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Thomas Jefferson High School Seniors Receive Scholarships Page 38

‘Pet Adoption Day’ Held at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon Page 22

Summer Food Program Kicks Off Across Southwestern Pennsylvania Riley O’Mara

Bethel Park Wrestler Wins at State Level Riley O’Mara, a sophomore representing Bethel Park varsity wrestling, took first place in the PA State Greco Wrestling Tournament recently in Chambersburg, PA at 195 lbs. Jason Montgomery of Bethel Park took second place.

Community organizations across southwestern Pennsylvania are preparing to kick off a summer of fun and free, healthy meals to children. Through the Summer Food Program, a federally-funded nutrition program that provides free meals to children ages 18 and under when school is not in session, more than 613 organizations such as community centers, churches, parks, playgrounds, libraries and schools across 11 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania will provide more than one million meals to children this summer.

More than 145,000 children across southwestern Pennsylvania qualify for free and reduced school meals during the school year. When school ends for the summer, parents face increased food costs in addition to things like childcare. This can lead to children receiving unhealthy meals and experiencing fatigue, weight gain and summer learning loss leaving many children unprepared to return to school in the fall.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank works with Summer Food Program sites and sponsors across its 11-county service area to expand participation in the program.

In Allegheny County, more than 321 summer food sites will participate in the program. Most sites are open mid-June through mid-August. Parents, guardians and children can find a site near them by calling 2-1-1 or by texting FOOD to 877-877.

Any organizations or individuals interested in learning more about how to become involved with the Summer Food Program can contact the Food Bank by email at partnership@pittsburghfoodbank.org.

SAVE THE DATE! Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Plans 4th of July Fireworks Celebration The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) and EQT, along with Bowser Automotive and local business owners, are proud to continue the tradition with this year’s Independence Day celebration. The fireworks extravaganza will be held Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Monongahela Aquatorium. Entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. with the fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. A rain date of July 5 has been scheduled. The fireworks display will be professionally fired by Pyrotecnico, Inc. This event is solely funded by Chamber members, private donations, service clubs and organizations throughout the community.

MACC currently seeking vendors for the event. Vendor contracts can be found online at www.monongahelaareachamber.org.

For more information, contact Dorothea Pemberton at 724-258-5919.

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WEDNESDAY’S IN JUNE

VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES - “Bach to Bluegrass” brown bag concerts at 12:0 noon every Wednesday in June and July. $5 Picnic Lunch. Wright’s United Methodist Church wrightsumc.com. 724-348-4059 or 814-758-1385

JUNE 1 YUKON CROATIAN CLUB CLOSING PARTY – 6 p.m. Sv. Nikola Brodar CFU Lodge 432, Yukon. The Yukon Croatian Club closes June 1, 2018. Plans are being made for the sale of the building, property and liquor license. Includes complimentary appetizers to go with reduced price beverages. Those attending are welcome to bring an appetizer or dessert.

JUNE 1-2

FLEA MARKET – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. John’s Byzantine Cathedral Center. Early bird admission, get in at 7 a.m. for $5. Food and bake sale. Hundreds of household items,

DVDs, books, David Winter Cottages, purses and more. Baked goods, hot dogs, and fries.

JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

FLEA MARKET – 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Clothes for the whole family for $2. Children’s clothes are 2/$1. 2806 Douglas Run Rd. Elizabeth (Mantle House Mission). Check us out on Facebook for directions.

JUNE 2

BIRD PARK BIOBLITZ - 10 a.m. Bird Park, Mt. Lebanon. WP.M.C will lead a mushroom walk as part of the Mt. Lebanon Conservancy’s BioBlitz. Free. For more information, email cs4wp.m.c@gmail.com or visit wpamushroomclub.org.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mantle House Mission, West Newton. Come join us for a $5 box sale on all garage and outside items ONLY.

GARDENING THROUGH THE SEASONS - 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gardening class at the Mon Valley YMCA. Summer gardening: deadheading, watering, pollinating and reviving the soil. $7 per session. To register, call 724-483-8077.

FLEATIQUE ON THE MON – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Monongahela. A room full of treasures!

Coffee & donuts in the morning with tacos and italian ice for lunch! Bake sale! Call 724-258-7054 for more information.

WEST NEWTON COMMUNITY YARD SALE - 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Start your day at Vine St. Park and pick up your master yard sale list and map. Stop by the WNCF table for food, drinks and bake sales items! For more information, contact Joyce at 412720-9067. Duck race at 1 p.m.

VENDOR AND CRAFT SHOW – 10 a.m.

– 3 p.m. Cokeburg Moose Social Hall, 38 Grant St., Cokeburg.

MONTOUR TRAIL WORK PARTY - 1st Saturday of each month, meeting at the South Park waste water treatment plant (trail MP 37.8, Piney Fork Road) at 9 a.m. (weather permitting). The likely project is cleaning out a drainage basin near the Triphammer parking lot, using shovels and buckets. Individuals interested in volunteering may contact info@montourtrail.org for more information concerning the current month’s maintenance activities.

INDOOR FLEA MARKET – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela. New and used merchandise! We are located one block off Fourth Street at the corner of Alexander & High Streets. Follow our signs from Fourth Street. Parking available in our lot.

RUMMAGE SALE – 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 3725 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15227.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO JUNE 2-3

DONUT SALE - St. Damien of Molokai Parish offering their delicious cake donuts for sale, at Madonna Catholic Regional School Hall. Both days run from 8:30 a.m. until sold out. $8 per dozen. For more info, call 412-600-5344.

JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 WEEKLY TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO - St. Francis of Assisi Church Finley Hall. 7:15 p.m. “Early Bird” games and 7:30 p.m. for the regular bingo. Admission is $6 for 20 regular games and 5 specials. Doors open at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT PRAISE – 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church in Monongahela. Call 724-258-7054 for more information. All are welcome.

JUNE 7

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monongahela Valley Hospital grounds. Gift vendors and food vendors including Pitaland, Mexi-Taco, Varsity Dogs, Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats, Let It Slide, Jimmy’s Italian Ice and Christina’s Cakes. Some food vendors are scheduled 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Purchase pepperoni rolls, strawberry garden salad with grilled chicken and strawberry shortcake. Flowers and plants and DJ. For more information, contact 724-258-1090.

SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL WORK PARTY - Monthly work parties are held on the 1st Saturday of each month, meeting at the South Park waste water treatment plant (trail MP 37.8, Piney Fork Road) at 9 a.m. Weather permitting. The likely projects are cleaning out drainage ditches, using shovels and buckets and trimming grass and tree branches. Individuals interested in volunteering may contact info@montourtrail.org for more information concerning the current month’s maintenance activities.

PUPPYUP WALK - MONESSEN PLANNING MEETING – 7 p.m. Italian Club,

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NEW EAGLE VFD 8TH ANNUAL CAR CRUISE - 12-4 p.m. New Eagle VFD Social Hall, 156 Chess Street. 40 dash plaques and 15 trophies. Food and beverages for purchase. DJ, Chinese auction, 50/50.

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JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 CRUISING ON THE HILL IN FINLEYVILLE – 5-9 p.m. Car cruise, weather permitting. Parking lot of Crossroads Ministries off of Rt. 88. Every Tuesday evening through summer.

18TH CENTURY WEDDING AT THE OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD - 1:304:30 p.m. located in Allegheny County’s South Park. Witness the wedding customs of the day and join in the wedding of Mary Miller and William Wallace of Cross Creek. $2 admission. All are welcome. Visit olivermillerhomestead.org for more info.

PIZZA & PRAISE - Mingo Creek Church, ECO. Casual, contemporary worship. Free pizza and beverages at 6:30 p.m. Worship at 7 p.m. Speaker: Bob Smith. All are welcome.

MAMMOTH FEST – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Mammoth Fest features free admission, free parking, great music, food, bingo, carnival amusement rides, and more!

Mammoth Park is located in Mount Pleasant Township, and is accessible via the Greensburg – Mt. Pleasant Road. Dogs and other pets are not permitted. For more information, please call 724-830-3950 or visit www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks

MON VALLEY TRAILBLAZERS 5K & 10K WALK - Ferncliff Natural Loop and Meadow Run Trails. Start time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a finish time at 4 p.m.

Registration table is located at the new visitor center, 124 Main Street, Ohiopyle.

JEFFERSON HILLS COMMUNITY DAY – 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. 885 Andrew Reilly Memorial Park. Bounce houses, games, dunk tank, face painting and many more surprises. Variety of delicious food and drinks as you are dazzled by some of our local entertainment throughout the day.

Many craft vendors will be attending showing off their latest items for sale. Featured band: THE STICKERS. An amazing fireworks display will top off the evening.

CEDAR CREEK PARK CONCERT: WALLY GINGERS ORCHESTRA – 4 p.m.

Amphitheater. For more information, contact 724-830-3950 or visit our website at www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks. These schedules are subject to change at any time.

MON YOUGH CHORALE SPRING CONCERT – 3 p.m. Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church. They will perform their Saengerfest festival competition and concert pieces. Admission is $7.

MVRCC GOLF TOURNAMENT – Nemacolin Country Club. 8 a.m. registration and practice followed by 9 a.m. shotgun start. The featured ‘Hole in One’ prize will be $10,000 in cash in addition to valuable auxiliary prizes. Foursome registrations and sponsorships are being accepted by calling 724-483-3507. Cost per golfer is $135 and includes greens fees and cart, lunch, beverages, dinner, golfer’s goody bag, and many other extras. Brochure is available at www.mvrchamber.org.

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JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES “BACH TO BLUEGRASS” – noon, Wright’s United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Rd. Brown bag concerts on Wednesdays. $5 picnic lunch. Visit wrightsumc.com or call 724348-4059 or 814-758-1385 for more info.

Monessen. The meeting is opened to all interested people. For additional information you may visit our website: www.puppyupwalk.org/ Monessen and follow us on Facebook: PUPPYUP Monessen. You may contact Randy with any questions at 724-493-8305.

JUNE 8

LASAGNA DINNER AT GARY’S CHUCK WAGON – 4-7 p.m. S. Second St West Newton. It includes lasagna, salad, dessert, drink. $11. Purchase your tickets at Gary’s or by contacting 724-872-7467.

Proceeds benefit mission trip to Gamerco, New Mexico.

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NEW JOURNEY IN CONCERT – 6 p.m. presented by Perryopolis United Methodist Church. Light refreshments to follow. Free will offering will be collected.

PLEASANT HILLS GARDEN CLUB JUNE MEETING – 12:30 p.m. Community Room at the Pleasant Hills Borough, in Pleasant Hills. The program for June will consist of a Flower Arrangement Workshop, conducted by Centerpiece Designs for Arden Court Workshop. Bring flowers and greens from your garden to participate in the Workshop. Non-members are welcome to attend. For more information about the PHGC see our website at www.plsthillsgardnclub.com.

BINGO – Early birds - 1 p.m. regular games - 1:30 p.m. Monongahela Fire Dept Social Hall. Extra regular & specials 6-on boards - $5. $20 Entrance package: 12-on games, 6-on specials. Total jackpot $1,200.

All paper bingo, every 2nd Sunday of the month.

Monongahela Elks and Monongahela Fire Dept.

BINGO SOCIAL - Holy Family social hall, 2nd St., West Newton at 12:30 p.m. with the start of early birds. This is an allpaper bingo and the $8 admission includes a packet of 20 cards, a progressive jackpot, door prize, Red ball, Bonsai and luncheon.

FLAG DAY OBSERVANCE CEREMONY – 1 p.m. BPOE Lodge 2213, 2789 South Park Rd., Bethel Park. There will be an outdoor flag raising ceremony by a color guard, with involvement by the Boy Scouts and Young Marines. Singing and poems, a special reading of “The History of the Flag,” and some comments by local political leaders. This event is open to the public and a light lunch will be available.

MON VALLEY TRAILBLAZERS GUIDED WALK - Confluence, PA. Registration start box is located at The Parkview Grill, 482 Hugart Street, Confluence. Preregistration will be available on Saturday at the Ohiopyle event. Start time for this walk will begin at 10 a.m.

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CLOTHES 4-U – 9 a.m. – noon. First United Methodist Church, Belle Vernon.

Open to the public. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering if they desire. If there is a need at any other time, call the office to make an appointment.

Anyone wishing to drop off clothing can call 724-929-4696 to make arrangements.

JUNE 12 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MEETING - 6:30 p.m. South Park Township Library. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend.

Additional informationcan be found at www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL PICNIC AT KENNYWOOD PARK - Games (with prizes awarded) start at 2 p.m. Top floor double decker pavilion, behind Jack Rabbit. Fun Day passes are $27. For more info or tickets contact either Joe Anselmo 412-3980457 or John Wagner at 412-462-1957.

Tickets can be used June 1-30 and July and August weekdays. Sponsored and supported by the Knights of Columbus McKeesport Council 955 & West Mifflin Council 4210.

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB – 8 p.m.

Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. All members and the general public Owner/Publisher Douglas E. Haniford

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are invited. This month’s program will feature a coin auction. A 50/50 will be offered and kids prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership.

For more information, call 724-984-6611.

Editor Christen Stroh Editorial Coordinator Heather Latorre Contributing Writers/Photographers Ken Askew, Kyra Bergman, Jill Brown, J.R. Brower, Paul Chasko, Colette Dell Alice Harris, Charlotte Hopkins Mandy Withers-Kozlowski Heather Latorre, Krista Ramsey, Miranda Startare Christen Stroh, Michelle Taylor

SENIOR DAY LUNCHEON - 11 a.m.

Fellowship Hall, Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, two miles south of Finleyville, Rt. 88 intersection at Mingo Church Road. Warm and free lunch and fellowship.

CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS – 7:30 p.m.

Masonic hall corner of 7th and McCain in Charleroi, Pa. Program for this meeting will be the annual strawberry night. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information call 724-984-6611.

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FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY – 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Holy Trinity Cemetery, 529 Grant Avenue Extension, West Mifflin.

Held by The Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Stephen P. Barry Assembly #940.

Bring any American flags that you wish to have retired. The purpose of the ceremony is to ensure the proper disposal of American flags.

GIANT INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET - St. Emma Monastery, 1001 Harvey Avenue, Greensburg. Thursday 2 p.m.-7 p.m. $5 early bird admission. Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 50% off) and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 50% off, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. bag sale).

After 3 p.m. - most items free. Homemade food - haluski, halupki, pierogies, fish, pizza, cookies. Also, visit our well-stocked Catholic gift and book store. Directions @ stemma.org or call 724-834-3060.

DINNER FOR A DOLLAR - 5-7 p.m.

Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Road, Bethel Park. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner, and help your budget, too. We will be serving delicious spaghetti, mouth-watering bread and rolls, fresh garden salad, and luscious desserts. We accept donations of $1 per person or $3 per family. This is humbly accepted, but not required. No reservations needed. No takeout will be available. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, call Debbie @ 412833-6357. All future dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December. We are now accepting used eyeglasses and cases.

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JUNE 15 APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN MUSIC – 7:30 p.m. Grand Theatre, Elizabeth.

Monongahela and Elizabeth Township historical societies will host singers and dulcimer players. Roots of rock n’ roll and blue grass will be heard when Jennifer Rose sings and plays Appalachian mountain music on her dulcimer. Tickets at $15 are available by calling 724-258-3824 or 412751-5389 or visiting www.monongahelahistoricalsociety.com.

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JUNE JAMBOREE – 6 p.m. Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, one mile south of Trax Farms, overlooking Route 88. Live music, inflatables for younger kids and older students, airbrush tattoos, carnivalstyle games, gaga ball, snow cones, karaoke for kids. This is a free event, but you will need a ticket.

Please go to www.crsmin.com and register.

BALDWIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 3RD ANNUAL CAR CRUISE - 11:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Baldwin Borough Building, 3344 Churchview Avenue. There will be oldies, food, soft drinks and 50/50. Awards will be presented to furthest traveled, oldest, and mayor’s choice. Call Pat Lombardi at 412882-9986 for more information.

NEW BREED - A performance by the band New Breed will be held in Carmichael from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. For more information call Tom, 724-5033031

NEW BREED - A performance by the band New Breed will be held at the Am Vets in Hopwood from 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM. For more information call Tom, 724-503-3031

JUNE 16

ROCKIN’ ON THE MON: ‘COME TOGETHER’ BEATLES TRIBUTE – Gates open 6 p.m. Concert 7:30 p.m. Monongahela Aquatorium. $10 for each event and you can pay at the gate. Purchase tickets ahead of time at www.monaquatorium.org.

Food and beverages can be purchased at the Aquatorium so no outside food or beverages are permitted. Please leave your pets, large bags or backpacks at home. You may bring your own lawn chair.

GOLF OUTING AT BUTLER’S GOLF COURSE – 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $95 per person (tickets in advance) $105 per person (at registration).

Lakeside course. Lots of prize giveaways of gift cards. Fees include green fee, cart, and steak/chicken luncheon. Proceeds benefit youth going to Life Conference. If interested, go to www.gospelalliancechurch.org and complete sponsorship form.

OLDIES DANCE – 7-11 p.m. White Oak American Legion Post 701, 2813 Capital St. in White Oak. Admission $5 per person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the ‘50s and early ‘60s.

For more information call 724-984-6611.

NOTTINGHAM TWP. ANNUAL CAR SHOW - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nottingham Twp. Complex, 909 Sugar Run Rd. Donation Requested for local charity.

SPAGHETTI DINNER - 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Wesleyan Church, 205 Church St., Elizabeth. Spaghetti, salad, drink, and cake for dessert. Adults: $9. Children under 12: $4. 412-384-8868.

CAR CRUISE – 12 – 4 p.m. Baldwin Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Car Cruise.

Free admission: Dash plaques for first 100 cars. Awards, food, soft drinks, 50/50 raffle.

Oldies by local DJ Keith. Tour the log house. Call Pat at 412-882-9986 for more information or contact Sandy at sbeck128@aol.com.

PITTSBURGH MELANOMA FOUNDATION 5K RUN/WALK – 9 a.m. South Park. Course runs along Corrigan Drive.

Register at http://www.melanomapgh.org.

Refreshments, Pirate Parrot and Pierogies onsite, prizes for top finishers, raffles, guest speakers, kids fun run, moisture wicking tshirt for all participants.

JUNE 16

MONONGAHELA VALLEY CHAPTER NSDAR FLAG DAY LUNCHEON – 2 p.m.

The Back Porch Restaurant in Speers. The chapter is looking for new members. If you think you may have an ancestor who participated in the American Revolutionary War and would like to apply for membership, contact Nancy Komlos at 724-930-7119.

JUNE 17 MON VALLEY COIN CLUB - 2 p.m. 303 Chamber plaza in Charleroi. All members and the general public are invited. Program for this meeting to be announced.

Applications are now being accepted for membership. A 50/50 will be offered.

Prizes to be awarded for kids. For additional information call 724-984-6611.

CEDAR CREEK PARK CONCERT: MON VALLEY JAZZ ENSEMBLE - 4p.m.

Amphitheater. For more information, contact 724-830-3950 or visit www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks. These schedules are subject to change.

JUNE 18

COMMUNITY GOLF DAY – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. South Hills Country Club, 13th Annual Community Golf Day held by Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. $70 per person. Player in each foursome must be a resident of either Brentwood, Baldwin or Whitehall Borough. Email secretary@ bbwchamber. com to schedule tee time. For more info, visit www.bbwchamber.com

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Arshad Bachelani, M.D. General Surgeon

Monday, June 11 6 p.m.

Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center Monongahela Valley Hospital Free program, parking and light refreshments

To register, call 724-258-1333.

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ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION MEETING – 7:30 p.m. 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-825-4399.

JUNE 20 PIZZA & PRAISE - Mingo Creek Church, ECO. Casual, contemporary worship. Free pizza and beverages at 6:30 p.m. Worship at 7 p.m. Speaker: Donna Porter. All are welcome. Mingo Church is located 2 miles south of Finleyville at the intersection of Route 88 and Mingo Church Road.

JUNE 21 RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON – 12 p.m.

Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Hills. Event speaker: Eileen Mazza, AARP. She will speak about fraud and scams that happen to senior citizens.

Lunch cost: $8 payable at door. Please RSVP by calling the church office at 412 655 2000, option 0.

JUNE 22

CAR CRUISE – 4 p.m. – dark. St. John’s Byzantine Cathedral Center, Munhall.

Dash plaques to first 100 cars. Basket auction, 50/50, 50s music provided by SZ Entertainment. Food and beer available for purchase Come out for a night of fun with family, friends and neighbors. For information, please call Carol at 412-464-1666.

Rain Date: Sunday June 24, 2018, 2 p.m.

JUNE 22 & 23 ROCKIN’ ON THE MON – Italian festival weekend! FREE to the public! The Washington County Jazz Orchestra on Friday. Bo Wagner’s Tribute to Frank Sinatra on Saturday.

FLEA MARKET – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. Thomas A’Becket Parish Festival flea market pre-sale.

FLEA MARKET – 8 am – 2 pm. V.F.W. Post 1409, 793 E. Main Street, Monongahela. Reserve tables inside or space outside $5. Call 724-557-0086.

JUNE 24 BINGO – early birds 1 p.m. regular games 1:30 p.m. Monongahela Fire Dept Social Hall, 451 W. Main Street, Monongahela. $20 Entrance package: 12-on games, 6-on specials. Total jackpot $1,200. All-paper bingo. Monongahela Elks and Monongahela Fire Dept.

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JUNE 23 FLEA MARKET – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wright’s United Methodist Church, Venetia.

Proceeds benefit Finleyville Food Pantry.

Any vendors interested can bring a table and $10. Call 412-616-7573 to register.

IS BARIATRIC SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?

JEFFERSON HILLS DEMOCRATIC PARTY - 7 p.m. in the large meeting room next to the Jefferson Hills Library. The meeting is open to the public. Election of new officers will be held. Also, the UPMC hospital and volunteer fire company issues will be discussed. For more information, visit our website at www.jeffersonhillsdemocrats.com.

PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING – 7:30 p.m. Wrights United Methodist Church. “Early Settler Forts of Western Pennsylvania” will be the program. The program will focus on the history of the early forts in the area and the artifacts they found working in conjunction with National Geographic Channel’s “diggers.” For additional information on the society, check out www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

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CLOTHES 4-U – 9 a.m. – noon. First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. Open to the public.

The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering if they desire. If there is a need at any other time, call to make an appointment. Anyone wishing to drop off clothing can call 724-929-4696.

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eet Surgeon Hiram Gonzalez, M.D. at our free information sessions to learn how weight loss surgery can help those struggling to lose 100 pounds or more. MVH offers three types of minimally invasive bariatric surgery through our Weight Control and Wellness Program.

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Reservations required, 724-258-1333 MM/AB-MVM/2-18

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ON THE AMERICAN FRONTIER — 7 p.m.

Community Rooms of Jefferson Hills Municipal Building. The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society invites its members and community members to attend

an engaging program about the American Revolution. Norene Beatty, a member of the Friends Saving Pittsburgh’s Old Stone Tavern, will relate compelling stories about the key people and important events which occurred in Western Pennsylvania.

JUNE 28-30 ST. THOMAS A’BECKET PARISH FESTIVAL – 6-11 p.m. Music, live entertainment, games and rides by C&L Shows for the children, as well as a flea market, raffles, bingo, fresh-made donuts, games of chance and super auction for adults.

JUNE 30 SOUTH PARK VALE OF CASHMERE WORK PARTY – 9 a.m. – noon. The Vale is a series of beautiful stone channels and pools that we are currently clearing out and excavating. If you are interested in donating some time for a great cause, contact Anne Oyler at 3riversgems@verizon.net for details and to sign up. RSVP before June 28 for snacks and refreshments. To learn more about the Paul Riis legacy preservation volunteers and to get involved in our monthly work parties, please visit http://www.paulriis.org.

40TH ANNUAL PETERS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia. Over 150 food, craft, game and vendor booths. Included are children’s activities and games plus entertainment for the whole family. Don’t forget the evening fireworks display.

Limited parking available at Peterswood Park. Shuttle service is available from the Peters Township Middle School (625 East McMurray Road). Visit www.peterstownship.com for more info.

ROCKIN’ ON THE MON: BRUCE IN THE USA! A TRIBUTE TO SPRINGSTEEN - Gates open 6 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m.

Monongahela Aquatorium. Admission: $10 for each event and you can pay at the gate. Purchase tickets ahead of time at www.monaquatorium.org. Food and beverages can be purchased at the Aquatorium so no outside food or beverages are permitted. Please leave your pets, large bags or backpacks at home. You may bring your own lawn chair.

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Plenty of Thanks to Go Around for Monessen ‘Clean Up Day’ Effort West Newton Families Extend Thanks to Community for Support During Cancer Diagnosis Dear Editor, A dear family member was diagnosed with cancer this yearand our world was quickly turned upside down. Saying “Thank you”just doesn’t seem like enough to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for all that this community (West Newton and surrounding areas) has done for our family.

The names of people and businesses involved are too many to list, but they know who they are. Although his journey is far from over, the efforts of all those who lent a hand will linger on.

‘Overwhelming’ is probably the best word to describe the outpouring of love and support that has been bestowed upon us: Fundraisers, gas cards, food, clothing – you name it, we have received it! – not to mention the stellar care he continues receive from the doctors and staff at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Our families will forever be grateful for the love and support of a community that went into overdrive in our time of need. May goodness and blessings come to you all.

Humbly Yours, The Chopp and Science families

Scholarship Winners Announced at 17th Annual Scott Frederick Mid-Mon Track Classic The 17th annual Scott Frederick MidMon Track Classic was held at Joe Montana Stadium on April 30. Tyler Farrelli and Kaylee Kassa were the Ringgold winners of the ‘Running with Ryan’ scholarships.

Ryan’s father, Mike Moravec, is shown presenting the scholarships to Tyler and Kaylee.

Dear Editor; We would like to extend a public thank you to Monessen school teacher, Mr. William Teets, the youth in the SADD group, Candice Kelly, the Monessen Leo’s, Teresa Seh, and the Monessen Communities that Care Youth Council for their work on ‘Clean–up Day’ in Monessen on April 23 as a part of Earth Day Projects. Passers-by had many positive comments. Applause also goes to the Monessen Street Department, the police, Mayor Shorraw and the many neighbors who picked up litter on their own blocks. PennDOT and the city provided supplies for the day.

This project began as a discussion of how to eliminate the cigarette butt litter outside Monessen Library and in the parklet adjacent to it where parents walk with children into the library. We learned Mr. Teets has done a clean-up with youth several times so it turned into a larger project we hope to repeat in time for Monessen Founder’s Day. We invite you to take a trash bag, gloves and a family walk around your block, wherever you live, to clean-up, too.

Vickie Oles Monessen Tobacco Free Coalition

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Makes Annual ‘Scouting for Food’ Donation Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) and its affiliated companies collaborate each year with the Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council to collect donations of non-perishable goods for area food pantries.

This year, MVH and affiliates donated 12,635 units to the campaign, an increase of 500 units over last year. The donated goods are counted using a unit system that encourages nutritious donations. Departments and services that collected the most were The Center for Fitness and Health; Administration and Executive Offices; Fiscal, Information Systems and Corporate Accounting.

Shown with some of the units collected are (l-r) Patty Sabo, chairman, Allenport Food Pantry; Kimberly Quinn, MVH Fund Development assistant; Butch Castner, volunteer, Allenport Food Pantry; Doug Prentice, MVH storeroom manager; and Marla Demarco and Barney Bly, MVH storekeepers.

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Toast To Our Stars Club Hosts 68th Annual Achievement Awards Banquet

2018 Toast To Our Stars of North Charleroi Achievement Awards Banquet Honorees included (BACK ROW): Sean Kwasny; Davon Davis; Kevin AndorScutaru; Ian Williams; Ryley Skibicki; and Caleb Carson and (FRONT ROW): Emma Valla; Hannah McCurdy; Katelyn Valla; and Liz Muchesko. NOT PICTURED: Samantha Collen; Heidi Lowrey; Ezra Guty; Tristan Lantz; Breonna Neff; Mary Sismondo; Amanda Cook and Hunter Hyatt.

The Toast To Our Stars Club of North Charleroi recently hosted its 68th Annual Achievement Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 29th at the Charleroi Elks.

The annual event recognizes and promotes the participation, achievements and success of high school students from the community in academics, athletics and the arts.

This year’s featured guest speaker was Monessen native and Belle Vernon resident Melanie Monaghan Bradburn, known professionally as Melanie Taylor, co-host of the 100.7 Star “Bubba Show.”

Ms. Taylor has worked in the Pittsburgh radio and television market for 20 years as an on-air personality at Star 100.7, B-94 93.7 FM and WESA 98.3 FM as well as a traffic reporter for WTAE-TV morning news.

This year’s list of student honorees included: Freshmen Hunter Hyatt - Golf Sophomores Amanda Cook - Track Ryley Skibicki - Football Emma Valla-Volleyball Juniors Davon Davis - Basketball Tristan Lantz - Band Liz Muchesko - Band Breonna Neff - Track Mary Sismondo - Band Ian Williams - Football Seniors Ezra Guty - Basketball Sean Kwasny - Track, Kevin Andor-Scutaru - Golf Katelyn Valla -Volleyball

Pictured are Charleroi Area High School Principal Dr. Patricia Mason; Banquet Speaker Melanie “Taylor” Bradburn; Co-host of Star 100.7 “Bubba Show”; Outstanding Scholar and Athlete Caleb Carson; and Outstanding Scholars Katelyn Valla, Hannah McCurdy, and Sean Kwasny.

NOT PICTURED: Outstanding Scholars Samantha Collen and Heidi Lowrey.

In addition to the 14 honorees recognized for their participation in arts and athletics, one outstanding athlete and six outstanding scholars were recognized.

Outstanding Athlete Caleb Carson – Football, Basketball and Soccer. Soccer All-Section Team, All-WPIAL Team and Mon Valley Independent-Bee Graphix “Fab 15” AllStar.

Outstanding Scholars Caleb Carson, Samantha Collen, Sean Kwasny, Heidi Lowrey, Hannah McCurdy and Katelyn Valla The evening’s events also included the presentation of educational financial awards to the following graduating senior students: • Caleb Carson – TTOS Brad Pelzer Memorial Award • Sean Kwasny - Alfred “Aggie” Agamedi Memorial Award • Hanna McCurdy – John Buberniak Memorial Award • Kevin Andor-Scutaru – John Buberniak Memorial Award • Katelyn Valla – Alfred “Aggie” Agamedi Memorial Award, Dorothy & Emil Hyk Memorial Award, Richard “Frenchy” Pireaux Citizenship Award and TTOS Cliff Nickisher Memorial Award.

The TTOS also announced that it will be hosting its 8th annual golf outing on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Riverview Golf Course in Bunola, PA (near Elizabeth).

Information, registration, and tee sponsorship opportunities are available at toasttoourstars.org.

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MVH Gala 30 is a Galactic Success Monongahela Valley Hospital’s (MVH) Gala 30, sponsored by the Mon-Vale Health Resources Fund Development Committee and MVH’s Office of Fund Development, was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Wyndham Grand in downtown Pittsburgh on May 19. The annual black-tie fundraiser took guests to a galaxy far, far away with the theme “Galactic Night.”

Nearly 600 guests enjoyed the out-ofthis-world theme, dressed in their best “galactic” attire and helped to raise $155,000 for the hospital. Top sponsors of Monongahela Valley Hospital President the evening were Doctors First, Gateway and CEO Louis J. Panza Jr. and wife, Cheryl Panza.

Health, Giant Eagle (made possible by the Allridge and Bartolotta families), Key Bank, OSPTA Hand and Physical Health and OSPTA Home Health and Hospice.

MVH’s galas typically celebrate exemplary individuals for their commitment to excellence with Dimensions in Performance Awards. This year at Gala 30, MVH announced the creation of the Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation.

“Seven years ago, we created our Office of Fund Development to establish a formal fundraising program,” said Louis J. Panza Jr., president and CEO of Monongahela Valley Hospital, “We are now taking our fundraising efforts to the next level with the creation of the Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation.”

The newly formed foundation will help strengthen individual and corporate relationships; enable the health system to further partner with small businesses and other organizations to directly impact quality care; allow the hospital to remain on the cutting edge of health care with upgraded technology, state-of-the-art equipment and the creation of new programs; help to foster a culture of philanthropy and awareness of community health and wellness needs; and be instrumental in supplementing the shortfall in payer reimbursements.

“Monongahela Valley Hospital provides health care, wellness and preventive education, but we are really in the people business. We are people helping people and that’s what our newly formed Foundation is all about,” concluded Mr. Panza.

Gala 30 began with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. "Galactic Night" came to a close with music and dancing from one of Pittsburgh's finest variety bands, Finesse.

20th Annual “Fleatique on the Mon” Scheduled for June 2nd The 20th annual “Fleatique on the Mon” will be held in Chess Park and throughout Monongahela and New Eagle on Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Crafters and antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street. This unique event is known as the largest street sale in Southwestern Pennsylvania! Running along a three-mile stretch of Main Street and Route 88, 837 and 136, in Monongahela and New Eagle, businesses, churches, and homeowners participate with yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garage sales. Free parking and free admission.

This event is sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber at 724-258-5919 for more information.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JUNE EVENTS

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Monongahela Boy Scout Troop Honors Veterans with Flag Placements

40th Annual Peters Township Community Day Saturday, June 30, 2018 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

700 Meredith Drive, Venetia, PA 15367 www.peterstownship.com This spectacular event will include over 150 food, craft, games and vendor booths. Included are children’s activities and games plus entertainment for the whole family. Come out for the day and don’t forget the evening fireworks display. There is so much to experience in Peters Township! There is limited parking available at Peterswood Park. Shuttle service is available from the Peters Township Middle School (625 East McMurray Road).

Tween Night (Ages 9 to 12) Minimum 8 – Maximum 20 A night for tweens to socialize, play games, make a craft and enjoy snacks.

Drop them off for an evening of chaperoned fun. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Recreation Staff Day: Wednesday, June 20 Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Location: Shelter 2, Peterswood Park Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 19 Bus Trip: Wonders of the Water Minimum 25 – Maximum 50 Travel to beautiful Geneva on the Lake, OH! Visit the Ashtabula Museum, shop around the harbor, drive over the Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge, enjoy lunch and wine tasting at the Grand Rivers Cellars, stop by Rees Corner General Store for ice cream, and swing by the Robinson Apple Barn. This is one trip you won’t want to miss!

Day: Thursday, August 30 Fee: $140 (Includes transportation by deluxe motor coach, admissions, meal, ice cream, taxes, meal, guide and driver gratuity) Registration Deadline: Monday, July 16 Peterswood Park Amphitheater: Concerts, Movies & Special Events Featuring concerts every Wednesday in July and August!

Saturday, June 30 @ noon, Ventriloquist - Chris Donahoe Saturday, June 30 @ 1:45 p.m., Hamiltunes Community Sing (Community Day) Outdoor Movies in Peterswood Park Come to the amphitheater in Peterswood Park and enjoy movies at sunset!

Remember to bring along a chair or blanket.

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MVH Seeking Food Trucks for Strawberry Festival on June 8th The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. at Monongahela Valley Hospital is seeking food truck vendors to participate in their annual Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 8. If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Janet Cieply, Manager, Auxiliary Services at 724-258-1090.

On May 16, 2018, Boy Scout Troop 1352 of Monongahela placed flags on the graves of the veterans that have been laid to rest at the Monongahela Cemetery.

Birthday Celebration Held for Centurions and ‘Almost’ Centurions On Thursday, May 17, 2018 The Monessen Center for Active Adults celebrated all those in the community who were turning 80 or older this year. The celebration started with entertainment at 11 a.m. from oldies singer Mark Davis, lunch was served at noon and at 1 p.m. the Mayor of Monessen, along with Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cerilli and Commissioner Anderson's aide Sean Kertes, honored those people with certificates for reaching their respected ages.

There were two centurions in the Pictured are (l-r) Monessen Mayor group - Julia Paholski from Belle Vernon Matt Shorraw; Scripio White, age 100, and Scripio White from Monessen. Many one of the celebrants from Monessen; Westmoreland County Commissioner of you may remember Scripio from his Gina Cerilli; Sean Kertes, Westmoreland days walking the streets delivering mail County Commissioner Anderson's aide; when he was a mailman.

Angela Sapone, Monessen Center When asked what his secret was to Manager; and Julia Paholski, SITTING, looking so good at 100, he replied with age 100, another celebrant wine, women and psalm. As for Paholski, from Belle Vernon. she said her secret is chocolate.

After the certificate presentation, the party ended with cake and ice cream along with some more dancing and laughing. There were 100+ in attendance at this celebration. It was a very nice afternoon and a great celebration. It was a real joy to see the smiles of those who attended.

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JUNE NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM 1948 Smog 70th Anniversary As we approach the upcoming 70th Anniversary this October of Donora’s infamous 1948 Smog, the Donora Historical Society has a number of events on the schedule.

On Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m., the Donora Historical Society’s Brian Charlton will visit the Rostraver Historical Society at the historic Fells Methodist Church to present “The First Toll-Free Bridge across the Monongahela River: Building the Donora-Webster Bridge, 1908.”

On Saturday, October 20 at 6 p.m., the Donora Historical Society will present “Donora Football Dragons – 1904 to 1969,” a historical look at the evolution of football in Donora. This event will take place at the Donora Cro Club.

On Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m., WQED Producer and Monongahela native David Solomon will present his mini-documentary “Our Water, Land & Air,”portions of which tell the story about the 1948 Smog. A Q&A discussion will follow with a panel of survivors and local experts. This event will take place in the downstairs Community Room at the Donora Public Library.

On Saturday, October 27 at 1 p.m., the Donora Historical Society’s Brian Charlton will present the “The 1948 Donora Smog Disaster” at the Smog Museum. This presentation has been given countless times in Donora and around the Pittsburgh area.

registered visitors from 44 states and from foreign countries on five different continents, as well as countless representatives from academia, industry and the business world.

Located in the heart of Donora at the corner of McKean Avenue and Sixth Street, the museum has permanent exhibits related to the founding of the town, town life, steel mills, the 1948 Smog tragedy, Donora schools and sports, and social clubs and organizations. There are also a couple of rotating exhibits whose content changes three to four times a year.

The fact that a museum now exists has enticed many to donate their Donorarelated artifacts to the Historical Society that eventually end up on display. If you’ve never visited in the past, please do so in the future. Please check our website for days and hours of operation.

Eldora Park Walking Tour Thank you to the 55 curious people who braved the elements of our unrelenting winter-type weather to attend one of our two Eldora Park Walking Tours, which proved to once again be successful. Next year’s third annual tours are already being planned for two Saturdays in either late March or early April at noon in the wooded footprint of the original park on the old Wickerham Farm. The cost of the tours are $10/person and space is limited. Call or email to get your name added to a RSVP signup list to be contacted when the tour date gets closer.

Smog Museum 10th Anniversary

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In October 2008, as part of the 60th anniversary of the Donora Smog incident of 1948, the Donora Historical Society’s Smog Museum was created to honor the victims of that fateful Halloween weekend. Over the course of the past ten years, the Smog Museum has realized national and international recognition, as we’ve

If you have additional questions, stop by on Saturdays or by special appointment, email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or call 724-823-0364. Visit us at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org, or follow us and like us on Facebook at “Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum.”

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‘Running with Ryan’ 5K Scheduled for July 7th The Running with Ryan 5K race is a 5K run/walk to celebrate Ryan Moravec’s love of running. Proceeds provide scholarships to Belle Vernon Area and Ringgold track and field athletes. Race time is 8 a.m. at the DiVirgilio Pavilion. The race fee is $20.

To guarantee a shirt, the entry fee must be received by June 13, 2018. The entry fee will be $25 after June 13 and does not guarantee a shirt. A kids “fun run” will also take place for kids 7 and under after the 5K. Ryan ran more than a hundred 5K races during his career, which includ- The Running with Ryan 5K run/walk celeed track at California University of brates Ryan Moravec’s love of running Pennsylvania. In 2009, he ranked in the top 100 nationally in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, missing qualifying for the Olympic Trials by only 20 seconds.

Participants can register for the July 7 race online by visiting www.RunSignUp.com and searching “Running with Ryan” or by visiting www.RunningWithRyan.com. For more information, contact Ryan’s sister and race coordinator, Amanda Moravec DeMedio at 724-322.5466.

Monessen High School Alumna Inducted into Academy of Master Clinicians Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas was inducted into the Academy of Master Clinicians at their annual dinner, held in Philadelphia. Dr. L. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, University of Pennsylvania for the Health System, Dean, Perelman School of Medicine said, “The Academy of Master Clinicians upholds a commitment to clinical excellence that dates to the founding of our medical school more than 250 years ago. We honor its members as role models, who combine diagnostic acumen, technical proficiency, and an abiding devotion to compassionate care.”

Dr. Elenitsas was recognized as the Herman Beerman Professor, Director of the Penn Cutaneous lmmunodiagnostics Laboratory, and Director of the Penn Cutaneous Pathology Services, and is an internationally prominent academic dermatopathologist and dermatologist who is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of pigmented lesions. She is known for her excellent judgment, exemplary interpersonal communication skills with patients and colleagues at all levels, and being a committed and supportive team player. She is a highly valued educator who has received numerous teaching awards at Penn and nationally, including the American Society of Dermatology Walter R. Nickel Award for Excellence in Teaching of Dermatology in 2016.

Dr. Elenitsas Graduated from Monessen High School, Washington and Jefferson College, and University of Pittsburgh Medical School.

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Monongahela Area Historical Society Co-sponsors Music Event at Grand Theatre on June 15th Appalachian Mountain Music Roots of rock ‘n’ roll and blue grass will be heard when Jennifer Rose sings and plays Appalachian mountain music on her dulcimer at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 15.

The Monongahela and Elizabeth Township historical societies will sponsor this performance to reveal the diversity in Appalachian culture and influences of European and African music on American folk music as well as popular music.

Rose is a folk singer who learned her songs as she learned to speak growing up in the small town of Berea, KY. As an educated performer with a degree in vocal music from Berea College, Jennifer unites her heritage with her classical training to give listeners an experience of the true integrity of Appalachian singing.

The societies will continue to post updates on their Facebook pages.

Self-Guided Walking Tour Additionally, a self-guided walking tour of Monongahela’s Historic District is available at your leisure. Stop by the museum and pick up a brochure from the box on the outside of the front door. There are 22 historic locations to visit along the way.

Brochures are also available at CJ's Furniture. Smartphone technology incorporated into the tour includes video and narration for each location. All you need is your smartphone.

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BENTWORTH COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATES: Library Now Open, Phase II Initiatives Continue There is great news for the citizens of the Bentworth area! The Phase I portion of the Bentworth Community Center Building Project has been completed and the library will be open for use at the 931 Main Street location beginning May 29, 2018.

The Senior Citizens Center will reopen at the Bentworth Community Center at an anticipated date later in June which will be announced.

The capital campaign committee will continue to seek funds/donations for the ongoing Phase II portion of the project which includes the installation of the chairlift, landscaping and the completion of a tribute patio, and the paving and improved lighting of the parking areas.

The staff of the library, the capital campaign committee, and the Bentleyville Library Board of Trustees enthusiastically encourage you to visit the renovated building to see the results of your efforts and donations at an open house scheduled for June 16, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

A formal dedication is scheduled for December 8, 2018 to celebrate the completion of Phases I and II of the Bentworth Community Center Building Project.

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Cal U Men Participate in ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ Event to Prevent Sexual Assault

Male students at California University of Pennsylvania rest their feet during ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’, a march intended to raise awareness and demonstrate men’s commitment to preventing sexual assault. Nearly 200 male students slipped on high-heeled shoes and walked across campus at the eighth annual event, which was sponsored by the campus’s End Violence Center.

Cal U student Tyler Glanton, a member of Acacia fraternity, holds an ‘It’s On Us’ sign during the ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ march on April 26 at California University of Pennsylvania. The eighth annual march at Cal U was held in conjunction with the international ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ program.

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MVH Auxiliary to Hold Strawberry Festival The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is sponsoring its annual Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Monongahela Valley Hospital.

This year’s festival will feature a variety of gift vendors and food vendors including Pitaland, Mexi-Taco, Varsity Dogs, Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats, Let It Slide, Jimmy’s Italian Ice and Christina’s Cakes. Some food vendors have limited time frames and are scheduled 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition, you can purchase pepperoni rolls, strawberry garden salad with grilled chicken and strawberry shortcake.

Flowers and plants from Joseph’s Nursery and Garden Center will also be sold and DJ Bill Lemon will provide music at this event. Patrons receive free parking with purchase. For more information, contact the Hospital’s Manager of Auxiliary Services at 724258-1090.

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‘Camp Invention’ Is Returning to Pleasant Hills Middle School Camp Invention takes summer fun and transforms it from ordinary to extraordinary! In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Pleasant Hills Middle School is pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades K-6. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections among science, technology, engineering and innovation.

Children will work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. The week begins on June 25, 2018 with Robert Hasak serving as Director of the Fast Forward™ program!

Here is how young innovators will be spending their time: • Dreaming up and designing their very own futuristic smart home filled with gadgets, LEDs, technology and innovation • Using tools to take apart robotic dogs and compare their inner mechanics to the anatomy and physiology of a real dog • Designing tracks for their Optibots to follow while exploring different modes of transportation • Exploring chemistry, non-Newtonian fluids and magnetism as they investigate magnetic slime All activities give participants the opportunity to explore, discover and achieve while having fun!

Local educators will facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high school students will serve as leadership interns, ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children. Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!

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MONESSEN VFW SEEKS NEW MEMBERS The Monessen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1190 is looking to recruit new members from Monessen and the surrounding area. The VFW meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Monessen Volunteer Fire Department conference room at 7 p.m. Membership is open to men and women who meet the qualifications.

There are three qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our bylaws. An individual must meet all three in order to become a member.

They are as follows: 1. Citizenship – must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

2. Honorable Service – must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of honorable or general (under honorable conditions) or be currently serving.

3. Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters. This can be proven by any of the following: If a veteran’s DD-214 or other military documentation confirms they have been awarded one of these campaign medals and they have served honorably, then they are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

China Service Medal American Defense Service Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal Army of Occupation Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal Korean Service Medal Navy Expeditionary Medal Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Kosovo Campaign Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Combat Medical Badge Combat Action Ribbon Air Force Combat Action Medal Combat Action Badge SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia Korea Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon WITH GOLD BORDER Korea Duty (Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days) Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay For any questions regarding VFW eligibility, please contact the membership department at membership@vfw.org or by calling 1-888-JOIN-VFW (5646839) for assistance.

Peters Creek Historical Society Plans June Program on Early Settler Forts "Early Settler Forts of Western Pennsylvania" will be the program hosted by the Peters Creek Historical Society on Monday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m., Wrights United Methodist Church social room, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Presenters will be Bryan Cunning and Clay Kilgore, Director of the Washington County Historical Society. The program will focus on the history of the early forts in the area and the artifacts they found working in conjunction with National Geographic Channel's "diggers." Refreshments will be served.

For additional information on the society, check out the website www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

Rice's Fort, near Dutch Fork Lake outside of Claysville. It is the only known drawing of a fort of that time.

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JUNE NEWS FROM THE GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Seeking WWII Items The Greater Monessen Historical Society is working with the Louis L. Manderino Library and California University of PA, who will host the Heinz History Center Traveling World War II Exhibit during the months of August and September. Anyone willing to loan or donate World War II memorabilia and photos are asked to bring them to the Heritage Museum during regular business hours. Local historical societies will showcase their own World War II items at Manderino Library to accompany the Heinz Exhibit that highlights the war front, home front and industry of World War II.

Historic Dinner Planned for Fall Mark your calendars for the annual historic dinner! It will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The theme will be the 100th anniversary of the ending of WWI and the establishment of the countries of Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Yugoslavia. Start planning your costume!

Founders Day Founders Day will be on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Monessen City Park.

Spring Exhibit The Monessen Heritage Museum is featuring a spring exhibit that focuses on local bridges and river transportation. The exhibit will be open until the end of July.

Seeking Photos and Information The Society is still seeking photos of the Washington and Linden Elementary Schools. Photos can be dropped off at the Heritage Museum to be scanned or emailed to monessen@verizon.net. Remember to deposit copies of family genealogies with the Historical Society. GMHS is also looking for information on Monessen’s organized crime history, the history of Morgan Avenue and the African American presence in the city.

Follow Us The Greater Monessen Historical Society has a Twitter account. Follow us at @MonessenHistory. We are also on Facebook and have over 3,000 followers worldwide! We can be located on Facebook under “Greater Monessen Historical Society.” See our latest events, news and photos of previous events. Google us and find our webpage. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The address is 505 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062. The phone number is 724-684-8460. Admission is always free.

South Hills High School Class of '68 Plans 50th Reunion The SHHS class of '68 will be holding their 50th class reunion the weekend of June 23-24, 2018. There will be an afternoon buffet gathering at The Linden Grove, on Saturday, June 23 from 1 – 5 p.m. and a picnic on Sunday, June 24 at South Park, Harbor Grove from noon - ?.

Please join us for either or both events! Pass this information on to fellow classmates we might not have reached.

For a registration form, directions and pricing information, visit www.SHHS1968reunion.webs.com; classmates.com; or our Facebook page: South Hills High School Class of 1968 50th Reunion.

Information can also be found on the South Hills alumni website: www.shhsaa.com, or contact Dale Schweinsberg at 910-552-0167 or shhs1968reunion@gmail.com. Deadline for registration and payment is June 9.

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North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park Hosts ‘Meet Your Elected Officials Day’

By Jill Runfola Important issues facing local communities were discussed as citizens got to know local politicians during Meet Your Elected Officials Day on May 16, 2018 in North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park. The event was informative yet fun and included a tasty cookout prepared by Just-A-Tavern, funded by NBV Community Bank Rec Commission.

The evening of great conversation was Those who gave of their time for the day held with the following elected officials, were (l-r): Anthony Dinch, Washington among others: State Senator Pat Stefano; County Field Organizer; Pa State Rep. Bud PA State Rep. Justin Walsh; PA State Cook; Jason White, Washington County Rep. Bud Cook; Legislator Ryan Warner; Commissioner; and Belle Vernon Mayor Gerald Jackson.

Westmoreland County Commissioners Ted Kopas and Gina Cerilli; NBV Borough Council Member RJ Sokol; State Senator Kim Ward.

According to RJ Sokol, Chair of Parks and Recreation and NBV Councilman, “The NBV Community Bank Park is a perfect background setting for this May 16 gathering. It was a drug-ridden, vandalized facility. Then, the state, via elected officials and private citizens joined forces to take back the park and turn it NBV officers who attended included (l-r): into one of the top recreational facilities Patrolman Robert Cunningham, in the Mon Valley.”

Washington Township; Patrolman Alyssa Most of the elected officials agree that Houghes; Chief Eugene Lipan; and drugs are the community’s biggest probPatrolman Kyle Sneddon, lems, which includes the whole Mon all of North Belle Vernon Valley and surrounding areas. However, Belle Vernon Mayor Gerald Jackson cited a concern in the area as “too many grandparents raising grandkids.” He said, “Think about how difficult that must be. They’re on a fixed income.”

Rep. Bud Cook said, “We’ve turned the corner on drugs. Awareness is there now.”

Mayor Jackson added that unemployment is becoming a problem among drug users, because job applicants cannot pass a drug test. He concludes that on August 11, at Belle Vernon’s Ted Kuhn Park on 4th and Main, they will hold a recovery day for former drug users now clean. He urges all recovered addicts come celebrate.

Monessen Chief of Police Jim Smith concluded, “There’s not an arrest solution to the drug problem. The way you attack this problem is education and enforcement.”

He added that Mon Valley Opioid Coalition meets at the municipal building in Monessen the last Thursday of the month and is working to provide support.

WOMEN’S BOWLING TEAM SEEKS NEW BOWLERS A Wednesday morning league at Mount Lebanon Lanes is seeking new female bowlers. The league runs from August to April. No experience necessary. Call Ruth at 41-831-2448 or Nancy at 724-348-7706 for more information.

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‘Pet Adoption Day’ Held at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon

By Jill Runfola The North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park, 702 Graham St., held ‘Pet Adoption Day’ on May 19, 2018 from noon – 4 p.m., and people were informed of great animals just waiting for loving homes. Two adoption agencies attended the event, and it turned out to be a beautiful day. Fayette Friends of Animals brought two dogs, Haleigh and Taz. Washington Area Humane Society brought a photo album of a large selection Volunteers show love to Fayette dog of available pets.

Taz. They are (l-r) Jason Harbison; his son, Jack; and Brenna LaMendola.

Fayette Friends of Animals is located on 223 Searights Herbert Road in Uniontown. Terri Zidek and Carol Warman were the friendly volunteers from Fayette. Their hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 - 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m.

You may also visit their website or Facebook page.

Washington Area Humane Society, is located at 1527 Route 137, Eighty Four. Their shelter is closed Sunday and Monday and is open Tuesday and Thursday, from noon – 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from noon – 5 p.m. Their fees for pets range from $40 for senior cats to $200 for puppies.

Don Pabisz of Merrick Pet If you are interested in pet adoption, give one of Foods is one of the sponsors. these shelters a chance. Rescue a loving animal to He offered free samples of pet food and pet health advice. give them a great home. The event was sponsored by North Belle Vernon Rec Commission, Merrick Pet Food, and others. NBV set up collection sites for donations of every kind, which were divided between the participating adoption agencies. RJ Sokol, Chair of Parks and Recreation and NBV Councilman, said, “The NBV Community Bank Rec Commission will…be giving everything they get to their pet friends.” Sokol’s wife, Lynn, volunteer for NBV Community Bank Rec Commission, said, “This is only our second year in doing this; so we are still working at creating a positive relationship with area pet adoption agencies. We don’t need or want monies to help our furry orphaned friends find homes. We do this because the park and pets have something very much in common: they both add love, care and fun into people’s lives.”

White Oak American Legion Cannon Gets Fresh Paint Job The cannon at the White Oak American Legion in White Oak was in dire need of painting. A group of students in the building trades class, under the leadership of Mr. Steve Kondrosky, volunteered to paint it. Pictured with the cannon are Andrew Latorre, Tyler Mackey, and Carson Jones.

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MANTLE HOUSE MISSION JUNE EVENTS Mantle House is a transitional home for homeless young adults. We are a 501(c)3 Christian organization located in West Newton.

Mantle House Mission Resale Store We are a two-story old Victorian house filled with house goods, small kitchen appliances, collectibles, and a full garage filled with flea market items, so come check us out! Phone: 724-872-1800.

Saturday, June 2, 8 - 5 p.m.

Fill a box for $5. Garage and outside items ONLY Location: 132 S. Water St., West Newton, PA 15089 Mantle House at Victory We're open Friday 10-5 p.m. and Saturday 8-5 p.m.

Flea market every Saturday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• We have clothes for the whole family for $2. Children's clothes are 2/$1 Location: 2806 Douglas Run Rd., Elizabeth, PA 15037 Check out Mantle House Mission at Victory on Facebook for directions.

Mondays at Mantle House Craft Classes $5 a class unless indicated otherwise First United Presbyterian Church on Third Street, West Newton, PA 15037 June: 4 - Chalk Painting wood (Cost: $10) 11 - Flower Garden Art 18 - Pampered Chef 25 - Makeover Day

MVRCC Golf Tournament Set For June 7th The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament will be held at Nemacolin Country Club on Thursday, June 7, 2018. An 8 a.m. registration and practice will be followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start.

Highway Appliance is the main event sponsor.

The featured ‘Hole in One’ prize will be $10,000 in cash, sponsored by cfsThe 2017 golf tournament Lee Supply foursome included Jerry Ritzer, AJ Hartman, Ed Ritzer, and Kevin Lee. bank, in addition to valuable auxiliary prizes on other greens. New at this year’s tournament will be a chance to win a $3,000 golf membership to Nemacolin Country Club. Graphite and Iron sponsors include Lee Supply; Bassi, Vreeland, and Associates; Monongahela Valley Hospital; and Corelle Brands, LLC. Back by popular demand is the hockey stick putting contest, and the golf committee will hold fun competitions throughout the day for cash and donated prizes. Stoney’s Brewing Company will serve as beer sponsor.

Foursome registrations and sponsorships are being accepted by calling the Chamber office at 724-483-3507. Everyone (regardless of membership) is invited to attend this very popular event, which has sold out in the past. The cost per golfer is $135 and includes greens fees and cart, lunch, beverages, dinner, a golfer’s goodie bag, and many other extras.

The Chamber accepts all major credit cards. Online registration is not available for the tournament. A full outing registration brochure is available at www.mvrchamber.org.

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Union Township June News Update For those of you unable to attend regular township Board meetings, attached are a few bullet points on the current status of some of Union Township’s ongoing projects! For a more detailed explanation, and additional items, please visit the township website uniontwp.com to refer to minutes.

• Union Township is one of four municipalities who are in the process of exploring a joint grant application with the potential of securing an approximate $12.6 million dollar multi-jurisdictional grant. The grant money, (an accumulation of penalty dollars Sunoco Pipeline was assessed for permit violations), if obtained, could be potentially used for storm water control and management amongst the four communities • A flood mitigation public workshop took place and identified critical problem areas that may be contributing to the flooding. Next steps are being implemented - examining and determining the problem, then, working towards a resolution. The Board has discussed cost and time valuations resulting from longterm accumulated and unaddressed issues.

• A DREAM public workshop took place to discuss the public’s interest in potential growth opportunities, and a direction toward that goal.

• A task force was created and met with the Ringgold School Board to discuss the former Ringgold Middle School. Union Township is waiting for a determination from the School Board on their decisions/plans for the former school.

• 2017 DCED Audit and forensic audit was performed by Maher Duessel and available at the Township Building

following a standard Right to Know request.

•EQT has formally filed a Conditional Use Application to begin construction of the Caton Drill Pad and Wells. Conversations have taken place in regards to EQT potentially upgrading some of Union Township’s most dilapidated roadways.

• Jefferson Hills Ambulance (now SouthEast Regional EMS) is no longer staffing the Ambulance Bay that was built to house the EMS in 2013 by a prior board. SouthEast Regional did not have enough call volume needed in Union Township to justify manning the bay 24/7. SouthEast Regional has not been staffing the bay for quite some time, which explained the concerns some area residents had in regards to response time. The current Board had to make quick decisions regarding use of the bay to justify the cost and expense of its original construction. The Board has allocated the space with a 1/3 split between Elrama Fire Company; Union Road Department; and a secure location for Monongahela City Police offices.

The Board is currently discussing other options for Union Township Ambulance response times.

• Jack and Jason Bridge repair is completed.

• Ridge Road Culvert is in disrepair.

A steel plate, donated by Rick Lawson, has been placed as a temporary fix. The Board is discussing next actions.

•Spring paving and drainage projects are upcoming. Roadways being discussed for repair are Gilmore Culvert; Lobbs at Aber Culvert; Stonebridge/ Stonebrae; Coal Bluff; and Jason Street.

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Carroll Twp. Using Law to Fight Blight

By Miranda Startare Carroll Township Board of Supervisors and Police Department are working to resolve a decades-long blighted property issue at a house located on Caroline Street, empowered by the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act, the Board announced at the May 1 monthly meeting.

The Act, effective since 2011, enables municipalities to take legal action against owners of deteriorating properties. It specifically provides for action to be taken against owners whose property is in serious code violation or whose property is determined to be a public nuisance.

The township is currently pursuing a criminal investigation into the property, which has a long history of repeated code violations and has been a public nuisance to residents and a health issue due to its infestation of rodents, according to neighbors.

The property has been broken into recently, and a bulldozer has been sitting in the front yard untouched for six months, according to neighbors.

Residents also complained of code violations by other property owners in the same area of Route 837 in Carroll Township. The complaints include violations such as trash in yards, abandoned vehicles, leaking sewage in a rental property, and other violations.

The township is working on the enforcement of the code laws, and they anticipate resolution of many of the issues.

New Eagle ‘Welcome’ Signs Installed

By Miranda Startare New Eagle residents and others driving through the borough will notice the addition of new welcome signs, recently constructed and installed by Don’s Signs, Council announced at the May 1 borough meeting.

The welcome signs are located at Route 837, Route 88, and as you enter New Eagle from Monongahela. The borough also installed a new sign at the borough building.

Landscaping and lighting will be completed at the signs by Route 837 and Route 88 by Don’s Signs.

In other business: • PennDOT has announced a project to begin in June involving South Route 88 over Mingo Creek. The project will include the replacement of bridge seals and other repairs. Construction will begin in August and is anticipated to conclude in November.

• Chess Street will be closed June 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for the annual car show.

• The borough will be continuing to cite for junk vehicle and grass cutting violations.

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Business & Merchant News MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS The Adventure Shop Shawn Grbach 524 McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 724-787-2834 Apparel & Specialty Items

Freedom Bus Ads Jason Cinti 8101 Brayden Court Irwin, PA 15642 724-493-5619 Marketing & Advertising

All-State Career School Stephanie Sedar 1200 Lebanon Road West Mifflin, PA 15122 412-823-1818 www.allstatecareer.edu Vocational/Technical School CDL, Welding, HVAC

Joshua R. Huhn, DMD, LLC Renee Vernet, Office Manager 1501 Marion Avenue Monessen, PA 15062 724-684-3370 Dentist

Amulet Farms Tom Svrcek 550 Rostraver Road Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-929-9498 Farm Duncan Financial Group Alizabeth Leng 311 Main Street Irwin, PA 15642 724-863-3420 www.duncangrp.com Financial Advisor Equipment Connection & Party Rental Co. John Lunt PO Box 283 Pricedale, PA 15072 724-929-2400 www.equipmentconnection.net Equipment & Event Rentals

Patton Electric LLC 514 McKean Ave Charleroi, PA 15022 724-470-4254 www.pattonelectric.net Electrician Santori Kitchen and Bath, Inc. 1119 Broad Ave Ext. Rostraver Twp., PA 15012 724-929-4737 www.santorikitchenandbath.com Kitchen and Bath Showroom TBI Contracting, Inc. Lorri L. Thornton, President 1701 Boston Hollow Road McKeesport, PA 15135 412-896-1455 www.tbicontracting.com Contractor

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Ductmate Industries, Inc. Named MACC Business of the Month

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Ductmate Industries, Inc. as the April 2018 Business of the Month.

Ductmate Industries was established in in 1978 and now is considered the largest ventilation accessory manufacturer in North America. Besides products being sold through a network of distributors in the USA, this extends to other regions around the globe. All of Ductmate Industries’ products are used in the HVAC industry, such as connectors for round and rectangular duct, access doors, sealants and other support systems for ventilation.

Here in the Mon Valley, the company employs over 200 people. Over the years, the company’s culture has come a long way, with increased participation in lean and sustainable practices.

Ductmate Industries is very proud to be part of the community and really appreciates the support that the Monongahela Chamber of Commerce has given over the years.

SCORE Seeks Volunteers to Assist Small Businesses SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for over fifty years.

For those looking to give back to our community we have the following roles available: • Business mentors • Workshop instructors • Subject matter experts (i.e. social media, finance, fundraising, retailing, or administration) Individuals interested in finding out more or looking to volunteer can contact George Skivington at george.skivington@gmail.com or 585-489-8333 or through our website at www.pittsburgh.score.org

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Keystone Bakery Shines in MVRCC Member Spotlight Keystone Bakery is being recognized in the Mon Valley Regional Chamber Member Spotlight. Keystone is a locally owned and operated bakery with two locations at 3 Eastgate Plaza in Monessen and 770 Rostraver Road (former K-Mart Plaza), Belle Vernon. The Belle Vernon location is temporarily closed for extensive remodeling and will re-open this summer.

Keystone is passionate about living up to its high standards and commitment to each and every customer. These ideals have been at the core of their business since they opened their doors in 1926.

Costas Croussouloudis migrated to the United States from Greece and became a Owner J.J. Georgagis partner in the decade-old business. John Croussouloudis and his wife, Pauline, ran the bakery from 1959 until 2007, at which time, his nephew, J.J. Georgagis, took over the business. J.J. and his wife, Melissa, have been working hard to keep the family business and tradition going strong and striving to exceed customer expectations.

Keystone’s reputation has been built on producing their products from scratch daily and are preservative-free. The bakers are comprised of nearly 100 years of baking experience as well as the decorators, some of whom have dedicated nearly 50 years to the business.

Stop in and pick up your goodies today or learn more about Keystone and their products at www.thekeystonebakery.com. Orders can be placed at 724-684-8644.

Hours of operation at the Monessen Store are Monday-Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are closed on Sunday. Stayed tuned to the Keystone website and Facebook page for updates on the re-opening of the Belle Vernon store. The MVRCC will be a part of the festivities.

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MACC Holds Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Expansion of Chaney’s Natural

Pictured are back row (l –r): Georgette Vougias, Debora Halsel, Lynn O'Hern, and Elishia Lippencott and front row (l –r): Tina Dean, Mike Chaney, Maksim Chaney, Tanya Chaney, Eleni Radic, Anthony J. Bottino, and Donald Berardino.

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the expansion of Chaney’s Natural.

The Salon & Spa by Chaney's Natural is happy to announce its recent expansion, to include an additional 1,500 square feet and additional services, including a full service hair salon, lash extensions, permanent makeup and microblading.

They have fresh new talent and a cool and relaxed vibe.

Chaney's Natural continues to offer the same great massage therapy services, manicures and pedicures, facials, microdermabrasion and waxing as well.

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by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

ANDERSON, Donald, 83, of Bethel Park, died April 12. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

ASHEAR, Dolores, 87, of Bethel Park, died April 15. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

BERLIN, Dolores, 86, of Bethel Park, died April 21. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

BIDDLE, Frances “Blondie” (POTTIOS), 81, of Jefferson Hills, died April 30. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

BOST, Dorothy “Dot”, 91, of Pleasant Hills, died May 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

BRUCE, Deborah Ann (KALANONVICZ), 59, of Elizabeth, died April 24.

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

BUCKHOLT, Charles F. “Bucky”, 83, of Fallowfield Township, died April 14.

Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

DRESSEL, Andrew Michael, 85, of Bethel Park, died April 16. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

FOULKS, Dennis, 75, of Monessen, died April 14. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

GALIYAS, George M., 63, of Port Vue (formerly of West Mifflin), died April 23.

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

GIRARDIN, Jack A., 52, of Allenport, died April 26. Arrangements by William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle.

Recent Local Death Notices GRANUS, Julia, 84, of Fallowfield Township, died April 13. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

GROB, Thelma J. (LAYTON), 88, of South Park, died April 14. Arrangements

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

HAGGERTY, Barbara Ann, 83, of Pleasant Hills, died April 22.

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

HERRING, William D., 65, of Bethel Park, died May 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

HETTICH, Dorothy, 94, of Bethel Park, died May 4. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

HISIRO, William, 94, of Fallowfield Township, died April 20. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

HODGE, Minnie McClane, 98, of Bethel Park, died April 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

HOOD, Madylon, 86, formerly of Bethel Park, died April 22. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

IZAJ, John M., 75, of Overbrook (formerly of Allentown), died April 22.

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

JONES, Linda Ellen (BURNS), 70, of Palm Bay, FL (formerly of West Mifflin and Pleasant Hills), died April 10.

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

KELLEY, Robert P., 64, of Baldwin, died May 4.

Arrangements by Jefferson

Monongahela Cemetery Chapel Restoration Fund Receives Donation Before decorating the veterans’ graves for Memorial Day, David Thompson, Jr., Commander of the American Legion Frank Downer Post 302, makes a donation to the Monongahela Cemetery Chapel Restoration Fund. Standing in the back row are (l-r): Roger D'Emidio; Richard Bucchianeri; David Thompson, Jr.; John Cattaneo; and Stuart Isaac. In front is Alex Thompson.

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Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

KLEBANSKI, Mildred Mae, 89, of Finleyville, died May 9. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

LEVANDOSKY, Richard R., 81, of Charleroi, died May 8. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

MAXON, Bradley, 61, of Belle Vernon, died April 30.

Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Sevices, Inc. in Roscoe.

OLIVANI, Felix “Sam”, 75, of Bethel Park, died May 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

PAULSEN, Edward “E. Don”, 87, of Pleasant Hills, died May 9. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

ROY, Mary Moxine, 86, of Elco, died April 13. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

RYAN, William Troy, 78, of Roscoe, died April 15. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

SCHLEGEL, Aaron W. “Bill” Jr., 82, of Bethel Park, died May 2. Arrangements

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

SECULA, Dolores M., 86, of Pittsburgh (formerly of Baldwin Borough), died May 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SIMMONS, George R., 97, of Finleyville, died April 26. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

SMITH, Betty Ann, 95, of Bethel Park, died April 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SPARTIS, Thomas L., 67, of Pleasant Hills, died April 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

STELMA, Loni, 70, of Charleroi, died April 22. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

SWANSON, Ann, 65, of Charleroi, died April 24. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

TONER, James, 87, of Bethel Park, died April 10. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

VILLA, Patricia, 87, of Castle Shannon, died April 27. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

VOLKAR, Stella, 94, of Finleyville, died April 10. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

VUKOVICH, Dolores Pauline, 80, of South Park, died April 26. Arrangements

by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

WEBSTER, Gordon F., 85, of Scottsdale, AZ (formerly of Baldwin), died April 26.

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

WELDING, Dolores “Del” M. (HOFF), 79, of Baldwin Township, died April 12.

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

WESTHOFF, Marjorie, 88, of Bethel Park, died April 28. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

ZEFFIRO, Ruth Agatha (GLOECKL), 90, of Bethel Park, died May 1.

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

ZEILER, Elizabeth (ZELEZNIK), 57, of Hudson, OH (formerly of West Mifflin) died April 21. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

SOUTHWESTERN AREA AGENCY ON AGING SEEKS DOMICILIARY CARE PROVIDERS The Southwestern Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is looking for caring individuals who are willing to become certified domiciliary care providers to persons who are unable to fully care for themselves. A provider would offer quality care in their home for adults that cannot live independently. The Area Agency on Aging has been offering domiciliary care services for over 30 years. Domiciliary care providers are typically individuals or families, who open their homes and are willing to provide residents with housing, support, care, and encouragement in a family-like setting. As a domiciliary care provider, you will receive $989 a month for each individual residing in your home. A provider’s responsibilities include: preparing meals, housekeeping, laundry, medication setup, scheduling, and providing transportation to medical appointments.

Domiciliary care homes can accommodate 1-3 residents. If you are interested in becoming a certified domiciliary care provider or want to refer someone who will benefit from the programs services, contact 1-800-411-5655.

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Local People News Joshua Gurtner Honored as Eagle Scout in West Mifflin

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Receives Awards

Pictured (l-r) are: Scout Master Mark Graham; Josh's father, Paul Gurtner; new Eagle Scout Josh Gurtner; Josh's mother, Kate Gurtner; and Eugene Eckman, BPOE Lodge 2213, Bethel Park.

Boy Scout Troop 1111 held an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Saturday, May 12 at the Calvary Baptist Church in West Mifflin. The last and most challenging hurdle in achieving the Eagle rank is a community service project in which the potential Eagle Scout is responsible for all aspects of the venture. Joshua's Eagle project benefited the Calvary Baptist Church in West Mifflin. Josh constructed an outdoor youth ministry area, which consisted of downing and removing six 30-foot pine trees; outlining and covering a 20 ft. x 24 ft. area with gravel; and constructing 12 concrete benches and a 4 ft. x 8 ft. wooden deck.

At the Honors ceremony, Joshua received many letters and awards from national, state, and local leaders and dignitaries who could not be present. There were two local individuals who attended and spoke for their organizations.

Sgt. Otis Dicerbo, West Mifflin AFJROTC (of which Josh was a leading cadet), and Eugene Eckman from the BPOE Pittsburgh South Hills Lodge 2213 in Bethel Park, were both present. Mr. Eckman presented the new Eagle Scout with two certificates, one from the local Bethel Park Lodge and one from the Grand Lodge in Chicago.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid West Mifflin Junior Vice Commander David Luikart, left, and Commander Jake Bradich proudly display the 100 percent membership streamer recently awarded to the organization in April by the national VFW. The new ribbon joins nearly a dozen others on the West Mifflin post’s colors.

United States Marine and West Mifflin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid Life Member Earl Birdy proudly displays a challenge coin awarded to him by members of the West Mifflin Air Force JROTC during the 14th annual Military Ball Banquet at the Westwood Golf Club April 13. Birdy, who served with the First Division, Sixth Marines, based in Tianjin, China during World War II, received the award for his decades of service as an educator with local youth developmental activities and sports.

Two Area Boy Scouts Honored at Eagle Court Ceremony Greydon Tomkowitz and Alexander Wolfe of Boy Scout Troop 4 received recognition for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony held at St. Louise de Marillac Church in Upper Saint Clair on Sunday, May 20, attended by family and friends. The last and most challenging hurdle in achieving this very prestigious highest scout rank is a community service project, in which the potential Eagle Scout is responsible for all aspects of the undertaking.

Greydon's Eagle project benefited the South Hills Miracle League, a non-profit organization that hosts a baseball league for special needs children. The project involved planting shade trees around the perimeter of the adapted baseball field, building shelving for a storage shed, and constructing a bulletin board and line-up board for use during games.

Alexander's Eagle project benefited Allegheny County Parks and Recreation. It consisted of building a retaining wall, landscaping efforts and installing benches at the Children's Theater in South Park.

Both new Eagles received many letters of recognition and congratulations from national, state, and local leaders and dignitaries who could not be present at the event. Attending and representing the BPOE Pittsburgh South Hills Lodge 2213 was Eugene Eckman. Mr. Eckman honored and recognized the young men by presenting both with two framed award certificates, one from the Bethel Park Lodge 2213 and one from the Grand Lodge in Chicago. He also gave each new Eagle a personal silk U.S. flag and a small gold lapel pin, which represents the close relationship between the two organizations for 80+ years.

Pictured are (l-r): Troop 4 Scoutmaster Tom O'Brien; new Eagle Scout Greydon Tomkowitz; new Eagle Scout Alexander Wolfe; and BPOE representative Eugene Eckman

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ELRAMA TAVERN 412-384-3630 1520 Rt. 837, Elrama 1 – Regular Joes (Scott & Freddie) 9 p.m.

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30 – Josh Muenzer & Dad Duo 9 p.m.

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ROY’S BY THE TRACKS 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 1 – Gum Band 8 – Tom Bielek & the Sharks 15 – Hard Karma 22 – The Matt Barranti Band 29 – Ruff House Sundays – Karaoke Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays – Karaoke VALLEY HOTEL 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd., Jefferson Boro (Intersection of 837 & Coal Valley Rd.) Fridays – Open Stage Night musicians welcome

If you would like to be included in the “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing . Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mkoz138@gmail.com

Auditions Announced for 2018-2019 Season of South Hills Children's Choir Auditions for the South Hills Children’s Choir will take place for boys and girls ages 8-18 on June 7, 8, and 9. Times are as follows: Thursday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m.; Friday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. The auditions will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Rd., Venetia. Find out more information at shcchoir.org, call 724 949 0048, or email office@shcchoir.org. We are proud to announce we will be singing at the International Children's Choir Festival in July, 2019 in Canterbury and London, England! Sing with us!

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MVH’s Center for Fitness Helps Local Man’s Wish Come True Family and friends of Paul Hook recently gathered together for lunch and a swim at the Center for Fitness and Health in the Monongahela Valley Hospital HealthPlex to make his wish come true.

Five years ago, Mr. Hook was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Living in West Newton, Mr. Hook would take his three daughters swimming in the Youghiogheny River. Before his symptoms became too severe, Mr. Hook wanted to swim one last time.

Caitlin Zarone, an intern with Amedisys working with Mr. Hook, reached out to the ALS Foundation and the Center for Fitness and Health to put this event together. The ALS Foundation provided the transportation and food; the Center for Fitness and Health provided the pool and space for lunch.

“When we received the call about using our pool, we agreed immediately,” said Don Doyle, general manager, Center for Fitness and Health. “Providing the lap pool for one of our community members was the least we could do. We are part of a mission-driven organization to enhance the health of the residents of the mid-Monongahela Valley.”

Paul Hook (front) and Don Doyle, general manager, Center for Fitness and Health and Casey Mcholme, fitness instructor,

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YOUR HEALTH MVH Nurse Named 2018 Cameos of Caring®Awardee When I was diagnosed with abdominal Each year, Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) cancer, I went to a larger institution honors its nurses in early May to coincide with both and they gave me a 35 percent chance National Nurses Week and the birthday of Florence of survival. I came to Mon Valley for a Nightingale — the founder of modern nursing. second opinion and the staff here On May 7, MVH hosted a nurse appreciation didn’t give me a percentage. They breakfast to celebrate and thank its nurses. At the made my fight their fight. It is because breakfast, Mary Lou Murt, Senior Vice President of of this nursing staff that I am a nurse Nursing, announced the Cameos of Caring® Award today.” winner.

Sponsored by the University of Accepting the award to a standing ovation was Pittsburgh School of Nursing, the Joseph Muntan of the Emergency Department. Mr. prestigious Cameos of Caring® Award Muntan has been involved in emergency medicine recognizes nurses who demonstrate since graduating high school and serving as a paraexcellence in nursing care, serve as medic. He always goes above and beyond for his The 2018 MVH Cameos of Caring nominees include (front row) l – r: Melissa Marchesini, Gabrielle Dalfonso, Kim Gostkowski, Joeseph Muntan, Denise Thorn advocates for patients and families and patients, their families and his co-workers. He talks and Mariann Devers; (middle row) l –r: Jackie Hutchins, Katey Mull, Amanda embody the essence of the nursing with patients as if they were his own family and Turnbull and Cassie Solomon, and (back row) l – r: Ashley Hardinger, Gavin profession. shows a positive attitude for patient care in overBordogna, Rachael Lonce, and Alisha Detman.

Joe Muntan will represent whelmingly stressful conditions.

Monongahela Valley Hospital at the “Each day brings a new challenge to show each of our patients the care, love and healing strength that all of us at MVH possesses,” 20th Annual Cameos of Caring® Awards Gala on Saturday, December 1 at the said Mr. Muntan. “I felt that same caring when I was a patient here at Mon Valley. David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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MVH’s Dr. Eisley Says Farewell During Open House Mon-Vale Primary Care Practices, with Monongahela Valley Hospital, hosted an open house and farewell on Wednesday, May 30, for John Eisley, D.O. at his office in Monongahela.

“It’s been a great 35 years, but I’m ready to hang up my stethoscope,” said Dr. Eisley. “I would like to welcome Dr. Faisal Javaid when he joins the practice in August.” Visitors to the open house toured the facilities, enjoyed refreshments, and said farewell to Dr. Eisley.

MVH to Host Annual Oncology Symposium Monongahela Valley Hospital's (MVH) Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center offers one of the most progressive programs for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and education in Southwestern Pennsylvania. As part of MVH's continuing education program for medical professionals, the hospital is hosting its Annual Oncology Symposium on Wednesday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Physicians will receive 4.0 continuing medical education hours (CMEs) and nurses will receive 4.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for attending. To register for the symposium, call 724-258-1750.

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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL JUNE EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs this month.

Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC).

Monday, June 4 — Look Good Feel Better® 1 – 3 p.m., ECC. The American Cancer Society designed this program for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. To register, call 1-800-227-2345.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 5, 6 and 7 — Managing Your Diabetes 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” To register, call 724258-1483.

Wednesday, June 6 — “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?” 6 p.m., HealthPlex. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery, call 724-258-1333.

Friday, June 8 — Strawberry Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ECC, outside Central Plaza and MPOB. The Auxiliary of MonVale Health Resources, Inc. sponsors this summer kick-off event. Gift vendors and food trucks including Pitaland, MexiTaco, Varsity Dogs, Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats, Let It

Slide, Jimmy’s Italian Ice and Christina’s Cakes. Some food vendors scheduled from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pepperoni rolls, strawberry garden salad with grilled chicken and strawberry shortcake.

Flowers and plants will also be sold and DJ will provide music. For more information, call 724-258-1167.

Monday, June 11, and Monday, June 25 — Suicide Bereavement Support Group 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Free and open to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required. To register, call 724-678-3601.

Monday, June 11 — Innovations in Medicine: “What is Diverticular Disease?”

6 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to educate you about diverticular disease. Arshad Bachelani, M.D., will discuss the signs and symptoms of diverticular disease.

Tuesday, June 12 — Alzheimer’s Support Group 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the families, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

Tuesday, June 12 — RSDS Support Group 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Support

Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

Tuesday, June 12 — Advanced Carbohydrate Counting 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content in food to improve blood sugar control. To register, call 724-2581483.

Thursday, June 14 — Diabetes Support Group 2 - 3 p.m., ECC. This support program is free for people with diabetes, their families and caregivers. Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

Friday, June 15 — MVH Blood Drive 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ECC. For more information or to register, call 724-2581282 or visit redcrosslife.org.

Tuesday, June 19 — American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED 8 – 10 a.m., ECC. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost of this course is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card.

Tuesday, June 19 — American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED 4 – 8 p.m., ECC. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) classes are

offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials.

To register, call 724-258-1333.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 19, 20 and 21 — Managing Your Diabetes 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. To register, call 724-258-1483.

Thursday, June 21 — Ostomy Support Group 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends.

The group meets the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1773.

Wednesday, June 27 — Oncology Symposium Registration/breakfast 7:30 a.m.

Program 8 a.m. – noon, ECC. As part of MVH’s continuing education program for medical professionals, the hospital is hosting its Annual Oncology Symposium. Physicians will receive 4.0 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours and nurses will receive 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for attending. Featured topics of Melanoma, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer and Breast Surgery will be presented by national oncology experts. The education program is also open to the public and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 724-258-1750.

MVH Completes Renovations to the Emergency Department Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) recently hosted a tour of the newly renovated Emergency Department with Robert “Archie” and Toni Allridge, the sponsors who provided the revenue to help update the department.

The renovation project included modernization of the treatment rooms to improve safety for patients and visitors as well as functionality for hospital staff.

The new rooms have been set up in a standard fashion so when a provider or staff person enters, they will know the exact location of their medical equipment and supplies in every room, which can be vital in life-threatening situations. In addition, each room features new IV poll tracks, computer workstations and wall storage units for greater efficiency along with chairs, flat screen televisions and privacy curtains for patient and visitor comfort.

Sundeep Ekbote, M.D., director of Emergency Medicine, talks to members of the press during a media tour of the newly renovated Emergency Department at Monongahela Valley Hospital with president and CEO, Louis J. Panza looking on.

In a prepared statement, Archie and Toni Allridge said: “We are very fortunate to have Mon Valley Hospital in our community. The Allridge and Bartolotta families have also been a part of the com-

Valley Hospital. Our idea was not to just buy a piece of equipment; we wanted to do something for the employees of the hospital to give them a better and safer work environment. The idea to remodel and upgrade the Emergency Department was presented to us and we are happy to be a part of this improvement.”

Sundeep Ekbote, M.D., director of Emergency Medicine, “The renovation we’ve Mary Lou Murt, senior vice president, Nursing, Robert done here is such an improve“Archie” Allridge, Toni Allridge and Louis J. Panza Jr., presment,” said Sundeep Ekbote, ident and CEO, pose for a picture at the renovated director of Emergency Emergency Department at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

Medicine, “I can’t overstate how better it is to have all the munity for many years. We live here and do business here with our Giant Eagles. things we need, laid out where we need We grew up here and so did our parents. them to be. This department now has all Our strong community beliefs make us the capability of any other emergency honored to be able to help the Mon department in the country.”

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School News...School News Pleasant Hills Middle School Girls Shine at GOLD Night

The first-ever GOLD (Girls Only Leadership Development) Night, held on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Pleasant Hills Middle School was a huge success with many shining moments! Led by Melissa McCauley and an all-female team of volunteers and instructors, the program provided fun and educational sessions on fashion tips for teens, yoga, self-defense, kickboxing, how to navigate friendships, stress and anxiety reduction, what is appropriate for social media, lessons on body image and self-esteem, team building and healthy snacks. All of the sessions were designed to foster positive relationships, build confidence and boost self-esteem among girls.

Each girl received a drawstring bag and t-shirt with the event’s tagline of “We Shine like Gold” as they entered the building. The program opened with all of the girls dancing to Demi Lovato’s “What’s Wrong with Being Confident?” to get everyone pumped up before heading to their breakout sessions. The girls enjoyed pizza and cookies at the end of the night and had the opportunity to win special prizes and gift cards. It was truly an inspiring evening of friendship, encouragement and unity. Huge thanks go out to Mrs. McCauley and her amazing team at PHMS, all of the instructors, volunteers, attendees and everyone who supported this amazing event!

Central Christian Academy Visited by ‘President Lincoln’ Central Christian Academy in Houston, PA was visited by President Lincoln (Dennis Boggs) on May 10 in a special presentation on the life and impact of our 16th president. Mr. Lincoln shared compelling stories of his life as a boy, going to school and fighting against slavery. As Lincoln, Mr. Boggs encouraged the students to dream to be future presidents and whatever God has purposed for them. He attributed his knowledge of Abraham Lincoln to reading anything and everything about his life. Students from kindergarten through seventh grade were actively engaged with Mr. Boggs as he brought President Lincoln to life! The event was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists.

Cal U Holds Destination Day for Transfer Students California University of Pennsylvania Evaluates College Credits, Waives Application Fee, and Streamlines the Transfer Process College students considering a transfer to California University of Pennsylvania get one-stop assistance when they visit the Cal U campus on June 7, 2018. The Destination Days program streamlines the transfer process and welcomes new students to the Cal U community. All services are free, and the university will waive the $25 application fee for students who apply on June 7.

Students considering a transfer may visit Dixon Hall, Room 312, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Evening hours are available by appointment only; phone appointments also are available.

Students can register online at calu.edu/transfer or just walk in to receive these services: • Free transcript evaluation: Bring your unofficial transcript(s) for possible provisional acceptance, or bring official transcript(s) in a sealed envelope for an official acceptance.

• Application fee waiver: Complete Cal U’s admission application on June 7 and the University will waive the application fee.

• Information and support: Talk with staff from Cal U’s financial aid office, meet with housing or commuter services staff, or tour the campus.

Cal U’s helpful, caring staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

• Orientation scheduling: Once you’re accepted, schedule a date for your new student orientation, so you can begin planning your future at Cal U.

Thomas Jefferson High School Seniors Receive Scholarships from EQT Aspire Program Thomas Jefferson High School Seniors Frannie Andreola and Liam Giger were each awarded a $10,000 scholarship through the EQT Aspire Program!

EQT's ASPIRE program strives to guide high school junior and senior students through the fulfillment of their collegiate aspirations by inspiring them through supportive, profesFrannie Andreola Liam Giger sional mentorships with respected and qualified EQT employees and providing scholarships each year to several eligible graduates. Congratulations and best of luck!

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West Jefferson Hills School District Future Problem Solving Teams Take Top Honors at State Bowl and Earn Trip to International Competition The WJHSD high school and middle school future problem solving teams, led by Mr. Andrew Capretto, gifted support teacher at Pleasant Hills Middle School, earned first, second and third place honors at the state-level competition held the weekend of April 21, 2018 in Harrisburg, PA. All of the eight teams representing WJHSD placed among the top six in the state and earned an invitation to the Future Problem Solving International Conference at the University of Wisconsin in Lacrosse, Wisconsin where they will compete with students from around the U.S. and all over the world.

Founded by creativity pioneer, Dr. E. Paul Torrance, Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) stimulates critical and creative thinking skills, encourages students to develop a vision for the future, and prepares students for leadership roles.

Students must conduct their own research to learn about global issues and efforts to resolve the issue. With a firm understanding of the scope of the problem, students enter the competition where they are presented with a one-page hypothetical portrayal of what the future might look like. In under two hours, students must complete six writing-intensive, creative, problem-solving steps to arrive at the best possible solution to the specific problem they are presented.

The six steps include identify challenges, select an underlying problem, create solutions, develop criteria, evaluate solutions, and synthesize an action plan, and are designed to be tools not only for this competition but for any problem-solving endeavor.

The competition rewards creativity, the ability to think of a variety of different ideas; flexibility, the ability to approach problems from different angles; and fluency, the ability to generate many ideas. Every year, students learn more about world issues and the interconnection of social, political, and technological factors.

Kindness is Contagious at Ringgold Elementary South…Catch It! Ringgold Elementary School South (RESS) is crazy for acts of kindness. Students have been practicing being kind to each other, participating in random acts of kindness, and have caught the kindness bug!

The students have been busy spreading kindness all around our school and decided to share kindness with the community.

Brenna Ambrose; Haley Clark; RESS held a Crazy for Kindness Sydney Patterson; and Ryann Lape Day on Friday, April 20, 2018. On this day, students were encouraged to come to school with crazy hair, crazy socks, or crazy, mismatched clothes to show everyone how crazy RESS is about kindness.

Students were also asked to bring in something to donate to birthday boxes, which were donated to local homeless shelters.

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 June 15)

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

Who is the new Superintendent of the Ringgold School District?

When is the Annual Strawberry Festival at Monongahela Valley Hospital?

St. Thomas More’s Patrick Weldon Named 2018 Pittsburgh Diocesan Spelling Bee Winner Congratulations to Patrick Weldon, a 5th grader at St. Thomas More Catholic School in Bethel Park, for winning the 2018 Pittsburgh Diocesan Spelling Bee, held at St. Louise de Marillac School on May 16. Through over 2 ½ hours of spelling, Patrick outlasted spelling champs from 40 other Catholic elementary schools in the Pittsburgh region. Patrick qualified for the competition by winning his school Bee in March. He was coached by Mr. Pat Healy, a Spanish teacher at St. Thomas More and the sponsor of the STM spelling bee.

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Where is the 46th Annual Greek Festival being held at?

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 May Pizza Puzzler contest!

Karen Biddle - Finleyville. • Colleen Thompson- South Park

Pat Healy, Spanish teacher and spelling bee coordinator, St. Thomas More Catholic School, and Patrick Weldon, 5th grade, 1st place Pittsburgh Diocesan Spelling Bee

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Old Trails Business and Professional Women's Club Honors Students of the Month Old Trails BPW honored students of the month for April and May in the areas of sports and technology.

Ashton Lopez attends Bentworth High School and was chosen in the area of sports. He participated in football and wrestling for Bentworth.

Ashton plans on attending the University of Massachusetts to study chemistry. Ashton’s guardian is Ashton Lopez Kennedy Kuhns Michelle Oreski.

Kennedy Kuhns, daughter of Kim and Joe Kuhns, attends Beth Center High School and was chosen in the area of sports. She participated in volleyball, basketball and track and field for Beth Center. Kennedy plans on attending West Virginia Wesley College to study chemistry and play volleyball.

Aislyn Lee, daughter of Kevin and Aislyn Lee Tresten Maksemetz Marissa Lee, attends Charleroi High School was chosen in the area of sports. She played basketball and soccer for four years for Charleroi High School.

She plans on attending Robert Morris University to study criminal justice.

Tresten Maksemetz, son of Jason and Charis Maksemetz, attends Charleroi High School and Mon Valley Career and Technology Center and was chosen in the area of technology. He has been involved with Skills USA. Tresten plans on attending Pittsburgh Technical College for a bachelor’s degree in computer and information systems.

Monessen/Rostraver Rotary Names May Student of the Month Monessen High School senior Santino V. Lopez was named as May Student of the Month by the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary Club.

Santino has enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and will leave for basic training at Paris Island, NC in July.

Monessen/Rostraver Rotary President Kristen Joseph presents a certificate to Santino V. Lopez, the organization’s May Student of the Month.

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RESN Students Meet an American Hero Ringgold Elementary School North (RESN) students in Mrs. Wendy Parzich’s and Mrs. Kelli Schmeltz’s social studies classes participated in a program called "Heartland Honor Flight" for veterans.

Students created cards and questions Third grade students meeting veteran Ricky Garcia via Skype for veteran Ricky Garcia, age 86, from Kansas City, MO and prepared for a Skype session with him. After his flight to Washington, DC for a wonderful celebration and touring all of the monuments, Mr. Garcia received a mailbag from the students and enjoyed reading their cards on the flight home. His guardian, Amy Larsen (Mrs. Parzich's dear friend of over 30 years), went to his home to set up the Skype call with him.

Both principals stopped in and students interacted by asking questions. They also sang him an “All American” song they had been preparing for RESN’s Memorial Day program. It was an amazing experience for all, and students were happy for the chance to meet this American hero.

Ringgold Names Megan Van Fossan as New Superintendent Ms. Megan Van Fossan has already been visiting spring musicals, concerts and programs around the district as she transitions into her new position as Superintendent of Ringgold School District. Not just visiting, but taking time to survey students and staff. Spend any amount of time with Van Fossan and you will know she is all about our kids.

That can sound so cliché these days, but Van Fossan is truly about seeing the entire picture, “filter free.” Her intent is that along with current surveys and existing district data analysis, Ringgold can truly focus on building a Ms. Megan Van Fossan district where everyone matters. Van Fossan “recognizes that not every decision needs the same lens,” be that in regards to students, administration, or family.

With high expectations and accountability, children in our district will become “expert learners,” in classrooms designed for student variability. In addition, our teachers will have “a menu of learning opportunities to support variability teaching (acknowledging every child learns differently) and new best practices.” Clearly Megan Van Fossan is bringing her best and expects just as much for Ringgold.

Megan Van Fossan has been involved in education for over 25 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in special education from The Ohio State University.

Van Fossan earned a Master’s Degree in educational leadership from George Mason University and a Master’s Degree in secondary education from The University of Alabama. Van Fossan has her Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, her Superintendent Letter of Eligibility from Edinboro University and has attended five professional development programs at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education including the Institute on Universal Design for Learning.

Van Fossan was named Superintendent of Ringgold School District in April of 2018 and will be full-time on July 1, 2018. Before her position at Ringgold, she worked at McGuffey School District in Claysville, PA where she held the position of Director of Special Services for 14 years.

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SPORTS Youghiogheny Country Club Women's Nine-Hole League Announces Events Winners

Jan Baum

Pat Sheleheda

Pictured are Judi Murray, Rose Marie Zuro and Angie Zalakar.

Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine-Hole League winners of events are Judi Murray, Star of the Day, and Rose Marie Zuro, winner of the low putt event.

Angie Zalakar and Rose Marie Zuro were winners of the Scotch Doubles. Other winners of events are Jan Baum, winner of Low Net and Star of the Day and Pat Sheleheda, winner of Even Holes.

Season Opens for 18-Hole YCC Women’s Golf Association The Women’s Golf Association of Youghiogheny Country Club in Elizabeth Township opened its 2018 season. Following dinner, Chairlady Vickie McDevitt conducted the meeting.

Serving on the 18-Hole Golf Association Executive Board are McDevitt, chairlady; Penny Natale, program chairlady; Lynn McHolme, treasurer; Sue Hobart, secretary; Betty Lee Hancsak and Jane Korposh, directors; and Hee Soo Kim, tournament director.

The executive committee includes Cora Guinto, awards; Diane Riley and Zachary Turek, handicaps and rules; Jan Korposh, house; Betty Lee Hancsak, ringers; Maureen Fiore, publicity; Lynn McHolme, Women’s Golf Association of Western Pennsylvania Delegate and Cora Guinto, alternate delegate; and Diane Riley, WGAWP handicap chairlady.

Special committees and chairladies are Guest Day, Lynn McHolme; Gala Day, Jane Marino; Doe Day, Sandy Payne; Memberships and Memorials, Angie Piesik; and Auditor, Diane Riley. Hee Soo Kim, 2017 winner of 10 Ladies Out, will coordinate the 2018 event.

Hancsak chaired the nominating committee, composed of Korposh, Marino, McDevitt and Fiore.

Ladies who are interested in joining a 9-hole or 18-hole league at YCC may call Rachael Seger at 412-751-2943 x228 for further information.

Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame 2018 Names Senior High School Scholar-Athletes On Friday, June 15, 2018, the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will honor area senior scholar athletes during its 25th annual induction banquet at St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, 1205 Grand Blvd., Monessen at 5:30 p.m. Honoring the Mon Valley’s best and brightest in sports and in Two-time WPIAL the classroom has been an integral wrestling champ senior Master of Ceremonies part of the Sports Hall of Fame Zach Hartman Lanny Fratarre since 1995. Area students are selected by Mon Valley athletic directors and high school principals and are recognized at the banquet for their academic and athletic accomplishments. The Sports Hall of Fame Committee awards a certificate of merit reflecting personal dedication to achieving the highest standards of excellence as a scholar and in sportsmanship. This prestigious event bonds generations of area athletes by bringing together the past generation of Hall of Fame recipients with the present generation of athletes. This is ceremoniously represented in the seating arrangement, in which the scholar athletes sit on a tier below the Hall of Fame inductees, challenging the students to achieve a goal that Hall of Fame personalities have accomplished.

The 2018 student scholar athlete recipients are: • Belle Vernon Area High School: Chris McCullough and Taylor Kovatch • Bentworth High School: Ashton Lopez and Jenna Vito • Brownsville Area High School: Jaden Harvey and Sara Vance • California Area High School: Braden Collins and Bailey Vig • Charleroi Area High School: Caleb Carson and Sierra Short • Elizabeth Forward High School: Tyler Ocilka and Cassidy Kern • Monessen High School: Tyler Caterino and Madison Guzzie • Ringgold High School: Jackson O’Conner and Mackenzie Musser • Yough High School: Michael J. Martini and E. Makenzie Cosharek Mon Valley high school athletes won individual WPIAL championships and will receive the Hall of Fame Achievement award: In wrestling, Bentworth/Charleroi’s John Vargo (34-8) Class AA 182 lbs. category; Belle Vernon Area’s Scott Joll (42-5) Class AAA 170 lbs. category, and Zach Hartman (43-5) Class AAA 160 lbs. category.

This is Hartman’s second WPIAL crown. In swimming, Belle Vernon Area’s Robby Spekis - 200-yard (1:58:48) and 100-yard-breast stroke (57.80), a BVA and WPIAL record, and Ian Shahan - 100-yard backstroke (52.20); Elizabeth Forward’s Kaelyn McClain - 500-yard freestyle (5:12.87) and Ashlee Toth - 100-yard backstroke (59.10); Ringgold’s Anna Vogt - Class AA diving.

In addition to honoring the area’s finest scholar athletes and WPIAL champions, the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will induct six new members: Vinnie Graham, Ernest “Roger” Hotz, Jamont Kinds, Dan LaCarte, Jamie Reader and the late John Konek. Two of this year’s inductees are past Mon Valley scholar athletes, Ringgold’s Jamont Kinds in 1995 and Charleroi’s Dan LaCarte in 1999.

The recipient of this year’s Hall of Fame Appreciation award is Paul Rach, a longtime member of the Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors and former superintendent of the Yough School District. This year’s Master of Ceremonies will be the former voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Lanny Fratarre, now a member of the Waynesburg University faculty. For tickets and sponsorship availability, email stephenrussell1106@comcast.net or call 724-258-3823.

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JUNE HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST NEWTON CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS

JUNE NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER

West Newton Center for Active Adults, located at 103 E. Main St., West Newton, is open daily Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch is at noon for a $2 donation (over age 60) or a $3.33 donation (60 and under), and reservations for lunch must be made one week in advance. There is a full beauty shop on premises Wednesday – Friday. Call and ask for Judy. Daily card playing, pool, Wii bowling, and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bible study are some of our events. Each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. there are 20 games of nickel a card bingo.

For more Center info, call 724-872-4976 and ask for Jody or Lisa, or give us your email address to receive our monthly publication for all events. Below are our June events: June 5 – Farmers’ Market Vouchers, 9 – 11 a.m.

June 6 – Judy from Amedisys with discussion on congestive heart failure.

June 16 – Celebrate Fresh Veggie Day – get recipes and nutritional information, 1 p.m. Tai Chi demonstration to follow.

June 21 - Painting session from 6 – 8 p.m. Cost is $30. Phone for details and ask for Lisa or Jody.

June 25 – Party to celebrate end of the 30 day challenge with lunch and a show; phone for details. Triple creek band.

June 29 – Jason from United Health Care guest lectures with insurance information.

Venetia Community Center is located at 800 Venetia Road, Venetia and hosts senior lunches.

Senior lunches are held monthly and are sponsored by the Washington County Aging Services and the Southwestern PA Area on Aging. These delicious lunches are prepared by the staff of the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered by our faithful volunteers to the Center. All seniors are welcome. Suggested donation is $2. A speaker or music is provided after the luncheon for your information and pleasure. Senior lunches will be served twice in June: June 14 Lunch: 12 p.m. Picnic Time at Peterswood Park. The picnic is sponsored by Washington County Aging Services & The Southwestern PA Area on Aging. 50/50 drawing (tickets are 3 for $2), Chinese auction (tickets are $2), and plenty of food: hot dogs and hamburgers with all the trimmings.

June 28 Lunch: 12 p.m. The featured guest speaker will be from AHN Healthcare at Home.

All seniors are welcome. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling Carolyn Dagg at 412-833-7111.

Birthdays for June: Eileen Higbee and Jim O’Bringer Anniversaries for June: Bill and Janet Crawford, Irene and James Martin, Donna and Gary Sillman, Albert and Loretta Stancampiano

BUS TRIPS Cleveland Casino Bus Trip - Jacks Casino of Cleveland, June 20. $40 with $25 in free play. This is in Tower City Center Shopping Mall, and you can either join us and shop and eat, or gamble. Departing from West Newton at 8:15 a.m. Send your payment for your guaranteed reservation. Mail your check to 103 E. Main St. West Newton, PA 15089.

Akron, Ohio Bus Trip - September 15. Departs West Newton at 6:30 a.m.

Cuyahoga Train Ride from Ravena to Pensulia, lunch and shopping at Hudson Ohio, return by bus to Akron for Stan Hewitt Nooks and Crannies tour. $104.

Send your payment for your guaranteed reservation. Mail your check to 103 E. Main St. West Newton, PA 15089.

Casino Bus Trip – Rocky Gap in Cumberland, Maryland. Golfing: $65, gambling: $30 with $20 free play.

Train Trips Amtrak Train Trip to Altoona - June 27. Shop at Boyer's and Bretzel's and continue on to Johnstown to eat at the Senior Center for lunch. Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum and Flight 93 Memorial and have dinner at Oakhurst. $100.

E-mail your senior news to: news@messengerpaper.com

SENIOR EVENTS PLANNED AT PETERSWOOD PARK IN JUNE SENIOR PICNICS Picnics are held on the second Wednesday of each month and include entertainment, an interesting speaker or interactive activity. This is a free event, but we ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Grilled hotdogs or hamburgers are provided.

Day: June 13 Theme: Pesky Pests Sponsored by: Bugs-B-Gone Time: Noon to 2 p.m.

Location: Shelter 4 – Peterswood Park SENIOR SERIES Enjoy the morning with us at the amphitheater in Peterswood Park! These unique opportunities are free for seniors and will include light breakfast options.

Please bring your own lawn chair.

Day: June 21 Theme: “Comedy, Coffee and Cake” with comedian Sponsored by: South Hills Community Connect Time: 10 a.m. to noon

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Deadline for Property Tax/Rent Rebate is End of June State Rep. Bill Kortz, D-Allegheny, is reminding constituents that the deadline to apply for the state Department of Revenue’s property tax/rent rebate program is June 30. “This program is targeted to provide property tax and rent relief to older and disabled adults,” Kortz said. “If you qualify to receive a property tax or rent rebate, please make sure to apply before the end of the month.” The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates can go as high as $975 for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility includes: • Pennsylvanians 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 and older, and people with disabilities 18 and older.

• Residents who have an income limit of $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters; half of Social Security income is excluded.

• Spouses, personal representatives or estates, may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in 2017 and meet all other criteria.

More information can be obtained by visiting the Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers or at legislative offices. For more information, call 1-888-222-9190.

JUNE NEWS FROM CLAIRTON AARP#1612 Join Clairton AARP #1612on Wednesday, June 27 at the South Hills Country Club for their annual summer banquet. The group will be entertained with the soft sounds of Darryl & Kim, Pittsburgh’s own singing duo. There’s still time to make your reservation by calling Donna at 412-384-7894.

Upcoming tours include a visit to Berlin, Ohio to spend the day among the Amish, and a trip to northeast Ohio for a Titanic dinner adventure that includes a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, a cruise on Lake Erie aboard the Nautica Queen, and dinner at the Quail Hollow Resort. In July, you can journey back in time to the ‘20s when you visit the Erie Station Dinner Theater to “Frankie’s Place.” Call Marjorie at 724-872-1165 for full details or to learn about more upcoming trips.

For more information on AARP #1612, call Kathy at 412-854-0594 for a complimentary copy of their newsletter. If you’re interested in joining, please call Barb at 412-714-4411 for details and an application. You must be a member in good standing of AARP National in order to join a local chapter.

LifeSpan June Senior Activities The LifeSpan Mon Valley Center is offering “Learn with Lou” art classes on June 5 and 19 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Join us for our 4th of July Party on June 29, featuring the Belairs. Cost is $10/person. Call 412-664-5434 for reservations.

The LifeSpan Century III Mall Center is visiting the National Aviary on June 21 and the Meadows on June 27. Call 412-216-3169 for reservations.

We still have senior travel opportunities open: • The Imperial Center is going to Gettysburg on August 15 and 16. Call 724218-1669 for reservations.

• The Bethel Park Center is taking reservations for the Outer Banks September 10 - 13. Call 412-831-7111 for reservations.

Visit our website at www.lifespanpa.org for more detailed information.

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Home & Garden Home Additions: Up or out?

Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

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Price

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Karen Ambrose et al.

Matthew Bujanowski Benjamin Taylor Norma Rach Mary Fabini US Bank NA trustee Estate of Frank DiBasilio

Bernard Wujcik Jr. Rachel Ann Abel Christopher Richardson and Denise Clark Norma and Jonathan Rach Mary Fabini and Joyce Brosius Samuel Schultz III and Donna Schultz Eric Landish

9 Irwin Drive 47 W. Euclid Ave. 1296 Wickerham Drive 82 Craven Drive 11 Tower Lane 201 Rosewood Drive 1653 Route 2023

$35,000. $110,000. $143,600. $100,000. $45,000. $166,000. $18,000.

CHARLEROI Fred Culler Jr. John Janos GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust Homeowners need to consider whether to build up or out when they add on to homes.

Homeowners hoping to expand their homes are faced with a number of choices. One of the first they will have to make is which direction to take their expansion. Homeowners can choose to expand horizontally, increasing the footprint of their homes, or vertically.

Professionals urge prospective remodelers to consider the pros and cons to each expansion option, including which direction to build.

One of the first considerations is land space. Building horizontally will cut into yard space that you may have already earmarked for a pool, shed or another feature. Proximity to neighbors and the dimensions of your property will also help to determine if expanding horizontally is a good idea.

Building codes and neighborhood requirements also must be considered before making any renovations. Some municipalities may have rules in place that govern renovations. Add-ons may not be allowed to exceed certain height limits, nor may structures be built within a certain number of feet of property lines.

Homeowners who choose to build upward will have to contend with work crews and other staff being in their homes. Raising the roof may require vacating the premises at a certain point.

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Estate of William Harry Reis John Pivovarnik et al.

Kerri Elizabeth Federer Miles Miller Martina Thomas Frank Suppa

Benjamin Bastianini and Allexus Mack 701 Fifth St. Brandon Hickle and Abigail Stark 405 Crest Ave. PHH Mortgage Corp.

1015 McKean Ave. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $43,600).

Capri Realty LLC 1015 McKean Ave. Brian and William Bercik 821 Oakland Ave. Brandon Hickle and Abigail Stark 706 Third St. Craig Mills 828 Crest Ave. Mon Valley L.P. 223 McKean Ave. Mon Valley L.P. 204 Oakland Ave. Pittsburgh Rental Solutions LLC 603 Shady Ave. Randy and Jidapa Tabron 910 Lincoln Ave. Home Growth Project Inc. 400 Lookout Ave. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $28,500).

Justin and Jamie Harrington 1216 Lower Meadow Ave. Joseph Edward Glesk 505 Meadow Avenue rear Joel Robert Petritis 105 Lookout Ave. Timothy Paul Miller 1203 McKean Ave. Illian Douglas and Evan Russell 408 Meadow Ave. Edward Avau 929 Meadow Ave.

FINLEYVILLE Jennifer Novelli

Kim and Gerald Spellman

3513 Lincoln Ave.

JEFFERSON HILLS Maronda Homes Inc. Patrick Stovonic J & L Dental Studio et al.

William Darragh

Donnie and Olivia Jean Martin Jonathan and Moreen Acker Bank New York Mellon trustee Timothy Bartman

340 Hunters Field Circle 204 Orchard Court 1601 State St. 2208 Orchard Hill Road

PHH Mortgage Corp.

Castlerock 2017 LLC Amanda Eryn Koschak Cash Now LLC Michael Ortlip Michael Ortlip Kathi L Waggoner Lunt Cindy Taylor Robert Altobelli

$71,500. $35,000. $1 $7,249. $4,000. $20,000. $49,900. $46,500. $36,200. $10,000. $26,000. $1 $25,000. $20,500. $28,000. $16,000. $78,500. $60,000. $176,500. $367,300. $320,000. $2,210 by sheriff’s deed. $95,450.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

Address

Price

Industrial Construction Inc. Thomas Puskar trustee Estate of Hedwig June Bendik Maronda Homes Inc. Jonathan Holdsworth Mark Salopek et al.

Pikewood Energy Corp.

$270,000. $286,000. $33,000. $421,635. $248,000. $265,900. $10

Environmentally Sound Ent. LLC Albert Betler Jr. James Stuncard FC AIken LLC Amy Vahaly Estate of Roy Maurer Kenneth Sapos Brian Maxwell Michael Bohonek Zokaites Properties L.P.

George Dayieb Jr. 1476 Route 51 Richard and Maureen Hobbs 3409 Woodwind Drive Special Key LLC 1102 Hilltop Road John Joseph Zarra Jr. and Melouny Zarra 427 Labrador Lane Christian and Alyssa Angotti 226 Springhouse Drive Donald and Jacqueline Renk 1429 State Route 885 EQT Production Co. Alice St. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $110,668).

NVR Inc. 365 Greene Drive A Betler Construction Inc. 9001 Independence Drive Eugene and Sandra Marecic 6415 Jefferson Pointe Circle NVR Inc. 108 Magnolia Drive Scott Fischer and Janie Holl 126 Shellbark St. Bishoff & Sons Inc. 152 Gill Hall Road Christian and Shannon Sciulli 2016 Laurel Ridge Drive Robert and Tracey Foust 119 Redcliffe Drive Caitlin and Jason Pulkowski 1415 State Route 885 Richard and Michelle Reilly 3364 Woodwind Drive

MONONGAHELA Pauline Wadsworth Merico Lignelli Jr. Gina Mary Stephens Jeffrey Boehme Craig Smith Ben McAuley Kyle Shannon Brian Cooper Eric Tatar et al.

Kenneth Kibler Brandie Odom Lawrence Banahasky

Lawrence and Daphne Kichta Andrew Kiev Jesse and Susan Nicholson Allen Wooten and Rebecca Schaffer David and Melissa Gagliano Cody Spenillo and Lacey Kohut Ryan Gaidos Christopher Wright and Kaitlyn Johnson Billie Jo Patterson Ralph St. Clair Todd and Kimberly Jones Amber Crawford

$30,500. $5,000. $75,300. $75,000. $185,000. $70,700. $135,000. $100,000. $90,000. $115,000. $130,000. $12,000.

779 E. Railroad St. 712 Marne Ave. 120 Orange St. 804 Railroad St. 808 Samspon St. 500 Third St. 804 Maple Drive 805 W. Main St. 1307 Fourth St. 215 Park Ave. 707 Sampson St. 301 Warne St.

$240,000. $50,000. $249,900. $67,500. $212,500. $58,000. $385,000. $2,000. $172,222. $280,494.

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Also, extensive renovation work will be needed on the lower level of the home, whether it’s to shore up the structure, clean up after the renovation or repair ceilings, drywall and other components where levels meet.

It may seem easier to expand outward, but this requires laying additional foundation for the new building structure. Bringing in digging equipment and masons can be costly. When you build vertically, such foundation work may not be necessary if your home is structurally sound and can bear the weight of the addition.

Building out typically involves the least disruption to your life and the existing space. Homeowners should keep in mind that any renovation will require permits or variances. In addition, if the project increases the value of the home, home insurance costs and property taxes may rise. Only after all considerations have been weighed should a project begin.

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833 LYNDA LANE, NORTH VERSAILLES 2018 LAKE VIEW DRIVE, ROSTRAVER TWP 4609 STATE ROUTE 51 N, ROSTRAVER TWP 178 VIKING DR, MOUNT PLEASANT 1809 BANNING RD, DAWSON 280 SALEM CHURCH RD, BELLE VERNON 734 LEWIS AVE, SPEERS 621 COLUMBIA ST, PERRYOPOLIS 904 LEWIS ST, BROWNSVILLE 143-145 FIRST STREET, SMITHTON 330 BROOKE MADISON LANE, BELLE VERNON 3883 DELCO RD, BRENTWOOD 1016 HOWARD ST, WEST NEWTON 117 MODISETTE AVE, DONORA 208 LONG AVE, NEWELL 478 REHOBOTH RD, ROSTRAVER TWP 819 JANE ST, CHARLEROI

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NEW EAGLE Kathryn Haight et al.

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Thomas Netzel

110 Morton St.

$60,000.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Jose R Sifontes Sotomayer Jack Kime Pauline Scherrbaum et al.

Thomas Fierle Joseph Veranese Polina Parker Richard Cullum Kelly Nagel Kathryn Peelor Rolling Lambert Building Co. Jeri Elliott Jan Nobers Jeffrey Maggs Caroline Maria Kolman Michael Koerbel Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Peters Township Land Co. Elizabeth Brisky BHardy Eric Godon Estate of Joseph Rodgers Edward Mihalko Jill Ann Williams Kelly Kujan National Transfer Services LLC Eastern Building Group Inc. Sucheendran Sridharan Cartus Financial Corp.

John Coates Johanna Arredondo Gary McKee Robert Sobek Daniel Ruffing Ceryl Stauffer Thomas Burnett Estate of Anna Marie Veltum Linda Taylor Charles Beggs Jr. John Bennett US Bank NA trustee

Edward Brian Doran Patricia Ann Germanowski Cornelia Reynolds Derek Wisehmeyer and Morga Nati Michael and Kathleen Buczkowski Brian Culp Brian and Alyssa Ligato Charles and Patricia Wensyel Barbara Myers Charles and Bonnie Bursich Deborah Suzanne Doucette Glenna Lynne and Thomas Patrick Hilpisch Daniel and Joan Taormina Adam Mark and Danielle Linda Roman Carolyn Peters Alexander and Kelsey Osbourne Stambrosky Homes Inc. Basic Building Interiors Inc. Anthony and Ashlee Sands Jerry Johnson Jennifer Mihalko Charles and Teresa Wall National Transfer Services LLC Jason and Jessyca Cherok Pittsburgh Builders LLC Cartus Financial Corp.

HP Pennsylvania I LLC Jennifer Murphy Vincent and Sylvia DeSimone John and Sheryl Maher James Carlo Quisenberry Jenny Lyn Aust et al. and Brian Blair Danielle and Douglas McLain Dustin and Ashley McMurry Cole Beachler and Hanna McCoy Bernard Balliard Jason Bryant and Candise Jo Dallas Patrick Walker Maxanna Properties Inc.

107 Cedarbrook Court 210 Prestonwood Lane 225 Roscommon Place 111 Sugar Camp Road 118 Greenbriar Drive 122 Lake Forest Road 116 Lintel Drive 233 Roscommon Place 160 Scott Lane 149 Shoreline Drive 203 Village Green Drive 214 W. Edgewood Drive 128 Bridle Trail 245 King Richard Drive 302 Quail Run Road 282 Sienna Trail 181 Wellington Circle 170 Ammons Drive 108 Country Corners Circle 111 Crestview Drive 421 E. McMurray Road 609 Glenn Drive 131 Lexington Drive 131 Lexington Drive Merrifield Drive 215 Molly Drive 215 Molly Drive 311 Scott Lane 212 Springdale Road 107 Bower Hill Road 119 Cidar Lane 110 Greenbriar Drive 219 Maplewood Drive 217 Molly Drive 165 Pleasantview Drive 405 Rockledge Drive 265 Ruthledge Drive 306 W. McMurray Road 104 Walnut Drive

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SOUTH PARK Thomas Auel Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority Estate of Leo Cerar Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority Brent Enos Samuel Franks David Evans trustee Carolyn Siatkosky Richard Hobbs Philip Constantine Gerard O’Hare Brian and Lori Duggan Andrew Knuth III Michael Dunmire and Erica Johnson Richard Hogya Frank and Carol Rizzo Douglas Martin Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Christ Walker Daniel and Deena Battista Dana Sellaro Deborah Sellaro James Bittner Kristi J Latorre O’Rorke Brian Homes Inc. Jason Hackett and Susan Stanich Estate of Marcella Gundlach David and Eleanor Weidner Michael Samreny Chandra and Indira Neupane Thomas Donnelly III US Bank NA trustee B&B Rapid Property Solutions LLC Shane Dawson and Rosemary Kay Cunningham

Grant St. Main Blvd.

961 Fredericka Drive 1463 Greenbriar Court 1357 Royal Park Blvd.

Bonnie Dell Drive 6332 Crestview Drive Hilldale Drive 6382 Pleasant St. 1712 Queens Drive 3130 Ridge Road 1649 Amanda Ave. 285 Palomino Drive 982 Ridgebury Drive 2068 Southwell Drive 1000 Jeff Drive 4123 Woodland Ave.

UNION TOWNSHIP Robert James Duke et al.

Gregory George Murrer Justin Parsons Hilary Blackhurst Robert McMaster David Daugherty and Taylor Wise Darlene Stimmell Jon and Stacey Studvick John Meyer David Rodgers Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trusteePatricia Kalvesmaki

6311 Willow St. 16 Meadow View Place 348 Mingo Church Road 13 Downer St. 6708 Highland Ave. 4004 Finley Elrama Road

$115,000. $144,800. $265,000. $70,000. $315,000. $117,000.

WHITEHALL Colleen Mallon et al.

Tammy Bliss trustee Kevin Bonomi Boris Stoicovy

320 Benson Circle 4464 Country Club Drive 4805 Flamingo Drive 637 Greenlee Road

$93,500. $193,500. $160,000. $74,784.

Shaina Marie Vasquez James Jones Daniel and Robin Nill Boris and Diane Stoicovy

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Dev Rizal LSF10 Master Participation Trust Rachel and Trevor Hileman Margaret Lucidore Raghunath and Indira Pyakurel Zachary Hoff and Jessica Anderson Michael Petruzzi Carl Morosetti Jr. and Ashley Homer Mark and Laurie Coleman Shannon and Kenneth Holmes Joshua and Mackenzie Shearer 4544 Doverdell LLC

Helen Janus Chris Stenberg Robert Morris Raymond Pifer Mary Lou Seger Caleb Whitten Estate of Jacqueline Joy Gilmore Estate of Amelia Eiben Tom Murray III et al.

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563 Marylea Ave. $125,000.

109 Rhodes Ave. $4,672 by sheriff’s deed.

5207 Baptist Road $197,000.

4655 Cook Ave. $100,000.

1057 Girard Road $195,000.

4138 Highgrove Road $156,548.

3255 Margaret St. $159,900.

320 Maxwell Drive $395,000.

96 Woody Crest Drive $210,500.

5320 Baptist Road $188,000.

5223 Caste Drive $220,000.

4544 Doverdell Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $167,124).

Meghan Kauer 5346 Greenridge Drive $152,500.

Christine Speranza 47 Shadow Drive $137,500.

Daniel Hess 83 Springmeadow Court $169,000.

K3 Realty LLC 1610-1612 Bevan Road $133,000.

Jennifer Leigh Cicchini 303 Kay Drive $160,000.

Dang Tran and Phuong Ho 1154 Prospect Road $241,000.

Shawn Thomas and Sarah Marie Ergler 4617 Rolling Hills Road $172,500.

Hem Bista and Lal Maya Adhikari 5033 Brownsville Road $155,000.

Donavan Miller 5094 Fieldcrest Drive $125,000.

Joseph Zapisek and Meredith Nicole Smith 419 Maxwell Drive $175,000.

Cara Mondzelewski 123 Parliament Place $130,000.

Tom Gale and Kaitlin Priess 1326 Prospect Road $145,000.

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Local Worship South Hills Goes Greek for 46th Annual Holy Cross Greek Food Festival Building on 46 years and a tradition that goes back to ancient times, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Mount Lebanon is excited to announce the 2018 Greek Food Festival. One of the great Greek food festivals of Pittsburgh, the festival evokes the sights, sounds and tastes that define the traditional Greek way of life with hand-prepared Greek delicacies, live music and traditional folk dancing, and shopping in our marketplace.

This year’s festival will be June 12-15, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Located at in the heart of the South Hills, our festival and beautiful Byzantine-style church are located at 123 Gilkeson Road in Mount Lebanon, across the street from the Galleria shopping mall. For almost half a century, the Greek food festival has shared the traditional Greek way of life while providing an important fundraiser for our church.

Free to the public, we invite everyone to share in our culture and religion, with free tours of our church hourly during the festival. Parking is free at the church, or park at the Galleria

and take our free shuttle.

Our outside tent area features gyros, savory lamb souvlaki, fried loukoumades, pastries, and drinks at the Taverna.

Inside, you'll find Greek delicacies such as oregano chicken, pasticcio, moussaka, our famous lamb shank, tiropita, spanakopita, stuffed grape leaves, and so much more. Listen to the distinctive sounds of the bouzouki and other exotic instruments played by authentic Greek musicians, and delight in the beauty of traditional folk dancing by performers in elaborate costumes. Shop in the Greek marketplace, grab a drink at the tavern, and enjoy homemade pastries like baklava, diples, finikia, and kataifi, as well as the return of baklava sundaes. We offer eat-in and take-out service, or if you are in a hurry, take some of Greece home for dinner with our improved online ordering system – order and pay online, then just drive through to pick up your order!

For more information, visit the website www.pittsburghgreekfest.com.

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Sisters of the Divine Redeemer Welcome Tweens to Attend Cloister Day St. Thomas A’ Becket Parish to Hold Festival During Weekend of June 28 – 30 St. Thomas A’ Becket’s parish festival is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring a variety of music, live entertainment, delicious food, baked goods, a flea market and more. The festival kicks off June 28 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. and runs through June 30. “There’s something for everyone,” said Gary Burcin, chairperson of the St. Thomas A ’Becket Parish Festival committee.

“There are games and rides, shows for the children, as well as a flea market, raffles, bingo, fresh-made donuts, games of chance and a super auction for adults. It’s always a wonderful event, not only for our parish, but for the entire community.”

The festival flea market pre-sale will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the flea market will reopen for the St. Thomas A'Becket festival days on June 28, 29, and 30.

Each evening of the festival features special entertainment and dinner menus: June 28, 2018 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Sky Jump Lottery at 7 p.m. (Rain date –June 29) Musical performances by Shot of Soul from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Dinner special includes stuffed cabbage dinner June 29, 2018 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Musical performances by The Soul Searchers from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Dinner special includes fish fry and pierogi dinner June 30, 2018 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Abilene Band and Gas House Annie (country music) from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Dinner special includes BBQ ½ chicken dinner Additional food items available every evening include: ham-

Boys and girls ages 8-12 are cordially invited to attend Cloister Day, designed for tweens, at Divine Redeemer Motherhouse, 999 Rock Run Rd., Elizabeth, on June 15, 2018. What is Cloister Day? It is indoor fun for youth to leave their day-to-day routines behind and acquaint themselves with the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer and their foundress, Venerable Mother Alphonse Marie (Elizabeth Eppinger).

On this day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., youth will enjoy a variety of spiritual and physical activities taught by the Sisters and friendly adults as well tour Divine Redeemer Motherhouse. They will have the opportunity to share fellowship with the Sisters, friendly adults, teen helpers and other tweens.

This day will begin with Mass at 9:30 a.m. Youth will do the liturgical ministries, sing, and play special instruments for offertory and communion meditation. Our unique offertory consists of twins (other multiples are invited to join us).

Parents are invited to join us at 3 p.m. in Divine Redeemer Chapel for the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song and motion and see the 225-foot mission rosary! This will be followed by entertainment in St. Anne's Hall with a party and ice cream social.

Please respond by calling Sister Jean at 412-751-8600 by Friday, June 8, 2018. Registration fee is $1 per tween payable upon arrival on Friday, June 15, 2018. Bring a friend and enjoy this special day!

St Peter’s Episcopal Church June Events and Happenings Babysitting will be held from 6-10:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15. All welcome from ages 2-14. Make your dinner reservations now, knowing your children will be safe and having fun! Call the office for more information at 412-

884-5225.

Vacation Bible School will be held July 23-July 27 from 10 a.m. - noon each day. All children age 3 1/2 years and older are invited to join us! Each day of VBS is filled with many fun activities including Bible study, crafts, snacks, games and songs. The VBS fee is $7.50 per child (special rate available for families of 3 or more – $20/family), which covers all costs, including snacks and drinks.

Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Peter’s Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact the church, and we will put you in touch.

AA and Al-Anon meets at St. Peter’s Thursday evenings starting at 6 p.m.

NA meets at St. Peter’s Tuesday afternoons from 12-2 p.m. and Saturday evenings starting at 7 p.m.

Please call the church at 412-8845225 or visit our website at www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

Volunteer opportunities are available for nearly all events!

River Hill Church of Christ Plans VBS for Last Week in June The River Hill Church of Christ will hold its Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The theme for this year is “SHIPWRECKED- RESCUED BY JESUS.” Learn more about God through creative games, tropical treats, incredible music and cool Bible adventures! All kids from grades K through 8 are welcome. Our VBS is free of charge to all church denominations. The church address is 2105 River Hill Road, Monongahela. For more information or to pre-register, call the church at 724-258-4660.

June Events at First Church of God First Church of God, 157 N. Second St., West Newton, has the following events planned: Weekly Events • Sunday school on Sundays 9:30 a.m.

• Youth service on Sundays at 6 p.m.

• Bible study at WN Senior Center

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

• Bible Study at the church on Thursdays 7 p.m.

Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 10 to Thursday, June 14. For more information, call724-8727467.

Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser A lasagna dinner fundraiser is Saturday June 9, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Gary's Chuck wagon, S. Second St., West Newton. It includes lasagna, salad, dessert, and drink. Cost is $11.

You can purchase your tickets at Gary's or by contacting the church 724-8727467. Proceeds benefit the mission team going to Gamerco, New Mexico, where they will host a Vacation Bible School for the Navaho children.

Donations are also accepted. Checks can be made out to the West Newton First Church of God. You can donate to a specific person - just put their name on the memo line - or make a general donation by putting Southwest VBS on the memo line. Mail your donation to First Church of God, 157 N. Second St., West Newton, PA 15089.

First United Methodist Church of Monongahela June Events The First United Methodist Church of Monongahela welcomes you to come join us for a variety of activities.

• Friday Night Praise will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 8.

• Small Groups continue to meet on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.

• The United Methodist Women meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday (June 14) with a prayer blanket making night at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday (June 26).

• If you are looking for hands-on ways to be in ministry, come join our card ministry team, which meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (June 5 & 19), help with sewing projects for missions, or get involved in the community food bank ministry (June 21).

For more information on these and other ministry opportunities, contact the church office at 724-258-7054. The First United Methodist Church is located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. All are welcome

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Elizabeth Township’s Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church Schedules VBS

June Jamboree Planned at Crossroads Ministries

Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church of Elizabeth Township will hold its annual Vacation Bible School June 25 – 29 from 9 a.m. to noon for 5-year-olds through students in 5th grade.

This year’s theme is “SHIPWRECKED – Rescued by Jesus.” Kids leave VBS knowing that there is someone bigger than their struggles and someone stronger than their weaknesses.

Kids are anchored in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms.

VBS is one week of 15 fun, faithfilled hours kids will love. Kids continue on adventures through seven stations in crews. Each station reinforces the daily Bible point in a hands-on interactive way.

The Bible stories show kids the heart of Jesus. Sciency-fun gizmos instead of crafts engage the kids and help them learn hands on. They also will watch films about real kids living out their faith in really cool ways. Each day a tasty snack is served. The days begin and end with kid friendly, uplifting music and songs.

All participants must register in advance at www.chcumc.org.

Registration is open June 1 – 21. Cost is $15 per child. Payments are to be mailed to: Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Please make checks payable to: CHCUMC. Call Debbie at 412-751-0511 for any questions.

New Eagle’s Riverview Baptist Church Plans VBS Riverview Baptist Church, located at 405 Main Street, in New Eagle will hold their annual Bible School. The theme is "Shipwrecked" and it will take place during the week of June 25-29 from 6 - 8:45 p.m. Registration is open to those 5 years old through grade 12.

To pre-register, call 724-825-3680

On June 15, an exciting family event – June Jamboree – will take place at Crossroads Ministries. Beginning at 6 p.m. on the Crossroads Campus, there will be live music, inflatables for younger kids and older students, airbrush tattoos, carnival-style games, gaga ball, snow cones, karaoke for kids and much more. This is a free event, but you will need a ticket, as space is limited. Please go to www.crsmin.com and register.

Crossroads Ministries is located in Finleyville, one mile south of Trax Farms, overlooking Route 88.

Holy Family Parish Sponsors Vatican International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles Holy Family Parish, 225 N. Second St., West Newton, is sponsoring the Vatican International Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of The World, as compiled by Servant of God Carlo Acutis and sponsored by Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association. The exhibition will run from June 1 - 4 starting at 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, and 8:30 a.m. – noon on Monday. There is no charge to see this display of over 150 posters describing the Eucharistic Miracles that have occurred all over the world. Come and be mystified and increase your faith.

Don’t Miss VICTORY Vacation Bible School at Gospel Alliance Church Evening VBS will start Sunday, June 17 and run through Friday, June 22 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 6th grade are invited. Register online at www.gospelalliancechurch.org/vbs/register.

VICTORY is sure to be electrifying – it’s another program by the Go Fish Guys: “We do VBS differently. On purpose.” Along with a snack, craft and game rotations, children will learn who God is, what He has done, and what He promises to do!

Pastors Frank & Nancy Mordecki to Speak at Two Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship Meetings The Monongahela and Elizabeth chapters of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship of Come Together in Jesus’ Name will hold two separate meetings with Pastors Frank and Nancy Mordecki on June 7 (Monongahela) and June 18 (Elizabeth).

The Monongahela chapter will meet in the parlor of The First Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Sixth, Main and Chess Streets in Monongahela on Thursday evening, June 7. Please enter the church from the Chess St. side.

The Elizabeth chapter will meet at New Hope Assembly of God, located at 900 Peairs Rd., Elizabeth on Monday evening, June 18. The Monongahela chapter will have refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will start at 7 p.m. There is no charge; a freewill offering will be taken.

The Mordeckis pastored at Full Gospel Assembly in Monongahela for 18 years. They have been in New York for about 15 years, busily working for the Lord’s kingdom at Full Gospel Center in Lagrangeville, NY. Pastor Frank is currently assisting Pastor Rick Leonardi specializing in preaching and counseling.

Nancy is speaking, teaching Bible study, counseling, and is head of the Prayer

Ministry for Full Gospel Center.

All are welcome to attend. For further information, please call one of the following: for the Monongahela meeting, Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882, Barbara Simpson at 724-258-4293, or Charlene Pezzoni at 724-258-4516; for the Elizabeth meeting, Virgie Vidil at 412384-4882 or Justine DeBellis at 412-3843299.

South Hills Assembly of God Church June Happenings South Hills Assembly of God Church, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park plans the following events for June. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.

Miracle Healing Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 4 with Evangelist Jason Jablonski; music by Healing Waters Praise Team. Jesus showed that Divine Healing is a vital part of God's plan for mankind. Fast and pray; bring the sick and afflicted!

Grief Share, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. through June 28 OR Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon through June 29. Grief Share is a safe, caring place to come and share your loss with people who understand and want to offer comfort and encouragement during a very difficult time in your life. You will learn what is really normal when you are grieving, how to take the time you need to grieve your loss, and that there is hope for the future in this Bible based support group. Class consists of DVD teaching, followed by time for discussion and sharing. Start anytime; return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15 and includes workbook. Let us help you through this difficult time.

Become part of a small group. Grow, connect, learn, laugh and pray. There’s a small group that meets most evenings of the week. Sign up online or email jharris@southhillsag.org to get plugged in to one!

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Westminster Presbyterian Church June Events Westminster Presbyterian Church can be contacted at 412-835-6630. For more information, please visit wroc.westminsterchurch.org.

Psalms in the Courtyard Thursdays, June 7 - July 12, 10 – 11 a.m.

Join us for a summer study in the courtyard led by Pastor Louise Rogers.

We’ll explore selected psalms to discover how we can deepen our personal devotional life.

Pet Remembrance Service Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m. in the north courtyard All who have recently lost a pet are invited to join us for a pet remembrance service. All family members, including pets that are still with you, are invited and encouraged to come.

Westminster Organ Summer 2018 Musical Refreshment on Thursdays, 5 p.m.

The six free concerts of Organ Summer are a musical outreach to the community sponsored by the Music & Arts Series of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the generosity of the performers. The organists donate their time and talent; a freewill offering defrays their expenses.

June 14 - Nicholas Capozzoli, McGill University, Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal June 21 - Jon Tyillian, Calvary Episcopal Church June 28 - Ethan LaPlaca July 5 - Gail Henry, Memorial Park Church July 12 - Jim Burns, Westminster Presbyterian Church July 19 - Daniel Ficarri, The Juilliard School Introduction to Ballet: Incorporating Faith and Dance!

Session 1: June 2 – 23, Saturdays: 9 – 9:45 a.m.

Session 2: July 10 – 31, Tuesdays: 6 – 6:45 p.m.

Children will celebrate God’s love for them while learning basic ballet technique. Kids will leap, jump, turn, and smile for God’s love! Participants will receive 30 minutes of introduction to ballet, which consists of short ballet

barre, stretching, and beginner ballet steps. At the end of each class children will hear and explore a short Bible verse that relates to class.

Barefoot School (Vacation Bible School) June 18 – 22, 9 a.m. – noon Join us for “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus” – A world where kids are anchored in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. For children entering grades K through 6 in the fall. Online registration available.

Summer Basketball Skills & Drills Workshop June 26, 27 & 28, 10:30 a.m. - noon Boys and girls ages 7 through 11 will learn basic basketball skills with Albert Mallah, All-American player and coach.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Thursday, June 28, noon – 1 p.m.

Are you a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? Join us as we support each other on this road that can be a combination of sadness and joy. Free.

Gospel Alliance Church Golf Outing Planned for June 18th Come play the lake-side of Butler’s Golf Course, 800 Rock Run Road in Elizabeth, on June 18, 2018.

Registration starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. A luncheon immediately following includes choice of chicken or steak with sides and boasts homemade desserts. Registration includes cart fees, a round of golf, luncheon, and cart refreshments/ snacks. Every player will receive a complimentary golfer tool. Many prizes will be given away, including an Alexa Echo with video, gravity chairs, gift cards, golf clubs, and a set of rocket chairs.

Registration day-of is $105, or register in advance for $95. To register, or for more information, please visit www.gospelalliancechurch.org and complete sponsorship form. Return it immediately for full recognition and benefits during the promotional period for the outing.

All proceeds benefit youth attending Life Conference.

Belle Vernon St. Sebastian Church Expo a Blessing

By Jill Runfola The crowds turned out for the St. Sebastian church fundraiser, craft, and vendor expo on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

The event was held at the church social hall, 801 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. This was the third year for the event and featured unique finds—everything from handmade crafts to one-of-a-kind jewelry and clothing. It truly was a shop ‘til you drop experience.

Kathleen Rygiel, on church council, organized the expo, along with Pat Toth, Pat Toth, left, and Kathleen Rygiel, beside who also helped out with the Chinese her, deserve credit for the great St. auction. Rygiel said, “We have wonderful Sebastian Expo on May 5. vendors and crafters—so much nice stuff here. I’m hoping for a big turnout. Last year everyone was pleased.”

Vendors available to make the day great included: Origami Owl; Avon; Plum Run Winery; Pampered Chef; Stampin Up; and jewelry vendors, including The Charm Bar and Paparazzi.

There was a fantastic Chinese auction as well. Food served from the back kitchen included pizza, kielbasa, hot dogs, pop, Hardworking church kitchen staff and free donuts and coffee. include (l-r) Marsha Grados, Mary Ann Rygiel noted, “I’ve had a lot of compliCialone, and Lou Toth. They are all St. ments so far from the vendors on how Sebastian church parishioners. many people have been here. There’s a great variety [of vendors], too.”

Mary Ann Cialone, kitchen worker and church parishioner, added, “Hopefully we’ll be as busy today as we were last year. It’s a beautiful day, and a lot of people are out.”

A good time was had by all, and the church received the success for which they had been praying!

St. Damien of Molokai Parish Names Colleen Bullock as 2018 Mother of the Year Recently, St. Damien of Molokai Parish held a banquet on May 7 to recognize the 2018 Mother of the Year.

Terry Lewis, 2017 Mother of the Year, crowned Colleen Bullock as 2018 Mother of the year. Father Bill Terza is spiritual advisor, and the banquet was held in Father Abbate Hall in Monongahela, PA.

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Library News COMMUNITY CASTLE SHANNON LIBRARY 3677 Myrtle Avenue Castle Shannon, PA 15234 412-563-4552 www.castleshannonlibrary.org Heather Myrah, Library Director Heather Weleski-Youth Services Coordinator

Castle Shannon Library Hosts Intro to Zentangle Workshop Jan Steinle, a Certified Zentangle Teacher - CZT, will be at the Library on Thursday, June 28 from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. to do an Intro to Zentangle Workshop.

Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

In a time of keyboards, computers, and cell phones, simple strokes of the Zentangle method automatically engage you in a comfort and familiarity of timeless, basic creativity. No artistic training or experience necessary. Pre-registration is required. There is a $30 fee which includes a mini starter kit.

Donora Public Library Hosts Public Presentation and Book Signing by Local Author The public is invited to a multi-media presentation entitled “Cowboy Culture” on Sunday, June 10 at the Donora Public Library. The presentation discusses changing social values reflected in western fiction and western fictional characters, with emphasis on Dr. Dave Lonich’s latest book, Steel Town Shootout. A book signing and discussion follows the presentation, which will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. Steel Town Shootout, the sequel to Lonich’s Steel Town Showdown, is set in 1908 and incorporates many of the historic, social, ethnic, economic, religious and political aspects of life in a typical western Pennsylvania steel town like Donora.

Joining Lonich for the book signing will be book illustrator Slaid Black. First time author and illustrator, Peyton

Michaels will also attend and sign copies of The Cookie Moon.

There is no admission charge to the event, but attendees making a donation to the Donora Public Library’s expansion fund will receive a free copy of Steel Town Shootout.

WEST NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 124 North Water St. West Newton, PA 724-633-0798 www.wlnonline.org

West Newton Library Receives Donation The West Newton Library received this beautiful donation from Sara Keckeisen, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Hugh and Margaret Neilson Fergus. She writes that “The Thorn and the Thistle, Volume 2. Part 1” is the second volume of a projected four-volume history of her Mitchell, Morrow, Fergus and Judge families. Copies were also donated to the McKeesport Heritage Center, McKees–port; and the Westmoreland County Historical Society, Greensburg. We will have these cataloged and available for people to read in our reference room during library hours. The books cannot be checked out.

West Newton Public Library June News Hours: Monday and Thursday from 12 – 5 p.m., Wednesday from 12 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

If you are a member of the Westmoreland Library network, your membership card is free and you have access to all of the Westmoreland County libraries. Place a request for any book or DVD, and the van will bring it to our local West Newton library for your pickup.

If you are housecleaning or settling an estate, consider donating your used, unwanted jewelry to the library for our next jewelry sale.

Upcoming events: • June 2 - Pork chop dinner at Gary's Chuck Wagon. $12 includes stuffed pork chop, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. Tickets are available at the library and Gary's.

• June 7 - Meet and Greet the Author at Gary's Grand Ballroom, S. Second St., West Newton at 6 p.m. Meet author Rich Gazarik. His latest book is “Prohibition Pittsburgh.” Please call 724-633-0798 to RSVP. • July 20 and 21 – Book sale at the West Newton Elementary School. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fill a bag for $5. Accepting donations of usable books for this sale.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY 616 East McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-9430 www.ptlibrary.org Library Director: Pier Lee

PT Library Prepares for Read Local/Eat Local Event Peters Township Public Library will gather over 20 local authors to shine and share their talents at a new event called Read Local/Eat Local on Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is encouraging the community to read books by authors from the southwestern Pennsylvania area that represent all genres for all age groups. The library plans to offer storytimes and activities for children at this family-friendly event. No registration is needed to attend.

“The library is frequently contacted by local authors when they have a new book to share,” explained Sue Miller, Assistant Library Director. “With the Read Local/Eat Local event, we have an opportunity to showcase these authors to the community. They offer everything from children’s books, fiction for young adults, romance, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, history, and self-help.”

A number of authors be available for two hours of conversation, book readings, book sales and signings.

Plan to eat local while at this free event or passing through the area as three food trucks will be in the library parking lot.

Kicking off Read Local/Eat Local will be a pre-event from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with bestselling author J.D. Barker who will present “Making the Leap from Indie to Traditional Publishing.” J.D. Barker is an international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. Register to attend his talk at ptlibrary.org/events or call 724-9419430 #1.

Concluding the afternoon will be Susan Hans O’Connor from 1 to 1:30 p.m. with her talk, “Authors and Independent Bookstores: Working Together for Mutual Success.”

Partnering with local stores can be one of the most effective tools authors can use to promote their books. O’Connor will share her insights from the perspective of both a current bookstore owner as well as a former book editor. Register to attend her talk at ptlibrary.org/events or call 724-941-9430 #1.

For more information call the library at 724-941-9430.

MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY 813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-5409 www.washlibs.org/monongahela/

Tutoring Tuesdays Scheduled at Monongahela Area Library Tutoring Tuesdays are held every Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. Susan Menzer, paraprofessional educator and Ringgold Middle School teacher's aide, is offering free tutoring for grades 3-8. Susan specializes in mathematics, but can help with other subjects. Registration is NOT required.

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SCOTT TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 Lindsay Road Scott Township, PA 15106 412-429-5380 www.scottlibrary.org Contact: Angelina Levy

Scott Township Public Library Plans Fundraiser at Rita’s Stop by Rita’s of Scott Township, 2070 Greentree Road, on Saturday, June 16 from 1 – 4 p.m., mention the Scott Township Public Library, and Rita's will donate a portion of your sales to STPL!

WHITEHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 Borough Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15236 412-882-6622 www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org Director: Paula Kelly

Whitehall Public Library Participates in Collaboration with Heinz History Center This summer, a new and exciting opportunity awaits you at select Allegheny County libraries.

Starting in June, Whitehall Public Library and other select branches of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will collaborate with the Senator John Heinz History Center and its affiliate program to offer library card holders access to free admission to five unique sites: Senator John Heinz History Center, Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, Mt. Pleasant Historical Society in Ohio, Old Economy Village in Beaver County, and West Overton Village and Museum in Westmoreland County. This pilot program, nicknamed “experience kits,” provides free admission as well as additional educational information and suggestions on other things to do in the area - a preplanned road trip in a bag! The experience kits can be checked out for up to one week at a time, and each kit grants borrowers admission for up to four individuals. Although many families have been fortunate enough to visit the Heinz History Center, the Smithsonian-affiliated museum also operates the History Center Affiliates Program (HCAP),

which includes more than 125 regional historical societies and organizations dedicated to preserving their local history. As a participating library, Whitehall Public Library has planned a kick-off event to promote its selected historical sites on June 7, 2018 at 1 p.m. Call 412882-6622 with questions.

Whitehall Public Library June News Kids Discovery Days: Grades 1-5 June 12 @ 1:30 p.m. - Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Rock Mining Rush!

June 19 @ 1:30 p.m. - Allegheny Park Rangers: Skins and Skulls June 26 @ 1:30 p.m. - STEM in action!

Registration is required for these programs.

Call 412-882-6622.

The Butterfly Project with the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh Friday, June 15 @ 10 a.m.

This project is a call to action through education, the arts and memorial making for children. It uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and cultivates empathy and social responsibility.

Participants paint ceramic butterflies that are permanently displayed as symbols of resilience and hope, with the goal of creating 1.5 million butterflies around the world—one for each child who perished in the Holocaust, and honoring the survivors. For children. Registration is required; call 412-882-6622.

MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTER 326 Donner Avenue Monessen, PA 15062 724-684-4750 www.monessenlibrary.org Library Director: Dave Zilka

Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center Plans Musical West African Program for June 23rd Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center will host a daytime program on Tuesday, June 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. Sean Gaskell will perform traditional songs on the Kora, a 21-string harp that he learned how to play throughout the course of multiple visits to Gambia, West Africa.

Monessen Library Celebrates Mother’s Day with Royalty

By Jill Runfola Monessen Public Library’s children’s department, 326 Donner Ave., held an annual royal tea party on May 12 from 11 a.m. – noon for all “royalty” and “ladies of the realm” who were “hearby requested to bring their royal mums,” according to posted invitations. They served tea, pink lemonade, coffee, tea cakes and finger sandwiches. All mums Some of the children at the royal tea party gather for a photo with Marsha were truly honored, and each had a fanAdams, Library Youth Services tastic time, fit for a queen.

Coordinator.

Marsha Adams, Youth Services Coordinator at Monessen Library, hosted the event, now in its third year, and took the opportunity to impart the little princesses with lessons on etiquette and games. The children also had a good time, along with the special ladies in their lives they brought with them.

Gaskell has been featured at a number of music festivals in the US, Gambia, and Senegal. The Kora is a very melodic and seemingly peaceful instrument, which is contrary to its musical repertoire. Many songs tell ancient stories of war and hardship, while others praise people of high political status and those who helped expand the Mande Empire. Please call 724-684-4750 to register.

SMITHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 615 Center Street, PO 382 Smithton, PA 15479 724-872-0701 www.wlnonline.org

Smithton Public Library Gears Up For Annual Fund Drive The Smithton Public Library will be accepting all household items for their second annual fund drive to support the Smithton Public Library and the local Goodwill store. You can bring all your donations to the Goodwill store in Belle Vernon on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 4 -7 p.m. There will be a tent set up at the store to accept all donations including books, clothing, electronics, handbags, toys, tools, shoes, pictures, musical instruments, linens, cooking accessories, glass and housewares, and jewelry. The

Smithton Public Library needs your donations to keep your library open. Call 724-872-0701 for further details.

ROSTRAVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 700 Plaza Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-379-5511 www.rostraverlibrary.org Library Director: Naomi Cross

Rostraver Public Library Hosts Event on Modern Pop Art Experience American pop artist and author Michael Albert will be visiting the library on Tuesday, June 26 from 2 - 4 p.m. for his hands-on cereal box collage workshop. Participants will be able to meet the artist, hear a short talk from him, see examples of his creations, and learn from him in an art-making workshop. In addition to making their own masterpiece, all attendees will receive a free gift: one of his 15 limited edition posters that he can personally sign.

Visit us at http://www.rostraverlibrary.org and social media to check out all of our programs.

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-------------- EVENTS -----------PIZZA & PRAISE is back at Mingo Creek Church, ECO! Casual, contemporary worship. Free pizza & beverages at 630PM, worship at 7PM. Speakers: June 6--Bob Smith, June 20--Donna Porter. All are welcome. Mingo Church is located 2 miles south of Finleyville at______________________________________________ the intersection of Route 88 and Mingo Church Road.

YARD SALE - SAT. JUNE 2, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 3473 IVY HILL LANE, FINLEYVILLE 15332. ______________________________________________ FLEA MARKET – June 23 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. V.F.W. Post 1409, 793 E. Main Street, Monongahela. Reserve tables inside or space outside $5. Call 724-557-0086 ______________________________________________ NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP is seeking vendors for its weekly Farmer’s Market that will be running from June 18th to September 18th, 2018. The location will be at the main parking area near the concession stand, which is located in the Park at 1929 Route 519 Canonsburg, PA. Cost is $60.00 for a half season and $100.00 for a full season. If you are interested in participating please contact Carl Hall, Parks Manager at chall.parks@northstrabanetwp.com ______________________________________________

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IRS TAX DEBTS? $10K+? Tired of the calls? We can Help! $500 free consultation! We can STOP the garnishments! FREE Consultation Call Today 1-855-823-4189. ______________________________________________ SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure?

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--------- HEALTH / MEDICAL / FITNESS ----------MASSAGE - deep tissue or Swedish massage. Low prices, all ages welcome. Just call Mark. 412-352-0841. ______________________________________________ GENERIC VIAGRA 100mg Generic CIALIS 20mg. 80 for $99 GREAT DEAL!!!! FAST FREE SHIPPING! 100% money back GUARANTEE! CALL NOW 888-669-9343. Se habla espanol. ______________________________________________ VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! 100 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-4455928 Hablamos Espanol ______________________________________________ LIVING WITH KNEE OR BACK PAIN? Medicare recipients that suffer with pain may qualify for a low or no cost knee or back brace.

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------WEDDING DRESS – Size 6. Off shoulders, form fitting. Ivory, never worn. $300 obo. 412-616-2576 ______________________________________________ BEAUTIFUL HOOKER 7 DRAWER DESK - with Burled wood top and Cane Back Swivel Chair. Both in excellent condition. Original cost was over $600. Both now for $200. Call 724-379-8261 ______________________________________________ TOP MOTOR REFRIGERATOR - 1930s. Runs. $300. 412-6006487 ______________________________________________ STOVE - up right on legs, 1940s. $100. 412-600-6487 ______________________________________________ BRASS CASH REGISTERS - and others. Reasonable. 412-6006487 ______________________________________________ 78 RPM RECORDS – 69, Good shape. All for $3. 724-929-8259 ______________________________________________ COLLECTIBLE “CHERISHED TEDDIES” – 40, including 1990 ‘5year commemorative anniversary’. All 40 in boxes, valued at $750.

Selling all for $50. 724-929-8259 ______________________________________________ MINT DIECAST POLICE CARS – 20, 1/43 gauge in original packaging.

Only $3 each. 724-929-8259 ______________________________________________ ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SET – Table (38 x 58) with built-in 12” leaf, 6 chairs, 2 arm, padded, china cabinet, buffet table. Very nice, all in good condition. $1,000. 724-239-2252. ______________________________________________ RED BRICK - 700, never used. 8" concrete block, 65. You load and haul. 724-825-6836, leave message. ______________________________________________ RCA RADIOLA “18” – Perfect antique. 27” wide x 8” tall. $75.

724-258-3767. ______________________________________________ SPEAKER – for Radiola 18. Sits on top. $40. 724-258-3767. ______________________________________________ PHILCO CATHEDRAL TYPE RADIO – Still plays. 1930’s vintage. $175.

724-258-3767. ______________________________________________ ANTIQUE PUMP ORGAN – Good cond. $100. 724-258-3767 ______________________________________________ HALLS “BALL” PITCHER – Superior Autumn Leaf. Jewel tea, perfect gold trim. Nice! $40. 724-258-3767. ______________________________________________ HALLS COFFEE PITCHER – Small. Autumn Leaf, Jewel tea. $25.

724-258-3767. ______________________________________________ GX4FF ATLAS/COPCO FULL FEATURE SCREW COMPRESSOR - with Chiller & Refrigerator. 230V, 150PSI, 1 OR 3 PHASE, 16.6CFM, 5HP. Little over 1 year old; excellent condition. Located in______________________________________________ Peters Township. Call or text at 412-230-7988 COLLECTIBLE LENOX FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Dash Away All series, mint condition. Set of 2 reindeer, 2nd in series, Prancer and Vixen with box - $420; Dasher and Dancer with box $225; Santa in sleigh with box $45. 724-963-9405 ______________________________________________ CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT – Lenox ‘Peace on Earth’ with box.

Gold Club exclusive. $35. 724-963-9405 ______________________________________________ STEELERS BOWLING BALL - "on the ball" brand. new in original box.

Beautiful and uncut with display cup $95. 724-984-6611. ______________________________________________ ENGINE/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMBO - (2.2 EFI) for 1980s Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Kcar. Complete from air cleaner to oil pan. Already out of car and on wheels for easy loading into your vehicle. $75. 724-984-6611 ______________________________________________ GUIDE BOOK FOR UNITED STATES COINS - "Mega Red" edition (1500 pages). Latest 2019 4th edition. Brand new. paid $54.95. will sell for $28. 724-984-6611. ______________________________________________ BUNK BEDS W/MATTRESSES - never used, heavy duty oak finish $350 724-747-9216 ______________________________________________

2011 HARLEY HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC – 8,700 miles, New tires and battery. Three helmets. Adult owned, heated garage kept. Many extras plus storage cabinet. $13,500. Serious inquiries 412 997-1802 only. ______________________________________________ COMPUTER - HP 2016 processor, 19” monitor & AIO printer, Windows 10 & Office 2016. Price $225 obo. 724-782-0061 ______________________________________________ ROOFTOP CARGO CARRIER – Auto, SUV, or van. Excellent condition.

Asking $50. Call 724-483-6130 ______________________________________________ PIANO (JANSSEN) - $75 or best offer. Call Kim at 724-8238154. ______________________________________________ COLT KING COBRA 357 MAG – 6-inch S.S., less than 100 rounds, black rubber grip with a red dot site and extras. $1,500.

Call 724-984-0238 ______________________________________________ 4______________________________________________ HUBCAPS – 1963 Studebaker, $80 obo. 724-984-0238.

COMPUTER- HP DESKTOP. Includes processor, monitor, and keyboard. Vista operating system. Exc condition. $125. 724929-3891. ______________________________________________ SOUND BAR – with remote and power cord. 38” long. Excellent cond. Paid $50, selling for $25. 724-929-3891. ‘ RECLINER - Tan Cloth Statolounger, 33"w x 40" long x 40" high, No rips or tears. 412-833-4796 ______________________________________________ POWER WHEELS - Harley Davison motorcycle $120. 724-3143773 between 9 – 6. ______________________________________________ AIR CONDITIONER - 10,200 BTU Whirlpool window air conditioner, never used, still in box $225. 724-314-3773 between 9 – 6. ______________________________________________ BASIC FRIGIDAIRE GAS RANGE - used 16 months, $175. 724314-3773 between 9 – 6. ______________________________________________ SOLID MAPLE DINETTE SET - 48 inches, 2 leaves 10 inches each, 4 chairs, $150. 724-314-3773 between 9 – 6. ______________________________________________ HEATER CONTROLS – For 1999 Beretta. $10 obo. 724-9840238. ______________________________________________ WIRE SET – For 2000 Ram 5.9 gas engine. New rotor and cap. $40 obo. 724-984-0238. ______________________________________________ RACK AND PINION STEERING – for 2001 to 2005 Dodge Dakota 4x4.

Like new. 7,000 miles. $125 obo. 724-984-0238 ______________________________________________ CARNIVAL PUNCH BOWL - w/6 cups for $65. 724-379-4162 ______________________________________________ NEW HOME PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE - SchoolMate, S3015, Janome (original cost was $529), selling for $100. 724379-4162 ______________________________________________ RACCOON COAT - long, small $175. 724-379-4162 ______________________________________________ ADCO AQUASHED RV COVER - for 38 Ft. Motorhome. #42207SFS. Condition is New - Never Used. In original packaging. $200. 724-243-3318 or 910-880-0158(c), leave message. ______________________________________________

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Call 724-243-3318 or 910-880-0158 (c). Leave Message. ______________________________________________ BLACK MICROWAVE - KENMORE (like NEW) 1200 WATTS, COUNTER TYPE - 39 in. x 12-1/2 in., Key Features - EZ to clean, OneTouch Settings; Ccstom defrost 6 Program Categories, (Paid $130) Asking $35. (724) 348-5017 ______________________________________________ BEAUTIFUL HOOKER 7 DRAWER DESK - with Burled wood top and Cane Back Swivel Chair. Both in excellent condition. Original cost was over $600. Both now for $300. Call 724-379-8261 ______________________________________________ DINING ROOM SET, Thomasville table with two leaves, six upholstered chairs, lighted break front, server, very well cared for, $1,500.

412-655-4402 ______________________________________________ 4 PRIME CEMETERY PLOTS - together in prime location, Chartiers cemetery, Carnegie, PA. Asking $900 per plot. Call Mr. Palombi, 412-279-8519. ______________________________________________ YETI COOLER - Tundra 35. White. Brand new- never used. $175.

724-984-6611 ______________________________________________ LAWN MOWERS - total of 4 complete mowers. can be used for parts or repaired. $5 each or all 4 for $15. 724-984-6611 ______________________________________________ COMMERCIAL FOOD WARMING STATION - with two steamer trays, 8’ long 3.5’ deep 5’ high with heat lamps and surface warmer, 220 volt plug in, on wheels. $1,500. Call or Text for pictures 724-787-7897 ______________________________________________ MICROWAVE CABINET / CUPBOARD - (47" tall x 25" long) $50.

724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ KING SIZE MATTRESS BOX SPRING – New, 2 months old. asking $1,000. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ NEW BROWN RUG - Commercial grade 11 ½ X 10 1/ 2 (never used wrong size). $125. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ HARD HATS - $15. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ COFFEE TABLE - lightwood $15. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ END TABLE/SIDE TABLE – 2, marble cream, round. $90. 724745-3963. ______________________________________________ BOYS BIKE - (looks like a mini bike) $90. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ PLASTIC WAGON - w/blocks, $50. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ ORIENTAL WICKER CHAIR - from Japan. $70. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ SHOWER CURTAIN - Purple and cream material shower curtain $40.

724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ CURTAINS AND VALENCES - 2 short pair lavender/plum. $35.

724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ ANTIQUE LAMPS - $225, $75 and $45. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________ ANTIQUE DESK - $400. 724-745-3963. ‘ _____________________________________________ SAND BAGS - 4 @ 70 Lbs. $ 50. 724-745-3963. ______________________________________________

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GRANDFATHER CLOCK – Ridgeway, beautiful cherry wood, Westminster chimes, excellent condition. $575. 724-258-2329 ______________________________________________ PUSH BROOM – 30 inches wide. $5. 724-941-7604, leave message. ______________________________________________ BOOKS – Western Pocket books. 40 for $40, or trade. 724-9417604, leave message. ______________________________________________ KENNEDY (MACHINIST ROLLAROUND CABINET) – 7 drawer, 34.5” h x 27” w x 18” d. With Utica Machinist tool box, 7 drawer, 13” h x 20” w x 8.5” d. $60. 412-835-5295 ______________________________________________ HOBART COMMERCIAL MEAT GRINDER - $350. 412-5599411 ______________________________________________ IGLOO DOG HOUSE – Like new. Paid $110. Sacrifice for $75.

412-559-9411. ______________________________________________ VHS TAPES – 160 tapes, clean, well kept. Only $10. 724-9298259 ______________________________________________ CASSETTE TAPES – 130 tapes, head cleaner, 12 (60 minute rec. tapes in plastic, shelving unit and storage box. All for $15. 724929-8259 ______________________________________________ CHINA – Noritake, 6603, IVYNE, Service for 12 plus. Exc. Cond. $250 O.B.O. 412-833-1671 ______________________________________________ AMERIGLIDE LIFT CHAIR – Cocoa brown color, 5 months old, never used. Under warranty. Originally $500 – selling for $300.

Cash only. 412-877-4945 ______________________________________________ 28 FT WERNER EXTENSION LADDER - 250 lbs capacity, Type 1 Heavy Duty/Industrial use. Excellent condition-rarely used. $100.

Craftsman 10 inch direct drive table saw with legs and two table extensions. $ 75. Please call George at 412 653-4514 ______________________________________________ DINING ROOM WOOD CHAIRS. (four) All four for $25. 724-9846611 ‘ _____________________________________________ TIRES – 4, 185/70 R14. 7/32 tread. All four for $50. 724-9846611. ‘ _____________________________________________ TAURUS TRACKER - Stainless 6.5” 17HMR with BSA Panoramic scope. Beautiful and rare. $550. Firm – will send photos – call 724-379-8261 ______________________________________________ LADIES MINK JACKET - medium, beige, hip length, excellent $200.

724-379-4162 ______________________________________________ LARGE LEADED GLASS SHADE - multicolor, about 60" round 724-379-4162 ‘$150. _____________________________________________ REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER - Kenmore Coldspot side-by-side w/icemaker/water (2005) $200 OBO: 724-797-1190 ______________________________________________ SNOW BLOWER - Troy Bilt Squall 2100 (one year old – 3 year extended warranty) $400 OBO. 724-797-1190; ______________________________________________ LAWN MOWER - Troy Bilt TB 360 (one year old – 3 year extended warranty) $275 OBO. 724-797-1190 ______________________________________________

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Call 724-348-4267 ______________________________________________ ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS AND TRUNK MAT - (factory) from 2010 Subaru Forester. $50. 724-984-6611 ______________________________________________ Mountain bike - Girls 10 speed, seldom used, $40. 724-3486704 ______________________________________________ Stair lift - Used very little. Good condition. $400 or best offer. 724421-6751. ______________________________________________ Lawn tractor - Briggs & Stratton, excellent condition, $400. 724348-5685 ______________________________________________ Lift Chair - Levins, beige, excellent condition, $400. 724-3485685 ______________________________________________ CORELLE CHINA - 90 pieces including dishes, cups, bowls and platter, $25. 412-835-9035 ______________________________________________ ATARI 2600 - big collection, machine, storage unit, joy sticks, controllers, manuals, 287 different game cartridges. 724-6285129 ______________________________________________ NEW WHEELCHAIR - still in box, Drive brand, lightweight, folds easily, paid $150, asking $100. 724-518-8952. Text if possible, hard of hearing. ______________________________________________ LACE BRIDAL GOWN - vintage, long sleeved with matching veil.

Size 7. Best offer. 412-881-0716. ______________________________________________ LP ALBUMS - lot of old vinyl. Mixed genre, Time-Life Boxed sets, heavy on the Funk and Reggae. (412) 403-3550 ______________________________________________ ANTIQUE BIKE - J.C. Higgins, a Sears brand. Aqua-marine - $150 OBO (774) 447-4413 ______________________________________________ ONE OFF "SPRING-WELL" motorcycle drawn hearse - Hand crafted by Amish craftsmen in Lancaster. Rolled only twice. $7,000 OBO. (774) 447-4413 ______________________________________________ CEMETERY PLOTS - "prime real estate" in Mon Valley Memorial Park.

4 plots, $1,800 for all. For more info call 724-552-7056 ______________________________________________ CEMETERY PLOTS – Three (3) in Monongahela Cemetery. $475 each.

724-239-4874 ______________________________________________ CEMETERY LOT FOR 2 - Mon Valley Memorial Park, Garden of All Faiths, lawn crypt, 2018 price $5500. Includes lot for 2 vaultbronze memorial w/vase, granite base. Asking $3000. 724-3796866 ______________________________________________

METAL ROOFING & SIDING FOR HOUSES, barn, sheds. Close outs, returns, Seconds, Overrun, etc. at Discount Prices. Huge inventory in stock. slateroadsupply.com 717 445-5222 ______________________________________________ MEN'S WINTER COAT - London Fog, new, teal, zip-out lining, size L,______________________________________________ $70. 412-831-0436 MEN' SWEATPANTS - (2), new, black/grey, heavyweight, size M, $40/both.

412-831-0436 ______________________________________________ VINTAGE SUEDE COAT – size 12 – lt brown Fur collar worn 2 times - $30. 412-400-1617 ______________________________________________ VINTAGE DISHES - hazel atlas from Canonsburg Company, closed 1956 – 150 pc - $50. 412-400-1617 ______________________________________________ VINTAGE 100 YR PLUS TABLE – 2 leafs plus 2 side leafs – 40”x80” when open. Very good condition - $125. 412-400-1617 ______________________________________________ TWO SIZE 30-40 COMPRESSION HOSE – New, size II – Juzo One Size 20-30 - $40/each - 724-348-5029 ______________________________________________ GRISWOLD CAST IRON SKILLETS – 7” – 1994 Olympic Collectible Thermos - Lillehammer - originally $199. 724-3485029 ______________________________________________ AFGHAN – new, handmade, kelly green 45.5” x 51.0”; Maroon Velvet Throw with fringe – 60”x46” 724-348-5029 ______________________________________________ CORDLESS “SWIVEL SWEEPER” - all floors, unopened – “as seen on TV” orig $39. Selling for $20. 724-348-5029 ______________________________________________ EMERIL LAGASSE AIRFRYER PRO – brand new, unopened – $139 original price – asking $85. 724-348-5029 ______________________________________________

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June 2018 ————————————————————————————————————————— WEST BEND GRIDDLE (ELECTRIC) 20x12 – orig $59; Comb/Brush Dresser Set – New- unused; Jacket – Mutton, Size: small.

724-348-5029 _______________________________________________ SANTA TRAY BY COCA COLA (COLLECTIBLE) 13.5” x 10.5” $20.

Round – 10” diameter mirror for vanity. 724-348-5029 _______________________________________________ WOMEN’S NEW SHOES – Adidas size 10 white athletic shoes $8; Dexter – size 9 white athletic shoes - $8; White stag black loafer, size 9 - $5; ThomMcAn black loafer, size 9 - $5; Dr. Scholls, size 91/2 , Black, - $5; Black Fashion Boots – size 9 – medium - $5; Black pumps – size 9 – medium “picturesque” - $5; Tracs white/red Athletic shoes – size 9, - $5; Black canvas flats – size 9 - $2. 724348-4059 _______________________________________________ ALL IN ONE PRINTER-SCANNER-COPIER - CANON – New, cloud ready (sold for $189) in box never opened - asking $80. 724-3485029 _______________________________________________ MARILYN MONROE & ELVIS STANDUP FIGURES – heavy cardboard – 6 ft. - 724-348-5029 _______________________________________________ NEW, OLYMPIAN WALKING SHOES (WHITE) – size 9 - $8; New Black sling pumps – size 9-1/2- wide – Easy Street - $8; New Black Danskin woman’s athletic shoe – size 9 $8; New white athletic shoes ‘mushrooms’ – size 9 – 1/2 wide - $8; New Balance – Adidas –_______________________________________________ wide – 9-1/2 - $20. 724-348-5029 FACIAL CONTOUR CHAIR PADDED - 724-348-4324 _______________________________________________ 6_______________________________________________ FT OAK STAND - with eagle statute and fountain. 724-348-4324 ELECTRIC COPY OF OLD FASHIONED VICTROLA - Plays 33 rpm records.

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----------- ITEMS WANTED -------OLDER HOT WHEEL REDLINE CARS - Willing to buy your collection possibly.

Cash paid. 724-984-9085. _______________________________________________ LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT WANTED - Walk-behind mowers, zero-turn mower, pole pruners, aerators, etc. 724-777-1229 _______________________________________________ BUYING OLD FISHING TACKLE. Tackle Boxes , Reels, Lures, Minnow Buckets, Rods etc. Any Fishing Related stuff from New to Old. Leave Message or Send Pictures, 412-414-8464 _______________________________________________ OLD ELECTRICAL INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks. Call 724.782.0539 and leave a message. _______________________________________________ BUYING VINTAGE SPORTS MEMORABILIA – sports cards, autographs, programs, pennants, used ticket stubs, Forbes Field items.

724-205-8620 _______________________________________________ WANTS TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 _______________________________________________ BUYING STERLING SILVER JEWELRY - vintage, broken, scrap, and bulk sterling silver jewelry needed for an art project. Best prices paid!

Call or text Nikki 724-802-3878 _______________________________________________ VCR - 724-941-7604, leave message. _______________________________________________ BACKYARD MECHANIC - 724-941-7604, leave message. _______________________________________________

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LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT WANTED: Walk-behind mowers, zero-turn mower, pole pruners, aerators, etc. 724-777-1229 _______________________________________________ SEEKING PROPERTY - About 10 acres in Washington, Fayette, and Greene County. M0G go with the transfer. Want to build home, for family.

Call 724-222-5257 or email, bill-3@comcast.net. _______________________________________________ BUYING WOMEN'S & men's vintage clothes and accessories 1800's to_______________________________________________ 1970's. Call Gloria at 724-263-2239 or Bonnie at 412-997-2943.

BUYING OLD SPORTSCARD COLLECTIONS! - Seeking vintage era baseball, football and basketball cards. 1970's and earlier. Will also buy newer cards from 1980-2000's if in good shape. Call me FIRST before you throw away old boxes of cards. Paying CASH! 412-7602291. _______________________________________________

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CEMETERY LOT FOR 2 - Mon Valley Memorial Park, Garden of All Faiths, lawn crypt, 2018 price $5,500. Includes lot for 2 vault-bronze memorial w/vase, granite base. Asking $3,000. 724-379-6866 _______________________________________________ JEFFERSON MEMORIAL CEMETERY - companion lawn crypt Ambassador for 2, $2,500. Garden of Pillars includes perpetual care.

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Congratulations to MVH’s 2018 Cameos of Caring® award winner and all of the nominees.

Denise Thorn, RN Mon-Vale Oncology Department

Katey Mull, RN 7-West

Rachael Lonce, RN 4-PCU

Amanda Turnbull, RN 5-East/Rehab

Gavin Bordogna, RN 6-East

Gabrielle Dalfonso, RN 6-West

2018 Cameos of Caring® Awardee

Alisha Detman, RN PCU

Cassie Solomon, RN Same Day Surgery

Mariann Devers, RN OR

Kim Gostkowski, RN PACU

Melissa Marchesini, RN Behavioral Health

Ashley Hardinger, RN CCU

Jackie Hutchins, RN ICU

Joseph Muntan, Emergency Department

The Cameos of Caring® Award is presented annually by the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing 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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