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‘Apple Fest’ and ‘Log House Days’ in Elizabeth Township Set for Sept. 22 Mark your calendars, and be sure to attend “Steveopalooza 2018” on Saturday, October 27 from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM at the Floreffe VFC, located at 1540 State Street in Jefferson Hills, Pa. Enjoy a fun filled night with music, food, laughter and support Steve Lucas and his family. Steve was diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable bile duct cancer, is only 42, and has two kids ages 11, and 16. Proceeds from the event will help this local family cover medical expenses and other needs. Please consider attending this fun filled event for a great cause. A GoFundMe page has also been set up, and donations can be made by visiting the following website: www.gofundme.com/h9nh3o. Tickets will be sold at the door for this event and will be on presale shortly.
All hands are busy preparing apple dumplings for the Greenock U. M. Church Apple Fest to be held Saturday, Sept. 22.
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Local Students Help Charity While Learning About Business
Claire Henry in front with volunteers from left to right: Kathy Lucey, Maureen Brugger, Program Coordinator – Chris Hafenbrack and Treasurer – Betty Kinol.
Brady Vautier in front with Director – Susan Hanawalt, Chris Hafenbrack and Executive Chef – Lisa Wright (from left to right).
Meals on Wheels @ the Crossroads got a pleasant surprise from two local students at McMurray Elementary School. Claire Henry and Brady Vautier each made generous donations of their profits from the Young Entrepreneurs Fair to Meals on Wheels. This annual fair provided through the McMurray Student Leadership asks students to create a small business, design a unique product, produce it, and sell that product at the McMurray Arts Festival and Young Entrepreneurs Fair. In order to do this, they must recruit investors for seed money, approach a teacher to act as an adviser for their company throughout the school year and then create their product at home. The students not only develop a product but also create the packaging and an advertising plan for it. They then set up a booth for their company at the fair to sell their product. “Not only are we impressed with their business acumen, but we are honored
that these two students would think of us at Meals on Wheels when it came time to donating the profits from their endeavors,” said Susan Hanawalt, Director of Meals on Wheels @ the Crossroads. "We are in the process right now of approaching local companies to support us in our goal of providing nutritious meals for senior citizens in the communities all around our Donaldsons Crossroads kitchen. Claire and Brady have set a fine example of thoughtfulness." Donations to Meals on Wheels @ the Crossroads can be made directly or given through the Washington County Community Foundation's Day of Giving on September 12. Although our name change is official, we are still listed as Meals on Wheels of Peters Township for this fundraiser. Using either name is fine. For more information, call us at 724-969-1000, check out our website www.mowpt.org or look at the photos on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/MOWPT.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO SEPTEMBER 1 & 2 CAR SHOW, CRUISE AND SWAP MEET - Labor Day Weekend – dawn to dusk, Carroll Twp Fire Department, 988 Route 837. Rain or Shine. Presented by the Bona Fides Car Club. Family fun, food and beverages. Proceeds Benefit Carroll Twp Fire Department. Saturday Swap Meet and car show will have Original Artwork trophies for 12 classes. $5.00 Entry Fee for Saturday Car Show, $20.00 for swap meet space for both days. Saturday- “rusty Ramblers”, Saturday and Sunday – Open Mike. Pets welcome on a leash only. Must call in advance to register call “Joey the Fid” at 412-996-5261.
SEPTEMBER 4
SQUARE DANCING – FREE Buddy Night of dancing from 8:00-10:00 PM at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. Next 2 lessons are FREE. Call: Dorothy Kletke 412486-8243 or email chetdot@yahoo.com.
SEPTEMBER 5
PUPPYUP WALK – MONESSEN PLANNING MEETING – 7:00 p.m., The Italian Club, 112 7th Street, Monessen. The meeting is opened to all interested people. For additional information you may visit our website : www.puppyupwalk.org/Monessen and follow us on Facebook : PUPPYUP Monessen. You may also contact Randy with any further questions at 724-493-8305 FISH FRY – 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromaitis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Fundriaser for Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, 126 Church Street, Bentleyville, PA. For more info 724-209-1370 WOMEN’S CLUB OF JEFFERSON HILLS – 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Hills Municipal Building, Old Clairton Road. Presentation by Michele Buford, Educational Program Specialist from the Women for a Healthy Environment Group: “How different personal and cleaning products affect our bod-
ies.” Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to attend the meeting. Membership is open to all residents of Jefferson Hills, as well as the surrounding communities. For further information please call, 412-384-3318 or 412-655-4224.
SEPTEMBER 6
SQUARE DANCING - FREE Buddy Night for new dancers 7:30-9:30 PM with Jim Yoest at North Hills Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Rd, North Hills, Pa 15237. TWO FREE NIGHTS of starter lessons on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:10 PM Sept 13 and 20 at same location as above. More info? Call Barb 412-629-7079.
SEPTEMBER 7
FRIDAY NIGHT PRAISE – 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. Call 724-258-7054 for more information. Everyone is welcome.
SEPTEMBER 7 & 8
BOOK SALE – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Gary’s Grand Ballroom, 109 S Second St, West Newton, PA. Fill a bag for $5.
SEPTEMBER 8
MEGA SPORTSMEN’S BASH – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Castle Shannon VFD Memorial Hall and Parking Lot, 3600 Library Road, Castle Shannon, PA 15234. Tickets $50 donation. All proceeds benefit the CSVFD. Call 412-884-7913, only 5,000 tickets sold. Guns provided by Allegheny Arms, Catered by Big Black Grill. For more info: www.csvfd.org UNION TOWNSHIP HONOR ROLL DEDICATION / COMMUNITY PICNIC - 26:00 p.m. The Community Picnic, Brownsville Veterans Memorial Park. 10:00 a.m. – Dedication of Honor Roll with Commissioner Larry Maggie and Rick Saccone, State Rep. Stay tuned to the Union Township Facebook page for more details.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO CRAFT BAZAAR - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., First Christian Church 630 Chess Street Monongahela., PA. This event is going to be jam-packed with excitement- crafts, vendors, food, bake sale, and a Chinese Auction. Admission is free. The proceeds from this event will be used to support youth programs in the Mon Valley and the Avis Arbor Women’s Shelter. EHNIC FOOD FEST – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela. Includes Homemade Perogies, Keilbasa, Halupki (Cabbage Rolls), Halushki (Cabbage & Noodles), and Hot Sausage. Located one block off Fourth Street at the corner of Alexander & High Streets. Follow our signs from Fourth Street. Parking available in our lot. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH BAZAAR – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., First Christian Church, 630 Chess Street, Monongahela. Crafts, Vendors, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction - Free Admission- Proceeds benefit youth programs in the Mon Valley and Avis Arbor Womens Shelter. For more information, call the church at 724- 258-3255. WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS – 4:00 p.m., Thomas Presbyterian at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA. The Wild World of Animals has 30 years of experience working with and caring for wild animals! Located in the heart of Southwestern Pennsylvania, they specialize in educational and entertaining wildlife shows for a variety of occasions and events. Following the show, we will serve hamburgers and hot dogs. The admission is $5.00 per person (Adult or child) with a maximum of $20 per family. The admis-
sion covers the show and meal. For tickets contact the church office at 724-9418910.Tickets will also be sold at the door. It would be appreciated if you could purchase your tickets in advance so that we can better plan the food needs. SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL WORK PARTY - Volunteers will meet at the South Park waste water treatment plant (trail MP 37.8, Piney Fork Road) at 9:00 AM. This month’s project will be the installation of fence along the stream bank at MP37.25, South Park Township. 7TH ANNUAL MONESSEN GREYHOUND REUNION DANCE – Doors open 6:30 p.m., 7-11:00 p.m., Monessen Fireman’s Social Hall, Eastgate 15, Monessen, PA. Music: “On The Level”- A four piece live oldies group and DJ Dennis Wince playing between sets. Pop, mixers, ice, chips and cake provided, $15 per person, casual dress. For ticket Information: Patty Bukowski (724-518-4592) or Paul Tobacco (412-881-7223) or Paul Tobacco at ptobacco@comcast.net FARM 2 TABLE EVENT – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., Red Fox Winery. Hosted by The Washington Area Humane Society to bring awareness to the Humane Society’s mission and the Compassion Care Initiative programming and partnerships. Tickets are $75 for an individual or $600 for a table of eight. ($45 per ticket is a tax deduction). Tickets include: Farm 2 Table Style Dinner from PW Catering, Open Bar featuring Wines from Red Fox Winery, Dan Baker Trio Preforming Live, High-End Raffle Baskets, Gelato Cart from Angelo’s Restaurant, Chance to meet four of the Washington
Area Humane Society Therapy Dogs! For more info visit: http://www.washingtonpashelter.org OLDIES DANCE– 7-11:00 p.m., The White Oak American Legion post #701 located at 2813 Capital St., in White Oak,Pa. Admission is still only $5.00 per person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the 50s and early 60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724-9846611.
SEPTEMBER 8 & 9
FRONTIER MILITIA ENCAMPMENT Saturday hours are 4:00-7:30 PM and Sunday hours are 1:30-4:30PM. $2.00 admission fee per person. We are located in Allegheny County’s South Park, just off of the circle on Corrigan Drive at 1 Stone Manse Drive 15129. Learn about the duties of a Western Pennsylvania Frontier Militia which include militia drills, a firing demonstration and camp cooking.
DONUT SALE - St. Damien of Molokai Parish offering their delicious homemade cake donuts for sale, at Madonna School Hall, Monongahela, PA. Saturday 8:30 a.m. until sold out; Sunday 8:30 a.m. until noon or sold out. $8.00 per dozen. More info call 412-600-5344.
SEPTEMBER 9
SPAGHETTI DINNER - The Center on the Hill Board of Directors will host a Spaghetti dinner on Sunday September 9 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Adults are $8, children ages 6 to 12 are $4 and children 5 and under are free. Take outs are available. Center on the Hill, is located at 100 Summit Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. FMI call 724-930-8512
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CHESS PARK - Bands will start at 1:00 at the park gazebo and continue to 4:00 PM. Funded and sponsored by the EQT Foundation along with The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) an arts and culture organization serving the Mon Valley. Featuring new artists as well as two of the previously featured acts “Allies Band” and “John Vento Band, along with the newly formed “Twin Coaches Jr. Jazz Trio and “Jessica Lee Band.” Sam Thong (caricature artist) will be at the event. In addition to the four music acts there will be food vendors and two food trucks opening at 12:00 (noon). HABITAT FOR ANIMALS TO HELP LOCAL SHELTERS – 125:00 p.m., Grandview Estates, at 1151 Scenery Drive, Elizabeth, PA. Bring your pets to have a photo taken together and enjoy an afternoon of live music. There will be visits from horses and the K9 Officers Ryker, Koda, and Eli. Local animal shelters will have animals that are available for adoption. There will be a Pet Costume contest, food, refreshments, and vendors with plenty of animal-
themed gifts to purchase. On this day, they will be collecting supplies for local animal shelters. These can include toys, paper towels, towels, collars, leashes, treats, blankets, and bleach.
SEPTEMBER 10
SQUARE DANCING - FREE Open House for new dancers 7:30 – 9:30 PM at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 324 Fairmont Ave, Trafford, PA 15085. New dancers may start lessons any Monday in September. Info: Teacher- Brad Deibert, 724-309-8270.
SEPTEMBER 11 SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the South Park Township Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with Windover Hills United Methodist Church. Held – rain or shine – at Sunny Slope located in the Allegheny County Park. The tribute will recognize the members of the departments who are the first to respond to any emergency in South Park Township: the South Park Township Police Department, Broughton Volunteer Fire Department, Library Volunteer Fire Company, and Tri-Com-
munity South Emergency Medical Service. The parking lot of Windover Hills United Methodist Church can be used to accommodate any parking overflow, and the church will be used for the ceremony in the event of rain. Refreshments and beverages will be served immediately after the ceremony at Windover Hills United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
SOUTH HIILS COIN CLUB – 8:00 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd., in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This months program to be announced. A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information, please call 724-9846611. SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 6:30 p.m., South Park Township Library located at 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information
concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Questions may be directed to info@montourtrail.org.
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 6:30 p.m., Old Fells Methodist Church 800 Fells Road, Rostraver Twp., PA. The meeting will present a program on the history of the Donora Webster bridge. A representative of the Donora Historical Society will follow the history of the bridge from its conception to its final destruction severing a long connection between Donora and Webster. All members and nonmembers are encouraged to attend. AFTERNOON BINGO - 1:00 PM at Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Admission is $7 and includes 12 regular games. Additional cards are $3. Specials are sold seperately and are $1 a piece. There will be food available for purchase. FMI call 724-930-8512 CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – noon, The First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public. The clothing is free; patrons may
give a free-will offering if they desire. Bags will be given to patrons when they come in to browse around. If there is a need at any other time, please call the office to make an appointment. Anyone wishing to drop off clothing in good condition for this ministry or who might be in need of some assistance with clothing is asked to call the church office at 724-929-4696 to make arrangements.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING – 8:00 p.m., South Park Township Community Room. Electons are important. To register or change your registration visit www.votespa.com Need an absentee ballot, meeting dates, information visit www.southparkdems.org. or email Dave at buchewicz.d@comcast.net
SEPTEMBER 13
SQUARE DANCING – Welcome to Square Dancing dance 7:009:00 PM at Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 N 6th St, Wilson, PA 15025. FREE for everyone. Lessons continue on Thursdays, same time and place. More info: Fran Reynolds, 724331-6386 or Teacher Brad Deibert, 724-309-8270.
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SEPTEMBER 14
BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH 9:30 AM-12:00 PM at Whitehall Public Library. Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? Consider taking part in a special six-part workshop series where you’ll get the support you want and find the answers you need. Whether you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, or anxiety, we can help you take charge of a better and healthier life. Each session includes a light luncheon and break. FREE Registration required, call 412-882-6622.
SEPTEMBER 15
LADIES NIGHT OUT FOR THE LLS – Elrama Fire Hall. Features dinner, a raffle, 50/50, and planting succulents with the help of One Happy Flower Shop of Millvale! Follow their progress, donate, or buy your ticket for the event through: www.jennaswarriors.com. SIDEWALK SALE – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lois Guinn Framing, 3339 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-5001 Offering discounted art produced by our shop and a few, select consignors. Join us on our sidewalk outside the shop, rain or shine! loisguinnframing.com
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NORTH BELLE VERNON COMMUNITY FEST – 11:00 a.m., NBV Community Bank Park. Car show being run by John from Motorworx in NBV. A parade will also be held on Broad Avenue at noon. Live music will feature ”Brother Jeep”. Food, beer, wine and craft vendors and a 50/50 raffle and free face painting. Sponsored by the North Belle Vernon (NBV) Recreation Commission. To participate in the parade contact John Garber at 724-880-8159; to participate in the event contact Cody Ambrose at 724-963-8014 or RJ Sokol at 724-929-2749. HERMAN MIHALICH MEMORIAL BOAT LAUNCH AND CAR SHOW – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and ISMA Car Show. Dash plates and gift bags to first 100 vehicles. 13 classes and BEST OF SHOW. DJ, basket auction, food and refreshments. $10 per vehicle included in cost free food and drinks! Sponsored by The Italian Club in Monessen, takes place at the boat launch. Car Show info, contact Chris Coccari, 724777-3328. TRIVIA NIGHT - Doors open at 7pm, game starts at 7:30 sharp, Scott Park Community Room. Benefits Scott Township Public Library. Registration requested before Sept. 1st. Tickets will be available at the door while supplies last. Teams will consist of 1-8 people (all individuals are welcome and will be matched with a team.) The cost is $15/person or a team of 8 for $100. There will be a 50/50 raffle, light refreshments at table and beer and wine served with a donation at the bar. SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER - 36:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. Includes bread, salad bar, dessert, and beverage. Adults: $10 each – Children under 10: $6 each. For more info, 724-258-7054. ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER - Boston United Methodist Church from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. Adults $9, children $3. Boston United Methodist Church is located at 6103 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. For more info, call 412-751-5815. 2018 TOUR DE MON – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Historic Pump House, Waterfront. Join us for the eighth annual scenic ride along the Great Allegheny Passage. The ride will begin and end at the Historic Pump House located in the Waterfront, Munhall, PA. Determine your ride of choice: 20 mile ride to Boston and back, 15 mile ride to McKeesport and back, 10 mile ride to Hot Metal Bridge and back, 8 mile ride to Duquesne and back. For more info contact the Chamber office by email at director@monyoughchamber.com or by phone at (412) 678-2450
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PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Mingo Presbyterian Church, Finleyville. $6.00 per person and includes pancakes, sausage, fruit and drink. A bread bake sale, flea market and craft show will also be held. Tables available for $10.00. Contact Bryan at 412-886-7435 for more information. COUNTRY DINNER – 4-7:00 p.m., Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. Menu offers a choice of Stuffed Cabbage or Chicken & Biscuits. A children’s menu offering of chicken nuggets will also be available. Eat in or Take Out. Craft Boutique, featuring Fall & Holiday decorations and gifts, and a Chinese Auction. All proceeds will benefit our Missions Fund. Debit Card and Paypal payments will be accepted. For more information: visit the website www.roundhillchurch.org or www.facebook.com/RoundHillChurch FUN WALK 4 KANE – 8:00 a.m. registration begins, 9:30 walk begins. Picnic immediately following. 7th Annual Joan Burns Walk. Kane Mckeesport, 100 Ninth Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. $20 registration fee, $10 each for picnic or t-shirt only. Proceeds benefit the Kane Foundation and the residents of Kane. For more info, Bill LaLonde call 412-292-8069 or email Bill at william.lalonde@alleghenycounty.us
FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wright’s United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia, PA 15326. For more info: 412-860-2496 GARDENING THROUGH THE SEASONS - 10-11:30 a.m. This gardening class will meet out of doors at the Pollinator Garden at the Welcome to Monongahela sign in the triangular plot where Route 837 and Country Club Road (Route 88)intersect at Monongahela’s eastern border. (Set your GPS for 243 E. Main Street, Monongahela.) The topic of this session is pollinators and pollinator gardens.Bring a lawn chair. This is the fifth in the series of six. $7 per session. Discount for YMCA members. Contact Jodi Lignelli to register at (724) 483-8077. “SOMETHING OLD” BRIDAL SHOW – 2:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Vine Street, West Newton, PA. Vintage Bridal Show with Reception to follow, Donation $12.00. Tickets Call Mary Lou at 724-8724448 or Mary Lou Simon, 925 Plummer School Rd., West Newton, PA
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SEPTEMBER 15 & 16
GRAND CENTRAL TRAIN SHOW – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, Court Time Sports Center, 95 Enterprise St, Elizabeth Township. Hosted by Central VFC. Over 100 Train vendors and multiple train displays. $5 Admission, kids 12 and under free. Group rates for police, fire, EMS, scouts.
SEPTEMBER 16 SENATOR GUY RESCHENTHALER COOK-OUT – 5-7:00 p.m., North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park. Cook out and meet and greet with Senator Guy Reschenthaler. MON VALLEY COIN CLUB -2:00 p.m., 303 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. Program for this meeting to be announced. Applications are now being accepted for membership. A 50/50 will be offered. Prizes will be awarded for children. For additional information call 724-984-6611 SQUARE DANCING - FREE Fun Night of Introduction to Western Square Dancing. 7:00-9:00 PM at Peace Lutheran Church just off Rt 19 at 107 Carol Drive, McMurray, PA 15317. Lessons start Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM at same location with Brad Deibert teaching. More info: Renee & Bob (724) 267-4655.
SEPTEMBER 17 ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION – 7:30 p.m., 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon. Monthly meeting. All members and are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information please call 724-825-4399 or visit rostraversportsmenyahoo.com
SEPTEMBER 20 THE RETIRED MEN’S LUNCHEON GROUP – 12:00 p.m., Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills. Musician Dan Dunkin who will play the trumpet and will be accompanied by a pianist. He will also have many instruments on display and will speak about them. Cost is $8, payable at the door. The Men’s Group is non-denominational. Please reserve lunch by calling the church office at 412-655-2000, option 0.
WENDELL G. FREELAND—A QUIET SOLDIER – 7-9:00 p.m., Historic Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Dr., Munhall. A onehour documentary on African American leader, attorney, activist, and Tuskegee Airman on all of the significant civil rights battles of his time. His inspirational story is a significant piece of American history; introduction and discussion by film producer Billy Jackson. Admission is free. COFFEE AND CANVAS – 6-8:00 p.m., The West Newton Center for Active Adults, 103 E Main St West Newton, PA. Cost $20 includes canvas and all supplies, two artists to help you paint. Please phone the center at 724-872-4976 to reserve you spot.
MEDICARE 101: GETTING STARTED WITH MEDICARE! - Monongahela Area Library from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Whether you are approaching 65 or already on Medicare Chuck Karolewski, CIC, CLU of Greater Pittsburgh Insurance Consultants Inc., will help you understand Medicare, how it works, and how to make it work for you. To register, call 724-258-5409
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AUTUMN EQUINOX PARTY – Music starts at 6:00 p.m., featuring “HouseBand.” Greenhouse Winery, 1048 Pinewood Road, Irwin. For more info: 724-466-5000. NOTTINGHAM TWP. ANNUAL BONFIRE – 6:30-10:00 p.m., Nottingham Twp. Complex, 969 Sugar Run Rd., Eighty-Four, PA 15330. Live Band - Tres Lads. Free event -Refreshments/Food. Bring a chair. For more info visit nottinghamtwp.com SPAGHETTI DINNER– 4:30-7:00 p.m., Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromaitis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Fundriaser for Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, 126 Church Street, Bentleyville, PA. For more info 724-2091370 VIETNAM: A WORKING CLASS WAR – 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Community College of Allegheny County Allegheny Campus, Tom Foerster Student Services Center. The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for the present generation of young people, students, elders, and members of the larger Pittsburgh community to learn from and dialogue with those whose lives and politics were profoundly impacted by the Vietnam War. Ticket price includes continental
breakfast during registration (8:15 – 9:00 a.m.) and boxed lunch. Tickets cost $25 for the general public; $10 for veterans. Purchase tickets at battleofhomestead.org. CLASSIC ROCK BAND “THE COLLISIONS” – 8-11:00 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, 2789 South Park Rd., Bethel Park. Performing music from the 60s,70s, 80s. $8.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members and the general public. Call 412-831-0616 or 412-613-1593 for tickets, no later than Monday, Sept. 17th, seating will be limited.
OLDIES DANCE– 7-11:00 p.m., The White Oak American Legion post #701 located at 2813 Capital St., in White Oak,Pa. Admission is still only $5.00 per person. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. Music from the 50s and early 60s by Candy and Mike. For more information call 724-984-6611. CRAFTERS FOR WISHES – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., V.F.W. Post 803 911 N. State St. Clairton, Pa. 15025 20 + Crafters to choose from. Bake Sale and Basket Raffle. Proceeds benefit Make a Wish. Food will be available. Crafts include crochet, wood work, leather, soaps and bath bombs jewelry, dog gifts, knit, quilted items, hand made candles, florals, chocolates, pet treats, clay pot crafts, dream catchers, ceramics, wreaths and more. Door prizes. For more information contact Colleen Odenthal 412-400-4778 A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS FEATURING RANDY GALIOTO – 7:00 p.m., Holy Apostles Parish St. Albert the Great. Hosted by The Friends of the Baldwin Borough Public Library. Tickets are $30 and include an Elvis themed dinner, beer, dessert and a live show! Feel free to BYOB! Tickets will not be sold at the door but can be purchased at the library or online. Visit baldwinborolibrary.org/support-the-library/fundraisers for tickets. Raffles, 50/50, Auction, an Elvis Costume contest. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed. For more information, contact: Pam Calfo, 412-885-2255 or email at: calfop@einetwork.net. LIFESPAN, INC. CAR SHOW – 12-4:00 p.m., Olympia Shopping Center, McKeesport. Entry Fee $5.00. DJ, Basket raffles, Bake sale, Stuff Pepper Dinner, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers. 50/50 Drawings and raffles announced at 3:15, must be present. Contact Jerry Stankovich 412-310-4656 or Michelle or Marcy 412-664-5434
‘APPLE FEST’ AND ‘LOG HOUSE DAYS’ - Greenock U.M. Church will host ‘Apple Fest’ and ‘Log House Days’ on September 22 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. The two events occur next to each other at the Greenock United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. Apple dumplings are still the biggest draw to menu and homemade apple treats. Games for kids, Bouncy House, face painting and story time. Live folk music will also be performed to entertain the crowd. The 8th PA. Regiment of the Continental Line will pitch their tents at the adjacent Greenock Log House site to provide hands-on experience with living history from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Log house tours will be given. SPENCER FAMILY YMCA ‘FALL FAMILY PICNIC’ - Maryland Grove in South Park, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Learn about our ‘Y Guides’ and ‘Y Princess’ programs and enjoy food, games and fun! No reservation necessary. If you have questions please call Andy Pricener at 412-347-3522 or email to spencerprincesses@ymcapgh.org
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CLASSIC CAR SHOW – Registration 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., car show until 4:00 p.m., St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, Uniontown, PA. Rain or shine. Registration fee of $10.00 and the first 150 cars will receive dash plaques and gifts. The first 150 cars receive Dash Plaques and over 25 trophies, including one large trophy-Father Ron’s Favorite, will be awarded. Arnie Amber, Oldies DJ, 50/50 drawing contest, Byzantine Auction,and food will be featured. Golf cart shuttle, foods, and more. Contact info: 724-438-6027. Proceeds will benefit the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church Maintenance Fund. MATTRESS SALE FOR RINGGOLD BAND – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Ringgold High School gym. Great beds at great prices. Visit an entire mattress store in the High School: Simmons Beautyrest, Restonic and Southerland Beds all at 3060% Off, delivery available. Also offering pillows. Ask one of the students for a flyer to get your free set of sheets with any Mattress Set over $399 or more! Financing offered. BINGO - Doors open 12p.m., Early Birds 1 p.m., Monongahela Fire Dept Social Hall..$20 admission. For more info call 724258-6871.
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SEPTEMBER 24 PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 7:30 p.m., social room of Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Speaker Ben Demchak, archeologist with an MA in North American History and member of the Peters Creek Historical Society will focus on the study of cemeteries, their placement and how they relate to regulated areas like the Waters of the United States. For additional information go to: www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org GOLF OUTING - Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. , Putting contest starts at 8:30 a.m., Tee Off at 10:00 a.m. Cedar Brook Golf Gold Course, Belle Vernon, PA. Hosted by Pleasant Hills Rotary. Drink and hot dog at turn, dinner following golf, Hole in one car provided by Benson Lincoln. $95.00 per person with 100% of profits benefiting Pleasant Hills charities and projects. For more information contact Robert Weiss (412) 551-6015 JEFFERSON HILLS DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE – 7-9:00 p.m., large meeting room next to the library at the Jefferson Hills Borough Building. Plans for the October 22, 2018 “Campaigning for Local Office� program will be finalized. Both the September 24th meeting and the October 22nd program are open to the public. For information on our activities, visit our website at www.jeffersonhillsdemocrats.com.
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AFTERNOON BINGO - 1:00 PM at Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Admission is $7 and includes 12 regular games. Additional cards are $3. Specials are sold seperately and are $1 a piece. There will be food available for purchase. FMI call 724-930-8512 CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – noon, The First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public. The clothing is free; patrons may give a free-will offering if they desire. Bags will be given to patrons when they come in to browse around. If there is a need at any other time, please call the office to make an appointment. Anyone wishing to drop off clothing in good condition for this ministry or who might be in need of some assistance with clothing is asked to call the church office at 724-929-4696 to make arrangements.
SEPTEMBER 26 MONONGAHELA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (MAHS) – 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 608 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063, but in a different room. We will now enter the building from
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the 6th Street entrance into the Chapel, our new meeting location. Speaker will be Mary Pat Swauger representing the Oliver Miller Homestead. Mary Pat’s presentation will overview the Whiskey Rebellion and center in on the role of the Miller brothers. This should be of particular interest because many of the key events occurred in Monongahela proper as well as in the immediate Monongahela Area. ANTIQUE DISCOVERY DAY – 7:00 p.m., Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Municipal Center. Hosted by West Jefferson Hills Historical Society. Appraisers will provide information and informal appraisals of antiques brought to the event. Each attendee may bring one or two items for informal appraisal. Items will be appraised in the order in which they appear on the sign-in sheet. Get on the list early to receive a more in-depth appraisal of an item by sending a photograph and/or description of the item along with your name to wjhhs15025@gmail.com by September 19, 2018. CLAIRTON AARP MEETING - Wilson Presbyterian Church, Clairton. Coffee and donuts are served at 9:30 am followed by a brief business meeting. Local singing artist, Carol McHenry, is the entertainment. Lunch is offered for a small fee of $3/members and $4/non-members.
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FALL FESTIVAL IN THE PARK - 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Palmer Park in Donora. There will be vendors, food, bands, hayrides & pumpkin painting for the kids. The event is rain or shine and free to the public. CHILI DINNER – 4:30 -7:00 p.m., Jefferson United Methodist Church, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Meal includes: Bowl of Chili, Side of HOMEMADE Mashed Potatoes, Choice of Corn Bread or Roll, Dessert, Drink. Note: There will be two Chili options from which to choose: beef or turkey. Children’s meal includes: Hot Dog, Mac ‘n Cheese, HOMEMADE Dessert & Drink. $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children, Eat In & Take Out available. Containers of Chili will also be sold for take Out @ the door. ($ 5.00/pint; $10.00/Quart) Hosted by Funding for Outreach Ministries Committee. For more info: 412-653-3222. CARD PARTY – 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., South Hills Country Club. Hosted by The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club, 19th annual. Proceeds are for the nursing scholarship fund. The club has awarded over $290,177 since 1962. You can play cards, silent bingo or just socialize. Admission is $40.00 which includes a hot lunch and door prizes. Contact Betty at (412) 655-9420 for the luncheon tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door; all seats are
reserved. Tickets for Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, and a mystery box raffle will be sold at the event. The public is invited to attend. Valet parking. QUILT SHOW – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Proverbs 31 Quilt Guild, First Christian Church, 512 Second Street, Brownsville, PA 15417. Many colorful quilts, table runners, throws and etc. will be displayed. There will be 2 raffles: queen size colorful snowball quilt pieced by Kathy Opel and an original watercolor painting by local artist Bernard Spada, Jr. Food items will be for sale. CHILI COOK-OFF – 1-6:00 p.m., Rippels on the Creek, Features samples of 20 different Chili Vendors for the $5 Cost of Admission. Call 724-258-3824 for more information. Hosted by Monongahela Area Historical Society.
SEPTEMBER 30 VERNON BELLE’S FALL BUNCO PARTY – 1:00 p.m., Riverside Place Senior Center, 303 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022. Men, women and children (aged 12 and up) are cordially invited for an afternoon of Bunco, lunch and prizes. Donation: $10:00 pre-sale / $15.00 at the door. Please call 724736-0354 for information and tickets
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Free prostate education and screening program
PLEASANT HILLS DEMOCRATS - 7:00 p.m., community room of the Pleasant Hills Municipal Building. The meeting is open to the public.
HIGH END JEWELRY/PURSE/CASH BASH – Doors open 2:00 p.m., Hugo’s Restaurant, Brownsville. Fundraiser for Bentleyville Public Library. $30 donation, each ticket has two numbers and every 15 minutes there will be a drawling for a high end prize and with every 5 minutes a drawling for a bonus prize from the bonus table. You do not have to be present to win except for the bonus prizes. Dinner buffet and drinks are included, you must have a ticket for entry. For more info: 724-239-5122 FALL FESTIVAL – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, 716 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 412653-4797. Rain or Shine. Indoor Flea market; lunch available INDOOR FLEA MARKET – September 29 from 8am to 2 pm. V.F.W. Post 1409 in Black Diamond (Monongahela). Tables can be reserved for $5. Call Pam at 724-5570086
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Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center • Learn about the importance of early detection. • Receive an exam and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test from MVH medical staff and the Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center. • This program is intended for men ages 50-75 who do not already have a diagnosis of prostate problems.
Screening by registration only
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Elizabeth Township's Local Club is "Hooked" On Donations
Ringgold Rams Boosters Set Date for 2018 Hall of Fame Banquet
Handmade Items Given to local Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Twelve New Inductees to be Honored at Event
By Michelle Taylor Peace Lutheran Church, located in Elizabeth township, has a very special crochet club among their pews. A group of local ladies come together on the last Tuesday of each month to donate afghans and shawls to local hospitals and nursing homes. One of their members, Joy, began the club in 2005 when her son came home Approximately 12 afghans and 1 shawl was from working in the hospital and said the collected at their June 26 club meeting. cancer patients were always cold. Since then, the club has grown to about eight crocheters with a combined experience of over 50 years. The club accumulates some of their supply yarn through generous contributions from the residents of the community and among each other, using every last inch of yarn to complete their projects. They even have a "yarn room" where they store the skeins and leftover hanks. “We make and collect around 75 afghans a year and donate them to the patients in the ICU of McKeesport hospital and UPMC Presbyterian hospital on Christmas day,” said Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Erin Evans, who is also a crocheter. In addition to the afghans, shawls are made and collected and donated to local nursing homes. With Joy, Elenore, Clara, Barbara, Ally, Laura, Dorothy and Erin, it seems as though this church has some very special angels among them.
The Allegheny County Children’s Fund Will Appear on Nov. 6, 2018 General Election Ballot On Wednesday, Aug. 15, the ‘Our kids. Our commitment.’ initiative learned that the Allegheny County Children’s Fund will appear on the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election ballot after submitting nearly 64,000 signatures. If approved by voters this November, a fund will be created to support kids living in Allegheny County with increased access to after school programs, early learning opportunities and nutritious meals. “We need to continue this discussion with voters about the impact of early learning, after school and nutrition on our kids and on the economic vitality of our region. The hard work starts now and we are committed to working with our community to help all our kids be successful,” said Brian Magee, CEO, PUMP. “We are calling on residents across the county to help us continue this conversation by spreading the word, volunteering and encouraging others to vote ‘yes’ for our kids this November.” The Allegheny County Children’s Fund would create a 0.25 millage rate increase to property taxes - an additional $25 annually on each $100,000 of assessed value, generating approximately $18 million annually in revenue for the fund. Members of the community are encouraged to volunteer with the ‘Our kids. Our commitment.’ initiative. To sign up as a volunteer or find more information, visit www.ourkidsourcommitment.org.
The Ringgold Rams Booster Club Hall of Fame Banquet, the organization’s major fundraiser, will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Ringgold High School Cafeteria. The selection committee has been in contact with this year’s nine honorees and the families of three posthumous inductees. The following graduates of Donora High School, Monongahela High School or Ringgold High School will be honored: • Vincent Bartolotta—Attorney • J. R. Bell—Boeing Engineer • Garcin Caruso—Occupational Medicine Consultant • Ben D’Amico—Head of Market District Product Development; Chef, Pittsburgh Today • Larry Price—Businessman and entrepreneur • Larry Holly—Athlete and DEP • Dr. Ron Linaberg—Endodontist • Marilyn Ackerman Posner—Journalist • Carl Wapiennik—Staff Physicist, Buhl Planetarium Posthumous Honorees: • Larry Crawford—Athlete • Dr. James Lopresti—Superintendent of the Ringgold School District • Dr. Karen Polkabla—Superintendent of the Ringgold School District Funds raised at the $40 per plate dinner are geared toward the advancement of the arts, academic and athletic programs as well as improvement of facilities and the quality of education throughout the Ringgold school system. Executive Director, Brad Bassi, and President, Carl Crawley, are especially pleased that monies raised in 2017, in excess of $10,000 were awarded to 10 programs throughout the district that included funding toward the new weight room at the high school; a Teachers’ Tool Digital Visual Presenter; STREAM Camp, Digital camera and a camera drone; activity tables; interactive displays, classroom posters, charts, books and more. The HOF Banquet is a popular and well attended event for family and friends of the honorees, and those wishing to support the Ringgold Ram Booster club. Please save the date (Nov. 3) and call for your tickets at 724-258-7100. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Banquet will be available to purchase in-person beginning September 1 at Devore Hardware, 437 West Main Street, Monongahela, Pa.
FRIENDS OF SOUTH PARK TWP. LIBRARY WILL HOLD FIRST MEETING OF NEW FISCAL YEAR The Friends of South Park Twp. Library will hold their first meeting of their four annual meetings Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 PM in the South Park Library. On the agenda for discussion will be Community Day planning, the Fall book sale, and other topics. Many people from communities throughout the south hills utilize South Park Library and their programs. The FRIENDS welcome and encourage you to join them four times a year, as they do the rest of their membership. Membership is one of three areas of fund raising for the FRIENDS, which enables South Park Library to provide the programs everyone loves and enjoys. Interested in learning more about the FRIENDS? Plan to attend this meeting on Sept. 13. Meetings only last an hour.
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South Park Women’s Club 25th Annual Craft Show Set for October 20 The South Park Women’s Club will be hosting their Annual Craft Show on Saturday, October 20 in the Home Economics Building at the South Park Fairgrounds. The show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and admission is free. Since this will be their 25th year, the Club plans on having special giveaways during the show. The show will have over 50 skilled crafters who offer unique, handmade, specialty and gift items that promise a little something for everyone! In addition to the crafts, the club will be sponsoring a raffle, a Chinese Auction, and refreshments and goodies from their bake sale. All proceeds from the craft show will benefit the South Park Women’s Club on-going community activities and scholarship funds. Plenty of free parking is available. There are a few openings left for this year’s show. If you are interested in participating, please call Kathy at 412-833-1266 or email spwc.craftshow@gmail.com. Please, homemade crafts only, no vendors.
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Local Dog and Owner Take Top Honors at Ohio Event The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America recently held two agility events in Wilmington, OH. One National agility event and one Breed Specialty event. Local pooch, ‘Rocky’, owned, trained and loved by Joanne Kerfonta won the top honor of "High in Trial" for both events. Congratulations to ‘Rocky’!
CLAIRTON VFW SEEKS NEW VETERAN MEMBERS Peters Township Library Delays Start of Fall Programming For Children And Teens Due to the installation of new carpeting in the Youth Services Department, the Peters Township Public Library will delay the start of their fall programming for children by two weeks. Programs for babies through teens will begin the week of Monday, September 24 instead of Monday, September 10 as originally scheduled. The fall session will be extended by one week concluding on Friday, November 16. The loan period for all materials borrowed from the library will be extended beyond this time. There will be no due dates from September 10 through 22. During the period that the new carpeting is being installed, materials will be shifted and shelving will be moved. Parts of the Youth Services Department area and Family Activity Center may not be accessible at all times, but the remaining areas of the library will be open and materials can be checked out. Adult programming will not be impacted by the carpet installation, and all regularly scheduled library clubs will meet as planned. To review a complete list of the scheduling changes for September, visit the library web site at www.ptlibrary.org or contact the library at 724-941-9430 for more information.
Square Dancing Lessons Offered Now Through December Peanut Squares Square Dance Club is sponsoring lessons from September through December 2018. Cost is just $4 per night. We meet Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM starting September 6 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. No experience, costumes or partner required. Kids ages 9 to 90 are welcomed! Refreshments will be served. Come and check us out. For more information call Ann at 412-563-0559, call or text Paul at 412-7352423.
The Clairton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 803 is reaching out to qualified veterans of Clairton and the surrounding area to become its newest members. VFW Post 803 is located at 911 N State Street, Clairton, PA 15025. VFW 803 regular members meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the Post. Membership is open to men and women who meet the qualifications via DD-214 requirements. To determine eligibility, please contact the VFW Membership Department by visiting the website www.vfw.org/eligibility, call the Post @ 412233-6218 and leave your name/number for a Post Officer to contact you.
Spencer Family YMCA Will Hold ‘Fall Family Picnic’ in South Park Spencer Family YMCA will hold a ‘Fall Family Picnic’ on Saturday, September 22 at Maryland Grove in South Park, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Learn about our ‘Y Guides’ and ‘Y Princess’ programs and enjoy food, games and fun! New tribes form each fall in Bethel Park, Mt Lebanon, Peters Twp, Baldwin, Whitehall, Brentwood, Thomas Jefferson, South Park and Upper St. Clair. Our program for elementary school age children is a wonderful way for fathers to build positive lifelong relationships with their children and a fun way to spend enjoyable, constructive, high quality time together. Y Guide and Princess activities include weekend cabin retreats, carpet skate, Chule car races, archery, snow tubing, bowling, zip line, Trail of Courage, ice skating, Father/Daughter dance, Princess Cup races, canoeing, and more! Join us in South Park to learn all about it. No reservation necessary. If you have questions please call Andy Pricener at 412-347-3522 or e-mail to spencerprincesses@ymcapgh.org.
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MARC to Hold Annual Town Hall Meeting in Monongahela “Meet the 46th Senatorial and 49th Legislative Candidates.” The Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC) announces its 12th Annual Town Hall Meeting which will be sponsored by EQT. The event will be held on Monday, September 17th at 7:00PM at the Monongahela Fire Department Social Hall. This year’s topic is “Meet the 46th Senatorial and 49th Legislative Candidates.” Senator Camera Representative Incumbents; Senator Camera Bartolotta Bud Cook Bartolotta and Representative Bud Cook will be joined by their opponents James Craig and Steven Toprani respectively on the panel. George I. Eckert, President of MARC, will serve as the moderator. The candidates will present their visions for the Mon Valley followed by a question/answer session from the audience. MARC is inviting the public to Steven Toprani James Craig attend this meeting and to address any concerns to our panel. Light refreshments will be served by MARC members following the discussion.
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in South Park The South Park Township Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with Windover Hills United Methodist Church, is again sponsoring a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony that will be held – rain or shine – on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. The informal gathering will take place at Sunny Slope located in the Allegheny County Park. The tribute will recognize the members of the departments who are the first to respond to any emergency in South Park Township: the South Park Township Police Department, Broughton Volunteer Fire Department, Library Volunteer Fire Company, and Tri-Community South Emergency Medical Service. Members of the Allegheny County Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department will also be in attendance. Active military personnel and veterans will be honored at the event due to the many sacrifices these men and women have made, and continue to make on behalf of our country. Other participants include the boy scouts, girl scouts, local performers, and a bagpipe player. South Park Township invites everyone to attend the memorial ceremony that will include patriotic songs and the distribution of American flags. The boy scouts will be collecting old, worn flags that will be retired at a later date during a formal ceremony. The parking lot of Windover Hills United Methodist Church can be used to accommodate any parking overflow, and the church will be used for the ceremony in the event of rain. Refreshments and beverages will be served immediately after the ceremony at Windover Hills United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Please join us on September 11th to reflect on this poignant event.
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NEWS FROM THE MONESSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fundraising Dinner/Dance Set for October A fundraising dinner/dance for the Monessen Historical Society will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Jozwiak Hall in the St. Vincent DePaul Society building on Grand Blvd. The theme will be “The Armistice and the end of the Great War”. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume from the time period of the World War I, which saw the creation of the new nations of Poland, the First Czecho-Slovak Republic and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Tickets are available at the Heritage Museum for a donation of $30. The menu will feature Slavic foods.
Autumn Exhibit at the Heritage Museum “Monessen 120” is the name of the autumn exhibit at the Monessen Heritage Museum that salutes the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the founding of the town in September of 1898. It features select displays highlighting interesting items and photographs from the past 120 years. A special section will pay tribute to the one hundred and tenth anniversary of the birth of Monessen Mayor, Hugo Parente. Also, displays will be added in the fall featuring Lou and Jim Manderino, who rose to the highest ranks of Pennsylvania state government.
Seeking Artifacts, Photos, and Memorabilia Documenting Monessen African American Community The Historical Society is researching the history of Monessen’s African American community. If anyone has photographs, memorabilia, and items related to Monessen’s African American community, please consider loaning or donating them to the Heritage Museum.
Historic Reenactors Needed The Historical Society is looking for individuals interested in becoming historic reenactors. Inquire at the Heritage Museum or speak to any board member.
Follow the GMHS 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! The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Admission is always free. The address is 505 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062. Call 724-684-8460 for more information.
Center On The Hill Planning Craft Vendor Show In Belle Vernon Center on The Hill will be holding a Craft Vendor Show on November 10, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A Chinese Auction, as well as baked goods, ethnic foods and lunch will be available. Admission to the event is free. Registration for tables begins September 10. Cost is $20 per table. Center on the Hill is located at 100 Summit Road in Belle Vernon. Call 724-929-6366 for more info.
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Monessen Public Library Holds Fall Fashion Show
St. John Byzantine Catholic Church Plans Annual Classic Car Show St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church will hold its Annual Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 23, 2018 in the parking lot of the church located at 185 E. Main Street, Uniontown, PA. Registration will start at 12:00 noon and end at 2:00 p.m., after which the car show will continue until 4:00 p.m. RAIN or SHINE. There is a registration fee of $10 and the first 150 cars will receive dash plaques and gifts. Over 25 trophies will be awarded, including one large trophy- ‘Father Ron’s Favorite’, will be awarded. Classes will include: 1900-1930, 1931-1950, 1951-1960, 1961-1965, 1966-1970, 1971-1976, 1977-1987, 1988-2002, street rod/modified, trucks 1959 and older and 1960-2002. No judging for 2003 and newer. Arnie Amber, Oldies DJ, 50/50 drawing contest, Byzantine Auction, and food will be featured. A golf cart shuttle will be available. Delicious foods, sandwiches, soups, halushki, baked goods, and more. Contact info: 724-438-6027 (leave message) Proceeds will benefit the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church Maintenance Fund.
The Board of Trustees of Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center presented a Fall Fashion Show on Sunday, August 22. The show featured clothing from local shops, and was moderated by Melanie Taylor of 100.7 STARFM radio.
Library board member, Jocelyn Golomb, modeled a homecoming holiday dress.
Melanie Taylor from 100.7 STAR-FM Pittsburgh, Moderated the event. With her are her two daughters Brecklynn (L) and Quinn (R) who modeled.
Terri Greene and her three granddaughters, Makenzie, Brielle and Gienna modeled clothes for the audience.
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Volunteers Hold ‘Paint Party’ To Spruce Up Playground in New Eagle On Saturday, August 18, a group of 21 adults and 7 children volunteered their day to clean up and paint Maple Street playground in New Eagle. The playground equipment and fence were washed, sanded and painted in an effort to make the playground more enjoyable for children to play on. The event was organized by Michelle DeHosse and Corrina Withrow. Paint was provided by New Eagle Council and also donated by Sarah and Sean O’Brien. Water and Gatorade was donated by Michele LaCarte, Hills Restaurant and the 7/11 in New Eagle. A lunch was provided by Jim and Caralee Coulter, owners of Pizza Station in New Eagle and served in the Arros Haymaker’s Hall in New Eagle that was donated for their use by the Haymaker’s. Volunteers included State Senator State Bartolotta, Camera New and Cook Bud Representative Eagle’s Mayor Chas Fine. The volunteer group is planning on partnering with New Eagle Council and Monongahela Area Revitalization Corp. (MARC) to add some new equipment and other updates to the playground in the near future.
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Elrama Fire Hall is the Site for ‘Ladies Night Out’ Event for the LLS
Bethel Art Guild Meeting Will Discuss ‘Scherenschnitte’
For the third year in a row, Jenna Gilbert and Heather Gray are on a mission to help save lives. Part of a team that walks with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the ‘Light the Night’ walk in October, Jenna and Heather are holding a fundraiser to raise money for a cause that is near and dear to their hearts. This year’s event will be a ‘Ladies’ Night Out’ Plant Night at Elrama Fire Hall on September 15. It will feature dinner, a raffle, 50/50, and planting succulents with the help of One Happy Flower Shop of Millvale. This year they have even added the extra challenge of collecting donations from every state in the United States. They only have 8 states remaining. Follow their progress, donate, or buy your ticket for the event through: www.jennaswarriors.com.
Join the Bethel Art Guild on Thursday, September 6 at 12:30 PM for a light lunch, followed by a business meeting, where you can become a member or renew your membership. Membership will entitle you to exhibit in the fall “Mt Lebanon Galleria Art Show”, to be held the first week in October. Then sit back and relax while we learn about “Scherenschnitte”. Artist Kathy Carr will share her passion for this art of paper cutting, which has been her artistic focus since 2008. She is a graduate of Edinboro University with a BFA in Art Education. She is a children’s book illustrator and a member of several art originations. She is a fulltime artist and owner of “Go Carr Go”. Meeting will be held at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park, PA 15102.
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Find time for the lasting effects of great music, solid technique, clear focus, and quality friendships this school year and audition for the South Hills Children’s Choir. Auditions are simple, taking about 10 minutes with no preparations necessary. Auditions are for both the younger choir, ‘Canticle’, designed for upand-coming singers aged 8 to 10, and the older choir, ‘Concordia’, designed for intermediate singers aged 11 to 18. Students from all backgrounds and walks of life are welcome to join the choir in spreading the gift of song to the South Hills and beyond. Many singers at the Concordia level will attend the International Children’s Choir Festival in Canterbury and London, UK in July of 2019! We begin rehearsals September 13 and host "Bring a Friend" Night on September 20. Visit www.shcchoir.org or email office@shcchoir.org to sign up today. The South Hills Children's Choir is a nonprofit choir dedicated to offering quality musical education for youth from all walks of life in the surrounding community and celebrating diversity both in music and in Southwestern Pennsylvania's youth. The Choir aims to establish a life-long relationship with and respect for quality music in the singers' and their families' lives. Singing together is bridge building together. Sing with us!
The Mon Yough Chorale Open to New Members Do you like to sing? Have you sung in high school, college or even in the shower? Then come join us! The Mon Yough Chorale is a local community chorus and is always open to new members. Stop by when our fall season starts on September 9th at 7:00 pm. We rehearse at Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church, 1665 Lincoln Way, White Oak. Anyone aged 16 and above is welcome to join. No auditions, just a love of singing required. To learn more, visit www.monyoughchorale.org.
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‘Apple Fest’ and ‘Log House Days’ in Elizabeth Township Set for Sept. 22 Greenock U.M. Church will host ‘Apple Fest’ and ‘Log House Days’ on Saturday, September 22 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. The two events occur next to each other at the Greenock United Methodist Church located at 1213 Greenock Buena Vista Road in Elizabeth Township Apple dumplings are still the biggest draw to the festival menu, which includes, kielbasa, haluski, BBQ, chicken and pork, Reenactors with the 8th Pa. Regiment of the side dishes, baked goodspasta Continental Line will explain 18th century medical salad and homemade apple instruments and life in Western Pennsylvania at Greenock Log House Days. treats. Larry Hettler will oversee the making of 600 dumplings to be sold in pans of two with a limit of two pans. There will be no pre-orders. “We don’t want to sell out before the Apple Fest begins,” he said. Children’s activities will include games for kids, Bouncy House, face painting and story time. Live folk music will also be performed to entertain the crowd. Proceeds from the Apple Fest will benefit the church’s All hands are busy preparing apple dumplings projects and missions. for the Greenock U. M. Church Apple Fest The 8th PA. Regiment of the to be held Saturday, Sept. 22. Continental Line will pitch their tents at the adjacent Greenock Log House site to provide hands-on experience with living history from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Log house tours will be given to showcase recent improvement efforts by the Elizabeth Township Historical Society that include a new porch with cedar shingles and handicapped accessible ramp and the stonework of the rare turkey breast fireplace that has been restored stone by stone. Antiques and house wares decorate the parlor, kitchen and sleeping area. Vendors will show and sell Americana crafts and interesting items. Artists or crafters interested in participating may call 412-7515389.
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NEWS FROM THE DONORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SMOG MUSEUM Fall Cement City Home And Walking Tours Scheduled Our eighth annual fall Cement City Home and Walking Tour is scheduled for Saturday, September 22nd at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 23rd also at 1:00 p.m. The tour will start at the museum located at 595 McKean Avenue with a photo, artifact and blueprint presentation on Donora’s National Historic District – Thomas Edison’s Cement City created 101 years ago in 1917. A walking and home tour follows in the Historic District to point out various architectural and social details. The tour concludes by touring the interiors of at least two homes with rooms restored to the period. The cost of the tour is $13/person and space is limited. Please call or email to RSVP and your flexibility to attend either Sunday or Saturday. If you have any questions please visit our website and click the “Cement City” tab, or contact the Historical Society. If you would like to schedule a private tour for your group, please call or email the historical society and we can discuss a date that works for both parties.
DONORA FOOTBALL DRAGONS – 1904 to 1968 – PART ONE Due to the enthusiasm generated from our ongoing game film project and last year’s successful “Game Film Event” at the Donora Cro Club, we will host another football event titled “Donora Football Dragons – 1904 to 1968” to present a comprehensive history of Donora Dragons football from the opening kickoff in 1904 to the final whistle in 1968. Part One actually only includes the years 1904 to 1945. Part Two will include the remaining years from 1946 to 1968 and will be held on a date that has yet to be determined. The event will consist of a presentation using numerous photos, newspaper articles and film footage, most of which came from the archives of the Donora Historical Society, as well as the Coach Jimmy Russell collection donated by his daughter in 2013, dovetailed with stories told by Smog Museum archivist and curator Brian Charlton, who will take you all the way back in time to 1904 when Donora was known as the Orange and Black, wore leather helmets and played by the Mon River on Gilmore Field, when organized football wasn’t so organized. Hear stories about
Coach Russell and players Jake Kovalcik, Arnold “Pope” Galiffa, “Deacon” Dan Towler, Lou “Bimbo” Cecconi, Bob Rosborough, Bill Urbanik, Larry Crawford, Malcolm Lomax and many others, that made Donora the “Home of Champions,” as well as Donora’s football ties to the likes of Knute Rockne and Vince Lombardi. Because of the volume of historical information, this event will be presented in two parts. “Donora Football Dragons – 1904 to 1945 – Part One” is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening, October 20th at the Croatian Club (Cro Club) in Donora located at 329 Castner Avenuewith food and drinks available for purchase from the Cro Club. Former coaches, players, cheerleaders, band members and fans from any era are encouraged to attend. There is no Pitt football game this day.
OCTOBER 2018 - 1948 SMOG 70th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS As we approach the upcoming 70th Anniversary this October of Donora’s infamous 1948 Smog, the Donora Historical Society has a number of events on the schedule. Tuesday, October 23 - 6:30 p.m., WQED Producer and Monongahela-native David Solomon will present his mini-documentary “Our Water, Land & Air,” portions of which tell the story about the 1948 Smog. A “Question and Answer” discussion will follow with a panel of survivors and local experts. This event will take place in the downstairs Community Room at the Donora Public Library. Saturday, October 27 - at 1:00 p.m., the Donora Historical Society’s Brian Charlton will present the “The 1948 Donora Smog Disaster” at the Smog Museum. This presentation has been given countless times in Donora and around the Pittsburgh area, and was also filmed by CSPAN.
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 724-823-0364 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.”
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Work Party on September 8
"RUN for HUSS" 2nd Annual Eric Hussey Memorial 5k Run/Walk
Volunteers Help to Restore Trail After Heavy Flood Damage The Montour Trail Council has received donations of over $8,000 from the Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/montour-trail-flood-damage) and direct donations. The Trail Council had purchased over $12,000 worth of limestone to repair the trail through August 14 and expected the total cost of the repairs to be approximately $18,000.
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Volunteers lay a new limestone trail surface in South Park Township on July 27 over trail washed out by the June 20 flood event. Through August 13 trail volunteers have donated 410 hours, repairing the trail base and surfacing 3,400 feet of trail with new limestone.
The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail monthly work party will be held on Saturday, September 8. Volunteers will meet at the South Park waste water treatment plant (trail MP 37.8, Piney Fork Road) at 9:00 AM. This month’s project will be the installation of fence along the stream bank at MP37.25, South Park Township.
Meeting on September 11 The next meeting of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail will be held on September 11, 2018 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.
The second annual Eric Hussey Memorial 5k Run/Walk, “Run for Huss” will be held on Sunday October 7, 2018, at the Yough Trail, below the Boston Bridge in Elizabeth. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Attendees can enjoy food, music by DJ Cole, raffles, and prizes. Awards will be given for age group and overall male and female categories. The event is a memorial run held in honor of Elizabeth Forward teen Eric Hussey, who was tragically killed in a car crash in 2016. Proceeds from the event go to the Eric Hussey memorial Fund. www.erichusseymemorialfund.com Pre-register by October 1 to receive a long sleeve shirt (first come basis). Registration prior to October 1 is just $25. After October 1, registration is $30. Family discounted prices available: family of three(3) $60; family of four(4) $75. To register, please visit the website www. runsignup.com, or send check and information to: Eric Hussey Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 37, West Newton Pa 15089 For questions, please contact Cindy Balko at 412-443-2376.
‘Antique Discovery Day’ with the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society Have you ever wondered about the value of that family heirloom you inherited, attic discovery you made, or flea market find you purchased? The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is on September 26, 2018 pleased to offer society and community members the opportunity to attend an ‘Antique Discovery Day’ at 7:00 P.M. in the Community rooms of the Jefferson Hills Municipal Center, 925 Old Clairton Rd. Two excellent appraisers, Pat Golden of Golden Estate Sales and Judi Stadler of J. D. Llama Appraisal and Estate Service, will provide information about and informal appraisals of antiques brought to the event by those in attendance. Each attendee may bring one or two items for informal appraisal. Items will be appraised in the order in which they appear on the sign-in sheet. Get on the list early to receive a more in-depth appraisal of an item by sending a photograph and/or description of the item along with your name to wjhhs15025@gmail.com by September 19, 2018.
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St. Spyridon Greek Food Festival Held in Monessen
St. Spyridon volunteers serving food in the Hellenic Center are (from L-R): Angela Baker, Gabriella Baker, Steve Marinos, and Helen Guzinsky.
Megan Orfanelli and her daughter Kaleena, 8 months old, from West Newton, were out enjoying the festival.
The Greek Band, “Panigiri,” was a lively addition to the festival.
The crowds enjoyed performances by the St. Spyridon Greek Dancers, on Saturday night.
By Jill Runfola St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church held their annual Greek Food Festival, at the Hellenic Center on 119 St. Spyridon Lane in Monessen, on Saturday August 17 and Sunday August 18. The event featured nightly entertainment including a live Greek Band, “Panigiri,” and Greek performances by the St. Spyridon Dance Troop. The delicious Greek food is always a popular attraction and included gyros, an outdoor grill, Greek desserts, and succulent Greek dinners. “We are very thankful for all the good people that come out every year and support our church, for the local parishioners who have been working hard since February to prepare our wonderful food, and for the kids who have worked very hard practicing the Greek dances, ” said Steve Marinos, Co-chair for the festival and also president of the parish council.
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Are Undocumented Cemeteries at Risk? Peters Creek Historical Society Presentation Will Discuss Cemetery Placement and Regulation The September meeting of the Peters Creek Historical Society will be held on Monday, September 24 at 7:30 PM in the social room of Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Ben Demchak, archeologist with an MA in North American History and member of the Peters Creek Historical Society will be the guest speaker. An example of an unknown cemetery that rests Demchak’s program will in a proposed area for well pad constructionin focus on the study of cemeterMarshall County, West Virginia. ies, their placement and how they relate to regulated areas like the Waters of the United States. His research calls attention to the reasons why cemeteries are the most threatened cultural resources under the Army Corps of Engineers interpretation of Section 106. The program is specific to Genealogical Cemeteries in Washington County, Ohio that correlate to like patterns in undocumented cemeteries in Western Pennsylvania. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. For additional information about the society go to: www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org
Fall Harvest Oldies Dance in South Park Set for October 19 The Friends of South Park, the county park will be hosting a ‘Fall Harvest’ oldies dance with DJ’s Candy and Mike from WEDO radio. The dance will be held at the Home Economics Building (behind the police station) on Friday, October 19, from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Cost is $15 per person. BYOB (even beer). This will not be a catered event but we will provide all mixers, sodas, coffee, ice, some snacks and desserts and of course the oldies! Feel free to bring some appetizers for your table to show off your culinary delights! To purchase tickets, send a check made payable to: The Friends of South Park c/o Sharon adams 6528 ventura drive Pittsburgh, PA 15236 *(please include a self- addressed envelope for your tickets) Tables will be reserved for tickets purchased in advance. Tables will be set up for tickets purchased at the door, no specific seating. For additional information or questions, call 412-897-2403, or e-mail sadams6528@verizon.net
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Elizabeth Area Mom Steps Up to Help Local School Children By Charlotte Hopkins Julia Rexa was born and raised in Elizabeth. She also is a graduate of Elizabeth-Forward High school, and wanted to give back to the community that has been so good to her. She particularly wanted to help the local school children. So Julie established a ‘Bookbag Drive’ drive that offers free bookbags and school supplies to the children of Elizabeth and neighboring communities. The bookbag drive was the idea of Rexa and her friend, Coleton Megela. This is her second bookbag drive and she plans to make it an annual event. Rexa is already collecting Julie Rexa fills a bookbag with school supsupplies for next year's event. If you plies for fifth grader, Averie Hudson. would like to donate extra school supplies you can contact Rexa at Rexajulie@gmail.com.
Baldwin Historical Society Participating in Traveling WWII Exhibit Baldwin Historical Society will be participating in a traveling exhibit on World War II which will be on display at the Mount Lebanon Historical Society starting December 1. The 500-square foot exhibit, created by the Senator John Heinz History Center for its Affiliate Program members, will be on display until January 29, 2019. The ‘We Can Do It!’ WWII traveling exhibit explores Western Pennsylvania’s incredible impact on the home, industrial, and battle fronts during World War II. Visitors to the exhibit will learn about the development of the jeep, a uniquely American invention produced by the American Bantam Car Company in Butler, Pa., and hear the stories behind Rosie the Riveter and the local Tuskegee Airmen whose contributions helped to turn the tide of the war. More information can be obtained by calling President Pat Lombard at 412-882-9986 or by attending our next meeting on Monday, September 10 at 1:00 PM at the Baldwin Borough Building. Free and open to all.
Round Hill Church in Elizabeth Will Host a Country Dinner Fundraiser Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth will be hosting a Country Dinner on Saturday, September 15th from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The menu offers a choice of Stuffed Cabbage or Chicken and Biscuits. A children's menu offering of chicken nuggets will also be available. Eat in or Take Out. In addition to the dinner there will be a Craft Boutique, featuring Fall and Holiday decorations and gifts, and a Chinese Auction. All proceeds will benefit our Missions Fund. Debit Card and Paypal payments will be accepted. For more information visit our website at www.roundhillchurch.org or of Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RoundHillChurch.
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Local Kids Donate Proceeds from Lemonade Stand to Children’s Hospital
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MON VALLEY YMCA HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING PROGRAMS The Mon Valley YMCA is offering a variety of programs and events during the months of September and October. We are located at 101 Taylor Run Road and Route 88, Monongahela, PA 15063. (Off Route 88 between Monongahela & Charleroi, PA 43 exit 39). For a complete listing, and to learn more, visit their website at www.monvalleyymca.org or call 724-483-8077. LUNCH & LEARN OSPTA FALL PREVENTION Tuesday, September 11, 12:30PM - 2:30PM in the Activity Hall. Speaker Tressa Bitonti PT OSPTA, Charleroi Office Topic: Fall Risks & Preventions - Keeping your home safe to avoid falls and injuries. RSVP by Friday, September 7 in the Business Office. Free and open to the community!
Pictured (Front, center) Bryce, and standing behind him (from L to R) A.J., Blake, Emma; Baleigh, Charlie
These hard-working kids turned 8 dozen cookies and two pitchers of lemonade into a large donation to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The generosity of the South Hills was on display, as many drivers pulled over to give to the cause. It took only one hour to raise $100. Baleigh (second from right in photo) had a lemonade stand the week prior and donated all the proceeds as well, bringing the total to $150.
Baldwin Library to Celebrate ‘Love Your Library Month’ with Elvis Tribute The Friends of the Baldwin Borough Public Library are holding a fundraiser event on Saturday, September 22. The event will be ‘A Tribute to Elvis’ and will begin at 7:00 PM at Holy Apostles Parish St. Albert the Great. This fundraiser is part of ‘Love Your Library’ month where all proceeds generated from the event are eligible to be matched by the Jack Buncher foundation. This live show features Randy Galioto performing Elvis Lives, A Tribute to the King – a unique act capturing the essence of a live 1970’s show. He will perform a variety of music from the early Elvis days to his performances in Las Vegas for a very entertaining evening. There will be raffles, 50/50, pick of the table and a Chinese Auction. Additionally, there will be an Elvis Costume contest. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite Elvis and the winner will be given an Elvis-themed prize! Tickets are $30 and include an Elvis themed dinner, beer, dessert and a live show! Feel free to BYOB! Tickets will not be sold at the door but can be purchased ahead of time at the library or online. Visit baldwinborolibrary.org/support-the-library/fundraisers for ticket information. All proceeds from the event benefit the Baldwin Borough Public Library. Holy Apostles Parish St. Albert the Great is located at 3198 Schieck St. Pittsburgh, PA 15227. For more information, contact: Pam Calfo, Technology & Marketing Librarian, 412-885-2255 or email at: calfop@einetwork.net.
GARDENING THROUGH THE SEASONS Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 – 11:30AM Planting the Pollinator Garden held at the Monongahela Pollinator Garden at the Welcome Triangle on Rt. 88. Instructors: Hazel Murray and Peggy Brown “LITTLE CITY GARDENERS” Penn State Certified Master Gardeners/ Washington County. RSVP preferred but Walk ins Welcome! Cost: Members: $5 per class, Non-Members: $7 per class PICKLEBALL Mondays: 10:00AM-2:00PM, Thursdays: 10:00AM-12:00PM Pickleball is much like tennis, but with a few modifications such as smaller court and the use of solid wood or composite paddles to hit a plastic ball over a net. Cost: Members-Free, Non-Members-$5 CREATE A CHEESEBOARD (*Beginners Class) Thursdays – October 4 and October 25, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Tracing grape design and learning paint strokes with acrylic paint (grapes) on a cheese board. Cost: Members $40, Non-Members $55. RSVP Monday, October 1 in the Business Office
North Belle Vernon ‘Community Fest’ Set For September 15 The North Belle Vernon (NBV) Recreation Commission has announced its date for the 2018 ‘Community Fest.’ This years event will be held on Saturday, September 15th at the NBV Community Bank Park, exit #42 off Interstate 70. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. the event will kick off with a car show being run by John from Motorworx in NBV. A parade will also be held on Broad Avenue at 12:00 noon and finish at the park. Live music will feature ”Brother Jeep” along with a DJ. Food, beer, wine and craft vendors and a 50/50 raffle and free face painting will take place throughout the day. Anyone wishing to participate in the parade may contact John Garber at 724-880-8159; and anyone wishing to participate in the event please contact Cody Ambrose at 724-963-8014 or RJ Sokol at 724-929-2749.
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CCAC And Achieva Continue to Cultivate Mutually Beneficial Partnership With Community Garden A partnership between the Community College of Allegheny County and Achieva, a nonprofit organization supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and their families, promises to yield another bountiful harvest from the CCAC South Campus community garden. More importantly, the partnership continues to provide a rewarding, community-based experience for the people Achieva supports, as well as fresh produce for students and families in need of food assistance. CCAC’s Community Training and Development Department has worked with Achieva for more than 30 years to help people with disabilities reach their full potential. Expanding the relationship to include the South Campus community garden has proven to be a great opportunity for all. “This partnership embodies the spirit of CCAC South Campus by providing work skills development and education from our academic community for Achieva clients,” said Charlene Newkirk, president, CCAC South Campus. “It also enables us to offer our students access to healthy fruits, vegetables and herbs through our South Campus Cupboard Food Pantry and to provide service learning opportunities for our students. The garden is a sustainable way to use the land on campus for the benefit of many people and for the environment. From a few seeds grown in our greenhouse, we are able to provide so much goodness to the community.” For the third year in a row, Achievasupported participants are helping to maintain the South Campus gardens and greenhouse by weeding, watering and eventually harvesting a variety of organic vegetables and herbs. A total of about 16 adults with intellectual or physical disabilities volunteer for the weekly activity—about eight each on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Much of the produce will go to the South Campus Food
Achieva client helps to collect greens while other volunteers look on.
Pantry where, on average, more than 30 students and their families receive food assistance each month during the school year. There is such an abundance of produce at harvest time that some of it is also distributed to students and staff in the cafeteria. The people Achieva supports, who work closely with CCAC staff members, share in the harvest of the community garden. They also cultivate a garden of their own and get to take home everything they grow. In addition to the benefits of having homegrown produce— such as beans, peas, tomatoes, peppers, basil, parsley, cucumbers and zucchini— the volunteers learn valuable skills and enjoy the activity. “Over the past three years, they’ve seen the benefit of planting and harvesting and sharing with the food pantry, and that makes them feel good,” said Alisha Vereen, Achieva Employment Supports program specialist. “They look for the same acceptance that we all look for, and they need to know they made a difference.” The program has been successful largely due to the efforts of Dennis D’Amico, CCAC South Campus groundskeeper. He guides the volunteers through tasks in the garden or the greenhouse, showing them how to care for the vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Groundskeeper Dennis D’Amico points out some new growth to Achieva clients and staff members.
D’Amico enjoys working with the volunteers and knows all of their names, and he interacts with them one-on-one when an individual requires more attention. Outside of the growing season, the volunteers may help him with other tasks, such as painting benches or bundling corn stalks. In the colder months, the clients spend their visits to CCAC South Campus in
An Achieva client waters the plants in the South Campus greenhouse.
the classroom, learning math or other subjects. The skills acquired in the garden and the classroom may eventually help some of the clients to become employed, Vereen said. For more information about CCAC’s Community Training and Development program, call 412.237.2723. For more information about Achieva, call 412.995.5000.
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New Eagle Borough Council has added two new members because of recent resignations. Council appointed Bret Boyd and George Tirpak at the August 7 monthly meeting, filling the vacancies left by the resignations of council Vice President Saundra Bobnar and council member Jason Schmid. The two new members were sworn in at the meeting and immediately assumed their roles as council members. In other business, Council announced that the borough President Jack Fine was given the Carol Sambol Award for his years of service to the borough. The award is given to mayors, council members, secretaries, managers, and treasurers who have completed 25 or more years of borough service. New Eagle Community Action Group (NECAG) also announced at the meeting that they will be holding a flea market/vendor/food/crafter event on Saturday, September 22 at the Tubby Hall in New Eagle. For information on reservations or questions, residents are asked to text Kim at 724-963-3489 and leave a name and phone number.
Carroll Twp. Resident Wants Update on Flooding Complaint By Miranda Startare Carroll Township resident, Ralph Conte, asked for an update from the supervisors at the August 7 monthly meeting on a flooding issue he discussed at the July meeting. Mr. Conte says his yard on Driftwood Drive is being flooded from rainwater jumping the curb onto his property. He claims that a paving project about five years ago has left the road with a smaller curb that allows rainwater to flow onto his property and that poor road design has further directed the water towards his house. Mr. Conte asked the supervisors to install two drains to try to alleviate the flooding. The Board informed Mr. Conte that they will decide if drains would solve the flooding issue and where any drains should be installed. In other business, the Board informed residents that violation letters relating to grass, weeds, and junk cars are being issued. Residents are advised to not ignore the letters, as residents will be cited.
Each household in Rostraver Township will be allowed to drop off up to three(3) electronic items on one of the dates listed below during the month of September. • Friday, September 28, 2018 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Saturday, September 29, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm • Sunday, September 30, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm The drop off location will be at the Rostraver Township Road Department Building, 129 Recreation Drive, Rostraver Township, PA 15012. Township Employees will be on site to help unload. •A Photo ID must be provided for proof of Township residency. Items that can be dropped off: Any size TV, microwaves, printers, electric typewriters, copiers (desktop and standalone), fax/copy machines/duplicators, CPUs/towers, laptops, computer monitors-CRT & LED/LCD, peripherals (mice, keyboards, speakers) *A computer with monitor-tower-keyboard-mouse-speakersmay be combined to equal one item* Household hazardous waste will NOT BE ACCEPTED This program will continue on an annual basis. The Rostraver Township website www.rostraver.us will keep you up to date.
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Business & Merchant News GACO RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FOR 2018-2019 The Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) at California University of Pennsylvania has received two grants totaling nearly $375,000 to assist businesses in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene and Washington counties. The Allegheny Foundation awarded a grant of $140,000, and the Defense Logistics Agency awarded a grant for $233,000. The two grants will allow GACO — a procurement technical assistance center that helps businesses interested in pursuing federal, state and local government contracts and subcontracts, to continue to provide services to area businesses in 2018 and 2019. GACO services to the region’s business community includes advice on bid preparation, notification of bid opportunities and one-on-one counseling on government procurement procedures. Since 1985, GACO — which has offices at Cal U, Slippery Rock University and in Pittsburgh — has helped companies obtain more than $3.8 billion in contracts. For more information about GACO, visit calu.edu/GACO
MONONGAHELA AREA CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE MONTH IS ITALIAN VILLAGE PIZZA
Dolanch Real Estate Inc., Doing Business As Century 21 Frontier Realty, Roger Dolanch Broker/Partner, Announces Merger With Northwood 201 Realty By Alice Harris A gala meet and greet was held on August 21, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the acquisition of Northwood Realty Services 201 Associates by Century 21 Frontier Realty at 433 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. Broker owner, Roger Dolanch, says his goal is to be the #1 realty company in the Belle Vernon area. In his 56 years in the real estate business, he has purchased five companies and started two new companies. Broker/owner Roger Dolanch standing in Century 21 Frontier Reality places front of Century 21 Frontier Realty, 433 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, PA. emphasis on the areas of residential, commercial, lots and acreage, and estates real estate services. To reach the agency phone 724-941-8680 or email Roger at rogerdolanch@century21.com.
Bethel Park’s Comprehensive Plan To Be Unveiled If you want to know what Bethel Park’s development and future will look like, please join the Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce for an informative discussion on September 27, 2018, where Cody Nolen will be presenting Bethel Park’s Comprehensive Plan. Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM and the presentation will begin at 12:30 PM. The event will be held at Ann’s Chop House on South Park Road. For more information go to www.bpchamber.org or call the office at 412-595-8361. Pictured (L to R): Ashley Lewis, Community Bank, Ryan Tabacca, IVP, Stefano Nowo, Owner, IVP, Toby Charnack, IVP, Robert Robison, IVP and Anthony Bottino, Allstate Bottino Financial.
The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce selected Italian Village Pizza (IVP) as the August 2018 Business of the Month. The restaurant is open 12-9 Sunday, 11-10 Monday-Thursday and 11-11 Friday and Saturday. They’ve been around since 1980 and offer dine in, pick up or delivery services. Come check out their big dining area with two TV’s.
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CORRECTION
The August cover story ‘Monessen Resident, WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday’ incorrectly identified two people in the photograph standing alongside Major Scipio White as his ‘sisters’. They are actually his daughters. Pamela White Wilson (at left) and Francine White (at right) are Major White’s daughters. The Messenger published the information as it was provided to us. We apologize for the error.
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Event The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Awards Event on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m and includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $30 per person. For reservations, call 724-4833507. Seating is limited, early reservations are encouraged. This year’s honorees are: Shining Star Award Lori Spina CEO Practice of K. Gossi, MD & A.J. Gandhi, MD Outstanding Business Development Award Four Points BBQ and Brewing Regional Service Award Charleroi Lions Club
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IS BARIATRIC SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?
A small blood sample can detect diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys and circulatory system. Monongahela Valley Hospital’s 37-Function Multiphasic Blood Analysis
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SPORTS Woman Hits 'Hole in One' During Ladies Golf Invitational at MVCC The Monongahela Valley Country Club 2018 Ladies’ Golf Invitational was a day to remember for Heather Moon Johnson from Irwin, PA. Her Taylor Made 6 hybrid was the perfect club to hit her Nike Crush ball into the hole with one shot on the 95 yard par three. This was for Heather’s first Ace.
Witnesses to Johnson’s hole in one are (from L to R) Lori Burns, Heather Moon Johnson, Louise Moon and Jill Yahnite.
Heather Moon Johnson was all smiles when she made her first ‘hole in one’ at the Monongahela Valley Country Club.
Innovations in Medicine “What’s New in Shoulder Surgery” Allan Tissenbaum, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon
Tuesday, Sept. 25 6 p.m. Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center Monongahela Valley Hospital Free program, parking and light refreshments
To register, call 724-258-1333. MM/AB-MVM/8-18
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YOUGHIOGHENY COUNTRY CLUB WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS
‘Fore the Birds’ Guest Day Event at YCC
Feathers for Annual Gala Day The Youghiogheny 18 Hole Women’s Golf Association recently hosted its annual ‘Gala Day’ at the Youghiogheny Country Club. Using the theme of “Birds of a feather golf together,” two teams, the ‘Songbirds’ versus the ‘Crows’, were paired against each other in match play. The Songbirds outchirped the Ladies 94 ½ to 85 ½. Gifts were bird embellished plant hangars, bird houses, bird feeders, and lighted ceramic birds. Diane Riley provided pink monogrammed golf towels for each lady. Skill prize winners were: Longest drive - Sue Hobart and Vickie McDevitt; Longest putt: Jane Marino and Jan Korposh.
Gala Day event organizers - Laura Leete, Jane Marino, Angie Piesik, and Penny Natale.
Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole Golf League recently held its Guest Day, “Fore the Birds”, chaired by Judi Murray. Pictured above is the winning team, (from L to R) Jess DeTorre, Ginger Spang, Jane Marino and Jan Landini. ‘Longest Drive’ contest was won by Sue Hobart, ‘Closest to the Bird’ was won by Pat Sheleheda, ‘Closest to the flag’ winner was Betty Lee Hancsak and ‘Longest Putt’ winner was Ginger Spang.
YCC Women’s Nine Hole Golf League Winners
Team Songbird winners - Penny Natale, Sara Kostelac, Eleanor Craig, Betty Lee Hancsak, Sue Hobart, Angie Piesik, Lynn Cherny, Linda Byers, Teresa Garella and Jane Marino.
Skill prize winners (from L to R): Jane Marino, Vickie McDevitt, Sue Hobart and Jan Korposh
YCC Ladies Vie for the ‘Ryder Cup’ Lower handicappers randomly picked higher handicappers to make two-person teams for the annual 18-Hole Women’s Ryder Cup at Youghiogheny County Club held recently. The 27-hole event consisted of a different format for each of three nine holes: Better ball of partners, alternate shots, and a scramble. Winners Hee Soo Kim and Lynn McHolme bested the competition with a score of 98. Sara Kostelac and Maureen Fiore edged into second place by one stroke with 106 while Penny Natale and Jane Marino claimed third place with 107. Each team won cash prizes.
Ryder Cup’ Winners - Maureen Fiore, Sara Kostelac, Hee Soo Kim, Lynn McHolme, Penny Natale and Jane Marino.
Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole Golf League winners of the ‘One Ball’ Event were Jan Baum and Carole Friend.
Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole League winners of the ‘Chapman’ Event were the team of Pat Sheleheda and Jan Baum.
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YCC Ladies Club Championship The Women’s Golf Association of Youghiogheny Country Club held their two-day championship recently. The water-logged course required limited cart access which added a few steps and a few strokes for the ladies during the challenging rounds. Low gross winner and 2018 Club Champion was Hee Soo Kim. Teresa Garella bested Vickie McDevitt in a sudden death play-off on the first hole to claim 1st Division low net. Maureen Fiore won the 2nd Division low net. The ladies congratulated the winners with a champagne luncheon following the final round that included door prizes donated by Lynn Cherny.
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Pictured (L to R) are Teresa Garella, Hee Soo Kim, and Maureen Fiore.
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Local People News Canonsburg Native Advanced to U.S. Navy Commanding Officer by Katisha Draughn-Fraguada, NSA Hampton Roads Public Affairs Capt. Jonathan Kline, a 1990 Canon McMillan High School graduate and Canonsburg native was recently advanced to Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. Kline, currently serving for 24 years, is the Installation Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. It is home to more than 60 tenant commands, employing 24,000 DoD and government employees in six regional bases. Capt. Jonathan Kline "Serving as the CO is an opportunity to lead sailors and have a positive impact on the warfighting readiness of our sailors and shore installation support to our key headquarters units," said Kline. Serving in the Navy has helped Kline grow both professionally and personally. When asked what he enjoys most about being in the Navy, Kline said, "The satisfaction of knowing that I contribute every day to the safety and security of our country, and the opportunity to see the world and immerse in other cultures and environments, which provides greater context for how our actions have global impact." Kline graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1990 with a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He is a 2005 University of Tennessee graduate with a Master's of Science in Aviation Systems and graduated from National Defense University in 2013 with a Master's of Science in Campaign Planning Strategy. Kline is the son of the late Eric Kline and his mother, Suzanne Kline, who resides in Canonsburg.
Ortoleva Earns Nursing Degree from Waynesburg University Angelina Elizabeth Ortoleva, daughter of Ross and Catherine Ortoleva of Jefferson Hills, graduated in May with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Waynesburg University. She is currently working at UPMC Mercy on the Progressive Care Unit.
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YOUR HEALTH Conway Agency, an Allstate Insurance Company in Washington, generously donated Buddy Hugs to pediatric patients receiving health care at Washington Health System. These Buddy Hugs have removable scented packs and come in various animals and scents. Keith Dean, Executive Sales Consultant for Conway, said “our owner Michael Conway is placing more emphasis on giving back to the community and becoming more involved locally. I was excited to be a part of this donation because it impacts small chilPictured L-R: Keith Dean, Conway, Andrea dren. We look forward to a future relaRocchio, RN and December Ersek, ANM tionship with the hospital.” The staff from Washington Health System. will ensure the Buddy Hugs are distributed in the emergency department and our pediatric unit to offer comfort to our young patients while visiting the hospital.
Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Hosts Talk On Opioid Epidemic Sundeep Ekbote, M.D, director, Emergency Medicine, will host a free talk about the current opioid crisis on Thursday, September 6, at 6:00 p.m., in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center of Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH). The free education session titled, “Stories from the Front Line: Battling the Opioid Epidemic,” is part of MVH’s Innovations in Medicine series that features physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community Parking is free and light refreshments will be served. To make a reservation, visit the program registration page at www.monvalleyhospital.com.
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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL SEPTEMBER EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs this month. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 4, 5 and 6 — Managing Your Diabetes - 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., HealthPlex. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. To register, call 724-258-1483. Wednesday, September 5 — “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?” - 6 p.m., HealthPlex. To learn if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery, join Hiram Gonzalez, M.D., as he discusses this topic in detail. To register, call 724-258-1333. Thursday, September 6 — Breathe Pennsylvania – Smoke Free for Life 10 a.m. – noon, HealthPlex. Free fourweek course hosted by the Community Care Network at the HealthPlex. This education program is designed to provide individuals with information on preparing to quit smoking. Thursday, September 6 — Innovations in Medicine: “Stories from the Front Line: Battling the Opioid Epidemic” - 6 p.m., ECC. This education program is
designed to educate you about battling the opioid epidemic. Sundeep Ekbote, M.D., will discuss stories from the front line of battling the opioid epidemic. To register, call 724-258-1333. Monday, September 10 — Look Good Feel Better® - 1 – 3 p.m., ECC. The American Cancer Society designed this program for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. To register, call 1-800-227-2345. Monday, September 10, and Monday, September 24 — 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 To register, call 724-6783601. Tuesday, September 11 — Advanced Carbohydrate Counting - 9 - 11 a.m., ECC. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content in food to improve blood sugar control. To register, call 724-258-1483. Tuesday, September 11 — Alzheimer’s Support Group - 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets once a month. Reservations are requested by calling 724258-1333.
Tuesday, September 18 — American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED - 8 a.m. – noon, ECC. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/ AED) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital. The fee for the class is $50. To register, call 724-258-1333. Tuesday, September 18 — Better Breathers Club - 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. Better Breathers Club offers the opportunity to learn ways to better cope with COPD while getting the support of others. To register, call 724-258-1226. Tuesday, September 18 — American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED - 4 – 6 p.m., ECC. This course is designed for the layperson that has little or no medical training, and is taught by a certified instructor. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost is $35. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 18, 19 and 20 — Managing Your Diabetes - 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. For
more information, or to regiser, call 724258-1483. Monday, September 24 — Weight Control and Wellness Support Group - 6 p.m., ECC. The bariatric support group activities are designed to reinforce key principles of success and help participants learn concepts that are sometimes difficult to grasp after bariatric surgery. To register, call 724-258-1333. Tuesday, September 25 — Innovations in Medicine: What’s New in Shoulder Surgery - 6 p.m., ECC. Allan Tissenbaum, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with The Orthopedic Group, will discuss “What’s New in Shoulder Surgery”. To register, call 724-258-1333. Wednesday, September 26 — Prostate Cancer Screening and Education Program - 5 p.m., ECC. The prostate cancer screening and education program is free. To register, call 724-258-1333. Saturday, September 29 — Multiphasic Blood Analysis - 7 - 10 a.m., ECC. This 37-function screening costs only $30 and is open to the public. Testing is by appointment only. Registrations must be made Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by calling 724-258-1282.
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SEPTEMBER SENIOR NEWS FROM THE VENETIA COMMUNITY CENTER The Venetia Community Center is located in the old Venetia grade school at 800 Venetia Road, Venetia and hosts senior lunches. Senior lunches are held at 12:00 noon, the second and fourth week of the month and are sponsored by the Washington County Aging Services and the Southwestern PA Area on Aging. These delicious lunches are prepared by the staff of the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered by our faithful volunteers to the Center. A speaker or music is provided after the luncheon for your information and pleasure, and there are also blood pressure screenings. All seniors are welcome. Suggested donation is $2. Please make a reser-vation by calling Caroline Dagg at 412-833-7111 or Erma Grego at 412-217-6806 . September 13 Lunch: 12:00 p.m., Fire Safety Program by the Peters Township Fire Department. September 27 Lunch: 12:00 p.m., Medicare Updates by Meadowcrest Assisted Living Facility Birthdays in September: Sue Godson and Irene Gordon Anniversaries in September: Ron and Judy Heaps, Ray and Shirley Olenik
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West Newton Center For Active Adults to Hold ‘Coffee and Canvas’ The West Newton Center for Active Adults has announced its picture for ‘Coffee and Canvas’ that will be held at the center on September 20 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost for this activity is $20 and includes canvas and all supplies and two artists to help you paint. Please call the center at 724-8724976 to reserve you spot. The West Newton Center for Active Adults is located at 103 E. Main St. West Newton, PA
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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST NEWTON CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
A ‘Scarecrow’ will be the picture for ‘Coffee and Canvas’ held on September 20 at the West Newton Center for Active Adults
West Newton Center for Active Adults Upcoming Fall Trips The West Newton Center for Active Adults is accepting reservations for their upcoming fall trips. September 15, Akron Ohio, Cuyaoga Train Ride from Akron to Pensuila - Lunch at 3 Palms in Hudson Ohio, Shopping in Hudson, return by bus to Akron to tour Stan Hywet mansion. $104. (DEADLINE AUGUST 15) September 21, Bus trip to Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game Fireworks night with $10 coupon towards food. $80 includes, bus, driver tip, baseball ticket. Departing from the W.N Firemans lot, Riverview Dr. West Newton, at 4:00 pm, 4:15 pm Belle Vernon Rt 70, Rt 201 Park n Ride lot. No reservations after Aug 5 (DEADLINE AUGUST 5) October 20, Zanesville Ohio - Depart 6:15 am for Zanesville, tour McDonalds Greenhouse and corn maze, free hayride and pumpkin, tour Alpaca Farm and gift shop, lunch at Bryans Place, Zanesville. Shop at Dorset's and Day lilies, final stop Norwich Ohio at the Ohio Pottery for demonstration and shopping. $89. (DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 20) All of our trips are full payment, which holds your reservation. Stop by or send payment to: 103 E. Main St. West Newton, Pa 15089. Please include your telephone number. Cancellation only if you replace yourself. For additional information or questions, call 724-872-4976.
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The West Newton Center for Active Adults located at 103 E. Main St., West Newton, 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. We have a full beauty shop on the premises Wednesday through Friday. Call and ask for Judy to make a hair appointment. 724-872-4976. Daily card playing, pool, Wii bowling, and Tuesday Bible study at 9:30 am, are just some of our activities. In addition, each Wednesday at 12:30 pm there are 20 games of nickel a card BINGO. For more Center information, call 724-872-4976 and ask for Michelle or Lisa, or give us your email address to receive our monthly publication of our events. Below is a list of some of our upcoming events: • September 7,8,9 – West Newton Community Festival • September 10 – Lunch and a bus trip to Nemacolin 11:45am • September 12 – Amedisys Speaker, Fall Reduction and Physical Therapy • September 14 – Black and Gold Party • September 15 – Akron, Ohio Bus Trip • September 17 – Open House 10:00am – 7:00pm • September 17 – SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) • September 19 – Wheeling Casino Trip • September 20 – Coffee and Canvas 6:00 – 8:00pm • September 21 – Birthday Party 12:00pm (Visit from Rep. Justin Walsh) • September21 – Pirates Game/Rivers Casino 4:00pm • September 25 – Grocery Bingo (Sponsored by Senior Life) 1:00pm • September 27 – Lunch and a bus trip to Nemacolin 11:45am • September 28 – Blood Pressure reading 11:00am
Bus Trips Full payment guarantees your reservation for all of our trips. Mail check to 103 E. Main St. West Newton, PA 15089. Cancellation only if you replace yourself. 724872-4876 September 15th – (Sat) Akron, OH – Departs, WN 6:30am & BV 6:45am. Cuyahoga Train Ride guided tour, lunch & shopping in Hudson, Stan Hewitt Nooks & Crannies Tour. Cost $104. September 21st – (Fri) Pittsburgh Pirates Game against the Brewers OR Rivers Casino – Departs 4pm from WN Fire Hall, BV Park n Ride 4:15pm. Arriving at PNC Park around 5:30pm. Game starts at 7:05pm. Section 129-left field. $10 concession stand coupon toward food. Reservation must be made by August 5th. Cost $80.OR take the bus to the Rivers for $25 and $10 in Free play!
CLAIRTON AARP TO MEET SEPTEMBER 26 Clairton Area AARP #1612 will meet on Wednesday, September 26 at Wilson Presbyterian Church at 400 N. 4th Street, Clairton. Coffee and donuts will be served at 9:30 am followed by a brief business meeting. Local singing artist, Carol McHenry, is the entertainment. Lunch is offered for a small fee of $3/members and $4/non-members. Some upcoming tours include ‘Sounds of the Platters’ in Eastlake, Ohio and a trip to Jennerstown for dinner at the Green Gables restaurant followed by the play, “Smoke on the Mountain.” Call Kathy at 412-854-0594 to request a copy of our current newsletter with information on all future events.
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Local Worship “See You At the Pole” 2018 is September 26 For over 25 years, See You at the Pole has been about one simple act—prayer. See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. Twenty years later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September. See You at the Pole™(SYATP) is simply a prayer rally where students meet at the school flagpole before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation to God. See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, studentorganized, and student-led event. Whether you attend public school, private school, or home school, gather your friends wherever and whenever and pray! Join in with students all around the globe, in very time zone! SYATP day is committed to global unity in Christ and prayer for this generation. See You At The Pole day is on Wednesday, September 26. For more information, visit syatp.com
First United Methodist Church of Monongahela Announces September Activities The First United Methodist Church of Monongahela welcomes you to come join us for a variety of activities. • Friday Night Praise will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 7. • Sunday School - Each Sunday, for all ages at 9:00 AM and Worship at 10:15 AM. • Small Groups continue to meet on Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM. • The United Methodist Women meet at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday (September 13) with a prayer blanket making night at 6:30 PM on the fourth Tuesday (September 25). • Card Ministry - If you are looking for hands-on ways to be in ministry come join our Card Ministry team which meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 PM (September 4 & 18), help with Sewing Projects for Missions, or get involved in the Community Food Bank
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ministry (September 20). For more information on these and other ministry opportunities, contact the church office at 724-258-7054. The First United Methodist Church is located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. All are welcome!
Rev. Karen Graham to Speak at Monongahela Mary& Martha Joy Fellowship The Monongahela chapter of The Mary and Martha Joy Fellowship of Come Together in Jesus Name will hold its monthly meeting of praise and worship in the parlor of The First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela, on Thursday evening, September 6, with Karen Graham ministering. There will be refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge; a free-will offering will be taken. Please enter the church from the Chess St.
side. First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela is located at the corner of Sixth, Main and Chess Streets Pastor Karen is the founder of Kingdom Come Ministries International, Inc. of Apollo, PA. God’s love has transformed her life inside out. She is ordained through Greater Works in Monroeville, PA and commissioned by God to teach and preach His Word with passion, boldness and prophetic revelation. Her ministry is marked by uncompromised truth and a breaker anointing that releases freedom, healing, and deliverance so that the people of God can identify, activate, and reach their fullest potential. Come join us and be blessed in the presence of The Lord. For further information please call one of the following: Virgie Vidil at 412-384-4882, Barbara Simpson at 724-258-4293, or Charlene Pezzoni at 724-258-4516.
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Fun For All at the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Festival in Monessen
‘Street Level Band’ were a hit at Saturday night’s Epiphany Festiva in Monesenl.
Epiphany festival chairman Robert Sassak and co-chair Kathryn Dzyrik helped pull the event together.
By Jill Runfola Celebrating delicious ethnic foods and community togetherness, the Monessen Epiphany of our Lord 2018 Parish Festival was held during the weekend of August 4 and 5. This was the 27th year for this popular event and included bake sales, games, a Chinese Auction, high-energy bands, face-painting, and family fun! On Saturday, a live performance by ‘Street Level Band’ kicked off the festival with rock/funk music. Later in the evening a lantern release took place, followed by a mass at 10:00 PM. Sunday featured the band ‘Adorabulls’ who played music of the 80’s, and a Polka band headlined the night with the ‘Versa J’s’. Some of the delicious food available included fried dough, home-made pizza, an Italian Platter of Lasagna, Garden Salad and Italian Bread: a Slovak Platter of a la Carte Halupki, Halushki, Pierogi, and Corn, and more! Festival chairman Robert Sassak and cochair Kathryn Dzyrik along with Festival Committee members teamed up to put together the event. “I am grateful for the many hours spent in preparation for the festival,” said Father Mike Crookston, pastor of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Chapel. “Many people have shared their time and talents to make this happen and I believe this year’s festival will be one of the best ones yet.”
Epiphany parishioner and indoor festival cashier Kathy Byron is greeted by the “Pierogi Ladies”
Father Mike Krookstoon (center) takes time to visit with Louisa Assenat, age 8, and her aunt, Mary Assenat.
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School News...School News WCCF Awards More Than $218,000 in Scholarships to Area Students The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has completed its post-secondary scholarship cycle for 2018, awarding 78 scholarships totaling $218,250. Cumulatively, the Washington County Community Foundation has awarded more than $1,125,000 in post-secondary scholarships. To learn more about the WCCF’s scholarship opportunities, visit www.wccf.net. Listed below are the recipients for 2018, for those residing in the South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger circulation area only. For a complete list of all the 2018 recipients, visit the WCCF website. Chapman Family Scholarship Fund Michael Tyhonas, California High School, $2,000 (Architectural Drafting and Design, Westmoreland County Community College). Brooke Bioni, Canon-McMillan High School, $2,000 (Veterinarian Tech-
nology, Veterinarian Technical Institute). Darianne Bane, Canon-McMillan High School, $2,000 (Hairdressing at Toni and Guy Cosmetology School). Madison Franco, Bentworth High School, $4,000 (Industrial Engineering, West Virginia Univ.) CHROME FCU/Ed Orisko Scholarship Elek Buday, California High School, $1,500 ( Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia Univ.) Benjamin Zeisloft, Peters Township High School, $1,500, (Finance, University of Pennsylvania). Dave Pew Memorial Scholarship Fund Mila Shadel, Peters Township High School, $500 (Music Performance, Duquesne Univ.) Dr. Paul Pipik Fund for Study in the Health Sciences Dominic Clutter, Bethlehem Center
Clairton High School Grad, SWPA BotsIQ Student Stars On ‘Battlebots’ TV Show SWPA BotsIQ alum, Garrett Santoline, is a member of ‘Team Huge’ on the TV show ‘Battlebots’. Santoline, a 2013 graduate of Clairton High School was a member of their BotsIQ team from 2010-2013. He now serves as a safety inspector at BotsIQ competitions, sharing his knowledge with the teams. “I really enjoyed the push that combat robotics (BotsIQ) gave me to learn new skills such as design and fabrication,” Santoline said. “Before starting the program, I was always tinkering and fixing things, but I never had much experiGarrett Santoline, a ence with the design and fabrication and learning to build 2013 Clairton High School graduate is a robots really pushed me to develop these skills.” member of ‘Team Huge’ BotsIQ reaffirmed his decision to pursue engineering on the TV show after high school. BotsIQ was able to prepare Santoline ‘Battlebots’ (PHOTO for his participation on Battlebots. “BotsIQ first chalCREDIT: DANIEL LONGMIRE, lenged me to acquire the fundamental knowledge needed AND BATTLEBOTS INC). to compete at a level like Battlebots. Without BotsIQ, I may have never got into combat robotics,” Santoline stated. Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ is a manufacturing workforce development program of the Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation (NTMA). The program is affiliated with the National Robotics League and is managed by New Century Careers. Faced with an aging manufacturing workforce, the NTMA spearheaded efforts to bring a national student robotics program to the region. For more information about SWPA BotsIQ, visit www.botsiqpa.org.
High School, $850 (STEM, Youngstown State Univ.) John & Sophie Choratch Scholarship Fund Madison Codeluppi, Charleroi High School, $2,500 (Accounting, Alderson Broaddus Univ.) Tyler Cochran, Canon-McMillan High School, $2,500 (Biology or History, Robert Morris Univ.) Christopher Kerr, Canon-McMillan High School, $2,500 (Forensic Science, Garrett College). Hannah Parnell, Ringgold High School, $2,500 (Criminology, California Univ. of Pennsylvania). Joseph P. Femiani Memorial Scholarship Abigail Kita, Peters Township High School, $1,000 (Pre-pharmacy/ PharmD track, Univ. of Pittsburgh). Kiwanis Club of Washington Scholarship Fund – Valerey Rosenwald, Canon-McMillan High School, $1,000 (Business Office Administration, Penn Commercial Business/Tech School). Margaret Pitek Ciervo Scholarship Fund Lilley Beadling, Bethlehem Center High School, $500 (Nursing, Pellissippi State Community College). Olivia Scott Scholarship Fund – Jenna Vito, Bentworth High School, $1,000 (Chemical Engineering, West Virginia Univ.) Ralph W. Young Family Scholarship Fund Nine awards of $10,000 were made from this fund. The recipients include: Chase Conrad, Bethlehem Center, (Criminal Justice, California Univ. of PA).
Paige Moore, Bethlehem Center, (Physical Therapy, California Univ. of Pennsylvania). Travis Pettit, Bethlehem Center, (Hospitality Management, Penn State – Fayette). Alexis Ozohonish, Bethlehem Center, (Nursing, Indiana Univ. of PA.) Marissa Filby, Charleroi High School, (Forensic Biology, Penn State Univ.) Kaitlyn Riley, Charleroi High School, (Nursing, Penn State – Fayette). Autumn Carroll, Ringgold High School, (Mathematics, Slippery Rock Univ.) Lauren Gohacki, Ringgold High School, (Business, University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown). Nolan Sion, Ringgold High School, (Criminal Justice, University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg.) Ringgold Alumni Scholarship Fund – Anna Freeman, Ringgold High School, $250 (Nursing, Carlow Univ.) Ronald T. Miller, II Scholarship Fund Raymundo Arvizu-Guzman, Peters Township High School, $1,000 (Engineering, Penn State Univ.). Sam & Bev Minor Fund – Carter Popelas, California High School, $1,000 (Engineering, West Virginia Univ.) Washington County Gay Straight Alliance Scholarship Fund – Samantha Schafer, Canon-McMillan High School, $4,000 (Music Education at Ohio State Univ.) Washington County Visiting Nurses’ Association Scholarship Fund – Matthias Campion, Peters Township High School, $1,250 (Nursing, Cedarville Univ.
Early Childhood Education Programs Available in Allegheny County Head Start sign-up for classrooms and home base/home schooling programs that offer free, high quality preschool programs for children 3-5 years old. Preschool education and kindergarten readiness A variety of program options are available to meet your family’s needs To enroll call Gonda Meade, Family Advocate at 412-377-1192
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FALL HOME & GARDEN How To Create An Eye-Catching Gallery Wall Gallery walls, also called moment walls, are one of today’s hottest home decor trends. Gallery walls enable homeowners to create visually appealing groupings of photos, frames, wall art, and much more to dress up any room in the house. Gallery walls can make a statement in the living room, add finesse to an entryway or showcase special items along a staircase. One need only do a quick internet search or browse through lifestyle magazines to see examples of gallery walls Gone are the days when large pieces for inspiration. Anyone with a little deterof artwork fill empty walls. Gallery mination can design a gallery wall. designs add statements and can • Find your muse. The first step to balance rooms in creative ways. creating a gallery wall is to choose a theme. If floral prints are your thing or you love abstract art, build your gallery around these elements. You can even use color or frame style as the coordinating factor. • Take your time. Some people rush into creating gallery walls, and that can be a mistake. Spend time picking out pieces and trying different combinations before you take out the hammer and hardware. The mix should be captivating and look like it was a curated collection. Some pieces can be high-end, while others may be picked up at flea markets or even be your own artwork or photography. • Experiment with dimensions and levels. Gallery walls need not be restricted to flat photos on a wall. Texture and depth can be used in wall designs. Intersperse shelving, sconces, wooden letters, clocks, and more to make the gallery even more eclectic. Feel free to build the gallery around items that are in the house, such as windows or televisions. This can help electronics blend into the design. • Establish your focal point. Pottery Barn suggests making the center of the display at eye level, roughly 66 inches off the ground. Then build the gallery out from around that focal point. There are many patterns that can be built into the gallery, from ‘spiral’ to ‘centered’ to ‘reflection’ designs. • Create a template. Lay the gallery design on the floor and cut newspapers or other paper to the size of each piece. Use masking tape to position these guides on the wall, trying a few arrangements until you are happy with the finished product. Then replace the paper with the artwork. • Hang items with precision. Don’t skimp on technique. Use a ruler, level and the right tools. This ensures pieces are straight and in line with others.
Laundry Room Renovation Ideas: To former apartment dwellers or those who have never enjoyed the benefit of a dedicated laundry area, even the smallest washer and dryer space can seem like a luxury. The benefits of dedicated laundry rooms abound. However, disorganized laundry rooms can nullify such benefits. Depending on the needs and preferences of each homeowner, laundry room designs can be customized for convenience. Employ vertical space Floor space may be at a premium in a laundry room, An organized and efficient especially for those who want to devote as laundry room setup can make much space as possible to bulk-size washwashing and drying clothes easier. er and dryer units. Therefore, utilizing wall space is key. Use shelving, wire racks, hooks, and other organizational tools to store items on the wall. Shelves can be tucked into just about any space, and there are different options that can fit into corners or shallow areas. These are a great option for keeping detergent or other laundry essentials nearby. Clean designs reduce clutter Simple, clean designs can be an asset in a laundry room. If budget and space permits, cabinetry built into the design will help keep items out of sight in the laundry room. Cabinets hung directly above the appliances can store detergent, bleach and fabric softener. Use cabinets elsewhere in the room as catch-alls for cleaning supplies used in various other rooms around the house. Incorporate a sink in the design Some older laundry room setups have a slop sink to drain discharged water from the washing machine. However, newer homes may have plumbing installed directly through the floor or walls. It is still a worthwhile idea to have a sink in the laundry room for rinsing out stains, handwashing items and having a go-to sink for messier cleanup. Utilize a tension rod A rod installed between two cabinets or across a narrow width of space in the laundry room is a handy spot to hang shirts or pants to prevent wrinkling. Repurposing a ladder and suspending it from the ceiling also creates a spot to hang clothes. Consider laundry room flooring It’s important to select flooring materials that will not be damaged by contact with moisture or spills. Vinyl, tile and some composite products often make good laundry room floor materials. Resilient flooring that mimics the look of hardwood may add a classy touch, and give the appearance of wood without having to worry about damage. To alleviate fatigue while spending long moments in the laundry room, invest in a memory foam mat that can be placed underfoot. Keep lighting in mind Lighting can be important in the laundry room. Rely on task lighting, under-cabinet strip lighting and overhead lights as needed for efficiency.
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Mums are perennials. When properly planted and cared for, they can bloom every autumn
Autumn is gardening season. That statement may not seem right to those who think of the spring as the peak time to care for lawns and gardens. However, autumn is an ideal time to get into the garden and ensure that flowers, trees and garden beds will over-winter successfully. A number of things make autumn a prime gardening season. The cooler days of fall enable gardeners to spend ample time outdoors without the threat of blazing heat. In addition, soil harbors a lot of residual warmth in autumn. Also, the colder temperatures haven’t yet arrived in autumn, nor have the leaves completely fallen, making fall a prime time to assess what’s already in the landscape, what needs pruning back and where to address planting for next year. Gardening enthusiasts can focus their attention on these areas this fall. • Pamper perennials. As annuals and perennials start to fall back, mark the spots where perennials are located so they can be easily identified later on. This way, when planning spots for spring bulbs or other spring layouts for next year, perennials won’t be overlooked or covered over. • Prune shrubs. Look at shrubs and trees and cut out dead or diseased wood. • Clean up borders. Weed and tidy up borders and lawn edging. • Install pavers or rock wall. Embrace the cooler temperatures to work on labor-intensive projects, such as (Continued on page 43)
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BETHEL PARK Brian Welsh David and Yvonne Sabo Frank Seels trustee Casey Nowicki and Frank Patterson Jr. Carolyn Siatkosky Nicholas and Autumn Walsh Estate of Leona Tulak Robert and Ann Spicer Rayan McKnight Cody and Kristen Morgan Jon Christopher Church HP Pennsylvania 1 LLC Julie Dzanaj Christopher Graham and Kathleen Wiesenfeld John Firko Michael and Julia Dzanaj Richard Hagerty trustee Sean and Jaclyn McDonnell John Walker Jeffrey Cooper and Henny Suhendra Cheryl Smith Brad Leonard and Patrice Jean Bucheli Lauren Pfister Andrew Friday Jeremy Wertz Megan and Susanne O'Connor Sharon Damer Brenton House and Kathy Glass Estate of Dolores Budney Hannah Lynn Gutowski Dorothy Faber John and Judith Shock Brian Irwin Helena Baker Jeannette M Lewis Detig Nathan and Jennifer Knopp Randy Rigatti Brian McGinty II Kathy Pippert Clifford and Stephanie Schademan Kenneth Reed Michael Lewis Jr. and Sara Lewis Betsy Valdisera Andrew and Michelle Nicolai Michael Fruscello Southern Hollow Co. LLC Rywood LLC Dan Ryan Builders Mid Atlantic LLC Sean McGrail Frank Piccolino III and Alison Piccolino David King Chase Schemm Kathryn Faisant Patrick Bruce Victoria Cue Victoria Kusuma and Mike Widyawati Andrew Nicolai Sean McGrail Barbara Hull et al. Kylie Otis and Joshua Ricker Julie Good Dorothy Sell David Ledbetter Bret Edward and Linda Jo Shoemaker Aaron Lee Marchand Francis deVenecia Ralph Opferman Jr. William Criss and Kathleen Kovach Mark Luttringer Jacob and Kaitlin Thomoas Eric Tonsetic Om and Madhav Mishra Cheryl Jones Peter and Brenda Binotto Cornelia Ashworth Benjamin Layhew and Rebecca Zych 20176WY-29 LLC Molleigh McKay and Todd Thomas John Gartside Amanda Haines Thomas Lazenga The Gargani Joint RevocableTrust11-14-20 Estate of Donald Ray Henderson Nicholas and Erin Medvid James Ryan II Patrick Mifsud Heather Fontana Elizabeth Perich Taylor Corman David and Suzanne Pina Cynthia Aguilar et al. Cynhia Aguilar and Cynthia Muehlbauer Stephen Kretschman Cara Crisson Joseph Zipper David Fair Timothy Sullivan Sanjeeta and Ananda Chhetri Susan Lenora Shibler Brian and Erin Kohl James Hultz III trustee Erin Murray Samuel Moore Statera LLC Housing & Urban Developmen Adam and Ellis Arato Annichine Dennis Hahn David Black and Korin Rolles Michael Gleason Richard and Tracey Buckley Estate of Nancy Jo Bartoo Cara Neel David Beattie Kierstyn and Raymond Williams Clarence Patrick Matthew and Christina Ricupero Gregory Raffaele Brent Ritterbeck Lauren A Goncar Kudrick Jessica M Lindberg and Brandon Riddle Cecelia Bond Megan McCarthy and Sean Browne Ray Cuadros Steven Jones and Mary Pruitt Michael Zitelli Nicholas Vallecorsa Stephanie Fortunato National Residential Nominee Services In. National Residential Nominee Services In. Bidur Dahal Dan Ryan Builders Mid Atlantic LLC Stoycho and Nicole Stoychev Daniel Wilson Bhima and Om Rizal Paul Sporter Richard and Michele Dowell Michael John Rotch Shawn and Sara Drnjevich Keith Hardin Christopher Scott Rodgers
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6 Alton Drive 3002 Bethel Church Road 5868 Brian Drive 2671 Broad St. 3242 Eastview Road 360 Fruitwood Drive 702 Galway Drive 5552 Glen Hill Drive 1079 Glen Oak Drive 53 Highland Road Unit 302 5777 Kings School Road 5992 Pudding Stone Lane 3368 South Park Road 908 Tanglewood Drive 900 Vista Glen Drive 1 Windsor Pl 430 Abbeyville Road Unit B 3332 Appel Road 573 Clifton Road 1088 Cork Drive 5568 Glen Hill Drive 784 Greenhaven Drive 2873 Hemlock St. 1636 Holly Hill Drive 6180 Irishtown Road 6031 Kings School Road 2524 Milford Drive 5936 Murray Ave. 163 Old Village Lane 223 Patterson Road 177 Rolling Road 101 Sandstone Court 5529 Steeplechase Court Stuart St. 2804 W. Munroe St. 1215 Airedale Drive 5475 California Ave. 5512 Clark Ave. 34 Conestoga Drive 5915 Dalmation Drive 1000 Delfield Drive 5933 Glen Hill Drive 1082 Glen Oak Drive 3204 Lenox Drive 5410 Library Road 1184 Logan Road 121 Old Village Lane 178 Old Village Lane 201 Santa Fe Drive 5899 Barnes Ave. 2801-2803 Bethel Church Road 2805 5311 Brightwood Road 504 Diablo Drive 5847 Glen Ora Drive 133 Grand Ridge Road 5896 Kings School Road 3511 Marge St. 1118 McKnight Drive 2412 Milford Drive 5931 Murdock Ave. 644 Rolling Green Drive 1143 Sarah St. 22 Seneca Road 2705 Summit St. 2705 Summit St. 5600 Willow Terrace Drive 5717 Wilson Drive 155 Bluestone Drive 240 Bluestone Drive 6174 Boxer Drive
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Bayview Loan Servicing LLC Rolling Lambert Building Co. Cathie Scudiero Thomas Lynch Edward Freel Nicholas Walsh Bret Shoemaker Homes4Comfort LLC Carl Consiglio Estate of Martin Geyer Frank Damico BRENTWOOD Matt Zamborsky Robert Salicce Todd B Aston Reese Charles Wiltrout Kathleen Anderegg Kathleen Sauers Estate of Jeanne Joy Eve Kellar David Burleson Kathryn Timko David Wright Jr. Jason Yee
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Andrew Knuth III John Baumiller Dominick and Melanie Sisinni Jared Klenow and Jill Zimba Matthew and Keiko Brucker Robert and Marie Meyer Ilkhom Irgashev and Feruza Mukhamedova Mid Atlantic Modern Homes LLC USG Thirty Five LLC Lauren Dull and Dominic Giuntini Tomasz and Ewelina Wenc
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1249 Cocker Drive 2031 Cool Springs Drive 185 Cypress Drive 1135 Dana Drive 5892 Dashwood Drive 5546 Fera Drive 5927 Irishtown Road 5755 Library Road 203 Maywood Drive 5356 Studebaker St. 925 Vista Glen Drive
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Holly A Shirley Villella Mary Ann Linkes
Kelly Helterbran 207 Bauman Ave. $110,000. Mark and Britta Lively 366 Bracken Ave. $145,000. Scott Nelson Parker 3343 Brownsville Road $233,000. Bishnu Niroula 4383 Colonial Park Drive $245,000. Colin James Scott 421 E. Garden Road $117,900. Jennifer Lee McCarthy 426 E. Garden Road $112,500. Santa and Anjana Gurung 3927 Edge Road $184,500. Marina and Ghennady Gushchin 2843 Glendale Ave. $77,000. Mark and Kimberly Jackson 3101 Kestner Ave. $103,000. Brendan Jessop and Sotheary Suong 106 E. Francis Ave. $133,500. Christopher and Robyn Moeller 3858 Edge Road $174,000. Ryan Tempalski 3017 Glendale Ave. $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $61,446). S&B Property Group LLC 3332 Kaufman Ave. $71,000. Andrew Prisbylla and Megan Soukup 4049 Tuxey Ave. $146,000. Mark and Janet Lecornu 3334 Bookman Ave. $103,000. Talal Abboud and Abeer Ziadi 2822 Brentwood Ave. $65,000. Hoa Luong 247 Conson Road $26,000. Dyonisius Dedi Utomo and Olivia Tenden 3811 Delco Road $74,500. Dustin Diehl 2841 Glendale Ave. $139,900. Jacqueline Johnson 418 Lawnwood Ave. $124,500. Angela Kenner 3238 Villawood Ave. $100,000. Agile Development LLC 201 Wainwright Ave. $120,000. SJ Group 101 Pentland Ave. $21,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $75,755) by sheriff’s deed. Angela Heaston 2808 Pyramid Ave. $110,000. Angeline M Costa Gifford 3248 Willett Road $104,000.
DONORA Housing & Urban Development Carole Molesky Cais Property Management LLC
Rodney Merritt John Edwards Jr. Xiao Ting Huang
Heather Chonko McGranahan Jacob Conley Brictop Management LLC Huntington National Bank John Vogel Jason Herring Kenneth Yarsky II Debra Waldo Salvatore Rullo Ozzie Mills III Herbert Davis Jr.
724 Allen Ave. $13,000. 89 Thompson Ave. $13,000. 547 McKean Ave. $89. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $31,290). US Bank NA trustee Keylink Global LLC 646 Fourth St. $22. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $30,450). 10th Street Trust 6 Trust Papafish Inc. Tenth St. $1,175. 10th Street Donora Trust Papafish Inc. 615 Tenth St. $3,500. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Joseph Federer 90 Castner Ave. $914. state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $30,240) by sheriff’s deed. Mark Semekoski Tyler Daube 90 Kenric Ave. $12,000. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau David Riley 482 Liberty Ave. $682. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $17,745) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau David Riley 486 Liberty Ave. $656. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $16,800) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau David Riley McKean Ave. $4,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $41,895) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Joseph Federer 1049 McKean Ave. $940. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $30,870) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Joseph Federer 201 Meldon Ave. $1,500. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $2,325) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Marlex Properties LLC 202 Meldon Ave. $6,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $164,850) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim BureauuJoseph Federer 948 Meldon Ave. $1,158. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $42,315) by sheriff’s deed. Desmond Brown Leah Philippe Inc. 201 Modisette Ave. $35,000. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Joseph Federer 537 Thompson Ave. $783. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $22,785) by sheriff’s deed. FALLOWFIELD Wayne Griffith Jr. Ray Yorty 10 Hillman St. $44,000.
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putting in a garden bed, retaining wall or walkway. • Remove spent summer veggies. Take out vegetable garden plants that have already bloomed and borne fruit. Tidy up vegetable gardens and start to sow cooler weather plants, such as onions, garlic, beans, and sweet peas. • Rake and compost. Rake the leaves and gather grass clippings to add to the compost pile. • Plant spring bulbs. Get tulips and other spring bulbs ready for planting so they’ll burst with color next year. • Dig up herbs. Relocate herbs like parsley or basil to indoor gardens. Otherwise, strip all leaves and freeze for storage during winter. • Consider mums. Chrysanthemum plants are perennials. While they look beautiful in pots, if planted, maintained and winterized, they bloom every fall. • Fertilize the lawn. Fertilizing in autumn helps ensure grass will stay healthy throughout the winter. • Add mulch and compost to the garden. Replenish spent soil with mulch and compost so garden beds will be revitalized for spring planting. • Prune hedges. Tidy up hedges, as they won’t be growing much more this year. • Clean and store equipment. Clean, sharpen and oil all equipment, storing lawn and garden tools properly so they are ready for spring and not lying out all winter.
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Make The Most Of Your Home Improvement Dollars
Budget-conscious homeowners can employ various strategies to make the most of their home improvement dollars without sacrificing quality.
Home improvement projects provide homeowners with a chance to put their own stamp on their homes. In addition, many such projects make homes safer and, in some instances, more eco-friendly.The opportunity to make a home more comfortable, safer and/or more ecofriendly entices many homeowners to open their wallets. In fact, the Home Improvement Research Institute estimates that the home improvement products market will grow by more than 5 percent in 2018. Homeowners might experience some sticker shock when researching home improvement projects or receiving estimates from contractors. But there are ways for budget-conscious homeowners to transform their homes and still make the most of their home improvement dollars. Do your homework. Each year, Remodeling magazine publishes its ‘Cost vs. Value Report,’ a comprehensive study of 21 popular remodeling projects in 149 United States markets. The report notes the value each project retains at resale in 100 markets across the country. Homeowners who want to get the strongest return on investment can access the ‘Cost vs. Value Report’ (www.remodeling.how.net) to see which home improvement projects are best suited for them. (Continued on page 45
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FALLOWFIELD Linda Ann McCloskey William Roach Jr. Robert Hansen Jon Palla Helga Lloyd Joan Creen Darla Harvey Estate of Ethel Crawford Timothy Babich Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau
Jesse and Kelsey Leigh Pust Twin Bridges Road $3,000. James and Lorraine Shrader Twin Bridges Road $6,000. John and Katherine Burnett 1 Vernon Drive $200,000. Trisha Paul 1203 Kennedy Road $179,900. Lee and Rachel Rotolo 10 Melenyzer Drive $185,000. Christopher and Beth Fisher Miner Ave. $2,500. Van Voorhis Development LLC 20 Sersen Ave. $5,000. Paul Zimcosky 1054 Fourth St. $141,000. Bank New York Mellon trustee 193 Lover Jonestown Road $1,012 by sheriff’s deed. CFS Bank 18 Sersen Ave. $11,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $81,690) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Van Voorhis Development LLC 51 Van Voorhis Lane $1,527. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $56,385) by sheriff’s deed. FINLEYVILLE Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Marlex Properties LLC 3639 Washington Ave. $8,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $80,745) by sheriff’s deed. FORWARD TOWNSHIP Nicholas Blyshak EQT Production Co. Manown Road $22,416. Lavona Lazzari EQT Production Co. Manown Road $22,416. Estate of Beverly Chomas Kenneth and Lori Kolodziej 2712 Pangburn Hollow Road $42,500. Charles Payne Jr. Marilyn Sanner and George Sanner III 2410 Manown Road $26,000. John Andreas Lipp Beth Anne Belejchak 5199 Mountain Top Lane $515,000. Forward Township Philip Shushnar Longview Ave. $11,600. Andrew Brantner Richard and Elizabeth Kaufman 1010 16th St. $182,500. Brett M Blyshak EQT Production Co. River Hill Road $10. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $22,416). Lori J Corp. Rhonda Blazer 4630 Williamsport Road $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $69,312). RVFM 11 Series LLC Raymond Edward Zigler 7010 Grant St. $30,000. Edward Burley Ryan and Christine O’Donnell 414 Oliver Drive JEFFERSON HILLS Costa Industries LLC Chad Greenwald and Karen Selk 3036 Chestnut Ridge Drive Jordan Fowler Derrick and Violeta Lozancic Mason 106 Dale St. Todd Eicker James Wilkes Jr. and Janet Wilkes 120 Hollywood Drive Richard Bachmaier Edward and Laurie Garry 207 Tangelo Drive Environmentally Sound Enterprises LLC NVR Inc. 228 Washington Drive Environmentally Sound Enterprises LLC NVR Inc. 373 Greene Drive John Allemang Richard Edward Dunning and Ok Hee Shin 113 Retriever Lane Mary Jane Vangura trus David and David Ebbitt 1439 S. Randolph Drive Robert Sexton Jr. Jared and Rachel Ling 617 Hidden Oak Drive MB2K Development Inc. Nathan and Sara DePierre 2084 Laurel Ridge Drive Marshall Holmes Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. 406 Lexie Way Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. John Michael and Dana Michele Allemang 406 Lexie Way James Pukansky et al. Linda and Shelley Thomason Ney Drive (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $18,810). John Pozycki Brian Rabbitt and Kathi Suprek 110 Stevens Ridge Drive Environmentally Sound Enterprises LLC NVR Inc. Washington Drive Charles Weber et al. Jaechil Kim 5030 Dana Drive Robert Luster Ryan Kossol 136 Hollywood Drive
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Buyer
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Robert Good II et al. Paula Kiray Roger Zrimsek Guy Reschenthaler Derrick Mason Albert J aka Herazo Branden Cooper Vivek Mahalingam Estate of Elder D aka Daniel Kinder Environmentally Sound Ent. LLC
Mary Eileen and Mark Welshonse Katie and Pieter Heemstra Rachel Tobias Susan Champe Kathleen Savage Raymond Sovak Lindsey Marie and Andrew James Barilla Bryan and Alana Wieclaw Thomas Kinder NVR Inc.
6368 Jefferson Pointe Circle 301 Joan of Arc Court 405 Joan of Arc Court 312 New World Drive 338 New World Drive 3123 Siler Drive 102 Washington Drive 113Washington Drive 109 Sharp St. 208 Washington Drive
$252,000. $126,000. $134,500. $130,000. $83,000. $155,000. $307,750. $357,000. $75,000. $60,000.
Timothy and Bridget Black Bernard and Sherri Fertall Lindsay Henderson Johnetta Dinio
1409 Arlington St. 515 Donner Ave. 1431 Lincoln St. 317 Parente Blvd.
$125,000. $1,250. $114,000. $17,500.
Steven Senitta David Crews Jr. TR Property Enterprises LLC Zachary Bittner and Elizabeth Angell Jonathan Cole and Elizabeth Kosko Nichole Jones and Geoffrey Campbell Michael Moss Jeffrey Naylor and Ambe Mincone Michael Howell Lawrence and Sylvia Myers James and Jocelyn Mascola Anthony LaForte Alex Totten Rosalyn and Clyde Lowman
Mon Highway 108 Sixth St. 125 127 Sixth St. 1518 Meadow Ave. 405 Scott Ave. 1100 State Road 1045 Alexander Ave. 112 Elm Ave. 1 Linden Ave. 1245 Patton Ave. 1309 Walnut Ave. 1315 Athalia Ave. 960 Athalia Ave. 21 Spring Drive
$10,000. $7,500. $26,000. $64,500. $20,000. $143,500. $30,000. $81,000. $8,000. $10,000. $62,500. $41,000. $78,000. $151,000.
MONESSEN Kirk Augustine Monessen Redev.Authority Jared Walsh Martin Gira Mark Tabacca Jr. OL Ventures LLP Estate of Earl Lloyd Masters Anthony Del Verme Rita Durka et al. Hawk Vesta LLC Charles Moreland Janet Bunardzya et al. Gregory Phillippi et al. Jason Mendicino Estate of Angelo Razzano Clifford Charles Jeremiah Janet Radacsy Mon Valley Initiative Brandon Stormer MONONGAHELA Ryan Brain Veterans Administration HBH PropInvest LLC et al. Tricoma Trust HBH 1 David Puza Cynthia Stanley et al. Merico Lignelli Jr. Extreme Electric Inc. Stephanie Rubino Karen Young Wells Rev. Living Trust Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau
Price
JDM Acquisitions LLC 525 Finley Ave. $10,000. Susan Yurkovich 906 Lawrence St. $75,000. ALW & Assoc. LLC et al. 712 Lincoln St. $38,000. ALW & Assoc. LLC 712 Lincoln St. $38,000. First Commonwealth Bank 500 Warne St. $1,081 by sheriff’s deed. Carl Alan Soderholm 1138 Fourth St. $111,300. Robert and Barbara Candusso 201 Sixth St. $30,000. Allen Wooten 106-108 Eighth St. $64,000. Sylvern Groomes 428 Jackson St. $72,400. Nancy Koscho 1020 Marne Ave. $49,250. Charles Talluto Church St. $3,500. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $65,100) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Charles Talluto 621 Hancock St. $8,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $96,810) by sheriff’s deed. Marcus Ondra Chase O’Brien 623 Lincoln St. $4,700. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Marlex Properties LLC 425 Marne Ave. $2,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $67,305) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Marlex Properties LLC 213 Vine St. $9,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $31,185) by sheriff’s deed.
Make The Most Of Your Home Improvement Dollars (Continued from page 44)
Do some of the labor yourself. Homeowners willing to swing a hammer also can stretch their home improvement dollars. For example, the home improvement resource This Old House¨ notes that homeowners willing to do their own demolition before the contractors arrive can save substantial amounts of money. A professional contractor may charge $1,000 to demo a 200-square-foot deck, but This Old House estimates that homeowners who demo their own decks may spend only $450 (for the dumpster rental and parking permit). Hire a consultant. The DIY movement is incredibly popular, no doubt thanks to television channels such as HGTV and the DIY Network. Homeowners with DIY experience may be able to complete projects on their own with little consultation from professional contractors. Some contractors may not offer consulting services, however. The consultation route, which typically requires paying licensed contractors hourly fees to offer guidance, should only be considered by homeowners with legitimate DIY skills, for whom this option can be a great way to save money. Schedule renovations during homeowner-friendly times of year. Summer and fall tend to be contractors’ busy seasons, and homeowners will likely pay more for projects during this time of year. If possible, delay starting projects until right after the new year, when contractors aren’t so busy and might be more flexible with pricing.
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Buyer
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NEW EAGLE William Torre First National Bank 454 Second Ave. $1,113 by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Ascendere LLC 476 Fourth Ave. $7,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $61,740) by sheriff’s deed. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Ascendere LLC 500 Fourth Ave. $1,206 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $45,780) by sheriff’s deed. Dennis Rippel et al. Michael Cinciripini 511 Fourth Ave. $59,000. Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Samantha Weyers and Christopher Stants Main St. $7,148 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $116,340) by sheriff’s deed. NORTH BELLE VERNON Estate of Shirley Marakis Murphy and Sarah Antonucci 515 Grant St. $89,375. Dennis Hill Albert Carl Gaudio III 425 May St. $67,500. NORTH CHARLEROI Mark Plowman Bartolemo Piacenza
Mary Broda Robert Charnack
301 Sheppard Ave. 316 Sheppard Ave.
$80,000. $49,900.
NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Denise May Hastings Franklin Emery Sarah Leech Eric Nichols
Bradley Peters Christopher Mills and Elise Stuckey Gary Kevin and Denise Ann Snyder Marisa Quattrone
157 Barr Road 409 Nottingham Forest Drive 209 Pine Nut Drive 315 Hickory Nut Drive
$170,000. $350,000. $327,000. $344,000.
PETERS TOWNSHIP Crossing Development LLC Pamela Dolinar Brian White Marcia Montgomery Jonathan Zutter Nathan Salsi James Barker Leech & Henry Construction Inc.
Station Park Properties LLC James Eckard III and Ashley Eckard Aimee Hernandez Mark and Kristin Lupinacci Marly and Luke Hawes David and Amanda Reszkowski Eric and Rachael Scheib Jeffrey and Erin Haines
Unknown Address 861 E. McMurray Road 345 Franklin Drive 121 Marlboro Drive 1126 Moccasin Drive 305 Molly Drive 219 Overlook Drive 508 Saddlewood Drive
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PETERS TOWNSHIP Bruce Phillips Investors Mark Acquistions LLC Daniel Coyle Daniel Wallach Dan Alan Visnic Kirk Buettner Yang Baitun Toscana Development Group Inc. Clint Harris Eugene Dembiczak Edward Benson Valley Brook Business Park Andrew Hazelwood Harold Elson Jr. Anthony Cashdollar Joseph Conners Gary Horensky Anne Westhoven Earl Cline William Moore Jr. Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Theodore Taylor III Jeremy Jones Estate of William Algeo Francis Mullery Michael Williams Donald Franty Gerald Raymond Carla Sibilia Andrew Gee Gregory Sill Crossings Development LLC Fernando Ascencio Joseph Lisanti Joseph Lisanti Sirva Relocation Properties LLC Robert Trax American Advisors Group Eric Anibaldi Ladley Revocable Living Trust Roland Chalifoux Jr. Geno Levi Lydia Poellot estate et al.
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Price
Andrew and Meredith Graham 132 Sherwood Drive $402,500. Bishoy and Kelly Gayed 512 Villa Drive $1,550,000. Michele Harmel 304 Bebout Road $190,000. Patrick McCulloch 307 Buckingham Drive $1,150,000. Jessica Jones Driscoll 111 Carol Drive $197,000. David ONeil and Amanda O’Neil 538 Center Church Road $277,000. Tracy and Betty Jo Lucas 409 Crossbow Court $385,000. Phuong Thanh and Nhung Hong Thi Vo 709 Jonagold Drive $63,500. Jennifer Marth and Wiliam Robert Marth II 210 Roscommon Place $213,000. Mary Ellen and James Sampey 221 Rutledge Drive $348,200. Ryan Michael and Michelle Elizabeth Helbling 106 Trillium Place $405,000. 395 Valley Brook LLC 375 Valley Brook Road $2,060,000. Sam and Danielle Welch 319 Bridle Trail $475,000. Sydney and Kevin Fisher 272 Brookwood Road $220,000. Matthew Helon and Ashley Chesney 613 Circle Drive $325,000. Joseph and Maria Franks 320 Greenfield Drive $254,000. Derek and Nancy Dempsey 107 Mill Stream Court $379,000. Nicholas Miller et al. and Megan Miller 2811 Old Washington Road $160,000. Ian Mayhaus 105 Soft Shadow Lane $523,000. Sirva Relocation Properties LLC 109 Springbrooke Drive $640,000. Sean and Catherine Perich 501 Villa Drive $2,810,000. Jeffery and Julia Triplett 209 Welbourn Drive $545,000. Matthew Steven and Lori Brown Ciprich 205 Welbourne Drive $699,900. Michael Sokolowski 938 Bebout Road $155,000. Ryan and Gina Peterson 115 Bittersweet Circle $825,000. Daniel Babich and Judith Anne McGrath 319 Buckingham Drive $972,500. Daniel and Lauren Virgin 495 Clubview Drive $322,000. Eric Cada 308 Doubletree Drive $690,000. Jason Matthew Smith 223 E. Edgewood Drive $374,900. Megan Morgan 107 Hamlet Drive $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $117,653). Cornelius and Adrianne McConville 205 Lake Colony Drive $405,000. Jeffrey and Jonelle Margaret Stambaugh 221 Maid Marion Lane $431,457. Jeffrey and Michelle Seman 103 Prestonwood Lane $315,000. Keith and Mary Ellen Wright Sagewood Drive $130,000. GML Construction LLC Sagewood Drive $140,000. John Pape Jr. and Sandra Pape 109 Springbrooke Drive $640,000. George Samuel and Kelly Delestienne 714 Sugar Camp Road $567,000. James and Maria Marcinak 227 Teepee Road $129,250. Melissa and Thomas Schaffer 233 Teepee Road $349,999. Justin Michael Deardorff 153 Carol Drive $290,000. Russell and Joanne Silowash 105 Green Valley Lane $525,000. Mary Lou May 116 Grouse Court $142,950. Daniel and Meredith A Semon Pomposelli Hemlock Oakwood Drive $137,500.
Media Rooms Now Edge Out Home Theaters
Homeowners who like to entertain while watching or listening to media may prefer the flexibility of media rooms, which make it easy to stream movies and music and play games.
Not so long ago many homeowners were racing to outfit their homes with home theater spaces. If spaces allowed, homeowners would transform rooms into dark, theater-like retreats, complete with large screens, surround sound and reclined seating. Interest in such spaces has waned in recent years, with many homeowners opting for media rooms instead. So what is the difference between these spaces? According to HGTV, a home theater is a room designed to replicate the experience of the cinema. A media room is a multipurpose space where people can gather to enjoy any type of media, from TV to music to gaming systems. Home (Continued on page 48)
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theaters tend to limit activity to watching movies. However, homeowners interested in more versatile paces may find media rooms are much more practical. A media room is an option for families who want a theater experience in common areas or open-concept living spaces, says Digitech Custom Audio and Video System Integration Specialists. Media rooms frequently feature comfortable, customizable seating, rather than rows of seats facing the screen that are standard in home theaters. Various design layouts are possible, including furniture that conceals electronics theater the next. Because media rooms are not as isolated as home theaters, the acoustics in such rooms may be compromised. That’s a disadvantage for homeowners who have invested heavily in sound systems for their media devices. Sound from media rooms also may filter out and disturb others in different rooms of the house. However, fluffy sofas, drapery and carpeting can absorb sound and keep it in the room.
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Address
PETERS TOWNSHIP Christopher Barraclough Gerald Prado Broc Sleek Roger Marynak Daniel Higgins
Maria Martin Eugene and Kristie Hammell Adam Fulton and Rebecca Hotaling Matthew and Rachelle Baynak Richard and Amy Pietzak
138 Lindenvale Drive 205 Overlook Drive 99 Scarborough Lane 302 Snowberry Circle 206 Trinity Drive
$159,000. $125,000. $357,500. $632,400. $395,000.
PLEASANT HILLS Rebecca Livingston Philip Weingart Raymond Fierst Bryan Englert Blair Bogdan Brian Peters UCG Thirty Eight LLC Shaun Sweeney Jared Ling Mary Eileen Welshonse Tylar Melfi Brian Kohl Raymond Jenkins Jr. trustee Estate of Carole Jasinski Lisa Ringeisen et al. Estate of Bernard Ligouri David Kwiatkowski Donald Cork II Patricia Terpin Nicholas Ali Jr. Karen Ann Croxton Jeffery Ferry Regina Labriola
Raymond and Barbara Fierst Zachary Byrne Justin Cryder and Melissa Morris John and Georgene Yunk Shane and Emma Hennessy Mark and April Bailey Timothy Chandler and Melanie Feazell Sharon Damer Michele Capaccio Albert and Denise Ignasky Steven and Sheela Stout Sangita and Abhimanu Thapa Karen Sagel Dana Mattarock Michael Stephen Ruby Brett Michael and Christa Salera Daniel and Kimberly Ackerman Theresa Dufalla Jacob and Abby Conley Dalisha Small Robert Taylor Kevin Barrett Michael and Jennifer Shields
284 Oakcrest Lane 373 Saratoga Drive 247 Toura Drive 525 Hi Tor Drive 638 Inglefield Drive 321 Old Clairton Road 389 Tara Drive 209 Temona Drive 512 Brushglen Lane 269 Constitution Drive 223 Nantucket Drive 25 Ott Drive 382 Temona Drive 473 Arbor Lane 515 Brushglen Lane 219 Nantucket Drive 267 Picture Drive 445 Temona Drive 50 W. Bruceton Road 443 Arbor Lane 195 Senate Drive 153 Sunrise Drive 249 Tara Drive
$220,000. $120,000. $240,900. $205,000. $353,000. $198,500. $229,000. $190,000. $162,000. $224,900. $128,000. $165,000. $130,000. $72,000. $145,900. $130,000. $284,900. $168,000. $275,000. $159,900. $100,000. $134,900. $259,500.
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240 Driftwood Road, Brownsville 1309 Walnut Avenue, Monessen 354 Forest Drive, Rostraver Twp. 22 South Street, Beallsville 301 Sheppard Avenue, Charleroi 980 Green Street, California 110 Summit Street, West Newton 1100 State Road, Monessen 415 5th Street, California 1205 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown 463 Jeffreys Drive, Elizabeth 5218 Meadow Street,Pittsburgh 725 Vernon Drive, Belle Vernon 425 May Street, Belle Vernon 306-B Riverside Drive, Smithton 415 Wineberry Ridge Ct, Irwin 8 Harris Street, West Newton 14260 Otis Drive, North Huntingdon 515 Grant Street, North Belle Vernon 120 Constitution Street, Perryopolis 1421 Huber Street, McKeesport 37-39 Franklin Street, Cokeburg 1091 Cross Creek Drive, Uniontown 718 Alexander Street, Greensburg 34 Sacred Heart Drive, Monongahela 415 Minor Street, Greensboro 226 Ridge Road, Monongahela 2312 Walch Street, Monongahela 1296 Beverly Road, McKeesport 1054 4th Street, Charleroi
$123,000 $64,500 $93,000 $120,000 $80,000 $45,000 $32,000 $143,500 $38,000 $79,000 $176,900 $149,000 $268,000 $67,500 $49,900 $249,900 $77,500 $192,000 $89,375 $106,000 $74,500 $90,000 $355,000 $211,000 $217,900 $95,000 $175,000 $265,000 $57,000 $141,000
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Buyer
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ROSTRAVER First Line Development Two Inc. William Holly Joseph Kikta Stacy Rydbom Estate of Vincent Zeli Helen Lynch Dean Rippel Jason Rodebaugh Sarah Stewart PNC Bank Maronda Homes Inc. Charles Dougherty et al. James Galayda Christian Holliday Anita Sefchok Michael Feher Maronda Homes Inc. Danh Truong Shelma Lee Kenneth Harkins Stephen Theodore Collins
Jeremy Jerome Helga Lloyd Carol Gioia Shirley Scott Gordon Joseph Tirpak and Courtney Lynn Gr John and Karen Zollars Calvin and Elizabeth Younker Craig and Renee Sylvester US Bank NA trustee Edward and Nanette George Bryan and Jessica Short James Watson and Elizabeth Secrist Richard Johnson Jr. and Marianne Joh Danh and Xuan Truong Timothy Sefchok et al. and Gary Sefchok Darren Junod Edward Burley Jr. and Kathy Ann Burley Danh Truong and Xuan Dang Luntsky Holdings LLC Mykal Alan Nicholas Daniel Robison and Robin Megela
521 Callie Court 5131 5135 Cedar Hills Blvd. 5177 Cedar Hills Blvd. 431 Gallitin Road 1144 Rostraver Road 354 Forest Drive 309 Gemstone Lane 635 Lookout Ave. 119 Main St. 118 Naylor Drive 301 Stump Drive 725 Vernon Drive 852 Vernon Drive 1288 Fells Church Road 108 Price Ave. 306 Riverside Road 263 Stump Drive 1288 Fells Church Road Lenity School Road 816 Vernon Drive 1037 Willowbrook Road
$17,500. $177,000. $205,000. $225,000. $135,100. $93,000. $185,000. $235,000. $1,202 by sheriff’s deed. $45,000. $352,617. $268,000. $190,000. $145,000. $72,000. $49,900. $305,705. $145,000. $36,500. $260,000. $5,000.
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Vincent and Jessica Dicamillo Christopher Sani and Katrinia Siders Chad and Lauren Crompton Payden Real Esate Investments LLC Sandra Pikula Kingswood Property Management LLC BBSP 2 LLC
2883 Abbey Lane 2083 Alberta Drive 3096 Amy Drive 4117 Brownsville Road 800 Hidden Ridge Court 301 6348 Library Road Old Post Road
$230,000. $240,000. $176,500. $182,500. $125,000. $1,600,000. $21,000.
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller
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BBSP 1 LLC Jeffrey and Kristen Milletary
Old Post Road 282 Palomina Drive
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Jamie Breitinger and Mark Fairbaugh Jr. Miles Fawcett Jr. and Jessica Irene Hayko Ankita Sha and Josh Schidlmeier Margaret and Edward Goldbach Douglas Kennedy and Darcy Kass Thomas Och and Christie Lewis Sunrise Baptist Church Congreg Broughton Anthony Vaccaro Robert Sokolowski Bernard Thomas Paiano JFC4 Properties LLC Joseph Ross Andrew and Kimberly Hydak D & D Property Investments LLC Jennifer Prescott trustee Robert Ference Jr. Julia Ann Gunn Robert Warmus Kenneth and Eve Chambon Earl Martin Jr. Maria Baldinger Douglas Balsam Christopher and Mary C Salerno Estate of Diane Ott Donald and Canice Brennfleck John Joyce Evan and Tabitha Lord Robert Holroyd III Joseph McGuinness and Michelle Kirsnes Daniel Schumacher Edward Mason and Tracy Rae Love Linda Moyer et al. Suleyman Numan and Alime Oz Federal National Mortgage Assn. John and Svitlana Vogel Edward Wozniak Jr. et al. Trevor Stefan Scott Klos et al. Ryan Paul and Kelly Elizabeth McKnight Kelly Lance Melton Kevin Sachko and Tiffany Czapaski
1913 Sheplar Drive 6503 Simmons Ave. 1413 Snee Drive 550 Hidden Ridge Court Unit 304 Oakhill Drive 1085 Old Post Road Wilhelm Ave. 3012 Amy Drive 1368 Berryman Ave. 1668 Connor Road 6295 Helen St. Stoltz Road 1442 Bristol Drive 6125 Brownsville Road 1437 Greenbriar Court 1440 Greenbriar Court 6330 Helen St. 217 Parkridge Place 1893 Ridge Road 907 Broughton Road 4603 Colvin Court 1013 Maripat Drive 2390 Stewart Road 1549 Washington Ave.
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SPEERS Martin Griffith Estate of Julie Susko Lana Saksun
Christina Pust Justin Boyd Julie Klorczyk
142 Phillips St. 319 Grandview Way 202 Scott St.
$104,000. $80,500. $97,000.
UNION TOWNSHIP End Poverty Now Inc. Ronald Hudak Estate of Janet Nabozny John N & Hazel A Primorich Rev. Tru John J Alexander II Trust Michael Miller Catherine Amann Estate of Janet Nabozny Robert Buckingham Jaison Tark Lawrence Camerlengo II
Michael Hegarty Gary Harkleroad Jr. and Regina Moran Kurt Becker Ashley Hahner and Robert Hahner Jr. Garrick Dauberger Andrew and Rachel Cursi Wendy and Amanda Bodner Donald Brown et al. and Jody Brown Zachary and Heather Hanbury Jonathan Richard Kite/Ashley Dawn Hardinger Tara Smolick
Finley Ave. 7110 Gayle Drive 10 Morgan Lane 4192 Finleyville Elrama Road 105 Gilmore Road 356 Mingo Church Road 5130 Chevy Chase Drive 12 Morgan Lane 19 Seneca Drive 115 Cinque Terra Place 4 Cinque Terra Place
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Lawrence Walters estate et al. Steven Tkach Jr. Kellie Barnhart Brian Finley
Cory and Casey McCombs Kelly Backo PNC Mortgage Dawn Cramer
4315 Finleyville Elrama Road $180,000. 5042 Norman Ave. $153,900. 7 Fairview Place $1,054 by sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deed. 36 Ramage Ave. $64,000.
Dana Carmen Brian Homes Inc. $421,290. Albert Doehm Jr. Jamie Sterling Ronald Sabatasso Jr. Dawn Wisyanski Estate of Ann Elko David Szwaczkowski
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions
This month’s RealSTATs transactions for the following communities can be found on our website:
• Baldwin Borough Baldwin • Bentleyville • Carroll Twp • Charleroi • Clairton • Elizabeth Borough • Elizabeth Township
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WHITEHALL Michael Zucatti Carol Ann Rockenstein trustee Estate of Russell Thurn Zoccola Frank Brodt Michael Haas Christopher Matthews Denise A Hoffman Ignasky Ludmilla Kolman Vais Estate of Joseph John Barone Edward Krein Brian Ubinger Chad Dalesandro Cynthia Helinski et al. Michael Meeder Justin Maney Alan Kurtz Heather Neuman Adriana Sullivan Dolores Bogart Thomas Capasso Stephanie R Gilroy Stephan Robert Riccardi Madeline Stephens Ann Sciulli trustee Norma Schiller Kelley Meis
Michael and Angela Chang Tobb B Aston Reese Nicholas Agliori and Victoria Andrews Michael Finocchi Matthew Green and Rebecca Mason Charles Balsano Purusotam Dahal and Radha Dhital Andrea Slifkin Madeline Stephens Fred Burer III and Cathy Berendowski Nathan Stull Chad Dodd and Ashley White Jamie Farrington Jarrod and Katelyn Carson Lauren Smith TYMAC LLC Brooke DiGiorgio Eric Cavill and Nicole Gielarowski Julius Nyabinda Eric and Katherine Kinnamon Joseph Guarinoni and Kendy Michael Haas and Christina Paganelli Haas Travis and Stephanie Baker Christopher and Allison Hobbs Ennio and Marcella Cardilli Timothy Baum
4435 Clairton Blvd. 1004 Dallett Road 620 Glowood Drive 4330 Highgrove Road 4303 McKee Drive 114 Audbert Drive 1138 Girard Road 3254 Margaret St. 144 Maryal Drive 75 Woody Crest Drive 4623 Curry Road 624 Glowood Drive 14 Hennig Drive 4106 McKee Drive 3201 Provost Road 4710 Clairton Blvd. 5130 Daube Drive 5407 Fieldcrest Drive 1424 Maple Drive 4625 Doverdell Drive 5158 Lantern Hill Drive 150 Par Drive 4944 Plymouth Road 5314 Spring Valley Drive 3227 Woodridge Drive 40 Woody Crest Drive
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How To Avoid Electrical Mishaps Around The House Accidents around the home happen. Some are minor and easily brushed off, while others can lead to serious injury or financial peril. Many accidents, even those that are relatively minor, can be prevented. Such is often the case with electrical accidents, which may be more common than many people think. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, resulting in roughly 500 deaths and more than $1 billion in property damage. Homeowners who want to do all they can to reduce the likelihood of electrical mishaps at home can employ various strategies. • Be mindful of cords and plugs. Cords and plugs can be found throughout the typical home. While few people may perceive cords and plugs as threats, they can serve as catalysts for accident and/or injury. Cords and plugs should
Many home electrical mishaps can be prevented if homeowners exercise caution and hire certified electrical contractors to handle wiring and other electrical tasks around their homes.
always be kept clear of heat and water sources, and cords should not be placed in areas where they can pose any tripping hazards. Even if residents grow
accustomed to cord locations and know to maneuver around them, guests won’t be as familiar. When pulling plugs from outlets, always pull the plug, and not the cord, to reduce injury risk. • Periodically take inventory of electrical appliances and components. Some electrical appliances age well, while others may not. Periodic inspections of appliances and their components, such as their cords, can reveal wear and tear that can lead to fires or injuries. Replace any items that pose a threat and stop using these items immediately. • Avoid DIY electrical work. Many homeowners are handy with hammers and other tools, but professionals are better trusted to perform electrical work on a home. The risk of accident or injury when working with wiring and other electrical components is simply too great for untrained homeowners to do on their own.
• Unplug appliances before flipping a fuse. Fuses blow from time to time. Some may be knocked out by especially powerful storms, while others may blow because they’re overloaded. Regardless of why fuses blow, homeowners should turn off appliances on blown fuses before flipping those fuses back on. Leaving appliances running when flipping a fuse can increase the risk of fire or accident. Turn off appliances, unplug them and then turn them back on one by one after the fuse has been flipped. • Be especially cautious if anyone smells gas. Gas leaks are often detected by the aroma of the gas in the air. When such leaks are detected, homeowners should not touch or turn any electrical switches. Doing so may create a spark that can react with the gas in the air, leading to fire. If a gas leak is detected, go outside and contact a local emergency service.
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Recent Local Death Notices BAKER, Mary A., 69, of West Mifflin, died July 18. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BECK, Barbara A., 83, of Monongahela, died July 26. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Josephine Evelyn BENANTI, (ERNST), 92, of Bethel Park, died August 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BIELSKI, Victor J., 90, of New Eagle, died July 30. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BORDS, Louise E. (AXELSON), 85, of 11. July died Mifflin, West Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BORODATY, Ruthella (LYNN), 95, of Carroll Township, died July 25. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BURGESS, John M., 67, of Jefferson Hills, died July 17. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CARSON, Eleanor Crawford, 95, of Roscoe, died July 17. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. DeMILO, Lawrence L., 95, of Bethel Park, died July 16. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. DiGIOSIO, Ruth B., 70, of West Mifflin, died July 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DOMINICI, Hilda C. (SHIFLER), 88, of Jefferson Hills, died July 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. ECKMAN, Yvonne E. “Bonnie” (SUHOSKI), 77, of West Mifflin, died July 13. Arrangements by Jefferson
Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. FISCANTE, Michael, 61, of Baldwin Borough, died July 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. FONTANA, Susan (HUETTER), 47, of Pittsburgh (formerly of Baldwin), died July 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GEORGE, Judith Ann (DRUMMOND), 75, of South Park, died August 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GUZZI, Joyce, 78, of Allenport, died July 11. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. NICHOLS, Louis R., Sr., 93, of Charleroi, died July 15. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. HENLINE, Frederick “Fritz”, 81, of Charleroi, died July 18. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. HIRSH, Robert A., 96, of Bethel Park, died July 22. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. KIRSCH, Wilma D. (WEILAND), 92, of South Park (formerly of Baldwin), died July 14. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. KLEIN, Walter, 86, of South Park, died July 19. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. KOTECKI, Mollie A. “Molly”, 93, of Finleyville, died July 22. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. LARGE, Grace Marie, 89, of 21. July died Monongahela, Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
LAUFFER, Lillian M. (MANGOLD), 91, of Baldwin, died August 1. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LOADMAN, Charles E. “Chuck”, 85, of Finleyville, died August 4. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. McROBERTS-STRAUSS, Pauline H. (HENSHAW), 99, of Uniontown (formerly of Castle Shannon), died August 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MORTON, Robert Jr., 72, of Carroll Township, died Aug 8. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. NICHOLS, Louis R., Sr., 93, of Charleroi, died July 15. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. OWEN, Amber Jean, 34, of Charleroi, Arrangements by died August 1. William Bautz Funeral Home in New Eagle. PERELLA, Margaret “Peg”, J., 101, of South Park, died July 26. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. PETERSON, David J., 29, of South Hills, died August 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. POPSON, Grace L., 93, of Roscoe, died July 16. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. PORODA, John (YUNKO), Sr., 80, of 21. July died Monongahela, Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. PRISBYLLA, Thomas P. Jr., 77, of Bethel Park, died July 14. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. RAYMOND, John, 61, of South Park, died July 17. Arrangements by Jefferson
Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. REAGHARD, Claire D., 42, of West Mifflin, died July 15. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. ROTH, Paul W. Sr., 96, of Bethel Park, died July 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SAGUL, Dr. Edith A., 101, of Manhattan, NY and Donora, died July 20.Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. SAUNDERS, Mark L., 66, of Bethel Park, died July 24. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. STRATTHAUS, Paul J., 93, of Bethel Park, died July 27. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. TAYLOR, Bonnie Marie, 67, of Bethel Park, died July 14. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. TOMCANIN, Margaret Evelyn, 95, of Charleroi, died August 6. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. TRUFFA, Joyce M., 69, of Canonsburg (formerly of Monongahela), died July 17. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. of 84, Georgianna, WEAVER, 31. July died Monongahela, Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. WELDON, Velma Ann (MILLER) (LAMMIE), 90, formerly of Pleasant Hills, died August 9. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. WILLHIDE, Gertrude Hermine, 92, of West Mifflin, died August 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
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In Memory of Velma Lammie Weldon FEBRUARY 16, 1928 - AUGUST 9, 2018 In the chapel at Cranberry Place, the nursing home where Velma Lammie Weldon spent the last days of her long and glorious life, there was a banner that hung from the ceiling and proclaimed “Faith, Joy and Hope” in large colorful letters. For Kim Lammie Fritz, those words formed a perfect summary of her beloved mother’s values: she taught her children to have faith, believing in God’s care and love; to fill their lives with joy, just as she herself did; and to face challenges with the confidence that everything will be all right. Velma Lammie Weldon didn’t just teach those values; she lived them, and served as a powerful role model to her children, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her life was not easy; at the age of 34, with five children (Bill, Bob, Guy, Scott, Kim) between the ages of four and fourteen, she lost her 39year old husband to colon cancer. The young widow, who had never worked and had no education beyond a bit of nurses training, had to raise and support her big family on her own, and she did so, magnificently. Her son Guy remembers his mother as a good, kind person who had an incredible zest for life. “My mother gave us a wonderful childhood. She believed in having fun and she made sure we did. She was an animal lover and we had many pets, including fish, dogs, parakeets, a snake and a pet alligator. We went to Pirate games at Forbes Field. Every year, she would pile all five of us into the station wagon and drive us straight to Florida for two weeks. We had a blast; she was a great swimmer and had been a lifeguard. She taught Sunday school, played the drums, loved sports, and enjoyed playing the card game ‘500’.” Guy says that his mother also had a deep faith and spiritual strength. She took the entire brood, with the four boys dressed up in suits and ties and their sister in a dress and hat, to church every Sunday, followed by breakfast at Howard Johnson’s. Born in Pittsburgh to a French-Canadian mother, Velma grew up in Hazelwood and met Harold Lammie when she was 14. He went off to war as an
Air Force fighter pilot and came home to marry the bright, beautiful 19 year old Velma. They lived in Lincoln Place; he attended the University of Pittsburgh and earned an accounting degree that enabled him to have a successful career at PriceWaterhouse. When he died, she found work as an assistant in a physician’s office and eventually got a position at Allegheny Ludlum, where she worked her way up to the executive suite. “My mother was very smart,” Bill says. “She had a job she loved and was greatly valued by the CEO at Allegheny Ludlum.”
Years later when her children were young adults, Velma remarried, to James Weldon, acquiring a sixth child in the process: her stepson, Jim, whom she embraced as her own child. Kim Lammie Fritz is the only girl in the Lammie family and is also the youngest. She and her mother, who lived with her and her son Zack for 23 years, were inseparable. They lived in Jefferson Hills together for many years. Kim says that her mother would want to be remembered as a woman who really loved life and was full of life. “My mother was beautiful and classy and always a happy, optimistic person. She always had a smile on her face. She loved to do things, to have a good time. When my Dad got out of the service, he bought a Piper Cub plane and took her flying which she loved. At the age of 87, she was still going swimming in the YMCA pool.” In 2011, at the age of 83, Val joined Kim and grandson Zack on a long, leisurely trip to Arizona, to visit her eldest son, Bill. “We drove all the way there and took our time. We were as free as birds and had the time of our lives. It’s one of my best memories, kind of like our childhood drives to Florida.” According to Kim, her mother believed in being humble and taught her children that no one is better than anyone else. “Treat others as you want to be treated, and treat them with respect,” she said. To son Scott Lammie, Velma was first and foremost a loving mother. “As a mother of six and a grandmother to 9, plus 7 great grandchildren, my mother was a very strong, positive role model. Despite the great challenges she faced, losing two husbands and being a young widow with a big family on her own, she made the best of things, always. She always taught us to make the best of our circumstances and to remain positive.” Nancy Carroll Lammie, Velma’s daughter-in-law (married to Bob), said that Velma was an inspiration. “Velma was the perfect mother who loved all her children unconditionally. She was a beautiful human being in every way.” According to Bob Lammie, “She married two wonderful men who were exemplary role models. She always thought of others first - never herself. She left a family full of life and love, and we all care for each other very much - but we will miss her!”
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ENTERTAINMENT Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!
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September CRAFTHOUSE STAGE & GRILL/ LEGACY LANES 412-653-2695 5024 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh 1 – Acoustical Bruce 4pm-7pm 1 – Buck Wild 9pm-1am 4 – Nonpoint! 6:30pm 5 – The Pittsburgh Acoustic Challenge 8pm-11pm 7 – Merideth Holliday 5pm-7pm 7 – No Bad Juju 9pm-1am 8 – Kate Simone 4pm-7pm 8 – Stampede 9pm-1am 11 – Bar Bingo 7pm -9pm 12 – Gene Loves Jezebel 8pm-11pm 18 – Bar Bingo 7pm-9pm 19 – Dueling Pianos (featuring the performers of Sing Sing) 7pm -11pm 25 – Bar Bingo 7pm-9pm 26 - Dueling Pianos (featuring the performers of Sing Sing) 7pm -11pm Thursdays - All Request Thursdays w/ DJ Andy DENNY’S ROADHOUSE 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (corner of Ginger Hill Rd & Rt. 136) Mondays – Saturdays - Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6 -2
E&E CLUB 412-835-9935 6495 2nd Ave, South Park Wednesdays – Pool League Sundays – Free Pool ELRAMA TAVERN 412-384-3630 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 14 – Todd Jones 9:30pm 27 – Tony Janflone Jr 6pm THE HUNTING LODGE 724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave, Finleyville Fridays – Free Juke Box 8-close Saturdays – Free Juke Box 8-close
THE LINDEN GROVE 412-882-8687 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh 7 – Radio Tokyo 9pm R BAR 412-942-0882 2883 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh 1 – Nicole Belli Band 8 – Randall Troy Band 15 – Dave Iglar Band 22 – Cross Current Band 29 – Misaligned Minds
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Sundays – Billy the Kid’s Steel Town AllStars Sunday Service Jam w/ special guest Wednesdays – Hump Day Band Open Stage w/ Craig King hosting RINKY DINKS ROADHOUSE 724-228-1059 339 Amity Ridge Road, Amity 22 – Ruff Creek 10pm 29 – Quick Exit 9pm ROY’S BY THE TRACKS 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 7 – The Matt Barranti Band 14 – Gum Band 21 – Fynal Tyme II 22 – End of Summer Party Bands TBA 28 – The Rock-it Band Sundays – Karaoke Wednesdays – Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays – Karaoke THE TIKI BAR 724-348-7022 6285 Rt. 88, Finleyville 1 – Refuge 6-10pm 2 – Steeltown 2-6pm 6 – Bike Night w/ Dave Iglar Band 6-10pm 8 – Eleven 9 – Good Guys Band 2-6pm
13 – Bike Night w/ The Shiners 6pm 15 – Gone South 6-10pm 16 – Shady Mugs 2-6pm 20 – Bike Night w/ Cosmic Attack Blues Band 6-10pm 22 – Black Dog Hollow 6-10pm 23 – Three Sides 27 – Bikes, Brews, and BBQ Pig Roast w/ Right Turn Clyde 6-10pm 29 – Finally Free 6-10pm 30 – Buck Wild End of Summer Party 2-6 pm
ATTENTION: LOCAL BARS, RESTAURANTS & NIGHTCLUBS If you would like to be included in the “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mkoz138@gmail.com
Harmony Singers Kicks Off New Season With Open House and Call for Talent The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills choral group, will launch its 2018-2019 season on Tuesday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. with an open house and welcoming reception with an ice cream social for returning and prospective members. The event will take place at the Brightwood Christian Church Social Hall, 5044 West Library Road, Bethel Park. Weekly rehearsals are held at the church during the concert year.The Harmony Singers have been entertaining for more than 50 years. The Harmony Singers perform a wide variety of music-Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations. New members are welcome to join the Harmony Singers. All voices are needed. Performance experience and the ability to read music are preferred but not required. For information about the group or to reserve them for an event, call 412-279-2323 or visit www.harmonysingers.org.
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--------- AUTOMOTIVE ---------JEEP FOR SALE - 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 4-door, high miles, big tires, inspected. $1,800. 412-233-9232 ________________________________________________ BEAUTIFUL DK35 TRACTOR WITH LOADER - Well maintained and always garage kept. Used mostly to mow grass (rear mower already sold). $15,500. Call 724-379-8261 ________________________________________________ 1988 CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC – 4 door, burgundy, like new. $3,895. 412-885-4975. ________________________________________________ SNOW PLOW LIGHTS – Halogen, high-low, parking lights, turn signal. New in box. $100. 412-885-4975. ________________________________________________ 1993 SPORTSTER 1200 - 5 speed. 10,500 miles, orginal. $2,500. 724-747-6335. ________________________________________________ 1961 CHEVY IMPALA - 29,000 original miles, 4 door sedan all original V-8, absolutely beautiful inside and out, needs nothing, ready for cruising. $18,500. 412-225-6638 ________________________________________________ 4________________________________________________ HUBCAPS – 1963 Studebaker, $80 obo. 724-984-0238 1991 BAYLINER - 26 ft. 305 GM engine with Mercruiser Outdrive, 450 hrs. , Currently in the water. new Stripes new windows, also had new gimbal bearing, and bellows 2 years ago and new water pump last year. New rear white night light recently installed. Negotiable. Never been in salt water. Capacity 10 to 12. Asking $10,500. 724 747 6737 ________________________________________________ 1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD - 66,576 miles. T-Top. Bright red. $3,500 Firm. 724-942-3418 ________________________________________________ 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON - Street Glide 78K miles, too many upgrades to list. $9,999 OBO. Reach by text or voicemail to 724420-2333 ________________________________________________ CHEVY GMC FRONT BUMPER – 96-99, new $120. reach by text or________________________________________________ voicemail to 724-420-2333 AUTO PARTS FOR SALE – 73-87 Chevy Truck Windshield New, $45. Ford Truck Mirrors New for One Ton, $45. 81-87 GM Truck Core Support Dual Headlight, $85. Pair of Jack Stands 5-ton, USA, $40. Dual Point Dist. New Points Wired Chevy, $40. 412-952-0953 (after 4 PM) ________________________________________________
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-------------- EMPLOYMENT -----------NURSES AIDE- PT & FT for 6-2p/7-3p, 3-11p, and 11-7a for The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. Flexible schedules. Training provided. Transport assist available in some areas. New Employee Performance Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com 412833-2500. EOE ________________________________________________ LPN & RN- PT & FT for 3-11:30p and 11-7:30a. PT for 7-3:30p. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. 12 hour shifts and flexible schedule avail. New Employee Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com, 412-833-2500. EOE ________________________________________________ MEDICATION AIDE- PT day & afternoon. FT afternoon. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. Flexible schedule. Certification not required. Transport assist available in some areas. New Employee Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com , 412-8332500. EOE ________________________________________________ HOUSEKEEPER- PT & FT 8-4p & 9-5p. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. Flexible schedule. Transport assist available in some areas. New Employee Bonus. info@thegrandresidence.com 412-833-2500. EOE ________________________________________________
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT- PT position with a mix of hours between 9:30-7p M-F and 10-5:30 S & S. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair, senior living. info@thegrandresidence.com, 412-833-2500. EOE ________________________________________________ DRIVER – PT & FT for senior living and its employees. The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair. info@thegrandresidence.com, 412833-2500. EOE ________________________________________________ LABORER WANTED - For industrial/commercial demolition company in West Elizabeth. Also construction experience is a plus. Immediate/full time work. Pay based on experience. Must have transportation/current driver's license. Please call 412-384-2008, contact: Laurie ________________________________________________ HELP WANTED! Christian Home Health Care is hiring home health aides for the Mon Valley. To apply, please call 412323-0203 X 6152 ________________________________________________ FULL TIME HELPER – Helper is needed for local hauling company. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, and have reliable transportation and drivers license. Call 724-216-3496 ________________________________________________ HELP WANTED – Immediate full time work for carpenters, laborers, in roofing, siding, drywall. Drivers license a plus. Pay based on experience. Located in Finleyville. Call Jerry 724-797-0000. ________________________________________________ ROOFERS NEEDED - Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc. NEEDS... Experienced Roofers to join our team. FULL-TIME. Must have valid driver's license. STOP IN or CALL 724-258-6901. 208 W. Main Street, Monongahela. ________________________________________________ ADVERTISING SALES – Are you a “people person”? Do you enjoy getting out of the office or home and meeting with people face to face? Are you a good listener who likes to help people and businesses succeed? An exciting career in advertising sales may be just the right fit for you! If you are driven, passionate, proactive and thrive on a good challenge, we want to hear from you! Recent college grads are welcome and encouraged to apply. Training will be provided. Flexible hours and work from home is available. Call 412-249-8177 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. ________________________________________________ GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER - with experience and valid driver's license. 724-258-6900 Trinity Garage Door & Awning ________________________________________________
September 2018 ————————————————————————————————————————— 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 ________________________________________________ PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures From Home! NO Experience Required. Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately! www.MailingOpp.net ________________________________________________ 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877209-1309 drive4stevens.com ________________________________________________ $500 - $1000 Daily Returning Phone Calls! No Selling, No Explaining! Not MLM! Call 1-844-427-0313 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 HELP WANTED for established landscaping business - 724-7771229 ________________________________________________ TILE SETTER NEEDED. 5 years experience preferred. Jobs mostly in South Hills Area. Pay is negotiable based upon experience. Call or email. 412-835-2234 or email marci@ctsandmore.com SEEKING ENERGETIC SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS to manage day and evening shifts. Ability to multitask. Strong leadership qualities and people skills. Duties include; phone order taking, operation of POS system, inventory and labor control, oversee cooks and drivers. Fast food management experience preferred. Will train. Call 724-348-8844. PART-TIME VAN DRIVER in the South Park area, After School & Summer Camp programs. M,W,Th & F, 12-15 hours/week. Pay Rate: $13.00/hr. Valid Drivers License; Clearances required & obtained by agency. Contact: Dennis Dodds @ (412) 310-8189 or ddodds@meltingpotministries.org ________________________________________________ PART-TIME K-2 TEACHER, After School & Summer Camp Programs. M & W - 4:00 - 6:30 pm. Pay Rate: $20.00/hr. with Certification. Clearances required & can be obtained by agency. Contact: Dennis Dodds @ (412) 310-8189 or ddodds@meltingpotministries.org ________________________________________________
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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------GOLF BAG AND CLUBS – Beautiful, like new, 18 clubs + additional 23 clubs for an even better game. All for $50. 724-929-8259. ________________________________________________ 45 RPM RECORDS – 65 singles, 7 albums with 14 black and 8 red records. $7. Call 724-929-8259 ________________________________________________ SNOW PLOW LIGHTS – Halogen, high-low, parking lights, turn signal. New in box. $100. 412-885-4975. ________________________________________________ STAIR LIFT – Left hand, good condition. $250. 330-502-7007, or 412-384-9223 ________________________________________________ CHAIR LIFT – Tan, very good condition. $200. 330-502-7007, or 412-384-9223 ________________________________________________ ROCK ISLAND ARMORY – 1911, 9m, black, 2 mags, plus 22 TCM barrel. New in box. 724-797-2251. ________________________________________________ HAND GUNS – FWX, 45 ACP, 2 mags, black, new in box. FW 57, 2 mags, holds 20 rounds chambered in 5.7 x 28, black, new in box. Canik TP-9, 9m, black w/ silver slide, 2 mags, new in box, great trigger. 724-797-2251 ________________________________________________ TOOL BOX – MACHINIST – 7 drawer, Craftsman. $100. 724-5475558 ________________________________________________ VARIOUS TOOLS – Inside Mics 1- 12”; Outside Mics 1-2”, 2-3”; Caliphers – inside/outside, and more. $150. 724-547-5558 ________________________________________________ OLD ROCKING CHAIR – and child’s highchair. Both in very good condition. $25 each or both for $45. 520-271-5869. Located in Munhall. ________________________________________________ MONESSEN HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK – 1929, “The Black & White”, very good condition. $20. Call 520-271-5869. Located in Munhall. ________________________________________________ WHEEL CHAIR - 26 inch $35. 412-831-0913 ________________________________________________ GE REFRIGERATOR - with ice maker and water on the front door, black and in great condition, $400 call between 10am and 4pm. 724-782-8020 ________________________________________________ VINTAGE SEWING MACHINE – 1954 Morse Super Dial. Very good condition. No reasonable offer refused. 724-938-8240. ________________________________________________ POWER LIFT CHAIR – Beige, Excellent condition. $350. 724-2585399, or 724-258-9463. ________________________________________________ DISHWARE & DINING SET – Complete service for 8. ‘Wild Quince’ by Taylor, Smith &Taylor. Pink on the inside. Like new. Includes serving pcs., platters, bowls, tea pot, sugar - creamer, extra cups. $135. 724-244-4862. ________________________________________________
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ADULT BEDSIDE COMMODE – Also great for camping. $20. 724244-4862 ________________________________________________ TOILET HIGH RISER SEAT - $10. 724-244-4862 ________________________________________________ SPORTS COLLECTIBLES – Autographed items. Troy Polamalu signed football, with white panel, hologram and COA, $175. Autographed football – Peyton, Eli and Archie Manning, COA, $995. Autographed football – Adrian Peterson, with COA, $175. Autographed football – LeVeon Bell / Antonio Brown, white panel Steelers football, $300. Autographed Robert Griffin (RG III) Washington Redskins jersey, Size XL, picture with hologram and certificate, $150. Call 724-244-4862 ________________________________________________ COMPOSTER - great condition $30. 412-831-0913 ________________________________________________ RAIN BARRELS - (2)-save on watering-$15 each. 412-831-0913 ________________________________________________ GARDEN FLOATING ROW COVER- 5ftx110ft $10. 412-831-0913 ________________________________________________ BACKPACK SPRAYER - 4 gallon capacity. $20. 412-831-0913 ________________________________________________ SMOKER-GRILL - charcoal good cond. $20. 412-831-0913 ________________________________________________ KEROSENE HEATER- Plus 4 gallon kero. $25. 412-831-0913 ________________________________________________ RM-60-WOODS MOWER DECK - 60” rear deck. $1,200, obo. 412-310-8918 ________________________________________________ DINING ROOM SET – Thomasville, table (2 leaves), 6 chairs. Very good condition. Moving, must see! Reduced to $395. 412-6554402, or 412-983-3301. ________________________________________________ DRESSING TABLE – 34” long x 16” deep x 32” high. White wood. $15. 412-881-4328. ________________________________________________ BRASS BED FRAME – Single bed. $10. 412-881-4328. ________________________________________________ PENN STATE – Framed picture of Beaver Stadium. 34” x 27” $20. 412-881-4328. ________________________________________________ DINING ROOM SET – Table 42” wide x 68” long, pedestal table base. Beryl style grain, 3 leafs, 6 hi-back chairs (2 arm, 4 reg), gold cushions. China cabinet 60”, top 4 doors and bottom 7 door. Server 36” and 4 doors. Must see! Exc. Condition. $1,500. 724-348-5243. ________________________________________________ EXERCISE EQUIPMENT – Cardio Cruiser (Body by Jake). $75. 412833-0107 ________________________________________________ BUMPER POOL TABLE – Good condition. 35” x 52” $100. 412-8330107 ________________________________________________ POWER TOOLS - Craftsman Chipper - not running; McCulloch chainsaw – not running, Engine stand. All for $30. 412-425-0342. ________________________________________________ COSTUME JEWELRY – Old, collectible, gorgeous. Some designer pieces. Suitcase full. Serious inquiries only. Cash or money orders only. $1,000. 724-785-4957 ________________________________________________ PINK PIGGY BANK - very pretty, Kitchen pantry cupboard, excellent condition. Brand new awning. 412-833-5896 ________________________________________________ SEWING MACHINE - Pfaff Quilt Ambition 2.0 Sewing Machine with IDT System. Purchased in 2015. 8 presser feet which includes Open Toe Free Motion Foot Brush, screwdriver, spool caps, stylus, multi-purpose tool, Straight stitch needle plate, Pfaff Extention table, Sew Steady table, Bobbins, Rolling case for transporting. Serviced in July 2017. $850 or best offer. 724-258-9243 ________________________________________________ ORGAN - Kawai KX430 organ, bench and books. Great condition. $375 or best offer. South Park area. Call 412-655-7977. ________________________________________________
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messengerpaper.com 60 ————————————————————————————————————————— ICE FISHING HAND DRILL - 2 Piece 5" Cut. New. $ 40. 724-8632327 ________________________________________________ TROY BILT HORSE ROTOTILLER – 8 HP, Exc. Condition. Seldom used. $900 firm. Rostraver, PA. 724-970-8507. ________________________________________________ CIRCULAR SAWS – Used, two(2) Black & Decker, electric, heavy duty. $5 each. 724-929-8259 ________________________________________________ TOOL CHEST – Craftsman upright, 3 shelves on wheels. $50. 724941-7604 ________________________________________________ BOOKS – 25 assorted hard and soft back books to choose from. 25 cents to 50 cents each, or make offer for the lot. Call Kay at 724929-8259. ________________________________________________ LARGE SNACK MACHINE - which holds 400 items, takes bills, gives change, makes good money 724-797-2251 ________________________________________________ CARRIER OIL FURNACE - plus air conditioner, A coil and condenser, plus two 250 gal. oil tanks 724-797-2251 ________________________________________________ FREE BRUNSWICK POOL TABLE - 4 X 8 slate. Needs new cloth. You haul. 724-797-2251 ________________________________________________ BEAUTIFUL DK35 TRACTOR WITH LOADER - Well maintained and always garage kept. Used mostly to mow grass (rear mower already sold). $15,500. Call 724-379-8261 ________________________________________________ KITCHEN ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - Coffee makers, one new in box. Toaster, crock pot, small chopper, some dishes, some silverware, food containers, small ice cooler, some glassware, ice trays, small radios, sweepers both run poor condition one Kirby one Hoover up rights. two ceramic lamps mix of dark blue grays, light blue grays, blue and burgundy brush strokes. octagon shape 10"w x 16" h nice condition. Call Bernie 412-833-4796 ________________________________________________ KITCHEN ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - Lasagna Pan, excellent condition, $10. Lamp with wooden shade, crystal chandelier (2), copper kettle, 100% heavy copper pot, excellent, on stand. Oster blender, George Foreman grill. Various hand tools, tool chest, pictures. Electric griddle. For more info call 412-833-5896 ________________________________________________ MEN’S BOSTONIAN SHOES – 3 pair, up-to date, slip on and tie, size 10 1/2, like new. For more info call 412-833-5896 ________________________________________________ 3 piece bedroom set - by Lane, queen size bed, 5-drawer chest of drawers, and regular dresser for women. In very good condition, nice, pretty. $375 or best offer. 412-833-5896. ________________________________________________ CABINET - 2 pieces, very nice, excellent condition. Work horses, with top to match, set. Brand new awning. Call 412-833-5896, feel free to________________________________________________ leave message. MISC ITEMS - Power Wheels Harley Davison motorcycle $120. Pirate ship pool $35. Hard hats $15. Vtech train $60. Potty train tape $8. Boys moto bike $90. Plastic wagon w/blocks $50. Potty chair talks/sings $35. Wallpaper - blue with pink ribbon $4. Sandbags 4 @________________________________________________ 70 lb. $50. 724-745-3963
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POSTAL COMMEMORATIVE SOCIETY ALBUM – 32 panels containing 236 mint stamp and 19 mint mini sheets from 31 different countries. Must see! $30. 724-929-8259 ________________________________________________ TOOLS FOR SALE – All in excellent condition. Rigid Plumbing Threader No. 65-R 1 "-2" $125. Pipe Cutter No 4 Heavy Duty 2"-4" $65. Pipe Reamer No 2-3 Spiral, $ 35. Ladder 40 ft. Heavy Duty Aluminum, $100. Ladder 24 ft. Fiber Glass #300, $160. Aluminum Stage Heavy Duty 24' Ll20" W, $250. Tarp 30' X 40' New, $25. Dewalt Screw Guns Corded OW 281, $35. Extension Cords 100' 123,________________________________________________ $35. Extension Cord 50' 12-3, $20. 412-952-0953 (after 4 pm). POWER TOOLS – All in Excellent Condition. Milwaukee Screw Gun Corded + Case, $ 30. Porta Cable Screw Gun Corded Dry Wall #6640 $25. Milwaukee SawZall Corded Heavy Duty + Case 652021, $70. Milwaukee Hammer Drill Corded New 5392-1, $45. Skill 71/4" Circular Saw + Case, New $40. Dewalt 71/4" Circular Saw + Brake + Case, $70. Dewalt Hammer Drill SDS 025263 New, $75. Dewalt Screw Gun DW268 New, $45. Werner Ladder Stand Off New, $15. Single Leg Shock-Lanyard, $20. 50' Steel Line Retractable Big Block, $175. 412-952-0953 (after 4 pm). ________________________________________________ U.S. FIRST DAY ISSUE COVERS – 1990-91, with gold replica cachets. Must see. (Orig. cost $450). Selling entire album for $75. 724-929-8259 ________________________________________________ 50 DIECAST CARS – in original packaging. $2 each when buying at least 10. 724-929-8259 ________________________________________________ GE WASH MACHINE PARTS – Motor parts for front loader GE wash machine. Brand new – still in box. $60 or best offer. 724-705-3764 (Leave mssg). ________________________________________________ JEWELRY ARMOIRE - on legs with mirror, like new, large expensive, has 8 spacious compartmented velvet lined drawers old english style, paid over $115.00, sacrifice $85. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ SOLID OAK WOOD TABLE - large vintage with attached extendable shelf. $115. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ DESIGNER CLOTHES - entire new expensive with original tags, junior sizes $1 each. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ SHOES - entire expensive designer shoe wardrobe size 7, new with tags $3 each. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ PURSES - entire new expensive designer purse collection $3 each. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ SOFA TABLE – Levin. Beautiful elaborately carved expensive large country French leopard top sofa table with bottom shelf. Like new. purchased one of a kind, was $600. sale $500. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ BEDROOM FURNITURE - lovely vintage 4 piece set, solid mahogany with decorative curved chrome hardward. one of a kind only $450. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ DINING ROOM SET - beautiful vintage solid mahogany wood duncan phyfe dining set elaborate carved china cabinet, rectangular buffet, pedestal table and chairs only $550. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________
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SEWING MACHINE - antique singer "red eye" sewing machine with 4 drawed solid wood oak cabinet. own a piece of history only $125. 412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ WROUGHT IRON TABLES - beautiful set of large designer bronze decoratice curly wrought iron tables with lattice tops $150. 412-8197623 ________________________________________________ VINTAGE SOLID OAK - wood rectangular table with 2 drawers & bottom shelf. was $175.now $150.412-819-7623 ________________________________________________ HOOVER WIND TUNNEL SWEEPER - like new with attachments, cord retract and manual $50. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________________ VISETTI VINTAGE PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE - with bobbin rewind, zig zag, attachments and more $50. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________________ COSMETIC BAGS - Jones of New York 3 brand new with tags all $10. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________________ VINTAGE HARDBACK MOVIE PROGRAMS - from the 50"s, Ben Hur, My Fair Lady, Sparticus, King of Kings beautiful pictures $5 each. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________________ ORGAN MUSIC BOOK - 225 pages, like new Best of Sacred Music. very nice only $10. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________________ VINTAGE COPPER OIL CANS - one has Eagle written on it 2 cans and 1 is 3 in 1 motor oil all $15. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________________ COFFEE MUGS - with dolls on the ceramic design and dolls on the handles, unique 2 for $10. 412-279-3288 ________________________________________________
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----------- ITEMS WANTED -------FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-2159385 ________________________________________________ U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385 ________________________________________________ BUYING OLD POSTCARDS – Of Homestead to Allenport and cities and towns in between. Call 520-271-5869. Located in Munhall, Pa. ________________________________________________ GAS CAP FOR LAWNMOWER – 1.5” in diameter. 724-941-7604. Leave Mssg. ________________________________________________ OLD ELECTRICAL INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks. Call 724.782.0539 and leave a message. ________________________________________________ ANTIQUE BOTTLES - Jars, Whiskies, Milks, Sodas, Etc.. Please call Dave at 412-279-2367. ________________________________________________ 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 724348-6203. ________________________________________________ WANTS TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ________________________________________________
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BUYING OLD FISHING TACKLE. Tackle Boxes , Reels, Lures, Minnow Buckets, Rods etc. Any Fishing Related stuff from New to Old. (the older the better!) Leave Message or Send Pictures, 412414-8464. ________________________________________________ OLD ELECTRICAL INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks. Call 724.782.0539 and leave a message. ________________________________________________ BUYING OLD SPORTSCARD COLLECTIONS! - Seeking vintage era baseball, football and basketball cards. 1970's and earlier. Will also buy newer cards from 1980-2000's if in good shape. Call me FIRST before you throw away old boxes of cards. Paying CASH! 412-7602291. ________________________________________________ WANTS TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ________________________________________________ CASH FOR UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! BBB Rated A+. Call 1-855-440-4001. www.TestStripSearch.com. ________________________________________________
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Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large 1 Topping Pizza from Finleyville Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month! Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large 1 Topping pizza from Vocelli Pizza. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at Finleyville location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the The Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)
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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 North Belle Vernon’s ‘Community Fest”? What community is Navy Commanding Officer Capt. Jonathan Kline from? Who hit a ‘hole in one’ at the Ladies Golf Invitational? 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 August Pizza Puzzler contest!
Mary Jane Martucci – Finleyville • Marie Jones – West Elizabeth
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------------ NOTICES -------INDOOR FLEA MARKET – September 29 from 8am to 2 pm. V.F.W. Post 1409 in Black Diamond (Monongahela). Tables can be reserved for $5. Call Pam at 724-557-0086 ________________________________________________ GARAGE SALE – Sept. 15 from 8am – 2 pm. Yard equip, tools, art supplies, drill, power saw, grinder, kitchen items, and more. 3302 South Park Rd, Bethel Park. ________________________________________________ ROOMMATE NEEDED - Mon Valley Area. To share house split rent and utilities, Sept 1. 412-713-1529 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT STOP TARRIFF. Learn more about this at https://www.stopnewsprinttariffs.org. ________________________________________________
------------ PETS -------BEAGLE PUPPY – Female, 9 weeks, AKC Certificate, two shots, wormed 3x, champion bloodline. $625. 724-366-9524. ________________________________________________ ALL RED BEAGLE PUP – Male. 7 mos. AKC Certificate, wormed, and two shots. $750 firm. 724-366-9524. ________________________________________________ BEAGLE PUPPY – Female, 8 weeks, Bluetick color, AKC, Two shots, Wormed 5x, pick of the litter, last one. $750. 724-366-9524. ________________________________________________ HOMES NEEDED FOR RESCUE CATS & KITTENS spayed/neutered, all shots, litter trained. Fostered in homes, rehome fee $50. 724-258-8380 ________________________________________________ ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $30 each. For pickup of cans or________________________________________________ delivery of bgoldooks, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.
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------------ REAL ESTATE -------APARTMENT FOR RENT - 1 bedroom, N. Charleroi. Tudor style home, 1/2 of a duplex, includes living room, dining room, bedroom, 1 full bathroom, small kitchen, huge walk in closet,large balcony, includes refrigerator & stove, use of shared laundry facilities. All utilities included except for electric $700.00/mo. available immediately. #724-350-7992 ________________________________________________ HOUSE FOR SALE – Monongahela, 3 BR, Off street covered parking. $59,900. Call 724-258-5399. ________________________________________________ ROOMMATE NEEDED - Mon Valley Area. To share house split rent and utilities, Sept 1. 412-713-1529 ________________________________________________ APT FOR RENT – 2 bedroom, living room, dining room, equipped kitchen, nice yard, located in South Park. Close to schools. Close to the T. 724-379-4630 ________________________________________________ FOR RENT - 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment. Address is: 107 Gibson, Washington, Pa. $600/monthly + utilities and security deposit. Please call 724-263-5121, for all the information. ________________________________________________ 4 CEMETERY PLOTS, prime location, Garden of Gethsemane, Mon Valley Memorial Park. $2200 for more info, call 724-239-4966 and leave a msg. Call will be returned. ________________________________________________ 4 PRIME CEMETERY PLOTS - together in prime location, Chartiers cemetery, Carnegie, PA. Call Mr. Palombi, 412-279-8519.Asking $900 per plot. ________________________________________________ FINLEYVILLE PROPERTY - ½ acre parcel lot in Finleyville, nice neighborhood, utilities, $39,900. 724-348-6688 ________________________________________________ CEMETERY PLOTS – Three (3) in Monongahela Cemetery. $475 each. 724-239-4874 ________________________________________________ WANTS TO PURCHASE MINERALS and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ________________________________________________
------------ SERVICES -------DOG WALKING - Mon Valley Area, call Rich. 724-258-5539. Affordable and reliable. J&L CLEANING SERVICES Selling or buying a home? Need to have it cleaned? We’re the cleaning professionals for you!! Residential & Commercial. Weekly/Monthly Cleaning, “Spring Cleaning”, Holiday/Party” Cleaning, Estate clean outs. We do it all!! We have very reasonable and competitive pricing. Call today for your FREE QUOTE. 724-747-0793
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