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Bethel Park Native Earns First Place in National Science Competition Bethel Park High School graduate Sabrina Tatalias finished first place with her Point Park University teammates, Ibrokhim Mirzakhonov and Emily VanderMey, in the national 2020 Gfk NextGen Data Science Hackathon Competition, earning a cash award of $5,000. Based on current worldwide concerns about viruses like COVID-19 as well as other airborne diseases and pollutants, Tatalias, Mirzakhonov and VanderMey developed a product that would use HEPA air filtration and ultraviolet light to help eliminate allergies, diseases and impurities inside of cars.

“Our idea, SAPS (Surface & Air Purification System) addresses the health and safety concerns Sabrina Tatalias amidst the coronavirus pandemic,” said Tatalias. “We often spend a lot of time inside a vehicle so we came up with a system that would essentially be a HEPA air purification filter on the AC unit of a car that is integrated with Far-UVC light technology to kill and prevent viruses and bacteria,” she added. Tatalias is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in information technology from the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University. She is the daughter of Dina and Bill Tatalias of Bethel Park, Pa.

Paul Zolak, Former Ringgold and Bethel Park A.D. Passes Away Page 12

Getting “Slimed” For a Good Cause

Teachers and staff at Ringgold Elementary School North volunteered to be “slimed’ during an event on March 13, 2020 to help raise funds for the American Heart Association. The event was part of a ‘Kids Heart Challenge’ held at the school.

(See complete story and additional photos on page 24)

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Cal U Professor Part of Carnegie Science Center Earth Week Events Dr. Sarah Meiss, an associate professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at California University of Pennsylvania, partnered with the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh as part of its virtual Earth Week events April 20-26.

California University of Pennsylvania Professor Meiss, a plant biology Sarah Meiss contributed her knowledge of plants expert, showed children to the Carnegie Science Center’s how to make a mushweeklong series of Earth Week events room spore print as part of Toadstool Tuesday on April 21. Earth Week content will be available on the science center’s Facebook page, facebook.com/carnegiesciencecenter.

“One of the ways to identify mushrooms is to look at the spores they produce,” Meiss said. “I’m going to demonstrate how to use a mushroom cap, water and a cover to create humidity so that the mushroom will send its spores out.”

Since the science center has been closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions, staff have developed a Facebook program called ‘Three Things — something to read, watch and do’ — to keep the public engaged.

On April 21, the science center screened the film “Fantastic Fungi,” and Meiss demonstrated the hands-on activity.

“There is a sense of connection,” Meiss added. “Kids from all over Western Pennsylvania learned and participated in the same activities. It inspires me to think that we can still go out and enjoy nature. We can use this time to learn something new and also to educate differently.”

This is the second recent collaboration between Cal U and the Carnegie Science Center. Last fall, Dr. Cassandra Kuba, an expert in anthropology, was on hand to answer questions at Mummies of the World: An Exhibition.

Further collaboration between Kuba and the center is being planned.

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Cook Joins Colleagues in Passing Legislation to Save Family-Sustaining Jobs Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) joined his colleagues in the state House in voting for legislation that would require the governor to develop and implement a plan to mitigate COVID-19 for businesses and allow those businesses that can meet the requirements of that plan to reopen. The plan must be developed using Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidelines.

“This legislation is a no-brainer. The purpose of Senate Bill 613 is to reopen many of Pennsylvania’s businesses safely and responsibly,” said Cook. “It’s time we trust ‘We the People’ and have a plan that brings fairness, transparency and accountability.”

Senate Bill 613 was amended in the House to include provisions which direct the governor to produce a plan to allow businesses that can follow CDC and CISA’s essential workforce guidelines to resume working in Pennsylvania.

“With the passage of Senate Bill 613 we are sending a much-needed message to the governor that we need to have a more sustainable long-term plan and we need to focus on our economic recovery,” continued Cook. “Flattening the curve should not also mean we flatten our economic recovery. We must give businesses the opportunity to adjust to the challenges we are all facing right now. We can do this in a safe and responsible way and Senate Bill 613 is a good proposal that will provide that. We must protect the lives and livelihoods of Pennsylvanians by allowing safe and essential businesses to reopen.”

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Monongahela / Yough Rivers ‘3 v 3’ Ironman Dek Hockey Tournament Set for July The North Belle Vernon Recreation Commission is teaming up with Bill's Dek Hockey for a ‘3 v 3’ Ironman Dek Hockey Tournament to raise monies for the planned Handicapped Improvements at the NBV Community Bank Park. Dates planned for the tournament are July 11 – 12.

“The younger kids will play at the NBV Community Bank Park court and the older ones will play at Bills Dek Hockey court,” said RJ Sokol, North Belle Vernon Council member. “Those Bill's Dek Hockey guys, great guys helping out a great cause, that's all I can say,” Sokol added.

Ages will be grouped 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 18 & up.

Players age is determined as of January 1 2020. Five runners and 1 goalie max roster. Entry fee is $150 per team, and 3 games are guaranteed. MVP and MVD awarded after each game with Championships on Sunday.

For more information or to register a team, call 724-379-3325, or email: billsbane@comcast.net.

Cal U Welcomes Visiting Students to Online Summer College Courses A longtime leader in online education, California University of Pennsylvania makes it easy to transfer credits back to students’ home college Students from all colleges and universities can take convenient, affordable courses this summer at California University of Pennsylvania. All Summer College courses at Cal U are offered online, allowing students to continue their education while completing coursework when and where it suits their schedule.

And Cal U makes it easy for visiting students to transfer credits back to their home college or university.

California University has been a leader in online education for more than a decade, offering interactive, web-based courses through its Global Online division.

Cal U’s Summer College courses are taught by professors who are experts in their fields and who excel at teaching in a virtual environment. The summer schedule features more than 200 undergraduate and graduate courses, including classes designed to meet general education requirements for visiting students.

The Summer College lineup for undergraduates includes introductory courses in subjects including art, biology, business, English composition, geography, geology, math, music, psychology, public speaking and Spanish.

Students also can choose advanced courses in fields such as applied engineering and technology, Arabic, criminal justice, data analysis, exercise science, finance, legal studies, microbiology, nursing, sociology and more.

For graduate students, Cal U offers courses in criminal justice, Earth science, education, exercise science, legal studies, data science, nursing, psychology and social work.

Registration is open now. To see application details and a copy of Cal U’s Summer College schedule, visit www.calu.edu/summer-college.

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MVAA Expanding Music Program, Offering Select Online Instruction Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is continuing to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering online programs, fine-tuning plans to add Kindermusik to its program and adjusting its free summer concert season due to the COVID19 pandemic. The MVAA physical office at 309 5th St., Charleroi, will remain closed in accordance with state directives.

"All of our programs, including some new ones, will be ready to roll out as soon as the stay-at-home order is lifted," says Mark A. Smith, president of the non-profit organization.

MVAA will be launching a Kindermusik program under the direction of veteran instructor Denice Bradley Hopper. The Rostraver Township native most recently operated a successful Kindermusik program in North Carolina, but has returned to the Valley to help care for her mother. MVAA's new addition is marking her 17th year as a Kindermusik educator.

Hopper earned a BA of music in performance with an emphasis on commercial piano while living in Nashville. She has performed internationally with an award-winning gospel group, participating in performances at Carnegie Hall, Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheatre in Colorado and Music China.

"We are looking at creative ways to launch Kindermusik online as we've done with some programs," Smith says. "We believe the arts are essential for all ages."

MVAA also is planning to add visual and fine arts to its programming in the future. It will be under the direction of Deni Laskey, formerly of Pittsburgh Pottery, who recently joined MVAA's advisory board.

Because of COVID-19 constraints, MVAA's new show choir, ‘VoiceZ on Fire’, is on hold until gatherings of more than 10 people are permitted. Annette Buffer, an MVAA board member, executive director of Power of Music and founder of the Bentworth Ministerium Community Choir, along with Kristen Spahn, the organization's treasurer, are spearheading the initiative.

MVAA's open house, slated for this month, has been postponed. The new date is pending.

The MVAA-sponsored high school art show at Charleroi High School is canceled for this year. The showcasing of local talent will resume in 2021.

"At this time, we’re still making plans to hold our regular summer musical events, the Power of Music Concert Series in Brownsville and our EQT Summer Concert Series at Monongahela's Chess Park," Smith says. "And, our Twin Coaches Junior Band has several performances waiting in the wings."

Smith and MVAA music instructors are using Zoom to provide private music lessons via the cloud. More information is available by contacting Smith at 724565-1687 or by e-mail info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.

MVAA also has added Carla Anderton, a professor of English and Communications at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood and Seton Hill University in Greensburg, to its executive board as secretary. She formerly was president of the Jozart Center for the Arts in California and editor/owner of the now-defunct Pennsylvania Bridges magazine.

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Peters Creek Historical Society Meetings Postponed until June Enoch Wright House Tours Open – But Subject to Change Due to COVID-19

The Enoch Wright House and the Wright Family in a reunion picture, Circa 1920.

Note the front porch does not extend to the cut stone steps at the end wings of the house as it does today and Venetia Road, a country drive in brick!

Peters Creek Historical Society has re-scheduled their March meeting: "Archaelogy of Rituals and Magic" by Keith Bastianni and their April meeting "Boats on the Ohio" by Norene Beatty - for a later date. There is no May meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Please note open house tours of the Enoch Wright House scheduled for Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm and Sundays 1pm - 3pm May through September will be evaluated on a month to month basis as it pertains to the COVID-19 social distancing protocol. Check the website for updates at www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

Safely Donate to City Mission at Tanger Outlets Tanger Outlets is helping to make it easy for people to donate to the Washington City Mission in a safe environment. Simply bring your food and clothing donations to Governor's Drive at Tanger Outlets between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday and Tanger staff will collect your items without you ever leaving your car! Can't make it during those times? Feel free to drop off donations in the marked bins at the Governor's Drive. Look for the Tanger Tent Seven days a week. Accepting food items and clothing, shoes and purses in any condition. Visit www.citymission.org for more info.

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Cook Seeks 3rd Term - Vows to Continue to Work For ‘We the People’ Not The ‘Politically Connected’

By Hon. Bud Cook – PA State Representative “From the 49th District, Parts of Washington and Fayette Counties, THE MON VALLEY, State Representative Bud Cook” is how I’ve introduced myself in Harrisburg and across our great Commonwealth.

Today, I come before you again to seek the employment from my constituents, my bosses in the 49th.

Once again, I am asking you to rehire me for a 3rd term so that we can KEEP transforming our District, continue to GROW the Mon Valley, and provide a BETTER future here for your family and future generations.

Since 2014, my three guiding principles to government have remained the same: 1. Government MUST be FAIR, ACCOUNTABLE and TRANSPARENT; 2. We must Put Progress Ahead of Politics; and 3. We must Work Together Regionally History….In 2014, after 40 years of failed leadership in our area I asked the voters of the 49th District to consider hiring me to represent them in our District and in Harrisburg. With a Democratic/Republican voter registration of 6:1, I came within 2,000 votes of replacing the 32-year incumbent legislator.

In 2016, after defeating a

“Politically Connected” primary opponent, who outspent me by 11:1, the voters of the 49th elected me in the General Election when the Democratic/Republican registration in the 49th was 4:1.

In 2018, the “Politically Connected” convinced my challenger to switch parties to oppose me in the General Election, spent approximately $400,000 in a campaign against me, and after more than forty days of challenges to the election results, I was rehired by voters who want progress over politics. I was rehired by voters who want a fair, accountable, and transparent government.

I was rehired by voters who want to work together regionally for a better future for their families and future generations in the 49th District and the Mon Valley.

The 2020 Primary Election is much more than a contest between two candidates for the Republican Nomination for the 49th District. It is a choice between two competing groups “We the People” vs. “The Politically Connected.”

The first task of any candidate is to choose a name for his or her campaign. I chose “4WethePeople” followed by my name “Bud Cook.”

Why? I chose this name, so everyone would know who is boss and who always come first. “We the People” come first. My promise has been and will always be to put the constituents first. The “49th District” is ALWAYS

before my name on every document that comes from our office, including my business cards. “We the People” come first.

My Opponent? My opponent chose to name his campaign “Friends of.” Who are the “Friends of” my opponent? And, even more importantly, what is their motivation?

The “Friends of” my opponent described him as a “welcomed challenge” to my candidacy. I believe that this “welcomed challenge” is a selfserving response by the “Friends” of “The Politically Connected” to our research over the past three years into the LSA (Local Share Account) review process in Washington County!

Local Share Account was established from a portion of the proposed “Significant Property Tax Relief Moneys” in exchange for casino gaming in the Commonwealth. Over the past eleven years, this represents approximately $70 million dollars approved by the Washington County Commissioners. Contrary to our first guiding principle and contrary to the LSA’s own guidelines, we found that the LSA review process is not FAIR, ACCOUNTABLE or TRANSPARENT. If you are a Borough, Township City, Non-Profit, Volunteer Fire Department or any other organization seeking funding, everyone should have a fair and equal shot at all public funding. We found this process so flawed that on January 13 of this year, we asked both the Auditor General and the Attorney General to review the facts and data that we gathered as part of our research. It is our position that short of a forensic audit going back at least eleven years, we cannot trust that this government process is fair, accountable or transparent.

In a letter from the Redevelopment

Authority of the County of Washington dated January 17, 2020 “The Redevelopment Authority has not ever received minutes from the LSA Review Committee meetings.

RACW has no knowledge of any financial disclosures nor of any discussions regarding “rotating Review Committee Members” as the RACW is not a member of the LSA Review Committee.

What to expect… A troubling and unacceptable culture of “Nothing to see here; We will tell you what you need to know” and “It’s the way we’ve always done it here” exists in the 49th District and Washington County. If you challenge the “Politically Connected,” you can expect a personal attack, attacks on your reputation, attacks on your family, and attacks on your business or employment.

Based on data from the 2019 primary contest, we expect that the “Politically Connected” will spend at least $250,000 to support a Representative that the “Politically Connected” can control!

We the People will never get representation we deserve in Washington, DC, Harrisburg, or Washington County until we get and keep individuals in office that are “There To Do the Job for the People” instead of “There for a Job, doing the bidding of the “Friends of” the “Politically Connected.”

I am privileged and blessed to have served as your Representative for the past three and one-half years. As your Representative for the 49th, I pledge to my Bosses of the 49th and the citizens of the Commonwealth that I will continue to seek government for the people that is FAIR, ACCOUNTABLE and TRANSPARENT, I will always PUT PROGRESS AHEAD OF POLITICS, and I will WORK TOGETHER REGIONALLY.

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North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park Holds Online Easter Egg Decorating Contest

First Place winner: Rainbow Eggs with Smiley Faces

By Jill Runfola Memories were made when the NBV Community Bank Park’s Facebook team found an ‘egg-cellent’ way for families and kids of all ages to celebrate an Easter event without leaving home.

A colorful Easter Egg Decorating Contest was held online, and was open to all visitors of the NBV Park Facebook page. Egg decorating contestants had the opportunity to work Second Place winner: on their creations until April 8 when ‘Monsters Inc.’ eggs they had to post photos of their creations to the Facebook page where people were able to view the entries and comment and vote. Entries that generated the most “Likes” were declared the winners. The top 4 winners each received $25.

“This contest was a great activity to distract everyone from what is going on right now,“ said Cody Ambrose, NBV Recreation Commission member and contest leader.

To view all of the Easter Egg decorating contest photos, photos, visit the NBV’s Facebook page online at: https://www.facebook.com/nbvpark/.

Third/Fourth Place (TIE): Scooby Doo eggs and Pink Pom Pom egg

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CCAC Engineering Technology Student Uses 3D Printer to Make Much-Needed Medical Supplies Community College of Allegheny County Engineering Technology student Dave Majetich of Canonsburg is using his skills and his home 3D printer to help make face shields for medical personnel. Majetich joined 3D Printing Pittsburgh (3DPPGH) to help meet the urgent need for face shields during the COVID–19 pandemic, which has led to national shortages of critical personal protective equipment (PPE).

Majetich, who works full time at Bayer in O’Hara Township while taking classes at CCAC South Campus, got involved with micro-manufacturing a few years ago. When he learned of the lack of medical equipment for health care workers, he was confident that 3D printing was a viable response to the PPE shortage. He asked Justin Starr, CCAC Robotics professor, where he could put his skills to good use, and Starr directed him to 3DPPGH. Since mid-March, Majetich has been spending his weekends—Friday through Sunday—printing headbands for the face shields. He is part of a growing group of more than 200 volunteers assisting with the effort. Those in the group with laser cutters produce the face shields, and all the parts are assembled into kits that are sent to doctors’ offices around the region. The group has also received requests from North Carolina and Connecticut.

According to its website, 3DPPGH is utilizing a network of 3D printing volunteers across the region to fabricate open source PPE such as face shields to aid medical personnel on the front line. The group is consulting with medical professionals in our area and across the nation to better understand the type of plastics required as well as the sterilization procedures. Although it took Majetich a little while to get a good print, he is now producing the headbands consistently while making adjustments to comply with specific requests. He is happy to be learning more about the 3D printing process, but even more pleased to be able to aid those in need during the crisis.

“To a certain degree, I feel it’s my duty as a human citizen to help other people if I have the ability, and it just feels good. How can I not contribute when I have the means?� said Majetich, a father of four who will graduate in the fall.

His ability to contribute is about to increase tenfold, as he is getting another 3D printer that will enable him to print 10 headbands at a time, instead of just one. He and other volunteers have been using their own materials; however, through GoFundMe, 3DPPGH has raised more than $17,000 to purchase more supplies.

To participate in the effort, visit the website www.gofundme.com/f/3dppghcritical-3d-printed-ppe-for-medical-staff.

‘CLOTHES 4-U’ Ministry Will Be Closed Until June

Friends of South Park – Flag Purchase on Hold

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Clothes 4U outreach ministry, located at First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street in Belle Vernon will be closed to the public until June. Also during this time, we will not be accepting any clothing donations. If there is an urgent need, please call the church office at 724-929-4696, Monday through Friday 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM to make arrangements.

The Friends of South Park, the County Park has cancelled all their fundraisers until further notice. If you’ve already purchased a flag, you will have one with your designated name on a sign or the flag. The flags will be displayed for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day. At this time we are not taking new orders.

Canonsburg resident Dave Majetich uses a 3D Printer to make personal protective equipment for area medical personnel.

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KE KEEP Trail volunteers remain active, keeping the trail open.

This tree fell on the trail between Clairton and Large and required 10 volunteer hours (including travel time) to clear from the trail.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there will be no May meeting of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail and no work party is planned for May. The Friends are still looking for volunteers to perform self-directed trail mowing, removal of downed trees, ditch clearing and tree trimming.

Volunteers will work alone or in small physically distanced groups, working within speaking distance. Individuals interested in volunteering may email info@montourtrail.org. General questions may be directed to the same address.

The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. With so many other activities curtailed or cancelled due to the Corona virus, more people than ever have been using the Montour Trail. Please stay safe by maintaining safe distances from other trail users, including moving to the trail shoulder when passing others.

Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org

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Governor Announces May 1 Statewide Reopening of Limited Outdoor Recreational Activities to Help Pennsylvanians Maintain Positive Physical, Mental Health To ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health, and in keeping with the commonwealth’s stay-at-home orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that the Wolf Administration is lifting some restrictions on businesses related to certain outdoor activities.

Starting Friday, May 1, golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips and privately owned campgrounds may reopen statewide and are required to follow updated life-sustaining business guidance and FAQ issued by the Wolf Administration to include specifics for how these outdoor recreational industries can resume activities while prioritizing public health and safety. Campgrounds in state parks will remain closed through

Thursday, May 14.

“Pennsylvanians have remained resilient throughout this COVID-19 crisis, and as we successfully continue to flatten the curve to protect our physical health, it is critical that we also focus on our physical and mental health during these extraordinary times. As the weather warms and daylight lengthens, enjoying time outdoors is an important way to manage stress,” Wolf said. “As we start to take measured, limited steps to reopen our commonwealth, reopening these industries will help to rebuild our economy and strengthen our mental health.”

According to a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly half (45 percent) of adults in the United States reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over

COVID-19 with the burden likely to continue even as the pandemic’s threat diminishes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance on visiting parks and recreational facilities. These guidelines must be followed statewide by businesses and when engaging in outdoor activity while the state disaster declaration remains in effect. The guidelines will ensure the safety of individuals and families engaging in outdoor activities and adherence will help slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Stay close to home: Pennsylvanians are encouraged to enjoy permitted outdoor recreational activities within their community and avoid crowding popular destinations.

• Practice social distancing: Maintain the recommended minimum 6 feet apart from fellow recreationists. Pennsylvanians are also encouraged to wear a mask or protective garment that covers the nose and mouth any time they go outside. If a parking lot at a park is full or there are too many people on the same trail, find an alternate place to recreate.

Cross the street to avoid running directly past another runner or wait longer at a golf hole for a fellow golfer to move forward.

• Minimize risk to others: Individuals should only go out if they feel healthy and have not been

exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

• Practice good hygiene: Wash hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid surfaces that are touched often, such as doorknobs and handrails.

• Have a plan: Create a safety plan before heading outdoors. Explain to children the need to keep their distance from others, even if they happen to see a friend while outside.

Discuss with partners, social distancing while on the golf course. Think through how to avoid other runners when waiting to safely cross a street at the same time.

“Practicing social distancing takes a little planning and patience but it is necessary if we want to continue to flatten the curve while ensuring that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to de-stress and get exercise,” Wolf said.

“Finding the balance between enjoying the outdoors and staying safe is only possible when all Pennsylvanians are abiding by the same precautions.

It’s critical that all Pennsylvanians adhere to the safety guidelines to allow for these outdoor activities to remain available to the public.”

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit on.pa.gov/coronavirus.

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Greater Washington County Food Bank Announces ‘Truck to Trunk’ Distributions for Month of May The Greater Washington County Food Bank, a non-profit organization, has been providing groceries and nutritional information/education to food insecure residents of Washington County for over 33 years.

‘Truck to Trunk’ is a supplemental food assistance model initiated by GWCFB in an effort to provide convenience, food safety and freshness of products to the clients we serve.

Drive right up to the truck, and GWCFB staff/volunteers will load your box directly into your trunk.

Space in the trunk must be available for boxes to be loaded. Truck to Trunk provides the convenience of not even leaving your vehicle and the safety of minimizing contact with yourself or your food.

You can submit an application online at www.gwcfb.org.

Applications are on file for three(3) months. For additional information or questions, please call 724-6322190. Listed below are the ‘Truck to Trunk’ dates, times and locations for May 2020.

SITE 1 - May 2, from 9:00 to 11:00 Beth Center, California, Centerville, Coal Center, Ellsworth, and Marianna Pantries go to Grace United Methodist Church, Coal Center SITE 2 - Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 to Noon Community Circle Pantry, 69 E. Pine St., Washington

SITE 3 - May 11, from 9:00 to 11:00 McGuffey/Prosperity Pantries go to 4170 Rte 40 (across from Sunset Beach, Claysville.

SITE 4 - May 15, from 9:00 to 11:00 Canonsburg, Finleyville, and Peter’s Twp Pantries go to Canonsburg UP Church, 112 West Pike St., Canonsburg SITE 5- May 16, from 9:00 to 11:00 Meadowlands and Tylerdale Pantries go to 300 Pike St., Meadowlands SITE 6- May 18, from 9:00 to 11:00 Donora Pantry at Mon Valley Youth Center, Thompson Ave, Donora SITE 7 – May 19, from 9:00 to 11:00 Allenport and Charleroi Pantries go to 1850 Main St, Allenport SITE 8- May 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 Burgettstown and Avella Pantries at 1616 Smith Twp State Rd, Rte 18, Atlasburg SITE 9 – May 14, from 9:00 to 11:00, 4:30 to 6:00 PM Monongahela Pantry at the Methodist Church at 430 W Main St., Monongahela Site 10- May 27, from 9:00 to 11:00 McDonald Pantry at McDonald Borough Bldg.

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MVH offers three types of minimally invasive bariatric surgery through our Weight Control and Wellness Program.

For more information, including the schedule of the sessions, visit monvalleyhospital.com.

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Paul Zolak, who served as athletic director at Ringgold and Bethel Park high schools, passed away on April 14, 2020 at the age of 72 after a long and courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis, a muscle disease.

Paul was born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Donora, to Charles and Alice Kuzemka Zolak. Paul was a 1965 graduate of Donora High School, where he was a standout on the football and baseball teams. He received his undergraduate degree from the California University of Pennsylvania where he was kicker and quarterback for the football team and went on to earn his graduate degree from West Virginia University. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Daryl (née Dacko). They raised their two children, Scott and Heather while living in Belle Vernon.

Paul spent several decades working in athletics with the Ringgold and Bethel Park school systems and had a distinguished career. Some of Paul Zolak’s career highlights include: • Ringgold assistant high school football coach 1971-77 • Ringgold athletic director 19771997 (first school district in the WPIAL to install artificial turf in the stadium). • Bethel Park athletic director 1997-2004 • Longtime member of WPIAL Committees and Board of Control Honors awards and recognition include: • 1994 Appointed as an original member of the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors. • 1995 Dick Kohl Tri County Memorial Award • 1997 Region IV Athletic Director of the Year • 2004 Pennsylvania State Athletic Director Association’s Distinguished Service Award

Paul Zolak (at left) was inducted into the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame in 2011

• 2005 California University of Pennsylvania Michael Duda Award for Athletic Achievement • 2011 Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame recipient Paul was well known for his kind, compassionate and caring demeanor.

He had an unmatched ability to make everyone in the room feel important.

He loved interacting with his student athletes and always wanted the best for each and every one of them.

Due to the current Coronavirus guidelines, the family will be holding a private funeral and burial at Mon Valley Memorial Park. They plan on holding a celebration of Paul’s life at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township, Donora, PA 15033, 724379-6900.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Paul’s memory to the Faustman Lab at Mass General Hospital for type 1 diabetes research in honor of his granddaughter, Samantha. www.faustmanlab.org/donate/.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Staff Appreciates Community Generosity The Monongahela Valley is a unique region that is home to people and businesses that truly value their neighbors and take pride in their community. During this COVID-19 pandemic, the staff at Monongahela Valley Hospital has witnessed firsthand the outpouring of community generosity and support. From handmade masks and other personal protective equipment to pizzas and individually wrapped snacks, the community is looking out for the hospital.

“Words cannot adequately express how appreciative we are of the outpouring of kindness we are receiving,” said Melissa Marion, CFRE, director of The Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation. “We’ve had individuals call to inquire about how they can help with our greatest needs; businesses arrange to deliver meals for our staff; and organizations sew and donate face masks to protect our staff. We are truly grateful to everyone for their donations.”

Individuals, businesses and organizations who wish to donate to the Hospital are encouraged to visit the MVH Foundation website, www.themvhfoundation.org or contact Mrs. Marion directly at 724-2581855 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. By contacting the Foundation, donors will be assured that someone will be available to receive their donations — including on weekends. In addition, MVH will have a record ofthe donations so that proper recognition can be given and letters can be sent for tax purposes.

“It is important that we know about donations in advance — especially food donations — to ensure that someone will be available to receive the items,” Mrs. Marion explained. “Also,we try to coordinate deliveries for when our staff will be breaking for lunch or dinner because certain foods need to be kept at proper temperatures to prevent foodborne illnesses.”

Operation Troop Appreciation Collecting Costume Jewelry for Fundraiser Operation Troop Appreciation is collecting gently used costume jewelry for their fundraiser sale to benefit our deployed troops and displaced veterans.

Most of us have extra time on our hands during this coronavirus pandemic, it might be a good time to go through your jewelry box to see what you are able to donate. The sale will be held in the South Park Community Building (behind the South Park Library) on Friday, November 6 and Saturday November 7, 2020, Operation Troop Appreciation is a local charity that has been in business for 15 years. They ship between 20 to 35 seventy pound boxes to our deployed troops every 3 weeks. They also help the displaced veterans to get established in their homes.

Every person who participates in Operation Troop Appreciation is a volunteer.

If you find some items that you are willing to donate, please contact Kathie Gasior by e-mail at kgasior2@gmail.com. They will make arrangements for drop off or pick up.

To learn more, please visit the website www.operationtroopappreciation.org.

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MVH Celebrates National Nurses Week with a Salute to Its Nurses Dating back to the day of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, nurses have been medical heroes who provide care and compassion to all of the lives they touch. Each year, the nurses at Monongahela Valley Hospital nominate heroes—their nursing peers, for the prestigious Cameos of Caring® Award.

The 2020 nominees include the following 11 registered nurses: • Brooke Behanna, 3-PCU • Yvonne Daniels, PACU • Natalie LaFrankie, Behavioral Health • Maria Montano, 6-West • Melissa Paul, 6-East • Shelly Schwab, 4-PCU • Beth Shroyer, CCU • Jamie Thomas, 5-East • Jeanette Weeks, Same Day Surgery • Meredith Woodall, ED • Laura Young, ICU One of these 11 nurses will be presented with the MVH Cameos’ award on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, May 12. This nurse will represent MVH at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Nursing Cameos of Caring® Awards Gala. The award is presented to honor exceptional bedside nurses who work in acute care hospitals. Nurses throughout Western Pennsylvania nominate their co-workers who demonstrate excellence in nursing care, serve as advocates for patients and families and embody the essence of the nursing profession.

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Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame 2020 Banquet Postponed to 2021 Those individuals scheduled to be inducted into the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame as the Class of 2020 will now comprise the Class of 2021 and will be inducted at St. Spyridon Hellenic Center on Friday, June 18, 2021. The banquet for this year was not feasible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This will be the first year since 1995 that a class will not be inducted into the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2021 will be comprised of coaches Billy Connors, Major Corley, Jim Dumm, and Bob Rosborough Jr. along with Jon Green, and Ben McCauley.

The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame is one of 30 chapters of The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame made up of four geographical regions. The Western chapters of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame including Erie Metro, Fayette County, Robert "Tick" Cloherty-Western, and Washington-Greene have moved their banquet induction to the following year, as has the Mid Mon Valley chapter.

Because of the challenges with COVID-19 outbreak, chairman Dennis Stitch issued the following statement: “It was necessary to cancel this year’s banquet. In conversation with the inductees, while disappointed, they were all very supportive and understanding of the decision. To our supporters, MMVASHOF is thankful for your commitment, dedication, and unwavering support over the years. You are the pillars that help keep our organization strong and vibrant in the Mon Valley. We truly appreciate all you do. As we go through these uncharted waters, we not only will stay together, we will thrive together!”

The Sports Hall of Fame web site is: http://www.monvalleysportshalloffame.com.

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Virtual Marathon Will Raise Funds for City Mission Wayne and Matt are running a ‘Virtual Marathon’ in place of their planned Pittsburgh Marathon that was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. They have also graciously offered to do a City Mission fundraiser tied to their run. You can support Matt and Wayne's incredible effort and the work of City Mission by visiting the website www.citymission.org.

"I always ran away from everything,” said Matt. “I'm a natural runner. I run from problems and responsibilities, but I feel like this time I'm actually running toward something," he added. Matt, a former City Mission resident has been training to run the full Pittsburgh Marathon.

Matt and Wayne have decided to do the virtual race through pittsburghmarathon.com, which allows them to run the marathon on their own and record their results on the website.

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Business & Merchant News Women’s Business Network Announces June Meeting Dates Women’s Business Network (WBN) is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business, through networking, education and leadership opportunities. Part networking group, part mastermind group, WBN provides members with the tools to be successful, including goal setting, marketing, presentation skills, and services to help widen her circle of influence and expand her marketplace. At the time of publication, meetings are being held virtually until further notice. Please check with the local chapter representative for more information. Listed below are the upcoming WBN meeting locations in the south hills area: • The McMurray Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. June 3rd and June 17th. To find out more, contact our Chapter Representative, Rachelle Hudak, at 412-997-4766.

• The South Hills Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Sylvan Learning Center, 100 Siena Drive in Upper St Clair. June meetings are on the 4th and 18th.

Contact Katie Martin at 724-288-1819.

• The Washington Chapter meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. June meetings are on the 10th and 24th. To find out more, contact our Chapter Representatives, Karen Kovac or Pam Slominay, at 724-986-6739.

• The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. June meetings are on the 9th and 23rd.

Contact Marlene Will-Knapp at 412-833-9279.

Bethel Park Chamber Invites Businesses to Attend Small Institute The Bethel Park Chamber is inviting all businesses to their ‘Bizz Roundtables’ as they phase back into Business as Unusual. The Chamber will be offering webinars, topics and speakers to help boost you back into the business world. We will be presenting information on topics such as: • Bringing Back The Workforce • Keeping our Workers/Customers Safe • Offering Alternatives for Doing Business • What are my Resources and Options For Finding the Assistance I need • New Marketing Strategies for a New Beginnings • Maximizing Facebook • Celebrating our Successes While the Chamber office is closed, you can go to the Chamber website for Information on the classes which will be listed beginning May 1, 2020. Call 412-719-6761 or go towww.bpchamber.org, or email admin@bpchamber.org for times/dates.

BP Chamber Can Help Get You Back In Business The Bethel Park Chamber will help you promote your business the minute you reach the requirements for opening and social distancing. You provide the space and we will help get the customers. After Hours between 5:00-7:00 PM. make great statements. A light lunch between 11:00-1:00 P.M. are great meet and greet opportunities. If you want to have a re-opening event, we can help you.

If you are interested in any of these promotional opportunities visit the Chamber website at www.bpchamber.org, call 412-523-8019 or email admin@bpchamber.org for more information or to make a special appointment to discuss these opportunities.

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Monessen to Begin Citywide Enforcement Initiative to Address Property Maintenance Violations In order to begin sweeping changes and a citywide effort to clean up blight, and better enforce property maintenance requirements, the City of Monessen will begin to fully enforce the already-existing ordinances and regulations that allow the city to address property maintenance violations. According to Mayor Matt Shorraw the City of Monessen must begin cleaning up blighted and nuisance properties and encourage residents to keep their properties maintained, in order to begin to attract new residents and businesses to the city.

Shorraw added that since the city has been more lenient than it should have been for several years, property owners will be given some time to address any potential violations they may have on their properties; however, enforcement will begin immediately. This enforcement will not only take place with vacant properties – but all properties throughout the city.

The City of Monessen has moved to a ticked system for code violations.

A violator may be served a ticket and fine, and each day the violation continues, an additional and separate ticket and fine will be issued.

Anyone issued this ticket must correct the violation(s) and pay the fine.

Shorraw states that the City has the right to abate the violation at the expense of the property owner, after 48 hours has passed. In the instance where the city abates the violation, it reserves the right to charge that cost to the property owner. That cost will be at $50 per hour, per employee, plus the cost of any material and equipment. The base cost of each fine for each offense is $25 per offense, and incrementally increases with each subsequent violation. These violations include but not limited to: • Accumulation of Rubbish, garbage, junk, or litter is prohibited.

• Items meant for interior use (such as appliances/furniture) must not remain outside.

• No dumping on any public property, including but not limited to

streets and sidewalks.

• Junk vehicles (any unregistered, uninspected, inoperative, unlicensed vehicle or trailers) are prohibited and will be towed.

• For-profit vehicle repair businesses are prohibited in residential districts, unless a zoning variance and license has been granted.

• No placement/disposal of litter or advertising on any public property, street or sidewalk.

• Animals are prohibited to run at large or make unreasonable noise.

• Animal waste on owners’ property must be cleaned on a daily basis.

• Animal waste anywhere else in the city must be disposed of immediately.

• Infestation of insects or vermin must be reported to Monessen Police or Monessen Code Department.

• All properties must be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six inches (with the exception of flowers and vegetables).

• Swimming pools must be maintained at all times.

• It is unlawful to install any inground, above ground or temporary pool without proper permits and inspections.

• Landlords must register before allowing tenants to occupy their properties (as described further in Monessen City Code).

• Permits are required for building or structural work, dumpsters, and signs/billboards.

• Accessory structures (detached garages, fences, and walls) must be structurally sound and maintained.

• All sidewalks must be maintained, repaired and free from all debris.

• All structures must display accurate numerical signs (house numbers).

• Dangerous trees (due to overgrowth, instability, infestation, etc.) prohibited.

• Defacement of any property, public or private is prohibited.

• Property owners must restore any defaced property.

For any questions, contact 724-6849000.

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Donora Council Addresses Water Shutoff Concerns

By Jill Runfola Water shutoff notices received by several Donora residents from the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi was the topic during the Donora Council virtual meeting that was held online on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

Donora Mayor James McDonough II, said that he contacted the borough’s solicitor, Steven Toprani, about the shutoff notices who said they were posted in error. Under Gov. Tom Wolf’s disaster proclamation due to COVID-19 and because the PA Public Utility Commission now prohibits termination of such utilities for as long as the order is in effect, the residents who received the notices cannot be subject to water shutoffs.

“They thought they were going to repost to say that they’re not going to shut it off, but I do not want any of the public utilities going door to door, because it just kind of compounds the problem,” said McDonough.

He added, “I think it was just something that wasn’t thought through before it was done.”

The Mayor also addressed the residents saying, “Stay at home with your loved ones. The numbers are down. What you are doing is working.”

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OBITUARY Danny Wray Crytser Danny Wray Crytser, a popular character of the Mon Valley’s own ‘Age of Aquarius’ in the late 60s, died on April 21 2020 in his beloved Guam from health complications.

His cherished daughter, Zia Best Crytser, confirmed his passing in a brief message; she shared his life thoroughly in his final years, and his pride in her many achievements knew no boundaries.

As a member of Monongahela High School’s class of ’69, Dan was a talented storyteller, and warm and dependable friend to all who shared his late nights, his road adventures, his hunting trips, his brawling lifestyle and his love of music.

Dan’s taste for lifestyle choices was not for everyone. Parents, teachers, pastors and in some cases, the authorities often wished he’d made different choices. Dan’s soundtrack was tuned to a different channel. Rock festivals, trippy clothing, long hair and free love defined the era that Dan was born to embrace and relish.

After leaving the Mon Valley in his early twenties, Dan traveled to the Monterey area of central California, where he attended community college, before entering and

graduating from UC Santa Cruz.

It was there that he was recruited by the Government of Guam to join its administration as it grew and modernized.

He met and married a local Mon Valley girl on a trip back to the States, and she remained and remarried in Guam after her divorce from Dan. He later met and married an accomplished island-based newspaper executive, and Lynn Crytser, now also passed, became the mother of their bright and achieving daughter. Zia was Dan’s and their sole descendant.

During their remarkable marriage, they traveled the South Pacific, and the globe, experiencing fantastic wonders, saw many interesting sights, drank from life’s cup deeply and happily. They often took Zia with them on their many travels.

While in government service, Dan headed an environmental protection department that dealt with one of the island’s most daunting challenges, solid waste.

He even considered making a career in that industry but was drawn into land development and real estate in both Guam and the mainland, in which he flourished

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Dan was also active and well known in the Guam social and business scene. He could not enter a hotel, club or restaurant without running into friends and well-wishers.

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He once traveled as a contender in the Olympics with the national team to Australia, which produced little more than memories and fellowship for the team’s members, but he loved that sort of thing.

Dan’s love of fishing was legendary and formidable. He would launch out over the Marianas Trench in a light runabout, and often fish until he was out of fuel and adrift, frequently needing the rescue of his brother Jeff Crytser to come out to haul him back in.

On many of those trips, Zia would be slicing up sashimi while the Mahi Mahi was still warm, herself not even ten years old. Dan claimed to have developed a method of fly-fishing from the beach that was uniquely his own.

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He knew the south Pacific basin well and was a regular traveler to not just Australia but the Philippines and Thailand; a trip to India a couple decades ago to see a lifelong friend was the source of many of his most heartfelt experiences and dinner table stories. He knew Japan and Hawaii well.

Danny Wray Crytser was one of five sons and a daughter born to William D. Crytser and M. Hope Crytser, four of which were delivered in Monongahela Memorial Hospital in New Eagle PA. As a child, he loved his dog Lance, his bicycle, a hike for berries through the woods, a story from his great Uncle Ray - the “real” cowboy, and setting a record getting his newspaper route delivered for the day.

He would take a stab at darn near any endeavor and he was his father’s special pride for his scrappy approach to any of life’s challenges.

Dan will be missed by his loving daughter, his many friends, his family of survivors: Scott, Jill and Jeff (also of Guam) …all left with many memories old songs.

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Recent Local Death Notices ALLEN, Richard A., 85, of West Mifflin, died April 4. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

ANDREWS, Harry Lawrence, 82, of West Mifflin, died March 20.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

ARNOLD, Marilyn (McGREGOR), 76, of Pleasant Hills, died April 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

BISBEY, 25, of Elco, died March 18. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

BRAUM, Shirley, 89, of West Elizabeth, died April 8.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

BRISCOE, Myles S. “Mickey”, 64, of Monongahela, died April 3.

Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

BRUCE, Charles J., 88, of South Park, died March 29. Arrangements

by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

BUCKISO, Michael A. 77, of Jefferson Hills, died March 21.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

CALDWELL, Mary M., 83, of Bethel Park, died April 6.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

CLARK, Susan J., 59, of Peters Township, died April 8.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

DUNOIS, Francis A., 84, of Castle Shannon, died April 12.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

FELTON, Rex, 71, of the South Hills, died April 7. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

FULLET, Patricia Ward, 95, of Pleasant Hills, died April 8.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

GROVE, Janice M., 75, of Bethel Park, died April 10. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

GUMBERT, Patricia Ann, 87, of Fallowfield Township, died April 4.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

HARVEY, Lydia Ann “Lee”, 67, of Clairton, died March 21.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

JOLLEY, Shirley M., 77, of Fayette City (formerly of Charleroi), died March 18.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

KEMPA, Susan, 60, of Jefferson Hills, died April 2. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

KENNY, Francis B., 82, of Brentwood, died March 26.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

KLOOCK, Joann, 85, of Jefferson Hills, died April 14. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

LAZZARA, Barbara Katherine (BIELAK), 77, of Pleasant Hills (formerly of Chicago, IL), died March 30.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

LITAVEC, Dorothy Jean (CELASCHI), 87, of Madison, AL (formerly of Charleroi), died March 15. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

LOMBARDO, Nicola, 70, of Bethel Park, died March 16.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

LUCARELLI, Patricia, 73, of Jefferson Hills, died April 3.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

McKEOWIN, Michael C., 84, of Pleasant Hills, died March 17.

Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

MORRIS, M. Laidella, 90, of South Park, died March 17.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

MUGRAGE, Alan, 75, of Charleroi, died March 26.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

MURPHY, Robert, Sr., 98, of Champion (formerly of Bethel Park), died March 30. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

NEWMAN, Edward G., 75, of Eighty-four, died March 22.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

PARZICK, JoAnn Rita, 82, of Bethel Park, died March 29.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

PATRICK, Shirley A., 85, of Charleroi, died April 11.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

RESTAURI, Donald Norman “Ducky”, 84, of Pleasant Hills, died March 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

RUSKAY, Olga Margaret, 87, of West Mifflin, died March 22.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

RUSSO, Al, 68, of Pleasant Hills, died April 4. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

SCOTT, Robert J., 65, of Finleyville, died March 21.

Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

SHORE, Aloysius Joseph, 93, of Baldwin, died April 8. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SMALICH, Michael L., 63, of West Newton, died March 18.

Arrangements by William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

SPARTE, Frederick J., 56, of Pleasant Hills (formerly of Bethel Park), died April 12. Arrangements

by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

STAUDT, Mildred Ann, 81, of South Park, died April 6.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

VALLA, William David, 57, of Coal Center, died April 7.

Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

WARD, Philip W., 84, of Bethel Park, died April 4. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

YAROSCAK, Larry, 64, of Elizabeth Township, died March 27.

Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

ZANARDELLI, Lois L., 90, of Belle Vernon (formerly of Roscoe), died April 4. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

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Important News From the Venetia Senior Center “Grab and Go” Lunches Available in Canonsburg The Venetia Senior Center located in The Venetia Community Center at 800 Venetia Rd, Peters Twp., will remain closed until further notice due to Governor Wolf’s latest update on the Covid-19 directives for the state of Pennsylvania.

However, effective immediately, the staff members of the Canonsburg Senior Center, located at 30 E. Pike St, Canonsburg, Pa 15317, under the very competent direction of the current president, Walter Conrad, are preparing “GRAB AND GO” lunches (Monday through Friday) for anyone over age 60, to be picked up between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Registrations and/or requests should be called in daily by 10:00 AM to Brenda, the Center Coordinator, which will enable Brenda, the cook, to prepare the necessary number of meals for the day. The suggested donation is $2.00. Phone number for the Canonsburg Senior Center is 724-745-5443.

The pick-up procedure will adhere to the current state mandated social distancing guidelines and only one person at a time will be permitted inside for pick up at any given time. IN ADDITION, A MASK MUST BE WORN!!!

Please spread the word about this service which is so very necessary and invaluable to the senior community, especially during this chaotic pandemic.

Hats off to the Canonsburg Senior Center staff…you are truly appreciated!!!

If you have questions about the Venetia Senior Center, please contact Sue Goodson at 724-348-7740 (Leave a message when necessary).

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Seniors for Safe Driving Upcoming Classes ‘Seniors for Safe Driving’ presents highway safety education programs for Seniors 55 years of age and older. The programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The successful completion of the program makes senior drivers eligible for a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premiums, across the board, for a period of three years.

Receiving this discount is mandated by Pennsylvania State Law. Mature driver improvement course helps drivers understand how aging affects abilities and provides insight about driving on today’s roadways.

Upcoming Classes in our area: May 5, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, PA 15122 May 6, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Carnegie Library of McKeesport, McKeesport, PA 15132 July 22, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Paramount Senior Living, Bethel Park, PA 15102 To register for a class call: 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245. To register online, visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.

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School News...School News Local Student Wins Science Award Patrick Weldon, a seventh grade student at St. Louise de Marillac School in Upper St. Clair, took home First Place in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Meet held February 1st at Duquesne University.

Patrick lives in Carroll Township, and is the son of Dr. Patrick and Alexis Weldon.

Presentations were given by students throughout the region from public and private schools in 12 scientific categories of research, and were evalPatrick Weldon uated by judges on scientific thought, analytical approach, and presentation. Patrick received a First Place award in the Chemistry division for his research on air quality. In addition, Patrick also received two special awards. The first was the Excellence in Science Award presented by the University of Duquesne, and the second the Excellence in Chemistry and Biochemistry Award presented by the American Chemistry Society.

Local DAR Chapter Honors Three Area Students The Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored three area students with the ‘DAR Good Citizen Award’ at their April Zoom meeting. The DAR Good Citizen Award is to reward individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. Teachers and the school’s senior class select the students. Once a student is chosen as the DAR Good Citizen, they are invited to participate in the scholarship portion of the program by submitting an essay. The essay winner is selected by independent judges. This year’s theme was, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It”. The following students are the DAR Good Citizens winners: • Rachel Ruslavage - Cannon-McMillan • Kathleen McCurrie - Upper St Clair • Danielle DeProspo - South Park Miss DeProspo was selected as the Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter DAR Good Citizen winner. She is also an Honorable Mention winner in the Pennsylvania State Society DAR competition. Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter, NSDAR is a chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. DAR promotes Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism.

For further information, visit bethelfifeanddrum.org.

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Cal U Helps Current and Future Teachers Master Online Instruction California University of Pennsylvania, a longtime leader in online education, is offering two courses designed to help K-12 teachers excel at online instruction. Current classroom teachers may enroll in a graduate-level course, “MSE 750: Strategies in Teaching Online,” even if they are not seeking a master’s degree from Cal U. The course is one of four classes required to earn an Online Teaching endorsement – a credential approved by the state Department of Education that Pennsylvania teachers can add to their teaching certificates.

Education students from any college or university may enroll in an undergraduate course, “EDU 335: Teaching in an Online Environment.”

Cal U has been offering 100% online degrees for more than a decade, along with hundreds of individual online courses.

“The ability to teach effectively in an online environment should be part of every educator’s skill set,” says Dr. Connie Monroe, chair of Cal U’s Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Leadership. “With these courses, pre-service teachers can master the basics of online instruction and experienced educators can develop online teaching strategies they can use now and in the future.”

Registration is now open. Both courses will be offered 100% online, so current and future teachers have the opportunity to both teach and learn in an online environment. Non-degree-seeking students are welcome. Both courses begin June 8 and continue for 10 weeks, ending in mid-August. Visit www.calu.edu/summer-college to learn more and apply, or email summer@calu.edu.

Ringgold Elementary School North Holds ‘Heart Challenge’

RESN teachers volunteered to be “slimed’ by students who raised funds for the American Heart Association

On Friday, February 28, Ringgold Elementary School North (RESN) students participated in a ‘Kids Heart Challenge’ event. Under the supervision of Physical Education teacher Rachel Lint, kids did more than just jump rope for heart! At RESN, the gym was set up with 100 activities including, jumping rope, dancing, jumping activities, gaga ball, an obstacle course and many more. PTA volunteers assisted with activities. As a special incentive RESN staff members volunteered to be ‘slimed’ the students. Any student that raised $150 was able to slime Mrs. Lint.

Any students that donated to the American Heart Association were able to vote on which teacher that wanted to slime. The names were pulled and 52 students slimed 11 teachers. The best stat of the day – RESN families raised $7,765.87! The Sliming event was Friday, March 13, the last day students were in the building before the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.*

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The RESN gym was packed full of hearthealthy’ activities on Feb. 28 for students to participate in as part of the ‘Kid’s Heart Challenge.’

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Help Your Pets Avoid the Threat of Fleas (NewsUSA) - Pet owners love their four-legged friends. In fact, many are considered a part of the family.

However, one thing that dog and cat lovers hate are the fleas that ultimately find their way onto their beloved pet and into the home.

"Protecting your dog from fleas is an important part of responsible pet care," says Caryn Stichler, vice president of marketing for Sergeant's Pet Care Products. "Fleas cause distress for pets, and can cause a condition called Flea Allergy Dermatitis."

Fleas, which can live both inside and outside of the home, can transmit tapeworms to animals, and their bites commonly cause skin irritation and itching. In fact, if you see your pet twisting into pretzle-like shapes trying to Don't let your pets become scratch certain body parts, chances are they have an allergy to the saliva of fleas -- or flea allergy dermatitis. victims of fleas.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reported the first confirmed Spotted Lanternfly hatch of the year. The first-instar nymph was located by a USDA employee recently in the University City section of western Philadelphia, near the University of Pennsylvania/Drexel University.

“Let’s use this time at home to make a positive impact on Spotted Lanternfly this season; scrape and destroy any remaining egg masses you find and band your trees now,” said Agriculture Secretary Redding.

“We need every Pennsylvanian to keep their eyes peeled for this bad bug, we can’t let our guard down.”

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BALDWIN BOROUGH Paul Letender Jason Ambrose Robert Lampel Darrell Laux Estate of Frederick Cook Julie Litz James Roell Clifford Lane Richard Brash Estate of Ralph Lakomy Michael Meyers Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee David Durbin II Ryan Loew Earl Kleckner Jayson Monroe Susanne Powers Waugaman Estate of Joseph Rogiero Estate of Darryl DeFrancesco Helen Lis David Debor Estate of Donald Philip Fix Jordan Stetter

William Hazi Megan Pantuso Frederick and Nicole Dodds Eric Steven Kincaid and Tracey Lynn Sojak Marc Stock Anthony Coll Cole Tabacchi and Claudia Alvarez Bhanu Bhakta Khawas and Tika Devi Thapa Internationall Real Estate Consulting LL Mary Jo Schmidt Brittany Pyeritz Ketur Shah Meagan Ritter Bernard and Annette Smith Modern Edge Ventures LLC Derek Parker Brandon Michael, Ralitsa S Gbaguidi Theodore Patrick and Melissa Sill Dannic Properties LLC Norbert Lis Jr. Gopal and Som Pokwal Bradley Scott PennyMac Loan Services LLC

3131 Churchview Ave. 301 Tyler Drive 1721 Elderslee Road 5157 Elmwood Drive 675 Judith Drive 119 Brailler Ct 18 Elma St. 5132 Elmwood Drive 804-806 Fidelity Drive 121 Joseph St. 115 Norine Drive 115 Palace Ct 3357 Wallace Drive 938 Brentview Drive 5106 Colewood Drive 919 Edward Drive 320 Hamlet Ct 523 Leland Drive 280 Mary St. 3645 Oakleaf Road 5221 Siesta Drive 3011 Vernon Ave. 3305 Wallace Drive

BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Robert Snyder

Brian Elliott Klingensmith

738 Newport Drive

$145,000.

BENTLEYVILLE Aaron Michael Harris US Bank NA trustee Merry Ann Hainer Kendra Young Curtis Thompson

Holly Vrabel Marrans Contracting LLC Benjamin Patrick and Deborah Sutton Madison Kellerman Carlton Diner LLC

19 Huber Road 210 Johnston Road 106 Spring St. 203 Hazel St. 704 Main St.

$160,000. $29,000. $142,999. $60,000. $191,500.

BETHEL PARK Rosemarie Huwe Estate of Dawn Gob Joseph Rudinsky Hilda Durning Joshua Armstrong Joanne Mowod DM Products Inc. Virginia Dale Murphy Jsaon Richard Coyner BCL National SFH LLC Tyler Novak Kristopher Kavanagh Robert Rionda III Ratnik Real Estate LLC Estate of William Gerhold Steven James Estate of Thomas Williams Margaret Kohler Paul Buehler

Matthew and Megan Barba Joseph Robert, Cameron Elizabeth Jurofcik Benjamin Wright and Hope Nakazato Matthew White Thomas and Peggy Northrop Ben and Samantha Ann Webb SLM Property Management LLC Brandon William, Katharine Dale Karabinos Zachary Adam Zimmer Russell and Megan Ann Link Crystal Gorman Anthony Lucarelli and Rachel Marini PLP Properties LLC Andrew and Hannah Dragoo Everhart Renovations & Real Estate LLC Stavros John and Stephanie Voulamandis Eugene Ellsworth Paul and Renee Hrvatin L Capital LLC

7036 Dumbarton Pl 123 Hiscott Drive 5913 Kings School Road Logan Road 905 Tanglewood Drive 125 Thunderwood Drive 1030 Transit Blvd.

2525 Applegate Ave. 604 Berrington Ct 1342 Centerman Ave. 1028 Connor Road 7038 Lawrence Drive 3000 Lento Blvd.

5332 Studebaker St. 5654 Diann Drive 429 Glenrock Drive 53 Highland Road Unit 301 5721 Janet Drive 5929 Bethel Park Drive

$200,000. $253,500. $430,000. $2,000. $167,000. $287,500. $200,000. $55,700. $182,000. $235,000. $186,000. $289,000. $430,000. $273,500. $129,000. $240,000. $119,900. $124,850. $91,227.

$135,000. $120,000. $155,000. $155,000. $119,500. $149,000. $125,000. $180,000. $50,000. $118,000. $150,500. $75,632. $130,000. $134,501. $75,000. $139,500. $114,900. $240,000. $35,000. $138,000. $196,100. $106,500. $2,182. by sheriff's deed.

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Joseph Bennett James Striebich Gennaro Group LLC Robert Deighan Dan Ryan Builders Mid Atlantic LLC

Francis and Lori Michalski Iulia Ionescu Nathan Andrew and Sarah Wright John and Terre Gaskill Thomas and Charlene Zengeya

5968 Cherryview Ln 1121 Clifton Road 134 Meadowbrook Drive 775 Tralee Drive 5592 Willow Terrace Drive

$115,000. $186,000. $237,500. $264,900. $349,000.

BRENTWOOD Anthony Romano Greta C Ebert Brant trustee Michael Renne Paul Jamison Terri S Deiley Simko Matthew McKain Bridget N Buskirk DelGreco

Taylor Browne Nicole Millett Nicholas Yadrick Jason Lorkowski and Marlene Makstutis Jay Cooper and Daniel Rodgers Htoo Eh Doh Gail and Robyn Wolfe

504 E. Garden Road 3140 Glendale Ave. 4055 Meadowbrook Blvd.

3042 Brentwood Ave. 3027 Glendale Ave. 101 Greenlee Road 412 Jacobson Drive

$131,500. $125,000. $149,900. $118,000. $70,000. $159,900. $83,500.

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Marrans Contracting LLC John Uhall Ryan Matway James Devore Jr.

Giovanni Oliverio Cameron Reiner Dionne Malush Marla Amati

1429 Fourth St. 11 Snyder Ave. 78 Craven Drive 1433 Fourth St.

$162,000. $139,900. $350,000. $100,000.

CHARLEROI Mary Ann Forlini

Charleroi Veterans Museum

Charleroi Elks Club KAT Capital LLC Carlo Borriello Estate of Joseph Maiolini Jr.

Gloria Miller Demetrius Ward Smtih Brothers Property LLC Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Gablers Realty Inc. Michael Coury ASPI Properties LLC James Kelley

Daniel G Kamin Charleroi LLC Charles Cole Guthrie Aaron Samuel Palmer Kaitlyn McCann

CLAIRTON Kassandra Stearns Larry Stearns

Gerald Ricci trustee LLP Mortgage Ltd.

900 Miller Ave. 513 Division Ave.

Sharon M Quinn Novotny Housing & Urban Development Gary Massaro Jr. Soumya Donthi Mustafa Akgoz Paul Cherepko Robert Burchesky Brandon Patello

Larry Coles Aaron Markis Michael Havrilla Money Mikes Inc. Zhonnate Matai A Clean Well Lighted Place LLC Robert and Donna Jean Shirley Robert and Joanne McFeaters

1032 N Sixth St. 513 Locust Ave. 714 St. Clair Ave. 601 Washington Ave. 813 Third St. 2403 Lincoln Ave. 316 N Seventh St. 934 Worthington Ave.

Fallowfield Ave. $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $10,656).

310 Fallowfield Ave. $27,250.

711 Lookout Ave. $3,000.

301 Tenth St. $7,000.

211 Luella Ave. $1,377. by sheriff's deed.

McKean Ave. $1,020,000.

407-1/2 Crest Ave. $62,000.

817 McKean Ave. $45,066.

701 Shady Ave. $75,000. $26,049. $4,47. by sheriff's deed. $10,000. $46,550. $58,000. $2,500. $66,000. $164,000. $50,000. $27,000.

hatches begin in southern Pennsylvania in mid to late April and with a lag in timing for Pennsylvania’s more northern counties. As the first instars of Spotted Lanternfly hatch from eggs, they instantly seek tender plant tissue to feed.

The Spotted Lanternfly is capable of decimating entire grape vineyards and damaging fruit orchards, hops, walnuts, hardwoods and decorative trees. In addition to endangering agriculture, this bad bug threatens our ability to enjoy the outdoors during spring and summer months – they’re known to swarm in the air, cover trees, and coat decks and play equipment with their excrement, known as honeydew. Honeydew, along with sap from weeping plant wounds that result from feeding of Spotted Lanternfly, can attract bees and other insects and also stimulate the growth of fungi.

Scraping egg masses is the most efficient way to kill 30-50 of the invasive pests at once. If you discover Spotted Lanternfly egg masses, scrape them off, using a putty knife, credit card, or other firm, blunt edged tool. Penn State Extension has a helpful tutorial on how to destroy egg masses. During the nymph stage, tree banding is the most effective method to capture and kill Spotted Lanternfly. It’s a nontoxic, inexpensive technique that can be used on any tree.

If you scrape an egg mass or squash a Spotted Lanternfly, always report your sighting. Sightings can be reported online or via phone by calling 1888-4BAD-FLY. For more information on Spotted Lanternfly, visit www.agriculture.pa.gov/spottedlanternfly.

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DONORA Park Real Estate Ventures LLC William Paternoster Thomas Stefan Elizabeth An Zomber Arlene Carson

MJM Capital LLC Charles Armstrong Jr. and Sharon Armstrong Lawrence McGee Kara Sloan Cozy Home Properties LLC

501-502 Third St. 544 Castner Ave. 110 McKean Ave. 934 Thompson Ave. 431 Wise St.

$41,000. $64,900. $17,500. $40,000. $14,000.

DUNLEVY Robin Rossi

Ashley Hemmings

9 Wharf St.

$10,000.

ELIZABETH BOROUGH August Gatto US Bank NA trustee

BKG Homes LLC David Kraska

406-410 Third Ave. 502 Ekin St.

$74,900. $42,000.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Donald Abbott

Cindy Button Properties LLC

706 Clark St. $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $47,328).

Joshua Coughanour Gregory and Ashley Thomas 114 Howell St. $129,900.

Adam Cornelissen David and Tracey Grados 240 Mohawk Drive $146,000.

William Mitchell II Ronald and Kathryn Dolinar 120 Williamsburg Drive $177,500.

Mark Perri Delton Hall 1309 Bunker Hill Road $333,000.

Edgar Cordero Seth and Ashley Rowan 603 Burning Tree Ct $295,000.

Estate of Robert Allen Jason and Barbara Sari 131 Cross St. $2,000.

Marcus Bennett National Residential Nominee Services In 803 Everglade Drive $155,000.

National Residential Nominee Services In Walter and Bonnie Hibner 803 Everglade Drive $155,000.

Daniel Gaser Eric Staley and Michele Zelesnik 2207 Ocean St. $20,000.

PA Real Estate LLC Edward Kwolek Jr. 1461 Hayden Blvd. $140,000.

John Lawrenzi Blaze Edward Labrosse,Katie Shannon Pergola 101 Lake Drive $149,900.

Estate of Linda Dunseath Mark and Michelle Perri 432 Stoneybrook Drive $120,000.

(NAPSI)—The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder, and shorten its life. Even with filters, the HVAC system still gets dirty through normal use.

A clean system doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the temperature you prefer, it uses less energy and you save money while breathing clean.

So it pays to get your heating and cooling system cleaned regularly. More than just duct cleaning, this involves all the components the air stream touches throughout the system.

According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), proper cleaning of an entire system takes technical skill and attention to detail. That’s why it’s important to find a contractor specifically trained and experienced in this type of cleaning. NADCA members possess general liability insurance, are trained and tested regularly, sign on to a code of ethics, and must clean and restore your heating and cooling system in accordance with NADCA standards.

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To make it easier to breathe clean at home, have your HVAC system inspected regularly.

(NAPSI)—When you breathe a sigh of relief after giving your home its annual thorough cleaning, you may be breathing in more dust, dirt, and pollution than you realize— unless you’ve also gotten the HVAC system cleaned.

A Hidden Problem Through normal living, people generate a great deal of contaminants, such as dander, dust, and chemicals. These get pulled into the HVAC system and re-circulated five to seven times a day, on average.

Over time, this causes a build-up of dirt in the duct work.

Some people are more sensitive to these contaminants than others.

Allergy and asthma sufferers, as well as young children and the elderly, tend to be more susceptible to the types of poor indoor air quality that air duct cleaning can help address.

Also, some homes may be more susceptible to certain pollutants, including places with pets, smokers, or remodeling projects.

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Estate of Loretta Faye Mitchell Robert Roy Jr. Lori Ann Spina Richard Gregory Brian Lang HSBC Bank USA NA trustee Slippery Rock Baptist Camp Brandon Horrell

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Don Dolan 980 Fourth Street Ext. $10,000.

VES Land LC 20 Cedar Way $3,120.

VES Land LC 7 Cedar Way $4,428.

VES Land LC 3 Ceday Way $1,410.

Brayden and Courtney Shepherd 297 Freemont Road $96,000.

VES Land LC 42 Hickory Drive $1,140.

Ralph and Samantha Jo Greco 28 Lavonne Ave. $15,800.

Cory Bradley Jones and Lacey Michelle Kardos 16 Tower St. $129,900.

VES Land LC 11 Walnut Ridge Road $1,077.

Whitney Johnston 502 Woodward Ave. $225,000.

Robert McLaughlin Jr. 30 Petrak $186,767.

Charles Moore 35 Smith St. $175,000.

2019 Castle LLC 48 Brothers Road $15,100.

Brian and Brittany Endreszl 68 Ernest Ave. $54,000.

Paul and Lois Rock 164 Coyle Curtain Road $36,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $54,224).

Bryan Salyer 505 Woodward Ave. $42,500.

FINLEYVILLE Cicci Dance Supplies Inc.

Azzys Design Works LTD

3594 Washington Ave.

$78,020.

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Residential Resources Inc. Nicholas Gatto Will Maurer II

Cody Calfo and Allison Rostek Michael and Bonnie Luft MMA Mineral Group LLC

538 Julian Drive 919 13th St. Roberts Hollow Road

$130,000. $159,500. $75,415.

JEFFERSON HILLS John Reyher Vincent Parise Royal Park Estates Inc. Estate of Marie Ann Hodge

Tulasha and Kamal Acharya Goyinda Gautam and Hemanta Bhattarai Gary and Joann Pitschman Lori Falkner

204 Aber Drive 413 Stilley St. 101 Cochran Mill Road Unknown Address

$325,000. $265,000. $150,000. $105,000.

MONESSEN Estate of Walter Cieply Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Thomas Luketich Lillian Taylor William Masters II Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Jonmichael Retos Trevor Helton Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Andrew Janos Jr. and Maurine Janos Thomas and Alyssa Wickerham Angela Kelly Melissa Bonelli Damon Ross Simily Damiana Hill Bryan and April Hawk Robert Camp Levi Stanley

115 Anna Ave. 705 Hoover St. 1327 Summit Ave. 1321 Walnut Ave. 1544 Grand Blvd.

201 Linden Ave. 1193 Graham Ave. 12 Center Drive 1302 Patton Ave.

MONONGAHELA David Smith

PennyMac Loan Services LLC

224 Gregg St.

Kathleen Desantis Matthew Burkholder

438 Chess St. John Koutsogiani

$15,800.

444 Fourth St.

$89,900. $22,500. $32,000. $49,900. $89,900. $4,958. $44,900. $53,500. $31,000.

$1,205. by sheriff's deed.Veteran Affairs $64,000.

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NORTH BELLE VERNON Vision Real Estate Holdings LLC Marc Dugan Regina Puzausky Nathan Campus et al.

Bruce Matson Jr.

Joseph Morrison Samantha Cicci Lee Harvey et al. and Marla Rene Harvey Stephanie Petrusky Christopher Schaffer

319 Graham St. 139 Jean St. 910 Broad Ave. 614 Speer St. 813 Speer St.

$120,000. $134,900. $194,500. $79,000. $97,500.

NORTH CHARLEROI Estate of Yvonne Young Jeffrey Smith James Russell

Matthew Clutter and Erin Merlo Kellie and Marguerite Fleming Amanda Jo Chase

448 Olive Ave. 801 Fourth St. 416 Center Ave.

$49,500. $84,900. $53,000.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Richard Nath Guy Shelledy Patricia White Debra Rich

Barry and Jan Brodzinski Jean Seneway Peter and Kathleen Sarnicola JP Morgan Chase Bank

116 Pine Nut Drive 141 Dyers Stone Drive 309 Forest Glen Drive 146 Gilkeson Road

PETERS TOWNSHIP James Metzmaier Jr. Theodore Taylor III David Stumpo Geraldine Privoznik trustee Crossings Development LLC Mark Neville Jordan Russell Leita Rocco David Mittell Michael Murphy Gerard Coscia Housing & Urban Development

John Yakopcic 280 Center Church Road Gaurav and Poonam Thakur 602 Drover Drive Hugh and Maribeth Connolly 102 Fieldstone Ct John and Elizabeth Graner 152 Gateshead Drive David and Anne Marie Wiegmann 322 Maid Marion Ln Michael Wagner 105 Maple Glen Drive Robert and Loran Sehnert 103 Mt. Blaine Road Thomas Harvey Simatic, Lee Ann Greenawald 436 Robinhood Ln Jerome Miller and Abby Lynn Bonenberger 129 Rockingham Ln Patel Real Estate Holdings LLC 114 Shawnee Trl Robert Throckmorton Jr., Jill Ann Throckmorton 166 Shoreline Drive Joshua Saunders 212 Stonebrook Drive

$325,000. $430,000. $510,000. $1,033. by sheriff's deed. $25,000. $623,000. $343,000. $257,500. $634,198. $670,000. $410,000. $289,000. $475,000. $205,000. $535,000. $195,000.

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Nicholas Baxter Quinn McCall Peters Twp Land Co. LLC

117 Woodcrest Pl $415,000.

200 Boxwood Ct $285,000.

332 Braceburn Drive $850,000.

107 Eaglebrook Ct $353,500.

493 Harvest View Drive $870,501.

107 Lampliter Ln $257,500.

205 Overlook Drive $1,003,832.

200 Stonebrook Drive $270,000.

110 Bittersweet Circle $450,000.

119 Grouse Ct $165,000.

106 N Heide Ln $320,000.

214 Roscommon Pl $212,500.

138 Scenic Ridge Drive $442,500.

171 Scott Ln Unit 38c $135,000.

110 Valley Brook Road $750,000.

Wellington Cir $192,000.

Oakwood Road $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $5,217).

William and Tanya Dorfner 642 Sagewood Drive $661,000.

William Gillenwater Jr.,Rebecca Gillenwater 118 Sunrise Ln $720,000.

John and Heather Barry Wellington Cir $192,500.

PLEASANT HILLS Kevin Benedict McGuirk Properties LLC Estate of Ruth Eyman Place Kerry Makary DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. Michael John Calla

Thomas Hanbury and Samantha Mordecki RevGlory LLC Joseph Burton and Marlyn Le Lodico Loren and Jourdan Englert Zacur Contracting Inc. Kelsey Ramaley

614 Arbor Ln 90 Clairton Blvd.

200 Oakcrest Ln 390 Cavan Drive 356 Saratoga Drive 129 Temona Drive

ROSTRAVER Estate of Sarah Huffman George Karabin Jr. Entech LLC Janet Rozik Timothy John Salyers Sue Ellen Morris

Gregory and Rhona Stocksdale Ronald and Janice Garnet Quinto Maronda Homes Inc. Tracy Jeffreys Marc Spina and Emily Wardle Spina PNC Bank

406 Chestnut St. 322 Comanche Drive 132 136 Azalea Cir 216 Johnson Ave. 156 Morningstar Drive 403 Rostraver Road

Aaron Soncini Entech LLC John Adams

Travis and Mindy Turner Maronda Homes LLC Marcus and Annette Lord

1383 SR 906 282 Stump Drive 119 Valley View Drive

$15,000. $234,900. $108,000. $64,000. $346,700. $2,627. by sheriff's deed. $79,000. $54,000. $292,000.

SOUTH PARK Jared Rogowski NVR Inc. Garrett Hudson

Mark Murdock and Jana Reedy Daniel Jezerski Brandon and Haley Biernacki

1256 Armstrong Drive 4005 Crown Drive 6712 Ridgevue Drive

$150,000. $234,120. $160,000.

$135,000. $365,000. $295,000. $248,500. $125,000. $156,500.

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Karen Lindenfelser

Matthew Rusinko Michael Hazel Don Raymond and Jennifer Lynn Vogan Peter and Laura Michelle Losi Timothy and Susan Ulam Lisa Simon and Donna Westerbeck NVR Inc. Scott Andrew and Kathryn McConaghie Meena Elisa Anna Ciotti Brock and Caitlin Breidigan

1100 Aurora Drive 1703 Connor Road 1025 Imperial Drive 5513 Broad St. 1604 Cordwell Drive 4003 Crown Drive 4009-4017 Crown Drive 2299 Helena St. 6921 Hilldale Drive 1929 Kirkby Drive

$71,000. $205,000. $259,900. $150,000. $95,000. $257,422. $218,285. $110,000. $96,000. $129,000.

SPEERS Estate of Marjorie Marshall Marilyn Semian Cathleen Ekves KC Outdoors LLC

Gregory Giardey and Susan Girardey Deep River Holdings LLC KC Outdoors LLC Michael Grimes

171 Maple Ter 1001 Guttman Ave. 307 Grandview Wy 307 Grandview Wy

$130,000. $200,000. $5,000. $32,500.

UNION TOWNSHIP Michael Rupnik US Bank NA trustee 1900 Capital Trust II Jacob Sartori Mary Jane Sporio Lucy McCloskey US BANK NA Tr

Michael Cochran Andrew Knuth III Joan Carmen Donald Cody Zimbicki Chance Frink and Stephanie Szymkiewicz John and Beth Pomykala Albert Lippert 3rd and Tammie Lippert

3752 Elrama rd 6735 Highland Ave. 6343 State Route 88 140 Tuscany Estates Drive Unknown Address 3470 Cherry Ave. 11 School Road

$130,000. $61,000. $60,000. $295,000. $94,923. $169,000. $18,000.

WEST ELIZABETH Gregory Chiprich Guayas Properties LLC 727 4TH St. $130,000.

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2004 TOYOTA TACOMA – Ext. Cab, 4x4 Automatic, 160,000 miles. Great condition. Easy on gas. $7,000. 724-366-9524 2014 JAYCO WHITE HAWK MRB20 ULTRA LITE - Stored under closed carport, like new used 3 times total 7 days. 400 miles, 23' 11" . Sleeps 4, one slideout, air conditioning, heater, 15 foot power awning, power hitch, murphy queen size bed, U shape dinnette. $10,000. Belle Vernon area. Call 724-929-7878 or 724-244-3496 DUNE BUGGY - 2007 Thunder Motor Sport Joyner 650 Sand Spider. Excellent condition. Only 173 miles. Garage kept. Winch and Owner's manual included. Asking $4,500 or make an offer. 412-999-4332 AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS AND MORE – Call for info. Husband deceased. Best Offer for all or individual. 724-941-9256.

2014 TOYOTA 4-RUNNER LIMITED – All power, moonroof, air, roof rack cross bars, trailer hitch, running boards. 27,500 miles. 412-833-7347 PORTABLE IGNITION SYSTEM – K-D Tool #2632, for Highway Breakdown. (Hot Box). $20. 412-425-0342 1941 FORD DELUXE 2 DOOR SEDAN - V8 Flat Head, 3 Spd. All Stock, garage kept. $6,500.00 or best offer. Please call for more info. 412-833-6870 SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise. 800-450-6631 visit macnetonline.com for details.

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CAREGIVERS - EUM Early Learning Center in Elizabeth has positions available for caregivers. Applicants must have a HS diploma or GED equivalent. Previous childcare experience is preferred, but not required. If interested, please call 412384-8374 for further information.

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FINANCIAL DON'T HAVE LIFE INSURANCE YET? Life Insurance can be your greatest asset. For a quote contact Jim Driscoll at 412-343-1100 Driscoll Insurance Enterprises. Proudly serving the Pittsburgh region since 1949.

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BATH/SHOWER CHAIR – with back. Drive brand, new, never used. $20. 412-8840886.

--------- ITEMS FOR SALE----------A2 NEW TRACTOR TIRES - Turf Master, 23 x 10.50, 12 NHS, $75 each. 724-348-4108 2006 NISSAN TITAN - New rear bumper. $100. 412-670-8121 CHROME TRANSMISSSION PAN – Turbo Hydra-matic 350, with gasket, Trans-go Reprogramming kit for 350 turbo, B-M Trans Pak valve body and transmission parts. All for $30. 412-425-0342 BOAT FOR SALE - 1997 Bayliner 22.55 Cierra Express. Mercruiser 57L 210 HP. Trailmaster Trailer. $5,000 or best offer.

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LAWN DETHATCHER – Bluebird, Briggs and Stratton. $200. 724-466-0628 SHAMANO FISHING REEL – Spinning, Model Stella (most expensive reel). In the box. Retails for $800. Selling for only $300. 724-366-9524 COSTUME JEWELERY – 1950’s to 1970’s.

High end. Red suitcase full. Some designer pieces. Clip earrings, broches, pins, necklaces, pendants. Serious inquiries only. 724-785-4987 TRUCK MUD FLAPS – Rear, Honda Ridgeline. $25. 412-831-8998 TROLLING MOTOR – Shake Spear, 24 H.P., Good cond. $75. 412-831-8998 CHINA CUPBOARD – Illuminated, glass display. $100. 724-945-6622 COMPOUND BOW – with arrows. $40.

724-945-6622 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE - $13,500 firm.

Washer and dryer, new rug. Lot rent $355.

412-945-3356 MINING BOOTS – Matterhorn, size 10.5. $65. 724-945-6622 CARPET CLEANER – Kenmore. $50. 724945-6622 REFLECTIVE COAT – with stripes. Size 2X. $40. 724-945-6622 DESIGNER LEATHER JACKET – Womens, New, with optional fur cuffs and quilted lining.

Size large. $20. Route 51. 412-819-7623 SET OF DECORATIVE CUT GLASSES – New, Never used. Thick, heavy duty, perfect for bar. Only .25-cents each. Route 51. 412-819-7623 CAMPFIRE WOOD – Three(3) huge stacks.

Cut into logs. $20 each. Will help load.

Route 51. 412-819-7623.

DESIGNER CLOTHES – New, teen girl, junior size, lots with original tags. Only .75cents each. Route 51. 412-819-7623 DESIGNER PURSES – Ten(1) new, moving, sacrifice, only $8 each. Route 51. 412819-7623 AMMUNITION - Six(6)- 40 cal 31 rd extended mags and 1- 15 round mag with 90 rds, hollow point and 100 rds, 180 gr included. All for $100. 412-425-9027 RIFLE/FLINTLOCK - Vintage THOMPSON CENTER Hawkens, 50 cal. #14087 - $500.

724-483-1271 ACCESSORIES FOR A 50 CAL. FLINTLOCK RIFLE/ORIGINAL - catalog, ram, flask, lead balls, powders, brass rod, leather pouch, quick loaders, etc. - $65. 724-483-1271 POWDER SCALE - RCBS, #505 - $60.

724-483-1271 POWDER TRICKLER - RCBS - $15. 724483-1271 LEADED GLASS LAMP - Antique blue. $70. 724-379-4162 MICHAEL KORS BLACK WOOL COAT - 3/4 length with belt, size 12. $60. 724-379-4162 SINK – Aluminum, Double bowl. 724-929-6485

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SHAKE SPEAR ELECTRIC MOTOR - 29 H.P. thrust asking good condition asking $75.00 call 412-831-8998 SMITH & WESSON PISTOL – 9 m.m.

Model S.D.V.E, excellent cond. Asking $255. 412-831-8998 1960 WORLD SERIES BLACK PENNANT with players names, $100. 412-613-3369 call or text TREADMILL – Pro Form. Asking $75.

412-831-8998 CEMETERY LOTS – Two(2) w/ vaults.

Chartiers Cemetery. $2,000 each or best offer. 412-833-1671 SPARK PLUGS – Eight(8) Split Fire, #SF14E, cross reference to AC Delco R 45TS. $16. 412-425-0342 CAR MAGAZINES – Over 500! Car Craft, Hot Rod, Diesel, NACAR, Hemming Motor News, Hemming Classic Car, Hemming Muscle Machines. $20 for all. 412-425-0342 GGREAT SNOW TIRES - (4) Michelin X Ice I3, 225/50R17, 13,367 miles, 7-8/32 thread, $350.412-620-6239 OLF CLUBS – Left handed. Royal Scot, 12 clubs and bag. $200. 724-684-6901

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TROUT LURES – 1 doz. Joe Fly’s #3 Blade; 2 doz. Mini Foo Jigs; 5 doz. USA Spoons (hand painted green); 2 doz. Trout Plugs (for trolling). Everything $275. 724-366-9524 BIKE RACK – Trunk Mount, holds 3 bikes.

Saris brand. $25. 724-684-6901 1959 ALL STAR BASEBALL PROGRAM - in excellent condition, $100. 412-613-3369 call or text 1979 WORLD SERIES TICKET - stamped envelopes all $25. 412-613-3369 call or text VINTAGE HAND CRANK BRACE RATCHET DRILL - 14 inch, with wooden handles. $10. 412-613-3369 call or text VINTAGE COPPER WASHTUB - over 100 yrs. old with wood handles, 24x13. $75 or best offer. 412-613-3369 call or text PAC-MAN - vintage TOMY TRONIC hand held electronic game (1980) - $60. 724483-1271 CAP GUN - vintage NICHOL'S "Paint", Derringer 3" revolver, toy cap gun (1950) $50. 724-483-1271 BREAKFAST GLASS - Vintage HOPALONG CASSIDY, #10 - $25. 724-483-1271 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED - Annual Swimsuit editions. 33 editions from 1981. Most copies have mailing labels. Price is for all 33. $160. 724-941-1728 INDY 500 1991 OFFICIAL PROGRAM Used but very good condition. $15. 724941-1728 SEARS AIR CONDITIONER - 12,500 BTU with remote control. 110 electric, like new. $150. 412-655-7643 leave mssg.

HOME THEATER SPEAKERS - BIC model V830, 3 way with 8 inch woofers nice. $100. 724-941-8728 TOW HOOKS & MOUNTING BRACKETS Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98. $20. 724941-8728

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Excellent condition. $300. 412-884-1298 OVERHEAD PROJECTOR - 3M model, Five “O” Eighty Eight working. $20. 724-941-8728 HYDRAULIC PUMP – Enerpac, 1 Hp, SP 115/230 4way valve. $250. 724-941-8728 TROY-BILT PONY TILLER – Runs great.

Great deal at $275. 724-929-3161.

DINING ROOM – Oval table w/ 6 chairs, china cabinet, server. $200. 412-384-4374.

WHEELCHAIR – (Transport) w/ leg and feet attachments. Light weight. $75. 724941-9256.

FUTON – Camel color, 72” long steel frame, excellent cond. Original cost $500. Asking $300. 412-651-1794. Lv Mssg.

SHOWER CHAIR – w/ back and arms.

Never used. $35. 724-941-9256..

CRAFTSMAN CREEPER – Brand new. $18. 412-425-0342.

DESERT STORM COLLECTOR CARDS – Pro-set. $10. 412-425-0342.

13” COLOR TV – with built-in DVD player. $25. 412-651-1794. Lv Mssg.

SUITCASE – Black canvas, 14” x 21” on wheels. $15. 412-651-1794. Lv Mssg.

FOLDING CHAIRS (4) – Aluminum, Green and white striped webbed. $20. 412-884-0886.

MEN’S GOLF CLUBS – 2 drivers, 5 irons, leather bag, golf umbrella, tees and balls. $35. 412-884-0886.

BATH/SHOWER CHAIR – with back. Drive brand, new, never used. $20. 412-884-0886.

SEWING MACHINE – Brother model JX2517, lightweight, full size, with 38 stitch functions, automatic 4-step buttonholer and jam resistant quick-set top bobbin.

Original box contains bobbins, pedal and instructional DVD. $45. 412-884-0886.

SINK – Aluminum, Double bowl. 724-929-6485

LAWN DROP SPREADER – Sears brand, 20” wide with instruction manual. $10.

412-884-0886.

AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS AND MORE – Call for info. Husband deceased. Best Offer for all or individual. 724-941-9256.

OLD BARBIE DOLL CLOTHES - (over 100) + trunk ....$200. (724) 379-4162 METAL FILE CABINET - SEWING PATTERN, $25. 724-825-0632 RALEIGH TECHNIUM BICYCLE - 1980s, Needs TLC. Original saddle. $100. 724825-0632

ITEMS WANTED FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-215-9385 U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385 WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps, old Christmas and sterling silver, anything OLD! Please call me.

Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203.

BUYING SPORTS CARDS – Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards and Football Cards. Don’t throw out that old box of cards from your kid or ex-husband! Give me a call first.

Paying Cash. 412-760-2291 OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724782-0539 SPORTS MEMORABILIA – Buying vintage baseball, football, basketball, and hockey memorabilia. Cars, programs, ticket stubs, autographs, pennants, etc. 724205-8620

SEALED WHISKEY/BOURBON. Cash paid for sealed vintage Bourbon, Scotch, Rye and Whisky. Call/Text 614-499-6589 WANTED OLD FISHING TACKLE - Lures, Reels, Tackle Boxes, Minnow Buckets, Fly Reels / Rods etc. the older the better. Call 412-4148464 if no answer please leave a message.

U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385

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REWARD - Black onyx heart ring stolen while resident of The Paramount Bethel Park.

No questions asked.

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------------ PETS-------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.

May 2020 ------------ REAL ESTATE-------MT CALVARY CEMETERY - Coal Center, PA - single burial grave plot for sale.

Regularly $1,395. Will sell for $1,000.

Contact at psnow@comcast.net MOBILE HOME FOR SALE - $13,500 firm.

Washer and dryer, new rug. Lot rent $355.

412-945-3356 DONORA MEMORIAL PARK -1 vault $500.

2 lots $500 each. 724-747-9030 or 843215-8909.

CEMETERY PLOTS – Monongahela Cemetery, 3 plots, $475 each. 724-239-4874.

WAREHOUSE SPACES FOR LEASE Monongahela and Monessen. Various warehouse sizes ranging from 3,000 sq ft to 17,600 sq ft. Please call Mon River Realty at 724-350-0401. SELLING A FARM OR HOUSE? Advertise it here and neighboring publications. We can help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800450-6631 or visit our site at MACnetOnline.com SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com

------------ SERVICES-------CONCRETE WORK - Retaining walls, brick/block, all types of cement repair work, free estimate, reasonable, 412-889-5035 LAUREL’S BEAUTY SHOP – 102 W. Main St, Monongahela, PA. 724-258-9518. $8 haircuts, $35 perms, 55 and older.

PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR/HANDYMAN SERVICES. Jobs big or small just give us a call.

25 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured, reliable and knowledgeable. 412-965-3906 Ask for Rick.

HANDYMAN SERVICES - Shrubs trimmed, edging, mulching, much more. Give us a call. 412-965-3906 HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS PHOTO MONTAGE CREATIONS 8mm, Super 8mm, and16mm Projector movies, transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. New equipment for 2016. No projector flicker reasonable rates. VHS, VHS-C, mini-DV, and 8mm tapes transferred to DVD. Photos/slides scanned to montage DVD of special events. One of a kind gifts.

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GRASS CUTTING BY BOB - 724-3486593, leave a message.

LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPING BY KOHR 412-758-5776, Leave a message. Free Estimates.

CLEANING SERVICES - J & L Cleaning Services is here to help with your daily cleaning chores. Weekly, bi-weekly, etc. Estate Clean-Outs. Residential & Commercial. Fully insured. Servicing South Hills, Allegheny & Washington Counties. Free Estimates. Call today!! 724-747-0793 SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com

READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds.

Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer “employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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 May 15)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger.

When is the Ironman Dek Hockey Tournament?

What is the name of the student from St. Louise who won Science Award?

The Ringgold School Kids Heart Challenge benefitted what charity?

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 April Pizza Puzzler contest!

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