FREE! DECEMBER 2020 Vol. 17 Issue 7
Read us online at Rivers of Steel Highlights Local Artists Page 12
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Local Teen Stands Up for Fellow IBD Patients With Viral Tiktok Video Page 23
Brentwood Athletes Raise Money For Worthy Cause
Annual ‘Blue Ride’ Raises Funds for City Mission Kudos to the Washington Lodge 164 and the Blue Knights, Chapter 16, in conjunction with their Annual ‘Blue Ride’, for their generous donation to City Mission. They help us out every year! Pictured Left to Right (Front): Dave Thumm, Rodney Bush, (Back) Mark Harmon, Dave Richards, and Rick Cross.
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By Matthew Peaslee Members of the Brentwood High School girls’ basketball team joined other community residents to weather the heavy rain on Nov. 21. Standing alongside Brownsville Road, the girls helped collect money from pedestrians and motorists for the Tim Tebow Foundation and St. Jude Foundation. It was part of a nationwide Save the Children Fundraiser. The goal of the Pittsburgh/Brentwood team was to raise $10,000. The Tim Tebow Foundation, founded by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow, pledges to fight against human trafficking around the world. The organization wants to bring light in the darkness and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Richard Woods of Brentwood helped organize the fundraising drive and said, "Rain, sleet or snow, we are there for the children." The Brentwood girls’ basketball team is coached by Rachel Thomas.
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Blaine Hill VFC QRS Re-Licensed Through 2023 The Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company (BHVFC) has a proud tradition of providing 100% volunteer firefighting and emergency response since 1932. That tradition and commitment to serving this Elizabeth Township neighborhood continues with re-licensure of their Quick Response Service (QRS) emergency medical unit by the PA Dept of Health at an on-site tri-annual inspection of their medical response vehicle on October 23, 2020—approved for another 3 years. The Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire This rigorous inspection counts all Company has been re-licensed of the emergency medical equipment through 2023 and supplies aboard the vehicle, their operability and readiness, and their sterility and cleanliness to assure the public that when 911 EMS is called in the Blaine Hill Fire District, that competent, quality cross-trained firefighter emergency medical responders will also be on their way 24/7/365. BHVFC has 11 firefighters state-certified as emergency medical responders and technicians,3 paramedics, and 1 prehospital physician assistant, all of whom are volunteers. Pictured (L to R)- QRS Lieutenant “It’s another altruistic opportunity Robert S. Zirkle, PA-C PHPE NRP; for our volunteer firefighters to serve Fire Chief Christopher J. Evans, EMT; Fire Captain Mercedesz L. the public,” said Bob Zirkle PA-C Boyce-Snyder, NREMT PHPE, the QRS Lieutenant who manages the medical unit. He added “The QRS vehicle is stationed at the firehouse within 1 to 3 minutes driving time of every residence and business in our fire district. We can be a tremendous asset to the patient, their family, and the responding ambulance service at a very critical time.” BHVFC does not bill any patient or the ambulance service for the emergency aid they render.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO DECEMBER 6 12TH ANNUAL RETRO CHRISTMAS PAJAMA PARTY BENEFIT – 12-6:00 p.m., The Good Ol’ Days House, 914 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA. Step back in time to benefit local shelters and enjoy Christmas as it was in the 60s, 70s, & 80s. Benefits Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. Nostalgic Christmas Treats & Holiday Punch will be served. ADMISSION: NEW PAJAMAS for victims of domestic violence & their children. Sleepwear suggestions are: Lounging pants (especially large 2x) Sleep shirts, kids PJ’s (up to size 12)and socks.
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – 4:00 p.m., John DiVirgilio Sports Complex, 150 Recreation Drive, Rostraver Township, PA. The celebration will be outdoor drive-thru to see Santa Claus, treat bag distribution, and Toys for Tots collection. Held rain or shine.
DECEMBER 8 SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB – 7:30 p.m., Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West 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 the annual Christmas party. 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.
DECEMBER 12 BALDWIN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2020 – 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., Baldwin Borough Building (3344 Churchview Avenue, Baldwin). Due to COVID-19, all activities will be held outside and socially distanced. Dress appropriately. Masks are required. DJ and Holiday Carols, Pictures with Santa (Santa arrives at 6:30 PM!), Visit the Log House, Kids Games and Crafts, Lighting of the Tree and Basket Raffle, Food Trucks, Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners Announced. In the spirit of giving, please bring non-perishable food items or a monetary donation for the local food pantry. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Baldwin. For more information, visit www.baldwinpakiwanis.org COOKIE WALK – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., First Church of God, 157 N Second Street, West Newton, PA. The 2nd annual Cookie Walk fundraiser will be held in our downstairs dining rooms with plenty of room for social distancing. You can enter the church where marked and either use the wide steps or ride our elevator to the downstairs. Cook-
ies will be sold by the pound. You will be handed a box and can walk around filling with cookies or your choice.We ask that you wear masks and use social distancing. Mark your calendar for this wonderful tasty event. We completely sold out last year. All cookies are home made by our friends and church members.724-872-7467 HOLY MCKEESPORT LIVING HISTORY CHURCH & COOKIE TOUR – 12:00 -3:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, visit the website at www.mckeesportheritage.org. Join us for our very first "living history" tour of five area worship sites and learn about the history, customs, and cultures of the people who built them. We will be following safe social distance practices by limiting the number of attendees at each location so that you can get into the spirit of the season safely! Plus, each church will have lots of different delicious holiday cookies available for purchase!
DECEMBER 21 ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION – 7:30 p.m., 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, PA. Monthly meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both mem and women. For more information call 724-984-6611. rostraversca.org
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Cal U Rutledge Scholars Hold Fall Events Pumpkin decorating and story time for preschool children took place during the month of October at California University of Pennsylvania. Students majoring in childhood education at California University of Pennsylvania planned a week of fall activities for children at the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education preschool, located on campus. The Rutledge Institute scholars — students who attend Cal U tuition-free as they prepare for careers in early childhood education — read stories to children and helped them decorate pumpkins to celebrate the season. “Since many Halloween activities were canceled this year due to COVID-19, we wanted to plan activities that would give the children a sense of normalcy while still following safety protocols,” said sophomore Rutledge Scholar Devon Latchum. There are 20 children, ages 3-5, attending the Rutledge Institute preschool this semester, and 26 Rutledge Institute scholars.
The events Oct. 26-30 were coordinated by the Rutledge Scholar Advisory Board, which plans events and activities for the scholars, supports recruitment for the program, and advises the Rutledge Institute director from the scholar perspective.
About the Rutledge Institute
First-year student and Rutledge Institute Scholar Aubrey Hanna, of McDonald, Pa., reads a Halloween-themed story to children at the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education preschool at California University of Pennsylvania.
The Karen and Tom Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education at Cal U provides high-quality education for children ages 3-5. The on-campus education center is staffed by teachers from The Village, a state- and nationally accredited preschool based in California, Pa. The institute provides learning opportunities for selected students enrolled as Rutledge Institute Scholars in Cal U’s bachelor’s degree programs in childhood education. Students gain valuable experience as they work with children under the direction of Cal U faculty and The Village teachers.
Providing comprehensive care for a wide range of respiratory disorders, including: asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, black lung, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer. To schedule, please call (724) 222-2577. Accepting new patients in all office locations Washington | Waynesburg | McMurray |California whs.org/pulmonology
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MVH and Local Police Collect Record Drugs Monongahela Valley Hospital and the Carroll Township Police Department once again helped keep drugs of the streets during the semi-annual National Drug Take Back Day at MVH on Oct. 26. “It was, by far, the largest Drug-Take-Back Day we have had since we began participating in the event many years ago,” remarked Margaret Brown, PharmD., director of the Pharmacy at Monongahela Valley Hospital. According to Ms. Brown, the collaborative event yielded 25 boxes of prescription and over-the-counter medications that totaled a record 477 pounds. Once the medications were collected, the law enforcement officers sealed the boxes, representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration weighed the boxes and then safely disposed of the contents. “We are amazed that we continue to collect large quantities of drugs from the community at each Drug Take Back event,” Ms. Brown added. In the spring, MVH became an authorized Drug-Take-Back site with the installation of a secure receptacle in the Waiting Room of the Emergency Department. The locked container is accessible 24/7. In addition, the service is free and anonymous. People who choose to use the confidential box at MVH should remove or black out all personal information before disposing of the medications. While liquid products and creams in containers with secured lids are accepted, sharps and syringes are not accepted due to the potential posed by blood-borne diseases.
Mon-Donora Lions Club Holds Food Drive
On Saturday, November 7, 2020, the Monongahela Donora Lions Club held a food drive in front of the Monongahela Foodland. Members of the Club, along with their mascot ‘Leo’, encouraged Foodland shoppers to contribute to this effort. The shoppers were very generous. A large quantity of non-perishable items were delivered to the St. Andrew the Apostle food bank. Monongahela Foodland owner, Kenny Duritza, and his staff were very helpful with this activity and the Lions thank them for their help.
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Charthene Club Honors Girls of the Month The Charthene Club is a women's organization dedicated to providing opportunities for women in our local community and the surrounding areas. Recently the club honored their “Girl of the Month” for September, October, November and December. The announcements were made at the by Mrs. Deena Issi, Chairperson of the Youth and Education Committee.
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Aspen Virgili was selected as the September Girl of the Month by the Charthene Club. Aspen is a highest honor roll student and a senior at Charleroi Area School District where she was inducted into the National Honor Society and a member of the Penn State 4.0 Club. She is the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Representative of Charleroi High School. Aspen was the Vice President of the Class of 2021 (Executive Committee) in her Sophomore year and the President in her Junior and Senior year. She is Aspen Virgili the President of the Ski Club and Captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Team. She also participates in Bots IQ, Interact Club, SADD, STEM Club, and Foreign Language Club. Some of Aspen's community involvement includes Special Olympics, Meals on Wheels Delivery person, making blankets for the elderly, and a toy drive volunteer. She volunteers for her church and Relay for Life. Aspen is the daughter of Sean and Raquel Virgili of Monongahela. Her future plans are to become a physician's assistant.
Ryleigh Simala was chosen as the November Girl of the Month by the Charthene Club. Ryleigh is an honor roll student and a senior at Charleroi Area School District. She is involved in Show Choir, Mixed Choir, Musical Drama Club, and Marching Band. Ryleigh also participated in Varsity Cheer as a Captain and Volleyball. For her community involvement, she was a student helper at Camp Invention and assisted at Relay for Life. Ryleigh is the daughter of Brad and Tammy Simala of Charleroi. Her future plans are to study a Veterinary Science specialization.
Emily Toth Emily Toth was selected as the October Girl of the Month by the Charthene Club. Emily is an honor roll student at Charleroi Area School District and a member of the National Honor Society. She is a SADD Representative, Vice President of the Interact Club, and the Executive Committee Treasurer. Emily participates in Physics Club and Foreign Language Club. She feels that she has become a strong leader due to her many hours volunteering for Jefferson Emily Toth Hospital Gift Shoppe and Mail Deliverer, Relay for Life, 21st Century Tutor, and the Education Foundation Blast From the Past Greeter. Emily is the daughter of Troy and Collette Toth of Charleroi. Her future plans are to attend a four-year university and study biology.
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Adri Kondratowicz Adri Kondratowicz was selected as the December Girl of the Month by the Charthene Club. She is a National Honor Society student at Charleroi Area School District. Adri has participated in Marching Band, Varsity Cheer, Show Choir, Mixed Choir, The Spring Musical, and talent show. She is also involved in Student Council and the Executive Committee. Her community involvement includes Relay for Life as a Team Captain, helping with the confirmation program and spaghetti dinners at her church, the Student Council blood drive and YMCA movie nights volunteer. Adri is the daughter of Diane and John Kondratowicz of Monongahela. She has been accepted in the Physician Assistant program to pursue her career.
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Cook Applauds Judge Emery’s LSA Ruling Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) has won a four-year pursuit to assure that Local Share Account (LSA) procedures in Washington County are fair, accountable and transparent. Judge Katherine Emery ruled recently that the Redevelopment Authority must provide records of 433 projects funded by the LSA of casino gambling. Cook issued the following statement: “In our country’s current political state, this is a huge win for the people. The people have a right to know how government operates and to have faith that actions taken are always in their best interest. The Right to Know Law (RTKL) is rather straightforward and I am happy to say Judge Emery has sided with the people of Washington County and will provide them with transparency in their government. “While we trust that officials are most often performing in the best interest of the people, verification is always a good course of action. If a process cannot be verified as accountable and transparent, there is no reason to believe it is fair.”
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Washington Health System Auxiliary Members Excel at Fundraising, Even Through Pandemic The Washington Health System is very blessed to have two, very active, auxiliaries. Both spend countless hours selling products in our gift shops and host fundraisers to raise money for the health system. 2020 has presented many challenges and this group of men and women have fought through it all b/c they believe in the work they do. Even though for many weeks, they were asked to shelter in place, reduce their volunteering hours, and close the gift shop for a few weeks, they still managed to raise a ton of money in 2020! Below is information on the most recent donations:
WHS WASHINGTON HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Seated (L – R): Sue Pomykala, Jean Cline, Marlene Rhoades, Carol McLaughlin, Betsy Heinz. Top Row (L – R): Karen Belleville, Lana Myers, Edna Barnhart, Colleen Craig, Donna Erlinger, Rick Lanoy. Not Pictured: Charlotte Day, Judy Notaro, Meg Steele, Dave Davis, JoAnn R. Naeser
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THE WHS GREENE AUXILIARY – Seated (L to R) - Suzanne Cole, Debbie Wilson, Pam Lewis, D. A. Neubauer. Top Row (L – R) Linda Martin, Carolyn Brown, Carolyn Augustine, Valerie Cole, Joanne Todd
WHS Greene (WHSG) Auxiliary
The volunteers at WHSG have been very busy operating the Lobby Shop, Cherry Door and various vendor sales. While the pandemic has altered normal operations, volunteers continue to work in their areas, all with the intent to make the hospital a better place for the community. In October 2020, WHSG Auxiliary made a very generous donation to the WHS Washington Heath System Foundation. Their $25,000 gift was used exclusively to benefit patients at WHS Greene, the system’s hospital in Waynesburg, Pa. Their support enabled the purchase of a MRI safe wheelchair, replacement of lab draw tables, furniture for the Emergency Department and renovation of patient bathrooms on the acute unit. Thanks to everyone who made this possible: our great group of volunteers, wonderful hospital staff and fantastic patients who support our work.
The WHS Washington Hospital Auxiliary has made a multi-year commitment to the health system to raise enough funds to purchase a new 3-D mammography unit. This new unit will be located inside the Meadows Landing building in Washington, Pa. While we do have one 3-D unit in place at that location, it is often the preferred tool in breast diagnostics and is almost always at 100% capacity in usage. Having a second machine will enable community members, both men and women, to obtain state-of-theart breast related imaging services without a delay or wait for services. The Auxiliary made a $450,000 commitment for the imaging machine and recently made their second installment of $150,000 to the Health System’s Foundation. In addition to supporting the new unit, $10,000 of the $150,000 was earmarked for Patient Family Care and will be used for an a sundry of items that impact all levels of patients at Washington Hospital. As with their sister hospital at Greene, the volunteers also work in the all-volunteer operated gift shop and host multiple vendor shows at the hospital. Their success is due to support from hospital staff, vendors, volunteers and patients who patronize the gift shop, and support the sales and raffles.
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Monessen Pays Tribute to Community’s War Heroes by Renaming Local Landmarks Jerry and Joan Cortese attended the ceremony traveling from their home in NC in honor of Capt. John Pat Onderko, Joan’s brother. He was killed 1968 in action in Vietnam and recognized with the Monessen Walking Track being named after him.
Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust Chairman and Commander of American Legion Post 28 John ADudas, Vice Chairman Memorial Trust S. Ron Chromulak and Lt. Col. Edward D’Alfonso’s late wife Helen, all stand behind D’Alfonso’s memorial plaque for the amphitheather.
By Jill Runfola The Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust held a renaming ceremony for the city’s Ampitheater, Walking track and the three Picnic Shelters at the Monessen City Park Amphitheater on Oct. 25, 2020. This event was done in conjunction with the Remembrance of the Anniversary of the Scud missile attack in Saudi Arabia on the 14th Quartermaster Unit from Greensburg. It marks the Military National Day of the Deployed as well. The ceremony was open to members of the community, as well as friends and families of those being honored. As the ceremony began, said the welcoming remarks, followed by Chairman John A. Dudas, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Then, Rev Jack Howell, a Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust Trustee member, performed the invocation prayer. Vice Chairman of the Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust and Commander of VFW Post 1190 in Monessen, S. Ron Chromulak addressed attendees remembering Specialist Robert Lhota, Specialist George Milika, Capt. John P. Onderko, who died in Vietnam, and Specialist Anthony Madison, a 14th Quartermaster Unit member who was killed during Desert Storm. Chromulak fondly recalled Capt. “Pat” John P. Onderko who was a friend of his, as they attended school together. He further commented on Lt. Col. Edward D’Alfonso whom he didn’t know personally, but served our country well as a conductor of the U.S. Air Force Air Command Band. His daughter, Debbie Le Moal, says that he passed away 25 years ago and loved Monessen. D’Alfonso’s late wife, Helen attended the ceremony from Newport News, VA, and could not even recall her last visit to the city. She is now 100 years old and says that she would not have missed the event. Chromulak announced that from this day forward, the amphitheater will now be known as ‘Lt. Col. Edward D’Alfonso Amphitheater,’ The Walking Track will be known as ‘Capt. John P Onderko Memorial Track,’ and The Picnic Shelters will be known as follows: the ‘SP4 Robert A Lhota Memorial Shelter,’ ‘SP4 George A Milika Memorial Shelter,’ and the ‘SPC Anthony E. Madison Memorial Shelter.’ “This is just one way to show that the City of Monessen is proud of its patriotic history and wants the world to know it,” said Chromulak. He added, “Anyone visiting the City Park and using or passing by one of the sites will know that we remember, we care, and we are … proud of their sacrifice for our community and our nation.”
Pictured (L-R): Cadet Niles Hansen, Sergeant First Class Justin Hultz, Staff Sergeant Joel Dunseath, (in back) SFC Terrance Anderson, Vice Chairman Memorial Trust S. Ron Chromulak, Major and Executive Officer Robert Prah, and Chairman Mem. Trust and Commander of American Legion Post 28, John A. Dudas
Rostraver Township Holding a ‘Drive-Thru’ Christmas Celebration Rostraver Township will be holding a ‘Drive-Thru’ Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 6. The celebration starts at 4:00 pm and will be a drive-thru event due to the COVID pandemic. The event is taking place at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex, 150 Recreation Drive in Rostraver Township. See Santa Claus, receive a treat bag, and Toys for Tots will also be collected.
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By Mayor Michael M. Kutsek It is snowing in Finleyville! Yes, thanks to local Santa’s Elves’ generosity there are 35 new five-foot L.E.D. snowflakes that will be on display in Finleyville. The elves bough the snowflakes that will light up our holidays for many years to come. The new lights will be on display from November until January 8 to include all the festivities. Special thanks to Finleyville Mayor Mike Kutsek, who was instrumental in obtaining all of the grants and donations. When you see one of these elves listed below you may want to thank them for their contribution to make this project a reality. Santa’s Elves: • EQT • Equitrans Midstream Corp. HQ • BOP Acquisitions • Mulkern Roofing • Hufnagel Excavating Inc • Hufnagel Self Storage Inc • Kegel Funeral Home Inc • Kingsfield Corporation, Bob Van Voorhis • Pink House, Home of Wagner’s Chocolate • Covers-All Canvas Products, Inc
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Finleyville Borough Maintenance Crew members Dan Secrist, James Paul and Tracy Lawrence (not pictured), display the a new five foot snowflake LED light.
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• HomePro Remodelers • Finleyville Flower Shop • American Legion Morrison-Richie • Noble Window Cleaning LLC • Thomas Fastening • Latorre Works The Finleyville Borough Council, Solicitor, Secretary, Maintenance Crew, and Mayor Michael M. Kutsek would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
Monongahela High School Class Of 1971 to Hold 50 Year Reunion Monongahela High School Class of 1971, the last Wildcat Class to graduate from Monongahela High School will hold it's 50th class reunion on August 20, 2021 at the DoubleTree - Meadow Lands. The reunion committee has also scheduled August 21, 2021 as the Wildcat picnic at Mingo Park. If you can't believe that it's been 50 years since our days at Monongahela High, plan on joining this celebration of classmates. For further information and questions, please visit our class of ‘71 Facebook page: Ringgold High School Class of 1971 or by contacting committee members listed below. Denise Lewis Antonucci - layne75@comcast.net Doug Cole - coledoug103@gmail.com Larry Golashewski - larryg5359@gmail.com Suzanne Chapasko Fritz - s.fritz01@verizon.net The committee hopes to see everyone at this once in a lifetime 50th reunion celebration!
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Rivers of Steel Highlights Local Artists
Mon River Arts Begins Registration for Classes with New Dates and Times
Rachel Sager, a mosaic artist from Whitsett, Fayette County, is one of the winners of the Rivers of Steel Artists Series. Her profile can be seen at: https:// riversofsteel.com/ artist-profilerachel-sager/
By Lois Thomson The steel industry in Pittsburgh shut down operations decades ago, and many towns in the Mon Valley suffered as a result. However, the Rivers of Steel organization is an arts and heritage preservation corporation that aims to highlight the artistry and innovation of that Pittsburgh region. According to Chris McGinnis, arts director for Rivers of Steel, "A lot of our programming is focused on preserving the legacy of the people, culture, industrial development, and technological advancement in the area, and how that influenced the people who lived here, and built the cities and communities surrounding Pittsburgh." McGinnis runs the art programming for Rivers of Steel, which includes all types of events, workshops, and projects. He explained that one project, the Mon Valley Creative Corridor, is an initiative focused on rebranding the area with attractive cultural assets in small towns and main streets with lots of character. "We're trying to help Mon Valley communities leverage the type of activities, assets, and cultural presence they have to attract new businesses – and people who may decide to make their homes there," said McGinnis. One of the more recent programs of Rivers of Steel is the Featured Artists Project that launched in the spring. McGinnis said he and his team conceived the idea during the pandemic as a way to try to keep a spotlight on the folks they work with in the area. An artist is highlighted each month, and in selecting the winners, McGinnis said the team looks for people who are professionals in their field – whether visual artists or painters, brewers or chefs, performers or dancers, or tattoo artists or designers. "We want to make sure we're branching out to include disciplines that aren't just visual arts,” McGinnis said. In making the selections, he added they wanted to be sure the artists have reached enough of a level within their careers that this could be an added boost. "We wanted to use this as a way to promote people whose careers could be influenced by having a feature like this,” he said. The project considers artists who live in Mon Valley towns that may be as close to Pittsburgh as Mt. Oliver or Carrick, or Monessen, Monongahela, Brownsville and further south up the river. "We like to be able to shine the light on the artists we work with in the region," McGinnis said, "and also shine the light on the Mon Valley as a place of culture and creativity, and a place worth visiting."
Jason Berman, Michael Nath, and Diane McClintock, members of the Mon River Arts Board of Directors joined in the town's ‘Annual Sip n' Shop’ event to inform the community of new hours and dates for workshops and classes. Previous changes made during the lockdown and pandemic.
By Charlotte Hopkins During the pandemic, the Mon River Arts had to postpone, and in some cases cancel classes and events altogether. Three of the dance and theater classes have since been rescheduled for March 1 – May 1 of 2021 and the registration begins on December 1, 2020. The Rising Stars Class ($150) is for children ages 5-7 and will be held on Mondays from 5:30-6:15 PM. This is a musical theater class that teaches creative movement in a fun way for the young performers. The Stageplayers Class ($200), for children ages 8-12, is a combination of theater and vocal instruction that focuses on developing acting skills, confidence, and friendships. They will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM. The Showstoppers Class ($250), for children ages 13-17, is an advanced musical theater class that focuses on building the triple threat qualities: acting, vocals, and dance. They will meet on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:30 PM. For the adults, there are two classes that will meet on Mondays from March 1 – April 26. However, there will be no class on March 29. The Monologue Workshop Class ($150) will meet from 6:30-7:30 PM. The group will help with sharpening acting and monologue techniques. An Adult Dance Class will meet from 7:30-8:30 PM. The class helps to build confidence and polish dance skills. For further information or to register for classes contact the Mon River Arts through their website monriverarts.org or by phone at 412-405-8425. The classes will be held at the Grand Theater in Elizabeth Borough at 206 Plum Street. The Theater is sanitized regularly and mask requirements are implemented when social distancing is not possible.
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MVH Helps Make Christmas Brighter for Local Children
Gordon Watkins, assistant director of maintenance and engineering, (l.) and Ward Mosser, director of information technology, assembling firetrucks.
Chad Vorderbrueggen, a fitness director, from the Center for Fitness and Health, applies stickers to a riding vehicle.
For most people, 2020 has been a difficult year. The COVID-19 pandemic touched practically every aspect of life creating increases in unemployment, shortages in supplies and anxiety among much of the population. With the holidays approaching, many families in the mid-Mon Valley will not need to worry about providing toys for their children thanks to Monongahela Valley Hospital and the Mon Valley Leathernecks, a group of former Marines who coordinate the local Toys for Tots Campaign. “The Hospital’s generous support means so much to the community,” said Wally Fronzaglio, a Donora resident who has served as the U.S. Marine Reserve’s Toys for Tots coordinator for 31 years. This year, Mr. Fronzaglio joined MVH’s employees who worked in teams of two, coordinated by the Hospital’s Leadership Development Team, to assemble dozens of riding vehicles that included firetrucks and cars fit for princesses. “We realized that we couldn’t conduct our annual Toys for Tots toy-building program as we had in the past,” said Daniel F. Simmons, Monongahela Valley Hospitals, senior vice president and chief financial officer who serves
Marissa Dreucci, MVH’s director of finance, listens as Wally Fronzaglio, the U.S. Marine Reserve’s local Toys for Tots coordinator reads the instructions on how to assemble a firetruck.
Wally Fronzaglio (far right) and (l. to r.) fellow Leatherneck Tony Menendez and their helper Bo Stoioff pose with a few of the vehicles.
as executive sponsor of the Leadership Development Team. “With the COVID-19 restrictions, we could not have 160 managers and supervisors together in one room assembling these toys for local children. We knew we had to find an alternative solution because our Leadership Development Team couldn’t M— and wouldn’t — let Wally and all of the local children down. “Our commitment to helping make the Christmas of local children happy is just another example of how Monongahela Valley Hospital goes above and beyond to provide quality service to our communities. We are very happy we could continue to support the Leathernecks for the Toys for Tots program,” said Mr. Simmons. In keeping with MVH’s tradition, Toys for Tots boxes are placed throughout the hospital and at some of the health system’s outpatient sites for the collection of new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to the local Toys for Tots campaign. Members of the community can drop off toy donations in the Hospital lobby or they can drive to the front entrance and hand them to the security guards without exiting their cars.
Hud Awards More Than $180,000 To the Mon Valley Initiative for Housing Counseling Services Nearly $1 million awarded across Pennsylvania The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $183,639 housing counseling grant to the Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) in Homestead, Pa. This supplemental funding will support quality housing counseling services in the Mon Valley region, including the foreclosure avoidance and rental counseling services used by many families as they work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “I encourage families and individuals who need help in making important housing decisions to contact the Mon Valley Initiative,” said Joe DeFelice, Regional Administrator of HUD’s Mid-Atlantic region. “Housing counseling can be the difference between a Mon Valley family keeping their home or losing it due to the financial impacts of COVID-19.” HUD-approved housing counseling agencies provide services to address a full range of housing counseling needs. This includes assisting homebuyers in evaluating their readiness for a home purchase and helping them navigate the homebuying process. Agencies also help households find affordable rental
housing, offer financial literacy training and provide foreclosure prevention counseling. “The Mon Valley Initiative is committed to supporting people to become homeowners in our local communities as well as across the country,” said Mon Valley Initiative CEO Laura Zinski. “This recent funding from HUD is supporting our housing counseling efforts locally and enabling us to support housing counseling organizations in other parts of the country as well. We are so grateful for HUD’s investment into this critically needed service!” This year, MVI was awarded a total of $693,126 in housing counseling grants, receiving an initial grant award of $509,487 in June. The organization received preference because it will provide counseling to residents living in designated Opportunity Zones. There are many ways to locate a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Visit HUD's website or call (800) 569-4287 for the interactive telephone directory.
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SPORTS South Hills Schools Well Represented on the Gridiron Elizabeth Forward, Thomas Jefferson, Clairton and Peters Township Play for Football Titles
The Elizabeth Forward football team takes the field to play Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game.
Clairton football players Keith Meade and Taafe Koontz congratulate running back Dontae Sanders after a touchdown run against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the WPIAL Class 1A playoffs.
Pat McDonnell of Peters Township warms up before a WPIAL Class 5A playoff game against Woodland Hills.
By Matthew Peaslee Four teams from the south hills area competed for WPIAL football titles in November. The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars reigned supreme in Class 4A by knocking off Aliquippa in an overtime thriller, 35-28. For Thomas Jefferson, Jake Pugh ran in the game-winning touchdown and McClain Flinn sealed the deal with an interception. Thomas Jefferson defeated Oil City, 62-0, in the PIAA state semifinals and moved on to Hershey for the state championship against Jersey Shore. In the playoffs, the Jaguars also beat Mars and Plum. The three other teams who made it to the WPIAL finals were Clairton in Class 1A, Elizabeth Forward in 3A and Peters Township in 5A. Clairton defeated Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Shenango in the playoffs before falling to Jeanette. Elizabeth Forward defeated Freeport and North Catholic in the playoffs before falling to Central Valley. Peters Township defeated Woodland Hills and Gateway before falling to Pine-Richland.
Members of the Thomas Jefferson football team celebrate the Jaguars' win against Aliquippa in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game.
Calvary Chapel Christian School Wins Volleyball Championships
The Calvary Chapel Christian School Lady Lions volleyball team won the regular season and tournament championships of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Athletic Alliance (SWPAA) Conference for the 2020 volleyball season. The Lions went undefeated on the year with a 12-0 conference record.
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School News...School News Monessen Implements MPACT Middle School Program By Lois Thomson Monessen Middle School is implementing an after-school program for students in sixth through eighth-grade which will provide social and emotional learning intended to improve student behavior and academic motivation. Titled MPACT – Monessen Positive Action Community Team – the evidence-based project is a collaboration between the Monessen School District, California University of Pennsylvania, Monessen Communities that Care, and the Monessen Public Library. It was written for Monessen by Dr. Mathilda Spencer, a professor at Cal U, and Teresa Seh, project director for Communities that Care. Also involved in the program are Eric Manko, principal, Monessen Middle School; and Marsha Adams, children's coordinator, Monessen Public Library. Darla Holmes is serving as program coordinator of MPACT, and five students from Cal U will be participating in a paid internship. While the program is expected to roll out in January, Holmes and the interns have already been making preparations. Holmes said the students will be pre-tested to get an idea of issues they may be struggling with, such as self-confidence, attendance, or bullying. "We can then use that data to create a framework of how best to deliver the information to the students, and meet them where they are," said Holmes. Holmes is currently working with the interns during their training. She said they have invested considerable time and each has a special area of focus. One is in charge of social media; one is a musicologist – finding positive songs to keep students upbeat; another is a researcher seeking creative ways to engage the students – how they can be given rewards, how to keep them motivated, etc. "Each intern has a specific job description or goal, but all work together as a team,” Holmes said. She said the program is very well-written, adding, "I do like that we can implement things that are relevant to our children and our area. We in Monessen cannot implement the program and think we live in Mt. Lebanon or Upper St. Clair. We have to deal with the issues we have in Monessen." Scheduled to be held at the school and the library, the program is open to all students in the middle school, with a maximum of 20 from each grade. Holmes, who retired from Cal U in 2019 after 33 years as an administrative assistant, says interacting with students has been her life's work. "I've always been active in the community, and my passion is for our youth." Developed in 1982, the Positive Action program has been used by thousands of teachers and counselors, among others, and has produced results ranging from 20 percent improvement in reading and 51 percent in math skills, to 62 percent reduction in violence.
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People involved in the MPACT Program at Monessen Middle School include, front row: interns Heidi Anderson, Siarra DeMidheoe, Idelia Confer-Robinson, and Casey McFarland. Back row: Teresa Seh, Communities that Care; Marsha Adams, Monessen Public Library; and Darla Holmes, MPACT program coordinator. Missing is intern Rebecca Staley.
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Local Worship Music Returns to Fells United Methodist Church For the past few months, many people in the Fellsburg area have missed the beautiful, peaceful sounds and sacred music that rang out every day, twice a day, from Fells United Methodist Church. A severe lightning storm caused permanent damage to their Carillion Bell system. Fortunately, funds were raised to replace the system, and the work will be completed soon. Fells United Methodist Church has been known as the "Lighthouse on the Hill" since the congregation was founded in 1785. God's beacon of light on the hill continues to shine, even though the area has witnessed many changes over the years. Every Sunday at 10:45 AM, the church offers in person worship services and adheres to the CDC guidelines for social distancing. They also offer online access to their services on Facebook, or by dial-in for those who wish to participate and hear the Good News without leaving the safety of home. Find more information on their website at www.fellsumc.org, or through their Facebook page. You can also contact Catherine Volk, at 724-970-9336, Outreach Committee or Pastor, Zack Bohinski at 724-875-4024.
Three Options to Celebrate Christmas Eve at Mingo Church Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, ECO invites all to come and worship the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with us. Like life in general, this year our celebration will look a little different. Changes have been made with your safety in mind as a result of the current coronavirus outbreak, and our response may be modified as warranted by future virus-related conditions and situations. We will be holding three Christmas Eve services. Times will be 4:00pm, 6:30pm, and 9:00pm. Seating at each service is limited due to social-distancing. Masks are required to attend. Reservations will be necessary, and can be made by calling 724-348-8977 or emailing galel@comcast.net. Please include the following information with your reservation request: • Name and # of people attending • Phone # or email • Service time you wish to attend Come experience God’s love born in Bethlehem’s manger on the First Christmas. Mingo Creek Church is located 2 miles south of Finleyville at the intersection of Rte 88 and Mingo Church Road.
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Business & Merchant News MVRCC Spotlight Shines on Greater Washington County Food Bank
MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BAKER’S WATERPROOFING
Baker’s Waterproofing is Celebrating 45 Years of Serving You Warehouse Manager Jon Schubert and Pantry Liaison Rebecca Clausner have been diligently packing boxes and planning for the food needs of those in Washington County for the fall.
Congratulations to Greater Washington County Food Bank for being a Mon Valley Regional Chamber Member Spotlight! Thank you for all you do to feed and help our community. Keep up the great work! Volunteers are such a valuable asset to GWCFB and they are always in need, If you are interested please contact GWCFB for more information on how you can help, 724-632-2190 For over 35 years, Greater Washington County Food Bank (GWCFB), a non-profit organization, has been providing groceries and nutritional education to food insecure residents of Washington County. It is estimated that Washington County currently has over 25,000 people who are food deficient. GWCFB distributes food through a network of 31 distribution sites (9 public and 22 senior living/CSFP locations). They serve an average of 3,750/month households equaling 2.3 million pounds of food distributed annually. Currently, over 30% of recipients are children under the age of 18, and over 20% are seniors. GWCFB relies primarily on community support to meet these objectives in a caring and compassionate way and recognize and appreciate the assistance they have from volunteers on every level.
The MVRCC shines its spotlight on Baker's Waterproofing located at 570 Carlton Drive in Bentleyville. 2020 officially marks the 45th year of service for Baker’s Waterproofing. Since 1975, the company has been proudly servicing homeowners in the Tri-state area. The reason Baker’s Waterproofing has been successful for this sustained period of time is due to their vision, mission statement, and values that every employee adheres to when conducting their job. Baker’s Waterproofing takes pride in being a team of leaders, constantly seeking improvement to serve others and exceed their expectations. When their team of individuals follow closely to this mission, exceptional culture and customer experiences are the results. They pride themselves on honesty, as the Owner and President, Brian Baker, has stated, “Doing the right thing most of the time does not cut it here. Integrity is doing the right thing every time…” His words prove that an ethically-run business is the key to success, happy team members, and satisfied customers. After more than 45 years in business, Baker’s Waterproofing upholds its strong reputation and solid foundation. They celebrate their goal of continuous improvement and growth for many years to come. For more information log onto BakersWaterproofing.com.
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The Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation Elects New Officers The Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation announced the election of new officers to its board. S.P. Hewie, M.D., is the chairman, and Linda Horrell, is the first vice chairman. Dr. Hewie is a retired anesthesiologist who joined Monongahela Valley Hospital’s medical staff in 1985. In 1996, she was elected to the Board of Directors of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., the Hospital’s parent organization; and, the following year she was elected to MVH’s Board of Trustees. She continues to S.P. Hewie, M.D, is serving serve on both of those boards. A resident of as Chairman of The Carroll Township, Dr. Hewie has been an Monongahela Valley ardent supporter of the Hospital’s fundraising Hospital Foundation. initiatives. For 19 years, she chaired MVH’s Fund Development Committee before assuming the role of First Vice Chairman of the newly formed MVH Foundation in 2018. Linda Horrell is co-owner of MarBill Diamonds and Jewelry, in Belle Vernon. For many years, Mrs. Horrell has advocated wellness through education by supporting community programming at MVH. In 2006, she began a partnership with the Hospital to help provide breast cancer education to the community. In 2012, Mrs. Horrell began serving as a member of the planning committee and a major sponsor Linda Horrell is the First of the annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Vice Chairman of The Monongahela Valley Breast Cancer Walk. Hospital Foundation. “We are so very fortunate to have Dr. Hewie and Mrs. Horrell provide their visionary leadership that will help guide the Foundation as we explore ways to raise funds to deliver high-quality health care in the midMonongahela Valley,” said Mark F. Spitzer, executive director of the MVH Foundation.
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Danniella DiClaudio Productions Opens in Charleroi
Owner, Dannielle Seanor stands proudly with some of her students as they celebrate Danniella DiClaudio Productions' Grand Opening
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to be a part of the ribbon cutting celebration and Open House for Danniella DiClaudio Productions, located at 433 Fallowfield Ave., in Charleroi, PA The new business is dedicated to making the arts affordable and enjoyable for the Mon Valley and beyond. They are currently accepting new students in acting and MT Combo. Voice classes are currently full. Instructor-Miss Dannielle. Their retail area is open and they have local art and $5 bling for sale 24/7! For more info, visit Facebook @dannielladiclaudioproductions.
Women’s Business Network Meetings in the South Hills Area Are you looking for a dynamic group of women who will share your passion for succeeding in business? Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business! Part networking group, part mastermind group, part educational resource, WBN provides members with the tools to be successful while expanding her circle of influence and marketplace. All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. The McMurray Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.at King's Family Restaurant, 580 McClelland Rd Canonsburg, and December meetings will be held December 2nd and December 16th. This is a hybrid meeting, with virtual attendance also possible. To find out more, contact our Chapter Representative, Diane Fehl, at 412-341-7788 ext. 110. The South Hills Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 8:00 a.m.,
and at the time of publication, all meetings are being held virtually. December meetings are on December 3rd and December 17th. To find out more contact our Chapter Representative, Susanne Snyder, at 724-953-1539.. The Washington Chapter meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., and all meetings are being held virtually. December meetings will be held December 9th and December 23rd. To find out more, contact our Chapter Representatives, Karen Kovac or Pam Slominay, at 724-986-6739. The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., and all meetings are being held virtually. December meetings will be held on December 8th and December 22nd. To find out more, contact our Chapter Representative, Marlene Will-Knapp, at 412-833-9279. The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:30pm – 8:30pm. The December meetings are December 2nd and December 16th. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information and the Zoom meeting link, contact our Chapter Representative, Jennifer Pasquale, at 412-908-1663.
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MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS Lendmore Financial Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Pictured (L to R): Mark Alterici (Charleroi Council Pres), Larry Maggi (Washington County Commissioner) Carrie Pansino, Mary Pansino, Vincenzio Pansino, Joseph Pansino (Owner), Senator Camera Bartolotta, Roberta Doerfler (Charleroi Borough Secretary), Jody Cheplic (Charleroi Council member), Nancy Ellis (Charleroi Council Member), Charleroi Regional Police Cheif Chad Zelinsky
The MVRCC was excited to be a part of Lendmore Financial's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House event last month. Located at 95 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, Lendmore offers services for all of your financial needs. For more information contact Joey Pansino at 724-483-1516 or log on at lendmorefinancial.wixsite.com
Ashley Shannon Photography Holds Ribbon Cutting MVRCC was honored to take part in Ashley Shannon Photography's ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month. Ashley's studio is now open, located at 603 Broad Avenue in Belle Vernon. She is an experienced photographer offering in-studio sessions as well as outdoor shoots. Ashley offers photo sessions for seniors, couples, family, engagement, wedding, and branding. Sessions are booking now! For more information or to book a session, Ashley Shannon Photography can be found by logging on to ashleyshannonphotography.com, by calling (412) 337-8692, or on Facebook.
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Representative Eric Davanzo Has New Office Location
Congratulations to the MVRCC November Member Spotlight Vintage & Vines, located at 623 Broad Ave in Belle Vernon is the MVRCC Member Spotlight. Pictured above - owner Jean Ann Gallo, is busy preparing for Vintage & Vines' 8th Christmas on the Avenue. Vintage & Vines is a full service flower shop with fresh and artificial florals, candles, handmade one of a kind gifts and decor as well as antique pieces from various vendors. The cozy and comfortable atmosphere and unique merchandise make for the perfect combination. For more information on any of Vintage and Vines' services or merchandise visit them on Facebook, Instagram, vintageandvines.net, or call 724-929-3536
Pictured (L to R): Nikki Ingram, Sean Kertes (Westmoreland county Commissioner), Rachelle Davanzo, and John Lorenzo (Rostraver Township Commissioner)
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Representative Eric Davanzo's office is now located at 851 Finley Rd Rostraver, PA. The chamber was honored to be a part of celebrating his new office at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last month. Thank you to Rep Davanzo's wife Rachelle, Commissioners and staff for stepping in to cut the ribbon while Rep Davanzo was tied up in Harrisburg! Stop past and see his new location.
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MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS Mon Valley Academy For The Arts
Susan Jo's Salon Turns the "Paige"
Pictured (L to R): Judy Laughlin, Haley Hritz, Janel Peffer, Paige Svesnik (Partner), Susan Jo Johnson(Partner), Yvonne Sabatula, Lauren Somers Pictured (L to R:) Roberta Doerfler (Charleroi Borough Secretary), Mark Alterici (Charleroi Council President), Bobby Crafton(MVAA guitar instructor) Jody Cheplic (Charleroi Council), Mayor of Charleroi, Ed Bryner, Gerald Onesi (MVAA Board of Directors), Mark Smith(MVAA President), Jeremy Beckinger (trombonist for the Twin Coaches Junior Stage band.
Congratulations MVAA on a beautiful new facility and for the terrific job showcasing and supporting the talents of the Mon Valley. The chamber was honored to be a part of their ribbon cutting for their new location as well as helping to fund the updates to the outside through our facade grant offered through the chamber. MVAA located at 309 Fifth St Charleroi, PA offers private instrumental lessons as well as their newest addition Kindermusik, for more information on the services they offer log onto monvalleyacademyforthearts.org or call 724-565-1687
The MVRCC was proud to be a part of Susan Jo's Salon's 25th Anniversary Celebration as well as the announcement of a new partnership!! Susan Jo is celebrating 25 successful years in her salon and she has decided to go for 25 more! Susan has decided to expand and partner with an experienced, talented hairdresser, Paige Svesnik. Paige, brings with her a new vibe to the business as well as her team of talented ladies to be a part of the transition. The one thing Susan Jo wanted to make known on her 25th year is how thankful she is for her loyal customers through the years and how grateful she is to her town of Charleroi for being so good to her throughout her many years in business in the town. "The town of Charleroi has been good to me, and I am very thankful to be a part of such a great community.", stated Susan Jo Johnson. Congratulations, Paige Svesnik and staff for becoming a part of Susan Jo's legacy! Wishing you another 25 years of success!!!
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Local People News South Park Resident Releases His Latest Novel Caldwell’s ‘Two Paths’ is His Eighth Book It was the combination of being retired and staying home far more than usual to avoid the COVID virus, that helped enable Jim Caldwell of South Park to launch two novels in one year. After the success of Marty’s Writings Journal in February 2020, a whimsical story about his delivering the Post-Gazette in the fifties when he was twelve years old, Caldwell decided to go a whole new direction this time and write a murder-mystery. The title of this latest book is Two Paths. “I employed a theme often used before, that of siblings being separated at birth and finding each other later in life,” said Caldwell. “However, the twist in my plot for Two Paths is the event that triggers their lives to collide. The two brothers learn of each other’s existence because of a homicide.” Caldwell says the action that unfolds within the storyline is not about ‘who’ committed the felony, as the reader will know that up front. The suspense will be ‘how’ the crime is solved and why it became the occasion for the teens to discover each other. When asked to explain further, Jim laughed, “I delighted in creating an inimitable character in Saul Heath, the criminal investigator, and solving the case like an episode of CSI.” This is an excellent early Christmas gift for that reader on your list who enjoys reading this genre. Two Paths, his eighth published fiction novel, is available on Amazon in paperback only for now. For more of a synopsis as well as a direct link, you can visit his newly redesigned website, http://www.jrcaldwellnovels.com
- OBITUARY Cleta I. Castor Cleta I. Castor, 79, of Finleyville, passed from this world on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon. She was born July 9, 1941 in Russellville, AR; a daughter of the late Oscar R. and Autra Phillips Leavell. A longtime resident of Finleyville; Cleta was retired from the dietary center of St. Clair Hospital where many hospital patrons remembered her fondly from her years there. She traveled extensively over the years with her late husband, friends, and family, enjoying countless camping trips and vacation travels Cleta I. Castor across the U.S., Europe and Mexico. She especially enjoyed spending time with family, specifically with her children, and grandchildren at Sunday dinners and innumerous youth sporting events and activities over the years. She was always their biggest fan. Cleta will be forever remembered as a devoted mom, loved by many friends and family who always knew her as friendly and hardworking. Outgoing and adventurous in her youth, she grew up working alongside her siblings on the family farm in Arkansas where she developed a deep love of family and a strong work ethic that she carried with her for her entire life. She was well known for her seamstress skills and many crafts but especially for her culinary skills in the kitchen, making biscuits, fried chicken, potatoes, and okra that reminded her and her family of her Southern roots but even more so for her delicious baked deserts and candies that she would share and ship to family around the country. They will be sorely missed but not forgotten Surviving are two sons, Anthony Pica (Dawn) of Upper St. Clair and William P. Castor of Aspinwall; a daughter, Gaylyn Frosini (Nick) of Eighty Four; a brother, Lonnie Leavell of Beebe, AR; two sisters, Phyllis Hubbard and Deborah Smith, both of London, AR; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Americo “Rex” Pica; her second husband, William “Elky” Castor; three brothers and one sister. At the request of the deceased there will be no public visitation. Private inurnment will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
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Local Teen Stands Up for Fellow IBD Patients With Viral Tiktok Video With conversations around healthcare in the national spotlight, many people are surprised to learn nearly 40% of the U.S. population has a chronic illness. Many patients, like the 3.1 million Americans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), feel ostracized by uncomfortable and even taboo symptoms. But one local woman is brave enough to share her story and inspire over 2 million people. Two years ago, Sydney Baciak was like any other teenager. She socialized with friends and was an athlete at Belle Vernon High School. Then everything changed. “I was having such scary symptoms, I was afraid to tell my parents,” Baciak said. Sydney Baciak After three months and multiple tests, she received a lifechanging diagnosis: ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD. There is no cure. Over the next couple of years, Baciak felt isolated and hopeless, with missed high school milestones, hospitalizations and failed treatments. Today, after three surgeries to manage the disease, Baciak is ready to tell her story as an “IBD warrior.” Facing the “you don’t look sick” stigma and often embarrassing symptoms head on, she created a TikTok video to inspire others. The response was overwhelming. “When I was first diagnosed, I didn’t know anyone with IBD – I hadn’t even heard of it,” Baciak said. “Once I started sharing my story, so many people reached out to tell me about their experiences with IBD and other illnesses. I didn’t realize how many people were suffering in silence.” Baciak now advocates for fellow patients and leads a team for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps national walk to fund research for IBD treatments. “IBD can be painful and isolating,” Baciak said. “I know it can be embarrassing to talk about these illnesses, but we need to raise awareness and support our fellow IBD warriors to someday find a cure.”
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Washington Native Provides Construction Support to Naval Base Guam Steelworker 2nd Class Connor Lindsay, from Washington, Pa., and Steelworker Construction man William Linley, from Porterville, Calif., assigned to U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3’s Detail Guam, assemble the rebar cage for a column extension that will support the roof of a concrete pavilion in support of the U.S. Coast Guard on board Naval Base Guam. NMCB-3 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and enable expeditionary logistics and naval power projection. The battalion stands ready to complete assigned tasking, support Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief and Major Combat Operations throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Equipment Operator 2nd Class Monica Cervantes/Released)
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Recent Local Death Notices ALTAVILLA, Daniel John, 77, of Baldwin, died October 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. AMATI, Marjorie (KADAR), 85, formerly of Clairton, died November 11. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. BABILON, Norma J. (SCHRIMM)), 87, of Whitehall, died November 14. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BAXTER, Wilda M. (COLA), 95, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), died November 1. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BLACK, Annamae (WATKO), 86, of Clairton, died October 27. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. BOCK, Ronald C., 79, of South Park (formerly of Baldwin), died November 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BOWERS, Jeffery L., 63, of Gastonville, died October 31. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BOYCE, Donna Mae (SICKENBERGER), 79, of Monongahela, died November 10. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BURNER, Raymond L., 96, of Whitehall, died November 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CANCILLA, Judith A. (SCHRAMM), 78, of Whitehall, died November 2. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CERASOLI, Gloria, 92, of Clairton, died October 20. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. CASTOR, Cleta I., 79, of Finleyville, died November 18. Private inurnment held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. DeCLAIR, Frank Edward, 78, of West Mifflin, died October 21. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in
Pleasant Hills. DIETZ, Harry Frank, 81, of Bethel Park, died October 22. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. EYROLLES, Jean R., 92, of South Park, died October 26. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. FOSTER, Matthew A., 46, of South Park, died November 4. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. GOLDBACH, Robert E., 90, of Bethel Park, died November 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. JARRETT, Elizabeth “Rita”, 101, of Brentwood (formerly of Baldwin), died November 5. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. JENCO, George Jr., 78, of West Mifflin, died November 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KING, Patricia “Pat”, 90, of Asbury Heights (formerly of Pleasant Hills), died November 7. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KOREY, Adele, 92, of Baldwin, died October 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. KRIZAN, Edward George, 88, of Pleasant Hills, died October 29. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. LAMB, Carolyn P., 77, of Baldwin, died November 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LeJOHN, Jody, 56, of Roscoe, died November 5. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. LoPRESTI, Joseph, 60, of Bethel Park (formerly of Jefferson Hills), died October 31. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. LUZNAR, Doris J., 91, of Baldwin, died November 10. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MARSHALL, Thomas E., 73, of
Baldwin, died October 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. McFADDEN, Richard E., 49, of Baldwin Borough, died November 9. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MENEELY, Louise Nishijima, 89, of West Mifflin, died October 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MICHALOWSKI, Mary Jo (VECHO), 62, of Monongahela (Carroll Township), died November 4. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. MITCHELL, Richard “Dicky”, 71, of Jefferson Borough, (formerly of West Mifflin), died October 18. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. OSBORNE, Homer Michael, 75, of Charleroi, died October 19. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. PERRY, John E., 60, of Finleyville, died November 5. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. POGYOR, J. Bruce, 72, of Elizabeth (formerly of West Mifflin), died October 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PRIMM, Rosemary A. “Cookie” (SHEDLOCK), 74, of Elizabeth Township, died October 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PROCOFFIE, Charles, 84, of Jefferson Hills, died October 28. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PROVOLT, Alan J., 77, of Whitehall, died October 21. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. RADER, Anna, 93, of Baldwin, died November 14. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. REMP, Thomas E., 79, of Baldwin Borough, died November 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial
Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SALA, David A., 56, of Monongahela, died November 9. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. SEAMAN, Agnes Patricia, 95, of Bethel Park, died November 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SHOEMAKER, Barbara A., 66, of Finleyville, died November 13. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. SMITH, Mary Jo, 82, of Speers (formerly of Roscoe), died October 19. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. SOLOMON, Rose Marie, 86, of Baldwin (formerly of Whitehall), died October 23. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SOROKA, Richard Dennis, 69, of Baldwin, died November 1. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. TAYLOR, John A., 55, of Charleroi, died November 3. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. TROTTA, Jerry, 73, of Monongahela (Carrol Township), died October 22. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. WHITELAW, Norma R., 90, of Fallowfield Township (formerly of Charleroi), died October 21. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. WILL, Paul Jr., 91, of Jefferson Hills, died October 25. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. WINTER, Paul F., 86, of South Park, died November 15. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. WOJNAR, Master Sergeant Richard, 74, of Jefferson Hills, died November 10. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
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Home & Garden Cooking Fires Increase Over The Holidays: How To Keep Your Kitchen Safe (BPT) - Cooking fires increase during the holiday season. The type of cooking appliances used makes a difference; people using electric ranges showed a higher risk of cooking fires (and associated losses) than those using gas ranges. The good news? Technology mixed with safe cooking behavior can make a big difference. Here are some tips for protecting people and property from stove fires. 1. Install the right technology. Anyone cooking on an electric coil stove top can make it significantly safer by replacing the coils with SmartBurner. Unlike traditional electric stove coils that can get dangerously hot very quickly, SmartBurners are designed with temperature limiting control technology that helps keep them from reaching the high temperatures that can cause most cooking oils to auto-ignite. By controlling the temperature, the burner lets you cook your food as usual, but (Continued on following page.)
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Buyer
Address
Price
BALDWIN BOROUGH Logan Bowser Kimberly Jean Buchheit Brian Bronder Matthew Smith Dannic Properties LLC Paul Huwalt Jonathan Lippert Daniel Francis Estate of Wilbert Michael Kottler Almond H Hudson Maleski Estate of Paul Rollin Bishal Chudal John Schmotzer Edna Kiley Daniel McArdle Daniel Burgman Paul John Kaslewicz Matthew Paul Estate of William Stokes Paul Contos Jr. Narayan Khanal Eric Michael Alexis Fadick Jeffrey Hirsh William Eibeck Lyndsey F Farrell School Joan Strasbaugh Edward Fillipih Andrew Winiarski Michael Landy David Miller
Mostar Properties LLC John and Stephanie Langol Raj and Pasang Tamang Matthew Schneider and Jenni Sherman Sean Kanuch and Kayla Gilroy Daniel Williams and Kaitlyn Koontz Thomas Och Devu and Puspa Devi Khatiwoda Nicholas Dorfner Tylar Miller Nicholas Feltovich Durga and Kharga Gurung 134 Suthoff LLC KEQ Holdings LLC Theodore and Dianne Lorraine Carter Nicole Carretta William and Julie Skonsky Ryan Rai William and Judith Tomlinson Jeffrey James Tek and Padam Sapkota Travis Kehler Mary Jean Condrey Amanda Faggioli Z3 Enterprises LLC Harrison Donato and Allyssa Dangel Edward and Rebecca Fillipih Diego F Colmenares Latorre and J. Colmenar Padam Khadka Dil Bista and Krishna Basnet Daniel Bickerton
1140-1142 Boni Drive 1252 Camarta Drive 444 Holdsworth Drive 56 Mary Ann Drive 280 Mary St. 179 Travis Drive 403 Tyler Drive 5415 Wolfe Drive 382 Jean Drive 2815 Waterman Ave. 3521 Willett Road 1641 Beryl Drive 5566 Brownsville Road 1612 Carmella Drive 5050 E Willock Road 4929 Gardenville Road 1135 Marlane Drive 100 Pamela Drive 11 Sunny Drive 1610 Towervue Drive 169 Woodhall Drive 644 Brinwood Ave. 561 Calvert Ave. 3756 Churchview Avenue Ext. 1702 Elderslee Road 166 Goucher Drive 5403 Hacienda Drive 147 Hollow Haven Drive 1636 Hollyrood Road 5052 Leona Drive 601 Tyler Drive
$35,000. $394,813. $219,900. $200,000. $218,000. $205,000. $130,000. $167,000. $130,000. $102,450. $90,000. $170,000. $168,000. $59,900. $370,000. $162,000. $245,000. $315,000. $150,000. $278,000. $167,800. $127,000. $117,000. $184,000. $73,000. $146,500. $199,000. $160,000. $182,000. $210,000. $133,000.
BENTLEYVILLE Michael Edwards Fraternal Order Eagles Aerie 1809 Marrans Contracting LLC
Steven Anderson Bentleyville Borough Devon and Alexis Morgan
410 Main St. 395 Hazel St. 210 Johnston Road
$127,094. $125,000. $172,500.
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller
Buyer
Address
Rosemarie Moore Gladys Behanna James Erdely Jennifer Molek
Nathan and Leah Leichty 425 Oliver Ave. $55,000. Merle Reed 117 Pittsburgh Road $14,000. Robert Matay 407 Hazel St. $33,000. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $85,914) by sheriff's deed. Megan Elizabeth Lindley 105 Oak St. $114,000.
BETHEL PARK Louis Myers Michael Reesor Eleanor R McFadden Ronald Getner Jerome Robert Crooks trustee Estate of Doonald Mead John Hay Jr. Richard Danicic David Frattare trustee Christopher Burns Amanda Stombaugh Ebersole Robert Boss Jr. Charles Picard Mary Ann Volanski Arlene Wustin Mark Sindelar R. Matthew Cortes Matthew Sniegocki King Vernon Associates Jessica Maher Mary Borgman Matthew Hershey David Fawley WEC 99 D 35 Investment Trust Rebecca Numer Susan Matthews trustee Mark Swab Sofia Winowich Estate of Charles Lutz J. Robert Koehnke Brian Kozlowski Raymond Tokar Adam Whalen Jacqueline Kalocay Hogg Estate of Lois Mae Haggerty Brian Joyce Sean Lewis Jason Wagler Lenore Guidotti Nicholas Sarneso
Tyler Andrew and Kelly Kolodziej Jeffrey and Macey Nicole Schaffer Streamlined Investments LLC Gary Lynn Rauch Michelle Montana Douglas and Diana Nicolai Richard Polano and Marie Hammer Shane and Megan Todd Brian and Catherine Tittmann Brittany Michele Cerimele Barbara O'Connell Mark McCann Benjamin and Jessica Phillips Lindsay Snodgrass Richard Wustin William Johnson and Cynthia Lammel Jonathan and Bethany Stewart Puspika Nepal Lindenbrook Apartments LLC Aaron and Christy Smith Todd and Danielle Osleger Aaron and Brittany Vannatter James and Karin Dunbar Lambro Bethel Park LLC Wesley Roach and Kristen Ruzicka Shiflett Debra Sloan Carl and Christie Schwilm Natalie Olup Matthew Toney and Shelby Shelby Timothy and Patricia Birkel RB Property Group LLC Nicholas Morena and Marissa Enrietto Levin and Theresa Black James and Sherri Barnett Andrew and Jessica Plummer Keith Charles and Jennifer Anne Gierlack Joshua and Molly Penderville Martin Madkins and Brittney Halbig Brandon Michael and Lyndsey Faith School Matthew and Ryan Bacco
467 Bassett Drive 2342 Casswell Drive 5715 Clark Ave. 339 Horning Road 273 Logan Road 5964 Murray Ave. 427 Patterson Road 117 Sandstone Ct 3239 Sylvan Road 326 Church Road 3046 Eastview Road 5899 Glen Hill Drive 5416 Library Road 5701 Library Road 5850 Monongahela Ave. 205 Navajo Road 3477 S Park Road 5627 Saddlebrook Drive 100-530 Castle Drive 6164 Collie Drive 5964 Dashwood Drive 7108 Dumbarton Pl 3328 Forest Road 5190 Library Road 466 Limestone Drive 1322 Long Ave. 2411 Longcrest Ave. 2437 Lytle Road 2830 O'Neill Drive 283 Oaklyn Road 41 Seneca Road 3416 Sycamore Drive 132 Topaz Ct 398 Winfred Manor Drive 5923 Barnes Ave. 6195 Boxer Drive 26 Conestoga Drive 1025 Copsewood Drive 5917 Dashwood Drive 5923 Dashwood Drive
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$290,000. $314,000. $111,000. $191,000. $170,000. $225,000. $225,000. $360,000. $170,000. $215,000. $264,000. $33,000. $215,500. $228,000. $131,250. $290,000. $720,000. $440,000. $4,401,312. $229,900. $330,000. $250,000. $330,000. $4,250,000. $300,000. $217,100. $248,500. $232,000. $235,000. $220,000. $110,556. $230,000. $280,500. $275,000. $265,000. $313,500. $232,250. $330,900. $275,000. $326,250.
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with peace of mind. 2. Check the area for fire dangers. Move anything that can catch fire away from the heat source. This includes mail, towels, napkins, paper plates, pizza boxes or even cleaning supplies. Wipe up spilled grease. 3. Dress for success. Loose sleeves and clothing can catch fire. Wear clothes with short sleeves, or roll them up. In the NFPA study, clothes catching fire was a key factor in 14% of deaths caused by cooking fires. 4. Be ready to act fast. Keep a cookie sheet or large pan lid nearby. If there is a pan fire, you can quickly cover the pan and put out the flames. Then turn off the heat and leave the pan covered until it cools. Never try to move a burning pan, as that can spread the flames. 5. Create a kid-free zone. Aim to keep children at least three feet away from any area where you're cooking. And never hold a child while you're cooking or moving around hot liquids or foods. The NFPA reports that the peak days for home cooking fires were Thanksgiving and Christmas. 6. Don't leave. Unattended cooking was cited as the leading cause of cooking fires and injuries in the NFPA study. If you need to leave the kitchen, turn the stove top OFF. By following these tips for fire safety in the kitchen, you can help save people and property from the leading cause of home fires - cooking. For more information, visit PioneeringTech.com.
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Snow Thrower Safety Tips: Keep Best Practices In Mind This Winter
Be careful when changing directions while using your snowblower.
(NAPSI)—The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners to use snow throwers, often referred to as snow blowers, safely and offers tips to help. “Weather today is more unpredictable than ever, and you need to have your snow thrower serviced and ready to power up,” says OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser. “Have the right fuel on hand and review your owner’s manual now so you can use your equipment safely.” Kiser says preparation is key and that home and business owners should consider the following: Review the owner’s manual. Check the owner’s manual for safe handling procedures. If the manual cannot be found, look it up online, (Continued on following page.)
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Buyer
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BETHEL PARK Donald Redinger James Dillinger Estate of Andrew Risko William Hays Charlotte Anne Krober Leia Williams Rosa Bombara Estate of Myra Flavin
Buccos Enterprises LLC Nicholas and Lindsey Boyko Shayne Long and Timothy Smith Joshua Cenci and Kate Linkosky Matthew Steven and Erin Jennifer Conroy Curtis and Jessica Dunn Brandon McEwen and Jillian Krywicki Bryan and Brandy Pierce
5425 Enterprise Blvd. 1342 Falla Drive 5987 Glen Hill Drive 677 Glenrock Drive 6019 Irishtown Road 5212 Lark St. 8037 Lawrence Drive 5076 Marche Drive
$360,000. $277,000. $250,000. $212,000. $139,200. $122,000. $262,500. $200,000.
CHARLEROI Valley Dream Homes LLC Nathan Black Dwayne Byron Jr. Ryan Chapman Estate of Patsy Ronald Tarullo Albert Gregory Thomas Sloboda Jr. Robert Haurilesko Rachel Chunkala Home Growth Project Inc.
Earnest Hill Samuel Boyd Shane Syder Velma Jean Logan Devin Nikolis Moore Kirk Fischer David and Janet Reynolds Samuel and Hazel Brown Ransom Meloni Bockius and Kathe L. Pascoe Nicholas and Lindsey Hough
1025 Oakland Ave. 1109 Crest Ave. 116 Lincoln Ave. 613-615 McKean Ave. 503 Meadow Ave. 107 Prospect Ave. 1213 Lookout Ave. 1105 Oakland Ave. 606 Seventh St. 400 Lookout Ave.
$25,000. $8,000. $7,000. $90,000. $35,001. $107,500. $10,000. $10,000. $72,500. $10,000.
JEFFERSON HILLS Christopher Cirigliano Maronda Homes LLC Theresa Palyo Maronda Homes LLC Virginia Chamberlin trustee MB2K Development Inc. Dean Altavilla Alton Development Co. Howard Kerlin Shaun Cusick Kip Jenifer Joseph Bullock Jr. Maronda Homes LLC Daniel Conboy
James and Kimberly Schmidt Terry Kelly Jr. and Brittany Anastasia Allen Ryan Donovan Devendra and Madan Bhattarai Dean and Julie Altavilla Christopher and Amanda Kujawa Matthew Vance and Nicole Hershey Andrew and Lisa Withum Ray Labryer David Bright Jr. and Toni Lynn Tellinger Scott and Rachel McCarrison Ryan Delvecchio Brian William and Katelyn Marie Bronder Shanti Gautam and Mon Ghising
518 Gill Hall Road 425 Spaniel Ln 104 Neilson Drive 423 Spaniel Ln 1071 Chamberlin Road Chesnut Ridge Drive 6018 Independence Drive Ridge Road 2036 S. Scotia Hollow Road 320 Stettler Drive 405 Chelsea Drive 824 Coal Valley Road 435 Spaniel Ln 110 Tangelo Drive
$186,000. $343,450. $97,000. $334,039. $440,000. $150,000. $419,000. $115,500. $159,900. $506,000. $398,000. $75,000. $461,289. $300,000.
MONESSEN Devon Bowser John Copeland Glenn Magatz Janice Stricek Gary Dabill Mary Swantner Patricia Luce Show David Schwab
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Miquel Hernandez and Joaris Dejesus 716 Second St. $16,500. Michael Cassidy 1055 Athalia Ave. $73,140. Dustin Fritz 320 Balazia Ave. $117,000. Courtney Lavins 521 Ontario St. $2,800. Casey Rigsby 1224 Rostraver St. $20,000. Jerome Daniel Frankie 1633 Coolidge Ave. $110,000. Linette Reed 908 Dennis Ave. $65,900. Wealth Capital Group LLC 1116 Graham Ave. $3,252. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $81,947) by sheriff's deed.
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Buyer
Address
Price
Tracy Manderino Liza Ann Naccarato Brian Thieser Justin Tessler Romeo Robin Zitelli Aaron Lamm John Mayfield Federal National Mortgage Assn. Mon Valley Initiative O'Casek Real Estate LLC Terry Halinka Joyce Fidnarik Olga Cieply
Path Property Solutions LLC Brian Foulks Ryan Donella Nicholas Gordy Benjamin Crawford D'Andrea Basara Samuel Lepresti John and Frances Orris Charles Schulze Joshua Tessier et al. and Kimberly Filtrante Daniel Niccolai Harry Wilkinson GSM 711 Vinewood LLC
616 620 Manown St. 115 Myers St. 1339 Reeves Ave. 509 Ridge Ave. 319 Robinson St. 1312 State Road 1336 State Road 28 Washington Drive 964 Athalia Ave. 1221 Graham Ave. 765 Crest Drive 27 Euclid Drive 711 Vinewood St.
MONONGAHELA Benjamin Berlinsky Donald Varner Robert Osada Francene Illiams David Ashton
Stephanie Green Breanna Bennett Jamie Breinig Troy Holsopple First Baptist Church Monongahela
Katherine Parasolick Laura M D'Emidio Usher Andrew Withum John Reck Kenneth Wigfield Jr. Alana Gazetski
Elizabeth Frameli Eric Taucher Anthony and Joyce Cassarino Thomas and Crystal Buckley Matthew Stablein Reed Coyle III
NEW EAGLE Lauren Bekavac Travis Karlowsky Joyce Blackson trustee Kenneth Wukovich
Ryan Henson Gregory Karlowsky Karen Rodgers Lauren Bekavac
134 Second Ave. 333 Center Ave. 103 Chess St. 102 First Ave.
$64,000. $165,000. $115,000. $133,500.
PETERS TOWNSHIP Deborah McWreath Scott Cameron David Harper John Danchisko David Smith Richard Nagel Jeffrey Froetschel Janice Roth Roy Moffitt Carleen Judd Sanketh Proddutur John Owen Jr.
Veronica Zuniga Miguel Adam Smith and Laura Diamond Randall and Jenna Zelenski Kimberly Buchheit Matthew and Tingting McCann Ryan and Kelly Shoplik Michael Vincent and Gregory M. Fortunato Ross W. Wickstrom and Jennifer E. Rupprech John D'Antonio Jr. and Sandra D'Antonio Justin Miller Nathan and Corinne Love Matthew and Cristy Spino
341 Bellwalt Drive 129 Bremen Ln 405 Bridle Trl 303 Bunker Hill Drive 403 Cheri Drive 132 Druid Drive 432 E McMurray Road 247 King Richard Drive 199 Old Oak Road 107 Phillips Drive 107 Will Scarlett Road 101 Woodcrest Pl
$355,000. $460,000. $540,000. $536,000. $375,000. $565,000. $302,500. $370,000. $280,000. $165,000. $450,000. $487,000.
$63,800. $95,000. $85,000. $163,000. $110,000. $122,500. $147,000. $37,500. $57,500. $68,000. $85,000. $10,000. $52,000.
544 Bertram St. $78,900. 136 Chess St. $7,500. 786 Nevin St. $81,000. 216 Stockdale Ave. $73,500. West Aly $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $11,583). 100 Third Ave. $31,000. 604 Mary St. $139,724. 457 Hudson Ave. $119,000. 1025 Fourth St. $96,500. 810 Chess St. $74,000. 312 Vine St. $116,021.
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and store a copy on your computer so it’s available to reference in the future. Review how to operate controls. Be able to shut off equipment quickly. Check equipment. The snow thrower should be powered off when being checked over. If fuel was not drained last winter before it was stored, empty the gas tank now. Adjust any cables and check the auger. Purchase fuel. Be sure to use the correct fuel recommended by the equipment’s manufacturer. For most gasoline-powered snow throwers, that is E10 or less. Often fuel stations are closed after a storm so buy gasoline in advance of storms. Fuel that is more than 30 days old can phase separate and cause operating problems. For more information on fueling properly see the website www.LookBeforeYouPump.com. Store and use fuel properly. Place gasoline in a proper fuel container and label it with the date purchased and the ethanol content. Store fuel safely and out of the reach of children. Fill the fuel tank outside before starting the engine and while the engine is cold. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. Tidy the yard. Snow can sometimes hide objects. Doormats, hoses, balls, toys, boards, wires, and other (Continued on following page.)
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debris should be removed from areas you intend to clear. When run over by a snow thrower, these objects may harm the machine or people. Dress for winter weather. Locate safety gear now, and place it in an accessible closet or location. Wear safety glasses, gloves and footwear that can handle cold and slippery surfaces when operating the snow thrower. KEY SAFETY TIP: Never put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog snow or debris from the snow thrower. Your hands should never go inside the auger or chute. Turn OFF the snow thrower if you need to clear a clog. If you need to remove debris or unclog (Continued on following page)
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PETERS TOWNSHIP Tamara Latshaw Neil Enterprises Family L.P. James Cox Robert Dodson James Artman Lawrence Williams Jaime Tharp trustee Brandon Williamson William Bush Alysse Sistik Peters Township Land Co. LLC Robert Young Todd Ellison Norma Lee Wenzel Mark Milo Raymond Meucci Scott Mitchell David Dodds Eric Attanucci Patel Real Estate Holdings LLC Ian Mayhaus Estate of Elizabeth Ann Pochatko Investors Mark Acquistions LLC Erik Snider Robert Phillips Robert Mihok Harry Obley Daniel Rice Shirley Mucha
Krishna and Nanda Chimariya Thomas Dugan and Jessica Blackwell Russell and Aiping Reith Brett and Megan Moorman Justin and Bethany Adder Steven Lindsay and Kati Colette Fechko Chad Rugola Francis and Amanda Quirin Bryan and Bethany Curzi Sallie Kelley James Amick Jr. and Janet Amick Robert Andrew and Sandra Richetti Mihok Christopher and Lindsay Wilcox Ryan Keebler and Taylor Pruso Anthony Macko and Wendy Wall Kurt and Bonwyn Fackrell Francisco Vazquez and Cynthia Martinez Gary and Helene Muetzel Mark and Dru Amand Eric Walter Nelson and Samantha Jean Ankrom David Gaudio Jason Cramer Brian and Heather Och Brian Bakowski and Roxanne Hutcinson Jonas and Casandra Rosato Dustin and Sabrina Dunkovich Michelle Lynn Foriska Kevin and Joy Smith James Musillo Jr. trustee
201 Bunker Hill Drive 108 Doubletree Drive 404 E McMurray Road 113 Elm Grove Drive Fairview Cir 101 Golfview Drive 107 Hemlock Drive 100 McIntosh Drive 949 Old Washington Road 101 Roundtable Drive 168 Wellington Cir 195 Wellington Drive 143 Bittersweet Cir 225 Camelford Road 420 Center Church Road 164 E Edgewood Drive 106 Fox Run Drive 304 Friar Ln 330 Quail Run Road 114 Shawnee Trl 105 Soft Shadow Ct 114 Springdale Road 504A Villa Drive 201 Walnut Drive 114 Bunker Hill Drive 119 Green Valley Ln 149 Highvue Drive 122 Lampliter Ln 160 Shoreline Drive
$657,125. $630,000. $344,000. $75,000. $205,000. $525,000. $262,000. $410,000. $323,000. $358,500. $192,500. $885,000. $624,900. $277,000. $245,000. $375,000. $495,000. $329,900. $153,400. $365,000. $574,000. $315,000. $1,659,147. $541,000. $535,000. $670,137. $326,500. $2,000,000. $442,225.
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PRL & Co. LLC Matthew Cheplic Ross Hatherill
David and Kelly Ingold Daniel Martin and Sara Michelle Fuhrman Bryan Lockmer
371 Sienna Trl 120 Thomas Road 120 Woodside Drive
$285,000. $220,000. $445,000.
3500 Brownsville Road 5825 Brownsville Road 1604 Cordwell Drive 1431 Greenbriar Ct 3101 Julie Drive 3157 Ridge Road 5031 Summit Drive 1100 Greenwood Drive 1085 Old Post Road 5023 Summit Drive 2989 Amy Drive 6024 Broad St. 850 Hidden Ridge Ct # 203 2003 Pinnacle Way 2015 Pinnacle Way Ridge Road 1112 Schang Road 5014 Summit Drive 4009 Crown Drive 4012 Crown Drive 6579 Quaker Drive 1885 Riggs Road 1204 Station St. 1561 Wilson Road
$325,000. $138,500. $251,000. $230,000. $244,900. $373,000. $65,657. $181,000. $250,000. $65,657. $215,000. $199,999. $4,218. $65,657. $65,657. $4,000. $155,000. $65,657. $310,382. $278,462. $199,000. $171,000. $16,500. $226,000.
SOUTH PARK Charles Chovanec Francis and Megan DiIorio Estate of Ronald Grebner Joseph and Laura Wagner Timothy Ulam Joshua Davis and Meggie Menarcheck Estate of Theresa Ann Soffa John and Jacqueline Gasbarro James Ihrig Gerald Hurney and Jessica Druga Luis Montes Tulsha Dahal and Khem Dhakal Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. NCRC Growth Fund Tr 1 Allison Rizzo Thomas Och Joshua James and Ashley Ann Pershing Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. Catherine McGrath Anthony Cillo Jr. and Stephanie Doyle Marisa Rullo Byran Delvalle Joseph Carone Shelly Conley Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. Mazzanti Insurance & Real Estate Svc. Richard David and Mary Eileen Debski Twin Property Solutions LLC Andrea Spano Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Nicholas Skezas NVR Inc. Tyrone and Nicole Heasley Kenneth Leffler II Jason Rapp Marguerite Lyons Katie Gardner Christiana Trust trustee Slopes Holdings LLC John Perry trustee Kameron Richard Morrison
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snow, always turn off the snow thrower. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris. Operate in visible conditions. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Aim with care. Never throw snow toward people or cars. Keep children or pets inside and away from your snow thrower when it is operating. Use extreme caution on slopes and hills. Use caution when changing directions on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Know where the cord is. If using an electric powered snow thrower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Avoid tripping. Do not run over the power cord.
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This month’s RealSTATs transactions for the following communities can be found on our website: Baldwin Twp. Brentwood • Carroll Twp. Clairton • Donora Elizabeth Borough • Elizabeth Twp Fallowfield • Forward Twp North Belle Vernon North Charleroi Nottingham Twp Pleasant Hills • Rostraver Speers
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UNION TOWNSHIP Andrew Knuth III Timothy Molinaro Kenneth Puglisi Jean Harris Tracy Lynn Goldbach James Monyak Christine Keeton End Poverty Now Inc. William Craig III South Park Mobile Estates Inc.
Amanda Novelli Stephen and Bethany Reynolds Joseph Campagna Heather Marie Kelley Paul Anderson Q & A Properties LLC Nicholas Collins and Nicole Panza Michael Hegarty Hannah Gloeckl South Park MHC LLC
6735 Highland Ave. 4001 Jason Drive 3701 Finleyville Elrama Road 4 Circle Ave. 6419 Union Ave. Brownsville Road Ext. 5055 Don St. Finley Ave. 6425 Union Ave. 146 Valley View Drive
WHITEHALL Michael DiMartino Mohammed Barakat Estate of Myrna McCluskey Michael Samaraney Michael Derita Estate of Harold Keener Penn Cove Group Capital Acq. John Scherer Audrey Smith Joseph James Ravita James Morgan Edward Dearolf Patrick McPherson Dale McCorkle Michael Hasson John Schmotzer
Krishna Poudyel and Dhan Tiwari Paul and Lauren Huwalt Richard Roberto James Czegan Jonathan Novak Michael and Cheryl Poljak LLCNVR Inc. Patrick and Thomas Crawford Khem Basnet RE Servicing LLC Bhola Baral Jeffrey and Cynthia Hirsh Edward Dursi Jr. and Gabrielle Dursi David and Elizabeth Vesely Steven Ray Strain Mark and Cynthia Smith
1 E. Club Drive 4993 Meadow Park Drive 4347 Reece Drive 5136 S Passage Drive 4205 Hamilton Road 4839 McAnulty Road 110-118 Providence Way 5293 Caste Drive 173 Deemer Drive 4921 Frich Drive 4936 Leona Drive 5051 Azalea Drive 20 Felix Drive 714 Greenlee Road 4305 Highgrove Road 4950 Parkvue Drive
Price $222,600. $200,000. $125,000. $100,000. $140,000. $250,000. $260,000. $2,445. $193,000. $15,000,000. $315,000. $389,900. $205,000. $225,000. $173,000. $50,000. $225,000. $182,500. $199,000. $69,736. $147,000. $239,900. $255,000. $253,725. $179,000. $387,500.
Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.
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--------- AUTOMOTIVE ---------2002 MONTE CARLO - V6 3.8 engine, clean title, 78,000 miles, inspected until 5/2021, new tires, new exhaust, new brake lines, rust on quarter panels and frame. Color is maroon/wine. $2,500. Text or call 412-953-5865 for more info. FISHING BOAT – 16 Ft, 25 H.P. Electric start Mercury outboard motor, fish finder, Livewell, tons of extras. Great Christmas gift for young fisherman. Will deliver. $25,000 package – will sacrifice for $6,000. 724-366-9524 MOTORCYCLE - 1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special. Good condition with 24,864 miles. Asking $1,750. 724-938-8240 3RD ROW SEAT – for 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500. Tan. Mint condition. $200. 724-243-9683 AUTOMOTIVE ITEMS - 2 Engine Stands - $30. Over 200 bolts & nuts, fine thread 7/16” x 20 x 1”. $10. NASCAR Magazines, $10. 412-425-0342 AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS – Set of torches, Acceylne + Oxygen. Harris Gauges, steel cart – commercial size – full. $150. 412-341-3677 PARTS WASHER – Pump + brush, 7 new gallons of Safety Clean fluid, like new. $65. 412-341-3677 2015 HONDA PIONEER - 500 SxS, Camo. (extras) roof, windshield, winch, all aluminum skid plates. 323 miles. Paid $11,500. Selling for $9,500. 412-751-3409
JEEP TIRES AND WHEELS - 4 stock Jeep Wrangler, 2007 and up, 5 spoke, stock magnesium wheels with 4 general grabber, at2 snow tires, only 4,500 miles on wheels and tires. 265 / 70 R17. One spare wheel with no tire, never on vehicle, asking $900 for all, new condition. 412-417-2417 1993 FORD VAN FOR WHEELCHAIR AND LIFT - Call 724-684-4719 for more information and price. TIRES (SNOW) - (4) Michelin X-Ice XI3 Snow Tires. 225/50 R17. 13, 367 miles - 7/8 32nds Thread. Excellent Snow Tires. $350. 412-535-3744 V6 3.8 ENGINE - clean title, 78,000 miles, inspected until 5/2021, new tires, new exhaust, new brake lines, rust on quarter panels and frame. $2,500. Text 412-953-5865 for more info. 1968 CHEVY - 3 Speed Standard Transmission. Best Offer—-724-239-2188 4. 2”X 20’ Stainless Steel Pipe—$200.00—724-239-2188 CONVERSION VAN - Chevy/Jayco HiTop conversion van. 150,000 miles. Excellent running condition. Gets 15.5 miles to the gallon. TV/cb radio/stereo/ 4 bucket seats with full size couch in back that folds down to a queen size bed. $3,000 or will accept reasonable offer. 724-747-6767. MOPAR RALLY WHEELS – 14”, complete w/ rings, centers and lugs. $500. 724-797-3779. DUNE BUGGY - 2007 Thunder Motor Sport Joyner 650 Sand Spider. Excellent condition. Only 173 miles. Garage kept. Winch and Owner's manual included. Asking $4,500 or make an offer. Leave message at 412-999-4332 SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise. 800450-6631 visit macnetonline.com for details.
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AUTO & TRUCK MECHANIC - Help Wanted, Part Time. 724-350-5983 COME GROW WITH US: CHILD CAREGIVERS NEEDED - The Franciscan Child Day Care Center is seeking full-time infant and toddler caregivers. Patience, dependability and nurturing disposition required. Duties include coordinating feedings, diaper changes, and naps; ageappropriate activities and parent engagement. Childcare experience with references required. Full time benefits include healthcare and paid time off. E-mail résumé and inquiries: smerlo@osfprov.org LABOR HELP WANTED – Full or part time work. Some carpentry, plumbing, electrical experience helpful. Need drivers license and must pass drug test. 724-350-5983 WRITERS WANTED – News Reporters, Journalists needed for local community newspaper. Attend and cover local municipal and council meetings. Attend events and newsworthy functions as assigned. Follow-up on stories of local interest. Must have own computer and e-mail. Writing or News Reporting experience preferred – but not necessary. This is a Freelance position. Submit letter of interest to dhaniford@messengerpaper.com or call 412-249-8177. ADVERTISING SALES – Are you a “people person”? Do you enjoy getting out of the office or home and meeting with people face to face? Are you a good listener who likes to help people and businesses succeed? An exciting career in advertising sales may be just the right fit for you! If you are driven, passionate, proactive and thrive on a good challenge, we want to hear from you! Recent college grads are welcome and encouraged to apply. Training will be provided. Flexible hours and work from home is available. Call 412-249-8177 and ask for Doug. Or, e-mail letter of interest or resume to dhaniford@messengerpaper.com MANAGERS / COOKS WANTED - Apply at Vocelli Pizza Finleyville location. 3527 Washington Ave. 724-348-8844
December 2020 CHILD CARE - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available. Please call Tammy at 724-348-6565
--------- EDUCATION / TRAINING ----------AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877818-0783.
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--------- ITEMS FOR SALE----------KRAG-JORGENSEN BOLT ACTION CARBINE - U.S. Springfield Model 1899. All original .30-40 caliber- Both the walnut stock and metal are in great condition – integral box magazine with hinged cover holds 5 rounds – post and ladder type sights with windage adjustments – very smooth action. These carbines are usually valued at $1,200 - $2,500. I am selling this one for $1,400 to the first person with cash. Call 724-379-8261. STEVENS/SAVAGE 7MM .08 MODEL - 200 synthetic stock, 3 x 9 scope, some ammo hard shell case, like new. $325 Firm. Text 724-961-8104 HUNTING - BSA Majestic 3x9 scope NIB, $55. Men's size 10 Hunting Boots,1000 gram thinsulate, EUC, $60. Men's New and Used Hunting tops and bottoms, Size large or Xlarge, orange and camo, $50 per item. Like New Harris Bipod, Ultra lite, $50 OBO. Text 724-961-8104 HUNTING / ARCHERY - (1) Scott wrist release, preowned. (1) Free Flight wrist release, new condition. (2) Aftermarket wrist releases similar to Scott, preowned excellent. Used with compound bows. $100 Firm for all (4). Text 724-961-8104 TRANSISTOR/WALKIE TALKIES - (2) Vintage GE, General Electric, USED in original box. $100 Firm. Text 724961-8104
CLASSIFIEDS Z-EDGE VEHICLE TRAVELING RECORDER - Windshield mount. New in Box $100. Text 724-961-8104 CUB CADET SNOW BLOWER - MODEL 2X524SWE, $600. 724-863-2327 BUNK BEDS W/MATTRESSES - Never Used, Heavy Duty Oak Finish $350 724-747-9216 ADULT DIAPERS - all kinds and all sizes; pull up, tabs, briefs, $10 a pack. 412-279-3288 or text 412-613-3369 SILVER CERAMIC CHRISTMAS TREE - plays Jingle bells; $10; will ship for additional $10. 412-279-3288 or text 412-613-3369 ADULT WALKERS - with and without wheels, bargain $15. 412-279-3288 or text 412-613-3369 VINTAGE AROUND THE WORLD DOLLS - 6 1/2 inches from 7 countries and 2 brides; all $10. 412-2793288 or text 412-613-3369 UNUSUAL COFFEE MUGS - with ceramic dolls on handles; new 2 for $10; will ship for additional $10. 412-2793288 or text 412-613-3369 RARE JAPANESE ARISAKA MODEL 99 – pre-production gun manufactured prior to 1939 stamped with concentric circles and no serial numbers – Only about 700 made – issued to paramilitary forces such as secret police, other military police, and guards at prisons, embassies, and other civilian installations. This gun is in amazing condition- barrel is chrome and looks as new- bolt action is smooth- wood and metal are outstanding. $950. Call 724-379-8261 HOCKEY CARDS - Topps 1990 complete set 396 hockey picture cards. $15. 724-938-8482 WINE SET - New Wolfgang Puck, 7 piece wine set. $15. 724-938-8482 1966 AND 1967 U.S. MINT - Sets. $10 each. 724938-8482 TYPEWRITER DESK - $100. Call 412-526-1095 9MM WALTHER P38 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL - with original leather holster and two clips. Excellent condition – legal transfer only - call 724-379-8261 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM MANNLICHNER MAUSER - 7mm caliber – Excellent condition - $750. – call 724-379-8261 2 CEMETERY PLOTS - Jefferson Memorial Cemetery/Garden of the Cross. Sellers will pay transfer fee. Vaults Included. $3,000. Call (724)565-6122 FISHING BOAT – 16 Ft, 25 H.P. Electric start Mercury outboard motor, fish finder, Livewell, tons of extras. Great Christmas gift for young fisherman. Will deliver. $25,000 package – will sacrifice for $6,000. 724-366-9524 MOTORCYCLE - 1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special. Good condition with 24,864 miles. Asking $1,750. 724-938-8240 3RD ROW SEAT – for 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500. Tan. Mint condition. $200. 724-243-9683 THE BIBLE ON CD – NIV Live, A Bible experience read by famous actors. Fine condition. $20. 412-638-3351 BASEBALL CARD SET – 1991 Leaf, original box with extras. Fine condition. $20. 412-638-3351 CHRISTMAS TREES – Two(2), fiber-optic, 32-inch high. New in box. $8 each, or both for $15. 724-929-8259
COLLECTOR PLATES – ‘6 Canadienne Geese’ plates, numbered and in perfect condition. (Dominion Glass – 6 years to acquire full set.) plus 6 plate shelf. All for $10. 724-929-8259 MOUNTED DEER HEAD – Great for Christmas, beautiful and needs a home. $10. 724-929-8259 DISNEY KIDS MOVIES – 15, VHS tapes. $3. 724929-8259 CHRISTMAS BALLS – Well over 100, different colors and gold and silver beaded. $10. 724-929-8259 CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE – Beautiful, 24-inch circular (must see). $10. 724-929-8259 SOFA AND LOVE SEAT – 90-inch sofa, and 55-inch love seat – blue and green floral, non smoker. (Matching chair is free). $75. 412-884-0886 SEWING MACHINE – Kenmore, 24 built in stitch package, 4 step button holer, the manual, foot pedal and accessories. $45. 412-884-0886 SEWING MACHINE – Simplicity Lite from Penney’s. 4 step button holer, the manual, foot pedal and carrying bag with handles. $45. 412-884-0886 ELECTRIC RANGE – 30-inch, Admiral, white. Looks good, works, 4 burners and original instruction guide. $45. 412884-0886 GUITAR – Tele-star, 6 strings, good condition. $85. 412884-0886 FIREWOOD – Three(3) huge stacks. Cut into logs. Only $20 each. Will help load. 412-819-7623 DESIGNER PURSES – Ten(10). Moving, will sacrifice for $8 each. 412-819-7623 TURKEY GUN – Benelli, Super Black Eagle, left hand model. New in case. $1,400. 724-366-9524 BLACK LEATHER COAT – Men’s, Wilson, full length, size large. Paid $400. Asking $75. 724-258-2364 BLACK LEATHER BOMBER JACKET – Men’s, size large. Paid $275. Asking $40. 724-258-2364 FIGURINE COLLECTION – Retired, Home Interiors, porcelain ‘Denim Days’ – priced between $10 - $20. 724-258-2364 SILVER PUNCH BOWL SET – with tray, ladle and goblets. Valued at $800. Asking $100. 724-258-2364 FILING CABINET – 2 drawer, wood grain finish. $20. 724-258-2364 MEN'S TRENCH COAT - VINTAGE London Fog, Size 36R with zip out liner - Pre-owned. $15. 724-941-1728 STEEL POLES – Ten(10) 8-foot steel poles used for chain link fencing. $25 for all 8. 724-258-2364 BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER - Model BD-P2550, excellent condition. $35. 412-736-6223 OMELETTE MAKER - Lekue Spanish Omelet/Frittata Maker, excellent, $12. 412-736-6223 MIRROR - over the door with black frame, Hardware included, no tools needed, excellent. $20. 412-736-6223 WATERPROOF MATTRESS COVER - queen size, excellent. $35. 412-736-6223 AEROBED PILLOWTOP 24 INCH AIR MATTRESS - queen size. Built-in air pump for easy inflation and deflation. Includes carry bag, excellent. $225. 412-736-6223
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OLD TRUNK – Great for coffee table use. $10. 724-258-2364 MICHAEL JACKSON RECORDS - I have original still in package, never opened, 8 Michael Jackson in picture sleeves, colored vinyl set of 45s. $75. Call or text to 724-5181951 or rdbarbour@gmail.com JEEP TIRES AND WHEELS - 4 stock Jeep Wrangler, 2007 and up, 5 spoke, stock magnesium wheels with 4 general grabber, at2 snow tires, only 4,500 miles on wheels and tires. 265 / 70 R17. One spare wheel with no tire, never on vehicle, asking $900 for all, new condition. 412-417-2417 P BUCKLEY MOSS - Signed 1990 ABBY Framed Print - Girl with Umbrella 148/1000. $125. 724-941-1728 BACTROKILL ANTIMICROBIAL SPRAY - 32 oz spray bottle. $18. 724-941-1728 PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Super Bowl XIV color team photo, 11x14. $20. 724-941-1728 SUPER BOWL X PROGRAM - Steelers vs. Cowboys. 119 pages. Excellent condition, $50. 724-941-1728 AUTOMOTIVE ITEMS - 2 Engine Stands - $30. Over 200 bolts & nuts, fine thread 7/16” x 20 x 1”. $10. NASCAR Magazines, $10. 412-425-0342 TEA POT COLLECTION – 15 teapots, $3 - $5 each. 724-745-6218
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BRICKS – Some red. 10-cents each, or make offer for all. 724-745-6218 AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS – Set of torches, Acceylne + Oxygen. Harris Gauges, steel cart – commercial size – full. $150. 412-341-3677 PARTS WASHER – Pump + brush, 7 new gallons of Safety Clean fluid, like new. $65. 412-341-3677 LARGE SNACK MACHINE – Holds over 400 items, chips, cookies, gum and more. Accepts $1-$5 bills and gives change. Call for pricing. 724-797- 2251 CARRIER OIL FURNACE – with A/C unit, includes all paperwork and instructions. Call for pricing. 724-797-2251 POOL TABLE – FREE. 4’ x 8’ Brunswick, includes balls, racks, sticks. Needs new cloth. You haul. 724-797-2251 WOMEN’S CLOTHING – Sizes 11, 13, 16. Shoes – brand new, high heels. 724-379-9263 BOWLING BALL – 14 lbs. Call 724-379-9263 KENMORE SEWING MACHINE – FREE. In cabinet. Needs tuned up. 412-653-0360 DINNERWARE – Snowman, 4-piece place settings. Call for photos. $30. 724-413-1119 CHROME BICYCLE – Older. $30. 412-884-4873 HUNTING CLOTHES – Size Large. 412-884-4873 2015 HONDA PIONEER - 500 SxS, Camo. (extras) roof, windshield, winch, all aluminum skid plates. 323 miles. Paid $11,500. Selling for $9,500. 412-751-3409 PRESSURE WASHER – Karocher, Exc. Condition. $40. 724-942-7295 1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE – Nice condition. $375. 724-942-7295 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – 4 lots – Garden of the Cross. $1,500 OBO. 412-384-4374
CLASSIFIEDS GLASSWARE – ‘Avon’ Red Cape Cod cut glass – over 30 pcs. With boxes. $75. 412-384-4374 MINK COAT – Ladies, full length. Size M/L – color Autumn Haze. $500 OBO. 412-384-4374 ANTIQUE CEILING LIGHT GLOBE - only, no fixture. $10. 724-941-1728 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED - Annual Swimsuit editions. 33 editions from 1981. Most copies have mailing labels. Price is for all 33. $160. 724-941-1728 DELL KEYBOARD - and laser mouse, brand new, never used, still in packaging. USB attached. $20. 724-941-1728 1905 INDIAN HEAD PENNY - MS-63+ graded by North Shore Numismatics. $50. 724-941-1728 COCA-COLA - collectible Vintage Springbok 2,000 piece puzzle – 1986. $20 724-941-1728 1985 SEA NYMPH - deep v 17',40 hp merc, 9.9 mariner,50# minn Kota, load rite trailer, Bimini top $1,500 or best offer. 724-799-3178 TIRES (SNOW) - (4) Michelin X-Ice XI3 Snow Tires. 225/50 R17. 13, 367 miles - 7/8 32nds Thread. Excellent Snow Tires. $350. 412-535-3744 SAXOPHONE ALTO & CLARINET - both in very good condition. asking $175.00 for each one. call 412-831-8998 HI POWER 270 SHELLS - for sale Remington 150 grain asking $15 a box call 412-831-8998 RAGE BROADHEADS - brand new in package asking $$26.00 call 412-831-8998 V6 3.8 ENGINE - clean title, 78,000 miles, inspected until 5/2021, new tires, new exhaust, new brake lines, rust on quarter panels and frame. $2,500. Text 412-953-5865 for more info. RECORD COLLECTION – 250 -45 RPM from the 70’s and 80’s, some picture sleeves. Exc. Condition. $300 412-884-1298
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CERAMIC NATIVITY SET – 22 piece, light tan color. Trimmed in 18 karat gold. Manger included. $75. 724-258-7531 MINI FOOTBALL HELMETS – 12 college teams, 13 NFL teams. Display shelves included. $150 each or best offer. Also have regulation Pitt football helmet. 724-258-7531 PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Commemorative envelope, “Team of the 70’s”. $5. 412-425-0342 BEER CANS – Starter collection. Over 250 empty cans. A number of interesting cans. $75 or best offer. Call after 4pm, 724-288-6967 MISC. COLLECTIBLES – Record albums, porcelain dolls, matchbox cars, Avon bottles, Hallmark stuff and more! 412-464-0913 HOME GYM SYSTEM – Weider 8510, weights 6.5 lbs to 81.5-160 lbs. Bench press, sit or stand. 38 exercises. $100. 724-684-7199 CARPET CLEANER – Bissel Proheat, Cleanshot, Excellent Condition. Used twice. Paid $299. Asking $100. 724684-7199 COUNTRY MUSIC BLOWOUT - Hundreds of 45/LPs, Willie, Garth, Alabama, $2 each. 724-986-3152 BREADMAN BREADMAKER - $40. 412-445-2701 PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS - brand new items; Back pack, hat, Buckle, t-shirt all brand new $25. 412279-3288 or text 412-613-3369 VINTAGE AROUND THE WORLD DOLLS - 6 1/2 inches from 7 countries and 2 brides; all $15. 412-2793288 or text 412-613-3369 BIRDCAGE - for medium birds, excellent condition, $25, 412-343-1817 “NUTCRACKER” COOKIE JAR – By Christopher Radko in Portugal, for Saks Fifth Avenue. Perfect at $10. 724-929-8259.
December 2020 POPEYE COLLECTIBLES – Set of 5 Popeye dolls – 8” – Popeye, Olive Oyl, Sweet Pea, Brutus, Wimpy. Never used. $75. 724-244-4862. Lv. Message.
----------- 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 412979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. SEARCHING FOR THE SONG- “Here in my heart” by Al Martino greatest hits. On CD or Cassette. 724-929-8759 MAZEY THE SQUIRREL – Salad Dishes – 4. From Pier 1. 412-884-4873 SPORTS MEMORABILIA - Buying Vintage Sports and non-sports cards, pre-1980’s. Also memorabilia, pennants, ticket stubs, autographs, programs and items from Forbes Field. 724-205-8620 BUYING SPORTS CARDS – Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards and Football Cards. Don’t throw out that old box of cards from your kid or ex-husband! Give me a call first. Paying Cash. 412-760-2291 OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724-782-0539 BEANS – Flat, Italian Pole. 724-941-7604 SEALED WHISKEY/BOURBON. Cash paid for sealed vintage Bourbon, Scotch, Rye and Whisky. Call/Text 614499-6589
December 2020 ----------- MISCELLANEOUS -------FREE LEGACY AND LAST WISHES GUIDE! - Put Your Affairs In Order. Life Insurance Made Simple. No Medical Exams. thebestinsurancesolutions.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 1855-652-9304
NOTICES SELL YOUR ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise with us. You choose where you want to advertise. 800450-6631 visit macnetonline.com for details. REWARD - Black onyx heart ring stolen while resident of The Paramount Bethel Park. No questions asked. Nuclearbt@msn.com
------------ PETS-------PUREBRED BEAGLE - 3 1/2 months old female. Very energetic, playful, partially paper trained. Paid $600, asking $500 firm. All shots given., not spayed yet. Serious inquiries only, call 724-518-2346. GIVE AWAY FREE SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPS - (1M and 1F ) with papers V’cked, M/chip, vaccinated. Text (336) 496-8813. If you wish to be considered or send an email Catherine.hendersonl63@aol.com . Would suit any family or couple. BUNNIES FOR SALE - mixed colors, does and bucklings 10 weeks old. $25 each. Handled every day, very tame. Located south of Waynesburg, PA. 724-447-2726, ask for Jenny. 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 @ 724941-5737.
CLASSIFIEDS SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com
----------- SERVICES -------HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS PHOTO MONTAGE CREATIONS 8mm, Super 8mm, and16mm Projector movies, transferred digitally, frame by frame, for superior clarity. New equipment for 2016. No projector flicker - reasonable rates. VHS, VHS-C, mini-DV, and 8mm tapes transferred to DVD. Photos/slides scanned to montage DVD of special events. One of a kind gifts. 724-258-5336 dcheplic@ gmail.com. Website: www.dcheplicmovietransfersand montages.com. Facebook: www.facebook. com/ debcheplicmovietransfersandmontages/
Schwartz Painting.com - Sercing Westmoreland and Allegheny County. Painting, Power Washing and Staining. Give Chad a call today. 412-443-0341 KEEP IT SIMPLE HANDYMAN - Electric, and Plumbing. Reasonable Rates! Call today 412-2535163. KeepItSimpleHandyman.com First Class Cleaning Services - Serving Allegheny and Washington County. Residential and Commercial. Talk with Tracy today 724-261-7378 MUSICAL PERFORMER – Available to play guitar and sing for any weddings, parties, nursing homes, and other events. Small fee (and sometimes “free”.) I’ve been told I should be in Nashville! My music is for all age groups. Please call William Evans 724-618-4819 or 724-258-3637
------------ REAL ESTATE-------LOT TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME - 60’ x 200’ $41,500, close to 43, Monongahela. 724-258-8453 2 CEMETERY PLOTS - Jefferson Memorial Cemetery/Garden of the Cross. Sellers will pay transfer fee. Vaults Included. $3,000. Call (724)565-6122 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – 4 lots – Garden of the Cross. $1,500 OBO. 412-384-4374 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
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