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Whitehall Librarian Receives National Recognition Page 10
“Pets For Vets” Program Receives Donation Page 14
Thomas Jefferson Baseball Team Gives Back For the Holidays
Breakfast With Santa Held in Belle Vernon Page 17
Monessen Veterans Donate To Monessen VFD
Pictured above (from L -R) Ron Chromulak, Commander VFW Post 1190, Assistant Chief Chris Pidich, Steve Gaydos Department President, John Dudas, Commander American Legion Post 28 and Jim Pallini member of all 3 organizations Pictured (L to R) during their shopping trip at Walmart: Cam Noderer, Ethan Koett, Josh Palmer, Nick Palmer, Adam Wilson, Ethan Marcinko, Ryder Mulvihill, Garrett Pollock, Ryan Dugan, AJ Weidmann BACK: Easton Noderer (MISSING: Nash Patrick, Chris Lippi, Jackson Daily, Dillon Gavlik).
The Thomas Jefferson 9U Baseball team took a trip to Walmart to help provide 5 local families with Christmas gifts this holiday season. The team was working through the school district to help 5 local families in need. It was a great learning experience for the kids to understand that some families are less fortunate, and they wanted to pitch in and help. “I feel good knowing that the kids will have a nice Christmas now that we helped them,” said Ryder Mulvihill. Brothers Nick and Josh Palmer added “It made us happy to help another person.”
Monessen VFW Post 1190 and American Legion Post 28 each made donations recently of $500 to the Monessen VFD #1. The funds were used to install a radio system into a fire truck that the department recently purchased from Rennerdale, PA. Fire company. The vehicle is a 1997 Pierce Quantam 105’ Aerial and was produced by Pierce Manufacturing. Pierce has built fire trucks since 1940, and is the highest volume producer of fire vehicles in the United States today. It will replace Engine #3, a 1989 Pumper and Truck #3, a 1976 Aerial. The new piece of equipment needs several upgrades and the Fire Department is still accepting donations from individuals, businesses and other organizations to bring it up to full operational status.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO JANUARY 4
FRIDAY NIGHT PRAISE – 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. All are welcome. Call 724-258-7054 for more information.
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DONUT SALE - St. Damien of Molokai Parish offering their delicious homemade cake donuts for sale, at Madonna School Hall, Monongahela, PA. Saturday 8:30 a.m. until sold out; Sunday 8:30 a.m. until sold out. $9.00 per dozen. More info call 412600-5344.
JANUARY 8 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 6:30 p.m., South Park Township Library located at 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA. The South Hills Friends are responsible for
maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org. SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB – 8:00 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church at 2999 Bethel Church Rd. in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This months program will be on silver dollars. A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29
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Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo . Admission is $6.00 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Please note Cancellations due to weather televised on KDKA (CH 2) and WPXI (CH 11)
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CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. Open to the public. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering if they desire. Bags will be given to patrons when they come in to browse around. If there is a need at any other time, please call the office to make an appointment. Anyone wishing to drop off clothing in good condition for this ministry or who might be in need of some assistance with clothing is asked to call the church office at 724-929-4696 to make arrangements. We take this opportunity to thank all who have contributed clothing and look forward to working with you again next year.
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DINNER FOR A DOLLAR - 5:00-7:00 p.m., Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Road, Bethel Park PA 15102. (We are located between Drake Road and Sunset Dr.) Enjoy a spaghetti dinner, and help your budget too. We will be serving delicious spaghetti, mouth-watering bread and rolls, fresh garden salad, and luscious desserts. We accept donations of $1. per person or $3 per family. This is humbly
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accepted, but not required. No reservations needed. No take out will be available. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, call Debbie @ 412-833-6357. All future dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December. We are now accepting used eyeglasses and cases to help those in need. LOW COST CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC IN NEW EAGLE - New Eagle Fireman Social Hall in New Eagle, PA. All cats must be in a carrier. $65 fee includes neuter and shots. Call 724-941-5683 Ext. 1 for an appointment. CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS – 7:30 p.m., Masonic hall located at the corner of 7th and McCain in Charleroi, PA. Program for the meeting to be announced. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information call 724-984-6611.
JANUARY 11 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL WORK PARTY – (2nd Saturday of the month). Volunteers will meet at the Brownsville Extension parking area (trail MP 37.5) at 9:00 AM. This month’s project has not yet been decided, but may be clearing of leaves from the trail and trail ditches.
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER - 36:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church located at 430 West Main Street in
January 2019 —————————————————————————————————————————————— Monongahela. Adults: $10 each – Children under 10: $6 each. Includes bread, salad bar, dessert, and beverage. PICTURE THIS CAR SHOW – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Lincoln Boro Volunteer Fire Company, Social Hall, 4314 Liberty Way, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Bring your car pictures or your car and setup a display to show them off. Dash Plaques to first 50 cars. Particpants pick the trophy winner. 50 / 50, good food. For more information: Ralph Houseman, linraldaph@comcast.net or Ruth Kvasnak, ruthie184_610@hotmail.com FESTIVAL OF PRAISE -7-8:30 p.m., Inspirational Contemporary Praise Music with our praise band led by Fr. Levi Hartle. Speaker Fr Tom Galvin. Eucharistic Worship and Procession. Free to public, all welcome, refreshments afterwards. Join us at St Albert the Great Church in Baldwin. For info see website on HOLYAPOSTLESPARISH.ORG or call 412-884-7744 OLDIES DANCE – 7-11:00 p.m., White Oak American legion post #701 located at 2813 Capital St. in White Oak, Pa. Admission is still only $5.00 per person . All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the 50s and early 60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724984-5511.
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BINGO - Holy Family Parish, 225 N 2nd St, West Newton. New and improved! New format and BIGGER payouts for each game. The $15 admission is for 15 games paying $30 each. There will also be 5 Early Birds, which start at 12:30, for $5 a pack paying $15 each; $1 Bonzai which must go at $200; 50 cent Quickies paying 50/50; $1 specials (X, H, T) paying $50 each; $1 jackpot paying $10 for straight
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BINGO then progressive until MUST GO @ $500; and also red/blue/green ball for $1. There will be an OPEN KITCHEN featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, pizza, chips, pop and water.
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JANUARY 14, 21, 29 MONDAYS AT MANTLE HOUSE CRAFT CLASS – 6:00 p.m. West Newton Presbyterian Church on Main and 3rd. Classes are $5. January 14, Mantle House Ladies Gathering, all are Welcome to Bring in the new Years Craft planning meeting. Rerfeshments served, bring friends , ideas for new classes. January 21st, Snowflake Punch Art; January 29th, Snowman “Potheads.” For more info: mantlehousemission.org, Fb page, and email mantlehousemission@yahoo.com, 724-872-1800
JANUARY 17 RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP – 12:00 p.m., Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Hills. Speaker Edw. Hale, and the Great Castle Shannon Bank Robbery that took place on May 14, 1917. Cost is $8, payable at the door, The Men’s Group is non-denominational. Please reserve lunch by calling the church office at 412-655-2000, option 0.
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OLDIES DANCE – 7-11:00 p.m., White Oak American legion post #701 located at 2813 Capital St. in White Oak, Pa. Admission is still only $5 per person . All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the 50s and early 60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724-9845511. More Event Listings on page 6
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO JANUARY 20
MON VALLEY COIN CLUB – 2:00 p.m., 303 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. Program for this meeting will be on Liberty Walking half dollars. Applications are now being accepted for membership. A 50/50 will be offered. Prizes will be awarded for children. For additional information please call 724-984-6611.
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SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB – The South Park Women’s Club (SPWC) will be meeting on Monday January 21, 2019. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the South Park Twp. Community Center Bldg. across from Bavarian Village. After a busy, hectic Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year schedule - it’s now time to have a fun night of relaxation, socializing with maybe a game or two thrown in after a quick business meeting. Not to be forgotten are the “always wonderful” treats the women prepare at each meeting. Meetings are open to women from surrounding communities, as well as South Park. The SPWC is hoping many new people will join them now that the seasonal craziness is over. Meetings are held third Monday of month from September to April. Hope to see you there! ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION - 7:30 p.m., 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-825-4399. rostraversportsmenyahoo.com
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CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. Open to the public. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering if they desire. Bags will be given to patrons when they come in to browse around. If there is a need at any other time, please call the office to make an appointment. Anyone wishing to drop off clothing in good condition for this ministry or who might be in need of some assistance with clothing is asked to call the church office at 724-929-4696 to make arrangements. We take this opportunity to thank all who have contributed clothing and look forward to working with you again next year. JEFFERSON HILLS DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE – 7-9:00 p.m., Large meeting room next to the library at the Jefferson Hills Borough Building. Meetings are open to the public. For information on our activities, please visit our website at www.jeffersonhillsdemocrats.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram under @JHDemocrats.
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PLEASANT HILLS DEMOCRATS – 7:00 p.m., Community room of the Pleasant Hills Municipal Building - 410 E. Bruceton Rd. The meeting is open to the public.
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OLDIES DANCE - Monongahela Elks #455 Oldies Dance, 444 Jackson Street Monongahela, PA. DJ playing from 7-
11:00 p.m., Mexican food specials from 7 to 9:30. For more info, leave message at 724258-3370.
SYMPHONY OF FOOD – 6:00 p.m., Bella Sera, 414 Morganza Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317. Please join WOMEN of Southwestern PA as they host their 12th annual Symphony of Food. Tickets are $100 and must be purchased in advance either online (www.womenofswpa.org) or by email at womenswpatickets@gmail.com. Area restaurants preparing their signature courses for dinner include Giant Eagle Market District, Toscana Brick Oven, La Tavola Italiana, Au “Grottens” Café and Catering, Mediterra Bakehouse and Signature Desserts. WOMEN of Southwestern PA uses the funds to make grants to local women’s and children’s organizations.
JANUARY 26 ‘THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF WEST JEFFERSON HILLS’ - The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is proud to present this whimsical look at the history of West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills, and Pleasant Hills. ‘The Hidden History of West Jefferson Hills’ will be held on Saturday, January 26, at 1:00 P.M. in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building located at 925 Old Clairton Road. As old newspaper clippings and archived photographs are displayed, WJHHS Archive Committee members will share tidbits about local history which are guaranteed to intrigue and amuse. Whether a lifelong resident or newcomer to the area,
audience members are sure to be entertained by the early photographs of the obscure places, the quirky facts, and the unexpected events that make up the littleknown history of West Jefferson Hills. At the same time, attendees may tempt their taste buds with nostalgic nibbles, including warm apple crescent dumplings, which will be served with other refreshments. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this informative and entertaining event.
JANUARY 27
TRAIN SALE AND SHOW – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., New Eagle VFD Social Hall, 156 Chess Street, New Eagle, PA 15067. Admission $4, Seniors $3.00 and Children 10 and under free with adult. Featuring All scales, test track, operating layouts, free parking, handicap accessible. Food and refreshments on site. Sponsored by Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club and New Eagle VFD. For more info visit www.mmvmrrc.org or visit the website www.neweaglevfd.com and email pete351@comcast.net
FEBRUARY 2 & 3 THE 59TH ANNIVERSARY SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB COIN SHOW Crowne Plaza Hotel – Pittsburgh South at 164 Fort Couch Road in Bethel Park (across from South Hills Village). On Saturday the show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free and hourly door prizes will be given. For more information call 412-854-4022 or email dale827@verizon.net.
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PETERS TOWNSHIP RECREATION CENTER UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS The Peters Township Recreation Center, located at 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia, PA 15367 is offering a variety of programs and events during the month of January. For additional information or questions, please call 724-942-5000. Senior Luncheons Luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of each month and include entertainment, an interesting speaker, or interactive activity. This is a free event, but we ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Bring a friend to join in on the food, fun, and entertainment! Days: January 9 – “Senior Citizen Self-Defense” with C.S. Kim Karate Learn basic self-defense techniques; mostly chair based Time: 12:00 Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Community Recreation Center, Peterswood Park Children’s Programs MAD SCIENCE: BIRDS & BEASTS (AGES 2 TO 6) Explore the natural world and the adaptations that allow birds and beasts to thrive! Then, plunge into the depths of the ocean and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Instructor: Mad Science Day: Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Fee: $70 Member / $105 NonMember
KIDS REC (AGES 6 TO 10 YEARS) School’s out, but we’re IN! There’s no school today, so drop the kids off for fun and games at the CRC. Please bring a water bottle and wear gym shoes; we plan to get the kids moving. Day: Friday, January 18 Time: 10 a.m. to noon Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 17 HOMEWORK HELP (4-Weeks) (AGES 6 TO 18) Homework Help is designed with two goals in mind: remove stress from your family and boost your child’s confidence. Classroom teachers from The Academy of Learning will provide small group homework help. Choose 4 - one hour slots during the available hours. Day: Mondays Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fee: $80 Member/ $120 Non-Member HOMEWORK HELP (4-Weeks) (AGES 6 TO 18) Homework Help is designed with two goals in mind: remove stress from your family and boost your child’s confidence. Classroom teachers from The Academy of Learning will provide small group homework help. Choose 4 - one hour slots during the available hours. Day: Sundays Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Fee: $80 Member/ $120 Non-Member
Low Cost Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic in New Eagle A low cost Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic will be held at the New Eagle Fireman Social Hall in New Eagle, PA On January 10, 2019 and February 26, 2019. All cats must be in a carrier. $65 fee includes neuter and shots. Call 724-941-5683 Ext. 1 for an appointment.
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Learn to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Participate in the Diabetes Prevention Program Classes start Monday, March 18 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monongahela Valley Hospital 1163 Country Club Road Monongahela, PA 15063 The program meets every Monday beginning March 18 to August 5. Monthly Support Groups will begin in September. Currently, the program is free of charge.
Advance registration is required by calling Karen Pritts at 724-258-1483. MM/AB-MVM/12-18
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McMurray VFW Auxiliary Helps For The Holidays!
Auxiliary of VFW Post 764 has distributed and collected over 175 Christmas Stockings for our Overseas Soldier's. They have also adopted a child in need thru Washington Social Services and bought him a bicycle, a helmet plus other items for Christmas.
The Auxiliary help VFW Post 764 in McMurray with their Annual Children's Christmas Party by passing out goodie bags and ornaments to over 50 children who came to see Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Baldwin Library Closing on Feb. 1 to Prepare For Upcoming Move The Baldwin Borough Public Library will be temporarily closing on Friday, Feb. 1 to prepare for its upcoming move. The new library at Leland Center will be opening in March 2019. In order to prepare for the move, the library will be closing its doors for a few weeks. Some important information for library patrons include: • Starting on Friday, Jan. 11, Baldwin Library will no longer be a choice as a pickup location for new holds for users. Holds can be placed to be picked up at any library throughout Allegheny County. • Any current holds/in-transit items can be picked up at the current library location until the library’s last day on Friday, Feb. 1. • Please contact the Baldwin Library if you would like them to change your pickup location on any items. • The library’s Book Drop to return items will be locked beginning on Friday, Feb. 1 at 5:00 pm. After this day, all items must be returned to another library in Allegheny County. • The library will be offering only a few select programs in January. Please visit the library’s website for all programming information. Please sign up for the library’s email list or the library’s website for updates about the move including a grand opening date in March 2019. Additionally, updates will be posted on the library’s social media sites. The new Baldwin Library will be located at: 5230 Wolfe Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Directions to the new location can be found on the library’s website at: www.baldwinborolibrary.org/lelandmove For questions or more information, contact: Jenny Worley, library director at 412-885-2255 or email at: worleyj@einetwork.net.
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West Elizabeth Celebrates Christmas with Music and Ornaments
James Dunn tells Santa everything he wants for Christmas.
Councilwoman Jenna Gilbert gifted Katelyn Dunn with her bag of goodies
West Elizabeth Mayor Paul Gilbert posing with photo props alongside Beau Dice and Gunner Hetrick
Firefighter Judy Wolfgang helped Ellie Martin decorate her ornaments.
By Charlotte Hopkins West Elizabeth hosted their annual Christmas ornament party that included a surprise visit from Santa! Children in town were invited to decorate ornaments and were given a large treat bag from council members. Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh (CCSP) put on a Christmas concert in the center of town. CCSP also lit up a Christmas tree that towered over twenty feet high! West Elizabeth residents enjoyed this festive holiday event!
CCSP put on a chorus concert for the residents of West Elizabeth.
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Whitehall Librarian Recognized With National Public Service Honor Paula Kelly, director of the Whitehall Public Library, was one of the winners of this year’s ‘I Love My Librarian Award’. The award is given to those recognized for their leadership in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. Kelly is one of only 10 librarians selected this year to receive this national honor. Kelly is a multi-award winning librarian who is committed to inclusion, partnerships and collaboration. She is a recognized leader throughout her county’s consortium of libraries and readily shares her education, programming and advocacy strategies with peers locally and beyond. She is known for her support of library Paula Kelly programs that make the library immigrant-friendly and accessible to diverse populations, including Pittsburgh’s substantial population of Bhutanese refugees. As a volunteer literacy tutor, Kelly helped enhance literacy rates within local refugee communities and has fostered understanding by working to offer multicultural potluck dinners. Her nominators also noted Kelly’s contributions to creating resources that better the lives of special needs children. “Winning this award is a tremendous personal honor and a reflection of the amazing support that I receive from my staff and board,” Kelly said. “Public service is rewarding, and nothing is more rewarding than being a librarian.” Kelly will receive a $5,000 prize at an award ceremony and reception to be held in New York City. The ceremony is hosted by Carnegie Corporation of New York, which co-sponsors the award along with The New York Public Library and The New York Times. The American Library Association administers the award through its Communications and Marketing Office, which promotes the value of libraries and librarians. For more information regarding the 2018 ‘I Love My Librarian Award’ recipients, please visit www.ilovelibraries.org/ilovemylibrarian. For event highlights and additional information regarding this year’s winners and the importance of their work in the community please follow #ILoveMyLibrarian.
CRAFTERS NEEDED FOR 21ST ANNUAL “FLEATIQUE ON THE MON” Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors are needed for the 21st annual “Fleatique on the Mon.” This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park, and through-out Monongahela and New Eagle on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Crafter and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street. Food Vendors are need at both locations. Application deadline is May 24, 2019. Booth spaces for antique, craft and flea market vendors are 15 Ft. for $30. Food vendor spaces are 20 Ft. and include electricity for $45. This event is sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber at 724.258.5919 for more information. Or download an application from www.monongahelaareachamber.org.
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Presentation On ‘The Hidden History of West Jefferson Hills’ The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is proud to present this whimsical look at the history of West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills, and Pleasant Hills. ‘The Hidden History of West Jefferson Hills’ will be held on Saturday, January 26, at 1:00 P.M. in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building located at 925 Old Clairton Road. As old newspaper clippings and archived photographs are displayed, WJHHS Archive Committee members will share tidbits about local history which are guaranteed to intrigue and amuse. Whether a lifelong resident or newcomer to the area, audience members are sure to be entertained by the early photographs of the obscure places, the quirky facts, and the unexpected events that make up the little-known history of West Jefferson Hills. At the same time, attendees may tempt their taste buds with nostalgic nibbles, including warm apple crescent dumplings, which will be served with other refreshments. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this informative and entertaining event.
South Hills Coin Club Show Set for February 2 -3 The 59th Annual South Hills Coin Club Coin Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 2 and 3, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – Pittsburgh South at 164 Fort Couch Road in Bethel Park (across from South Hills Village). On Saturday the show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free and hourly door prizes will be given. For more information call 412-854-4022 or email dale827@verizon.net.
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Bethel Park Ice Hockey Boosters Bingo, Feb. 23 The Bethel Park Ice Hockey Boosters will be hosting the third annual ‘Bar BINGO Fundraiser’ on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Bethel Park Community Center. Doors open at 6:00 PM and BINGO starts at 7:00 PM. There will be 10 games of regular BINGO with a prize of $50 per game; two games of special BINGO with a prize of $100 and one game of coverall BINGO with a prize of $250. There will be a Basket Raffle and a 50/50 as well. Dinner, beer and refreshments are included and it’s a BYOB event. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased at BP Varsity and JV Ice Hockey Games or by contacting Carrie Busch at 412-720-2041 or cdbusch2@verizon.net. This event is critical to enabling the Booster organization to raise enough funds to help supplement the cost of running a successful ice hockey program in Bethel Park. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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TJ Baseball To Host ‘Mega Bingo Night’ On February 9. Thomas Jefferson High School Baseball will host it’s first-ever ‘Mega Bingo Night’ on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Elizabeth Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM with Bingo starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $40 each and include 12 faces for 20 regular games with a $200 payout per game, (2) 3-ons for 3 Specials with a $500 payout per special, (2) 3-ons for the Jackpot with a $2,000 payout and free dauber. There will also be games of chance, 50/50 raffles, auction baskets and concessions. Guests are permitted to BYOB. Seating is limited, so please purchase tickets in advance. For more information and to pre-purchase tickets, please contact Tracey at tjbaseball2019@gmail.com.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR BRADFORD HOUSE POSTER CONTEST Online registration is now open for the Bradford House Museum's Poster Contests, open to all middle and high school students in Washington, Greene, Allegheny, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties. The poster topic is Western Pennsylvania history, 1750 – 1850. Students are required to construct a presentation on a standard size trifold display board, register online during January and February and deliver the project to the Bradford House in early March. For the registration form, complete rules, hints for developing a project, and a list of possible topics, go to www.bradfordhouse.org and look under the education tab. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 5 entries in each division: Middle School (grades 5-8) and High School (grades 9-12). Winning projects will be displayed at the Symposium on 18th Century Life and Customs in Western Pennsylvania, An Evening with Alexander Hamilton, on March 29, 2019, at Washington & Jefferson College. Email questions to bradfordhouseshop@hotmail.com. Winter tours of the Bradford House Museum are by appointment only. Call 724-222-3604 to schedule a visit. Open hours will resume in April.
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South Park Historical Society Recognized By Township Supervisors
Volunteers Clear Dead and Damaged Trees From Montour Trail The 24-inch diameter tree in this photo taken at Montour Trail milepost 45.5 (MP45.5) was removed by volunteers on November 25. It was one of over 20 trees removed by volunteers from the trail between MP35 and MP46.6 in 2018. An additional 20 dead and leaning trees were removed from the along the trail between MP36.7 and MP37.5 in 2018 as a preventive measure.
The South Park Township Board of Supervisors, Dave Buchewicz, Walt Sackinsky, and Ed Snee thank the Directors of the South Park Historical Society for preserving the history of South Park. This dedicated group of volunteers work really hard and are maintaining a museum located at the Park N Ride which you should visit. Check out their website for information www.southparkhistoricalsociety.com.
Allegheny County Airport to Receive $223,000 in Grant Funding
IS BARIATRIC SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Allegheny County Airport has been selected to receive $223,000 in grant funding, state Rep. Bill Kortz, D-Allegheny, announced recently. The grant will be used to acquire equipment to maintain the airfield including a new plow truck, landscaping equipment and a wheel loader to replace existing equipment that is old and unreliable. “This is an important investment in the safety and operations of the airport,� Kortz said. “The smooth operation of the Allegheny County Airport is important to regional economic development, and this grant will help ensure that the airport continues to positively impact the entire area.� Allegheny County Airport is among 26 airports across the state that will be receiving over $6 million in state investments. The investments include $2.2 million in state funding from PennDOT’s Aviation Development Program, which comes from the state’s jet fuel tax, and $4 million from the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
:HGQHVGD\ )HE , at 6 p.m. Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center eet Surgeon Hiram Gonzalez, M.D. at our free information sessions to learn how weight loss surgery can help those struggling to lose 100 pounds or more. MVH offers three types of minimally invasive bariatric surgery through our Weight Control and Wellness Program.
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Cook Announces $141,000 in Community Conservation Funding for 49th District Municipalities Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced recently that two 49th Legislative District municipalities have been awarded approximately $141,000 in grants under the Department of Conservation and National Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnership Program (CCPP). Specific municipalities and grant amounts awarded are as follows: • $50,000 to Donora Borough for preparation of a trail study to develop approximately 53 miles of the Monongahela Valley Corridor spanning six municipalities in Washington County. • $91,000 to Franklin Township, Fayette County for further development of Franklin Community Park, including the construction of ADA accessible pedestrian walkways and parking area, landscaping, and other related projects and site improvements. “It’s no secret that our local communities are already thriving places to live, work and raise a family,” said Cook. “I applaud everyone involved at Donora Borough and Franklin Township for meeting all the necessary requirements to qualify for this funding and, more importantly, for delivering two more positive examples of what can be accomplished when community and state government leaders work together to conserve our natural resources and improve the overall quality life in Fayette and Washington counties.” The CCPP program is administered by DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation to provide financial and technical assistance to local governments, river and trail organizations, land trusts and other nonprofit entities for the planning, acquisition and development of park, recreation, conservation and greenway projects.
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The New Eagle VFD to Host 14th Annual Valentines Dance
Music will be provided by ‘SteelTown’, Pittsburgh Party Band.
The New Eagle VFD will host their 14th Annual ‘Valentines Dance’ on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Music will be provided by ‘SteelTown’, Pittsburgh Party Band. Doors will open at 5:00 PM, music will begin at 7:00 PM and play util 11:00 PM. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door, and will include food, beer, and mixers. BYOB. A Chinese Auction, and Half the Take will be available. For information and tickets, please call Julie at 412-616-1743 or contact our Facebook page – New Eagle VFD. Sponsored by the New Eagle VFD Fire & Rescue and Eddie Volkers Body Shop.
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McMurray VFW Ladies Auxiliary Donates To ‘Pets For Vet’s’ Program
The Ladies Auxiliary from VFW Post 764 in McMurray donated $7,500 to Animal Friends for their ‘Pet's for Vet's’ Program. This donation will help train three dog's for their program. This is just one way that the Auxiliary helps support our veterans.
Adult Singers Needed For Spring Concert The Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus is looking for interested adult singers for our Spring Concert entitled ‘Rise Up’. Practices are held Sunday evenings from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth starting January 13, 2019. There will also be other rehearsals for small groups—to be announced. Cut-off to sing this concert is January 27th. Concert dates are May 3-5. Call 412-751-0526 or go to www.efacc.org for more information.
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Donora Council Announces 2019 Budget and Grants Received By Jill Runfola On Dec. 13, 2018, Donora Council reviewed the Borough’s Proposed 2019 Budget. Finance Chairperson Edward Parquette read the proposed plans to be approved at a special end of the month meeting. Council made progress on this year’s budget and there will be no tax increase. The budget will be on display in the Borough Office and Donora Public Library. Guest speaker, PA. State Rep. Bud Cook reported the good news on two major grants for the borough. Donora was awarded a $50,000 grant in association with the Monongahela Valley Corridor Trail Study. In addition, with the $50,000 DCED contract awarded last year, this will allow the Borough to complete the $100,000 feasibility study of connecting all the proposed little towns with biking and walking trails. Cook thanked council on a job well done to receive grants. “Donora took the lead in these 2 grants,” said Cook. “I’m very proud of Donora…The park needed a bike trail, and we need to reach out and get the community involved… . We’re excited and look forward to future grants.” The two major sites to benefit from the funds are Palmer Park in Donora and the city of Cokeburg. In the Donora Mayor James McDouugh’s report, he concluded by commending the street department in taking down a building recently and added his resolve on continuing to fight blight in the city. Then he wished everyone Happy Holidays and mentioned work that the Borough Building is having done, too.
Donora Council welcomed Rep. Bud Cook for an overview on the planned expenditures of the city’s grant money.
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GASTROENTEROLOGY Q: Why getting a colonoscopy could be the best way to find the answer and save your life in the process.
A: What is one of the greatest success stories in modern medicine, the death rate from colorectal cancer has decreased significantly in the last 30 years. There has been a 2% decline in the rate of colon cancer among Americans every year for the last 15 years. Colorectal cancer (CRC) develops in the colon or rectum and is the second leading cause of cancer By Dr Nicholas Bellicini deaths in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Pittsburgh Society, approximately 140,000 new cases of CRC were Gastroenterology diagnosed last year and more than 50,000 died from Associates the disease. According to recent studies, both the incidence and mortality of CRC are declining due to improved screening efforts and early detection. However, numerous studies have shown that even greater reduction in CRC could be achieved if more people receive screening colonoscopies. Nearly all colon and rectal cancers start out as small polyps that can become larger and progress to dysplasia and cancer. Several different types of polyps can form in the colon, but the most common and important are adenomas. These are the polyps that most often transform into cancer. The goal of CRC screening exams is to detect and remove adenomas before they progress. Numerous tests are available for CRC screening, but the gold standard is the colonoscopy. For the procedure, the patient is comfortably and safely sedated, and a thin, flexible rubber scope with a tiny camera is inserted into the rectum and advanced gently around the colon. Colonoscopy detects most small polyps and almost all large polyps and cancers, which are then removed and analyzed. The typical exam lasts only 15-20 minutes. In 2018, the American Cancer Society changed the recommendation for both men and women at average screening risks to begin screening at age 45 instead of 50. If no polyps are found, the exam should be repeated every 10 years. Repeat exams may be considered sooner with people with increased risk factors, such as family history of colon cancer, African Americans, smokers, obesity, or people with inflammatory bowel disease. Age should not be a cut off per multiple societal recommendations. People who are in good health and with a life expectancy of more than 10 years should continue regular colorectal screening through the age of 75. Dr Nicholas Bellicini is a board certified Gastroenterologist in private practice serving patients in the Mon Valley, South Hills and city of Pittsburgh, including Spartan Surgical Center, South Hills Endoscopy Center, St Clair Hospital and UPMC Mercy.
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Local Worship First United Methodist Church in Belle Vernon Hosts Breakfast with Santa
Event Chairperson Wendy Kennedy is pictured with her son, volunteer Bradley.
Volunteer Mary Katharine Schickel, (at front) a life-long parishioner, serves up pancakes in the kitchen.
Tommy Granato, age 7, gave Santa a written list, then a hug.
By Jill Runfola The First United Methodist Church, located at 200 State St., Belle Vernon, celebrated Christmas with their annual ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event, held free for the community on Sat., Dec. 15, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The event featured a delicious pancakes and sausage meal and a visit with Santa for the children. Many church volunteers were kept Young church volunteers Olivia Granato, age 10, visits with Santa, Gavin Sinal, age 13, Abbie Sinal, age 12, busy preparing meals for people of all asking for a “surprise” for Christmas. and Antonio Granato, age 13. ages in attendance from throughout the Mon Valley area. Chairperson Wendy Kennedy says that the church has been holding this outreach for several years. “It is just something they wanted to do for the kids,” she said.On this warm rainy day inside the church hall, children gave Santa their Christmas wishlist and received a gift from him, too. All who attended seemed to enjoy the breakfast and holiday cheer. Owner/Publisher/Editor Douglas E. Haniford
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First United Methodist in Monongahela Upcoming Activities The First United Methodist Church of Monongahela welcomes you to come join us for a variety of activities. ‘Friday Night Praise’ will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, January. Small Groups continue to meet on Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM, location to be decided so please contact the church at 724-258-7054 for more information. The Youth Group will meet on Sundays at 7:00 PM at the church. The United Methodist Women meet at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday (January 10) with a prayer blanket making night at 6:30 PM on the fourth Tuesday (January 22). If you are looking for hands-on ways to be in ministry come join our Card Ministry team which meets first Tuesday at 6:30 PM (Postponed for January), help with Sewing Projects for Missions, or get involved in the Community Food Bank ministry (January 17). For more information on these and other ministry opportunities, contact the church office at 724-258-7054. The First United Methodist Church is located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. All are welcome!
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South Hills Assembly of God Church Announces January Events and Programs
Orthodox Christmas and Epiphany Services at St. Nicholas in Monongahela
South Hills Assembly of God Church, located at 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park plans the following events for January. For more information call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org. Life Recovery Confidential Christian recovery group for any addiction, open meeting, 7:00 pm Wednesdays. Family Rescue, support and healing for family members and loved ones negatively impacted by addiction, also meets at 7:00 pm then separates into their own small group. Trip to Lancaster, PA Planned A trip is planned to Lancaster, PA for May 15-17, 2019 to visit the Jesus show at Sight & Sound Theater, Ovation show at the American Music Theater, The Amish Experience and Jacob’s Choice at the F/X Theater and the charming Kitchen Kettle Village. The cost, which includes motor coach transportation to/from Lancaster, ticket to performances, 2 nights lodging, 4 meals, is $325 per person/double occupancy or $400 per person/single occupancy. A deposit of $75 is due January 6. Final payment is due March 10. Seating is limited. Visit website to register. Grief Share Led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm for 13 weeks beginning January 10, or Fridays from 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon beginning January 11. Grief Share is a safe, caring place to come and share your loss with people who understand and want to offer comfort and encouragement during a very difficult time in your life. You will learn what is really normal when you are grieving, how to take the time you need to grieve your loss, and that there is hope for the future in this Bible based support group. Class consists of DVD teaching, followed by time for discussion and sharing. Start anytime; return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15 and includes workbook. Let us help you through this difficult time.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, located on Sixth Street in Monongahela, announces their Christmas and Epiphany services. The parish retains the ancient Julian calendar in the observance of feast days and will observe Christmas - the Nativity of Christ - on Monday, January 7.
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Christmas services include: Sunday, January 6 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom followed by Sunday School 6:45 p.m. - Christmas Carols 7:00 p.m. - Great Compline and Matins Monday, January 7 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with responses by St. Nicholas Youth Choir. Social hour follows. Great Feast of Epiphany - the Baptism of Christ The parish will observe the Great Feast of Epiphany - the Baptism of Christ on Saturday, January 19. The Epiphany services include: Friday, January 18 8:30 a.m. - Vespers and the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great 6:00 p.m. - Holy Supper in the church hall 7:30 p.m. - Great Compline and the Great Blessing of Water Saturday, January 19 9:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom The parish priest, Very Rev. Edward Pehanich, will visit the homes of parishoners on Saturday and Sunday January 19-20 for the Epiphany Blessing of Homes.
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Bethesda U.P. Church Hosts Annual ‘Soup and Chili Sale’ in Elizabeth By Charlotte Hopkins If the cold temperatures are getting you down, the deacons at Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth are about to save the day! They are hosting their annual ‘Soup and Chili Sale’ Bethesda U.P. Church, located at 314 South Third Avenue in Elizabeth Boro, is taking advance take-out orders on their popular soup and chili bowls. The soup and/or chili will be sold in quarts only, for a price of $7 each. The choices are as follows: Broccoli Cheese Noodle, Butternut Squash, Chicken Noodle, Chili, Turkey Chili, Hot Sausage, Potato, Split Pea with Ham, Stuffed Pepper and Vegetable soups. The deadline for orders is Sunday, February 17. Orders may be placed by calling 412-384-9616. A return call will be made to confirm the order if a message is left on the answering machine. Orders can be picked up at the church, which is located at the bottom of the Route 51 North off ramp (before the Elizabeth Bridge) and across from Dollar General. The pick-up time will be Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Orders may be paid on pick-up. If paying by check, please make your check payable to “Bethesda Board of Deacons.”
The men and woman of Bethesda U.P. Church are gearing up for Elizabeth's favorite Soup and Chili Sale!Pictured are (Front): Carol Licht; (Second Row): Judy Howell; Carolyn Gumpher; Toni Thalman; Rev. Walt Pietschmann; and BJ Berich; (Back) Glenn DeFillippo.
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HEALTH, MIND AND BODY MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL JANUARY EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs this month. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC). Monday, January 2 — Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? 6 p.m., ECC. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Hiram Gonzalez, M.D., as he discusses this topic in detail. To register, call 724258-1333. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 9, 16, 23 — Managing Your Diabetes Tuesdays 9 – 11 a.m. and Wednesdays 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive days.
Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483. Tuesday, January 8 — RSDS Support Group 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724929-9492. Tuesday, January 8 — Alzheimer’s Support Group 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the families, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333. Monday, January 14 and 28 — Suicide Bereavement Support Group 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each
month. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required. To register, call 724-678-3601. Monday, January 28 — Innovations in Medicine: “Tomorrow’s Orthopedics Today” 6 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to educate you about Tomorrow’s Orthopedics Today. Ari Pressman, M.D., will discuss new advancements in orthopedics, focusing on joint replacements. To register, call 724-258-1333. Monday, January 28 — Weight Control and Wellness Support Group 6 p.m., ECC. The bariatric support group activities are designed to reinforce key principles of success and help participants learn concepts that are sometimes difficult to grasp after bariatric surgery. Professionals such as dietitians, psychologists and fitness instructors may be invited to speak. Other presenters may discuss topics such as grooming, dating and cooking. The sessions are designed to educate, inform and provide a wellrounded foundation of knowledge for long-term success. The ultimate purpose of the support group is to help partici-
pants achieve and maintain their goal weights in a way that is as physically and mentally healthy as possible. Registration is recommended, but not necessary. To register, call 724-258-1333. Tuesday, January 29 — American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED 8 a.m. – noon, ECC. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724-258-1333. Tuesday, January 29 — American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED 4 – 6 p.m., ECC. This course is designed for the layperson that has little or no medical training, and is taught by a certified instructor. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost of this course is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card.
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MVH Receives the 2019 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that MVH is in the top 10 percent of 4,797 U.S. hospitals offering orthopedic services. There are clear gender differences in musculoskeletal disease, according to a study reported in The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Structural anatomy differences, hormones, and genetics are factors in optimizing care for male vs. female orthopedic patients. Because women have higher rates of arthritis than men, "some 60 percent of joint replacement surgeries are performed on women. In a national survey conducted by the Women’s Choice Award, female orthopedic patients identified the following key priorities when choosing a hospital for orthopedics: • Single source for orthopedic services • Solid patient safety record • High recommendation ratings “Women have different orthopedic needs, particularly as they grow older and become more at risk for osteoporosis and fractures,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. “They also have different healthcare preferences, which we use to evaluate the recipients of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics. We are the only award that recognizes a hospital’s ability to meet women’s distinctive needs.” The methodology used to select MVH as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics is unique in that it evaluates Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results
along with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. Award recipients are also measured on their incidence of surgical complications and infections, including: • A wound that splits open after surgery • Accidental cuts and tears • Deaths from serious treatable complications • Rate of complications for knee or hip replacement patients • Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) •Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureu (MRSA) infections A hospital must have arthroscopy, joint replacement and spine surgery orthopedic services available to patients, onsite physical therapy and MRI in order to qualify for the award. It is the only award recognizing excellence in orthopedics based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. MVH is one of 484 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for orthopedic care in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award. “This designation is just one more example of how Monongahela Valley Hospital continues to provide the highest quality of care for the residents of the mid-Monongahela Valley. Receiving this award and The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal® of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement places the hospital as a top choice for orthopedic care,” said Louis J. Panza, president and CEO of MVH. For more information on the America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, please visit/www.womenschoiceaward.com/awarded/healthcare/.
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Business & Merchant News MVRCC ‘CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT’ Washington County Community Foundation
The Sign Mill Opens in North Charleroi
Maxon, Owner and Graphic Designer
Seated (L to R): Richard White, secretary, Lynne Stout, Chair, Thomas Hoffman, Vice Chairman, Sandra Guthrie, Treasurer. Standing L to R): Andrew McIlvaine, Thomas Northrop, Michael Anderson, Dorothy Tecklenburg, William Kline III, Geraldine Jones, Alex Paris, Tammy Hardy, James McCune, Brian Smith, Deb Keefer, and Michael Mackin. Missing from photo is Edward Morascyzk, Kurt Salvatori, and Pat Obrien
This month the Mon Valley Regional Chamber’s spotlight shines on the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF). For those with a giving heart, the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is a local 501(c) (3) charity that makes charitable giving easier, more satisfying, and more effective. In its mission to promote and facilitate philanthropy, the WCCF assumes four different roles: grant-maker, fundraiser, donor service organization, and community leader. After ending its first year with a mere $5,000 in assets, the WCCF has grown to manage more than $35,000,000 in assets and is the largest publicly-supported Foundation headquartered in Washington County. And in addition to hosting Washington County’s annual day of giving, WCCF Gives, the WCCF administers a broad grant-making program and provides free educational seminars for charities serving our community. Cumulatively, more than $13,500,000 in grants and scholarships has been awarded to local charities and students through the Community Foundation. For more information or to make a gift, please visit www.wccf.net or call 724-2226330.
The Sign Mill is located at 503 4th Street N. Charleroi, PA 15022
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber was a part a Ribbon Cutting event that took place on December 14 at one of their newest members and businesses. Congratulations and best wishes for success to The Sign Mill, 503 4th Street N. Charleroi, PA 15022. They can be reached at 724-565-5095.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK MEETING SET FOR FEBRUARY IN THE SOUTH HILLS The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Visit www.wbninc.com for more information.. Local area meetings will be held as follows: • The South Hills Chapter meets at 8:00 a.m. at Whole Foods, 111 Siena Drive in Upper St Clair on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, February 7th and 21st. Contact Lucy Cichon at 412-559-1889. • The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at The Bowling Alley at the Meadows, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, February 6th and 20th. Contact Sallie Dunn at 724-503-4500. • The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Point Drive in Washington on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, February 13th and 27th. Contact Vicki Pinkney at 412-997-1603. • The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets at 8:00 a.m. at Panera Bread, 1500 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, February 12th and 26th. Contact Marlene Will-Knapp at 412-833-9279.
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Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce ‘Business of the Month’ ZIMMER PRINTING Zimmer Printing is the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce ‘Business of the Month.’ Located in the downtown business community of Monongahela, Zimmer Printing has been operating for nearly 122 years. It is the ultimate familyowned business - currently on its third family. As its name suggests, the business was started by the Zimmer family in 1897. John Zimmer and his brother operated it. Tobias Provan, began working around the printing business as early as age 10, sweeping the floors. By the time he became a teenager, Tobias was given more responsibilities in the printing business. And when his father became ill, he took a more active role in the company. "When dad was on dialysis, I would open up the place until he came in the afternoon," Provan said. "When he passed away, I started managing the business." Tobias’s mother, Carol Provan, owns the business and does the bookkeeping. A brother, Nathanael, runs one of the presses. But Tobias manages the day-to-day operations. Zimmer Printing does business and commercial printing. They specialize in custom-made items such as business cards and forms, letterheads as well as event and tickets, including perforation. They also handle items such as information contact cards, business discount cards, raffle tickets, prescription pads, post cards for nonprofit organizations and ‘while-you-were-out’ notepads. They also offer laminating and fax services. Zimmer Printing is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. They can be reached by telephone at (724) 258-7775.
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Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce News Bethel Park Chamber – ‘Ladies of the Chamber’ Event Focuses on Finances Kickoff the New Year with a panel of experts providing various aspects of Personal and Business Financial Advice for 2019. On Wednesday, January 30, at 8:30 AM, the ‘Ladies of the Chamber’ will be hosting a breakfast to jumpstart 2019 on a sound, practical financial path. Preparing your personal or business goals and objectives are crucial to your success. Join us at the Crowne Plaza on Ft. Couch Road. To register go to www.bpchamber.org, email admin@bpchamber.org or call 412-595-8361. Cost to attend is $25. Visit the Chamber website for more details. Deadline for registration is January 27, 2019.
Bill Flanagan, Allegheny Conference, will present 2019 Economic Forecast The Bethel Park Chamber will be hosting Bill Flanagan, Allegheny Conference on Economic Development, on January 23, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza. Bill serves as Chief Corporate Relations Officer and in his role guides the development of regional and organizational messaging strategy. He also hosts “Our Region’s Business” program on WPXI-TV. Join us for lunch at 12:00 PM to hear Bill’s presentation on what our Region’s 2019 economics and business outlook will be. For registration go to www.bpchamber.org, email: admin@bpchamber.org or call the Chamber at 412-595-8361. Deadline for reservations: January 20, 2019. Cost $30.
Coming Soon - “Men of the Chamber” The Bethel Park Chamber will be adding ‘Men of the Chamber’ - a new division to the Chamber events in 2019. Looking for a place to enjoy an evening out to network, enjoy a sporting event, shoot pool, enjoy a cigar out of the humidor or just relax, Bethel Park has the best kept secret. Go to the Bethel Park Chamber website at www.bpchamber.org for more details and a date to join us. Anyone is welcome.
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U-Haul Company of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Constantini Trucking LLC has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the West Mifflin community. Constantini Trucking, located at 929 Lebanon Road will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes. Owner Christian Constantini is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Allegheny County. U-Haul and Constantini Trucking are striving to benefit the environment through sustainability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core U-Haul sustainability business practice that allows individuals to access a fleet of trucks that is larger than what they could access on an individual basis. Every U-Haul truck placed in a community helps keep 19 personally owned large-capacity vehicles, pickups, SUVs and vans off the road. Fewer vehicles means less traffic congestion, less pollution, less fuel burned and cleaner air. Normal business hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling (412) 476-8640 or visiting the website https://www.uhaul.com/Locations/Truck-Rentals-near-West-Mifflin-PA15122/039747/ today.
MVRCC to Hold 2019 Winter Kickoff ‘Mega Networking Mixer’ Please join Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce as they team up with the Pittsburgh Business Exchange and 14 other chambers and business organizations for the 2019 Winter Kickoff. This multi-chamber networking reception will be held January 4, 2019 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Join hundreds of business owners, entrepreneurs, and other professionals. Mix and mingle with the leadership from 15 regional business organizations and some of their local government officials. Enjoy food and drink at this unique event as well as discounted prices on lift tickets, lodging, and more. To register for this event please visit www.WinterKickoff2019.com or for more information please call the Chamber office at 724-483-3507.
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Local People News Lin Receives Scholarship From Pitt-Greensburg Joyce Lin, of Belle Vernon, PA, is the recipient of a Merit Scholarship from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. This scholarship is renewable for the next four years, providing the student meets the scholarship criteria. Pitt-Greensburg offered nearly $20 million in scholarships to students this past year. Lin has been accepted as a member of the Fall 2019 freshman class and plans to major in political science. The daughter of Tong and Helen Lin, Lin will graduate in June 2019 from Belle Vernon Area High School where she is active in the National Honors Society of Science, Spanish, and Social Studies. She is a Joyce Lin three-year participant in Speech and Debate Club (president) and a two-year member of the varsity golf team.
BPOE Awards Two New Eagle Scouts Jason Yanyo and Peter Kutschke each achieved the rank of Eagle Scout recently, and received recognition and certificates of merit from the Elks at Troop 510's regular weekly meeting on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Eugene Eckman, Leading Knight, from Elks Lodge 2213 in Bethel Park gave a short motivational talk to the troop and presented each of the new Eagles with two framed awards, one from the local lodge and one from the Grand Lodge in Chicago, Illinois. He also read a personal letter from the Grand Exalted Ruler to each of the new Eagles. The final two items he presented was a personal size silk American Flag and a small gold lapel pin representing 80+ years of relationship between the two organizations. The final and most challenging hurdle toward achievement of this highest rank in scouting is a community service project in which the potential Eagle is responsible for all aspects of the undertaking to include planning, funding, labor management, implementation and presenting the final written detailed report to the judging committee. Jason Yanyo completed an Eagle Project that benefited the Elementary Center of South Park. He and his work crew of volunteers refurbished a butterfly garden at the center. They removed old plants and mulch, put down new landscaping fabric and mulch, added new butterfly plants, re-topped benches and put up information signs. Peter Kutschke’s Eagle Project benefited the St. Anne's School in Castle Shannon. He and his work crew of volunteers built an outside library for the playground area, as well as a new school sign for the parking lot. Peter also went to local libraries for book donations for the new outdoor library.
Boy Scout Troop 510 of South Park Honors New Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout Chris Solomon (center) is flanked by his mother and father, as well as Troop 510 Scoutmaster, Scott Thurston (far left) and Elk's Representative, Eugene Eckman (at far right).
Christopher Solomon of Boy Scout Troop 510 was recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor ceremony on Sunday, December 16, held in the Home Economics Building in South Park. Chris's ‘Eagle Project’ benefited the South Park High School's student drivers and those locals seeking to hone their parallel parking skills. He created a practice parking area on the South Park High School grounds. His efforts entailed researching the requirements and dimensions for the project, raising the necessary funding thru donations and solicitations, leading the voluntary work crew in clearing the corner on the back parking lot on the school campus, re-paving the necessary space, painting the line boundaries and newly installed curbs, and adding signage. Chris received many letters of recognition from national, state, and local dignitaries and leaders. Attending and speaking at the ceremony were Matthew Koran, Eagle Scout and godfather to the new Eagle. His talk focused on the topic "The World Needs Eagle Scouts"., and Eugene Eckman, Leading Knight of BPOE Lodge 2213 located in Bethel Park. Mr. Eckman gave a short motivational speech and presented the new Eagle with two framed certificates of merit awards, one from the local lodge and one from the Elks national Lodge in Chicago, Ill. He also presented Chris with a personal size, silk American flag, and a small gold lapel pin which represents the 80+ years of relations between the two organizations.
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McMurray Boy Scout Troop Honors Eight New Eagle Scouts
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‘Heavenly Angel’ Pageant Winner From New Eagle Sixteen month old Lilly Ashcraft of New Eagle was a beauty winner in the 023 month age division in the ‘National Heavenly Angels Pageant’ held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in July. In addition to a 10 inch crown and banner, Lilly received cash and several toys. Each contestant received free entrance to Hershey Chocolate World and Amusement Park. Lilly is the daughter of Candace Schnore of New Eagle and Josh Ashcraft of Belle Vernon.
Pictured (L to R) are: Elks Rep., Eugene Eckman, with new Eagle Scouts Jake Kelemen, Deven Patel, Noah Audas, Tyler DeRose, John Campbell, Sean Cornelius, Matt Luoni, Jordan Colaizzi, and Troop 1393 Scoutmaster, Eric Rauscher
Boy Scout Troop 1393 of McMurray, held an Eagle Court of Ceremony on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Crossroads Church of Christ to honor eight young men for attaining the highly prized Eagle rank. This top rank of the Boy Scouts is only earned by approximately 4% of all Boy Scouts nationally, and it is rare for one troop to have eight new Eagles recognized at one Eagle Court. Many friends and families were in attendance to recognize the accomplishments of the eight new Eagles. Listed below are the names of each new Eagle Scout and which community institution benefited from his ‘Eagle Project.’ Name Community Institution benefited • Jake Kelemen Canon MacMillan School District, Canonsburg, Pa. • Deven Patel Crossroads Church of Christ, McMurray, Pa. • Sean Cornelius Calvert Baptist Church, Washington, Pa. • Tyler DeRose St. David's Episcopal Church, McMurray, Pa. • Matthew Luoni Crossroads Church of Christ, McMurray, Pa. • John Campbell Brush Run Cemetary, Venetia, Pa. • Jordan Colaizzi Peters High School, Peters, Pa. • Noah Audas Crossroads Church of Christ, McMurray,Pa. The eight new Eaglescouts received many letters of recognition from national, state, and local dignitaries. Attending and speaking at the ceremony, representing the Elks were Bonnie Filyo, Exalted Ruler and Eugene Eckman, Leading Knight, from the local BPOE Lodge 2213, located in Bethel Park. They both gave a short talk and presented the new Eagles with two framed certificates of merit, a personal letter from the Grand Exalted Ruler in the Grand Lodge in Chicago, a small silk American Flag and a gold lapel pin which represents the 80+ year relationship between the two organizations. Troop 1393 was established in 1993 by current Scoutmaster Eric Rauscher. Troop 1393 has produced 67 Eagle Scouts during this 25 year period. Scoutmaster Rauscher announced that this would be the last Eagle Court for both him and Troop 1393, as Troop 1393 is joining the rapidly growing new Trail- Life U.S.A. organization. For further information, visit www.Troop1393.com.
Lilly Ashcraft
Ringgold Sophomore Participates in Leadership Forum at UCLA Candace Marie Schnore, a sophomore at Ringgold High School, proudly displays the certificate she received for her participation in the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine at the University of California in Los Angeles. Students attended lectures, wore scrubs Candace Marie Schnore and performed hands-on medical techniques, visited Mt. Sinai Research Institute, and toured Santa Monica. Candace received 2 college credits. She is the daughter of Chad Forlai and the niece of Tiffany Forlai of New Eagle.
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JANUARY HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST NEWTON CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
JANUARY HAPPENINGS AT THE MONESSEN CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
The West Newton Center for Active Adults located at 103 E. Main St., West Newton, is open daily Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon for a $2 donation (age 60+) or a $3.33 charge (under age 60). Reservations for lunch must be made a week in advance. We have a full beauty shop on the premises Wednesday thru Friday. Call 724872-4976 and ask for Judy to make a hair appointment. Daily card playing, pool, wii bowling, and Tuesday Bible study at 9:30 am, are just some of our activities. In addition, each Wednesday at 12:30 pm there are 20 games of nickel a card BINGO. We also have Tai Chi on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 pm Starting January 29th. For more Center information, call 724-872-4976 and ask for Lisa or Karen, or give us your email address to receive our monthly publication of our events. Below is a list of some of our upcoming events: Jan1 – Closed Jan 4 – Jewelry Making Class (Free) Jan 8 – Senior Life Bingo 1pm Jan 11 – Blood Pressures and Trivia 11:30am Jan 14 – Ceramics with Johnna 12:30pm Jan 14 – Lunch and Bus trip 11:45am Jan 15 – Rippie Ticket Party 1pm $10.00 Jan 18 – Birthday Party 11am Jan 22 – Grocery Bingo 1pm Jan 24 – Lunch and a Bus Trip 11:45am Jan 29 – Tai Chi Starts 2:30pm-3:30pm
The Monessen Center for Active Adults located at 1925 Grand Blvd, Monessen, is open daily Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon for a $2 donation (age 60+) or a $3.33 charge (under age 60). Reservations for lunch must be made a week in advance. Daily card playing, wii bowling, Carnival Bingo, are just some of our activities. In addition, every Monday and Friday we have Bingo starting at 12:45 pm. We also have Free Tai Chi on Fridays from 2:30-3:30 pm starting January 18. Walk with Ease on Mondays and Wednesdays starting January 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. For more Center information, call 724-684-6105 and ask for Miriam, or give us your email address to receive our monthly publication of our events. Below is a list of some of our upcoming events: January 2 – Carnival Bingo 1pm-3pm Every Wednesday January 3 – Speaker 11am Superior Home Care January 8 – Speaker 11am Nova Care January 10 – National Bird Feeder Day 11am-12pm make a bird feeder January 11 – Walk with Ease 10:30-11:30 Free 9week series January 18 – Tai Chi 1pm – 2pm Free 10 week series January 22 – Birthday Party 11pm January 23 – Lunch and a Bus Trip 11:45am January 28 – Ceramics with Johnna 10am
Upcoming Bus Trips March 30 – (Wed) Meadows Casino – Departs Bible Alliance Church West Newton 10am, BV Park n Ride 10:15am, arriving at Meadows casino at 11:00 am. Receiving $20 free play and $5. Leaving for home at 5:00 pm. Cost $25. April 27 – (Sat) Cleveland, OH – Departs, WN & BV. We will take a Trolley tour of Cleveland Ohio, lunch at Sokolowski’s University Inn then shopping at West Side Market, ice cream at Mitchell’s Cream, then end the day at Breezewood Gardens. Call center for price. Call the center to sign up trips fill up fast. Full payment guarantees your reservation for all of our trips. Mail check to 103 E. Main St. West Newton, PA 15089. Cancellation only if you replace yourself. 724-872-4876
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Upcoming February 14 - Lunch and Show featuring Cathi Rhodes Games at 10am Tax appointment will be available call for appointments after January 2nd 724684-6105, appointments will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am11:30am starting February 5th.
Donora Senior Center in Need of Volunteers to Deliver Meals Do you have a few hours a week to spare for a worthwhile cause? Donora senior center is in desperate need of volunteers for their home delivered meals program for the Donora and Carroll township areas. (This program is also referred to “meals on wheels.”) The 3 routes take a little over an hour. You can volunteer once a week, once every other week, once a month. Mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers that drive. Drivers and runners are needed Mondays through Fridays. Please call the Donora Senior Center at 724-379-6446 or contact us at donorasr@sphs.org.
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AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers Available in the South Hills and Mon Valley AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will help prepare 2018 income tax returns for people ages 60 years and older and low income residents beginning February 4, 2019 at the following locations throughout the south hills and mon valley communities. •Center in the Woods: 1300 Woodland Court, Brownsville, PA 724-938-3554. M, T, W, F 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. •Donora Public Library: 510 Meldon Ave, Donora, PA 724-379-7940. M and F, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. •Monessen Senior Center: 1925 Grand Blvd, Monessen, PA. 724-684-6105. T and TH, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm. •Rostraver Public Library: 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA. 724-379-5511. W 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. •Bentleyville Senior Center: 931 Main St., Bentleyville, PA. 724-239-5887. W 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (2/6 - 4/10). •Washington Senior Center: 69 W. Maiden St., Washington, PA. 724-222-8566. Thu 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (2/7 - 4/11) •Presbyterian Senior Center: 880 S. Main St., Washington, PA. 724-250-4993. Fri 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (2/8 - 4/5) •Peters Twp Public Library: 616 E. McMurray Rd., McMurray, PA. 724-9419430. Tue 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Tue and Thu 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (2/7 - 4/9) •McDonald/Cecil Senior Center: 3599 Millers Run Rd., Cecil, PA. 724-743-1827. Thu 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (2/4 - 4/11) Taxpayers MUST call the site contact number and make an appointment. If you must cancel your appointment, please call as early as possible so that we may help another taxpayer. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the appointment time and bring your spouse, if applicable, along with last year's tax return, all 2018 tax documents, photo IDs, and Social Security or ITIN cards. Taxpayers applying for PA property tax and rent rebates must bring original stamped 2018 property tax receipts or a signed form PA 1000 RC from their landlord. The completed return will be filed electronically with the IRS and State. The volunteers have been trained and certified by the IRS and the PA Dept of Revenue and are able to complete your federal, state, local and property tax/rent rebate forms. The following types of tax returns cannot be completed at these sites, rental, depreciation, farm income, businesses with employees, amended returns from previous years, complex returns, large gas well royalties, or taxpayers requesting only PA property tax and rent rebate applications may be referred elsewhere to be completed by a paid professional.
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This month’s RealSTATs transactions for the following communities can be found on our website:
• Baldwin Borough Baldwin • Bentleyville Carroll Twp • Clairton • Dunlevy • Elizabeth Borough • Elizabeth Township • Fallowfield • Forward Twp • New Eagle • North Charleroi • Speers • Union Twp • West Elizabeth • Whitehall
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BETHEL PARK RHO Enterprises LLC...........................Robert Berberich and Mallory Wiseman . . . .3356 Altherton Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$220,000 Robyn Thompson ..................................Jacob Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2035 Cool Springs Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$275,000. Chris McDougal ....................................Daniel Burgy et al. and Megan Bendig . . . . . .1106 McKnight Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$143,900. Andrew Bradford et al...........................Christopher and Janice Aspey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2708 Milford Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000. Gloria Monfredi.....................................REO Trust 2017 RPL1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5045 Sherwood Road . . . . . . . . . . .$1,897 by sheriff's deed. Edward Curley ......................................Dennis and Tracy Brandis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2611 Wyncote Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $223,000. Michael Kilvanick ................................John Koutsogiani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1317 Buckskin Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000. John Konyk............................................David Slade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5314 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000. Brad Heagy ...........................................Kerry Veith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .872 Fredericka Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$287,900. Marilyn Ferito........................................Sean and Tammy Podgorsk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5820 Irishtown Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270,000. Teresa Failor ..........................................Raymond Regan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2624 Milford Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180,000. Commerce Partnership #9505...............Commerce 9505 2 LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $145,692). Linda McCartney trustee.......................Erica Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1003 Berrington Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$147,000. Rolling Lambert Building Co. ..............Orestis and Katherine Velisaris . . . . . . . . . . . .2029 Cool Springs Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$304,900. Ian Arthurs et al. ....................................Darlene Ann Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343 Fruitwood Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $182,000. Robert Lenkner trustee..........................Cathy Oczkowski and Matthew Johnson . . . . . 6383 Irishtown Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$245,000. James Sims Jr. .......................................Karen Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2202 Lenox Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130,000. USG Thirty Five LLC ...........................Dale Arnold Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Maywood Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000. Estate of William Louis Cassoon ........Virginia Schneider and Shane Franchick . . . . .2825 Oak St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000. Heather L Mur Stiles .............................Jason and Carrie Steele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5199 Texas Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132,000. Willard Rockwell ..................................Jason and Sarah Bialek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1013 Gatewood Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$227,000. Alison Vandine Bork ............................. Christopher Martin and Rebekah Holsinger . .204 Graeser Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,000. 5671 Koeffler Drive LLC ..................... Joseph Arsenault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5671 Koeffler Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000. Robert Salera ......................................... Jennette Zupcic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1220 Long Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$128,500. Lisa Hart.................................................Bradly Tucker and Chelsea Elder . . . . . . . . . . .100 Woodlet Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$201,500. CHARLEROI Michael Watson .....................................Herbert Varner and Pauline Wells . . . . . . . . . . . 709 Meadow Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000. Cindy Taylor ..........................................Palmiero Capital LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Prospect Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,000. Bedazzle LLC........................................Cambridge Creekside LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1301 Lincoln Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000. Hartland Acres Inc................................. Kevin Ulens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513 First St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,900. Scott Riva ..............................................Full Throttle Logistics LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1104 Fourth St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,387.
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C2 Strategic Investments LLC ............Carl Beard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .815 Lookout Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $25,725). Honradez Investment Group LLC........Brandon Hickle and Abigail Stark . . . . . . . . . .208 Shady Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500. DONORA Wilmington Trust Co. trustee................Lawrence Pope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405 Short St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000. R. Barry Applegate et al........................Michael Lovett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Watkins Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500. Cynthia Lenik ........................................Mark Jurik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Third St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000. Mary Ann Brown...................................Emerald Property Management LLC . . . . . . .1411 Gilmore Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,000. Richard Ghilani......................................Kevin White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Modisette Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$73,900. Neal Rubin .............................................William and Meladie Keefer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Thompson Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000. FINLEYVILLE Joseph Bellisario....................................Federal National Mortgage Assn. . . . . . . . . . . .3555 Marion Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,133 by sheriff's deed. FORWARD TOWNSHIP Cheryl Trumpie......................................Greenbriar Minerals LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 639 Pangburn Hollow Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90,700. Wilma Folkens trustee...........................Cavallo Mineral Partners LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rainbow Run Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$535,470. Estate of Phyllis Heil............................. Samuel and Brittany Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . .4611 Williamsport Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$92,500. JEFFERSON HILLS Douglas Childers ...................................John Hungerman and Megan McCall . . . . . . .2138 Beams Run Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$410,000. Helen Yanik estate et al. ........................Big Dog Housing Solutions LLC . . . . . . . . . . .3000 Old Clairton Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000. Environmentally Sound Ent LLC.........NVR Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,000. Terry Lewis trustee ...............................Brian and Anica Joyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Oak Entrance Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $177,000. Estate of Robert Duane Lewis ..............Mark and Jacquelyn Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2472 Ridge Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,000. Donald Trarczy ......................................Matthew and Evangeline Monheim . . . . . . . . .2032 Riverview Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$370,000.
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JEFFERSON HILLS Alice Guillaume.....................................David and Sharon Rojohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Roberts Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165,000. Environmentally Sound Ent LLC.........NVR Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000. Environmentally Sound Ent LLC.........NVR Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000. NVR Inc.................................................Adam and Camarie Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Washington Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$315,095. Environmentally Sound Ent LLC.........NVR Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000. Maronda Homes Inc..............................Jose Manuel Cora Amaro and Kiria Cora . . . .423 Labrador Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$413,066. Maronda Homes Inc. ............................Brian and Sarah Lynn Barca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424 Labrador Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$407,495. Michael Massaro ...................................Fred Angel Jr. et al. and Fred Angel . . . . . . . . .1004 Maple St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$66,000. Midfirst Bank.........................................Ardent Property LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010 Park St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,500. Rebecca Richard....................................David and Christine Volk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1434 Council Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$469,900. Federal National Mortgage Assn. .........Susan Stephans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4002 Eisenhower Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$205,000. Environmentally Sound Ent LLC.........NVR Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 Greene Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000. Blest Investment Group LLC................Michael and Cindy Magrini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1501 N. Randolph Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,900. Donald Pasquinelli.................................Thomas and Nicole Angelo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Stettler Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$365,000. Ernest D'Alessandro .............................Matthew and Kylie Zeiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407 Valleyview Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$330,000. Jupiter Financial Services LLC ...........Brian Krayvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3039 Walton Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000. NVR Inc.................................................Brent and Cherise Sandrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Washington Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$344,975. MONESSEN Montezuma Properties LLC ................Shawn Lee McDavis II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406 Parkway Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500. Estate of Donald Macer.........................Donald Popovich and Kristina Katon . . . . . . . .145 Pennsylvania Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85,000. Somsak Channoi....................................Chiam Huy Ky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .464 Reed Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $14,824). Judith Sparacino ....................................Gerald Waid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1040 State Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$94,500. US Bank NA..........................................CR 2018 LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 Third St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,750. Ida Schofield..........................................Diane Furlong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .552 Chestnut St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000.
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Joseph Shrader.......................................John Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Columbus Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$83,900. Kevin Busch ..........................................Graebel Relocation Services Worldwide In . . .49 Scenery Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,000. Graebel Relocation Ser Worldwide In..Kevin and Barbara Alvarez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Scenery Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,000. David Espey...........................................Xavier Ribota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 23 Aliquippa Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$43,500. Federal National Mortgage Assn. ........Jonathan Lee and Holly Lynn Cain . . . . . . . . . 900 Athalia Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,325. Mon Valley Initiative ............................Michael Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1333 Allison St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000. Wilmington Svgs Fund Society FSB....Bryon Vasquez and Ericka Guevara 1232 Rostraver St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,500. 1st Choice Home Improvements LLC Neassa Lynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735 S. 14th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000. Joseph Vizza et al. .................................Jamie McIntosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1344 State Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$77,000. MONONGAHELA Raffaele Casale ......................................William Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1115 Fourth St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $108,000. Lindsay Fisher .......................................Andrew and Lisa Withum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .498 Cuff St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000. Robert Funtal .........................................Rodney Frye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Sixth St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000. Dianna K Tosi Corridoni ......................Shane Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614 Fourth St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,150. Gary Miller ............................................Tyler McConeghy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 Hillman St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,700. Joseph Russo..........................................Daryl and Juliette Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709 Sampson St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$195,000. NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Keith Henning........................................Cody Gilliam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258 Arrowhead Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$339,000. M. Elizabeth Pepper ..............................Andrew and Shelby Priano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Butternut Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $360,000. Jenny Drake ..........................................Joshua and Tess Diesing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1380 Venetia Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000. Delores Helquist Bats et al....................Frank Bove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sundust Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$284,150. Michelle Steiner..................................... Stephen Kotz and Kristan Miller . . . . . . . . . . .63 Blair Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,900. Karen Manzini .......................................Robert and Carol Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Dyers Stone Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$455,000. Nicholas Forsythe..................................Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. . . . . . . . . . .119 Walnut Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$310,000. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. .......Seth Thomas and Mallory Marie Jarzynka . . .119 Walnut Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$310,000. PETERS TOWNSHIP Janine Rihmland ....................................Dawn Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Holly Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$329,888. Elizabeth Garris .....................................Heather Rae and Craig Tate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 Lincoln Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$195,000. Craig Rose..............................................National Transfer Services LLC . . . . . . . . . . .59 Lintel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$376,000. Crossings Development LLC ..............Deborah DePaul Skeens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Maid Marion Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$470,878. Michael Locke ......................................HP PA I LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Oak Ridge Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$405,000. Robert Pilardi.........................................Sanketh Proddutur and Brittany Sphar . . . . . . .107 Will Scarlett Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$412,000. Kathleen Kamouyerou Ference ...........Anthony and Desiree Marghella . . . . . . . . . . . .822 Bebout Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$285,000. John Folino ............................................George Ross and Adrienne Vargo . . . . . . . . . . .125 Bridle Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$368,000. William B Bailey Trust .........................John and Donna Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Driftwood Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$448,000. Daniel Flynn ..........................................Rebecca and Ryan Valdiserri . .104 High St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$275,000. Crossings Development LLC ..............Robert and Karolyn Bononi .220 Maid Marion Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$486,747. Doulgas Burkholder ..............................Nicholas David and Bethany Ann Reiter . . .159 Oakwood Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$385,500. Susan Filer .............................................Linh Ha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Scott Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$155,000. Maxanna Properties Inc.........................Rodney and Emily Morrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Walnut Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$440,000. Kevin Garber .........................................Justin Wade and Marcie Sophia Morris . . . . . .107 Autumn Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600,000.
Get the Best Mortgage Financing Deal
Few people are able to walk into a home, like what they see and then pay for a house in cash. In the vast majority of home purchases, mortgages make the dream of home ownership a reality. Getting a mortgage requires research and some preparation on the part of borrowers if they hope to get the friendliest terms possible. Homes are substantial, decades-long investments, so it’s smart to shop around to find the best rates and lenders available. These tips can make the process of applying and getting a mortgage go smoothly, and may even help borrowers save some money. • Learn your credit score. Your credit score will be a factor in determining just how much bargaining power you have for lower interest rates on mortgage loans, according to the financial resource NerdWallet. The higher the credit score, the better. Well before shopping for a mortgage, manage your debt, paying it off if possible, and fix any black marks or (Continued on page 36)
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mistakes on your credit report. • Investigate various lenders. The Federal Trade Commission says to get information from various sources, whether they are commercial banks, mortgage companies, credit unions, or thrift institutions. Each is likely to quote different rates and prices, and the amount they’re willing to lend you may vary as well. Investigating various lenders can help you rest easy knowing you got the best rate for you. Lenders may charge additional fees that can drive up the overall costs associated with getting a mortgage. Compare these fees as well so you can be sure you get the best deal. • Consider a mortgage broker. Mortgage brokers will serve as the middle person in the transaction. A broker’s access to several different lenders can translate into a greater array of loan products and terms from which to choose. (Continued on page 37)
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PLEASANT HILLS Nancy Gelardi........................................Premlata Raut and Manoj Thapa . . . . . . . . . . .243 Broadway Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$168,000. Tracy Williams.......................................Stephanie and Tyler Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . .396 Toura Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250,000. Estate of Leonard Yauch Jr. .................Jerome and Marae Hurley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .634 Arbor Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$160,000. Adrienne Devine et al. .........................Malcom and Katie Lay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Sunrise Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000. Donna Lee Nassan.................................Lok and Tika Acharya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 W. Bruceton Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200,000. Adam DeKnigh......................................Bishnu Maya Gautam and Chhatra Khanal . . .448 Arbor Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$190,000. Megan McCall et al...............................Andrew Cornio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Brierly Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$195,000. David Jones............................................Nalcom Partners L.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Delano Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$108,000. US Bank NA trustee..............................Nikolay Babkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 Millet Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000.
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Daryl Robert Nath Jr. et al. ...................Matthew Ujevich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Sunrise Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$167,500. ROSTRAVER Gary Reagan .........................................Stephen and Sarah Zolock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Broad Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000. Larry Alcorn .........................................Thomas Bernard and Lindsey Lee McNeil . . .347 Forest Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$292,500. Laura Haney...........................................William Hartzog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 221 Railroad St. . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,311 by sheriff's deed. Seldon Miller ........................................John Rolka and Jan Michael Morgan . . . . . . . .585 Rosewood St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$293,900. Thomas Clark ........................................Craig and Theresa Gouker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4560 Route 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500,000. Gregory Popelas ....................................Dustin White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 676 Indian Hill Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$216,000. Maronda Homes Inc..............................Carl Miklos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2074 Lake View Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$259,495. Gary Allen..............................................Michael Bonacci Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1335 Rostraver Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$128,500. Maronda Homes Inc..............................Roger Lee and Tina Dawn Coldren . . . . . . . . .267 Stump Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,263. Geraldine Hofmeister ...........................Huntley & Huntley Energy Explor. LLC . . . . .Weddell Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,848. Clinton James Metz...............................Katlyn Renee Grillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611 Indian Hill Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $117,000. Kevin Alvarez ........................................Peter and Audrey Rogacki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5125 Cedar Hills Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$190,000. Jason Rodebaugh...................................Michelle Wycoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Fell Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$157,900. Estate of Joseph Kopanic ......................David Kopanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435 Gallitin Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000. Brian Shivak ..........................................MTGLQ Investors L.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .878 Route 906 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,730 by sheriff's deed. Maronda Homes Inc..............................Joseph Earl and Marci Shrader . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 Stump Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$279,775. Estate of Robert Natali ..........................Patrik Natal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Van Meter Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$87,500. Edwin Croswell .....................................William and Michelle Kimmell . . . . . . . . . . . .431 W. Spring Grove Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$245,000. SOUTH PARK Kristy Lee Porter ...................................Brian Vukela & Alexis EichelsbacherFreuder .1539 Barnes Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$209,900. Philip Michael Smith Jr.........................American Escrow & Closing Co. . . . . . . . . . .41 Broglie Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203,500. American Escrow & Closing Co. .........Gregory and Christina Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . .941 Broglie Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$203,500. Ian Johnson et al. ...................................Pacific Union Financial LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6579 Quaker Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,908 by sheriff's deed. Frank Kozleucher Jr. .............................Walter and Linda Pawlowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2430 Bonnie Dell Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$318,000. Alan Shinsky et al..................................Pamela Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6221B Pleasant St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$68,900. Timothy Morgret ...................................Michael Surovchak and Tracee O'Connor . . . .17256 Queens Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$317,500. Lesley Gambone et al. ..........................Linda Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2810 Sebolt Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,500. Angela E McAleavey Lauria Travis Mugabo and Joselyne Yaramba . . . . . . .107 Terrace Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$137,000. Joseph Horowitz estate et al. ................Ranmar Property Group LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1175 Thomas Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200,002. PNC Bank NA ......................................Jeffrey Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .881 Amy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$112,000. Estate of Mollie Daniels........................Ranmar Property Group LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .5724 Curry Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129,000. Garrett Gregory......................................Christopher Coppola and Shelby Sanders . . . .3620 Falmouth Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180,000. Allegheny County Redev Authority .....Donald Scherbick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harding Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500. David Poellot .........................................Jonathan Edward Tryc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3063 Piney Bluff Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$220,000. Estate of Virginia Carlini.......................Jay Nagy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aurora Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000. Leslie Broglie .......................................Taylor Berardelli and Courtney Bawcom . . . .937 Broglie Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$144,326. Estate of Virginia Carlini ......................Maureen and Sandra Bartle Finocchi . . . . . . . .Broughton Cochrans Mill Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000. Jodi Passerrello .....................................Trevor Lynn and Summer Drummond . . . . . .1042 Hurl Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$117,000. Estate of Anthony Frank Logar ............James Henderson II and Jessica Hickey . . . . .1141 Locust Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$162,500. Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.
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SPORTS RYAA Baseball Early Registration The Ringgold Youth Athletic Association (RYAA) is a Little League baseball program serving the Ringgold School District. RYAA supports boys and girls from the Shetland age division (4-6-year-olds) to the Colt age division (15-16-year-olds). In 2018, over 100 players participated, and we hope to see an even higher number of players this year! RYAA will continue to participate in the Mon Valley League for the 2019 season. Communities RYAA plays include Bentworth, California, Charleroi, Donora, Forward Twp., Jefferson Twp., Monessen, Perry Twp., Smithton, and Washington Twp. The spring season runs from mid-April to the end of June. Home games are played at either Victory Hill Gun Club, Mounds Park, or at Harry Sickels fields. If you are interested in playing, early registration dates are on Jan. 4 at Ringgold High School prior to the basketball game and also on Jan. 2 and Jan. 6 at the Valley Skating Center in Donora from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Registrations will also be held on Feb. 8, Feb. 12 and Feb. 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM and on Saturdays Feb. 9, Feb. 16, and Feb. 23 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Monongahela Elks Lodge (444 Jackson Street). For further information, please contact RYAA at ryaamonongahela@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook by searching for Ringgold Youth Athletic Association.
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Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot! January CRAFTHOUSE STAGE & GRILL/ LEGACY LANES
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412-835-9935 6495 2nd Ave, South Park Wednesdays – Pool League Sundays – Free Pool
412-653-2695 5024 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh 4 – Bill Henry Band 5 – Totally 80s 10 – Saliva ELRAMA TAVERN 11 – Jeff Jimerson & Airborne 412-384-3630 12 – Artistree 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 16 – US Bobs & Total Chaos 5 – Mimi Lee 9pm 18 – Grunge Bob 11 – Matt Tichon 9pm 19 – Let’s Groove Tonight 18 – Todd Jones 9pm 25 – Dirty Confession 20 – Scott Jamison 2-5pm 26 – Bon Journey 26 – Gary Prisby 9pm Tuesdays – Bar Bingo Wednesdays – Dueling Pianos (fea- THE HUNTING LODGE 724-348-7984 turing the performers of Sing Sing) 3529 Washington Ave, Finleyville Fridays – Free Juke Box 8-close DENNY’S ROADHOUSE Saturdays – Free Juke Box 8-close 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville THE LINDEN GROVE (corner of Ginger Hill Rd & Rt. 136) 412-882-8687 Mondays – Saturdays - Exotic/ 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh Lingerie Barmaids 6 -2
Thursdays – Karaoke Night w/ SWEENY’S STEAKHOUSE Upbeat Entertainment 724-929-8383 Saturdays – DJ Tim – Top 40’s music 1713 Rostraver Rd, Belle Vernon and videos 4 – Open Jukebox 5 – DJ Stan R BAR 11 – DJ Jammin’ Jodi 412-942-0882 12 – Open Jukebox 2883 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh 18 – Open Jukebox Wednesdays – Hump Day Band 19 – DJ Stan Open Stage w/ Craig King hosting 25 – DJ Jammin’ Jodi RINKY DINKS ROADHOUSE 26 – DJ Stan 724-228-1059 Thursdays – Karoke Night 339 Amity Ridge Road, Amity 5 – Ralph Moore Band VALLEY HOTEL Wednesdays – Open Mic Night 8pm 412-233-9800 Thursdays Free Jukebox 1004 New England Hollow Rd Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd, ROY’S BY THE TRACKS Jefferson Boro 724-348-7118 Fridays – Open Stage Night - all 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville musicians welcome Sundays – Karaoke Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays – Karaoke
ATTENTION: LOCAL BARS, RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS If you would like to be included in the “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mkoz138@gmail.com
Auditions for ‘Shrek, Jr. the Musical’ Held in Elizabeth Mon River Arts will hold auditions for children ages 8-18 for ‘Shrek, Jr. the Musical’. Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 12 from 10am-12pm and Wednesday, January 16 from 6pm-8pm at the Mon River Arts Rehearsal Studio, 206 Plum Street, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of a Broadway song, bring sheet music, and come dressed to dance. An accompanist will be provided. No appointment is necessary, and you only have to attend one of the audition days. Show dates for Shrek, Jr. are March 21-24, 2019. All performances are at the Grand Theatre, 207 S 2nd Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. This is a tuition-based program. Mon River Arts' Children's theatre program will celebrate its 12th year in 2019. For more information log on to our website at www.monriverarts.org, visit us on Facebook at Mon River Arts or call 412.405.8425.
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School News...School News Pleasant Hill Middle School Students Bake Holiday Cookies for Meals on Wheels
The holidays just got a lot sweeter for area Meals on Wheels recipients! Pleasant Hills Middle School Family Consumer Science Teacher Mrs. McCauley and a few of her students donated their time and talents to baking cookies for LifeSpan’s “Sweet Holiday Wishes” Cookie Campaign. Mrs. McCauley’s students baked 12 dozen chocolate chip cookies and enlisted additional students and staff to bake cookies to help brighten the holidays for senior community members. Representatives from LifeSpan visited the middle school on December 13, 2018 to pick up the cookie donations and present the students with a special certificate of appreciation. LifeSpan, which provides much-needed resources and services for seniors, will distribute a half dozen cookies to each senior with their Meals on Wheels delivery. Heartfelt thanks go to Mrs. McCauley and all of the middle school bakers for providing over 22 dozen cookies to Meals on Wheels recipients!
Thomas Jefferson High School's ‘Hour of Code 2.0’ Provides Double the Fun and Learning Nearly 200 high school students took part in Thomas Jefferson High School’s ‘Hour of Code 2.0’ on December 6, 2018. The event entitled “Do you want to CODE a Snowman?” was organized by science teacher Wendy Matta and a large committee of faculty and staff members to encourage more students to take computer programming classes. The event was held in support of the global Hour of Code movement (www.hourofcode.com) which encourages educators to organize an Hour of Code event during December 3-9, 2018. This year, students had the opportunity to learn how to code in JavaScript with the help of a Khan Academy Tutorial and participate in additional computer science learning sessions led by TJHS Alumni. By the end of the event, students spent at least one hour learning about JavaScript programming to code a snowman. Computer science and STEM club students donned specially-designed snowman shirts and were on hand to help participants with coding and escort them to alumni learning sessions. Five different alumni presentations were provided for students which included Chris Ganas who works in cybersecurity for PaloAlto Networks, John Ha who provides website and application development for Computer Enterprises, Inc., Ritwik Gupta who works at CMU Software engineering institute in AI and Machine Learning, Barry Skirble who is the Director of Point of Care Software Development at Bayer Pharmaceuticals/ Radiology, and Srikanth Mruthik who is the Head of Software Development for Bayer Contrast Injectors also of Bayer Pharmaceuticals/Radiology. Tables in the high school cafeteria were transformed into giant letters spelling HOC with cupcakes, java supplied by Coffee Tree Roasters, snow-themed music, and a snowman for photo ops courtesy of TJHS Math Teacher Greg Erdely. The event also featured a Pixel Prize Wall with special prizes awarded every fifteen minutes as the students honed their JavaScript programming skills. The new Life Skills class cut all the squares for the Pixel Prize Wall, helped bake cupcakes for the event, and served refreshments to attendees. Everyone pitched in to make Hour of Code 2.0 twice the fun as the first one!
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News From Madonna Catholic Regional School Madonna Catholic Regional School (MCRS), located at 731 Chess Street in Monongahela had a busy month of December with plenty of activities and programs for students and their families.
On Saint Nicholas Day, all MCRS students received a bracelet and candy cane!
MCRS fifth grade students built eco systems in Science class! MCRS 7th and 8th grade students visited PPG Place in downtown Pittsburgh to see the gingerbread houses they created. While there they visited with Santa and enjoyed ice skating at the PPG ice rink!
MCRS Students enjoyed shopping at the school’s “Santa’s Workshop.”
MCRS hosted a pot luck dinner where students purchased and built Lego ornaments as part of the #build to give program. For every ornament built and shared, Lego will donate a Lego set to a child in need.
Students in grades K-8 spread holiday cheer by caroling at both the New Eagle and Monongahela High Rises.
Ringgold Middle School Students Hold ‘Toys For Tot’s” Toy Drive The Ringgold Middle School’s Student Council held a ‘Toys for Tot’s’ toy drive from December 3 -13. The group held a classroom competition for the cause, and the winning classroom received a McDonald’s breakfast party provided by the Student Council. Under the organization of Mrs. Jennifer Czaniecki, Ringgold Middle School has been collecting toys for several years and is always very successful. The drive helps children in need experience joy throughout the holiday season!
Student Officers Abbigale Whaley, Treasurer, and Nicole Schuster, Vice President, help to sort some of the toys brought in by students at RMS.
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Recent Local Death Notices AUSTIN, Martina “Tina”, 29, of Jefferson Hills, died December 1. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. AZZARI, Margaret M., (BENISH), 88, of Jefferson Hills, died November Arrangements by Jefferson 18. Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BALL, John W., 81, of Finleyville, died Arrangements by November 18. Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BARBER, Frank, 84, of Roscoe, died Arrangements by December 10. & Homes Funeral Melenyzer Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. BARTON, Nile Franklin “Frank”, 82, of Jefferson Hills, died December 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BRAUNEGG, Jo Ann L., 93, of Charleroi, died November 13. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. BUJANOWSKI, Kaitlin “Katie Bug”, 22, Charleroi, died November 17. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. CALER, John Earl, 81, of Jefferson 15. November died Hills, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CARPER, Nelson, 78, of Charleroi, died November 18. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. CEPITS, Frank Sr., 94, of Bethel Park, died November 19. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. CHONTOS, Theresa M., 87, of Finleyville, died November 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CODDINGTON, Richard D., 84, of Bethel Park, died November 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DEEMER, Ella Mae, 90, of Dravosburg, died November 18. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
DERA, Jerome “Jerry”, 66, of 2. December died Charleroi, Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. DeTEMPLE, Antoinette, 84, of 14. November died Baldwin, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. EBERLE, Cheryl L. (CESAR), 57, of South Fayette Township, died Arrangements by November 13. Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. FINK, Richard “Rich”, 75, of Union Township / Finleyville, died December 7. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. GARDILL, Charles “Butch”, 76, of Union Township / Finleyville, died Arrangements by December 5. Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. GREB, Barbra M., 86, of Washington died Charleroi), of (formerly Arrangements by November 29. Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. HAMILTON, Gary L., 66, formerly of Charleroi, died December 4. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. HAPPOLDT, William E. “Bill”, 80, of Bethel Park, died December 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HECHT, Paul Daniel, 85, of Pleasant Hills, died December 4. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HECK, John W., 90, of Stockdale, died Arrangements by November 18. & Homes Funeral Melenyzer Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. HIBBARD, Richard, 33, of Little River, SC (formerly from Elizabeth), died December 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HILF, Kathryn A., 68, of Jefferson Hills, died December 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
HOLYCROSS, Fred J., 54, of Bethel 13. November died Park, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KENAVEY, Anna Mae, (GEDEON), 97, of Bethel Park, died December 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KONSUGAR, Jeffrey A., 68, of Belle 30. November died Vernon, Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. KWOLEK, Kimberly M., 54, of South Park, died December 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LARIO, Frank, 85, of Speers Hill / Charleroi, died November 30. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. LEUTHOLD, Charles “Chuck”, 98, of Baldwin, died December 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LEWIS, Mary Jane “Dolly”, 90, of 2. December died Finleyville, Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. LUTES, Jo Ann, 70, of Charleroi, died December 2. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. McGUIRE, Martha “Marty” Deprez, 97, of Charleroi, died November 20. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. METZINGER, Robert P., 88, of Jefferson Hills, died November 29. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MULLEN, Patricia A., 89, Charleroi, died December 10. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. NEILL, David Allen, 75, of Whitehall, died November 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. OBSINCE, George J., 95, of Baldwin, died November 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
QUATTRONE, Philip Patsy, 83, of Finleyville, died November 27. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. RALPH, Phoebe “Kathleen”, 88, of White Oak / West Elizabeth, died on December 1. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. REBARNICK, Sylvia Joy, 93, of South 10. December died Park, Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. SALVUCCI, Dean, Sr., 94, of West 13. November died Mifflin, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SLATER, Virginia “Ginny”, 86, of Jefferson Hills, died November 19. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. SMEARMAN, John D., 44, formerly of South Hills, died November 19. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. SOBIERALSKI, John J., 69, of 4. December died Baldwin, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SZYMKOWIAK, 89, of Bethel Park, died December 2. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. TISCHLER, Marlene A., 80, of Bethel 18. November died Park, Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. VALENTINE, Harvey, 86, of Bethel 28. November died Park, Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park WEIGHT, Nora, 95, of Charleroi, died November 17. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. WINWOOD, David L., 63, of Fallowfield, died December 6. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. ZIVKOVICH, Elaine R., 91, of Bethel 22. November died Park, Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
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OBITUARY - Leo Bandini Leo Bandini, 97, formerly of Donora, PA, passed away December 3, 2018. He passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family. Leo Bandini was born in Gallatin, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Fretina) Bandini. He graduated from Elizabeth High School in Pennsylvania and served honorably in the United States Army, 1942-1945, during World War II. Leo was stationed at Trinidad and Dutch Guiana where his unit guarded aluminum ore mines used to make bombers and fighter planes. After becoming First Sergeant, he was transferred to Camp Joseph T Robinson in Arkansas where he conducted and supervised artillery training for new Leo Bandini recruits. Leo married his cherished love, Anna, in 1946 and they lived a beautiful life together for over 71 years. Leo and Anna lived in Elizabeth and Clairton, Pennsylvania before moving to California where they lived in Richmond and Pinole. They raised their 3 children with caring, traditional family values and unwavering dedication. During Leo’s career, he was an auto mechanic, an auto body shop manager and a machinist. He earned teaching credentials in 1964 and he worked evenings, for many years, as an Auto Mechanics instructor at Peralta College in Berkeley, California. In 1994, he and Anna retired to Sun City West, Arizona. In retirement, Leo drew pleasure from gardening, golf, fitness (even riding his bicycle well into his 90’s!) and in being a loving grandfather. Leo always remained devoted to Anna and became her sole caregiver during the last few years of her life. Leo is predeceased by his wife Anna (Firczak). He is survived by his children: Leo Bandini (wife Julie) of Burbank, CA, Beverly Ricci (husband Richard) of Palm Desert, CA and Diane Lukza (husband Michael) of Rocklin, CA. His loss is deeply mourned by his loving grandchildren Michael Bandini, John Coppa and Joseph Coppa and his 7 great grandchildren. Leo is also precedeased by 4 brothers, William (Bill), Alfred (Al), Angelo (Buddy) and Charles. A private service, with full military honors, will be held at the National Cemetery in Riverside, California on January 4, 2019.
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OBITUARY Nile F. Barton Nile Franklin "Frank" Barton, age 82, of Jefferson Hills, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2018. Frank is survived by his beloved Wife of 58 years Carole (Dougherty) Barton; loving father to Nile James (Christine), Timothy R. Barton, Paula (Bob) Silvasy, Carol McSurdy; grandfather of Tim, Cory, Casey, and Kayla; brother of Norma (Hervey) Ahlborn, Virgil (Pauline) Barton and the late Nile Franklin "Frank" Barton Katherine (David) Pershing; and many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, M. Nile and Mary (Deremer) Barton. Frank was a survey engineer for 55 years at Bierworth, Barton, Burn and Associates, he also served on the Jefferson Hills Planning Commission for many years. Frank was athlete and a youth sports coach and an avid outdoorsman. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sgt. in the 110th National Guard in Monongahela PA. Services have been entrusted to JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large 1 Topping Pizza from Finleyville Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month! Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large 1 Topping pizza from Vocelli Pizza. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at Finleyville location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the The Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)
• Official Entry Form •
(Deadline for entries is January 15)
Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. Which historical society was recognized by Township supervisors recently? Who participated in a Leadership Forum at UCLA? What new business recently opened in North Charleroi? Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Congratulations to the winners of our December Pizza Puzzler contest!
Barbara Bruce – Charleroi • Jennifer Jones – Elrama
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SNOW TIRES – Four(4) size 235/45 R18. Like New, Honda Accord Sport. $200. 724379-8118 ________________________________ ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBO - for 1980s Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth kcar. 2.2 4cyl. Complete from air cleaner to oil pan. Already out of car. 64k. $50 OBO. 724-9846611. ________________________________ 1988 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC – 4 door sedan. Like new. $3,500. 412-8854975 ________________________________ SNOW PLOW LIGHTS – Halogen, High-LowTurn-Park. New in box. $100. 412-8854975 ________________________________ TRUCK SHOP MANUALS – Two(2) 1990 F150 and set of four(4) 1975 Ford Truck. $50 for each set. 412-384-4531 ________________________________ BUCKET SEATS – New, 2 vinyl, gray base, 2 cloth charcoal base. $30 each, $50 for set, obo. Leave message 412-833-6870 ________________________________ CHEVY GMC FRONT BUMPER – 96-99, new $120. reach by text or voicemail to 724-4202333 ________________________________ AUTO PARTS FOR SALE – 73-87 Chevy Truck Windshield New, $45. Ford Truck Mirrors New for ________________________________ 1961 CHEVY IMPALA - 29,000 original miles, 4 door sedan all original V-8, absolutely beautiful inside and out, needs nothing, ready for cruising. $18,500. 412-225-6638 ________________________________
CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/ Models 2002-2018! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-368-1016 ________________________________ DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398 ________________________________ CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 2002 and Newer! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330. ________________________________ CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Nationwide Free Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960. ________________________________
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HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? GET 2 FREE WEEKS OF ADVERTISING when you purchase 2 weeks. Learn more at macnetonline.com or give us a call at 800450-6631. ________________________________ RENT BOOTHS AT THE LAUREL MALL FLEA MARKET to sell your items! - Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9am-5pm. $20/day, $50/3 days, $180/month. Sundays only $10 a________________________________ table.
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-------------- EMPLOYMENT -----------INFANT CAREGIVER - The Franciscan Child Day Care Center in Pittsburgh is seeking an infant caregiver who will be responsible for the care of infants age 6-weeks to 12 months. Experience in childcare required; infant care experience preferred. Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related area preferred. The position is full time and includes healthcare benefits and paid time off. To apply, please e-mail résumé to smerlo@osfprov.org ________________________________
BARTENDER WANTED - Bartender for Pleasant Hills American Legion. RAMP certified. Call 412-616-1834 for interview. _______________________________ LIBRARIAN - Part-time, 20 hours a week, minimum 2 years college including 9 library science credits. Please send resume to: North Belle Vernon Library, Attn: Lorraine Quintier, 505 Speer Street, Belle Vernon PA 15012 _______________________________ TILE SETTER NEEDED. 5 years experience preferred. Jobs mostly in South Hills Area. Pay is negotiable based upon experience. Call or email. 412-835-2234 or email marci@ctsandmore.com _______________________________ HELP WANTED - Dettore's Pizza, Monongahela. 724-258-3306 _______________________________ NURSE’S AIDE – Part time, available for 6:00 am – 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. No experience needed – will train. Contact: thespiritancenter@gmail.com or call 412-835-3510 ext 112. _______________________________ LINE COOK, PT, experienced, for American Legion Post in Pleasant Hills. Salary negotiable. Call 412-302-8127 for interview. _______________________________ HOUSEKEEPER- PT & FT 8-4p & 9-5p. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. Flexible schedule. Transport assist available in some areas. New Employee Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com 412-8332500. EOE ________________________________
January 2019 —————————————————————————————————————————————— LABORER WANTED - For industrial/commercial demolition company in West Elizabeth. Also construction experience is a plus. Immediate/full time work. Pay based on experience. Must have transportation/ current driver's license. Please call 412-384-2008, contact: Laurie ________________________________ HELP WANTED! Christian Home Health Care is hiring home health aides for the Mon Valley. To apply, please call 412-323-0203 X 6152 ________________________________ HELP WANTED – Immediate full time work for carpenters, laborers, in roofing, siding, drywall. Drivers license a plus. Pay based on experience. Located in Finleyville. Call Jerry 724-797-0000. ________________________________ ROOFERS NEEDED - Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc. NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team. FULL-TIME. Must have valid driver's license. STOP IN or CALL 724-258-6901. 208 W. Main Street, Monongahela. ________________________________ ADVERTISING SALES – Are you a “people person”? Do you enjoy getting out of the office or home and meeting with people face to face? Are you a good listener who likes to help people and businesses succeed? An exciting career in advertising sales may be just the right fit for you! If you are driven, passionate, proactive and thrive on a good challenge, we want to hear from you! Recent college grads are welcome and encouraged to apply. Training will be provided. Flexible hours and work from home is available. Call 412-2498177 and ask for Doug. Or, e-mail letter of interest or resume to dhaniford@messenge rpaper.com ________________________________ FULL TIME HAIR STYLIST - Venetia/ Finleyville Area, Clientele, Base and Commission. Call Darnelle at 724-348-6220. Hair-O-Dynamics…Check out our website. ________________________________ MANAGERS / COOKS WANTED - Apply at Vocelli Pizza Finleyville location. 3527 Washington Ave. 724-348-8844. ________________________________ GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER - with experience and valid driver's license. 724-2586900 Trinity Garage Door & Awning ________________________________ CHILD CARE - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available. Please call Tammy at 724-3486565 ________________________________
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EVER CONSIDER TEACHING A CLASS?!?! Now’s your chance to teach a non-credit class for the Mt. Lebanon Continuing Education program. We offer a competitive pay and are always looking for new and exciting classes to add to our program. Make your interest known to the program coordinators. Check us out at http://www.mtlsd.org/ page.cfm?p=567. Give us a call at 412.344.2020 or Shoot us an email: Ray Schrader Adult Education Coordinator rschrader@mtlsd.net or Larry Johnson Assistant Adult Education Coordinator ljohnson@mtlsd.net SEEKING ENERGETIC SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS to manage day and evening shifts. Ability to multi-task. Strong leadership qualities and people skills. Duties include; phone order taking, operation of POS system, inventory and labor control, oversee cooks and drivers. Fast food management experience preferred. Will train. Call 724-348-8844.
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The MESSENGER is the premier community newspaper in the South Hills and Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh. We are a free, monthly publication seeking to expand our coverage, and grow existing territories. The MESSENGER is looking to add experienced Sales Representatives to our growing team of professionals. Candidates should possess: Strong sales and/or customer service skills, ability to offer clients advice on ad content and design, handle several projects at once, work on a deadline, familiarity with Mon Valley area, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, computer with internet access and a personable, friendly attitude. Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent. Interested applicants should email us at dhaniford@messengerpaper.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------12 HOT WHEELS – (New in original Packaging) All for $10. 724-929-8259 ________________________________ 2 BEAUTIFUL HOME INTERIOR PICTURES (32 x 25) and (20x25). $3 each. 724-9298259 ________________________________ 50 ASSORTED COOKBOOKS – All for $10. 724-929-8259 ________________________________ 75 FIRST DAY POSTAL COVERS – In Album + Gold replicas. (Original cost $375). All for only $75. 724-929-8259 ________________________________ 5-PIECE DINING ROOM TABLE – and 4 chairs. Legs on table and chairs are metal, with cloth cushions. $300. 724-938-2722 ________________________________ MEN’S LONDON FOG JACKET – Fur lined, size medium. $20. 724-938-2722. ________________________________ CRAFTMAN’S WOOD CHIPPER – Not Running. McCulloch MAC 3200 chain saw, not running, engine stand. All for $30. 412425-0342 ________________________________ SNOW TIRES – Four(4) size 235/45 R18. Like New, Honda Accord Sport. $200. 724379-8118 ________________________________ 30” GAS STOVE - $75. 412-608-0008 ________________________________ ROBIC RIDE - 2 By Health Rider. Exercise Machine. Nice Shape $25.00. 412-384-5453 ________________________________ SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE - Very Nice $25.00412-384-5453 ________________________________ BASEBALL GLOVE - Rawlings- Dale Murphy model - used one season. $15. 412-3845453 ________________________________ GOLF CLUB - Wilson Profile Jumbo Driver Like New $15. 412-384-5453 ________________________________ PELONIS RADIATOR HEATER - good condition $20. 412-831-0913 ________________________________ OUTDOOR GLIDER and 2 chairs good cond. Must sell. $25. 412-831-0913 ________________________________ WEIGHTS - 30 lb barbell and 3 ,6 ,8 hand weights. $20. 412-831-0913 ________________________________ BUNK BEDS W/MATTRESSES - never used, heavy duty oak finish $350 724-747-9216 ________________________________
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LENOX COLLECTIBLE PLATES - Christmas trees around the world, assortment 19922014, total 19 in boxes. $25 each or all 19 for $300. 412-469-0333 ________________________________ CUB CADET SNOW BLOWER - Model 2X 524 SWE, Almost New. Used Little. $700. 724-863-2327 ________________________________ TV - BRAND NEW, 43" LED Insignia model ND43D420NA18. $130, 412-889-6244 ________________________________ DRIVE TRANSPORT CHAIR - with footrest, aluminum, new $100, 412-889-6244 ________________________________ END TABLES - 2, with glass custom protection, with drawers, perfect condition, antique green. $60. 412-889-6244 ________________________________ INFRARED SAUNA - Healthmate brand. Two person hardly used. Easy to move. Asking 1,800. In the unknown area. Just see. Excellent condition. Great on this cold winter days. ________________________________ STEELERS - Ball Cap; (3) Large Drinking Mugs; (2) T-Shirts; (1) Lanyard. All NEW. $20 for all. 724-684-5531 ________________________________ MENS ALL WEATHER COAT - dress coat, London Fog, bought at Macy’s, tan, brand new. 44 regular. 412-833-5896 ________________________________ BOSTONIAN SHOES - 3 pair: Black tie dress shoes, leather pair of loafers, black boot style, size 10 ½ brand new. 412-833-5896 ________________________________ FREEZER-FRIDGIDAIRE - 7 c ft. Less than 2 yrs old. $100. 412-831-0913 ________________________________ CHEST 3 DRAWER PLASTIC - Good for storing art or crafts. $5. 412-831-0913 ________________________________ GRILL - plus 18 lbs charcoal, starter chimney, utensils. $20. 412-831-0913 ________________________________ JACK LALANNE’S POWER JUICER – Like new! In original box with instructions and recipe book. $15. 724-929-8259 ________________________________ 5-LB. SHAKE WEIGHTS – two(2), new, “As Seen on TV” – get ripped quick! $5 each. 724-929-8259 ________________________________ NASCAR DIECAST RACING CARS – 100 cars (size 1/64) in original packaging. Many with driver collector card. Only $100. 724929-8259 ________________________________ CANNON PIXMA MP 600 – Certified for Windows Vista. ChromaLife 100, photo all-inone. Still in box, never used. $99. 412-6531826 ________________________________ OLD RECORDS – (36) 45’s from Styx, AC/DC, etc. and (5) 33 rpm albums from John Cougar Mellencamp, etc. $20. 412-835-3516 ________________________________
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MICROWAVE CABINET / CUPBOARD - (47" tall x 25"6 long) $50. 724-745-3963. ________________________________ CORNER DESK - 40”; 3 drawers w/storage; FREE. Call or text: 412-691-7082 ANTIQUE PITCHER & WASH BOWL - along w/marble top stand; $ 40 OBO. Call or text: 412-691-7082 ________________________________ A/C WINDOW UNIT – Small - $25; used 1 summer. Call or text: 412-691-7082 ________________________________ SOUTHERN BELLE LADY LAMP - Victorian pink glass, $35. 724-747-0610 ________________________________ PYREX CASSEROLE - with handle 1 1/2 qt. Blue Amish Butterprint, $10. 724-747-0610 ________________________________ VINTAGE WOMEN'S HOUSECOATS Two(2), full length, medium. $10. 724-7470610 ________________________________ WINTER SWEATERS – Two, medium, white, $10. 724-747-0610 ________________________________ DP FITNESS SYSTEM - Wall Mounted w/Bench. 57 different exercises w/up to 110 lbs. Originally $300. Asking $60. Call 724684-5531. ________________________________ JAZZY PRIDE SCOOTER - with automobile carrier and cover. Good condition. $225 . Call Chris at 724-258-3925 ________________________________ ORGAN - KAWAI KX430 ORGAN, bench and books. Great condition. $200 or best offer. South Park area. Call 412-655-7977. ________________________________ FREE - LARGE OFFICE DESK - 3 ft by 6 ft, with 5 drawers. All steel formica top. Wood grain finish. Call 412-751-4697 ________________________________ BECKETT BURNER - Used 4 years, Like new. 90/125 btu. Also side vent kit. Cost over $2,000 new – asking $1,000. Denny 412751-4697 ________________________________ VINTAGE BASSINET - Great Xmas present for dolls or stuffed animals $12. 724-6843827 ________________________________ LEATHER SOFA RECLINER by Lazy Boy. 86 inches long. 37 inches deep. Good condition. Torn arm rest. Price $45. Call for photo. 724 514 6391 ________________________________ DAN MARINO ROOKIE CARD – 1984 Topps Football, mint, sharp corners, well centered. $35. 724-970-1762 (after 3 pm). ________________________________ OLD COMIC BOOK – 1964, Marvel ‘The Amazing Spiderman’ No. 21. Sharp corners. Fine condition. Vs. Human Torch. Fantastic Four cover. $200. 724-970-1762 (after 3 pm). ________________________________
ANALOG COMPUTER CONTROLS – Two(2) $10 each. 724-366-6436 or 724-963-9405 ________________________________ COMPUTER GAMES – Spore; Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter; Crysis: Maximum Edition. $3 each. 724-366-6436 or 724963-9405 ________________________________ HAND GUN CASE – Pink. 11” W x 7.5” H. $10. 724-366-6436 or 724-963-9405 ________________________________ BLACK FN 5.7 X 28/20 ROUND MAGS – Two(2), new in box. 724-797-2251 ________________________________ FNX-45 – BLACK, NEW, IN BOX. 2 mags. 724-797-2251 ________________________________ ROCK ISLAND ARMORY – 1911 9M includes 2nd barrel and recoil spring chambered in 22Tcm. New in box. 724-797-2251 ________________________________ CANIK 9MM – Black, silver slide w/ two(2) mags. New in box. 724-797-2251 ________________________________ CARRIER OIL FURNACE & AC UNIT – 2 large oil tanks and all paperwork. 724-7972251 ________________________________ LARGE SNACK MACHINE – Holds 400 items. Takes bills, gives change. 724-7972251 ________________________________ FREE BRUNSWICK POOL TABLE – 4’ x 5’ slate. Needs new cover. Includes racks, balls, sticks. You haul. 724-797-2251 ________________________________ SIDE TOOL BOXES – 8 ft. long, for pickups. (2) Aluminum. Good condition. $150 for both. 724-797-2251 _________________________________ AUTOGRAPHED NFL WILSON FOOTBALL Triple signed by Archie Manning, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. Comes with COA. Nice piece of memorabilia. $750. 724-2444862. (Lv Mssg) _________________________________ ADRIAN PETERSON AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL – Includes COA. Autographed at a Super Bowl venue. Signature is light, so selling for just $175. 724-244-4862. (Lv Mssg) _________________________________
January 2019 —————————————————————————————————————————————— BEN ROETHLISBERGER – Autographed Mini Helmet. Signed with silver sharpie. Includes COA. $200. 724-244-4862. (Lv Mssg) _________________________________ TROY POLAMALU AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL – White panel football. Very nice signature. Includes COA. $175. 724-244-4862. (Lv Mssg) _________________________________ 41 MOVIE POSTERS – Excellent condition, 26” x_________________________________ 40”, $1 each, or all for $35. 724-929-8259 KEROSENE HEATERS – 2 new 39,000 BTU kerosene heaters, and 5 gallon can. $225. 724-557-1875. _________________________________ WOMENS HARLEY DAVIDSON BLACK LEATHER CHAPS - New, size medium, never worn, price tags still on. $100. Call 412.653.3264 _________________________________ CUB CADET SNOW BLOWER - Model 2X524SWE, almost new. Used little. $700. 724-863-2327 _________________________________ MONESSEN HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK – 1929, “The Black & White”, very good condition. $20. Call 520-271-5869. Located in Munhall. _________________________________ GRANDFATHER CLOCK – Ridgeway, beautiful cherry wood, Westminster chimes, excellent condition. $575. 724-258-2329 _________________________________
----------- ITEMS WANTED -------FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-2159385 _________________________________ U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385 _________________________________
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BUYING OLD SPORTSCARD COLLECTIONS! - Seeking vintage era baseball, football and basketball cards. 1970's and earlier. Will also buy newer cards from 1980-2000's if in good shape. Call me FIRST before you throw away old boxes of cards. Paying CASH! 412-760-2291. _________________________________ WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps, old Christmas and sterling silver, anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. _________________________________ BUYING VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS - and memorabilia. Also Pittsburgh Pipers and Pittsburgh Condors ABA Basketball memorabilia. 724-205-8620 _________________________________ BUYING OLD FISHING TACKLE. Tackle Boxes , Reels, Lures, Minnow Buckets, Rods etc. Any Fishing Related stuff from New to Old. (the older the better!) Leave Message or Send Pictures, 412-414-8464. _________________________________ OLDER HOT WHEELS CARS, REDLINES Cash for your cars or collection. 724-984-9085 _________________________________ CASH FOR UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! BBB Rated A+. Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com. _________________________________
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------------ PETS -------BEAGLE (RABBIT DOGS) – 15 month female, fully trained. (Deer broke) 30 day money back trial if not satisfied. Also – 5-month old puppies. 724-366-9524 ________________________________ HOMES NEEDED FOR RESCUE CATS & KITTENS - spayed/neutered, all shots, litter trained. Fostered in homes, re-home fee $50. 724258-8380 _________________________________ ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $30 each. For pickup of cans or delivery of bgoldooks, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. _________________________________
------------ REAL ESTATE -------BRICK RANCH IN MONESSEN – Two bedrooms plus sun room, integral garage, Park Plan area. $80,900. 724-396-2234. _________________________________ 2 CEMETERY PLOTS - in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery/Garden of the Cross. Sellers will pay transfer fee. Vaults Included. $4,000. Call (724)565-6122 _________________________________ FOR RENT - FORWARD TWP. - 1 bedroom, plus den and laundry room appliances include. All new carpeting, flooring, and paint. $575/month. 412-384-5406 _________________________________
46 messengerpaper.com ——————————————————————————————————————— MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Donora. Four(4) lots, $500 each. Two(2) vaults $500 each. Transfer of title included. 724-747-9030 -or- 1-843-215-8909. Please leave message if no answer. _________________________________ FOR SALE! Union Township, Washington County, Homesite lots all utilities, In the Shier Plan. All 18 lots for $180K (approximately 6 acers total). Sheridan Ave. RT 88, near Ringgold North Elementary School, Hobbit Lane, near Sunoco Gas Station, only one mile to MonFayette Expressway. Please call Jan for all the information at: 724-263-5121. _________________________________ HOUSE FOR RENT - A really nice & spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house for rent. Bright and cheery. Newly renovated with new carpet and wood flooring. Wonderful front porch and back deck overlooking a big back yard. Full basement & garage. Bay windows in the kitchen, living room and master bedroom. This house is located in a nice neighborhood. $850.00 monthly + utilities and security deposit. You must see. Address is 29 Alyesworth Ave, Washington, PA 15301. call 724-2635121, for all the information. _________________________________ HOUSE FOR RENT - I have a nice 1 bedroom, 1 bath home for rent in Washington, pa. nice back yard and near the Jessop exit. $595.00 monthly + utilities and a security deposit. please call 724-263-5121, for all the information. Address is 540 Baird Ave. Washington, Pa. 15301 _________________________________
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HOUSE FOR RENT - Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath home for rent in Washington, pa. Nice back yard and near the Jessop exit. $650 monthly + utilities and a security deposit. Please call 724263-5121, for all the information. Address is: 540 Baird Street, Washington, PA. 15301 _________________________________ FOR RENT - Really nice and spacious 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom. 750 + utilities and security deposit. Call 724-263-5121, for all the information. Address is 595 Broad Street, Washington, Pa. 15301 _________________________________ HOUSE FOR RENT - Cute and rustic 2 bedroom house. 1 bathroom. Nice neighborhood. $595 monthly + utilities and security deposit. Call 724-263-5121, for all the information. Address is_________________________________ 495 Grove Street, Washington, Pa. 15301 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE - Heart of Finleyville. Few short minutes from RT 43. 2262 SF. Large reception area, small kitchenette, conf room, 3 powder rooms, fire proof safe concrete room, attic storage, alarm. Very clean, well maintained. Available immediately. Mike Podolinsky, Coldwell Banker: 724-942-1200 (O), 412-227-6432 (C) _________________________________ 4 CEMETERY PLOTS - Prime location, Garden of Gethsemane, Mon Valley Memorial Park. $2000 for more info, call 724-239-4966 and leave a msg. Call will be returned. _________________________________ SEARCHING FOR A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LOAN? Get connected to 150+ lenders. Flexible Terms on Rehab loans. Get Matched At: info.BridgeLoanNetwork.com _________________________________
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------------ SERVICES -------LAUREL’S BEAUTY SHOP – 102 W. Main St, Mononaghela, PA. 724-258-9518. $8 haircuts, $35 perms, 55 and older. _________________________________ CLEANING SERVICE - Reliable Cleaning Service Residential & Commercial Businesses by Tracy 724-261-7378. Laundry, Food Preparation (Cooking) also available. MASSAGE - deep tissue or Swedish massage, by certified therapist in comfortable, private studio. Low rates for fall, all ages welcome. Just call Mark 412-352-0841. _________________________________ CAREGIVER AVAILABLE. 26yrs. Exp. W/ refs. Will provide care in your home or nursing home. 412-419-6192 _________________________________ LAUNDRY - shopping, errand and ironing services offered. 412-419-6192 _________________________________ BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 888-912-4745
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