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South Hills Elks Lodge Collecting Items for Welcome Home Kits Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 in Bethel Park wants to help make a difference in the lives of veterans, their families and communities. One of their many charitable projects is the Welcome Home Kits. They are now accepting donations for returning veterans. The following list of items are needed: Dishes; pots/pans; Glasses; Silverware; Knives / Cutting Board; Kitchen Utensils; Oven Mitts / Tea towels; Baking sheets; Towel; Toiletries; Toothpaste / toothbrushes; shampoo; soap; Shower liner & rings; toilet paper; paper towels; light bulbs; trash can & trash bags; dish soap; allpurpose cleaner; broom; mop; bucket; sponge; laundry basket; laundry detergent; coffee maker; toaster; microwave; queen size sheets & comforter; 2 pillows; blankets; dish rack / ice cube trays. Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 is located at 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park PA, 15102. For questions, call 412-831-0616.

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South Hills Chorale to Perform Holiday Concerts

The outstanding South Hills Chorale will perform its Holiday Concert “Welcome Holiday Joy!” on Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair. Concert start time is 7:30 PM each night. Come and experience an evening of beautiful and uplifting Christmas and Hanukkah choral music. There will even be a Christmas carol sing-along to put you in the holiday spirit. Tickets to this fun event are only $20. They make a perfect gift for your family and friends. You can purchase tickets at the door, or in advance from any Chorale member, or online at www.southhillschorale.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church is located at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair. Our concert venue is fully accessible, with free level parking and open seating. For more information, e-mail southhillschorale@gmail.com or call Pat at 412-221-9109.

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South Hills Elks Accepting Deer Hides to Help Veterans It’s official: Our nurses are amazing. Top-quality care — that’s what Jefferson’s Magnet recognition for nursing excellence means for you. We meet the highest standards of nursing health care to get you better, faster.

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Hunters are encouraged to donate their hides to the Elks.

Donated hides can be used to make leather gloves like the pair pictured above and donated to handicapped veterans.

Area hunters are encouraged to donate your hides to the Elks Veteran program. Your hides will be used to make leather gloves for handicapped veterans and provide tanned leather to make occupational therapy kits. Hides can be dropped off at the Lodge, or call 412-831-0616 for pick up. The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks 2213 is located at 2789 South Park Rd., Bethel Park Pa. 15102.

Monessen Holiday Festivities Scheduled for December 4 Several free Holiday events are scheduled in the City of Monessen for December 4, 2021. The schedule of events for the day is as follows: 11:00 am - Christmas Parade Rain or shine Line up at 10:30am at the Herman Mihalich River Launch Park. Parade kick-off, 11am from Monongahela Street to the Monessen Library, on Donner Avenue. 11:30 am – Santa at the Library Santa will visit the Monessen Library and treats will be available for kids, following the Christmas Parade. 4:00 pm - Police Station Tree Lighting Participants will light the Christmas Tree in front of the Monessen Police Department. 4:30 pm – City Hall Tree Lighting Participants will light the Christmas Tree in the Courtyard of Monessen City Hall. 5:00 to 7:00 pm – Holidays in the Park Free event at Monessen City Park, presented by the Monessen Human Relations Commission. Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Yule with caroling, carriage rides through the park, a bon fire, treats, Santa, an Ugly Sweater Contest, and more! All events are free, and all are welcome to participate! For more information, contact Monessen City Hall.

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Drive-Thru Living Nativity in Bentleyville Christian Assembly of God Children’s Ministry invites you to our FREE Drive-Thu Living Nativity on December 10 and 11 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and experience the miracle of Christmas! FREE hot chocolate and cookies will also be provided. Christian Assembly of God is located at 100 Meadow Drive in Bentleyville. For more info, call us at 724-239-2351. You can also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/Godshouseforyou

Breakfast With Santa in Belle Vernon, December 18 The First United Methodist Church, located at 200 State Street in Belle Vernon will have ‘Breakfast with Santa’ on Saturday, December 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come and have a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast and enjoy a visit with Santa Claus, himself. All ages are invited. This event is a community outreach program and is FREE to the public. Donations will be accepted, but are not required to attend. Come to celebrate the season!

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MONESSEN HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES - Several free Holiday events are scheduled in the City of Monessen for December 4, 2021. Starting at 11:00AM with the Christmas parade, followed by Santa at the Library and a Police Station Tree Lighting at 4:00PM, and the City Hall Tree Lighting at 4:30PM. Holidays in the Park, a free event at Monessen City Park, will be held from 5:00PM – 7:00PM. Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Yule with caroling, carriage rides through the park, a bon fire, treats, Santa, an Ugly Sweater Contest, and more! All events are free, and all are welcome to participate! For more information, contact Monessen City Hall.

CHRISTMAS DANCE - sponsored by the CTVFC at the Carroll Township Social Center on Saturday, December 4 from 7pm - 10pm. DJ is Ralph Trilli. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 and they can be purchased early or at the door. For tickets and more info call 724-379-5050 or email: carrollt.vfd@comcast.net.

DECEMBER 4 - 5 CHRISTMAS CRAFT/BAKE SALE - St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, is holding its annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 4 from 12 NOON to 5 PM and on Sunday

December 5 from 10AM to 1 PM. The many craft items have been made by St. John’s Ethnic Craft Club and include wooden items such as indoor and outdoor wooden decorations, Santa’s, trees, snowmen, window stars, wreaths, wreaths, and door decorations, as well as assorted holiday and craft and gift items. Also available are tree ornaments of different types including some with icons or pysanky designs, imported items which include embroideries, icons, and other folk art from Slovakia and Ukraine. Raffles to be awarded. Nativity Display will be shown (subject to change). No admission charge. St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church is located at 201 E. Main Street in Uniontown. For information call 724-438-6027 (M-F) from 9AM – 3 PM – (Leave Message).

DECEMBER 5 ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - Rostraver Lions Clubs in partnership with the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners will host the annual Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex located in Rostraver Township at 150 Recreation Drive. The outdoor event will include a fire truck parade, bonfire, visit with Santa Claus, treat bags, arts and crafts, hot chocolate and hot dogs, a Bag Brigade collection, and a Toys for Tots collection. The festivities are held rain, snow or shine beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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DECEMBER 7 CLOTHES 4U MINISTRY - First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon. Open to the public on Tuesday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Masks are preferred. We will accept donations at that time or if that is not convenient, please call the office to make arrangements at 724-929-4696.

DECEMBER 9 SIP & SHOP EVENT – Vintage to Vogue. Thursday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 8 pm. Specialty ornaments; seasonal décor; collectibles, candles, hostess gifts, boutique apparel, and more. Located at 502 Valley Brook Road in McMurray.

DECEMBER 10 SHEPHERD’S VOICE CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 7:00 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main Street, New Eagle, PA. Shepherd’s Voice is a local Christian women’s trio that shares the good news of Jesus through music. Admission is free. Join us in an uplifting evening of both lively seasonal favorites and traditional Christmas carols.

DECEMBER 10 CHRISTMAS CONCERT - The West Newton Community Singers will present their Christmas Concert at 7:30 pm Dec. 10 inside the First Presbyterian Church, E Main and 3rd St, West Newton , Pa. Tickets can be purchased from a member or at the door.

DECEMBER 10-11 DRIVE-THRU LIVING NATIVITY Bentleyville. Christian Assembly of God Children’s Ministry invites you to our FREE Drive-Thu Living Nativity on December 10 and 11 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and experience the miracle of Christmas! FREE hot chocolate and cookies will also be provided. Christian Assembly

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DECEMBER 11 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK - Saturday December 11, 2021 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at 157 North 2nd Street in West Newton. Guests will receive a plastic glove and a box. Fill your box with all your favorite cookies and pay for the cookies by the pound. The price is $8.00 per pound. Peanut butter balls will also be sold at $6 per dozen. For more information, call 724-872-7467

DECEMBER 14 SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB – Monthly meeting. Tuesday evening December 14, at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Avenue in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s 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.

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DECEMBER 15 FACEBOOK CLASS FOR SENIORS 55+ - Peters Township Parks & Recreation is offering “Facebook 101” – a class for seniors aged 55 and over, on Wednesday, December 15. The class will be held from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. Learn the ins and outs of the Facebook app. You will learn how to post, like, share, and message in this informative session! Please bring a smart phone, tablet, or laptop along with your Facebook login information. Cost for the class is $5 Member/ $8 Non-Member. Registration Deadline: Monday, December 13. Held at the Peters Township Recreation Center. For more information visit www.peterstownship.com or contact us at 724-942-5000.

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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO DECEMBER 17 - 18 SOUTH HILLS CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERTS - The outstanding South Hills Chorale will perform its Holiday Concert “Welcome Holiday Joy!” on Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair. Concert start time is 7:30 PM each night. Come and experience an evening of beautiful and uplifting Christmas and Hanukkah choral music. There will even be a Christmas carol sing-along to put you in the holiday spirit. Tickets to this fun event are only $20. They make a perfect gift for your family and friends. You can purchase tickets at the door, or in advance from any Chorale member, or online at w w w. s o u t h h i l l s c h o r a l e . o r g . Westminster Presbyterian Church is

located at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair. Our concert venue is fully accessible, with free level parking and open seating. For more information, call Pat at 412-221-9109 or email southhillschorale@gmail.com.

DECEMBER 18 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - The First United Methodist Church, located at 200 State Street in Belle Vernon will have ‘Breakfast with Santa’ on Saturday, December 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come and have a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast and enjoy a visit with Santa Claus, himself. All ages are invited. This event is a community outreach program and is FREE to the public. Donations will be accepted, but are not required to attend. Come to celebrate the season!

DECEMBER 20 ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION – Monthly meeting. 7:30 PM. Located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611. rostraversca,org

DECEMBER 22 BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE The First United Methodist Church, located at 200 State Street in Belle Vernon, will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 22 at 6:00 p.m. For many, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but for many who have lost loved ones, it is a time of sorrow. Join us as we remem-

ber the promises of God, to be with us always, even in our time of need and despair.

DECEMBER 24 CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION - Crossroads Ministries. Experience familiar Christ–mas music, a message that is relevant and sure to be illuminating, and a moment of “Peace on Earth” as we enjoy a Candlelight Christmas Eve together. Christmas Eve Gatherings will be held at 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00 PM. Come and make Christmas Memories! Your entire family will enjoy A Candlelight Christmas Eve at Crossroads! Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville PA 15332. For more information go to www.crsmin.com

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SAVE THE DATE Rostraver Township to Hold Christmas Celebration Sunday, December 5 On Sunday, December 5, the Rostraver Lions Clubs in partnership with the Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners will host the annual Rostraver Township Christmas Celebration at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex located in Rostraver Township at 150 Recreation Drive. The outdoor event will include a fire truck parade, bonfire, visit with Santa Claus, treat bags, arts and crafts, hot chocolate and hot dogs, a Bag Brigade collection, and a Toys for Tots collection. The festivities are held rain, snow or shine beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Belle Vernon Public Library to Celebrate 85th Anniversary with Open House Seeking artifacts, memorabilia, old photos and more. The Belle Vernon Public Library is currently celebrating the 85th anniversary of its founding. Organized in the autumn of 1935, the library was formally incorporated in January of the following year. In anticipation of the January 13, 2022 Open House, the library has been asking longtime patrons to share their memories. Belle Vernon Public Library Board members Rebecca Mutich Moore and Sally Myers examine "In this day and age it's items from the library's archives. super easy," noted current director Elina Filander. "If you have an old library card, a flyer from event or even an overdue notice, you can just snap a photo or scan it and send it off to us, or drop by the library and we'll make that copy." For more info, call the library at 724-929-6642. The library is located in North Belle Vernon at 505 Speer Street.

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Shepherd’s Voice Will Hold Christmas Concert in New Eagle Shepherd’s Voice will present their annual Christmas concert on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main Street, New Eagle, PA. Shepherd’s Voice is a local Christian women’s trio that shares the good news of Jesus through music. Admission is free. Come out and join in an uplifting evening of both lively seasonal favorites and traditional Christmas carols.

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Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club is Open to The Public Again This Holiday Season Get into the holiday spirit by visiting the Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club, which will be open to the public again this Holiday season. The club is working to depict the major industries in the Mid-Mon Valley as they interacted with the railroads. Visitors can walk through three rooms of scenery as the trains run on a double-decked layout and use the helix (spiral) in a fourth room to travel from the lower level to the upper level and back again. Along the way, one can see a blast furnace, a rolling mill, a strip-mine, coke ovens, a railroad yard and a trolley line. There have been several other improvements made to the layout this year. More scenery has been completed and several structures have been added. Historical artifacts from area railroads are on display in the last room and photographs line the hallway toward the roomful of artifacts. Items to be seen include trainmen's lanterns, switch locks, tickets, timetables, caps, signal lights and many other fascinating objects. The club will be open on weekends from November 27, 2021 through January 9, 2022. (There is an exception: the club will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.) Visitors will be received each Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon until 5:00 p.m. The club is located on the second floor of 159 Main Street in New Eagle (above the New Eagle Borough Municipal Building). The wearing of masks is recommended per CDC recommendations. The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club was established in 1986 by a group of people interested in railroading and in model railroads. Its goal is to build a layout depicting a sense of the history of Monongahela valley and life in the heyday of the railroads in the area. The club has displayed its modular layout (the traveling units, not the permanent layout in New Eagle) at the August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park. The club’s funds

Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday tradition by visiting the miniature railroad display in New Eagle.

come from modest dues and a couple of fundraisers during the year. Most of the trains running on the layout belong to the individual members of the club. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in model railroading, regardless of skill level. Junior members, age 10 – 18, are welcome with an adult sponsor. Members are all members of the National Model Railroad Association. Membership has remained fairly steady at about 12 – 15 members through the years. Meetings, work sessions, and eventually, operating sessions are held Friday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Individuals interested in membership should talk with one of the members during a visit. More information is available on the website: www.mmvmrrc.org Although there is no admission fee, visitors are encouraged to donate to the layout fund in the caboose-shaped box located near the entrance. Suggested donation levels are at least $1.00 per person. Coloring pages and publications about the hobby are available free of charge to children of all ages. Seeing model trains at the Holidays is a wonderful tradition. Make New Eagle a stop on your Holiday tour. For further information, call S. Werner at 724-379-8584.

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CCAC Offers Free CDL Training for Current and Former Members of The U.S. Armed Forces The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that will provide commercial driver’s license (CDL) training at no cost to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard members and Reservists, as well as certain military family members. The $132,409 grant for the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training program will cover the cost of training 31 individuals. CCAC is one of only four institutions in the state, and the only one in Western Pennsylvania, that received an award. The grant covers the full tuition cost of the program, which can be completed in eight weeks. The program is open to individuals residing in the greater Allegheny County region. There is a huge and growing demand for CDL drivers across the country. According to CCAC CDL Coordinator Darius Markham, the current shortage of 75,000 drivers is expected to double in the next 10 years. Locally, the average new driver can expect to make around $45,000 in the first year; however, some companies advertising for drivers are offering salaries of $70,000 to $80,000 a year plus full benefits—including family health insurance coverage and 401(k) plans—from the first day on the job, he said. Markham noted that individuals with military training “tend to do very well in this industry, and they make ideal drivers.” Through their experience, veterans are used to working sometimes long and irregular hours in a non-office environment. Many owners and managers of trucking companies are also veterans, and they do what they can to support the troops, Markham said. John Norman, a mechanical engineer, was looking for a career

change. He had previously only driven a truck for a brief time in New York City in the 1980s. When a friend who drove a tractor-trailer told him that he was making good money and loved his job, he decided to make the switch. After completing the CCAC program and receiving his CDL, Norman received many offers for driving positions, including driving for USPS, UPS and long-haul trucking companies. He accepted a position driving full time for Turner’s Dairy, and he couldn’t be happier. He is making as much as he did in his former occupation, plus great benefits. “Turner’s is a great company to work for, and they treat you like family. The work is hard, but it’s rewarding, and you’re your own boss,” said Norman, who credits the CCAC program, along with his strong work ethic, for his new career. “The instructors were excellent. They really did a good job teaching us.” CCAC’s CDL program is located at Boyce Campus in Monroeville and at the Washington County Center, with classes meeting four hours a day, Monday to Friday. Classes start every four weeks, and no prior truck driving experience is required. Markham holds an information session every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at Boyce Campus where he talks about the industry and explains the program for interested individuals. There is no cost or obligation to attend. To register, contact Darius Markham at 724.325.6834 or dmarkham@ccac.edu. To complete an inquiry/preregistration form, click here. CCAC also offers a third-party test site that is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at CCAC’s Washington County Center at the Washington Crown Center mall in North Franklin Township. To make an appointment, call 724.223.1017.

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Facebook Class for Seniors 55+ in Peters Township Peters Township Parks & Recreation is offering “Facebook 101” – a class for seniors aged 55 and over, on Wednesday, December 15. The class will be held from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. Learn the ins and outs of the Facebook app. You will learn how to post, like, share, and message in this informative session! Please bring a smart phone, tablet, or laptop along with your Facebook login information. Cost for the class is $5 Member/ $8 Non-Member. Registration Deadline: Monday, December 13. Held at the Peters Township Recreation Center. For more information visit the website, www.peterstownship.com or contact us at 724-942-5000.

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West Jefferson Hills Knights Of Columbus Council and VFW Team Up To Help Local Homeless Veterans By Michael P. Mauer, VFW District 29 PAO Members of Knights of Columbus West Jefferson Hills Council 11887 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid of West Mifflin have worked together this holiday season to provide local homeless veterans with necessities needed to make their lives more comfortable. The two organizations raised more than $2,000 to assemble and distribute duffel bags packed with warm clothes and other comfort items. “We’re really glad to be partnering with other benevolent groups that are eager to help our fellow veterans,” said Gene Staudt, VFW Post 914 chaplain. “Too often, the least fortunate are overlooked during these cold winter months. We’re hoping to provide some of the things needed that’ll help make their lives better.”

According to Staudt, each duffel bag costs about $400 to $500 to assemble, and contains items like warm clothes, a tarp, a parka, long johns, boots, hygiene articles and a flashlight. The bags are assembled for both male and female veterans, and are equipped with a lock and key. Staudt said Ralph Graeser, Council 11887 K. of C. financial secretary, and Earl Frentzel, Council 11887 K. of C. grand knight, were both instrumental in helping get the project started locally. “This was something we heard other knights were doing in other parts of the country, and we wanted to bring it here,” said Staudt. “The response we’ve received from members of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish and the VFW has been wonderful.” Donations for the project were made by VFW District 29, VFW

Members of Knights of Columbus West Jefferson Hills Council 11887 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid of West Mifflin show one of the duffel bags they’ve gathered to be given to homeless veterans over this holiday season. Pictured from left to right in the foreground are Warren Dryer of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Jefferson Hills, Brandon Fulmer, K. of C. knight, Joe Wood, K. of C. deputy grand knight and Gene Staudt, VFW Post 914 chaplain. Also pictured are Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish members and K. of C. knights Charles Ejzak and Jerry Maxa. (PHOTO BY EARL FRENTZEL)

Post 914, K. of C. Council 11887, Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Jefferson Hills, as well as private individuals. The duffel bags will be distributed by the Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA. The duffel bags will help area veterans facing the cold weather on the streets this winter. According to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are approximately 760,000 veterans in Pennsylvania. Of this number, nearly 1,000 are classified as homeless. About 10 percent of those homeless are in Allegheny County. “Whatever the reasons, why they are homeless is not important to us,” said Staudt, a Vietnam veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star. “At one time or another, all of them wore our nation’s uniform, and nobody deserves to be living outside in the cold without any protection.”

Currently, seven duffel bags are ready for veterans, but Staudt said that since a network is now in place, K. of C. Council 11887 is hoping the program will grow. “This is our first year doing this, and the help we’ve received from the VFW and other people has been fantastic,” said Staudt. “We’re hoping it is an activity we’ll be able to expand to help all of the homeless in our area – not just veterans.” For more information about the duffel bag program, or to donate, contact Ralph Graeser, K. of C. at: r.graeser@verizon.net. (Michael P. Mauer served as an Army photojournalist during Operation Desert Storm. He was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf for his actions during the war, and is a life member of VFW Post 914 Intrepid, West Mifflin.)

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Carpathian Cookery Cookbook Available For Sale The Carpathian Cookery Cookbook, has entered its 19th printing, having sold over 17,500 copies, and is available for sale. This cookbook was requested by the Library of Congress to be in their ethnic cooking collection. The 330-page cookbook has a new look and features a protective plastic cover. The book includes sections on Christmas and Easter customs and recipes, traditional Rusyn and Slavic foods, other ethnic dishes, and many other tried-and-true recipes of St. John’s parishioners. There is a variety of paska bread and kolachi (filled roll) recipes, as well as meatless dishes and Lenten recipes, suitable for the Great Fast, as well as the Pre-Christmas Fast. The cost of the cookbook is $14 plus $4 postage and handling ($18). If ordering from Canada, please send a $28 U.S. Postal money order payable in U.S. dollars to reflect the difference in the exchange rate and postage cost. To order please send a check or money order to: Ethnic Craft Club, St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, 201 E. Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401, or call 724-438-6027 M-F 9AM-3PM (leave message) for more information. You may also contact us at: carpathiancookery@gmail.com.

3rd Annual Christmas Cookie Walk in West Newton The 3rd Annual Christmas Cookie Walk in West Newton will be held on Saturday December 11, 2021 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at 157 North 2nd Street in West Newton. Guests will receive a plastic glove and a box. Fill your box with all your favorite cookies and pay for the cookies by the pound. The price is $8. per pound. Peanut butter balls will also be sold at $6 per dozen. For more information, call 724-872-7467

Christmas Dance in Carroll Township Dec. 4 A Christmas Dance will be sponsored by the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Company at the Carroll Township Social Center on Saturday, December 4 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. DJ will be Ralph Trilli. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 and they can be purchased early or at the door. For tickets and more info call 724-379-5050 or email: carrollt.vfd@comcast.net.

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Christmas Craft/Bake Sale at Uniontown Area Church St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, is holding its annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 4 from 12 NOON to 5 PM and on Sunday December 5 from 10AM to 1 PM in the upstairs school hall. The many craft items have been made by St. John’s Ethnic Craft Club and include wooden items such as indoor and outdoor wooden decorations, Santa’s, trees, snowmen, window stars, wreaths, wreaths, and door decorations, as well as assorted holiday and craft and gift items. Also available are tree ornaments of different types including some with icons or pysanky designs, imported items which include embroideries, icons, and other folk art from Slovakia and Ukraine. Raffles to be awarded. Available once again is the parish cookbook, “Carpathian Cookery” now in its 19th printing selling over 17,500 copies. Its new look is in computerized format and has a plastic protective cover. Also available is a wide assortment of delicious baked goods which includes long rolls (nut, poppyseed, apricot, and pineapple cottage cheese), small kolachy (pastries filled with nut, poppyseed, and apricot), breads, molded candy, many varieties of cookies, and much more. Nativity Display will be shown (subject to change). There is no admission charge. St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church is located at 201 E. Main Street in Uniontown. Parking is in the rear lot which is handicapped accessible. For information call the church office 724-4386027 (M-F) from 9AM – 3 PM – (Leave Message).

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JOYFUL BLOOMERS GARDEN CLUB SHARES NEWS FROM MONTHLY MEETING The Joyful Bloomers Garden Club held their monthly meeting on November 3 at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. The meeting began with an interesting report on screech owls by Sally Buchleitner. Many species are nocturnal and feed on vols, mice and other rodents. Their flight is silent as they use sonar to find their prey. Would you like to reduce the amount of spiders in and around your house? Add 10 drops of essential peppermint oil in a spray bottle to a half cup of water. If you are planting bubs for the spring, make sure they are at least 6 inches in depth. The Joyful Bloomers participated in the Elizabeth Township Historical Society's Log Cabin Days in September and enjoyed meeting and talking to the residents of the community. Several members of the club attended a clean-up in one of the two courtyards at Kane. Weeds were pulled, bulbs were planted, and mulch was laid. What an improvement! The club will be taking part in McKeesport's ‘Festival of Trees’ being held December 2-6. We will enter a tree filled with ornaments that our members made at the November meeting. Our Christmas is planned for December 1 at Rock Run Inn. Please take the time to enjoy the Christmas Holiday Season and think about joining a garden club.

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Washington Symphony Orchestra Returns to Live Season Performances For the first time since March 1, 2020, the full Washington Symphony Orchestra will take the stage indoors. “This past year has certainly presented challenges we could have never imagined,” said Artistic Director Yugo Ikach. “The pandemic changed how we interact, congregate, and even think. Through it all, we persevered.” Washington Symphony Orchestra’s holiday performance, “Ho Ho Ho with the WSO” is scheduled for Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 at 3 p.m. To allow more flexibility for social distancing, this concert will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds on North Main Street in Washington. This will be the WSO’s first time at the venue. The remaining two season concerts will take place at the WSO’s usual venue, Trinity High School, in March and May. The concert is supported in part by a grant from the EQT Foundation. This is the sixth year that EQT has partnered with the WSO. The Washington Jazz Orchestra will present a pre-concert program 30minutes before the WSO start time each day. Then, during the concert, the WSO will engage the Jazz Orchestra in a “battle of the bands” of sorts, with the WSO playing selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and the Jazz

Orchestra responding with selections from Duke Ellington’s The Jazz Nutcracker. Trinity Middle School and High School Chamber Choirs and St. James Parish Choir will be joining the WSO for the Hallelujah chorus and “Christmas Day.” There will be an opportunity for the audience to sing along on “Deck the Halls” and “12 Days of Christmas.” An electric guitar and bass will be added when the WSO takes on three Trans Siberian Orchestra pieces: “A Mad Russian’s Christmas” and “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24.” “Horse and Buggy,” “Bugler’s Holiday,” and “Veni, Veni, Emanuel” will round out the program. Maximilian the Elf will return to bring news from the North Pole. Tickets start at just $17 and can be purchased online at washsym.org, by calling 1-888-71-TICKETS, or at the following locations: Citizens Library, the Peters Township Public Library, and the WSO Office on East Wheeling Street in Washington (WSO Office by appointment only, call 724-223-9796 and leave a message for appointment). Tickets are also available at the door. For further information about the symphony, visit www.washsym.org or connect with the WSO on Facebook (facebook.com/washsymphony).

Monessen Civic Center Sees Promising Growth By Matt Shorraw, Mayor, City of Monessen Since the City of Monessen reorganized its Recreation Board and hired a Recreation Director earlier this year, City Officials are beginning to see some positive growth at the Monessen Civic Center - a safe place for kids and parents to enjoy recreation, programming, and other opportunities. Since, reopening, the Civic Center offices were cleaned; old furniture and other unused items were removed, and new safety measures were put in place, such as a first aid kit, updated fire extinguishers, an AED, and multiple Narcan kits. With the leadership of the City's new Recreation Director, 22-year old, Julian Naphier, the Civic Center will be partnering with Scholastic to provide free books for Children. Partnerships have also been formed with the Monessen Public Library, Monessen Communities That Care, and the Monessen Youth and Young Citizens Board, which are all dedicated to helping Monessen's youth succeed.

Since re-opening, the Civic Center has held about 15 to 20 events for organizations and individuals, ranging from movie nights to basketball, meetings, and birthday parties. Naphier was also able to help multiple children during basketball practices held at the center. Additionally, the Civic Center is also acting as a donation center for items for the City's homeless youth - an initiative being undertaken by the City's new Youth and Young Citizens Board. Recreation Director Julian Naphier is also in the process of planning a Middle High School talent show to partner with Monessen High School / Middle School and the City's Recreation Department. Napier says, "Thanks to having a great team working with City Hall and great partners throughout the community and having a great Recreation board to work with we were able to get these things done. I am glad to have been hired in this position and look forward to all the upcoming events and community service projects we can participate in." The Monessen Civic Center is available for events, rentals, services, and public outreach for the Community.

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South Hills Retirement Facility Celebrates Veterans Day Throughout November By Matthew Peaslee The spirit of Veterans Day was celebrated throughout the entire month of November at South Hills Square retirement resort in Whitehall. On Veterans Day, four local Unites States Marine Corps veterans presented the colors during a ceremony at the resort’s theater. More than 20 residents of the independent living facility are former military members. Some of the residents spoke about their experience in the armed forces and displayed their love of defending the great country of the United States. “Today is about honoring those brave enough to sign on the dotted line to defend our country,” said lifestyle director Ashlyn Kueshner, a member of the Army National Guard, herself. “No matter what branch, what gender, what age, what time, they represent freedom and courage.” Students at nearby Mother of Mercy Academy sent hand-written and handdrawn cards to servicemembers and residents of South Hills Square. “No amount of words could ever convey our gratitude,” said community manager Glenna Foster, whose son is a Marine. “Thank you to every single veteran from the bottom of our hearts.”

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Later in November, South Hills Square residents along with students and staff at Mother of Mercy, helped to raise $625 that was donated to the Purple Heart Foundation. Donations to this organization provide PTSD resources to wounded veterans, care packages to homeless veterans, training and pairing of service dogs, college tuition for families in need and general financial help to veterans facing economic or medical hardships.

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Business & Merchant News Community Bank and Mon Valley Alliance Launch the Mon Valley Business Resource Center (BRC) Community Bank Donates $230,000 To Drive Economic Development in The Region Community Bank and the Mon Valley Alliance are pleased to announce the creation of the Mon Valley Business Resource Center (BRC), a hub for business development, training, support, and incubation for new and growing businesses in the Mon Valley region. Located in a former Community Bank branch office, the BRC will provide a space for businesses to engage with nonprofits, educational and government services, as well as serve as headquarters for the Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) and the Mon Valley Alliance

Foundation (MVAF). Community Bank made a significant $230,000 charitable contribution to the Mon Valley Alliance Foundation by selling the building, with an appraised value of $280,000, to the Mon Valley Alliance Foundation for $50,000. “The Mon Valley Alliance is extremely grateful to Community Bank for their investment in our organization,” said Ben Brown, CEO of Mon Valley Alliance. “Community Bank has been a leader in this region for decades. Their support of the

Mon Valley Business Resource Center is just another example of their leadership, which will enable us to significantly expand our economic development services in the Mon Valley community.” The Mon Valley Alliance will spearhead the renovation of the building to include conference and training rooms, a hotel style lobby for business meetings, a media room for video and audio production, electronic meeting areas and business support services. Future plans call for a renovated outdoor meeting and networking space

to further enhance the usability and streetscape of the property. “Our commitment to building a stronger community throughout the entire region is perfectly aligned with MVA’s industrial, business, and community development strategies,” said John H. Montgomery, President and CEO of Community Bank. “The business landscape is changing everywhere, which is why we are supporting initiatives like the BRC that will create a more collaborative and cooperative workforce in Southwestern PA.”

Both Washington Health System Hospitals Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Washington Health System (WHS) is proud to announce that both of their hospitals, WHS Washington Hospital and WHS Greene, received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall of 2021. This national distinction recognizes WHS Washington Hospital and WHS Greene’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and

harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I thank the leadership and workforce of WHS Washington Hospital and WHS Greene for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.” To see WHS’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit the website HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook.

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

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WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK ANNOUNCES DECEMBER MEETINGS IN THE SOUTH HILLS Bethel Park Chamber Launches 2022 with Workplace Strategies The Bethel Park Chamber launches its 2022 calendar for businesses to jump start the new year with resources and information on overcoming 2021 challenges. Starting in January, the Chamber will have a ‘Lunch and Learn’ workshop on “Preparing for the 2022 Workforce and Business Challenges”. The Chamber will host a roundtable with business leaders discussing new workforce strategies, business redirection and snapshots of our local tri-community status. Join our roundtable and discuss with other business leaders what other options are now available for 2022. For information on the Lunch and Learn go to the Chamber website at www.bpchamber.org for more details.

Are you looking for a dynamic group of women who will share your passion for succeeding in business? Women’s Business Network is an awardwinning 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. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com. The McMurray Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. at King's Family Restaurant, 580 McClelland Rd Canonsburg, PA 15317. December meetings are December 1st and December 15th. 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 of each month at 8:00 a.m., at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. The December meetings are December 2nd and December 16th. To find out more, contact our Chapter Representative, Laura Zervos, at 412-287-5679. The Washington Chapter meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Drive Washington, PA 15301. December meetings are December 8th and December 22nd. 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 of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. December meetings will take place on December 14th and the 28th. To find out more, contact our Chapter Representative, Barbara Klein, at 724-508-3283. The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7:30pm. December meetings are December 1st and December 15th. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information contact our Chapter Representative, Jennifer Pasquale, at 412-908-1663.

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Juniper Village at South Hills Holds Ribbon Cutting On Thursday, October 28, the South Hills Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, Juniper Village at South Hills to our Chamber. Juniper provides senior living including personal care for those who need a little help with activities of daily living, and a secure memory care environment designed for those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory conditions. This community enables individuals to maintain their sense of independence fully, while getting the specialized supportive services they need.

Southpointe CEO Association Hosts Annual Spirit of Southpointe Award & Reception On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the Southpointe CEO Association (SPCEOA) hosted over 150 regional business leaders for the organization’s annual ‘Spirit of Southpointe Award and Reception’ featuring Lucas B. Piatt, Owner and CEO of Millcraft. In a session held at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/ Southpointe, Evan Rosenberg, Publisher of the Pittsburgh Business Times moderated a unique one-on-one conversation with Mr. Piatt about his company, its opportunities, and its leadership in the development of the Greater Pittsburgh Region. Following the discussion, Mr. Piatt was recognized

with the 2021 Jack B. Piatt Spirit of Southpointe Award which included a $10,000 donation on Mr. Piatt’s behalf to the Jack B. Piatt Scholarship Fund which supports Washington County students seeking further education in college or the trades. According to Jeff Kotula, President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and host for the event, the Jack B. Piatt Spirit of Southpointe Award honors the vision of Jack Piatt and his legacy of innovation in our region. Mr. Kotula stated, “Over the years we have been honored to present this award to numerous business leaders

that have shared Jack Piatt’s vision of thinking big and driving our area forward. We also honor his memory by providing opportunities for those who will be the next leaders of our region. It is appropriate that we recognize his son Lucas’ achievements today as he carries on his father’s faith in our bright future.”

ABOUT THE SOUTHPOINTE CEO ASSOCIATION The Southpointe CEO Association, a non-profit organization formed in 1997, is dedicated to advancing the interests of businesses and business people located in and around

Southpointe. In keeping with the theme of Public/Private partnerships that built Southpointe, the Association brings together local, regional, and national business leaders as well as government officials from all levels to build upon the region's business success. The Southpointe CEO Association merged with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce in 2018 to expand its reach and to continue its mission of providing programs and events to meet the financial, educational, and social needs of businesses while promoting Southpointe and Washington County as a premier place to work, live and play.

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His Place Coffee Shop Gives Back to Mon Valley Community By Lois Thomson A new coffee shop opened in Monessen in September, but if you think it is just a place to stop in and get a cup of your favorite brew, you're mistaken. In addition to featuring specialty coffees and teas, along with a wide assortment of delicious pastries, His Place – located at 100 3rd St. – is committed to giving back to the community. His Place is owned by the board of a corporation called Full Potential Project, which owns the building – formerly a firehouse – and the coffee shop. According to Lisa Lyons, one of the board members, His Place was the dream child of Tim Burgan, lead pastor at Christian Center Church in Rostraver. Pastor Burgan previously hosted a program on Cornerstone TV called "His Place." Lyons said the program had a coffee shop setting, and people always wanted to know where the place was. "When he left, it was in the back of his mind to touch a community, and bring them hope and light; and what better way to do that than with a coffee shop?" Lyons added that Cornerstone gave them the rights to use the name. "We're a 501(c)3, we pay our employees the best wages and pay the bills, and the rest of the revenue goes back

into the community." One way that is done is by offering a free tutoring program for K-12 students Monday evenings. "It's called Illuminate, because we want to illuminate their brains, we want to turn the light on." On the second Thursday of the month, His Place – in conjunction with Monessen Public Library – holds a children's story hour, hosted by Marsha Adams, children's coordinator. Knit Wits, a knitting and crocheting group, meets once a week, as does an exercise and wellness class. Lyons pointed out that during these activities, there is a special room for children where their parents can see them at all times and know they are safe. His Place was four years in the planning, and Mike Hough, executive pastor of Christian Center Church, said, "We looked at a couple of different towns, but after a lot of prayer and a lot of looking, this is where God led us. We bought the whole building, and the church family raised the money, believing in the vision, which is to reach the community outside of church walls." Lyons added, "We didn't just come in, we had been doing outreach [in Monessen] for years. Opening a business is a new endeavor for all of us. It's been a blessing for us to be here."

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SPORTS Belle Vernon Area Leopards Are Big 8 Conference Champions Congratulations to the 2021 Belle Vernon Area High School football team for winning the WPIAL AAAA Big 8 Conference.

Pictured above left to right: (Bottom row) Coaches Greg Steeber, Bill Hiller, Mike Steeber, Scott Knee, Aaron Szakal, Brett Berish, Matt Humbert, Frank Nangle, William Teets, Tim Livingstone, Jim McGinley, Frank Muccino and Jeff Ogrodowski Jr. (Second row) Seniors Devin Whitlock, Logan Cunningham, Reiley Wiant, Cole Weightman, Tyler Kovatch, Joe Klanchar, Anthony Miklos, Ryan Hamer, Craig Dongilli, Logan Hoffman, Jack Bryer, Ryan McGrew, Dylan Larson, Tommy Kovatch. (Third row) Colton Lee, Evan Pohlot, Parker Jewell, Dylan Seliga, Tanner Steeber, Kole Doppelheuer, Jake Gedekoh, Chase Mertz, Braden Laux, Chase Ruokonen, Bradey Gabrovsek, Adam LaCarte. (Fourth row) Jake Wessel, Tanner Moody, Quinton Martin, Nevach Akin, Zach Zelenski, Dom Sasko, Landen Baron, SteveMacheska, Dyan DeWitt, Zach May, Jake Heckel, Luke Bryer. (Fifth row) Izak, Sobdzak, Kieron Cledanial, Jacob Pfarr, Tyler Zelenski, Perry Riggle, Cole Browder, Dane Levi, Tanner Hackenson, Dalton Vitez, Frank Munsky, Dom Ghilani, Willie Schwerha, Aiden Johnson

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Local Worship Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair Catholic Pastor Named Auxiliary Bishop of Diocese of Pittsburgh By Matthew Peaslee A local Catholic pastor has been appointed to one of the highest roles within the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Rev. Mark Eckman, currently pastor of Resurrection Parish in Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair, will become an auxiliary bishop for the diocese. His new role will begin on Jan. 11, 2022. Eckman was born and raised in the South Hills and was a 1977 graduate of the former South Hills Catholic South Hills pastor Mark Eckman High School. He will remain in his was named auxiliary role at Resurrection Parish — which bishop for Diocese of Pittsburgh. includes the churches of St. John Capistran and St. Thomas More — and take on expanded duties throughout the dioceses. Under Bishop David Zubik, the diocese is also served by Aux. Bishop William Waltersheid and retired Aux. Bishop William Winter. Eckman was ordained a priest in 1985 and he has served as a parish parochial vicar, high school chaplain, parish pastor, parish administrator and episcopal vicar for clergy personnel. “I am so grateful to all the faithful in the assignments that I have had the privilege to serve,” Eckman said. Of Eckman, Zubik said, “He has shown himself to be a caring, compassionate, responsible, skilled pastor of the Church.” From the Vatican, Pope Francis issued the decree naming Eckman an auxiliary bishop on Nov. 5. He will have a formal ordination in January at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. “What a well-deserved honor,” said Mary Kirk. “Father Eckman is so amazingly kind and a great, compassionate leader.” Three other Catholic bishops have graduated from the former South Hills Catholic including Bishop Donald Francis Lippert, who is now the bishop of the Diocese of Mendi, Papua New Guinea; Bishop David Bonnar, who is now the bishop of Youngstown, Ohio; and Archbishop Bernard Hebda, who is now the archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Celebration at Crossroads Ministries Christmas is a time of many traditions - glowing candles, gifts, meals and so much more! Amid your holiday preparations, we want to invite you to reflect on the true meaning of the season at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville. You will experience familiar Christmas music, a message that is relevant and sure to be illuminating, and a moment of “Peace on Earth” as we enjoy a Candlelight Christmas Eve together. Christmas Eve Gatherings will be held on December 24 at 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00 PM. Come and make Christmas Memories! Your entire family will enjoy A Candlelight Christmas Eve at Crossroads! Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville PA 15332. For more information go to the church’s website at www.crsmin.com

First United Methodist in Belle Vernon to Hold Blue Christmas Service The First United Methodist Church, located at 200 State Street in Belle Vernon, will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 22 at 6:00 p.m. For many, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but for many who have lost loved ones, it is a time of sorrow. Join us as we remember the promises of God, to be with us always, even in our time of need and despair.

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Recent Local Death Notices ANKROM, Albert C. Jr, 66, of Finleyville, died October 26. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. BASHA, Catherine E. (MELE), 81, of Monongahela, died October 17. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. BLOOM, Patricia Ann, 84, of Elco, died November 1. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. BRADBURN, Michael Reese Sr., 64, of Baldwin Borough, died October 31. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BREGER, Ruth Ann, 66, of Finleyville, died November 14. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. BROWN, Dorothy A., 83, of Pleasant Hills, died November 2. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. BRUMM, Jane C., 88, of Bethel Park, died October 20. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. CALCEK, David L. Sr., 82, of Charleroi, died October 22. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. CARACCIOLO, Charlene Ann, 54, of South Park, died October 25. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. CARROLL, Carole G., 86, of Bethel Park, died October 19. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. CAUDILL, G. Thomas, 86, of Monongahela, died October 25. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. CHICCITT, Kelly, 59, of Bethel Park, died October 25. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. CLEGG, Carl R. Jr., 79, of Donora (formerly of Bethel Park), died October 28. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

COMO, Deacon Gerard “Gerry”, 76, of Pleasant Hills, died November 8. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. DeGRAZIA, Robert J., 83, of South Park, died October 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DOLATA-SPORIO, Marie L., 85, of Jefferson Hills, died November 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DONAHUE, Coleman J. Jr., 86, of West Mifflin, died November 4. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. DUDUKOVICH, Steve, 90, of Bethel Park, died October 31. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. DUMM, Lauren Elizabeth, 33, of Charleroi, died November 13. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. FIERST, Kimberly E., 32, of Pleasant Hills, died October 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. FILIPIAK, Susan J., 71, of Peters Township, died October 20. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. FONTANELLI, Joan M., 89, of Charleroi, died November 12. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. FREDRICK, Mary Kay, 97, of Carroll Township, died October 27. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. GALILEI, Sylvia A. (ALVAREZ), 85, of Monongahela, died October 21. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. GARVEY, Arthur F., Colonel USAF (Retired), 92, of Whitehall, died October 17. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. GREGOR, Margaret L. “Peggy”, 92, of Bethel Park, died October 23.

Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. HAENDLER, Margaret Ellen, 95, of Bethel Park, died November 11. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. HANCZYK, Anna, 87, of Bethel Park, died October 19. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. HUDOCK, Daniel M., 68, of Bentleyville, died November 1. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. HUFNAGEL, Patrick Lee “PJ” Jr. 31, of Finleyville, died October 24. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. HUTCHIN, Donald A., 79, of Eighty-four, died October 20. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. JAKELL, Shelley A., 52, of South Park, died November 8. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. JONES, Ronald “RJ”, 71, of Monongahela, died October 19. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. KALL, Andrew D., 35, of Bethel Park, died October 26. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. KIRBY, Thomas Michael, 50, of Charleroi, died October 27. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. KLEMENS, Barbara, 65, of South Park, died October 22. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. KROSKIE, Carol, 78, of Roscoe, died November 10. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. LATSKO, Nancy L., 85, of Bethel Park, died November 7. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. LAUDERBACK, Alice E., 74, of Charleroi, died October 22. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

LEHMAN, James E., 73, of South Park, died October 19. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MACIEROWSKI, Walter J., 92, of Pleasant Hills, died October 19. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MAKARY, Barry, 68, of West Mifflin, died October 17. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MARSHALL, James Robert “Pap”, 91, of Bethel Park, died November 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MARVENKO, Marshall S., 73, of Washington (formerly of Donora), died November 11. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. MEISSONIER, Bradley J., 51, of Canonsburg, died October 26. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. MEREDITH, Paul Michael, 67, of Baldwin, died November 12. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MEYERS, Charles “Chuck” R., 85, of Baldwin Borough, died November 4. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. MOSQUEDA, Mark, 58, of Finleyville, died October 25. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. OEHLING, Carol K., 90, of South Park, died November 12. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. O’HAR, Douglas Charles, 75, of Pleasant Hills, died November 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PERSICHETTI, Chester, 88, of Jefferson Hills, died October 25. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

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Recent Local Death Notices PETROVICH, Richard K., 75, of South Park (formerly of West Mifflin), died October 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PIERCE, Dick, 79, of Forward Township, died October 17. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. PUGH, Lynn, 64, of West Mifflin, died November 6. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. PUSATERI, Deborah L., 65, of Washington, PA, died October 24. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. RANDOLPH, Susan (MARTIS), 82, of Finleyville, died October 19. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. RANDS, Brandon Victor, 42, of Charleroi, died November 9. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. SAKSUN, Leonard M., 74, of Monessen, died November 9. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi. SCHOENER, George J., 82, of Charleroi, died November 13. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. SHAFFER, David Leland, 78, of Elizabeth (formerly of Clairton), died November 13. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SLAVONIC, Linda Anne (JENKINS), 66, of West Mifflin, died November 17. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SOKOLOVIC, Bonita “Bonnie” Diane, 77, of Baldwin (formerly of West Mifflin), died October 24. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. STADLER, Rosemary, 79, of Bethel Park, died October 23. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. STALEY, Leonard J., 80, of Finleyville, died October 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. STARK., Nancy L. (PARKER), 87, of Baldwin, died October 20. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township. TATAR, Catherine A., 63, of Monongahela, died October 25. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. TRAUTMAN, Roberta A., 84, of Bethel Park, died November 9. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. YEWUSIAK, David T., 66, of Charleroi, died October 20. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe. WECK, Robert H., 87, of South Park, died October 29. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. WEISE, Karl E. Jr., 81, of Bethel Park, died November 8. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park. WEISS, Elaine P., 87, of Dunlevy, died October 19. Arrangements by Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Charleroi.

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BALDWIN BOROUGH Michael Duffy David Kaslewicz Voelker Properties LLC Christopher Zandier Robert Nesky Jr. Frank Federico Jr. John Gibson IV Samantha Irvin Omkar Acharya Ganga Mainali Sandra Alan Jack Loadman Michael Beatty Johnathon Billings Estate of Jimmie Ray Kuhl Bhola Phuyel Quality Homes Property Sol. LLC Linda Burgman Estate of George Rimmel Caitlin Jo Stroop Indra Koirala Gregory Deluca Arthur Aul Danielle Krall Estate of Donald Marsteller Anthony Miller William Law Scott Somma Joyce Sebastian Nancy Linkes Timothy Carey Derek Moos Jeffrey Desalvo Darshan Wagle Edward Obriger Bhagwat Koirala Brendan Quay

Ian Gable RP2ALL LLC Nathan Triemstra Zakary Laubscher and Alexa Partin Jason and Dianna Markovich Ian Carter Stephanie Alexandria Miller Stephanie Waskowiak Ramesh Bhattarai and Selena Chimariya Bhuwani Shankar and Tuka Maya Dhimal Sean Alan Gary Alan Podolsky and Linda Lee Nagy Central Penn Capital Management LLC Annie Hakamwaya Govinda and Abi Maya Tiwari James Robert and Maria Teresa Odell Michael Martin Fred and Barbara Taroli Meera Chhetri Amanda Mary Ciummo Ram Majhi Budhi Bista and Leena Adhikari Christine Lynne Brookline LLC Gregory Michael Casey Bret and Tina Stutzman Alesha Davies Rachael English and Barbaros Tetikoglu Zachary Webster and Josephine Harsh Cathleen Moskiewski Haleigh Michel Oliver William and Danielle Krall Upendra Kar and Rupa Dash Whitney Jo Stauffer Ram and Purni Lamichhane Donald Pulakowski Hem Lal and Monica Mon Kharel Jeffrey and Kelly Grace

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532 Charlotte Drive $194,900. 3202 Hazelhurst Ave. $145,000. 734 Lechner Ln $200,000. 465 Macassar Drive $234,888. 615 Macassar Drive $405,000. 5344 Meadowcrest Road $199,900. 1707 Michael Drive Unit 112D $240,000. 927 Edward Drive $184,900. 5021 Elmwood Drive $230,000. 5363 Hacienda Drive $270,000. 1750 Hollyrood Road $96,000. 673 Jenne Drive $215,000. 517 Lucy Drive $130,000 by sheriff's deed. 307 Macassar Drive $130,000. 429 Macassar Drive $193,000. 452 Macassar Drive $192,000. 281 Mary St. $210,000. 1909 Michael Drive $256,000. 4610 Norma Drive $236,000. 204 Olympic Road $180,000. 5391 Overland Trl $180,000. 191 Travis Drive $210,000. 973 Agnew Road $75,000. 2816 Castleview Drive $164,000. 449 Charlotte Drive $133,000. 616 Charlotte Drive $244,277. 1007 Edward Drive $200,000. 201 Marc Drive $138,000. 63 Mary Ann Drive $165,000. 240 Meadowdell Drive $180,000. 1410 Michael Drive $200,000. 2305 Michael Drive Apt 109E $250,000. 403 Palace Court $151,500. 5611 Sixth St. $205,000. 3307 Churchview Ave. $59,000. 5248 Colewood Drive $195,000. 2825 Custer Ave. $145,000.

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Dennis Boerner Home Buying Solutions Inc. Mae Fannie David Hutter III Rose Ann Gutknecht

Jeremy Scott and Sarah Rose Creamer Stephen Peters and Angela Recker Regan Schwartz Prakash Lama and Renuka Magar Beyond Investment Properties LLC

BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Zachary Cable Rudolf Vogelsberger

Blake Nieri and Sandra Mazziotta Ritu Wagley and Bhima Khadka

532 Old Farm Road 309 Larch Ln

BENTLEYVILLE Frances Hohn

Robin Mucho

101 Locust St.

BETHEL PARK David Wintruba Robert Kensky Andrew Carrozza Estate of E. Dewayne Kanagy Donna Johnson Andrew Knuth III FC Bethel LLC Brandon Halas Estate of Paul Miller Stephen Welsh Terrill Stammler Estate of James Hucke Emily Zasadny Scott Forse Pamela Inglis trste Thomas Baum Selina Rae Peters Jason Bercini FC Bethel LLC FC Bethel LLC Richard Measures Jr. Estate of Franklin Walters Jeff Lane Matthew Thomas Moon Kevan John Coates David Kail Estate of Samuel Philip Gerace Ashley Runey Ann Dugan trustee John Pape trustee Maya Kadariya FC Bethel LLC Robert Ryan Stephen Mackowick Kenneth Goebel Estate of Frank Langkamp Oleg Khramtsov Modern Edge Ventures LLC Carol Nodaros Chris Heasley James Lutheran Jr. Estate of Carl Dunn Estate of Richard Manion Sarah Peebles Mark Boehm JS Bethel Park L.P. Brett Steckel James Sherman FC Bethel LLC NVR Inc. Lynn Rankin

Jeffrey Bright 7195 Baptist Road Christopher Matson 871 Boulder Drive Justin and Mary Samstag 5875 Brian Drive Rena Kanagy 5103 Brightwood Road Robert William and Faith Elizabeth Durso 5533 California Ave. Leonard Joseph Murgi III Katey Lynn Woistman 5765 Clark Ave. NVR Inc. 2443 Demare Drive Jeffrey Lenigan and Amy Yelich 5890 Dublin Road VB One LLC 5416 Elm St. Ethan and Jenna Bayne 5674 Florida Ave. Robert McCarthy and Jennifer Espinosa 5904 Glen Hill Drive David and Jennifer Peterson 4764 Prescott Drive Alexander Murphy and Joan Marie Smith 2658 Santa Barbara Drive Nicholas and Paige Hinsch 972 Willow Glen Drive Mary Bingham 2493 Bethel Church Road Soma Koirala 5542 Beverly Ct Timothy Byrnes Jr. and Amy Byrnes 613 Chessbriar Drive Sharon Damer 969 Delfield Drive NVR Inc. 2438 Demare Drive NVR Inc. 2447 Demare Drive Faizan Ansari 1354 Falla Drive Justin Matera 340 Horning Road Lane Motor Museum 3220 Industrial Blvd. Richard Francis and Wendy Ann Kelly 149 Meadowbrook Drive Susan Dalessandro 199 Old Village Ln Steven and Erin Romary 1178 Snee Drive Gerald Greco II and Jacqueline Greco 300 Turngate Drive Jared Emil Schippers and Melissa Rae Gettinger 5622 Valleyview Drive Spencer and Madison Wurst 2624 Bethel Crest Drive John Russell 5415 California Ave. Josh Troup and Shannon Huffman 5480 California Ave. NVR Inc. 2430 Demare Drive Richard Poole III and Donna Marie Poole 6015 Dublin Road David and Sharon Mackowick 1027 Highfield Road Wayne Close and Robin Harvey 55 Highland Road Unit P-3 Jesus Alberto and Sarah Marie Lopez 5727 Kings School Road Torin and Tiffany Lupori 2501 Milford Drive Bal and Zenith Thapa 2559 N Lightwood Ave. James Myers 149 Old Village Lane Tony Morales 4330 Overhill St. Albert and Kathleen Thomas 5609 Saddlebrook Drive Jordan Packy and Jordan Ward 3417 Sycamore Drive Stephen and Victoria Perdziola 5622 Villa Haven Drive Julia Butzler 413 Barlynn Road Albert John and Sarah Buerkle 6101 Boxer Drive Buncher Co. 503 Clifton Road Michael Celestino and Kaitlyn Haley 596 Clifton Road Merle Beeson and Kristi Wittman 5860 Dashwood Drive NVR Inc. 2431 Demare Drive Michael Raymond Desanto & Stephanie Loncharich2432 Demare Drive Sudhir Timsina and Swikriti Rana 1697 Forestview Drive

124 Frederick Court 159 Goucher Drive 4727 Norma Drive 444 Ruthwood Ave. 1629 Streets Run Road

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5 Easy Tips For Preventing Unwanted Bugs In The Home This Winter (BPT) - With the shift to cooler temperatures, insects like to migrate to warmer weather. For homeowners during the season change, that can spell an uptick in bugs like spiders, lady bugs, cockroaches and more venturing indoors. To help keep homes protected and get rid of bothersome bugs, Raid®, America's most trusted insect control brand* backed by 60 years of research, shares five easy tips to help prevent uninvited pests from invading the home. 1) Keep The Kitchen Clean: Avoid leaving food or dirty dishes out for long periods, and clean up food spills immediately. Sweep and mop hard-surface floors weekly, or more often if you notice spills, and consider utilizing a vacuum on hardwood and carpeted floors weekly for anything that may have dropped under or between appliances. Consider Raid® Essentials, which is safe to use in the kitchen, and around children and pets when used as directed. 2) Eliminate Moisture: Standing water in and around your home acts as a breeding ground and drinking fountain for pesky insects. Identify and repair indoor water leaks, wipe down the insides of sinks and bathtubs and run a dehumidifier in damp areas, (Continued on following page.)

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BETHEL PARK Robert Smith Gibb II Sandra Pepe trustee Kimberly Eisel James Moorhouse James Mesloh Joseph Smith Jason Paul Robert Fedor

Chad David and Elizabeth Marie Heitzenrater Sfr3-000 LLC Nicholas and Tess Samuel Robert and Kimberly Derickson Joseph Campbell Andrew and Kelly Brown Christina Zeuger Robert Fisher et al. & Priya Shanti Lian Amari

130 Great Rock Drive 237 Horning Road 106 Jordan St. 499 Limestone Drive 167 Old Village Lane 2807 Poplar St. 4743 Prescott Drive 156 Stonewood Drive

$499,900. $124,150. $189,900. $245,000. $181,000. $250,000. $200,000. $389,900.

BRENTWOOD Ronald Moore Aron Schutzeus Estate of Cheryl Falkowski Estate of Dana Marie Kohnen Jason Kasten Pittsburgh Investors Inc. Binod Gurung Kenneth Balach Estate of Beverly Jean Crocco Derek Camp Mathew Brueggemann Karen Kashmer FYM One LLC Bernard Kozlowski Faith Ann Morros Coleen McGill Daryl Lucas Jr. Derek Camp Joshua Mauro Tiffany Solomon Saltovka LLC Shirley Vaday Aaron Herrod Joseph Blocky Jay Cooper Jeffrey Therrien James Walsh IV

Ryan Lloyd Carlisano Prayas Investments LLC DAAD Properties LLC Mohammed Alotaibi Harbour Rock LLC Lawrenceville Property Group Inc. Zakari Garba Gambari and Florence Zakli Hakmon Properties LLC Ganesh Bhattarai et al. and Medanie Kadariya Andrea Owens Joseph and Michelle Fusco BHM Investments L.P. Tyler Gregory and Alexandra Record Joshua and Stephanie Mauro Mei Hulver Martin Kroll Jr. and Nan Kroll CVP South L.P. John Eaves Brady Paul and Kathlene Abbott Ethan Woy and Danielle Beckford Justin Bagnato Schlute and Thea Mae Petrigac Michael Vaday Douglas Stouch Alec Fisanick and Madeline Frech Christine Lynn Brookline LLC Yaovi Folly and Toni Kpadjiba Dave Gallman and Kelly Breisinger

215 Beisner Ave. 2809 Brownsville Road 124 E Garden Road 332 E Garden Road 18 Hillman St. 112 Marylea Ave. 321 Marylea Ave. 25 Owendale Ave. 4011 Tuxey Ave. 300 Conson Road 4024 Lawnview Ave. 2932 Pyramid Ave. 3902 Theresa Ave. 3975 Tuxey Ave. 216 Catskill Ave. 4242 Clairton Blvd. 3839 Delco Road 122 Marylea Ave. 363 Marylea Ave. 163 Pointview Road 112 Van Wyck Ave. 3009 Willett Road 3234 Beechdale St. 3345 Bookman Ave. 3027-3029 Glendale Ave. 106 Van Wyck Ave. 2913 Waidler St.

$129,900. $210,000. $206,300. $149,900. $60,000. $64,000. $185,000. $93,000. $175,000. $243,254. $200,500. $41,000. $205,000. $199,000. $100,000. $207,500. $62,000. $122,500. $144,000. $180,000. $175,000. $85,000. $140,000. $210,000. $150,000. $230,000. $161,000.

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Carol Moebus Brad Fine Jonathan Suter Bonnie S Fronzaglio Zimmerman PNC Bank NA Ryan Rodriguez

Erik and Natalie McMillen Daniel Stinebaugh Gregg Kubasiak David Legerski Jr. and Nicole Legerski Shawn Sheikhzadeh trustee Timothy Kurutz and Danielle Gondak

1688 Fourth St. 62 Van Voorhis Ln 128 Diane Drive 9 Highland St. 114 Route 837 179 Terrace Drive

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$200,000. $147,700. $229,900. $143,400. $8,000. $170,000.

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CHARLEROI Phillip Hallam Lindsey Roach Patterson Scott Mayernik Nico Homes Inc. Jennifer Bomba Phillip Bowser CB4 Holdings LLC Estate of Erma Tuccelli Daniel Musser

John Jacobs and Rachel Roman Christina Cummings Michael Lathrop and Myra Weber Stanley Marshall Smith Brothers Homes LLC Michael Dennihan Jr. Derrick Boston DB Rentals LLC Todd Mathew and Courtney Saxon

811 Prospect Ave. 1101 Oakland Ave. 300 Oakland Ave. 813 Prospect Ave. 723 Washington Ave. 603 Third St. 411 Crest Ave. 205 Lookout Ave. 1112 Lower Meadow Ave.

$55,000. $34,900. $99,500. $9,000. $10,000. $15,000. $130,000. $45,000. $80,000.

CLAIRTON Estate of Patricia Grainger Donald Krewin Frank Schlatterer Joseph Giansante Jr. Wendy Johnson Rose Ann Mannarino Raymond Kurta George Gitas Excalibur REP 01 L.P. Matt Jellison Elsie Cola Richard Search Dianne Malone Second Chance Property Invest. LLC Chad Smith Edward Karloski Sr Fannie Harvey

Timothy Zietak James Gabler Dent H Properties LLC Edward Montgomery Jr. Timothy Puskar and Wendy Johnson Dante Marraccini Jr. and Laurie Picone Bradford Boyle VB One LLC Clairton Third LLC Tuff Properties LLC Lisette Rivera Abdul Rasheed Nasir Abiola Rasheedat Onigbanjo Sfr3-030 LLC Joint Assets LLC Inari Davenport Deshauna Ponton

144 Pennsylvania Ave. 711 Tamarack Drive 719 Walnut Ave. 830 Worthington Ave. 759 Lafayette Drive 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. 132 Pennsylvania Ave. 315 Charles Ave. 801 N Sixth St. 423 N State St. 408 N. Third St. 1000 Waddell Ave. 540 Farnsworth Ave. 563 Independence Drive 441 Mitchell Ave. 506 N Eighth St. 911 School St.

$11,000. $62,000. $45,000. $135,000. $20,292. $14,850. $45,000. $56,000. $30,000. $10,000. $52,000. $2,500. $10,000. $32,500. $51,100. $83,000. $85,000.

(Continued from page 26 ) especially if you spot moisture-loving critters. 3) Clean. De-Clutter. Repeat: Keeping the inside of your home and garage clean and clutter-free not only makes it more inviting for loved ones, it also makes it less inviting for insects. Remember to recycle old boxes and stacks of newspapers where roaches, bed bugs, silverfish and other bugs like to breed and hide. 4) Block Entry Points: Insects can squeeze through tiny spaces, so check around your vents, utility pipes and other openings from the outside that might not be properly sealed. When temperatures drop, add weather stripping and door sweeps to make it harder for bugs to gain entrance, and use products like Raid® Perimeter Protection, which kills a wide range of bugs and creates a long-lasting, consistent barrier for up to 18 months, all in one spray. 5) Create A Perimeter: To help prevent unwanted guests from making their way inside, move tree limbs, (Continued on following page.)

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DONORA WilkCo LLC SSA Family Properties LLC Kyrie C Anderson Kenyon William Jay Herk Albert Hanna Paul Williams Estate of Betty Giuffrida

Candice M Lesniak Stevens TBT Property Advantage LLC Steven and Laurie Phenix Jose Williams and Regina Clark Stacey Pelissero Joseph Federer Erica Rowe

817 Heslep Ave. 221 Fifth St. 317 Market St. 25 McKean Ave. 501 McKean Ave. 105 Modisette Ave. 422 Walnut St.

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Jason Kasten Jeffrey Heinichen Tamara Derosa

Mystic Harbour LLC 401-403 Sixth Ave. Tyree Lamont and Susan Amara Goins 237 McKeesport Road Mohamas Adnan Malullah & Rima M Ibrahim Allaham1138 Mckeesport Road

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Edward Mazurkiewicz Eleanor Zang Jayne Littleton Elizabeth Swank Patrick Malseed Robert Faulkner Estate of Arthur Street Estate of George Moresea Janet Cheeseman Jack McDermott Dale Waller James Hanlon Chester Dubos William Styche

Napoleon Christopher & Kandra Marie Strothers 2144 Bea Mar Drive $370,000. New Homestead Development Co. 540 Fallen Timber Rd $95,000 by sheriff's deed. Chris Parkins 211 Fowles Ave. $55,000. Charles and Kimberly Anne Dusi 110 Narragansett Drive $140,000. Kevin McCracken 20 Transit Drive $135,000. Aaron and Jessan Lyne Newell 260 Broadlawn Drive $150,000. RP2ALL LLC 208 Dennis St. $120,000. Robin Wargo 512 Douglas Ave. $85,000. Tina Kasardo 2114 Lawnview Drive $57,058. Jamie Kanski and Jenny Smothers 703 Mine Drive $12,900. Dennis Michael and Ashley Mae Mikula 206 Ash Drive $360,000. Jeffrey and Darci Leezer 12 Colonial Drive $385,000. Mattie Winowitch 1004 Deerfield Drive $140,000. Shawn Funkhouser and Nichole Wojtowicz 340 Henderson Road $320,000.

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$18,000. $86,000. $26,000. $40,000. $200,000. $10,000. $32,900. $115,000. $175,000. $10,000.

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Michael Churilla Estate of Chester Englert Raymond Riggle Brian Manley Joshua Finnegan Daniel Bekavac Cheryl Thomas trustee

James and Kelly Wylie Michael and Stacey Simon Donald Verscharen David Hale Michael Obley Joshua Walls Andrew Grant Kaska

201 Shaffer Ave. 208 Williamsburg Drive 507 Wylie Ave. 448 Circle Drive 125 Cross St. 123 Mt. Vernon Drive 102 Rock Run Road

$152,500. $162,000. $145,900. $325,000. $142,000. $405,000. $155,900.

FALLOWFIELD Larry Anthony Amati Jr. Steven Carson Edward Dragone Edward Shearer III Robert Cain

Robert Nuzzo II and Farrah Nuzzo Jacob Wolford Jeffrey Dragone Martin Fantauzzi and Tobi Lynn Balmer Three Rivers Royalty 2 LLC

1904 Grange Road 23 Leyda Ave. Brewer St. 20 Hillman St. 362 Kennedy Road

$195,000. $70,000. $7,500. $80,000. $45,900.

FORWARD TOWNSHIP Brandon Debevec Brian Arico Joshua Pomilio

Chris William Yerkey Jennifer Lauren Minster Samantha Ashliman

2077 River Hill Road 4795 Williamsport Road 505 Forward St.

$155,000. $130,000. $100,000.

JEFFERSON HILLS Estate of John Rusien Maronda Homes Inc. Estate of Shirley Lucille Fabry Bhakta Gurung Estate of James Cathell MB2K Development Inc. Mark Oczypok Sean Candrilli Jonathan Ethan Rich Justin Talley Estate of Laurence Mihalov Randall Haluka Elizabeth Ackman David Martin Dorazio Vincent Burens Todd Eicker Paul Tomer Ryan Abels Shawn Wahl NVR Inc. Deborah Kunz Tracey Khalil Craig Miller Daniel McCann

Andrew Melzer and Leah Urbaniak Bradley and Tara Ashley Barker Christopher Bredel Andrew Gower Renee Long Joshua Alan and Lara Michelle Tilford Ryan Kaszer Andrew and Melissa Gregg Bhagat and Nirmala Pokhrel BGRS Relocation Inc. Bram and Alexandria Peart Deu and Dev Gautam Shawn Ross and Elizabeth Ackman Kevin Johnson et al. and Brad Markovich Lisa Marie Wargo Justin Yeckel Paul Sibit Gariba and Oreoluwa Isola Evan and Michelle Wallace Ram and Bidhata Dhital Dean and Ariana Langholz David Cercone Jeffrey Hays Josip Lucic and Bojana Lucic Jozak Drew and Regina Slater

150 Cassia Drive 109 Chesapeake Drive 1236 Gill Hall Road 361 Greene Drive 6417 Jefferson Pointe Cir 4007 Shenandoah Drive State Route 885 512 Timber Ln 402 Labrador Ln 420 Lexie Way State Route 885 1220 Wanda Ln 6519 Willem Drive 101 Fawn Drive 1417 Gilmore Drive 117 Hollywood Drive 1312 Hornbake Drive 244 Pointer Drive 133 Retriever Lane 156 Washington Drive 201 Coal Valley Road 1016 Lewis Run Road 108 Redcliff Drive 210 Wray Large Road

$270,000. $534,313. $202,320. $356,000. $250,000. $75,000. $5,000. $450,000. $420,000. $500,000. $21,000. $490,000. $69,711. $262,500. $200,000. $210,000. $270,000. $400,000. $380,000. $508,845. $17,250. $146,000. $551,000. $300,000.

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Winter is coming. It may not seem that way on a nice autumn day, but some parts of the country are already starting to feel a chill in the air, and those who live in snowy areas are thinking ahead. The increased opportunities for remote work prompted many people to relocate to other states, and some of them may be looking at their first experiences with snowy winters. Whether you are new to northern climates or a seasoned veteran of many blizzards, having the right tools can be the difference between getting around and getting stuck. To that end, a snow blower may become your new best friend. To help keep your snow blower in top shape, Cub Cadet, an American manufacturer of outdoor equipment including lawn mowers, yard tractors, and snow blowers, recommends (Continued on following page.)

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Buyer

Address

Price

Malik Devon Hull Dale Martin Sarah Verlinich Albert Taylor Raymond Paez Jr. Craig Stark

Samuel Boyd Dickerson 1206 Highland Ave. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $76,097). Jeffrey Hoffman 921 Leeds Ave. Joseph Louis Trozzo 108 Pacific Blvd. Stephen Nyiri and Amber Serratore 908 Second St. Vicky Chadwick Jones 113 Pennsylvania Blvd. Catherine Perich 953 Athalia Ave. Blane Zentek 313 Ontario St.

MONONGAHELA Robert Connick David Eisel Craig Quinlan Joseph Ravasio

Brandon Michael Miller Levi Eisel Brayden Hines Natalie Marie Rivera

Jamie Froelich

Paul Griser

NEW EAGLE Raelynn Jackson Frick Financial Federal Credit Union Jason Jaki Jeffrey Kennell

SFR3 030 LLC SFR3 030 LLC Nicholas Hoff Benjamin and Kira Demers

165 First Ave. 170 First Ave. Second Ave. 410 Memorial Ave.

$35,000. $4,507. $12,000. $215,000.

NORTH BELLE VERNON Janette Howell Sweeney Jonathan Patterson

John Taylor Jr. and Michele Taylor Amanda Hall

386 Fell St. 414 Fayette St.

$189,500. $111,300.

NORTH CHARLEROI Sarah Anthony

Alicia Kelley

421 Conrad Ave.

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Jeffrey Fullard Dean Klos Theresa Craig Estate of Nira Holt

Chad Jeffrey Fullard and Jessica Marie Wilding Robert and Poppi Lynn Robertson William and Barbara Kern Todd Chornenky

231 Gilkeson Road 11 Kings Ln 221 Little Mingo Road W Hillcrest Road

PETERS TOWNSHIP Duane Graham 271 Art Land LLC Charles Minton III Ralph Franco Richard Weir Joseph Martin Gerald Tew Daniel Gray Estate of Thomas Wayne Taylor

Alejandro Sklar NVR Inc. Christopher Ryan and Lauren Furyk Craig and Nicole Barkey Gloria Larson Christopher and Janelle D'Eramo Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee Mitchel and Victoriya McKay Everett and Heidi McDonough

505 Clubview Drive $360,000. 338 Juniper Way $137,500. 137 Lake Colony Drive $450,000. 85 Nancy Drive $585,000. 192 Roscommon Pl $254,000. 610 Sagewood Drive $726,000. 103 Clearview Drive $1,219 by sheriff's deed. 109 Cornerstone Ct $425,000. 305 E McMurray Road $180,000.

$53,500. $84,000. $14,000. $86,750. $12,500. $1,200.

1037 Fourth St. $51,900. 433 Fourth St. $100,000. 520 Oregon St. $139,724. 305 Park Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $65,286). 1200 Thomas St. $210,000.

$96,000. $186,288. $450,000. $80,000. $200,000.

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Richard Start 271 Art Land LLC 271 Art Land LLC Jeffrey Venturella SNE Realty LLC Colin Galvin William Kuntz Jr. Jon Herlevich Jr. Glenn Lynch 271 Art Land LLC Brookwood Village LLC Michael Johnson Dymac Properties LLC Jeffrey Tomcik Manoj Sharma William Kamm Jr. Bryan Michael Rossin Leo Kaylor Jr. Daniel Cheplic Estate of Kathleen Hess Jordan Jankowski 271 Art Land LLC NVR Inc. Joseph Kravec Anthony Billanti

Michael Morabito NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Nathan Jausey Lauren West Jordan and Jordan Keelee Jankowski Dennis and Meghan Elizabeth Hayes Evan Leonard and Courtney Uselton Ryan and Ann Cocco NVR Inc. Kathleen Regan John Wasieleski II and Kay Wasieleski Anthony and Kelly Zwickle Indra and Oma Devi Adhikari Nandu Siwakoti and Gomati Dhami John Raymond and Amber Brancolini Anthony and Christa Concilio Damian Garcher John and Nicole Dunn Samuel Mattei and Jaimie McGinnis Jay Mizack NVR Inc. Paul Scarsella Jr. and Courtney Scarsella JE Clark and Roberta Delanois Barbara Rose Nicolella

202 Green Valley Ln 337 Juniper Way 340 Juniper Way 100 Waterside Drive 125 Braun Drive 318 Buckingham Drive 303 Clubview Drive 274 Gateshead Drive 206 Hardwood Drive 352 Juniper Way 437 Magnolia Drive 139 Marion Drive 222 Thompsonville Road 227 Timberlake Drive 207 Buffalo Ridge Road 322 Bunker Hill Drive 120 E Edgewood Drive 107 Forest Drive 117 Gateshead Drive 204 Grandview Drive 487 Harvest View Drive 348 Juniper Way 356 Juniper Way 104 Lariat Drive 200 Lightholder Drive

PLEASANT HILLS Colleen Resh Joseph Dolata III James McElheny Lynda Hays Jesus Lopez Ronnie Fernandez CVP South L.P. Ronald Datovech Richard Demeo Kevin Sebastian Christopher Kujawa Nicholas Beckas EMB Property Management LLC Shiva Mainali James Finch Melissa Dickerson Estate of Brian Bernarding Suzanne Gabany

David Hubal Robert Morini Jr. Beverly Sowash Dennis and Meghan Saltzman Robert Baker and Sabina Stepanyan Michael John Kiral Jr. and Amanda Ann Kiral Bryce Goff Stephanie Ann Falvo Adam Brown Marla Carteza and Mat Alejandro Manangan Sokha Nhek Phillip and Chiran Thapa Sean Eiszler and Megan Johnson Ganga Chamlagai and Krishna Khadka Brendan Cebula Brendan Richard and Aidan Christopher Kelly Zoliver Properties LLC Stephen Vargo Jr.

347 Constitution Drive 421 Delano Drive 435 McClellan Drive 145 Crestview Drive 201 Delano Drive 566 N Lewis Run Road 311 Old Clairton Road 146 Senate Drive 271 Temona Drive 422 Arbor Lane 17 E Bruceton Road 176 Lenanon Church Road 263 Old Lebanon Church R 442 Torwood Lane 434 Audrey Drive 115 Columbia Drive 126 Sunrise Drive 237 Temona Drive

Price $825,000. $137,500. $137,500. $382,500. $244,900. $1,051,000. $476,000. $782,500. $970,000. $137,500. $122,500. $350,000. $210,000. $460,000. $395,000. $675,000. $427,000. $315,000. $390,000. $305,000. $699,900. $137,500. $581,560. $610,000. $407,000. $150,000. $35,000. $159,600. $315,000. $200,000. $290,000. $250,000. $210,000. $185,000. $250,000. $250,453. $125,000. $167,500. $210,000. $180,000. $195,000. $93,000. $70,000.

six simple strategies to keep your snow blower working at its best. • Safety first. Before you begin a routine maintenance check, place your snow blower on a flat surface, and allow it to cool with the engine off. Be sure to remove the safety ignition key to avoid turning on the engine. • Change is good. Change the engine oil in your snow blower at the end of every season and after the first five hours of use this winter. • Spark it up. Check your spark plug at the start of the winter season. If it just looks dirty, cleaning may be all it needs, but install a new spark plug if you see rust or corrosion. • Boost your belt. Inspect the belts on your snow blower at the start of the season and replace them if they look worn. A fresh belt will keep your thrower functioning at its best and reduce the risk of its breaking during use. • Fill the tank. Drain the gas tank at the end of the season, and fill it with fuel that includes stabilizer. This ensures that the fuel stays fresh if you have a mild period during the winter when your snow blower is used less frequently. • Keep it smooth. Be sure to check that all the parts of your snow blower are moving smoothly, and tighten any nuts and bolts that may have come loose. For more advice on winter- weather preparation and snow blower options, visit cubcadet.com.

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Making Your Bathroom Work Harder For You (BPT) - The importance of designing a bathroom that balances easy living and functionality is often overlooked. Choosing the right bathroom mats - They can be a good starting point for decorating as they tend to determine the color scheme and mood for the rest of the bathroom. However, it is important to also choose floor mats for their durability. Bathroom floor mats get wet once to twice a day between showers and often people find they must replace their rugs sooner than expected for cleanliness. Consider if the material is absorbent, water resistant, machine-wash friendly and grips firmly to the floor for safety. The ultimate shower experience Having a quality bathroom equipped with functional décor is a crucial step. A versatile shower head that provides strong water streams, like the Peerless SideKick Shower System, is essential for achieving the perfect shower experience. The system installs onto the existing shower arm in minutes and does not require any additional tools for setup. It offers up to five different spray patterns that vary from relaxing, massage-like pulses to uplifting pressure and comes with multiple attachments designed for cleaning, washing your pet, and gently washing a child. Bathroom essentials for guests Make sure it is always stocked with essential items. Keep fresh towels in an easy place to spot so guests can grab when needed. Plug in air fresheners around the toilet to maintain a fresh aroma. More storage, less clutter While it may seem like the only option for storage is the sink cabinet, a simple installation of an additional storage unit can bring peace of mind. Try installing a shower caddy unit in the shower or an open shelf rack over the toilet. Building wall shelves is also an easy DIY project. These quick and doable ideas will help you, your family and guests love your bathroom even more.

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Buyer

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ROSTRAVER James Horan Estate of Frances Stawovy Jason Brazzon Christopher Michael Giordano RWS Land Co. Inc. Skyler Fransko Richard Nagel L & B Property Management LLC Kevin Dickey MK Menlo Belle Vernon L.P. Margaret Lloyd Entech LLC Jacob Greco

PrimeTime Property LLC Frederick Woodard Jr. and Jill Woodard Mary Jane Krosoff Terrance Dwayne Smith Ghana and Dasharath Phuyel Brett and Ashley Newbould Corrin Renee Smith Michael Fauvie Jr. and Dave Fisher Scott and Carrie McAfee Harold and Joy Luebke trustee Michael and Melissa Savage Maronda Homes LLC Christopher and Georgette Marie King

1036 Broad Ave. 1704 424 Jamie Drive 252 Rosewood St. 1910 1722 Rostraver Road 136 Municipal Drive 573 Rosewood St. 1642 Rostraver Road 1385 Broad Ave. 384 Leeper Road 843 Rostraver Road 406 Concord Ln 555 Gardenia Cir 195 Morningstar Drive

SOUTH PARK Jason Roberts Reginald Wells Mero South Park Ventures LLC NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Celeste Petursson Samantha Hester Hans Eichenlaub Daniel Camesi Kristan Koontz NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Virginia Schivley Estate of Stephen McHale Andrew Gregg NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Kathleen Taylor Gerald Hurney Larry Boggs Brock Breidigan Estate of Raymond Caporali Modern Edge Ventures LLC Deborah Ragano Christine Torre Kathryn Flinn Estate of John Brotherton Ronald Smith Dennis Beaulieu Christian Zinn Micah Raffo Amber Nicole Nassan James Bramer Joseph McGuinness Michael Inks Estate of Frank Tripodi Dawn Moeller Arthur Keebler Francis John Burtt Joseph Hatala Jackie Mitlo

Scott Thomas Stangl and Sarah Ann McPhee 1419 Annette Ave. Invision Customized Services 1632 Cordwell Drive NVR Inc. 210-218 Crescent Pl Justin Premich and Kelly Jean Faddish 4050 Crown Drive Ward Burgess 4054 Crown Drive Philip Kerns 1824 Edwards Drive Sara Hauck 1525 Harding Ave. Alan Ayoub 4125 Orchard St. Craig Andres 1851 Patricia Drive Edward Aaron McGivern 3068 Piney Bluff Drive Mary Jo Capozzoli 2009 Pinnacle Way Thomas and Celeste McCombs 2010 Pinnacle Way Stephanie King Lingenfelter 2440 Ridge Road Win Plus Management LLC 3122 Southern Drive Durga Lal Khanal and Bimala Rai 1806 Cedaridge Drive Michael and Erica Dunmire 4040 Crown Drive Alain and Marianne Girman 4042 Crown Drive Dean Podhajsky 350 Hidden Ridge Ct Apt 104 Neisha Khawas 3101 Julie Drive Joseph Diethorn 3117 Julie Drive Amanda and Jill Zankel 1929 Kirkby Drive Danielle Barilla 4123 Orchard St. James and Jennifer Hackett 6721 Ridgevue Drive Travis West and Emily Jenca 1289 Snee Drive Adam Winter and Carly McKinnis 2801 Stanley St. Lukas and Leah Cervenak 1852 Wallace Road Michael Reynolds 2075 Alberta Drive Govinda and Khina Mishra Acharya 921 Bideford Drive Andew and Lire Jackson 3020 Brownsville Road Ext. Christina Elizabeth Primiero 6348 Crestview Drive Matthew Louis Wilhelm & Laurel Ann Kenneweg 6337 Helen St. Christopher and Kristy Pierce 112 Marias Way Jacquetta Keeton 1300 McElhaney Road Pabi and Shiva Mainali 217 Parkridge Place Michael and Amanda Voelker 3067 Piney Bluff Drive Sukraj and Bali Maya Rai 1640 Cordwell Drive Demack Enterprises LLC 3056 Dara Drive Kevin and Terri McGahey 1415 Greenbriar Court David and Rebecca Enick 1900 Kirkby Drive Brandon Charles Cavalier & Dana Michelle Johnson1624 Princess Lane CVP South L.P. et al. 1108 Wilhelm Ave.

$235,000. $168,000. $218,285. $299,740. $318,265. $260,500. $151,800. $165,000. $314,900. $220,000. $394,100. $428,775. $179,900. $45,000. $265,555. $324,040. $290,825. $144,900. $260,000. $230,000. $155,100. $147,000. $262,000. $353,000. $230,000. $263,500. $175,000. $376,000. $265,000. $215,000. $205,000. $395,000. $264,900. $436,000. $140,000. $285,000. $130,000. $239,900. $135,000. $346,000. $85,000.

SPEERS James Brian Lemon Jr. Guttman Realty Co. Guttman Realty Co.

Dorinda L Jackson Bey Frick Financial FCU PIAD Real Estate Holding LLC

$114,000. $190,021. $450,000.

111 Pennsylvania Ave. 141 Pennsylvania Ave. 147 Pennsylvania Ave.

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$15,000. $335,000. $45,200. $237,500. $71,000. $415,000. $149,000. $270,000. $1,000,000. $4,153,000. $322,000. $57,700. $509,000.

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UNION TOWNSHIP Maronda Homes LLC Michael Reynolds Maronda Homes LLC Sandra Kootz Four Swans L.P. Dustin Jamieson Maronda Homes LLC

Stephen Murdaca Jr. and Aileen Murdaca Scott Duffy Daniel and Elaine Lavezoli Paul and Deborah Speakman Michael and Melissa Kurtz Horick Vision Real Estate Holdings LLC Ronald and Cynthia Gail Jones

149 Viareggio Way 6332 Jack St. 147 Viareggio Way 5110 College St. Finleyville Elrama Road Keeney Road 145 Viareggio Way

WHITEHALL Caste Real Estate L.P. Weyman Associates Baptist Road Joseph Senko Jr. Tek Darjee and Tila Tiwari 4593 Clubvue Drive Robert Hodnik Jordan Marc Miller 5138 Daube Drive Christopher Pesci Gary and Diane Goedert 3035 Duncan Ln Joshua Robert Militzer Hyzer Rexhepi 4757 Echo Glen Drive Parshu Ghimire Luong Ly Thi and Dung Viet Le 5024 Grove Road Ly Thi Luong Nikola Sigmund and Mingyi Zou 5192 Grove Road Devin Nicole Wysni Mark and Sharon Vietmeier 29 Hennig Drive Caste Real Estate L.P. Weyman Assoc. Lantern Hill Drive Mary Block Keshav Ghimire and Prabha Kc 158 Maryal Drive Caste Real Estate Co. Weyman Associates McRoberts Road Eric Sowinski Daniel and Stephanie Churchill 1167 Varner Road Caste Real Estate L.P. Caste Village Inc. Village Ln Caste Real Estate L.P. Weyman Associates Weyman Road Caste Real Estate L.P. Weyman Associates Weyman Road Estate of Carole Marano Bruce and Anita Joy Hall 4821 Baptist Road Roshan Sharma Sita Phuyel and Devi Dahal 1528 Bevan Road Sumea Halilovic Kevin Wasko and Ashley Wian 5159 Fieldcrest Drive RE Servicing LLC Richa Sharma 4921 Frich Drive Joseph Kenney trustee Jeffrey and Joyce Demarco 4442 Mulberry Ct David Gillen Joshua Kern and Le Zhang 6 Panama Lodge Drive NVR Inc. Michelle Stack 120 Providence Way NVR Inc. Matthew Smith 130 Providence Way NVR Inc. Jason Edward and Lisa Ann English 132 Providence Way Penn Cove Group Capital Acquisitions LLC NVR Inc. 142 Providence Way Anthony Machi Omkar and Bhuwan Acharya 257 Ranger Drive Estate of Lynn Anne Jones Burke and Jenny Leigh Manning 1245 Varner Road Linda Trunzo Brandon and Heather Petronio 4621 W Barlind Drive Estate of Mark Hanna Aishwarya Melnattama Jayanphilal & Rajkumar Chin1025 Augusta Way Lawrence Warznak Ram Budathoki and Tara Dahal 4786 Doverdell Drive Lisa Robbins trustee Charles Holden Prosser 1049 Duncan Lane Matthew Rhoades Angel Gallagher 5196 Grove Road David Gambridge Andrew Timothy Manjerovic & Brenna Leeann Oleary5337 Orchard Hill Drive Thomas Gillot Danielle Maria Farris 115 Paddock Lane Catherine Baker Martin and Kristina Reed 1019 Prospect Road NVR Inc. Gage Bowman and Emma Schoonmaker 134 Providence Way NVR Inc. Marc Scacchetti 136 Providence Way NVR Inc. Robert Bubar and Kyle Marling 138 Providence Way NVR Inc. Tasha Tkach 140 Providence Way Penn Cove Group Capital Acq. LLC NVR Inc. 160-166 Providence Way Michael Voelker Jr. Joseph Ronald Baldinger 34 Shadow Drive Scott David Beattie Sarita Gurung 4740 Sherwood Drive Estate of Carl Vogel Devin Charles Oleary 5355 Spring Valley Drive Vernon Palatucci Andrew Haburjak III and Sarah Haburjak 4757 Doyle Road Katsiaryna Talkachova Depesh and Beena Bista 4810 Girard Road Marlene Tannone Nicholas Dolman 4104 Highgrove Road Narad Adhikari Goma and Moti Maya Basnet 4745 Jewel Drive Holly White Alan Jeffrey Own 5088 Lantern Hill Drive Anthony Guzzi Melody Devenney 4619 N Emblem Drive Raymond Devaty Stefanie Herrman 4971 Parkvue Drive Corinne Burke trustee Geoffrey Michael Hooper and Kristin Duns 4295 Seton St. Alan Kane trustee Dik and Sunil Lohar 60 Windvale Drive Real Estate Transactions provided by <RealSTATs>. Contact <RealSTATs> at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net.

Price $284,900. $295,000. $272,900. $179,500. $150,000. $92,700. $280,900. $67,944. $220,000. $195,000. $325,000. $157,000. $162,000. $165,000. $180,000. $8,322. $195,000. $5,700. $228,500. $10,830. $13,794. $31,920. $180,000. $180,000. $158,000. $271,000. $164,900. $255,000. $262,925. $283,085. $260,180. $225,000. $550,000. $205,000. $255,000. $417,600. $340,000. $260,000. $128,050. $180,000. $215,000. $295,000. $240,175. $264,730. $261,495. $281,205. $239,776. $135,000. $300,000. $163,000. $180,000. $283,000. $190,000. $278,000. $212,500. $210,100. $365,000. $192,000. $230,000.

Horticulture Tips Presentation at Garden Club Federation District X Meeting

Grace Mitchell, District X Horticulture Chair, presented horticulture tips at the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania’s (CGFP) District X recent Board Meeting. She also brought samples of some of the last horticulture of the season from her gardens. The horticulture included Cosmos, Green Envy Zinnias, Hyacinth Bean vines, Cleopatra Cannas, Tropicanna Cannas, red Cleopatra Canna leaves, New Zealand Caster Bean leaves, Giant Caster Bean leaves and Mexican Sun Flowers. A few of her tips were: • Use chopsticks from a restaurant to stake small houseplants. • Give houseplants more light by placing them on a mirror. • Clean glass vases by filling the vase half full of water and add two denture cleaning tablets. • Use WD-40 to wipe rust form your tools before storing them for the winter. • To divide Zebra grass, use a sharp shovel, small backhoe, or better yet, don’t plant it anywhere it will ever need to be divided! District X encompasses the counties of Washington, Green and Fayette. For information on joining a GCFP garden club in your area, go to www.pagardenclubs.org and click on “Want to join a garden Club”, or call the Headquarters office at 717-7378219.

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VOLKSWAGEN – Left rear fender and engine cover, for older bug. $50 each. 724-470-8053 DODGE RAM – Tailgate – No rust, small dent. $65. 724-470-8053 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS – For 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, body and mechanical parts, V6 auto. Call with your needs. 724-344-4144 2 ENGINE STANDS - $30. 412-425-0342. 8 TIRES – 35x12.5x17. Little tread left. Could be used for casings for recaps. 4 Toyo Open Country MT, and 4 General grabber MT. 724-469-2114. MOPAR RALLY WHEELS – Complete set, with lugs (Swinger). 14” x7” $500. 724-797-3779 CHEVY PARTS – ‘55 – ‘56 – ’57, windshield, door thresholds for 2 door, rocker mouldings, plus several stainless steel mouldings. All very good condition. $125 for all. 724-941-2231 FREE PARTS & ACCESSORIES - for 1955 Fairlane Ford Victoria. 4 Barrel carburetor, wheel covers, car cover, etc. 724-938-8482 BATTERY CHARGER AND STARTER - Like new, used once. 50 amps, portable. $25. 520-271-5869. Munhall DUNE BUGGY - 2007 Thunder Motor Sport Joyner 650 Sand Spider. Excellent condition. Only 173 miles. Garage kept. Winch and Owner's manual included. Asking $4,000 or make an offer Text or leave message at 412-999-4332 JEEP WRANGLER CENTER HUB COVERS - (3), Silver w/Jeep Logo for older Wranglers. $8. each. 412-2517291 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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------------ EMPLOYMENT-------CARPENTERS & LABORERS - J&D Waterproofing and home improvements are hiring carpenters on the home improvement side and foreman/labor on waterproofing . Please call ASAP. 724-746-8870. We’ve been in business 82 years AUTO & TRUCK MECHANIC - Help Wanted, Part Time. 724-350-5983 LABOR HELP WANTED – Full or part time work. Some carpentry, plumbing, electrical experience helpful. Need drivers license and must pass drug test. 724350-5983

CLEANING PERSON - Private residence, Jefferson Hills. Must have experience, references, and able to pass background check. $14 per hour. 7 hours every 2 weeks. Leave message at 412-653-3122 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. Followup 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. 724-3488844.

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December 2021 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. FREE ONLINE HISTORY CLASSES – Local historian and explorer, Lawrence Gallant will be teaching the ancient history and archaeology of southwestern PA online and also illustrated lectures when the virus abates. Possible employment after training or future museum position. Must be computer literate and develop writing skills. Conditions apply. For further information, send resume to: Ancient Americans, P.O. Box 139, South Park, PA 15129

FINANCIAL DON’T HAVE LIFE INSURANCE YET? Life Insurance---the last tax-free wealth transfer left. For a quote contact Jim Driscoll at 412-343-1100 Driscoll Insurance Enterprises. Proudly serving the Pittsburgh region since 1949.

HEALTH / MEDICAL /FITNESS INCONTINENCE BED PADS - quilted and washable 36 x 30, $5 each. 412-279-3288 ADULT DIAPERS - pro care with tabs; brand new package of 18 only $5. 412-279-3288 ELECTRIC HOME HOSPITAL BED - Richmat 1, Easily adjusts six ways with the touch of a button. Includes gently-used Serta mattress. $300 or best offer. 724348-4836. TRANSFER TUB BUNCH – for getting into the shower, Drive brand. New, still in the box. $30. 412-8840886 SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION! World Health Link. Price Match Guarantee! Prescriptions Required. CIPA Certified. Over 1500 medications available. CALL Today For A Free Price Quote. 1-855-530-8993 Call Now!

--------- ITEMS FOR SALE----------56" OAK TABLE – with 17 1/2" leaf and 6 oak chairs. 724-809-8112 VERTICAL BLINDS - (33” x 42”) and (68” x 58). $25 for each or $75. 724-986-3152 45 RECORDS - 45s/ lps from 1950-90. Pop, oldies, country, motown 724-986-3152 LG DVD PLAYER - dp 132, less then 2 years old, $12. 412-384-6583. Before 7pm

CLASSIFIEDS FIREWOOD FOR SALE - Mixed hardwood. Delivered. 412- 337-0690 SABAKAWA CLOUD PILLOW - with pillow case. New in plastic. $25 OBO. 724-886-5082. LARGE OUTDOOR CHAIR CUSHION - New. $25 OBO. 724-886-5082. LIONEL CATTLE CAR - #3656 Stockyard. $50 OBO. 724-886-5082. DUNE BUGGY - 2007 Thunder Motor Sport Joyner 650 Sand Spider. Excellent condition. Only 173 miles. Garage kept. Winch and Owner's manual included. Asking $4,000 or make an offer. Text or leave message at 412-999-4332 TELEVISION - FREE. 19 inch GE with Remote. Good Condition. 724-684-5531 1979 WORLD SERIES STAMPED ENVELOPES - (7) stamped with game dates between Baltimore and Pittsburgh, all for $25. 412-279-3288 1959 ALL STAR PROGRAM - In great condition; spine and staples in tact. No writing in program. Minor creases on covers; $100 412-279-3288 INCONTINENCE BED PADS - quilted and washable 36 x 30, $5 each. 412-279-3288 ADULT DIAPERS - pro care with tabs; brand new package of 18 only $5. 412-279-3288 VIZIO TV - model vo370m, dtv/tv 38 inch, $85. 412384-6583 before 7pm EMERSON TV - 30 inch model, LC 320EM3FA, $75. 412-384-6583 before 7PM CHINA CABINET - Glass Top Doors And Top Shelves & Lights Up, Dark Wood $200. 724-344-6619 BABY CHANGING TABLE - $60. 724-344-6619 GRECO STROLLER - Jogger Travel System Carrier Car Seat With 2 Click It Car Seat Basses $150. 724-3446619 ROCKING CHAIR - $50. 724-344-6619 HOLLISTER HOODIE - size XXL; navy with Hollister trim like new $20 412-279-3288 SHOTGUN AND PISTOLS - L.C. Smith 12 ga. Double barrel shotgun - Manf. 1920; Starter Pistol Rohon RG10; Volcanic V22 Pistol Mod. V22 Italy. 724-2880867 HALLMARK CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS – Collection, 200 pcs., new condition. $175. 412-341-3677 DRUM PEDALS – DW 9000 series, Double Bass, $199. Ask for Paul. 412-276-8516 EXTENSION SCAFFOLD LADDER – Aluminum, 26-feet, with brackets. Vintage. Exc. Condition. $200 OBO. 724-322-1253 PITTSBURGH PIRATES – 1960 World Series commemorative stein. $30. 724-684-7199 STAR WARS TRILOGY – Digitally remastered, VHS tapes. $30. 724-684-7199 GERMAN – DAS BOOT – The Directors cut. Wide screen, remastered VHS tape. $10. 724-684-7199 LAPTOP CASE - Targus Model TCM004US, polyester. Fits laptops 16" and under. $12. 724-941-1728

BRYAN TROTTIER - Autographed photos. 8.5 X 11 color, 8.5 x 5 5/8 B&W. $40. 724-941-1728 VINTAGE CHILDREN'S HANDKERCHIEF - Walt Disney Productions - circa 1960's. Measures 8"x8" Excellent condition. $12. 724-941-1728 JACK HAM AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO - with NFL Certificate of Authenticity, wood framed. 10"x13". $35. 724-941-1728 SCALLOPED CANDY DISH - Old Hampshire 8" $10. 724-941-1728 CPAP SLEEP APNEA MACHINE - All Supplies Included, No Longer Needed, Excellent Condition, $50. 724941-7217 KEROSENE HEATER - 9300 BTU, Like New, In Box, $25. 724-941-7217 PING-PONG TABLE - quality handmade, Complete, with New Paddles also. $50. 724-941-7217 VACUUM CLEANER - hoover lightweight, Like New, Bags Included. $30. 724-941-7217 WEIGHTS - complete boxed set, Bar Included. $50. 724-941-7217 BLACK LEATHER COAT – Long length, Size S. Excellent condition. $25. 724-684-7199 WOMEN’S DAY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COOKERY – 12 hard cover books, volumes from A to Z. $3 each. 724684-7199 CASINO SEVEN 7 – Jackpot slot machine, from Atlantic City. Purchased in 1980 in original box. Used for family entertainment. $30. 724-684-7199 POWER ROUTER – Craftsman, with table and cutting bits. $50. Call after 5:00 PM. 412-337-5165. OAK BUNKBED – With Desk. Excellent condition. Asking $550. 412-721-9658 Fishing Boots – Hipsters, Size 10. From Cabella’s. $10. 412-751-5688 RUG SCRUBBER – Hoover. Good Cond. $30. 412751-5688 HUNTING TROUSERS – Black and Orange, shirt and jacket. Size L. From Cabella’s. $15. 412-751-5688. L.P. RECORDS CABINET – Wood grain finish, glass door, 38” H x 19” W x 15” D. 3 shelves and lower record rack. Exc. Cond. $60. 724-348-5243. ELECTRIC BED – Free. 724-348-5243 EVERGLADE CHINA – Complete set of 12, plus accessories. White with delicate pink flower and gray trim. Beautiful. $50. 412-835-3516. SNOW BLOWER – Toro, gas. Needs repair. $50. 412835-3516 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Save $6,525 on two(2) burials. Garden of All Faiths (Lawn Crypt). Cemetery price $8,925. Includes – Lot, vault for two(2) ($5,540), bronze memorial with vase and granite base ($3,385). Asking $2,400. 724-379-6866 – Lv. Message. FUTON – Paid $500. Asking $275. 412-651-1794 WHISKEY GLASS COLLECTION – Over 100 glasses. Mint cond. 412-651-1794

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WAITRESS BLOUSES – ‘George’ 34-36, sleeves 3233. $25 for all. 412-651-1794 CERAMIC BLACK CAT – Looking in fish bowl. Mint cond. $25. 412-651-1794 TITANIC – Music box + VHS tapes. $80. 412-6511794 BEIGE WOOL CAPE – with Mink top. Beautiful. $50 firm. 724-258-2364 LEATHER COAT FULL LENGTH – Men’s, Wilson, size L. Paid $475. Sell for $100. 724-258-2364 CERAMIC COMMERCIAL FLOOR TILE – 1 box, brand new, black/gray mixed design. Never opened. $20. 724-258-2364 BLUE FOX FUR COAT – 3/4 length, size medium. $40. 724-258-2364 WEDDING GOWN – Size 38. Beautiful. Paid $800. Sell for $100 firm. 724-258-2364 INDOOR GRILL – QVC, brand new, box never opened. Paid $85. $50 firm. 724-258-2364 ENCYCLOPEDIA SET – 40 years old. Exc. Condition. $50 firm. 724-258-2364 3 SHEETS OF PANELING – ‘Cinnamon Oak’ colored. Size 4’ x 8’. $30 for all. 724-258-2364 HOOSIER CABINET – Vintage 1940’s, smaller version, 69” H x 30” W x 17” D. $100 firm. 724-470-8053 L.O.L. SURPRISE HOUSE – 6 rooms, 3 stories tall, elevator, pool, hot tub, 85 accessories. Paid $200. Sell for $100 firm. 724-470-8053 XL GLIDER – Excel. ‘New’ includes computer and battery. $125. 724-470-8053 BROWNING A-BOLT - .22 Cal. Bolt Leapold scope with silencer. Makes a great squirrel rifle. Call for more details. $2,000. 724-366-9524 CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS – 7 big boxes. Every new in box, going out of business. $50. 724366-9524. GUITAR – Great starter guitar. Good condition. $25. 412-884-0886 CHRISTMAS MATERIAL – cotton / cotton blends, all new. Only $2.50/yard. 412-884-0886 CHRISTMAS BLOUSES – Karen Scott, Size XL/18, cotton blends, nice for the season. $2 each. 412-8840886. TWO(2) IRONS – Like new, with boxes. Sunbeam and Black & Decker. $3 each. 724-929-8259 COOKBOOKS – 55, most like brand new. All for only $10. 724-929-8259 SMALL RATTAN TABLE – 18” high with round glass top. 24” wide. Beautiful. $10. 724-929-8259 BOBBLEHEAD – Pittsburgh Pirates, Josh Harrison. Never out of the box. $5. 724-929-8259 1990 BUDWEISER STEIN – Artist Susan Sampson signed, made in Brazil. Perfect Cond. $5. 724-9298259 FREE FIREWOOD - unsplit. Maple, Cherry…Sandy Lake Area 412-889-5035

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MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Donora, 4 lots, 1 vault. $500 each. Call 724-747-9030, or 843-2158909. Leave message. NEON TRANSFORMER – And frame. $50. Call Paul, 412-276-8516. WHITE CERAMIC CHRISTMAS TREE – Mr. Christmas, 23” with multi color lights. $75. 724-322-1253 TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA – Black jean jacket. Size 2X. $50. 724-322-1253 ELECTRIC FIREPLACE – Cherry wood, 40”H x 42” W. Beautiful piece of furniture. $200, OBO. 724-3221253 WORK BENCH – Portable, Adjustable, Never used – still in box. $75. 724-941-9256. VINTAGE BARBIE DOLLS – Never opened, in sealed boxes. (1996) Yuletide Romance Barbie #3, (1985) Tropical Ken, (1985) Tropical Miko, (1985) Tropical Barbie, (1983) Great Shape Barbie, (1984) Dreamtime Barbie. $40 each. 412-884-0886 DOLL CLOTHES – Fits 18” dolls (like American Girl), all new, homemade, fur coats, velvet party dresses and PJ’s. $5 each. 412-884-0886 STAINLESS STEEL MULTI COOKER – 4 piece, by Exce Steel. New, in-box. $10. 724-929-8259 CANDLE HOLDERS – two(2) large, glass, gold trimmed top and bottom, from International Silver Co. New in box. $3. 724-929-8259 33 1/3 RPM RECORDS – 185. All perfect cond. 5.4 each, but must take all for $9.99. 724-929-8259 WINE GLASSES – Eight(8), Martha Stewart, never used. $4. 724-929-8259 COMMODORE 128 EQUIPMENT – in very good condition. No reasonable offer refused. 724-938-8240. BASEBALL CARDS – 12 packs of 1993 Fleer, 2 packs of 1994 Fleer. Atlantic Collector’s Edition. Unopened. $15. 412-425-0342. 2 ENGINE STANDS - $30. 412-425-0342. (3) SPACE HEATERS – New and used. 412-304-2950. AIR PAINT SPRAYER – And tank. $10 each. 412884-0886 PROPANE STOVE – and Propane Lantern. $10 each. 412-884-0886 LADIES WINTER COATS – Jackets. $10 each. 412884-0886 JEWELRY SETS – New matching necklace, earrings and bracelet. $10 a set. 412-884-0886. KEROSENE HEATER – Plus two 5-gallon containers full. All for $50. 724-929-8259 PORCELAIN DOLLS – Six(6) Beautiful dolls, 16” – 18”. $3 each. 724-929-8259 BARBIE DOLLS – 20. $1 each, or all for $15. 724929-8259 JOE MONTANA – Autographed action photo. San Francisco 49ers and local boy. $5. 724-929-8259 SINGER SEWING MACHINE – in tan leather carrying case. $10. 724-929-8259

CLASSIFIEDS 2020 ELECTION CHESS SET – New. Trump & Repubs. Vs. Biden & Dems. Must see. Only $15. 724-929-8259 OVER THE DOOR MIRROR - with Black Frame Hardware included, No tools needed. Excellent condition, $20. 412-736-6223 TUPPERWARE - 7 lime green, 3 cup containers with lids. Never used, $15. 412-736-6223 4 BED RISERS - easily prop foots of bed on risers for a sturdy lift. gives more under the bed storage space. excellent condition, $15. 412-736-6223 QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS COVER - with waterproof backing. Excellent condition, $30. 412-736-6223 GORILLA LADDERS - new mpx 17 $50. call 412384-6583 WET DRY VAC - ridgid 12 gal/5.0 hp., very good condition $35. call 412-384-6583 SOUVENIR COIN - Tootsies Orchid Lounge $10. 412278-3288 STAINLESS SILVERWARE SET - Brand new; 8 pc place setting and serving pieces; still in Hornes’ box $25. 412-278-3288 BLACK & DECKER TRIMMER - with battery 20 volt lithium. $35. 412-384-6583 DINING ROOM TABLE - 55 x 33 blonde wood, 2 extension boards, 4 chairs. Good condition. $50. 412384-6583 LAWN TRIMMER - Black and Decker, with 20 volt lithium battery 2 years old $35. Call before 7pm 384-6583 ROLL AWAY BED - Like new used twice. $20. Call 412-384-6583 before 7pm TABLE AND BOOTH - steel legs, 48x24. $75. 412445-2701 USAF UNIFORMS - All for $125. 412-445-2701 IMAGINARIUM EXPRESS MEGA TRAIN WORLD SET 80 + Pieces, 30 Track Pieces (Plastic). 6 Vehicles, 45 play Pieces (people + landscaping) Original Box with Instructions. Ages 3+. $15. 724-348-5017 DOLL HOUSE - Beautiful with (3 lge. boxes) Accessories & Furniture Width 21-1/2 Inches x Height 28-1/2 inches. 3 Large Rooms, Handmade Wood Construction. Like New. Must see to appreciate the workmanship. $80. 724-348-5017 6 PIECE BEDROOM SET – Thomasville, consisting of armoire, 2 mirrors, nightstand, headboard, and triple dresser in good condition. Serious offers only. 412463-3430. PING-PONG TABLE - Wooden Handmade, Nice Quality Set, Complete with New Paddles. $50. 724-941-7217 CABELLA’S HUNTING CLOTHES – Trousers, shirt and jacket. Orange and black. Size medium. $15. 412751-5688 G.E. ELECTRIC RANGE – Self cleaning, glass top, 5 years old. Excellent condition. $175. 724-9412231 G.E. MICROWAVE – Under cabinet. Excellent condition. $25. 724-941-2231

STARTER SHINGLES – Two dozen. $20. 724-7973779 MEN’S BICYCLE – Huffy. Very Good condition. $25. 412-979-6144 CAMPING COT – Very good condition. $15. 412-9796144 HUNTING TREE STAND – Aluminum, 17 ft., camo finish, condition. $175. 412-835-3872 ICE FISHING OUTFIT – Bibs and coat, (Guideware), Gortex. Never worn! Paid $800, sell $300. 724-3669524 FISH COOLER – Marine Pro Series. $40. 724-3669524 FISH FILET KNIFE – Electric, new in-box. $50. 724366-9524 DANBURY MINT – Whitetail Deer collection. 4 pieces. $50. 724-366-9524 PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Postal Tribute, (Action photo of Ben Roethlisberger and collectible envelope). $20. 724-929-8259 PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Postal Tribute, (Action photo of team, and collectible envelope). $20. 724-9298259 BEAUTIFUL COLLECTIBLE PLATES – 32, each numbered and certified. All for only $20. 724-929-8259. MUSIC STAND - Folds easily for storage $5. 412-2783288 GENERATOR - 6000 Watt - King Craft. Paid $500. Asking $300. Never used. 724-684-8243. GOLF BALLS - 200+ shag golf balls. $25. 412-2254150 TOPPS BASBALL CARDS - 1970’s. Excellent condition in album 1278 total. $70. Call Bob at 412-3846583 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW - POULAN 3.5 HP. $20. CALL 412-384-6583 ASK FOR BOB VINTAGE ROTARY PHONE - Western Electric 500, model STD RT. $25. 724-941-1728 CHILD'S DESK AND CHAIR - Measures 24w, 18.5d, 25h. May be maple, excellent. $30.00 520-271-5869 Munhall MISSION ROCKING CHAIR - Dark finish, with cushion. Tight. $50. 520-271-5869 Munhall 3 AFGHANS – wrapped, never used. Best offer. One Christmas Angel with Trumpet and lights. 724-3484324 WOOD SHOP EQUIPMENT - 10-inch table saw, band saw, variable speed drill press, 12-inch plainer, belt sander, scroll saw, dust collector, router with table. I purchased all items as new. Most of the items are Delta products, which is a good name in wood working. The items make a great “workshop” set of tools. Please call to see the items. 724-554-5149 or 724-348-6705. Any reasonable offer will be considered. WOOD CHIPPER – New. $350. 412-425-0342

December 2021 ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP BICENTENNIAL BOOK – “Between Two Rivers”, 1976, hardback. Very limited edition. Great history. $25. 520-271-5869 BOOK ABOUT STEEL – “Steel Serves The Nation” – First 50 years of United States Steel, 1901 – 1951. $25. 520-271-5869 MCKEESPORT HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK – “The Yough-A-Mon”, 1958. See McKeesport’s finest in 58. $25. 520-271-5869 MONONGAHELA DUSK – A work of historic fiction, with a setting in industrial McKeesport in the 1930’s and 1940’s. By John Hoerr. $25. 520-271-5869 MICROSCOPE – Vintage, Parco Scientific Co., Electric light – 10WX, 3 brightness levels, dual eye piece. $50. Paul – 412-276-8516. ANTIQUE OAK CURVED CHINA CUPBOARD – 4 wooden shelves, curved glass. $400. 412-384-4374 BEELINE TRAILER – 1960’s. $880. Text or Lv. Mssg. 412-401-8099. WORLD WAR II BOOKS – Non fiction war books. $6 each. 724-263-7145.

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------FEMALE MINI-HORSE - Please leave message. 724258-2596 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 – Sterling silver, old Christmas decorations, old lamps, oriental rugs, paintings, crocks with blue decorations, gold jewelry. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. OLD 45/LP RECORDS - (rock n roll ). 724-986-3152 JUKEBOXES/PINBALL MACHINES - 724-986-3152 CONVERTIBLE CARS - 1950’s/60’s. Looking for a 2021 ‘Covid project’. 724-986-3152 COKE/PEPSI MACHINES - coin-operated. 724-9863152 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 WANTED OLD FISHING TACKLE - Lures, Reels, Tackle Boxes, Minnow Buckets, Fly Reels / Rods etc. the older the better. Call 412-414-8464, if no answer please leave a message. OLD HOT WHEEL CARS - Redlines. Has the red ring on the tires. Made from 1968 to 1977. A few or your collection, I am willing to look at them. Can meet. Also have PayPal. 724-984-9085 OLD INSULATORS - buying porcelain or glass insulators used on utility poles or along RR tracks, also lightning rods. 724.782.0539.

December 2021 BUYING VINTAGE SPORST CARDS – Autographs, ticket stubs, game used memorabilia, bats, jersey’s, helmets, etc. ABA memorabilia. 724-205-8620.

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------------ PETS-------FEMALE MINI-HORSE WANTED - Please leave message. 724-258-2596 BEAGLE PUPPIES – A.K.C., Shots and wormed, Health certificate. $650. 724-366-9524 PAIR OF RABBIT DOGS – A.K.C., Fully trained, no deer, current on rabbies shots and yearly meds. Must sell. $300. 724-366-9524 24" DOG CRATE - like new $20. 724-348-5103. ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $30 each. For pickup of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737.

------------ REAL ESTATE-------MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Save $6,525 on two(2) burials. Garden of All Faiths (Lawn Crypt). Cemetery price $8,925. Includes – Lot, vault for two(2) ($5,540), bronze memorial with vase and granite base ($3,385). Asking $2,400. 724-379-6866 – Lv. Message. MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – Donora, 4 lots, 1 vault. $500 each. Call 724-747-9030, or 843-2158909. Leave message. 2 CEMETERY PLOTS – Jefferson Memorial, Chapel Circle. $750 for both. 412-983-3301. SPACE FOR SUBLET – Belle Vernon area, great location. Available weekday mornings, weekday afternoons, and weekends. 412-758-8352 MON VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK – “Garden of the Cross” – 4 lots $1,000. (Valued at $1,095 each!). 412-384-4374 PLOT FOR SALE - Sacred heart Cemetery $850 OBO. Please email sacredheartplot@gmail.com 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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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/

SZAK’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 1305 Axton St. Belle Vernon, PA (Across from Wash. Twp. Fire Dept.) We serve private parties, and we also…. deliver lunches…. As well as serve. All of our pasta dinners are made from scratch. Daily soups, pastas’ include….peirogi, ravioli, city chicken. Dinners, also stuffed cabbage. All made homemade by 4 great ladies. Come on in, and meet…. “Barb” – (she’s the boss), then there’s “Faye” (She’s Mom), “Aunt Barb” and “Susie” (the sister). All family owned and their all seasoned too! And also the best wings w/ homemade sauce in W. Pa. The 4 ladies keep the environment clean as can be for you - our patron’s, to enjoy your food. With a happy atmosphere as well…. We’ll even give you a box for your leftovers. No-one at Szak’s leaves hungry. Portions are large, no matter what you order. So, come on in, and see for yourself, meet the family, and enjoy an excellent meal. Don’t forget! All meals and soups, even deserts are all made from the hearts of 4 great ladies. And we can guarantee you will come back. We are on Facebook, look at some of the praise we’ve received for our meals! Call to order ahead…. 724-929-5971

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ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES WANTED The MESSENGER is the premier community newspaper in the South Hills and Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh. We are a free, monthly publication seeking to expand our coverage, and grow existing territories. The MESSENGER is looking to add experienced Sales Representatives to our growing team of professionals. Candidates should possess: Strong sales and/or customer service skills, ability to offer clients advice on ad content and design, handle several projects at once, work on a deadline, familiarity with Mon Valley area, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, computer with internet access and a personable, friendly attitude. Preferred candidates will possess: Prior newspaper or media experience, good communication and presentation skills and be motivated, determined and persistent. Interested applicants should email dhaniford@messengerpaper.com with a resume and cover letter, or mail to P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

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Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large 1 Topping Pizza from Finleyville Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month! Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large 1 Topping pizza from Vocelli Pizza. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at Finleyville location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the The Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)

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Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. A ribbon cutting was held for what senior living provider in the South Hills? Who can now receive free CDL training at CCAC? Who was named auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh? Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Congratulations to the winners of our November Pizza Puzzler contest!

Glenn McNeish - Finleyville • Stefanie Dean - Charleroi

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