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New Senior Living Community in Whitehall Receives Blessing By Matthew Peaslee The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God provided a special blessing earlier this summer. The Sisters sold their 33-acre Whitehall property in 2015 and the land which once housed Mt. Providence, the motherhouse, convent, offices and St. Francis Academy is now a luxury retirement apartment complex operated by Resort Lifestyle Communities. "This residence is meant to be a welcoming place for all who abide under its roof," said Sister Janet Gardner, General Councilor of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. The resort, South Hills Square, features programs and activities for adults 55 and older. The all-inclusive living arrangement offers studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, dining options, a fitness center, movie theatre and around-the-clock concierge service. The property is directed by live-in managers, Glenna and Greg Foster. "The organization and management of a facility such as this does not come easily," Sister Janet said. "May all of you know the importance of your role for the benefit of all who reside within these walls." Some Sisters maintain a presence near the property by living in the adjacent townhomes and the former St. Francis Academy building is now the

Franciscan Child Day Care Center. The Sisters' main office is currently located 3757 Library Rd. in Castle Shannon. South Hills Square opened for residents to move in on July 1. A grand opening celebration is planned for later this fall.

Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show, Sept. 26 Sponsored by the Marianna Outdoorsmen Association The Marianna Outdoorsmen Association is sponsoring their 2nd Annual ‘Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show’ on Saturday, September 26. The event will be held at the Greene Cove Yacht Club, located at 1590 N. 88 Road Clarksville, PA 15322. Registration is from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and requires a $10 fee.First 100 entries will receive an event t-shirt, an Outdoorfest Collector Poster, and Dash Plaque. This is a participant judged show with 30 awards given. There will also be a ‘Best of Show’ trophy given for each category: Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle. Plaques and trophies will be awarded at 3:00 PM. There will be door prizes, live music, a craft & vendor show, and plenty of food. WMBS Radio AM-590 and FM-101.1 will be playing oldies on site by Arnie Amber and the Dog Tag Club. He will also have the ‘Prize Wheel’ on site. For additional information, or pre-registration, please call Denny at 724-323-4397.

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Peters Creek Historical Society Program Will Discuss ‘Plate Money’ Large Copper Coins Used in Sweden During The 17th And 18th Century.

While everyone focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the 2020-21 flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this other potentially serious virus.

The Peters Creek Historical Society will welcome guest speaker Tom Corry on Monday, September 28 at 7:30 pm, at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia, Road, Venetia. Mr. Corry will talk about ‘Plate money’, a term used to define the extremely large copper coins used in Sweden during the 17th and 18th century. Known as Swedish copper, the plates were first issued ca. 1643, measured 13"X27" in size and weighed 43 pounds. By 1715 the plates settled in at 1.7 pounds and by 1759, the last year they were produced in quantity. Plate money is the largest coinage type and hard for one to imagine its use in commerce. There are 11,000 pieces of plate money known to exist across all years and dimensions. Approximately 3,000 of these were recovered from a trading ship named the Nicobar, discovered and salvaged off the coast of South Africa in 1980. Learn more about this fascinating subject, the value of these plate coins andwhere they are housed. Please note, September ends the scheduled tours of the Enoch Wright House, Museum of Westward Expansion. Private tours can be arranged by appointment. Docents will be on hand Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm and Sundays from 1pm-3pm. Please check the website beforehand for any changes: www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

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Washington Township, Fayette County, to Receive $96,880 in Funding Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced recently that the Municipal Authority of the Township of Washington, Fayette County, will receive $968,880 in funding from the PA Small Water and Sewer Program. The funding will be used for the interconnection with the Municipal Authority of Belle Vernon in Washington Township. Currently, the authority only has one operational emergency interconnection with the borough of Charleroi. The current interconnection can just serve the Washington County portion of the authority’s water distribution system. The proposed interconnection would provide an emergency backup source of water for the Fayette County portion of the authority’s water distribution system. “This is great news for Washington Township, and I was happy to help advocate for this funding,” said Cook. “This completed project is vital to the community, as it will provide a safe, reliable and efficient system for the water treatment plant for years to come.” The PA Small Water and Sewer Program was established by the General Assembly to award grants to municipalities and municipal authorities for water, sewer, storm water and flood control projects with a cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. The program is administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO SEPTEMBER 4

FISH FRY – 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromatis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Offerings included beer battered cod, baked cod, shrimp, dinner and sandwiches; various sides. Takeout only, call ahead for pickup curbside: 724-209-1370, extension 424. Sponsored by Saint Katharine Drexel Fundraising Committee. For more info contact: Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, Bentleyville, PA 15314, 724-209-1370

SEPTEMBER 8 SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 6:30 p.m., telephone conference call. Instructions for joining the call will be sent out to the Friends members in the September agenda. Individuals not receiving the agenda may send a

request for an emailed copy to info@montourtrail.org. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., open to the public (this month ONLY for 3 Tuesdays) beginning on Tuesday, September 8th, September 15th and September 22nd, First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA. Please follow the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Also, clothing donations are being accepted again. You may drop them off during the scheduled times listed or call the office to make other arrangements for drop-off. Clothing must be clean and in good condition. If there is an urgent need before the scheduled time, please call the church

office at 724-929-4696 (Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) so we can be sure to assist you.

SEPTEMBER 9 CELEBRATE THE SOUTH HILLS AT HOME EVENT – 7-8:00 p.m. Times may be tough, but the South Hills community is tougher. For the safety and well-being of our community, SHIM is excited to invite you to our first ever virtual event. We invite you to gather with your friends, family, and neighbors as we celebrate the extraordinary spirit of generosity in the South Hills community. Learn more about the online event, browse the silent auction and RSVP by September 2 at shimcares.org/celebrate.Event link: https://shimcares. org/celebrate/. Event contact: Seth Dubin, sdubin@shimcares.org

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LIVING HISTORY TOUR – 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery. Presented by McKeesport Regional History and Hertiage Center. Join us OUTSIDE, SOCIALLY DISTANCED, and in SMALL GROUPS for our 6th Annual Living History Tour (COVID Edition). Learn the stories of the notable, the famous, and the infamous McKeesporters who were laid to rest in the historic McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Tickets $10, online at mckeesportheritage.org or by calling 412-678-1832.

FLOREFFE COMMUNITY YARD SALE & FOOD TRUCKS – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Floreffe section of Jefferson Hills, PA. We’ve got something for everyone, come treasure hunt in Floreffe for the day! Lots of great finds.

SEPTEMBER 15 SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 Library Avenue in Bethel Park, PA. (PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE) All members and the general public are invited. This months program will be on Silver Eagle dollars. A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611. CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., open to the public (this month ONLY for 3 Tuesdays). First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA. Please follow the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Also, clothing donations are being accepted again. You may drop them off during the scheduled times listed or call the office to make other arrangements for drop-off. Clothing must be clean and in good condition. If there is an

SEPTEMBER 21 ROSTRAVER SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION – 7:30 p.m., 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, PA. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611

SEPTEMBER 22 CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., open to the public (this month ONLY for 3 Tuesdays). First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA. Please follow the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Also, clothing donations are being accepted again. You may drop them off during the scheduled times listed or call the office to make other arrangements for drop-off. Clothing must be clean and in good condition. If there is an urgent need before the scheduled time, please call the church office at 724-929-4696 (Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) so we can be sure to assist you.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO SEPTEMBER 25 FISH FRY – 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromatis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Offerings included beer battered cod, baked cod, shrimp, dinner and sandwiches; various sides. Takeout only, call ahead for pickup curbside: 724-209-1370, extension 424. Sponsored by Saint Katharine Drexel Fundraising Committee. For more info contact: Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, Bentleyville, PA 15314, 724-209-1370

SEPTEMBER 26 GREENOCK LOG HOUSE DAYS – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 1213 Greenock Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Township. Colonial reenactors and members of the historical

society will be in costume when the log house built in 1790 will be open for tours. Market, vendors, crafters, music, children’s activities and food will round out the festivities. Held by Elizabeth Township Historical Society. YARD SALE – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA, at the house and lot adjacent to the church. We have a variety of items at bargain prices. Please follow the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. TEN MILE CREEK ‘ANYTHING THAT FLOATS’ - 9:00 AM. Event will begin at the the old clyde mine swinging bridge in Clarksville PA, next to the East Beth Township Sewage

Authority. The event will end at the Greene Cove Yacht Club. This year will be different than the past, we are promoting the event strictly as a FLOAT, we will not be keeping times as a RACE. You are welcome to keep your own time and challenge friends, but the overall event will strictly be a FLOAT this year. So, grab your inner tubes, canoes, kayaks and anything else that will floats as we end the boating season enjoying a float down Ten Mile Creek and ending at the beautiful Greene Cove Yacht Club.

SEPTEMBER 26 CAR, TRUCK, TRACTOR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW - The Marianna Outdoorsmen Association is sponsoring their 2nd Annual ‘Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show’ on Saturday, September 26. The event will be held at the Greene Cove Yacht Club, located at 1590 N. 88 Road Clarksville, PA 15322. Registration is from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and requires a $10 fee. First 100 entries will receive an event t-shirt, an Outdoorfest Collector Poster, and Dash Plaque. This is a participant judged show with 30 awards given. There will also be a ‘Best of Show’ trophy given for each category: Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle. Plaques and trophies will be awarded at 3:00 PM. There will be door prizes, live music, a craft & vendor show, and plenty of food. WMBS Radio AM-590 and FM-101.1 will be playing oldies on site by Arnie Amber and the Dog Tag Club. He will also have the ‘Prize Wheel’ on site. For additional information, or pre-registration, please call Denny at 724-3234397.

SEPTEMBER 28 PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY -7:30 p.m., Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia, Road, Venetia, PA. Guest speaker Tom Corry will discuss Plate

money, a term used to define the extremely large copper coins used in Sweden during the 17th and 18th century. For more info, check the website beforehand for any changes: www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

OCTOBER 2 FISH FRY – 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromatis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Offerings included beer battered cod, baked cod, shrimp, dinner and sandwiches; various sides. Takeout only, call ahead for pickup curbside: 724-209-1370, extension 424. Sponsored by Saint Katharine Drexel Fundraising Committee. For more info contact: Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, Bentleyville, PA 15314, 724-209-1370

OCTOBER 3 FILL A BAG BOOK SALE – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Parking Lot, West Newton Library, 124 N. Water St., West Newton, PA. Masks are mandatory. Cookbooks, childrens books, adult hardcover and paper back, nonfiction, biographies, audio tapes and dvd’s. For more info, 724-633-0798. PENNY DAY AT THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail’s annual Penny Day fundraiser. Donation locations will be set up at the Bethel Park/South Park Waste Water parking lot (MP37.8), at the intersection of the trail and Gill Hall Road (MP40.7) and at the Clairton Trailhead (MP46.6). The parking lot at the South Park location will be set up with a drive around loop and to avoid traffic tie-ups on Piney Fork Road there will be no donation collections on the road. All three locations will be set up for no contact donations.

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EMS Services Impacted by COVID Pandemic – Seeking Subscribers Dear Editor, Tri-Community South EMS is facing many changes and challenges as we operate in this new Covid 19 environment. An ongoing challenge has been Medicare and most health insurances reimburse EMS as a transportation benefit which means the Ambulance must transport the patient to a hospital ED to receive payment. If we do not transport, we receive no reimbursement. Additionally, some health insurers send the payment check to the patient and many patients cash the check and keep the money meant to go to the EMS agency With the onset of the Covid 19 Pandemic, EMS call volumes have decreased by as much as 40% which means a significant loss of revenue. We have to maintain readiness 24 hours a day 7 days a week, provide training, equipment, and supplies and the loss of revenue makes it very challenging. It costs around $950 before we open the door to leave on a call and the reimbursement we receive does not cover the cost of going on the call in most cases There is very little state or federal funding to offset the cost of the care we provide. Although we are owned and operated by Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St Clair, we receive no funding from those municipalities and rely on our subscriptions and call reimbursements to maintain our budget. However - less than 20% of residents subscribe to our system. Since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic, we have the added burden of suppling personnel protective equipment for our staff to use on every call and disinfection supplies for the staff, ambulances, equipment and EMS bases plus the hazard of the possible Covid exposure with the patients we see. And our employees to qualify for the hazard pay incentive. We continually update our procedures with the latest standards and guidelines to keep our staff and residents safe. As you can see, there are many changes and challenges that EMS systems face but rest assured we at Tri-Community South EMS are doing everything we can to be there when you need us so please support us and become a subscriber. For more information go to www.TCSEMS.org. Sincerely, John Bower, EMT P Paramedic Supervisor

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The Monessen American Legion Post 28 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1190 have completed the final repairs on the banners in Monessen that were damaged by heavy winds during the spring and summer. The banners have been reinstalled on the utility poles for the last time, any Banners that come down will now be taken and stored, the persons that purchased the Banners can contact the Monessen Public Library if they wish to have the banners. There are two identical Banners on each support. It is hoped that one of the banners would be donated to the Monessen Historical society and Museum. The repair and preservation of these Banners has been largely due to the efforts of the following individuals, Veterans of Monessen, John A Dudas, Ron Chromulak, Perry George, Lawrence Masci, Gary Mendola, Joe Gallo and Rick Kline, Monessen City employees D. Hepple and Mark Kravets and the folks at Lifes Work, Ed Frye and frank Coppi. The Banner program has ended and there will be no new Banners ordered or installed as has been stated previously. The Banners may still be viewed on line at www.troopbanners.com/monessen for those who would like to view them. The Monessen veterans would like to thank the public for their support of this and all the many other Veterans programs.

SHIM to Host ‘Celebrate The South Hills’ Virtual Event Times may be tough, but the South Hills community is tougher. For the safety and well-being of our community, South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) is excited to invite you to our first ever virtual event. ‘Celebrate the South Hills’ with SHIM @home, honoring Joe and Lynn Smith, will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. We invite you to gather with your friends, family, and neighbors as we celebrate the extraordinary spirit of generosity in the South Hills community. Learn more about the online event, browse the silent auction and RSVP by September 2 at https://shimcares.org/celebrate/. For questions or additional information, please contact Seth Dubin by e-mail at sdubin@shimcares.org.

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West Newton Library ‘Fill a Bag’ Book Sale The West Newton Library will hold a $5 “Fill a Bag” book sale on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parking lot of the library. Masks are mandatory. We will have cookbooks, children’s books, adult hardcover and paperback, non-fiction, biographies, audio tapes and dvd's available for sale. The West Newton Library is accepting donations for this sale Monday and Thursday from 12-5, Wednesday from 12-7, and Saturday from 10-2. Currently our ‘Back Room Fill a Bag’ for $5 is ongoing and we also sell books inside Gary's Chuck Wagon Restaurant in West Newton. In case of inclement weather the sale will be October 10 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, call 724-633-0798.

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Greenock Log House Days – September 26 in Elizabeth Twp. Colonial Reenactors Will Bring History Alive

The Greenock Log House in Elizabeth Township will be open for tours on Saturday, Sept. 26. Shown here, Ralph Hoffman stands in front of the unusual turkey breast fireplace in the 1790 log home.

Some medicine and medical equipment from the early 19th century will be featured for Greenock Log House Days in Elizabeth Township on Saturday, Sept. 26. Elizabeth Township Historical Society member Ed Falvo displays the medicine chest that he carried for the reenactment of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Artists and crafters are invited to show and sell their original items with vendors.

Greenock Log House Days will host colonial reenactors and vendors on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the home built around 1790 at 5815 Greenock Buena Vista Road in Elizabeth Township. The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line will pitch their tents at the log house site to provide hands-on experience with living history from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The log house will be open to showcase restoration efforts by the Elizabeth Township Historical Society that include handicappedaccessible porch, restored turkey-breast fireplace and several recent antique donations. Vendors will range from primitive decor, stainless jewelry, fall decorations to handmade items. Appalachian music, Irish tunes and hymns will be played on dulcimers. Artists or crafters may still sign up to display and sell their works at the log house by calling 412-807-8542 or sending an e-mail to betweentworivershistory@gmail.com. To reserve a 10’ by 10’ space, rain or shine, send a $25 check made payable to: ETHS Log House and mail to, Debbie Gilbert, 1109 Sommerset Street, McKeesport, Pa. 15135.

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Annual ‘Rocktoberfest’ in West Newton Cancelled for 2020 The annual ‘Rocktoberfest’ car and bike show, sponsored by Downtown West Newton Inc. has been canceled for Saturday, October 3, 2020 due to the current COVID-19 crisis. Please mark your calendars for the first Saturday in October 2021 for next year’s event.

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Rostraver Township to Host Public Meeting On Comprehensive Plan Rostraver Township is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, September 9 to provide an update on its comprehensive plan. The meeting will run 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Pavilion #1 in Cedar Creek County Park. The township wants input from residents and property owners on goals for development in the township and the character of the community for the next 5-10 years. The township also wants input on needs for neighborhoods, housing, and the changing population. Issues getting the most attention are the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aging population and older housing areas on one hand, and assets of affordability, safety, rural/suburban character, and quality of public facilities on the other. Officials will use the comprehensive plan to help make decisions about development regulations, investing in parks, roads, and other township services, and seeking help from the county and state for community improvements. Township officials and consultants will talk about tentative plans and take citizen comments during this public meeting. The current Rostraver Township Comprehensive Plan can be found at www.rostraver.us and was adopted in 2008. Directions to Pavilion #1 in Cedar Creek County Park are: (Make a left into Cedar Creek Park on Evergreen Drive, then make a right at the stop sign at the dog park, then make a left at the playground at the top of the hill, Pavilion #1 is located on the left passed the playground). Please be advised per CDC guidelines: safe distancing must be practiced, masks must be worn by all participants, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

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Cal U Listed Among Best in The Northeast For 16th Consecutive Year

South Hills Interfaith Movement Distributes Back-to-School Donations for Local Kids

The Princeton Review Selects California University of Pennsylvania for ‘2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region’’

Students and families come to distribution Locations for supplies to prepare for the school year

For the 16th consecutive year, The Princeton Review has named California University of Pennsylvania one of the best universities in the northeastern United States. The nationally known education services company profiles Cal U in its “Best in the Northeast” section of its website resource, 2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region. From hundreds of institutions in each region, The Princeton Review selects schools based on academic excellence, information submitted by each school and reports from students about their campus experiences. Nationally, 655 were chosen, just 23% of the nation’s four-year colleges. "Recognition by respected organizations such as The Princeton Review helps to assure families that they are choosing a top university for their students," said Dr. Daniel E. Engstrom, Cal U’s interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Academically, students mentioned Cal U’s “great environment for studying,” with professors who “make sure they give you the support and aid you need to succeed in and out of the classroom.” They “cover the content students need but also apply their own personal experiences, which helps (the class) understand and connect with the content,” students reported. Survey results mentioned a diverse student body with “so many ... people from all over the world enrolled,” and a broad range of interests “from athletes to artists, and more,” which makes the campus feel “inclusive and inviting to all.” For more than 25 years, Princeton Review has been recognized as a leader in tutoring, test prep and college admission services. Its website allows students to register and explore information about colleges and universities nationwide. Fall classes began Aug. 24 at Cal U. For more information about admissions or academic programs, visit www.calu.edu or call 724-938-4404.

Free Shredding Event in Pleasant Hills September 12 A free ‘Shredding Event’ will be held in Pleasant Hills on Saturday, September 12 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (or until the truck capacity has been reached). The event is being presented by state senator Pam Iovino in partnership with state representative Bill Kortz. Location for the shredding event will be the Pleasant Hills Borough Building parking lot, 410 E. Bruceton Road in Pleasant Hills. Masks and social distancing is required, and residents are asked to remain in their cars. Please remove all binder clips from the papers to be shred.

South Hills Interfaith Movement's Back-to-School event distributed school supplies and backpacks to a record-breaking number of students this year! After three days of drive-thru distributions, more than 1,200 students received backpacks and school supplies. The back-to-school events were held on three different days during August at three different south hills locations. Events were held on August 10 at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, August 13 at Whitehall Presbyterian Church, and August 14 at SHIM Center in Bethel Park. Due to the on-going impact of COVID-19 on families, the demand for supplies was so great that an order for 30 more backpacks was placed to make sure every student who needed a backpack received one. SHIM would like to extend a special thank you to Centimark Corporation for their donation to support local students.

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SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL NEWS Montour Trail News The September meeting of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail will be held by telephone conference call on September 8 at 6:30 PM. Instructions for joining the call will be sent out to the Friends members in the September agenda. Individuals not receiving the agenda may send a request for an emailed copy to: info@montourtrail.org. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between The Montour Trail at milepost 36, Library and Clairton. The South Park Township, looking east Friends monthly work parties toward the trail bridge over Summit have been cancelled due to the Drive. The trail has not yet been comCOVID pandemic, and we plan pleted between Summit Drive and no work parties for the rest of Stewart Road and the current trail route eastbound from Summit Drive the year. However the Friends remains on Brownsville Road to are still looking for volunteers to Stewart Road. perform self-directed trail work including mowing, string trimming of trail shoulders, removal of downed trees, ditch clearing and tree trimming. Volunteers will work alone or in small physically distanced groups, working within speaking distance. Individuals interested in volunteering may email info@montourtrail.org. General questions may be directed to the same address. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org.

Save The Date: Penny Day Fundraiser The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail’s annual ‘Penny Day’ fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 3 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Donation locations will be set up at the Bethel Park/South Park Waste Water parking lot (MP37.8), at the intersection of the trail and Gill Hall Road (MP40.7) and at the Clairton Trailhead (MP46.6). The parking lot at the South Park location will be set up with a drive around loop and to avoid traffic tie-ups on Piney Fork Road there will be no donation collections on the road. All three locations will be set up for no contact donations.

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‘Team Livi’ Moves Sept. 12 Spaghetti Dinner to SOI Lodge Adding 2nd Venue to Fulfill Young Cancer Patient's Wish Due to the high volume of ticket sales, ‘Team Livi’ is relocating its Sept. 12 spaghetti dinner fundraiser from St. Mary's Hall to the Brownsville Sons & Daughters of Italy (SOI), creating a brand-new opportunity to make a wish come true for a 10-year-old girl battling a rare form of brain cancer. Olivia "Livi" Sealy, daughter of Shannon and Ron Sealy of Hiller, will get her wish – a live band and the ability to be present to enjoy some of the day's festivities in her honor. Livi will be treated to private performances in St. Mary's Hall by the Classics and her former dance troupe from DeeDee's Studio of Dance at the same time as the spaghetti dinner in the SOI Lodge. Because her immune system is so fragile, she will be watching the show from a mezzanine window. More than 1,200 spaghetti dinner tickets have been sold to date, which has far exceeded expectations. An experienced and skilled kitchen crew, like that of the Sons of Italy, is needed to ensure the day runs as smoothly as possible. The SOI team has volunteered its services and its lodge at 16 Race St., Brownsville. "It quickly became evident that the Sons' crew is the only local group that can serve this many dinners and do it efficiently. We are truly blessed to have two top-notch venues donated for free to help us make Livi's day truly special," says Annette Buffer, who chairs the Team Livi committee. The site change also increases parking capacity and results in better traffic flow for an event that is practically sold out. There is no dine-in service. Dinners will be take-out only from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Runners will be available for ticket-holders who prefer curbside pickup. Area residents have donated nearly 70 raffle baskets to raise additional money for the Sealy family, who is facing at least one year of treatments and multiple trips each week to Pittsburgh. The baskets will be set up on the SOI lodge's main floor, which is accessible by stairs or a ramp at the side of the building. Chances also will be sold on a three-minute shopping spree at Riverside Family Market, a large-screen TV and 50/50 drawing. The Society of Catholic Women will be selling baked goods. "The Brownsville area's outpouring of support has been phenomenal. Donations are pouring in every day," Buffer says. "We'll permit walk-ins without dinner tickets if they're interested in buying chances on raffle items, but their hands will be stamped to avoid any confusion." The dual events will be live-streamed on Team Livi's Facebook page, creating a memorable keepsake for the Sealy family. The spaghetti dinner and Livi's private party will follow the PA Department of Health's COVID-19 guidelines, including a mask requirement. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts and the Power of Music will use Chevron grant money to cover the professional band's private gig for Livi. Major sponsors for the event also include Riverside Family Market, Hiller Volunteer Fire Department, Jerry's Catering in Republic, Penncraft Market in the namesake community, Coca Cola Co., Panera's in Uniontown, Jackson Farms Dairy and Brownsville Fire Co. 1.

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News From The Donora Historical Society And Smog Museum Donora Dragons T-Shirts Available Donora was founded in 1901 and our sports teams were originally known as the Orange and Black. Around 1920, 100 years ago, we adopted a fire-breathing Dragon as our official mascot, reflective of what the Blast Furnaces and Open Hearth looked like in the night's sky at the steel mill. Even though students have not graduated from Donora in over 50 years, we’ve found that the younger generations still recognize the Dragon as a symbol of Donora and are proud to display the logo and colors, and also proud to call Donora home. In 2017, we introduced a new modernized Dragon design with the “DONORA Forged in 1901” slogan created by two artists with Donora roots: Jesse Francis and Jared Altamare. Another Donora guy Armand Forlini, printed the Dragon on black T-shirts and orange T-shirts with orange, black and white ink. You can buy short-sleeve Tees ($20), long-sleeve Tees ($25) and crewneck sweatshirts ($30) in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X and 3X at the Smog Museum (closed due to the virus, but we can ship and fill orders through the library) and at the Donora Library (M-F, 11-6 Facemasks required). Shirts sent by mail will require additional S&H of $4-10 depending on shirt weight. You can also order by email at donorahistoricalsociety@gmail.com or phone 724-823-0364. Our inventory is spread out between the Smog Museum and Library (724) 379-7940 so consider calling ahead to make sure your color, size and style shirt is available. Please consider leaving your name and phone number so we can adequately fill your order. We can also coordinate your pick-up at the library. Quantities are limited so please consider having your order added to a waiting list if your size/color/style is sold out. You would then be notified when a new batch has been printed. NOTE: The Dragon logo was designed for and the property of the Donora Historical Society and are trademark pending. As a non-profit who relies on donations and fundraising for preserving and sharing Donora's history, we would appreciate if you could help us protect these logos so we can continue to raise the necessary monies to provide you with these services. Any duplication of these logos or portions of these logos is prohibited.

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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Restoration of Monessen’s War Veterans Memorials Restoration work has started on Monessen’s War Veterans Memorials. The work will bring back the Memorials to their original beauty. The restoration is being done by Raimono of Greensburg. The Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust has solicited funds to get the project completed. The Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust is composed of John Dudas, Commander, American legion Post 28 Chairman; Ron Chromulak, Commander VFW Post 1190, Vice Chairman; Matthew Rhome, Trustee; Jack Howell, Trustee; and James Billick Trustee. Cost of the restoration project is $10,000.

COVID Concerns Cause Cancellation for RHS and MVC Class of 1980 Reunion Due to COVID-19 uncertainty the Ringgold High School and Mon Valley Catholic class of 1980 has cancelled their 40th class reunion that was scheduled for September 12, 2020. The reunion will be rescheduled for 2021. All classmates who were planning to attend are encouraged to please cancel travel arrangements including lodging at Foggy Mountain. Details on the reunion in 2021 will be determined at a later date with event location at Foggy Mountain or elsewhere.

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Donora Public Library Seeks Submissions for ‘People of Donora’ The Donora Public Library is now accepting submissions for the next volume of ‘People of Donora’. The two-volume set will be a compilation of biographies of men and women who helped establish Donora as the “Home of Champions.” Members of the public are welcome to submit a one-page biography and accompanying photograph for consideration by a library review board. The board reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, length and appropriate content. Compiled and researched by Donora native and long-time educator Dr. Charles Stacey, the collection is the product of research and memories and highlights those current and former Donoran’s who achieved status in the fields of science and medicine, community service, religion, education, business and industry, athletics and the arts. People of Donora, Vol. 1 included stories of the lives of people such as athletes Stan Musial and Ken Griffey, educators Dr. Wade Wilson and Mrs. Doris Wade, and the military’s Brig. General William Jones and Ernest Jobes, the first Donoran to give his life during WWI. When submitting a biography, please include the following information: • the person’s full name, dates of birth/death, • notable ancestors, • residence/neighborhood, • experiences while living in Donora such as schools, church, employment, community involvement • brief anecdotes reflecting that person’s character and connections to Donora • A photograph or electronic image reflective of that person’s accomplishments Neatly handwritten biographies will be accepted, but typed or electronic files are preferred. Include your name and contact information. Biographies selected for Volume II will be credited to the person submitting the material. Submissions can be dropped off or mailed to the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Avenue, Donora Pa 15033 or emailed to librarian@donoralibrary.com. Copies of People of Donora, Vol. 1 can be obtained at the Donora Public Library or ordered from our web site.

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West Newton Library Has a Lot to Offer During COVID

PROSTATE EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAM Wednesday, Sept. 30 — 5 p.m. Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center

September is prostate health month.

 Learn about the importance of early detection.  Recieve an exam and a prostate speciﬁc antigen (PSA) blood test conducted by MVH staff.  This program is intended for men ages 50-75 who do not already have a diagnosis of prostate problems.

With Social Distancing and stay at home mandates, now is a great time to introduce your family to a public library. The newly remodeled West Newton Library, located at 124 N. Water St, West Newton, PA is open Mon and Thurs 12-5, Wed 12-7, and Sat 10-2. The library is sanitized daily and our books have been quarantined. To learn more – call 724-633-0798. Visit us with photo ID and apply for a free library card. We belong to the Westmoreland Network, and whatever books, DVD’s, audio tapes you cannot find can be requested from the system and delivered right to our library for pick up. The van delivers 3 times a week. Computers for the public, our adult and children’s books are all on the first floor, with non-fiction and reference room upstairs. Shop in our on going ‘Fill a Bag for $5’ book sale in the back room. We are accepting donations of jewelery, necklaces, bracelets rings pins for our 2021 sale, and adult hardback, paperback, children’s, DVD's for our book sale. All donated items can be left off during regular hours.

Save the Date On October 3, 2020 from 8am to 2pm we will hold an outdoor book sale, masks required when attending the library and our sale.

Screening by registration only — 724-258-1333 Free program and parking. To maintain social distancing requirements, attendance is limited.

SOUTH PARK WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS Annual South Park Women’s Club Craft Show Cancelled Due to the Corona virus, South Park Women’s Club (SPWC) will not be holding their October craft show. It would have been their 27th year for this special event, which funds many of club’s charities and scholarships. The Club has re-scheduled their craft show for Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Broughton Fire Hall. SPWC is looking forward to having a spring sale. Kathy Butler, Ways & Means Chairman is hoping, to see all crafters, customers in the spring. In the meantime, the club has looked into other ways to raise monies for their annual funding of needed areas, that they usually support. They're hoping to sell delicious pepperoni rolls soon, followed by chocolate covered caramel apples. Both items were big sellers last year for SPWC.

South Park Women’s Club Announces New Officers New officers are at the helm for the year: President - Charm Papi; 1st Vice President - filled with committee chairs, 2nd Vice President - JoAnn Ricci, Secretary - Fran Ruppen; Treasurer- Rowena Partyka. The club's officers are hoping to continue this year even with the pandemic, whether in person or virtually. Due to present Allegheny County guidelines about having no more than 25 people at a meeting, it makes it hard for club to convene and have a regular, normal meeting nights. They are hoping one day soon, club members will be able to get together in same room, to sit and socialize with each other without the fear of getting ill.

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Business & Merchant News Nefertiti’s Palace Opens in Monessen CB Financial Services, Inc. Announces Appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer

Nefertiti’s Palace - Hair for the Culture, held it’s ribbon cutting on Saturday, August 8, 2020 for their new business at 404 Donner Ave, in Downtown Monessen. Pictured are owners Te’Querra Turner, Milton Shabazz and their daughter Nefertiti, with Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw. The business will primarily focus on selling ethnic hair products. This is the second new business to open in Downtown Monessen in the last few months.

‘Shop Local Program’ to Help Area Businesses The Bethel Park Chamber is looking for businesses to assist them in giving their communities a boost for the upcoming fall and holiday seasons. It has been a difficult time for all of the businesses in our communities and we need to give them all of the support we can in the upcoming months. The business community is the backbone of our economy, employment and the revenue to pay our frontline workers. The Chamber is looking for business partners to step up to the plate by helping them develop a ‘Shop Local Program’. The Chamber is looking for participation in terms of prizes, financial sponsorship, promotions/discounts, dining incentives and activities that bring us together to keep business local. If you would like to participate or learn more about the program go to www.bpcgamber.org or email chruhl@verizon.net with your comments or inquiries. The Chamber wants to get started by September with the details. The Chamber services Bethel Park, Castle Shannon and South Park communities. They want all businesses to get on board with the program.

sight disqualified him CB Financial Services, from flight, he then Inc. (NASDAQGM: attended Drexel UniCBFV), the holding versity in Philadelphia, company of Community Pennsylvania, where Bank (the “Bank”) and he received his MBA Exchange Underwriters, and turned his attenInc., a wholly-owned tion to banking. He subsidiary of the Bank, started his banking recently announced that career in Philadelphia John H. Montgomery and has a wide range of has been appointed to experience with both serve as President and John H. Montgomery large and small instituChief Executive Officer tions. of the Company and the Most recently, in Bank effective August 31, 2020, succeeding Barron P. 2005, Mr. Montgomery joined McCune, Jr. who has been serving in Susquehanna Bank and held a variety an interim capacity since early of executive positions for the next January. Mr. Montgomery will also nine years, including President of serve as a Director of the Company Susquehanna’s Pennsylvania Division and Senior Credit Risk Officer. In and the Bank. Concurrent with the effectiveness 2014 Mr. Montgomery was recruited of Mr. Montgomery’s appointment by First Bank, a privately held $6 as President and Chief Executive Billion bank located in St. Louis, Officer, Mr. McCune will become Missouri. At First Bank, Mr. Montgomery an Executive Consultant to the Company and the Bank through has acted as Chief Credit Officer and March 31, 2021 to assist in the lead- greatly improved the Bank’s credit ership transition. Mr. McCune will posture following the Great also become a Director Emeritus of Recession. He served on the Bank’s the Bank and will continue to serve Board of Directors and Executive as a Director Emeritus of the Committee. Mr. Montgomery was born and Company. Mr. Montgomery is an accom- raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia plished bank executive with over 30 and lived for over 20 years in years of experience, demonstrating Lancaster, Pennsylvania prior to reloexcellence in a variety of challeng- cating to Missouri. He and his wife, ing roles. After graduation from Cory, are excited at the chance to Juniata College in Huntingdon, return to Pennsylvania, where their Pennsylvania, Mr. Montgomery was family resides, and two of their three training to become a naval aviator in children are attending Juniata Pensacola, Florida. When his eye- College.

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Local People News Ringgold Graduate Recognized By Pittsburgh Business Times Ringgold High School alumni, Angela Beck, was recently named a ’30 Under 30’ award winner for 2020 presented by the Pittsburgh Business Times and Leadership Pittsburgh. The award recognizes up-and-coming executives, innovators, and thought leaders who will shape the future of Pittsburgh. Angela has a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and recently earned her Master of Science in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Currently, Angela works as a Angela Beck Digital Engineer at Covestro LLC where she innovates, develops, and deploys a wide range of digital solutions that serve to improve and/or optimize research and development and manufacturing practices.

‘Act Like an E-Christian’ Jefferson Hills Pastor Pens Novel By Charlotte Hopkins Pastor Floyd Hughes, of CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills, is celebrating the release of his new book, Act Like an E-Christian, a devotional based on the book of Acts and is about evangelism. “The word evangelical has been politicized lately but that was never God’s intent,” says Hughes. “A few years ago, I did a study of how many different people in the book of Acts were impacted because of evangelism and I was blown away (I include the results in the book).” The entire book of Acts is one big evangelical effort of one person, Luke, who took the time to research the history of the early Church, all without use of the internet. And he did it to just to share it with one person. His dedication inspired Hughes to write Act Like an E-Christian. The book reads in a conversational tone similar to writing 28 chapters worth of text messages. Hughes released details of his soon to be released, second book “a devotional looking at God’s perspective on the racial, cultural, and political differences that divide people. I felt this was appropriate for what is impacting our nation right now.” He is looking forward to having the book released before the end of the year. His goal is to help the readers to look past their differences and see people the way God sees us. Pastor Hughes is active online and was the perfect author to write a book that intertwines the Bible and social media. He can be found on Instagram and Twitter as “BigPhatPastor,” on TikTok as “BigPhatPastor1,” and on Facebook.

Act Like An E-Christian, by Pastor Floyd Hughes, is an inspirational book that follows the book of Acts in a pattern that reads similar to 28 chapters of text messages.

Pastor Floyd Hughes and his wife, Christi Hughes, are excited to share the news of his book release: Act Like An E-Christian

September 2020 ANDERSON, Joseph R. “Smokey” Sr., 71, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), died July 19. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. ARCURI, Joseph Michael, 59, of Baldwin, died July 30. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BALOGA, Jeffrey Stephen, 70, of Twilight Hollow, died July 17. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. BARKEY, Charles, 81, of Pleasant Hills, died August 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BASILE, Samuel Augustus III, 42, of Bethel Park, died July 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BERTINI, Bonnie (McNAB), 80, of Warminster, PA (formerly of Monongahela), died August 5. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BOYDSTON, William J. “BJ”, 50, of South Park, died July 17. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. BUCY, Nobuko “Nobi”, 86, of Venetia, died July 14. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BUDAY, Grace Buchta, 92, of Charleroi, died July 31. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. BURNETT, James “Jim” Allen, 80, of Eighty-four, died August 7. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. CAMPBELL, Dean James, 73, of Jefferson Hills, died August 1. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CAREATTI, Jean Warren, 94, formerly of Fallowfield Township, died July 22. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. CIEPIELA, Cheryl, 68, of Speers, died July 26. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. CLARK, Marsha A., 71, of Pleasant Hills, died August 4. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DeGENES, Ralph “Sonny”, 82, of

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Baldwin, died July 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DISCLAFANI, Lena Steele, 92, of Charleroi, died August 15. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. DUDA, John Paul, 53, of Bethel Park, died July 15. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. ELLER, Kenneth, 77, of Bethel Park, died July 29. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. FOWLER, Roy Kenston Jr., 80, of South Park (formerly of Pleasant Hills) died July 21. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GRANATO, David G., 54, of Charleroi, died July 29. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. HABA, Loryn D., 38, of Venetia, died July 25. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. HARRIS, Hope Yvette Dow, 55, of Donora, died August 2. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. HAVRILESKO, Michael M., 44, of Charleroi, died July 26. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. HEWITT, Raymond “Butch” Jr., 63, of Charleroi, died July 17. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. JASKULSKI, Judith “Judy” Cathcart, 79, of West Mifflin, died July 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. JENNION, Brenda, 59, of Douglasville (formerly of Charleroi), died July 31. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. JENNION, Brian “Tizzy”, 59, of Douglasville (formerly of Charleroi), died August 9. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. JONES, John Lee “Jack” Jr., 90, of Fallowfield Township, died August 4. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

in Charleroi. KEMPF, Charles “Chuck” Kempf, 60, of Bethel Park, died July 29. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. KING, Gene L. (MASTERS), 93, of Monongahela, died August 8. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. McCALLUM, Dean Jay, 56, of Cocoa, FL (formerly of Charleroi), died August 10. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. McELRATH, Edward Keith, 60, of West Mifflin, died July 14. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. McMAHON, Jacki Lynn, 60, Castle Shannon, died July 25. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MINOSKI, Mike Jr., 89, of West Mifflin, died July 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MOORE, Russell W. “Rusty”, 56, of South Park, died July 28. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MOROUSE, Christina Marie (SMITH), 83, of South Park, died August 8. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MUELLER, Kenneth C., 79, of Pleasant Hills, died August 12. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. NEILL, Norma “Normie”, 73, of Whitehall, died July 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

RUSSELL, Constance Marie Vaira, 71, of Monongahela, died July 20. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. TRAUTMAN, Elaine L., 87, of Baltimore, MD (formerly of West Mifflin) died July 25. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TRAVIS, Victoria, 98, of Baldwin (formerly of Pleasant Hills), died August 11. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TYREE, Christopher D. “Buck”, 58, of Monessen, died July 14. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. WAGGONER, Sally L., 84, Charleroi, died July 14. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. WEHNER, James “Jim” Alphonse, 89, of Whitehall, died July 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. WELLS, Shirley Swaney, 85, of Charleroi, died August 14. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. WELSH, Thomas, 82, of Bethel Park, died July 15. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. WILLS, Robert Dale, 82, of West Mifflin, died July 30. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. YABLONSKI, Jean E., 92, of Bethel Park (formerly of Baldwin Borough), died July 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

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Tu T uesday, d September S t b 15 5, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Featuring Guest Speaker Cathy Ciole ek, PT, T, DPT T,, FAPT TA A Ownerr,, Living Well with Dementia, LLC Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist with 3 30 Y Yeears’ Experience Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Alzh heimer’s Disease and Dementia Care TTrrainer In people with dementia, pain is believed to be under-recognized and under-treated. The brain changes of dementia haave an impact on pain expressions. Many behavioral expressions that intterfere with care and an individual’s well-being may be related to pain butt can be misdiagnosed as psychological symptoms of dementia. Cathy Ciolek C will share several tools which can be used to help identify if pain iss a root cause so interventions can be initiated. Also discussed will be non-medication and pharmacological approaches o to address different pain types to improve quality of life.

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VENETIA SENIOR CENTER NEWS ‘Grab ‘n Go’ Lunches Available at Canonsburg Senior Center Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 2020 Vouchers Available The Venetia Senior Center located in The Venetia Community Center, 800 Venetia Rd. in Peters Twp., will continue to remain CLOSED until further notice in accordance with the latest update on the Covid 19 directives for Pennsylvania. Please note that the Canonsburg Senior Center located at 30 E. Pike St, Canonsburg, has been approved to continue preparing “Grab and Go” lunches for anyone 60 years of age and older THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. Registrations and/or lunch requests should be called in the DAY PRIOR BY 10:00 AM TO BRENDA, the Center Coordinator at 724-7455443, Lunches will be available for pick up Monday through Friday (11:00 – 1:00). The pick-up procedure continues to adhere to the current State Mandated Social Distancing Guidelines. Suggested donation is $2. Please continue to spread the word about this invalu-

able Senior Citizen service. Also, The Southwestern Pa Area Agency on Aging reminds us that The PA Dept of Agriculture Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) has 2020 vouchers available. To qualify, you must be 60 years of age or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/2020) and meet the income guidelines (self- reported). Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Applications are available online (SFMNP), by mail, by phone or at your local Senior Centers. The deadline to apply is September 23, 2020. Voucher distribution began by mail in June and are distributed on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions about the Venetia Senior Center, please contact Sue Goodson at 724-3487740. (Leave a message when necessary).

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YOUR HEALTH Washington Health System Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients Washington Health System (WHS) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2020. WHS is one of only 124 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes the WHS Cardiovascular and Emergency Department team members for their commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that WHS has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations. To receive the Chest Pain MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award, WHS has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain MI Registry for four consecutive quarters during 2019 and performed with distinction in

specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients. “As a Silver Performance Award recipient, WHS has established itself as a leader in setting the national standard for improving quality of care in patients with acute myocardial infarction,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical

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Center. “By meeting the award requirements set forth in the registry, WHS has demonstrated a commitment to providing reliable, comprehensive treatment for heart attack patients based on current clinical guideline recommendations.” The Center for Disease Control estimates that almost 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others. Chest Pain MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and

outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.

About Washington Health System: Employing more than 2,300 highly trained medical professionals, Washington Health System provides health care services at more than 40 off-site locations throughout three counties. In addition to its flagship 260 licensed bed hospital in Washington, PA, WHS operates Washington Health System Greene, a community centered hospital, in Waynesburg Pennsylvania. Washington Health System’s integrated system of care also consists of diagnostic centers, outpatient care facilities, the WHS Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center and Greenbriar Treatment Center all seamlessly working together to provide excellent patient-and-familycentered care.

MVH to Hold Prostate Screening and Education Program Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men, behind only lung cancer. However, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer survive. In the United States, more than 2.9 million men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today largely due to early diagnosis. Monongahela Valley Hospital is offering a free prostate screening program Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Attendees will learn about the importance of early detection and have the option to receive an exam by MVH's medical staff along with a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. The program is intended for men ages 50-75 who do not already have a diagnosis of prostate problems. Due to social distancing restrictions, appointments are limited and advance registration is required. Free parking will be provided. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1333 or visit monvalleyhospital.com.

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SPORTS Belle Vernon Earns 2nd Place Finish in Western Pennsylvania Summer Baseball League

By Matthew Peaslee Belle Vernon finished in second place in the inaugural Western Pennsylvania Summer Baseball League. More than 50 teams competed in this new league which was formed as a result of the cancelation of the high school baseball season in March. Belle Vernon, known this summer as "Leps Nation" received a bye in the opening playoff round then defeated the Highland Summer Rams, Seneca Valley and Ingomar before falling to Norwin in the championship game. A highlight of the tournament was Garrett Greco's walk-off single that scored Martin Marion in the bottom of the seventh inning, a 3-2 win against Highlands. The team was managed by Belle Vernon High School baseball coach Tony Watson. "(It was) truly an honor to coach these young men," Watson said. The championship game was played at Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair. Other sandlots throughout the South Hills and Mon Valley, including the John DiVirgilio Complex in Rostraver, also hosted games.

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Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole League The Youghiogheny Country Club Women’s Nine Hole League announced the winners for their recent competitions.

Winners of the Chapman event was the team of Sara Gossman, Pat Lozano and Jean Joseph.

Pictured is Low Net score winner Judi Murray. Runner-up was Ginger Spang.

Winner of the Gross Score of Even Holes was Sarah Gossman and Runner Up was Judi Murray. Star of the Day was Pat Lozano.

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Home & Garden CHECKLIST: The Right Equipment to Create The Yard Of Your Dreams

With the right equipment, taking care of your yard can be almost as delightful as relaxing in it.

(NAPSI)—These days, many families are spending more time at home and “staycation-ing.” A beautiful landscape improves curb appeal and can increase your home value by as much as 17%, so investing in yard care can be a smart financial decision. An amazing yard extends valuable living space and helps you and your family de-stress and enjoy time outside. (Continued on following page.)

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BALDWIN BOROUGH First Churchview Trust No 1031330 Joan Fosbrink Stephen Brown James Hoffman Sarah Secules Kevin Boland Robert Martini Robert Lytle trustee Stefan Nitsch

Evan Pellegrini Branton Properties LLC Thomas John Bobosky III and Alyssa Morgan Drew Alexander Cocco and Mary Ann Williams Timothy Rush and Stephanie Lowman Kelly Daniel L Properties L.P. Joel Whiteman and Clemence Cretaux Ryan Mario Bopp and Kelly Lauren Wiesner John Dulak

3133 Churchview Ave. 330 John St. 1456 Prospect Road 674 Blossom Drive 5397 Brownsville Road 284 Joseph St. 5158 Leona Drive 746 Newport Drive 1121-1123 Springdale Drive

$50,000. $105,000. $189,900. $217,400. $151,000. $554,248. $225,000. $164,500. $120,000.

BENTLEYVILLE Washington Cty Tax Claim Bureau Royce Sofran Douglas Tomko Jeffrey Skorvan Stanley Beck Jr. Scott Sumney Sara Greenlee trustee

Sacred Pillars Demolition & Construction David Shawn Shultz Albert and Barbara Thomas Dawn Vangelder Randy Powell Trevor Blackburn Humble Roots LLC

847 Main St. 324 Beallsville Road 203 Piersol Ave. 103 Russie Ave. 301 Sycamore St. 207 Burkhart St. 609 Main St.

$1,200. $65,923. $125,000. $133,000. $5,000. $20,000. $90,000.

BETHEL PARK Jeffrey Blosel Raymond Bermudez Erich Leigh Foster Willard Rockwell Estate of Ray William Gill Melvin Vignovic Nicholas Camody II Joseph Caruso Janis Jones Nathaniel Mentzer Caitlin Allebrand

Eric Joseph Wedoski Dustin Buys Houses LLC Christin Coleman Benjamin L Williams Patrick Joseph and Kayleigh Ann Cray Andrew and Shannon Hacha Matthew Brian Mogavero and Alexia Rozmus Justin Dodd UC Realty LLC Nathan and Natalie Funk Craig Deross

805 Clifton Road 362 Fruitwood Drive 5806 Kings School Road 243 Logan Road 3513 Maplevue Drive 331 Marshall Road 135 Meadowbrook Drive 615 Patterson Road 4458-4460 Second St. 5945 McPherson Ave. 325 Chessbriar Drive

$329,000. $130,000. $215,000. $229,900. $247,000. $215,000. $235,900. $183,000. $135,000. $180,900. $92,220.

BRENTWOOD Cynthia Jamison

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Jeffrey Arnold 2019 Castle LLC

Julie Emanuel Carola & Chocolat LLC

3788 Woodrow Ave. 2764 Churchview Ave.

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Estate of John Vernon Ford William Ball Nicholas Santillo Timothy Robert Dean Estate of Eileen Gavlak Michele O'Brien Ashley Williams Dylan Parasolick John Pollock

George Paxon Jr. and Annette Paxon PNC Bank NA John and Kim Kovac David Dennison Jr. James Gavlak and Joanne Messina Steven Mosier Tricia Williams John Chiodo Jr. and Carol Chiodo Michael and Amanda Rose Haberle

113 Tower St. 59 Pearl Aly 200 Route 837 113 Driftwood Drive 3705 Dry Run Road 1419 Fourth St. 103 Albert Ave. Marion Street Ext. 10 Shelly Way

CHARLEROI Eric Georgopoulos Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Bertha Borden Targetone LLC Wilmington Svgs Fund Soc. FSB trus Valley First Community FCU Mon Valley Alliance

Price $145,000. $29,000. $132,500. $1,852 by sheriff's deed. $184,900. $172,500. $75,000. $84,900. $75,000. $24,000. $210,000.

Donald Ruschak Bongiorno Real Estate Invest. LLC Power Playaz Inves.t Group LLC

Deborah Montgomery 814 Eighth St. Antonio Ciotti 305 Shady Ave. Michael Morters 322 Woodland Ave. Tyler Culp 1207 Meadow Ave. Carl and Kimberly Wise 506 1/2 Meadow Ave. David and Dale Fisher 714 Shady Ave. Mon Valley Alliance Foundation 200 Second St. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $115,218). Wanda Cook 411 Lincoln Ave. O'Casek Real Estate LLC 202-202 1/ Meadow Ave. Radius Capital Group LLC 921 Oakland Ave.

CLAIRTON Alliance PA Holdings LLC April Critchfield trustee Carlo Carrabbia

Admiral Property Management LLC DHN Real Estate & Investments LLC Clairton Mini Mart Inc.

617 Independence Drive 641 Constitution Cir 540 St. Clair Ave.

DONORA Claude George Smith Jr. RayJohn Property Mgmt LLC Chad Yerkey Janet Popovich Allen Teegarden Jr. Robert Patterson

Thomas Kuchno Sabreana Fischer Thomas Stuedle Ryan James Cook Kelly Balog RLM Holdings LLC

612 Fifth St. 1301 13th St. 77-79 Allen Ave. 126 Brokaw Ave. 424 Kenneth St. 60 S Washington Ave.

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Jacqueline Kranik trustee

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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Cheryl June John Taylor Jr. Leonard Benson

Tabitha Leach Steven and Maranda Kotchman Rebecca McCune

412 Douglas Ave. 119 Mt. Vernon Drive 324 Lincoln Hall Road

$5,000. $2,000. $49,900. $5,000. $9,900. $4,000. $1 $70,000. $45,000. $8,000. $30,700. $26,000. $120,000. $82,500. $37,000. $5,000. $8,000. $19,200. $1,800,000. $60,000. $108,000. $179,500. $125,000.

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The right lawn equipment can make yard work more pleasant. With a refocus on staying home, now might be the time to invest in new equipment, which is more efficient, quieter, and more ergonomic than ever before. In addition, more power options are available including solar, battery/electric, propane or gasoline-powered equipment. There are even autonomous, robotic options available for mowing your lawn. To help you decide on whether to update your yard equipment, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a checklist from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, small engines and battery power, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars. 1. Plan your yard needs. Draw a sketch and include such major features as trees, bushes, a garden, flower beds, lawn furniture, play or sports equipment, or a patio. Note where maintenance is required. Will bushes need to be trimmed back? Do you want to install more flowering bushes or trees? Are you planning to add a fence and more grass for your pet and games? 2. Consider your equipment. Visit your garage or shed and find those forgotten lawn and garden tools. Make a list of what you need (Continued on page 28)

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and what needs to be upgraded. 3. Consider upgrading or adding equipment. If you have a large garden, you may need a cultivator or tiller. If you have a large lawn, a riding or zero-turn lawn mower can make mowing easier. Alternatively, you can get a robotic lawn mower that mows autonomously. A string trimmer makes caring for bushes or trimming grass near a fence line easier. A pole pruner trims back limbs that are too high to reach safely with a saw, and a leaf blower clears leaves faster than a rake. A wood chipper turns branches into mulch. Mower attachments can aerate your lawn or collect leaves. 4. Research online before buying. Think about efficiencies of scale. Equipment may be sized to handle a smaller job or a massive one, and tasks can be a little easier with some of today’s ergonomic, super-charged equipment. Ultimately, your decision should be based on your needs. The right equipment can mean more time for other activities, and mean doing yard work is more enjoyable for you. 5. Ask questions. Talk with the staff at the store or ask online about the equipment. In the store, pick up and hold equipment to determine its “fit” for you. Discuss safety features and manufacturer fueling and care instructions. Find out how often equipment may need to be serviced.

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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Estate of Helen Gogoel

Anthony Hutskow Jr.

228 Rock Run Road

FALLOWFIELD 2019 Castle LLC Paul Moats Kent Nichols Kat Capital LLC Erika Dean Mon Valley Alliance

Dean Cooper Vincent Moats Harry Joseph Pantalo II and Kelly Pantalo David Hall Clayton Ayers Simko Blvd Fallowfield LLC

48 Brothers Road 36 Eagle St. 85 Ernest Ave. 1045 Fourth Street Ext. 1512 Route 481 Simko Blvd.

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Clark Merling Jr. W. Harrison Vail

Summit Land Consulting LLC Charles Joseph Long IV and Katherine Long

Rippel Road 427 Oliver Drive

MONESSEN Primetime Property LLC Estate of Jerome Kossol Estate of B. Clifford Draper Christopher O'Brien Power Playaz Investment Group Mark Roberts Aaron Thompson Estate of Barry Jo Snyder Robert Camp Bruce Gray

Price $80,000. $30,001. $55,000. $148,500. $138,000. $2,000. $1,545,600. $9,534. $205,000.

US Bank NA James McFarland Federal National Mortgage Assn. Estate of Edward Paul Dacko Gilda Figler trustee Stephen Lutska Estreet Properties LLC Kathleen Kovacik trustee Joanna Cerini Estate of Ruth Schrag

Brian Rands 6 Huston St. $109,900. Taylor Herb and Kaily McLenegan 4 Merando Drive $139,000. Michael Aldrich 486 Motheral Ave. $14,500. William Mitchell 515 Chestnut St. $6,000. Taryle Ferguson and Ashley Ford 600 Division St. $16,000. Michael and Tiffany Hickenbottom 1319 Graham Ave. $97,000. Craig Alan Stipec 1517 Jones St. $116,900. Brian Daniels and Dawn Jackson 22 Pleasant Drive $164,900. Sulaiman and Keadra Savage 12 Center Drive $165,021. Khoeuth Long and Jennifer Pravlik 636 Delaware Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $27,468). Mel Raymond Anastasiu 1040 Dennis Ave. $17,000. John and Toni Pollard 653 McMahon Ave. $15,000. Gerald and Karen Walters 410 Oneida St. $15,000. Step Ahead Holdings LLC 936 Athalia Ave. $5,000. Michael and Melissa Metzgar 20 Boyd St. $95,000. Andrew Mudron Jr. 7 Colonial Drive $72,500. Matthew Brandsma 1022 Leeds Ave. $67,000. Kenneth Guiffre 23 Overhill Drive $65,000. Cheyenne Fosbrink 1039 Reeves Ave. $61,000. Brian and Julie Thieser 12 Spring Drive $154,500.

MONONGAHELA Constance Hemphill Thomas Carpenter II Ronald Moyer Kevin Necciai Mary Jane Neidermeyer estate trustee Henrietta Patrick Housing & Urban Development ISH Holdings LLC

Robert and Jessica Osada Sloan and Steffany Mellor Zachary Sedlak Jeremy Hadden and Skyler Torboli Paul and JoAnn Ritter Kenneth Kulak Dwayne and Joy Cekus Brandon Michael and Kathrine Kuttler

416 Grandview Ave. 708 Maple Drive 710 Maple Drive 712 Sampson St. 132 Chess St. 508 Chess St. 1238 Corrin Ave. 516 High St.

$202,000. $162,450. $142,000. $190,000. $22,000. $20,000. $56,000. $89,000.

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Dean Sento Andrea Thomas William Dzimiera Gary Tuttle Jodie Sabatini Craig Quinlan Estate of George Woodford Zeh II

Jenny Jean Johns Sento Jamie Froelich Trellis Ventures LLC Brian and Audra Gminder Charles Delsandro Alan Miller and Julie Iler Key Bank NA

814 Kennedy St. 1200 Thomas St. 257 W Main St. 315 Eighth St. 301 Anton St. 516 Lincoln St. 420 Watt St.

NEW EAGLE Christine Louise Fullem Gammel Larry Martello

Karen Robison Thomas Douglas

916 Marion St. 102 Main St.

$135,000. $56,000.

NORTH BELLE VERNON Huei Chen Fred Fundy Joshua Neidhardt

Chad Manown and Brittney Hindman Joseph and Michele Schwerha Cain Tomcanin

527 Hill St. 811 Monongahela St. 382 Jones St.

$98,000. $45,000. $109,000.

$105,000. $172,000. $150,000. $35,000. $88,000. $115,000. $5,767 by sheriff's deed.

NORTH CHARLEROI Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Antonio Ciotti Corey McKlveen MidFirst Bank Joyce Visco Roberta Kister

723 Lincoln Ave. 439 Highland Ave. 548 Conrad Ave.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP William Porter LeDom LLC

Constance Hemphill Kenneth Sala

204 Buckeye Ct Sundust Road

PETERS TOWNSHIP Neil Enterprises Family L.P. Estate of Norma Colucci John Davis Jr. Roy Lynch Jr. Trigon Inc. Peters Township Land Co. LLC Robert Throckmorton Jr. Louis Zegarelli trustee Catherine Perich Dorothy Jones trustee Frank Rocchio III Donald McGettigan 271 Art Land LLC Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Alta Bartkewich Michael Carso Mark Kachowski Lawrence Marynak Cynthia Freeman Teramae

Nicholas Camody II and Ashley Camody 145 Bittersweet Cir Tyler Hall 659 Boyer Road Joseph William Brucker and Danielle Mae Heltzel 278 Center Church Road Michael and Jodi Ross 133 Doubletree Drive 395 Valley Brook LLC 200 Hidden Valley Road Jeffrey and Diana Hallas 171 Wellington Cir David Stangl Jr. and Kimberly Stangl 194 E Highland Drive Thomas Bonura and Kathleen Diulus 312 Greenfield Drive David and Jessica Bray 230 Molly Drive Scott and Christina Fremer Unknown Address Neil Andrew and Amy Beth Buzzard 314 Fineview Drive Gwenna Cokley 220 Highway View Drive Robert and Beth Raimondi 314 Juniper Way Colin and Emily Wills Slemenda 106 Knight Bridge Drive William and Patricia Zrimsek 530 McClelland Road Michael Gordon and Nicole Rene Rochelle 101 Pine Creek Drive Daniel Schwarzwaelder and Jillian Godla 113 Pine Creek Drive Jeff and Mary Margaret Zora 302 Prestonwood Ln Daniel and Star Zubritzky 341 Rocky Ridge Road

$1,200. $1,170 by sheriff's deed. $30,000. $359,000. $167,500. $570,000. $220,000. $179,900. $501,000. $1,050,000. $175,000. $326,000. $309,900. $738,000. $380,000. $300,000. $80,000. $145,000. $950,000. $2,000. $329,000. $305,000. $460,000. $475,000.

How to Buy A House Without Draining Your Savings

As a first-time homebuyer, Erin was able to purchase her historical home in North Carolina with the help of a down payment assistance program.

(NewsUSA) - Erin, who works at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, had been toying with the idea of buying her first home. She was 32 years old, and was very aware that the Durham housing market was heating up. "I figured if I was going to buy a house, I'd better do it sooner rather than later because prices just kept going up," explains Erin. However, with only $7,000 in savings at the time, she felt she didn't have enough money for a down payment. But the timing became a dilemma for her. Should she wait to save more money for a house that would probably cost more in a year? Or, use all her savings to buy a house now - at the risk of leaving herself with no (Continued on following page)

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funds for a rainy day or future expenses? The answer came when Erin visited the new home of a friend who had used a down payment assistance program to purchase her house. Her friend explained how down payment assistance programs give first-time homebuyers money to pay for a portion or all of their down payment, with some programs even helping with closing costs.

Free money for eligible borrowers While there are more than 2,500 down payment assistance programs available throughout the country, Erin decided to apply for the same state-offered program her friend had used. The program, called North Carolina 1st Home Advantage Down (Continued on following page)

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PETERS TOWNSHIP Kelly Spalaris Theodore Taylor III Phillip Wilding Dipan Patel Lindsay Haddad Scott David Seekely Robert Trager Elizabeth Courson Benjamin Shaner Thomas Wallace McMurray Giacinto Russo Frank Rocchio III Philip Farinelli Christopher Henry Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC Charles Guthrie Brookwood Village LLC Richard Palacios Michael Mackey

Scott Phillip and Beth Ann Sands 154 Roscommon Pl Philip and Amy Wilding 626 Sagewood Drive Jason and Angela Margaronis 147 Scenic Ridge Drive Sinhue Hernandez 654 Scenic Ridge Drive Heather Fink 133 Scott Ln Christopher John and Leanne Marie Hawn 193 Sutherland Drive Jeffrey and Tara Hankin 276 Sutherland Drive Anthony and Michaelle Passatore 101 Trenton Cir Richard and Hope Langston 250 W McMurray Road Nicolas Andruszka and Melissa Anne McMurray 107 Wallace Drive Robert and Anna Marie Kanotz 620 Bower Hill Road Steven and Abigail Powell Fineview Drive Derek and Jacquelyn Kattner 188 Fireside Drive Maureen Swanson 507 Kingston Cir Daniel and Lindsey Hartman 113 Knight Bridge Drive Randall Barton 70 Lintel Drive Peter Maximo and Mary Caroline Bonadio Magnolia Drive Richard and Melissa Woods 114 Shadycrest Ct Kristen Marie Detwiler 410 Winesap Ct

PLEASANT HILLS Matthew Unger Tri River Assoc. 4 LLC Carter Cecotti Herman Heyl

Samuel and Susan Stern Aria J Properties LLC Andrew Pricener and Allison Beck 36 Pleasant Ridge LLC

34 Sunrise Drive 545 E Bruceton Road 405 Audrey Drive 36 Old Clairton Road

$164,000. $640,000. $150,000. $159,650.

ROSTRAVER Estate of Harry Griffith Kelly Dickey

Matthew Martin and Tina Getty Shane Reph

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Charles Miller Renee Halt JPJBA LLC Jaime Paul Berkey Estate of Elizabeth Curran Estate of Carol Kubalinski Stephen Tomaino Estate of Ridsy Calderone Jr. Estate of Gail Ann Thomas James Misenhelder Tomaino John Citimortgage Inc. Stuart Boyd James Gillingham Thomas Clark James Nescot Bruce Gray PNC Bank Boyd Contracting LLC Mark Gilchrist Nicco Ponzetti Estate of Glenn Barnhart Maronda Homes Inc. Charles Cameron Jason Margaronis

Federal National Mortgage Assn. John and Kristen Gruber Jukka Akkanen and Elizabeth Gehrman Prakash and Ambika Dahal Joel Reynolds Astoria Property Management LLC Jamie Weir Laura Wells Matthew Yartin and Angelina Rendina Michael and Brianna Stone SegaVepo LLC Brian Rigatti Bhumika Upreti and Narayan Subedi Stuart and Arlene Boyd 12 Arentzen Assoc. L.P. Ashley Weaver Lindsey Manko Jerry Yaroscak Dawid Gawron and Jennifer Vega Andrew Goodman and Mallory Boscan Diana Jean Lester Joseph Hazy Scott and Amy Manns Yancy and Melissa Sobek Charles and Crystal Cameron

125 Ray Drive $1,686 by sheriff's deed. 109 Rocky Ln $114,000. 4063 SR 51 $90,000. 510 W Spring Grove Blvd. $254,900. 801 Webster Hollow Road $83,000. 411 Belrose Drive $129,900. 5157 Cedar Hills Blvd. $199,900. 008 Hill St. $45,000. 319 Rolling Drive $202,500. 229 Rolling Hill Farm Drive $320,000. 385 Chestnut St. $140,000. 913 Collinsburg Road $1,494 by sheriff's deed. 209 Country Drive $341,500. 3050 Midway Ln $298,000. 4592 Route 51 $725,000. 416 Somers St. $25,200. 533 Webster Hollow Road $1,500. 658 Webster Hollow Road $18,000. 345 Aitken Ave. $169,900. 119 Marco Drive $392,000. 107 Reed Ave. $80,000. 1253 Ridge Road $85,000. 255 Stump Drive $280,795. 167 Valley View Drive $254,900. 327 Wildwind Drive $365,000.

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1477 Greenbriar Ct 6555 Quaker Drive 6494 Second Ave.

$215,000. $225,000. $6,322 by sheriff's deed.

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Payment, makes homeownership more affordable for state residents. It offers down payment assistance of up to 5 percent for FHA, VA and USDA loans, and up to 3 percent for a conventional loan. And because Erin had a decent credit score and met the program's income limit, she qualified. Erin received down payment help in the form of a zero-percent, deferred second mortgage. As long as she doesn't sell or refinance the house for 15 years, her down payment assistance will be forgiven, meaning she won't have to pay it back.

Let the house hunting begin! Once Erin knew she was eligible for help with her down payment, she earnestly began her home search. She found a historical 3-bedroom, 1-bath home that was built in 1925. The price of the home was $152,000. She (Continued on following page)

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used conventional financing with private mortgage insurance because she was putting less than 20 percent down. With her 3-percent down payment assistance ($4,560), Erin successfully purchased her home in 2016. "And, I didn't have to use all my savings!" says Erin. Plus, she's built up equity over the last two years due to home values going up. Aside from the financial perks of owning her own home, Erin enjoys other benefits. "I've got so much more space for the money than when I was renting," says Erin. "And I like being a permanent part of the neighborhood and getting to know my neighbors." For more homebuyer resources, visit readynest.com. To find down payment assistance programs in your area, visit downpaymentresource.com/

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SOUTH PARK Eric Barringer Andrea Pascoe Conteen trustee

Jason and Bethany Cypher Ryan Lee Hobaugh and Carley Joy Mingone

1266 Barnstaple Drive 1935 Hertford Drive

$385,000. $235,000.

SPEERS Eddie McGavitt

Lower Mon River LLC

Speers St.

$916,000.

UNION TOWNSHIP Daniel Mulkern Brian Spurgeon Federal National Mortgage Assn. James Schettler Edward Checque Jourdan Englert Jared Cameron Albert Henze Victor Cilia Emily Love Osborne

Colleen Barber Jamie Seliga Erica Guenther and Jessica Brandenburg LSRMF MH Master Participation Trust 2 John Ngo and Kim Nguyen Alexander Powell Christina Causer Howard Kerlin and Mary Williams Alexander McCue Donald Maggs

32 Belmont Ave. $35,000. 170 Cinque Terra Pl $185,000. 214 Stonebridge Drive $298,000. 5202 Lew St. $2,322 by sheriff's deed. McChain Road $28,000. 7 Cinque Terra Pl $180,000. 36 Norton Drive $210,000. 10 Pumpkin Center Road $240,000. 2555 State Route 88 $237,900. 30 Robb Ln $207,000.

WHITEHALL Gordon Ramsey III trustee Lisa Blohm Paul Kay Estate of Cathy Pahel NVR Inc. Janet Oblack Estate of Joanne Cassano Jeanne Webb NVR Inc.

Jeffrey and Julia Nelson 4803 Girard Road Carly Gerba and Jordan Kelly 4700 Old Boston Road Anton Mirtchev 221 Ranger Drive Christian and Mariana Olmeda 4270 Seton Drive Fengting Ji 102 Providence Way Thomas Allen Bereznak and Lynn Ann Ruminski 141 Shadowlawn Drive Peter Coughlin and Jamie Hudzik 5153 Cherryvale Drive RJ 3 Properties LLC 1611-1613 Parkline Drive Giuseppe Ciotti 104 Providence Way

$265,000. $315,000. $367,500. $182,000. $230,000. $128,000. $241,500. $92,000. $235,000.

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--------- AUTOMOTIVE ---------BUICK LESABRE – 1985, collectors edition. 50,300 ori. Miles. 4 door, all power, garage kept. Recently inspected, excellent condition. $5,800. 412-466-2697 2012 CHRYSLER 200 - limited sedan, reliable, great condition, dark cherry red, v6, automatic, leather interior, sunroof, 6.5 inch touch screen radio/navigation, remote start, rear window defroster, weather tech mats, new tires, current inspection, 63,500 miles, $9000, 724-929-4587 HARLEY DAVIDSON - Low Profile Solo Touring Seat H-D Part# 52000057 Textured mahogany, excellent condition, paid $305.99 Best offer. Call 724-736-2090 (H) or 931-980-8426 (C) CAR MATS - Rubber. Set of 4. 1960s Lincoln Continental. $20. Please call 724-684-5531. CARGO COVER FOR TOYOTA RAV4 - NEW - Fits 2013 - 2018, $40. 724-941-7217 CROSSBARS FOR TOYOTA RAV4 - NEW - Fits 2013 - 2018, $40. 724-941-7217 FISHING BOAT – Floor, Live Well electric motor, plus 25 H.P. Mercury electric start. Many extras. $6,000. 724-366-9524 TOW HOOKS & MOUNTING BRACKETS - Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98, $20. 724-941-8728 SAAB CLASSIC WHEEL COVERS – Set of 4. $20. Afternoons, 724-872-9216 MINI-BIKE – 70cc. Designed after the Honda CT70 (but not a Honda). Not street legal. Excellent condition, like new. 441 miles. Great camp bike. $800. Jefferson Hills. 412-559-9411

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CLASSIFIEDS MIRROR - over the door mirror with black frame, hardware included, no tools needed, excellent $30. 412-736-6223 BOW FLEX XTREME - 2 SE home gym. Pristine condition, paid $1,455. Manual and fitness guide. Check it out online. Best offer. Call 724-736-2090 ( H) or 931-980-8426 ( C) TOTE BAG - Many compartments,with an insulated keep cold area,includes carrying strap for bicycle riders. Excellent condition $20. 724-929-3891 HARLEY DAVIDSON - Low Profile Solo Touring Seat H-D Part# 52000057 Textured mahogany, excellent condition, paid $305.99 Best offer. Call 724-736-2090 (H) or 931-980-8426 (C) FIREWOOD FOR SALE - pick up truck load. $40. 412-889-5035 FISHING REEL - Schimano, Corbalus, 4 bearing, $40 412-889-5035 CAR MATS - Rubber. Set of 4. 1960s Lincoln Continental. $20. Please call 724-684-5531. ANTIQUE HAND SAWS FOR SALE - as well as some round blades from an old saw mill. Prices are only negotiable for purchases of more than one saw. Call 724-379-8261 VINTAGE LOG ROLLER - All original. Only $90. 724-379-8261 REAL NICE TARGET PISTOL – Browning, 22 caliber for $300. And a beautiful Walther P38 in 9mm with original holster and 2 clips for $650. Legal transfers only. Prices are firm. Call 724-379-8261. SILVERWARE SET - New 44 piece 1847 Rogers Bros. $50. 724-938-8482 LOUNGE CHAIR - anti-gravity, hardly used, brown. $25. 724-746-8707 PATIO TABLE - 48" round with 4 chairs, cream color, great shape, $85. 724-746-8707 HEAD BOARD AND FOOT BOARD FOR QUEEN/DOUBLE BED - Thomasville, spindle, cherry, $75. 724-746-8707 CARGO COVER FOR TOYOTA RAV4 - NEW - Fits 2013 - 2018, $40. 724-941-7217 CROSSBARS FOR TOYOTA RAV4 - NEW - Fits 2013 - 2018, $40. 724-941-7217 COOKER AND DEEP-FRYER - Nelson No. 1110, Vintage/New, $25. 724-941-7217 GOLF PUTTER FOR SALE- LEFT HANDED, $10. 724-941-7217 TASK CHAIR - On Rollers, Black Fabric, Comfortable. $15. 724-941-7217 COVERALLS - Insulated. Size Large. New. $10. Please call 724-684-5531. PIPE CUTTER/PIPE THREADER – And Pipe Holding Tripod. $75 for all 3. Call 724-684-5531. CARPENTER'S WORK COVERALLS - New. $5. Please call 724-684-5531.

SEWING MACHINE 1949 - New Home Sewing Co. Working Cond. Wood Desk cabinet w/drawers & chair. Orig. Inst. Manual. $100. Call 724-684-5531 EMPTY GALLON WINE JUGS - Perfect for wine making! $1 per jug. 412-653-3370. BASSET CHINA CUPBOARD - $100. 724-9456622, ask for Mike. ORGAN - 2 keyboard, FREE. 724-348-5613 SOFA – New Condition, Non smoker, no pets. Paid $1,000. Sell for only $200. 724-366-9524 COFFEE TABLE – Ashley, Slate Top, quality. $200. 724-366-9524 LAWN DETHATCHER – Bluebird, Briggs & Stratton. $150. 724-466-0628 BLACK POWDER RIFLE – Thompson, 45 Caliber. Brand new, never fired, flintlock w/ accessories. $250. 412-513-6559 22 CAL. RIFLE – Ruger Impact, single shot, w/ Ruger 4x32 scope. $135. 412-513-6559 REVOLVER – Ruger, old, Army, black powder, brand new, never fired. $140. 412-513-6559 PORTABLE ELECTRIC HEATER – Eden Pure, Quartz, infrared. Rating – AC 120V, 60 Hz – 1500 W. $40. 412-751-5688 GOLF CLUBS – Golden Bear, 8 irons and 3 woods plus golf bag. $40. 412-751-5688 FLAT SCREEN TV – 22-inch. $50. 412-595-8660 END TABLE – Chinese, $15. 412-308-6297 VHS MOVIES – Over 450. $20. 412-425-0342 TYCO – Racing sets. $30. 412-425-0342 TOW CHAIN – Brand new, 14’ x 3/8” grade #43. $10. 412-425-0342 CRAFTSMAN CREEPER – Brand new. $15. 412425-0342 COSTUME JEWELRY – Suitcase full. High end, 1950s – 60s, etc. Broches, bracelets, necklaces, rings. Large amount – must buy all. Serious inquires only. $950. 724-785-4987 FISHING BOAT – Floor, Live Well electric motor, plus 25 H.P. Mercury electric start. Many extras. $6,000. 724-366-9524 TURKEY GUN – Benelli Super Black Eagle, left hand, camo, new in case. Retail $1,900. Will sacrifice for $1,100. 724-366-9524 KENMORE SEWING MACHINE – Model 385.17124, foot pedal, 24 built in stitch package, 4 step buttonhole, manual, bobbins and accessories. $45. 412-884-0886 RAISED TOILET SET – New, still in box. 4” height, Drive brand, tool-free installation. $10. 412-884-0886 PING PONG SET - 4 paddles, balls and a net. $5. 412-884-0886 AIR PAINT SPRAYER – Hand held, with steel carry tank and air compressor. All 3 pieces for $65. 412-884-0886.

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AQUARIUM – 20 gallon, with cover and light that works. Good condition. $10. 724-258-3767 OLD MIRROR – Brown frame, 17” wide x 33” tall. Old Shelby Ferguson sticker on the mirror. $10. 724-258-3767 WOMEN’S SUMMER TOPS – Nice. Total of 16. Sizes range S thu XL. Call for colors – some bever worn. $3 each. 724-258-3767 SKETCHERS – Clogs, new size 6. Brown with logo on side and jeweled bead and hearts on side. $10. 724-258-3767 T-SHIRTS - XL and L only $5 each. 412-2793288 or text 412-613-3369 GARDEN PICK - 36 inch handle; vintage but very strong $20. 412-279-3288 or text 412-613-3369 CHILDS VINTAGE ROCKER - very strong; needs reupholstered; $20. 412-279-3288 or text 412613-3369 1960 WORLD SERIES TICKET STUB - for 2nd game $100. 412-279-3288 or text 412-613-3369 1959 ALL STAR GAME SOUVENIR PROGRAM very good condition; no writing; collectible $100. 412-279-3288 or text 412-613-3369 ANTIQUE BARRISTER BOOKCASE - 4 open shelves, $75. 724-929-7677 PACK AND PLAY – complete, $25. 724-929-7677 BUNKS BEDS – Handmade, $150. 724-929-7677 PAIR OF SAFETY BOOTS - Matterhorn size 10.5 E - $65. 724-945-6622 REFLECTIVE STRIPE COAT - yellow/black, XXL, $40. 724-945-6622

CLASSIFIEDS COMPOUND BOW - with arrows $40. 724-945-6622 KENMORE CARPET CLEANER - $50. 724 945-6622 SNOW BLOWER - Troy-Bilt 8526 Two Stage Snow Thrower, 8.5 horse power, 26 in., runs great, $250. 724-929-4587 RECLINERS - Two(2) wall-away style blue with tiny burgundy flakes, very good condition. Paid $400 each, sell both for $300. 724-929-3891 ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLES- Glassware/china, alcohol bottles opened/unopened, cigarette lighters, advertising/display buttons, costume jewelry, dolls, brass stamped pictures, fishing tackle w/box, magazines, vinyl records. Make offer on items of interest. Prices negotiable. 412-463-0311 OUTDOOR FURNITURE - Settee, wrought-iron, heavy gauge, white,3 seats with cushions, also includes 2 chairs with cushions. All very good condition. $125. 724-929-3891 MICROWAVE- G.E.1000 watts, full size, Excellent condition. $25. 724-929-3891 BICYCLE HELMET - men's, excellent condition $20. 412-736-6223 BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER - Samsung, excellent condition - $40. 412-736-6223 BUNK BEDS W/MATTRESSES - Never Used, Heavy Duty Oak Finish. $350 724-747-9216 OMELETTE MAKER BY LEKUE - $15. 412736-6223 FREON – 22 pound bottle. $12. 412-384-4531 BEANS – Flat, Italian, Pole. 724-941-7604

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BAUER HOCKEY SKATES – Men’s, size 10.5. $25. 412-384-4531 TOY PINBALL MACHINE – Marx, from the 1970’s. 412-384-4531 SEWING MACHINE – Stag rotary treadle, nonelectric. 412-233-3152 FIVE POSITION LIFT CHAIR – Unbeleivable, special order! Standard lift chairs have one position. Used less than 1-week. Had heart attack plus many complications requiring me to become a permanent nursing home resident. Purchased at Mann’s of White Oak for $2,000. Selling for just $900. 412-384-4723 FANTASTIC COLLECTBLE PLATES – 52 plates, numbered and named, plus 5 wooden plate shelves and holders. Unbeleivable. All for $55. 724-929-8259 AVON CARS – 21, no boxes. All for $15. 724929-8259 3 INDIAN DOLLS – Baby, 15”, child, 16”, woman (lighted) 18”. All for $10. 724-929-8259 BOWLING BALL – Full size, in case. Like new. Orange, Planet X. Only $20. 724-929-8259 EDGER - BLACK & DECKER, electric - $35.00 (412) 405-8139 MICROWAVE - GE 1.4 CIP, black - $80.00 (412) 405-8139 REFRIGERATOR - Frigidaire, 30" x 30" x x 66" $250.00 (412) 405- 8139 FISHING ALARMS - FOX Micron MX (2) - $70.00 (412) 405-8139

September 2020 TV - MAGNAVOX 25" - $50.00 (412) 405-8139 POOL TABLE LIGHT - (3), green with matte bar $200. (412) 405- 8139 TILLER/CULTIVATOR - MANTIS - $90. 412405-8139 MIRROR - over the door mirror with black frame, hardware included, no tools needed, excellent $30. 412-736-6223 CARRYING CASE - STIHL Woodsman chain saw, 20" bar - $50. (412) 405-8139 RECLINERS - Two(2) wall-away style, blue with tiny burgundy flakes, very good conditionpaid $400 each, sell both for $300. 724-929-3891 SEARS CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - on 20" table. $100 OBO. 724-886-5082. OUTDOOR FURNITURE - Settee, wrought-iron, heavy gauge,white,3 seats with cushions. Also includes 2 chairs with cushions. All very good condition. $125 takes all. 724-929-3891 LAWN FERTILIZER/LIME SPREADER - antique. $15. 724-258-8453 LG WINDOW UNIT AIR CONDITIONER - Great Condition. $50. 412-854-4065. B&D PORTABLE HAND GRINDER - #4278 4000RPM 120V 12amps. $85. 724-941-8728 HOME THEATER SPEAKERS - BIC model V830, 3 way with 8 inch woofers nice. $100. 724-941-8728 OIL CAN THUMB PUMP - antique used on steam locomotives. $50. 724-941-8728 PROJECTOR LAMPS - NOS Sylvania, 2 ELH or 2 EPR, $10. 724-941-8728

September 2020 TOW HOOKS & MOUNTING BRACKETS - Jeep Grand Cherokee 93-98, $20. 724-941-8728 1970’S THOMASVILLE OVERSIZED ARMOIRE – Extra-long dresser w/ mirrors, 2 nightstands. Fine condition. $450. 412-207-9411 SMALL BROWN SOFA – With reclining legs. Never used. Excellent condition. $150. 412-207-9411 MEN’S TRENCHCOAT – JC Penney, with zip-out lining. Size 40L, never worn. $25. Afternoons, 724-872-9216 LEATHER BRIEFCASE – Brown, with suede lining and combination lock. Great for laptop. Never used. $25. Afternoons, 724-872-9216 WWII GERMAN TRENCH ART CIGARETTE CASE – Nurnberg, 1944. $100. Afternoons, 724-872-9216 BRAND NEW CHAIN SAW – Extra chain, 1 gallon chain saw oil. $200. 412-425-0342 LACROSSE GOAL – With net, regulation size. Will deliver, $40. 412-897-7045 BLACK BOOT COVER – For 1998 Cavalier convertible, never used. $80. 724-244-4862. Lv. Message. POPEYE COLLECTIBLES – Set of 5 Popeye dolls – 8” – Popeye, Olive Oyl, Sweet Pea, Brutus, Wimpy. Never used. $75. 724-244-4862. Lv. Message. NOAH’S ARK COOKIE JAR – Vintage, ceramic, like new. $20. 724-244-4862. Lv. Message. SPAGHETTI DISHES – Service for 4 with serving bowl, and 4 salad bowls and bowl for sauce/pasta. $20. 724-244-4862. Lv Mssg. ELVIS PRESLEY – Plate Collection, six(6) for $50. 724-244-4862. Lv. Mssg 1983 REDSKINS – Superbowl Official postage, $10. 724-244-4862. Lv. Mssg ASHTRAY – 1939 Worlds Fair. $20. 724-2444862. Lv. Mssg

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------FINLEYVILLE BREWING – Old Beer bottles and memorabilia items from Finleyville Brewing wanted. Will pay top dollar! Call 424-215-9385 U.S. STEEL LOGO ITEMS – Old memorabilia, collectibles and items with U.S. Steel logo wanted. Call 424-215-9385 WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps, old Christmas and sterling silver, anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724-782-0539 SPORTS MEMORABILIA – Buying pre 1975 sportscards, pennants, autographs, ticket stubs, programs, Pittsburgh Pipers and Condors ABA items. 724-205-8620

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CLASSIFIEDS BUYING SPORTS CARDS – Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards and Football Cards. Don’t throw out that old box of cards from your kid or ex-husband! Give me a call first. Paying Cash. 412-760-2291 SEALED WHISKEY/BOURBON. Cash paid for sealed vintage Bourbon, Scotch, Rye and Whisky. Call/Text 614-499-6589

----------- MISCELLANEOUS -------WANTED: SMART METERING FOR MARCELLUS SHALE WELL STIES - The reason: To insure accurate and impartial readings of extracted gas. This to be administered by a third party not affiliated with the driller. If you agree contact your local Congress person or representative. BOAT AND RV OUTDOOR STORAGE - $65 month. 724-228-4624 VCR’s - Looking for anyone who fixes VCR’s or wants to sell VCR’s. Call 812-204-9790 FREE LEGACY AND LAST WISHES GUIDE! - Put Your Affairs In Order. Life Insurance Made Simple. No Medical Exams. thebestinsurance solutions.com. 412-267-7280 HEAR AGAIN! Try our hearing aid for just $75 down and $50 per month! Call 800-426-4212 and mention 88272 for a risk free trial! FREE SHIPPING! SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-652-9304

NOTICES WANTED: SMART METERING FOR MARCELLUS SHALE WELL STIES - The reason: To insure accurate and impartial readings of extracted gas. This to be administered by a third party not affiliated with the driller. If you agree contact your local Congress person or representative. SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise. 800-450-6631 visit macnetonline.com for details. REWARD - Black onyx heart ring stolen while reident of The Paramount Bethel Park. No questions asked. Nuclearbt@msn.com

------------ PETS-------BEAGLE PUPPIES – AKC, wormed, two shots, health certificate. $500. 724-366-9524 KITTENS – Free to good homes. 8 weeks old. Please leave message. 412-462-5611 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 books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.

------------ REAL ESTATE-------LOT TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME - 60’ x 200’ $41,500, close to 43, Monongahela. 724-258-8453 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE – 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes in mobile home park on Rt. 88, New Eagle, PA. Ranging in price from $6,000 to $8,500 with $300 to $500 down. Mobile home park lot rent is $260 per month and requires first and last months rent down. There is a $20 application fee per adult. 724-310-3482 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Garden of All Faiths (Lawn Crypt) 2019 ‘at need price’ $7,165, includes lot, vault for two(2), bronze memorial with vase and granite base. Asking $3,000. 724-379-6866 WAREHOUSE SPACES FOR LEASE Monongahela and Monessen. Various warehouse sizes ranging from 3,000 sq ft to 17,600 sq ft. Please call Mon River Realty at 724-350-0401. SELLING A FARM OR HOUSE? Advertise it here and neighboring publications. We can help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or visit our site at MACnetOnline.com SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com

----------- SERVICES -------KEEP IT SIMPLE HANDYMAN - Electric, and Plumbing. Reasonable Rates! Call today 412-2535163. KeepItSimpleHandyman.com CONCRETE WORK - Retaining walls, brick/block, all types of cement repair work, free estimate, reasonable, 412-889-5035 PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR/HANDYMAN SERVICES. Jobs big or small just give us a call. 25 yrs. exp. Licensed, Insured, reliable and knowledgeable. 412-965-3906 Ask for Rick. LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPING BY KOHR - 412758-5776, Leave a message. Free Estimates. HANDYMAN SERVICES - Shrubs trimmed, edging, mulching, much more. Give us a call. 412965-3906

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

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