Union Finley Messenger December 2010

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INDEX: Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . 47 Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 School News . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . 70 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

“ W E ’ R E T H E N E I G H B O R LY N E W S PA P E R â€? Union Township • Finleyville • Gastonville • Eighty Four • Nottingham • Peters Township • Venetia • New Eagle • Monongahela • Elrama • Elizabeth • West Elizabeth • Jefferson Hills • Library • South Park

'Beny' the K-9 Gets a New Ride Local Businesses Donate Parts and Services to Repair Damaged Cruiser By Ken Askew Officer 'Beny', the Monongahela Police Department’s K-9 drug-sniffing dog, continues to attract community support. The department had a wrecked, low-mileage cruiser that was totaled in an accident, so it was decided to repair the car and equip it as Beny’s new ride. That’s when Richard E. Schlieper, owner of Pitt Mon Auto Salvage agreed to donate the needed parts, and Edward J. and Bill Volker volunteered their time and labor to perform the repairs. Also, Chris Sphar, an employee of the Monongahela City street department, added safety equipment and provides required maintenance. With all their joint contributions, the vehicle is now on the road again, at no cost to taxpayers. Beny and his handler, Officer Larry Maraldo II, are grateful for the generosity of Pitt Mon Auto Salvage, Volker Body Shop, Chris Sphar, and the rest of the community in their ongoing support of the K-9 program. Monongahela Officers Larry Maraldo and Beny the K-9 are appreciative of their new ride.

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Pancake Breakfast with Santa Event Sponsored by Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club By Ken Askew The Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club is presenting a "Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus" at the Hoot Owl Athletic Association on Saturday, December 18th. Doors will be open from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon. The Hoot Owl Athletic Association is located at 129 4th Avenue in New Eagle. The cost is $5.00 per ticket and the proceeds will benefit the New Eagle Youth Soccer Association. Children age 8 and under are invited to “sit� and chat with Santa. Parents – please be sure to bring your camera for a “FREE� photo opportunity! For tickets and more information please contact the event chairperson, Lion Kenny Louttit at 724-344-3327.

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Dead Man's Hollow Restoration Project A Success! Dear Editor, On behalf of the DMH Fellowship and the Allegheny Land Trust, I would like to extend my gratitude toward the UnionFinley Messenger for including the article about the Dead Man's Hollow Restoration Project and 'Clean Up' Day in the October issue. Your publication truly helped us to advertise our event to the neighboring communities. In fact, there were individuals from Monongahela and Carroll Township that mentioned reading about the project in your newspaper. We also had members from The Friends of the Montour Trail group show up to help. Overall, thirty-three volunteers participated in the restoration of the 440 acre nature preserve along the Youghiogheny River Trail. In four hours on Saturday, October 16th, we were able to accomplish more than was expected. Teams of volunteers worked hard to clear trees that had fallen across the established hiking paths while others 'scrubbed away' the graffiti from the park benches. Even the children who volunteered put a tremendous effort into cleaning up the litter and debris along the trail. When it was all said and done, the nature preserve received the attention that it had been lacking. Best of all, I am pleased to report that there were no injuries during our event. Once again, I would like to thank your publication for getting the word out about Dead Man's Hollow. Hopefully, this event and publicity has created a renewed interest in the hollow and the number of visitors will continue to increase. In closing, here are some photos that were taken at the event. Sincerely, Stephen A. Bosnyak, DMH Fellowship, coordinator - McKeesport, PA

Vanderman Appreciative of Experiences Gained During Run for State Senate Dear Editor: As to the run for the State Senate in the 46th District now won by Tim Solobay, my offer for public service is now concluded. It was interesting and challenging. My rejection by the voters was by not so much, especially for an “unknown”. I recollect visiting memorials in Arlington, Normandy and Gettysburg to other “unknowns”, those far more worthy than I. It was their sacrifice which protects this process of voting which is the foundation of our Country. I am most firmly convinced that competition in a bonafide two-party system encourages us all to keep moving forward and also keeps our elected officials accountable to the people. My thanks to all for permitting me to be involved and assisting a small town “unknown” in the effort. Southwestern Pennsylvania is populated by strong, hard working people and each I met reaffirmed that strength. Respectfully, Kris A. Vanderman, Esq. Charleroi

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Peters Township Library Wins National Award of Excellence Accepting the Voice of the People Award of Excellence were Richard Easton, Library Board Vice Chairman; Mark McFarlin, Library Board Member and Pier Lee, Library Director, from presenter David Ball, Peters Township Council Chairman.

By J.R. Brower Peters Township was recognized for its excellent library system at a special award ceremony on November 8. On hand at the meeting of Peters Township Council were library staff and members of the Library Board who were presented the Voice of the People Award of Excellence from the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA). Communities that participated in the National Research Center’s (NRC) National Citizen Survey project were eligible for the award, and they had to be ranked in the top 10% of over 500 communities in the NRC database of citizen surveys. The community had to rank in the top three for a specific service, and that service was the library, according to Assistant Township Manager Paul Lauer, who oversaw the survey project. Lauer also accepted the award at the ICMA Conference on behalf of the township and the library. At the meeting, Township Manager Michael Silvestri noted how prestigious this award is. “Only 17 communities in the country got these awards, and we were the only one in Pennsylvania,” he said. The uniqueness of the Voice of the People Award lies in the fact that in choosing winners, input is considered from the local citizens who actually use the services. Of all the communities surveyed in 2009, township residents rated the library services delivered by the staff of the Peters Township Library superior to any other community surveyed. “This award confirms what the Peters Township Council has always known. The residents of our community value their library and the quality of services the library provides. They demonstrate this with their continued support of the library’s operations,” said Silvestri.

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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . DECEMBER 1

DECEMBER 3 - 5

SOUTH PARK FAIRGROUNDS PUBLIC MEETING - On Monday, December 1, a second public meeting will be held to provide information and gather public input about the plans to transform the South Park Fairgrounds into a more modern facility reflecting the needs of today’s park users. The location of the meeting has been changed for this event. It will be held at the South Park Buffalo Inn from 7 to 8:30 P.M.

LEMOYNE HOUSE AND BRADFORD HOUSE CANDLELIGHT TOURS Looking for truly unique and memorable holiday experiences for your family? Don’t miss this year’s Candlelight Tours of the LeMoyne House and the Bradford House, neighboring historical landmarks in the city of Washington. The tours will be offered Friday, December 3 from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, December 4 from 5-9 p.m.; and Sunday, December 5 from 2 -6 p.m. Reservations are not required. Combination tickets for both houses are available for the price of $8 for adults and $4 for students. The tours may be taken on separate dates. Individual tours of one home are also available for the price of $5 for adults, $3 for students. Tickets are available at the doors

DECEMBER 2

FOOD & FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM – all are welcome the first and third Thursdays each month from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Venetia Community Center, 800 Venetia Rd. DECEMBER 3

DECEMBER 4

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS - provided from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 3 at the Peters Township Community Center. The screenings are provided courtesy of Canonsburg General Hospital. For more information call 724873-5835.

HOLIDAY SALE - The McMurray Art League (MAL) second annual Holiday Sale welcomes shoppers on Saturday, December 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the MAL storefront gallery in the McDowell Shops (behind Atria’s) on Route 19 in Peters Twp. Our members, all local artists, will be sellDECEMBER 3 - 4 ing original artwork and crafts; paintings, prints, drawings, photography, jewelry and CHRISTMAS CRECHE SHOW - First a selection of unique crafts. For more inforUnited Methodist Church of Monongahela, mation, call 412-388-1025. 430 West Main St., presents their sixth Christmas Creche Show on Friday, HOLIDAY CRAFTS EVENT - The December 3 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. and Monongahela Area Library will hold a holSaturday, December 4 from 10:00 a.m. – iday craft event on Saturday, December 4, 3:00 p.m. Over 300 Nativities on display, from noon to 2 p.m. Timed to coincide including a Live Outdoor Nativity per- with the “Come Share the Joy” Santa formed by the Church Youth Group on Breakfast at the Presbyterian Church, the Friday Evening. Admission is free. crafts will be holiday angels and Christmas

Choirs from two Washington churches the Church of the Covenant and Immaculate Conception Church, will also be joining the WSO for the concert. Order advance WSO individual or group tickets online at www.washsym.org. Individual tickets are available at all branches of Washington Financial Bank and at Citizens Library in Washington, PA. Limited tickets will be available at the door the evening of the performance due to the popularity of the December concert. Adults (up to 65) are $20 each; seniors (65+) and students (up to 18) are $15 each. For more information about the WSO’s special discounts for groups of 10 or more, e-mail sandysabot@washsym.org cards. The library is located at 813 W. Main or call 724-223-9796. St. in Monongahela. For more information, call the library at 724-258-5409. A SAFE SITTER CLASS - offered from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - St. Peter’s Hospital on Saturday, December 4. Safe Episcopal Church in Brentwood will hold a Sitter is a medically oriented instruction Christmas Bazaar, on December 4 from 9 series that teaches boys and girls, ages 11 to a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring, crafters, vendors, 13, how to handle emergencies when carlunch, bake sale Christmas flea market, ing for young children. Babysitters learn book sale, and more. Space is still available basic lifesaving techniques, safety tips to for crafters and vendors - call 412-207- prevent accidents, how and when to sum6680 to rent. The church is located at 4048 mon help, basic child care tips and age Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood appropriate activities. The cost of the proTowne Center, near Rt. 51. Please call the gram is $40 and includes all class material church at 412-884-5225 or visit our web- and a Safe Sitter t-shirt. To register or for site at www.stpetersbrentwood.org. more information, call toll free 1-877-2842000. “HO, HO, HO WITH THE WSO” HOLIDAY CONCERT - As preparations for the DECEMBER 4 - 5 upcoming holidays shift into high gear, Santa has the Washington Symphony CHRISTMAS CRAFT/BAKE SALE - St. Orchestra busy rehearsing for its popular John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic seasonal concert “Ho, Ho, Ho with the Church, Uniontown, PA, located at 210 E. WSO!” on Saturday, December 4 at 8:00 Main Street, is holding its annual p.m. at Trinity High School in Washington. Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday,

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December 4 from 12 Noon - 5 p.m. and on Sunday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the upstairs school hall. The church school hall is located at 201 E. Main Street, Uniontown, with parking in the back. There is no admission charge. For information call the church office 724438-6027 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

day with no mall crowds. There will also be food, a bake sale and a Chinese auction. WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS CHOIR CONCERTS - “A Blessed Christmas” will be held Sunday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church and Saturday, December 18, 7:30 p.m. at Olin Fine Arts Center W & J College. Tickets are $12.00. For more information, call 724 250-9222.

DECEMBER 5

BAKE SALE - Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Rd., is now taking Christmas roll phone orders at 412 6533222 Option 3. Nut and apricot rolls are $8.00; poppyseed rolls are $8.50. Order deadline is Sunday, December 5 with pickup date at the church on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Nut rolls, apricot rolls, poppyseed rolls, cookie trays, pies, cakes, and candy. SOUP & STROLL - The Peters Creek Historical Society and Museum of Western Expansion will be hosting, “Soup & Stroll.” December 5th from 12:30 pm to 6:30pm. Come and enjoy our hearty soups, breads, and deserts. Tour the Museum of Western Expansion, located in the historic Enoch Wright house on Venetia road. Enjoy Costumed re-enactors, Father Christmas, special collections and hand crafted gift displays. Adults $8 Children under 12 $5. For more information call Cindy 724-941-5710 CHRISTMAS PUNCH & COOKIES Sunday, December 5, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Brentwood. We will be collecting care package items for Brentwood Cares to send to our troops for Christmas, especially cards and letters of support for those who will not be with their families for the holidays. For info, please call the church at 412-884-5225 or visit our website at www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

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SCOTS-IRISH PIONEER CHRISTMAS The Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park will celebrate Scots Sunday, a funfilled day that pays tribute to Oliver Miller’s Scottish heritage, on Sunday, December 5 from 1:30 to 4:30. The Homestead will feature Scots dancing, games, food, and talents. The Scots Dancers will perform traditional dances in the newly constructed barn, and guests will be invited to join in the fun. The bonfire will add to the atmosphere. A Scots Tea will be on display in the keeping room with more food being prepared in the open hearth fireplace. Historic crafts such as spinning, weaving, quilting, and blacksmith work will be demonstrated. Tours of the Stone House, Log House, springhouse, forge, and barn will be given throughout the afternoon. The Oliver Miller Homestead is located on Stone Manse Drive. For more information, visit www.olivermiller.org or call 412-8351554. CRAFT VENDOR SHOW - The Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company is having a Craft Vendor Show on Sunday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 40 craft vendor tables with lots of great Christmas gift ideas and decorations. Please stop at 1228 Gill Hall Road in Jefferson Hills for a fun shopping

FREE SOUP & SALAD DINNER - Tired? Hungry? Lonely? Curious? Need a Break? Regardless of your circumstances, Riverview Baptist Church invites you, the Community, to a free Soup and Salad Dinner night on Thursday, December 9. The free dinner will be offered from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Riverview Baptist is located at 405 Main Street, New Eagle, PA. If you have questions about the ministries of Riverview Baptist Church, or if you desire prayer for any reason, please contact Pastor Moses at 724-258-8976. DECEMBER 10

HOLIDAY CONCERT - The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert under the direction of Cynthia G. Pratt on Friday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 W. Library Road, Bethel Park. The concert will feature favorite carols, Hanukkah songs and holiday music. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering to benefit the charitable and entertainment efforts of the Harmony Singers will be accepted. A Chinese auction and holiday cookie sale will also take place. GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT DINNER Canonsburg General Hospital Chaplain Rev. Cathy Peternel will host a dinner for those who have suffered the loss of a loved

one at 6 p.m. on December 10 in the McNary Conference Center. The dinner is open to the public and the cost of the meal is $6.50. Reservations must be made by December 3 by calling 724-745-6100 ext. 4118. DECEMBER 11

WINTER SNOW BALL OLDIES DANCE - St. Joan of Arc in South Park is sponsoring a Doo-Wop Oldies Dance featuring “Doctor Doo-Wop” on Saturday, December 11 from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person which includes a dinner buffet, beer, pop and snacks. Come and enjoy an evening of good food, fun and you can dance the night away. For tickets, contact Cassy Phillips 412-680-8038 or Patti Simmons at 412-831-1659. BAKE SALE - Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Rd., Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Nut rolls, apricot rolls, poppyseed rolls, cookie trays, pies, cakes, and candy. ILLUMINATION NIGHT - Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Rd, presents Illumination Night on Saturday, December 11 from 5-9 p.m. Celebrate the wonderful memories of Christmas seasons past through music, refreshments and other exciting activities for everyone both indoors and out. To top off the evening, there will be a sing-along choral concert at 8:00 p.m. Share your blessings with those less fortunate. Please bring a non-perishable, non-expired food item or monetary donation with you to Illumination for the Cloverleaf Food Bank. For more information, call 412-655-2000 or visit www.pleasanthillschurch.com.

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DECEMBER 11

SANTA AT THE EBENEZER COVERED BRIDGE IN MINGO PARK - The Washington County Department of parks and recreation will be bringing Santa Claus to the Ebenezer Covered Bridge in Mingo Creek County park. Saturday, December 11 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM. The Ebenezer bridge is located near shelter 4. Bring your family, along with a camera. No pets please. This fun family Christmas event is provided FREE of charge. Pre-registration is required, and can be made by calling the Washington County Parks and recreation office at 724228-6867.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST - Wrights United Methodist Church, Saturday December 11, from 9:30 -11:00 AM. Join us for crafts, games, story time and even a visit from a special guest! Call 724-348-5718 to reserve your seat today!

WINTER HOLIDAY SHOW - The Bethel Park Heritage Players Annual Winter Holiday Show will be held on December 11, 7 p.m. at the Bethel Park Community Center. Family fun holiday skits, holiday baskets raffle, 50/50.$5/Person; $3 under age 10. For more information, visit www.heritageplayers.org.

DECEMBER 12

LUNCH WITH SANTA - The Bunola Fire Company will host ‘Lunch with Santa’ on December 12 from 12:30-3:30 pm at the Bunola Fire Hall. Cost is $5 per child and includes a full lunch, a visit with Santa, and three fun activities. Adult admission is free. Food, a Chinese Auction, and prize drawings are available for purchase. For information phone 412-384-4035. AN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FRONTIER CHRISTMAS - As the year comes to a close, the members of the Oliver Miller Homestead Associates also bring their season to a close with music, greenery, and

celebrations. Come join the Homestead Associates on Sunday, December 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. as they welcome the winter season and celebrate in traditional ways. The Homestead will be decorated simply with greens, pinecones, berries and other natural materials. The Oliver Miller Homestead, a historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site, is located on Stone Manse Drive. For more information, visit www.olivermiller.org or call 412-8351554.

proceeds will benefit the New Eagle Youth Soccer Association. Children age 8 and under are invited to “sit” and chat with Santa. Bring your camera! For tickets, contact the event chairperson, Lion Kenny Louttit at 724-344-3327. HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA - 120 Hidden Valley Dr., Finleyville at South Park Mobile Estates on Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and finish your last minute shopping. We will also have a Chinese auction.

DECEMBER 16

FOOD & FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM – all are welcome the first and third Thursdays each month from 5:30 7:00 p.m. at the Venetia Community Center, 800 Venetia Rd.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS CHOIR CONCERTS - “A Blessed Christmas” will be held on Saturday, December 18, 7:30 p.m. at Olin Fine Arts Center W & J College. Tickets are $12.00. For more information, call 724 250-9222.

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DECEMBER 19

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA The Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club is presenting a “Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus” at the Hoot Owl Athletic Association on Saturday, December 18th. 8:00 am until 12:00 noon. The Hoot Owl Athletic Association is located at 129 4th Avenue in New Eagle. The cost is $5 per ticket and the

COOKIES, CRAFT AND SOUP SALE The Women’s Association of the Jefferson United Presbyterian Church at 716 Gill Hall Rd. in Jefferson Hills will present a Cookies, Craft, and Soup sale on Saturday, December 19 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Stop in and get the things for the Christmas season that you will need and don’t have time to do yourself.

Boy Scout Troop #78 Selling Christmas Trees! Rt. 51 -- 1/2 mile South of Willowbrook Plaza, Rostraver, Across the road from 422 Home Sales. A portion of the funds are donated to local food banks, and some of the money will go toward sending the boys to summer camp. Quality trees for a good cause!

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It’s Time to Ho, Ho, Ho with the WSO! Popular Holiday Concert Set for December 4

The Washington Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Yugo Ikach, rehearsing at Trinity High School for their December 4th, "Ho, Ho, Ho with the WSO!" concert. (PHOTO BY ANDI KULBACKI, ABSOLUTE IMAGES.)

As preparations for the upcoming holidays shift into high gear, Santa has the Washington Symphony Orchestra busy rehearsing for its popular seasonal concert “Ho, Ho, Ho with the WSO!” on Saturday, December 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Trinity High School in Washington. Selections featured in the performance include Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival, Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day, and Wizards in Winter from the Trans Siberian Orchestra arrangement. Also enjoy music from Polar Express and sing along to familiar carols. Choirs from two Washington churches - the Church of the Covenant and Immaculate Conception Church, will also be joining the WSO for the concert. Busy Concert-goers, still shopping for that special something, will find that Santa’s elves and some generous patrons have put together a range of attractive holiday gift baskets for the WSO to raffle off as prizes. With values from $50 up to a $500 stay at Nemacolin Woodlands, winning audience members will get great gift bargains while assisting the WSO in its programming. Order advance WSO individual or group tickets online at www.washsym.org. Individual tickets are available at all branches of Washington Financial Bank and at Citizens Library in Washington, PA. Limited tickets will be available at the door the evening of the performance due to the popularity of the December concert. Adults (up to 65) are $20 each; seniors (65+) and students (up to 18) are $15 each. For more information about the WSO’s special discounts for groups of 10 or more, e-mail sandysabot@washsym.org or call 724223-9796.

Washington City Mission Receives Portion of Proceeds from The Blue Ride On Veterans Day, Washington City Mission received a check from some of the proceeds of the "The Blue Ride" sponsored by Washington PA Blue Knights 16 and Washington Masonic Lodge 164. Pictured left to right are John Sheldon, David Richards, Mission President/CEO Dean Gartland, and Doc K. Jones.

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Monongahela Area Chamber Hosts Light-Up Celebration Luminaries lit the way from Dierkens Pharmacy to the New Eagle Tasty Twist in Monongahela on Friday, November 19th in celebration of the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce holiday event. Madonna Catholic Regional School eighth grade girls decorated the Christmas Tree in the Gazebo with handmade ornaments. Holiday music was provided throughout the community from Disco Inferno and Rock-It Randy. Musician Dave Wingo and Ansel Bickerton of DNA provided live music in Chess Park. Santa Claus made his formal appearance in front of First Federal Savings Bank at his “Santa House”. Santa was lead by Ringgold High School Marching Band and the Donora/Monongahela Lion’s Club. Santa’s arrival was heralded by Christmas Music and the antics of Juggler Mike Spistak. Treats were provided for all children in attendance. Many local merchants and businesses held "open house" festivities. Eat N Park provided free cookies to all children, Karen Wilson’s City Salon hosted an open house and collected canned goods for the local food bank. Family Dollar offered treat bags to children and also hosted a raffle drawing, and Hill’s Resturant gave out free pie and coffee. To continue the holiday spirit well into the month of December, Monongahela area merchants and businesses are hosting a community wide “Holiday Raffle”. For every $10

you spend from November 19th until December 23rd you are eligible to win a Computer donated by Hacker Shack Computers, a Doll House from Affordable Mortgages and many other prizes. If you are a local resident and live along Main Street you may participate in our “House Decorating Contest” in which one lucky resident will receive a $100 gift card donated by “CJ’s Furniture”. (PHOTOS BY LISA TOMOSKY)

Strolling Carolers sang beautiful Christmas songs along Main Street during the festivities.

Two cousins relaxing after a dance performance, enjoying cookies at My Coffee Shop.

Is this one of Santa's elves?

Tony Bottino (right), Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce President, along with his wife Tara (middle) and Just 4 You Gift Shop employee, Mackenzie Holets.

Dance Co. by Lori dancers performed all night long for hundreds of people that came to enjoy Monongahela's holiday event.

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Lions and Hoot Owls Make Donation to New Eagle Youth Soccer Presenting checks to the soccer league are the Hoot Owl Athletic Association, represented by Charlie Sleith, Treasurer; and Kenny Louttit, Trustee. Representing the Lions Club are: Shelly Carney, Board Member; George Andrako, Board Member; and David Thompson, Jr., Vice-President. Representing the New Eagle Youth Soccer League are: David Rapp, President; Jason Vaccaro, Player; and David Rapp, Jr., Player.

By Ken Askew On October 19, 2010 the Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club and the Hoot Owl Athletic Association pooled their resources to help the youth in the community by making a monetary donation to the New Eagle Youth Soccer League. When these two groups learned that the soccer league needed help, they contacted David Rapp, President of the soccer league. He explained that time and usage had taken its’ toll on the youths’ equipment. The New Eagle Youth Soccer League, which is now a part of the Ringgold Youth Athletic Association, gives the kids opportunities to further advance in their sport.

Beinhauer Annual Remembrance Services to Honor Loved Ones Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes will hold its Annual Remembrance Service on Thursday, December 9, 2010 from 7:00-8:30 PM. The Remembrance Service is held each year for families who have lost a loved one. The program, which is open to the public and provided at no charge as a community service, will be held in the Beinhauer Funeral Home Community Room located at 2820 Washington Road, McMurray, PA. For more information, Call Nancy Meyer, Director of Community Outreach, at 724-969-2532, Extension 223, or Amanda Santmyer, Administrative Assistant, at 724-969-2532, Extension 221. RESERVATIONS REQUESTED and may be made by calling the numbers listed above.

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South Park Lions Club Holds Annual Eugene Ocepek Halloween Parade The South Park Lions Club held its Annual Eugene Ocepek Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 31. Fall was in the air as the parade started about 2:00 p.m. and ended at the Port Authority parking lot in Library. Participants included representatives of both Broughton and Library Fire Companies and, of course, over 200 children from South Park and neighboring communities dressed in their costumes. All participants received a bag of goodies, compliments of the Lions. Awards were given out by members of the South Park Womans Club to those with the most creative and innovative costumes. The First Place winners: - Destini Wiley, (age 10), dressed as a Pink Cupcake - Christopher Wiley, (age 9), dressed as Kraft Easy Mac & Cheese - Lucas Mattocks, (age 9), dressed as a Castle The Second Place winners: - Chelsie Clydesdale, (age 2), dressed as Tinkerbell - Lizzy Masztak, (age 6), dressed as a Devil Bride - Brody Woycik, (age 4), dressed as a Sheltered Grove - Isabella Barker, (age 1-1/2), dressed as a Pink & White Cowgirl w/ horse There were about 100 third place winners! The Lions would like to thank all of those who participated and made the event a success. We look forward to next year.

Experience An Eighteenth Century Frontier Christmas at OMH in South Park As the year comes to a close, the members of the Oliver Miller Homestead Associates also bring their season to a close with music, greenery, and celebrations. Come join the Homestead Associates on Sunday, December 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. as they welcome the winter season and celebrate in traditional ways. The Homestead will be decorated simply with greens, pinecones, berries and other natural materials. The keeping room of the stone house will come alive with music as we feature Dorothy McClelland singing ancient and traditional carols with Phil Haines playing the viola and Greg Evans the violin. Members of the Bethel Park High School string orchestra will be playing in the barn. The gentlemen members will recognize the end of the year with the firing of their flintlocks. The focus in the kitchen will be on puddings as we prepare a Christmas pudding and both a boiled and baked variety of pudding. This is a wonderful way to end the year at the Oliver Miller Homestead. Historic crafts such as spinning, weaving, quilting, and blacksmith work will be demonstrated. Tours of the Stone House, Log House, springhouse, forge and barn will be given throughout the afternoon. The Oliver Miller Homestead, a historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site, is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle in South Park. For more information, visit www.olivermiller.org or call 412-835-1554.

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Mon Valley Cloggers Will Offer Free Beginner Clog Dance Lessons

Clog dancing is a percussive dance easily described as “hillbilly tap dance”. The Mon Valley Cloggers are the areas most prominent cloggers, having performed over 650 shows in southwestern Pennsylvania since organization in 1992 They will be dancing to Christmas songs at Century III Mall Macy’s court at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 7 and Saturday December 11. The free lessons will begin in January and allow the beginner to try clog dancing before committing. Those who continue pay $20 for each ten week session. Since dancers often have to travel a distance to find clogging, bring a friend or neighbor to accompany you. A companion will shorten the ride and you will have someone to share experiences. As an added incentive to learn clogging, if you come with a friend and both continue to the second session, it will be half price for both. For more information, or to register, call Cliff or Pat Loehr at 412-384-6442 or e-mail Cloggin-Cliff@comcast.net. We are also on the web at MonValleyCloggers.com.

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LeMoyne House and Bradford House Offer Candlelight Tours Looking for truly unique and memorable holiday experiences for your family? Don't miss this year's Candlelight Tours of the LeMoyne House and the Bradford House, neighboring historical landmarks in the city of Washington. The tours will be offered Friday, December 3 from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, December 4 from 5-9 p.m.; and Sunday, December 5 from 2 -6 p.m. At the LeMoyne House, local flower and gift shops (Design on Main, Fields of Heather, The Ivy Green and Washington Square) have offered their time, expertise and materials to fill the entire house with the very essence of Christmas. The Martha Washington Garden Club has adorned the exterior of the house, offering the perfect preview of what awaits inside. Add candles and the result is instant Christmas magic. The Bradford House offers "An Evening with the Bradfords" featuring musicians, a demonstration holiday meal and period games. Each tour will take approximately one hour. Reservations are not required. Combination tickets for both houses are available for the price of $8 for adults and $4 for students. The tours may be taken on separate dates. Individual tours of one home are also available for the price of $5 for adults, $3 for students. Tickets are available at the doors.

Stockdale Oldies Dances Draw TV Spotlight The legacy of oldies dances at the Stockdale Fire Hall will be featured on WQED-TV on Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Contributing reporter Beth Dolinar and cameraman Dave Forstate taped the October 2 dance at Stockdale. They interviewed mystery dancers" Peggy Auth Pellegrini and Rich Namie and a number of other people who were among the crowd of more than 550. Dolinar, former reporter and anchor at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, is a graduate of Ringgold High School and California University of Pennsylvania. The show, part of WQED's new Pittsburgh 360 series, traces the history of the popular teen-age record hops that began at Stockdale on December 21, 1957 and enjoyed a successful seven-year run. It also focuses on a series of successful oldies dances held at the fire hall over the past several years. Another highlight of the October 2 dance was a tribute to the late John Barbero, a longtime area disc jockey and radio personality who also worked 36 years as the public address announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fire chief Al Marcy presented commemorative plaques in honor and memory of Barbero to his sons, Brady Barbero and Brett Barbero, both of Roscoe, and his daughter, Melissa Christian of Scottsdale, Arizona. The fire department also presented a special plaque of appreciation to Jim "J.D. the D.J." Dudas, who has hosted the oldies dances at Stockdale for a number of years. Dudas is the host of the Mon Valley Memories on WJPA-FM on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Renee Corley, president of the fire department, assisted with the presentations.

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Monongahela Rotary Honors Local Students

South Park Women’s Club News Annual Craft Show a Big Success The South Park Women’s Club would like to thank all who attended their 17th Annual Craft Show held at the Home Economics Building in the South Park Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 10th. Proceeds from the show benefit the club’s ongoing community activities and scholarships. In addition to the show, the women’s club held two raffles – one for a $500+ Entertainment & Service Package. The winner of the package was the Mikelonis family of West Mifflin. The second raffle for two Penguins Hockey tickets was Tom Brophy of Whitehall. The winning ticket #419 was based on the 7 p.m. PA. Daily Lottery. Thank you to all who participated and attended this year’s fundraiser!

South Park Women’s Club Raises $1,225 for Huntington’s Disease

The Monongahela Rotary Club recently honored their "Students of the Month". Pictured is Patrick Garman, Monongahela Rotary Club President, with student honorees Michelle Bassi, Vice President, Ringgold High School Interact Club, and Leah Pascarella, President, Ringgold High School Interact Club.

Holiday Art Show and Sale in Bethel Park Poinsettia Sale on December 5 South Arts has kicked-off their Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale at the School House Gallery at 2600 South Park Road in Bethel Park. “Holiday Treasures” features works of painting, pottery, jewelry, cards and scarves by well-known local artists. Visit the School House from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, through December 18. The Gallery will also be open from 12:00 to 4:00 on December 22 and 23 for last minute shoppers seeking unique gifts. Prices range from $10 and up with a special $30 and under table. On Saturday, December 5, South Arts will offer several sizes of poinsettias for sale at the School House. South Arts is a non-profit organization devoted to the teaching and appreciation of art in the Pittsburgh South Hills. For further information, visit our website at www.southartpgh.com or call Margo at 412-835-9010.

PT Library Hosts Book Drive for Children’s Hospital A Book Drive for Children’s Hospital will be held through December 17. Please donate any new or gently used books for all ages. Donation box is located in the Peters Township Public Library. This drive is being conducted by Eagle Scout Troop 1094.

The South Park Women’s Club would like to thank all who attended and participated in the benefit for Huntington’s Disease held at the Barley’s & Hop’s Oktoberfest on Friday, October 8th. The Women’s Club held a Chinese Auction with gift baskets containing gift cards, products, and services generously donated by area businesses. Sixteen lucky winners took home prizes ranging in value from $50 to $500. Sue Oates, a longtime member of the women’s club has the disease. Kathy Butler, Ways and Means Chairperson for the club presented Peggy Polito from the Huntington’s Disease Society of America – Western PA Chapter a donation in the amount of $1,225.00 at their October General Meeting. The monies received will help to counsel families like Sue’s who are affected by the disease, help in research for an effective treatment and some day find a cure for Huntington’s Disease. The South Park Women’s Club would like to thank Barley’s & Hop’s and everyone for their generosity.

News From VFW Post 1940 The VFW Post 1940 and the Vietnam Veterans Inc. recently held a successful Oldies Dinner and Dance. The event was catered by Jackie's Catering, and the band Renewed Memories kept the dance floor filled with their music. We would like to thank all who attended, and those who donated to the Chinese auction. Thanks also to the Broughton Fire Department for letting us use the hall. We are planning another dance in the spring. The VFW Post 1940 is planning to have a children's Christmas party and a few other activities to celebrate the holidays. Please stop by to see our painting on the trailer. If you are interested in joining the VFW Post 1940 please stop by to see if you qualify. God bless America, our troops, veterans (living and deceased) and our missing veterans. Please have a safe holiday and don't forget about the less fortunate.

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News from the Mon-Donora Area Lions Club The Monongahela Donora Area Lions Club thanks all who donated to the WHITE CANE COLLECTIONS that were held in Monongahela and Donora in the month of October. Monies collected go toward supporting those with visual impairments. The Club also wishes to acknowledge Do you desire to get involved in the following for supporting its efforts for the community and/or help othboth the Monongahela and Donora ers? Feel free to stop at a meeting Halloween Parades. Without you, we for more information at 6:30pm at could not have done it! We took 3rd place the following locations: in the Monongahela Parade and 1st place in the Donora parade. THANK YOU! 1st Monday House of Jackson Memorial ChapelBeach Club MarinaDonora; Duke’s Café-Donora; Carroll New Eagle, PA Township Supervisor,Gary Lenzi-Carroll (refreshments only) Township; Bautz Funeral Home-New 3rd Monday Eagle; Lone Pine ConstructionDuke’s Café-Donora Bentleyville; Beach Club Marina-New (dinner meeting) Eagle; Eugene Dolfi ConstructionFor more information on Pittsburgh; Thomas M. Dolfi Funeral LIONS, please visit www.lionHome-Uniontown; Hills Restaurant-New sclubs.org or contact Membership Eagle; Max Chywski, State Farm Chairperson-Lion Shelly Carney at Insurance-Donora; Monongahela Radiator lionshelly@gmail.com or 724-258Shop-Monongahela; Freelance Graphics4699 after 3pm. Monongahela; Giant Eagle-Monongahela

Help Provide Warm Coats For Local Children The Monongahela Woman's Club is currently seeking donations for the "Coats for Kids" campaign. This is the 8th year that the organization is working to provide coats to over 600 local children. Please support this project by making checks payable to: Coats for Kids, c/o 1008 Lincoln Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 Thank you for your support!

SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL UPCOMING MEETINGS The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail is a group of individuals interested in the maintenance, improvement and promotion of 11 miles of Montour Trail from Library (Milepost 35.3) to Clairton (Milepost 46.3). Regular meetings of the Friends group are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Jefferson Hills Borough building. The December 2010 meeting will be the exception and will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at 3321 Along the trail in Jefferson Hills Borough just Brownsville Extension, South Park. east of Milepost 45 on a perfect November day. For more information call 412 831The trail runs between Route 51 and 9288. Clairton in the valley of Peters Creek. The January 2011 meeting will be held at the usual location on January 12. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information concerning the trail may be obtained on the Montour Trail website at www.montourtrail.org. Activities concerning the entire Montour Trail and links to the sites of other western Pennsylvania trails are also posted on the web site.

Lewis and Clark National Heritage Trail Investigational Meeting in Elizabeth The National Park Service Special Resources Study Team conducting the Lewis and Clark National Heritage Trail (LCNHT) Eastern Legacy Study has selected the LCNHT Monongahela River Chapter over larger demographics to hold an investigational meeting. This meeting will be held on Monday, December 6 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Elizabeth Senior Citizen’s Center, 206 3rd St., to gathering public opinion. It is extremely important that each member of the Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation and our friends provide comments concerning this great opportunity. This is your time to make your feelings known, through a report to be sent to Congress. The Extension East will be beneficial to the entire Nation as well as a particular boon to our region. Visit http://parkplanning.nps.gov/eastern-legacy-srs for a list of all the National Park Service Public Meetings and a newsletter regarding the Eastern Legacy Special Resource Study.

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“Holiday Home Tour” in Peters Township to Raise Funds for Watchful Shepherd If Christmas is your favorite holiday, you can get into the spirit on Sunday, December 5 by touring five beautiful Peters Township homes festively decorated for the season. Keller Williams Realty along with Tom and Mary Jane Sertik will sponsor the tour from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5. The Holiday Home Tour draws people from throughout the region to visit some of the most diverse and beautiful homes in Peters Township, decorated for the season. Visitors will tour five unique homes, ranging from a house filled with quirky charm to an estate set on several acres. A brightly colored package will be displayed in front of each home to indicate it is part of the tour. All proceeds from the house tour will benefit Watchful Shepherd, a child abuse prevention program. The Watchful Shepherd program provides families and child victims with wristbands that can activate an electronic device, which in turn activates a computer monitoring system at its National Response Center on a 24-hour-a-day basis. “We’re working really hard to keep kids safe,” said Donna Nardine, Executive Director for Watchful Shepherd. Joseph Femiani founded the program in 1993. “The whole thing is that we can give them hope and peace. The bottom line is to help the kids. We want them to know there are people out there that love them.” Tickets for the home tour are available for $25 by calling 724-941-3339. For more information about the Watchful Shepherd program or a complete list of the stores in the area where tickets can be purchased please visit www.watchful.org. Email: shepherd@watchful.org

Monongahela Woman's Club Hosts Calendar Party The Monongahela Woman's Club held a Calendar Party on Sunday, November 7 in the hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Monongahela. Tables were decorated for each calendar month and over 125 guest enjoyed appetizers, chicken salad croissants, tomato basil bisque soup, broccoil cranberry slaw and various different desserts. Members prepared the tables, appetizers and desserts and hosted their own tables, The food was prepared by Marcia Barna and her committee of, Beth Backus, Pam Quattrone and Judy Caudill. President Cathy Richardson, called the crazy bingo. Beautiful baskets were won, and were donated by members that did not host a calendar table. Jars of Pepper Jelly made by Club members were sold along with jewelry by Toni Moffit and flags. Tickets were sold for a signed Sidney Crosby NHL Shirt. The organizers of the calendar party were Marsha Vitale and Mary Anne Ghilani. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Women's Homeless Shelter in Washington County. Members meet on the second Monday of every month at the 1st Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining the Monongahela Woman's Club can attend a meeting of call our Membership committee Chair Dorothy at 412-384-8668.

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Gastonville Elementary Honors Veterans By Tracy Gerard, Veteran’s Day Chairperson, Gastonville Elementary Center Gastonville Elementary Center held its 10th annual Veteran’s Day Celebration on Thursday, November 4, 2010. There were over 140 veterans and guests in attendance making this the largest year ever! A special attendance by our own Mr. Hamilton and Dr. Tominello, both veterans, added to this years excitement. The students were delighted to see an Honor Guard of Navy Shipmates carrying in the colors and placing both flags on the stage. The veterans were honored with the GEC Singers and 4th and 5th grade chorus’s selections including "American Everyday" and "Grateful to be an American". The Armed Forces Medley gave the students a chance to see which veteran is in each branch of service as they rise according to the song. The students warmed everyone’s heart as they presented their vocal, poem or recorder selections. Each added to the pride and thankfulness our GEC has for these special individuals. We were delighted by Mrs. Colleen Tolliver singing “God Bless America.” She has a beautiful voice and everyone was thrilled to see one of our own teachers singing. Thank you, Mrs. Tolliver! The students waved their flags and honored all those who served. All veteran’s names were listed on a video presentation created by Mr. Gerard. Students and honorees watched as their names passed on the screen with many pictures, songs and this year's edition of recognition to the World War II Memorial form the United States Government. Three of our 5th graders, Zachary Jones, Sarah Turkovich and Tyler Long, did a wonderful job folding the flag as Mrs. Kristobek recited a reading on the meanings of each of the thirteen folds. After which a beautiful rendition of "Your a Grand Old Flag" was sung by the entire fifth grade class. Mrs. Kirby spoke very heartfelt words to all the veterans and their guests and gave a big thank you from all of GEC. A heartfelt playing of “Taps” came from three wonderful boys from Ringgold Middle School, Matt Wollett, Daulton Kohl and Beau Stoioff. The veterans were again honored as they left the room by the children and Mrs. Tolliver together singing “God Bless America.” Several veterans stayed and talked to many classes and answered several questions from our students. Thanks to the Veteran’s Day Committee, Dr. Tominello, all teachers, staff and the GEC-PTA for all the dedication and hard work in making this program a success.

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New Recycling Site in Nottingham Comes to Fruition

Kick off the Holiday Season at Trax Farms! How about Breakfast or Lunch with Santa??

Recycling plastic containers and cardboard at the new recycling site are Vivian and Francis Cavalier. Francis is a long-time member of the Nottingham Township Planning Commission. The Cavaliers attend Board of Supervisors meetings regularly, and they live on Valley View Road.

By J.R. Brower Well over a year ago, the Washington County Planning Commission approached the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors with an idea to set up a regional single stream recycling center in the township. Since residents of Nottingham Township are not permitted the option of curbside recycling pickup by Waste Management due to its low population density, the supervisors of the township were very enthusiastic about the idea. Board Chairman Ray Barley said that residents have expressed much interest in recycling for a long time. Both the county and Nottingham Township realized that the idea of a recycling site was a perfect fit for the area. The planning and execution of the recycling site was a lesson in intergovernmental cooperation with private enterprise. Funding was provided by the federal government to the county, who initiated setting up the facility with the help of the township. Private enterprise came into the picture in the form of a company called Greenstar, LLC, of Pittsburgh, which will handle and process the recyclables. Finally, after months of delays, the recycling site is up and running. Its first day of operation was November 4. Its location is at the Nottingham Township Municipal Complex, 909 Sugar Run Road, Eighty Four, PA. It is open for drop-off to all residents of the region from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Acceptable items for recycling are all paper, manila and brown folders, cardboard, junk mail, glossy paper, magazines,

phone books, glass containers, plastic containers and steel and aluminum cans. Since this is a single stream recycling site, recyclables do not need to be sorted. It cannot be emphasized enough, say the program’s coordinators, that this site is for recyclable items only. Dumping of all other items such as food waste, glass pane & pyrex, toner cartridges, furniture, tires, paint, etc. is prohibited. Users of the site are recorded by camera, and violators of the recycling rules will be prosecuted. At their November 15 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved an official agreement with Greenstar to receive and purchase recyclables from Nottingham Township. Greenstar will purchase the recyclables by the ton based upon a fluctuating commodity price. Supervisor Doug King said that a recent price that he researched was $30 per ton. The site contains a compactor, and it is high-tech in that officials will be notified electronically when the bins are approaching full capacity. When full, the township will notify Waste Management, with whom they also have an agreement, who will haul the recyclables to Greenstar’s facility at the rate of $390 per load. There the recycled materials will be separated out and processed. The new recycling site will be officially dedicated at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nottingham Township Municipal Complex. The public is welcome to attend. The Washington County Commissioners are expected to participate. The ceremony will be followed by a reception with light refreshments.

Santa Claus is coming to Trax Farms! December 4, 5, 11 & 12 Trax Farms will be hosting breakfast or lunch with Santa. Breakfast starts at 9:30 a.m. and lunch starts at 1:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at our Customer Service desk. Cost is $8.00. Seating is limited. Please make your reservations in advance. Each child will get to visit Santa. The event will include breakfast or lunch, making a Christmas craft, and taking home a special treat. (Menu for breakfast or lunch listed on our website) Bring your camera to capture some memories. Refreshments will be available for parents to purchase in the Garden Café.

Make Trax Farms Your Christmas Family Tradition! Trax Farms has a variety of products and services to meet your holiday needs. Order gifts and foods for your holiday gatherings, and decorate your home for the season with our selection of Christmas trees, decorations and wreaths! Trax Farms Fruit Baskets, Care Baskets or Shipper Boxes ORDER EARLY!! Go to our website www.traxfarms.com to view basket pictures. Order your Christmas Turkey or Ham Side dishes, breads and rolls and delicious desserts also available to order! Let us do the work for you!!. Many other gift ideas, stocking stuffers, wine and decorations are here at Trax Farms.

Pre-Cut Christmas Trees Frasier Fir, Douglas Fir and White Pine (available by Thanksgiving) Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce and White Pine (approximately 7ft.) Weekends: Daylight hours, weather permitting. Weekdays by appointment only, call for details 412-835-3246 Live Wreath Booth Stop by and watch us create beautiful live wreathes, swags, garland and centerpieces. Choose from pre-made or custom creations. We also offer a large selection of boughs, and assorted roping. Trax Farms Homegrown Poinsettias Full 1-4 stem plants, hanging baskets, hanging gardens and urns. Beautiful shades and sparkles too! Trax Farms is located in the South Hills on Rt. 88 between South Park & Finleyville. 412-835-3246 www.traxfarms.com December Store Hours: Dec. 1-23 daily 9am-8pm Sunday 9am-6pm, Dec. 24 9am-4pm Dec. 25 CLOSED, Dec. 26 8am-6pm, Dec 27 10am-6pm, Dec. 31 10am-4pm

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Christmas Memories Christmas, the Christian festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ, December twenty-fifth. The Christmas period starting December twentyfourth and extending through January sixth. (Thirteen Days of Christmas) In England, Christmas is one of its quarter days. One of four traditional days when commercial rents/debts are due. In Medieval times these four days were called, Lady Day, Midsummer, Michaelmas, and Christmas. Typically these were the days when debts were settled but in fact are actually four religious festivals. Boxing day, an event that was recognized as a possible day that resembles our, “Black Friday” comes to us again from the UK and is the day after Christmas when the empty boxes need to be removed from the house and taken back to the stores to be filled with more gifts… not! Boxing day is actually St. Stevens Day. A day when presents and cash donations are given to organizations and those less fortunate. This is celebrated in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and all those who fall under the protections of the British empire… God save the Queen! My best friend of many years celebrates, “Hunky Christmas.” Actually he celebrates the Russian Orthodox Christmas which takes place on January seventh. Actually, the kids who lived on our hill (Hunky Hill), Hungarians, Checks, Slavs, etc., called this, “Second

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Christmas.” I’m a Kraut-Irish kid and I was always jealous that my best friend got more presents than I did… but I did get to eat. The one thing you could always count on was leftovers! There are a good many ethnic and family traditions William “Wild Wily” Frankfurt concerning Christmas and the holiday season. Most tend to span that period from December twenty fourth through January seventh. These celebrations usually entail the migration of people across vast distances by any means to visit and observe the joyous celebration that is Christmas. I grew up in a family and associated with folks that believed in hunting, fishing, and a general love of all things outdoor related. Our celebrations usually started around the time of Thanksgiving and ran till the end of Muzzle loader or Flintlock season. I remember small game hunts and wild game diners at the gun club. Taxidermied animals decorated with Santa hats, garland, and shiny reflective balls and the two dollar raffles for shotguns and deer rifles. Things like that give an old woodsman like myself a warm and happy feeling. I remember those events, then I was a kid and much of the fuss of the holiday was about me and my friends. Kids. I never really quite understood what my folks got out of it, but I do now. About the best feeling a kid from my world could experience was something I call, “Gun Christmas.” It was that event in this boy’s life when the absolute greatest gift one could receive was just that, a firearm for Christmas. (Because of the expense it was usually the only gift I received.) I know that, “Gun Christmas” is probably not something that many modern parents would think to highly of. I still have people trying to convince me that all guns are bad things. But in the 1960’s and 70’s a gun Christmas was the greatest thing that could ever happen. In these modern times it is rare to find a kid who actually is willing to get up early on a cold autumn morning, put on heavy protective clothing and trudge around outdoors in the thorns and mud to shoot at an animal, with the hope that he or she might later eat that thing… why not just do it on a game console? What I hope for everybody’s Christmas is that we all have that… feeling. “Gun Christmas” is my thing. My folks taught me the responsibility and gave me that much trust and respect. (I know that now but overlooked it then.) That might have been part of the feeling and I didn’t know it. I did know that because of that special gift I would get to spend more time with my Dad. I would get to do the things that I enjoyed most and the rush of that feeling was actually… anticipation. Remember our troops. Make an effort to find out what they need and send it. Merry Christmas.

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Washington Women’s Shelter Asks for Generosity During Holiday Season Help Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Children As the holiday season arrives, the Washington Women’s Shelter needs your assistance. Just as you are preparing to celebrate the holidays, so are the women and children that we serve. For many of them this may be their first peaceful holiday ever. Having left behind their homes, we like to make the holidays special for them. Just as you enjoy sharing special holiday meals with your family and friends, so do the women and children whom we serve. Please help us ensure that their cupboards are full this holiday season by donating non-perishable food items or gift cards to local grocery stores. You can help provide some treasured holiday memories for victims of domestic violence and their children. If you are able to help, please call our Administrative Office at 724-223-5481. As the weather changes, many people begin to look forward to the coming holidays. For victims of domestic violence, the coming holidays evoke feelings of dread. There will be no happiness. Washington Women's Shelter, Inc. can make this holiday season a safe one for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. All services are free and confidential. Whether a partner is verbally abusive or physically abusive, it is still abuse. Do not live your life in fear. The violence will not just go away. Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. offers a confidential support group where you can talk with others about abuse. Support groups are held in Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties. In Washington County call 724-223-9190 or 1-800791-4000. In Greene County call 724-852-2463. In Fayette County call 724-439-9500.

Peters Township Participating in Toys for Tots Peters Township is once again participating with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in collecting Toys for Tots this holiday season. Collection boxes are located in the lobbies of the Peters Township Municipal Building, Community Center and also the Peters Township Library. You can also drop off items at the Tree Lighting on December 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library. New, unwrapped gifts for children from infancy to 14 years may be placed in the collection boxes anytime through December 8. The Marine Corps Reserve will pick up the gifts and will be responsible for their distribution. Donations of gifts are greatly appreciated – as we join in sharing joy and kindness. For further information, call 724-942-5000.

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Guide Rail in Monongahela Will Not Be Replaced by PennDOT Monongahela Council Presents 2011 Budget By Ken Askew At the November 10, 2010 monthly Monongahela Council meeting, Monongahela Police Chief Brian Tempest reported that George Langan, a former officer in his department, pled guilty to five misdemeanors and one felony count. In September of 2009, Langan was arrested and terminated for drug dealing and protection of other local drug dealers. His sentence was 11 to 23 months in jail, followed by five years probation, and restitution to the county drug force of the $6K it cost to pursue the case. Tempest also said there are other corruption cases being investigated. Also at the meeting, Councilman Tom Caudill presented a 1st reading of the 2011 City of Monongahela budget. Anticipated income is $2,597,154 versus expenditures of $2,618,873. The current tax rate will remain at 23 mills, which is below the state cap of 25 mills for a 3rd Class City such as Monongahela. The budget includes support of the local library, volunteer fire department, police department, and renovation of the Aquatorium. Expenditures are budgeted as follows: Public Affairs, $810,355; Accounts and Finances, $1,210,185; Public Safety, $107,450; Streets and Improvements, $421,883; plus Parks and Property, $69,000, for a total of $2,618,873. The budget is available for review at the municipal office; it will be voted on at the next Council meeting on December 8, 2010.

Due to an auto accident on 4th Street, a damaged guide rail along a hazardous curve was removed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Council urged PennDOT to replace the guide rail expeditiously. However, PennDOT responded by letter that the guide rail no longer qualified for replacement under new highway design criteria. Instead, PennDOT pledged to upgrade the signage at the curve, and recommended that (1) the subject property owners install their own “approved protective device”, (2) the City should reconstruct a curb at the location, and (3) the police should enforce the speed limit in that area. Council was outraged at PennDOT’s reply. They are concerned that the property owners may place boulders along the road to protect themselves and their property, which could cause a fatal accident if a vehicle crashes into them, as opposed to being more safely redirected or absorbed by a guide rail. Furthermore, PennDOT was aware that the crash victim’s insurance company was willing to pay for replacement of the guide rail. Solicitor Bassi will initiate a letter to PennDOT, to strongly appeal the decision. Visit the Union Finley Messenger website "www.unionfinley.com for information and details on other business conducted at the November 10, 2010 meeting. Search “Monongahela” or click on “Municipal news”.

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No New Taxes for Nottingham in 2011 Budget will Increase Due to New Municipal Building By J.R. Brower Nottingham Township Treasurer Shirley Madar presented highlights of the tentative budget for 2011 to the Board of Supervisors at their November 15 meeting. Although the budget calls for no tax increase, it does significantly increase proposed expenditures as compared with last year. Board Chairman Ray Barley said that the main reason for this is costs associated with construction of the new municipal building. The 2011 budget is tentatively set for $2,142,385, an increase of $1,006,325 over the 2010 budget of $1,136,060. The cost of the new municipal building is expected to be $750,000. That does not include remodeling of the current municipal building that will be used exclusively by the Public Works Department. In detailing the proposed budget, Madar said that this year $665,971 was raised from taxes and $140,000 resulted from gaming revenues. Her figures include proposed expenditures of $1,970,890 with $836,420 available for appropriations. The board authorized advertising the 2010 tentative budget for inspection at the

township office with consideration and expected final adoption at the December 20 regular meeting. Next, they authorized to advertise for the board’s intent to appoint the certified public accounting firm of Maher-Duessel to audit township accounts for the year 2010 in place of the elected auditors. In another matter, the supervisors voted not to renew the agreement with Code.sys Code Consulting, Inc. for building code inspections after December 31. It was decided that North Strabane Township will handle code inspections for Nottingham Township beginning January 1. A factor in the determination was that Code.sys was seeking a rate increase for their services. Barley said, “They have done good work for us in the past, but we felt it was time for a change.� In working with neighboring North Strabane Township, who will charge competitive rates for the coding work, he liked the fact that the dealings will be intergovernmental. Supervisor Doug King said, “Residents should be able to save some money with swimming pool and deck permits.� Barley added that with same-day service

Although the budget calls for no tax increase, it does significantly increase proposed expenditures as compared with last year. Board Chairman Ray Barley said that the main reason for this is costs associated with construction of the new municipal building. expected on coding work from North Strabane, “There will be easier transfer of plans and paperwork, and things should run smoother.� In other new business, the board acknowledged correspondence from Jason Theakston, Washington County Planning Commission proposing that Nottingham participate in serving as a “free� drop-off location for used TVs and computer monitors. The Pennsylvania Resources Council, in partnership with eLoop, LLC, is sponsoring the e-cycling effort, and they offered to pick up the recycled equipment on a weekly or as-needed basis. They also will provide pallets and/or Gaylord boxes for the operation. Barley said that they might be able to fit this program into the new single stream recycling site. The supervisors agreed to

research the proposal for future consideration. In another matter, the board acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection (DEP) informing of a request from Clairton Municipal Authority (CMA) to revise the schedule in their permit for implementation of the long-term control plan. An ongoing dispute between CMA and the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority over a cost-sharing agreement in upgrading the sanitary system has resulted in the DEP putting a hold on new tap-ins. Barley said he expects that there will have to be a rate increase for Peters Creek Sanitary Authority customers, but he doesn’t expect the rate to be doubled, as was suggested recently at a council meeting in Peters Township.

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Resident Approaches Elizabeth Council With List of Concerns By Alice Harris The October 26 meeting of Elizabeth Borough Council opened with guest, Wilson Chisholm, posing several questions to Council. He asked why there was no signage to advertise the Thursday evening events on Plum Street. Councilwoman Margaret Fleischauer responded, saying their budget had to afford things like outdoor furniture and fees first. He also suggested that Elizabeth might be able to generate funds serving food and related activities when the annual bike marathon comes through town. He advised that the flag in front of the Borough Building is in bad shape. Councilwoman Monica Douglas responded that Rep. Levdansky had already ordered a new flag for the Borough. He also questioned whether Congressman Murphy, Senator Stout, and Rep. Levdansky have been approached to secure additional funds for the Borough. And he reminded about traffic speeding in the Borough, that he had brought it to their attentions previously and that it has continued. OIC Snelson responded that traffic control has been stepped up. In other business: • An ordinance for fire loss prevention to allow the Borough to collect owed fees and delinquent taxes prior to the disbursement of insurance funds was approved. An ordinance governing street openings was approved. An ordinance to file for tax liens against delinquent property owners in excess of $100 and above for each tax year was approved. • Elizabeth Borough Police responded to 117 calls in the month of September. • Council approved the hiring of Dustin Ginsberg at his current hourly rate of $8/hr for a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule beginning November 1. Councilman Larry Duvall asked written documentation hour by hour of all work performed. • A motion to pay $5,000 to continue the Allegheny Together program for 2010-2011 was approved. • December 3 is the scheduled Light Up Night for Elizabeth Borough.

Union Township Board Fills Vacancy John Smida Appointed as Union Township Supervisor By Paul Chasko Four Union Township (UT) board members, the solicitor, Secretary /Treasurer, Engineer and the Zoning Officer were present at the November 8 regular board meeting. The regular meeting was preceded by a short closed executive session. The solicitor announced that personnel issues were discussed. The first order of business on reconvening the public portion of the meeting was to appoint Mr. John Smida as a Board Supervisor to fill the position vacated by Mr. Scott Tkach last month. Mr. Smida was sworn in by the Secretary/Treasurer after resigning his position as a Union Township Auditor. The sitting board approved both the resignation and appointment. Mr. Smida took his seat on the board after being sworn. Mr. Smida’s term will coincide with what would have been the remainder of Mr. Tkach’s term ending on January 1, 2012. In other business: • Minutes for the October 11 regular meeting and the October 27, budget workshop were reviewed and approved without correction. • The board continued working on the 2012 budget. A budget workshop was held on October 27th. A second workshop was scheduled for November 17 and the 2012 budget will be presented for public review on Nov. 22nd. • Residents in Elrama and along Finley-Elrama Rd. who have not yet tapped into the new sewer system will be given one more opportunity to respond before the issue is turned over to the magistrate. Letters will be sent out notifying delinquent residents. • The Zoning Officer requested that the monthly Planning Commission meeting be changed from the first Thursday of the month to the third Thursday of each month. The change was requested by the Planning Commission to allow more time between their meeting and the Supervisor’s Board meetings to review findings and recommendations. Board Supervisor Steve Parish suggested that the change be made after the first of the year and that the action will be taken at the reorganization meeting. Visit the Union Finley Messenger website at www.unionfinley.com for additional details on the November 8 Union Township Board Meeting.

Holiday Crafts and Author Reading at Monongahela Library The Monongahela Area Library will hold a holiday craft event on Saturday, December 4, from noon to 2 p.m. Timed to coincide with the “Come Share the Joy” Santa Breakfast at the Presbyterian Church, the crafts will be holiday angels and Christmas cards. At 1:30 p.m. former local resident David M. Howard (who writes as “Uncle Dave”) will be on hand to read one of his picture books. Now a resident of Greene County, Howard visited the Summer Reading Club program this summer to read his book, “Lady’s Day to Play.” The library is located at 813 W. Main St. in Monongahela. For more information, call the library at 724-258-5409.

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Finleyville Council Gets Report on Borough Building Renovation Construction Dumpster on Washington Avenue Raises Concerns By Paul Chasko

the cost of saving this historic old building. The office to be used as a local dispatch center for the Monongahela Police Department is at the rear of the Much of the November Finleyville Borough meeting building and is nearly completed. was taken up by a presentation by the Project Engineer, It was evident from comments that followed that Harry Maple, on the status of the ongoing renovation of Mayor Kutsek had been anticipating an “open the Finleyville Borough Building. house” with a formal opening of the building in Mr. Maple summarized the myriad steps that became December. Mr. Maple’s comments indicated that a necessary between the original grant award and the actuDecember opening might be possible. However, al start of work on this project. The biggest setback was Council President Kegel set aside the idea of an open the initial unwillingness of the Redevelopment Authority house and postponed purchases of office furniture. to release the $90,500 grant funds to the borough without Mayor Kutsek declared a dumpster on the Authority’s administrative overview which would have Washington Avenue to be a safety hazard. Three increased the overall project cost and limited the project vehicles have collided with the dumpster that has to a single contract. Under these conditions only one conbeen parked on Washington Avenue since an aparttractor responded with a bid and it was too high for the ment fire on September 11 in a building owned by R. available funding. The interior wood paneling going up inside the Finleyville Borough Building McDonald. There are no warning lights or barriThe Redevelopment Authority and Finleyville Borough cades and the dumpster is blocking ? of the subsequently reached an agreement transeast-bound lane of Washington Ave. The ferring project management to Finleyville dumpster is owned by Michael Brothers Borough with the condition that the Hauling. Since Washington Ave. is a state Borough would come up with the additionroad, State Police action may be sought to al funding to bring the project to complehave the dumpster removed. When contacttion. The borough appointed Mr. Maple as ed about this issue, a representative from project manager, borrowed an additional Michael Brothers told the Union-Finley $40,000 and the work finally began in July Messenger that placement of the dumpster 2010 under multiple contracts to local supand any safety issues was the responsibility pliers and craftsmen. According to Mr. of the customer. Maple, the work is going well and he is "When a customer calls to order a pleased with the primary contractor, dumpster and they want to put it on the Preferred Renovations. The high beamed ceilings, arched doorways and A dumpster on Washington Rd. in Finleyville street we inform them that they may need to Mr. Maple concluded his presentation windows capture the feel of the original bank is a safety hazard according to Mayor Kutsek. purchase a permit and to check with the borbuilding – now the Finleyville Borough Building. identifying added work scope that became It’s been hit by three vehicles. ough," said Michael Brothers. "We are not apparent only after the interior was gutted responsible for the permit, the customer is. Upon delivery the customer signs a waiver and old windows were removed. An added headache came on discovery that the old cast iron sewage lines were rusted out and need- agreeing to several terms that include the placement of the dumpster." The company representative further added, "A police officer contacted us regarding ed to be replaced. This work had to be done now to make the building serviceable. "The Mayor and Council should look at this renovation as a work-in-progress as the build- this dumpster and informed us that there needed to be some safety barricades put up ing needs a lot of (additional) work,” said Maple. He presented a rather lengthy list of around the dumpster or move it. We explained to the officer that that was the responsiitems that would need attention in the near future. His list included smoke and fire alarms bility of the customer and we would contact him right away. We contacted the customer and possibly a sprinkler system, insulation in the ceiling, entrance way roofs, ventilation in and he told us to that he would take care of it immediately. We then called the officer back the basement, downspout rerouting out of the basement, termite control, HVAC ductwork and informed him that the customer was taking care of the situation." installation, and repointing of the exterior brick veneer ($30,000 to $40,000). Council Please visit our website at www.unionfinley.com for additional agenda items and more President Tim Kegel commented that, “had all this been evident at the outset, council may details on this meeting –Scroll to Municipal news, or search keyword-"Finleyville." have abandoned the building.” There may be mixed emotions within the community on

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Marcellus Shale Issue Dominates Jefferson Hill Council Meeting By Jim Caldwell Like many other communities in the area, Jefferson Hills struggles to understand the pros and cons of Marcellus Gas drilling in the Borough. Although not an agenda line item for the evening, President Chris King reminded everyone that there will be a second open meeting specifically on the topic where all speakers can be on record. He then offered the podium to anyone who wished to speak on the matter at this meeting. Ten citizens took the podium with varied arguments for the Council to consider banning such activity or at least imposing a moratorium until fully studied. Anita Barkin spoke first, offering an aerial map of Hickory and Houston packed with wells and compressor stations that have been leased. This would eventually lower property values, she remarked, as people would move away with no one willing to buy their homes. She spoke of the health and environmental problems and asked that a more thorough investigation be conducted. She reminded Council that the newly elected Republican Governor may not be in favor of a tax on the industry, thus leaving the Borough will no windfall and responsible for the cost to infrastructures and possibly the need for a new water treatment plant. Ken Lee then took the podium expanding on the health and environmental considerations and lower property values. Steve Richard spoke of the unbearable noise and air pollution day and night with no regulations, and that local EMS may not be prepared for the accidents that may occur. Lisa Schwartz, who lives in the Borough but also owns property near the gas well explosion in Clearfield County, asked if we were ready as a State and a local Borough for such events. Judy Kaufman spoke of possible carcinogens harming children. John Kudravy, Brian Vahosky and Bill Morano, all residents supported all the arguments against drilling. Likewise Steven Dworetzky, involved in health sciences, confirmed the many health effects that could occur. All the citizens spoke politely, with firm conviction and were duly thanked by King for their input on a serious and complication matter that will undoubtedly affect the Borough for years to come. One speaker, Tom Donohue from the Environmental Quality Board stated he was neither for nor against Marcellus Gas Drilling but had prepared a list of questions and considerations for the Council to ask themselves in making their decision and might also be posted on the Borough’s web site for any resident considering applying for a lease. Some motions from the original agenda for the meeting included: • Distributing the $66,431.94 from the 2010 Pennsylvania Foreign Fire Insurance Fund in equal thirds of $22,143.98 to Jefferson 885 VFC, Floreffe VFC and Gill Hall VFC respectively. • Awarding a bid for a Two-Ton Asphalt Reheater to Spaulding Manufacturing for $10,943.00 • Ratifying the proposal from Westchester Fire Insurance Company for $16,201.00 for public officials liability insurance coverage • Tentatively adopting the 2011 Preliminary Borough Budget, representing a 2.6 increase over 2010 but with no increase in property taxes, as prepared by the Finance Officer, Jennifer Pesanka and the volunteers who helped prepare it. The evening concluded with the President of Council recognizing two scouts in attendance to witness the workings of local government.

New Eagle Council Makes Plans for 2011 By Ken Askew Attendance at the New Eagle Council meeting on November 2, 2010 was sparse as most likely many people stayed home to watch the federal, state, and local election results. Only one member of the public asked to speak at the meeting—a representative of the Mon Valley Veterans Council, who invited the New Eagle Council to attend the Veterans Day observance at 9:30 on November 11, 2010. In Regular Business: • The 2011 New Eagle budget was passed without fanfare—it calls for no increase in taxes or refuse collection fees. • Paving projects planned for 2011 include five streets, for a total of 1145 linear feet of street surface. The paving will be done under contract with the City of Monongahela, rather than private contractors; Council expects to save $13K by doing so. Council expressed their thanks to the Monongahela municipal employees for the excellent paving jobs they completed for New Eagle in 2010. • Council had applied for a Pennsylvania State Recreation Grant, but it was not approved. New Eagle’s annual application for a gaming revenue grant has been submitted. • Engineer Robert Laskey reported that Council has until March 21, 2011 to submit comments on the state’s Storm Water Management plan. • The meeting was adjourned upon the completion of Borough business in what was probably the shortest meeting (under 15 minutes) in the last two years.

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Focus Continues on Marcellus Shale and Nuisance Properties at South Park Township Board of Supervisors Meeting By Andrea Earnest The November 8 board meeting of the Stouth Park Township Supervisors was preceded by the public hearing continued from October 11. The purpose of the meeting was to receive public comment on Ordinance No. 652. Ms. Roberta Sarraf, Planning Consultant, stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed the draft and gave a favorable recommendation for adoption. The Board of Supervisors was asked to consider four items before finalizing the ordinance. These included the regulation of dew point facilities; a reasonable requirement about removing the fracking water; regulations regarding the temporary surface water line; and regulations concerning the release of water vapor during the fracking process. Mr. Joe Reichard, a resident for 38 years, stated that he feels there is a lot of risk

associated with the process and wants to be sure the township supervisors have considered all the risks and fees. Chairman David Buchewicz advised that the Department of Environmental Protection is in charge of any questions about risks. The township does not receive any fees, although the state does. Ms. Karen Fosbaugh, Township Manager, said that the township cannot ban the fracking or would be involved in a long, legal batter. Ms. Cheryl Lee, another resident, asked if the township is permitted to regulate where the ponds go. Ms. Sharraf advised that they are permitted only in certain zoning districts. The public hearing was followed by the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Ms. Mary Franko asked for an update on her question from the previous month regarding the subdivision of the Swindell land. Mr. Paul Gitnik,

Township Solicitor, responded to Ms. Franko’s question in detail. Since Lot 1 predated the new zoning ordinance, adopted September 16, 1996, it was “grandfathered” for the grazing of horses in a fenced-in area. Further, there is a nonconforming use to graze horses that are fenced on Lot 1, and on Parcel A there is the ability to raise horses and have a private stable. After taking up several agenda issues regarding actions and authorizations, it was agreed that the advertisement of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 556 to address oil and gas drilling would be scheduled at a public hearing for Monday, December 13, at 6:45 P.M., with action on the ordinance expected to take place at the regular meeting at 7 P.M. on Monday, January 10, 2011. At 6:30 P.M. on December 13, there will also be a public hearing on the transfer of a

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portion of Sleepy Hollow Road. Chief of Police Joseph F. Ferrelli reported that in October there were 576 service calls, 16 arrests, 44 traffic citations, eight parking citations, 22 warnings, no reportable accidents, ten non-reportable accidents, 73 emergency calls, 20 fire calls, and seven deer calls. Chief Ferrelli said that everything went well on Halloween, although there was some “Devil’s Night” vandalism. He also thanked all those who volunteered to help out, including the fire departments and Deputy Chief McDonough and Officer Andronas. Chairman Buchewicz thanked the volunteers who helped with the Fall Roadside Cleanup. Chairman Walter Sackinsky thanked the women and the Interact group who held the Halloween party for the children. Full minutes of the meeting are available at the Township Office.

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Peters Township Officials Plan for Valley Brook Road Closure During Intersection Construction By J.R. Brower Construction of the new intersection at Valley Brook Road and Route 19 is expected to begin in March of next year, and already Peters Township Council is considering traffic problems that will result from the major project. Township Manager Michael Silvestri told council at their November 8 meeting that it is inevitable that portions of Valley Brook Road will be closed for at least a year and a half during PennDot’s revamping of the intersection, which will be rebuilt north of the current one and will connect Route 19 to Old Washington Road near Valley Brook. Motorists traveling southbound on Route 19 and connecting to Valley Brook going to Lawrence should still be able to use the ramp on the west side of Route 19 and probably won’t be affected by the construction, but all other motorists who use Valley Brook will have to find other routes, according to Silvestri. The road is an important link to Route 19 and is

heavily used as an east-west route to and from Cecil Township, where Southpointe and its I-79 interchange are located. State road mandated detours for Valley Brook Road would likely include East and West McMurray Roads and Boyce Road, which are the closest east-west alternatives used by township motorists. Township Engineer Mark Zemaltis said that he has not yet received PennDot’s finalized construction plans, and it is not anticipated that detour routes will be put in place immediately when they begin construction in March. Silvestri said that township officials including those from public works, emergency services and the school district will have to get together to work on detour routes using township roads. Council Chairman David Ball suggested that once detour plans are finalized, council should present the information so that the public is made aware of it. In other business at their November 8 meeting, Peters Township Council: • Announced that they are reviewing

natural gas drilling ordinances of neighboring municipalities in preparation for a public hearing on Peters Township’s proposed gas ordinance on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. The proposed ordinance can be viewed on the township’s website, www.peterstownship.com. • Authorized a lease agreement for five years with First Niagara Bank to finance the purchase of a fire truck. The amount of the lease is $402,660 at a rate of 2.49%, which is the best rate obtained by bids from nine banks. Payments will be around $86,000 yearly. When asked by council member Monica Merrill why the truck will be leased rather than purchased outright, Assistant Manager Paul Lauer said, “it will spread the impact on the budget over five years rather than one.” • Appointed Margaret Sams for a fiveyear term to the Environmental Quality Board. Concerning a vacancy on the board of the Peters Township Sanitary Authority, it was announced that council has interviewed John Blumen and Fred

Abrew, but will keep the position open to see if there are others that are interested in applying. • Acknowledged receipt of correspondence from the state Department of Environmental Protection concerning a shut-off of new tap-ins into the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority. The agency said that no new tap-ins will be granted to the board of the multi-municipal sanitary board until an agreement or consent order is issued. The dispute is between Peters Creek and the Clairton Municipal Authority over plans for construction of a new sewage treatment plan and the fact that Clairton will get a discounted rate, but rates in other jurisdictions of the authority may double based on the agreement. Some members of the Peters Creek board feel that a settlement of the dispute may happen in early 2011. Peters Creek Sanitary Authority serves the southeastern portion of Peters Township, where most of the township’s new residential development is taking place.

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"My Coffee Shop" Opens in Monongahela By Ken Askew

Dignitaries participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new branch location for MVCFCU included (left to right): Joyce Rossell, Director; Ron Celaschi, Chairman; Sandy Oliver, Manager; LuAnne Venneri, Member Services Representative; James Pallini, Chief Executive Officer; Mary Koontz, Member Services Representative; Tony Bottino, President of the Mon Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Dorothea Pemberton, Director of the Mon Valley Chamber of Commerce.

By Ken Askew A ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted at the new location for a branch of the Mon Valley Community Federal Credit Union (MVCFCU) on October 30, 2010. The new address is 140 North Route 88, Suite 101, Charleroi, PA 15022, which replaces the former location at 575 Park Way, Monongahela, PA. The main office is in Allenport, PA. The MVCFCU was established in 1937, and has grown to over 10,000 members and assets of over $144M. Residents of Washington County and affiliates of the Mon Valley Hospital are eligible to join. The MVCFCU employs a staff of sixteen employees, whose business hours are 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The telephone number at the Charleroi office is (724) 489-8114. The business offers checking accounts, various savings accounts, mortgages, car loans, Certificates, Money Market accounts, VISA cards, and other customer services. For more information, please visit their website, www.MVCFCU.com

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If you enjoy gourmet coffee in a unique setting, the “My Coffee Shop� store in Monongahela is for you. Opened in October 2010, the My Coffee Shop experience offers a relaxing atmosphere where friends can gather and enjoy fellowship. It’s not a My Coffee Shop is a cozy little place at sterile corporate envi418 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA ronment where you rush in and rush out; this is a local, different style of busiBUSINESS DATA: ness. The ambiance invites you to Name: My Coffee Shop linger and savor the selection of coffees, Address: 418 West Main teas, and espresso. The Baby Boomer generation Street, Monongahela, PA 15067 may find it reminiscent of the coffee houses from Telephone: 724-258-6285 the Woodstock era. The walls are filled with local E-mail: handmade crafts for sale—tapestries, mugs, handmycoffeeupdates@gmail.com bags, hats, artwork, etc. Website: mycoffeeshopsite.com Joanna Provan, the proprietor, invites you to try (pending) a gourmet beverage that tastes better because it is Business hours: 7:00 AM to made from better quality ingredients than at the 8:00 PM, M-F; 9:00 AM to 7:00 average store. Customer service is at the forefront, PM Saturday; Closed Sunday with the friendly help of her relatives. Moreover, Payment methods: Cash,VISA, prices are competitive. During the Grand Opening MasterCard, DiscoverCard celebration, espresso is available as a buy one, get one free offer. Joanna Provan (3rd from left), owner of My Coffee Shop, prepares to cut the ribbon for the official opening. Assisting are (left to right): Monongahela Mayor Bob Kepics, Elizabeth Brough (Joanna’s mother), Joanna, Tobias Provan (Joanna’s husband), Dorothea Pemberton, Director of the Mon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Tony Bottino, President of the Mon Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Meyers Joins Communications Team at Monongahela Valley Hospital Veteran communications professional Scott Meyers joined the staff of Monongahela Valley Hospital as Director of Communications. In this new role, he will be responsible for a variety of communications, publication and marketing initiatives. Following eight years as a broadcast news journalist, Meyers began his health care career in1985 developing and leading public relations and marketing initiatives for Shadyside Hospital and later with St. Clair Hospital. In 1995 he accepted the position of Director of Marketing at Port Authority of Allegheny County. While there, Meyers led a marketing and branding strategy that Scott Meyers helped reverse nine years of declining ridership at the agency. He left Pittsburgh in 2000 to accept the position of Director of Marketing for Freedom Scientific in St. Petersburg, FL; the world’s largest manufacturer of hardware and software for blind computer users. Prior to relocating back to his native Washington County to join MVH, Meyers was Vice President of Communications & Marketing for the American Heart Association’s five-state Great Rivers Affiliate based in Columbus, OH. Because of expansion of services in the mid-Monongahela Valley, Louis J. Panza, Jr., President and CEO of MVH, said there is a need to increase the messaging to residents of the area. “Scott’s vast experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors will complement our current communications efforts,� Panza said. Meyers is the recipient of 48 national and regional awards for outstanding execution of marketing communications strategies. Meyers is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in Journalism and is a member of Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honorary Society.

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Grand Openings! Look what’s new in Town Aloma’s Exotic Boutique Opens in Finleyville By Heather Kelley-Latorre Aloma Blake would be out at parties and weddings wearing her Indian outfits or her granddaughters would wear their Indian outfits, and very often the compliments on their clothing would turn into the question of “where did you get it?” Taking a hint from being asked so often, Blake opened her own business, Aloma’s Exotic Boutique in Finleyville this past October. The shop is filled with what her now grown-up granddaughters used to call their “shiny” outfits. Nowadays, it is “bling.” Just a quick peek in her windows reveals Indian outfits with extraordinary embellishments of embroiGeordian Bishoff (L) and Aloma Blake (R), dery, beads and sequins. The Boutique carries many beautiful Indian dressed in the Exotic Fashion from India. outfits along with accessories of jewelry, purses, and shoes. Blake is adding Filipino attire and the Chinese cheung-sam, to her exotic and ethnic collection. Exotic yes, but also high fashion and sexy. “The Chinese cheung-sam is a very sexy silk brocade with slits down the side,” explains Blake. These elegant sheathes are often seen on red-carpets as a unique choice by celebrities. Perhaps you do not have a red-carpet to walk, but what about the holidays? If you are looking for something new and unique to wear for your holiday party, stop by and say hi to Aloma. For a bit more causal but stylish look, you might decide on a “kurta.” The embellished kurta wears well with just jeans. If you need a gift, Blake is more than happy to help you make a selection. Her business is, after all, the only one of its kind in the area. In addition to the unique and exotic clothes, the Boutique also carries the American line of clothing for teens by Danity Kane. Aloma’s Exotic Boutique is located in the rear of the Century 21 Realty building in Finleyville, 3526 Marion Avenue. The store’s new winter hours are Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 8 pm; Monday, closed; Step into Alomas exotic Boutique, Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm; and Friday, 10 am to 8 pm. and step out in style with her various styles of Stop by or call 724-918-4477, or even drop her a line about her shoes and handbags. upcoming website: alomab@yahoo.com (PHOTOS BY RON PUDLOWSKI)

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Business is Smokin’ Hot at Leaning House Cigars Liga Privada Lounge is Newest Addition By Christen M. Stroh While many may argue that smoking is hazardous for a person’s health, Dave Puskavich can definitively say that the tobacco industry has been beneficial for business. Puskavich owns and operates Leaning House Cigars, a cigar shop and entertainment venue located in Lower Speers, PA. Puskavich, owner and manager, decided to open Leaning House Cigars in 2006 when his passion for smoking combined with his sense of business savvy. “I’ve been a longtime smoker,” he said, “and the Mon Valley didn’t have a store like this, so that’s why I decided to open.” The Leaning House features more than 800 different types of cigars, including popular brands such as Ashton and Macanudo, Dominican Republic brands, and Rocky Patel, a Honduran brand. Punch is also a favorite. “We also carry boutique brands, such as Pete Johnson, Alec Bradley, and Illusione,” Puskavich noted. Patrons who desire a cigar that isn’t currently featured can have it specially ordered in for them, and those who can’t wait to light up and enjoy the flavor can sit and enjoy their cigars in the lounge areas. In fact, the Leaning House recently celebrated the addition of a new lounge, named the Liga Privada Lounge, after its sponsor. Liga Privada is a Nicaraguan cigar line that produces handcrafted cigars and, in addition to sponsoring the room at Leaning House Cigars, also sponsored a lounge in Philadelphia. “Only 170 retailers in the country have been approved to sell Liga Privada,” explained Puskavich, who is one of them. In addition to cigars, the Leaning House can provide entertainment. Puskavich has regular hours of operation but stays open during Steelers and Penguins games and also encourages patrons to book the venue for their own private parties. The Leaning House provides food and has a BYOB policy for such events. A local business, Puskavich works hard to support other neighborhood businesses and currently supplies more than a dozen different bars and restaurants in the area with the stock they need to keep their patrons happy. The Leaning House is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday hours of operation are from noon to 4 p.m. Anyone seeking more information on the Leaning House can visit their website at www.leaninghousecigars.com or they can call at 724-483-2333.

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Women’s Business Network Upcoming Meetings The Women's Business Network is open to area women business owners and those in sales seeking networking opportunities to expand their contacts and share ideas to help grow their business. Meeting agendas include self-marketing, a business presentation by an individual member, a table topic discussion and networking. Each of the various local chapters meets twice a month on the following dates and locations: The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday's December 14 and 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza on Fort Couch Rd. For more information, contact Ellen Diamond at 412-260-8766. The South Hills Chapter meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday's December 2 and 16 at 8:00 a.m. at King's Restaurant, 155 McMurray Rd. in Upper St Clair. For more information, contact Rebecca Wanovich at 412-835-5660. The McMurray Chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday's December 8 and 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread located in Trinity Point Plaza across from Walmart in Washington. For more information, contact Valerie Bartels 412418-3072.

Jefferson Hills Manor Opens New Rehab Center By Jim Caldwell Beth Georgi beamed, as the Manager of the Jefferson Hills Manor Rehab staff, as she would cut the ribbon opening for the new gym at the facility. Along with some of her fellow therapists, the facility administrator, regional directors, CEO, Dr. Oliver Herndon, the facility’s medical director, and David Levdanski, the local State Representative, she proudly snipped it and ushered everyone into the new 2100 square foot gym, Thursday afternoon, October 28, 2010. Although there was a room on the bottom floor of the original facility for Physical Therapy and one for Beth Georgi (Left), Rehab Manager at Jefferson Hills Occupation Therapy, the new center Manor and Deb Ardire (right), Guardian Rehab’s offers better service and convenience Regional Director enjoy the festivities at the new Rehab as Michael Civitello, a member of the Center grand opening celebration. rehab team remarked. This combined room, equipped with state-ofthe-art machines, leased from ACP (Accelerated Care Plus), allows the 11 person therapy staff more individual time with patients without having to transport them from place to place. It also offers better coordination among the various therapeutic solutions. Patients with knee and hip replacement surgery, or recovering from a stroke, or simply needing strengthening and basic life skills like dressing oneself, receive skillful short-term care and concern for the whole person. This was evident in the former patients who returned to help celebrate. Although most patients are older, Jefferson Hills Manor does accept persons of all ages that may have been injured in an accident and need immediate rehabilitation. With two Physical Therapists, two Physical Therapy Assistants, a pair of Occupational Therapists with two Occupational Therapy Assistants, two Speech Therapists, and a rehab tech, a full complement of services can be provided. Particularly noted was the equipment to help those who have difficulty swallowing. Tom Barr, the facility’s administrator, expressed pride in all of the Jefferson Hills Manor’s personnel. CEO Eddy Inzana attended the Grand Opening along with Deb Ardire, Guardian Rehab’s regional director. Jefferson Hills Manor is part of Guardian Elder Care, based out of Brockway, Pennsylvania with 24 facilities spread throughout Pennsylvania, with two in Ohio and one in West Virginia.

Pictured (from left to right) at the ribbon cutting ceremony are Janet Tennies, Angelique Polakovic, Karena Sfakianakis, Sylvia DeSimone, CEO Eddy Inzana, Michael Civitello, Beth Georgi, State Representative David Levdanski, Sara Graboski, Kelly Orient, and Deb Ardire.

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Recent Local Death Notices Barle – Victoria L, 92., of Monongahela died Monday November 15. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Gilmore – Robert E. JR, 84., Formerly of Monongahela (Victory Hill) died Sunday October 17. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Ingland – Rev. Wilma Jean, 77., of Monroeville died Tuesday October 12. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Boal – Velma, 89., of Jefferson Hills died Saturday November 20. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Haburchak – John P, 91., of Monongahela died Tuesday October 19. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Kara – Michael R, 85., of Monongahela died Friday November 12. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Cain – Jack, 77., of South Park died Saturday November 6. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. Campbell – Thelma, 95., of Monongahela died Tuesday October 5. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Coppi – Isabel V, 91., of Monongahela died Tuesday November 2. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. DeSantis – Julia “Googie”, 88., of Monongahela died Wednesday October 6. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Dzubinski – Michael, 89., of Jefferson Hills died Sunday November 21. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Hallam – Clara Christina, 74., of Monongahela died Friday October 29. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Harkins – Sally Ann, 74., of Union Township died Tuesday October 26. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Hnatik – Jane Katja, 63., of Monongahela died Tuesday November 9. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Holmes - Nicole L. (McNary), 30., of North Charleroi died Thursday November 18. Arrangements under direction of William A. Bautz Funeral Home in Monongahela. Householder – James Franklin, 84., of New Eagle died Monday October 11. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Large – Samuel E, 73., of Forward Township died Sunday October 3. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Lazzari – Frederick M, 82., of Carroll Township died Tuesday October 12. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Leaver – Margaret E, 95., of Carroll Township died Monday October 4. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. McWilliams – Betty J, 82., of Fallowfield Township died Saturday October 23. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Opfer – Don Lee, 60., of Forward Township died Monday October 4. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela.

Pietroboni – Martin, 88., of New Eagle died Friday October 22. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Plagman – John, of Monongahela died Thursday September 9. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Rossi – Raymond Robert, 90., of Jefferson Hills died Friday November 5. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Sadler – Ernest C. SR, 88., of Monongahela died Sunday September 19. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Thompson – Margaret E Gearing, 83., of Carroll Township died Sunday October 17. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home, Inc in Monongahela. Virgin – June, 77., of Pleasant Hills died Thursday November 4. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Yohe – Davis G, 91., of Monongahela (Carroll Township) died Sunday November 7. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela

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Skippin' and Jumpin' at Miss Barbara's in New Eagle A jump rope and double dutch workshop was held recently at Miss Barbara's School of Dance in New Eagle. The children had so much fun that Miss Barbara has decided to have the class the 2nd Saturday of each month. Anyone interested is to call Miss Barbara at 724348-7518 to register.

Teacher Heather McElroy (center), works with Joce Stoffel, Mercedes Holets, Emily Harger, Michelle Stoffel, Taylor Sevick, Bethany Gardner and Tori Sevick.

Turning rope is teacher Heather McElroy (left), and Taylor Sevick (right) while Joce Stoffel jumps.

Santa at the Ebenezer Covered Bridge in Mingo Park The Washington County Department of parks and recreation will be bringing Santa Claus to the Ebenezer Covered Bridge in Mingo Creek County park. The event will be held on Saturday, December 11 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM. The Ebenezer bridge is located near shelter 4. Bring your family, along with a camera and have your photo taken with Santa at the Covered Bridge. Hot cocoa will be provided. This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather. No pets please. This fun family Christmas event is provided FREE of charge. Pre-registration is required, and can be made by calling the Washington County Parks and recreation office at 724-228-6867.

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Big Fun at Bunola VFC Halloween Party Kids of all ages from tiny babies to 96 years got together for a "spooktacular" afternoon on October 24 at the Bunola Fire Company's Annual Halloween Party. With perfect fall weather and lots of fun things to do, everyone had a great time! (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS)

This pretty Ladybug brought her doggie all dressed up in Steeler colors .. and whisked him off for a hayride!

Little "pumpkin" Scarlet Shopes, on the lap of Mom, Amy Toal, tries to coax tiny "kitty" Paige Ucman, on the lap of daddy Joe Ucman, into staying awake for some serious Trick or Treating.

Young and old .. everyone enjoyed the hayride through the streets of Bunola.

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Automotive It's Getting Easier For Drivers To Go Green

Keep the tires of your vehicle properly inflated. The U.S. Energy Department reports that underinflated tires can increase fuel consumption by up to 6 percent.

(NAPSI)-Many drivers are finding that it's getting easier to save money while they help save the environment. That's because there are a number of simple steps they can take to help keep their car running smoothly that can also have a positive impact on the environment. Here are five easy ways to drive green without buying a new car or drastically changing your driving habits: • Follow maintenance recommendations in your owner's manual. An out-of-tune engine can increase emissions and fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent. Always follow your car manufacturer's suggested tune-up schedule to ensure your vehicle is performing at its best. • Upgrade your motor oil. Some of the newer high-performance synthetic motor oils have been proven to significantly reduce emissions. For instance, according to independent tests, Royal Purple motor oil has been shown to reduce carbon monoxide emissions by as much as 62 percent when compared to conventional petroleum-based oils. It also improves fuel economy by as much as 5 percent and produces notable horsepower and torque increases. So you can switch to an environmentally friendly prod-

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uct without giving up performance. • Regularly replace your car's air filter. A clogged air filter can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent. Air filters keep impurities from damaging the interior of the engine, so replacing dirty filters will save gas and protect your engine. • Keep the tires of your vehicle properly inflated. The U.S. Energy Department reports that underinflated tires can increase fuel consumption by up to 6 percent. One study estimates that 50-80 percent of the tires rolling on U.S. roads are underinflated. It's estimated that Americans could save up to 2 billion gallons of gas each year simply by properly inflating their car's tires. • Avoid topping off your gas tank. Topping off releases gas fumes into the air and cancels the benefits of the pump's anti-pollution devices. Capping your tank once the pump automatically shuts off is safer and reduces pollution. To learn more, visit the following Web sites: www.epa.gov, www.fueleconomy.gov, or www.royalpurple.com.

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Senior – LIVING –

Aging Americans Should Seek Help for Pain and Discomfort (NewsUSA) - Aging gracefully can be difficult as there are many health-related conditions that must be monitored and treated. There is a wealth of information about high blood pressure, heart disease and osteoporosis. But what about conditions people don't like to talk about, such as pain or constipation? According to the American Gastroenterological Association, older adults are five times more likely than younger adults to report problems with constipation. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that pain affects 53 million Americans. The annual cost of chronic pain in the U.S. is estimated to be $100 billion, including health care expenses, lost income and lost productivity. "Persistent pain and constipation are concerns for many aging baby boomers," said Daniel Perry, president and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research. "They can prevent a person from

enjoying the routine activities that make life rich and fulfilling, such as driving, shopping or even hugging a child or grandchild." While pain can affect anyone regardless of gender, race or economic status, some people have difficulty getting adequate pain care. It is important that people who suffer from pain, and their loved ones, speak with their health care provider and take an active role in managing their pain. People who suffer from pain have a right to appropriate assessment and treatment. In addition to persistent pain, constipation is a condition often associated with aging and is caused by a number of factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise or not drinking enough water. Two effective ways to relieve constipation are to eat foods high in fiber and to drink adequate amounts of water each day. To find the latest news and advice on the advancing science behind aging research, visit www.agingresearch.org.

Speak to your health care professional for answers about pain or discomfort.

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Catch The Fine Print Without Losing Style Points (ARA) - When you have to switch to large print books, or move the food label farther away from you to see how much sodium is in a can of soup, it might be time for you to invest in a pair of reading glasses. Reading glasses provide relief of symptoms caused by the onset of Presbyopia, the eye's diminished ability to focus on nearby objects. In addition to seeing better, reading glasses can also relieve eye fatigue, caused by concentrating and focusing on nearby objects for long periods of time or working in dim lighting. With a pair of over-the-counter reading glasses you can quickly and easily focus on any crafts you might be working on, including books, the newspaper and recipe directions so you make sure that you only put in one teaspoon of salt, not one tablespoon. Some people choose to see their eye doctor for a prescription for singular power glasses or bifocal lenses, but you also have the choice of shopping at a nearby retail store for overthe-counter options. To help you quickly choose the right pair, use the eye chart available at the store where reading glasses are for sale to determine the magnification level you need. Diopter strength - usually ranging from .5 to +3.50 - is the rating used to rank how strong the magnification is. Knowing what magnification level you need prior to visiting the store allows you to spend less time in front of the display. Over time, you may find it more convenient to have several pairs of reading glasses handy - for at home, on the go and at work. Foster Grant LightSpecs are over-the-counter reading glasses that solve two problems in one convenient product. Prescription-quality reading glasses minimize eye fatigue while powerful LED lights allow you to read in dark or dimly-lit areas. They're perfect for your everyday use, whether you are reading in bed, doing the crossword puzzle or reading the ingredients on food products at the grocery store. They also allow you to find out who did it in the latest mystery novel while curled up in bed at night. You won't disturb your spouse with overhead lighting using these stylish lenses with the focused, powerful LEDs on LightSpecs reading glasses. LightSpecs come in several different magnifications and are available through many different retail locations including: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Barnes & Noble, Publix and Duane Reade. A pair of reading glasses in your pocket will help relieve eye fatigue and allow you to see the fine print without having to adjust your arms to do so. Don't leave home without them.

Senior News from the Venetia Community Center The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Road, Venetia, PA. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. There will only be one luncheon in December, and it will be held on December 9. Our program will be sponsored by Gretchen Stewart from The Caring Mission Home Care and Nancy Meyer, Director of Community Outreach. They tell me that a great surprise is in store for all of us so please plan to attend. There will be good food and great entertainment. As always our lunches are prepared and come from the Canonsburg Senior Center (always very delicious) and brought down to our center by faithful volunteers. And more volunteers in the kitchen will serve you. Everyone is welcomed so please come and join the festivities. Because it is a catered lunch you must make a reservation by calling Erma Grego at 724-941-6956. Hope to hear from you. Birthdays for December are as follows: Irene Aldrige, Bill Higbee, Lois McCloskey and Dorothy Townsend. Have a happy and healthy birthday.

Canonsburg General Hospital To Host Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group A free Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9 at Canonsburg General Hospital in the McNary Conference Center. The support group is sponsored by Consulate Retirement Village of North Strabane and is affiliated with the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The group will meet the second Thursday of every month. The meeting will be an opportunity for caregivers to share practical ideas in a supportive setting, connect with other families and learn from guest speakers. For more information, call 724-809-6679.

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Peters Township Library Offers Many Free Resources for Seniors From clubs to computer classes, there are always plenty of free daily activities for seniors at the Peters Township Public Library. On Monday mornings, the Teen Reading Room is open from 10:30 a.m. for "Wii Sports for Seniors." Using the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii, area teens teach seniors to use the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. The library was recently awarded a $4,000 grant to create a "Senior Space", which is currently under development. To become part of the Senior Spaces Advisory Council, contact Maddie Siegel at 724.941.9430 ext. 226. The council's next meeting is Thursday, December 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. The group recently offered a Technology Fair, which showcased new technologies including an iPad, an iPod, e-readers, and smart phones. Seniors can participate in several clubs that meet regularly each month: Afternoon and Evening Book Clubs, Couponing Club, GO Green Club, Mystery Book Club, and Cooking Club. Visit the library web site at www.ptlibrary.org under the "Programs" page for Adults for more information on each group. For your personal development, patrons can access over 500 courses online through the library's subscription to UniversalClass(tm), a site that offers non-credit courses covering a wide range of topics. Some of the classes offered include: Accounting, Computers and Technology, Cooking, Crafts and Hobbies, Health and Medicine, Law / Legal / Criminal, Pet and Animal Care, Psychology, Real Estate, and Self-Help. Register in person on the second floor of the library with your valid Peters Township Public Library card to begin taking courses. Another popular feature at the library is the wide variety of educational and entertaining programs available to the community. Recent events include a presentation by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, a Social Security and Financial Planning program, and weekly computer classes. For more information about any of these resources, call the library at 724-941-9430.

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What Millions Of Men Should Know About Low Testosterone And Osteoporosis (ARA) - As the cold weather approaches and the task of heading outside to shovel heavy snow looms, it is important for men to think about their bone strength and overall health. Osteoporosis is a disease that many people assume only affects women - but did you know it can also impact men and their health? According to data from the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis affects approximately 2 million American men and few recognize the condition as a significant threat to their mobility and independence. Men may also be unaware of other causes or conditions that can increase their risk of developing osteoporosis. Throughout life, bone density is affected by heredity, diet, physical activity, lifestyle choices and the use of certain medications. Research has also shown that men with a condition called hypogonadism, more commonly known as low testosterone, may have an increased risk for osteoporosis. A combination of factors can play a role in the rate of bone loss in the body which can lead to low bone mineral density, fragility of the skeleton and ultimately osteoporosis. "Unfortunately many men do not realize that a decrease in bone mineral density may be attributed to undiagnosed low levels of testosterone," says Dr. Natan Bar-Chama, director of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. "But studies have shown that the prevalence of osteoporosis in men is higher than previously thought because of the increased risk associated with other conditions like hypogonadism, making it important for men to visit their doctor to discuss the condition and potential risk factors." Hypogonadism affects up to 4 million men in the U.S., most of whom remain untreated because its signs and symptoms are nonspecific. These men may experience sexual dysfunction, decreased sexual desire and muscle mass, loss of body hair and decreased bone mineral density, which can negatively impact their lives. These symptoms can interfere with vital daily functions. Make no bones about it - osteoporosis can severely impact men and their health, including potentially leading to broken bones and limited mobility. Men who believe they are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone should consult their physician about proper diagnosis and potential treatment options. For more information about low testosterone and a medical condition known as hypogonadism, visit www.IsItLowT.com.

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Find Savings in the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Gap (NewsUSA) Did you reach the coverage gap, or "donut hole," in your Medicare prescription drug coverage this year? If so, you may qualify to get a one-time, tax-free $250 rebate check to help with your prescription drug costs. This important new benefit, included in the Affordable Care Act, is the first step toward closing the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap. Most Medicare drug plans have a coverage gap. This means that after you and your plan have spent a certain amount of money If you fall into the Medicare for covered drugs, you have to pay all costs out-of-pocket (up to "donut hole" in 2010, you may a limit). qualify for a rebate. If you qualify, and you reach the coverage gap in 2010, Medicare will automatically send you a $250 rebate check made out to you. • You don't need to fill out any forms. • You don't need to provide any personal information, like your Medicare, Social Security or bank account numbers, to get the rebate check. Don't give your personal information to anyone who calls you about the $250 rebate check. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to report anyone who does this. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. Checks will be mailed monthly throughout the year. You can expect to get your rebate check about 45 days after the month you reach the coverage gap in 2010. If you don't get your rebate check, wait another month and then contact the toll-free Medicare customer service center at 1-800-MEDICARE. Your rebate may be delayed if Medicare doesn't have information from your drug plan in time to include you in the mailing. If you get "Extra Help" to pay your Medicare drug costs, you don't qualify for the rebate check, since you are already receiving savings. If you are enrolled in a qualified retiree prescription drug plan, you are also not eligible to receive a rebate check. Remember, the $250 rebate is a one-time benefit to help you with your prescription drug costs if you reach the coverage gap in your Medicare prescription drug coverage in 2010. If you reach the coverage gap in 2011, you will get a 50 percent discount on covered brandname drugs and a 7 percent discount on covered generic drugs when you buy them. To learn more about the $250 coverage gap rebate, visit www.medicare.gov, or call 1-800MEDICARE. More information is available at www.healthcare.gov, a new Web portal made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Considering Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery? Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute to Offer Free Education Sessions The staff of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute will offer a free informational session for people who are considering total knee or hip replacement surgery. The free program will be held on Wednesday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. Topics covered include: • Information about arthritis

• Explanation of a joint replacement surgery, • Details of the pre-operative, operative and post operative care, • Information on anesthesia, • Pain management guides for the recovery period, and • Physical Therapy guidelines, • A question and answer session is also included. Refreshments will be provided. To register, call 1-888-877-5955 or 724873-5955.

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Don't Be Tricked Out Of Money By The 'Grandparent Scam' (ARA) - Grandparents across the country are falling victim to a new and surprisingly effective scam: They receive phone calls from people claiming to be their grandkids, frantically asking for money. It's easy to see why many people don't hesitate to open their wallets in this situation. When you hear that your loved ones are in trouble, your first instinct is to help. Unfortunately, that's just what scam artists are counting on. In what's known as the "grandparent scam," calls often come late in the night, and the callers are in a panic, saying that they're in an emergency situation, like a car accident or having been arrested. Posing as grandchildren, the con artists often beg their victims not to call their "parents," and ask them to transfer money as quickly as possible. The sense of urgency that the con artists create is what makes concerned grandparents act quickly, without verifying who is calling. Con artists will pull in others to impersonate attorneys, law enforcement personnel or others of authority to create the sense of urgency. With the availability of information on the Internet, the scam is even easier to pull off - cons can look up names, phone numbers and more and find out the right things to say to their victims. And with background noise and muffled phone lines, it can be hard to distinguish between voices. "The best protection from this scam is awareness," says Denise Jaworski, vice president of consumer protection at Western Union. "There are other, similar scams in which fraudsters call or send e-mails claiming to be friends or relatives who need help. These scams change daily, so it's important to verify any emergency situation before sending funds." KEEP THESE TIPS IN MIND T O PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BECOMING A VICTIM OF FRAUD: • If you get an e-mail or a phone call from a family member or friend claiming to need money urgently, take the time to mentally review the situation to see if it makes sense.

• Tell the caller you'll call them back at a known number, not a number that they give you. In the mean time, call a mutual friend and ask if they are aware of the situation. • Contact your friend or family member and let them know you've received an e-mail or call claiming to be from them. If you discover that someone is trying to defraud you, contact your local police immediately. • Be suspicious. Because "emergency" scams are becoming more commonplace, you need to be aware of the potential dangers and take them seriously. Don't feel bad about verifying the information you're receiving. • If you did send a money transfer through Western Union before realizing it was a scam, call the company immediately at (800) 448-1492. If the transfer hasn't been picked up, it will be refunded to you. Also, file a report with your local police department. Some extra communication can help prevent scams like these as well. For example, travelers should make sure that their friends and family are aware of any international travel dates and destinations. You should also be vigilant about the information available about you online, which scammers might try to use against you or your loved ones. Help protect others by sharing this information with them. For more information about scams and for more tips on how to protect yourself from fraud, visit www.WesternUnion.com/consumerprotection.

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Lenzner Tour and Travel Offers New Tours for 2011 Lenzner Tour and Travel is preparing for the 2011 tour season with a portfolio of new tour products. This year’s Getaway Guide contains 67 new tours from refreshing one day getaways to exotic multi-day destinations. You can call 800-342-2349 to have your name added to the 2011 mailing list. Rising prices have hurt everyone’s pocketbook but Lenzner has worked to reduce costs on many of their tour packages. They offer special priced tours ranging from $36 (one day tour) to $823 (multiday tour). Customers, who make their reservations early, will receive an early booking discount of 5% on many tours if booked prior to March 31, 2011 (Exceptions are Charted Transportation, Lenzner Trolley Tours, Cost Saver Tours, Air and Cruise Tours, Pre-formed Group Tours, The Meadows, Wheeling Island, Mountaineer Park, The Rivers and the Double Casino Day Tours.) For customers that prefer the electronic format, Lenzner Tour and Travel has developed a digital Getaway Guide brochure which can be downloaded to your computer desktop. The digital Guide will be available the first week of January. Gift Certificates may be purchased and personalized online at www.coachride.com. The certificates are available in dollar denominations and may be personalized for anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas etc. Lenzner E-News is published twice a month with interesting tidbits about the destinations, special events, discounts or newly-added tours. Call 1-800-342-2349 to be added to the Lenzner E-News mail list. As you make your vacation, plans for 2011, remember, “Land, Air or Sea, Lenzner Does ALL THREE.”

Today’s 50-Year-Olds Feel Younger, Believe Best Years Are Ahead (NAPSI) Is 50 the new 40? According to a new survey conducted by Cheerios® age is just a number. Seventy-seven percent of today’s 50-year-olds feel younger than they thought they would at this age. In fact, nearly 45 percent say they feel 39 or younger and despite the recent economic downturn, 56 percent believe they have it better than their parents did at this age.Cheerios’ “The Real 50” report looked at how 50year-old Americans feel about their age, health and the next phase of their lives. The good news: Americans celebrating the iconic birthday this year aren’t stressed or sad about turning 50; they’re looking forward to what the future holds.

A Healthy Outlook With almost 70 percent of this group believing their best years are yet to come, staying healthy is important for the future. • Nearly two in three report the decade ahead is one in which they’d love to improve their overall health. • Close to 70 percent fear they’ll be more consumed with the health of their hearts in the decade to come than the physical signs of aging such as wrinkles or gray hair. • Almost half hope their fiftieth year will be the time they tackle a specific health or fitness goal, such as losing weight or lowering cholesterol.

The Road Ahead With a healthy outlook toward the next phase of their lives, these Boomers are excited to continue focusing on what’s important to them. • Close to three in four of those who believe the best years lie ahead say the coming years are most appealing to them for chances to travel and spend time with their families. • Additionally, 60 percent say they’d like to take more time for leisure activities, such as attending concerts or movies, while 46 percent want to spend more time outdoors and 42 percent look forward to volunteering. No matter what the future holds, this group knows they need a healthy heart to take advantage of it. Enjoying Cheerios can help maintain a healthy heart because the cereal is made with 100 percent whole grain oats, which can help lower cholesterol.To encourage people to stay healthy, Cheerios developed the “Do What You Love” sweepstakes. Those who pledge to love their hearts can enter to win one of 10 prizes that allow them to travel, vacation with family, attend a red carpet premiere, volunteer and more. Anyone 18 and older can participate in the “Do What You Love” sweepstakes. They just need to go to Cheerios.com/love to learn more.

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magine the excitement of acquiring your new home during the this holiday. What better way to start 2011 off to great year than by investing in your future? There may never be a better time to buy real estate than right now. Although no one has a crystal ball to accurately predict the future, all indications are that this current trend of record low interest rates, combined with decreased property values makes this the best buying market in the past 50 years. Take advantage of it while it lasts. What does all this mean for today's buyers? Simply put, it means that they can afford more house for less

money. In many cases, buying is cheaper than renting! And as a side note, you can even have pets if you want, hard thing to manage when you're renting. Financially, you'll want to discover how much cash you need up front to close, and then, what your monthly payment will be. The amount of cash needed to close the sale depends on the type of financing used. In many cases you can take advantage of a down payment as low as 3.5%, or even possibly a NO down payment loan. There are even a few programs available to help you finance repairs, as long as the cost of the property plus the cost of the repairs does not exceed what the property would appraise for after completion. We have even been able to help people find a loan product where they could finance most of the closing costs. That translates to fewer out of pocket expenses at settlement. In addition to repaying the actual amount borrowed, monthly payments include the real estate taxes, homeowners insurance and mortgage insurance if required. With interest rates plus or minus 4%, let's look at a few examples: Estimated Home Value Estimated Combined Monthly Payment $50,000 +/- $ 400 $100,000 +/- $ 700 $200,000 +/- $1,500 $300,000 +/- $3,000

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Keep in mind these figures are for example only, just to give you a ballpark to figure to work with on estimates for interest rates, insurance and real estate taxes, which vary, depending on the property location. Actual payments will be calculated by your lender. The issue is that affordability is at an all time peak! It takes a knowledgeable and experienced salesperson with the right connections to put you in touch with the right lender. Your CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty professionals work with reliable and trustworthy lenders who will, based on your circumstances, direct you to the right loan program for your particular life situation. Our people even know who to direct you to for credit repair, if needed. So consider your options. Is it in your budget to buy a home during the holiday season while you can get the most for your money, or risk a gamble on waiting for the economy to improve. The decision is yours. We encourage you to make the right move. For further information, feel free to contact any of our CENTURY 21 Frontier realty sales professionals today!

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ELIZABETH BOROUGH Stephen Ziacan Ralph Hillen Brian Rainey Jimmy Sturkie et al. True Line Corp. Thomas Vogan et al. Alta Watkins Estate of Garnet Brown True Line Corp. Laura Kennedy Meredith Wisser Jack Mary Kay Antonelli Beneficial Mortgage Co. Pennsylvania Bernadette Washy et al. Site Development Co. Inc.

William and Kathleen Gregory Wachovia Bank Delaware NA Robert and Jean Woodworth American General Consumer Discount Co. Maronda Homes Inc. Bernice Yanzetich Daniel and Amy McLaughlin Tammy and Barry Pennington Maronda Homes Inc. Eric and Kristin Ash Allen and Deborah Berkheimer Melody Fagan James Lloyd Bernadette Washy et al. and Roberta Sinclair Mark and Crista Taylor

Estate of Melvin Benedict Ted Lippzer Anthony Wiley Gary Kristen Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Inc. Jeffrey Heinichen Maronda Homes Inc. Raymond Casey III

Jeffrey Morgan Dean and Jennifer Wardropper Erin Fleming and John Stokes Brian Montag Jr. and Kristen Danter William Beynon Jr. Elizabeth Township Historical Society James and Doris Waudby Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee

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Pleasant Hills Garden Club Preps For Winter Season

Pleasant Hills Garden Club members have started to get the “Let Freedom Ring Garden” ready for Winter. The Pleasant Hills Library and Arboretum will also be tackled. We have started trimming our plantings back, pruning our trees and shrubs and pulling those pesky weeds. The “Let Freedom Ring Garden” is located at the cloverleaf entrance to Pleasant Hills and is still a lovely garden to walk through this Fall and Winter. The Garden Club is always looking for new members. If you are interested in gardening, flower arranging, horticulture and civic beautification, join us at our monthly meetings. We meet the second Monday of each month at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building at 12:30 p.m. Our next open meeting will be held January 10, 2011. If you would like more information on joining the Garden Club, please send us an e-mail at phillsgardenclub@gmail.com and one of our members will get back to you.

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861 School Street Land Trust trustee Martin and Angela Cunningham Scott and Cheryl Schademan

Wayne Hanbury Estate of Mike Miscevich Jr. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Federal National Mortgage Assn. William Russell American General Consumer Discount Co. Riley Ann Properties LLC Maurice Haggerty Timothy Kelly Joseph Siano Cassandra Carr aka Swain Barry Lesko Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Sharon Pacich Cindy Weiser Richard Lattanzi Winston Campbell Gary and Nuwanna Davis Joel and Amanda Tachoir STH Landholdings LLC Derek Vrabel BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. W Gault L.P. Federal National Mortgage Assn. Citimortgage Inc. Mark and Liza Novak

SOUTH PARK Ronald Zipay Bernice Bryant estate et al.

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Brian Wilhelm Paul Gitnik trustee et al. Wadwell Group Wadwell Group Wadwell Group John Weber Citizens Bank Pennsylvania Alfred Lento trustee Elizabeth Kirpsak David Leo Ruskauff Albina Stanko Robert Bubash Federal National Mortgage Assn. Donald Record Estate of Joyce Kelly Darlene Lupp

RHO Enterprises LLC Michael and Tricia Fetsko Heartland Homes Heartland Homes Stacy Sekely and Riccardo Monaco Jennifer Ernst and David Ernst Jr. Matthew Gattens Rojo Holdings LLC Joel Wilder Sharon Schirripa Michael Inks Daniel and Lisa Spano Kimberly Garofalo and Charles Dieterle Robert Brill III Stephen Reif US Bank NA trustee

PLEASANT HILLS Linda Skelton Harry Berman Kenneth Navoney Betty Stephens Robert Ross Arrow Development LLC Paul Haberstock Estate of Charlotte Forbes James Maloney Estate of Margaret Buday

Shaun Cooke Jason Berman Margaret and Thomas Minydzak Wellington Brewster et al. and Christine St. Clair Sandra Pikula Chad Steanik and Brittnee Campolongo Bobby and Lisa Guinn Nicole Mahaffey Silvana Guihur and Eduardo Egea Mark Vasko

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861 School St. $11,900. 1218 McKinley Drive $40,000. 209 Mendelsohn Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $15,660). 121 N. Fourth St. $39,900. 525 N. Sixth St. $47,500. 161 New Jersey Ave. $18,000. 725 Walnut Ave. $13,000. 208 Connecticut Ave. $49,900. 729 N. Sixth St. $12,901. 1801 Polk Ave. $44,001. 502 Farnsworth Ave. $21,200. 732 N. Sixth St. $1,579 by sheriff's deed. 424 Baker Ave. $10,000. 521 Mitchell Ave. $2,918 by sheriff's deed. 417 N. State St. $1,776 by sheriff's deed. 319 Wilson Ave. $14,500. 1975 Hertford Drive $131,000. 2904 Overhill St. $2,949 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $23,200) by sheriff's deed. 1648 Connor Road $52,000. 1953 Ridge Road $40,000. 1209 Snee Drive $68,000. 1211 Snee Drive $69,000. 1246 Snee Drive $239,900. 6331 Helen St. $118,000. 1009 Imperial Drive $135,000. 6410 Library Road $27,000. 1531 Roosevelt Ave. $129,900. 1573 Wilson Road $259,900. 5842 Curry Road $15,000. 1609 Duchess Lane $173,500. 3109 Piney Bluff Drive $125,500. 506 Victory Drive $73,000. 3798 Grant St. $85,000. 1018 Westchester Road $1,660 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $150,220) by sheriff's deed. 102 Audrey Drive 151 Dutch Lane 633 Inglefield Drive 303 Parkview Road 307 Delano Drive 477 Hi Tor Drive 209 Manor Drive 403 Nantucket Drive 17 E. Bruceton Road 496 Nantucket Drive

$135,000. $130,000. $340,000. $195,000. $72,000. $148,000. $142,500. $97,000. $169,000. $168,000.

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PLEASANT HILLS Continued Eugene VanPatten III Richard Weigel John Costa Michael Sabatini William Schlegel Williard Rockwell

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220 E. Bruceton Road 255 E. Bruceton Road 151 Merritt Lane 199 Senate Drive 421 Sequoia Drive 370 Temona Drive

$131,600. $85,000. $55,000. $123,000. $159,000. $125,000.

JEFFERSON HILLS NVR Inc. Mary Pruitt Terry Ackman Michael Ferrazza William Jester Jr. et al. Shirley Stevens et al. Jean Chiappini NVR Inc. NVR Inc. MB2K Development Inc. NVR Inc. MB2K Development Inc. Lisa Tamburi Craig Carlson Southersby Development Corp. Megan Brethold Corella Estate of George Kuftic Estate of Anna Kobelak MB2K Development Inc. Estate of Herschel Clawson Michael Spano

Dean and Julie Altavilla JoAnn Alexa Mark and Emily Rice John Danknich and Jared Sparks Raymond and Lynnette Zajac Gary Slonaker Jr. and Karen Slonaker Robert and Margaret Billand Paul Joseph and Eva Cheryl Haberstock Ronald and Jean Mann Andrew and Jacqueline Thomas Christopher and Tara Sorley Darren and Michele Savikas Carol Schaff Beverly and Travis Willner NVR Inc. Erin Giegerich Timothy and Christine Reitzel Jason Kertes Kerry Ripley and Christina Weir Willard and Patricia Rockwell Steven and Leslie Leopold

6060 Independence Drive 1608 Jefferson Ridge Drive 103 Redcliff Drive 137 Reed Drive 1005 Cherry St. 3054 Hogback Road 111 Hollywood Drive 5016 Jackson Drive 5018 Jackson Drive Laurel Ridge Drive 6020 Independence Drive Laurel Ridge Drive 326 New World Drive 1849 Gill Hall Road Independence Drive 1450 S. Randolph Drive 216 Stilley Road 4060 Bedell Road Laurel Ridge Drive 802 Old Clairton Road 223 Wray Large Road

$262,175. $55,000. $216,000. $140,000. $20,000. $22,000. $112,000. $227,580. $219,905. $48,900. $233,675. $62,900. $46,000. $100,000. $46,000. $100,000. $45,000. $158,500. $63,900. $85,000. $132,500.

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(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $104,727). 202 Walnut Drive $300,000. 202 Walnut Drive $3,000. 307 Hickory Nut Drive $258,500. 363 Munntown Road $120,000.

PETERS TOWNSHIP Heartland Homes Inc. Robert Campman Heartland Homes Inc. Robert Lewis Josephine Rogers Irene Chmiel NVR Inc. Richard Liebscher Marguerite Griffith Kirk Carper Brenda Clark Great Meadows L.P. Great Meadows L.P. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Ruth Marie Bramer Hugh Barrett Estate of Richard Catanzaro Keith Nixon Odessa Development Co. LLC Dorothy Ruth Broberg David Regina John Stanish estate et al.

113 Anglers Way 284 Center Church Road 700 Chadwick Drive 214 Doubletree Drive 105 Driftwood Drive 124 Oakwood Road 226 Overlook Drive 294 Pine Ridge Drive 150 Roscommon Place 210 Roscommon Place 107 Santoni Place Scenic Ridge Drive Scenic Ridge Drive 633 Scenic Ridge Drive 634 Scenic Ridge Drive 166 Bebout Road 930 Bebout Road 111 Brookdale Road 164 Druid Drive 130 Lake Colony Drive 603 McCombs Road Route 19 117 Santoni Place

Anthony and Angela Thomas Eric and Abigail Toohey Eric and Christina Vowcheck Jack Vulcano Jr. Lawrence and Gertrude Wagner Albert Mader Jr. and Judith Mader Todd and Leigh Levy Michael and Amy Bisignani Ricardo Petrocelli and Elizabeth Bruce Clint Harris and Alannah Taylor St. Clair Memorial Hospital NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Lucas Heasley and Annette Brozek Benjamin and Erin Evans David Bramer Sydlin Enterprises LLC James Smoke Benjamin and Natalie Snyder Forty One Corp. Terry Wehner Stonemor Pennsylvania LLC St. Clair Memorial Hospital

$333,844. $143,000. $409,603. $439,000. $315,000. $180,000. $400,375. $290,000. $187,500. $200,850. $162,000. $78,000. $78,000. $486,395. $305,450. $235,000. $150,000. $196,000. $545,000. $13,242 by sheriff's deed. $116,000. $50,000. $189,250.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller PETERS TOWNSHIP Continued NVR Inc. Marilyn McCorkle Willis Briwood Inc. Scott Nally Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. Carmin Vitale indicate a value of $824,500). Barbara Meadows trustee Ronald Florjancic Richard Sprouse Charles Willis Sharon Gerritsen Wadwell Group Mark Bardzil NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Robert Frascarelli Linda Taylor Wells Morrison III Raymond Crouse Steven Jansto David Ingle John Daniels Prudential Relocation Inc. Federal National Mortgage Assn. Kara D'Argenzio Samuel McCrossin IV et al. 137 Family Land Trust Bayard Crossing Corp. Margaret Detar David Good David Tenison Jr. Wadwell Group Sharon Rosati Williamson & Jefferson Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Olive Kartlick Sarah Porter Linda Taylor Great Meadows L.P. First Commonwealth Bank Glen Brogno Cartus Financial Corp. Dymac Properties LLC

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Michael and Molly Perez Glynis and Gary Jordan Paragon Homes Inc. Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. Fady and Rama Chamoun Matthew and Loretta Riley

631 Scenic Ridge Drive 291 Sugar Camp Road Valley Brook Road 224 Walnut Drive 224 Walnut Drive 319 Bridle Trail

$294,500. $275,000. $85,000. $363,000. $363,000. $395,000 (state deed transfer stamps

David and Lisa Argent John and Audrey Wilcox Donald and Joyce Grace First Commonwealth Bank Kim and Lori Beth Allen NVR Inc. Christine Fielding Kristen Backo

118 Candlelite Drive 112 Cidar Lane 109 Evergreen Drive 111 Fairview Circle 157 Fawn Valley Drive McIntosh Drive 114 Sandpiper Lane 135 Scenic Ridge Drive

$262,500. $465,000. $340,000. $1,396 by sheriff's deed. $269,500. $103,000. $147,000. $419,075.

Russell Scott Cheek Anthony Andreola John Haberland Mark and Kelly Raitano Andrew Clark Donna Walsh Amy James Prudential Relocation Inc. Lori Wright Christopher Hajnosz et al. and JoAnne Hajnosz Wells Fargo Bank Elizabeth Popovich Barbara Pratt and Arthur Ritter III NVR Inc. Michael Fada Marilyn McCorkle Willis Lucas and Tanya Terza NVR Inc. Matthew and Sally Drexler DiAngelo Heartland Homes Inc. Anthony and Melissa Palmieri Paul and Pattilou Henchir William and Judy McDougall Richard and Ellen Stuck NVR Inc. Shirley Semko Cartus Financial Corp. Sean and Susan Garin Richard Bonczek Jr. and Carrie Bonczek

645 Scenic Ridge Drive 252 Scott Lane Turkeyfoot Road 115 Windermere Court 207 Cedarbrook Court 115 Forest Drive 110 Grouse Court 106 Julrich Drive 106 Julrich Drive 131 Lake Colony Drive 109 Lisa Court 501 McCombs Road 137 Meadowbrook Circle Overlook Drive 165 Rosscommon Place 113 Sandpiper Lane 111 Cornerstone Court Iron Run Road 117 Lampliter Lane Longleaf Drive 434 Longleaf Drive 234 Ridgeview Drive 152 Roscommon Place 617 Sagewood Drive Scenic Ridge Drive 385 Scott Lane 101 Stratford Drive 101 Stratford Drive 222 Thompsonville Road

$329,800. $139,800. $135,000. $476,500. $383,000. $169,900. $142,900. $216,500. $206,000. $237,000. $1,205 by sheriff's deed. $110,000. $229,900. $88,000. $187,500. $137,000. $307,500. $91,325. $600,000. $117,500. $414,020. $217,000. $192,500. $442,000. $78,000. $100,000. $311,080. $311,080. $90,000.

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West Penn Allegheny Health System Asks Hunters to Target Health and Safety as Deer Season Nears Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania hunters will take to the woods November 29 for the annual antlered deer season, celebrating love of the outdoors, sportsmanship and camaraderie. Yet each year this much-anticipated season is marred by heart attacks, which pose as big a danger to hunters as careless hunting practices. “The vast majority of hunters know and observe gun and tree stand safety, but too often they overestimate their physical abilities in the field,” said Jonathan Landis, MD, a veteran hunter and an emergency medicine physician at Canonsburg General Hospital, part of the West Penn Allegheny Health System. “Heart attacks are one of the biggest dangers to hunters, and one that often is ignored during preparations for the

season.” “Hunting can be very strenuous exercise, spiked with emotion-charged bursts of activity as prey is spotted and pursued,” said Dr. Landis. “The adrenaline rush can be especially dangerous for people who have already had a heart attack or experienced chest pain.” “Walking long distances in cold weather, and particularly the exertion of hauling a deer carcass, is hard work for even the most physically fit individual and can be dangerous for the unfit, smokers or people with chronic health conditions,” Dr. Landis added. “Fortunately, preparation, forethought and common sense can help hunters avoid a tragic ending to deer season. Not only is it safer, it’s more enjoyable to hunt when you’re physically fit.”

For those who don’t exercise regularly, Dr. Landis recommends building up endurance in the weeks leading up to hunting season. A 30-minute brisk walk five times a week is a good starting point. Getting a doctor’s checkup before the hunt begins is also a good idea, and is essential for those who already have a diagnosed heart condition. Ask your doctor if he or she thinks it’s safe for you to hunt and to lug a deer through the woods. Get numbers such as weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar checked. Once hunters are in the field, they need to take full advantage of the buddy system as well as modern technology, Dr. Landis said. Carry cell phones, but if you can’t get reception, remember to check on your hunting companions periodically. Tell others where you’re going. Also, watch for symptoms of illness in your fellow hunters: shortness of breath, pallor, nausea. “Sometimes when people feel ill during a big, anticipated event they hesitate to call for help, for fear of disrupting things or spoiling the fun,” Dr. Landis said. “Never hesitate to call for help. We would prefer to check you out and find nothing wrong than have a tragedy occur.” Chest pain is the most well-known sign of a heart attack, but is one of many symptoms. Hunters should be alert to any sud-

den pain or loss of sensation in any part of their bodies. Other warning signs include shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, nausea, and shooting pains into the jaw, shoulders, neck or arms. Even hunters who never venture from their tree stands could be at danger of hypothermia, a dangerous condition that happens when people stay out in cold weather for long periods of time. “Hypothermia happens when your body loses heat faster than it can be produced,” Dr. Landis said. “Your body temperature drops, affecting your brain, making it difficult for you to think or move. One of the reasons hypothermia is so dangerous is that you may not even be aware of your symptoms.” Hypothermia can occur even at temperatures above 40 degrees if the person is chilled by rain or sweat. Warning signs include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness. Hunters who experience such symptoms, or see others with these symptoms, should get emergency help immediately. If help is not immediately available, get the victim into a warm room, remove wet clothing, and warm the center of the body first using an electric blanket if available or loose, dry layers of blankets, towels, sheets or clothing.

Classes Set for Valley Health & Safety Training Center As 2010 comes to an end, I would like to thank everyone who took CPR/First classes. It is good to know that the community wants to know these skills, even when their job does not require them to have it. We trained approx. 2,500 lay people this year. It is so important to know what to do in case of an emergency. It is better to panic and know what to do; then to panic and have no idea what to do! The last classes for the year are as follows, again if you wish to attend one of these classes please call the training center at 724-684-9536 and schedule your day. Upcoming classes at the Ambulance service, 1001 Donner Avenue in Monessen Saturday, December 13 Healthcare Provider Class for $50.00, class starts at 9 a.m. and finishes approx. 1 p.m. Saturday, December 18 First Aid and CPR for $50.00, class starts at 9 a.m. and finishes approx. 1 p.m.

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MVH Donation To Carroll Township Fire Department Earmarked For Department Operations Walter Young, Executive Director, The Residence At Hilltop (left), Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department’s President Milan Marinkovich, Fire Chief Rob Greenlee and Monongahela Valley Hospital President and CEO Louis J. Panza, Jr. display the recent donation.

Monongahela Valley Hospital and The Residence At Hilltop’s commitment to the community was augmented recently with a combined $4,000 donation to the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department. According to Fire Chief Rob Greenlee, the contribution will be used to offset costs needed for day-to-day operation of the department that includes fuel, insurance, maintenance and repairs of the existing vehicles. "We are deeply grateful to Monongahela Valley Hospital for their generosity," Milan Marinkovich, president of the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, said. "Their help has been greater than it’s ever been. It makes a big difference in our fundraising efforts." Louis J. Panza Jr., president and CEO of Monongahela Valley Hospital, said the hospital is "pleased" to make the contribution. "The fire department and its members are such a valuable community asset,” Panza said. “As we have throughout the years, we will continue to do whatever we can to help them in their fundraising efforts. In that way, the department can devote its time and effort to its primary purpose of keeping our community safe. It's always gratifying to work with someone whose goals of giving back to the community are the same as ours."

MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL DECEMBER EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Wednesday, December 1 at 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. For more information, call 724-258-1455. BABY CARE CLASS - Monday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Learn baby care basics with up-to-date information at this instructional session for parents-tobe. Topics include: home safety, basic car seat safety, immunizations, breast and bottle feeding, pacifiers, bathing an infant and additional topics. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229). MANAGING YOUR DIABETES Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, December 7, 8, 9 at 6 p.m., ECC. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least one-week prior to the start of classes. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483. RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, December 14 at 6 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

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INNOVATIONS IN MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE AND ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION - Thursday, December 16 at 6 p.m., ECC. Board-certified Urologist Jay Lutins, M.D. representing the Center for Urologic Care and a team of health care support staff will present this free community program focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of medical issues related to the male urinary and reproductive systems. More than two million men suffer with incontinence and approximately 30 million American men suffer from erectile dysfunction. Join Dr. Lutins to learn more about the many options available in treating both. Refreshments will be served. To register, call the MVH Reservation Hotline at 724-258-1333. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, December 20 at 7 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. For additional information, call 724-2581704. BREAST-FEEDING CLASS - Monday, December 27 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breastfeed and to help them feel more comfortable and confident while in the hospital after delivery and when returning home. Many props are used in this class including breast pumps. Husbands and grandmothers are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

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U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Selects Peters Township High School Standout Alto Sax Player Laura Bertoni of Peters Township High School, has been selected to be a member of the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Bertoni will join an elite group of musicians who will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band recognizes the top 125 high school senior marching musicians and color guard members from across the country, showcasing their talents during the largest celebration of high school football in America, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, televised live on NBC at 1:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the premier high school football game in the country held each January in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Laura Bertoni

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RMS Student from Nottingham Township Recognized for Academic Excellence Emma Ott, a student from Nottingham Township, was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Emma Ott of Nottingham Emma Ott was invited to this awards ceremony sponTownship was honored at a sored by CTY (www.cty.jhu.edu) based on an exceptionstatewide awards ceremony for al performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given academic excellence. to second through eighth grade Talent Search participants. Seventh and eighth graders took the SAT or ACT— the same tests used for college admissions. Second through sixth graders took the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students. Since 1979, CTY has sought the most academically able elementary- and middle school students each year and encouraged their enrollment in CTY’s annual Talent Search, going on now. Students enrolled in the Talent Search go on to test through the fall and spring. The results of these tests give families a better idea of a child's academic talents, particularly in comparison to the thousands of other academically talented students in the Talent Search. Ott, who attends Ringgold Middle School, joined other award recipients at the recent state ceremony, and was individually honored by Johns Hopkins for her academic performance and promise.

Celebrating 90 Great Years

Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from 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 Union-Finley 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 “GRANDE” 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 Union-Finley Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)

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(Deadline for entries is December10)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger. What community library recently received a National Award of Excellence? What road in Peters Township will be closed due to construction early next year? What is the name of the Exotic Boutique that recently opened in FInleyville? Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: Union-Finley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332

Congratulations to our November Pizza Puzzler winners! BRYAN ORTOSKY- Richeyville • DONNA RUSH- Eighty Four

Frank Ruszkoski (Dec. 8th) and his wife Beatrice (Nov. 4th) of Glassport, both celebrated their 90th birthdays recently. Pictured above is four generations with daughter Jennifer, granddaughter, Allie, and great grandson, Cameron (21 mos.), all of South Park. The couple will also celebrate their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary on Dec. 29th.

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Nelly Henning eating pizza and waiting for her turn to tell her "high & low" of the day!

Yazmen Cahall and Lilly Stephenson anxious to play "BASEket ball"

Reverend Walt (center) explains the game rules to team captains, Yazmen Cahall (left) and Dustin Kerchner (right)

Marlene Barton and Shirley Soncini preparing pizza for the youth!

Cassandra Murin & Sierra Hallam, listening carefully as Reverend Walt recaps the stories from last school year, including Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors

Diamon Kerchner and Quenton Pearsol showing off the tote bags they made at the Craft Table. (shown in the background l-r: Sierra Hallam, Tristan Lowe, Moses Cahall, Logan Burnsworth)

Moses Cahall proudly shows off his tote bag

While they eat, Reverend Walt joins them and they each give a "high" and a "low" for their day (the best and worst thing that happened to them). Following dinner, the children make a craft and then meet in the church yard to play ball while they wait for their parents to arrive.

The after school club is open to all of the children in West Elizabeth. Marlene Barton and Shirley Soncini run the kitchen, preparing snacks and meals. They are always looking for donations for the meals, including (but not limited to) fruit, snacks, cookies and baked goods. "We thrive on donations,"

explains Soncini. Volunteers are also welcome to help serve meals or assist with the activities! Anyone interested in making a donation, volunteering to help out or simply looking for information on the program, are encouraged to call Reverend Walt Pietschmann at 412-352-5983.

Thursdays are "Kids Days" at Olivet Presbyterian By Charlotte Hopkins Olivet Presbyterian Church, of West Elizabeth, has opened it's doors for a kids club to meet every Thursday during the school year! The children arrive directly after school and are treated with a snack to start an evening of fun-filled events. Reverend Walt Pietschmann then reads a story to the youth, which always includes a moral lesson. The story is followed by an indoor game. The children are then served a dinner, which always includes fresh fruit!

Upcoming Events at Beth Israel Center Synagogue Beth Israel Center Synagogue is located on the border of Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills at 108 Gill Hall Road. Rabbi Amy Greenbaum is the spiritual leader of our Conservative synagogue and Mr. Arthur Weinblum is the president of the congregation. The ladies in Sisterhood are sponsoring the annual Chanukah Luncheon which will take place on Sunday, December 4 at Beth Israel Center. The luncheon will feature a variety of meat, delicious hot potato pancakes, coleslaw, applesauce, potato salad, beverages and dessert. Reservations are required one week in advance of the event and can be made by leaving a message at 412-655-2144. Please leave a call back number. Adults are $15 per person and children under 12 years old are $7 each. A silent auction will feature fabulous items donated by Pittsburgh's merchants and professionals. Rabbi Amy Greenbaum will conduct a special havdalah service (end of the Sabbath service) on Saturday evening, December 11 at 7:15 p.m. Following services she will answer questions in a lively discussion about Jewish religious observances and related historical or political issues. All questions must be submitted to her in advance of the service. A social hour will feature an array of hors d'oeuvres, beverages and desserts. Prospective members may attend but should RSVP at 412-655-2144. To order Sisterhood's popular cookbook, at $15, or the 350 page history book " Beth Israel Center- Fifty Years " at $75, leave a message at 412-655-2144.

Washington City Mission News Leah Seader chose the Washington City Mission to do her local mission project. She planned, prepared and served a ham dinner on Saturday, October 9. The First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in (l-r) Leah Seader; Roger Young, Chairman of Monongahela provided the the World Outreach Committee; Cathy desserts and helped serve the meal Young, former Chairman; and Shirley Fierro, Mission Director of Development. through the Mission's new program called, "Feed My Sheep." Leah also coordinated a fundraiser through the church and raised a total of $401.50.

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Area Church News December Events at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Brentwood St. Peters Episcopal Church in Brentwood announces the following events and services during the month of December. The church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51. Please call the church at 412-8845225 or visit our website at www.stpetersbrentwood.org. • Christmas Bazaar – December 4, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. featuring, crafters, vendors, lunch, bake sale Christmas flea market, book sale, and more. • Christmas Punch & Cookies - Sunday, December 5, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. We will be collecting care package items for Brentwood Cares to send to our troops for Christmas, especially cards and letters of support for those who will not be with their families for the holidays. • Christmas Celebrations: • Children's Christmas Pageant - Sunday, December 19, at the 10:30 a.m. service • Christmas Eve Services - Friday, December 24 - 6:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. • Lessons and Carols - Sunday, December 26 there will be a 9:30 a.m. service only

Riverview Baptist Church Invites Community to Free Dinner Tired? Hungry? Lonely? Curious? Need a Break? Regardless of your circumstances, Riverview Baptist Church invites you, the Community, to a free Soup and Salad Dinner night on Thursday, December 9. The free dinner will be offered from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Riverview Baptist is located at 405 Main Street, New Eagle, PA. Riverview Baptist Church has been serving the Lord for over 100 years. Its most known ministry to the public is ClothesA-Rama. Clothes-A-Rama offers free clothing to the public in May and in October. If you have questions about the ministries of Riverview Baptist Church, or if you desire prayer for any reason, please contact Pastor Moses at 724-258-8976.

December Events for CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills Tuesday’s 6:37 p.m. - R.U.S.H. Youth group Wednesday’s 6:07 p.m. - The Gathering Prayer Wednesday’s 7:37 p.m. Young Adult Wing Night Thursday’s 6:37 p.m. - Nielson Drive Small

Group Throughout the month of December join us for a new teaching series “16 and Pregnant”; an intricate look at the birth of Christ from the perspective of Mary, Joseph, and God. Then join us on December 24 for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. Praying everyone has a truly blessed and very merry Christmas from your neighbors at CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills.

Unique Bible Learning Experience at St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth

Christmas Bazaar at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood will hold a Christmas Bazaar, on December 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring, crafters, vendors, lunch, bake sale Christmas flea market, book sale, and more. Space is still available for crafters and vendors - call 412-207-6680 to rent. The church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51. Please call the church at 412-884-5225 or visit our website at www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

Class 3"C" of St. Michael Parish - Front row (l-r): Molly S., Angelina M. and Ryan H. Middle row (l-r): Jillian W., Stephen F., Nathan A., and Alex V. Back row is Sister Jean Spatola, SDR.

Mrs. Joan Kilgore, Catechetical Administrator, St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth, made a surprise visit to the third grade classroom holding a camera. She took a picture of class 3 “C” who were learning about a special book called The Bible. These students became familiar with The Bible in a unique way. They say a particular kind of pledge to The Bible followed by a distinctive song in which the students hold The Bible and sign the word Bible using finger spelling. The students also read Biblical references and locate them.

Upcoming Events at Peters Creek Baptist Church

Candlelight Service at First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville

Peters Creek Baptist Church, located at 6300 Library Road, South Park announces the following events and services during the month of December. For more information, call 412-833-6111 or visit www.peterscreekbaptist.com. • GriefShare - from 9 a.m. till Noon, on Saturday, December 4 at the church. "Surviving the Holidays" is designed to help those who are grieving to cope with the stresses of the holidays, whether fresh grief or still struggling years later after the loss. • Christmas Concert - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17 featuring the choir, musicians and vocalists from Peters Creek. Admission is free. • Christmas Eve Candlelight Services - 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, December 24.

First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville’s Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service will be on December 24 at 7:00 p.m. If you would like more information, please call the church at 724-348-5689 or visit our website at www.firstpresbyterian.us.

Cookies, Craft and Soup Sale at Jefferson United Presbyterian Church The Women’s Association of the Jefferson United Presbyterian Church at 716 Gill Hall Rd. in Jefferson Hills will present a Cookies, Craft, and Soup sale on Saturday, December 19 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Stop in and get the things for the Christmas season that you will need and don’t have time to do yourself.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church December Events The following December Worship services and activities will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray. For more information, call 724-941-7467. • Journey to Bethlehem - An Outdoor Living Nativity. Saturday, December 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. This outdoor interactive walk commemorates the walk Mary and Joseph made long ago. There is no charge and reservations are not needed. • Joyful Noise Worship - A service for families of children with autism, Sunday, December 12, 1:00 p.m. Does a member of your family have autism? Is it sometimes difficult to take them to a worship service? If so, please join us for a special service of music and movement, prayer and praise, sharing God's Word and Holy Communion. "Joyful Noise" is designed for people with autism

and their families, of all ages and backgrounds, but is also ideal for young children. For directions or additional information, call the church office at 724-941-7467. • The Longest Night - A Worship Service for those feeling blue at Christmas, Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. Some years the holiday season brings a sadness with it. We miss our loved ones who have died. Our life has changed in difficult ways - through broken relationships, illness, job loss or foreclosure. If that's where you find yourself this year, you are invited to The Longest Night worship service. Come and join others who are "feeling blue" on the longest night of the year. Share in prayer and gentle songs to our God who comes as our light in the darkness.

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Area Church News Jefferson United Methodist Church Bake Sale Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Rd., is now taking Christmas roll phone orders at 412 653-3222 Option 3. Nut and apricot rolls are $8.00; poppyseed rolls are $8.50. Order deadline is Sunday, December 5 with pickup date at the church on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Nut rolls, apricot rolls, poppyseed rolls, cookie trays, pies, cakes, and candy.

Illumination Night at Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Rd, presents Illumination Night on Saturday, December 11 from 5-9 p.m. Celebrate memories of Christmas seasons past through music, refreshments and other exciting activities for everyone both indoors and out. To top off the evening, there will be a sing-along choral concert at 8:00 p.m. Share your blessings with those less fortunate. Please bring a non-perishable, non-expired food item or monetary donation with you to Illumination for the Cloverleaf Food Bank. For more information, call 412-655-2000 or visit www.pleasanthillschurch.com.

Upcoming Events at The Chapel of Oneness Sunday mornings are very special at the Chapel of Oneness. We gather to act as conduits to heal and be healed. We meditate. We share in a lesson of faith. We sing. We give messages. We celebrate spirit. Order of Service: 10:30 a.m. - Meditation 10:45 a.m. - Healing 11:00 a.m. - Lesson, prayer, singing, announcements 11:50 a.m. - Messages We are of the new age movement of awakening consciousness, providing mental tools to transform lives and make the world a better place. We teach Spiritual and Scientific Law, what they are, what they do, and how to use them in this world. A spiritual community that honors all teachings and all spiritual teachers, you will find our Spiritual and Spiritualist approach as a sense of Oneness. There may appear to be great differences in the path, the destination is the same. We honor and respect all paths.

Every Tuesday there is meditation at 6:45 p.m. and Psychic Development Class from 7-9 p.m. for a donation to the church. Messages will be given. Seance will be December 17 from 8:00 10:00 p.m., doors will be locked at 8 p.m. sharp and reservations must be made with Rachael at 412-770-4961.

Christmas Events at Center Presbyterian Church in McMurray The public is invited to attend Christmas Advent services to be held at Center Presbyterian Church. Sunday services are held at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Here are our December events: December 5 will feature the Youth Bells at the 11:00 a.m. service. December 12 will have us serving Advent breakfast between services. Chancel bells will perform at the 11:00 a.m. service. December 19 is our annual Advent musical presentation at the 11:00 a.m. service with the Children’s choir appearing. December 24 (Friday) will have two Christmas Eve services beginning at 7:30 p.m. with the chancel choir and at 11:00 p.m. with the brass ensemble December 26 service will feature carol singing. Center Presbyterian Church is located at 255 Center Church Road in McMurray and supports a large number of missions. We have Sunday school classes for all ages beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday mornings. We also have a very active junior and senior high youth group. For more information, please call 724-941-9050.

Christmas Creche Show at First United Methodist Church of Monongahela First United Methodist Church of Monongahela, 430 West Main St., presents their sixth Christmas Creche Show on Friday, December 3 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Over 300 Nativities on display, including a Live Outdoor Nativity performed by the Church Youth Group on Friday Evening. Admission is free. The Christmas Creche Show keeps the real meaning of Christmas in the holiday season. The collection on display from traditional set of figurines in a manger, but others are fashioned in paintings, wall hangings, blankets and are made from a variety of materials including porcelain, wood, clay, paper, and even nesting boxes. From the very smallest to the largest one will be amazed to see the various sets on display.

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Carpathian Cookery Cookbook Now Available The Carpathian Cookery cookbook, has entered its 13th printing, having sold nearly 13,000 copies, is once again 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-andtrue 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 $14.00 plus $3.00 postage and handling ($17.00). 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) 4386027 for more information. You may contact us at carpathiancookery@gmail.com.

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St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church Holds Christmas Craft/Bake Sale

eties of cookies, and much more. The church school hall is located at 201 E. Main Street, Uniontown. For information call 724-438-6027 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Uniontown, PA, located at 210 E. Main Street, is holding its annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 4 from 12 Noon - 5 p.m. and on Sunday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the upstairs school hall. The many craft items have been made by the Ethnic Craft Club of St. John’s Church and include wooden items such as indoor and outdoor lighted wooden angels, Santas, trees, and snowmen, window stars and decorations, wreaths, swags, 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 and religious art from the areas of Slovakia and Ukraine. In addition, a big attraction is the variety of delicious baked goods prepared by the parishioners at St. John’s Church. Baked items include long rolls (nut, poppyseed, apricot, and cottage cheese), small kolachy (pastries filled with nut, poppyseed, or apricot), filled cookie cups, breads, molded candy, and many vari-

Upcoming Events at Center in the Woods, Inc. Center in the Woods, Inc., located at 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville announces the following events for the month of December. For more information, contact Diane Kuppelweiser at 724-938-3554. Christmas Bingo Bonanza - Saturday, December 4 at 1 p.m. Admission is $30.00 includes 5 early bird at $40.00 each, 14 regular games at $100.00 each, 2 specials at $150.00 each and jackpots of $100.00, $150.00, $200.00 and final full card jackpot at $1000.00. Additional cards are $5.00 each. Specials, food and games of chance will be sold. Limited number of tickets sold. Call 724-938-3554 ext. 103 for tickets. Doors open at 12 noon. Village Childcare Holiday Fun - Friday, December 3 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Join the Village Childcare students in the dining room for songs, crafts and fun as we celebrate the season Come Celebrate Holiday Joy With Outpost - As we prepare for this holiday season,

come and celebrate holiday joy with friends on Wednesday, December 15 beginning at 11 a.m. in the dining room. Appetizers will be served followed by lunch. As part of this special event, Outpost will be entertaining. Remember to make lunch reservations Holiday Music Series – join us throughout the month of December for our holiday music series provided by CITW Choir and local school choirs. CITW Choir with Judy Hess on December 6 at 11:15 a.m.; Bentworth Choir on December 14 at 11:15 a.m.; and Beth Center Show Choir on December 20 at 11:15 a.m. TravelFriends - December 7 to Meadows Casino, $15.00 per person, departure 10:30 a.m. December 8 to Wheeling Island and Gaming Casino, $17.00 per person, departure 9:30 a.m. December 27 to Rivers Casino, $15.00 per person, departure 8:30 a.m. Reminder that Center in the Woods will be closed Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31 For up to the minute information on closings and delays at Center in the Woods, the Adult Day Centers sites, Village Child Care Center or status of Meals on Wheels program, please tune in to television stations KDKA or WPXI.

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A: Holiday time is coming up and for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease it can be a very challenging time of year. Here are some suggestions to help you and your loved one to have a safe and happy season together. In the midst of putting up decorations, rearranging furniture and Terrie Eger Marketing Director putting up decorations, the person with Alzheimer’s will do better in Arden Courts of an environment that is as consistent as possible. Try not to move the Jefferson Hills furniture more than absolutely necessary. Avoid using blinking lights or decorations that look edible. Use your loved one’s best-loved decorations to spark memories and increase their ability to enjoy the festivities. Play familiar Christmas songs and fix traditional foods that they will enjoy. Think about inviting a few guests at one time, and avoid large crowds of people. Name tags are very helpful and will keep your loved one from feeling frustrated and embarrassed when they can’t remember people they should know. If you notice signs of increased confusion or agitation, encourage your loved one take a nap or go to a quiet part of the house. Christmas stories from years past will help keep your loved one involved in the celebration. Photos of past holiday’s will help to reminisce with the visitors It’s much easier for people with Alzheimer’s Disease to remember things that happened long ago than something that happened yesterday, so reminisce! Look at catalogs together and help your loved one to order gifts for people they care about. This could be just what they need to reconnect and appreciate the holidays, creating more memories that you will hold dear for years to come. For more information about how to make the holiday’s more memorable and less worrisome, please contact Terrie at 412 – 384 – 0300. 380 Wray Large Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 412-384-0300 jeffersonhills@arden-courts.com

Buying or selling a home can be daunting, requiring many professionals taking you through every step. Or, you can go it alone. An extimated three-fourths of real estate transactions occur with the help of a REALTOR®. A recent survey found that sellers using a REALTOR® fetched a median home price 16% higher. A REALTOR® is your best option because their experience makes financial sense. A REALTOR® can: • Give you up-to-date information on the current market • Market your property to other real estate agents and the public • Recommend repairs or upgrades to make it easier to sell your home • Screen homebuyers and lead the tours through your home • Deal with all the paperwork and the technical questions.

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AMBULATORY SURGERY Q: What types of urology procedures can be done in an out-patient surgery center? A:

There are many urology procedures that can safely be done in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center. Some are for diagnostic purposes, such as cystoscopy, urethroscopy and ureteroscopy (looking into the urinary bladder and other parts of the urinary system using a small video scope) as well as biopsies (of the bladder and prostate gland). These brief procedures may be performed under local anesthesia along with mild intravenous sedation and monitoring to keep you safe and comfortable. Other procedures that are commonly done in an ambulatory surgery center to treat a variety of urological problems include treatment of urinary incontinence, enlarged prostate gland treatments, removal of kidney stones (with shock wave lithotripsy or laser), implantation of radioactive seeds for prostate cancer, circumcision, vasectomy and reversal of sterilization surgeries to name a few. At Southwestern ASC, our team of board-certified urologists is very well-known in the Pittsburgh area as providing advanced care in a very pleasant and patient-friendly setting. Referrals or consultations can be arranged by calling 412-469-6964. . Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Center 500 Lewis Run Road, Suite 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15122 Main office: 412-469-6964 www.southwesternasc.com

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Pets Tobacco Is Toxic For Toto, Too (NAPSI)-Anyone who is both a smoker and a pet owner can do one very important thing to protect the animal's life and his or her own: Quit smoking. A growing body of research--including the Surgeon General's report--shows there are no safe levels of exposure to secondhand smoke, for humans or for animals. Toxins in secondhand smoke can cause lung and nasal cancer in dogs and lymphoma in cats, plus allergy and respiratory problems for other pets. Yet nearly 30 percent of pet owners live with at least one smoker. That's why some groups are asking smokers with pets to "take it outside" or, even better, kick the habit altogether. "While most Americans have been educated about the dangers of smoking to their own bodies and their children's, it is

also important that pet owners take action to protect their beloved domestic animals from the dangers of secondhand smoke," said Dr. Cheryl G. Healton, DrPH, president and CEO of the American Legacy Foundation, the national independent public health foundation dedicated to keeping young people from smoking and providing resources to smokers who want to quit. "Nicotine from secondhand smoke can affect the nervous systems of cats and dogs," said Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, medical director of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center. "Environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to contain numerous cancer-causing compounds, making it hazardous for animals as well as humans. Studies have

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shown increases in certain types of respiratory cancers in dogs that live in homes with smokers." The groups hope pet owners who smoke will be motivated to quit once they learn about the dangers to their pets. The foundation provides resources and information to smokers who want to quit for good through a national campaign called EX--as in ex-smoker. It encourages smokers to approach quitting smoking as "re-learning life without cigarettes," which may include putting that cigarette out the next time they take the dog for a walk. For more information, visit www.becomeanex.org. To join or view the community of smokers who are quitting for the sake of their pets, visit http://community.becomeanex.org/group/quittingforourpets or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Secondhand smoke is bad for pets and for people. An estimated 50,000 Americans lose their lives to secondhand smoke annually, and 4 million youths (16%) are exposed to secondhand smoke at home.

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School News Ringgold School Board Meeting Residents Voice Anger Over Plan to Build New High School By Paul Chasko

Lacey Kazior of Ringgold High School Named Discus Award Winner Lacey Kazior of Ringgold High School has been recognized as a 2010-2011 Discus Award winner for her achievements in the areas of Academics, Community Service, and Other Achievements. The Discus Awards is a national program that provides recognition and scholarship opportunities to all-around high school students who excel in three of ten key attributes. Lacey is now eligible for 2010-2011 Discus Awards scholarships. Also, Lacey created a multimedia profile highlighting her achievements, which may be viewed in the Discus Awards Winners Gallery at www.DiscusAwards.com/winners.

RMS Students Hold Food Drive for Finleyville Food Bank

The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at Ringgold Middle School competed against each other to raise canned goods for the Finleyville Food Bank. The weekly goal was set at 1,000 cans of food, however the dedicated students collected over 7,000 cans of food! The grade that collected to most cans is going to have a “movie day” at school. However, by the end of the week, the students were more concerned with providing as much as they could for the community, rather than competing against each other. The results speak for themselves. Way to go Ringgold Middle School!

For the second month in a row, 80 to 90 residents packed the Ringgold School Board meeting room to loudly voice their opposition to the building of a new High School. One after another, residents who had requested audience told the board members why this new high school building should not be built. At times Board President Denise Kuhn found herself arguing with residents and nearly lost control of the meeting. Several times residents took the floor without being recognized. Shouting and jeers from the attendees could probably be heard outside the building at times. The announcement by President Denise Kuhn that there had been an executive session prior to this meeting in which acquisition of the property for the new school was discussed did not help the Board’s cause. Some of the main arguments (from attendees) that kept coming to the forefront were: • This is no time to be going into a costly building project. The economy is bad. Unemployment is high and residents cannot afford an $80 million high school. • Natural gas prices and the cost of electricity are predicted to rise drastically and many residents are on fixed income. • In a small poll taken by one attendee – 75% of residents were unaware of the school board’s plans. • We have school buildings that can be repaired and used. The District does not need a new high school. • The School District is losing population – why build a school for more students? • Put funds into education - not into new buildings. • The state and nation are nearly broke. Where’s all this money to come from? • If a new high school is built, what will

the cost be to renovate the existing high school into a Middle School? For the past several meetings, board member Chuck Smith had been lobbying to have the district’s architects HHSDR complete a review (financial) of all options the board could take rather than the building of a new school. Mr. Smith referred repeatedly to a packet prepared by HHSDR outlining all options available to the board. Mr. Smith claimed that not all the options listed had been reviewed for financial merit. Mrs. Kuhn had said repeatedly that these options had been examined over the past several years. A board workshop had been scheduled for Monday, November 15 granting Mr. Smith the opportunity to further discuss these other options. The workshop was cancelled – no reason given. This fact did not sit well with the residents in attendance. Under threats of petitions and requests to poll the residents by referendum, Mrs. Kuhn asked for a motion to have the architects HHSDR to examine options 4 and 5A in their packet of options. One of these was to repair the existing Ringgold Middle School and the other was to add another building at the site of the existing High School maintaining a central campus. The motion carried. In related business, the Board authorized special attorney David F. Hossner to meet with the architects HHSDR to review the parameters required for the properties on which the High School will be built and to begin negotiations with the owners for acquisition of those portions of their properties required for the new high school building. For additional agenda items and further information discussed at this meeting, please visit our website www.unionfinley.com , and scroll to "School news" or search "Ringgold" for more details.

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Marching Band Completes Season With Bronze

Elizabeth Forward Middle School Joins with Blaine Hill VFW and American Legion to Host Poignant Veteran’s Day Tribute By Alice Harris Elizabeth Forward Middle School and Blaine Hill VFW along with the American Legion hosted its annual Veteran’s Day tribute on November 11, 2010 at 1 pm. The ceremony paid tribute to all veterans and was especially dedicated to 29 year old Marine Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover, PA Army National Guard’s Company C 1 Battalion, 110th Infantry, and a 2000 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School who was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 11, 2010. Sgt. Hoover was also a graduate of California University majoring in sports management where he also volunteered with many youth sports programs, and was assistant coach for Elizabeth Forward track and field and cross country teams. Bryan’s stepmother spoke from her heart on Bryan’s life and how he was always helping others, and encouraged everyone to “follow your heart and live your life to its fullest”. EF’s Middle School Chorus and Band performed a number of patriotic songs. Guest speaker Sgt. Surmack, US Army, spoke on what makes a veteran special, that “he/she is an ordinary person serving in extraordinary circumstances” and that “freedom is never free”. The Posting of Colors, a POW/MIA Ceremony, a Table of Honor, a Remembrance Ceremony, and the Retreat of Colors by the VFW and American Legion showcased the ceremony. And the playing of Taps by David DeMaio and Ben Turlik finalized this poignant Veteran’s Day tribute.

Students carried flags and displayed photos honoring veterans in their families.

The Elizabeth Forward marching band completed their season at Penn Trafford where they received the bronze medal. Students and staff could not be happier becoming the third place champions this season. With a new staff and over 50% of the band being new, this was very exciting for all.

The Elizabeth Forward Middle School Veteran's Day program was dedicated to the memory of Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover.

Blaine Hill VFW and the American Legion salute as they begin their Table for One Ceremony.

Guest speaker Sgt. Surmick, with Bryan Hoover's image just behind him, spoke on freedom and what makes a veteran special.

Altomari and DeRubeis, National Merit Honors Sarah Altomari has earned SemiFinalist in National Merit Competition and Summer DeRubeis has earned Commended Student in the Competition. A recognition and celebration was given in their honor in the high school library on Thursday, November 4th. Congratulations to the ladies for a job well done.

Teddy Bear Hospital Visits Greenock Elementary The purpose of the Teddy Bear Hospital is to utilize role-play to decrease a child’s anxiety about hospitalization and health care staff. In addition, it provides an opportunity to explain operating and recovery room nursing and promote careers in nursing and health care. During the event, the program is set up in 30-minute intervals where Teddy Bear Hospital staff see each class of kindergarten, first, and second graders. The hospital staff provide a mock “triage area” where they identify the stuffed animal’s injury. The children then proceed to the mock “operating room” where an RN will perform surgery on the animal which usually involves stitching up a torn limb with needle and thread, applying a cast using cotton padding and an ace wrap, or treating a cold. During this process the hospital staff teach the children about surgery, nursing, and education regarding the injury or illness. The recovery room is introduced to the children as the “wake up room.” Here they teach about recovering from a “procedure” and how to take care of themselves and their animals. The children are allowed to be with their animals as they go through the various areas.

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St. Joan of Arc

Maria Gagetta is Named a Winner in the Patriot's Pen Award Maria Gagetta, 6th grader at St. Joan of Arc School, was the recipient of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Patriot's Pen Award. This is a youth essay writing contest. This year's theme was "Does Patriotism Matter." Along with the certificate of merit, she was awarded a $100 savings bond. Pictured above is Maria Gagetta with her parents Paul and Carleen Gagetta. Way to go Maria!

St. Joan of Arc Second Graders Holds Its Annual Trading Post Day

Fourth grade teacher Mrs. McFeaters receives change for her purchases from Zach Lemansky as Second grade teacher Miss Smith oversees.

Second graders Sammy Jess, Zachary Bergstresser and Tommy Muha man their posts prior to the sale.

St. Joan of Arc’s 2nd grade held its annual Trading Post Day which is a classroom fleamarket used to raise money for charity. At the same time, the students learn about money as they make change for their fellow student customers. A total of $116 was raised for the Lakota Indians. There's always something happening at St. Joan of Arc School. Check us out at mysjaschool.org or call 412-833-2433.

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Post 6664 Announces Winners of Annual VFW Youth Contests Library Memorial Post 6664, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Ladies Auxiliary recently honored the winners of the 2010-2011 "Voice of Democracy" and the "Patriot’s Pen Essay" competitions with an awards night. The event was held at the South Park Community Center. The Voice of Democracy (VOD) Contest is an oral essay competition, open to students in grades 9-12. This year’s winner is Rebecca L. Osterwise, a 12th grader at Seton- LaSalle High School. She received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond, an engraved plaque and a Certificate of Merit. She will advance to the District (Allegheny County) level judging, with one District winner advancing to the Department (State) competition. One winner advances from the Department judging to the National competition. The National winner receives a $30,000 scholarship from the VFW. Rebecca was the runner-up in the District judging last year. The theme of the VOD contest was “Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?” Students in grades 6-8 entered the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. Fifteen students advanced to the District competition. The theme of this year’s contest was “Does Patriotism Still Matter?” The winning essays were submitted by Maria M. Gagetta, St. Joan of Arc School; Krista L. Mosi, Allison R. Nowak, Sean W. Kelly, Hannah E. Boyd, Olivia B. McLaughlin, Sam J. Szwaczkowski, Savannah M. Curry, Kevin T. McMahon and Grace C. Blackburn of South Park Middle School; and, Terrence C. Ahlin, Bridget C. Murray, Christina Didiano, Justin P. Nedzesky and Rachael L. Ellis of St. Katharine Drexel School. Each of the 15 winners received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond, a Patriot’s Pen ball cap, and a Certificate of Merit. Three winners will be selected at the District judging with the first place winner advancing to the Department level competition. One winner advances from the Department judging to the National competition. The National winner receives a $10,000 scholarship from the VFW. A record number of 235 students entered this year’s Patriot’s Pen Contest sponsored by Post 6664. The awards were made by Post Commander Ronald K. Boyan who also presented Certificates of Merit to the three schools and to the contest judges. The contest judges this year were Kenneth Bojarski and Wayne Perry of South Park and Dr. Michael Pensenstadler of Finleyville. After the presentation of awards, the students and their parents were treated to a pizza party by the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 6664.

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TJHS Students Win National Competition

Five students currently in 9th grade from Thomas Jefferson High School recently placed first in the “Formula 1(F1) in Schools” national competition, middle school division in Baltimore, Maryland. Mariah Schrum, Dan Schrum, Lauren Clark, Adam Patrick, and James Logue formed Team 'Driven' and qualified for the national competition by placing third and winning the Judge’s Choice Award in a state competition held at Seven Springs. They went on to take part in the national competition where they captured the national title as well as won the Rookie Team of the Year award. The “F1 in Schools” Competition, sponsored by the Technology Student Association, challenges students to design, develop and build model cars powered by CO2 cartridges. Team Driven worked throughout their eighth grade year designing, building, analyzing, testing and retesting their car to be raced at the state competition. Also required is marketing of their car to obtain local sponsors, creating a display board and portfolio to document their work, and giving an oral presentation to judges at the competition. The experience has been invaluable by exposing them to various fields such as engineering and marketing as well as requiring teamwork to accomplish their task. The team was sponsored by several local companies which helped alleviate expenses incurred. They include Chicken Derby, Original Pizza Works, TC Customized, Accent Music, Bombardier, ForeFront Engineering & Design, AllDocuments, WabTec and MESA.

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There's a Lot Going on At MCRS!

Madonna Catholic Regional

SCHOOL NEWS MCRS First Quarter Honor Roll

Every day at MCRS there is always something fun, exciting and educational going on. Check out the photos below for a few of the activities our students experienced recently

Madonna Catholic Regional School is pleased to announce their first quarter 2010-11 Honor Roll. Congratulations to all of these hard working, dedicated students! GRADE 8 Highest Honors - Emily Grandinette, Anthony Koval High Honors - Christian Bostich, Caitlin Caldwell, Christina Greaves, Rose Hawk, Nicholas Lentz Honors - Michelle Harris, Hannah Macko, Alex Massari, Anne Perunko, Kayle Profrock, Zachary Quattrone

Some of the MCRS girls junior varsity volleyball team gather at the bleachers before heading to the gym floor.

GRADE 7 Highest Honors - Katie Sendek High Honors - Michael Hudak, Maria Loftis, Taylor Smydo, Kaylee Spitak GRADE 6 High Honors - Matt Agostoni, Maggie Rider Honors - Tyler Pakish, Issac Petrosky, John Stablein

Red Ribbon Week at MCRS

MCRS 5th graders are shown in their pajamas on "Put Drugs to Bed Day."

"Team Up Against Drug Day" was a hit at MCRS. 8th Graders posed for a pic wearing their favorite team uniforms.

Red Ribbon Week, held in October, is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country and serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America. Here are a few pictures from this special week at Madonna Catholic Regional School.

Caitlin Caldwell and Taylor Smydo are shown with members of The Mon Valley Leathernecks who held a patriotic assembly at MCRS and demonstrated the proper way to fold a flag.

7th & 8th grade MCRS students attended the California University Art & Writing Encounter. Christina Greaves and Michelle Harris are shown working on a project. Lilly Tiernan, Nina Alvarez, and Cole Bianchi decorate pumpkins during their classroom Halloween Party.

MCRS 7th graders strike a pose at the school dance.

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Union Finley Spring Baseball and Softball Sign Ups Registration sign ups dates for the 2011 Spring Season for the UFAAA, our hometown community baseball and softball league will be held at the Finleyville Community Center, located on Marion Avenue in Finleyville. Registration dates and times are as follows: • Sunday January 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Wednesday February 2, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. • Saturday February 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All new players will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. We will be fielding teams for Tee Ball, Baseball, Slow Pitch Softball and Fast Pitch Softball. We play Tee Ball and Baseball in the Bethel Church League and will be playing both slow pitch and fast pitch Softball in the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League.

New this year! • We will be instituting a few new ideas this year regarding registration fees and fundraising. This year we will be offering a 2 part payment plan for the registration fee. Your first payment is due at the time of registration in the form of a 50% non refundable deposit. The 2nd and final payment will be due no later than March 15, 2011. • There will also be an early bird discount this year. If you mail in your registration form and 1st payment postmarked by January 20, 2011, you will receive a $10.00 discount on your total registration fee. Look for a registration form to be sent home through school, in the newspaper or placed around the community in late December or early January. Registrations can be mailed to UFAAA, Inc. P. O. Box 2, Finleyville, PA 15332. • There will be NO mandatory fundraising this year. • We will still be charging a $25.00 concession stand/field clean up duty fee. This year please bring a separate check for this amount. The check will not be cashed; it will be held until the end of the year and returned to you after you have volunteered your time. • The family maximum charge for registrations fees will remain at $150.00 for families with multiple players in the same household. If your child plays for more than one team, you are responsible for the cost of the second uniform.

Board members and Volunteers Needed UFAAA is still looking to fill a few more Board seats. Please consider volunteering to help with our league. All current board members receive one free player registration fee per year. Past board members will be available to mentor you throughout the season. Current open Board positions are President, Secretary and Softball Commissioner. As always we are looking for volunteers to manage teams and assist coach. If you have any questions, or would like more information on the duties of the available Board seats or coaching responsibilities, please email or call the current President, Michele Gohacki at 724-348-9168 or mgohacki@msn.com or visit our website at UFAAA.com.

St. Joan of Arc Varsity Soccer Team Takes 2nd Place in the Diocesan Championship The St. Joan of Arc varsity soccer team, which is a blended team of 6-8th grade boys and girls from both St. Joan of Arc and St. Katharine Drexel, just missed first place in a 13man overtime shootout against Holy Child that went down to the very last man. They played 3 Top row (l-r) Coach Kevin Lewis, Roberta Garrity, Megan Caracciolo, Steve games that weekEnnis, Justin Nedzesky, Terrence Ahlin, Kiersten Lewis, Matthew Rodaitis, end. Christina Didiano, Julia Cipollone, Assistant Coach Keith Messner. Bottom Megan Caracciolo row (l-r): Jaqueline Vas, Allison Karrenbauer, Kory Dinkfelt, Ty Brdar, scored for 1-0 win Dustin Koenig, Kirk Laird and Assistant Coach: Rhiannon Lewis. Not picover Our Lady of tured: Gina Laudato, Kloe Kozak, and Joey Belmont. Grace in Quarterfinals. Christina Didiano scored for a 1-0 win in semifinals vs. St. Rosalia. Needless to say, the goalie, Kirk Laird, was awarded the most valuable player. Both Megan and Christina were named AllTournament players. Congratulations to the team for a hard fought battle in the frigid cold.

St. Joan of Arc Girls JV Basketball Team Comes in 2nd at Local Tournament

South Park Baseball Association Announces Registration Dates Old man winter may be just around the corner, but South Park Baseball Association is already thinking baseball! Registration for the 2011 season is only a few weeks away. Mark you calendar for the following registration dates. January 20 – 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. January 22 - 12:00 Noon – 5:00 p.m. January 26 – 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Log onto the SPBA website at http://spbaseball.org year round for the latest baseball information.

The SJA girls junior varsity basketball team won 2 out of 3 games to come in second at the St. Thomas Moore Basketball Tournament held on the weekend of November 12-14. The Lady Saints held their first two opponents to only 6 points total. It was a great start to what will no doubt be a winning season. Pictured above, top row (l-r): Coach Walter Kutschke, Mary Kutschke, Maria Gagetta, Kristy Messner, Cheyanne Sorochman, Coach Martik. Bottom row: Allison Karrenbauer, Emily Figliolia, Mary Kate Cipollone, and Tiffany Gwardzinski.

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South Park Girls Tennis Team Earns a Sweet Trip to Hershey The South Park Lady Eagles tennis team capped off a successful season with a run into the PIAA state playoffs. The team traveled to Erie on October 26 to play the District 10 Champion Mercyhurst Prep in the first round. The Eagles stunned the home team with a decisive 4-1 victory. The team then traveled to Hershey for a quarterfinal match against Harriton High School on Friday, October 29. Unfortunately, the Lady Eagles lost to Harriton 4-1. Harriton went on to take the state championship beating Quaker Valley 3-2 in the semifinals and beating Wyomissing 3-2 in the finals. Returning South Park seniors Elise Carter, Tracy Gibson, and Carli Obeldobel have anchored a team that finished their regular season with a record of 15-0 and captured the Section 5AA title for the second year. Junior Melanie Burland and sophomores Chelsea Carter and Sara Kaminsky are second year lettermen on the team. Freshman Cassidy Jackson has made an immediate impact at second doubles, and juniors Kaylie Kozen, Nicole Underwood, Sammi Piccolino, and Suzanne Normile played on the varsity roster as well. The tennis team dominated their section opponents on their way toward playoffs in October.

South Park was seeded third in the WPIAL team playoffs and defeated Rochester and Derry in the first two rounds. The Eagles next faced a tough Quaker Valley, but posted an impressive win against Beaver in the WPIAL consolation match. This gave the team a 3rd place finish in the WPIAL with an 18-1 record and qualified them for the PIAA state tournament. This is the first time a girls team from South Park has made it to states for tennis.

U-8 Soccer Squad Has Undefeated Season

Front Row: Shane Seiler, Tyler Wesolowski, Colton Cartwright, Haley Osborne and Nick Borne. Back Row: Coach Rick Kalinowski, Zach Kalinowski, Nathan Ferrence, Brandon O’Connor and Coach Matt O’Connor. (Not Pictured: Jonathan Lawson and Colton Kraft)

Congratulations to the U8 Highlanders on their UNDEFEATED season! The team really came together, and through all their hard work had a great season. The players and their parents would like to thank their coaches, Matt O’Connor and Rick Kalinowski, for all their time and instilling in them the love of the game.

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Food & Dining Danny’s Pizza Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Bethel Park By Andrea Earnest Opened in 1960, Danny’s knows how to keep them coming back. Danny Rowstick started from scratch in a vacant building at 5159 Library Road, originally serving hamburgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. But over time, he developed his own pizza and hoagie recipes. The formula was to be thorough and detailed, offering good service and good food. Danny's buys their produce and meat from local farms in season and everything is made fresh every day. The recipes have remained the same throughout the years. And people do keep coming back. People who were customers 30 or 40 years ago come back when they are in the area.

They appreciate the consistency of their products and the fact that the restaurant has remained largely the same with an occasional addition over time. Danny’s also ships hoagies to different states. In the mid 1970's, they opened a second location at 4851 Clairton Boulevard, Route 51, in Brentwood. But all of it has been a family operation. There have always been family members involved, and they believe the owners should be on the premises. Danny’s son Danny now runs the business and believes it becomes a part of you when you are there on a consistent basis. You can reach the Bethel Park location at 412-833-7788 and the Brentwood location at 412-881-9490.

Danny's Pizza & Hoagies Bethel Park location at 5159 Library Road is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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MyPyramid Helps Families Find Balanced Nutrition By Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D. For NewsUSA (NewsUSA) - MyPyramid – also known as the food pyramid – is a guide for good eating for healthy people ages two to 102. It serves as the blueprint for better nutrition, focusing on foods to include, rather than exclude, in a diet for you and your family. The pyramid's eating patterns are meant to help you increase your intake of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber; minimize saturated fat, trans fats, and cholesterol; and help to promote a healthy weight. MyPyramid is based on the latest scientific evidence about nutrition reflected in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The best part of MyPyramid is that it is easily personalized to fit your needs and food preferences. Under the MyPyramid system, you pick the suggested amount of food from the food groups based on your age, gender, and physical activity level. You can figure out what you need at www.MyPyramid.gov. Here are some tips for including the nutrient-rich foods MyPyramid recommends from each food group:

Keep fruit in plain sight so kids will think about it at snacktime.

Grains: Go With the Whole Grain * Start the day with a natural, whole grain cereal, like Mom's Best Naturals Sweetened Wheat-fuls, to get nearly all the whole grain you need. * Prepare sandwiches with whole grain breads. * Snack on popcorn -- a whole grain -- rather than pretzels and snack chips. Vegetables: Variety Is Key * Make vegetables part of soups, casseroles, meatloaf and pasta dishes. * Serve raw, sliced vegetables with peanut butter or hummus for snacks. * Choose bean-based soups, such as lentil, and add beans to salads. Fruits: How to Get Your Fill * Stock up on dried fruit. It's portable and versatile. Make trail mix with raisins, Mom's Best Natural's cereal and chopped nuts for a snack with selections from three food groups. * Keep fruit in plain sight so kids and adults will think to snack on it. * Puree canned fruits, such as apricots, or berries, and combine with plain yogurt. Milk: Dairy Delivers Nutrients * Work in a serving of fat-free or low-fat milk when you have a bowl of cereal. Microwave oatmeal with milk instead of water. * Make a smoothie with fruit and milk. * Sneak a piece of low-fat cheddar into your sandwich. Meat & Beans: An Array of Animal and Vegetable Choices * Make chili with half the lean ground beef and twice the beans. * Sick of chicken? Opt for pork tenderloin. It has less fat than skinless, boneless chicken breast.

Staying in or going out, plan your evening using the Union-Finley Messenger Dining Guide. For Editorial or Advertising Opportunities, call (412) 249-8177

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DECEMBER ALTMAN’S TAVERN 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 3 - Bruce Katz 4 - Johnny Vann 9 - John Mulkerin 10 - Judy Figel 17 - Occasional Reign 18 - Jerry Coleman 31 - Spider Rondanelli & Pittsburgh Jazz Giants BALTIMORE HOUSE 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills Thursdays - Karaoke Fridays - DJ Saturdays - DJ Sundays - Karaoke 31 - New Years Eve Party w/ Live Entertainment

BOOTSIE’S BAR 412-672-1120 699 O’Neil Blvd, McKeesport 4 - End of View 11 - R+T Bon Journey 18 - D.P. X-Mas Party

CLUB OCTANE 724-317-8326 227 McKean Ave, Charleroi 11 - Cross Town Band - ShyDog DENNY'S ROADHOUSE 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville (corner of Ginger Hill Rd. & Rt. 136) Entertainment 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Mondays - Fridays Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 6-9 and 9-2 Saturdays - Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 7-2 Sundays - Exotic/Lingerie Barmaids 7-2 Sundays - Open for Steelers games w/ drink specials

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412-384-3630 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 3 - Dave Iglar 7 - Bar Bingo for Steelers tickets 7:00 10 - Marty Feick 14 - Bar Bingo for Steelers tickets 7:00 18 - X-mas Party w/ Todd Jones 21 - Full Moon Party 31 - “Get Lucky” New Years Bash

724-348-7984 3529 Washington Ave, Finleyville Fridays - Free Juke Box 8-close Saturdays - Free Juke Box 8-close

Tuesdays - Jam Night w/ Bill Couch Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke Sundays - Karaoke w/ Rickieoke

THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT 412-384-3080 1100 Hayden Blvd 4 - Old Shoes 11 - Lize 18 - The Jades

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FREDDIE’S II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park 21 - Christmas Party w/ DJ, Buffet, Holiday Cheer 8PM Wednesdays - Texas Hold 'Em Tournament 7:30PM Thursdays - Magician Jason Christopher 6:30-8:30PM Saturdays - Live “Duet” Entertainment 9PM-Midnight HEY ANDY SPORTSBAR AND LOUNGE 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 3 - The Jades 4 - Black Magic 10 - A-Z Karaoke 11 - DJ 17 - Refuge 18 - Fungus 31 - New Years Eve Party-call for details Thursdays - White Rose Karaoke HOT HOUSE TAP AND GRILLE 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Entertainment 9:00PM - 1:30AM 18 - X-Mas Party Mondays - Karaoke/DJ Tuesdays - Karaoke/DJ Wednesdays - Open Stage Night Thursdays - Karaoke/DJ Fridays - Top 40 DJ Dance Party Saturdays - Karaoke/DJ

PIT STOP BAR AND GRILLE 412 -384 -7487 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama Saturdays - Free Juke Box 9-1 RIVER HOUSE CAFE 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi Entertainment - 9:30PM -1:30AM 4 - Soul Village 11 - Cross Town 18 - Girlz in Black Hat's "Country Christmas" 25 - Closed for the Holiday 31 - New Year's Eve Party - DJ Galiffa ROCKIN' WILLIES ROADHOUSE 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road (Rt. 19 South), Canonsburg Tuesdays - Jam Night with the Jam Band and occasional appearance by Don Cappa The Guitarman. All singers and musicians welcome Sundays - Open at 12PM for Steelers Games

ROY’S BY THE TRACKS 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 3 - Skillet Hill 10 - DNA 17 - Lois Scott & The Bailers 24 - Christmas Eve 31 - New Year’s Eve

(Formerly Brass Monkey) 412-233-3375 428 N State St, Clairton 10 - DJ Eddie w/ video show 18 - Christmas party 24 - Open all day 25 - Open at 5:00PM 31 - New Years Eve Party Funday Sunday - with Steelers special Tuesdays - luck of the draw dart tourney TERRACE GARDENS 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave, Clairton 1 - Karaoke with Rickie 3 - Daniels & McLain 8 - Karaoke with Rickie 11 - Rhyme & Reason 15 - Karaoke with Rickie 17 - Chuck Corby 22 - Todd Jones 29 - Karaoke with Rickie 31 - Regular Joes (New Years Eve Party) THE TROLLEY STOP INN 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Fridays - Magician Jason Christopher 7-9PM VALLEY HOTEL 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Boro Fridays - Open Stage Night all musicians welcome

ATTENTION: LOCAL BARS, RESTAURANTS, & NIGHTCLUBS If you would like to be included in the monthly “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing. Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mandy@unionfinley.com or visit www.myspace.com/ufmpuv

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-------------- ITEMS FOR SALE -----------Furniture - 27" Zenith console TV $75. 30" G.E. Profile self cleaning, white gas range $60. 96" Gold sofa $40. Double mahogany bed with head and footboards, circa 1940's $75. Mahogany dressing table/stool $50. Mahogany mirror 25"w by 44"H $20. 3 end tables $25 each. Coffee table 21"w by 62" L $30. 8 drawer mahogany desk/chair $40. 2 armless upholstered green chairs $20 each. Call 724-929-4927. ______________________________________________ 7-ft. artifical Balsam pine tree. 923 tips with 650 clear lights. Cash only. Asking $100 or best offer. 412-997-3869 ______________________________________________ Men's Rockport walking shoes. Color: Bone. Size 10. Like new condition. Paid $50, will sell for $20. 724-348-0506. ______________________________________________ 8x11 Oriental rug. Very good condition. $150 or best offer. 724-797-1723. ______________________________________________

Cemetery lots. Lafayette Memorial Park. Garden of Serenity. 4 lots at $5,400. Selling for $2,400. 724-938-7307. ______________________________________________ Sidney Crosby Mint Rookie card! Upper Deck Collectible Series! Will sell for $20.00 including shipping and handling. Please text me or call at 412-780-5998. ______________________________________________ Misc. Household Items for sale! - Recliner chair good condition, darker tan color, $35; 27” TV, $35; TV with AV Jacks, $25; 13" TV, $15; tires (2) 205x75x15 good winter tread, $45; BF Goodrich Revelation 95S M&S 7/32 420 tread tires (2) 205x55x16 good tread, $40; (2) 155x80x13, $40; (1) 185x70x13 brand new, $20; tires (2) 205x75x15 good winter tread, $40; buffet/server dining room cabinet 72" solid light colored wood, $79; kitchen chairs oak (4), $45; kitchen table, $35; musical keyboard, $19; A/C Unit GE large, white, 14,000 BTU's, works well, $65; computer monitor Dell 17", $20; guitar case, soft/black zippered, $25; wood bookcases (2), $45; coffee table 36" L x 18" W x 17" H, $30; wood hi-chair, $15; wood TV stand, $25; Randor Seville red ladies 10 speed, $80; filing cabinet, new hon 2 drawer pewter 15"W x 28" H x 27" D, excellent condition, $60; desk, wrought iron base and white laminate top 29" H x 35" W x 17" D, $35; weight bench DP Fit for Life, $70; stereo speakers (2), $20; subwoofer Dynaco DWS 8" double sub, $20; VCR 4head, works good, $25; wood toybox 35" W x 21" H, medium color hardwood, $45; picnic coolers (2), $30. Call 412-367-2113. ______________________________________________ Country Bench - High back, Pine stain, hand crafted, accommodates seating. $25 OBO. Call 724-322-2458. ______________________________________________ Keyboard - 45 key with stand and case, like new. $250 OBO. Call 724-322-2458. ______________________________________________ Musical Instruments - violins and mandolins. Mint condition. Suitable for student or professional. $200 - $850 or best offer. 412-831-4786. ______________________________________________

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Complete Wood Shop and 15-peice tools. 724-348-6250. ______________________________________________ FURNITURE - 4 pc., Aztec print living room $100, OBO; Slatetop coffee table and end tables $50 OBO; 35" Toshiba console TV, works excellent $75; 27" Sanyo TV $25 OBO; Variety of coffee tables, make offer $25-$50; Dining hutch $100 OBO; Dining room set, mix match $150. 724-258-4682. ______________________________________________ Desk and headboard - Solid maple desk, 41L x 18 1/4W x 29 1/2H, 4 drawers, no chair, $50.00. Solid cherry queen size headboard $50.00. Both excellent condition. Call 724-348-4204. ______________________________________________ Air Mattress - Coleman Quickbed Inflatable Air Mattress. Never used, still in the bag. $30. E-mail if interested to mb5910@hotmail.com. ______________________________________________ Wine rack, solid oak $25; Luggage with wheels and handle $15; Trunk, vinyl, heavy duty 20x22x37 $20. 412-714-4642 ______________________________________________ KITCHEN CABINETS Never installed. Absolutely beautiful. Solid wood and dovetailed. Cost $5,000. Sacrifice $1,650. Call 412494-3143 ______________________________________________ KITCHEN CABINETS Never installed. Absolutely beautiful. Solid wood and dovetailed. Cost $5,000. Sacrifice $1,650. Call 412494-3143 ______________________________________________ 3 Jewelry Boxes - 3 ring jewelry shaped like a rose in silver plate, jewelry box by Godinger, silverplate and standard size oval lid; third jewelry box is silver plated square standard size. All 3 for $30.00. Call 412-417-5948 and ask for Char. All are sanitized, ready to use, good condition. ______________________________________________ Broyhill Sofa like new, $100. Woodmark Swivel Rocker, $50. Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike, like new, $100. Sharp Camcorder, like new, $50. Call 724-941-9342. ______________________________________________ Chairs (4) For Kitchen or Dining Room table. Wood. Excellent Condition. Beautiful vintage design. $100. (for all 4). 724-6485531. ______________________________________________ Filing cabinets - 4 drawer black lateral 52" Hi 30" W x 18” deep $50; New Hon 2 drawer pewter 15"W x 28" Hi x 27" Excellent condition $60. (412) 367-2113. ______________________________________________ 15-ft. round, above ground pool. Pump, filter, ladder, solar cover. Needs new liner. $300. 412-466-5171 ______________________________________________ Super Single bed with bookshelf headboard and mirror. New mattress. $150. 724-258-9171. ______________________________________________ 1988 Jayco 32-ft trailer at campground. Great condition. 30mins from Finleyville. Tiki bar, pool, and club. On river. $4,800. 412-655-3952. ______________________________________________ Small, Hand-pulled Pony saddle. $85. 724-239-2196. ______________________________________________ 5-foot tub, white with faucets. $150; 7-year old electric furnace with 2.5 ton air conditioner. $650; 12’ x 24’ aluminum awning $2,200. 724-229-5760. ______________________________________________

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET, FLUTE, VIOLIN, Trumpet, Trombone, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $70. ea. Cello, Upright Bass, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $190. ea. Tuba, Baritone, Others. 1-516-377-7907. ______________________________________________ Single bookcase waterbed, with regular mattress. Like new. $200. 724-258-9171. ______________________________________________ FREE! – Upright Piano. Union Township. You haul. For details, call 724-348-7557. ______________________________________________ KITCHEN CABINETS Never installed. Absolutely beautiful. Solid wood and dovetailed. Cost $5,000. Sacrifice $1,650. Call 412494-3143 ______________________________________________ DINING ROOM SET – large table, 6 upholstered chairs, lighted china closet, and buffet that opens into a server, 2 boards, and table pads. $1,250. 412-653-5019. ______________________________________________ Cemetery Plots. Jefferson Memorial Park - 4 adjacent lots in “The Garden of the Well” Lot 112A. $2500/all. Can divide. 724348-5072. ______________________________________________ MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA VISCO MATTRESSES. WHOLESALE! T-$299; F-$349; Q-$399; K-$499; ADJUSTABLES - $799. FREE DELIVERY 25 YEAR WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1800-ATSLEEP. 1-800-287-5337. WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM ______________________________________________ MATTRESS SETS!! NEW Pillow Tops, Plush, Memory Foam. 10 YEAR WARRANTIES!!! New, still in factory plastic. FULL $199. QUEEN SET $219; KING $345 (Twins Available) IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!!! CALL (412) 494-7351 ______________________________________________ DELL LAPTOP computer, super fast, excellent condition. Internal wireless card, DVD/CD+RW. Premium software bundle. Six month warranty. Original cost: $2175. Must sell: $399. 717 653-6314 ______________________________________________ DIRECTV FREE Standard Installation! FREE SHOWTIME+STARZ (3 mo)! FREE HD/DVR upgrade! New Customers Only, Qual. Pkgs. From $29.99/mo. DirectStarTV 1877-720-1893 ______________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN/www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 ______________________________________________ DIRECT to home Satellite TV $19.99/mo. FREE installation, FREE HD-DVR upgrade. New customers - No Activation Fee! Credit/Debit Card Req. Call 1-800-795-3579 ______________________________________________

----------- ITEMS WANTED -------Wanted - Rims, or rims and tires in good condition for 1992 1994 Ford Tempo. 724-797-1723. ______________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money. Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-498-1622. ______________________________________________

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DISH - FREE HD FOR LIFE! Only on DISH NETWORK! Lowest Price in America! $24.99/mo for OVER 120 Channels! Plus $500 BONUS! CALL 1-888-282-2892 ______________________________________________ ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877-206-5283. www.Centra.us.com ______________________________________________ PROFLOWERS for the HOLIDAYS! Gifts and Bouquets Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.proflowers.com/Ornament to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-449-2165 ______________________________________________ STEEL BUILDINGS: 4 only 20x22, 30x46, 40x52, 45x82. Selling for Balance Owed! Free Delivery! 1-800-211-9593x284 ______________________________________________ **ALL Satellite Systems are not the same. Monthly programming starts under $20 per month and FREE HD and DVR systems for new callers. CALL NOW 1-800-799-4935 ______________________________________________ **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D’Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930’s thru 1970’s. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440 ______________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 686-1704 ______________________________________________ ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-5100784 www.CenturaOnline.com ______________________________________________

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Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412855-4678 Rescue Cat Adoption. Kittens 9 weeks, black, calico. Kittens 5 months, various colors. Spays/neuters, shots, litter train, $35. Call 724-258-8380. ______________________________________________ Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry - only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724) 3488028. ______________________________________________ ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an ongoing fundraiser. (Please no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $25.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. ______________________________________________

------------ REAL ESTATE -------House for Sale – Donora, 637 Thompson Avenue, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, dining/living rooms, new roof in '09. $19,900 OBO. Call 724-379-5387 for appointment. ______________________________________________ House for Sale – Donora, 632 Thompson Ave, Residential/ Commercial 3-4 Bedrooms, living room, 2 baths, security, 2 car garage, storeroom. Has an attached 1 bedroom apartment. $39,900 OBO. Call 724-379-5387 for an appointment. ______________________________________________ Perryopolis House: 3 BR, large den, 3 1/2 bath, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry room, mudroom, level corner 3/4 acre lot. All public utilities. $259,900. Call 724-322-2458 for an appt. to see this house. ______________________________________________ FOR RENT: The Chanticleer - Bethel Park - Penthouse condominium $1,250 per mo. Min. 1-yr lease. Immediate occupancy. Fully equipped kitchen. Freshly painted and new wall-to-wall carpeting. Near bus stop and the "T". Walk to churches, shopping, restaurants. Rent includes gas heat and basic cable TV. Handicap accessible from parking lot. Second BR off kitchen could be office or den. Two full baths. Very large LR overlooks swimming pool. Contact: Nancy Dubs at Keller Williams Realty. 412-831-3800, Ext. 155 -or- 412-889-1241 ______________________________________________ Mobile Home for Sale or Rent – 2 or 3 bedroom located on rented lot on Route 88 bus line in New Eagle, PA, Ringgold School District, inside gentle pet considered, HUD accepted. Call 724258-9115. ______________________________________________ Monongahela – Very clean 2 bedroom, _ duplex. Nice, large, level yard. Two porches, off street parking. Close to restaurants and shopping. $490 per month + utilities. No pets. For more information: 724-344-4271. ______________________________________________ MOBILE HOME FOR SALE! Finleyville / Mingo. 12' x 65' with a Large 7' x 24' Expando Room. Can be YOURS for a total of only $311 / Month. With $2,000 down. In Nice Park! Call: 724-3486644 FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-5546534.

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South Park Mobile Estates - two bedrooms one bathroom. All updated, including roof and windows. Lifetime warranty on windows. Very Clean! Must see! $12,000 OBO. Call 412-770-8955. ______________________________________________

Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-2495777. ______________________________________________

Apartment for rent - 1 bedroom upstairs apartment at 230 Donnan Avenue, Washington, Pa. Close to hospital and downtown. Gentle inside pet acceptable. $500 per month + utilities. 724-258-9115 ______________________________________________

Home For Sale - Union Township. 3 years old. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, appliances included. Call Sharon at 724-941-3000 x 29. ______________________________________________

Office Space For Rent – Finleyville. 1,300 square feet. Former site of Healthy Directions. $800 + Electric. 412-999-7163. ______________________________________________

Commercial Property for Lease - Retail/Professional, 2100 sq ft bldg. Corner lot in South Park Twp. Prime location, heavy traffic, ample parking. 412-655-0272 ______________________________________________

One, Two Bedroom Apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quant and quite. Close to bus line. One bedroom partial furnished. Monongahela. Call Natalee Amati 724-244-8579 or 724-258-3179. ______________________________________________

House for Sale - Beautiful brick, 3 bedroom 3.5 bath house, .75 acre level lot for sale. Frazier School District-Perryopolis, PA, easy access to I-70 & Rte 51 and the YRT (walking/bike trail) in minutes. E-mail mb5910@hotmail. com or call 724-322-2458. ______________________________________________ House For Sale - $89,900. 3 BR colonial, over 1/2 acre. Large front porch and detached garage. Within 5-mins of South Park Fairgrounds. 412-221-4373 ______________________________________________ Apartment for Rent - Elrama, 1 Bedroom, newly remodeled, fenced in yard. Call for more details. 412-651-8955. ______________________________________________ FOR SALE – Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534. ______________________________________________ For Rent, commercial property in Venetia, PA. Available after September 1. Call 724-348-5992. ______________________________________________ Trailer FOR SALE BY OWNER - Located in South Park Mobile Estates. 3 bedroom, Central Air, All Appliances Included, Hot tub In Front Porch. $16,500.00 Price Neg. Call 412-589-3584. Owner/Agent. ______________________________________________ Charleroi Sale or Lease - Renovated 3-Story Building. Commercial lease income. Also, turnkey bar/restaurant. Call: 724-531-1175. ______________________________________________ MONONGAHELA - For rent, one, two bedroom apartment, complete with appliances, laundry facility, etc. Secured locked building, quaint and quiet. Close to bus line. One bedroom partially furnished. Monongahela. Call 724-258-3179. ______________________________________________

FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfront condorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDATION. Starting $89/mo, $0 down/$0 interest! 1 & 2-1/2-Acre ranch lots, 1 hour from Tucson! NO CREDIT CHECK, Guaranteed Financing, Money Back Guarantee! 1-800631-8164 Code 4046; www.SunSitesLandRush.com ______________________________________________ FORECLOSURE LAND in Florida, 1/2 Acre & Up. Guaranteed Financing! From $4900. $100 Down, $100 Per Month. Call For Free List! 1-877-983-6600. www.FloridaLotsUSA.com ______________________________________________ Home Loans! Rates as low as 4.2% for Excellent, Good, Fair Credit. Call 1-877-665-7618 for Refinance and Purchase Rates. ______________________________________________ ATTENTION HUNTERS! 80 acres – was $149,900, NOW $129,900 (cash). Abuts State Land, huge ponds, green fields, mixed woods, deer galore! Own this season! (888) 431-7214 ______________________________________________

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www.unionfinley.com FARM LIQUIDATION! 12 acres - $29,900. Woods, fields, loaded with wildlife! Big pond! Beautiful upstate setting! No closing costs! Hurry! (888) 429-1193. www.newyorklandandlakes.com ______________________________________________ UPSTATE SACRIFICE! 8 acres - $19,900. Woods, small field, walk to State Land, perfect So. Tier location! No closing costs this weekend! (888) 431-7080. www.newyorklandandlakes.com ______________________________________________ AMAZING OFFER! ARIZONA LAND. Starting $89mo, 1 & 2 1/2 Acre Lots 1 hr. from Tucson. NO CREDIT CHECK! Guaranteed Owner Financing! Money Back Guarantee. FREE Information. 800631-8164 Code 4016 www.sunsitelandrush.com ______________________________________________ Land liquidation 20 acres $0 down, $99/mo. Only $12,900 Near growing El Paso, TX Guaranteed Owner Financing. No credit check! Money back guarantee. Free Maps-Pictures! 866-2574555 www.sunsiteslandrush.com ______________________________________________ ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. ______________________________________________

FOUNDATION REPAIR - Large local company specializing in bowed walls, sinking foundations, crawl space excavation, and BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. Lifetime, transferrable warranty. 1800-343-2357. www.abetterchoiceinc.com (PA0377). ______________________________________________ HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1800-OLD-BARN/www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861 ______________________________________________

----------- TIMESHARES ---------------SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million offered in 2009! www.sellatimeshare.com (800) 8820296 ______________________________________________ SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million Dollars offered in 2009! www.sellatimeshare.com Call (877) 554-2431 ______________________________________________

------------ SERVICES ----------Dog Training: If your dog isn’t coming to you, you should be coming to me. AKC, Schutzhund, canine good citizen and therapy dog experienced - contact karyn727@comcast.net or 412855-4678. Gutter Cleaning - Fully insured. Call Schoedel Maintenance, ask for George. 724-348-4855. ______________________________________________ Certified Dog Trainer. Private Lessons. I use positive reinforcement techniques and can help with any problem solving and obedience. Discounted rate for rescued/adopted dogs! 724-2495777. ______________________________________________ DVD Transfer/Home Movies – Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfer, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me. com/ dcheplic/ ______________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233. ______________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. ______________________________________________ DVD Transfer/Home Movies – Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfer, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/ ______________________________________________

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----------- VACATIONS ---------------FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new “Paradise Resort” in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfrontcondo rentals.com/Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507. ______________________________________________

HO H O H O!!! Professional Santa is available for Clubs, Schools, Groups, Parties, etc. Very reasonable rates. Santa can visit your child in your home for $25. Call now before it's too late! 724-544-5462 or e-mail at loucampbell21@hotmail.com

LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BANQUET FACILITY/SOCIAL HALL FINLEYVILLE AMERICAN LEGION – Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 W. Morrison-Ritchie Post 613. 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans and our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that accommodates 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CATERING GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

COMPUTERS COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

DVD TRANSFER/HOME MOVIES HOME MOVIE TRANSFERS AND DVD MONTAGE CREATIONS BY DEB CHEPLIC. 8mm & Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

EXCAVATION EXCAVATION SERVICES - Bobcat, backhoe, dump truck, french drains, utility lines, gravel, grating, hauling, foundations and sewer Bobcat, backhoe, dump truck, french drains, utility lines, gravel, grating, hauling, foundations and sewer line work. Call Ernie at: 412-384-7337. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GARAGE DOORS WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526C Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-7550. (PA-HIC 009388) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GUTTERS ZUBASIC BROS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – New Seamless Gutters & Repairs 724-941-7833. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

READER ADVISORY:

JEWELERS

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

SOUTHLAND JEWELERS - CHECKTHIS OUT! GOLD = $$$ at Southland Jewelers. GET $$$ Everyday for all Jewelry, Watches; Appraisals; Repairs done on site. Christmas Sale: $25 OFF a $100 purchase. Many fine gifts $75 or less! Watch Batteries 2/ $7.99. Route 51 – Next to TC Customized. 412-3848400. www.southlandjewelers.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

PLUMBING

FRYE BROTHERS PLUMBING - Registered master plumbers. Residential and Commercial. Locally owned and operated. Fully insured and certified. Ed Frye - (412) 841-6008. www.fryebrosplumbing.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

RESTAURANT GOOD TO GO - 3532 Marion Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332. 724-348-8544. Call for daily specials. Cater by the pan or by the party! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT - Open Daily 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

SIDING/WINDOWS/ROOFING

MEREDITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS – 30 years in business. If You Need Vinyl Siding, Roofing, Windows Or Soffit and Fascia Done Professionally, with no problems afterward and done at a reasonable price, we are the company to do it! We are so confident in your satisfaction that we require no money until the job is completed. www.Meredith Home Improvements.com. (412) 831-9991.

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