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For The Love Of Music Mon Valley Community Band Provides Entertainment and Offers Musicians an Outlet to Keep Playing
The Mon Valley Community Band is a group of local musicians who volunteer their time and talents to bring music to the local area. The members range in age from teenagers to people in their eighties who simply like to play music. This local music ensemble has been in existence for over 100 years and continues the tradition of bringing lively musical presentations to a number of audiences throughout the year. The band is made up of people with varing backgrounds. It has many members who are or were music educators. There are people
from the medical profession, executives, salespeople and truck drivers. Some are retired but many are still working. Max Gonano acts as the director. He has a long history in music education and ended his career as the Chairman of the Music Department at California University of Pa. Max has a knack for teaching and improving the playing ability of the members. The repertoire performed by the band include a plethora of numbers ranging from traditional band marches to lyrical compositions, from lively
broadway show tunes, to pieces brimming with patriotic nostalgia. They also hit a lot of arrangements of current music and never forget about the "oldies". From Sousa to Gershwin and Bach to Rock! What sets this band apart from others is that the music is never boring. So where would you expect to hear the band? They perform at retirement communities, senior citizen homes and community events throughout Southwestern Pa. The audiences always appreciate the band's performances which is shown by being invited
back year after year. Does this sound interesting to you? The band is always looking for new members. Whether you are a seasoned performer or someone who played "once upon a time", join the fun. There are some members who had not played for years. But playing an instrument is like riding a bike, with a little practice it comes right back to you. For more information visit the band’s website www.mvcb.ofswpa.org or email mvcbofswpa@gmail.com to get started.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO AUGUST 1 FREE RESUME AND JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE - 10:00 am-12:30 pm, Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive Belle Vernon, PA. The PA CareerLink of Westmoreland County at Youngwood will be at Rostraver Public Library on Thursdays, August 1 and 15. Access the PA CareerLink website to discuss workshops offered at the CareerLink and Training Opportunities. 724-379-5511
AUGUST 1 - 3 SAINT MARK PARISH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL – 6-11:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday, 5-11:00 p.m. Saturday, Saint Eugene Church, 3210 Liberty Way, Liberty Borough. Food Booth opens nightly at 5 PM and features haluski, stuffed cabbage, pierogies, hot sausage, funnel cakes with toppings available, fried oreos, funnel cake fries, fried twinkies and other delicious surprises! The Festival also features games, rides, cash prize drawings, wheel barrow of cheer, nightly ground prizes, specialty baskets, super stars basket raffle, bingo, instant bingo, flea market, rides, bake sale, children’s area, nightly entertainment, craft baskets and photo booth too!
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FRIDAY NIGHT PRAISE – 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church located at 430 West Main Street in
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Monongahela. All are welcome. Come and join us for a Call 724-258-7054 for more information.
AUGUST 3 MISSION POSSIBLE IV 5K RUN & FUN WALK – 8:00 a.m., Northwood Charitable Foundation presents Mission Possible IV at Peterswood Park. All proceeds from the fourth annual 5k run and 1 mile fun walk benefit the homeless veterans at City Mission’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House. Register at www.racewire.com. For sponsorship information, contact race coordinator, Emily Hillebrand at (412)657-4845 or ehillebrand@tprsold.com BUTTERFLY WALK – 1:00 p.m., meet in Shelter 2, Mingo Creek Park. Join the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation, Monica Miller for a glimpse into the world of butterflies in Mingo Creek Park. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation at 724-228-6867. Those participating in the walk should dress for light hiking. There is no fee for this program. Mingo Creek County Park is located 12 miles east of Washington off of Route 136. RYSE PRO WRESTLING - Doors open: 7 p.m., Bell Time: 7:30 p.m., The Stronghold Arena, Former
Cinema at the Laurel Mall, Connellsville. Advanced tickets $12 at rysewrestling.com. General Admission at the door: $15. Children under 12: $8. https://www.facebook. com/rysewrestling/ BACK TO SCHOOL SALE – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mantle House Mission Resale Store at Victory, 2806 Douglas Run Rd in Elizabeth Township, PA. Back to School $5.00 Box Sale includes: Clothing for school age children only, Sizes 3-18, AND household goods. 50% Off of everyday low price of $2.00. Clothing, shoes and purses, Antiques, Furniture and Collectibles. Saturdays Weekly Flea Market 8-2:00 p.m., Vitalant Blood Drive and Bake Sale 9-2 pm
EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD CHURCH FESTIVAL - 5-10 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen PA 15062. Saturday, Street Level Band is playing from 5:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday evening at 9:30 p.m. there is a lantern release following is 10 p.m. Outdoor Mass. Sunday, On the Level Band from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. will be playing. At 2-4 p.m. Mike, the balloon artist will be creating balloon creations that all can enjoy. From 4-8 p.m. Ray Jay and the Carousels Polka Band will be playing. Both days will entail shuttle service, fun games for all ages, Chinese Auction, and the wonderful, homemade ethnic food, as well as the award winning pierogis. If there are any questions, the church office number is 724-684-7661 and website is www.eolparish.com
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AUGUST FUN FEST – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Rostraver Township. There’s something for everyone with great food, fun entertainment, and lots of children’s rides and amusements. This event is free to the public and offers free parking. Visitors can purchase an “All Day Activity Pass” $4/per person. This pass includes unlimited access to amusements throughout the day, such as carnival rides, horse drawn trolley rides, a pet-
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August 2019 ting zoo, kiddie train rides, bounce houses, NERF obstacle course, and a rock climbing wall. Other attractions at the festival include an arts and crafts marketplace with over 40 vendors and craftsmen, a flea market, bingo, and various group demonstrations. August Fun Fest is a Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation special event, and is sponsored by West Penn Power, the Road Kings Car Club, Dunkin Donuts, and the Mon Valley Independent.
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CAMPFIRE JAM NIGHT – 7:00 p.m., Cross Creek County Park, PA. Evening of music, Shelter 3. Program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Musicians who play an instrument are welcome to come and share their talent at the Campfire Jam Night. Don’t play instrument? Listeners are also welcome. Those attending should bring a chair or blanket. Light refreshments will be served. There is no fee for the Campfire Jam Night program. Preregistration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Department of Park and Recreation Office at 724-228-6867. Cross Creek County Park is located off of Route 50 near Avella, PA.
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PIZZA & PRAISE – 6:30 p.m., Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, located 2 miles south of Finleyville at the intersection of Route 88 and Mingo Church Road. Free pizza & beverages. Casual, contemporary worship begins @ 7PM w/Rev. Keith Hornung preaching. All are welcome.
AUGUST 7-10 2019 SUMMERFEST AT ST. VALENTINE - St. Valentine Church in Bethel Park will be hosting its 2019 Summerfest from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. Amusement rides, games of skill and chance for all ages, nightly cash raffle drawings, 50/50, gift raffles and more. Nightly dinners will be available in Frawley Hall from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Entertainment nightly. For additional information, email StValentineSummerFest@ gmail.com. St. Valentine Church is located at 2710 Ohio Street, Bethel Park
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LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 8 – 11 MONONGAHELA 250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Chess Park, Monongahela and downtown. Events, activities and celebrations happening all day and night over this 4-day period. Live music, games, food vendors, street fair, walking tours, 5K, time capsule, fishing derby, native American encampment, parade, fireworks, and much, much more! Look for the full schedule of events and activities page in this issue of the Messenger.
AUGUST 9 REMEMBERING OUR HEROES TRUCK – 6:00 p.m., American Legion Post 712 Pleasant Hills, 650 Old Clairton Road. The Nationally recognized Remembering Our Heroes Truck, a project of Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Rick Beech, is touring Military Installations and Veterans Organizations along the east coast this summer and will visit American Legion Post 712. The ROH Truck is a rolling tribute to Fallen Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Veterans of OIF and OEF will have the opportunity to sign the ROH Truck and all attendees will have the opportunity to meet Rick Beech and take photos of this Nationally acclaimed Tribute to our Fallen Veterans. American Legion Post 712 will provide picnic style hamburgers and hotdogs and encourages all to attend. This event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Sponsored by American Legion Post 712 and the American Legion Riders of Post 712.
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MONONGAHELA STREET FAIR – 69:00 p.m., 3rd street in Monongahela, PA. Hosted by the Monongahela Youth Main Street Program (M.y. Main Street)- first annual street fair. The mission that the youth are pursuing — TO engage our community into both the history and future of the City of Monongahela — coincides appropriately with the 250th anniversary celebration of the settlement of the Monongahela Area in the 1760s. Through involving the local businesses in sales booths, Chinese auctions, games, and entertainment, the organi-
zation hopes to spread what Monongahela, or “Mon City” has to offer. There will be numerous Chinese auction baskets packed with goods from local town favorites. To stay upto-date on the street fair and any future events, be sure to “give a like” to our Facebook page, M.y. Mainstreet Program.
AUGUST 9 - 11 15TH ANNUAL PRAISE AND WORSHIP IN THE PARK – 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Chess Park, Monongahela, PA. A number of area churches, ministries and non-profit organizations will join together for this day of praise, music, food and fellowship. A variety of activities are planned, including allday musical performances, children’s activities, and food booth and informational booths.
AUGUST 9, 10, 11, 16, & 17 CCAC SOUTH CAMPUS THEATRE PRESENTS “OTHELLO” – 7:00 p.m., 1750 Clairton Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only). Concessions and merchandise vendors from local artists will be available each evening during the performance. Campus parking is free. For more information, call 412-337-9769.
AUGUST 10 COMMUNITY DAY PARADE CHILDREN’S BIKE BRIGADE - Inviting children 12 and under to decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons, or strollers and be a part of the parade in the Children’s Bike Brigade! No theme required for decorations patriotic, superheroes, sports teams, something totally unique, or no decoration at all! NOTE: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and wear a helmet. To participate, show up at parade lineup (Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church) NO LATER than 10:30am on parade day, August 10. More Event Listings on page 6
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO AUGUST 10 PLEASANT HILLS COMMUNITY DAY – Mowry Park - Pleasant Hills, PA, 11:00 a.m. Parade. Parade Route: Pleasant Hills Presbytarian Church Old Clairton Road - Gill Hall Road Mowry Drive - Mowry Park. Opening ceremonies at Mowry Park immediately following the parade. Food, games, vendors, and local on-stage entertainment ALL DAY! The evening concludes with FIREWORKS beginning about 9:45pm. For more information, visit www.pleasanthillscommunityday.com 250TH MONONGAHELA AREA CELEBRATION SPAGHETTI DINNER - 12-6:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 430 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA. Includes bread, unlimited salad bar, dessert,
and beverage – 12:00 PM-6:00 PM on Saturday, August 10th at Adults: $10 each – Children under 10: $6 each. Take out is available. CAR AND MOTOCYCLE SHOW – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Mihalich Boat Launch, Monongahela Street, Monessen, PA. Sponsored by the Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center. Rain Date will be August 17, 2019. There will be dash plaques for the first one hundred vehicles, trophies in twelve car and two motorcycle classes, plus best of show. In addition, there will be a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, door prizes, DJ and food and beverages. Entry fee is $10.00 per vehicle. To register, please contact board member, Glenda Mavrakis, 724-684-4029 or email gmrn21@verizon.net.
SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL MONTHLY WORK PARTY – (2nd Saturday of the month) Volunteers will meet at the Brownsville Extension parking area (trail MP 37.5) at 9:00 AM. Possible projects for this month are trimming of trees, shrubs and grass along the trail and construction of a fence. Interested volunteers should contact info@montourtrail.org after August 7 for more information. OLDIES DANCE – 7-11:00 p.m., White Oak American Legion Post #701, 2813 Capital St., White Oak, PA. Admission is still on $5 person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the 50s and early 60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724-984-6611.
AUGUST 11 STEPPIN’ OUT BLACK AND WHITE DANCE – 5-9:00 p.m., Brentwood VFW 3801 Sr 51. Wear something Black and White (optional) and come join us for a fun night of dancing! DJ/dance Instructor Mark Peters will be giving a West Coast Swing Dance Lesson starting at 5:30 with plenty of dancing to your favorites until 9:00 Hot dogs will be served as the kitchen will be closed. Bar available. Free Parking. Admission is $10, 16 and under $5. Everyone welcome. More info: Denise 412-519-3559 or Steppin’ Out Sunday on FB
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BELLE VERNON AREA ROTARY 22ND ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK & CYCLE CRUISE – 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., Hosted by the Brunswick Zone Belle Vernon, 4742 State Route 51 South. Dash Plaques to the first 100 Entries. Chinese Auction & 50/50, Drawings every 15 minutes for give away prize. One $50 Gas Card Prize. DJ Ralph Trill- Co Host of Cruisin Sunday 95.3 FM & 1450 AM WJPA. Food & Drink available for purchase at the Brunswick Zone. Vehicle donation $10 supports the many Belle Vernon Rotary community projects, Veterans & Families in need.
AUGUST 12 PLEASANT HILLS GARDEN CLUB MEETING – 12:30 p.m., Community Room at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 Bruceton Road, Pleasant Hills. The program “Preparing for Flower Show” will be presented by Marie Muller “Accredited Life Judge.” Non Members are welcome. The PHGC always welcomes new members
AUGUST 13 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 6:30 p.m., South Park Township Library located at 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the
August 2019 Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org. SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - 8:00 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd., Bethel Park, PA. All members and the general public are invited. This months program will be on silver coins and tokens. A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-9846611.
AUGUST 14 WOMEN’S LUNCH AND LEARN: “RELEASE, RECHARGE, & REVITALIZE” – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., The Whitehall House, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood (behind the John Slater Funeral Home) with speaker Dr. Christina Tarantola, PharmD, CHC, CHt, a licensed pharmacist, certified health coach, certified hypnotherapist and Found of Enlightened Wellness Solutions, a wellness company geared to empower women to clear the blocks to energy and confidence. Lunch is $10. Please make your reservation by calling Chris at 412-8819022 email communityservice@johnfslater.com
AUGUST 15 THE RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP – 12:00 p.m., Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills, PA. Event speaker Andy Quinnwho will speak about Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. He will present a photographic history of Kennywood and will talk about the Steel Curtain and other new attractions at the park. Andy retired from Kennywood and his son is director of operations at Kennywood. Lunch is at noon. Cost is $8.00 payable at the door. The Men’s Group is non-denominational. Please reserve
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AUGUST 16 OUTDOOR BINGO UNDER THE STARTS – 7:00 p.m., Saint Thomas a’Becket church outdoor pavilion, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. The West Jefferson Hills Knights of Columbus is holding a Bingo Under the Stars to benefit area Seminarians. In case of inclement weather, the Bingo will be held inside. Tickets cost $20.00 for 2 triple bingo cards good for 13 regular games and the $500 jackpot. There will also be 4 special 50/50 games. Light food and beverages will be available. Tickets available at Church offices: Saint Thomas a’Becket, Holy Spirit, Saint Clair of Assisi and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Tickets are also available by calling 412-384-7264.
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AUGUST 17 PIG ROAST AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW – 3-7:00 p.m., car registration begins at 1:30 p.m., Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road Eighty Four, PA. Dash Plaques will be given to the first 100 registered vehicles. The registration fee is $5.00. This year’s show will be a judged event. Judges will be from the Pittsburgh CARS Club. Trophies and plaques will be awarded. DJ Judy, Chinese Auction, food for purchase. Proceeds the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. More Event Listings on page 8
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO AUGUST 17
BOOK TALK ON “PITTSBURGH’S ‘OTHER’ IRISH: BEFORE THE ROBBER BARONS PUMP HOUSE.” 1:30 p.m., Historic Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Dr., Munhall, PA 15210. Free admission. Held by the Battle of Homestead Foundation. The phrase “Scotch-Irish Presbyterian” might seem synonymous with selfrighteous robber barons. But take a further look back to a Western PA of farms and artisans’ workshops, when Pittsburgh’s Irish were mostly Presbyterians whose religious beliefs discouraged them from the pursuit of wealth for its own sake. Dr. Peter Gilmore will discuss his recent books. For more information, see https://battleofhomestead.org/ FLEA MARKET – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie 15106. We’re looking for vendors who want to sell their items on our beautiful lawn. Vendors must bring tables or blankets for the lawn and a chair. We provide the space for $10.00. Call Joyce at 412-276-0366 to register. Registration is a must. The church will also be selling puzzles, lamps, kitchen items, etc.
AUGUST 18 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH ‘FESTIVAL DAY’ – Finleyville, 12:00 noon until dark at the St. Francis
Every golfer does receive a door prize after their round and a welcome gift before their round starts. There will be drinks and snacks on all the Par three’s and at the turn. There will be special prizes to raffle and a Chinese auction to participate in. Another way to win will be our half the take. At the end of the day, dinner will be catered by DiNunzio’s Italian Restaurant. The total amount of golfers accepted for this event will be 120. We believe in keeping our golf event fast paced. For more information, please call RJ or Lynn Sokol at 724-929-2749.
grounds. There will be plenty of delicious foods cooked to perfection available in the Pavilion on the grounds and in Finley Hall. There will be a Bake Shop and all day Bingo, Basket Raffles, 50/50 Raffle, Lottery Raffle, Country Store, and much more all in Finley Hall. Books of tickets for food and games are available at the St. Francis Parish Office. $5 book of tickets will have a bonus stub for hourly drawings. Tickets sold on the grounds on Festival Day will not have the bonus stub. Get your tickets early!
AUGUST 19 ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION – 7:30 p.m., 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, PA. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611.
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PIZZA & PRAISE – 6:30 p.m., Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, located 2 miles south of Finleyville at the intersection of Route 88 and Mingo Church Road. Free pizza & beverages. Casual, contemporary worship begins @ 7PM w/Pastor Henry Yoder, Vice-Moderator of ECO’s Rivers of Life Presbytery, preaching. All are welcome.
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MVH BLOOD DRIVE - 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive to benefit local patients. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724258-1282 or visit redcrosslife.org.
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NBV GOLF OUTING – Madison Golf Club. Held by the NBV Rec Commission and the NBV Vol Fire Department. 4 person team scramble and we will match up golfers to form 4 person teams if you come as less than a foursome. The cost is $90 per golfer if paid before August 9th and $100 if paid afterwards. Every par three hole will be special prize holes and the other 14 holes will all be skilled holes.
STUFFED PORK CHOP DINNER – 4-7:00 p.m., Gary’s Chuck Wagon on S Second Street, West Newton, PA. Sponsored by The Holy Name Parish in West Newton. Take outs are available. Tickets are available at Gary’s for only $12 and will include delicious homemade desserts. Call 724 8728920 for more information of to buy your tickets. Come on out and eat a great meal and meet and greet the friendly people of West Newton and Holy Family Parish. OLDIES DANCE – 7-11:00 p.m., White Oak American Legion Post #701, 2813 Capital St., White Oak, PA. Admission is still on $5 person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the 50s and early 60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724-984-6611.
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AUGUST 26 PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 8:00 p.m., social room of Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Guests speakers, Dick Gaetano and Rob Throckmorten will present a program on the Lewis and Clark Commemorative Coin celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition into the Louisiana Territory Purchase. The talk will encompass local re-enactment history and a power point discussion of the coin. This program was presented to the National Coin Show held in Pittsburgh this past spring. The Enoch Wright House, headquarters of the society will be open for tour on Tuesday, August 6, 6pm-8pm and Sunday, August 25, 1pm-3pm.For further information check out the website: peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org. COMMEMORATING “100 YEARS AFTER THE ASSASSINATION OF MINEWORKER ORGANIZER FANNIE SELLINS” - The Battle of Homestead Foundation will join the United Mineworkers and the United Steelworkers in commemorating the event. Participants will gather to remember labor martyr Fannie Sellins at three Allegheny Valley locations: 1) Ducktown, Natrona Heights, where striking miners rallied and where Sellins was shot and killed in 1919 (2:00 pm); 2) Brackenridge, at the USW Local 1196 Union Hall (1080 Brackenridge Avenue), where there will be speeches from Fred Redmond, International Vice President USW; Levi Allen, International SecretaryTreasurer UMW; Steffi Domike of BHF and the USW; and others about Fannie’s relevance today beginning at
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AUGUST 27 SQUARE DANCE OPEN HOUSE – 7:30 – 10:00 p.m., Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, 1630 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, Pa 15220. Introductory square dancing with caller Shawn Brown. No Experience, Costumes or Partner Required. An interest in having a good time is required. All ages are welcome. The cost is $4. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Peanuts Square Dance Club. For more information, contact Peanut Squares Dance Club: call or text Paul at (412) 735-2423 or call or text Ann at (412) 563-0559.
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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL – 7:00 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Sponsored by John F. Slater Funeral Home. Remembering those we have lost, those who struggle, and those who are in recovery. In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, you are invited to join us for a Candlelight Vigil. If you have questions or would like more information, please call Chris at 412-881-9022 orl communityservice@johnfslater.com
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Family Fun at the Annual Finleyville VFD Carnival
Dear Editor, I want to thank everyone who has advocated and are working to improve South Park, the County Park. Wonderful additions and changes are happening in South Park, the County Park. The latest huge happening now in the County Park is the replacement of the Green Walls at the Fairgrounds Oval, a pet peeve of mine. The eyesore Green Walls are being replaced thanks to the efforts of the Friends of South Park the County Park, lead by Chair Sharon Adams and members of the Council of Friends, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, County Parks Chairman John Palmierie, County Manager Willie McKain, The Green Walls at the South Park Parks Director Andy Baechle, the Fairgrounds Oval are being replaced Park's Foundation, and all of those that participated in the Public Hearings to develop the Fairgrounds Master Plan in 2011. Please use the following link to gain information on the Fairgrounds Master Plan: www.alleghenyplaces.com/alleghenyportal/public/southparkfairgroundsmasterplan.pdf Also, visit www.southparkfriends.org for information on the Friends of South Park, the County Park . Thanks again to all that volunteer to make things better in South Park. Sincerely, Dave Buchewicz Member of Project Team for the Fairgrounds Master Plan
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The Finleyville VFD held their annual carnival July 22 – 27, 2019 at the St. Francis of Assisi Fields on Rt. 88 in Finleyville. Attendees enjoyed a variety of amusement rides for kids and grownups, games of chance, Bingo, and plenty of great food and drinks along with nightly homemade dinner specials. Live music was performed by the bands Six Gun Sally, Shady Mugs, Todd Jones, and Ruff Creek. A Firemen’s Parade was held on Wednesday July 24 and a Pyrotechnico Fireworks display was held on Friday July 26.
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Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Donation MMVTA Adding New Bus Stop in Monessen Will Be Part Of The New Express 3 Local Route The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority (MMVTA) has announced an upcoming service adjustment that will provide mon valley residents access to Monessen hill. The new bus stop will be located by the Monessen Senior Center, and will be a part of the new ‘Express 3’ Local Route which will cover Donora, Monessen, Monessen Hill, Mon Valley Hospital, Rostraver Shopping, and Fisher Heights Giant Eagle. The MMVTA made these service adjustments after having a system-wide review that included public feedback, ridership figures and cost efficiencies. The MMVTA shifted hours from less productive trips to allow for this new service which will provide more access to shopping and the hospital. The service adjustments will take effect on August 19, 2019.
Save The Date ‘Cashtoberfest’ Event in Whitehall October 11 Enjoy a night out at LifeSpan’s ‘Cashtoberfest’ on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.The event will be held at Salvatore’s, located on Curry Road, in Whitehall. Cost is $25 per ticket – Includes 2 numbers on a ticket, dinner buffet, beer, music and dancing. Cash winners need not be present. Visit any LifeSpan Center or call 412464-1300 for tickets.
MON RIVERS ARTS HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Mon Rivers Arts is holding auditions for two upcoming performances. All events take place at the Mon River Arts Studio, 206 Plum Street, Elizabeth, PA. For more information log on to www.monriverarts.org or call 412-405-8425. Auditions are being held for the following: Rocky Horror Show Audition Dates: Tues, Aug 6 and Wed, Aug 7, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm For actors age 17 and up (Show dates Oct 18-19, 25-26). Elf the Musical, Jr. Audition Dates: Sat, Aug 31, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon and Wed, Sept 4,from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm For ages 8-18 (Show dates Nov 21-24).
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery as well as the Neel Family, proudly presented a check for $1,000 to the local Fischer House Foundation from their fund raising efforts during their annual Memorial Day Weekend Flower Sale as well as individual donations. Pictured during the check presentation is Clyde Callicott Director of Marketing and Community Relations and Kerri Childress of the Pittsburgh Fischer House Home.
Mon Valley Quilt Club Awards Scholarship The Mon Valley Quilt Club recently announced that the 2019 recipient of their annual scholarship is Corrine Mandarino. She is the daughter of Betsy Mandarino of Rostraver Twp. and Tom Mandarino. Corrine is a 2019 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School and will be studying Theater/ Visual & Media Arts at the University of Richmond in Virginia this fall. The Mon Valley Quilt Club is a group of 65 quilters who enjoy the hobby and are active in theirfive county region of southwest PA. In addition to the yearly scholarship for a student pursuing post- secondary studies in the arts, the group provides handmade quilts to the “Linus Project” for sick children and donates to a women’s shelter through Domestic Violence Services of SW PA. The group will be hosting a Quilt Show at the Mon Valley YMCA September 20 and 21. The Public is invited to attend.
Speers Borough To Hold Picnic For Residents A covered dish picnic for residents of Speers Borough will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Speers Park. Hotdogs, drinks and paper products/utensils will be provided. Bring your favorite covered dish and come meet your neighbors and enjoy the park. Held rain or shine. Please call the Borough office at 724-483-5882 to RSVP.
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PETERS TOWNSHIP RECREATION CENTER UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS The Peters Township Recreation Center, located at 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia, PA 15367 is offering a variety of programs and events during the month of August. All Classes and events take place at Peters Township Recreation Center unless otherwise stated. For additional information or questions, please call 724-942-5000. Register for classes and summer camps at Peters Township Parks and Recreation Center or online at www.peterstownship.com. YOUTH AND CHILDREN EVENTS Playground Pals (AGES 4 TO 6) 1-week sessions for children who enjoy games, sports, crafts and using their imagination. This is a great introductory camp for our littlest campers. Pre-registration required online or at the Community Recreation Center Camp Weeks: August 5, 7, 9 (A Bugs Life) August 12, 14, 16 (Zoo Friends) Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. Fee: $35 Resident / $53 Non-Resident (per week) Location: Elm Grove Park Kidzone Summer Camp (AGES 7 TO 12 YEARS) Kidzone Summer Camp “Passport to Adventure” join us as we travel through the different adventures of the world. Children participate in innovative, hands on activities and will discover the importance of living a well-balanced life while having fun. Themed games, arts/crafts, nature hikes and a world of adventure. Children will need a brown bag lunch every day. Location: Peterswood Park, Shelter #4 Dates: August 5 to 9 Full Day Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee: $220 Member / $330 NonMember per week Half Day Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee: $130 Member / $200 NonMember Half Day per week
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fee: $130 Member / $200 NonMember Half Day per week Under Water Theater Camps At Peterswood Park Underwater adventure theater Camp. Come sing, dance and act with your favorite little mermaid. Games, costuming, choreography, props! The week and will end with a special evening performance at the amphitheater. Instructor: Lorra Brannen Evening Performance on August 9 at 7 p.m. Dates: August 5 - 9 (AGES 10 TO 12 YEARS) Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon (AGES 6 TO 9 YEARS) Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $100 Member / $155 NonMember FAMILY EVENTS Friday Night Flicks 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. Movie titles can be found on our website or on Facebook. Food truck concessions provided by eKernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats. Day: August 23 – ‘The Lego Movie 2 The Second Part’ (PG) Concerts in the Park – Peterswood PETERSWOOD PARK AMPHITHEATER - Free Concerts & Special Events with Food Trucks every Wednesday In August! Concerts will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Sun. August 4 Mon Valley Community Band • Wed. August 7 Buckwild (Country-Rock) •Wed . August 14 Black Dog Hollow (Variety) • Wed. August 21 Beatlemania Magic (The Beatles Tribute) • Wed. August 28 TBA
SENIOR PROGRAMS Senior Luncheons/Picnics Luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of each month and include entertainment, an interesting speaker, or interactive activity. This is a free event, but we ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Date: August 14 - Visit with K-9 Officer Drago from North Strabane Police Department 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at Shelter 4
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. Sponsored by South Hills Community Connect. Days: August 22 Nick Fiasco Sounds of Sinatra & Friends Tribute Show. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
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SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL NEWS South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail News Work Party Set for August 10
Deer walking the Montour Trail near milepost 38.6, South Park Township, July 2019.
The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail monthly work party will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, the 2nd Saturday of the month. Volunteers will meet at the Brownsville Extension parking area (trail MP 37.5) at 9:00 AM. Possible projects for this month are trimming of trees, shrubs and grass along the trail and construction of a fence. Interested volunteers should contact info@montourtrail.org after August 7 for more information. The next meeting of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail will be held on August 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the South Park Township Library located at 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.
Pig Roast and Classic Car Show at Thomas Presbyterian Church Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road Eighty Four, PA, will hold its annual Pig Roast and Classic Car show on August 17, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Car registration begins at 1:30 PM. Dash Plaques will be given to the first 100 registered vehicles. The registration fee is $5. This year’s show will be a judged event. Judges will be from the Pittsburgh CARS Club. Trophies and plaques will be awarded. In addition to the great tunes spun by DJ Judy, our show will have live entertainment and a Chinese Auction. Food Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 4 to 10 and children under 4 are free. The meal includes Pork Sandwich, ear of corn, baked beans, Cole slaw, desert, and a beverage. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available and can be substituted for the pork sandwich. The proceeds from this year will be donated to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors.
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Giant Scale Model Airplane Fly-In at Cedar Creek Park Set For September 7 The Mon Valley Radio Control (R/C) Club is hosting its annual ‘Giant Scale Model Airplane Fly-In’ on September 7, 2019 at the R/C Airfield in Cedar Creek Park Rostraver Township. Nick Carrozza is the Contest Director. The event will feature EXtreme Flight Pilots: Tavis Newman and Adam Masterson. Special guest announcers: Greg Poppel and Leo Rodriguez will be in attendance. The highlight of this weekend event is from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The public is invited to spectate static displays of aircraft and to witness flying of all types of R/C aircraft including, but not limited to, Turbine Jets, War-Birds, Helicopters, Quadrotors, First-Person View (FPV), and other air frames. Some aircraft will reach to 40% scale size. The event is filled with eyefuls of gravity-defying aerial R/C flying by amazing R/C pilots and their state-of-the-art aircraft. Some of the pilots participating in the event live in Western Pennsylvania, while other pilots participating in the event live in adjoining states, such as West Virginia and Ohio. There will be night flying at dusk on Friday and Saturday. The event is FREE and is especially well-suited for individuals or families who are looking to have a great time and who want to learn more about this exciting hobby. Food will be available for purchase during the airshow. Handicapped and on-site parking is available. The Mon Valley R/C Club offers flying opportunities for novice and experienced pilots. We conduct small group instructor-led classes for individuals who have an interest in learning how to fly aircraft with an emphasis on "how to fly safely". Safety is our number one priority. The Academy of Model Aeronautics offers FREE membership for junior flyers up to age 18. Our goal is to "Set You Up For Success" beginning with your very first flight. We pair new flyers with a seasoned flyer using a buddy box . This is a hobby anyone could enjoy for a lifetime. There is no age limit to this hobby. All we ask is for you to have an interest in the hobby and that you want to have fun flying. The MVRC airfield is located in Cedar Creek Park near the intersections of RT 51 and Interstate 70. For more details about the classes and to learn more about club membership, please visit the monvalleyrc.com website or contact Dr. Linda Wojnar, Club Secretary - 412-654-7867
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Flea Market, Vendor Craft Food Event in New Eagle The Annual Flea Market, Craft Vendor, and Food event sponsored by the New Eagle Community Action Group will be held September 14, 2019 at Tubby Hall Park, Howard Street, in New Eagle. The Park will be open for set up at 7:30 a.m. There is a $5 non-refundable fee for Flea Marketers, and a $10 non-refundable fee for vendors and food. There are also ten, 6-foot picnic tables available under the pavilion for the same prices listed above. If interested ask for availabilities. Fees must be paid by August 23, 2019 in order to keep reservation. Vendors, food trucks, crafters, non-profit groups, organizations, all welcome. For reservations, questions, or information, contact Marilyn at 724678-1082. Please leave name and contact number. All messages will be returned in the order they are received. No reservations will be taken online.
Battle of Homestead Foundation Announces August Events On Saturday, August 17, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents a book talk on “Pittsburgh’s ‘Other’ Irish: Before the Robber Barons Pump House.â€? The phrase “Scotch-Irish Presbyterianâ€? might seem synonymous with self-righteous robber barons. But take a further look back to a Western PA of farms and artisans’ workshops, when Pittsburgh’s Irish were mostly Presbyterians whose religious beliefs discouraged them from the pursuit of wealth for its own sake. Dr. Peter Gilmore will discuss his recent books Irish Presbyterians and the Shaping of Western Pennsylvania 1770–1830 and Exiles of ’98: Ulster Presbyterians in the US. The discussion will begin at 1:30 pm at the Historic Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Dr., Munhall, PA 15210. Free admission. For more information, visit the website https://battleofhomestead.org/ On Monday, August 26, the Battle of Homestead Foundation will join the United Mineworkers and the United Steelworkers in commemorating “100 Years After the Assassination of Mineworker Organizer Fannie Sellins.â€? Participants will gather to remember labor martyr Fannie Sellins at three Allegheny Valley locations: • Ducktown, Natrona Heights, 2:00 PM, where striking miners rallied and where Sellins was shot and killed in 1919 • Brackenridge, at the USW Local 1196 Union Hall (1080 Brackenridge Avenue), 3:00 PM, where there will be speeches from Fred Redmond, International Vice President USW; Levi Allen, International SecretaryTreasurer UMW; Steffi Domike of BHF and the USW; and others about Fannie’s relevance today. A dinner will be held at 5:00 pm. • Union Cemetery in Arnold, PA, 6:45 PM, at the Fannie Sellins and Joe Strazeleski gravesite to pray for the dead and where speakers will include Rick Bloomingdale, PA AFL-CIO; Tanya James, UMW International Auditor/Teller; Ed Yankovich, UMW International VP, District 2 emeritus; and music by Tom Breiding. (2030 Freeport Rd). Everyone is welcome; for more information, please visit the website at https://battleofhomestead.org/
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SAVE THE DATE! South Park Lions Club to Hold Inaugural Pancake Breakfast The South Park Lions Club will be having their inaugural Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 15 at Nativity Church on Brownsville Rd in South Park beginning at 8:00 AM. Please save the date. More details to follow in the September issue of the Messenger.
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In addition, we are accepting school age students from California and Charleroi Area schools for our before and after care classroom. (Transportation to be provided by the school districts). Soon to open Kindergarten, August 21, 2019--pending final approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Serving Families with children ages 3-5 School age children K-6th grade
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Block Party Helps Raise Funds for Belle Vernon Area Fire Departments
Greenock ‘Log House Days’ Event Seeks Artists and Crafters Artists, crafters and vendors are wanted for Greenock Log House Days from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Elizabeth Township. The event sponsored by Elizabeth Township Historical Society will feature 18th Century reenactors, historical displays, entertainment and children’s activities in conjunction with the Greenock U. M. Church’s ‘Apple Fest’ on adjacent property. The Apple Fest will serve BBQ pork and chicken from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. with apple desserts. Vendor space measuring 10' by 10’is available, rain or shine. To reserve a space, send name, phone number and amount payable to ‘ETHS Log House’ and mail to Debbie Gilbert, 1109 Sommerset Street, McKeesport, Pa. 15135. Questions, call 412-807-8452.
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Misty Day, sales consultant for Sis ‘N That sells beautiful yet affordable jewelry and gifts at shows.
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Bethel Art Guild to Host Guest Speaker at September 8 Meeting Please join the Bethel Art Guild on Thursday September 8 for our first fall meeting of the year. We meet at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park, PA 15102. As always, artists of all levels, want to be artist or even those who just want to learn about art, are welcome. A light lunch will be served at 12:30 PM, then a short business meeting followed by our guest speaker. This month our speaker is Sandra Beitsinger. Sandra has been an artist for more than 40 years and is a member of many art groups. She has explored many different mediums and techniques; she favors oils using the impasto technique in the impressionistic style. She will bring paintings that coordinate with media she uses and will demonstrate painting with Japanese minerals, “Nihonga”. Join us once as our guest, then come back and join our Guild with all the benefits of membership. Keep learning and painting.
Monongahela Annual Community Picnic at Kennywood August 7 Kennywood tickets are on sale for Monongahela’s Community Day which will be held on Wednesday, August 7. Tickets can be purchased at the following six locations: Charleroi Federal Savings, 1220 W. Main St., Cox IGA Market, Finleyville Giant Eagle, Fisher Heights Giant Eagle, Just 4 You Gifts and The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will remain on sale until the afternoon of August 7, the day of the picnic. Tickets are sold by cash only and are valid any other weekday the entire month of August. Fun Day Pass costs $28. Senior Fun Day (55+ includes all rides) is $18. Children two years of age and under are admitted to the park FREE.
A ‘Block Party’ was held in Belle Vernon on July 6, 2019 to help raise funds for the Belle Vernon and North Belle Vernon Fire Departments. The event was organized by Minniti Motorsports in Belle Vernon. On hand at the event were plenty of motorcycles, classic cars, music, food, Chinese Auctions, jewelry, and more! Mike Martin, from Saxburg, Pa., with The day kicked off at 10:00 am with Cindy’s Munchies, grills food, as his a Bike Run of approximately 100 wife Cindy works the next booth. miles. The Bike Run had a $20 registration fee and additional $15 fee for each passenger and included dinner at end of ride. Proceeds from the Bike Run benefitted the Belle Vernon and North Belle Vernon Fire Departments. At 1:00 pm ‘DJ EEsh’, aka Alicia Delmastro, began spinning old rock tunes, followed by live bands that began at 2:30 pm. A Car Show was later held at 4:00 pm, and there were plenty of vendors on hand on Broad St., indoors and out, to add to the Passenger is Rep Bud Cook who gave excitement. the blessing before the BV Bike Run Event Organizer Joe Minniti of and joined the bikers in the ride Minniti Motorsports in Belle Vernon through town. Billy Rupert from said he has been running the annual Bikers Helping Others is the driver of Block Party event for the last six years the motorcycle. with the proceeds going toward the NBV Fire Department. “This year we decided to raise funds for both the Belle Vernon and North Belle Vernon Fire Departments,” said Minniti. He added “In previous years, we (the committee) were Mon Valley Motorcycle Club and donated to different charities each year.”
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Monongahela Valley Hospital Donates Defibrillator to Monongahela Police When someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, the availability of a defibrillator can make the difference between life and death. The residents of Monongahela can sleep a little easier knowing that one of the City of Monongahela’s police patrol cars is now equipped with an autoMonongahela Mayor Bob Kepics (left) and Police mated external defibrillaChief Kevin Harris accept an automated external tor (AED) through the defibrillator from Mark Spitzer, executive director of the Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation. generosity of Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH). Through the Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation, the Hospital was able to donate the portable device to the police department. “It was a pleasure to meet Mayor Bob Kepics and Chief Kevin Harris when they came to the Hospital to accept the defibrillator,” said Mark Spitzer, executive director of the Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation. “On behalf of our Hospital, we are delighted to provide this life-saving device to the police to benefit the community.” When accepting the device, Chief Harris explained the importance of having a defibrillator available to the police officers. “When an individual is in cardiac arrest, minutes count. Police typically arrive at local homes and businesses before the ambulance since we have patrol cars out in the community and the ambulance companies service many communities. By giving our officers access to a defibrillator, we can administer care that can increase a person’s survival rate by more than 60 percent.” Monongahela Valley Hospital chose a lightweight, portable, battery-operated AED for the City of Monongahela Police Department. According to Chief Harris, the compact device will be in one of the police vehicles during every shift. In addition to thanking Monongahela Valley Hospital and its Foundation for the generous gift, Chief Harris also expressed appreciation to Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics who approached MVH for the defibrillator. “Many years ago, Monongahela Valley Hospital provided a defibrillator to the City and we were in need of a new one for our police,” the Mayor explained. “When I approached the Hospital, they graciously agreed to donate a new one. They truly put our health first.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS IN CARROLL TWP. AND DONORA Do you have a few hours a week to spare for a worthwhile cause? Donora Senior Center is in desperate need of volunteers for their home delivered meals program for the Donora and Carroll township areas. (This program is also referred to “meals on wheels.”) The three routes take a little over an hour. You can volunteer once a week, once every other week, once a month. Mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers that drive. Drivers and runners are needed Mondays through Fridays. Please call the Donora Senior Center at 724-379-6446 or contact us at donorasr@sphs.org.
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“Hard-To-Recycle” Items Collection in West Mifflin Collection to Accept E-Waste, Cell Phones, Tires And More The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) will host a HARD-TO-RECYCLE collection on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at West Mifflin Area High School to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of numerous items not suitable for curbside recycling. Participants will pay a fee to dispose of some materials (such as televisions and tires) while other items (such as cell phones and CFL bulbs) will be accepted for free. Individuals can dispose of cell/home phones, CFL bulbs, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, UPS/servers, Zip drives, etc.), expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens, stereo equipment and video game consoles/DVD players at no cost. Participants will pay a fee to drop off televisions, computer monitors, printers, alkaline batteries, CDs/DVDs/VHS/floppy discs, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances, stereo speakers and tires (with and without rims). West Mifflin Area High School is located at 91 Commonwealth Ave. West Mifflin. For additional information visit www.prc.org or call PRC at 412-4887490 x236. Please note: ONLY HARD-TO-RECYCLE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS EVENT (NO household chemicals, paint, pesticides, etc. will be accepted on August 3).
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Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources Supports Mon Valley Hospital and Local Teen
KarlenBrovey (center) displays her Volunteen Award as her mother, Mary Brovey (l.), and Auxlian, Kathleen Molesky, look on.
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Auxiliary President, Kay Blair, presents checks to MVH President and CEO, Louis J. Panza Jr., during the organization’s Annual Appreciation Dinner.
Each year, the members of the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc. give their time and energy to enhance the quality of patient care at Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH). On June 24, the annual Auxiliary Appreciation Dinner was held in the hospital’s Anthony Auxilians recognized for their milestone years M. Lombardi Education of service include (l. to r.) Ruthann Dulovich, Conference Center. Martha Durinsky, Katie Recaldini, Cindy Patterson In upholding a tradiand Joyce Amantangelo. tion that spans some four decades, the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. presented a gift to Monongahela Valley Hospital totaling $50,500. The total includes the Auxiliary’s $1,000 donation to the 2019 Gala and $500 Volunteen scholarship. The 2019 gift brings the Auxiliary’s total donation for the past 41 years to approximately $3.5 million. “This is truly a heartfelt gift and it took a lot of hands to make this possible,” said Louis J. Panza Jr., MVH’s president and CEO. “I am told that you cleaned more than 125 pounds of strawberries for the Strawberry Festival, sold over 1,500 pretzels during the Lobby sales, and made thousands of milkshakes and cheeseburgers in the Gift Shop to raise these funds.” During the celebration, awards were presented to Auxiliary members who reached milestone hours of volunteering time at MVH and five women were recognized for their untiring service to the Auxiliary. Ruthann Dulovich, who serves as the assistant treasurer, was honored as the newest Life Member. In addition, Martha Durinsky was recognized for achieving 2,500 hours of service; Joyce Amantangelo recorded 1,000 service hours; and Cindy Patterson and Katie Recaldini each achieved 500 hours of service. Receiving the 2019 Volunteen scholarship was Karlen Brovey, a recent graduate of Charleroi Area High School. For the past three years, Karlen has volunteered at MVH, accruing 142 hours of service in the Lab and Occupational Therapy departments. In the fall, she will attend the University of Toledo where she will study pharmacy.
2019 Charleroi Community Days Three Days of Fun Squeezed Into One Fun-Filled Day
All on Charleroi Council and whose hard work made the day possible are L-R: Jody Cheplic, Heidi Cramer, Steve Toprani and Jeannine Motycki
The Charleroi Boy Scout Troop 1131 served meatball sandwiches. Pictured L-R: Cole Marecci, Keith Marecci and Donald Ruschak.
By Jill Runfola All the typical fun of ‘Charleroi Community Days’ was packed into one day, on Saturday, June 29, 2019. The event, sponsored by the Charleroi Borough, has typically been a three-day event that drew crowds to celebrate the Fourth of July. This year however, the decision was made to keep it to just one fun-filled, exciting day! Joyce Anders and Pastor Gregg “We went back to the old-fashAnders set up a ‘Kids Zone’ ioned street fair this year,” said Jody recreational room at the Cheplic, Charleroi Councilwoman. Charleroi Market House. “Instead of much larger professional vendors like we have had in years past, this year we have local vendors, including church groups and small businesses,” she added. Festivities throughout the day included a karate demonstration, music by ‘DJ Jerry’, numerous food vendors, Italian Ice, performances by Mon Valley Super Stars and The Dance Loft. The evening concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.
Moke’s Karate School performed karate demonstrations at the event – pictured (FROM L TO R): front - Jayden Rogers and Declan Blair. BACK ROW Master Bruce Smith, Mary Addis; Richard Rogers, Seusei Brewer, Souie Todd Crouch, Master Chuck Baileu, owner and master instructor.
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SAVE THE DATE Greyhound Reunion Dance Set for September 7 Plans are being formulated for the eighth annual ‘Greyhound Reunion Dance’ on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Monessen. The BYO event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Monessen Firemen’s Social Hall. Entertainment at the Greyhound Reunion Dance will be two-fold. Making their Mon Valley area debut with classic hits from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s will be the De’Ja’Vu Band from Wheeling, WV. De’Ja’Vu recently opened for such national acts as Sha Na Na, the Crystals and the Vogues and they have a strong following in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Their performance will be complemented by the return of popular disc jockey Ralph Trilli. The dance is open to all Monessen High School graduates and those who attended MHS. The public is also welcome. This is a BYOB event. The organizing committee will provide soda pop, mixers, ice, chips and dessert. The cost of admission is $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door. Advance tickets can be ordered by sending a check payable to: Paul Tobacco, and mailed to 4357 East Brightview Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Additional information is available at 412-881-7223 or via email at ptobacco@comcast.net.
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West Mifflin VFW Earns Third All State Honors Award By Michael P. Mauer It is said that good things come in threes. So it might be for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid West Mifflin. The group has now earned the title of All State Post for the third time in the last five years. Post Commander Jake Bradich and Quartermaster Gary Ruston each received a commendation noting the achievement at the unit’s May 30 meeting at the Thompson Run Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Athletic Club on Ball Avenue in West Intrepid West Mifflin Quartermaster Gary Ruston, left, and Commander Mifflin. Jake Bradich proudly stand in front The two veterans will also be of their unit’s sign on the Thompson awarded distinctive white hats to note Run Athletic Association building. their accomplishment. But the VFW The veterans service organization Post Intrepid commander is quick to has earned the title of All State Post point out that the All State honor is a for the third time in the past five team effort. years. (PHOTO BY MICHAEL P. MAUER) “If this hat could be made as large as it should be, it would cover more than just one head,” said Bradich. “Every member of this post contributes to making this organization as good as it is, and every citizen of West Mifflin and other local Mon Valley communities has helped us serve our veterans.” To be selected as an All State Post, Bradich and the other VFW Post 914 members had to accomplish a long list of service-oriented goals outlined by the Commonwealth’s VFW headquarters. Examples of these good works include supporting student scholarship programs, visiting hospitalized veterans, and participating in fund raising to assist the VFW’s network of service officers. The unit is unique among many local veterans service organizations as it does not own a bar, or have auxiliary or social members. All of the men and women on its roster have been decorated with a campaign or occupational medal, and meet the requirements of membership into the VFW. For more information about VFW Post 914 and its activities, visit the group’s website at: http://traa.weebly.com/vfw-post-914.html, or contact VFW Post 914 Commander Bradich at: 412 508-1313.
KIDS NEEDED FOR DANCE COMPETITION Mini Dance Team is looking for kids who want to compete dance at a local dance competition. You must be near California, PA during Fall 2019. Costs will include: competition entry fees, costumes, and dance team t-shirt. Dancers will need appropriate tights and shoes. Spaces are limited! You can sign up by emailing girl8eliza@hotmail.com or our by visiting our website at www.girl8eliza.wixsite.com/minidanceteam. We will compete in Spring 2O2O.
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MARC 5K Run/Walk Set for August 10 The Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC) will hold its third 5K Run/Walk on August 10, 2019. This year’s event will coincide with the 250th Birthday activities and the 70th anniversary of the opening of Cox Market in August of 1949. The “On Your MARC Cox Market presents the Best Yet 5K Run/Walk” will begin and end at the Monongahela Aquatorium and wind through the neighborhoods of Monongahela and New Eagle. Starting time for the runners and walkers is 8:00 AM. Sign in is at 7:00 AM. Medals will be awarded to the three fastest runners and walkers male and female. Medals will also be awarded in eight age categories for runners and seven age categories for walkers. No duplication of awards will be given. All participants will be invited to walk in the 250th parade that will begin at 11:00 A.M. that morning. The deadline to apply for the $20 registration fee rate is Wednesday, August 7. The first 250 applicants will be guaranteed a shirt and race bag. A $25 late registration fee will be accepted at the race sight until 7:30 AM the morning of the race. However, a shirt and race bag will not be guaranteed. Race applications can be found locally at Cox Market, 711 Route 481 (Park Avenue Extension in Monongahela) Sparkle’s by Shell, and at the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce in Monongahela. Online registration is at www.runsignup.com. MARC wishes to thank the following race sponsors for their generosity and help in making this race a successful community event: Cox Market, Avon Representative Corrina Withrow, Cox Distributing, Community Bank, Dee’s Cricket of Charleroi, The Monongahela Cemetery, Davies Ford of Charleroi, The Monongahela Valley Hospital, Sheetz, Inc, Sparkles by Shell, Webster Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation, Nova Care, Devore Hardware, The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, Frye Funeral Home, Marshall Marra Funeral Home, The Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club, cfs Bank, Dierken’s Pharmacy, Eck’s Collectibles, PNC Bank, Pizza Station, Tri and Zimmer Printing.
Belle Vernon Public Library Receives Books on Healthy Food Choices Preschoolers The Belle Vernon Public Library recently received 13 books from Commonwealth Libraries and the Pennsylvania Department of Health for preschoolers on healthy food choices. "The books include both fiction and nonfiction" noted library director Elina Filander. She added, "They would be great for day cares and nursery schools, or even home schoolers, who are looking to add a nutrition unit to their offerings."
Library aide Courtney Ambrose shares one of the books with her niece, Mia Ambrose. The Belle Vernon Public Library is located at 505 Speer Street in North Belle Vernon.
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GREATER MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS The Heritage Museum is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM until 3 PM. Saturdays by appointment. The address is 505 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062. The phone number is 724684-8460. Free admission.
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Valley area. Select Jewish families of the area will be interviewed for an oral history program to preserve their heritage. If anyone knows local individuals who should be interviewed, please contact the museum. The Museum is also asking for photos or memorabilia that pertain to local Jewish history.
The annual Founders Day Dinner will be on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Jozwiak Hall in the St. Vincent DePaul Society Building, on Grand Blvd. This year’s theme will be the 100th anniversary of the two-day visit of William Howard Taft to Monessen. The meal will replicate the one served to the former president at the Pittsburgh Steel Company. Call the Museum and reserve your tickets today!
Monessen Sports Focus of Exhibit
Preserving the Jewish Heritage of Monessen
This is what we are looking for. GMHS is seeking local photographs and memorabilia of the suffragettes. Next year’s theme will commemorate the 100th anniversary of women being able to vote in the 1920 Presidential election.
Due to the closing of the Mon Valley’s last synagogue, the Greater Monessen Historical Society will endeavor to preserve the Jewish heritage of Monessen and the Mon
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The Greater Monessen Historical Society’s Spring Exhibit in the Heritage Museum highlights Monessen professional athletes, Hall of Fame awardees, and the strong history of sports in the city. Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM and admission is always FREE!
Old Photos and Memorabilia Needed
While doing spring cleaning, please keep the historical society on your mind. Save historical memorabilia and photos to donate or loan the Heritage Museum. Also, deposit copies of family genealogies for safe keeping. Ask the museum, before throwing away what may be historical material covering local history. August means back to school. The Museum is looking for photos of Monessen schools and school events. Photos can be loaned or donated to the Museum.
Become a GMHS Member Individual memberships for the historical society are $15 a calendar year with family memberships being $20. Business memberships are $50. Membership is based on the calendar year of January through December and include four issues of the newsletter, “Valley Historian”.
Volunteers Needed Do you have talents to share? Do you have spare time? Do you want to give back to the community? Do you enjoy local history? If so, please
consider joining our group and volunteering at the Museum. Call for details.
Visit the Museum Shoppe The Heritage Museum is also home to the Museum Shoppe, which is filled with the area’s largest collection of ethnic cookbooks. They make great gifts. There are also many books and items dealing with local history that are for sale.
Follow Us on Social Media 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 filled with all the necessary information to visit, donate, join or learn about us!
McMurray VFW Auxiliary Plants Flowers at PT Ambulance Facility Auxiliary members Diane Keremes, Sara Redinger, and Sandi Roberto from Memorial Park VFW Post 764 in McMurray recently planted flowers at the VFW 764 Ambulance Facility of Peters Township.
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West Mifflin VFW Life Member Donates $1,000 To Help Local Veterans
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McMurray VFW Post 764 Auxiliary Participates in Canonsburg Parade
By Michael P. Mauer A Mon Valley resident and life member of All State West Mifflin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914‘Intrepid’donated $1,000 June 27 to help local disabled servicemembers. Lois Shirley, a Vietnam veteran who served as a career Army Nurse Corps officer from 1966 to 1988, was presented with a certificate from VFW Post 914 Commander Jake Bradich thanking her for the generous gift she made to the post’s hospital visitation program. The effort sparked a standing ovation during the unit’s monthly 7 p.m. meeting at the Thompson Run Athletic Association on Ball Avenue, West Mifflin. Stationed with the 3rd Field Hospital in Saigon, Vietnam, Shirley first worked as a staff nurse in tropical medicine. She was quickly promoted to head nurse - first for internal medicine, then also for the 100bed convalescent unit. In her duties, she handled casualties directly from the battlefield. Including her combat tour, Shirley completed 22 years with the Army Nurse Corps before retiring. She later became an instructor in the associate degree nursing program, and also director of disabled student services at the Community College of Allegheny County. The retired Army nurse keeps herself active in veterans’ affairs. She serves on the board of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
Lois Shirley, VFW Post 914 ‘Intrepid’ West Mifflin Life Member, right, receives a certificate from Post Commander Jake Bradich thanking her for the $1,000 donation she made to the post’s hospital visitation program June 27.
in Pittsburgh, and is a member of several other veterans service organizations. Shirley’s donation will be used to help buy refreshments and snacks for patients and residents, as well as to purchase coupon books, and fund small cash prizes during bingo games at Southwestern Veterans Center. Patientsuse these windfalls to purchase things such as toiletry items and other sundry articles at the hospital canteen. “My brother was a patient at Southwestern Veterans Center, and I know how much what the VFW does there is appreciated,” Shirley said. For more information about VFW Post 914 and its activities, visit the group’s website at: http://traa.weebly.com/vfw-post-914.html, or contact VFW Post 914 Commander Bradich at: 412 508-1313.
Art, Drama, and Music Camp in North Strabane Join children from across the South Hills for a fabulous week of Arts Camp in North Strabane Township August 12 – 16. All children, from beginner to advanced, will grow in their love of art, drama, and music as they spend a week with qualified instructors passionate about their craft. Camp is from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, and a healthy lunch will be served each day. Cost is $55 per child. For children ages 6 - 13. For more information and to register visit the website www.viewcrestchurch.org
The Auxiliary from VFW 764 McMurray had a great time on their float in the Canonsburg July 4th Parade. Participating on the float were Ken Pollock - driver, Lisanne Migyanko as ‘Uncle Sam’, Shirley Muir, Linda McMinn, Barb Meiers, Sara Redinger, Sandra Coglio, Jo Ann Ricci, Sandy Campbell, and Linda Philps.
Peters Creek Historical Society Will Hold Presentation on Commemorative Coin Celebrating The 200th Anniversary of The Lewis And Clark Expedition Peters Creek Historical Society will welcome guest speakers, Dick Gaetano and Rob Throckmorten to the August 26 meeting, held at 8:00 pm in the social room of Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Both speakers are fellow coin club members and will present a program on the Lewis and Clark Commemorative Coin celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition into the Louisiana Territory Purchase. The talk will encompass local re-enactment history and a power point discussion of the Lewis and Clark Commemorative Silver Dollar. Front features Lewis coin. This program was presented to and Clark standing before a river the National Coin Show held in with foliage in the background. The Pittsburgh this past spring. back of the coin features the The Enoch Wright House, headJefferson Peace Medal. quarters of the society will be open for tour on Tuesday, August 6, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Sunday, August 25, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. For further information on the society check out the website: www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.
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NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM ‘Double-Dip’ on September 28 - Cement City Walking Tour and Fall Festival A unique double-dip opportunity in Donora to take in history, arts and crafts, and food, will occur on Saturday, September 28 when we host a ‘Cement City Home and Walking Tour’ on the same day as Donora’s ‘Fall Festival’. The second annual Fall Festival will be held at Donora’s historic 99 year old Palmer Park on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., so there’s plenty of time to visit the Fall Festival before and after to take in the high-end craft vendors, music and/or to simply grab some foodfrom the food trucks and vendors. After stopping at the Fall Festival, come see the inspiration behind the 2018 featured addition to the Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad & Village!!
Cement City Home and Walking Tour Our fall Cement City Home and Walking Tours and your chance to see Thomas Edison’s solution for worker housing created 102 years ago in 1917 and the inspiration for the featured addition to the Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad & Village. Walking Tours are scheduled for Saturday, September28 and Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. (NO Steelers game this day.) The tours start at the Smog Museum at 595 McKean Avenue or at the intersection of Sixth and McKean in the heart of Donora with an in-depth photo, blueprint and artifact presentation. The photos were taken during the construction in 1916 and 1917 by Donora’s original photographer: Bruce Dreisbach, on glass plate negatives. You’ll get a firsthand look of how they built continuously poured concrete houses over 100 years ago. Allow at least 2.5 hours for the entire presentation and tour. Space will be limited. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. You will pay at the door by cash or check. RSVPs are required. We expect attendees to visit from all over SW PA and have already been accepting RSVPs. Choose a date and RSVP by phone message or email. If you have any questions about Cement City, one of our Home and Walking Tours or our project with the Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad & Village, please consult our website and click the “Cement City” tab, or contact the Historical Society.
Smog Museum Listed in Book – “100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die” The Smog Museum of the Donora Historical Society was listed in the book “100 Things To Do In Pittsburgh Before You Die” as #78. The book of bucket list items that people from Pittsburgh or visitors to Pittsburgh should accomplish before they, well, “kick the bucket.” The story of Pittsburgh’s transformation from a smoky steel town to a modern, high-tech city draws people from around the world to this corner of southwestern Pennsylvania. Since 2008, the Donora Historical Society has given Donora a presence in the world through our Smog Museum. People seek out the Donora Historical Society primarily due to our history with the infamous 1948 Smog, Stan “The Man” Musial, our Cement City historic district and other topics. We’ve formed partnerships with various institutions; museums; universities; newspaper, magazine and book authors; documentary film crews; and students at the middle and high school levels, as well as college students and professors. Our outreach programs take us throughout southwestern Pennsylvania giving presentations at universities, historical societies, libraries and assisted living care facilities. 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, social clubs and organizations, and a rotating exhibit whose artifacts change three to four times a year. Put us on your “bucket list” and come visit us on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment and then you’ll only have 99 more things to do on the “100 Things” list.
Additional Info If you have additional questions about the subjects mentioned above, the historical society, museum, presentations or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by on Saturdays or by special appointment (with at least a week’s notice), email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com, call us at 724-8230364 and leave a message, visit us on the web at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org, or follow us and Like Us on Facebook at “Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum.”
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Festival August 18 St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Finleyville will hold their annual ‘Festival Day” on Sunday, August 18 from 12:00 noon until dark at the St. Francis grounds. There will be plenty of delicious foods cooked to perfection. Hot sausage, Kolbassi and sauerkraut, Hotdogs, Haluski, Baked Chicken, Fries, Lamb and Beef cooked on a Spit, Rotisserie Chicken cooked on the spits at the grounds, corn on the cob cooked in a kettle over an open fire, and much, much more. Food will be available in the Pavilion on the grounds and in Finley Hall. There will be a Bake Shop and all day Bingo, Basket Raffles, 50/50 Raffle, Lottery Raffle, Country Store, and much more all in Finley Hall. Books of tickets for food and games are available at the St. Francis Parish Office. $5 book of tickets will have a bonus stub for hourly drawings. Tickets sold on the grounds on Festival Day will not have the bonus stub. Get your tickets early!
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Walk the History Tour During Monongahela’s 250th Celebration While in town for Monongahela’s 250th Celebration, August 8-11, 2019, be sure to experience the free, 2 hour self guided walking tour that blends both the architectural and personal histories of the buildings and the people associated with each site. Pick up a brochure from the box on the front door of the Historical Society building at 230 W. Main. Download the free QR reader app to your smartphone. Then begin the tour. At the first site simply scan the code next to that site in the brochure to bring up narrated videos that include old photos and additional history. Learn about the Whiskey Rebellion, the invention of Carborundum, the Underground Railroad, the Italian Immigration, the Great Depression and many other stories including the history of the Longwell house, new home to the Monongahela Area Historical Society. Pick up a walking tour brochure Although, the experience is more from the box at the Monongahela in-depth with a Smartphone, the tour Historical Society. can still be taken with the brochure only. If you cannot make it to town to walk the tour, it is available on U Tube by typing in Monongahela Walking Tour. TIPS FOR THE TOUR • Download QR reader app to your phone prior to coming that day. • Bring Earbuds to this event. There can be heavy traffic and train noise. • Start the tour with 100% charge. • Take the case off of your phone for best results in viewing the videos. • Turn off QR reader between sites to conserve battery charge. • If you experience a problem with the video starting, turn off wi-fi in settings
Chill Out with Cool Beats Sale at J.K. Tener Library in Charleroi Records, eight tracks, cassettes, and more are all for sale at great prices all month long at the John K. Tener Library, Charleroi, PA. Stop in and look for some great find from your favorite musicians, bands and more. A ‘Super Seconds’ Sale, will also be held Sept. 6, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and September 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Table space is available. Have donations for the sale? We have pick up!! Please call 724-483-8282 to schedule. The John K. Tener Library is located at 638 Fallowfield Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022
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Whiskey and Fashions Catch Spirit Of Monongahela’s 250th Tastings and Pairings Flavor Historical Event A time line of vintage clothing will offer a look at Monongahela’s 250 years of history during a whiskey pairing at Rippel’s on the Creek 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Sharon and Wesley Rippel will host “A Liquid Journey Through Our City’s Early Years” at their event center to support Monongahela’s 250th Anniversary while Debbie Popp Gilbert will arrange the time line drawn from Elizabeth Township Historical Society’s clothing collection. “Sharon and I both dressed in costumes for the town’s 200th anniversary and are thrilled to help promote Monongahela’s history and vibrancy now,” Mrs. Gilbert said. Clothes from World War II’s front Captain for the ‘liquid journey’ lines and home front will be featured will be Ruth Ann Tatar of Ruth for the fashion show and whiskey Ann’s Whiskey Flights and Pairings tastings and pairings as part of Monongahela’s 250th anniversary. from Southern Glazers Wines and Spirits. John and Son Catering will cater foods to complement the whiskey flavors. Re-enactors will don period clothing from the Whiskey Rebellion era 1791-1794 and the later Lewis and Clark expedition whose flatboats were constructed on the Monongahela River in nearby Elizabeth. Donation is $18 presale by calling 724-258-3211 after 6 p.m., visit www.ticketleap.com or at the door if not sold out. Rippel’s on the Creek is located at 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela. For a complete listing of events, visit the website www.MonCity250.org or Facebook Page Monongahela Area 250th.
Whitehall Public Library to Host Author Jason Cherry Whitehall Public Library will host a presentation, “Pittsburgh's Lost Outpost: A Talk with Jason Cherry” on Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 PM. In the year 1754, before a young George Washington would set the world on fire, trader William Trent and his hired volunteers began an outpost at the "forks of the Ohio”. This simple act would not only lay the foundation for the conflict known as the Seven Years War, but also became the early remnants of the city we know today as Pittsburgh. Join author Jason Cherry for a spirited picture presentation about his book, Pittsburgh’s Lost Outpost. In it, he explores recently uncovered details about the lost outpost and pieces together Trent’s eventual role in American history! The event is FREE Registration required, call 412-882-6622. Signed books will be on sale for $20. Cash and credit cards accepted. For more information, visit www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org.
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Monongahela Youth Main Street Program to Host Street Fair During Mon 250 Celebration The Monongahela Youth Main Street Program (M.y. Main Street) will be hosting their first annual Street Fair on the evenings of August 9 and 10. The fair will be held on 3rd Street in Monongahela from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The youth’s mission is to engage our community into both the history and future of the city of Monongahela. The Street Fair coincides appropriately with the 250th anniversary celebration of the settlement of the Monongahela Area in the 1760s. Through involving the local businesses in sales booths, Chinese auctions, games, and entertainment, the organization hopes to spread what Monongahela, or “Mon City” has to offer. Executive Committee members Ethan Gamble, Jimmy Braum, and Main Street Program Executive Director Terry Necciai have planned numerous activities. Forward Township resident Dana Dolfi will be demonstrating his thunderous “horn machine” that he has made using the historic horns from local steel mills, barges, and even ocean-going vessels. Entertainment will be provided by students of ‘From The Top Music Shop’, as well as various street “buskers” or musicians. Little City Coffee, Sam’s Gyros and Italian Village Pizza will be the big names in the food vendors. There will be numerous Chinese auction baskets packed with goods from local town favorites -Sparkles by Shell, DeVore Hardware, Rabe’s Trading Post, Main Street Gypsy, and the Bubblery Pittsburgh, among others. To stay up-to-date on the street fair and any future events, be sure to LIKE our Facebook page, M.y. Mainstreet Program.
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PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN AND TEEN ACTIVITIES IN AUGUST The Pleasant Hills Public Library is offering the following programs for children and teens during the month of August. For more information regarding programs or library services, please contact Dani Danylo by phone 412-655-2424 or email danylod@einetwork.net. The Pleasant Hills Public Library is located at 302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. www.pleasanthillslibrary.org
Tail Waggin’ Tutors Monday, August 12 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Practice your reading skills while enjoying the company of some furry friends! Make a cool craft or two while waiting for your turn. For children ages 4 and up - reading ability encouraged, but not required; please contact Dani Danylo, danylod@einetwork.net or 412-655-2424 for more information or to register.
TEEN EVENT: End of Summer Reading Party 2.0 Thursday, August 15 @ 12:30 to 2 p.m. - Students going into 6th-12th grade are welcome to join us for a Summer Reading Wrap Up Party. Have snacks, games, and maybe win some prizes, plus share favorite reads from the summer with others and talk about what to look forward to reading in the fall. Hope to see you there! Registration requested, but not required; please contact Maria Inks, inksm@einetwork.net or 412-655-2424.
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Ordinance Complaints Dominate Carroll Twp. Meeting
New Eagle to Address Property Inspection Issues
By Miranda Startare
By Miranda Startare
Several residents addressed the Board at the July 2 Carroll Township Supervisors Meeting about property ordinance violations that are creating unsafe and unsanitary conditions, according to the residents. Resident Maya Patch expressed concerns about snakes, mice, and rats inhabiting her neighborhood along Route 837. Another resident also addressed the snake and rodent problem, suggesting that the issue has escalated since the demolition of an abandoned house on Caroline Avenue last year. The resident told the supervisors that the house should have been exterminated before the demolition to prevent the scattering of the rodents throughout the surrounding community. The supervisors responded that there is no legal requirement for the property owner to exterminate before a demolition and that the township cannot spend taxpayer dollars on exterminating private properties. Two other residents spoke to the supervisors about similar issues, including raccoons, groundhogs, high grass and weeds, and other properties that need to be removed, according to the residents. The supervisors assured the residents that the township is working on the issues with locating property owners and that they will send the property inspector to the properties to issue any necessary fines. In other business, the township has approved a request from Waste Management for a two-year extension to the current municipal waste contract.
New Eagle Borough Council held its July 2 monthly meeting and discussed issues they have been encountering with rental inspections and occupancy permits. According to the council, an increased number of property owners seeking to rent their properties are not making the necessary improvements or meeting the standards that the inspector is detailing for them. When the inspector returns to inspect for the approval of the property, the changes are not being made, and oftentimes, the landlord is not present as is required for the inspection. These property owners are causing the inspector to come to the same properties on multiple occasions, wasting time and borough money, according to the borough. Council also notes that the rental residents are often moving into the properties without occupancy permits having been granted. Council has asked the borough solicitor, Tim Berggren, to help in the legal solutions to the issue. Also at the meeting, Monongahela Police Chief Kevin Harris announced that police patrols for speeding have increased since the last meeting when residents discussed areas in the borough where an increase in patrols was necessary.
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UNION TOWNSHIP NEWS Municipal Offices: 3904 Finleyville-Elrama Road, Finleyville, PA, 15332 •724-348-4250 Secretary/Treasurer: secretary@uniontwp.com Asst. Secretary/Treasurer: jcarmen@uniontwp.com Public Meeting Schedule: The Union Township Board of Supervisors meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm. Follow our Facebook page for important notifications & events! www.facebook.com/uniontwppa/
SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL – TIME FOR REST AND RELAXATION AFTER A HARD WINTER? – NOT FOR THE UNION TOWNSHIP ROAD CREW. The spring inspections of Union Township’s roads revealed just how much damage the unusually heavy rainstorms over the past six to eight months in our area have caused to our roadways - roadways that were already vulnerable due to the terrain and need for better storm water management systems. Serious slides and road wash-outs were noted and scheduled for repairs that needed to be done soon and done right. Priorities have been set and steps taken to get the needed repairs completed in a manner that assured township funds will be spent on lasting improvements. To get this formidable task rolling, plans have been made and are being implemented. 1. Existing storm water holding ponds located on private and some public property were inspected and most were found to be in need of maintenance. Steps are being taken to assure repairs and maintenance will be carried out. 2. A Road Crew Superintendent with heavy experience in roadway maintenance was brought on board to provide supervision to the Road Crew for projects that will remain “in-house”. Mr. Ken Puglisi Owner of KDL Enterprises was contracted as the Road Crew Superintendent in mid-April and is likely to be around for some time providing daily supervision to our road crew employees. Mr. Puglisi is reporting directly to our Roadmaster /Supervisors with Supervisor Rick Lawson (also with heavy road maintenance experience) being “first on call”. 3. Projects, identified by the Board, as candidates for completion by our Road Crew have been prioritized and will be completed under engineering
direction. 4. Financial help offered by Sunoco (Mariner ll Project) and EQT Production for payment to compensate for roadway damage caused by heavy vehicle use on township roads will be fully utilized. 5. Financial grants will be sought and, if awarded, may bolster our distressed road maintenance budget.
SLIDE DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT ON LOBBS RUN ROAD SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A washout and slide caused by torrential rains swelling Lobbs Run Creek over its banks between Finleyville Elrama Road and Aber Road has been repaired. The swollen creek washed out the berm support of Lobbs Run Road. That section of Lobbs Run Road was closed for nearly four weeks to facilitate the extensive repairs and resur-
Lobbs Run Road with approximately 100 feet of supporting wall installed.
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facing. A berm supporting retaining wall of concrete blocks was constructed that will support approximately 275 feet of roadway and protects the road from further water erosion damage. The cost for materials and repaving was approximately $74,000 which included Labor cost for use of our own Road Crew. An estimated cost, had the repair been bid out at “prevailing rates” was estimated to have come in between $90,000 and $120,00 - a great job done by the Road Crew. Visit our website at www.messengerpaper.com and click on the photos gallery for more photos.
SLIDE REPAIRS - COAL BLUFF ROAD AND OTHER MAINTENANCE. Repair of several slide areas and cross drains on Coal Bluff Road were begun on July 7th in preparation for repaving the section from Rebecca Road to State Route 837. That section of Coal Bluff Road will be closed for an estimated four weeks. Three slides have been assigned to The Road Crew. Several new cross drains may also be needed. Repairs and/or new components have already been installed or repaired on Don Street, Patterson Road and Airport Road.
NEW UNION CONTRACT RATIFIED – ROAD CREW AND TEAMSTERS 205 After several weeks of negotiations, a new five year Collective Bargaining Agreement between Teamsters 205 and Union Township was ratified which will govern, in part, operations of the Union Township Road Crew Employees. In conjunction with the new agreement, an updated Employee Handbook has been drafted and will become available to all employees after
final Board approval. For the present, the Union Township Road Crew Employees will report to Mr. Puglisi. Mr. David Barkey (Road Crew Operator) elected to leave the Employ of Union Township. The Board of Supervisors, Administrative employees and former co-workers wish him success in his new position. The Road Crew presently consists of the following personnel. • Mr. Kenneth Puglisi – Acting Road Crew Superintendent • Mr. Albert Banahasky – Foreman and Union Steward • Mr. Shaun McQuillan – Operator • Mr. Ron Lovrich – Operator
WELCOME BACK NICOLE A big “Welcome Back” to Nicole Wright (Secretary Treasurer) who was on maternity leave and a “Job Well Done” to Joan Carmen (Assistant Secretary /Treasurer), who had her hands full while Nicole was on leave. Nicole, Joan and Mr. Puglisi are administrative employees and are NonUnion.
WARNING TO RESIDENTS Residents installing their own storm water drainage systems along Township roads need to be aware that the Township road right-of-way cannot be intruded upon without review by the township engineer. Incidents in which damage has occurred to drain pipes and/or “cleanout access pipes” have occurred recently. The township will not reimburse for damage to “non-permitted” systems intruding into the road right-of-way. Be aware that some of the lawn you cut may actually be on the road right-of-way. The Township Secretary can get you the advice you need.
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Business & Merchant News MVRCC Holds Ribbon Cutting for Bryan’s Auto Service
Pictured L to R: Chuck Diehl, Nikki Christie, Bryan Neason (Owner) and Paul Kessler
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber was proud to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bryan’s Auto Service located at 731 Main St. Allenport, PA. For all of your vehicle service and maintenance needs call or stop into Bryan’s today. For an appointment, call 724-938-3361.
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Pizza Station is MACC Business Of The Month
Pizza Station in New Eagle is being recognized as the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. Pizza Station opened it's doors in April 2018. Owners, Jim and Caralee Coulter, believe in giving back to the community where Jim grew up. Fundraisers, park cleanups, movie nights, light up night, donations and sponsorships to local groups are all possible because of the support of the surrounding areas that have helped their business grow. Pizza Station offers a large menu including traditional pizzas, specialty pizzas, calzones, hoagies/wraps, gyros, burgers, salads, whole & split wings, & fried appetizers. They also offer gift cards. Customers can place their orders for pick up or delivery. Pizza Station is located at 187 Chess St in New Eagle and their phone number is 724-310-3191. Business hours are Mon. through Thurs. 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, Fri. and Sat. 10:30 am - 11:00 pm. Sun 10:30am9:00pm. You can follow them on their Facebook page for specials and events
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Chamber Lunch August 22 The Bethel Park Chamber is offering everyone a chance to network, enjoy some snacks and have a relaxing time at the Chamber Lunch on August 22, 2019. The lunch will be held at Steel Cactus located by the Cool Springs Sports Complex from 12:00 noon - 1:30 PM. Bring your friends. For more information go to the Chamber website at www.bpchamber.org or call the office at 412-595-8361.
MVRCC Spotlight The Greater Charleroi Community Development Corporation
Sapphire Gala Coming to South Hills Country Club On September 19, 2019, the Bethel Park Chamber will be celebrating its 5th Anniversary and will be honoring our community businesses in a variety of ways. The event will be held at the South Hills Country Club from 6:00 - 9:00 PM with dinner, entertainment and celebration. For more information, visit our website www.bpchamber.org.
First Annual “Take A Vet to Lunch” for Free On November 8, 2019 from 11:30 - 1:30 PM, the Bethel Park Chamber will be hosting our Veterans at the Bethel Park Municipal Building on Park Avenue. Our invited Legislators and local officials, along with members and community members will be saluting our local veterans with a FREE lunch. It is our way of showing that we appreciate their service. Many of the local restaurants from our communities will be providing a variety of food for the lunch. There will be a short presentation from our local military representatives and other officials will be on hand to meet and greet guests. Cost for attendees will be $20 and VETERAN GUEST is FREE. We are currently looking for sponsorships to underwrite the event. Sponsorships start at $250. Any support would be appreciated. Go to the Chamber website at www.bpchamber.org, or call 412-5958361 or email: chruhl@verizon.net for more information. Let’s make this an annual event to remember. Pictured L to R: Barbara Pepper, Theresa Paluso, Adele Hopkins, Patsy Brinker, Judy Rager and Alix Garlitz. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Mark Alterici, Sylvia Whiten and Nancy Baker.
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Spotlight this month shines on the The Greater Charleroi Community Development Corporation (GCCDC). GCCDC is a grassroots organization made up of citizens who are interested in working toward building a stronger Charleroi. GCCDC, a non-profit, 501-C3 organization. For their current project, they began developing the space on Meadow Ave, a green space with memorial acknowledgements. With the help of MVI and other organizations enough money was raised to finish Phase I and Phase II. Phase III is in the process of being completed now. This is just one of the various projects over the last 30+ years this organization has brought to fruition. GCCDC is responsible for numerous other projects such as Meadow Townhouses, and for rehabbing multiple homes in the Greater Charleroi Area.
MVRCC Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Citizens Bank Location in Charleroi Mon Valley Regional Chamber celebrated Citizens Bank’s new location in Charleroi last month with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting. Stop in to see Citizens Bank’s new look, located at 501 McKean Ave. Charleroi, PA 15022.
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Twin Rivers Chamber of Commerce News July Business of the Month – Stoney’s Brewing Company
Twin Rivers Chamber Fall Classic Golf Outing The 2019 Twin Rivers Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Greater Rostraver Chamber) Fall Classic Golf Outing will be held Friday, September 20 at Cedarbrook GOLD Golf Course. The event will begin at 9:00am with registration, coffee and donuts. A 10:00am start, lunch at the turn, beverages on the course, buffet dinner, skill prizes, raffle and door prizes, great hole-in-one prizes, networking and more are included. The outing is open to the public and golf registration is underway for individuals and foursomes. You can register online at www.twinriverschamber.org.
Seeking Sponsorships and Donations The Fall Classic Golf Outing benefits the TRC Scholarship Program; with funding awarded to local colleges and universities, and other educational programs. The Andrew Solan Memorial Scholarship, added in 2015, is awarded exclusively to a Belle Vernon Area High School senior. We are asking for your support through sponsorships, golf participants, and prizes. The following sponsorship levels are available: • Key - Includes Foursome $1,000 • Premium - $500 •Refreshment - $300 • Standard (2 levels) - $200 or $100 In addition to sponsors and golfers, we are seeking donations of raffle prizes (value $50+), door prizes (value $20+), and new golf balls to be used as giveaways at the event. Sponsorships and donations will be recognized before, during and after the event in all TRC publications. For more information about sponsorship or golfer registration, call 724-929-3329 or email grcoc1@comcast.net.
Candelore's Barking Beauties Opens in Finleyville John LaCarte, Joyce Branthoover and Jon King
Hard-work built our country, but sometimes, hard-work can use a little luck. In 1907, founder William B. "Stoney" Jones was playing a friendly game of poker; hours passed, fortunes turned and Stoney walked out with the deed to the Eureka Gold Crown Brewery in his pocket. Stoney went to work crafting the best all-malt Old World Beer he could brew, and it did not take long before people started asking for "Stoney's Beer". In 2017, Jones Brewing Company returned to ownership by Jones Family with purchase by Jon King, great-grandson of Stoney Jones, in partnership with John LaCarte. The LaCarte and King/Jones family histories have been intertwined in Smithton from the beginning. The ownership goes back four generations - making it more than just a business.
Candelore's Barking Beauties celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting at their newest location, 3467 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. This mark the third business location, with the Elizabeth CANDELORE’S BARKING BEAUTIES – Lenny Lucas, and White Oak as Eric Ash, Salon Manager Lacey Spenillo, Owner and the other locations. General Manager Kelsi Candelore, with Baby Addison, Open 8am to 6pm, Norm Candelore, Jeff Oliver Wednesday through Sunday, no appointment needed. Call 724-782-0828.
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Women’s Guide Enhance Your Summer Look With These Style Tips (NewsUSA) - Since summer brings an explosion of bold colors and vibrant patterns, this season's trends are no different. So pack away your dreary duds, your winter boots and clean out that closet to get yourself ready for some fun in the sun. Unsure of where to start? The following summer accessories are a must: * Slip into a dress. A slip dress is a simple, elegant base layer that can be dressed up with accessories and is a trend worth paying attention to. To get a high-fashion look, layer them with frilly undershirts and jumpers.
* Fancy your footwear. If you're anything like Carrie Bradshaw, the best way to dress up an outfit is with a pair of wedge sandals. The right pair of wedges can glam up your look, make your legs look long, yet still allow you to move comfortably. If, however, you prefer shoes with little to no heel, you'll be happy to know that flat-flats are in (think ballet slippers and gladiator sandals.) * Go glam with glasses. Choosing eyewear that's not only stylish but functional can be difficult. Transitions lenses are great because they block 100 percent of the sun's harmful UV
rays and are available in nearly all prescriptions. They also come in a variety of colors that complement your personal style and frame choice. With one pair of lenses, your eyes will feel comfortable indoors or out, in bright light, low light and everything in between. * Choose a hat. As important as it is to get some natural vitamin D, too much sun is bad for the skin. A floppy hat is a great accessory that lets you flaunt a style that fits your personality, get a little sun, but still protect yourself from harmful UV rays. * Grab a bag. A statement bag is
the perfect way to enhance your look. When choosing the right purse for your outfit, think luxe fabrics, contrasting textures, and bright patterns. Pair with a great pair of glasses to pull off a celebrity look. For more information, please visit www.transitions.com.
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Women Say They're Ready To Put Their Money To Work For Them (NewsUSA) - More women than ever before are realizing they need to make their money grow for them. For decades, we've been hearing about an "investment gap" between males and females. And while it still exists, a whopping 72 percent of women in a new survey by Fidelity Investments said they're ready to make bolder moves in the coming months - including investing more of their savings. "Women tend to be the CFO of their household," says Kathy Murphy, president of personal investing at Fidelity. "They tend to pay the bills, they tend to make 80 percent of the purchasing decisions. This (investing) can be part of it." The point about investing more of savings is crucial. While 44 percent of females polled for the firm's "2018 Women and Investing Study" were currently putting their money to work in the market beyond just retirement accounts - that compares to 59 percent of men -more than a third of all women reported having $50,000 or more still sitting in checking and savings accounts that pay a pittance in interest. And that third or so includes those who do invest outside of, say, company 401(k) plans. But if even $20,000 of that cash was invested in a conservative portfolio mix? Over five years, in a typical market, the money could potentially swell by $5,733 vs. $80 in a basic savings account (and potentially $2,961 in a typical five-year CD). Millennial women would seem to be taking those numbers most seriously, which accounts for much of the optimism underlying the report. Forty-eight percent of them are already investing their cash, as opposed to about 40 percent of both Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. "This is the first time in the almost decade we've been doing this study that we've seen Millennial women on track to really lead the way," notes Murphy. Don't misunderstand: No one's saying people - men or women - shouldn't
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keep at least enough cash on hand in savings to cover three to six months of living expenses. That's a fundamental rule of thumb among financial advisors. And Murphy contends that women who do invest actually turn out to be "great" at it for this simple reason: They come up with a long-term plan based on their own or their family's goals, and then they allow their investments to grow without tending to make the mistake of trying to time the market. Many online tools can help women looking to better manage their financial lives. Fidelity, for example, offers a free 10-minute "Financial Wellness" checkup that's a first step in developing such a plan, and the firm also just launched a new "Demand More" site designed specifically for those with two X chromosomes. The latter, which is also free, includes personal stories from women like the 54-year-old with two grown children who "restarted her finances" after her divorce. As for why women lag men in investing, Murphy has her own theory: "Sixtyfive percent of them equate it with picking stocks. But it's not about that. It's about having a financial plan and sticking to it."
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Working Moms Stay Connected to Children Through Messenger Kids (NewsUSA) According to research from Working Mother Research Institute and Messenger Kids, 79 percent of working moms find that there is a constant struggle to find the right balance between being at work and being with their kids. They never want to miss a moment with their kids, but also feel the pressure to be present at work. Getting updates throughout the day makes working moms feel more connected to their kids, and Messenger Kids, a new app available in the US for iOS, Android and Fire tablets, is making it easier for working moms and their kids to talk. Messenger Kids puts the power to communicate in the hands of children and lets them reach out to mom whenever they need to. "After talking to thousands of moms and working with the Working Mother Research Institute, we've found that 84 percent of moms wish they could have a brief look into how their child's day is going. Most feel there's a need for apps that let kids connect with people they love, but also have the level of parental control parents want," says Antigone Davis, Facebook Global Head of Safety. Communication apps such as Messenger Kids have many benefits, including: • Connection. Apps are a great way for children to connect with the people they love. With Messenger Kids, kids can video chat and message
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The Bone and Joint Cent e er at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is pleased to announce the opening g of their new office in Bethel Park. a
Announcing Our O Newes e t Location Kenneth L. Urish, MD, PhD Orthopaedic Surrgery Dr. Urish received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a doctorate in bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering. He complete ed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Penn State S. Hershey Medical Center and a fellowship at Health Milton M usetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Urish Massachu is board-ccertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, numerous articles, abstracts, and book chapters. and has published p
with parent-approved contacts once their account is set up by a parent or guardian. • Creativity. An app should be fun and allow kids to express themselves within the limits set by parents. Messenger Kids features a library of specially chosen GIFs, frames, stickers, masks and drawing tools that let them decorate photos and videos and have more fun with video chats. • Control. Messenger Kids helps ease parents' concerns about how children are using devices and whether they are using apps that are age-appropriate. It also gives parents more control. Parents fully control the contact list and kids can't connect with people that their parent does not approve. • Convenience. Apps, especially those built for kids, must be easy to set up and use. Once the account is established, the home screen shows kids at a glance whom they are approved to talk to and when those contacts are online. In addition, parents can chat with kids through their regular Messenger account, so it's convenient for both parent and child.
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Recent Local Death Notices BOOTH, Eleanor Mary, 85, of 9. July died Finleyville, Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. CHAKEY, Judith K., 67, of South Park, died June 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DAVIS, Gloria M., 88, formerly of Nottingham Township, died June 22. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. DeROSA, John Jr., 65, of 3. July died Bentleyville, Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. DUCOEUR, Thomas Orange, 79, of Charleroi, died June 30. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. (REIND. Mary FISH, STADTLER), 84, of Baldwin 26. June died Borough, Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. FISH, Scott Richard, 51, of Baldwin, died June 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. FRANCIS, Cleata Amelia, 93, of 29. June died Baldwin, Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GARRETT, Wayne W. Jr., 67, of Pleasant Hills, died June 23. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GOB, Dawn Clare (a.k.a. Mum, Nunny), 79, of Bethel Park, (formerly of Baldwin), died June 18. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
HAMILTON, Joyce B., 73, of New Eagle, died July 3. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. HOFFMANN, Elsie J., 89, of 28. June died Whitehall, Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. IVKOVIC, Margaretha M. (VAN ROOIJEN),83, of Pleasant Hills, died June 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. JONARDI, Enzo M., 95, formerly of West Mifflin and Pleasant Hills, Arrangements by died July 8. Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. KANAGY, E. DeWayne, 86, of 7. July died Park, Bethel Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. KEARNS, Michael “Mick”, 70, of Pleasant Hills, died June 17. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. KOCZKA, John Edward “Tow Truck Eddie”, 77, of West Mifflin, died June 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KUHN, Steven, 63, of Finleyville, died July 5. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. LABOSH, Stephen “Steve”, 93, of 3. July died Charleroi, Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. LASSIGE, Terance M., 70, of South Park (formerly of Bethel Park), died June 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
MATHOS, Walter L. “Walt”, 89, formerly of West Mifflin, died June Arrangements by Jefferson 27. Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. McHENRY, Renee’, 66, of Bethel Park, died June 26. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. McKELVEY, Arlene, 87, of Bethel Park, died June 18. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. METROVICH, Richard A., 71, of South Park, died June 23. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MINFORD, Irene Dorothy Wasik, 96, of West Mifflin, died July 3. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. POELLOT, George H. Jr., 78, of 7. July died Finleyville, Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PONZO, Louis Sr., 91, of Bethel Park, died June 24. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. RAZUMIC, Karen Ann (ROSS), 66, of Jefferson Hills, died July 7. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. RICHARD, Joseph W., 90, of Jefferson Hills, died June 30. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. ROBINSON, Mary Ann, 79, of West Mifflin, died July 7. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
ROSSI, Maria, 80, of Jefferson Hills, Arrangements by died July 3. Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SHAFFER, Elizabeth R. “Betty” (MATHEWS), 91, of Pleasant Hills, died June 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SOLAK, Lorraine L., 92, of Pleasant Hills, died June 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. STEIN, Clyde E., 87, of Finleyville, died June 28. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. STICKEL, Thomas J., 48, of of (formerly Connellsville 2. July died Monongahela), Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. TOMKO, Mildred “Millie” (SIPPOS), 94, of West Mifflin, died July 3. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. TUCUTICH, Betty, 87, of 29. June died Charleroi, Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. WILSON, Agnes, 97, of Bethel Park, died June 16. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. WRIGHT, Norma K., 89, of Pleasant Hills, died June20. Jefferson by Arrangements Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. YELICH, Joseph, 84, of Peters Township (formerly of Bethel Park), died June 21. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.
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GASTROENTEROLOGY Q: I suffer from acid reflux and I have heard many bad things about the treatment options. What should I do?
A: Upwards of 26% of the population in the U.S. suffer from weekly acid reflux symptoms. These symptoms may include heartburn, regurgitation of gastric contents, difficulty swallowing, nausea, chest pain, cough, hoarseness and the sensation of a lump in the throat. Because of the prevalence of acid reflux, Dr. Mark Cedar also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the Pittsburgh Gastroenterology majority of patients usually end up on medications such as Associates antacids like Tums or stronger meds like Ranitidine (Zantac) or Omeprazole (Prilosec). These popular medications have generated many eye-catching headlines over the past several years and I will discuss this below. But first, we should understand the dangers of having uncontrolled acid reflux. Barrett’s esophagus is a chronic condition that I diagnose very commonly in patients with acid reflux. This occurs when the lining of the esophagus is replaced with specialized pre-cancerous cells, commonly in the lower third of the esophagus. Barrett’s occurs in 0.9 – 20 % of patients who suffer from GERD and typically does not produce any symptoms and is only discovered when a patient undergoes an upper endoscopy (EGD). An EGD is a 5-minute long painless exam performed by a Gastroenterologist where a thin flexible lighted scope is inserted over the tongue into the esophagus, stomach and upper intestine. Barrett’s can be seen in patients of any age, gender or race but is twice as common in Caucasian men with an average age of 55 years. Smoking, obesity and excessive alcohol use also increase the risk. I often find this disease in patients as young as their late teens or early twenties. The major concern in chronic reflux patients and Barrett’s is the potential for progression to esophageal cancer. Between 0.2 – 2% of patients per year with Barrett’s will develop cancer of the esophagus, known as adenocarcinoma. Typically, we recommend patients undergo EGD if they suffer from regular acid reflux symptoms, especially if they require medications to control these symptoms, and in any patients who have had even occasional reflux for 5 years or longer. Once a patient is diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus we educate them on following strict “anti-reflux precautions” which includes weight loss, limiting caffeine and alcohol, avoiding nicotine and late-evening snacking. All patients are started on a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) such as Omeprazole and undergo surveillance endoscopies with biopsies every one to three years. Occasionally, we find more advanced cells on biopsy known as dysplasia and this is treated with an endoscopic procedure called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). We do RFA in an outpatient setting during a regular EGD and is a drastic improvement over the past 15 years when prior to that the patient sometimes had to undergo surgical removal of the involved esophagus. The biggest danger of PPI therapy is their availability over the counter. Although convenient, they are often used inappropriately without seeking consultation with a physician. I end up stopping these meds nearly as often as I start them. My big concern in patients who have required long-term PPI therapy is they may be covering up symptoms of damage to the esophagus such as Barrett’s or cancer. In the past several years, concerns have been raised about side effects from chronic use of PPI medications such as dementia, osteoporosis, heart disease, vitamin and mineral malabsorption, kidney disease and interactions with other meds. All patients on PPI meds should discuss these potential side effects with their primary care physician or Gastroenterologist.
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APPLIANCES Q: Why Should I Buy A Weber Gas Grill? A: The answer extends beyond gas grills to cars, toys, electronics, homes and anything else with a use or exchange value. Quality. Weber balances quality with price and personal accommodations like size, features, color, etc. Many customers walk into Highway Appliance and declare "I want a Weber grill." When "Pothole" asked, most do not know the models, sizes, features or Highway Appliances colors available nor what they would prefer if availability were not an issue. This is because Weber branding has become synonymous with reliable quality and service. Any Weber grill owner who has decided to save a few dollars on a new grill by buying the everchanging models at the local Big Box store quickly realizes the huge difference in value that a few extra dollars buys. What is it worth to save one hundred dollars if eight months later the ignitor breaks -- and the replacement part does not exist? Every replacement part of a Weber gas grill can be changed and Weber rewards dealers who make repair parts available at the retail level. Weber has been manufacturing barbeque grills for several decades and they never branched off into making tents, lamps or jackets. All they make is BBQ grills and grilling tools, books and accessories. Caring about the food you cook on your Weber is not a marketing gimmick because Weber is a true barbeque company. All they make is BBQ grills and they do it great. Service partners, like Highway Appliance, are set up to provide warranty service on-site for immediate repair of any problem experienced with Weber grill parts. Availability of replacement grill parts is very important as a typical Weber barbeque will be in service for over ten years. Stop in today and check out the quality of a Weber Gas Grill for yourself. 2214 Rt. 88, Dunlevy (Exit 40 off Interstate 70, and just minutes off Rt. 43) 724-326-5616 www.highwayappliance.com
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St. David’s ‘Memory Café’ Offers Educational Series about Dementia St. David’s ‘Neighborhood Memory Café’ welcomes you, your loved one with dementia, and all who care for those who are living with Dementia. We meet the first Saturday of the month to support one another, provide resources, and meet new friends who are experiencing the same journey. During the educational series, your loved one will work with one of our volunteers, so you can freely talk about the challenges that you are facing. We have teamed up with Kindrid Hospice to provide education and resources. Patricia Tylka, Hospice Specialist, with Kindrid Hospice, will kick off our series on Saturday, August 3, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. She will present the topic. Hospice 101. Holistic Care / Meeting Both the Patient and the Family Needs. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there. St. David’s NMC, is located at 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia, PA 15367. For additional information, please contact: sue.schmidty@gmail.com
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Seniors for Safe Driving Classes Seniors for Safe Driving presents highway safety education programs for Seniors 55 years of age and older. The programs are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The successful completion of the program makes senior drivers eligible for a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premiums, across the board, for a period of three years. Receiving this discount is mandated by Pennsylvania State Law. Mature driver improvement course helps drivers understand how aging affects abilities and provides insight about driving on today’s roadways. Upcoming Classes in the South Hills and Mon Valley areas: • August 14, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Carnegie Library, McKeesport, PA. • September 9 &10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Jefferson Hills Borough Bldg, Community Rm, Jefferson Hills, PA • September 12, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 • October 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Citizens Library, 5 S. College St, Washington, PA 15301 To register for a class call: 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245. To register online, visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com
At The Sheridan we believe in celebrations, smiles and happiness. From happy hours to monthly theme parties to Brain Health University, our award-winning programs are focused on happiness and well-being. Meet our residents and families and see for yourself that Happiness is Here!
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS AT THE MONESSEN CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS The Monessen Center for Active Adults located at 1925 Grand Blvd, Monessen, is open daily Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 3:30pm. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon for a $2 donation (age 60+) or a $3.33 charge (under age 60). Reservations for lunch must be made a week in advance. Daily card playing, wii bowling, Carnival Bingo, are just some of our activities. In addition, every Monday and Friday, we have Progressive Jackpot Bingo starting at 12:45pm. If you have a group such as card club or book club and need a place to meet, please give us a call. We are also looking for someone to volunteer to teach jewelry making and teaching line dancing. Anyone who would be interested, please call Miriam. For more Center information, call 724-684-6105 and ask for Miriam, or give us your email address to receive our monthly publication of our events. Below is a list of some of our upcoming events: • August 2 - Tai Chi for Arthritis 1pm-2pm • August 2 - Walk with Ease 10:30am – 11:30am • August 5 - Walk with Ease 10:30am – 11:30am • August 7 - Walk with Ease 10:30 – 11:30am • August 7 - Carnival Bingo 1pm – 3pm Cost $2.00 • August 8 - Community Life – Speaker 11am • August 9 - Tai Chi for Arthritis 1pm -2pm • August 13 - Grocery Bingo 1pm – 3pm Cost $4.00 • August 14 - Carnival Bingo 1pm – 3pm Cost $2.00 • August 16 - UPMC for Life – Speaker 11am receive a $15.00 Walmart Gift Card for those who attend the entire meeting approximately an hour long. • August 16 - Tai Chi for Arthritis 1pm-2pm • August 16 - Coffee and Canvas 6pm-8pm Cost $20.00 • August 19 - Cara – Pianist and Harp Musician 11am – 12am No Cost • August 19 - Walk with Ease 10:30am – 11:30am • August 20 - Karate Demo 10am • August 20 - Bus Stop Party 1pm – 4pm – Mon Valley Transit – Bus Ride on new Route, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs following ride • August 21 - Carnival Bingo 1pm-3pm $2.00 • August 22 - Gateway Hospice 11am Speaker Cherry Ice Cream Floats • August 23 - Walk with Ease 10:30am – 11:30am • August 23 - Tai Chi for Arthritis 1pm-2pm • August 26 - Walk with Ease 10:30am – 11:30am • August 27 - Birthday Party 11am celebrating August Birthdays • August 28 - Lunch and Bus Trip to Nemacolin 11:30am – 6pm Must make reservations • August 28 - Carnival Bingo 1pm-3pm $2.00 • August 30 - Walk with Ease 10:30am – 11:30am • August 30 - Tai Chi for Arthritis 1pm-2pm
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1300 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, Pa 15022
724.489.0880 www.mmvta.com Introducing new Monessen City routing & new Express route to/from Pittsburgh!!
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CLAIRTON AREA AARP PLANNING UPCOMING TRIPS The Clairton Area AARP #1612 has several fun trips already planned for the rest of 2019 beginning with a Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines from September 1 - 8. Staying closer to home, a day trip is on the schedule for the Lake Raystown area and includes lunch in the Garden Room of the Lake Raystown Resort followed with a cruise on Raystown Lake and a visit to Gage Mansion where members will be severed an elegant high tea in Victorian fashion. If interested, call Marjorie at 724-872-1165. Members are given priority for all tours but guests are welcome The Clairton Area AARP #1612 will not meet in August. The next general meeting is Wednesday, September 10 starting at 9:30am with coffee and donuts. If you enjoy comedy and ventriloquism, you won’t want to miss Cindy Speck and her puppets. No reservation is necessary. Everyone is welcome. Want to learn more about the Clairton AARP chapter? Call Barb at 412-714-4411 and she’ll be happy to pass along information or send an application. Anyone wishing to join a local chapter must be a member of AARP National. Barb will be glad to send both National and chapter applications. If you would like a copy of their latest newsletter, call Kathy at 412-854-0594 with your email address and she’ll send you a copy containing all information on upcoming events.
Active Adult Activities at the Mon Valley YMCA The Mon Valley YMCA, located at 101 Taylor Run Road in Monongahela, PA is offering a variety of activities for active adults during the month of August. For additional information, please call the Mon Valley YMCA at 724483-8077.
Rivers Casino Coach Bus Trip Tuesday, August 8 at 10:00AM pickup at Charleroi Chamber Plaza parking lot (next to Valley Vending). 4:00PM depart Rivers Casino. $30 Member and Non-member price. BUS BONUS $30 FREE slot play RSVP in the Business Office or by calling 724-483-8077. Must have valid driver’s license.
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course August 21 from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. For those who have taken the course before and are renewing the certificate and their car discount. Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-AARP members. Payment preferred check or money order to the instructor. BRING WITH YOU: Must have AARP card, Must bring PA Drivers License, Must bring copy of their last certificate or wallet card. RSVP by August 19 in the Business Office or by calling 724-4838077
Lunch & Learn - Summer Luncheon Tuesday, August 27 at 12:30 pm in the Activity Hall. Presentation: Self Defense Demo. Bring your baby picture for a baby picture guessing game! Members Only! Free! RSVP by August 22 in the Business Office or by calling 724-483-8077.
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AUGUST HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST NEWTON CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS The West Newton Center for Active Adults, located at 103 E. Main St. West Newton PA 15089, is an adult community center open daily Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon for a $2 donation (age 60+) or a $3.33 charge (under age 60). Reservations for lunch must be made by 3:00pm on Wednesday of the prior week. Judy, our beautician, has a full beauty shop on the premises. Call 724-872-4976 on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday and ask for Judy to make a hair appointment. Daily activities include playing cards, billiards, WiiSports (virtual bowling), crossword/word search puzzles, crafts, socialization, oldies music, and more! Weekly activities include: Tuesday - Bible Study at 9:30am, Donut Day at 10:00am, Progressive Jackpot Bingo at 11:00am. Wednesday - Craft hour at 10:00am, 20 games of nickel-acard Bingo at 12:30pm. Saturday –Zumba from 9:30am to 10:30am with Gyda (cost is $6). See our Facebook page for more activities and events (https://www.facebook.com/westnewtonsrcenter/). Is your group looking for a place to play cards, bible study or other group activity? We have plenty of space. Please call to bring your group Monday through Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm. For more Center information, call 724-872-4976 and ask for Paul or Lisa. To join our monthly email group on center activities, please email westnewtonctr@thenutritiongroup.biz. Below is a list of some of our upcoming events: • Aug 2 - Jewelry Making 10:30am • Aug 5 - Craft Hour 11:00am • Aug 6 - Speaker 10:30am • Aug 9 - Blood Pressure 11:30am • Aug 9 - Lunch/Show Drewsmen 1:00pm • Aug 12 - Craft Hour 11:00am • Aug 12 - Lunch & Bus Trip 11:30am • Aug 15 - Coffee & Canvas 6:00-8:00pm • Aug 19 - Gina Cerilli / Cornhole 10:00am • Aug 19 - Craft Hour 11:00am • Aug 20 - Rivers Casino 10:00am • Aug 22 - Lunch & Bus Trip 11:00am • Aug 23 - Birthday Party 11:30am • Aug 26 - Craft Hour 11:00am • Aug 26 - Music Monday 1:00-2:00pm • Aug 27 - Grocery Bingo 1:00pm • Aug 30 - Summer Party 10:30am • Aug 30 - Blood Pressure 11:30am
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UPCOMING TRIPS August - Rivers Casino: In August we will be going to the Rivers Casino on Tuesday August 20th. The cost will be $25 and includes $30 in free play. See the flyer attached for details. Please stop on in or call to confirm availability and reserve your seat(s). September - Wagon Wheels & Automobiles: In September we will tour Vienna, Ohio. The ‘Wagon Wheels & Automobiles’ expedition is scheduled for Saturday September 28th and begins with a wagon ride through a 62-acre park filled with over 300 animals from around the world. Lunch at Saratoga Restaurant will include a house salad, roast beef, chicken, potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit cup, rolls, and of course a dish of ice cream. After lunch we will tour the Upton House, built by General Simon Perkins and home to the National American Woman Suffrage Association. As we continue our adventure, we will visit the National Packard Museum. Ending our trip, we will shop at Jimmies Italian Specialties. The cost is $110 per person. Call to confirm availability and reserve your seat(s).
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YOUR HEALTH Learn to Quit Smoking at MVH If you are trying to kick the habit, but need a little help, Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Community Care Network (CCN) is offering the ‘Smoke Free for Life’ program sponsored by BREATHE Pennsylvania. Program participants will learn how to overcome barriers that keep them from quitting, develop a customized “quit-plan� that will lead to success, learn the art of positive self-talk, practice sound techniques to manage stress, develop strategies that will prevent relapse and receive support in a positive and comfortable environment. The session is broken down into four, two-hour courses at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The program will begin Monday, September 9, at 11 a.m., and will continue each Monday in September. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1462.
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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL AUGUST EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital sponsors a variety of informative programs every month. Many of the events are held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC). Tuesday, August 6 — Managing Your Diabetes Morning Class (1 of 3) 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Tuesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724258-1483. Wednesday, August 7 — Managing Your Diabetes Night Class (1 of 3) 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Wednesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724258-1483. Wednesday, August 7 — Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? 6 p.m., ECC. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Hiram Gonzalez, M.D., as he discusses this topic in detail. To regis-
ter, call 724-258-1333 or visit https://www.monvalleyhospital.com /registration.asp. Monday, August 12 and 26 — Suicide Bereavement Support Group 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required. To register, call 724-6783601. Tuesday, August 13 — Managing Your Diabetes Morning Class (2 of 3) 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Tuesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724258-1483. Tuesday, August 13 — Alzheimer’s Support Group 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the families, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333. Wednesday, August 14 — Managing Your Diabetes Night Class (2 of 3) 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you
with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Wednesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724258-1483. Thursday, August 15 — Ostomy Support Group 2 – 3:30 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. Thursday, August 15 — 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. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of class by calling 724-2581483. Tuesday, August 20 — Managing Your Diabetes Morning Class (3 of 3) 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Tuesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724258-1483.
Wednesday, August 21 — Managing Your Diabetes Night Class (3 of 3) 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive Wednesdays. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724258-1483. Friday, August 23 — MVH Blood Drive 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive to benefit local patients. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1282 or visit redcrosslife.org. Monday, August 26 — Innovations in Medicine: “Stroke Education” 6 p.m., ECC. This program is designed to educate you about strokes. Charles Gennaula, M.D., will describe the signs of having a stroke, causes, treatments and the after effects. He will also discuss stroke prevention and what puts you at a higher risk. To register, call 724258-1333 or visit https://www.monvalleyhospital.com/registration.asp. Wednesday, August 28 — Prostate Cancer Support Group 6 – 7 p.m., ECC. All prostate cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to attend this free support group. For more information, call 724-292-9404.
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Local People News South Hills Veteran Named New VFW District 29 Commander By Michael P. Mauer A member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Library Memorial Post 6664 has been picked to lead VFW District 29, Department of Pennsylvania. John D. Drake, an Iraq War veteran, was sworn in as commander last month to take charge of the approximately 4,500 members and three dozenactive VFW Postsin Allegheny County. He formerly served as comNew Commander VFW District 29, mander for VFW Post 6664. John Drake “My biggest challenge as commander is to encourage participation of all posts at the district level and to keep up our membership,” said Drake. “I want to get the word out that the VFW is open to all combat veterans, young and old, men and women.” Those in the VFW who attend meetings and are active in their posts are not only able to learn about benefits, but speak with veteranswho’ve applied for and have taken advantage of them, he said. “It is also a great way to be part of your community,” said Drake. Drake enlisted in the United States Armyafter graduating high school in 1978, and initially served nine years on a mortar squad and as a unit supply specialist. He was recalled to active service from the United States Army National Guard in Mount Pleasant, PA, and deployed to Iraq in 2005. In total, he served nearly 15 years in the armed forces. Drake was honorably discharged from the Army in 2008 as a sergeant. Among hisawards and decorations are the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal. He also earned the Air Assault Badge and qualified as a Jungle Expert. Founded in Pittsburgh more than a century ago, the VFW is the country’s largest organization of combat veterans. For more information about VFW District 29 and its activities, contact Drake at: 724-469-3072 or babymoose.drake3@gmail.com. (Michael P. Mauer is the Public Affairs Officer for VFW District 29. He served as an Army photojournalist during Operation Desert Storm, and was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf for his actions during the war.)
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South Park Book Author Caldwell Releases Sequel to Last Year’s Novel to blur her dream. A trauJim Caldwell of matic experience during South Park has released her sophomore year at the his new book ‘the sun, Academy will challenge the moon and the her to solve the nagging truth,’ his seventh ficdilemma within her heart. tion paperback and the For a new booklover, ‘the sequel to the popular sun, the moon and the and widely sold novel, truth’ can stand alone with Sky. Those who its story because the referenjoyed last years story ences to the first book are about the little girl Jim Caldwell nicely embedded. Hownamed Sky growing up ever, those who choose to on Topsail Island, North Carolina, will follow her at the read both books, one after the other, end of her high school days in pursuit will better understand Caldwell’s of her lifetime goal: to be accepted remarks. “I fell in love with my own into the United States Air Force creation as though she were my Academy in Colorado. Well qualified daughter. For it was Hemingway who in all the requirements, one big obsta- once wrote, ‘When writing a novel, a cle stood in her way over which she writer should create living people; had no control: how to win one of the people not characters. A character is a few mandatory congressional nomi- caricature.’ I trust my readers will nations to the prestigious institution? sense that I have achieved the objecAn unlikely source becomes her advo- tive.” Both novels are available at cate.Along her aspiring journey, two different people enter her life, Sean Amazon.com by title and J.R. Hogan and Lieutenant General Caldwell. Or a reader may simply go Michael Haversoper. Each in their to jrcaldwellnovels.com for a descripown way will create enough conflict tion and a direct link.
Benett Bauer Attains Eagle Scout Benett Bauer, age 17, of Boy Scout Troop 1515 in Centerville, PA has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout after passing his board of review early July. Benett, currently holding the position of Troop Trainer, is the son of Brian and AnnMarie Bauer and grandson Benett Bauer, Eagle Scout from of Richard and Eileen Bauer and Betty Boy Scout Troop 1515 Zajac of Fredericktown. He is soon to be a senior attending Bethlehem Center High School and is a 3rd generation scout proceeded by his father and Grandfather. He has 2 older Eagle Scout brothers Brenton and Bailey as well as a younger brother Bryson who currently is a life scout in the Troop.
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Area Girl Scouts Recognized for Earning Highest Honor, The ‘Girl Scout Gold Award’
Eliza Albenze Bethel Park High School
Hannah McCollum Bethel Park High School
Callie DeMasters Mt. Lebanon High School
Emily Durila McGuffey High School
Hannah Lasko McGuffey High School
Michaela Anna Elizabeth Meriwether Keystone Oaks High School
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) congratulates 71 Girl Scouts on earning the ‘Girl Scout Gold Award’, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. These Gold Award Girl Scouts cumulatively logged more than 5,500 hours of service, while designing and implementing projects to benefit their communities through education and resources.
While each Gold Award Girl Scout pursues an individual project that aligns with her interests or aspirations, each project provides a sustainable solution to the root cause of an issue, including gaps in community resources, youth education opportunities, environmental conservation, and several others. The achievements of these Gold Award Girl Scouts are celebrated at
Alexis Feldman Upper St. Clair High School
Sabrina Tatalias Bethel Park High School
Rachael Marie Funtal, Ringgold High School
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an Awards Ceremony. For those Girl Scouts who attend a ceremony, a summary of their project is shared while they receive their Gold Award pin, which they wear on their Girl Scout uniform to signify the completion of the highest award. Through earning their Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts distinguish themselves as community leaders by following their vision and passion to
Claudia Huber Bethel Park High School
Elizabeth Teufel Mt. Lebanon High School
make their corner of the world a better place. In recognition of this achievement, Gold Award Girl Scouts can benefit from exclusive scholarships from colleges and universities, and may enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces at an advanced rank. Shown above are the Gold Award Girl Scouts who reside in the South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger distribution area.
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School News...School News Now Enrolling! Sonshine Tree Preschool
Sonshine Tree Preschool participates in the Scholastic Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive!
The Sonshine Tree Preschool is now registering for the 2019-20 school year. The Sonshine Tree Preschool provides developmental, Christian instruction in a fun, loving and caring environment for 3, 4 and 5 year old PreK children. The focus is on Kindergarten readiness through hands on, interactive learning. Students work with dedicated teachers in small class sizes to solidly develop: • Practical Skills • Social and Emotional Skills • Work Habits • Listening Skills • Speaking Skills • Fine Motor Skills • Gross Motor Skills • Reading Readiness • Math Readiness • Creative/Musical Arts • Physical Health This fall we are offering an optional Extended Day Program for 4 year old and Pre-K students. For more information, please call 724-348-1620 x 102. Sonshine Tree Preschool is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville PA 15332. Visit our website for more info www.sonshinetreepreschool.com
Belle Vernon Students Travel to Costa Rica This past June, students from Belle Vernon traveled with Spanish teacher, Miss Stephanie Flatt to Costa Rica. During their stay, the kids were able to do a variety of activities like zip lining through the rainforest, swimming in La Fortuna Waterfall, kayak on Lake Arenal, and go whitewater Pictured with Ms. Stephanie Flatt are rafting. The students were Dane Anden, Sydney DeCurtis, Atacie Eversburg, able to practice their Spanish Jackson Jewell, Mia Lubrani, Victoria Moore, Dianne Naylor, Malena Rodriguez, Taylor Rodriguez, speaking skills to speak to Hailey Russell, and Bailey Sypin. native people, order indigenous foods, and shop in the local markets. They explored the town of Tortuguero and were able to see a variety of animals like monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, caiman, and toucans. On the tour, they saw how chocolate was made and then hiked through Rincón National Park. Students were able to swim and snorkel in the Pacific Ocean and relax in the hot springs of Volcán Arenal.
Ringgold Middle School Orientation for Fifth Grade Students and New Students An orientation program will be conducted for incoming fifth grade students and NEW students from other grade levels and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The orientation will be held at 6:00 p.m., at Ringgold Middle School, located at 2 Ram Drive, Monongahela, PA. (Next to Ringgold High School). The program will introduce students and parents to specific school policies and procedures. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to tour the building and meet members of the administration and guidance office. Questions will be answered by the school administration.
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Ringgold Fourth Graders Attend Robotics Camp Fourth grade students from Ringgold Elementary North and Ringgold Elementary South recently completed a Robotics Camp. The 4-day camp challenged the students to design, build and program their EV3 Mindstorm robots for a series of friendly competitions. The camp was run by high school volunteers from the local Titanium Titans FIRST Robotics Competition team #4467. The camp was sponsored by EQT.
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SPORTS Forward Township Falcons Win 12U Baseball Championship
9th Annual ‘Toast To Our Stars’ Golf Outing
The Forward Township Falcons finished the season with an undefeated 17-0 record, and won the MVBA Bronco (12u) Baseball championship.
The Undefeated Forward Township Falcons – Pictured (L to R) FRONT ROW: AJ Grese, Charlie Nigut, Morgan Pasini, Chad Rager, Trystyn Skrinjorich. Middle Row: Hoagie Rodriguez, Jimbo Fiore, Austin Finney, Jake Williams, Mitch Vuick, Hayden Prescott, Hunter Fulmer, Jace Brown. BACK ROW: Coach Minor Rodriguez, Coach Todd Fulmer, Coach Jim Fiore, Coach Chad Rager, Coach Andy Grese. NOT PICTURED: Coach Joe Prescott
Mon Chamber Golf Outing Set For August 18 The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their fifth Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Monongahela Valley Country Club. The event will begin at 8:30 AM with registration beginning at 7:30 AM. Beverages will be on the course, and dinner will be served, skill prizes, raffles, hole in one, networking and more is included. Proceeds of this golf outing fund the MACC Scholarship Program at the Ringgold High School which benefits the students in our Membership area. We are also seeking donations of raffle prizes, door prizes and golf balls to be used as giveaways. Sponsorships and donations will be recognized in all advertisement related to this event. If you are interested in golfing the cost is $100 per person. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.monongahelaareachamber.org or call 724-258-5919. Additional information can be obtained by calling Dr. Randall Rodriguez at 724-258-4440.
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Texas Roadhouse of Washington, PA will provide the catered dinner for the 9th Annual Toast To Our Stars Golf Outing on Sunday, August 11 at Riverview Golf Course in Bunola (Elizabeth), PA. Pictured from left are Joe Wiehl, Jr., TTOS Secretary/Treasurer, Brad Wade, Managing Partner, Misty Thomas, Marketing Manager and Alan Nogy, TTOS Golf Outing Chairman. The Toast To Our Stars has been recognizing the achievements of high school students and athletes from North Charleroi Borough since 1951. This past April, nearly $5,000 in financial assistance was awarded to graduating seniors at their annual achievement awards banquet.
The 9th Annual ‘Toast To Our Stars’ of North Charleroi Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, August 11 at Riverview Golf Course in Bunola, (Elizabeth), PA. The event is a 4-person Blind Scramble with a 9AM Shotgun Start and the cost to enter is $340 per team/$85per player. Entry fee includes golf, food and beverages during the day, catered dinner by Texas Roadhouse of Washington, PA and Par 3 Hole-In-One skill prizes including a new vehicle provided by Rotolo Motors of Charleroi, PA. Other activities will include a Skins Game, 50/50 raffle and a Chance Auction with prizes including Pittsburgh Steelers memorabilia, Washington Wild Things tickets, gift baskets, golf merchandise and passes to several local golf courses. For more information, registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Alan Nogy at 412-400-4814 or view the
Tamburitzans Will Host Their 9th Annual Golf Outing The Tamburitzans will host their 9th Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway, Pa. The charity event is a shotgun start, best ball scramble. Registration package ($150/golfer) includes 18 holes of golf with prize opportunities, unlimited beverages on the beverage cart, hot dog lunch with snacks, cash bar cocktail hour, awards banquet and a high-valued golf themed silent auction you won’t want to miss! Sponsorship opportunities and banquet-only options are also available. To register or for more information, visit the website http://birdeasepro.com/TamburitzansGolf/
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YOUGHIOGHENY COUNTRY CLUB WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS YCC Women Golfers play “It’s just a Game” Invitations arrived on a miniature ‘Monopoly’ board. Some lady golfers had a ‘Clue’ that one team would be Sorry if they tried to create a ‘Monopoly’; for some, a win was not in the ‘Cards’. “It’s Just a Game” was the theme for the Youghiogheny Country Club 18 Hole Women’s Golf Association as they recently hosted their Pictured left to right is the winning team Women’s Invitational. Pictured left to right in front the ‘Candy Land’ stage is the of Joanne McHolme, Serena Gozian, Kathy Following a continental breakcommittee consisting of Vickie McDevitt, Jane Marino, Bellino, and Maddie Bennett Chairlady Lynn McHolme, Betty Lee Hancsak, and Penny Natale. fast, foursomes played Bogie, Par, Birdie, Eagle for 1, 2, 3 or 4 team points, respectively, for two better balls of four. Prizes and table decorations 3rd Place: Eleanor Craig, Hee Soo Kim, Leslie Swensen, and Jan were games or “game related”: Checkers, Dominoes, Twister, Sorry and Korposh with 133 Points Candy. Winners of skill prizes are as follows: Winners of the event with 145 points were Joanne McHolme, Kathy ‘Closest to the pin in two’ on number #7: Member, Sue Hobart; Guest, Bellino, Serena Gozion, and Maddie Bennett. Vickie Bezeredi 2nd Place: Lynn McHolme, Pat Hawthorne, Jane Marino, and Valerie ‘Longest Putt’ #9: Member, Cora Guinto; Guest, Patsy Derry Wilson with 137 Points ‘Member Longest Putt’ #18: Member, Diane Riley: Guest, Maureen Stewart
Close Competition for YCC ‘Petticoat Open’ Great weather greeted the 18-Hole Women’s Golf Association for the annual ‘Petticoat Open’ held at the Youghiogheny Country Club recently. Scoring one point for net par, 2 points for net birdie, 3 points for net eagle, and 4 points for net double eagle, Jane Marino (pictured) claimed victory with 20 points. Runner-up was Sue Hobart with 18 points. Other top finishers include Diane Riley and Betty Lee Hancsak with 17 points and Maureen Fiore with 16 points.
Ringgold Rams Navy Blue Pony Baseball Team Claims Championship Title The Ringgold Rams Navy Blue Pony Baseball Team won the 2019 Spring Baseball Season Championship by defeating California Area with a final score of 5 - 1. Pictured to the right from left to right: (Kneeling)- Andrew Mackey, Spencer Behrendt, Jake Tatar, Blake Eisel, Zack Peterson. (Back row) - Head Coach Jeff Lessman, Remington Lessman, Assistant Coach Justin Tater, Logan Simko, Hunter Mamie, Zane Mahoney, Assistant Coach Dave Ray, Ashton Ray, Lorenzo Glasser, Assistant Coach Luke Glasser. (MISSING FROM PHOTO - TIM MASTERS AND BRAD BANASZAK.)
Mystery Hole Winner Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole Golf League winner of today’s play of the day, “Throw Out A Mystery Hole” is Judi Murray.
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller BETHEL PARK Estate of Marlene Dandar Charles Masslon Ann Metzger Nancy Opferman Tracy Hawkins Estate of Joan McCorry Rolling Lambert Building Co. Margaret Inglis Leah Skaris Matthew James Madden Erus Holdings LLC Stephen Chaddah Richard Sadler Seibert Drummond Barbara A Dittmer Stephan Daniel Purtell Todd Sauter Ian Artim Gordon Lepri Thomas Fast Darren McLaughlin Louis Dobak David Mastovich Susan Wittlake McDowell William Durning Jr. Robert Grubbs Robert Gurbbs Main Street NCom LLC Jamie Tolmer Chad Andrew Winkler Estate of Joanne Marie Vanyo Keith Holzwarth Ernest Yates Matthew Colella William Edward Wright
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Thomas and Nancy McLaughlin 335 Allendale Drive $253,900. David Pletcher and Kaeli Zierden 3230 Apache Road $205,000. Robert Zelenak 710 Arkwood Drive $116,200. Matthew James and Kirsten Marie Quigley 426 Broughton Road $199,000. Walter Walworth 124 Cambridge Road $207,500. 201903WY 11 LLC 5560 Clarene Drive $90,000. Kevin Ohler 2021 Cool Springs Drive Unit 13 $273,800. Anthony Lacey 7045 Dumbarton Place $195,000. Tyler and Gabriela Lynch 3514 Forest Road $202,500. Timothy and Kelli Hartman 937 Havenwood Drive $239,900. CJB Partn. LLC 5833 Horseshoe Drive $218,550. Diane Palmer 1119 McKnight Drive $197,500. Jeffrey Schragin 2836 O'Neill Drive $199,350. Stephen and Erin Musciano 3019 Oakhurst Road $355,000. Todd and Susan Diehl 516 Patterson Road $267,000. Narayan and Neeta Neopaney 6454 Pickering Court $250,000. Lee Kuehn and Allison Colleen McGowan 5523 Steeple Chase Court $415,000. Henry and Crystal Ecker 961 Twin Leaf Court $157,000. Matthew and Michelle Anderson 3521 Valley Drive $150,000. Aaron Wineland and Bailey Goldbaugh 2837 W. Munroe St. $198,000. Joshua and Natalia Suero De Kerr 3030 Aljean Drive $215,000. Victor and Michelle Hribar 943 Cork Drive $235,000. Aaron Andrew Paul Gmuca 1033 Grandview Farms Drive $508,000. Brett Dusch and Nina Gleason 5645 Library Road $184,900. Matthew White 1044 Logan Road $114,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $237,348) by sheriff's deed. Zachary Cameron 5311 Main St. $120,000. Zachary Cameron 5393 Main St. $100,000. Zachary Cameron 2898 Maple St. $95,000. Khagendra and Ganga Baral 5696 Villahaven Drive $350,000. Benjamin and Mary Mack 1007 Battleford Drive $268,000. Edward and Mary Ann Topka 306 Berrington Court $180,000. MidFirst Bank 2617 Bethel Crest Drive $150,000 by sheriff's deed. Nicholas and Samantha Demicheli 2642 Bethel Crest Drive $319,900. Rena Schake 1276 Bethel Green Drive $280,000. John and Rebecca Robert 364 Church Road $280,000.
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Rolling Lambert Building Co. Estate of Patrick Vacca Daryle Snyder William Kunkel Jr. Estate of Marilyn Mevosh Randy Clonan Keith Zenkovich Joseph Kletch trustee Ryan Gilfoyle Martha George Three Rivers Confluence Realty LLC William Shaw Estate of John Paul Zitcovich Howard Swango James Benanti Estate of Margaret Rose Paulick Thomas Michaelson Estate of Anna McCluskey Douglas Fulton Steven Davis Emad Barakat
Michael and Rosemary Costanzo Nathan and Sarah Babyak Daniel Ashby and Kaitlynn Smith Laurence and Anne Marie Christian Jessie Mai Ho Michael Derr and Janine Misa Ashley Smith Thomas and Cecily Buehler Adam and Sarah Bromley Frank and Nicole Kentros Phillip St. Pierre Randy and Melanie Clonan Dustin Buys Houses LLC Travis Preston Dougherty Timothy Polimeni Kelty Pennsylvania Properties LLC MX3 L.P. Daniel Foster Khagendra Baral Michael Spavelko Jr. and Desiray Spavelko John and Hannah Tolley
2017 Cool Springs Drive Unit 15 3107 Dennison Road 3029 Eastview Road 5717 Happy Hills Drive 1014 Harrison St. 2713 Ohio St. 3165 S Park Road 5717 Scenic View Drive 3355 Sylvan Road 5000 Belmont Ave. 395-397 Broughton Road 424 Chessbriar Drive 660 Glenrock Drive 3037 Greenwald Road 8055 Lawrence Drive 5487 Library Road 6255 Library Road 1112 McKnight Drive 2049 Millennium Court 228 Santa Fe Drive 5962 Wallace Ave.
$287,230. $250,000. $224,900. $380,000. $139,900. $211,000. $149,900. $266,900. $235,000. $57,000. $249,000. $215,000. $100,000. $155,000. $240,000. $125,000. $175,000. $152,000. $480,000. $219,900. $163,000.
JEFFERSON HILLS Daniel Eggerton Scott Alan Peterman Cheryl Donohue Steven Richard Maronda Homes Inc. Environmentally Sound Ent. LLC Debra Rager Jack Thomas Tyrone Heasley Maronda Homes Inc. Branden Cooper Bradley Garrone Dante John Abbondanza Nancy Shelton NVR Inc. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Environmentally Sound Ent. LLC Thomas Tengowski Richard Bennie Noman Rizvi Glenn Debski
Zachary Katic and Natasha Brody John and Kelly Cross Robert Lisiecki and Jordan Magyar Pervaiz Alvi Lawrence Holtzman and Jessica Leigh Patla NVR Inc. Ryan and Gail Wright Christopher and Kari Chonko James Kalafatis Douglas Edward and Andrea Lee Kirchner Andrew James and Lindsey Marie Barilla Shatae Belajac James Franciscus and Jean Shook Jack and Jamie Thomas Yam and Yam Maya Bhandari Mark and Jeanne Sluk Ronald and Amy Freeman Charles and Whitney Fink NVR Inc. William Kunkel Jr. Shawn and Caitlyn Gruendl Bichnu Mainali and Chandra Subedi Nathaniel Yingling Jr. and Susan Yingling
2236 Beams Run Road 241 Coal Valley Road 105 Dale St. 116 Redcliffe Drive 408 Spaniel Lane 175 Washington Drive 140 Wray Large Road 142 Hollywood Drive 3053 Shady Timber Lane 407 Spaniel Lane 102 Washington Drive 316 New World Drive 1444 S. Randolph Drive 404 Valleyview Drive 160 Washington Drive 164 Washington Drive 170 Washington Drive 174 Washington Drive 190 Washington Drive 1088 Antler Drive 302 E. Deer Park Drive 6029 Independence Drive 1727 Jefferson Ridge Drive
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in better shape. But we kept coming back to this one. It was in the perfect spot. And when we found out there is a beer garden in the park in summer, it was a done deal!" Danielle says. They successfully closed on the house in January and spent a month painting, installing a new kitchen floor and remodeling the master bath before they moved in. So how did Danielle and Jimmy manage to buy a more expensive home and have money left over to fix it up? With direction from their loan officer, here's how they did it: 1. They were pre-approved before starting the house hunt, so they knew their price range. 2. They used conventional financing with private mortgage insurance, which allowed them to put down 5 percent instead of 20 percent. Their mortgage payment is higher, but still within their monthly budget. 3. The lower down payment made it possible to buy the more expensive home. 4. Putting less money down also allowed them to keep cash for the renovations. For more information on how to purchase a home with conventional financing and a low down payment, check out the articles and videos on this website, created especially for first-time homebuyers: readynest.com.
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Patrick Reilly and Kayla Morrow Dennis and Brianna Baker
413 Old Clairton Road 212 Washington Drive
MONESSEN Timothy Black Keith Firestone Barnes and John Barnes Estate of Helen Vivio Duncan Smith III Valley 1st Community FCU Aaron and Cheyenne Manderino Corning FCU Tisons Rental Properties LLC Patrick Nuzzo Paul Pellick III Shirley Louise Alvarez Dusty Bradshaw Janet Ribnicky Chad and Deborah Williams Michael Brandt Christine Shepard Diane Wright Philip Tominello Jr. American Medical Community Foundation In Greybeard Corp. Solo 401K Trust Rita Cocca Joseph Pager Edward Organ Maria Hollis
Robin Kuhns US Bank NA
MONONGAHELA Juanita Cain Minaxi Patel Amber McKeeton
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Joseph Fisher Daniel Clark Jr.
Lindsey M Steffan Vazquez Wilmington Savi Fund Society FSB trus Dean Parasolick Frank Patterson Jr. Benjamin Wineland
Darwin Manges Gregory Long Elaine Velicoff MacWalt Inc. Mary Myers
Price $759,900. $298,480.
1409 Arlington St. $137,021. 904 Athalia Ave. $83,600. 42 Court Ave. $20,000. 1525 Meadow Ave. $17,000. 1202 State Road $121,500. 929 Grant Ave. $11,000. 120 Fairfield Drive $121,000. 908 Leeds Ave. $24,000. 517 Ontario St. $26,000. 1431 Walnut Ave. $20,000. 223 Fourth St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $5,000). 22 Overhill Drive $103,000. 1136 Reservoir Ave. $1,647 by sheriff's deed. 1032 Lincoln St. $1,160 by sheriff's deed. 801 Nelson St. $23,000. 710 Maple Drive$1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $55,178). 708 Walnut St. $169,900. 1032 Lincoln St. $120,000. 518 Lincoln St. $82,476. Railroad St. $425,000. 438 Scott Alley $125,000.
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NOTTINGHMAN TOWNSHIP Philip Dacey John Joseph Linder Peter Alexander Estate of James Kerchinsky Dwight Whittemore Estate of Bernice Skokut
Casidi Stainbrook Federal National Mortgage Assn. Cody Gump and Jessica Hilderbran Dennis Malachosky William Niznik Jr. and Regina Gallagher Adam DeSimone and Hailey Bethel Grese
1024 Fourth St. $95,000. 1095 Sugar Run Road $1,674 by sheriff's deed. 102 Walnut Road $295,000. Lutes Road $7,388. 110 Walnut Drive $342,450. Sugar Run Road $170,000.
PETERS TOWNSHIP Maurice Dickens Thomas GML Construction LLC Joshua Peterson Jane Assid Thomas Phillips Michael Pilardi James Burke Brian Wilson Brian Raymore Michaela K Hatcher Rahal Jeffrey Selvoski Kenneth Burk Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Daniel Asti Eugene Hammell Nicholas Ferraro Justabout Development LLC Maronda Homes Inc. Donna J Fada Kokkila
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Terence Sean O'Leary 339 Bellwalt Drive Robert Brown Jr. and Sherri Lynn Morgan 102 Chadwick Drive Christopher and Bridget Barton 136 E Edgewood Drive Jon Herlevich Jr. and Cheryl Elizabeth Herlevich 274 Gateshead dr Mathew and Kayla Madden 238 King Richard Drive William Getty 2805 Locust Drive Estevan and Melissa Herrera 394 Pine Ridge Drive Constantino and Natalie Lanone 109 Rock Run Road Joseph and Heather Panzica 103 Brave Run Road David and Ashley Lahey 239 Brookwood Road Ian and Jenny McDowell 208 Hemlock Drive Ronald Christiansen and Susan Lynn Taylor 111 Horizon Drive Patrick and Mary Lynn Meneely 160 Lelak Lane Joshua and Shannon McVay Marquis 140 Longvue Drive Nicholas Ferraro and Ashley Rittle 112 Mt. Blaine Drive Michael Meneo 251 Sienna Trail Station Park Properties LLC 571 Bower Hill Road Mohamed and Anna Sharker 140 Lindenvale Drive Patricia Ann Mann 216 Marion Drive
$100,000. $627,900. $307,333. $705,000. $422,500. $299,000. $300,000. $500,000. $469,000. $399,900. $485,000. $626,000. $655,955. $350,000. $1,040,000. $500,000. $155,000. $465,000. $292,500.
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Richard and Vera Fitzharris Matthew and Sarah Potter NVR Inc. Gabriel Gerling Halliburton Real Estate Services Inc. Collin and Audra Otis Corey and Denae Wile Matthew Carroll and Danielle Gilmore Brad and Julie Todaro Kevin and Danielle Proctor Kenneth and Marth E Sarish Brobeck William and Celia Parham Nigel and April Wright
234 Ridgeview Drive 228 Walnut Drive 318 Walnut Drive 318 Walnut Drive 114 Woodside Drive 114 Woodside Drive 142 Lindenvale Drive 108 Mill Stream Court 216 Old Oak Road 384 Pine Ridge Drive 105 Platinum Place 204 Snowberry Circle 317 Walnut Drive
$285,000. $358,500. $100,000. $421,000. $440,000. $440,000. $475,000. $388,000. $210,000. $391,500. $805,000. $1,350,000. $475,000.
PLEASANT HILLS Jeffrey Lavorgna Zachary Katic Sam Sinderson Jr. trustee Robert Ricci Jane Polick Richard Zabielski Douglas Kirchner Mark Campbell Estate of H. Maxine Pruni Joan Ruth Andres Basden Estate of Georgianna Papale Lawrence Batyi Jr. Roger Parland
Daniel Toboz Ryan Scott and Stefanie Desiderio Patrick Joseph and Courtney June Blackstone William Lesko Jr. and Lauren Lesko Matthew Polick and Mary Diulus Tyler Novak and Arisai May Rup and Damber Koirala Michael and Stephanie Joyce Ryan and Carrie Prokop Dhiraj and Laxmi Thapa Chhetri Quicklube Investments LLC Steven and Winnie McMasters Eric and Carly Kirchner
423 Arbor Lane 244 Broadway Ave. 198 Senate Drive 16 Sunrise Drive 204 Toura Drive 372 McClellan Drive 360 Sabbath Drive 213 Toura Drive 279 Toura Drive 81 W. Bruceton Road 173 Clairton Blvd. 520 Old Clairton Road 122 Tel Star Drive
$142,000. $217,000. $175,100. $155,000. $148,000. $155,000. $234,000. $275,000. $251,000. $187,500. $130,000. $309,900. $175,000.
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Walter Ninesling Richard Dimijdian
Craig Broadbent Harry Wilkinson and Kevin Dotson Jr.
350 Saratoga Drive 111 W. Bruceton Road
$205,000. $179,000.
ROSTRAVER Vincent Costanza Belle Vernon Area School District Robert Trombino Thomas Smedley Jack Issi Richard Kopanic Jr. Chad Skibo Entech LLC Entech LLC Kenneth Lloyd Sethman Susan Altman Philip Tominello Jr. James Gillingham Molly Richardson JW Congregation Support Inc. Robert Popella Estate of James Wesley Lemley Maronda Homes Inc. Kathleen Ambrose Albert Baker Paula Levin et al. Susan Pitera
Sean Seykoski and Dena Mornak 100 Alpine Circle $329,000. Monongahela Valley Christian & Missionar 1181 Fells Church Road $95,000. Donaldson Properties LLC 1130-1202 Henry St. $375,000. Ray and Cynthia Bright 173 Piersol Road $180,000. Richard and Jody Kopanic 611 Rosewood St. $323,000. Barry and Carla Anderson 618 Rosewood St. $281,000. Nicole Vaccaro 1037 Willowbrook Road $259,900. Maronda Homes Inc. 133 Azalea Circle $54,000. Maronda Homes Inc. 137 Azalea Circle $54,000. Rostraver Township 115 Elks Place $50,000. Troy Malencia 914 920 Tyrol Blvd. $380,000. Rostraver Township 119 Elks Place $50,000. Ryan Kubiak and Kelsey Dillon Patterson Lane $70,000. Ryne and Samantha Niemiec 430 Sunset Drive $284,000. Nikolay and Anna Vysotsky 168 Van Meter Road $40,000. New Castle Real Property Inc. 1540 Broad Ave. $168,000. Arnold and Patricia Anderson 219 Frederick St. $100,000. Charlotte Sapko 582 Gardenia Drive $332,900. Phuong Chau and Andrew Royston 115 Orchard Ave. $180,000. Sydney Geyer 110 Plainview St. $149,000. Richard and Paulanne Thomas 1901 Rostraver Road $278,723. Jason Barber 1953 Rostraver Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $105,320).
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Seller SOUTH PARK Elizabeth Carroll Michael Inks Ralph James Cochran Jennifer M Bisbey Kasprack Charles Roberts Joshua Marquis Wayne Betz Joseph Enos Jr. Estate of Isabelle Andrews Lei Hong
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Derek and Amy Brown 2434 Bonnie Dell Drive $357,000. Dunmire Properties LLC 1112 Edith Ave. $55,000. Robert Shaw and William Schuessler 6819 Ridgevue Drive $100,000. Devon and Amy Beaver 2914 Sebolt Road $153,000. Lan Nguyen 1203 Snee Drive $363,000. Kyle and Samantha John 2020 Southwell Drive $229,900. Michael Mousessian and Brenda Evanovich 6522 Ventura Drive $160,000. Joh Joseph Dulak 2802 Kramer Ave. $96,600. Rent Ready Rehab LLC 6435 Library Road $140,000. RJ Legacy L.P. 4121 Woodland Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $101,574). Jason Monzak 2843 Dolores Drive $109,000. Thomas and Tracy Leheny 985 Lindfield Drive $243,000. Agron and Merita Bajgora 2527 Bonnie Dell Drive $420,000. DCS Acquisition LLC 2802 Kathy St. $10,000. Gokul and Sangita Poudel 1107 Orourke Drive $155,099. Robert Sargent and Stacey Schell 6505 Ventura Drive $204,000. Michael Harner Jr. and Ashley Harner 6531 Ventura Drive $222,000. Andrew Knuth III 1848 Wallace Road $116,200.
UNION TOWNSHIP Georgann Baumgardner Howard Coutu Keybank NA Clara Kohout Estate of Harry England Nigel Wright John Neidermeyer Jr. Estate of Helen Bores
Kevin Cline and Allison Wilhem EQM Poseidon Midstream LLC Michael Ricchio Dustin Jamieson William Luther Corey and Jennifer Briggs Dale and Brittany Marie Boehm Douglas Dallesandro
WHITEHALL Douglas Nelson Robert Weber James Jones Estate of Robert Bathe Michael Passarell Melinda Brenchak Leo Gigliotti Jr. Patricia Ann Kaplan Thomas Kesten Ryan Czajkoski Estate of Russell Walker Brandon Kaduck Virginia Schick Ruth Crocker Christopher Cibrone James Schmitt Larry Stahl Estate of Robert Koffler Patrick Bowers J. Gary Jeffery trustee Barbara Brubach Janet Brown trustee Terrance Lawson Kerry Veith William Eber Justin Diamond Steven Polyack Estate of Dorothy Soukup
53 Cardox Road 1 Country View Lane 3744 Finleyville Elrama Road 34 Holman Road 4 Oak Lane 6620 Shady Ave. 56 Ramage Ave. 6309 Willow St.
$220,000. $1,300,000. $25,400. $30,000. $176,500. $255,000. $112,000. $185,000.
GRK Consulting LLC 5344 Baptist Road $72,200. Mark William and Jaime Lynn Scanlon 5202 Caste Drive $235,000. Caleb Scott and Emily Drennon 4464 Country Club Drive $194,000. Joshua and Jeannine Carver 1019 Duncan Lane $235,000. Louis Hayes and Emily May Passarell 4666 Echo Glen Drive $100,000. Idriss Bououdina and Loubna El Bdaoui 5293 Highgrove Road $156,000. Joseph and Julie Fearer 561 Marylea Ave. $175,000. KB Capital Group LLC 266 Streets Run Road $43,000. Red Dot Storage 149 LLC 3 Weyman Road $775,000. Estelle Chase 5332 Glen Robin Drive $160,000. Bichnu and Rudra Adhikari 733 Greenlee Road $210,000. Jon Jobko and Maureen DeLyser 3229 Longwood Drive $209,500. Robert and Rosanne Rumbaugh 4791 Sherwood Drive $205,000. David Spinneweber 127 Steeplechase Court $270,000. Michael and Ashley Cirilli 4440 Brownsville Road $429,000. Kamal and Tilaki Khadka 4657 Country Club Drive $250,000. Jonathon Saucier and Sarah Woodring 4704 Curry Road $215,000. Keshar and Meena Rai 4410 E. Barlind Drive $212,000. Mohammed Ali Lskaafi 5300 Fieldcrest Drive $152,000. Bichnu Bhakta and Madhavi Timsina 4830 Girard Road $185,000. DB & C Leasing LLC 143 Shadowlawn Drive $80,000. Garrett Loebig and Caitlyn Heffren 4653 Sherwood Drive $192,000. Mortgage Research Center LLC 321 Southvue Drive $1,709 by sheriff's deed. Shyam Lal Dahal Chhetri and Chhali M Nepal Dahal 202 Weyman Road $189,900. Ian Henderson 4430 E. Brightview Ave. $179,000. Robert Reardon 5337 Greenridge Drive $166,000. Phillip and Michelle Johnson 4313 Hamilton Road $153,000. Priscilla Nyirenda 4441 Old Clairton Road $10,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $63,384) by sheriff's deed. Walter Brooks Lok and Deuki Bhattarai 4526 Stilley Road $162,250. Mallory Durrett Top Value Properties L.P. 502 Weyman Road $89,060. Estate of Vincent Nicholas DelGreco Jr. Mohammed and Emad Barakat 108 Windvale Drive $190,000. Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.
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Local Worship 15th Annual "Praise And Worship In The Park" in Monongahela Grammy winner Todd Agnew From Dallas Texas to Perform *The sounds of praise and music will once again echo through Chess Park in Monongahela during the 15th annual “Praise and Worship in the Park,” on August 9, 10 and 11. Activities will begin at 12:00 noon, and run until 9:00 p.m. A number of area churches, ministries and
non-profit organizations will join together for this day of praise, music, food and fellowship. A variety of activities are planned, including allday musical performances, children’s activities, and food booth and informational booths. Musicians scheduled to appear will include: Journey by Grace church, First Baptist church, Shepherds Voice, First Christian Church Praise band, and From the Top. This year to headline at 7:00 pm, from Dallas Texas, is Grammy winner Todd Agnew. You may be familiar with his million-selling worship single, “Grace Like Rain,” but not know Todd as a Bible teacher. Fans may know him as an artist jubilantly singing “In The Middle of Me,” and not know him as a worship leader. They may be acquainted with the
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deep honesty and theology of “My Jesus” and not know him as a joyous storyteller. Todd’s concert weaves these many threads into the compelling tapestry that’s an honest telling of his life and music. The event is sponsored by the First Christian Church Monongahela. A partial list other participating churches include: Journey by Grace Methodist, First Baptist (River Rising), Saint Damien of Moloaki, Option Resource Center, Bethel AME, and many more. Other ministries which will be represented include, Christian Bikers, GoTime Ministries, and Shekinah Ranch, to name a few. This event is being held in conjunction with Monongahela's 250th celebration. Events will be happen-
ing all around the town. There will be a FREE concert for area youth on Friday, August 9, starting at 6:00 pm in Chess Park. Sponsored by “Go Time Ministries.” The high energy group “EMG” will perform at 7:30pm. Free Refreshments and prizes will be provided for those 17 and under as long as supply's last. Food will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome. An open worship service will be taking place on Sunday August 11 at 9:30 am in Chess park. All are welcome. Any ministry or church wishing to join the day’s festivities, or anyone wishing more information, should contact First Christian church at 724-258-3255, or DJ Fogiato at djbrick@comcast.net. Or visit www.fcmonongahela.com.
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Catholic Women's College Club Gears Up for 2019 - 2020 Season
The Rev. Pierre Falkenham with new member Joyce Amatangelo.
The Rev. Pierre Falkenham with newly installed officers Martha Ghilani and Susan Gessner.
The members of the Catholic Women's College Club are enjoying summer as they plan their next year of charitable services to the Mon Valley community. The club will continue to visit area resident centers, sharing gestures of kindness and encouraging words to the residents. The club's annual banquet was held at the Mon Valley Country Club. Officers Martha Ghilani and Susan Gessner were installed as treasurer and secretary, respectively. Joyce Amatangelo of Monongahela was installed as a new member. The Rev. Pierre Falkenham, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Finleyville, will continue to be the club's chaplain for the upcoming year. The next meeting of the CWCC will be September 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley in Donora.
St. Valentine Church in Bethel Park Hosts Summerfest August 7-10 Food, fun and Friends! St. Valentine Church in Bethel Park will be hosting its 2019 Summerfest Wednesday, August 7 through Saturday August 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. The summerfest will include rides by Reinhart Amusements, games of skill and chance for all ages, nightly cash raffle drawings, 50/50, gift raffles and more. Nightly dinners will be available in Frawley Hall from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. A variety of irresistible donuts made fresh daily. Entertainment this year includes: • Wednesday - IbejiDrum Ensemble, Sonic Delite (literock) featuring Fr. Aaron Kriss; • Thursday - SCOS Contemporary Ensemble featuring Kyle Davies, Intrinsic Jazz Band; • Friday – Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, Soul Searchers (rock) featuring Fr. John Skirtich; • Saturday– Ray Jarusinski Polka Band, Ventriloquist Fr. John Hissrich For questions or additional information, email StValentineSummerFest@ gmail.com. St. Valentine Church is located at 2710 Ohio Street, Bethel Park.
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Gospel Music Icons Will Perform at Bible Chapel in McMurray Gospel music icons Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band will bring their legendary southern gospel harmonies to The Bible Chapel in McMurray, PA on September 6 at 7:00 PM. Multi-Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Bill Gaither, along with Premier Productions, will present the ‘We Have This Moment’ Tour to 23 cities during the Fall of 2019, as he brings his multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band to 16 states during September, October and November For nearly half a century, Gaither, a multiple Grammy and Dove award winner, has been a musical trailblazer. His reputation as a performer, songwriter, and mentor for newly-discovered artists is known worldwide. His beloved series of Homecoming CDs and DVDs continues to top the sales charts and attract an ever-increasing audience. “There are few things in this world I enjoy more than leading an audience through an evening that leaves them inspired, encouraged, hopeful - perhaps introducing them to songs or ideas they can hold onto when life gets tough,” Gaither shares. “It is always my goal that a Gaither concert lasts much longer than one evening, but that it stays with folks long after they walk out the door of the concert venue.” Taking the stage with Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band, featuring Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles, and Reggie Smith, will be popular female vocalist, Charlotte Ritchie, and talented male vocalist, Gene McDonald, as well as Gaither’s four-piece musical entourage, comprised of Kevin Williams, Matthew Holt, Greg Ritchie and Kevin Moore. To purchase tickets or obtain additional details visit www.gaither.com
Kenya Missionaries to Visit Bible Baptist Temple in Jefferson Hills Michael and Lorraine Wexler, will visit the Bible Baptist Temple in Jefferson Hills on September 29 at 10 AM and 11 AM to report about their ministry in Kenya to the congregation. The church has supported the Wexlers for several decades. Come and participate in this interesting special service regarding foreign missions. Bible Baptist Temple is located at 1415 Worthington Avenue in Jefferson Hills, PA. Inquiries can be made by calling 412-233-3737.
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FRAZIER SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications in the following areas: • TEACHERS (SUBSTITUTES) • PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDES • CLERICAL / CUSTODIAL! CAFETERIA (substitutes) • NURSING (substitutes) Please send credentials to: Dr. William Henderson Superintendent of Schools Frazier School District 142 Constitution Street Perryopolis, PA 15473 ___________________________________________ LOOKING FOR LABORERS - carpenters, siding, soffit and fascia, some framing. Year around work. Drivers License a plus. Based out of Finleyville, 724-797-0000. ___________________________________________ CARPENTER - Lilliput Play Homes has an opening for both an experienced carpenter/woodworker. All work is done in our Finleyville shop and requires no climbing, no travel and is all indoor. This positions is full-time and year -round. Hours are weekdays 7-3:30. Phone 724-348-7071 or email caryn@lilliputplayhomes.com. ___________________________________________ TREE CLIMBER/LABORERS - South hills tree service is looking for tree climber/laborers. Must have a valid drivers license. Please only serious applicants reply. 412-835-4518 ___________________________________________ HELP WANTED – Experienced medical assistant, to work front and back office. Located in Monongahela. Must be able to multitask. Send resumes to 420 West main St, Monongahela, PA 15063 ___________________________________________ ADVERTISING SALES – Are you a “people person”? Do you enjoy getting out of the office or home and meeting with people face to face? Are you a good listener who likes to help people
and businesses succeed? An exciting career in advertising sales may be just the right fit for you! If you are driven, passionate, proactive and thrive on a good challenge, we want to hear from you! Recent college grads are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided. Flexible hours and work from home is available. Call 412-249-8177 and ask for Doug. Or, e-mail letter___________________________________________ of interest or resume to dhaniford@messengerpaper.com MANAGERS / COOKS WANTED - Apply at Vocelli Pizza Finleyville location. 3527 Washington Ave. 724-348-8844. ___________________________________________ CHILD CARE - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available. Please call Tammy at 724-348-6565 ___________________________________________
--------- EDUCATION / TRAINING ----------SEEKING ENERGETIC SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS to manage day and evening shifts. Ability to multi-task. Strong leadership qualities and people skills. Duties include; phone order taking, operation of POS system, inventory and labor control, oversee cooks and drivers. Fast food management experience preferred. Will train. Call 724348-8844. EVER CONSIDER TEACHING A CLASS?!?! Now’s your chance to teach a non-credit class for the Mt. Lebanon Continuing Education program. We offer a competitive pay and are always looking for new and exciting classes to add to our program. Make your interest known to the program coordinators. Check us out at http://www.mtlsd.org/ page.cfm?p=567. Give us a call at 412.344.2020 or Shoot us an email: Ray Schrader Adult Education Coordinator rschrader@mtlsd.net or Larry Johnson Assistant Adult Education Coordinator ljohnson@mtlsd.net
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--------- HEALTH / MEDICAL / FITNESS ----------CNA AVAILABLE - Private duty, South Hills hospice experience, 412-576-4224. ____________________________________________ SUFFERING FROM AN ADDICTION to Alcohol, Opiates, Prescription PainKillers or other DRUGS? There is hope! Call Today to speak with someone who cares. Call NOW 1-855866-0913 ____________________________________________ GENERIC VIAGRA AND CIALIS! 100 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-889-5515 ____________________________________________ HEAR AGAIN! Try our hearing aid for just $75 down and $50 per month! Call 800-426-4212 and mention 88272 for a risk free trial! FREE SHIPPING! ____________________________________________ STAY IN YOUR HOME LONGER with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at____________________________________________ 1-844-374-0013 SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION! World Health Link. Price Match Guarantee! Prescriptions Required. CIPA Certified. Over 1500 medications available. CALL Today For A Free Price Quote. 1-855-530-8993 Call Now! ____________________________________________
-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------GUITAR GRETSCH – Bigsby Arm, brand new, blue. $750. 412-485-9490. ____________________________________________ TUXEDO FOR SALE – Tuxedo coat and flat front trousers – 42R, Tux white shirt 17-17.5, 34/35, black bow tie, pocket square, cummerbund, basic stud set, formal tie, plain shoes 11.5 W, garmet bag. $75. 412-884-6815 ____________________________________________ DARK WALNUT DESK – with pull out computer drawer, storage both sides, 2 drawers. 65” long, 30” high, 29” wide. $75. 412-884-6815. ____________________________________________ SNAP MANUAL MACHINES – Heavy – all snaps with it. $300. 724-884-4232 ____________________________________________ FRANCO HARRIS – T-shirt, 40th Anniversary Immaculate Reception. EX Large. $5. 412-425-0342 ____________________________________________ NASCAR PRO SET – Racing cards, Winston Cup, 1991-1992. $10 per set. 412-425-0342 ____________________________________________ CEMETERY LOT – Monongahela Valley Memorial Cemetery. $425. 724-872-0721. If no answer, please leave message. ____________________________________________ MATCHBOX GOLD COLLECTION – Mercedes 500SL, original box, limited run. $25. 412-884-4873 ____________________________________________ BLACK COWBOY HAT – Clint Black Collection by Bailey, USA. Size 7 3/8 in original box. Excellent cond. $90. 724-7375761 ____________________________________________ JEANS AND SHORTS – Misses, 30 pairs, excellent cond. $2 each. 724-929-8074 ____________________________________________ YOUTH BED – Complete. $75 or best offer. 724-929-8074 ____________________________________________ BOYS BICYCLE – Ages 5 – 10, Exc. Cond. $25. 724-9298074 ____________________________________________ LOWRY PIANO AND BENCH – Very good cond. Asking $800. 724-929-8074 ____________________________________________
CLASSIFIEDS DR. SUESS BOOKS – 42 books, like new. $2 each, or all for $75. 724-929-8074 ____________________________________________ BISSELL SPOT LIFTER – Never used. $20. Fayette City Area. 724-326-4276. ____________________________________________ FULL SIZE QUILT – and 2 shams. White background, yellow flowers. Exc cond. $20. Fayette City Area. 724-326-4276. ____________________________________________ FULL SIZE QUILT – and 2 matching throw pillows, lavender flowers, white background. Exc. Cond. $20. Fayette City Area. 724-326-4276. ____________________________________________ ELECTRIC WEED EATER - $10. Fayette City Area. 724-3264276. ____________________________________________ AREA RUG – 5’ x 7’, multi dark color. Exc. Cond. $20. Fayette City Area. 724-326-4276. ____________________________________________ AMMO LOADING PRESSES – Dillon G50 and Square Deal B. To be sold as a lot with components for thousands of 9mm rounds. Best offer above reserve. Call 724-348-5531 after 6:30 am. ____________________________________________ CHILDS ROCKING HORSE – Soft saddle and fur, whinnies and clops and moves head. $15. 724-929-8259 ____________________________________________ 33 1/3 RECORDS – 450, all perfect cond. All for $45. 724929-8259 ____________________________________________ 20 PICTURES – All beautiful and like new. 42” x 52” to 24” x 26”. $2 to $5 each. 724-929-8259 ____________________________________________ PICKET FENCE WINDOW BOX – Large, designer, new expensive. $30. Rt. 51, 412-819-7623. Pls leave message. ____________________________________________ GARGEN WASTE POP UP – Large, Never used, in original wrap. $15. Rt. 51, 412-819-7623. Pls leave message. ____________________________________________
CAMP FIRE WOOD – 3 huge stacks. Logged. $30 each. Rt. 51, 412-819-7623. Pls leave message. ____________________________________________ WOMEN’S DESIGNER CLOTHES – New, small and medium. 60 pieces. .75-cents each. Rt. 51, 412-819-7623. Pls leave message. ____________________________________________ AVON COLLECTIBLE CHRISTMAS PLATES – Six(6), “1992 thru 1997” (9-inch), and one(1) 10.5-inch Avon Christmas Plate “1981” – all perfect in boxes. All for $10. 724-929-8259 ____________________________________________ COOKBOOKS – Family Circle. 16, very nice. Only $5. 724929-8259 ____________________________________________ 8 CURRIER & IVES – Collectible plates, Horsemen & Women only, (Horse finding its identity) – beautiful stories on back. $15. 724-929-8259 ____________________________________________ WESTMORELAND GLASS – 7 pieces, perfect condition. $2 to____________________________________________ $5 each, or make offer on all. 724-929-8259 WHITE GRANITE POT – with lid. Perfect cond. $5. 724-9298259 ____________________________________________ ROUND PYREX LIDS – Three(3) small. All for $5. 724-9298259 ____________________________________________ RANDOM ORBITAL - New 6" from Griot's 850 W Motor. $75. 724-938-8482 ____________________________________________ 4 BURIAL LOTS TOGETHER- "The Garden of The Cross" section of Monongahela Valley Memorial Park Cemetery located in Donora. $425 each. Call 412-384-6859 and leave a call back
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message. ____________________________________________ JAYCO JAY FLIGHT RV -24RBS, 2018, 28 foot, 1 Slide, NonSmoker, No Pets, Inspected 2020, Used Once. $18000 or Make Offer 412-831-3275 Bethel Park ____________________________________________ CONCRETE SLABS - 22 good shape size 24x24/new $8.48 each steal @$125. 724-255-6639 ____________________________________________ ALUMINUM PAN WINDOW AWNINGS - removed very good condition (1) 48x34, (3) 44x24 (1) 55x24 New $4060 sacrifice $980 724-255-6639. ____________________________________________ BATHROOM VANITY - new in box 2 piece assembled 18x16x31 $75 724-255-6639 ____________________________________________ PANTRY - new in box pine color 18wx15dx60H paid $100 sacrifice $75 724-255-6639 ____________________________________________ PIANO - Wurlitzer, model 2840, price is negotiable. $400, Beautiful piano. 412-205-3378 ____________________________________________ ROCKING CHAIR - Sold Rock Maple. Excellent condition. $75.00 724-249-4288 ____________________________________________ EXTENSION LADDER - 20 foot aluminum. $50. 724-2494288 ____________________________________________ OAK SOFA TABLE - coffee table, and end table. Lamp included. Good condition. $125. 724-249-4288 ____________________________________________ RETIRED SNOW BABIES - In boxes. Great condition. Have to see. 724-249-4288 ____________________________________________
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GENERATOR - Husky 3750 Watt portable. Like new, Has 30 amp 120V/240V receptacle and (2) 20 amp 120V receptacles. $240 724-941-1728 ____________________________________________ SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION - Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Celtics, general sports. Glassware, photos, newspapers, magazines, pennants and much more. Will sell all or individually, can email detailed list. 724-941-1728 ____________________________________________ FLINTLOCK RIFLE - vintage THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS Hawkens, 50 Cal, 1978/#14087, with sling, brass rod and booklet - $500.00 Call (724) 483-1271 ____________________________________________ RIFLE SCOPES - 1. REDFIELD duplex, 4X wideview - $75.00, 2. WEAVER Challenger, C4W duplex - $75.00, 3. BSA Deerhunter, 2.5x20mm, NIB - $40.00, 4. SEARS - 4X - $50.00 Call (724) 483-1271 ____________________________________________ BEDROOM SET – Dresser / Mirror, Full / Queen bed, headboard, foot board. $300. Ask for Jim, 412-855-9086, or 412489-5903 ____________________________________________ PORT-A-POTTI – Thetford Model 565. $40. 724-929-5291, or____________________________________________ 724-493-5103 2 COLEMAN SLEEPING BAGS – Model 8241-752. $30 each. 724-493-5103, or 724-929-5291 ____________________________________________ ANTIQUE COPPER WASHTUB - with wooden handles over 100 yrs olf; $90 or best offer. 412-279-3288 ____________________________________________ PFEIFFER BEER COVERED WAGON LAMP - brand new, unique, $125. 412-279-3288 ____________________________________________ HAND SICKLE - excellent condition $10. 412-279-3288 ____________________________________________ GARDEN RAKE - steel excellent condition $10. 412-2793288 ____________________________________________ WICKER BASKETS - with handles 13 inches long $10 each. 412-279-3288 ____________________________________________ VINTAGE TECHNICS SL-5200 TURNTABLE - Quartz direct drive for phase locked control. Has an audio technica at 3482p cartridge and good stylus. Also includes dust cover, no cracks. Automatic tone arm return. Extra new stylus and manual included. Just serviced! $275. 724-929-4975 ____________________________________________ SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR - Texas Instruments, TI-30XS Multiview. Excellent condition. $12. 412-736-6223 ____________________________________________ TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI84 PLUS - Silver Edition. Excellent condition, $90. 412-736-6223 ____________________________________________ SAMSUNG WIRELESS CELL PHONE CHARGING PAD Model EP-PG920A. Excellent condition. $20. 412-736-6223 ____________________________________________ PELICAN CELL PHONE CASE - for Samsung Galaxy S6. Excellent condition. Color is black and gray $10. 412-7366223 ____________________________________________ STIFFEL TABLE LAMP - Antique Brass Finish, excellent condition, 2 bulbs required, 28" high, missing shade..asking $175. 412-302-8399 ____________________________________________ BLACK COACH PURSE, over the shoulder, short strap. Excellent condition, 11" long by 5 1/2" wide, silver clasp...asking $75.00. 412-302-8399 ____________________________________________ CUB CADET TRACTOR- power steering, power lift deck, shaft driven, 25HP, AG Tires - $3,250.00 -good condition, well cared for - best offer- tel. 724-348-4108 ____________________________________________ 1986 CHRIS CRAFT - 21 ft. in/out V-8 eng. New cover with Bimini and very nice cutty, also a dual axle trailer. Many extras,
CLASSIFIEDS vest,radio etc.must see to appreciate.Call, 724-379-5363 724875-6001 ____________________________________________ NEW BROWN RUG - commercial grade 11 ½ X 10 1/ 2 (never used wrong size). $125. 724-745-3963 after 6pm ____________________________________________ CUPBOARD/BOOK SHELF - 4 shelves 57"tall 2ft wide $35. call 724-745-3963 after 6pm ____________________________________________ PIRATE SHIP POOL - $35. call 724-745-3963 after 6pm ____________________________________________ POWER WHEELS - Harley Davison motorcycle $120. call 724745-3963 after 6pm ____________________________________________ MICROWAVE CABINET / CUPBOARD - ( 47"tall 25"6 long) call 724-745-3963 after 6pm $50. ____________________________________________ DARK WOOD END TABLE - (20"tall 21"wide $10.00. call 724-745-3963 after 6pm ____________________________________________ GARAGE SALE - 347 Piersol Rostraver Twp. Household,toys,clothes,furniture,printer,small bev. refrig,games,books,boys bike,Xmas,Dickens village Saturday Aug. 10 10am-3pm ____________________________________________ YARD / MOVING SALE – Saturday, August 3, 8am – 12 pm. (Rain date, Sat, Aug 10.) Everything priced to sell. 205 South 4th Street, West Newton. ____________________________________________ GIRL’S BIKE - J.C. Higgins, 3-speed, Conster 321 free spirit. A____________________________________________ NO Company synchron … best offer. 724-348-4324 WERNER EXTENSION LADDER - model #D6224-2; 24 ft total length; heavy duty for professional use; good condition $130. 724-348-6994. ____________________________________________ CHESS BOARD - Drueke Model 62 - 18" x 18" with 1 3/4" squares. Brand new. Walnut and maple squares, renowned manufacturer. $95. 724-941-1728 ____________________________________________ SPORTS ILLUSTRATED ANNUAL SWIMSUIT EDITIONS - 33 issues from 1981. Most copies have mailing labels. $160. 724-941-1728 ____________________________________________ DORM REFRIGERATOR – Magic Chef, Used one year. $55. 412-653-6758 ____________________________________________ GUN CABINET – Solid wood. Holds 10 rifles. Glass front. $85. 724-513-9697 ____________________________________________ OUTDOOR FURNITURE – Two cast iron arm chairs and coffee table. $50. 724-745-6218. ____________________________________________ WEBER CHARCOAL GRILL – Large. $25. 724-929-6919 ____________________________________________ CHAISE LOUNGE – Anti-gravity. $25. 724-929-6919 ____________________________________________ MILK BOTTLES – 1 QT PAGE’s, 1 QT Silver Seal Meadow Gold. $5 each. 412-425-0342 ____________________________________________ FLOOR JACK – 1 – 1.5 Ton. $45. 412-384-4374 ____________________________________________ MOPAR BIKE RACK – 2” Receiver, holds 2 bikes. $150. 412384-4374 ____________________________________________ LADIES 26” TREK BIKE – 10-speed. $200. 412-384-4374 ____________________________________________ DINING ROOM – Stanley, 9pc. Fruitwood – oval table w/ 2 leaves, 2 arm and 4 side chairs, china, server. $500. 412384-4374 ____________________________________________ ANTIQUE CABINET – “Hoosier Style”, By Keystone White Cabinet – Littlestown, PA. Circa 1920, Art Deco. $450. 412384-4374 ____________________________________________ TENT – 9’ x 12’, good condition, 3 windows and a covered floor. $48. 412-884-0886 ____________________________________________ CANOPY – 10.5’ x 10.5’, good condition. Paid $129.99, selling for $49. Carrying bag included. 412-884-0886 ____________________________________________
CAMP STOVE – 2 propane burners, 180 square inch cooking area. $25. 412-884-0886 ____________________________________________ ADULT FOLDING COMMODE – Also good for camping. New, never used. Drive brand. $25. 412-884-0886 ____________________________________________ LADIES BIKE - 34-inch, yellow. Columbia Bike, $49. 412884-0886 ____________________________________________
----------- ITEMS WANTED -------FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-215-9385 ____________________________________________ U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385 ____________________________________________ WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps, old Christmas and sterling silver, anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or____________________________________________ home 724-348-6203. BUYING OLD SPORTSCARD COLLECTIONS! - Seeking vintage era baseball, football and basketball cards. 1970's and earlier. Will also buy 1980’s Basketball. Call me FIRST before you throw away old boxes of cards. Paying CASH! 412-7602291. ____________________________________________ COLLECTING MISC ITEMS - for the needy, 724-483-8600. ____________________________________________ OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724.782.0539 ____________________________________________ SEALED WHISKY/BOURBON. Cash paid for sealed vintage Bourbon, Scotch, Rye and Whisky. Call/Text 614-499-6589 ____________________________________________ OLD BOTTLES WANTED - Long Time Collector, Looking For Antique Bottles. Whiskey, Medical, Beer, Drug Store, Etc., Advertising Signs. Please Call Dave at 412-977-6496. ____________________________________________ BUYING VINTAGE CLOTHES and accessories 1800’s to 1970’s. Call Gloria at 724-263-2239 or Bonnie at 412-9972943. ____________________________________________ BUYING OLDER PIRATES AND STEELERS - memorabilia, and vintage sports cards, autographs, programs, and ticket stubs. 724-205-8620 ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
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COLLECTING MISC ITEMS - For the needy, 724-483-8600. ____________________________________________ ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND VENDORS WANTED - for HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS PHOTO MONTAGE CREATIONS 8mm, Super 8mm, and16mm Projector movies, transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. New equipment for 2016. No projector flicker - reasonable rates. VHS, VHS-C, mini-DV, and 8mm tapes transferred to DVD. Photos/slides scanned to montage DVD of special events. One of a kind gifts. 724-258-5336 dcheplic@ gmail.com. Website: www.dcheplicmovietransfersand montages.com. Facebook: www.facebook. com/ debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages/
August 2019 Greenock Log House Days Saturday, Sept. 28 in Elizabeth Township. $25 for 10' by 10’, rain or shine. Call 412-8078452. Registration application on Facebook at Greenock Log House. ____________________________________________ DRUMMERS WANTED - The South Hills Community Concert Band needs drummers. We play marches, broadway music, movie music and more. We perform at assisted living communities, nursing homes and other facilities. All rehearsals and concerts are on Mondays nights from September through June. See ur website www.southhillscommunityband.com. Contact Tim Teres, band president, at 412-835-0472. ____________________________________________ WE BUY - Honda, Lawn Boy, Stihl and Echo. 724-745-6489 ____________________________________________ DISH NETWORK SATELLITE TELEVISION SERVICE. Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $59.99/mo! FREE Installation, FREE Streaming, FREE HD. Add Internet for $14.95 a month. 1800-219-1271 ____________________________________________ A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation's largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-844-722-7993 ____________________________________________ EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED INTERNET. As Low As $14.95/month (for the first 3 months.) Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink Today 1-855-520-7938 ____________________________________________ APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY or Appealing a Denied Claim? Call Bill Gordon & Assoc., Social Security Disability Attorneys, 1-855-498-6323! FREE Consultations. Local Attorneys Nationwide [Mail: 2420 N St NW, Washington DC. Office: Broward Co. FL (TX/NM Bar.)] ____________________________________________ BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author’s Guide 1-877-6262213 ____________________________________________ $$OLD GUITARS & AMPS WANTED$$ GIBSON • FENDER • MARTIN. ALL BRANDS. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1866-433-8277 ____________________________________________ LUNG CANCER? Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed. Call 1-866-795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit. ____________________________________________
August 2019 GENERIC VIAGRA AND CIALIS! 100 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-889-5515 ____________________________________________ LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call 866-428-1639 for Information. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket. ____________________________________________ HEAR AGAIN! Try our hearing aid for just $75 down and $50 per month! Call 800-426-4212 and mention 88272 for a risk free trial! FREE SHIPPING! ____________________________________________ CROSS COUNTRY MOVING, Long distance Moving Company, out of state move $799 Long Distance Movers. Get Free quote on your Long distance move 1-800-511-2181 ____________________________________________ CALL EMPIRE TODAY® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-508-2824 ____________________________________________ PUT ON YOUR TV EARS and hear TV with unmatched clarity. TV Ears Original were originally $129.95 - NOW WITH THIS SPECIAL OFFER are only $59.95 with code MCB59! Call 1855-993-3188 ____________________________________________ ENJOY 100% GUARANTEED, delivered to-the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 75 PERCENT - PLUS get 4 FREE Burgers! Order The Family Gourmet Feast - ONLY $49.99. Call 1-855-3490656 mention code 55586TJC or visit www.omahasteaks.com/love13 ____________________________________________ STAY IN YOUR HOME LONGER with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-844-374-0013 ____________________________________________ AT&T INTERNET. Get More For Your High-Speed Internet Thing. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agmt. Includes 1 TB of data per month. Ask us how to bundle and SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. Call us today 1-833-707-0984 ____________________________________________ SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-6529304 ____________________________________________ SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION! World Health Link. Price Match Guarantee! Prescriptions Required. CIPA Certified. Over 1500 medications available. CALL Today For A Free Price Quote. 1-855-530-8993 Call Now! ____________________________________________ DIRECTV & AT&T. 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/SELECT Package.) AT&T Internet 99 Percent Reliability. Unlimited Texts to 120 Countries w/AT&T Wireless. Call 4 FREE Quote- 1-855-781-1565 ____________________________________________
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------------ NOTICES-------ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND VENDORS WANTED - for Greenock Log House Days Saturday, Sept. 28 in Elizabeth Township. $25 for 10' by 10’, rain or shine. Call 412-8078452. Registration application on Facebook at Greenock Log House. ____________________________________________ GARAGE SALE - 347 Piersol Rostraver Twp. Household,toys,clothes,furniture,printer,small bev. refrig,games,books,boys bike,Xmas,Dickens village Saturday Aug. 10 10am-3pm ____________________________________________ YARD / MOVING SALE – Saturday, August 3, 8am – 12 pm. (Rain date, Sat, Aug 10.) Everything priced to sell. 205 South 4th Street, West Newton. ____________________________________________ DRUMMERS WANTED - The South Hills Community Concert Band needs drummers. We play marches, broadway music, movie music and more. We perform at assisted living communities, nursing homes and other facilities. All rehearsals and concerts are on Mondays nights from September through June. See our website www.southhillscommunityband.com. Contact Tim Teres, band president, at 412-835-0472. ____________________________________________
------------ REAL ESTATE -------CEMETERY LOTS – Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. 4 lots. Garden of the Cross. $2,000 OBO. 412-384-4374 ____________________________________________ MON VALLEY MEMORIAL CEMETERY - (Donora). 4 lots @ $500 each, and 2 vaults @ $500 each. Transfer of deed included. 724-747-9030 or 1-843-215-8909. If no answer –____________________________________________ pls leave message. CEMETERY LOT – Monongahela Valley Memorial Cemetery. $425. 724-872-0721. If no answer, please leave message. ____________________________________________ OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE - Heart of Finleyville. Few short minutes from RT 43. 2262 SF. Large reception area, small kitchenette, conf room, 3 powder rooms, fire proof safe concrete room, attic storage, alarm. Very clean, well maintained. Available immediately. Mike Podolinsky, Coldwell Banker: 724942-1200 (O), 412-227-6432 (C) ____________________________________________ SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com ____________________________________________ WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ____________________________________________
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South Hills, Allegheny & Washington Counties. Free Estimates. Call today!! 724-747-0793 ____________________________________________ CLEANING SERVICE - Reliable Cleaning Service Residential & Commercial Businesses by Tracy 724-261-7378. Laundry, Food Preparation (Cooking) also available. ____________________________________________ SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com ____________________________________________
READER ADVISORY: Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer “employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
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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.)
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Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. When is Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Smoke Free for Life Program? Who won the MVBA Bronco (12u) baseball championship? Where is the 2019 Summerfest August 7-10 being held at this year? 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 JULY Pizza Puzzler contest!
DEBRA KING – Monongahela • BRANDI GOOD - McKeesport
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