00 724-229-0321 BICYCLE - Boy’s 12 1/2” Moto Bike w/training wheels, very good, $35. 724-225-8237 BICYCLE - Girl’s 16” Huffy (Rocker), pink/blue/white, $15. 724-225-8237 BICYCLE - Girl’s 18”, Hand Brake/Streamers, almost new, $37. 724-225-8237

412-831-0500 x 12

State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental, or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Houses for Sale

Boarding * Bathing

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

Rt. #392

DRIVER - $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months. Choose your hometime: Weekly, 7/ON-7/OFF, 14/ON-7/OFF, Requires 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com

412-344-2595

Fern Faigen 412-563-5792

Edible Arrangements

DRIVERS - Attn: Exp. Reefer Drivers: GREAT PAY/Freight Lanes from Presque Isle, ME, Boston-Lehigh, PA. 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com

Full time. Clearances. Degree in Child Development. Experienced with Toddlers & up. Resume happily provided. Leave detailed message,

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

MOTOR ROUTES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

BABYSITTER /NANNY AVAILABLE

All ages accepted. Special experience with young beginners. Long established Mt. Lebanon teacher.

Weekends & Evenings Excellent customer service and basic computer skills necessary. Call

Immediate Sales Counselor needed at South Hills location. Full-time. Full benefits package. Training pay, Unlimited earning potential, monthly /annual bonuses. No experience necessary. Call Krystal at: 412-531-2007

Day Care Services

GROUP SUPERVISOR & ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR

for New German/Italian Restaurant opening in Venetia under Post Office. Call Chef Brian 412-670-7560

CUSTOMER SERVICE

WOODCLIFFE MANOR is currently accepting ull and applications for fu part time resident care aides/med techs. Also hiring for part time dietary aides. Please come to facility to fill out applications at 5347 Brightwood Road Bethel Park Pa. 15102. On bus line, free parking and meals. No phone calls please!

Instructions

Operating Hours: Infant/ Toddler/ Preschool Program:

Health Care

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Bicycle-Girls 24” Next 18 speed power climber, dual suspension new $60 724-966-2907 BIKE - 24” Mountain bike, Diamond Back, $20. 724-579-4617 BIKE - Huffy Maxx, adult mountain bike, excellent condition, $95. 412-841-7210 BIKE EQUIPMENT -Attaches for cardio exercise, detaches for outside, $125. 412-854-0123 BILT RITE BABY CARRIAGE (1950’s)- $70.00 724-413-3086

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 408 S. Main Street, Wash. 724-229-5330 CASE - Computer, new, black, 12”Hx14”Wx8”D, $10. 412-851-1312 CB & ANTENNA, 40 channel, $50. 724-627-9128 CEILING FAN- copper, 5 blades, 4 lights, made by Harbor Breeze, $60. 724-263-8138 CEMETERY LOT, Forest Lawn, Garden of Devotion. $700. 2nd lot available. 724-228-9578 CEMETERY LOTS - Forest Lawn 4 plots + 1 vault & interment fee, $4,800. 724-225-5371 CEMETERY LOTS-(7) prime WASH CEMETERY, section D $650. each 724-621-0165 CEMETERY LOTS Forest Lawn, “Garden of Devotion” 2 lots, $575 ea. 724-745-2221 CEMETERY LOTS, (3) Forest Lawn, “Lake of the Lilies”, Make Offer. Will sell separately 724-228-2437

CEMETERY PLOTS, (2) JEFFER SON MEMORIAL PARK, East Lawn Section. Value $3700; Will Sell $2500. 412-561-3197 CEMETERY PLOTS - 1, 2, 3 4, MASONIC Garden of Hope Forest Lawn Gardens, near road, $1,000 ea. 724-222-3879 or 724-222-4495 Central Pneumatic air nailer/stapler Kit, $25 724-263-4494 CERAMIC ANGELS - Vintage Homco, holding instruments, 3/$10. 412-279-3288 CHAIR RISER - Easy Chair Riser-Up, $19.99. 724-746-0513 CHAIR, wheeled, office, light gray fabric, $40. 412-831-5873 CHAIN HOIST - 1 ton, $100. 724-344-2924 CHAIR (Office) - Swivels, casters, lightweight, good condition, $10. 412-851-1312 CHAIR - High back, wooden desk chair on wheels, $20. 412-841-7210 CHAIRS - Dining room, (4), solid wood, upholstered seats, $250/all. 412-854-3637 Chairs- kitchen type swivel v. good condition total 6 $50 724-745-8270 CHAIRS-2 Neutral scotchguard fabric/wood, fine quality, $250/both. 412-854-0123

BINGO SLOT MACHINE, $150. 724-344-2924

CHANDELIER (Brass 32” O.D.) with 8 glass domes-$35.00 724-825-0941

BIRD HOUSES Decorative, assorted styles, new, $10. 412-841-7210

Chevy Impala 1970-set of dual Chrome Headlight Bezels $165. 724-941-9067

BLANKETS - (5) or Bed Sheets (5), $10. 412-833-3377

CHILD’S TOY CHEST-Pep R Mint Kids(Great Shape)$50. 724-229-0321

Blazer - Ladies Alfred Dunner, new black wool, size 12, $40. 412-831-0436 Blood Pressure Monitor- $10.00 724-222-1611 BOAT MOTOR - 1968 Johnson 6hp, as is $25. 724-745-4054

Help Wanted

CHINA - Georgian Collection Churchill, 30 pieces, $100. 412-780-0130 CHINA - Noritake “Holbrook” pattern, service for 8, creamer & sugar, $40. 412-445-5951

Help Wanted

ASSEMBLERS NEEDED Part Time * Starting at $9.00-$11.00 hr based on experience, to start * Small parts assembler for medical device manufacturer * 7am-1pm (30 hours per week) * 2pm-8pm (30 hours per week) * 4pm-10pm (30 hours per week) * Monday thru Friday * Good hand eye coordination * Must be dexterous and coordinated for manual work * Good eyesite (corrective lenses ok) to perform visual inspection * Must be able to lift and relocate 10lb boxes *High School graduate or equivalent * Bethel Park area

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CHINA - Princess House china with serving pieces, serves 8, new, $200. 724-413-4726

COOKIE SHEET-Antique. tom Betty Crocker/Bisquick 1-x15 $20 724-746-0473

DININGROOM TABLE & 6 chairs, $100 or best offer, 724-825-6860

China - “Yellow Azelia Pattern” service for 8 + serving pieces, extras, $30. 724-745-4547

COUCH, blue plaid, good condition. $75.00. 724-852-3135

Diningroom Table 4 newly upholstered chairs, $175 obo 724-222-6739

CHINA CLOSET - Antique, Bowed Glass, Claw Foot, @ 1912, $1,000. 412-833-3731 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS $50.. 724-413-4726 Christmas tree bailer $100 724-229-7418 CHRISTMAS MUSICAL FIGURES 18” tall, sing & dance, $10. 724-945-5282 CHRISTMAS NATIVITY - 8 piece ceramic, luster finish,beautiful colors, $25. 412-833-3377 CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS 2 Burgundy embossed, new both $10. 412-279-3288 CHRISTMAS TREE - 1 yr. old, full, lights work, some need replaced, $100. 412-600-1205 CIGARETTE LIGHTERS -Zippo 3 different designs new $45 724-356-2427 Hickory CLARINET- Artley or Vito, perfect condition US made $180 724-929-4538, 724-875-9235 Cell CLOCK- Pittsburgh Steelers Clock. New in Box. $20.00 724-222-6230

COUCH & MATCHING CHAIR, Floral Rust, Excellent Condition $195. 724-945-6622 COUCH & MATCHING CHAIRHunter green & burgundy plaid, $300. 724-228-7069 Couch, Chair, Ottoman cream Brown tropical flowers $60.00 724-413-8853 COWBOY BOOTS - Men’s size 11, brown, Tony Lama, $50. 412-831-7347 CRADLE, Antique, good condition, $75 or best offer, 724-579-6699 CRAFTSMAN 10” 3 HP TABLESAW heavy older model,very good $250 412-889-9179

DINNERWARE - China, servicefor 8 with serving pieces. $75 724-941-2919 Dinnerware Christmas Angels Serv for 4 xtras never used $20 724-743-2929 DINING ROOM - Cherry, beautiful corner china closet, table, 4 chairs, $500. 412-595-8527 DINING ROOM SET - Junior dining set, table, 6 chairs, china cupboard, $500. 724-260-0452 DINING SET 1955 Drexel mahogany, corner hutch, server, table, chairs, $470 724-966-2116

CRAFTSMAN 10” RADIAL SAW, new table,blade,guard, good shape $150 412-889-9179

DISH - Large Cermaic Turkey Platter - $20.00 724-825-0941

Craftsman Automotive 2-3 Jaw Gear Puller , reversible toggel arms $44 724-263-4494

DISH WASHER- portable, white, used very little, nice, $125. 724-579-6699

CRIB / YOUTH BED Crib that converts to youth bed with matching dresser, mattress & accessories, $650.

724-348-8475

CLOTHES-boys, size 10-12, 2 large bags, great condition, $40. 724-228-0162

CROSS BOW WORKOUT MACHINE, Weilder CR90W, $50. 724-344-2924

DISHES - Grey acrylic dishes & serving pieces, new, service for 12, $150. 724-413-4726 DISHES-Winter Frost snowmen Service for 12 plus accessories - like new, $90, 412-389-0250 DOG CRATE - Large Metal, size W22xH27xL42, good condition, $25. 724-941-1342

COAT - Junior down coat, long, purple, warm, size 5, $45. 412-831-0436

CRYSTAL GLASS COLLECTION 20 pieces. $200 or best offer 412-279-2788

COAT - Raincoat with fleece zip out lining, s ize 14, nice, new, $25. 412-854-0123

CRYPT - Double Companion Woodruff Memorial Park, Lower Tier. Valued $9,880, asking $7,000. Call 724-942-3065

OLLS PORCELAIN 5 boxed DO $250.00 724-222-4868

Crypt’s for sale, Queen of Heaven cemetary. Notre Dame Chapel Maus. 2 side by side crypts Bill Mesler 724-914-0925

DOLL - Beautiful crochet, 3 full layer dress & hat, purple/ white, $35. 412-833-3377

Coat-Mens winter, new, large black, nylon lined, snap front $15 . 724-745-7650 Coat-Mens winter, new, size 44, brown cordoroy/leather front $25 . 724-745-7650 COAT/JACKET - Ladies winter warm weather resistant, size 18, excellent, $25. 412-833-3377 COFFEE lightwood & dark end table, $25. 724-745-3963 COFFEE/ TEA MAKER Bunn Brewmaster, extra pots, home/office, $35. 412-854-3637 COINS -3 brand new steeler $5.00 412-862-6545

CRYPTS (2) Queen of Heaven “Mary Margaret of The Church Queen of Patriarch”, outside, $14,685/negotiable. Call

412-886-0111 Curtains- short, curtains & valances Lavender, asking $35, 724-745-3963 “Denim Days” Kids 12 pcs. $100.00 724-222-4868

COLLECTIBLE PICTURE

Ben Roethlisburger Picture with post office stamped envelope, 2004. $200. 724-499-5375

DESK & HUTCH, 25” x 60”, solid light oak, $100. 412-831-5873

COMMODE RISER, new, $10. 724-627-9128 COMPUTER DESK - Perfect for bedroom/dorm room, sturdy, $75/best offer. 412-600-1205 COMPUTER TABLE- ANGLE, height adjustable mobile laptop $25. 412-531-5047 COMPUTER- HP Win xp, complete w/monitor, keyboard full size $ 30 724 745 9013 COMMERCIAL 6 BURNER GAS OVEN 2 ys old $300 724-747-4456

COMPUTER DESK and shelvesEthan Allen, solid cherry Paid $1600 new, Asking $575. Please call 724-745-7125 Cookbooks-over 100 some very old all for $50 724-825-8479

Health Care

DESK- 4 drawers, light oak, 4’ long, $25. 724-579-6699 DESK & CHAIR - On wheels, great for college or home use, $25. 412-833-3377 DESK - Large, solid wood, 50x32, w/padded black leather chair, $125. 412-576-7037

DOLLS PORCELAIN 15 out of boxes $300.00 724-222-4868

DOLL - Precious Moments 12”, brand new, “Angela” doll, $10. 412-279-3288 DOLL HOUSE, collectors, furnished or unfurnished, electrified, in plexiglass case, 56”w x26”d x 34”h, $2,000. 412-854-5834 Door Knobs with locks (4)-Anitques. All $100.00. 724-222-4868 DOORS - Vintage Solidwood $100 2 hinged together for divider 724-356-2427 Hickory DOULTON FIGURINE, Autumn Glory Royal HN2766 1988 $50.00 412-341-7640

Dozer- D6 C Caterpillar $14,900 724-998-5118

DRILLS - 3 Elec. Drills Penneys 1/2” B&D 3/8 Craftsman $75 each 724-356-2427 Hickory

Dining Room Table & 4 chairsBeveled Glass top $900 new sell $300 724-926-3023 DRUM SET-Red, Fender Great Condition! 3 Tom’s, Snare, Base Drum, Ride Symbols, Hi-Hat, Seat, Practice Pads, Sticks. $375 724-428-3001 Dryer - KitchenAid, gas, super capacity, $175. 412-831-0436 DUNKAN MILLER Goose doorstop $135 724-746-0473

DUNCAN & MILLER GLASS Up to 50% OFF Bill’s Furniture R810 Broad St., Wash. 724-222-6638 EARRINGS-6 pairs of PGH Pirate. ALL ARE NEW $10. 412-862-6545 BEFORE 5PM EASEL- Painting, by Grumbacher, $15 724-945-5282 ELECTRIC HEATER, 1500 watts, $10. 724-627-9128 ELECTRIC SCISSORS, Singer, $30. 724-413-1469 EMERSON NOSTALGIA RECORD PLAYER, AM/FM RADIO, CD, CASSETTE - $20, 724-743-2929 END TABLES (2)- wood & copper, $25. 724-222-0952 End Table-with attached lamp, magazine holder on bottom $20 724-747-0528 Entertainment Center- Medium S 43”W42”H 15”D wood door $55 724-745-8270 ESPN-electronic gaming station, 6 sports 21 games $100 724-966-2907

Part-time and full-time C.N.A.’s needed for daylights/afternoons in Skilled Nursing.

Looking for Servers and Dishwasher to work the after school shifts and weekends.

FOOSBALL TABLE - STURDY, great shape, $40. 412-445-5951 Foremost Automobile Timing Light, Penneys, $10 724-263-4494 FOREST LAWN - 2 Plots. Above overlooking the pond, $1,700. 724-745-1657 FRAMED PRINT-ORIGINAL By John Rohaly $45 724-746-0473 FRANKOMA POTTERY(svs 6)+4 Canisters (Prairie Gr)$100. 724-825-0941 FREEZER UPRIGHT, large size, $100 or best offer, 724-344-8475 FREEZER, small chest type 3 years old, $100 or best offer, 724-344-8475 FREEZER, small, chest type, 3 years old , $100 or best offer 724-344-8475 FUR JACKET $100 724-225-5371 FUR JACKET - $125 724-225-5371 Furnace-Gas $250 724-663-5260 Furnace-Carrier whole house natural gas forced air 35,000 btu, $200 724-966-2907

GAME - Fisher Price Smart Cycle Arcade System with 2 games, $60. 724-579-4617 GARDEN EDGING 4 inches x 20 feet. All twelve rolls for $20 724-225-5371 GARDEN TRACTOR, John Deere, needs work, $300. 724-345-3696 GENERATOR - Genpro 5500 watts, Brushless, 11hp Briggs & Stratton, 1988. Like New! $490. 724-746-3956

MANICURE TABLE with light. $150. 724-344-2924

JACKET-winter, with hood, girls, size 16, excellent condition, $5. 724-228-0162 JACKETS (2) mens, winter, size large, excellent condition, $15. 724-228-0162 JACKETS - Junior, 1 brown leather, 1 grey suede, size 5, $70. 412-831-0436 Jeans - Ladies, new American Eagle, (3 pair), size 10, $40 all 412-831-0436 JEANS- boys, Husky, size 10-12, 3 pairs, great condition, $5. 724-228-0162 Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98 FACTORY TOW HOOKS & BRACKETS, $40 724-941-8728 Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98 K&N AIR INTAKE SYSTEM 5.2L V8, $75 724-941-8728 JigSaw-Puzzles (5 large) $5 724-228-9976 JigSaw-Puzzles (11) all Christmas themes $6 724-228-9976

KITCHEN CHAIRS (4) wooden Need refinished $20 724-225-5371 Ladder, Warner 40’alum.ext. Excellent cond. $265 724-229-7418 LADDER- 24ft., Extension Fiberglass- $140. 724-745-9127 LADDERS - 2 Aluminum, 24’ extension & 12’ step, both $150. 412-835-0226

LAMP Noah’s Ark $25.00 724-222-4868 LAMP - Wood carved Whale with shade, colorful, new, $20. 412-854-3637 Landscape edger gas walk behind 3.75HP $60 724-222-6739 LATERAL FILE - Gray, 3 drawers, good condition, $50. 724-941-1149

GOLF BAG-Callaway with rain cover. Brand New. $50.00 (724)206-0921

LEAF BLOWER & CHOPPER, Black & Decker, $50. 724-627-9128

GOLF SET - Junior right hand, woods/irons/putter/bag, Steeler, $59. 724-225-8237

LEAF BLOWER- Craftsman, gutter attachement, 150-450 CMF, $50. 724-627-9128

GOLF SET - Ladies Right Hand, newer, clubs/bag/cart, $135. 724-225-8237

LEAP FROG -Plus 5 add’l books & discs, helps child to read, $45/all. 412-854-3637

GOLF SET - Men’s newer, right hand, clubs with bag, very good, $125. 724-225-8237

Leather MOTORCYCLE JACKET First Gear-Scout- liner, size 48 $125, 724 - 941-9067 Chuck

GOLF SET - Men’s or Ladies right hand beginner, clubs & bag, $59. 724-225-8237

LIBRARY TABLE, Antique, $125 724-225-2570

GOLF SET - Youth, right hand starter set, woods/irons/ putter/bag, $49. 724-225-8237

LIFE-STYLER DUAL ACTION STATIONARY BIKE $30.00 CALL 724-941-3086

Gould Push Matic load center(Breaker Box) $100 724-663-5260

LIFT CHAIR - Model TMR-58, Good running condition, $249. 412-770-7842

GREENE COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK MAUSOLEUN 2 Interments, Side by Side, 1st Level, Breezyway. 724-966-5520

LIGHTER/MUSIC BOX COMBO Vintage silver knight in shining armour, $35. 412-833-3377

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN LIGHTS, battery & sound, new, $10. 724-873-0819 Harley Davidson Boots-mens size 9 $25 724-966-2907 HARLEY DAVIDSON - Pipes new off of 2006 soft tail deluxe $300 obo 412-519-7705 HAYWARD POOL FILTER Excellent Condition $150 724-746-4671 HAYWARD SUPER PUMP Excellent Condition $150 724-746-4671 Headboards-(2) twin solid oak $50, 724-344-2924 Heater- Dyna Glow 10,000 BTU Kerosene Heater $35 724-926-3023 Heater-Carona Kerosene w/ new 2-21/2 gallon kerosene cans $100 724-966-2907 HEATER-Fan Forced Adjustable Thermostat. New in Box. $29. 724-222-3973 HEDGE TRIMMER Black & Decker, Electric. Good Only $25. 724-222-3973

HOUSEPLANTS - 6 very nice, healthy & full, large variety, all $25. 412-833-3377 HUMIDIFIER - Sears, Automatic 3 Speed Deluxe. $15.00 724-222-6230 Ice Chest-Vintage-Flamingo Brand. In original box. $75.00 724-222-4868

Part-time Activities Assistant needed for Skilled Nursing and Personal Care. PT, PTA, OT & COTA - PRN hours available.

EXERCISER - AB’s lounge, loose your stomach, trim up, new, $45. 412-854-0123

NDIAN 4 1/4” STONE AXE, full IN groove, ex. cond., $100. 724-206-0722.

FALL WINDOW SCENE, 22” tall, lighted, $15. 724-873-0819

INDIAN STONE AXE 5” x 2 1/4” x 1 3/8”, ex. cond., $60. 724-206-0744.

FALL WREATHS (2) beautiful, $30. 724-873-0819

KITCHEN CABINETS - By Koenig, good condition,brown, $300. 412-221-6590

GOLF BAG all-weather travel cover. Never used. $15.00 (724)206-0921

HOIST- 3/4 ton, lever, $75. 724-344-2924 EXCAVATOR - John Deere 690 D-LC, new hydraulic pump, excellent undercarriage & engine, clean, very good condition, $22,700. 724-998-5118, 724-627-0685

John Pape Floor Coverings 5837 Brownsville Rd, South Park 412-655-8555 www.papefloor.com

GLASS BLOCK Diamond Pattern (39) 5 3/4” sq. $100.00 obo 724-228-9339

Exercise Walker, Instrida $40 724-222-3646

Full time housekeeper needed for the daylight shift.

Jacket- Mens Leather Jacket Motorcycles size 36 $15 724-222-1611

LAMP - Chrome nickel, heavy, 6’ high, $40. 412-851-1312

Activities Assistant

Housekeeper

Makita CORDLESS DRIVER DRILL with 2 batteries,charger in case $18 724-263-4494

LADIES JACKET & Sportswear, Alfred Dunner, like new, $20. 724-747-0528

GO-CART-’06, 150-2R, red, horn, turn signals, lights, seat belt/harness, excellent condition, $1,850 or best offer. 724-239-4020

FAN-18”, 3 speed, $10. 724-627-9128

INDIAN STONE CELT, 3 5/8”, very good condition, $40. 724-206-0744.

Fans- 2 Pedastol Fans both 3 speed good condition $30 724-926-3023

INPOOL STEPS Confer Step-1 $50 724-746-4671

FILE CABINET - metal, old, 2 drawers, beige, $50. 724-413-1469

JACKET - Men’s jacket, new, brown, size medium, $45. 412-831-0436

General Merchandise

JACKET- Black leather national street machine club, XL, new, $200. 724-348-4085

GLASS - for Table Tops Beveled, (2) 28x28 & (1) 18x51, all 3 for $99. 724 852 6483

Hoist- 1 1/2 Ton lever, $100, 724-344-2924

Nurse Aides and Med Techs Dietary Aide Servers and Dishwasher

LUGGAGE - Leather/tweed/ brass, wheels, locks, wheels, $145. 412-854-3637

GO-CART - Yerf-Dog, needs battery - $300.00. 724-986-8746.

Dining room chairs 4 newly upholstered crimson/burgundy $150 724-222-6739

Full-time and part-time Nurse Aides and Med Techs needed for afternoons/midnights in Personal Care.

JACKET - WVU Large heavy, new, all lined inside, $59. 724-225-8237

FLOWER GIRL DRESS, white floor length, size 4 $40 724-225-5371

GAME NEWS- large box, full, $35. 724-945-5282

DRESSERS (2)- 4 drawers, solid wood,bought at Sharps $100 or best offer 724-344-8475

C.N.A.s

LUGGAGE - 3 piece with wheels. Excellent. $12.00 724-222-6230

DOLL - “My Friend” collection, 12”, brand new, “Alexa, retired & numbered, $50. 412-279-3288

DINING ROOM - Older LENOIR CHAIR-Broyhhill 9 piece e/mail pics/dem, $275. 724-947-3427

Full-time LPN needed for daylight/afternoon mix in Personal Care and Skilled Nursing.

JACKET - Waterproof, zipout fleece vest, new/tags, was $195, now $75. 412-854-3637

FLOOR VASE - Large ceramic $40 26” H Mauve beautiful 724-356-2427 Hickory

FUTON *IKEA* black metal, white mattress, like new, $120.local/del 412-296-0462

DRESSER (BABY) - 6 drawers, good condition, $20. 412-531-8559

LPN

LONG MIRROR. 57”x16”. Bevelled edge. Great condition. $30. (724)941-4912.

DOLL - “Lovee”, sings nursery rhymes, including “Doggie In the Window”,$25. 412-833-3377

DIAPERS - Depends, pull up or tab, all sizes, $10/package. 412-833-3377

Full-time Resident Care Coordinator to manage the Personal Care Dept. Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse and familiar with DPW regulations. Coordinates all aspects of resident care and supervises employees within the dept. Must be able to work flexible hours including working the floor as a charge nurse two days a week and every other weekend.

Jacket - Mens, Black Leather, extra large, excellent condition, $25 724-945-5282

Kerosene Heater- Koehring Model KRD 93 9,300 BTU $35 724-745-4408

DRAIN PIPE, - 4 “ black corrugated, 44 Ft. $20, 724-225-4628

Resident Care Coordinator

FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES With stand, $25. 724-413-4726

KENMORE SEWING MACHINE in cabinet/attmts, extras $35 412-276-7781

Dolls- ceramic (2) $10.00 724-345-3792

Desk, large, pressed light wood laminate, drawers, hutch, computer drawer & cabinet $75 724-941-7580

Health Care

General Merchandise

FURNITURE AND RUGS - Queen sleeper sofa ($150), wing back chair ($35), side table ($25), 8X10 rug ($100), 3X3 round rug ($25). Matching colors. All for $300. or best offer for all or individually. Call: 412 531-5602.

Desk- Computer type 41”N 28”H 17”D $10 724-745-8270 DESK - Oak, 3 Panel Leather Faxsimily Top. 8 Drawers, 31”Hx56”Wx26”D Good Condition $495. 412-977-0282

General Merchandise

Lighting-Casio Multi-function LK-30 w/stand/bench $40 724-966-2907 Living Room Chair w/ match ing Ottoman Brown plaids $50 724-926-3023 LIVINGROOM Loveseat/Chair Good, Macys, email pics, earthtone, $100. 724-947-3427

MEDICINE CABINET, surface mount, light bar, $35. 724-222-0952 MEN’S SHIRTS (18) size large and x-Large never worn $45. (724)206-0921 METAL CUP President Lyndon Johnson, war on poverty $25. 724-222-3973 Micracassetter Recorder $20 724-969-0272 MICROWAVE - GE good condition $40 412-805-0412 MICROWAVE - White Amanna $35 724-288-1193 Micronta 50,000 OHMS/VoltMultitester w/range doubler $20 724 745 9013 MISTER Plant Health, Glass/ Brass. Works Fine. Vintage $35. 724-222-3973 MOCCASINS - Men’s new leather black/brown size 8 $50 412-831-0436 MONITOR & SPEAKERS, Dell, Flat, $50. 412-831-5873 Motorcycle Dot helmets-small FG3 and XL-HJC $40 both 724-966-2907 MOWER - Homelite electric, 18”, used once, $95. 412-835-0226

MOWER (Riding) - Honda Model 3013 hydrostatic with 2 bags, excellent condition, great for picking up leaves, original $3,000, sellf or $850. 412-835-0226 MUSIC BOX WATERGLOBE Mother Goose, plays Twinkle Little Star, $15. 412-279-3288 Music System-Bose Wave II w/ remote am/fm cd rarely used $300 724-255-3606 NATIVE AM. old beaded leg strip and gauntlets, $300. 724-206-0744 NATIVE AMERICAN POT, vintage, signed by artist, $45. 724-206-0744. NATIVITY SET/Wooden Stable +12pcs. Made in Italy $30. 412-221-2467

NAVAJO RUG, saddle blanket size, old hand-woven wool, $200. 724-206-0744. NECKLACE - Cross silver & gold, $80. 724-348-4085 NECKLACE - Heart Gold & Diamonds, $100. 724-348-4085 NECKLACE - Sterling silver, 8 interchangeable stones, $75. 724-348-4085 NECKTIES for men, (56) all colors & styles, like new, $50 for all, 724-413-1469

NEW WOMENS moccasins bucco yoda suede studded size 9 $20.00 724-228-2440

NHRA John Force mug with box & cupholder $15. 724-941-4912 NHRA John Force travel mug autographed New. $10. 724-941-4912. NINTENDO WII NEVER USED STILL IN BOX. $ 150.00 CALL 724-229-5760 NOOK- brand new, mint condition, $99. accessories extra, 724-746-3472 Nordic Track- Like new $100 724-969-0272 NORMAN ROCKWELL CUPS (9) one mug, Porcelain with gold trim New $40 724-225-5371

OFFICE FURNITURE Beautiful Amish Oak Rolltop Desk with matching Computer Desk; includes Top Shelving Unit and Printer Stand - $1,500. Other items for sale: File Cabinets, Bookcases, Small Conference Table, Desk Chairs and Misc. Office Supplies. We can send pictures. Please call 412-592-9022.

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AIR CONDITIONING

FINANCING/MORTGAGES

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Victorian Finance, LLC Jeffrey A. Lagoni Mortgage Banker .............................(412) 854-4500 Ext. 250 Fax ....................................... (412) 774-1962 Email............................................jeff@victorianfinance.com

Custom House Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior .......................................................(412) 835-5370 .......................................................(724) 941-2513 www.jeffthepainter1.com

Affordable Roofs & Repair ..............................................(412) 853-8881 ..........................................................PA#088411

Licensed by the Pa Department of Banking - License #28662 Company ID 50635 NMLS #140105

D.L Richie Painting ..............................................(412) 833-0237 www.dlrichie.com Email......................dlrichiepainting@gmail.com ..........................................................PA#026515

APPLIANCES / REPAIRS

GRASS CUTTING

Weidner’s Service ..............................................(412) 833-3223 ..............................................(724) 941-8481

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

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

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

ASPHALT PAVING/SEALING Gee Bee Asphalt Paving ..............................................(412) 831-9816 ..............................................(412) 403-8899 Ken’s Services Asphalt Sealing & Repair ..............................................(412) 279-0803 ..............................................(724) 745-7122 ...........................................................South Hills Todd’s Asphalt Sealing, Inc. ..............................................(724) 941-1024 .............................................toddsasphalt.com

CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS Taylor Fireplace ..............................................(724) 941-7483

COMPUTER REPAIRS Computers Pgh Inc...............(412) 708-3231 www.computerspgh.com 4 PC Help ..............................................(412) 561-1226

DUCT WORK / SHEET METAL South Hills Custom Duct, Inc. ..............................................(412) 831-3175 Fax.........................................(412) 831-3302

ELECTRICIANS Barton Electric ..............................................(724) 356-7887 ...............................................(724) 941-7887 South Hills PA#020296 McMonagle Electric ..............................................(412) 885-2299 Business ..............................................(412) 951-5685 Day PA#006915

GUTTER CLEANING Feeney Quality Repairs LLC ..............................................(412) 735-2313 ..........................................................PA#072132 Dan Fink Home Improvements ..............................................(724) 941-3347 ..............................................................PA#1127

GUTTERS & LEAF GUARDS Gold Award Winning Zubasic Bros. Home Improvements ..............................................(412) 831-0878 ..............................................(724) 941-7833 ..........................................................PA#025689

HEATING CONTRACTORS Bethel Park Sheet Metal Inc. ..............................................(412) 335-3863 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 IMPROVEMENTS Gold Award Winning Zubasic Bros. Home Improvements ..............................................(412) 831-0878 ..............................................(724) 941-7833 ..........................................................PA#025689

Bronson Roofing, Inc. ..............................................(412) 221-6999 ..............................................(412) 531-2591 www.bronsonroofing.com ..........................................................PA#020718

ROOFING REPAIRS Gold Award Winning Zubasic Bros. Home Improvements ..............................................(412) 831-0878 ..............................................(724) 941-7833 PA#025689

PET SERVICES Banbury’s Pet Service ..............................................(412) 851-9782 South Hills Area Fuzzy Paws Pet Villa & Spa and Doggie Day Care ..............................................(724) 746-3899 www.fuzzy-paws.com

SNOW REMOVAL & SALTING 20 Landscaping ..............................................(412) 860-1118 Email .....................www.20landscaping.com Joe’s Landscaping ..............................................(412) 478-7659

Lynn’s Leashes Dog Walking & Pet Sitting ..............................................(412) 758-1052 Email.............................lynnsleashes@yahoo.com

Machi Paving ..............................................(412) 279-9222 ..........................................................PA#035878

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

TREE SERVICES

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

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS Bill Kossan Plumbing ..............................................(412) 835-6804 Michael Poremski Plumbing & Heating Company Pittsburgh ..............................(412) 531-3035 South Hills.............................(412) 885-9042 www.michaelporemskiplumbing.com Mlke Nahm Plumbing ..............................................(412) 341-3282 South Hills PA#030219

A-Neighborhood Tree / Bucket Truck / Crane Service ..............................................(412) 833-1021 ..............................................(412) 882-5232 PA#025869 Down & Out Tree and Stump Service ..............................................(412) 854-5409 PA#030082 Tarter Tree Service ..............................................(724) 942-4826

TUTORIAL SERVICES Huntington Learning Center ..............................................(412) 831-3632 ..............................................(724) 942-1290 www.HuntingtonLearningCenter.com CITA & Middle States Certified, Licensed by PA State Board of Private Academic Schools

HOME MOVIES CONVERTED TO DVD David’s Video Creations ..............................................(412) 818-5905 www.davidsvideocreations.com

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

INSURANCE

WEBSITE DESIGN WJDesigns & Consulting ..............................................(412) 759-2835 www.wjdesigns.com

Tony Zuback Insurance Independent Agent for Erie Insurance Group

RETAINING WALLS

WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING

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

..............................................(412) 833-5100 Fax.........................................(412) 833-3192 Email...............................zubackinsurance@aol.com South Hills Area

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

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

Joe’s Landscaping ..............................................(412) 478-7659

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

EXCAVATING/BOBCAT WORK

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

Dirt Dugan Landscaping, Inc. ..............................................(724) 348-4476

RESTAURANT / CATERING Roadside Ribs ..............................................(412) 292-8156 www.roadsideribs.com The Round Table Catering & Cafe Catering.................................(412) 965-2704 Lunch Cafe............................(724) 485-2075 Canonsburg

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General Merchandise ORGAN BENCH - wooden with lift up lid $15. 724-225-5371 Organ silvertone child’s vgood condition w/bench $75.00 724-745-8270 Oven - hood Almond 30 inch $5.00 724-413-8853 Oven - wall G E black 22” insert 23 3/4 x 27 1/2 door $50.00 724-413-8853 OVERCOAT-London Fog, Zip-in liner, new, never worn, 56 reg., $100 or offer, 724-255-8923 PACKING PEANUTS LG BAGS $10 724-941-3006 Paintball Accesories$200 or best offer, 724-288-5747 PAINTING- Ocean/boating, framed, colorful, peaceful, $55. 412-854-0123 PAN-Antique Tin roasting pan 13x18 $35 724-746-0473 PANTS - Men’s pants, like Dockers, new, red, 36x29, $20. 412-831-0436 Peacoat Jones New York Black wool, Ladies small, Rarely worn $10 724-743-2929 Pepsi Tray - Gibson Girl. Metal some wear. $12. 724-941-4912.

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General Merchandise

RING - Diamonique . Sterling silver. Size 5. Excellent condition. $30. 724-941-4912.

STAR TREK- VHS tapes, original Star Trek episodes (70), $30. 724-945-5282

TV-RCA 32” picture tube tv excellent picture $40 call Gary 724-745-2097

Road side Kit-Michelin emergency with case, new $50 724-966-2907

Star Wars Hallmark Ornaments, 7 pieces. $60 412-561-8432

Typewriter- Portable Smith Corona $25 724-969-0272

Rocking Chair, with rocking stool $100 724-222-3646 ROCKING WITCH, light up & sound, $10. 724-873-0819

STAIR LIFT- Stair Glide, right side mount, very good condition, $600. 724-288-2635 or 724-222-6129

ROLLING PIN-Antique noodle rolling pin, wood, 22” $225 724-746-0473

Steel wheels-Slotted 16x7 (4) taken of 99 Dodge 4x4 $300 724-663-5260

Roof Drip Edge - 9 pieces $25.00 724-941-5747

STEREO - Magnavox console, radio, phone, cassette works $300 412-519-7705

ROUTE 21 FURNITURE Warehouse Showroom State Rt. 21 Between Masontown and Uniontown

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STEREO - Technics receiver, cassette deck, CD changer, turntable, $250. 412-835-8332 STEREO SPEAKERS. Sonic Art SA-40 model.Set of 2. $200. (724) 941-4912. Stereo Track System- AM FM with speakers $15.00 724-222-1611 Stove - Gas Caloric $65 724.288.1193 STOCK CAR Dale Earnhard, Jr. Adult, Collectible, New in box $65. 724-222-3973 STOCK CAR Dale Earnhard, Jr. Adult, Collectible, New in box $95. 724-222-3973 Stove-Wood Stove “Heat-ro-la” Vintage w/pipe. 46”H x 28”W 19”D $300 724-379-5090

PET RAMP 6’ tri-folding holds 200lb “Petgear” $65 724-941-3006

724-942-3923

PFALTZGRAFF Tea Rose 98 pieces $150 724-344-8970

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T-SHIRT - Las Vegas “Planet Hollywood”, new white, size large $20. 412-831-0436

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Table - Cafe table with 4 chairs. Oak and wrought iron. $250. 724-229-7350.

PHOTO PRINTER - Lexmark P915 photo printer, new, still in box, $10. 724-579-4617 PIANO STOOL rectangle upholstered seat wooden legs $75 724-225-5371

PIANO - Young Chang, excellent condition, with matching storage bench, light, stand & books included, $2,100. 724-747-0045 PILLOW - “My Pillow” as seen on TV, king size, new, $65. 724-348-4085 PIN. Handpainted floral design. Signed. $10. 724-941-4912. PINKING SHEARS, $25. 724-413-1469 PINE CUPBOARD, antique, with shelves & half- door, 64”h x 31.5”w x 14.5”d, $350. 412-531-4648 PIPE WRENCH 36” with 4” Jaw $45. 724-222-3973 PITCHER-Antique Jeannette glass pitcher, Iris $55 724-746-0473 PLATES - Parfums Givenchy set of 4 colorful plates, $20. 412-780-0130

PLANK 32”X12” Aluminum Plank, $600

412-965-2800 Pool- 17’x4’ new in box $250 724-587-3964 POOL TABLE - FREE 4’1/2 x 8’ approximate size, slate,Good Shape.724-632-2164 Pool table-standard size with pool sticks, balls etc good condition $80 724-966-2907 Pot Belly Stove The Graft #30 $225.00 724-344-7287 POTBELLY- STOVE $225 724-344-7287 POTBELLY- THE GRAFF #30 $225 724-344-7287 POTTY CHAIR - $10. 724-627-9128 PRINTER - HP, color/scans/ complete, $25. 412-854-0123 PRIMITIVE PUMPKIN HEAD FIGURE, 20” tall, $20. 724-873-0819

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395 Valley Brook Rd. McMurray, PA 15317 Attn: Classified Dept. SAXOPHONE- ALTO EXCELLENT COND. $295 724-344-7287

TABLE - with 9” leaf, 3 swivel chairs $200 obo good condition 412-805-0412

SCANNER- Epson Perfection 2400, All documents & disks, $30. 412-831-5873

TABLE/4 CHAIRS- Broyhill Pine with Macarta Top, $100. 724-941-8507

SCOOTER - Thomas The Tank kid’s 3-wheeled scooter, good condition, $10. 412-292-4551

Tablecloth-Gold vinyl, flannel backed 70x53 perfect $6 724-228-9976

SCOOTER - Pride GoGo Elite Traveler Mobility Scooter, like new, 3 wheels, $450. Pict. upon request. 412-854-5304

Tablecloth-Gold vinyl, flannel backed 80x51 perfect $6 724-228-9976

SCROLL SAW - Craftsman 16” variable speed, extra blades, $50. 724-693-2816 Seats new blue cloth two singles van $30.00 724-745-8270 Sewing Machine-Portable Singer. Exc. Cond. Incl. Instr. & kit $85 cash 724-428-9870 SHEARER- 12 long panel curtains & valances Lavender, asking $150 724-745-3963 SHOES - Ladies leather tennis shoes (2 pair), 1 white,1 black, size 6.5, $30. 412-831-0436 SHOWER BASE, Kohler, 3’ x 5’, drain on right side, almond, $400. 724-225-3109 sink 2ss bowls w/faucets w/sprayer formica-t drawers $100.00 724-745-8270 Sink stainless steelDouble bowl w/faucets33L X 22W X 6D $30 724-413-8853 SLATE For Art Work (4) Details All $55. 724-222-3973 SLEEPING BAG - very warm,, great for hunting & camping $25 412-519-7705 SNARE DRUMS ,1950 American Legion Slingerland, (3) $100. 724-225-0809 after 6pm SNOW BABIES $10 724-941-3485 Snow Thrower, Yard Machine 21” path $150 724-222-3646 Snowthrower- Toro CCR 2000 $100 724-969-0272 Snow Blower-Toro PowerClear 180 Elec Start 18” clearing, never used, $300. 724-222-0936

PRINTER - HP Photosmart, copy/print, great pictures, new, $50. 412-854-3637

SNUGGLEKINS MONKEY - With cooing sounds, perfect condition, $20. 412-279-3288

Printer Brother Laser Printer Model HL-2140 $25, 412-997-6313

SODA FOUNTAIN CHAIRS (2) wrought iron with wooden seat. $70 724-225-5371

PRINTER-HP Photosmart 7960, all documents & disks, $40. 412-831-5873

Sofa-Converts into Bid $150 724-663-5260

Professional DJ System Peavey & Rain equipment, like new, $3,000 or best offer.

724-255-4487 PSP system w/game, movie, USB port, charger, and cases. $60.00 724-222-4868 Pump- submersible, tank, wire, regulator & 160 ft of pipe $300 724-587-3964 PUNCH BOWL- clear glass with grape design, 12 cups, hooks, $30. 724-413-1469 PUNCHING BAG - Everlast with stand. Hardly used $60. 724-222-0463 PURSE - Marino Orlandi leather, $100. 724-348-4085 PURSE - Coach sojo medium, black leather, $75. 724-348-4085 Quantum Leap-Inquest interactive talking handheld $100 724-966-2907 QUARTERS - Washington Statehood Quarters 99-08 P&D & territories $125. 724-413-4726 quilt patches- very large box flannel $25.00 724-345-3792 RADIO-Two way 250 channels, complete $100 724-344-7287 Raincoat- Air Force size M $10.00 724-222-1611 Ramps-Commercial Grade truck/car ramps $250 724-663-5260 RECLINER - Overstuffed, blue, excellent condition & very comfortable, $60. 412-841-7210 Reflective Tape, Red/white, 3M #67533, 2”x150’ new $125 roll 724-998-7521 REINDEERS-(4), white wire with lights, 42” high, $200. 724-941-9590 RESORT MEMBERSHIP-Roaring Run, Champion PA, Legacy development, Port Clinton, OH., camping, fishing (Ohio), cabins, hotels, travel clubs, 99 year lease, $6,750. For info. 724-947-3151

TABLE - Official Windsor Canadian round table, 2 bar stools, new, $175. 724-413-4726

SCARECROW, lighted, 25” tall & detailed, $25. 724-873-0819

PRINT of Robert Burns by Dave Olson, numbered, framed $45 724-746-0473

PRO-FORM CROSSWALK DUAL MOTION CROSS TRAINER $50 CALL 724-941-3086

General Merchandise

SOFA - With pull-out bed, loveseat, lamp, excellent condition, $220. 724-873-1460 SOFTWARE speech recog. Dragon Naturally Speaking New $20 724-225-5371 SPEAKERS (2) Advent Legacy Need refoaming $100 or BO 28H/16W/10D 412-805-2096 SPEAKERS - Car, Box with Amp. $75 724-413-2340 SPEAKERS- Cerwin Vega D9 15” woofers, like new, $300 724-941-8728 SPINET PIANO- Gulbransen, with bench, $200 or free to church,724-225-0809 after 6pm SPORTS PLAQUE - Tommy Maddox(former Steeler). $25. 724-941-4912. SPRINKLING CAN Antique, Metal, Very Nice $18 724-222-3973

TABLECLOTHS -Lace, antique, brand new, 3 for $40 or best offer. 412-279-2788 Tables- 2 Monkey Swivel Glass top End tables 3 monkeys each table $150 724-926-3023 Tables-white and cream with gold marble round tables $150 724-745-3963 Tea Pot brass matching stand & burner needs polished, never used $60 724-222-6739 TIFFANY STYLE TABLE LAMP (Harp shaped) - $20.00 724-825-0941

STAIR LIFT - Stair-Glide, good working condition, $299. 412-770-7842 Stand- Nick nak type wood 5 tier 41”W 61”H 12”D $30 724-745-8270 STAMP COLLECTION, (1) 2010 Scott Catalog of US Stamp values, (2) American Heirloom Collections of US stamps & plate blocks. (1)Album of US First Day Covers. (1) Album of Heritage collection of US Commeratives. (1)Album of Princess Diane collection. (2) albums World Wide Collection. Over 5,000 stamps of US & worldwide not mounted, (more US than World Wide). Value $5,000+ Sell for best offer over $1,800. 412-298-0110 Cash Only

TYPEWRITER-antique, Royal, works, $125. 724-413-1469 TYPEWRITER TABLE with drop side, $50. 724-413-1469 Typewriter- IBM Selectric Desk Model w/extra ball $50 724969-0272 TYPEWRITER-Remington, works great, $75. 724-413-1469 U.S. FLAG- Large Military issued Valley Forge Flag co. $55 724-356-2427 Hickory VANITY - sink & faucet, bowl & top $25 412-519-7705 Vanity w/Top & Faucets 24W x 30H x 18D $30.00 724-413-8853 Walker, Instrida $25 724-222-3646 Walkie Talkie (2) 5 watt 40 channels $25 724-969-0272 WALL PAPER- blue with pink ribbon, $5.00 724-745-3963 WALL HANGING - American Indian, God’s Eye, excellent condition, $29. 412-854-0123 WANTED WANTED WANTED: Buying 1940’s - 1970’s MATCHBOX and HOT WHEEL Toy Cars. South Hills, CASH Available! Buy 1 or 1000! Email us: WeBuyHotWheels@gmail.com

Washer- Wirlpool, electric, good working condition $150 724-587-3964 WATCH - Casio men’s watch, tachmeter, black face stainless band, $50. 724-348-4085 WATCH - Invicta men’s watch, black face, stainless, new, $50. 724-348-4085 WATCH - Sport men’s Seiko Sportura chronograph, black face, $300. 724-348-4085 Water Dispenser- Hamilton Beach Bottled Hot & Cold $60 724-926-3023 WEDDING GOWN, Designer Corset Bodice, Adorned with Pearls, 3/4 Length Bell Sleves, Detachable Train. Veil with Princess Crown Headpiece. Sz 16. $275. 412-841-6612 Werner fiberglass 16’ extension LADDER, holds up to 250 lbs., $175. 724-263-4494 Wheel Barrow - 4 Cubic Ft. $20, 724-945-5282 WHEELCHAIR-Barely used $150. Call 724-255-6539 and leave a message.

Tires Mastercraft 265/7/ 16 $150.00 412-760-0385

Wheels- 5 mags for 2000 Pontiac Grand Am $150 724-587-3964

Tires-4 winter 195 60 R15 all for $100 724-825-8479

WICKER SET

TIRE - Dunlop 225x60x17, jumper cables, wiper blades, new, $35/all. 412-854-0123 TIRE CHAINS Pewag Glacier #H2228camloc LT265/85/R16 $55 724-941-3006 Tire- w/rim for Chevy new spare T155/90D 16 $40 724-745-8270 TIRES- (2) 205/55R16, new, Goodyear Eagle, $165. both 724-998-7521, Wash. TIRES- (2) 205/55R16, new, Goodyear Eagle, $165. both 724-998-7521, Wash. TOASTER OVEN - toastmaster Good condition, $25. 412-805-0412

1930s, couch, rocker, chair, coffee planter & planter. Coil spring cushions, good condition, best offer.

412-835-4096 WINE RACK. Rustic wood. Holds up to 6 bottles. $20. 724-941-4912. Winter Coats, Ladies 2x Sears (2) $30 each 724-222-3646 WINTER SKIS$45.00 724-941-9067 Chuck WINTER TIRES (4) P215/65R16 Magna Grip HT. $180. 412-443-4376

Tools- Misc. tools make offer 724-222-1611 TOY - Elmo, sings, moves & does the limbo, excellent condition, $15. 412-279-3288 TOY - Imaginext Large Dragon, battery operated,walks, wings open/shut, $15. 412-279-3288 Tractor- Sears Craftsman riding Tractor needs work only $125 724-926-3023 TRAIN - American Flyer, Set #1492, very good condition 412-833-3781 TRAIN SET, Accessories, Marx 1955, $150 or best offer 412-279-2788 TRAINS, Misc. Cars. Sleeping, Diners, etc. In original boxes. $100 for all. 412-833-5725 TRASH CAN stainless steel, pop up lid, new $15 724-746-0473 TRAY metal, Land O’Lakes advertising 10.5x13 $35 724-746-0473 TREADMILL- Pulse Strider 2800, $50. 724-627-9128 TREADMILL - Proform 725ex Model PFTL72582, very clean, $100/best offer. 724-825-1476 Treadmill-Pro-Form 445 Exc Cond. Incl. hand weights $300 firm cash 724-428-9870 TREE - Christmas Tree, 6 ft. Prelite white lights. $50. 724-413-4726 TREE PRUNER with Saw, 12’ Fiskars, $45. 724-222-3973

Sprowls City Appliance & TV 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash. 724-225-5760 www.sprowlsandsons.com STACKABLE STOOLS, (4) Ethan Allen, 6” high each, $100. 724-413-1469

Typewriter- Portable Underwood $25 724-969-0272

TROLLING MOTORS Game Fisher $25. 724-745-4054. TROLLING MOTORS- (1) Minn Kota 28 lb thrust $35, 724-745-4054. Truck Cap-Aluminum 5ft wide x 7 ft 6in long. $75.00 724-663-5260 TRUMPET, Selmer, Excellent, made in America, $240. 724929-4538 or 724-875-9235 (Cell) TV - 27” color, Magnavox, very good, $45. 724-225-8237 TV - 55” AKAI big screen tv on wheels, $100. 724-579-4617 TV - Panasonic 32” floor model - $100 - 724-986-8746 TV - Sony 19” works good $50 412-519-7705 TV - G.E., 15” color, not heavy, great picture, $20. 412-854-0123

WINDOWS-(4) white, Andersen casements, with screens, new in box, Energy Star Qualified, $1,000. 724-986-3249 WITCH, unique, 30” tall, very colorful, $25. 724-873-0819 WOOD BURNER STOVE Johnson, with thermostat, blower, $299. 724-899-2729 WOOD PELLET INSERT -Harman $2500. 724-884-6538 WOODEN SNOWMAN, 20” tall, lighted & detailed, $20. 724-873-0819

Garage/Yard Sale BRIDGEVILLE-335 Fawcett Church Rd., (15017), Sat. Nov. 10 & Sun. Nov. 11, 9am-4pm. ESTATE SALE. (Dir: Boyce Rd to Mayview Rd to Fawcett Church Rd. ) Living/diningroom furniture, china, glassware, linens, GPS, lamps, DVD player, bookcases, TVs, freezer, Christmas items, computer desk, leaf blower, records, artwork, tools, portable sewing machine, lawnmower, air compressor & lots, lots more!

MT. LEBANON WOODRIDGE COMMUNITY (15234)

Estate Sale Sunday , November 11 8 am-3 pm

Please Note: Sunday Sale!!!! Fabulous Upscale Quality Furniture. Cherry Bachelor’s Chest, Hitchcock Maple Kitchen Table/Chairs, Ethan Allen Coffee/End Tables, Ethan Allen Chests, Locke Hitchcock Style Dining Room (Table/Chairs, Beautiful China/Hutch & Buffet), Oriental Rugs, Sherill Sofa, Sofa Table, Credenza, Full Bed, Paintings/Prints, Glass Top Tables, 2 Magnificent Oriental Screens, Hitchcock Rocker, China, Glassware, Kitchen, Linens, Steins, Lenox, Royal Doulton China, Lamps, Silverplate, Monet, Fireplace Set, Patio Furniture, Decorative Items & So Much More!! Directions:

200 Thornberry Circle

2040 Washington Rd.

Wanted to Buy Ace Sporting Goods We Buy Guns Everyday 724-222-5470 www. acesportinggoods.com

ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES ~ WANTED ~ Mahogany and Oak Furniture, Desks, Bookcases, China, Glassware, Pottery, Linens, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, and Toys. One Piece or Entire Estate. Other items considered. TOP CASH PRICES PAID

Please Call Janine

412-341-9079 412-719-2303

REEVES’ SPORT SHOP $ BUYING GUNS $ 1943 W. Chestnut St., Wash. PA 724-206-0462

TOP PRICES PAID FOR OLD RUGS Clean Repair & Appraise Mt. Lebanon, 15228

412-563-1212 Fuel-Soil-Stone

CORDWOOD Top quality, clean, seasoned one year, split, 4’x8’x16”, cherry and mixed, $110. Stacking available. Serving the South Hills for over 33 years.

Weekdays: (412) 653-0666 Evenings & Weekends (412) 655-1149 HOUSE COAL- SCREENED LUMP TOPSOIL, RIVER ROCK, MULCH, WALL STONE & PAVERS RL YOST 724-745-5700

Service Repairs

Law Estate Sales

Al’s Water Service

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MT. LEBANON (15243) Estate Sale Saturday, November 10 8 am-4 pm 75 YEARS OF TREASURES! HOUSE IS PACKED!! French Provincial Chairs, Chair/Ottoman, Oversized Chair, Fall Front Desk, End Tables, Sofas, Torchiere, Lamps, Dining Room, Antique Armoire, Vintage Clothing, Thomasville Bedroom, Corner Cabinet, 2 Love Seats, Antique Dresser, Vintage Hats, 2 Full Kitchens, Microwaves, Pink Refrigerator, Lots of Women’s Clothing, Vintage Beer Sign, Lots of Decorative Pictures, Table /4 Chairs, Clocks, Antique Wine Chest, 3 Trunks, Bamboo Couch/3 Chairs, Christmas, Director Chairs, Antique Bar Equipment, Drop Leaf Table, Wash Stand, Lots of Records, Vintage Victrola, Wing Back Chairs, Antique China Cabinet, Guitar, Banjo, Violin, Ukulele, Linens, Desk, Stereo, Vintage Glass, Wicker Chair, Bedroom, Air Conditioners, Liners/Swags/Blinds, Fanback Chair, Waterfall Armoire, Beautician’s Chair, Small Pool Table, Books, Tons of Knickknacks, Sweeper, Rug Shampooer, Weight Bench, Garden Tools and SO, SO MUCH MORE!! DON’T MISS THIS ONE!! Directions:

WOODBURNER - 74,000 BTU Lopi Liberty, 24” Long $1200 724-435-7202

Murdoch Estate Liquidation

Computers

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Cell :

Route 19 (Washington Rd.) to Cedar Boulevard to

WREATH - Winnie The Pooh Christmas Wreath w/Eyore, excellent, $10. 412-279-3288

UPPER ST. CLAIR GIANT Garage Sale Sat. Nov. 10th 8 am-2 pm

Mt. L EBANON Canterbury Fair Sat. Nov.10 9:30-3:30 St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1066 Washington Rd. 15228 Antiques, Collectibles, Christmas, Handmade Gifts, Baked Goods, Hot Lunch 11-2 Benefits Outreach

“WOODSTOCK” 7” reel to reel concert tape, $8. 724-945-5282

Workout machine “Body by Jake Cardio Cruiser” $60.00 724-222-4868

Garage/Yard Sale

111 Cedar Boulevard PETERS TWP. MOVING/GARAGE SALE Sat. Nov. 10, 9-3 102 Scarborough Lane Dir: Rt.19 to Gateshead Rd. across from Bob Evans con tinue to Scarborough on left. Something for Everyone!!!

Service Repairs

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

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING * Interior / Exterior Basement Waterproofing * French Drains * Sump Pumps Lifetime Guarantee Free Estimates/Fully Insured PA # 063358

412-584-1515 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 $125. Also fire brick repairs, dampers replaced, animal and bird proofing, etc. Call Bill Taylor day or evening.

CORDWOOD Taylor Fireplace

724-941-7483 FERGUSON CLOCK REPAIR “Serving Time In Western PA For over 25 Years” We Make House Calls In The Greater Pittsburgh Area

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

All Work Guaranteed Free Estimates Upon Request

1-800-764-8463 GUTTERS CLEANED $49.95 Insured Average 2 Story House Prompt Service Repair & Replacement Available. PA #31176

(412) 563-6128

Service Repairs

COMPUTER HELP

* SNOW PLOWING & SALTING *

Confused, need help, Windows not working right? We can help and we come to you! We provide new user set up, software installations, troubleshooting & Windows help.

We are now accepting Snow Plowing & Salting contracts in the South Hills. We are fully equipped to service your business. We are fully insured and have excellent references.

4 PC HELP, Inc. 412-561-1226 Antiques

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SHOW Sun., Nov. 11 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Castle Shannon Fire Hall

TV - Large screen TV floor model, Hitachi, 55x44x33, $150.. 724-413-4726

Free Admission Free Parking

TV - Zenith 27” color, cable ready, great picture, $35. 412-854-0123

HUTCH - Kitchen Hutch, 1930s original design. 724-941-7580

412-680-7254

Residential property cleanups also available. Call a company who cares.

Zingrone Landscaping & Construction

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412 886-9818

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November 7, 2012

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Winter Is Coming..... Keep Your Home Below is directory of sources to meet your heating needs! McKean Plumbing & Heating

Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

468 West Chestnut Street Washington, PA 15301

495 Bower Hill Road Venetia, PA 15367

McKean was founded in the 1930s, but has been operating as McKean Plumbing Heating and Supply Co Inc. since 1952. McKean Plumbing and Heating is a full service Plumbing, Heating, Remodeling, and Retail company. McKean offers service of existing systems and equipment as well as new installation of systems and equipment for both residential and commercial applications. Their specialty areas include infloor radiant heat, boilers, commercial design build systems (plumbing and heating), water softening systems, backflow device certification, and hard to find parts. McKean also offers advice and expertise at their sales counter. For “Do-It-Yourselfers”, we are The Answer for hard to find parts and fittings. Their Sales Counter is staffed with experienced people who are able to help determine the best solution to their customers’ unique problems.

Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been in business for over 25 years. They are a Heating and Air Conditioning company that specializes in service work, new installations and light commercial work. What makes Fife Heating and Air Conditioning unique is that 95% of their business is from word of mouth.

ARH

Nicely Heating & Air Conditioning

Heating, Cooling & Sport Shop

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL GAS • OIL • ELECTRIC Humidifiers • Air Cleaners • Heat Pumps

Commercial & Residential Mobile Home

GEOTHERMAL

4174 Route 40, Claysville

Financing Available

724-222-6035

724-225-7549

Louis T. Ursitz Heating & Air Conditioning Residential & Commercial • Free Estimates - Fully Insured • Financing Available • Sales - Service - Installation Strength you can rely on • All Makes & Models • Proudly Serving The Area For Over 34 Years!

Established in 1974

McDonald

724-796-8741 www.ltursitz@windstream.net Lic# -PA- 002536

Controlled Climate Systems Commercial-Residential-Industrial-Ground Source-Heating-Air Conditioning and Service

Don’t let your family get caught in the cold this winter

24 Hour Emergency Service

724-745-3750 24 HOUR SERVICE

412-221-2248 724-745-7422 H E AT I N G & AIR CONDITIONING LIFE BEGINS AT 72... DEGREES

www.colemanmitchell.com info@colemanmitchell.com GUARANTEED 24 HOUR SERVICE Cleaning & Repairing All Make Furnaces New Installations

Fife Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Tim Fife Heating & AC Specialist Serving the South Hills 495 Bower Hill Rd Venetia, PA 15367

Phone: 724-941-2037 FAX: 724-941-0228 Repaired Right Today Or You Don’t Pay!® Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Drain Cleaning. All in One professional service company!

KINGSTON BROTHERS

HEATING

724-225-6260 Parts • Service • Installation

“The Homeowners Source for Parts and Support”

PA#002533

85 McElree Rd. Washington, PA

Blake Kingston Day: 724-222-7707 Late Evening: 724-228-9613 724-222-3265

If you would like to advertise on the page please call 724-222-0303.

How will you stay warm this winter?

Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

PlumbingRepairedRight.com724-222-2150

FOR ALL YOUR HEATING NEEDS! Give us a call today!

724-225-1644

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Service Repairs HAULING

Lawn Care & Landscaping

Junk & Debris Removal, Cut

Trees, Clean up Houses &

Garages, Demolition, Residential & Commercial

412-220-4519

J&D Roofing &

November 7, 2012

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

Trees, Plants & Flowers

Home Improvement

“R&J Tree Service” Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding. Insured. 25 yrs. experience Free Estimates.

CERAMIC TILE

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

TREE SERVICE

LANDSCAPING

Family Owned For Over 65 Years

Affordable, quality work. Beautiful landscaping jobs done inexpensively. Fall Clean-Up Seeding Mulching Pruning Bed Design Planting & More

Fall Clean-Ups Snow Removal Painting Basement Waterproofing Landscape Design Free Estimates Fully Insured. PA #063358

Call:

412-584-1515

Phone Answers 24 Hours

1-800-919-5320

Pilardi’s Landscaping 724~498~6809 or visit us at : pilardilandscaping.com

Home Improvement

SNOW REMOVAL & SALTING

20 LANDSCAPING 412-860-1118 www.20landscaping.com WINDOW WASHING GUTTER CLEANING LEAF CLEAN-UP Very Reasonable Rates 20 Years Experience. Insured. Free Estimates.

Call Tom at

Take a Break Cleaning

412-638-4438 412-831-0651

Lawn Care & Landscaping AERATIONS / STUMP GRINDING Average 10,000 sq.ft. lawn: $65. Let me core aerate your lawn with the same machine Chem Lawn or Davey use for about half their price. Fertilization, weed control & liming also available. Also, let me remove those unwanted stumps & roots from your yard. (Stumps approx. $3 per inch measured across stump.) Also gardens rototilled. Insured. Licensed Pesticide Applicator. 27 yrs. in business.

412-853-6062

(INTERIOR / EXTERIOR)

Local craftsman. Quality

412-531-5922

workmanship with attention to detail. Fully insured. References available. Free est. PA035280

*************************** Complete Home Remodeling & Repair Service, Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Windows, Doors, etc. NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates * Insured PA 032470

LEAF CLEAN-UP LAWN AERATION MOWING 412-833-5153 Richard Bode Landscaping Retaining Walls / Patios / Sidewalks Unilock Sales/Installation

724-941-6936 724-746-7047 PA #004132 Fully Insured Owner Supervision

Want to take the news with you? Our eEdition is only $5.99 per month. Call 724-222-2201 or email subscribe@ observer-reporter. com

One Call We Do It All!

Hedges, Hedges, Heges - It’s Not Too Late To Do The Hedges

Replace Dead Plants Now

Fall & Leaf Clean-Ups

Re-edging of Beds

Retaining Walls

Exterior Painting

Call Get It Done & Get An Estimate Today!

412-860-3702 HIC #003526

Email your ad to: orclass@observer-reporter.com or call

724-222-0303 Lawn Care & Landscaping

GUTTERS

Retired Senior Available Repairs, Remodeling, Flooring, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry & Drywall Repair Bonded. Insured. References. PA028316 Call 412-833-0156 or 412-818-7248

412-881-7926, Dave Cell: 412-737-5511, Gary

GUTTER CLEANING GET YOUR GUTTERS CLEANED BEFORE WINTER Free Estimates Fully Insured 25 Years Experience

S.T.S. Remodeling 412-292-2800

Wallace Painting 412-831-7963

AMC CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING LLC ●

HANDYMAN SERVICES Any job, small or large Concrete Sealing & Caulking. Fully Insured Free Estimates.

Siding ●

Gutters

HIC#PA087054 SIDELINES TREE SERVICE We will go out on a limb for you.... Tree Removal Stump Removal Pruning/Trimming Shrub/Hedge Removal Cord Firewood for Sale Free Estimates! Fully Insured! PA # 085585 412-596-5074 or 412-855-1422

Trees, Plants & Flowers Bartlett’s Pittsburgh Area Tree Service ISA Certified 724-695-1660 Hothouse Floral 24 Hot House Lane Rt. 136 Wash. 724-222-6739 www.hothousefloralco.com

KEN’S TREE SERVICE Fully Insured Free Estimates

(724) 745-5586

Fully Insured Email:

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING * * Fall Special * *

amcnicholas21@gmail.com

* * 10% Discount * *

Senior & Veteran Discounts

Big name quality, at an affordable price. Installations available also. Free estimates. PA # 054212. Call Mike,

724-328-2757

AMES Construction & Remodeling 30 Years Experience! 724-852-1888

(412) 414-7870

BOEHM CONTRACTING Complete Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gamerooms & more. Carpentry, Painting, Tile & Marble, Wood Flooring (a complete list is on our website). Small jobs welcome. Fully Insured. Our Focus is Quality.

PA 021734 Call

(412) 831-3676

or visit us at:

K & K HOME IMPROVEMENT Where Quality is Tradition for Over 25 years * Siding * Soffit * Roofing * Doors * Kitchens * Baths * Windows * Addition * Gutters * Decks * Drywall 2307 Brownsville Rd. Call us for a free “No Gimmick” estimate

412-881-4749

boehmcontracting.net

Home Improvement

724-746-8733 (TREE) Lawn Care & Landscaping

Roof & Gutter Tune-Ups (Get Watertight & Z Right)

SHINGLE • SLATE • TILE & FLAT ROOF REPAIRS SPECIALISTS • ROOF VENTILATION SYSTEMS • SEAMLESS GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS • SIDING • SOFFIT & FASCIA • CHIMNEY REPAIRS • POWER WASHING • PAINTING & PLASTERING Gutter Cleaning, Screening & Refastening Services

• FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED • SENIOR DISCOUNTS

SMALL JOBS SPECIALIST Carpentry Game Rooms Crown Molding Doors Drywall: Hang / Finish / Repair Interior Painting

24 Hour Response Guaranteed Matt Shields 724-809-3185 724-745-2007

SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN I do it all. Painting, Plumbing, Electrical & more. PA076865 Fully Insured. Call Brian,

412-216-1098

WALLPAPER INSTALLATION & REMOVAL INTERIOR PAINTING

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

Quality Workmanship Free Estimates. Fully Insured

PAINTING & CARPENTRY

412-833-4574 412-551-2474

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

PLASTERING/DRYWALL Repair work a specialty, rooms also, Spring Specials, over 45 years experience, Free estimates, Seniors Discount, Ask for Al

T i m C o r n wall Wa l l p a p e r i n g

Concrete America’s Largest Concrete Leveler. Don’t replace your sunken concrete slabs! Let us pump it up & save you 50-70% over replacment. 412-486-8444 or 724-776-7277 www.a1now.com

Asphalt

PLASTERING / HARDCOAT New work, repair work, 35 years experience. Insured. Free Estimates.

Larry Cardillo Plastering

(724) 926 - 2269

POINTING MORTAR REPAIR Insured

Quality Installation Fascia

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

Home Improvement

724-926-8168

Interior/Exterior Work Gamerooms, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Custom Decks, Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile, Painting. Professional Workmanship & Quality. Insured & Licensed. PA034239 No job too small or large. Fair prices. Free estimates.

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Seamless, any length. Also: Vinyl Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Downspouts, Gutter Guard, Gutter Cleaning. 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. PA #044557

South Hills Exteriors

ALL HOME REMODELING, REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS

Roofing

PAINT MAN / WALLPAPER MAN

ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES

Soffit

724-627-9084

Greg 412-513-5012

www.OneHourAir.com

Jamie Thompson,

(412) 531-3113 AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPE SERVICE

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Siding, Windows & Doors Quality work for 35 years Insured & References PA #076800. Call us for your Free Estimate.

* 24-HOUR SERVICE * * All Brands - All Models * Wash. Co. 724-225-1644 Mon Valley 724-258-2215

PAINTING

CHESLEIGH REMODELING

Home Repairs & Remodeling

Single Phase Electrical Services Inc Generac Authorized Dealer 724-745-1970 www.singlephase.com

Design & Build Decks Door Installations Quality Home Repairs References - Insured. PA#45653

412-279-6579 or 412-670-9952

Greg Topper Contr.

LEAF CLEAN-UPS GRASS CUTTING Free Estimates

MOORE’S FINE CARPENTRY (412) 279-2262

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

Commercial /Residential

Fully Insured Free Estimates Emergency Repairs

Michael D. Buczkowski Const. & Remodeling 2nd floor addition specialist. 724-941-4053

Caruso Heating & Air Residential & Commercial 412-882-6080 www.carusoac.com

TREE SERVICE

Sheet Metal Inc.

Shingle = Slate = Copper Standing Seam & Flat Roofs = Siding = Soffit = Fascia and Seamless Gutters

Home Improvement

• PA 4025589

(724) 941-7833 (412) 831-0878

• 37 YEARS EXPERIENCE • NO DOWN PAYMENTS • AWARD WINNER

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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Free Estimates

Active Owner Participation on Every Jobsite

“Mortar Matching & Neatness are My Trademark”

Weber Construction 412-563-6128 PROFESSIONAL PAINTER * INTERIOR + EXTERIOR * DECKS * PRESSURE WASHING FULLY INSURED /FREE ESTIMATES PA #051672

PAUL JANOV

724~746~3464 Rollier’s Hardware We carry everything you need: Electric, Plumbing, Paint, Housewares Lawn & Garden, Pets, Lumber. Convenience Store & Seasonal 600 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 412-561-0922

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

412-853-9436 SCHEDULE A MEMORIAM In Tribute To Your Loved One Call The Almanac Classified Department (724) 941-7725 Ext. 118 or 111 Or Come To The Office 395 Valley Brook Rd. Suite 2 McMurray, PA 15317

Kernan Asphalt Sealing

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

Drywall/Painting

BEST QUALITY Painting & Contracting * Interior / Exterior

Painting & Staining * Pressure Washing _______________________

Free Estimates Fully Insured References

(724) 942-5676

Roofing Slagle Roofing & Construction Commercial and Residential 724-258-6901 www.slagleroofing.com

Excavating & Hauling

CHAMPS All your Excavating & Landscaping Needs ● Yard Installation

& Digouts

● Hauling ● Walls & Patios ● Underground

Utilities

● French Drains ● Land Clearing ● Snow Removal

Champs offers a wide range of services. Excavation is only a part of what we can do. Regardless of your project, just call us for a free estimate. Fully Insured

Sam McCrossin

(412) 400-9304 (724) 348-5105 PA #039863

Shopping For Your Next Vehicle...

TREGEMBO GM - MAZDA - SUBARU

HONDA - HYUNDAI - TOYOTA - SCION

MOTORS

VASKO DODGE

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

BOWSER Cadillac

November 7, 2012

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

412-758-9736

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

Campers & RVs 2004 5TH WHEEL - Kountry Star by Newmar, 32’ RLKS, Cold Weather Package, $20,000 304-280-0742

CIRRUS 2008 - 24’ Ultra Lite, Slide-Out, Excellent Condition, Extended Warranty, Many Extras. $10,500.

724-223-0809

CLEANING FOR NEW CLIENTS 50% OFF ON YOUR 4th CLEANING

Class A 35’ CAT Diesel Motor Home - Fully equipped includes washer, dryer, aluminum shell stainless steel storage doors with roll out trays. $40,000. Offers considered. 724-579-2521 SUZUKI DR 350, 1994 Seldom used in past 10 years Rebuilt top end, runs great! $1,200 Call 724-239-3039

Free Estimates Fully Insured Reliable, Honest Affordable Prices 18 Years Experience Excellent References

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

CUSTOM MURALS & ART MARIA’S IDEAS Celebrating 30 Years in Business! www.MariasIdeas.com

412-481-6556 HOUSECLEANING Nice reliable, honest European professional cleaning lady will clean your house by myself just the way you want it. Extensive experience & excellent references. Call Valentyna,

412-908-3838 HOUSECLEANING Now is the time to have us thoroughly clean your home making everything sparkle leaving you free to do your holiday decorating while we do the grunt work. Times have been hard on everyone and you deserve a break and the time to just relax a bit and enjoy the holidays. We are eager to help. Fully insured/ bonded.

(724) 941-DUST (412)-655-3921

Watching your Dollar this Holiday? Buy our Gift Certificates for MAID SERVICES. Receive a FREE $10 GAS CARD . 412-482-8002

COACHMAN AURORA ‘03 33’, V10, gas, (2) air, 11,000 miles, slide-out, leveling jacks, backup camera, satellite, warranty till 2012 or 75,000 miles. 724-222-2214 FLEETWOOD PROWLER Travel Trailer, ‘09, 35’, 2 slides, excellent condition, $17,000/

BOAT 1989 Ski Challenger 21 ft. long, inboard, 351, runs great, with trailer, $5,000 or best offer,724-986-5808

BOAT & TRAILER - 1987 21 ft. Cabin Cruiser Celebrity Sleeps 4, has new Chevy 3.50 cubic inch engine, inboard/ outboard needs slight repair, but not major. Trailer rebuilt with 4 new tires. Will trade or sell outright for Harley Davidson motorcycle of equal value between $6,000-$7,000, negotiable. Call

724-941-9037

KEYSTONE TAILGATER

412-874-0294

MotorcyclesMotorbikes-ATVs ‘07 POLARIS PREDATOR 50 QUAD, Brand New Condition. $1500. 724-941-3347 1988 KAWASAKI KX250 Great Shape, Well Maintained. Runs. Never Quits. Mostly Stock. $995. 412-221-3240 1996 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER. Extended Frontend. Custom Work $3000 or best offer. 724-470-8930 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY. Excellent Conditon. 8,000 Miles, lots of Extras. $15,000 Firm. 724-499-5759

2004 HD Night Train One of a kind. Many accessories Over 25k inv. Have all receipts. Only 8,500 miles. No Trades NO free rides. $13,400 or best offer 412-953-5739

Yamaha 250 XT, 2010, Road and trail motorcycle. Bought in Jan and barely used. Helmet included. $3200. Will negotiate. Call 412 641 9763.

Miscellaneous Vehicles

$ $ $ $ $ CASH PAID FOR JUNK CARS Please Call CONCESSION TRAILER 1995 - 18 ft. With 14 ft. support box truck, stainless griddle, 2 fryers, 4 sinks, good condition. Call Chuck,

724-986-6527, 724-986-5761

RIVINIUS ‘73 Heavy Equipment TRAILER - 50,000 GWT with heavy duty ramps & brakes, $5,295 or best offer. 724-348-0800

Extremely Rare 4x4 Off Road 1975 Swedish Military Volvo C-303 (Laplander) Vehicle 2004 Victory Arlin Ness Custom, V Twin. One of 150 made. 1507cc. just 5,110 miles. Good tires,spotless Adult owned. Price $8,500 Phone 724-228-2154 Pancake Area. HARLEY DAVIDSON, 2010 Sportster 48, custom paint, 14” Apes, after market exhaust, $8,900. 724-747-5571

Seats 7 persons, removable enclosure flatbed for hauling or camping. Almost new Mickey Thompson Baja radials, mileage 31,617. Must sell - moving to D.C. Asking $14,000 or best offer.

724-592-6983

Automotive Parts & Accessories

2006 - 29’ Chaparral 280 Signature Cruiser - $74,900, Excellent condition, many options. Must see!

(724) 255-4236 SAILBOAT-23’, 1987 Hunter, nice condition, sleeps 4, 1997 Viking Tandem trailer, 4.5 Evenrude motor, $4,200 or best offer. 724-223-9357

9,400 miles, clean, extra chrome, $5,000 or best offer. Florida Bike. 724-796-0182

BUICK RIVERA, 1966 63,000 miles best offer Contact pllhd1@yahoo.com

CHEVROLET ‘69 Camaro Restored, 350 crate engine, automatic, always garage kept, Daytona yellow with new Cragers & tires, $24,500.

CORVETTE 1980 Classic, T-top, 350 engine, automatic, runs great, 93,000 miles, asking $8,000. 724-796-0505

DODGE 1967 D100 Stepside, shortbed, 38,000 miles, nice driver, $7,500.

724-554-3172

FORD, ‘53, no rust, 331 SB, 4 speed, IROC-R blower, 2-4 lots of parts, been stored, $17,000. 724-228-1534

FORD 1949 F-1239 Flathead, V8, 3 speed, all original. Serious inquiries only $20,000 or best offer. Call JC Landscaping, 412-854-3660

CLUES ACROSS 1. Forbidden (var. sp.) 5. Strike a heavy blow 9. Guy (slang) 12. Tel __, Israel 13. The superior of an abbey 15. Swiss river 16. South American nation 17. Span. town Aranda de ___ 18. Yellow’s complement 19. Sun in Spanish 20. Sharp slaps 22. Cash dispensing machine 25. Persistently annoying person 26. Japanese rolls 28. The woman 29. Fiddler crabs 32. Buddy 33. Majuscule 35. Lake in Oklahoma 36. Airborne (abbr.) 37. Physician’s moniker (abbr.) 38. Lincoln’s state 39. Doctors’ group 40. By way of 41. Coated with tobacco residue 44. Collect information 45. Smallest whole number 46. Honey (abbr.) 47. Luggage containers 49. Nine banded armadillo 50. Malaysian isthmus 51. Very heavy hammer 54. Cry made by sheep 57. Gorse genus 58. Chilean pianist Claudio 62. Table supports 64. Insect feeler 65. Pointed fork part 66. Periods of time 67. Harvard’s league 68. Affirmative! (slang) 69. An open skin infection

4. Soft palate extensions 5. Not good 6. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital 7. One point E of due S 8. Old fashioned upholstery fabric 9. Stop short 10. Large extinct European wild ox 11. Important pollinator 14. Magnum P.I. star 15. Basic 21. Indicates position 23. 4th day (abbr.) 24. Underground phrase 25. 23rd Greek letter 26. Live polio vaccine developer 27. Forearm bones 29. An edict of the Russian tsar 30. Tent places 31. Not home 32. Peafowl genus 34. Bog berry 42. A shag rug made in Sweden 43. ___ Constitution Hall 48. Soft black furs 49. Atomic #46 51. Defense to the Queen’s gambit 52. Dutch painter Peter 1618-1680 53. UK rock band 55. About aviation 56. Used as a culture medium 57. Int’l. news organization 59. Fish eggs 60. Tennis star Ivanovic 61. Exclamation: yuck! 63. Point midway between S and SE

CLUES DOWN 1. Draw beer 2. Bird class 3. Ballpoint pen

Antique Automobiles

Automobiles 1998 Lincoln Continental Well equipped with: 101,000 miles. $2000 or best offer. Garaged all winter,runs and looks good,inspected till 10-13,dark gray 724-941-3867

FORD ‘1959 GALAXIE FAIRLANE 500. 4 Door Sedan, 6 Cylinder Standard Shift, Black Exterior, Red Interior, 63,600 Miles, Very Good Condition, $9,500 or best offer. 412-496-4046

PONTIAC TRANS AM Firebird 1977 Limited Edition

724-225-6576

T-tops, 35,000 original miles, Showroom condition, automatic. Must see! $25,000 negotiable. 724-239-5678 VW Bus Vanagon 1983 Running on road $2,500.00 724-926-8970

MERCEDES BENZ, 300 SD, ‘80, original owner, 47,000 miles, garaged. $10,500. 724-825-8584

WANTED: OLD CARS & TRUCKS 1930s, 1940s & early 1950s

MERCURY ‘1988 COUGAR 5.0 V8, Garage Kept last 12 yrs. High Miles, Runs & Looks Great! $1,750 or best offer. 724-228-1668

For Restoration or Parts. Call & leave message,

INSIDE HEATED STORAGE Cars: $70 per month Motorcycles: $45 per month Taylorstown, PA, Call JR,

JAGUAR 1985 XJS

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HARLEY DAVIDSON Road King, 2009, 10,000 miles, Intake, race tuner & exhaust upgrades, $14,995. 724-413-5169

KAWASAKI ‘09, 900 V-twin, Vulcan Deluxe, with helmets ONLY 1,350 MILES! $5,650. 724-766-2708

KAWASAKI 2008 KX 85 Never raced, great condition, new parts include: FMF Shorty Exhaust, FMF Fatty Header Pipe, new front tire, don’t want to sell, but I’m too big for it. $1,000. Call

Classic, convertible, 5L, 48,200 miles, 1 of 500 made, very good condition

SNOW TIRES (4) 195/60R15 on rims, $200.00 , Call Paul 412 952 1158

$12,500. 724-746-2308

KTM 450 cc 2008 Excellent condition $5,495. 724-428-4251 or 724-986-3478

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AVANTI II 1970 Gold, Automatic, power steering, power windows, a/c, and cruise control; 350 cu in. highperformance Corvette engine; WELL maintained; mileage: 48,000 (seriously!). Many improvements include new carpeting, new hog-troughs & new fm radio/cd/tape player with rear base booster extras. Very,very pretty with its newly buffed-out finish & chrome. 15,000 or best offer. $1 E-Mail for more add’l info. paulie@consolidated.net

Antique Automobiles

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Automobiles

Classic, convertible, 5L, 48,200 miles, 1 of 500 made, very good condition

$12,500. 724-746-2308

05 Mercury Sable LX, Loaded Leather, sunroof, chrome wheels, heated mirrors, cassette & CD 62K miles Inspected until 6/13 Must Sell KBB says $7,200 asking 6,800 724-746-1767

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For as long as it takes to sell it! $16,500. 724-825-2168

ACURA TSX, ‘2010 4 Door, 4 Cylinder, 30 MPG, Traction & Stability Controls, 23,600 Miles. $21,900 317-413-6909

BMW 2006 650i Coupe Sport Package, black saphire metalic, black dakota leather, 19” wheels, 22,000 miles, $37,900. 412-835-7125

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2006 BUICK LACROSSE Well equipped with:, AM/FM cassette/CD player, Automatic, 6 cyl., 83000 miles. $6,500 or best offer. one owner, good condition, detailed inside and out. Call 724-926-2692

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Blue, automatic, very good condition, low miles, 360 engine,

spotless, must see/drive 42,000 miles, $11,500. 724-966-5890 after 1pm.

ACURA,’2004 6 Speed, Black, 36,000 Miles, Sun Roof, Like New, $15,000 724-222-1323

1941 Willys Coupe

PONTIAC ‘84 TRANS AM

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724-916-4790

XTANG TONNEAU COVER for Chevy 2500 Series. $475 or best offer 412-877-4291

KTM ‘08 450 cc, EXC-R, street legal dual sport, very good condition, extras, $3,300. 724-825-0148

PONTIAC ‘84 TRANS AM

V12, lots of misc. small parts, Reasonable, 724-554-3172

1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT Well equipped with: CD player, Automatic, 14,500 miles. $2800 or best offer. (412)580-9794

724-225-0907

EZ DUMPER, 12 Volt Dump Body for 8’ Pickup Truck. Good Condition $1695. 724-880-4136

SEARS 12’ SEMI-V Aluminum, Minn-Kota Electric Motor, with New Diehard Battery, 85 amp, 2 life vests, $475/make offer. 724-745-7561 STARCRAFT 16’ A LUMINUM BOAT, ‘1975 trailer, deep V, 2 motors, & accessories Excellent $2,500. 724-222-4524

412-298-1148

PLYMOUTH ‘74 Valiant 4 Door, 33,000 Miles Antique Plate. 318 V-8 $4,000. Call 724-222-3978

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘89 1200 XL Sportster

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Volvo ‘75 Laplander

HONDA CRF70, ‘04, Excellent condition, $950 or best offer, 724-239-4020

FORMULA 25’ Cabin Cruiser Mercury I-O, sleeps 4, carries 9, full kitchen & bath camper canvas, low hours, trailer included, $15,000. Offers considered, 724-579-2521

BUICK ‘82 Electra 225

724-258-4682 WINNEBAGO 1971 Excellent Condition, Fully Equipped, Inspected, $3,090.

HONDA 750 Magna, ‘94, excellent condition, $2,600 or best offer, 724-272-3515

CHAPPAREL, 1999, 27’, 454 engine, sleeps 4, camper top, air/heater, full galley, depth finder, al jackets, ship to shore radio, double axle galvanized trailer, $23,000 firm. 724-747-7484

Yamaha 110cc Motorcycle. 2011, Youth dirt bike. Barely used. Like new. Riding gear included. $1500. Will negotiate. Call 412 641 9763.

Toy Hauler, 32 ft. 5th Wheel ‘03 Excellent condition, $15,000/ best offer. Must sell quickly!

BOAT, 14’, fiberglass, outboard motor plus accessories, $2,500 or best offer, 724-678-4136

BOAT, 14’ Aluminum, reconditioned boat, motor & trailer, accessories, $500 or best offer, 724-745-2704

BUICK ‘1982 ELECTRA 225 15,900 Orginal Miles, Mint Condition. $6,000. 412-298-1148

724-746-0153

best offer. Must Sell 724-825-6267

Boat & Accessories

BOAT - 14 ft. aluminum boat, on trailer,with new 6 HP Mercury engine, many extras very reasonable. 412-833-2510

724-627-5650 Pulse Performance Power Sport Part/Gear & Acces.724-260-5273 www.pulseperfor manceonline.com

SUZUKI SAVAGE, LS650, ‘95, 13,000 miles, very nice bike! drag handlebars, new Corbin seat, $2,500. 724-207-3286

412-341-7640

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Automobiles

BUICK SKYLARK, ‘96, excellent condition, owned by elderly woman, 91,000 miles, inspected, $3,200.412-217-1416

KIA ‘2010 FORTE EX 36,000 Miles, 5 Speed, Runs & looks Great!, Air, Power Options, 31 MPG, $11,600 Firm 724-833-7782

BUICK ‘03 Century New tires, new inspection, above average, 76,000 miles, silver, $6,900. Call

LINCOLN ‘98 Continental 31,000 miles, like new, classy car, one owner, always garaged, only $6,499.

724-941-9164

412-278-5228

BUICK LeSABRE, ‘99, 4 door, 3.8 automatic, air, power windows, locks, seat, mirrors, sunroof, cruise, tilt, CD, 74,000 miles, Creme Puff Clean, new tires, brakes, struts, stickers, $5,400. 724-669-2153

Trucks

CHEVROLET ‘09 Tahoe

CHEVROLET ‘08 Colorado

Immaculate, Pearl White, 16,472 miles, sticker new over $59,000. $39,000/best offer.

Automatic, 38,000 miles, 5 cylinder, Posi-Rear, bedliner & cover, A/C, like new, $10,500. DODGE DAKOTA, ‘96, extended cab, cap, very good shape with 2 studded snow tires, $1,200 or best offer, 412-997-4232

17,000 miles, excellent condition, pearl white, will negotiate. 724-356-7884

4 door, 3.8 Automatic, air, power windows, locks, seats, mirrors, leather interior, super clean inside and out, silver, 115,000 miles, new inspection, brakes, garage kept & maintained, $5,600/best offer.

724-222-0326

724-225-9221

MERCURY 1991 CAPRI CONVERTIBLE 91,000 miles, turbo, newer parts, top, tires, clutch, etc. $4,500. 724-225-5060

DODGE JOURNEY 2009 65,900 mi, 4 cylinder automatic, 2WD, Silver. Just passed PA Insp! $9,200 or Best Offer. 724-746-1273

DODGE ‘89 D350 Single Rear Wheel 360 Automatic, 8’ Utility Bed, Pintle Hitch/2” Ball, Electric Brake Controller, only 57,000 miles, $3,000. 412-848-1950

FORD 2004 EXPLORER XLT 4WD, New Inspection, Tires, Brakes, 159,000 Hwy. Miles. Very Good Condition. $5,500 724-225-2366

724-288-2635 CHEVY ‘93 CORVETTE COUPE White/Red Interior, Glass Top, 6 Speed/LT1, 59,000 Miles, $13,000 or Best Offer. 724-796-2671

MERCEDES BENZ ‘85, MODEL 500SEC, Service Records, High Miles, Survivor, Nice Conditon $4995. 724-880-4136

2 wd, white, bed liner, automatic, 64,000 miles, very good condition, NOT beat or worked hard, $6500.

412-997-0300

Mercury Milan, 2006 3.0L, V6 Premier. equipped Heated leather, Moonroof, Traction control, MORE! 103,000 miles. Runs great! Insp. 9/13. $8,200 or best offer, 724-947-3566

CHEVROLET ‘84 Corvette Automatic, targa top, new paint, leather seats & carpet, 60,000 miles,$7,800 negotiable.

412-833-5359, 412-551-9405 CHEVY CRUZE LT Turbo, 2011, garage kept, keyless entry, remote start, 11,100 miles, ice blue,, $14,999. Great-grandma quitting driving, 724-222-7523, 724-344-9933 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, ‘84, leather interior, power steering & brakes, 82,500 miles, new battery & tires, 1 owner, $2,600. 724-258-4689

FORD ‘82, F-100, Stepside new heater core-tires Inspected till 10-13 $2500 724-222-3646 HYUNDAI ‘2005 SANTA FE 251,000 Highway Miles Motor is V6 with an automatic transmission. All new parts: All new brakes and rotors Wheel bearing left rear Front sway bar link Left front inner tie rod New inspection and emission Exhaust work Service trailer with stainless steel shelving included in price $7,500.00 for both units 724-225-8700

GMC ‘1997 3500 with 9’ Walkin Tool Body, Diesel, 6.5L Turbo 41,315 Miles, $6,500 or best offer. 724-228-5560 GMC Canyon, 2010, regular cab, automatic, air, power windows & locks, only 6,000 miles, On Star, full warranty, 7’ utility bed, great shape, must sell! $18,900 724-777-0785

NISSAN 300 ZX, ‘86, red, air, CD, 77,000 miles, 5 speed, T-tops, garage kept, never in snow, $5,900. 412-296-0584 OLDS ‘97 AURORA, Nicely Equipped, Great Condition. Runs Great. 104,000 Miles. $2,800. 724-579-3604

DODGE INTREPID, ‘02, 91,000 miles, clean, $3,800. 724-413-6404 FORD FOCUS station wagon, ‘07, automatic, 4 cylinder, 61,000 miles, excellent! $7,250 or best offer, 724-499-5680

PONTIAC ‘1999 GRAND AM SE 130,000 Miles, many new parts. Asking $2000 Firm. inspected to April,724-948-3805

FORD ‘97 Taurus Wagon

PONTIAC ‘69 GRAND PRIX, SJ 428CID, 390 hp, as is Best Offer Over $1000 724-267-3864

Seats 7, 93,000 miles, V6, power windows/locks, A/C, everything works, great condition, $2,500/best offer.

412-997-3003

SUBARU ‘09 Tribecki Leather, all electric, 14,000 miles, excellent condition in & out, garage kept, $21,500 or best offer. 724-993-0772

HONDA ACCORD EX, ‘98, 122, 000 miles,No rust, leather & carpeting are excellent! Recently inspected, oil changed, detailed. New rotors & brakes. $4,400. 412-720-3704

MAZDA 2007, CX7 Sport, Turbo, silver with black interior, FWD, automatic, air, warranty, 60,000 miles, 2013 inspection, excellent! $10,900. 724-941-5300 TAHOE ’ 2002 4WD V8 5.3 L. with Towing Pkage - Great condition 81K miles Nicely Equipped with features to support a growing family. Great HWY car. 412-266-8600 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SR5. 4X4. 2000, 130,000 miles. Runs great. $7,000. call 724-825-7753 TOYOTA RAV 4, 1997, 4x4, 4 door, 4 cylinder, automatic, good winter car, 126,600 miles $4,595, 412-352-3252

Trucks CHEVY 1990 1/2 TON 2WD, Good Shape, TLC, $890 or best offer. 412-689-0952

HYUNDAI SONATA ‘2009 GLS Well equipped with:, CD player, Automatic, 4 cylinder, 35,000 miles. $12,900 or best offer. low mileage, excellent condition, one owner, Call 412-526-9003

SUBARU ‘03, Forester, 1 owner, 139,000 miles, manual shift, To settle an estate, $5,995. 724-883-3503

JAGUAR, 2000, Vanden Plas, 4 door sedan, spotless Florida car, 35,000 miles, $12,800. 724-225-3458

VOLVO S80, 2001 Gold, 54,000 Miles, New Michelin Tires, Brakes & Rotars, Excellent Condition $6900. 724-809-3379

Jaguar X-Type (AWD) 2004 3.0 V6, Garage kept 36,000 orig. miles Ebony, Performance Chip, reduced $11,000 or best offer,

VW BEETLE, ‘68, solid body, does not run, many extra parts, $1,500. 724-587-3693

412-580-9477

CHEVY ‘1997 3500 DUMP TRUCK with Plow, Diesel, 6.5L Turbo, 50,119 Miles $5,500 or best offer. 724-228-5560

412-580-2500

DODGE RAM ‘2010, 2500 4X4 Diesel. Excellent Conditon, 45,000 Miles, 98 gal. Auxiliary Fuel Tank, DOT Approved, 5th Wheel Gooseneck & Ball Hitch, 5th Wheel Tailgate plus Factory Tailgate, Builtin Tool Box, $32,500. 724-255-0772

JEEP 2002 Wrangler X 6 Cylinder, 5 Speed, 44,000 Miles, Many Extras. $14,900. 412-217-6666

FORD 1984 6.5 Diesel Flatbed, 4 wheel drive, $2,600. 724-825-3504 FORD ‘97, F250 HEAVY DUTY 54,146 Miles, Good Condition Many recent upgrades. $6000. 412-874-6804 4x4, 130,000 miles, runs great, no body damage or rust, $4,000. 724-745-5610 FORD F150, XLT pickup 4x4, ‘87, V8, 4 speed, super plain with cap & extras. Like new, $8,850 or best offer, 724-379-4040 FORD ‘2004 LARIAT 105,000 MIles, 6” Lift, 35” Tires, 18” Chrome Rims, Cab, Magnaflo Dual Exhaust, many extras. $16,000. 724-825-7458

MITSUBISHI MONTERO Limited Edition, 2001, V-6, Auto 4x4 Loaded! Green Exterior, $8000.00 Inspection till 8/13. New tires. 97,000 miles. 724-207-0446

Vans DODGE ‘99 Ram Van 113,000 miles, work van, $2,500

724-225-4485 FORD ‘99 E-150 Cargo Van 16,000 miles, ladder rack, body needs work, best offer.

412-563-6601

FORD RANGER, ‘00, 4 x4, XLT extended cab, 4 door, automatic, new 3.0 engine with 3 year unlimited mile warranty 9,500 miles, remote start, extra set of wheels with winter tires, new toolbox & tow bar, Kelly Blue book $6,300 with $1,500 extras, Asking $6,500. 724-344-5478

4x4 extended cab, autumn brown, new inspection, new tires, runs goods, $3,400.

THOMAS BUS BOOKMOBILE – ‘90, 163,816 miles; being sold AS IS. Minimum sealed bid is $5,000. Questions: 724-883-2107.

Toyota 2007 Sienna XLE Limited Loaded: Navi, DVD, Heated Leather,sunroof, Power Slide Doors & Tailgate, Much More! 99K miles. $17K zwicker3@yahoo.com 724-263-8822

724-587-3215

TOYOTA ‘89 - 5 Speed, Inspected thru 6/13. Good Tires & Body. Runs Good $1,300 or best offer.

ISUZU TROOPER, ‘96, very well taken care of, 4x4, 150,000 miles, no engine problems, V6, automatic, winter drive, alloy rims, transmission has high 4, low 4 & high 2 gears, if interested call Homero, $3,400.or best offer, 323-491-9616

WE’RE A HIT WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY WEEK When it comes to selling your treasures, you can’t loose. Someone’s bound to take a swing at whatever you’re selling. Call us today! The Almanac Classified Dept. (724) 941-7725 Ext. 111 or 118 www.thealmanac.net

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CHEVY CURBMASTER 1981 BOX VAN - Cummins Engine, Dually, 87,000 Miles, $3500 724-554-2733 CHEVY ‘2001 S-10 LS 3 Door Extended Cab, 4 Cylinder, Automatic, Air, CD, Bedliner, New Inspection & Emmissons, Very Clean, 82,000 Miles. $6000 724-208-5071

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GMC ‘94 SLE GMC-1993 6.5 diesel FWD 5th wheel ball hitch $5,000 724-263-2923

CHEVROLET ‘84 El Camino Classic Car. Show quality. Must sell, excellent condition $15,500. 412-833-0799 CHRYSLER 2000 CONCORDE V6 Automatic, Air, 4 Door, 102,500 Miles, Silver, Black Cloth, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors. Very Good. Clean! $3250. 724-822-0250

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FORD ‘99 Explorer XLS DODGE 2005 Ram 1500

CHEVROLET ‘88 Corvette Coupe Black, Automatic, 350, New Tires, current inspection, 39,800 miles, $11,000. 724-745-7705

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