Union Finley Messenger March 2008 by South Hills Mon Valley Messenger

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“ W E ’ R E T H E N E I G H B O R LY N E W S PA P E R ” Union Township • Finleyville • Gastonville • Eighty Four • Nottingham • Ginger Hill • Mingo Park • Venetia • New Eagle • Monongahela • Elrama • Elizabeth • West Elizabeth • Jefferson • Library • South Park

Big Fun at the Cash Bash!

Vol. 4, Issue 10 March 2008

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Kris Ashliman (left) and Beth Malloy (right) both from South Park, were on hand to help out at the annual "Cash Bash" at Library VFC on February 9. For more details from the event and additional photos, please see page 28.

SPECIAL SECTION: Wedding Guide Page 43

PEOPLE: Union Township Native Headed to Afghanistan Page 41 Index: News . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Events . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Business . . . . . . Page 26 Home & Garden Page 29 Pets . . . . . . . . . . Page 34 Worship . . . . . . Page 36 People . . . . . . . . Page 40 Health . . . . . . . . Page 50

Senior News . . . Page 58 Sports . . . . . . . Page 60 Your Money . . . Page 66 Food & Dining . Page 68 School News . . . Page 73 Kids & Family . . Page 76 Automotive . . . . Page 78 Classifieds . . . . . Page 80

Union Township Holds Public Meeting on the “Big Box” Ordinance By Paul Chasko A public hearing was held on January 28 at the Union Township (UT) municipal building to take public comments on the “Big Box Ordinance.” This ordinance will set standards for future commercial development in UT and is viewed to be an important piece of local legislation. The intent of the ordinance is to minimize negative

impacts on the surrounding community from large-scale commercial development. For those unaware of its content, here’s a brief summary. The ordinance will set standards for the “Site Design and the Relationship to the Surrounding Community” of large-scale commercial buildings. The ordinance will set standards for such features as façade design, landscaping, sign requirements,

inclusion of smaller stores, roof design, materials and color, entryways, parking lot orientation, outdoor storage, trash storage, loading areas, pedestrian and bicycle flows, central features, and community spaces. In addition to the design and construction standards, the ordinance will specify impact studies required for a large-scale commercial development. These will (Continued on page 13, Big Box)

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March 2008 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 3 UNION-FINLEY––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER Letters to the Editor can be submitted via e-mail toeditor@unionfinley.com or by mail to P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332. All Letters to the Editor must be signed and must contain the author’s return address and telephone number for verification. Letters will be printed as submitted whenever possible; however, we reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, and taste, and to refuse to publish any and all letters received. Letters to the Editor represent the unsolicited opinions of our readers and do not reflect the views or opinions of the UnionFinley Messenger, its owners, editorial board, or writing staff. No compensation is offered for any submission, and the author assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and ramifications of their submission.

A Disturbing Traffic Trend in Finleyville and SW PA Dear Editor, As a taxpayer and one the few conservative Republicans left in this area, I feel I must write to alert everyone of the fact that, on a daily basis, we are being ripped off from our freedoms by excessive laws. More specifically, why has Route 88 been legislated to turn into a traffic light signal spending spree from Brownsville Road Ext. to the Giant Eagle in Finleyville? Why aren't the liberals out in force stopping all this waste in electricity? Do these lights even need to be there at all? For over 50+ years, Finleyville was free flowing traffic - without the need for spending on unnecessary traffic lights and the cost of operating this current set up! I am appalled at what I am witnessing, and it really isn't any safer (it may create more lawbreaking and accidents). One stop sign at Brownsville Road was enough, as was the one stop sign at Finleyville-Elrama Road. Furthermore, Western PA has gotten what it asked for with the rip off Route 43 Mon Valley Expressway. I mean, who really uses it? The rare times I have been on it, there is never anyone in sight. They need to eliminate the toll on the road. The northern commuters have free travel to and from their homes, so why not us in the southern communities? These are just another example of wasted spending in Western PA that we need to stop and transportation ideas that are fruitless and wasteful. Everyone in Western PA and Finleyville needs to speak up to Barry Stout and Ed Rendell to eliminate the toll on 43 and stop the continued wasteful spending on transportation projects that don't work. Bobby Bertolina - South Hills

Why Does UT Continue To Challenge Police Sick Pay? Dear Editor, In the February 2008 edition of the Union-Finley Messenger a story was printed about Union Township losing the appeal for payment of the former police officers sick pay. Although it is true Union Township did lose all three of these appeals, it is not true that the Township will not try to appeal again. On the last day to file an appeal to the State Supreme Court, Union Township did indeed file for yet another appeal on the issue. It has been two and a half years since the Union Township Police Department was disbanded - two and a

half years that Union Township residents have been without full time police protection - two and a half years the Union Township Supervisors have been dancing around and stalling with appeals to keep them from paying the officers for the sick time that is due them - and two and a half years that UT residents tax dollars have been used to pay for a solicitor’s time to appeal a dead issue. If the appeal is granted and the State Supreme Court does agree to even hear the case, it may well be another two and a half years before the monies due to these men are paid to them. Where is the fairness in all this? Who stands to benefit from the delays? What is it costing the taxpayers? Why appeal again after already losing three times? Maybe you should attend a Township meeting and ask some questions. Janet Bleichner – South Park

No Police or Sewage - Too Many Supervisors in UT Dear Editor, I must agree with the letter to the editor written by Jerry Williams in the February edition of the Union-Finley Messenger, “Speeding cars prompts call for the return of UT police.” I live on Pleasant View Road and we have no police, and no sewage, and every time I bring up either of these problems, I’m given the same response by our township representatives….”We just can’t afford it.” They tell me it would cost every resident on Pleasant view $25,000 per household to get sewage. Did everyone on Coal Bluff road pay twenty-five grand for sewage? How about the folks on Patterson road or the new Tuscany Estates or New Eagle? This is just another pile of political garbage handed out by politicians who want to rule this township with an iron fist. We could afford a couple of policemen on duty to watch for the speeders in the township if we simply get rid of two representatives on the board? I’m always told Union Township is a second class township. So then why do we have 5 representatives? Finleyville gets by with only three, as does South Park Township, Peters Township, Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon. But here in poor old 2nd class Union Township we have 5 politicians on the payroll, but cannot afford police protection or sewage! I personally have never cared for politicians and getting rid of a couple seems like a terrific move to me. Ron Barwell - Finleyville

Reader Shares Tips On Disposing Of Household Hazardous Waste Dear Editor, Two or three years ago I spent much time trying to find out where/how a person could legally and properly dispose of old paint, batteries, household chemicals etc. I called the local waste collection businesses but they don't do it. I also had no success obtaining info from EPA, etc. There were a lot of dead ends. In Ohio some Corporations had collection days for employees only (to be environmentally friendly), but at that time I found no "organized" government programs. As I was driving through South Park I saw a banner advertising a “waste disposal day” and wrote down the acronym – SWPAHHW. The event wasn't well advertised here (or I missed it somehow). Turns out, it was exactly what I was looking for, but I was out of state on the day the event was held at South Park. The groups name is Southwestern PA Household Hazardous Waste Task Force. They schedule 6 or 7 collection events once or twice per county per year, held at designated locations. There are two(2) events in 2008 for Allegeheny County. I wish there were one being held in Washington County, but there is not one listed. 2008’s first event is in April at Settlers Cabin. There is a nominal fee (i.e. $2/gallon). For more information you can visit www.swpahhw.org/au_taskforce.html or www.swpahhw.org/ev_events.html. Perhaps there are others who, like me, hang onto chemicals because just dumping them when no one is looking is not an acceptable option. Francis Lilly - Finleyville

Cunningham Family Shows Appreciation Dear Editor The family of Monica Cunningham would like to thank the residents of Union Township, Finleyville, and surrounding areas for all of their support that was provided during our time of grief. Carol Pierce, and the family of Monica Cunningham

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Free Job Search Workshops Offered at PA CareerLink

St. Patty’s Day was a festive event at the Finleyville Moose Lodge during the 2007 Finleyville Pub Crawl.

Annual Finleyville Pub Crawl to Benefit Finleyville VFD The 3rd Annual Finleyville Pub Crawl, which benefits the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department, will be held this year on March 15. People can participate in the crawl and help raise funds by purchasing a “3rd Annual Finleyville Pub Crawl” T-shirt at a participating bar/restaurant for just $10 prior to the event. For additional details about the event, or to purchase your T-shirt, just stop in to any of the following participating locations: • Badlands Bar & Grill • Peter's Creek Pub • Hunting Lodge • Hackett Club • Finleyville Moose • Roy's by the Tracks We look forward to seeing everyone out on March 15th for a fun night to help raise funds for a great community service!

If you’re searching for a job, let PA CareerLink Mon Valley help you be as prepared as possible. The free workshops listed below are being offered during the month of March. Please call 724-379-4750 to register. • Resume One-On-One (1.5 Hours), by appointment only, call 724-379-4750 ext. 106 • Computer Basics (2 Hours) - Mondays at 1 p.m. • Job Search Basics (1.5 Hours) - Tuesday, March 4, and Tuesday, March 18, at 2 p.m. • Interviewing Basics (1.5 Hours) - Tuesday, March 11, and Tuesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. • Education & Training (1/2 Hour) - Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10 a.m. • PA CareerLink Orientation (1 Hour) - Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. or Fridays at 9:30 a.m. • Job Search for Veterans (1 Hour) - Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. • Career Gateway (18 Hours Total – 6 Sessions, 3 Hours Each) - Geared to help post-secondary-bound students achieve success with their schooling. Call for March schedule. Computers are available at PA CareerLink and may be used by the public for Internet job search and/or any job search-related work. PA CareerLink Mon Valley is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff is always available to assist job seekers. PA CareerLink Mon Valley is located at 570 Galiffa Drive in Donora, right beside the Valley Roller Skating Rink.

Hold The Date! Broughton VFD “Cash Bash”, April 26 The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their bi-annual "Cash Bash" on Saturday, April 26, 2008. For a $20.00 donation per ticket you will receive your admission to the event and a chance to win $9,000.00 in cash. The doors will open at 5pm with refreshments and prizes. Come out and join in the fun and support you local volunteer fire department at the same time. For tickets or additional information please call the Broughton fire station at 412-655-4844 or check out our website at www.broughtonvfd.org. Thank you for your support of the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department of South Park Township.

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2007 Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department Year End Report Prepared by Samuel A. Lytle, Chief, FVFD TOTAL calls for Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department 2007 Structure fires Auto fires Brush fires Auto accidents Carbon monoxide Tree-related calls Utility wire calls Miscellaneous Assists

19 5 8 84 4 35 6 70 4

Total property saved: $2,100,000 Total property lost: $181,500 Total man hours: 2,079 Average hours per call: 9 Total truck hours: 256

Grand Total calls

235

Nottingham Township calls Structure fires 6 Auto fires 1 Brush fires 1 Auto accidents 17 Tree related calls 8 Miscellaneous 19 Total calls: 52 Union Township calls Structure fires Auto fires Brush fires Auto accidents Carbon monoxide Tree-related calls Utility wire calls Miscellaneous: Total calls:

Friends of the Pleasant Hills Library Annual Used Book Sale Friends of the Pleasant Hills Library will hold their annual used book sale Thursday, March 27th – Sunday March 30th at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 East Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh. Preview day is March 27th from 6-8 p.m. Get first pick from our thousands of books, magazines, puzzles, videos, records and more! Admission is just $5 and includes light refreshments. Tickets are available at the door. Friday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bag Day Sunday, March 30, Noon – 4 p.m. Prices for books during the sale are 75¢ each or 3/$2. There is a higher priced book section for rare, old, new and specialty books that are priced individually. The price of children’s books has been lowered to 25¢ each or 5/$1.

Area Residents Unwind at Victorene’s Tea in Monongahela

Total property saved: $675,000 Total property lost: $105,00 Total man hours: 409 Total truck hours: 48 In keeping with the romantic holiday Kelly High, and her mom, Mary Jane Jurofcik, from Finleyville, celebrated Valentine's Day over a relaxing cup of tea.

11 4 7 61 4 27 6 37 157

Total property saved: $1,235,000 Total property lost: $70,500 Total man hours: 1,474 Total truck hours: 190

Finleyville Borough calls Structure fires 2 Auto related 6 Miscellaneous 13 Total calls: 21

Total property saved: $190,000 Total property lost: $6,000 Total man hours: 196 Total truck hours: 18

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Birthday parties are a common celebration at Victorene's Tea. Shown here are Debbie Lenzi, from Monongahela, with her daughter and friends celebrating a birthday.

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PLACES TO GO . . . THINGS TO SEE . . . STUFF TO DO . . . MARCH 1 PET ADOPTION - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization will be holding an ADOPTATHON at PetSmart in Strabane Square in Washington from 11am to 4pm. Visit our website at www.petsearchpa.org. Call 724-228-SEEK for info.

MARCH 8 MEN’S CULINARY CLASSIC Community Action Southwest will hold its third annual Men’s Culinary Classic on March 8 from 6- 9 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Fairgrounds, Hall # 1. For further information, contact Andrea at 724-225-9550 ext. 404.

PITTSBURGH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY is having their new member screening March 9. It will be held at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Simmons Hall located at 6300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh. Time of screening is 1:003:00 p.m. To receive entry form, send SASE to Darla Duffy, 120 Markham Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228 or e-mail: darla.duffy@comcast.net

MARCH 3 FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Peters Township Community Center. The screenings are provided courtesy of Canonsburg General Hospital. For more information call the Community Relations Department at 724-873-5835.

CASH BASH!! - It's not too late to get your ticket to the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department's CASH BASH on Saturday, March 8! Held at the New Eagle Social Hall. Doors open at 5:30 pm. WIN $10,000!!!!! FREE FOOD & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Donation: $20.00, Guests: $10.00 Visit our website at www.neweaglevfd.com or call John at 724350-1782.

EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST - The Steven Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 in Elizabeth will host its monthly open-to-the-public brunch on March 9 from 10 am - 2 pm. An all-youcan-eat buffet is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for tots. Breakfast includes eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes, hash browns, fruits, biscuits and sausage gravy, and desserts (courtesy of The Goody Shoppe of Elizabeth).

MARCH 4 – 5 PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM EASTER EGG HUNT - The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a Preschool Program for 3-5 year olds at Mingo Creek County Park on March 4 and 5. The event will be held at the park office. Two sessions will be available each day. Session 1 is from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Session 2 is from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $1 per child. MARCH 6 FUDGE SALE - Canonsburg General Hospital’s Women’s Auxiliary will host a Fudgie Wudgie fudge sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 in the hospital’s main lobby. Proceeds benefit Canonsburg General Hospital. MARCH 6 - 8 WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON STUDENT THEATRE COMPANY: THE IDIOTS KARAMAZOY - Using the characters and events of The Brothers Karamazov as a springboard, the play becomes a lampoon not only of Destyevsky but of western culture and literature in general. Olin Fine Arts Center, Washington & Jefferson College, 7:30 pm; matinee, Saturday, 2 pm. 724-223-OLIN MARCH 7 “FRANKLY SPEAKING” The Artists Co-op Featuring co-op members who were former students of Frank Ross, a professor at IUP. This is a tribute show and coincides with the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts conference in Pittsburgh. 6 - 9 pm. 724-229-0365

SPRING FLEA MARKET - Finleyville Food Pantry is sponsoring their annual Spring Flea Market, Bake Sale and Chinese Auction on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Finleyville Community Center, Marion Avenue, Finleyville, PA. Vendor tables are available but limited. Donations will be received March 7 at the Community Center. For more information, call Rose at (724) 292-1060. NITE AT THE RACES - A “Nite at the Races!” to benefit Troop B Camp Cadet will be held on Saturday, March 8 at the Richeyville Fire Department Social Hall, located on Rt. 40 in Richeyville, PA. Doors open at 6:00 PM. For tickets, call Barb at 724-239-3379 or 724-323-5443. PET ADOPTION - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization will be holding an ADOPTATHON at PetCo in Trinity Point in Washington from 11am to 4pm. Join us this afternoon or visit our website at www.petsearchpa.org. Call 724228-SEEK for info. MARCH 9 SUZY SNOW FLAKE PENNY BINGO - St. Anthony CPO in Monongahela will be having a penny bingo on March 9th. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 2 p.m. Chinese auction, raffles, tips, specials and regular bingo games. All proceeds go to the children for their activities. For more information, please call 724-288-3993.

MARCH 11 HEART SAVER CPR WITH AED TRAINING - 6 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. Participants will receive a two year certification after successful course completion. Registration fee is $25.00. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call toll free at 1-877-284-2000. MARCH 12 CAVANI STRING QUARTET - The Cavani String Quartet is an award-winning, powerful, and elegant strong ensemble whose performance is sure to win the heart of its audiences. Olin Fine Arts Center, Washington & Jefferson College, 7:30 pm. Adults, $15; seniors 60+, W&J alumni, non-W&J students, $12. 724-223-OLIN UNION TOWNSHIP NNCW MEETING – Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) Meeting. Wednesday, March 12 at 7 pm at the Saint Francis General Purpose Building just off Route 88 in Finleyville. BLOOD DRIVE - A blood drive will be held at the Saint Francis of Assisi Church General Purpose Building on March 12 between 1:00 and 6:30 pm. Call Mary Morrow at (724) 348-5664 for an appointment or just stop by unannounced. MARCH 13 SOUP-ER LUNCHEON - Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Mon Valley Hospital. 11 am - 2 pm. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources. 724-258-1167.

FREE FOOT SCREENINGS - If you or any member of your family has diabetes and has not had a foot inspection in the past year by either a personal care physician or a podiatrist, Jefferson Regional Medical Center can help. The Medical Center will offer free foot screenings from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 at the Jefferson Regional Outpatient Testing Site, 5235 Clairton Blvd. Screenings available on a walk-in basis only. MARCH 15 ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT - Chess Park Gazebo & Lawn, Monongahela. 11:30 am. Sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Easter Bonnet Parade (must pre-register). 724-258-5919 EASTER EGG HUNT - The Spring House, 1531 Route 136E Washington-one mile west of 84 traffic lights (intersection of Routes 519 & 136. Hunts begin at 12 noon. 724-2283339 MAPLE SUGARING BREAKFAST - Mingo Creek Park, Shelter 6, 9 am-1 pm. Join us for a tasty tour of Mingo Park’s Sugarbush. Discover techniques used to collect and turn watery tree sap into100% pure maple syrup. A pancake breakfast is served at the conclusion of each tour. Cost: $2. Registration required. 724-228-6867 BUNNY TROLLEY - Ride antique streetcars with the Easter Bunny. PA Trolley Museum, 10 am-5 pm. Adults, $8; seniors 62+, $7; children 3-15, $5; under 3, free. 724-2289256 EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA - All are welcome to Mt. Vernon of South Park on March 15th to our Easter Extravaganza! Children 9 and under will enjoy an afternoon of fun finding Easter Eggs filled with lots of goodies.2:30 - 4:00pm. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 2:30 pm. Kids will also have fun decorating their own Ice Cream Sundaes. Please R.S.V.P. by March 13 by calling (412) 655-3535. EASTER BAKE SALE - Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, will be holding its Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pies, cakes, cookies, candy, apricot, nut and poppyseed rolls. Mia Belle For more information, call (4120 653-3222.

March 2008 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 7 UNION-FINLEY––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER FINLEYVILLE PUB CRAWL - Benefits the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department. People can participate by purchasing a 3rd Annual Finleyville Pub Crawl t-shirt at a participating bar/restaurant for 10 dollars prior to the event. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE AND BODY COMPOSITION SCREENINGS - Canonsburg General Hospital nurses will conduct free blood pressure and body composition screenings during the 3rd annual AfricanAmerican Kingdom Health Fair. The event will be held at Washington Crown Center on Saturday, March 15 from noon to 4 p.m. MARCH 15 - 16 EASTER BREAKFAST/EGG HUNT – Trax Farms, Finleyville. Breakfast, 9 am; Egg Hunts, 11 am-4 pm. Breakfast: $10/child. Egg Hunt: $7/child. Breakfast includes meal and coloring a picture frame for a picture with the bunny. 412-835-3246. ST. PATRICK’S IRISH TEA - Victorene’s Tea, in Monongahela, will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Irish Tea at 1:00pm. You can also win a $25.00 Gift Certificate! Our special promotion, during the month of March, is an Irish Limerick Writing Contest. Make a reservation to one of our St. Patrick’s Teas and bring your Limerick. The winner chosen will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to Victorene’s Tea. For more information or to make reservations, please call Chris Anne Cole at 724258-7199 or visit our website at www.victorenestea.com. MARCH 16 PALM SUNDAY FEAST - The Spring House, Rt. 136, Eighty Four, PA. Great country eating. 724-228-3339 RAVIOLI/SPAGHETTI DINNER - On Palm Sunday, March16, Transfiguration Parish in Monongahela will hold their semi-annual Ravioli/ Spaghetti Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Father Leger Hall. Dinner includes entree, salad, bread & butter, dessert and beverage. Adult: Ravioli with meatballs, $8.50; ravioli - without meatballs, $7.50; spaghetti with meatballs, $6.50; half ravioli, half spaghetti, $ 7.00. Children’s dinners: Ravioli with meatball, $6.00; ravioli without meatball, $5.00; spaghetti with meatball, $4.50. MARCH 20 SPRING EQUINOX MEDICINE WHEEL CEREMONY - The Mesa Creative Arts Center, 6:30-9 pm Donations gratefully accepted. Participate in a ceremony to greet the first day of spring in The Mesa’s Native American Medicine Wheel. Bring a covered dish to share for a potluck dinner following the ceremony. 724-947-3097 MARCH 21 BROUGHTON VFD ANNUAL FISH DINNER - The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual Good Friday Fish Dinner. It will be held at Broughton Hall on Friday, March 21, 2008, from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. There is a great menu selection including some kids’ favorites. The pricing is great for families. Large dining hall so there is no waiting for seats. Take out is also available just call 412-655-4844 to place your order. GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST – Mon Valley YMCA. The breakfast, which will be held on Good Friday, March 21, In addition to the breakfast buffet, which includes scrambled eggs, danishes, donuts, dry cereal, coffee, and orange juice. The charge to attend the breakfast is $4 per person; the event will begin at 7 am and will be over by 8 am.

MARCH 21-22 BUNNY TROLLEY - Ride antique streetcars with the Easter Bunny. PA Trolley Museum, 10 am-5 pm. Adults, $8; seniors 62+, $7; children 3-15, $5; under 3, free. 724-2289256 EASTER BREAKFAST/EGG HUNT – Trax Farms, Finleyville. Breakfast, 9 am; Egg Hunts, 11 am-4 pm. Breakfast: $10/child. Egg Hunt: $7/child. Breakfast includes meal and coloring a picture frame for a picture with the bunny. Hunt for 1,000 eggs in our bunny patch. 412-835-3246 MARCH 27 - 30 USED BOOK SALE - Friends of the Pleasant Hills Library will hold their annual used book sale Thursday, March 27th – Sunday March 30th at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 East Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh. Preview day is March 27th from 6-8 p.m. Admission is just $5. Tickets are available at the door. Friday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bag Day Sunday, March 30, Noon – 4 p.m. MARCH 28 – 29 WASHINGTON COUNTY AG DAYS Washington Crown Center, 10 am-9 pm 20th annual event sponsored by 4H. Annual agricultural fair with organizations from around the area. Attractions include a petting zoo, sheep-shearing demonstrations, country band, square dancers, and more! 724-2673976 MARCH 28 – 30 12TH ANNUAL HOME SHOW - The Washington County Builders Association proudly presents the “12th Annual Home Show,” March 28 – 30, 2008. Preview the latest home building and remodeling products and services — ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! This event will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall #1. Show hours: Friday, March 28: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 29: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday, March 30: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Admission is $3.00, children 16 & under are free with adult. Look for the FREE Ticket Coupon in this month’s issue of the UnionFinley Messenger. For more information visit www.wcbabuilders.org, or call 724-2287673, or e-mail info@wcbabuilders.org. MARCH 29 BIG BAND DINNER DANCE - The Steel Valley Rotary Club is hosting the Eighth Annual Big Band Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 29 at the Westwood Country Club in West Mifflin. The Graham Grubb Orchestra will provide the entertainment and music for dancing. Information on the band can be found at www.grahamgrubborchestra.com. Tickets are $35 per person. We expect to sell out, so get your tickets early. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for cocktails (cash bar), dinner at 6:00 and dancing from 7:00 till 10:00 p.m. For tickets, call Jack Seckel at 412-655-7500. 4000-POINT BINGO - The annual Chuck Peternel Memorial South Park Lions Club 4000-Point Bingo is Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. Besides Bingo, mulitiple door prizes will add to the excitement of the evening. The Library Fire Hall doors, 6581 Library Road, will open at 5:00 p.m. Lightning Bingo for the Early Birds starts at 7:15 p.m.

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MARCH 30 WASHINGTON ANTIQUES FAIR - 30th annual event sponsored by The Old Show Antiques, Inc. Hundreds of dealers. Come join the fun! Consol Energy Park (Home of the Washington Wild Things), 8 am-2 pm. Adults, $3; 12 and under, free. 724-942-0357.

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By Wild Willy Frankfort

Winter FAQs As my feet slid out from under me for the third or fourth time, a friend of mine asked me if there was anything he could do to help me keep my feet. I lie there on my back in the snow, constructing some of the weirdest looking snow angles anyone has ever seen. Not on purpose, mind you, but because of the toboggans I had attached to my feet. Well not actually those ancient sleds, but a pair of winter moccasins that are just a flat piece of leather—if you could picture in your mind one of those plastic sheets kids use for sledding. Now picture the speed that one of those sleds can achieve on a steep slope… yeah, that’s what I look like at any give moment with only even a minute quantity of snow. If you’ve met me, I know that you’re already forming a mental picture and laughing out loud… thanks. The most often-posed question people ask me is, “Why do you do what you do?” The second most often asked is, “Are you making all this stuff up?” The answers in order are, “Because I really want to know what it was like,” and, “Nope, I only embellish on fishing stories.” At this wintry time of year, the most frequently asked question changes to, “How did the pioneers stay alive in such cold weather?” The answer is: wood and wool, respectively. Our pioneer ancestors spent a huge amount of time during the year gathering wood and stacking it near the house. This wood would be gathered green, split, and stacked near the house. Large pieces of bark were used to cover the stacks to keep the rain out but to allow the air to pass through and dry the wood. The next question, “Why green wood?” Dry wood or wood that would afford little smoke was stacked by the door for quick access. Green wood would smoke up the cabin, and this was stacked away to cure and for use in the winter. Next question, “What kind of wood did they use for fires?” Answer: hard woods. Hard wood burns hot and offers up longlasting coals for cooking. The rule of thumb is, “Flames to boil, coals to cook.” Flames offer high heat but will burn food cooked over it. Coals offer a sustained heat for roasting meat and slow cooking soups and stews. Soft woods burn fast and offer lower heat and often render creosote. In its true form, creosote is a yellow substance called tar. This is used to make soap and shampoo but when burned from wood, it makes a black substance that can coat food and leave a residue in the chimney. When a thick enough coating builds up, it can become volatile and will cause chimney fires. The next FAQ is, “What does it mean to bank coals?” This is done when a fire burns down and only coals remain. Usually, you bank or make a drift against the back of the fireplace away from any draft. If properly done, the coals can last ‘till morning, which helps make the morning fire chore a quick one. In the olden days at wintertime, wool was

William “Wild Willy” Frankfort your best friend. Most folks had wool clothing or at least had wool blankets. Those who didn’t were crazy or dead by the end of winter. We take for granted, or it is common knowledge, that if you’re going to be out of doors in the winter, you should dress in layers. We do this to stay warm or cool off as the temperature changes. This was not always common knowledge. It took a notorious Tory Spy Benjamin Thompson (AKA Count Rumford) to make a study of layering clothing. He found that fluffy wool trapped and conducted heat, keeping a body warmer than tightly woven wools. So impressed was the Royal Academy of Science that they awarded Thompson the Copley Medal. I cannot tell you for sure if our frontier ancestors dressed in layers. There is just too little written information out there. I know that I dress in layers when I venture out dressed in my funny 18th century clothes, and I always have my wool blanket. Which leads me to the next question, “What kind of blankets did they use?” Well, they had a bunch of them. They had military blankets, which were over five feet wide and almost seven feet long. The extra length was used to tuck under your feet at night. Half blankets and match coats were belted and pinned for a makeshift wrap or coat. Strouds were tightly woven wool used for shawls and wraps; these kept out the rain and cold wind and were worn by men and women alike. I have several blankets that I use to keep warm on cold days and for long hunts. I usually carry two blankets—one is a white military blanket that is warm and fluffy, and the other is a tightly woven brown blanket that I can turn into a match coat if the weather should turn nasty. I give these answers freely to you kind readers. To some it will be old knowledge, and to others it will be as if someone turned a light on in a dark room. Use this information to your advantage because those frontier folk of yesterday are long gone. And to be quite frank, it is simple knowledge, from a more simple time. But, it’ll keep ya warm, darn it!

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Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority Offers Students Reduced Fares The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority (MMVTA) is now offering all full-time students enrolled in college, high school, and other career training programs reduced fares on all routes. “The MMVTA has launched this new initiative to provide students with an affordable and alternative means of transportation around the valley and to all the places we serve, including downtown Pittsburgh,” said Executive Director Valerie Kissell. “We anticipate that the reduced fare Two students board a Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority bus and use their new student reduced card to travel for half price. for travel on our buses will entice students to take advantage of the transportation opportunities and become regular riders.” Under the student reduced fare program, students can enroll to receive a special pass. When presented to the bus operator or at the Transit Center, the pass will entitle the student rider to pay half of the regular fare and pay half price on all multi-ride tickets. “As an educator and advocate of public transit, it is exciting to see the MMVTA launch a program that caters to those who are in the current education system. It is also exciting to see that we can now help get individuals seeking further education to better themselves and our communities to places at a reduced rate,” said Chairman of the MMVTA Board Dr. Harry Miale. For more information about the student reduced fare program, visit www.mmvta.com, call 724-489-0880, or visit the Transit Center in Charleroi. California University of Pennsylvania students need not apply; these students ride free of charge with a valid CalCard student ID.

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It’s A

Fish Fry!

(information compiled by Heather Kelley-Latorre)

Stop by Any of these area locations to enjoy a local Fish Fry on Fridays During Lent. BETHEL PARK St. Valentine School and Parish 2710 Ohio Street, Frawley Hall 412-835-3780 (answers until 3 pm for take-out) www.stvals.org St. Valentine School is hosting a Lenten Fish Fry every Friday during Lent, except for Good Friday, from 4–7:30 pm. The menu includes hand-dipped, beerbattered fried cod, baked cod, and butterfly shrimp dinners, which include roll, coffee, tea, a choice of vegetable or homemade coleslaw, and either baked potato, french fries, pierogies, homemade macaroni and cheese, or haluski. All of these items, as well as clam chowder and pizza by the slice, are also available a la carte. Drinks and desserts will also be available. For the younger crowd, mini mates meals are back and include applesauce, juice box, toy, and a choice of pizza, mac-n-cheese or fish sandwich. Senior citizens 60 years or older receive a $1 discount on full eat-in dinners. Takeout service is available, with sit-down service for all eat-in diners.

ELIZABETH Elizabeth Fire Department 1799 Blythedale Road 724-872-7114 www.etfd1.com Fridays in Lent, 11:30 am - 6:30 pm. Menu includes hand-breaded fish, shrimp, and chicken with macaroni-ncheese, haluski, and hamburgers.

CANONSBURG St. Patrick Parish 317 W. Pike Street (school cafeteria, Hutchinson Avenue) 724-745-6560 Fridays in Lent through March 14 from 11 am– 1 pm and 4–7 pm. Baked or fried fish sandwiches and dinners. Dessert included with dinner. Sides include haluski, coleslaw, mac-n-cheese, or baked potato. Call ahead for take-out.

ELRAMA Elrama Tavern 1520 Route 837 412-384-3630 Available during Lent: breaded cod fish sandwich, fish platter, fried shrimp platter, homemade haluski, pierogies, and Lenten soups

CALIFORNIA California Volunteer Fire Company Wood Street, California Fish Fry. 11 am-7 pm, every Friday through Lent.

Elizabeth United Methodist Church 317 South 2nd Avenue 412-760-1835 Fridays in Lent, February 8 through March 14. Lunch is 11 am–1 pm; dinner, 4–7 pm. Dinners or sandwiches. Take out available. St. Michael’s Church 101 McClay Drive, Social Hall 412-751-0663 Fridays of Lent (excluding Good Friday), 4–7 pm. Fish (fried or baked), haluski, pierogies, macaroni and cheese, soup, cheese pizza, meatless pasta, french fries, shrimp, apple sauce, coleslaw, desserts, and beverages.

JEFFERSON St. Thomas a Becket 139 Gill Hall Road, School Building 412-655-9966 Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, 3:30–7 pm. Fish sandwiches, fish (baked or fried) dinner, shrimp dinner, haluski, soup, and more. Fish is fried in a blended shortening that contains no trans-fatty acids and has no cholesterol. Call for take out.

LIBRARY and SOUTH PARK St. Joan of Arc 6470 Library Road 412-854-3173 www.mystjoan.org All Fridays of Lent, first Friday of every month, 11 am –7 pm. Fish (baked or fried), shrimp, crab cakes, clam chowder, cabbage and noodles, macaroni and cheese, pizza, french fries, coleslaw, and homemade desserts. Calling ahead for take-out is highly recommended! Stations of the Cross, 7:30 pm on Fridays. Broughton Fire Department 1030 Cochrans Mill Road 412-655-4844 www.broughtonvfd.org Annual Fish Fry is Good Friday, March 21. Fish sandwiches and dinners. McMURRAY St. Benedict the Abbot 120 Abington Drive, O’Brien Hall 724-941-9406 www.stbenedicttheabbot.org Fridays in Lent, lunch is from 11 am–1 pm; dinner from 4–7:30 pm. Lunch is take-out only: sandwich, fries, and coleslaw for $6.50. Fried or baked dinners and sandwiches are $5.50, Father Sam’s Famous Pizza, and soups ($2.50/bowl). Dinner (adults $7.50, children $5) includes mac-n-cheese or french fries, coleslaw, and beverage. Items also available a la carte. There will be movies, games, and crafts for the children.

NEW EAGLE New Eagle VFD 156 Chess Street, Social Hall 724-258-5432 All Fridays in Lent from 11 am–7 pm. Beer-battered fish sandwiches and dinners available for eat-in, take-out, or delivery (within 5 miles). Dinner is fish, crab cakes, or shrimp with a choice of two sides including french fries, haluski, coleslaw, or applesauce. MONONGAHELA St. Paul’s Church 130 W. Main Street 724-258-7792 All Fridays in Lent. Fish dinners and fish sandwiches plus a variety of soups, sides, beverages, and homemade desserts. Eatin or take-out. VENETIA Hackett Slovenian Club 1118 Brawdy Street 724-348-5503 Starting February 8 and continuing every Friday through Lent from 5–8 pm. Fish sandwich or dinner. Side dishes will vary. WEST MIFFLIN Holy Trinity Parish 529 Grant Avenue Extension 412-466-9695 All Fridays in Lent from 12–6 pm. Dinners and sandwiches also available for take-out. “Best cod fish in the Valley at the best price.” Resurrection Catholic Church 3909 Donna Avenue, Social Hall 412-461-9623 Every Friday from 2:30–6:30 pm. Fried or baked fish. Sides include french fries, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, haluski, soup, and pierogies. Everything is a la carte, in addition to baked goods for sale. Call for take-out.

HUFNAGEL SELF STORAGE 10 x 20 or 12 x 25 Units Available 2400 Rt. 88 • Finleyville (1 & 1/2 miles South of Finleyville Across from Huffy's Trailer Sales)

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Celebration of Art at Schoolhouse Art Center An exciting kick-off to the 2008 art season is the combined celebration by South Arts and Heritage Box Gift Shop. South Arts will exhibit the fine art of local artists with its “Celebrate Art” and featured artist Kathleen Zimbicki. Heritage Box will hold its annual “Tole and Decorative Painting” show with hand painted items by local artists. Both groups are located in the Schoolhouse Art Center, 2600 South Park Road in Bethel Park. The shows will run from March 1 to April 11 and the Grand Opening Receptions will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 1. South Arts will serve hors d’oeuvres and Heritage Box will have punch and cookies. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call Margo at 412-835-9010.

Broughton VFD Fish Dinner Set for March 21 The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual Good Friday Fish Dinner. It will be held at Broughton Hall on Friday, March 21, 2008, from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. There is a great menu selection including some kids' favorites. The pricing is great for families. Large dining hall so there is no waiting for seats. Take out is also available just call 412-655-4844 to place your order. Log onto www.broughtonvfd.org, for more information about your volunteer fire department. All proceeds from this event will help support the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department Building Fund.

WANTED: D o n a t i o n s f o r Muscular Dystrophy Association Monongahela Resident to Be “Locked Up” for Fund Raiser March 5 Monongahela resident Bob Crall will face some jail time (well, pretend jail time) on Wednesday, March 5 from 2 to 3 pm. He will be “arrested” as part of a “Lock-Up” fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The makeshift jail will be located at the Charleroi Elks. Crall will have to depend on his family, friends, fellow community members, and local businesses to post “bail” so he can out! The goal is to raise $2,600 to benefit MDA. “I am really counting on my friends and community members to help me out with this endeavor,” said Crall. “Don’t just sit back—kick in and help because I can’t do this on my own!” Having worked in the auto industry for 30 years, he says, “I take no commission on this deal!” Crall is a lifetime resident of the Mon Valley and is Sales Manager at Monongahela Ford. A well-known community member, he is involved with Monongahela Neighborhood Boys Club, coaches for Ringgold Youth Athletic Association, and belongs to Transfiguration Parish. Donations will be accepted during the event and also beforehand. To make a donation, stop by Monongahela Ford or call Bob at work at 724-2585020 or at home at 724-258-7381. Let’s all do our part in helping Crall raise his bail of $2,600 for MDA. Don’t forget to make your donations early!

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Monongahela Looks Forward to Funding for Community Revitalization and Maintenance By Christen M. Stroh Monongahela held its monthly meeting for February on Wednesday, the 13th. In attendance were Councilmen Art Doty, Tom Caudill, and Daryl Miller; Mayor Bob Kepics; and newly elected Councilwoman Claudia Williams, who will be filling the council position Kepics vacated upon his election as Monongahela’s new mayor. Williams, who was appointed to council on February 4, came forth with a plan to sell commemorative stones in Chess Park. Williams will be responsible for supervising parks and property in Monongahela and hopes to utilize the funding gathered from selling the stones to maintain the park. The stones will be sold according to size and category and will be displayed in the park as part of an ongoing community beautification effort. Mayor Kepics announced that the city of Monongahela is working to obtain grant money to support a K-9 unit for the police department. The K-9 unit would be responsible for maintaining crowd control as well as for combating any drug problems in the community. Police Chief Tempest echoed Kepics’ desire to develop a K-9 unit, stating that residents throughout the community have responded favorably to the idea. In addition to grant money, donations for the K-9 unit are also being accepted. Lastly, council announced that the city might be able to receive a grant of $400,000 from the state to be used to renovate and restore the aquatorium. Councilman Caudill explained that the funding would come from state funding generated through gambling. “The aquatorium is an important part of the community,” said Caudill, who added that the city should know by the beginning of March if it will receive the grant. As renovating the aquatorium is targeted by the Joint Comprehensive Plan, this may help ensure that the city receives the grant money.

Learn Geocaching at Mingo Creek Park Join the Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation and the Three Rivers Informal Geocaching Organization to discover Geocaching in 2008. Learn how to search for hidden treasures of “geocaches”, using a handheld GPS unit in Mingo Creek County Park. The program will begin with indoor instruction to get us started, then off we’ll go in search of hidden caches. Dress for the weather and hiking over hilly terrain. Geocaching will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008 beginning at 12 noon. The group will meet at the Mingo Creek Park office. If you have a handheld GPS Unit, bring it along. A limited number of units will be available for use. The program is free of charge. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Call the Washington County Department of Parks & recreation at 724-2286867 to reserve your place.

Big Box, Continued from page 1 include transportation and traffic, environmental, air quality, acoustics, hydro-geologic, and community impact studies. The ordinance cites other legislation that permits the township to charge fees to cover the cost of a professional consultant to review design conformance to the applicable standards. Some public comments addressed the ordinance but many of the comments simply voiced opposition to the proposed Union Highlands Development, which highlighted the need for this type of ordinance. Some of the public comments addressed the following issues: traffic on Route 88, mandatory impact studies, environmental impacts, alleged developer disinterest in UT welfare, compliance with PennDOT and DEP requirements, rain water run-off from large parking areas, and a “no Wal-Mart” comment. Robert Van Voorhis objected to the fact that the proposed ordinance was framed around a document provided by Dwight Ferguson (attorney for the Union First Group) and called for a township referendum on this piece of legislation. He feels that the full voice of UT is not being heard on this subject. Board Member Scott Tkach commented that the ordinance incorporated input from many individuals, including the UT Planning Consultant and the UT Engineer. This writer (a UT resident) commented that although both the UT and Washington County Planning Commissions had reviewed the ordinance, neither entity had provided formal input. After a brief executive session, the UT board decided to continue this public meeting at a later date (now set for March 24) with the UT Engineer and Planning Consultant present to answer questions. Anyone interested in the future of local development in the UT area is encouraged to attend this meeting.

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Highlights - Union Township Board of Supervisors Meetings Topics Related to Growth Fill Agenda at Peters Township Council Meeting By J.R. Brower A variety of topics, many directly related to increased residential and commercial growth, were discussed and acted upon at the Peters Township Council meeting on February 11, 2008. Also of major interest is council’s approval of the amending of police policy as it relates to the use of force with electronic control devices. Township Manager Michael Silvestri revealed that as of the first week of February all police now carry TASERS, for which they received training last year. With all members of council present, the first order of business was a public hearing for a request to transfer a liquor license to the township for Cascade Hops, Inc., whose business, Sharp Edge Restaurants, is locating in the Peters Town Center plaza at 102 Gallery Drive. An attorney representing the company said the family-style restaurant will be one of four in the locally operated chain with a very unique menu, and it will have a seating capacity of 200. After discussion, council approved the liquor license transfer by a 7 to 0 vote. In response to the township’s increased enforcement of the burning ordinance, Builder Gene Daum of Blackmore Drive addressed the council to express difficulties he has encountered in complying with the ordinance. He complained of the time involved in separating out small burnable items left over from construction. He also pointed out what he felt was a contradiction in the burning ordinance, which states that it is illegal to burn any type of leftover construction materials. “Burning pine two-by-four scraps on construction sites is much less toxic than residents burning green cordwood,” said Daum. He also said that he can’t afford to rent dumpsters and that he will use his dump truck to transport construction

debris to landfill sites. Five residents of the Old Trail development were in attendance at the meeting, and one of them stated that it was her observation that plastic material was being burned at the nearby construction site. She said that there were many days in the past summer and fall that the smoky air from the site was bothersome to her family and neighbors. Among new business taken up by council, a presentation was made on traffic issues on Route 19 near Donaldson’s Crossroads associated with a proposed development off McDowell Lane on Canonsburg Lake. Nick Hoban, president of Protos Development, is planning to construct Lakeview Square, a mixed-use, 27,000-square-feet business center that would contain offices, retail stores, and a drive-in bank. Hoban presented a plan that he said has preliminary approval by PennDOT, which would install new traffic lights at the corner of McDowell Lane and Washington Road. He said the plan would also widen McDowell Lane near the intersection, and the new traffic lights would be synchronized by radio signal with the other four traffic lights from Donaldson’s Crossroads to Waterdam Plaza to improve traffic flow along the entire stretch. He said that his company is prepared to pay for most of the traffic improvements, which will cost over $350,000. Councilman David Ball moved to approve the traffic plan based upon approval of the developer’s site plan by the township planning commission, and the motion was passed by a 4 to 3 vote. In other business, council filled vacancies for three township boards as follows: Timothy Skraitz for the Youth Commission; Brendan Lynman and Jeff Zeffiro for the Zoning Hearing Board; and Melissa Sickmund, David Wall, and Jeff Crummie for the Park and Recreation Board.

By Paul Chasko

Business at the January 28 Special Meeting: The Board drafted and reviewed an Intermunicipality agreement between Union Township (UT) and West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority (WESA) for the Elrama Sewage Project, which included authorization for WESA to operate the system pumping station at a minimal cost to UT. The agreement included a stipulation allowing UT to back out of the agreement if UT, at some future date, decides to build its own sewage processing plant. It was noted that a similar agreement must be reached with Jefferson Hills Borough. A tap-in fee for the Elrama Sewage Project, which UT must pay to Jefferson Hills Borough, was reduced from $300,000 to $236,191. KAG Engineering believes this figure should be closer to $150,000. A meeting will be scheduled to discuss the issue. Interim financing for the Elrama Sewage Project will be set up with First Commonwealth Bank with a ceiling on the interest rate at 3.31%. Closing of the PennVest loan for the project remained scheduled for February 20. • Payroll #2 and General Fund bills payments approved - $7,214.71 and $8,865.92. • A grant from DCED ($15,000) expired without spending the funds; the grant will be reopened for an emergency generator for the Township Building. • Washington County Local Share Program meeting was announced. • Mr. Lignelli (County Line Advisors) discussed areas of proposed assistance to UT (no action taken by the board).

February 11 Business Meeting: The regular board meeting on February 11 was preceded by a public hearing at which comments were heard on the rezoning of the Lisa Wietrzykowski property from commercial to residential. • Reports were accepted from the road foreman and the zoning officer. • The road department received the new pressure washer approved for purchase last month. • Potential problems due to soil fill sliding into a drainage ditch along McChain Road were discussed.

• Minutes were accepted from the January 14 and 28 meetings. • A purchase for new garage door openers was approved for the lowest bidder ($3,750). • Payroll #3 and General Fund bills payments approved - $7.064.93 and $32,479.50. • Motion to approve Cypher and Cypher as 2007 auditors was approved. • Motion to approve the use of UT Recreation Fields by the Finleyville Soccer Association was approved. • Approval was received from PennDOT to erect school bus stop signs near the intersection of Belmont and Finley-Elrama roads in Gastonville. • Washington County Storm Water Management Plan meeting was announced for February 25. • A proposal for installation of additional catch basins along Cheve Chase Road was placed under study. • Approval was sought and given to Allegheny Power to replace all streetlights in UT with energy-efficient mercury vapor lights. • Washington County Sewage Council requested updates on holding tanks in UT. • Department of Commerce requested a status report on 2010 census work in UT • The “Big Box ordinance” meeting will be continued to March 24. • County Line Advisor’s proposal was tabled. • An ordinance requiring all Elrama residents to tap in to the new sewage system will be advertised and is expected to be adopted at the March 10 meeting. •Resumes for a new UT Secretary/Treasurer will be reviewed and interviews scheduled. • Motion to sign the Interim Financing Agreement with First Commonwealth Bank was approved. A closed executive session followed regular business. The solicitor announced that the following items were discussed: grievance #6498 settlement, the police sick days litigation settlement, the UT Secretary/Treasurer position, and the Airport Zoning Ordinance. The solicitor was authorized to take the necessary steps to schedule a public hearing on the Airport Zoning Ordinance.

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Finleyville Borough Meeting Notes By Paul Chasko Comments heard from residents and business owners regarding the new stop signs on Washington Avenue have been positive. The new signs have effectively slowed traffic. President Tim Kegel announced that the Monongahela Police Department would continue to police Finleyville under the same contract arrangements as last year. Notification was received from PA Municipal Services that they have turned all tax records over to Keystone Municipal Collections, which will be collecting wage taxes for Finleyville Borough. The borough switched to Keystone to be consistent with the Ringgold School District. The solicitor notified Council that all fees for permits and inspections on the Matesich building have been received and that he’ll issue a six-month building permit to continue work on the building located on Washington Avenue.

The solicitor was asked to send a registered letter to the Finleyville Loyal Order of Moose (LOM) requesting payment of the tax on amusement devices on their premises as required by ordinance for 2006 and 2007. It was noted that other organizations or businesses using such amusement devices within the borough have paid the tax. In other business: • The treasurer’s report was reviewed and accepted. • Minutes from prior meetings were approved. • Mrs. Allridge reported that there would be no action on the Multi Municipality Comprehensive Plan. • The police report was reviewed and accepted. • The lack of parking for businesses was briefly discussed. Space constraints within the borough limit any new parking plans.

REMINDER: Editorial Deadline for the April issue is

MARCH 10

Drug Dealers in UT – Focus of Recent NNCW Meeting By Paul Chasko The Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) group hosted local Magistrate Jimmy Ellis and State Police Trooper Brian Burden at its February 13 meeting. The attendance was good for a wintry evening, and there were a number of new faces—a good sign for the organization. Trooper Burden gave a brief police report for the past 30 days, which revealed, as the PA State Police Trooper Brian Burden and District Magistrate trooper put it, “Union Jimmy Ellis were guest speakers at the February NNCW meeting. Township is in a docile condition right now, and that’s the way we’d like to lished themselves in UT. He said, “The keep things. We need more active problem is being addressed by the State involvement of NNCW Block Captains.” Police Vice and Narcotics Squad as eviTrooper Burden gave the floor to denced by a recent arrest and confiscation some UT residents who wanted to share of a significant amount of uncut crack the details of an ordeal they’ve been cocaine just four blocks from St. Francis through over the past several months with Church.” This arrest was the direct result a neighbor who was making terroristic of residents reporting suspicious traffic in threats and at one point allegedly bran- and out of the house in question. This is dishing a firearm. They cited this incident exactly the reason the NNCW was as another example of a need for a local formed—to provide this kind of surveilpolice force, as they believed the State lance over criminal activities in our comPolice response in this case took too long. munity. The individual in question has since been “The Union Township situation is what incarcerated. it is, and the State Police, and myself, will Magistrate Ellis shocked attendees by do all we can to combat criminal activity,” painting a picture in stark contrast to that Ellis added. just heard from Trooper Burden. He cited We need to get the NNCW message a drug problem in UT that has been grow- out to all residents, and the best way to do ing since the local police force was dis- this is to attend the meetings. The next banded. In his opinion, crack cocaine scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March dealers migrate to areas having no local 12 at 7 pm at the Saint Francis General police presence and that’s exactly what he Purpose Building just off Route 88. We, sees happening in UT. as residents, need to do all we can to keep “All the cocaine dealers in Washington criminal activity from escalating in Union County seem to be migrating into UT,” Township. Come to the NNCW meetings, said Ellis. He cited a number of alleged and learn how you can help. Anna Lilley “crack houses” he’s been made aware of from H&R Block will attend at the March and a number of “dealers” who’ve estab- meeting to discuss tax issues.

Steel Valley Rotary Club Big Band Dinner Dance The Steel Valley Rotary Club is hosting the Eighth Annual Big Band Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 29 at the Westwood Country Club in West Mifflin. The Graham Grubb Orchestra will provide the entertainment and music for dancing. Information on the band can be found at www.grahamgrubborchestra.com. Tickets are $35 per person. We expect to sell out, so get your tickets early. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for cocktails (cash bar), dinner at 6:00 and dancing from 7:00 till 10:00 p.m. This event is the largest fundraiser for the Steel Valley Rotary and your attendance will help the Rotary’s efforts to as provide dictionaries to local third graders and benefit local charities such as the Homestead Public Library, MUSA, scholarships for local seniors, and many other district causes. For tickets, call Jack Seckel at 412-655-7500. If you would like more about information about Rotary, please join us at one of our meetings. The Steel Valley Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at Dave & Buster’s at the Waterfront from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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Keep April 18 Open For Another “Knight at the Races” On Friday evening, April 18, Finleyville Council 13832 Knights of Columbus will sponsor a “Knight At The Races,” where you can bet on the horses in the convenience of your own community. The “races’ will be held at the Saint Francis of Assisi General Purpose Building. A low admission price of $8 gets you in the door, a great meal, and your choice of beverages for the evening. An additional $7 gives you ownership of a horse for the evening for bigger payoffs. Baskets of valuable household items and other goodies will be raffled off. Tickets will be on sale at St. Francis Church before and after masses and at the rectory starting in March. Ask folks who’ve attended – it’s a great time with great food, and the proceeds benefit charities supported by the Knights of Columbus.

Peters Township Warns Builders About Illegal Burning By J.R. Brower Peters Township officials have formally informed builders in the township that they will be increasing enforcement of burning ordinances at construction sites. This action is in response to complaints from residents who have witnessed foul-smelling smoke created by developers burning construction debris such as insulation and drywall scraps. According Peters Township Manager Michael Silvestri, Planning Director Ed Zuk has sent a letter to all builders in the township informing them that they should expect stricter enforcement of the township’s ordinances regarding burning at construction sites. The only burning that is allowed presently, according to the ordinance, is trees and brush that are cut down to prepare property for building. In his recent letter to builders, Zuk wrote, “Peters Township building inspectors and police and fire personnel have been instructed to step up enforcement of illegal burning by contractors. All illegal burning will not be tolerated, and citations will be filed against violators.” The ordinance states that range of fines for these burning violations are from $50 to $1,000. Township Council is considering raising these fines if there is evidence that the offending builders are continuing to burn illegally.

South Park Lions Club Hosts 4000-Point Bingo The annual Chuck Peternel Memorial South Park Lions Club 4000-Point Bingo is coming Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. Besides Bingo, mulitiple door prizes will add to the excitement of the evening. The Library Fire Hall doors, 6581 Library Road, will open at 5:00 p.m. Lightning Bingo for the Early Birds starts at 7:15 p.m. The $20 dollar ticket fee includes eligibility for many door prizes and Bingo materials including 12 faces for each regular Bingo Game, six faces for each Special and the Jackpot Round. Extra regular Bingo packages, special Bingo packages, and Jackpot packages will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be sold, and there is a roomy non-smoking section. For tickets and information, call 412-835-7114 or 412-655-3971. All proceeds of the Bingo are donated by the South Park Lions Club to Lions International Charities, as well as National and Local organizations and families in need.

Barbara Reis Runs for Democratic Party Nod, PA State Legislative District 49 Barbara Reis recently announced her intention to seek the Democratic Party’s nomination over incumbent Peter Daley in PA State House District 49. Barbara Reis “I have lived in the Mon Valley for 34 years and know what our communities need from our public servants. As the wife of a union steelworker, I have personally watched the economic struggles of families in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the attempts of the elderly to attain services, the need for working families to have affordable health care, and the hope we all have for quality, efficient roads to our region’s economic hub, Pittsburgh. I am a life-long Democrat, a wife, mother and grandmother, and have spent years working alongside you for better Southwestern Pennsylvania. I am prepared to take that dedication to the next level,” Barbara said. Reis, 55, is the mother of two, grandmother of two and the 34 year spouse of William Reis, a union steelworker for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in Allenport. Reis’ work as North Charleroi’s tax collector, office manager of Dr. George Toohey, her years of community service, including Monongahela Valley Hospital, Toys for Tots, WESA Cash for Kids, and the Mon-Valley Food Bank, and her professional outreach to the people in the Mon Valley inspired her to run for office. She cites senior and veterans services, advocacy for children and families, and promoting economic development in the region as her primary issues. With the election around the corner, Reis has launched aggressive field and fundraising campaigns, visiting neighborhoods throughout the 49th district. Her petitioning effort kicked off with the involvement of many volunteers, including representatives of North Charleroi, Charleroi, Roscoe, Fallowfield Township, Speers, Monongahela, California and Brownsville. ‘’No one ever said this would be easy,” she said, “but I love every second that allows me to connect with the voters about the issues that matter to them.”

Local Men Cook-off for Family Literacy Fundraiser Community Action Southwest will hold its third annual Men’s Culinary Classic on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 6- 9 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Fairgrounds, Hall # 1. Male amateur chefs from the local area will participate in a cook off by preparing their prized dishes. Benefits go towards Community Action Southwest family literacy programs. Chefs will prepare a wide variety of foods to be judged by attendee’s. At the end of the night the People’s Choice Award will be presented to the best chef according to the votes. Attendees will be able to vote for one chef in each of eight categories: soup, chili, appetizer, entrée, bread, homemade wine/beer, desserts and best decorated booth. Winners of these categories will take home a 10 inch All Clad engraved skillet as their trophy. The competition continues to grow more exciting with the addition of categories. For the second year in a row, local WJPA news broadcaster Tony DePalma will serve as our emcee. Mr. DePalma interviewed amateur chefs throughout the event last year allowing them to enlighten attendees on their secrets and entice them to taste their food. There is an admission charge of $15 per person which includes samples of the chef’s food. Last year we had nearly 30 chefs who cooked dishes from Amarillo Bunkhouse Chili to chicken cordon bleu and turtle cake. Community Action Southwest is now accepting sponsorships, donations for a Chinese Auction and amateur chefs. For further information on the event, please contact Andrea Kelvington at 724-225-9550 ext. 404.

Corrections to February Issue The Union-Finley Messenger regrets the following errors printed in the February issue: • On page 25, in the photo for Woody’s Do-It-Yourself Dog Bath is Doggie Heaven on Earth, Caitlin Price was incorrectly listed as Caitlin Cipriani. • On page 33, in the photo for Fine Art Medical Spa Opens in Jefferson Hills, Donna Smith was incorrectly listed as Donna Brown. • On page 30, the third question for the “Monthly Pizza Puzzler Contest” was a repeat question from the January issue. The answer to this question was not in the February issue. We apologize for the errors.

Vendors Wanted for Upcoming Flea Market The Women’s Guild of Nativity Church in South Park, are currently renting tables for their May 3rd Flea Market. If you would like to reserve/rent a table, please call Marlene at 412-653-6967.

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“Spring Fling” Dance in Elizabeth to Help Raise Funds The Elizabeth Community Alliance (ECA), in partnership with the Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Department, and the Howard Ramey family will sponsor a Spring Fling dance on Friday, April 4 from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM at the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall. Guests will enjoy music, dancing, 50/50 drawing, Chinese auction, food, beer, BYOB mixers and more! Tickets are just $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at the following Elizabeth area locations: Elizabeth Borough Fire Co. Social hall; The Grand Theatre; Melanie’s Chop Shop; Variety Video, or from the Howard Ramey family. For additional information, please call 412-384-2641 or 412-384-0504. This event serves as the annual fundraiser to help benefit the following organizations and events: • ECA Halloween Parade Fund • ECA War Memorial Fund • Elizabeth VFD Equipment Fund • Howard Ramey IV Heart Transplant Fund Anyone wishing to donate to any of these worthy causes can do so in one of three ways: 1.) Donate an item or prize for our Chinese Auction. (Contact Wendy at Variety Video, or Lori at Grand Theatre at 412-384-0504) 2.) Make a financial donation: Please make checks payable to ECA, and write “Spring Fling” on the memo line. Mail donation to P.O. Box 125, Elizabeth, PA 15037, or you can drop off at Variety Video 3.) Buy a ticket to the Spring Fling and dance the night away!

Mon Valley YMCA to Host Good Friday Breakfast

Mon Valley YMCA Program Director Angel Gulick, Executive Director Ken Wiltz, and Assistant Executive Director Susan Capocciama work together to plan the final details for the Good Friday Breakfast to be hosted at the YMCA at 7 am on March 21. This is the 46th year for the breakfast, which has become a tradition for many Mon Valley residents.

By Christen M. Stroh

Nite At The Races – March 8 A “Nite at the Races!” to benefit Troop B Camp Cadet will be held on Saturday, March 8 at the Richeyville Fire Department Social Hall, located on Rt. 40 in Richeyville, PA. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Plenty of food, fun and prizes. For more information or tickets, call Barb at 724-239-3379 or 724-323-5443.

This year for Easter, the Mon Valley YMCA will be doing what it has done for the past 45 years in preparation of the holiday. The facility will be closed on Easter Sunday, as usual, and to further recognize Easter as a time to acknowledge the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the YMCA will host a Good Friday breakfast. The breakfast, which will be held on Good Friday, March 21, is more than just a chance to get together with friends over a cup of coffee. It’s an opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the religious connotation behind Easter. In addition to the breakfast buffet, which includes scrambled eggs, danishes, donuts, dry cereal, coffee, and orange juice, there is a non-denominational religious service that features an incantation and benediction by a local church pastor as well as a guest speaker. “Each year, we strive to have someone from a different denomination come in to do the invocation and benediction for the service,” explains Angel Gulick, Program Director at the YMCA. As has become tradition with the Good Friday Breakfast, the person who gives the invocation and benediction for the service during one year will be invited back the following year as the guest speaker. Last year, Fr. Demetrius Gardikes, pastor of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen, gave the invocation and benediction and will return this year as the featured guest speaker. The service also features a soloist singer to lead the group of roughly 125 attendees

in song. This year, Charleroi High School Senior Brianna Brickner will be the featured soloist, and she will sing selected pieces that adequately reflect the religious aspects of the Easter holiday. Those in attendance will join Brickner to sing “The Old Rugged Cross,” a song that has become as much a tradition as the breakfast itself. Volunteers are a big part of making the Good Friday breakfast a success. “We have many staff members who volunteer that morning and come in to help serve,” says Gulick. Each year, Gulick and YMCA Executive Director Ken Wiltz and his wife Linda, along with Assistant Director Susan Capocciama and former Program Director Theresa Paluso begin cooking at 5 am. Volunteers also come from the community. Gulick recalls Ralf “Scratch” Romito, a YMCA member who turned 91 this year and frequents the facility. “He is a long time member and has volunteered for the breakfast since 1979. Every year, he picks up the donuts and delivers them to the Y, and then he is in charge of coffee. He brews the coffee for us and fills all the carafes for the servers,” she notes. The YMCA is also quick to acknowledge that many of the YMCA members stay after the breakfast and assist with the clean up. The charge to attend the breakfast is $4 per person; the event will begin at 7 am and will be over by 8 am. The YMCA invites all members to attend, noting the custom that it has become. “Our breakfast has become a tradition for many families in the valley,” says Gulick. “We have several people who come every year because their parents or grandparents came.”

House Numbers Are Required in Union Township Union Township residents are reminded that house numbers on your home and mail box are required by law. Preliminary work on the 2010 census indicates some residents are not in compliance. You could be cited and fined if in violation. If you have questions or need further information, please call the Union Township municipal offices at 724-348-4250.

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March is Magic at Trax Farms Spring has sprung at Trax with beautiful decorations and table linens, birdbaths, fountains, feeders, and food. Don’t forget all of the flowers… tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, and more—great for decorating and giving! Also, Weber Grills are back in stock; we offer new models and accessories, all at reasonable prices! We have been redecorating, so stop in and see our “Scott’s Spot,” offering everything you need for lawn and garden care. Better pricing – better selection. St. Patrick’s Day: Also, pick up a Trax Farms favorite - Arrowhead Green Apple Wine for St. Patrick’s Day! Bring in the kids for a hoppin’ good time Hop on in to Trax for Easter fun! Easter Breakfast with the Bunny and Indoor Egg Hunts will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 15 & 16 and Friday and Saturday, March 21 & 22; breakfast is at 9 am, and egg hunts are on the half hour from 10:30 am-2 pm in our three age-appropriate patches. Purchase tickets at our customer service desk. Stay out of the cold and find that special egg in our bunny patch! Many other activities offered outside (weather permitting) will be Barnyard Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, Boomerang Entertainment, Juggleseed Balloon Artist, Rainbow Express Train, Fishing For Eggs, and Trike Track. The Ginger Hill Grange and others will be cooking up some mouth-watering treats, and don’t forget delicious sandwiches and homemade soups from our deli.

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Lenten Foods Ready Each Friday: Let us do the cooking…Lenten foods are available from our deli. In our hot case, baked or battered fish sandwiches and dinners, including creamy macaroni & cheese or cabbage & noodles cooked slowly with slices of onion and farm fresh butter, homemade coleslaw made from freshly grated cabbage, green peppers, and onions in a creamy dressing, are offered for $6.99 until 5 pm every Friday during Lent. Lenten salads and soups are also available For Easter: Fill your basket with Sarris chocolates and sweet treats. Order delicious Albert’s lower sodium, bone-in ham from our deli. Be sure to order early! Store hours through March 9 are 10 am-6 pm everyday. Starting March 10, daily hours will be 9 am-8 pm; Sunday, 9 am-6 pm. 16+,1(

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State Representative David Levdansky Seeks Re-election State Rep. David appointment as House Levdansky is seeking reFinance Committee chairelection to the Pennsylman, making him the vania House of Represleading proponent of cutentatives to continue his ting property taxes. strong record of serving Serving in his fifth year in the people and communithe chairmanship, Levties of the’ 39th District dansky authored and and fighting to reform shepherded to House government to better serve votes reform measures to the public. cut property taxes and “I offer the people of the shift the cost of paying for 39th District a proven public education through record of performance and sales and income taxes, in leadership. They deserve a addition to slots revenues. State Rep. David Levdansky seasoned voice on the Reforming the way pubfront lines in Harrisburg lic schools are funded and making sure their needs are met,” providing property tax relief to homeownLevdansky said. “My open-door policy with ers, especially senior citizens, is only one constituents – coupled with my senior role of the many reforms Levdansky has chamin lawmaking in Harrisburg – makes sure pioned during his service to the 39th every community in the 39th District is District. considered when we’re developing legislaLevdansky operates two full-time contion and crafting funding proposals. stituent service offices in Elizabeth and “I’ve developed a strong record of reform Finleyville and two part-time offices in New to make government more open to the peo- Eagle and South Park. ple it represents, to make our tax structures Levdansky is a member of St. Michael’s more fair for homeowners and businesses Parish, East Monongahela Sportsmen’s and make environmental and community Club, Polish National Alliance and the programs work for the 39th District,” he Croatian Fraternal Union. A resident of added. “I look forward to building upon Forward Township, Levdansky has three those standards in the next term.” children: Shane, 29; Timothy, 16; and Levdansky’s seniority earned him Joseph, 13.

Sending a Little Piece of Home to Our Troops Overseas By Andrea Earnest For thousands of military men and women serving throughout the world, few things are as comforting as a care package from home. A Little Piece of Home, sponsored by Griffith Mortuary, Inc. in South Park, helps to provide these care packages to our troops. The boxes go to military personnel who otherwise receive few or no care packages from home. Based on need, they are given to personnel who request assistance. Griffith Mortuary provides a starter kit complete with the box, instructions, goodie and sundries suggestions, and customs form. Those interested can stop by and pick up a box, fill it with their approved choices, and complete the inventory sheet. When the box is returned to Griffith’s, they take care of the customs form and shipping. Since they started just after Thanksgiving, Griffith Mortuary has sent out 316 boxes, with 80 more that are still out. Schools and Girl Scouts have helped in this effort. Volunteers at Griffith Mortuary include Bill Griffith, Molly Moore, Rick Kool, Don Vey, and Tom Smith, a veteran and retired South Park Township police officer, who goes to schools, completes the customs forms, and makes the trips to the post office. If you would be interested in helping in this program, please call 412-655-4400, or stop by at 5636 Brownsville Road in South Park. For more detailed information on the program, go to www.anysoldier.com.

Finleyville Blood Drive March 12 A blood drive will be held at the Saint Francis of Assisi Church General Purpose Building just off Route 88 in Finleyville on March 12 between 1:00 and 6:30 pm. Area hospitals need your very precious gift of blood. Call Mary Morrow at (724) 348-5664 for an appointment or just stop by unannounced – you’ll be welcomed.

Pre-School Easter Egg Hunt The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a Pre-school Program for 3-5 year olds at Mingo Creek County Park on March 4 and 5. The event will be held at the park office. Two sessions will be available each day. Session 1 is from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Session 2 is from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Pre-schoolers will be searching Mingo Creek Park for hidden Easter eggs. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $1 per child.

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The Hunt for That Old House By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort

ell folks, you probably have skimmed past this article a few times because there is no picture attached to it. For this I do apologize. For the month of March, I had a few good houses picked out to share with you but ran into a few problems getting the interview and the research done. I have a way that I attack this article each month. I pick two or three old houses that I know of, I go to the house, and I introduce myself to each owner. I usually fold the paper back to the section that has my picture printed on it and point at it and then

at my hat like some grinning idiot and that usually does the trick. Some folks know me because of my articles and some do not, but almost every time I arrive at a doorstep, we have never been introduced. On one occasion, a very nice woman with a shotgun greeted me. On other occasions, I have been cornered by very large dogs. To tell you the truth, I am less afraid of shotguns but I have always ended up with plenty of information for an article. This time, however, I regret to inform you that I have failed in my latest attempts to regale you all with a tale of some great domicile located off the beaten path. Not for lack of trying, mind you. One of my latest

inquiries could not be reached. I tried a few times to reach the owners only to be told they were on vacation. The other two homes were beautiful, but the owners knew nothing about their homes’ histories other than what neighbors had told them. And, I could find nothing in the historical record to help them or help me write this article. In the near future, I will endeavor to introduce you to some homes to which I have actually been invited. These dwellings were constructed in the 19th Century, and the owners actually have documentation of when it was built and by whom. These are homes you have doubtlessly seen several times travel-

ing around the area. There will even be some surprises thrown in just to keep the reading… “Spicy!” But for this month, my dear friends, you will have to let me nurse my bruised ego and my aching feet. Study up on your Victorian design terms such as Anti-bellum, cornices, widow’s walk, and gingerbread, because you’re gonna need to know what they are… next month, the hunt continues. And if you happen to live in an old home in our area, or know of an old, historic home that you would like to know more about, please give us a call at the Union-Finley Messenger at 412-249-8177, or send us an e-mail at news@unionfinley.com.

** If you live an old house, or know of an old, unique or historic house in your town and would like to have it profiled as part of the “That Old House” feature in the Union-Finley Messenger, please contact us at 412-249-8177, or e-mail us at news@unionfinley.com.

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A $10,000 grant, that came through State Rep. Dave Levdansky (D-39), was recently presented to the Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company for building repairs to the firehall damages that came as a result of a microburst. Jefferson Hills Councilman Dominic Serapiglia initiated the grant through State Rep. Dave Levdansky last year when they came down to tour after the microburst hit. Pictured above (l-r) State Rep. Dave Levdansky; Floreffe VFC President Ken Burkett; Floreffe VFC Financial Secretary/Treasurer Marlene Stanton; Floreffe VFC Chief Eric Welsh; and Jefferson Hills Councilman Dominic Serapiglia. (PHOTO CREDIT: PRINTS CHARMING)

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84 Lounge and Lakes Invites You To Come Celebrate! Eighty Four’s best kept secret, 84 Lounge & Lakes is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in March. All area residents, and customers past and present are encouraged to stop by and enjoy day and night specials throughout the month of March. Bring your fishing pole and go fishing at our paid fishing lakes! Stop in and see us! Route 136 in Eighty Four. 724-228-3552.

Elizabeth Borough Firemen—a proud and competent group— honed their skills at the live fire training.

Practice Makes Perfect! Elizabeth Borough VFD Hosts Live Fire Training (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS & AUTUMN HARRIS)

Firemen with hoses move in to put out the flames of a car incinerated by a Molot ov cocktail. Blaine Hill Fire Chief Terry Halt stays on top of filling the oxygen tanks.

Allegheny County Deputy Fire Marshal Michael Shawley instructs what will happen prior to each fire.

Chief Deputy Fire Marshall Don Brucker and Black English Labrador ‘Coal’. Coal is only one of 61 canines in the U.S. who has been trained and certified in accelerant detection by the National Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Fire Chief Chad Rager (left) and his twin brother and Captain Jeremy Rager, head the EVFD which held the live training.

Stand Out Safety Officer Daryl Lewis collects the tags from the helmets of each fireman who enters the scene. Should a tag not be claimed, it means they need to locate that particular fireman.

Helpful Advice for Caregivers Offered at Free Program Series Family caregivers are defined as anyone that provides assistance to another person who requires help or is incapacitated in some way due to an illness or injury. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 7 million family members, friends and neighbors provide care to persons 65 years or older who need assistance with everyday activities. Jefferson Regional Senior Services will offer a free two-part program series that focuses on the needs of caregivers and tips for making their jobs a little easier. Sessions will be held on Monday, March 10 and Wednesday, April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Jefferson Room, James Bibro Pavilion, on the Medical Center campus, 565 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills. On March 10 from 5 to 7 p.m., Gloria Strang, RN, MSN, health education specialist, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, will lead a session on “Practical Tools for the Caregiver.” Included will be information about nutrition and diabetes, basic first aid and medical emergencies, and tips for personal and home safety. Physical Therapy staff members from the Medical Center will provide balance screenings. On April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m., Judi Pasino, MDiv, BCC, director of Spiritual Care at the Medical Center, will lead a session on “Caregiving: A Spiritual Journey,” which will focus on caring for oneself while caring for others and humor for healing. Both sessions are free but space is limited. Participants must call 412-469-7099 to register. Free parking is provided in the Bibro parking lot.

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Nativity 2008 Calendar Party/ Fashion Show Set for April 6th

Calling all Table Decorators for Nativity’s Annual Calendar Party Nativity’s annual Calendar Party/ Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, April 6th at the Bradley House. Nativity has 50 tables and is in need of table decorators for each table.A table decorator chooses a theme for her table (eg. holiday/ sport/ movie, etc) and decorates with a centerpiece and favors for her guests according to her theme. She then sells (as many as possible) the seats for her table. The unsold tickets will be sold to the general public. (No tickets will be sold at the door). Each table seats ten guests. If you don’t want to work alone, many women work in groups of 2 or 3 to decorate one table. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a table, please call Nativity School at 412-653-1500.

Nativity School’s annual Calendar Party/ Fashion Show is an event that brings hundreds to The Bradley House in Baldwin Borough for an afternoon of food, fashion, fun, and prizes to welcome Spring. The excitement has grown throughout the winter as table decorators work to build unique themes for each table they will host. This year’s Calendar Party will open with an elegant luncheon including a fresh salad, fresh rolls, Chicken Elizabeth with mushroom, artichoke and a lemon wine sauce, Steamed mixed vegetables, Oven roasted garlic and parmesan baby potatoes, and Cheesecake with raspberry swirl for dessert as well as a cash bar. A fashion show featuring this year’s hottest looks will be part of the entertainment as well as a gift auction featuring dozens of beautiful prizes, door prizes, a cash raffle, and a delightful gourmet cake raffle. Tell your mother, grandmothers, aunts, sister, and friends to keep the date open. This truly is a unique event. Doors open at 1:00 pm, lunch is served at 1:30 pm, and the event ends at 5:00 pm. The ticket price is $25 per ticket. Adults only please. Ticket price includes luncheon, fashion show and five free auction tickets. Additional gift auction tickets, tickets for cash prizes, and gourmet cakes raffle tickets must be purchased separately. Contact Nativity School at 412-653-1500 to purchase event tickets and auction tickets. Additional auction tickets will also be sold at the Calendar Party on April 6th. Don’t miss the fun.

Lipps and the happy trophy winners of the Pack 7069 Pinewood Derby.

Former Steeler Louis Lipps Attends Local Pinewood Derby By Paul Chasko Cub Scouts of Pack 7069 in Clairton got a surprise at a recent Pinewood Derby race when former Steelers Wide Receiver Louis Lipps showed up to help with the race. The event took place at the First Methodist Church of Clairton on Saturday, January 26. Lipps helped with the judging and set up and released all the cars at the starting line. He and his wife spent the entire afternoon at the event until none but the best and fastest cars remained in the competition. He also handed out the trophies to the winners of the event. It’s always great to see successful sports figures willing to volunteer their time to help local youth. Lipps played wide receiver for the Steelers from 1984 through 1991 and still resides in Pittsburgh. He is a mortgage banking officer with Steel City Mortgage Services.

Isaiah and Ian Hansen have their moment of fame with former Steelers Wide Receiver Louis Lipps.

And they’re off—former Steelers Wide Receiver Louis Lipps gets the cars off down the track at Cub Scouts Pack 7069’s Pinewood Derby.

Steven Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 Hosts Easter Bunny Breakfast The Steven Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 located on Plum Street in Elizabeth will host its monthly open-to-the-public brunch on March 9 from 10 am - 2 pm. An allyou-can-eat buffet is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for tots. Take elevator to the 3rd floor dining area. Breakfast includes eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes, hash browns, fruits, biscuits and sausage gravy, and desserts (courtesy of The Goody Shoppe of Elizabeth). The Easter Bunny will be in attendance, and photos with the Easter Bunny are available.

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Recent Local Death Notices OBITUARY Anthony – Donald Frank, 74., of Monongahela died Monday January 28. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Matias – Rose, 89., of Jefferson Hills died Sunday February 10. Services by Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Baxter – Albert Henry, 89., of Carroll Twp died Tuesday January 15. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

McVicker – Bruce Hamilton, 53., of Donora died Friday January 18. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Beckovich – Irene L Kovalak, 82., of Monongahela died Sunday February 17. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Moresea – Joseph “Bussy”, 85., of Jefferson Hills died Saturday February 9. Services by Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Beetlestone – Jerry J, 36., of Donora died Sunday February 3. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Necciai – August “Gus”, 86., of Monongahela (Forward Twp) died Sunday February 17.. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Bellicini - Andre A, 95., of Monongahela died Tuesday January 15. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

O’Leary – Gerald A, 80., of Carroll Twp died Saturday January 26. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Bindrim – Nora A, 66., of Eighty Four died Friday January 25. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Pettus – Charles G, 59., of Monongahela died Wednesday January 16. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Dale – Shannon M, 95., of Venetia died Thursday February 7. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Sandler – Marc Jon, 50., of West Alexander died Friday January 18. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Ferrari – Lillian A “Cristina”, 93., of Bentlyville died Wednesday January 16. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Sangermano – Herman E, 77., of Monongahela died Monday January 14. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Fine – Clara T, 88., of Monongahela (Forward Twp) died Wednesday February 20. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Sawich – Joseph J, 64., of Houston died Monday January 21. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Fischer – Edith “Duffy”, of South Park died Friday December 14. Services by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Scaglione – Rose Angela, 96., of Monongahela died Wednesday January 23. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Fiumelli – Henry R, 61., of Harrisburg, formerly of Finleyville died Friday February 15. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Schoepflin – Edward, of South Park died Friday January 18. Services by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

Franks – Nick A “Sr”, 81., of Monongahela died Sunday February 17. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Froebe – Bessie A, 90., of Venetia died Thursday January 31. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Giffin – Harry Eldon, 85., of Monongahela died Tuesday January 1. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Greaves – Mary Margaret, 53., of Swissvale, formerly of New Eagle died Saturday January 12. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Green – Elva, of Finleyville died Thursday January 17. Services by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. Healey – Lois, 83., of Monongahela died Tuesday January 15. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Jobe – Berton Paul, 68., of Union Twp died Monday January 21. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Keenan – Elizabeth I, 89., of Monongahela died on Friday January 4. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Leonard –Joe W, 78., of McMurray died Sunday January 20. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Lewis – Thomas G. Jr, 62., of Finleyville died Thursday February 14. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Malyuk – Helen M, 95., of Kent Ohio, formerly of Finleyville died Monday January 28. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Sessi – Gilbert R, 85., formerly of Finleyville died Monday January 21. Services by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Shepard – Stella Olive, 81., of Carroll Twp died Tuesday January 22. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Smail – Genevieve, 89., of New Eagle died Friday January 18. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Snow – John William, 74., of Forward Twp died Monday January 28. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Tempest – Mildred Rose, 92 of Monongahela died Sunday January 6. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Toretti – Margaret Sylvia, 90., of Bethel Park, formerly of Monongahela died Friday January 18. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. Vugrinovich – Michael, 91., of Finleyville died Thursday January 17. Services by Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Weight – Sally Lynn, 46., of Charleroi died Saturday January 12. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela. White – Dale, of South Park died Monday January 14. Services by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. Wise – Jean, 78., of Jefferson Hills died Tuesday January 31. Services by Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Young – William Charles, 79., of New Eagle died Thursday January 3. Services by Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Dorothy Jean (Dot) Fitch Senger On February 16, 2008, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Dorothy Jean (Dot) Fitch Senger was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior. A saint of this world has truly become an angel in the next. She will joyfully be received into the Kingdom by her predecessors: her parents, Cecil Sr. and Sarah Rupert Fitch; her husband of 48 years, Marshall (Gene) Senger; her beloved sister, Shirley Fitch Gaspich; and sister-in-law who was more like a sister, MaryLou Davison Fitch. Dorothy was born in 1929 and raised in Venetia, PA. She formerly resided with her husband in Clairton, and the last 35 years in Oakhill Manor in Elizabeth. She has touched the hearts of her family and neighborhood family. She will be missed by: son, Larry (Kathy) Senger of Olney, MD,; daughter, Sharon (Darwin-Chip) Levkus of Glassport; grandson, Jeremy Levkus of Clairton; granddaughter, Casy Levkus of Monongahela; step granddaughter, heather Johnson of Olney, Md.; brothers, Cecil “Junie” Fitch Jr. of Eighty Four and Robert (Pat) Fitch of Eldred; special sister-in-law, Mae “Louise” Senger Kensky; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were held at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home in Elizabeth, and a burial at Finleyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be sent to Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia, PA 15367.

Local Lewis & Clark Heritage Trail Foundation Chapter Seeks Members The Monongahela River Chapter of the Lewis & Clark Heritage Trail Foundation recently held a breakfast meeting to begin planning for a 2008 Lewis & Clark Festival and other events. Regular meetings are held monthly. Those interested to join the Monongahela River Chapter, attend the 2008 meetings, or want information on the upcoming festival, please contact Lynn McHolme at the Red Lion Restaurant or by phone at 412-384-3909

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Vocelli Pizza Celebrates 10 Years in Finleyville

Canonsburg General Hospital Receives Golden Triangle Award Shown (l-r) with the Golden Triangle Award is Kriss Szidro, Volunteer Trainer/Trillium Council; Kim Malinky, President/Chief Executive Officer of Canonsburg General Hospital; and Lori Roberts, Membership Coordinator of Girl Scouts Trillium Council.

Canonsburg General Hospital was recently awarded the Golden Triangle Award from Girl Scouts - Trillium Council. The Golden Triangle Award, an award unique to the Trillium Council, honors outstanding contributions by an individual or group in or out of Girl Scouting that would not be appropriately met by already existing awards. Canonsburg General Hospital was selected for the award because it provides meeting room space on a regular basis for Girl Scout adult workshop training sessions.

By Heather Kelley-Latorre It does not seem that long ago that local kids were saving change to walk to the Patello’s Pharmacy in Finleyville to purchase a chocolate bar or dime candy. No Finleyville Vocelli’s Pizza Owner longer a pharmacy, the sweet treats are out Scott Streno and his daughter, and the delivery classic is in. Steve Hall General Manager Collette Streno. purchased the building 10 years ago and renovated it for a Pizza Outlet franchise. The company started with one store in Mt. Lebanon. It quickly grew to over 100 stores and soon changed its name to Vocelli Pizza. Scott Streno purchased the Finleyville franchise from Hall in 2004. Streno does have a “day” job as a Project Coordinator and Team Leader for the construction department within the Jefferson Regional Medical Center. As a project coordinator, organizing this franchise was not such a stretch. While the Vocelli company celebrates 20 years in business, Finleyville area residents celebrate 10 years of consistently fresh-delivered pizza. With steady sales, Streno says that Finleyville has been “good to us.” The “us” include his three daughters, Jamie, Cat, and Collette, who have all had Shift Manager Natalie Cheque makes a pepa hand in the business. Collette Streno peroni pizza at the Finleyville Vocelli’s location. currently is the general manager of the store. With the fundamental experience of being a store manager and her pastry chef education – Collette Streno hopes to someday open her own bakeshop – albeit no pizzas! As for now, Streno oversees creation of the pizzas, strombolis, panini subs, insalatas, and wings Vocelli’s menu offers. She also welcomes customer feedback and asks customers to call the store directly – for feedback and orders. The 724-348-8844 phone number for a short time was answered by a call center, but calls are now once again answered right in the store. Both Strenos acknowledge they like this approach, as it lets them have a personal connection with the community. To conclude with a little fun fact – Vocelli’s uses about 600 pounds of cheese a week. Over the last 10 years, Finleyville has consumed 312,000 pounds of cheese!

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Creekside Studio Owner: Sally Capolupo

Canonsburg General Hospital Receives Federal Funds

Town: Jefferson Hills Years in Business: 5 Address: 1625 Route #51 Phone: 412-384-0602 Email: sallycapolupo@hotmail.com Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-9 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am-2 pm

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Products & Services: Art classes for all ages, children and adults. Pottery, drawing, Ukranian eggs, custom pottery.

By Alice Harris

Elegant Photography Portrait Studio Opens in McMurray By J.R. Brower Celebrating its grand opening on February 1 was the Elegant Photography Portrait Studio, located at 501 Valley Brook Road in McMurray. The new studio offers high-quality photo portraits for a variety of occasions. Portrait specialties include individual, family, children, seniors, pets, engagement sessions, weddings, and all other special events. Photographs can be taken in color or black and white, inside or outside, at any location that is desired. Owners of the new Peters Township business are Dawn Elegant Photography Co-owner Dawn Lesko Lesko and Nicholas Bostaph. “I have worked professionally for three years,” said Lesko, a Texas native now residing in Canonsburg, “but I have been a photographer all my life. At Elegant Photography, we are trying to achieve the more comfortable feeling of a small studio without the high-paced pressure one would get at a large volume chain store,” she emphasized. Bostaph grew up in Bethel Park where he graduated from high school in 1998. He resided in Peters Township in the Lake Colony community for five years before purchasing a home in Canonsburg. Elegant Photography’s business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 am to 8 pm; Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm; and weekends by appointment. For more information, please call 724-941-5800, or visit their website at www.elegantphotographyonline.com.

Pictured (l-r) Congressman Tim Murphy presents a check for $341,000 to Canonsburg General Hospital for its E-Pharmacy initiative. Shown left to right are Joseph Macerelli, President/ Canonsburg General Hospital Board of Directors; Congressman Tim Murphy; Kim Malinky, President and Chief Executive Officer/Canonsburg General Hospital; W. Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer/West Penn Allegheny Health System.

Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) announced recently that Canonsburg General Hospital has received $341,000 for E-Pharmacy patient safety technology. E-Pharmacy initiatives reduce the potential for medication errors throughout all stages of the medication distribution process from prescription and transcription to administration and documentation. “The average hospital patient can be subject to one medication error a day, leading to higher healthcare costs,” said Congressman Tim Murphy. “Fortunately, new technology is available to help reduce the number of medication errors caused by drug allergies, harmful drug to drug intereactions, drug overdoses or incorrect prescriptions. These federal funds will allow Canonsburg General Hospital to purchase this new equipment that will improve patient safety.” “We are extremely grateful to Congressman Tim Murphy for his efforts in securing Federal funds to support our efforts in enhancing patient care,” said Kim Malinky, President/Chief Executive Officer of Canonsburg General Hospital. “Congressman Murphy understands that the traditional path that medication takes from the pharmacy to the patient is both error-prone and inefficient, potentially delaying therapies, increasing risks, driving up costs and complicating efforts to meet regulatory requirements.” Mrs. Malinky explained that automating the medication administration process, not only solves these issues, but can also make a measurable improvement in clinical, operational and financial performance. With E-Pharmacy, the medication administration process is now streamlined, providing more time to focus on the patient.

Sunny Bridge Natural Foods Celebrates 6-Years in Business!

Sunny Bridge Natural Foods, of McMurray is celebrating its 6th Anniversary! Their mission is to encourage community wellness through education, inspiration and support. They are located at 130 Gallery Drive in the Peters Town Center in McMurray. Pictured above is the staff of Sunny Bridge Natural Foods (L to R): Debbie, Vicky, Robyn, Marsha, Diana, Jennifer, Gina, Sheryl, Bill, Trudi, Britney. Stop in to say hello and browse their store, or call them at 724-942-5800.

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Cash Bash at the Library VFC Library VFC in South Park held their annual “Cash Bash” on Saturday, February 9. Attendees were able to enjoy PA legal slot machines, drawings, strip tickets, Texas Hold’em, Money Wheels and more! Plenty of great food and refreshments added to the festive atmosphere. Fun was had by all, and money was raised to help the Fire Department. (PHOTOS BY SCOTT MCCURDY)

This group of attendees test their skill at a game of Texas Hold’em.

The kitchen crew worked hard all night to keep attendees well fed. Pictured from L-R are James, Bill, Jim, Earl, Cyd, & Rob.

The Library VFC Fire Hall was jam packed for the popular Cash Bash on February 9, 2008.

The Marquee Sign promoted all the fun and excitement held inside it’s doors!

Mike Boland and John Malloy were at the event making sure everything ran smooth.

Bob Love took care of drawing the bingo balls.

Enjoying their time at the Cash Bash were Debra Hickey (left) from Eighty Four and Joann Paul from Bethel Park.

Pa legal slot machines were a popular choice among many of the attendees.

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Home & Garden Ask the Experts

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING BY TIM BARTMAN, ONE HOUR HEATING & COOLING Q: My son wants to go to a trade school for air conditioning, but we want him to go to college. What are the opportunities in the trades? A: It's hard for an 18-year-old person, male or female, to decide what they want to do for the next 40 years. A wrong career choice can cost thousands of dollars in education costs. I know plenty of college graduates that are unable to find a job in their field. I also have hired tech school graduates that quit after a short time because they don't like the work. What I do know is that good heating and air-conditioning techs, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc., male and female, are in short supply. High demand equals great opportunities and great wages. Check the Sunday classifieds and see how many companies are hiring. A trade school program is usually 18 months and costs around $20,000. College is usually four years and can cost $100,000 or more. This means that a trade school graduate has 2 1/2 years of work experience over a college graduate and should have earned between $50,000 and $75,000 in that 2 1/2 years. After the tech school graduate has gained four or five years of on-the-job experience, he or she could be earning at least $50,000 per year. They also have the opportunity to move to different parts of the country. Some of my friends that own companies elsewhere are paying their techs in the area of $75,000 and more per year. Listen, I am a blue-collar worker, and my children are college graduates. We need college graduates to be doctors, teachers, research scientist, accountants, etc. But we also need bricklayers, ironworkers, air conditioning techs, and auto mechanics. Look at your child: do they spend their day in the house playing on the computer and don't go outside because it's too hot or too cold or because maybe it's raining? Do they hate to get dirty? Then maybe college is their best choice. But if they enjoy working with their hands, fixing a bike, or building cars or tree houses? Do they like being outside in all types of weather? Then maybe a trade school is their best option. When you work in the trades, you will work hard and get dirty but what's the matter with that? It's what made this country great. In the end, you get what you work hard for. It doesn't matter if you are a college or tech school graduate— you will only go as far as the effort that you put in.

Builders Association Sponsors Home Show, March 28 - 30 The Washington County Builders Association proudly presents the “12th Annual Home Show,” March 28 – 30, 2008. Preview the latest home building and remodeling products and services — ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! This event will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall #1. Show hours are as follows: Friday, March 28: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 29: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday, March 30: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Admission is $3.00, children 16 & under are free with adult. Free parking, hot food, prizes, show discounts & more! Look for the FREE Ticket Coupon in this month’s issue of the Union-Finley Messenger. For more information visit the website, www.wcbabuilders.org, or call 724-228-7673, or e-mail info@wcbabuilders.org. (Directions to the Washington County Fairgrounds: Take I79 Exit 41 — Race Track Road, follow Fairground signs.)

Mon Valley Garden Club Announces Kick Off Meeting The Mon Valley Garden Club will hold its 2008 kick-off meeting on Monday March 3 at 6:30 pm at Eat 'n Park in Belle Vernon. For additional information and membership information, please contact Alice Harris at 724-466-0979. Dues of $15 per year ($9.50 to the Garden Club Federation of PA, 50¢ to the National Council of State Garden Clubs, and $5 to the club) are to be paid at the first meeting. Plans for the upcoming months, including a Plant Swap and Sale in May, will be decided. Mon Valley Garden Club is part of District X of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania.

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Ask the Experts

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES BY THE ANTIQUE LOFT, LOCATED AT TRAX FARMS Q: Our family comes from a long line of railroaders. Over the years we have acquired many items connected with the railways industry. Are these items valuable and collectible? Should we keep them or should we sell them at a fleamarket? How much, for instance, would an old railroad canteen sell for? - Retired railroader, Mon City

A: Railroad items are very collectible today, especially if the raiload is no longer in business. An examle would be Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad lanterns. They have a retail value of between $75.00 and $125.00 depending on condition and color of the globe. Stock certificates and some postcards can sell for as much as $10.00 a piece. We recently sold a canteen for $68.00. Authentic railroad uniforms, indentified with logo and patches, are hard to find and could be valuable if the right person came along. Lunch boxes, pens, whistles, scarves even passenger tokens are collected. Fleamarkets are a great source for buying or selling items, but keep in mind that everyone is looking for that special "bargain." Send your questions to antiqueloft_traxfarms@yahoo.com or call us at 412-835-3246, x135. We are very interested in buying your antiques and collectibles. Our hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm daily.

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Sue Schmitz Broker/Owner

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Buyer

Address

Price

UNION TOWNSHIP Wells Fargo Bank NA Lawrence Clarke Prudential Relocation Inc. Estate of Sarah Thompson Frank Family L.P.

John Egan Jr. Prudential Relocation Inc. Kathleen Kelly and Michael Toth Robert Petek Samuel and Karen Frank

Estate of Anna Holman Maronda Homes Inc.

Richard Janoski Jr. and Marie Janoski William and Patricia Griswold

181 Gilmore Road $70,000 6 Maple St. $154,900 6 Maple St. $154,900 4195 Finleyville Elrama Road $82,450 3523 Highland Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $61702) 59 Holman Road $177,000 108 Viareggio Way $179,900

FINLEYVILLE Michael Warchol

Charles Waychoff

3492B Frye Ave.

MONONGAHELA Housing & Urban Development Estate of Josephine Oreski JP Morgan Chase Bank Ronald Hatfield Jr. , Wells Fargo Bank NA Corner Parking Inc. Mon City Development Inc. Harry Lee Taylor Angela Douglas

Joel Rullo JPMorgan Chase Bank Patricia Morris Wells Fargo Bank NA , David and Julianne Eisel Rite Aid Pennsylvania Inc. Rite Aid Pennsylvania Inc., US Bank NA , William and Melissa Wellington

523 Chess St. 636 Park St. 636 Park St. 433 Fourth St. 433 Fourth St. Fifth St. 446 W. Main St. 784 Kennedy St. 1010 W. Main St.

Bank America NA

Minaxi Patel

811 Kennedy St.

NEW EAGLE Frank Paul Jr.

S & O Enterprises

127 Union St.

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Mary Lou Obitko et al. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.

James Haines Jr. Oldenburg Property Management Inc.

163 Ridge Road 22 Meadow St.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Nira Philburn US Bank National Assn. trustee Elizabeth Township Sanitary Authority Estate of Rose Zugeber Leah Giles Elizabeth Townhip Sanitary Authority Elizabeth Township Sanitary Authority Albert Minjock Gilbert Fischer et al. Emily Clarke Maronda Homes Inc. Margaret Taylor

Richard and Irene Mathews Bella Construction & Development Inc., Michael and Shirley Krol, Jaycen Jester Samuel Tomasello Mercedes Stanley Wilson Wilbur and Colleen Sommerville Housing & Urban Development Christopher Thomas and Rebecca DeBor Jennifer Wallace and Brian Lyons Roger and Rebecca Reichenbach GRP Loan LLC

6000 Meade St. and Penrod St. 2079 Constitution Blvd. Fallers Road 1412 Greenock Buena Vista Road 210 Howell St. Lookout Ave. Lookout Drive 308 Benchoff St. 515 Ludwig St. 504 Shaffer Ave. 315 Kennett Drive 137 Pineview Drive

WEST ELIZABETH Estate of Pearl Bartolomeo

David Mikolaj

806 Fourth St

SOUTH PARK Henry Kellner Jr. Eric Edward Dietz Scioto Construction Co. Scott Donaldson Greenbriar Investment Co. LLC Adam Mannheimer Michael Ferraro Frontier Development Partn. LLC Lori Hamilton Colleen Losey Paula Koczan Sandra Mannella South Allegheny Asset Recovery Trust Frontier Development Partn. LLC , Lisa Holden et al. William Petrosky Robert Latona

Courtney Reinhardt Joseph and Mary Raimondi Howard and Margaret Sigler Joseph McElhinny and Sara Santmyer EZ Buy Properties LLC David and Allison Dotts Arthur Keebler NVR Inc. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Robert and Teresa Miller Thomas Patrick and Jamie Lynn Scanlon Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee Justen and Kristy Anderson NVR Inc. Robert Harkless and Gretchen Hancher Sandi Ciarmella and Evan Callahan Paul and Stephanie Partee

860 Connolly Ave. 1595 Connor Road 200 Hidden Ridge Court Unit 103 119 O'Rourke Drive 1519 Amelia Ave. 1916 Hertford Drive Hidden Ridge Court Remington Drive 6529 Ventura Drive 2908 Abbey Lane 1426 Bristol Drive 3059 Dara Drive 3829 Grant St. High St. 6322 Pleasant St. 119 Norrington Drive 6584 Quaker Drive

JEFFERSON HILLS Beams Run Ltd. William Eber , Southersby Development Corp. Estate of Helen DeBaldo NVR Inc. East Suburban Assoc. Inc. ManorCare Health Services Inc.

John and Vicky Thatcher Jack and Carol Miller Jeffrey and Melanie Kertis Arthur Smith, Frank and Gayle Molinero Venetia Road Assoc. L.P. HCR Manor Care Properties LLC

Bank New York trustee Southersby Development Corp. Southersby Development Corp.

Matthew and Katie Betler NVR Inc. Edward and Dara Blank

Beams Run Road $36,048 Check Drive $119,000 S Randolph Drive $35,000 Wray Large Road $100,000 8044 Independence Drive $284,900 Ridge Road $210,000 380 Wray Large Road $10 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $2,711,240) 1205 Cochran Mill Road $134,600 S. Randolph Drive $32,000 S. Randolph Drive $35,000

$86,920

$30,000 $1069 by sheriff's deed $30,000 $2789 by sheriff's deed $21,000 $26,000 $699,000 $1181 by sheriff's deed $10,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $46,090) $19,800

$10,200 by sheriff's deed

$32,000 $25,500

$5,000 $49,500 $10,100 $85,000 $78,000 $6,400 $17,300 $2723 by sheriff's deed $63,740 $83,500 $239,900 $12251 by sheriff's deed

$38,000

$79,900 $220,000 $132,255 $103,000 $77,500 $139,000 $7,000 $52,000 $2782 by sheriff's deed $159,000 $255,000 $1664 by sheriff's deed $97,500 $52,000 $147,000 $120,900 $152,600

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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller

Buyer

Address

East Suburban Assoc. Inc. Laverne Carlson Andersen David King

William and Brenda Eber Dana Ryerson TLC Properties Inc.

Siler Drive 514 Waterman Road Scotia Hollow Road

NOTTINGHAM Heartland Homes Inc. Estate of Victor Dosse Timothy Corbin

James Ranallo and Sheri Olenak Ranallo Cortes Builders Inc. Timothy Corbin and Debra Hickey

308 Hickory Nut Drive Greenleaf Court 30 Brook Lane

PETERS TOWNSHIP Mark Skansberg Joseph Bruce LoCastro 84 Lumber Acquisition & Development Co. John Petrisin Heartland Homes Inc. John Christian and Heather Savine James Randy Childers Prudential Relocation Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Sean and Catherine Perich Heartland Homes Inc. Chad and Andrea Wagner Great Meadows L.P. NVR Inc. Brian Homes Inc. Bobby and Lisa Wilson Doris Withers William and Linda Mattozzi Sean Burr Shields Asphalt LLC ManorCare Health Services Inc. HCR ManorCare Properties LLC Jean Myers Loretta Washabaugh Norma DeLucia Dunhill Development LLC Wells Fargo Bank Jeffrey Moeslein Lawrence O'Keefe Linda Taylor Linda Taylor Linda Taylor Heartland Homes Inc. Bruce Searight Louise Jean Woods Gregory Heath

Greg and Mary Dianne Ewing Michael Pasqualin Colleen Losey David and Serena Stanek Elise Fogle Eddy Land Co. Constantino Kartofilis and Rachel Gogos Peter and Paula Teris Eugene and Debra Daum Bryan and Kelly Morreale Sucheendran Sridharan and Shama Kannan Thomas and Mary Kathrine Hay Richard Helbling Echo Getgo Partn.

Price $150,000 $50,000 $70,000

$239,325 $58,000 $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $6,670)

133 Bower Hill Road $350,000 312 Buckingham Drive $125,000 109 Cypress Court $403,000 109 Fulton Road $268,750 230 Molly Drive $651,663 244 Molly Drive $512,933 Scenic Ridge Drive $75,000 133 Schenley Drive Ext. $1,038,054 618 Venetia Road $98,000 630 Venetia Road , $100,000 113 W. McMurray Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $8,189,280) 1036 Elizabeth Drive $219,000 151 Pleasantview Drive $195,000 245 Roscommon Place $179,000 205 Rosewood Court $250,000 906 Venetia Road $59,000 323 Abbey Brook Lane $200,000 149 Druid Drive $400,000 Fox Run Drive $48,000 Hedgerow Drive $125,000 136 Marion Drive $125,000 215 Molly Driv $374,721 91 Nancy Drive $478,000 408 Scott Lane $101,500 2004 , 2840 Washington Road $4,200,000

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Pets Eighty Four Resident Has A “Wild” Business Wild World of Animals Voted One of Top Five Edu/tainment Shows Worldwide By Emily Grazulis An Eighty-Four man has a job that may make the rest of us feel our jobs are, well, ordinary. This man is Grant Kemmerer, who started the Wild World of Animals nine years ago. The Wild World of Animals isn’t a zoo and it’s not open to the public, but you can book a show and Kemmerer and his animals, ranging from large carnivores, birds, and small mammals to reptiles and amphibians, will come to you. Kemmerer takes his animals to local community days, birthday parties, scouting events, and also travels around the country to different theme parks, large fairs, and festivals. They recently exhibited at the Milwaukee Music Festival. He says that he has always had a passion and love for animals, but when he attended college he obtained a degree in business administration. He has been reading and studying biology and zoology over the past 20 years. His wife, who did major in biology, has gotten involved in The Wild World of Animals as the business has grown. People of all ages find his animals and edu/tainment shows fascinating, and Kemmerer’s primary goal is to educate the public in a fun way about how to respect and care for these wild animals. According to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, he has succeeded. The Wild World of Animals was voted one of the top five edu/tainment shows in the world in 2006. To learn more or to book a show for your event, visit The Wild World of Animals on the web at http://www.wildworldofanimals.org or call 724-239-5511.

Savannah, a baby zebra, and Vito, a mini donkey, are buddies.

Grant Kemmerer holds his alligator, Junior.

Grant Kemmerer, Owner of The Wild World of Animals in Eighty-Four, poses with his pal Yetti, an 18-month old Japanese snow macaque.

Kemmerer poses with his big cat.

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Rabies and Microchip Clinic Coming in April Angel Ridge Animal Rescue will be sponsoring a Rabies and Microchip Clinic for dogs and cats. On Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm. This event will be held at the Community House on Maple Springs Drive in South Park. (opposite side of road from dog park and fitness trail) There will be refreshments, a Chinese Auction and some dogs from Angel Ridge that are available for adoption. Costs are as follows: Rabies Shot is $8; Microchip is $28, or get both for $32. The clinic will be held indoors. Parking is available. Dogs and cats must be at least six months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a carrier. Please, no very old, overly aggressive, or sickly pets. For additional information, phone us at 724-229-7053 or e-mail us at aranres@yahoo.com

Adopt a Pet in March PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, home sheltered animal rescue and placement organization will be holding two ADOPTATHON’s in March. Dates and locations are as follows.. • March 1 - PetSmart in Strabane Square in Washington from 11 am to 4 pm. • March 8 - PetCo in Trinity Point in Washington from 11 am to 4 pm. If you are looking for a furry friend to add to your family, we have a pet to suit you! Join us this afternoon or visit our website at www.petsearchpa.org. Call 724-228-SEEK for info.

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Ladies of Charity from St. Thomas A’ Becket Sponsor Elementary School Book Drive

Walter Senoski; who carved the two hearts of Jesus and Mary plays the “Ave Maria” on the harmonica during the solemn blessing as Vic Savage, Don Kirkwood and Walt Tabory look on.

St. Thomas A’ Becket first grade religious education class.

For the past few years the Ladies of Charity and the Junior Ladies St. Thomas A’ Becket Church in Jefferson have sponsored a Valentine’s Book Drive to help youngsters improve their reading skills. The new books ranged from preschool to the sixth grade. Books were donated by the Ladies and also members of the St. Thomas A’ Becket parish. They were then donated to Sisters Place in Clairton and the Cloverleaf Area Ecumenical Assistance Program in Pleasant Hills to be distributed to the children in these two programs. One of the First Grade Religious Education classes participated by bringing books to their class. Their teacher, Vicki Redmond believes that it is a good age for six year old children to learn to reach out to others. Over five hundred books were collected and distributed to the families for Valentine’s Day.

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The Golden Rose Continues to Unfold at St. Anthony Parish On Saturday, February 2nd, 2008, Rev. Joseph Feltz performed the solemn blessing of the replica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Despite the freezing temperature, the hearts of all were warmed as Rev. Feltz blessed the two Hearts to complete the replica of the Miraculous Medal at St. Anthony Parish in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. Present at the ceremony was Regis Leach, Jr. the designer and engineer of the 33’ steel Miraculous Medal and the 100 pound Hearts. Also present was Walter Senoski, who carved the hearts in wood prior to sending Closeup photo of the replica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus them to the foundry to be cast and The Immaculate Heart of Mary into iron. Inspiring music was provided by Mr. Senoski as the “Ave Maria” was performed on the harmonica following the solemn blessing. Don Kirkwood, from the “Blue Army” along with assistance from Regis Leach, Jr., George Polachek and Walt Tabory processed the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima to the site. The blessing completes the inspiration received in Divine Providence nearly a year ago on February 19th, 2007. Rev. Joseph Feltz, blesses the two Hearts of Jesus and Mary as Reva Savage, Regis Leach who designed the hearts and the steel “M” and George Polachek look on.

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Area Church News Easter Bake Sale at Jefferson United Methodist Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, will be holding its Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pies, cakes, cookies, candy, apricot, nut and poppyseed rolls. Mia Belle Candles will also be available. For more information, call (4120 653-3222.

Easter Services at Windover Hills United Methodist Windover Hills United Methodist Church of South Park invites all to join us for Easter services. We offer a Contemporary service at 8:30 a.m., followed by a time of fellowship. Our second service is a Traditional service at 11:00 a.m. We also have Sunday school classes for all ages from preschool to adult, something for everyone. For more information on our classes or services, or other events, call 412-6536899.

Preschool Teacher Needed The children of Windover Hills United Methodist Church 4 year old preschool class are looking for someone to help them prepare for Kindergarten. This person must like working with children, have previous experience working with children, preferably with a degree. Our classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and run from September to May (just think-summers off!). Interested persons can call 412-653-6899 for more information and job description.

Ravioli/Spaghetti Dinner at Transfiguration Parish On Palm Sunday, March16, Transfiguration Parish in Monongahela will hold their semiannual Ravioli/ Spaghetti Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Father Leger Hall. Dinner includes entree, salad, bread & butter, dessert and beverage. Eat in or take out. Adult dinners: Ravioli with meatballs, $8.50; ravioli - without meatballs, $7.50; spaghetti with meatballs, $6.50; half ravioli, half spaghetti, $ 7.00. Children’s dinners: Ravioli with meatball, $6.00; ravioli without meatball, $5.00; spaghetti with meatball, $4.50.

The Martins to Perform at Peters Creek Baptist Church Award-winning and Grammy nominated Southern Gospel singing group "The Martins" will be performing at Peters Creek Baptist

Church, South Park. The Martins have sung for the Bill Gaither Homecoming Concert and video, The Billy Graham Crusades and for President Bush at the White House. Peters Creek Baptist Church will host the concert on Sunday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Concert tickets can be purchased for $15 each (cash or check) in the church office Monday-Friday, 8:30 -4:30 p.m. or online at itickets.com. Call 412-8336111 or visit www.peterscreekbaptist.com.

March Events at First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville • A Maundy Thursday service will be held on March 20 at 7:00 p.m. • Easter morning begins with a Sunrise service at 7:00 a.m. (followed by breakfast). The Easter service will be held at 10:30 a.m. • The Monthly Men's Breakfast will be on Saturday, March 8 at 9:00 a.m. • Youth Group and Kid's Klub meet on Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. For more information, please see our website at www.firstpresbyterian.us or call the church office at 724-348-5689.

Suzy Snow Flake Penny Bingo at St. Anthony St. Anthony CPO in Monongahela will be having a penny bingo on March 9th. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 2 p.m. Chinese auction, raffles, tips, specials and regular bingo games. For more information, call 724-288-3993.

at 7:00 p.m. on March 20 and March 21, respectively. There will be two Easter celebrations offered on Resurrection Sunday, March 23: 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Kelly at 724-258-4505.

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Island Party at St. Joan of Arc Calling all parrotheads! Don’t miss this unbelievable party featuring Tom Watt, the Buffet Man and the DJ “Shrimper”. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th at the St. Joan of Arc Domremy Pavillion. Tickets are $30 per person and includes the island sounds of Tom Watt, a fabulous island buffet featuring cheeseburgers in paradise, saucy riblets, "steel drum" chicken drummettes, tropical salad, rice pilaf, green beans almondine and key lime pie. The event will have a cash bar. Tropical drinks and Coronas will also be available. Island dress is suggested. For tickets, call Pat, at 412-854-1089. She suggests you call early as seats are limited and going fast. Benefits Appalachia Workcamp 2008.

March Events at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church • Our Redeemer Lutheran Church located at 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray, will continue its Lenten tradition of “Wednesday Potluck Suppers” followed by worship and Bible study. Bring a dish to share and join us at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday through March 12. • Maundy Thursday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. –

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simple bread and soup potluck supper followed by solemn stripping of the altar. Good Friday, March 21 10 a.m. – Children’s Good Friday (age 3 through 2nd grade) 12 Noon – Community Good Friday Service. Local clergy and choirs share in leading this ecumenical service. Sponsored by the Peters Township Ministerium. 1 p.m. – Youth Crosswalk (A worship experience for teens as they carry the cross and remember Jesus’ death) 7:30 p.m. – Tenebrae Easter Sunday, March 23 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – Festival worship (No Saturday evening worship on March 22) 9:15 a.m. – Easter Breakfast (eggs, ham, Easter breads). Free-will offering. Register for breakfast by calling the church office at 724-941-7467.

March Services at Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church will hold the following services in March. • March 7 – World Day of Prayer 11 a.m. Light lunch to follow service. • March 9 – Hosting Lenten Interfaith Service (at Mingo Church) at 7 p.m. Rev. Candice Cook to preach. Dessert fellowship to follow service. • March 20 – Maundy Thursday Communion Service 6 p.m. • March 23 – Easter Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8:45 a.m. Easter Service at 9:30 a.m.

Youth Groups Invite You on a Journey All three youth groups at Grace Lutheran church in Monongahela will be joining together to take you on an emotional journey during Holy Week. We will begin the journey together on Palm Sunday, when we celebrate Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Together, we will experience the solemn promise and dread of Maundy Thursday. Through a special dramatic performance, we will travel to Golgotha on Good Friday, the day our Lord was crucified. Together we will celebrate Christ’s victory over death on the Resurrection Day. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining our youth groups as they prepare to lead you on this journey. Sunday Worship will be held on Palm Sunday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will begin

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B e t h e l Pa r k

Jesus Fellowship 6151 Brush Run Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Tony Cataneo: Pastor 412-854-3137 • www.jfbp.net jfchurch@comcast.net Worship Services: Sunday: 10:00am Wednesday: 7:30pm

J e f f ers o n H i l l s

Beulah Baptist Church 1028 Scotia Hollow Road, (just off Route 51) Jefferson Hills • (412) 384-9278 Pastor: Floyd Hughes Email:pastor@BeulahJourney.com www.BeulahJourney.com Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Celebration: 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Bible Baptist Temple 1415 Worthington Avenue • Jefferson Hills Phone: (412) 233-3737 Pastor, Donald Thompson Email: bbt@libcom.com Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m., & 7:00 p.m. _______________________________________

Jefferson Hills Bible Church

711 Old Clairton Road Jefferson Hills Pastor, Chris Jerin Phone: (412) 653-6930 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30-11:45 a.m. _______________________________________

Jefferson United Methodist Church

Nativity Catholic Church

310 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Phone 412-653-3222 Rev. Keith H. Mcllwain, Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m Sunday School For All Ages: 9:45 a.m. _______________________________________

5802 Curry Road Pittsburgh (412) 655-3000 email: nativitychurch@comcast.net Father John Hissrich, Pastor Worship Services: Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. and 12 noon _______________________________________

Jefferson United Presbyterian 716 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Phone: (412) 653-4797 Rev. Robert W. Koschik, Pastor Sunday Services: 11:00 a.m. Church School: 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

St. Isaac Jogues Church 1216 Collins Avenue Jefferson Hills (412) 384-4406 Very Rev. Robert J. Boyle, V.F., Administrator (724) 348-7145 email: stfran@winbeam.com Saturday Vigil at 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

L i b r a r y / S o u t h Pa r k

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 6810 Hilldale Drive, Pittsburgh (412) 655-3100 Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m. _______________________________________

Peters Creek Baptist Church 6300 Library Road, South Park (412) 833-6111 Rev. Gregory A. Adkins, Senior Pastor Worship Services: “Wednesday Night Live” Bible Study 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:30 pm. Sun. 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. _______________________________________

St. Joan of Arc 6414 Montour Street, South Park (412) 833-2400 www.mystjoan.org Rev. Phillip Paul Pribonic, Pastor Worship Services: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sun. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon Weekday Masses: 8:00 a.m. _______________________________________

Windover Hills United Methodist Church 6751 Ridge Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 653-6899 Contemporary Service - 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service - 11:00 a.m _______________________________________

New Eagle/Monongahela

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church Main & 7th Streets Monongahela, PA 15063 (724) 258-6491 • Sunday Services Church School: 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. _______________________________________

First Baptist Church of Monongahela Mark A. Schollaert, Pastor 601 West Main Street Monongahela Phone: (724) 258-7750 Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am _______________________________________

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 630 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA Rev. Gerald Demarest, Pastor Church phone: (724) 258-3255 pastorfcmonongahela@verizon.net Church Web Page: www.fcmonongahela.com _______________________________________

First Presbyterian Church Monongahela 609 Chess St., Monongahela, PA 15063 (724) 258-8300 Rev. Mark and Sharon Woomer, Pastors Worship Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

March 2008 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 39 UNION-FINLEY MESSENGER Grace Lutheran Church "The Church of Jesus Christ" Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church 911 Howard Street Monongahela, PA 15063 Raymond A. Ursin, Pastor Church phone: (724) 258-4505 email: graceisforgiving@verizon.net Website: www.graceisforgiving.org Sunday Church School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. (WEE worship during sermon) _______________________________________

Monongahela First United Methodist Church 430 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA Phone: 724-258-7054 Rev. Michael Milinovich, pastor Worship Services: Sunday 8:45 a.m. (Informal Service) 11:00 a.m. (Traditional Service) _______________________________________

Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church 506 High Street, Monongahela, PA (724) 925-7129 e-mail: fryatsko@comcast.net V. Rev. Father George Yatsko, Presbyter Worship Services: Sunday Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Riverview Baptist Church 405 Main Street, New Eagle, PA 15067 (724) 258-5696 • (724) 258-8976 www.riverviewbc@verizon.net Pastor - Bruce Moses Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. _______________________________________

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 314 Sixth Street, Monongahela, PA (724) 258-5072 Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Friday, 7 p.m. _______________________________________

St. Paul’s Church A Community of Faith in the Anglican Tradition (724) 258-7792 130 W. Main St., Monongahela email: stpaulinmon.city1@comcast.net Website: www.freewebs.com/stpaulinmon/ The Rev. John E. Fierro, Rector Worship Services Sunday Adul Christian Ed - 9:15 a.m. Youth Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship - 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

The Church of God of Monongahela 531 West Main Street, Monongahela (724) 258-3261 Rev. Edward Burdett – Pastor Worship Services: Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship - 6:30 p.m. _______________________________________

525 Sixth St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone 724-258-3066 • www.the-church.org Presiding Elder Robert Nicklow Jr. Service Hours: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Sunday Preaching Service 10:45 a.m. - Noon

M c M u r r ay/Upper St. C l a i r

Crossroads Church of Christ 236 Thomas Rd., McMurray, PA Terry Lafferty, Minister • (724) 941-4942 www.crossroadschurchofchristmcmurray.org Worship Services: Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship - 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Lakeside Church 337 Waterdam Rd., McMurray, PA 15317 (724) 941-9035 • www.lakeside-mcmurray.org Bible Study for all ages: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: Sunday at 10:45 a.m. _______________________________________

New Day Assembly of God 701 Circle Drive Upper St. Clair , Pa 15241 (behind South Hills Lincoln Mercury on Rt. 19) Phone: 724-941-1661 Services: 10:00 am - Worship service/ Children’s Ministry 7:00 pm - Growth Groups for Adults and Children’s classes _______________________________________

St. David Episcopal Church 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia (724) 941-4060 • e-mail: stdavid@cobweb.net Rev. Mark R. Wright, Rector Worship Services: Sun. – 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday – 9:15 a.m. _______________________________________

Trinity United Methodist Church 530 Center Church Rd. McMurray Rev. David S. Evans, Pastor • 724-941-4770 www.trinitymcmurrayumc.com Sunday Program: Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study for all ages 9:30 a.m. (other adult classes 8:30 & 8:45 a.m.) Wed. Eve. Youth Groups, Grades 4-12

Peters Twp/Venetia/Nottingham

Nottingham Christian Center 1028 Linden Road, Eighty Four (724) 941-6717 • e-mail: blusk@libcom.com Bill Lusk, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Wed. - 7:00 p.m. (Family Night Worship) _______________________________________

45 Church Road, Eighty-Four, PA 15330 Raymond R. Bruno - Pastor pigeoncr@pulsenet.com 724-225-3431 Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am Sunday Bible Study - 5:00 pm Wednesday Worship - 7:00 pm _______________________________________

Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 Phone: (724) 941-8910 Fax: (724) 941-8916 www.thomaschurch.org Worship Services: Sunday 8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Wright’s United Methodist Church 788 Venetia Road, Venetia (724) 348-5718 Rev. Tom Hoeke, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 to 11:45

Union To w n s h i p

Crossroads Ministries Library Baptist 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville (724) 348-1620 Rev. John H. Arnold, Pastor Worship Services: Saturday - 6:00 p.m. Sunday – 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Thursday – 10:00 a.m. – Sweet 60’s www.crossroadsministries.com _______________________________________

Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church 3111 Route 136, Finleyville (724) 258-8413 Rev. Tom Hoeke, Pastor Worship Services: Sun. 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. _______________________________________

Elrama United Methodist Church Ramage & Downer Streets, Elrama (412) 384-5520 Rev. Thomas Carr, Pastor Worship Services: Sat. – casual service – 6:30 p.m. Sun. Worship – 9 a.m.; Sun. School – 10:15 a.m. _______________________________________

First Baptist Church of Finleyville Marion & George Streets, Finleyville (724) 348-6777 - Rev. Robinson, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday – 11:00 a.m. Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville 3595 Washington Avenue, Finleyville (724) 348-5689 Rev. Candace Cook-Andres, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

561 Mingo Church Road, Finleyville Pastor - Glenn McClelland • (724) 785-4393 Worship Service: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: Sun. 9:30 a.m. Nursery is available _______________________________________

St. Francis of Assisi 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville (724) 348-7145 • stfran@winbeam.com Very Rev. Robert J. Boyle, V.F., Administrator Saturday Vigal Mass – 6:00 p.m. Sunday Masses – 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Masses: Mon. – Sat. – 8:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Union Roads United Methodist Church 3687 Finley Elrama Road, Gastonville (724) 348-5504 or (724) 348-6200 email: kenmiller_20@hotmail.com Rev. Ken Miller, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Church School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

West Elizabeth / Elizabeth

Elizabeth United Methodist Church 317 Second Avenue, Elizabeth Phone: (412) 384-7050 Pastor, Wayne Cleary Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am Worship: 10:45 am _______________________________________

New Hope Assembly Of God 900 Peairs Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-384-5599 email: nhopeag@yahoo.com Pastor Lance T. O’Brien Sundays: 10:00am Celebration Service 10:30am Kid’s Church (all ages) _______________________________________

Olivet Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth 726 Fourth Street, West Elizabeth 412/384-7160 Rev. Kristin J. Beckstrom, Pastor Adult Bible Study: Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Worship with Children's Church: Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________

Elizabeth Baptist Church 735 Bunola River Road (Above Lock #3) Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-384-6464 www.ebchurch735@verizon.net Pastor – David L. Meyers Sunday Worship Service and Jr. Church – 11:00 a.m. Prayer and Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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Norman Cain Honored as Elizabeth Forward Warriors #1 Football Fan Norman Cain of Bunola became interested in football when attended his first game in Glassport during his senior year at Elizabeth High School. After graduation, he joined the US Army where he served as Captain in the Korean conflict. Upon discharge on December 3, 1954, he began working in the chemical division at US Steel Clairton, and he also began attending Elizabeth Forward’s (EF’s) football games. He credits Coach George Sorik and Coach George Hays for teaching him a lot about football. When Cain first began attending the games in the 1950s, EF football had no booster club, so he bought soda for the team so they would have refreshments. From there, he helped form the EF Athletic Association for which he was given Norman Cain of Bunola was honored as an award for his service to youth. Elizabeth Forward Warrior #1 Football Fan for never Cain was also very instrumental in missing a game in over 50 years, among other accomplishments. forming the Elizabeth Forward Football Booster Club, and few years back he was one of 12 people who raised $80,000 in a year’s time to pay for lights at EF High School field so the team could play at night. Prior, all games at EF were played in afternoon. For his dedication, service, and over 50 years from 1957 to 2007 of never missing a single EF football game, Cain was honored as “EF Warrior #1 Football Fan” in January at EF’s annual football banquet.

John Shoemaker of Finleyville Now a Teacher in Wellington, Florida John Shoemaker, originally from Finleyville and a 1998 graduate of Ringgold high, graduated with a Master's Degree of Arts in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The degree was conferred in August 2007. He specialized in K-12 Technology Integration. He is currently in his sixth year of teaching at Polo Park Middle School in John Shoemaker shows off his degree Wellington, Florida (a from Nova Southeastern University suburb of West Palm Beach). He is the school's Lead Reading Teacher, and he is involved in numerous activities related to the school and community. He plans to begin his Doctorate of Education in June at Florida Atlantic University. For more updates about John, you can visit www.MrShoemaker.com.

John Michael Petrovich Age: 22 Town: Pleasant Hills Family: Parents - David and Deborah Petrovich of Pleasant Hills Education: Graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School; Community College of Allegheny County, Business Major

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Occupations: Saturn of Pleasant Hills, Salesman; National Tire & Battery of Pleasant Hills, Mechanic and Inspections; Vocelli Pizza of Pleasant Hills Hobbies & Interests: Cars, girls, hanging out with friends, Judo (black belt)

By Alice Harris

Craig Butzine Is Back on Campus California University of Pennsylvania President Angelo Armenti, Jr. has announced that Craig S. Butzine ’84 is the University’s new director of marketing. Earning his bachelor’s degree in professional writing from Cal, Butzine brings nearly 20 years of integrated professional marketing skills to his alma mater. Since 2002, he was the president and owner of The Craig Group, LLC which provided senior-level, business-building marCraig Butzine keting services for a variety of clients including Fortune 500, and start-up companies. His clients included Cisco Systems, Meru Networks, Sonic Foundry PPG, and UPMC. Butzine was also the acting director of marketing and communications for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Professional Football Club. He worked with the team’s leadership on development of a marketing and media relations strategy. “Craig Butzine returns to his alma mater after gaining years of experience marketing some of the nation's top companies,” said Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. “His previous experience with distance-learning will be especially helpful in marketing our webbased and rapidly expanding Global Online programs. I am pleased and excited to have Mr. Butzine join us as our new director of marketing." Understandably, Butzine, who was on the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation’s board of directors for seven years and affiliated with the American Marketing Association, is pleased to return to his alma mater. “This is a wonderful opportunity for me to come back to California and reconnect,” Butzine said. “I’ve spent most of my career based in Pittsburgh or outside of Pittsburgh so I’ve had very few chances to come back. Recently, I have seen so much development going on in terms of programs, buildings and the facilities, which piqued my curiosity. With so much going on here coupled with the skill set I learned here and since I left, this seems like a great match.” Butzine looks forward to helping President Armenti advance the University’s mission of building the character and careers of its students. Originally from McMurray, Pa., and a 1979 graduate of Peters Township High School, Butzine earned a Master of Science in advertising from Northwestern University following his Cal U undergraduate days. He resides in Mars, Pa., and is the father of three children— Cayla, Kyle and Delaney.

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UnionTownship Native, Haniford, Headed to Afghanistan

nion Township native and Marine Corp. Pilot Jeffrey C. Haniford, is headed to Afghanistan to support ongoing operations. He Haniford radio’s in some information. will be deployed as part of the He is headed to Afghanistan in March. 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) out of Camp Lejune, NC. He will leave in March and return in the Fall of 2008. This is Haniford’s third deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He most recently returned in May 2007 from the Horn of Africa in support of classified operations and numerous medical evacuations of troops within the region Haniford is headed into his 18th year in the Marine Corps. He is currently a Major in the USMC and a CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter pilot. He is the CH-53E Detachment Officer in Charge attached to HMM-365 (REIN) and is responsible for the four(4) CH-53E helicopters, their pilots and associated Marines required to operate and field the aircraft within the squadron. HMMUnion Township native, Jeffrey C. Haniford 365 (REIN) is the Air Combat Element of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (foreground) is headed out on his third deployment Haniford is a 1989 Graduate of Ringgold High School and a 1994 Graduate of in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Slippery Rock University. He attended Boot Camp in 1990 at Parris Island, and was activated from the Reserves for the first Gulf War in 1991. He later went on to be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1994, promoted to 1st Lieutenant in 1996, promoted to Captain in 1998 and promoted to Major in 2004. Jeff is the son of proud parents, Ronald and Lee Haniford of Union Township.

Jeffrey C. Haniford pictured with his wife Theresa (originally from Canonsburg), and daughter Sara. They currently reside in Jacksonville, North Carolina near Camp Lejune.

Haniford, flying the CH-53 Super Stallion getting some gas in the clouds over Kenya.

Bulldozed! Rick Lawson “Roasted” By Friends and Family in Honor of Business Anniversary and 60th Birthday by Heather Kelley-Latorre

ost folks will be ‘dozed’ over when they read that Rick Lawson’s closest friends and mentors were also his local business competitors, and have now passed away - Vic Dosse and Ron Sopko. Start digging around and you will not only hear about his 40 years of success in the business but also of his community works that are rarely mentioned. As fellow “dirt diggers,” friends and family celebrate his 60th birthday, his wife Debbie, intends that “they will celebrate him as a person,” unearthing all. Richard Lawson Excavating, Inc. is celebrating 40 years of business success, and it is all the more sweet knowing that Lawson utilized only his own experience – his father was a bridge inspector! “My husband is tough with business but has a heart of gold and will help anyone anyRick and Debbie Lawson time they need something,” says Debbie Lawson. The Library Baptist Church in Finleyville has also uncovered this same attitude. “Rick is a big friend to us here at Library Baptist,” says Jim Watts, Assistant to Pastor. He is grateful for Lawson’s assistance, advice and encouragement during major sewer projects. Lawson has not only assisted various private projects, but public as well. The Union Township Board of Supervisors also calls Lawson a friend. Steven Parish, Chairman of the Board, admits as much. “Rick is a big asset to the area,” said Parish. “The UT Board congratulates Rick on his anniversary and on his good works,” he added. Those good works, done on a volunteer basis, include replacing various storm drains in the area, as well as donating his time to putting in the parking lots at the Union Township Park on Brownsville Road – just to name a few. Elvis (impersonated by Randy Galioto) made a On February 23, over 400 friends and family ‘bulldozed’ Lawson with a 60th birthday “roast.” With life-size headshots special surprise visit to Lawson’s party. of Lawson attached to sticks, guests proved that he knew how to get “ahead.” Elvis (impersonated by Randy Galioto) made a special surprise visit and Johnny Angel and the Halos provided the night’s music. A highlight of the night was a donation made to the Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America (Keystone PVA). Guests were asked to make a donation in lieu of bringing a gift. The final total donation will be over $6,000 from the 300 adults and 100 children that attended the party.

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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!

P M U P UP the

VOLUME!

MARCH

by Mandy Withers-K ozlowski

Badlands Bar & Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 1 - Overdrive 8 - Lucid Factor 15 - Sweet Daddy Participating in the Pub Crawl 22 - Todd Jones 29 - Imposter Every Thursday - Karaoke Every Friday - Karaoke

25 - DJ Moe 29 - Open Stage Eagle Aery Restaurant & Lounge 724-258-8115 131 Union Street & Route 88, New Eagle 1 - Lyndsay Neal & Kickback 8-12

Baltimore House 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills 1 - Broken Spoke 7 - A+ Blues 8 - Mean Street 14 - Dallas Marks 15 - Platinum 21 - Soul Village 22 - Weathered Soul 28 - Todd Jones 29 - Mid Life Crisis

Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Entertainment 9:00PM 1:30AM 1 - 145’s Elrama Tavern 8 - Civilian 412-384-3630 14 - Groove Doctors 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 15 - Lindsay Neal & Kick Back 1 - Todd Jones 28 - TBA 14 - St. Patrick’s Day Party 15 - St. Patrick’s Day Party w/The 29 - Morning Sickness Every Thursday - Mon-Valley Regular Joes Idol Contest 21 - Ty Houston & Every Friday - Karaoke/DJ One Eyed Willie Every Sunday - Bike Night 29 - Scott Spahr Every Monday - Free Jukebox The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant 9:00-11:00PM 412-384-3080 Floreffe Hotel Pizzeria & Lounge 1100 Hayden Blvd 8 - Backyard Boogie 412-384-9927 1617 State St., Jefferson Hills 8 - Father & Son Band; 9:00pm - Martini’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-384-5910 1:00am NO COVER! 1215 Rt 885 South, Jefferson Hills Wednesdays -7:30PM - John Freddie’s II Mulkerin (piano player/singer) 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Thursdays - 8:00PM - John Every Thursday - Magician Jason Mulkerin (piano player/singer) Fridays - 8:30 - Spider Rondinelli Christopher 6:30-8:30PM and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Saturdays - 3:00 - 6:00 - Spider The Grove Station Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz at the Linden Grove Giants 412-881-4588 100 Grove Road, Castle Shannon Newman’s Restaurant 7 - Carolina Shine Every Wednesday - Oldies Dance and Lounge 412-653-6440 Night 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills Every Thursday - Oldies Dance 1 - The Maguires Night 3 - Ladies Night Every Saturday 7 - Night Star Top 40 Dance Night 8 - Rhombus

Brass Monkey 412-233-3375 428 State St, Clairton 1 - The Flow Band 8 - DJ Nick Fuun 14 - DJ Nick Funn 15 - St. Patrick’s Day Party Musical Entertainment 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Party Musical Entertainment 28 - Passion Party with DJ Nick Funn Every Monday - Open mic night w/ the Boogie Hustlers Every Wednesday - Karaoke w/ Frogstar Every Thursday - DJ Nick Funn Duke’s Station II 412-207-0354 852 Sleepy Hollow Road, Castle Shannon 1 - Open Stage 4 - Karaoke 8 - DJ Moe 11 - DJ Moe 15 - Open Stage 18 - Karaoke 22 - DJ Moe

Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 1-877-EAT-ECKS 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela 8 - Morning Sickness 14 - St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ F-Bomb & special guests 15 - St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ DJ Rick

Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 1 - Fynal Tyme 2 8 - The Klick 15 - Southern Discomfort 22 - Bill Ali Band 29 - White Rose Karaoke

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 15 - St. Patrick’s Party w/ Magic Moments 21 - Night Star 22 - Steve Torre 28 - DJ Steve 29 - Tracy and Andy Olde Large Hotel 412-384-9950 510 Oak Rd, Jefferson Hills 1 - Left On Doris 7 - Window 14 - The Regular Joes 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ Brother Jeep starts at 3:00PM 21 - Elderado Kings 28 - Randall Troy Band Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama 16 - Sunday St. Patrick’s Day Party Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road (Rt. 19 South), Canonsburg Entertainment Nightly Monday Sunday Every Tuesday - The Jam Band and Don Cappa The Guitarman Royal Place 412-882-8000 2660 Library Rd (Rt. 88), Pittsburgh 1 - No Bad Ju Ju 7 - My 69

8 - Steel Town 14 - The Deloreons 15 - The Doors Experience 21 - Bon-Journey 22 - Velveeta 28 - Airborne 29 - Mean Street Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 1 - Karaoke with Ricki 7 - Blue Print 8 - Karaoke with Nunzio 14 - Bill Ali 15 - Karaoke with Ricki 21 - Regular Joes 22 - Karaoke with Nunzio 28 - Blind Date 29 - Karaoke with Ricki Every Wednesday - Karaoke with Nunzio Every Thursday - Jam Night with Bucky and Jim The Trolley Stop Inn 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Every Sunday - Karaoke 10PM Every Friday - Magician Jason Christopher 7-9PM Valley Hotel 412-233-9800, Jefferson Boro Every Friday - Open Stage Night all musicians welcome Entertainment starts at 8:00 PM

Wedding Guide Unveiling the Story of Bridal Veils (MS) - Who would’ve thought a thin piece of lace or tulle could truly make a bride look and feel like she is getting married. Veils have remained an important part of wedding-day attire for centuries. Veils date back to ancient Greeks and Romans, who used them to fend off evil spirits and demons. The thinking was that the evil spirits would not be able to get to the person behind the veil, hence keeping her safe for her husband. In the late eighteenth century in America, veils became quite popular. Aides to George Washington saw his step granddaughter Nellie sitting by a lace-curtained window and remarked on her stunning beauty. Nellie recreated the scene at her wedding by making a veil of white lace. Today’s brides still take part in the tradition of the veil, but add their own spin on the accessory. Veils typically correspond to the color of the gown. White represents the ultimate purity of the bride. A veil can be whatever you want it to be, from simple and understated to extravagant and detailed. It can also be any length, from cascading beyond the wedding train to ending at the bride’s elbow. No matter what you choose in a veil, it’s important that it complements your overall look and doesn’t compete with your gown. A fancy veil will be too much for a detailed gown, but you can embellish a plain dress with a detailed veil. When selecting veils, it helps if you have an image of your gown in mind. Some dress shops also specialize in veils, so you may be able to try on your gown and different veils to compare looks. It is also wise to style your hair and makeup similar to how you will wear it on your wedding day. This way you can experience the full effect. When observing yourself in the veil, try it on in front of a full-length mirror, and view yourself from all angles. A veil may look flattering from the front, but may not complement the back of your gown. Don’t forget to walk around the house or dress shop in your veil, especially if you are choosing one of considerable length. While veils are very beautiful, they are entirely optional for the bride . Many other headpieces and accessories are available if you opt out of a veil. These include tiaras, barrettes, hats, and more.

Don’t Let Your Guests Get Lost on Your Big Day (ARA) - Planning to get married any time soon? It’s true what they say — your wedding day is one of the most important and defining moments in your life. How do you envision yours? In a perfect world, everything will go like clockwork. At exactly 1 o’clock, the music will start to play, all the guests will arrive on-time and anxiously wait for the bride to appear. Then they’ll hold back tears as she marches down the aisle on her father’s arm. In reality, however, it’s more likely that there will be some snags. The person delivering the flowers and decorations could be late, pushing the ceremony back an hour. Or even worse, your out-of-town guests won’t show up on time either because they got stuck in traffic or were unable to find the ceremony. Because for most weddings, a good portion of the guest list includes people from outof-town, it is critical to be as detail orientated as possible when helping them get from destination to destination. Along with the invitation, include multi-view maps that will show guests where all the wedding-related events are taking place. You’ll need one showing directions to the wedding venue from the hotel, the bride’s parents’ home and the airport. Another showing directions from the ceremony location to the reception hall. Be sure to include a link to a traffic Web site, such as Traffic.com, at the bottom of any map you provide, as well as your wedding Web site. The site will be a great resource for your guests as it shows the most direct route from place to place, and also provides realtime information on delays, traffic jams and detours. Guests can pre-plan their route by accessing the site from the hotel computer or their Internet-enabled cell phone. All they have to do is enter the address where they’re staying, and of the place they’re going to, and the information they need will come back instantly. Guests can also get the information they need through the (866) MY-TRAFC (866-698-7232) traffic hotline. After the wedding is over, Traffic.com can serve as a resource your out-of-town guests can use to find their way to local attractions, restaurants and long-lost friends’ houses. The possibilities are endless. And who knows, maybe when all is said and done, you’ll be the one getting the “Thank You” note. (Courtesy of ARAcontent)

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Make Your ‘I Do’ Last Forever (NewsUSA) - In between the guest list, the flowers and the perfect three-tier cake, it can be hard to find time to shop for your wedding rings. However, it is important to remember that most of the wedding details are fleeting and gone after a few hours of enjoyment, while your rings are enjoyed forever. So, whether you are having a smaller gathering or a more traditional affair, this important to-do on your event checklist should not be overlooked, especially since your rings mark your commitment to one another and will last a lifetime. Jewelry and style expert Michael O’Connor has a few tips that are sure to help you find matrimonial bliss when it comes to ring selection: • Create a budget. There are many details to consider when planning a wedding that can quickly drain your budget. It is important to set aside money for a lifelong symbol like your wedding bands. Not sure how much to budget? Consider that in 2006, couples spent an average of $2,079 on wedding bands, according to the CN American Wedding Study. And since the age-old rule for purchasing an engagement ring is to spend two months salary, plan to spend one month’s salary for the two wedding bands. Check out the “Budget Calculator” at www.TheKnot.com. • Shop together. It is a good idea to shop for rings together. In fact, 80 percent of couples do, which isn’t a surprise since your rings, which don’t have to match, should reflect your personal styles and tastes. • Plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to go shopping for your wedding bands, they’re simply too important. Plan to start shopping for your rings six months prior to your “I do’s.” Not only do you need time to research and shop, but you also need to allot time for custom orders, sizing and engraving.

Don’t let your wedding rings slip to the bottom of your list.

• Invest in quality. Because you want your ring to last a lifetime, it is important to put thought into the quality of metal you choose. Platinum 950 is the most durable precious metal and will last a lifetime. It’s 30 times more rare than gold, and for wedding bands set with diamonds, its natural whiteness will ensure the diamonds sparkle and stay secure. It is no wonder that Hollywood’s A-list designers such as Tacori, DeBeers, Ritani and Kwiat are all choosing Platinum in their designs. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a star to own a Platinum ring. Platinum engagement and wedding rings are available for a wide variety of budgets ; making it an affordable luxury. Some resources that offer popular price points include Lieberfarb, Scott Kay and Blue Nile. “As the ultimate metal, Platinum’s unmatched durability and beauty make it a top pick among designers and 81 percent of brides,” said Michael O’Connor. For more information, visit www.engagementguide.com and www.preciousplatinum.com.

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Wedding Gift Registries: Couples’ Most Common Questions (NewsUSA) - The bakery agreed to make your Luxury is well within reach for almond-flavored multi-tiered cake. You found a today’s brides and grooms, thanks bridesmaid’s dress in just the right shade of to the wide selection of high-quality, robin’s-egg blue. Finally, the wedding plans are affordable home fashions, falling into place. What about your wedding gift such as these Springmaid sheets, registry? available at Wal-Mart. Today, the options for wedding gift registries are endless. To help cut through the clutter, Demetra Bernard of Springmaid home fashions answers these common questions about wedding gift registries. Q: Where should brides and grooms look for registries? A: Virtually every retail outlet offers a registry, making it easy to find everything you need, from pillows to power saws. There is no rule that says all of your registered items need to come from one place. For example, you can choose Egyptian cotton sheets from Wal-Mart, tools from Lowe’s and a retro telephone from Pottery Barn. Q: Is it better to register in the store or online? A: How you register is a personal preference. The benefit to registering in the store is the “touch factor.” You can feel the softness of a towel or see if the ecru-colored blender matches your other appliances. On the other hand, registering online means that you don’t have to adjust your schedule around store hours. Online registries also are easier for gift-givers, especially far-flung family and friends who might not live near the store. Most brick-and-mortar stores now have their registries accessible both in the store and online so you can decide which method works best for you. Q: What do most people forget to put on their registries? A: One of the most forgotten items are blankets. For some, it’s a utilitarian item that’s easy to overlook. For others, it’s just too confusing to decide on a fabric. Choosing between cotton, thermal, flannel, acrylic, down-filled, knit, woven or herringbone can make your head spin. But although it may take a few minutes to get educated on the best blanket for you, having one on your bed or in your linen closet is a must, especially when your new spouse turns down the thermostat! Q: Should couples register for the “really good stuff”? A: The tradition of wedding gift-giving started as a way for family and friends to help newlyweds - who were moving out of their parents’ homes and into an empty house - set up their new home. Today’s brides and grooms are marrying later in life and likely have lived on their own (at college or in an apartment) and have already accumulated some of the basics. So a registry can be the couple’s chance to indulge in the really good stuff. They shouldn’t feel guilty, as the good stuff isn’t all that expensive anymore. Springmaid, for example, offers high-quality linens - 300-thread count and 100 percent cotton - for about $50. As people continue to seek out luxury offerings for their own homes, it’s likely they will be willing to spend a little bit more to assure their families and friends get a taste of luxury, too.

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Bridal Party Gifts With a Personal Touch (MS) - Is she a best friend, a great mother or sister, or just a special someone you love and admire? Bridal party gifts can be treasured keepsakes of your most important day, especially if you select the gift with each individual in mind. The Carolee Bridal Collection includes Sterling Sentiments® sterling silver bangles inscribed with personalized messages in five languages. Mother, Sister, Friends, Family and Love are just a few of the inscriptions to choose from. Prices are $85 to $100. Another treasured affordable bridal gift is freshwater cultured pearls. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings include a hand-knotted 18” necklace and a choker length made of tiny, delicate freshwater pearls. Earrings in stud and drop styles are available in pearl alone or accented with cubic zirconia. Prices range from $40 to $100 in styles that will appeal to a wide range of bridal party members. All bridal party gifts are packaged in a unique mother of pearl finish jewelry box ready to present at your rehearsal dinSterling silver bangle bracelets, each inscribed ner or bridesmaids luncheon! Request with personalized sentiments, make treasured a free catalog at www.carolee.com keepsake bridal party gifts.

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How to Choose the Perfect Honeymoon Destination (NewsUSA) - So, you are engaged and ready to choose that romantic spot for your first getaway as husband and wife. But where should you go? A lot of couples have difficulty finding the honeymoon destination that is “just right” for them. There are so many things to consider, like the season, accommodations and types of leisure activities available. But actually, making a decision can be simple once you know what you are looking for. The Villa Group - experts in matching clients with their ideal holiday destination - advise couples to consider the following, before they make their choice:

Romance and relaxation, in an idyllic setting, await honeymooners at The Villa Group Resorts.

1. In what season are you traveling? Remember that every destination has its own weather pattern. You want to make sure that you choose a place where the weather suits your taste. 2. How many amenities are you getting for your money? Be sure to pick a destination that offers you the romance and relaxation you need after the wedding. How big is the room? Does the destination offer honeymooners special packages? Spas are always great for considering your every need. You could try a mud bath for two or a couple’s massage. 3. Are there enough activities to keep you busy? Consider what you would like to do. How about water sports and nightlife? Are there cultural aspects that you can explore? Destinations that offer everything you could want and more include The Villa Group Resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. You don’t have to go far from home to explore culture, adventure and relaxation all in one place. The Villa Group offers a variety of packages for honeymooners. For instance, Villa del Palmar Flamingos, located in Vallarta Nayarit, north of Puerto Vallarta, has a 2007 Honeymoon Package that features a three-night stay per couple with upgrade to a one-bedroom suite. The package, which includes daily breakfast buffet, welcome fruit basket with truffles, moonlight couples massage, insuite flowers, a bottle of sparkling wine and a certificate for a complimentary twonight stay on the first wedding anniversary starts at $1,076. The property, which has beautiful views of Banderas Bay, offers an upscale European-style spa with fitness center, golf courses nearby, a freeform adults pool, three tennis courts (two lit for night play) and a themed dinner buffet. For booking information, go to www.VillaGroup.com.

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Getting Your Hair Ready For The Big Day (NAPSI)-On their wedding day, women want everything to be perfect, from their shoes to the flowers—but also, just as important, their hair. After all, most brides-to-be would trade a year of bad hair days for a good one on that special day, when all eyes are on them. Great hair begins months before the big day, Planning things out with your stylist according to Ernie McCraw, director of professional can help ensure great hair on beauty education for Sally Beauty Supply. Having a your wedding day. good hair day isn’t just luck. You have to get your hair in shape just like you would your body. Start with your stylist. Schedule a consultation and take along your headpiece or any hair accessories you have selected to go with your dress, as well as pictures of the hairstyle you have in mind. The stylist can tell you what’s possible and, more important, what isn’t possible, and help create a style that works best for you. Keep an open mind. You want a style that reflects your personality and works with the setting. Your stylist can also assess the condition of your hair and recommend treatments to improve your hair before the wedding. Healthy hair is just going to look better and style better. Moisture is key. Too little and your hair is brittle, dull and breaks easily. Too much and your hair can look oily, stringy and won’t hold a style. It is important to find products that suit your hair type, but there are a few items that every bride-to-be should have on hand: clarifying shampoo, daily conditioner and leave-in detangler. A clarifying shampoo will remove residue from styling products that can weigh down your hair. Ion Purifying Shampoo, for example, also helps to eliminate mineral deposits that can even affect the color of your hair. A daily conditioner will instantly condition the hair without leaving hair heavy. A detangler will make it easier to comb through by reducing friction and preventing breakage. Keep in mind, if you want to add color or highlights to your hair, schedule it at least two weeks in advance of the wedding. To keep the color looking vibrant, replace your normal shampoo and conditioner with something specifically formulated for color-treated hair. Ion Color Defense has a complete line to help extend and protect hair color.

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Rent It: The Perfect Personalized Wedding (ARA) - When it comes to planning a wedding, most couples don’t want to settle for cookie-cutter solutions that will make their wedding appear impersonal or even unremarkable. Instead, they want the biggest day of their lives to represent the two of them and no one else. This yearning for personalization doesn’t have to translate into more money. On the contrary — whether you’re planning a formal wedding or a more casual event, you can incorporate personalized touches without breaking the bank by renting the materials you will need. From 250 identical vases, to chandeliers, to helium balloons or faux floral centerpieces, rental businesses provide endless amounts of materials that can make the difference between a run-of-the-mill event and your dream wedding. “You can rent just about anything to make your wedding perfect,” said Christine Wehrman, CEO of the American Rental Association (ARA), the global trade association for the rental industry. “By renting products for your wedding, you don’t have to settle for items that don’t fit your personalized vision. You’ll get exactly what you’re looking for and you’ll have access to products that may have otherwise been too expensive in large quantities.” Make an impression by choosing table linens in your wedding colors, or go with all–white, then add chair covers with a bow-tie sash and matching napkins in accent colors. Rental businesses will have hundreds of colors to pick from. Be sure to ask for sample swatches of the linens so you can coordinate colors with your bridesmaid dresses and flowers. Add your choice of china and glassware to the arrangement for each table and get a rich and sophisticated setting. If you’re looking for the beauty of an outdoor location without the worry about the weather, tents are a great way to create the wedding of your dreams. ARA member rental businesses have beautiful tents to create the venue, as well as everything you need to make it beautiful and comfortable. Huge tents and elegant canopies come in wedding white and many also come with clear tops — thus allowing guests access to the drama of a sunset or a sparkling night sky. However, if you plan on incorporating a tent into your wedding, make sure you give the rental business — and yourself — enough advanced notice. Depending on the time of year, the rental business will need plenty of notice to reserve all the equipment you will need. Also, many ARA member rental businesses offer personalized service through their Certified Event Rental Professionals who are trained to help you choose the right rentals to make your dream wedding come to realization. They can help ease the tension of pre-wedding set up with their knowledge and experience. Many businesses even help you throughout the event as well, keeping it on track and flowing smoothly. You can also rely on rental service experts to help before you book your venue. They can help you assess the site for things like power accessibility, ground water issues, or overhead power lines that may interfere with your vision of a tall tent, among other situations. All events, no matter how big or small — even for the Oprahs or Trumps of the world — include rented materials. Visit www.rentalhq.com to find your local ARA member rental business.

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Saying ‘I Do’ and Enjoying It Too

Pre-Wedding Beauty Tips for the Bride (NewsUSA) - You want everything to be picture perfect for your wedding, including your smile. But like everything else about your big day, that perfect smile could require some work ahead of time. In fact, experts suggest starting your entire beauty regimen six months before the wedding. Here’s a complete pre-wedding beauty checklist. • Lips: Get soft, kissable lips by brushing away flakes of dry skin with an infant toothbrush soaked in baking soda and water. Apply healing ointment, and in no time, your lips will be ready for that “kiss the bride” kiss. • Teeth: A cosmetic dentist can often correct an imperfect smile with veneers. But if spending painful hours in the dentist’s chair getting your teeth ground down sounds like it would put a damper on all the joyful planning, here’s good news: Lumineers (www.lumineers.com) are now used by thousands of dentists nationwide and can be applied in two short, pain-free appointments. Unlike other veneer procedures, Lumineers are so strong and thin that they don’t require removal of sensitive tooth structure. The procedure is quick, painless and even reversible. • Makeup: Women with warm skin tones look best in makeup with pink, coral, peach, amber, brown and red with yellow undertones. If you have a cool skin tone, choose pink, berry, lilac, mauve or red with blue undertones. • Skin: Make your face glow with a good cleansing program. Use a cleanser that’s appropriate for your skin type in the morning, makeup remover and cleanser at night and a daily moisturizer. Use a gentle facial scrub once a week. •

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Hair: If you’re planning to change your hairstyle or color, experiment several months before the wedding so you have time to correct any mistakes. • Nails: If you’re a nail-biter, get weekly manicures to keep your nails healthy. Plan your last manicure a couple of days before the big day. Choose a pretty pale pink or splurge on a French manicure, not just because it looks great, but because the chips won’t show as much and are easy to fix. You’ll have beautiful hands for the rehearsal dinner and any other festivities. Don’t forget, practice makes perfect. Schedule a trial run with your hair and makeup artists several days before your wedding, so there are no surprises the day of the ceremony.

(NewsUSA) - For many brides, the quest to plan the perfect day can quickly turn into a nightmare trip down the aisle. Here are a few tips to keep your wedding day bliss from turning into the honeymoon blues. • Marriage Planning 101: Once the ring goes on, the race to plan the perfect wedding begins, giving couples little time to think about the marriage itself or how their wedding spending decisions could affect their future. But smart couples are now setting aside time to address pre-wedding issues such as what they will do when it comes to financial planning, spending money, raising children and family politics. With nearly half of all newlyweds taking on debt to finance their “big day,” couples should take every opportunity to make their wedding-related and everyday spending count toward their future. One unique new rewards program, uTANGO.com, offers couples $10,000, $100,000 and even $1 million in cash rewards to stay married and shop with uTANGO’s 250-plus merchants such as Expedia, Target.com, Nordstrom.com and BlueNile. In addition to helping couples save for their future, uTANGO.com offers free advice from wedding, financial and relationship experts. By taking a proactive approach, couples can leverage their wedding spending to ease financial worries and start building toward their future. • Destination USA: While destination weddings, especially to international locales, continue to be one of the hottest wedding trends in recent years, they can also present challenges such as increased costs, security concerns, language barriers and unreliable vendors. A less expensive alternative is to pick a centrally located U.S. city like Chicago, known for fantastic wedding and party venues, choice accommodations and activities to suit any taste and budget. It may not be as exotic as Tahiti, but couples often find that more family and friends can attend and planning challenges are drastically reduced when the nuptials stay stateside. • Managing wedding expectations: For many brides, planning the perfect wedding is a major life event decades in the making. With this in mind, it’s easy to see how wedding expectations can get out of hand in a hurry. With wedding euphoria taking over, busy brides and grooms can quickly lose sight of spending, causing the perfect wedding to turn into fights over money. By managing expectations of what a “dream” wedding should be, it is still possible to have a lovely and elegant wedding without breaking the bank. • Bridezilla-free zone: The term “Bridezilla” has been used to describe a difficult, unpleasant, perfectionist bride whose obsession with planning the perfect wedding day leaves frustrated family, friends, bridal vendors and even her groom distraught in her wake. Belligerent Bridezillas beware: Horror stories of fist fights, hair pulling, kicking and screaming from out of control brides-to-be have put wedding planners, vendors and bridesmaids on the offensive. Some wedding vendors now go as far as to include language in their contracts reserving the right to cancel if the bride’s behavior is determined to be “out of control or abusive.” So, whether you hit the gym or hit the spa, have a plan in place to handle wedding-related stress and keep Bridezilla at bay. • Just say “no”: Brides place such demands on their bridesmaids these days that it is not uncommon for them to decline, even when it’s one of their best friends. Not only is the financial responsibility of being a bridesmaid staggering, but the time commitment demanded by some brides is also daunting. The massive to-do lists handed out by brides, coupled with the obligatory appearances for shopping, parties and showers, can leave bridesmaids feeling underappreciated, overworked and broke after the wedding is over. Brides should be upfront about both time and financial expectations with their friends when asking them to join their wedding party and understand if the answer is no.

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Curves Member of the month is Maribeth Marraccini. She lives in Venetia with her husband Ken. Maribeth is a devoted member and works out three times a week. She was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis years ago, and working out at Curves enables her to stay mobile and keep her knees flexible. Maribeth is one of the many kindhearted Curvettes at our Curves. Congratulations Maribeth!

Healthy Directions March Programs and Events Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Healthy Directions health education and resource center at 3547 Washington Avenue in Finleyville will celebrate the following national health events in March: • Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a collaborative effort to increase awareness that colorectal cancer is largely preventable, treatable and beatable through regular screenings, a healthy lifestyle expert clinical care. • Brain Injury Awareness Month Currently, at least 5.3 million Americans are living with a disability because of a brain injury. Every 23 seconds, a traumatic brain injury occurs and 1.4.million Americans will sustain a traumatic brain injury in the coming year. • Diabetes Alert Diabetes Alert is a call to action to alert people about the risks of developing diabetes. When detected early, diabetes can be managed and it complications prevented or delayed Anyone interested in these topics are encouraged to stop in for free information.

Maribeth Marraccini

CURVES Machine of the Month Maribeth is using the Glute machine. This machine works the gluteus, quadricep, and hamstring muscles.

Healthy Directions offers on-site laboratory services for blood and urine analysis are from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday through Friday. A doctor’s prescription is required for all laboratory tests conducted at Healthy Directions. Blood drawn and urine specimens collected at the Finleyville station will be tested at the Laboratory at Monongahela Valley Hospital and results of the testing will be sent to the physician designated by the patient. Healthy Directions/Finleyville is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to special programs and screenings, Healthy Directions features a health education resource library of books, pamphlets, videos, and other information. A referral service also is available, as well as private health education counseling. Additional information is available by calling 724-348-6699.

Female Hormone Imbalance Can Cause Serious Symptoms By Emily Grazulis Fogginess, memory difficulty, weight gain, gall bladder problems, infertility, insomnia, osteoporosis, cervical dysplasia, or breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer are all symptoms of horDr. Christine Wittman monal imbalance. Hormonal imbalances can happen at any age in men and especially in women. If you have these symptoms, to find out if they are caused by a hormonal imbalance Chiropractor, Dr. Christine Wittman, recommends taking a saliva test. Saliva samples are placed into test tubes, and the hormone levels analyzed. Nutrition response testing (NRT) is also used in conjunction with saliva testing. If the test results conclude hormonal imbalance, nutritional supplements such as whole food concentrates and/or plant hormones may be recommended. Chiropractic adjustments can also help to balance hormones if imbalances are caused by emotional, chemical, and/or physical stress. Natural products are designed to enhance the natural functioning of the body while pharmaceutical medicines are meant to speed up or slow down how the body is already functioning. “If you decide to use pharmaceutical medicine due to severe symptoms, look at it as a short-term answer while looking for a long-term solution,” says Wittman. She has been practicing chiropractic care for 18 years and has been researching the complexities of female hormones for the past five years. Wittman prides her practice in being “very attuned to people’s needs” and gives seminars throughout the year. Even if you found just one item in this article intriguing, call Dr. Christine Wittman at the Chiropractic Health Center in Finleyville at 724-348-6446.

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Washington Hospital’s Cancer Program Receives Approval With Commendation The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACOS) has granted Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the cancer program at The Washington Hospital. The Washington Hospital is one of more than 1,400 CoCapproved cancer programs in the United States and Puerto Rico. The CoC performed an on-site survey at The Washington Hospital on September 18, 2007. Receiving care at a CoC-approved cancer program ensures that the patient will receive: comprehensive care, including a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment; a multidisciplinary, team approach to coordinate the best treatment options; information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options; access to cancer-related information, education, and support; a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results and offers lifelong patient follow-up; and ongoing monitoring and improvement of care. “This special approval recognizes the quality of our comprehensive patient care and our commitment to provide our patients with access to all of the various medical specialists involved in diagnosing and treating cancer,” said Washington Hospital President and CEO Telford W. Thomas. In 2006, The Washington Hospital partnered with UPMC Cancer Centers to bring cancer patients exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments close to home. The UPMC and The Washington Hospital Cancer Center, located at the hospital’s main campus at 155 Wilson Avenue in Washington, combines UPMC’s world-class research and technology with the outstanding community medical facilities, people, and services at The Washington Hospital. “This collaboration with UPMC guarantees that patients in this region will receive the most effective, technologically advanced treatments and diagnostic services available anywhere, including radiation and PET/CT” said Thomas. Telford W. Thomas. “This accreditation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality patient care.”

Washington Hospital Awarded Accreditation in Positron Emission Technology UPMC and The Washington Hospital Cancer Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Positron Emission Technology (PET) as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field conduct evaluations and assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. “PET helps physicians at the UPMC and The Washington Hospital Cancer Center diagnose and localize cancer,” said Washington Hospital President and CEO Telford W. Thomas. “This accreditation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality patient care.”

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Educational Session on Joint Replacement at The Washington Hospital The Washington Hospital Joint Center is holding an informational session March 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the hospital's Community Room. The 30-minute educational session about knee and hip replacement surgery will be followed by a Q&A and tours of the hospital's Ortho/Neuro Unit, inpatient therapy gyms and Main Street rehabilitation area. An orthopedic surgeon will be on hand to answer questions. Refreshments and free parking will be provided. To register, please call 724-250-2825.

Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute Education Sessions

Anonymous Donor Donates $15,040 to Canonsburg General Hospital to Purchase Gurneys

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, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 19 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.

An anonymous donor recently donated $15,040 to Canonsburg General Hospital to purchase three new gurneys, along with six mattresses for existing gurneys. The equipment will be used for patient transport in the medical imaging department. Features of the new gurneys include superior maneuverability, extra thick mattresses for patient comfort and a wider patient surface. “We are very grateful to this patron for the generous donation,” said Kim Malinky, president/chief executive officer of Canonsburg General Hospital. “The donor’s selfless gift to Canonsburg General Hospital will truly benefit both our patients, many of whom will appreciate the added comfort of the gurneys, and our staff who will value the ease in which the gurneys maneuver.” The anonymous donor elected to purchase gurneys based upon the desire to help others. “I have back problems so I understand the importance of extra thick mattresses,” the donor said, explaining that the frequent use of hospital medical imaging services inspired the donor to make the purchase. “I started thinking about patients who are in pain and how much easier it would be with new gurneys that have been designed for comfort.”

The Connection Just Got Closer Advanced Emergency Care at Canonsburg General Hospital

For years, residents of Washington and southern Allegheny counties have benefited from the partnership between Canonsburg General and Allegheny General hospitals. And now the connection for advanced emergency care just got closer. Canonsburg General Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Emergency Department features 18 large, private treatment rooms, cutting-edge digital X-ray equipment within the department itself, and expanded, comfortable family waiting areas. We have the latest in computerized patient tracking and information systems, and our emergency patients are immediately taken to an examination room where registration and initial assessment are completed at the bedside.

You’ll also find a quality medical team led by Allegheny General specialists board-certified in emergency medicine. Continuing the connection, the hospital now serves as a base for AGH’s renowned LifeFlight helicopter, giving residents of our region immediate access to this life-saving medical transport system.

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Going Green: Add Leafy Vegetables to Your Diet Nutritional guidelines all include eating more fruits and vegetables. Recommendations for vegetable selections all encourage consuming a larger quantity of green, leafy products. Romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, and mustard greens are some of the more popular choices. They are the standout vegetables, jam-packed with vitamins A, C, and K; folate; potassium; magnesium; iron; lutein; and phytochemicals. Lutein and zeaxanthin are two carotenoid pigments in green, leafy vegetables that promote eye health. The macula, or center of the retina, has a very high concentration of both of these substances. Increased dietary consumption is associated with lower macular degeneration. Lutein and zeaxanthin also are associated with lower incidences of cataracts by 20 to 50 percent. The recommendations call for 4-5 servings (1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw) per week. The best known source of Vitamin K is green, leafy vegetables. Vitamin K is best known for its ability to help blood clots, but it also is an important factor in the bone protein formation. Bone is constantly breaking down and rebuilding. The rebuilding process needs protein and vitamin K. Improved bone density is related to lower risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures. The body has to keep the acid-base balance in the blood within an extremely narrow range. Many body system checks and balances contribute to this control. Foods that cause an increase in acids include meat, some grains, and food additives like phosphoric acid in colas. The potassium, magnesium, and calcium in green, leafy vegetables neutralize the acid created by the metabolism of these foods. In a study published in the American

Journal of Epidemiology, individuals who consumed two servings per day had a 14 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer than those who consumed the least of about 1 serving per week. Researchers believe that the chlorophyll in green vegetables may negate the harm cause by heme, the ironcarrying pro-oxidant pigment that gives red meat its color. Feeding heme to rats makes their colon cells proliferate more, but adding either spinach or purified chlorophyll to their diet reverses the damage. Nutritional studies all agree that green, leafy vegetables are a low-calorie nutritional powerhouse. Keep a bag of washed greens in your fridge. Garnish your pasta or grilled vegetables, fish, or chicken with greens. Toss a handful or two into your soups, stew, and sauces. They affect many body systems with their antioxidants and vitamins. Adding a serving a day will result in increased health benefits.

Behavioral Health Services Commended for High Quality of Care The Behavioral Health Department at Jefferson Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that its Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit completed a Department of Health Licensure Survey with no deficiencies and commendation for its high quality of care. “The reviewers were particularly impressed with the nature of our treatment plans, patient involvement in the treatment process, our innovative programming and strong emphasis on integrated and team-oriented service,” said Joseph Cvitkovic, PhD, director, Behavioral Health Services. The licensure review completes several months of intensive reviews of Behavioral Health by the state Department of Health and by the Department of Public Welfare. Behavioral Health Services include the inpatient program, the Intensive Outpatient Program in the Medical Office Building, and Caste Village Counseling Center. “Throughout the extensive review process, no deficiencies were issued and reviewers were consistently impressed with the quality of services and the extensive continuum of care provided by Jefferson Regional Medical Center,” said Joseph Cvitkovic, PhD, director, Behavioral Health Services. “In each location and program, reviewers were most excited by the creativity, dedication of staff and the interdisciplinary team approach in providing care. This is one more reflection of Jefferson Regional’s commitment to quality care and attention to community needs,” he said.

Medical Center Plans Free Fair During Sleep Awareness Week It’s time we wake up to the value of sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation, which says the amount of sleep we get impacts our health, safety, productivity, mood and relationships. In conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Week March 3-9 – a national campaign to make people aware of the importance of sleep – Jefferson Regional Medical Center will hold a free Sleep Awareness Fair on Wednesday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to noon in the hospital lobby on the Medical Center campus at 565 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills. The free event will feature sleep testing demonstrations, equipment displays, vendors and giveaways. Sleep technicians and other health care professionals will be available to answer questions and provide treatment information. Tours of the Jefferson Regional Sleep Lab will be available on request Ample parking is available in the hospital visitors’ lot for those attending the Sleep Fair. Parking tickets will be validated at the Sleep Fair upon request. The Jefferson Regional Sleep Lab is located in Suite 503, South Hills Medical Building. Medical professionals provide diagnostic and treatment services for sleep disorders including insomnia, sleepwalking and sleep apnea. For more information, call 412-469-5981.

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Open MRI Services Added at HealthPlex by MVH Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) has installed a Hitachi High Performance Open MRI to its vast array of outpatient equipment and services available in Suite 130 of the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX located at WillowPointe Plaza in Rostraver Township. The Open MRI unit focuses on providing the ultimate in patient comfort and uses a wide-open design offering a panoramic view from all four sides to create a relaxing environment. The open design alleviates anxiety and stress and allows a loved one or friend to be seated at the patient’s side during the exam. It creates a tranquil atmosphere enhancing the patient’s experience. The new Open MRI Unit can be especially attractive to larger patients or those with claustrophobic tendencies. Patients are getting the best of both worlds – an Open MRI and superior imaging performance. The unit provides increased head and elbow room and quality imaging. “The new Open MRI Unit was placed at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX to add to the overall convenience of our patients and is another key tool for our physician’s patient diagnosis,” said Thomas J. Cullen, senior vice president at Monongahela Valley Hospital. “Knowing you need to have an MRI examination no longer needs to be a traumatic event,” he added. “Having to travel to an unfamiliar location may be unsettling. But having a convenient facility with a variety of medical procedures in one location can help to uncomplicated those concerns.”

Monongahela Valley Hospital’s new Open MRI facility in the MonVale HealthPLEX benefits from the direction of (l-r) Kimberly Vicites, MRI Technologist; MaryAnn Konsugar, Manager, HealthPLEX Imaging; and Thomas J. Cullen, Senior Vice President, MVH.

Monongahela Valley Hospital Calendar of Events for March Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Managing Your Diabetes – March 4, 5, and 6 at 8:30 a.m. 3-day, 2 hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required. For information or to register, call 724-258-1483. Breast Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. For information, call 724-258-1704. Childbirth Preparation Class – Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. A four-week series of prenatal/parent education classes designed to increase understanding of pregnancy and family relationships. Topics include: Expectations, Nutrition, Fetal Growth and Development, Breathing and Relaxation and Baby Care. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229). Coaches Clinic for Student Athletes – Saturday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m. The Mon Valley Coach’s Clinic will bring the latest in general sports, coaching and instructional information

to male and female Mon Valley area students in grades nine through 12 and to those who interact with them. This informative day features keynote speaker Craig “The Wolf” Wolfley - Former Steelers offensive lineman, No. 73, and current Steelers Radio and TV Network reporter. Groups are invited but seating is limited. Register for the event by calling 724-258-1318. RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, March 11 at 11 a.m., 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. Soup and Salad Luncheon – Thursday, March 13 at 11 a.m. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources have tickets on sale now in the Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Gift Shop for the Auxiliary Soup and Salad Luncheon. For only $6, the auxilians will provide soup, salad, sandwich, dessert and beverage. For more information, call 724-258-1234. Cancer Support Group – Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. For additional information, call 724-258-1704.

Managing Your Diabetes – March 18, 19, and 20 at 6 p.m. 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 724-2581483. Ostomy Support Group – Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. For more information, call 724258-1773. Public CPR Instructions - Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536. Carbohydrate Counting – Wednesday, March 26 at 9 a.m. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know. How to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar and information on the glycemic index. For more information or to register, call 724-2581148.

Public First Aid Instructions – Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $25 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536. Multiphasic Blood Analysis – Saturday, March 29 at 7 a.m. 40-panel blood screening for only $20. Testing will take place in the Community Room on the lower level of the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The Multiphasic Blood Analysis is open to the public. Testing is by appointment only and registrations are being accepted at 724-258-1282, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Participants are asked to provide the full name and complete address of the physician to whom the test results will be sent. Breast-feeding Support Group - Monday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. This free support group is free and open to all women interested in breast-feeding their newbom infant. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).

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Ask the Experts

PHYSICAL THERAPY BY DAN REHAK, PT, ATC Physical Therapist CENTERS FOR REHAB SERVICES Q: Do you experience pain in your shoulder when you reach overhead? A: You are likely experiencing one of several repetitive trauma injuries. This type of injury occurs by performing the same types of movement, repetitively, when the muscles are either not strong enough or the shoulder may not have normal mobility. Examples of this type of injury are tendonitis, impingement, and frozen shoulder. There are some differences in the treatment for each condition due to the unique cause of the injury. They are best treated with a specific program developed by a physical therapist based on a thorough examination of the shoulder If you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, you should call the Centers for Rehab Services in Peters Township at 724-941-2240 and “We’ll Get You Going Again.”

Have a Splitting Headache? Chiropractic Care Can Help If you have a headache, you're not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? There is a better alternative. New research shows that spinal adjustments the primary form of care provided by doctors of chiropractic - may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck. A report released by researchers at the Duke By Dr. Christopher Carr, University Evidence-Based Practice Center in Newman Chiropractic Center Durham, NC, found that spinal adjustments resulted in almost immediate improvement for those headaches that originate in the neck, and had significantly fewer side effects and longer lasting relief of tension type headaches than a commonly prescribed medication. * But to get to the bottom of the problem, you first need to find out what is causing your pain. Headaches have many causes, or "triggers." These may include foods, environmental stimuli (noises, lights, stress, etc.) and/or behaviors (insomnia, excessive exercise, blood sugar changes, etc.). The greatest majority of primary headaches are associated with muscle tension in the neck. Today, Americans engage in more sedentary activities than they used to, and more hours are spent in one fixed position or posture. This can increase joint irritation and muscle tension in the neck, upper back and scalp, causing your head to ache. The patients that I have seen over the years have responded very well with low force adjustments to both the neck and upper back. After an initial examination is performed, it is common to place patients on a treatment plan that includes a series of chiropractic adjustments, nutritional counseling, stretching and strengthening of the neck and upper back musculature. In some cases, traction is used on the neck to help alleviate postural abnormalities and muscle tension. Here are some recommendations you can use right away: Low-impact exercise including walking; Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration; Avoid caffeine. Foods such as chocolate, coffee, sodas and cocoa contain high levels of the stimulant; Avoid teeth clenching. This results in stress at the temporomandibular joints (TMJ)- leading to TMJ irritation and a form of tension headaches. * Source: Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, February, 2001.

Dr. Christopher Carr holds a doctorate from Palmer West College of Chiropractic and a BS in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina. The office is located at 3055 Washington Road in McMurray. He can be reached at (724) 969-4000 or via email

New Dental Technology Protects Teeth From Harmful Effects of Dry Mouth by Michael F. Hnat, DMD Dry mouth or “xerostomia” is a common condition in aging adults and people who take various medications. As we age, salivary flow decreases from glands inside the cheeks and under the tongue. Many medications, especially those for blood pressure control, anti-depression and anxiety, and cholesterol reduction, secondarily decrease the amount of saliva in the mouth. With decreased amounts of saliva, the teeth are much less protected and much more prone to regular and significant tooth decay. Saliva naturally protects the teeth in many ways. It buffers excess acid from dietary sources and from stomach reflux. Soda, sport and energy drinks, fruit juices, coffee, and tea are all highly acidic and act to dissolve tooth structure if not neutralized by saliva. Saliva also serves to constantly remineralize the teeth with calcium and phosphate to replenish what is lost and lubricates the teeth to prevent harmful bacteria-laden plaque from sticking to the teeth and promoting the decay process. Regular toothpastes and mouth rinses designed to provide fluoride and strengthen the outer surface of the teeth are virtually ineffective in saliva-deficient, more acidic oral environments. Drinking water constantly or using over-the-counter moisturizing rinses can help lubricate the mouth but unfortunately cannot substitute for our natural saliva and its many beneficial effects. Most recently, dental research has developed techniques and products for dental professionals that effectively substitute for the lack of saliva in adults suffering from dry mouth. Simple in-office treatments and regular home use of breakthrough professional rinses and toothpastes can now replace what saliva normally provides as well as stimulate more natural production of saliva. Dentists can now confidently assure adults with chronic dry mouth that their teeth, too, can “last a lifetime.” Michael F. Hnat, DMD is a 1979 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. His private dental practice, Progressive Dental Solutions, is located at 3055 Washington Road in McMurray. More information on this topic is available by contacting Dr. Hnat at 724-942-5630.

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“The 40-70 Rule”

Jefferson Regional Senior Services announces its schedule of Spring Exercise Classes for men and women ages 55 and older. Ten-week sessions offer a variety of workout options in aerobic dance, weight training, yoga and yolates. Classes begin the week of March 10 at the Senior Services offices, Sports Medicine Complex, Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills.The class fee is $35 for each 10-week session of aerobic dance and weight training; classes will not be held the weeks of May 5 or May 12. Yoga and yolates classes are $45 for each 10-week session. Free parking is available. To register, call Senior Services at 412469-7099. A medical release is required to participate in all exercise classes.

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Weight Training: A one-hour workout that strengthens muscles and bones and improves balance and coordination. Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning March 10; Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning March 12; Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning March 14; or Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. beginning March 15. Bring a water bottle and a one- to three-pound set of weights. Aerobic Dance: A one-hour low-impact workout that is easy to follow and non-intimidating. Mondays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. beginning March 10, or Wednesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. beginning March 12. Bring a water bottle. Yoga: Yoga is a philosophy and exercise system that combines movement and simple poses with deep breathing and meditation to promote health and relaxation as well as reduce fatigue. Tuesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. beginning April 8, or Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. beginning April 10. Bring a mat or towel, yoga strap and one or two yoga blocks if available. Yolates: A combination of yoga and Pilates exercises to improve flexibility, balance and posture. Focus is on safely strengthening and stretching the core muscle groups to trim the stomach and strengthen the back. Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning April 8, or Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning April 10. Bring a mat or towel, yoga strap and one or two yoga blocks if available.

Home Instead Senior Care, a company serving Washington County has launched a public education campaign to help adult children talk to their senior loved ones about difficult topics. This campaign, called the ‘40-70 Rule,’ tackles such sensitive issues as driving, finances, independence and even romance. “The ‘40-70 Rule’ means that if you are 40, or your parents are 70, it’s time to start the conversation about some of these difficult topics,” said Lucy Seger owner of the local Home Instead Senior Care office. At the center of the “40-70 Rule” campaign is a guide of conversation starters for sensitive senior-care subjects, which is available free from the local Home Instead Senior Care office. The guide was compiled with the assistance of Jake Harwood, Ph.D., national author and communication professor from the University of Arizona who is the former director of that school’s Graduate Program in Gerontology. In general, the Home Instead Senior Care survey found that Boomers have the most difficulty talking with their parents about independence issues, such as continuing to live in their own home, and that their parent’s desire to remain independent makes it challenging to address such sensitive issues as health and money. The fact that many of these families are still in a parent-child rather than a peer-to-peer role makes the conversations even more difficult. Good communication is vital to helping families know when it’s time to seek additional resources. “Oftentimes both adult children and their loved ones can benefit from outside help, such as a professional caregiver,” said Seger. “But the only way that will happen is if they can talk about it.” To receive a free copy of The 40-70 Rule: A Guide to Conversation Starters for Boomers and Their Senior Loved Ones or to learn more about 40-70 Rule program, visit www.4070talk.com or call the local Home Instead Senior Care office at 724-222-7700.

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March Events For Seniors at 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. • Our itinerary for the regular luncheons will be the same, March 13th and 27th. Blood pressure screening from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon. Lunch at 12:00 with reservations by calling Erma Grego at 724-941-6956. Followed by our program, which will be "Don Roach" as vocalist accompanied by "Elizabeth Jefferies" on the piano. I'm sure you will hear some old familiar "Irish songs" • The Program for March 27th is called “Healthy Steps” for older adults. The program is designed to introduce steps they can take to reduce falls and improve their health and well being, and provide referrals and resources. • Birthdays for March are Nobi Bucy, Eleanor Mullen, and Florence Walls. Happy birthday to you all and many more. Belated wedding anniversary for Russ and Irene Aldrich which was February 14th.

Peters Township Sponsors Day Trip For Seniors The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department along with the Upper St. Clair Department of Recreation and Leisure Services is offering the following trip. SENIOR TRIP - “AMERICAN HEROES” Visit historical sites in Somerset, PA such as the Flight 93 Temporary Memorial and Chapel where those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 are remembered and honored. Have lunch at the Coal Miner’s Café. Hear the inspirational story of the rescue of nine miners in July 2002 at the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site. Visit the Monument for Life Park and see The Rescue Capsule. Then finish out the day with a stop at Glades Pike Winery. Date: Tuesday, April 29 Time: Motor coach will depart from the Recreation Center at approximately 6:45 a.m. Returning approximately 8:30p.m Fee: $70 (includes transportation, lunch, admissions, guide service) Registration deadline: March 18, no refunds after that date. Contact: To register, call (724) -942-5000.

Driver Improvement Senior Course Canonsburg General Hospital, in association with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will offer the drive safety program. The first day session will be held from 9:00am-1:00 pm, on, March 12, in the Canonsburg General Hospital McNary Conference Center. The second session will be held the same time and location on Friday, March 14. The fee for the course is $10. To register, or for more information, call Canonsburg General Hospital's Resource Center tollfree at 1-877-284-2000.

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Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Brad Bassi and Master of Ceremonies Andrew Stockey introduced Guest of Honor Ken Griffey.

Ringgold School Board President Denise Kuhn and Earl Gilpin II display a replica of the sign that will be erected.

Ringgold Rams Booster Club Sponsors Ken Griffey Day School’s Baseball Field Named in Griffey’s Honor By Paul Chasko The Ringgold Rams Booster Club with the cooperation of the Ringgold School Board and the Ringgold School District Administrators promoted an event on Saturday, January 18 that culminated in the rededication and renaming of the Ringgold baseball field to “Ken Griffey Baseball Field” at a banquet held that evening at the Willow Room in Rostraver Township. George “Ken” Griffey returned to the area for the banquet but insisted that he Tyler Gilpin, Tyler Walters, Taylor Walters, be given the opportunity to spend some and Brittany Gilpin show off gifts personal time with the youth of our area autographed by Ken Griffey. and in particular with the kids in his hometown of Donora, calling them “the future stars of the Ringgold School District.” The Rams Club organized a “Lunch with Ken Griffey” at the Donora Borough Building, where Griffey met with about 150 kids. He autographed pictures for all of the kids and answered questions. Before leaving, they also enjoyed hot dogs and sodas. Andrew Stockey of WTAE Channel 4 was Master of Ceremonies at the dedication banquet. A number of speakers, including former Cincinnati Reds teammate and MVP awardee George Foster, Ullis Payne, former district Superintendent Dr. Charles Stacey, and Donora’s Mayor Lignelli shared personal stories of their interactions with Griffey. Most characterized him as a humble man from humble origins who has not forgotten where he came from – even with his impressive baseball achievements. Valarie LawsonGriffey, Ken’s wife, joined him at the speaker’s table. Griffey played 19 seasons in major league baseball. From 1973-1991, he played in 2,097 games for four different teams: Cincinnati, New York Yankees, Atlanta, and the Seattle Mariners. In 1990, he and his superstar son, Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners, became the first father-son combination in major league history to play in the same season on the same team. His career stats are: .296 batting, 2,143 hits, 152 home runs, and 859 runs batted in. He contributed to two world championships, played in three All-Star Games and received an All-Star MVP Award. The highlight of the evening came with Ringgold School Board President Denise Kuhn presenting Griffey with a replica of the new sign to be erected in the now-named “Ken Griffey Baseball Field.” The Rams Club will use proceeds from the banquet, ads in the program, and a silent auction of sports memorabilia to renovate the field. Ken Griffey autographs photo cards for Kevin and Wesley Feld as Dad looks on.

California University of Pennsylvania stadium is named for him, a U.S. Naval Academy All American in both football and lacrosse, a Charleroi High football and Purdue graduate, a Monessen High standout on the hardwood and netter at Bethany College, a football conference scoring champiJames “Kayo” Adamson Charles Billy Russell on for Donora High, a University of Pittsburgh athletic department administrator, a 1950s Centerville and Penn State football phenom, and a captain of the Alabama Crimson Tide are the eight new inductees for the 2008 class of the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame. The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Gary Hogan Robert “Red” Worrell Selection Committee announced the new inductee from a list of Billy Russell worthy candidates from the Mon Valley Donora High School’s Billy Russell led the compiled by general chairman Steve Dragon’s to the Big 6 title and was the conRussell. ference scoring champion with 96 points in 1953. Russell landed a four-year scholarship James “Kayo” Adamson California University of Pennsylvania sta- to the University of Detroit where he dium is named for the late James “Kayo” received All Missouri Valley honors. Adamson, one of the few football players Donna DeMarino Sanft who ever played college football while still Owning one of the longest and most in high school. In 1971 California State College named its new football stadium at diverse tenures in the University of the college farm complex in Adamson’s Pittsburgh’s Athletic Department, Donna honor. At the time he was a member of the DeMarino Sanft serves as Pitt’s executive College Board of Trustees. In 1925 associate athletic director. Sanft was an allAdamson was named to the first Mon Valley star gymnast both at Monessen High and Pitt. She also coached the Panther’s gymnasConference All-Star Team ever selected. tics team for 12 years compiling an 82-50-1 record and was twice selected the Eastern John Hewitt John Hewitt, a 1957 Bellmar High School Collegiate Coach of the Year. graduate was a U.S. Naval Academy AllRobert “Red” Worrell American and captain of the 1961 football The late phenom Robert “Red” Worrell team who met President Kennedy at the Army Navy game. Hewitt was the first Navy was an all around standout athlete at player to play 30 consecutive games. In high Centerville High School in the 1950s. In school he was an All-Conference playerand football no defense could stop him. Red received the 1956-57 Fayette County could outrun, outlast, and outsmart the best of them. A scholastic All-American football Athlete of the Year Award. player he was courted by 135 colleges and was named the top player in the WPIAL as Gary Hogan A gifted passer, Gary Hogan led the 1959 a junior and senior and set WPIAL and Charleroi “Dream Team” to a perfect 10-0 PIAA records in track. season and went on to Purdue University John Wozniak and was the starting quarterback before the The late John Wozniak, a 1940 Marion arrival of future NFL Hall of Fame quarterHigh School graduate who became the capback Bob Griese. tain for Alabama’s Crimson Tide would perform in the Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl and Joe Kurey Joe Kurey, a 1958 Monessen High gradu- Blue-Gray All-Star game. John played proate and Bethany College standout in basket- fessionally for the All-American Football ball and tennis would eventually become Conference and the Canadian Football Bethany’s athletic director. As a netter, Joe League. Wozniak was inducted into the teamed with Jim Baker his senior year at Belle Vernon Area Football Hall of Fame in Monessen to win the PIAA doubles title. He 2000 and into the Saskatchewan was inducted into the Bethany College Roughriders Hall of Fame in 2005. Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.

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WPIAL Basketball Championship Race Ends Early For Local Boys Teams

The gals, even the baby, try to keep warm watching their guys play softball.

SnoBall Classic Softball Tournament Celebrates Its 25-Year Anniversary By Paul Chasko

The Wesco Mutts “slippin’ and slidin’” all over the field.

TJ works the court against Derry in the WPIAL Preliminary Championship Round.

By Paul Chasko

“… and they all fall down.” Sooner or later – going after an infield fly ball.

Over the years, the annual March of Dimes SnoBall Classic Softball Tournament has taken place on ball fields covered with snow, mud, ice, and/or a mixture of all three. This year, the event was held over the weekend of January 26 and 27, and, as usual, most of the fields were a mixture of hard-packed snow and ice. This led to some tricky footwork on the fields throughout South Park, North Park, Boyce Park, and North Huntington Township. To say that this is a Pittsburgh event wouldn’t do it justice, as there’ve been participating teams from throughout Southwestern PA and some from West Virginia. In fact, former local native Keith Reynolds travels here from Minnesota each year to Michelle of the “Wesco Mutts” team, looking good at third base. captain the “COPART” team, which happens to have been the South Park Men’s Division winner this year and last year. Donna Litner of the West Penn Division of the March of Dimes, who organizes the event, had praise for team members who make this event possible. Donna commented, “This event wouldn’t be possible without the hundreds of volunteer hours donated by the local umpires in these areas.” She also thanked her key coordinators George Wilson, John Decolati, Mark Kowaleski, Jim Lander, Bob Stickle, and Thom Satariano. Both George Wilson and Thom Satariano have been involved in this event for 20 years and were presented with pins to commemorate their service. The media sponsors for the event were Radio Station WDVE and The Pittsburgh CW (television). She also thanked the teams who come back year after year to participate in the SnoBall Classic (153 teams this year). This year’s local winners were: South Park Women:

South Park Co-Ed:

South Park Men:

1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd

LaRomana Free Agents Anns 2 The Library Durans Wesco Mutts COPART Black Sox Longo’s

This year’s SnoBall Classic earned over $40,000 through entrance fees and memorabilia sold during the event. Events like this allow the March of Dimes to continue research and programs to fight premature birth and other threats to our babies’ life and health. Another upcoming event is the “March for Babies,” a walkathon which will be held at Console Energy Field near Washington, PA (Home of The Wild Things) on April 13. The event starts at 10 am. Registration is easiest online at www.marchforbabies.com.

son at 9-13 overall and 4-6 in section play. Not an outFive of our local boy’s standing season but varsity basketball teams good enough to did well this season. make the WPIAL Having most of our playoffs. They met local teams in the Laurel Highlands in WPIAL playoffs looks the preliminary positive for the area rounds in what programs. What it tells turned out to be a me is that there are thriller that went some very good hoops down to the wire. programs in our local South Park led into schools. Couple that the second quarter. with some good talent The Mustangs led for over the next few years, most of the third. and we may see some The lead see-sawed stronger runs at the back and forth durWPIAL Championship Derry struggled with a TJ height advaning the fourth quarcoming out of our cortage in an 82-41 loss against them in the ter, and the game ner of Southwestern AAA preliminary round of the playoffs. was decided with a PA. three-pointer by Peters Township was the only local team playing in Quad A this Laurel Highlands with a few seconds season. The Indians went 16-8 overall and remaining. The Mustangs won it 45-44 – a 7-5 in a very tough section 4. It was heartbreaker for South Park. At 6-4 in AAA Section 5, Thomas enough to earn them a playoff slot. They met Franklin Regional in the first round of Jefferson posted a winning season with an the WPIAL playoffs. They led for most of 8-13 record overall. They beat Elizabeth the first three quarters but stronger Forward twice in Section play. TJ handled rebounding from the Panthers gave Derry nicely in the preliminary round winFranklin Regional the lead at the end of the ning 82-41, but in the first round they drew third quarter, which they managed to hold Highlands who was the number 3 seed in for a 44-40 win over Peters - nevertheless, a AAA division playoffs with an overall record of 18-4. TJ took the lead early and good season for the Indians. The Ringgold Rams made the WPIAL held it into the second quarter. Highland playoffs coming out of AAA Section 4 with regained the lead in the second half and 8-16 overall and 5-5 in the section. Their went on to win 75-56 cutting short TJ’s five section wins were enough for a low WPIAL run. Elizabeth Forward struggled all season seed in the playoffs. They met Hampton in a preliminary round of the WPIAL playoffs. finishing 5-18 overall but only 1-9 in Hampton’s pressure on defense denied the Section play. Any playoff hopes will have to Rams good shots, and, when they did come after some serious rebuilding of their shoot, they weren’t finding the basket fre- basketball program. It seemed strange to see the Clairton quently enough. The Rams led briefly in the first quarter, but Hampton tied with Bears only at 11-10 overall and 8-4 in AA minutes left in the first quarter and padded Section 3 after their WPIAL playoff pertheir lead for a 72-59 win over the Rams. formance over the past three seasons – Not a super season for the Rams, but Coach 06/07 Semi-Finalists, 05/06 WPIAL Pete Logan is bringing the program along Champs, and 04/05 Quarter-Finalists. They’ve clearly gone through a rebuilding nicely. South Park played with Ringgold in AAA season. They did make the playoffs but Section 4, and their record wasn’t much were beaten by Monaca in the first round better. They met Ringgold twice – won one 48-43. I’d expect the Bears to be in a betand lost one. They ended the regular sea- ter position next season.

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Going to Bat For Our Soldiers Finleyville Mom Collects Baseball Equipment for Deployed Son By Christen M. Stroh It’s March, and spring training is right around the corner. While many local residents are geared up for baseball season to begin, Finleyville Resident BJ Hutton is more geared up for, well, the gear baseball players use. Hutton is collecting baseball equipment for her son, 22-year-old Joshua Keefer, and not just because he’s a baseball fan. Keefer is currently deployed in Iraq. As a soldier, he and his unit look for ways to spend their free time, and one of the ways they choose to unwind is by playing baseball. Doing so, however, is made more difficult by the fact that equipment used for playing, such as balls, bats, and gloves, is limited in its availability. The fact that there is not a field for the troops to play on is also a problem they have encountered. Hutton got the idea to start a drive to collect donations when Joshua was home over the holidays; he had mentioned that his unit is in the process of building a field to be used for recreational softball and baseball games and asked his mother if she would be willing to ask around for equipment to be donated. “We’re looking for baseball equipment, and it doesn’t have to be new,” she explains. “It won’t be coming back here. As troops are rotated in and out, the equipment will stay over there for them.” Currently, Hutton has collected a number of baseballs and softballs, but she is still collecting both baseball and softball gloves, bats, and safety equipment, such as helmets. She also puts personal hygiene products in the packages for the troops and is accepting donations of that nature as well. “Our main priority is to collect as much as we can to keep them safe and happy,” she says. Donations can be dropped off at Hey Andy’s Restaurant and Lounge, located on W. Main Street in Monongahela. Hutton mails the donated equipment on a monthly basis. Anyone who would like more information or would like to make a substantial donation can contact Hutton at 724-782-0380.

Coaches vs. Cancer Game a Success On Friday, February 1, Ringgold defeated South Park 52-50 in the Coaches vs. Cancer game. The Coaches vs. Cancer program unites the American Cancer Society and local high schools in the fight against cancer. One dollar of every admission went to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, donations were accepted in the Ringgold Athletic Office throughout the week. The halftime half-court shot monies were also donated to the American Cancer Society. At halftime, Mr. Richard Bucchianeri, Superintendent of the South Park School District, presented Mr. Lloyd Price, Ringgold School District Athletic Director, a check in the amount of $150. In all, the two schools Mr. Richard Bucchianeri (right), were able to raise $1,164.47 for the American Superintendent of the South Park School District, presented Mr. Lloyd Price, Ringgold Cancer Society to help promote lifesaving School District Athletic Director, a check in research and programs that improve the qualithe amount of $150. ty of life for thousands of people suffering from cancer. Since 1993, the Coaches vs. Cancer program has generated nearly $40 million in revenue for the society’s fight against cancer.

Union-Finley Bears President Sherrie Garry awards the door prize (a football autographed by Joe Montana) to Zach Devenney.

Some of the Union-Finley Bears Cheerleaders receive their gifts for the season.

The Union-Finley Bears Celebrate the 2007 Season

The Bears Termite Team and coaches show off their recognition Ts for the championship win.

By Paul Chasko On January 26, the New Eagle Fire Department (NEFD) hosted a banquet for the Union-Finley Bears Football Organization. The NEFD social hall was filled with players, cheerleaders, coaches, family members, and guests celebrating the completion of another successful football season. The Union-Finley Bears Organization fields four teams each season. The “Tiny Mites” team is made up of 5, 6 and 7 yearold boys and girls playing tag football. The “Termite” team is comprised of 7, 8 and 9 year-olds. The “Mighty Mites” are 10 and 11 years of age. The “Midgets” are 12 and 13 years old. Each team has its own cheerleader squad made up girls from the same age brackets. The teams play in the Mon Valley Midget Football League (MVMFL) along with other teams from the Mon Valley, with the best teams meeting in postseason playoff games to decide the champions of the MVMFL. The Bears Termite team was undefeated and took the MVMFL ‘The champions of the Termite Division in the Mon Valley Midget Football League with their coaches and cheerleaders.

championship in their division. Needless to say, the Termite players, cheerleaders, and coaches received some special recognition. Each player and cheerleader received an exercise outfit emblazoned with the UnionFinley Bears Logo. Academic achievement is strongly encouraged by the Bears Organization, and certificates were awarded to each cheerleader and player who maintained at least a “B” grade average during the season. A special door-prize drawing for the kids was held, and Zach Devenney won a football autographed by Joe Montana. Congratulations to all the kids and coaches for a successful season – especially to the Termites. I have a hunch that it’ll be quite a few years before these kids really come to appreciate what the Union-Finley Bears Organization has done for them. I mean the board, the officers, the coaches (both football and cheerleading), the volunteers, and all the parents. Putting together a season of kid’s football is a huge undertaking. Thanks to you all from the kids (in case they forgot to thank you) for all the time and effort.

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Local Boxing Update By Steve “Skeets” Levandosky

THE BATTLE FOR BALDWIN Baldwin High School, January 19 132 lbs. Brody Manko of South Park Boxing Club (SPBC) vs. Andrew Zezza of Steel Valley Boxing, Homestead About 30 seconds in, Manko “Southpaw” gets walloped with a right hand that sends him to the ring mat—a flash knockdown. Up instantly, Manko receives eight seconds more from the ref. In the second round, he showed these two high school boys, putting on an entertaining bout—a lot of fists to the face action! They kept the ref busy. Both boys club each other for eight counts. When the judges decide, Brody Manko loses a close one Andrew Zezza! 90 lbs. Matt “Kid” Conway of SPBC vs. Chad Wharton of West Allegheny Fighting Academy In the first, Conway keeps getting better with each fight, then gave Wharton a boxing lesson he won’t soon forget. Conway hit him with every legal punch in the book plus a couple of new ones! Conway wins big over Chad Wharton! 100 lbs. Luke Gloeckl of SPBC vs. Kalib Parrish of WAFA Gloeckl comes out firing with both hands, scoring with quick clean combos, but Parrish also has an arsenal and fires back. The boys trade even until the end. Gloeckl loses a thriller to Kalib Parrish! 165 lbs. Andreas “The Greek” Kamouyerou of SPBC vs. Chris Debar of Flood City Boxing, Johnstown In the first, Kamouyerou sets the tempo and uses his power landing left hooks follow with right hand head shots that had Debar backing up all night. Kamouyerou and his hi-power offense out slug and out hustle Chris Debar in a one-sided victory! 155 lbs. “Slick” Sammy Vasquez (southpaw) of SPBC vs. Katongo Muluenga of Penn State University (PSU) Titan Fitness via Africa The first two rounds are kind of cautious; neither man commits much. In the third, the fireworks start. Vasquez starts the show with a rifle left to the jaw that noodles Katongo’s legs. The ref steps in and gives the African an eight-count. Vasquez stays in control, boxing hit and move ‘till the last inning. Vasquez wins a quality decision over the alwaystough Katongo Muluenga! 141 lbs. Scott Bradley of SPBC vs. Mike Schreckengost of WAFA Scott Bradley of Baldwin High School’s Class of 2008, the hometown boy in Baldwin— the gym is packed, and the crowd is pumped up! Bradley is pumped, too, and tears into Schreck landing 4-5-6 punch combos and body and head shots that rattled Schreck through the first two rounds, In the third, Bradley fends off his foe’s attack with a good

“D” and counters with a well-timed left hook that had Schreck kissing the floor. The gymnasium erupted! Up by a nine-count, the ref inspects him as the bell sounds! In the fourth, Bradley is in charge when the last bell rings and wins big! 165 lbs. Sam Suska of IUP Boxing vs. John L. Farley of Steel City Boxing, North Side Do these guys like each other or not? It’s their fourth fight in a year. This one starts out like the other three, with both men trading leather and scoring. Suska tried boxing more but would get cracked with Farley’s counter rights and lefts. This fight was not as brutal as the three others, but the results were the same: Farley gets the decision over Suska!

JOHNSTOWN, JANUARY 26 100 lbs. Luke Gloeckl of SPBC vs. Rayco Saunders Jr. of Steel Valley Boxing In the first round, Gloeckl has some nice hand speed raking Saunders with left-right combos to the side of the head and face. Gloeckl slipped some big right hands and scored by hit and move. In the third, Saunders did some scoring too, but not enough. Gloeckl wins a close decision!

KITTANNING HIGH SCHOOL Kittanning, PA. February 2 141 lbs. Blaise Santorello of SPBC vs. John Dipolito of Indiana University of PA (IUP) Boxing (rematch from the December 22, 2007 fight in Bloomfield at which Santorello won by 2nd TKO) This fight starts like the first, except Santorello is moving his head more and slipping most of his foes punches. He throws a missile right hand to the breadbasket that had Dipolito wincing from pain, then the ref give him 8 seconds to regroup when the bell rings to end the first. In the second, about 30 seconds in, Santorello throws a left hook to the side of head followed with a solid right to the mouth that sent the IUP boy to the ground. The ref never even counted and waved the fight off. This fight was about 20 seconds faster that the last fight—Santorello wins second round TKO. 141 lbs. Scott Bradley of SPBC vs. Tony Romano of PKA Pittsburgh In the first round, Bradley starts working off the jab, then scores with right hands and left hooks. In the second round, Bradley throws lead right hand that shook Ramano but the Pittsburgh boy still marches forward and gets hammered some more. Bradley fires off six punch combos scores at will. The third round had Romano “Southpaw” scoring with his double right hook and a straight left hand that went south of the waistline. Bradley then is awarded an 8-count. In the fourth round,

The winner, Andreas Kamouyerou, raises a hand in victory.

Scott Bradley’s power jab snaps back Mike Schreckengost’s head.

Bradley takes charge landing left hooks to the head that staggered Romano a couple of times through the last round. When the scorecards are in, Bradley wins a hard-fought decision! 152 lbs. Sam Vasquez Jr. of SPBC vs. Jack Maine of Elwood City Boxing In the first round, Vasquez “Southpaw” opens the show with an eight-punch combo that knocked Maine off balance and into Vasquez’ corner; the ref breaks the action and gives Maine eight seconds to think about it, and he wants to continue. Vasquez throws punches in bunches and lands mostly power shots to the gut and skull. When the fourth round begins, Maine’s face is battered and bruised but shows a lot of heart ‘till he gets tagged with a right hook and left hand that sent him into the ropes, which kept him in the ring. The ref stopped it immediately. Vasquez Jr. wins TKO in the fourth!

Bethel Park’s Brody Manko gets tagged with a right cross from Andrew Zezza.

MARGARITA MAMA’S Station Square, Pittsburgh, February 8 95 lbs. Matt “Kid” Conway of SPBC vs. Kalib Parrish of WAFA Talk about knowing someone—these two boys are fighting each other for the 15th time. The first round starts, and Parrish is on the attack hot and heavy scoring on Conway. Kid stays calm and cool working off the jab

Luke Gloeckl (right) and Kalib Parrish touch gloves before the start of the last round.

and scoring with long right hands to the body. Conway’s ring experience and boxing skills help carry him to a decision win!

(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

MVH Invites Local High School Students to Attend Coaches Clinic Former Steeler, Craig Wofley to be Keynote Speaker Where can talented young athletes learn how to prevent sports related injuries through proper conditioning, nutrition and fitness techniques in addition to health risk information on tobacco avoidance and MRSA? This information and much more will be available at the Mon Valley Coach’s Clinic on Saturday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center on the campus of Monongahela Valley Hospital. Local area students, teachers, coaches and parents are invited to learn from the coaches. The Mon Valley Coach’s Clinic will bring the latest in general sports, coaching and instructional information to male and female Mon Valley area students in grades nine through 12 and to those who interact with them. This informative day features keynote speaker Craig “The Wolf” Wolfley Former Steelers offensive lineman, No. 73, and current Steelers Radio and TV Network reporter. Seating is limited. Register for the event by calling 724-258-1318.

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South Park Township Public Library 2575 Brownsville Road South Park, PA 15129 (412) 833-5585 Children’s Events STORYTIMES: Baby Lapsit Wed. at 10:30 a.m., February 13 - April 30 These fun baby lapsits for infants through 18 months are a great way to introduce your child to the fun of books! Toddler Time Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., Feb. 12 - April 29 Children ages 18 months to 3 years are invited!

Cultural Events at the Library Wednesday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. On the fourth Wednesday of the month, look for a different cultural event at the library. Call to register. Author of “The Secret History of the War on Cancer” Devra Davis, PhD, MPH Thursday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Local author Devra Davis will be speaking about her very popular new book “The Secret History of the War on Cancer”. Afternoon Scrapbooking for Moms Friday, March 28 Noon to 4:00 p.m. We have access to spacious tables, a printer, cutters, computers to pull graphics, magazines, and can suggest where to find lots of creative ideas. Please call to register.

Pre-K Storytime Mondays at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 11 - April 28 Children ages 3-5 are welcome to join the fun with stories, songs, and crafts.

Knitting Club Saturday, March 8 and 29 at 11:00 a.m. Janie Ruperto from the Knit Shoppe in Canonsburg is back to share her knitting expertise. All skill levels are welcome.

Family Storytime Mondays at 7:00 p.m., February 11 March 31; April 28 - June 9 Kids ages 2-6 with their caregivers are welcome to a great night of family fun!

South Park Library Jewelry Designer Group Wednesday, March 12 and 19 at 7:00 p.m. The cost is approximately $15.00. Call 412833-5585 to register.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Penguin Premier Saturday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. Stop by the library for a personal encounter with a real African Penguin when the National Aviary visits the library!

South Park Township Library “Book Lust” Club The Book Club will be reading “The Constant Princess” by Phillippa Gregory. Call to register if you are new to the club.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Thursday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m.In celebration of Mister Rogers’ birthday, children are invited to visit our good neighbors at the Mt. Vernon of South Park Assisted Living Residence to share stories, snacks, and a craft. Call to register. Magic Tree House Book Club Students in grade 2-4 are invited to join this special book club dealing with the very popular Mary Pope Osborne series! March 13 – Sunset of the Sabertooth April 17 – Dolphins at Daybreak May 15 – High Tide in Hawaii

Call the library for information about any of these events at 412-833-5585 or check our website at www.southparklibrary.org

Peters Township Public Library 616 East McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-9430 www.ptlibrary.org CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS READING ACTIVITIES / PROGRAMS

Mother-Daughter Book Club This very special book club for middle school girls and their mothers meets the third Monday of the month.

BOOK BABIES Ages: Birth - 12 months with an adult 8 weeks, March 17 - May 9, 2008 (spring) Tuesdays, 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Winter Reading Club and Read-to-me Club February 11-April 19 Age categories are: pre-readers, grades1-2, 34, and 5-6. Toys-R-Us gift cards will go to the top readers on April 19!

MOTHER GOOSE TIME Ages: 12 - 24 months with an adult 8 weeks, March 17 - May 9, 2008 (spring) Mondays, 11:00 - 11:20 a.m. or Tuesdays, 11:00 - 11:20 a.m

Adult Events Spring Tea Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. Join us for a Spring Tea, once again presented by “The Victorian Tea Garden Tea House” located on the South Side. Call soon to reserve your spot. Gardening for the Fun of It! With Doug Oster Monday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. Come and hear what the Pittsburgh PostGazette’s Backyard Gardener has to say about gardening.

TODDLER TALES Ages: 2 - 31/2 years with an adult 8 weeks, March 17 - May 9, 2008 (spring) When: Wednesdays, 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. or 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Ages: 31/2 - 5 8 weeks, March 17 - May 9, 2008 (spring) Mondays, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. OR Tuesdays, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. OR Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:45 p.m. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit.

KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME — WANTED: SHAVE TAILS TO SADDLE UP AND SKEDADDLE! Ages: Kindergartners and T-Class 7 weeks, March 28 - May 9, 2008 (spring) — Theme: “On the Move” Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 1:15 - 2:15pm This full-hour program goes the next step in learning and loving reading through stories, activities, crafts, and movies. BODIES IN MOTION Ages: 2-5 with an adult 8 weeks, March 17 - May 9, 2008 (spring) Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 1:30 p.m. (winter) Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. OR 1:00 1:30 p.m. (spring) A 35-minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun!. TINY TUNES TODDLER Ages: 2-3? with an adult 8 weeks, March 17 - May 9, 2008 (spring) When: Mondays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. TINY TUNES PRESCHOOL Ages: 2-31/2 with an adult 8 weeks, March 17 - May 9, 2008 (spring) When: Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. TIME TREKKERS Ages: Grades 2 and up When: 3rd Thursday of the month Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. March 20, 2008: It’s Colossal! Ancient Rome April 17, 2008: Tricksters! Tales from Africa Trek back in time to explore up close and personal the times and places you’ve only read about! CAMP CREEPY Ages: Grades 2 and up When: 4th Saturday of the month Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Dates: March 22, 2008 Hear your favorite tell-in-the-dark stories around the ‘campfire,’ sing creepy camp songs, and even make spooky smores!

BRAIN SQUEEZERS Ages: Grades 4-8 When: 4th Monday of the month beginning in January, 2008, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Dates: March 24, April 28, 2008 Test your mind at this after-school club for those who enjoy friendly competition and challenge. CRAFTY CRAFTS Ages: Grades 4 and up — parents welcome! When: 1st Tuesday of the month beginning in February, 2008 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dates: March 4, April 1, 2008 FAMILY GAME NIGHT Ages: For kids and parents of all ages When: 1st Thursday of the month Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dates: March 6, April 3, 2008 FAMILY PAJAMA STORYTIME Ages: For kids and parents of all ages When: 3rd Tuesday of the month Time: 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Dates: March 18, April 15, 2008 Bring the whole family to this once-a-month evening storytime. ARTS ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS (DRAMA, MUSIC, DRAWING/PAINTING)ACTING CLASS DRAWING AND TISSUE PAPER ART Ages: 4 - 6 Duration: 4 weeks, March 4 - 25, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ages: 7 - 13 Duration: 4 weeks, March 4 - 25, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Students will learn basic drawing techniques highlighted with tissue paper (collage style). Register at the library’s circulation desk; please see supply list when registering. CHARCOAL / OIL PASTELS Ages: 4 - 6 4 weeks, April 8 - 29, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ages: 7 - 13, 4 weeks, April 8 - 29, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Students will learn basic techniques with charcoals (2 weeks) and oil pastels (2 weeks).

HISTORY MYSTERY (OR HOW DID THEY DO THAT?) Ages: Grades 4 and up When: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Dates: March 13, 2008 History comes alive once a month in this program centered on “How did they do that?” in ancient history.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS On-Going Programs PETER’S READERS BOOK CLUB Ages: Grades 6 - 8 (or ages 11 - 15) When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, March - May, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

FANS OF FANTASY BOOK CLUB Ages: Grades 4 and up When: Last Thursday of the month Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dates: March 27, 2008

TEENREADS (A.K.A. FORMERLY KNOWN AS PRINTZ) Ages: Grades 5 and up When: 3rd Thursday of the month Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join TeenReads as we gather once a month to share the latest and greatest in YA lit.

GIRL’S NIGHT OUT Ages: Girls in grades 4th - 8th and their moms / caregivers When: 1st Monday of the month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dates: March 3, April 7, 2008 Enjoy reading together, watching chick flicks, and sharing in this special motherdaughter book club!

FANS OF FANTASY BOOK CLUB Ages: Grades 4 and up When: Last Thursday of the month Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fans of Harry Potter get together for a funfilled night of games, snacks, and fantasy!

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Looking back in time at moments and memorabilia from our local community. (Newspaper ads courtesy of the Monongahela Area Historical Society)

100 Years ago!

Old Newspaper Advertisements Monongahela Times – May 29, 1908

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

Cindy’s Perfect Puzzles! By Cindy Bartolotta

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.)

• Official Entry Form •

(Deadline for entries is March 10)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger.

“St. Patricks Day Word Scrambler” Unscramble these words: (answers at bottom) 1. MOCASKHR 2. HIRIS 3. REGEN 4. GGEROABHRINU

Who was recently honored as Elizabeth Forward Warriors #1 Football Fan?

5. ADREPA

What is the name of the Union Township native who is returning to Afghanistan?

6. PATOOT

What is the name of the new photography portrait studio that opened in McMurray?

7. NAUCLPREEH 8. KLCUY

Entry forms should be submitted to: Union-Finley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332

Congratulations to our February Pizza Puzzler winners! IRENE FETTER - Whitehall • JAMES LEWIS SR - Monongahela

9. DGLO 10. ATNCPSKIRATI 11. YSTBONLAEREN Answers: 1.) SHAMROCK, 2.) IRISH, 3.) GREEN, 4.) ERIN GO BRAUGH, 5.) PARADE, 6.) POTATO, 7.) LEPRECHAUN 8.) LUCKY, 9.) GOLD, 10.) SAINT PATRICK, 11.) BLARNEY STONE

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Your Money

Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Offers Free Assistance

Life Insurance Should Be Part of Your Financial Plan By Arlene M. Elosh State Farm® Agent You may think you have a solid financial plan. The paycheck you bring home on a regular basis may be more than adequate to meet the immediate needs of your family. There may even be some left over for vacation, retirement, or even college savings. But what if you weren’t there to provide for your family’s needs? Would they continue to live in the home you shared? Would your children be able to attend the college of their choice? These are important questions that must be considered. Finding the answers can start with visiting your insurance agent and discussing a life insurance policy that is appropriate for you and your family.

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A primary purpose of a life insurance policy is to provide a dollar amount to the beneficiaries in the event of the death of the insured person. That death benefit can be used in any number of ways, whether for a mortgage, college education or regular income. Life is full of many questions. Being sure that your financial plan includes an adequate amount of life insurance can help you answer at least one question, “What will happen to my family if I’m not around to provide for them?”

Are you puzzled by the tax law and which credits and deductions for which you are eligible? Free tax assistance is available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program sponsored by Community Action Southwest in Washington and Greene Counties. The VITA program will offer free, basic, online filing assistance to qualified working taxpayers who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit or who make less than $40,000 a year. The EITC is a federally funded tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Too often, however, eligible filers are either unaware of the credit or are lured in by predatory filing and lending services. Commercial tax preparation services normally charge an average of $100 to file and $250 to receive a refund anticipation loan (RAL). The VITA program offers quick and free filing so that the credit can be used as a financial boost, as it is intended. Community Action Southwest will offer VITA services for eight weeks during February and March by I.R.S trained and certified community Volunteer Tax Assistors. The service will be offered in five locations: Community Action Southwest office buildings in Washington, Waynesburg and Donora; the Carmichaels Senior Center and the Family Development office at California Terrace in California. The VITA program also offers free filing assistance to those persons with disabilities and older taxpayers who file or basic tax forms. In addition, our volunteers assist community members in claiming any special credits for which they may be eligible. If your family income is less than $40,000, call 724-225-9550 ext. 448 for more information or to schedule an appointment or visit www.caswg.org.

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Food & Dining

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Route 88 • Finleyville Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-11; Sunday 12-9 724-348-7118 Daily Specials: Monday: Large Jumbo Wings..$.50; Tuesday: Pizza; Wednesday: Coal Nuggets $1.00; Thursday $2.00 of any Steak; Friday: Fish & Shrimp *Fresh Homemade Soup* www.roysbythetracks.com

THE HILLTOP BAR

1101 Fourth St. • Monongahela Mondays & Wednesdays: wing night 6pm-10pm Hawg Heaven Bar-B-Q on Saturdays 724-258-5242

THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT

1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South 412-384-3080 Open daily: 3pm-2am Kitchen hours: 3pm-11pm daily Daily Specials: Homemade Soups Open flam BBQ *Bring this ad in to receive 10% off entire order*

BRASS MONKEY

Bar & Grill 428 N. State Street (Rte. 837) Daily Specials @ the best local bar Every Friday: Ultimate Fish Sandwich! 412-233-3375

161 Main Street – New Eagle, PA 724-258-8110 Hours: Mon-Sat: 6am-6pm; Closed Sundays Free Delivery all day 6am-6pm Specialties: Italian Bread & Ravioli’s Love at first bite!

Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese Cuisine 6348 Library Road, Suite #7 - South Park, PA 412.831.8860 Sun - Thurs 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Fri & Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM No MSG* Take Out * Dine In Delivery to South Park, Bethel Park, Peter's Township, Finleyville

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REGO’S RESTAURANT

807 Dry Run Rd. • Monongahela 724-258-4212 Open 7 days a week. Kitchen hours: 12n-10pm Great Food • Full Menu • Best Wings Daily Happy Hour 5-7 • Fri. & Sat. Live Music Guinness, Smithwick’s & Harp on Tap • Smoke Free!!

161 Main Street • New Eagle, PA 724-258-8110 Hours: Mon-Sat: 6am-6pm; Closed Sundays Free Delivery all day 6am-6pm Specialties: Italian Bread & Ravioli’s LOVE AT FIRST BITE!

601 McKean Ave; Charleroi PA 724-483-6200 (Minutes from Finleyville, via RTE 43) Daily Features: Chicken Parmesan; Gnocchi; Ravioli; Crepe Manicotti

For information how you can be included in the Local Dining Guide, call us at 412-249-8177.

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Grand Openings! Look what’s new in Town “Let’s Order Out!” Good to Go Restaurant and Catering Opens in Finleyville By Heather Kelley-Latorre * Good to Go Restaurant and Catering is now “good to go.” After a little painting and some fine-tuning of the menu, Owners Keith and Margie Pudlowski were “good” to open on January 21. Many years (23 to be exact) of working in restaurants, and time and again hearing folks telling them their food was good enough to sell – it all led them to take the plunge into their own business. The Pudlowskis have taken their experience and made a vow to offer an all-fresh, quality menu. From forks that don’t break when you use them to freshevery-morning buns and local Cheplic’s meat, they think everything through so that what is “best for us at home is the best here” at Good to Go. The “best” means “no short cuts.” Margie Pudlowski spends her Saturdays at the shop starting stocks for soups and various sauces that Keith and his brother Ron Pudlowski will serve during the week. The straightforward menu includes hoagies, burgers and dogs, salads, and munchies. Not to mention home-cooked favorites that make an appearance as daily specials: meatloaf with mashed potatoes, chicken and biscuits, stuffed shells,

and BBQ ribs to name a few. The same type of absolutely fulfilling items can be found good to go for a crowd. Good To Go will cater anything from a one-pan lunch to an entire party. Give ‘em a call at 724-348-5844, or check out the website Drive by for the daily specials listed on Good to Go’s sign out in front of their location at 3532 Marion Avenue in Finleyville. http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7pa12/goodtogo. Be sure to bookmark it so you can easily find out the daily special! If you’re not Internet savvy, just do a drive by – the specials are listed on a large sign out front. No need to check on “Frydays,” though. Frydays run year-round and feature Icelandic Cod sandwiches and dinners. The “Cod Father II” is rather large, so they also sell a battered fish sandwich for the smaller appetite. Joe Lynch, who promises to be a regular customer, says, “There are a lot of us that would rather pick up dinner for the day than kill the evening after work cookin’ and cleanin!” Good to Go is located at 3532 Marion Avenue – across the street from the No “sleeping with the fishes” here Community Center. Be sure to stop by and grab some Owner Keith Pudlowski and his brother Ron great food “to go!” with the Fryday special, the Cod Father II.

Charleroi Welcomes a Little Taste of the ‘Burgh in The River House Café By Samantha Milton On February 6, The River House Café opened its doors to the public. Located at 506 McKean Avenue in Charleroi, The River House Café adds a touch of the ‘Burgh to The Mon Valley. Owners Michael and Lori Coury, who also own the neighboring Salatino’s restaurant, are very excited about their new endeavor. “Charleroi is a great town, a supportive town; our goal is to bring the feeling of the South Side to Charleroi. Why drive all the way there, when you can have it right here?” said Lori Coury. The historical building, which used to be home to Miller’s Department store and recently Ducoeurs Furniture, has been completely remodeled. “We want the community to feel an ownership here, which is why I left so many blank spaces on the walls. We are looking for people to donate vintage pictures of people and places of the Mon Valley area during the 1900s. I want people to be able to walk in and say, ‘Hey, that’s my grandma in that photo,’” added Coury. The River House Café wants people to know that they do have a dress code that is enforced after 5 pm The newly remodeled bar area at the River House Café every evening. Coury said, offers a cozy and friendly atmosphere. “Our dress code is that of

The River House Café is located at 506 McKean Avenue in Charleroi

business casual; no hats, no tennis shoes, and preferably collared shirts.” While Salatino’s is an Italian restaurant, General Manager Scott Austin adds, “Our chef has developed a well-rounded menu that has something for everyone, including our youngest guests. The food is fabulous—it really is.” “We’ve provided the ideal environment for watching sporting events while enjoying a frosted mug and appetizers,” said Coury. “This is also a great place for special events such as birthdays and wedding rehearsal dinners, or even business luncheons.” In addition to the bar and dining areas, The River House Café also features a dance floor and stage for live entertainment. On February 22, The Klick was the first band to take the stage. According to Coury, The River House Café plans to host more acts in the coming months. “Charleroi is a safe and quaint town; we hope this will be a place where people will come to meet up with friends or make new ones. Charleroi has a lot to offer, so come see!” Coury said. The River House Café is open Sunday from noon-11 pm, Monday from 11 am-11 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am-midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 11 am-1 am and is closed on Tuesdays. For more information or reservations of eight or more, please call 724-565-5700.

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Honey, Food has Never Been So Simple (NewsUSA) - While ingredient lists read more like science experiments than actual food, consumers are growing more concerned about where their food comes from or what is in it. However, there are several items that occur in nature, without any alterations, that might surprise most of us. Honey, olive oil, maple syrup, natural peanut butter, fresh-squeezed orange juice and butter all require little to no alteration to achieve mouth-watering status. According to a consumer survey performed by the National Honey Board in 2006, three percent of U.S. households expect to find other ingredients, such as sugar and corn syrup, in their honey. That equates to more than three million households who believe there are additives in honey. So, if pure honey is a natural substance, what is in it? What makes it so sweet? Surprisingly, the answer is simple. Pure honey is merely plant or flower nectar that has been broken down by a honey bee's enzymes and is primarily composed of fructose, glucose and water. It also naturally contains other sugars as well as trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Because there is no processing, pure honey literally travels from the hive to the bottle to your kitchen. However, consumers should always be aware of labeling

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aging growth of the local economy and reducing production waste. Most farmer's markets provide an easy way to purchase local honey and have seen a boom in popularity in recent years. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the number of farmer's markets in the U.S. has increased almost 20 percent between 1994 and 2006. The idea of being able to meet and speak directly with the person who is providing a natural food resonates well with most consumers. Not only does the production of pure honey leave a small eco-footprint, honey is also a direct product of pollination, which is responsible for one out of every three bites we consume. If it weren't for honey bees, we would suffer from a limited supply of cotton, oranges, apples, blueberries, cucumbers, strawberries and numerous other staple crops. In fact, almonds rely entirely on honey bees for pollination. For more information about honey varietals, food and beauty recipes, visit honey.com. Or, to find a locally produced or specialty honey, visit honeylocator.com.

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Gourmet Cooking for Your Vacation The Monongahela Woman's Club members had a special treat for their February 11 meeting. Christine Zewe, of Monongahela, demonstrated her self-taught recipes which included Jarlsburg Cheese Spread, Rice Salad, Muffuletta sandwiches, and for dessert, Easy tiramasu. The members enjoyed the delicious food she prepared. An enjoyable evening was had by all.

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Elizabeth Forward School District Seeks Reconfiguration Elizabeth Forward (EF) School District officials held a meeting at Elizabeth Elementary School on January 23 to explain and hear public input on the district’s plans for reconfiguration. Seven options were put forth for consideration: Option 1: Primary/Intermediate East, Primary Intermediate West, Central K-5 (sister school concept) Option 2: District Wide Intermediate Building (4/5), Regional Primary Schools, and Community Learning Center Elizabeth Forward School Superintendent Dr. Option 3: Primary/Intermediate East, Michael Latusek presents elementary-level Primary/Intermediate West, and reconfiguration options to parents at Elizabeth Community Learning Center Elementary School. Option 4: Four K-5 Buildings and Community Learning Center Option 5: Four K-4 Buildings and 5/6 Intermediate Building Option 6: Five K-5 Buildings (current configuration) Option 7: Close Elizabeth Elementary School Options 1, 3, 5, and 7 were eliminated for consideration. Options 2, 4, and 6 have been submitted to a task force for further study. Residents who would like to be part of this task force or give input to these considerations may contact Jane Milner, Director, School and Community Relations, Elizabeth Forward School District, 401 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037 (reconfig@efsd.net or 412-896-2307). Elizabeth Borough Council President Monica Douglas was in attendance and stated that the borough felt slighted that they were not included in the invitations put out to the parents of Elizabeth Elementary School students. She stated that she is favor of Elizabeth Elementary remaining an elementary school and would like for the Borough to be included in further discussion and decisions. School Superintendent Dr. Michael Latusek stated that though this meeting was primarily for parents, the Borough was not left out. He also stated that the school district’s priority is instructional benefits for the students. Should Elizabeth Elementary not be used for elementary education, it could stay open as a community learning center for pre-K and after-school care programs, administrative offices, a library, senior citizen center and programs, summer education camps, adult education, etc.

Deadline for the Joyce Fulton Memorial Scholarship is Approaching The South Park Women’s Club would like to remind all interested South Park High School senior class members, the dateline for the Joyce Fulton Memorial Scholarship is fast approaching. Applications must be postmarked by April 1st. This is the Joyce Fulton Memorial Scholarship, given to honor the memory of our beloved past member Joyce Fulton. Joyce loved South Park and in particular, the Interact Program. The criteria for the scholarship are as follows: • This five hundred dollar ($500) scholarship is available to a South Park High School senior who has been actively involved in the Interact Program. • The student needs to provide proof of at least twenty-five (25) hours of community service during their senior year • The applicant must submit a three hundred (300) word essay addressing the following: 1. Describe your community service projects and the impact they have had on your life. 2. Discuss your aspirations for the future. The Application must be postmarked by April 1st, and sent to: Joyce Fulton Memorial Scholarship South Park Women’s Club, P.O. Box 491, South Park, Pa. 15129 An external review panel will read the essays, select the winning applicant and present his/her name to the Executive Board before April 30th.

Geography Takes Center Stage at St. Valentine School Seventh grader Tom Ernst demonstrated his geography knowledge in winning St. Valentine Tom Ernst School’s National Geography Bee held recently at the Bethel Park school. He competed against nine other finalists from the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to win the first place medal. Ernst now moves onto the next round of competition by taking a written exam. The Geography Bee is a nationwide contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society to encourage teaching and learning of geography. Mr. William Pericht, a Social Studies teacher, oversees the Geography Bee at St. Valentine School. Tom is the son of Tom and Darlene Ernst of Bethel Park.

Free Prom Gowns and Tuxedos! Eligible Students Can Receive Free Prom Attire From Project Prom March 25, 26, and 27: Public Sale Held March 29 at Century III Mall The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is collecting formal wear for “Project Prom”, now in its sixth year of helping young people who are served by DHS attend their proms. Donations of new or gently worn prom or bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories are being accepted from 7 am until 8 pm in the lobby of the Human Services Building at One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, until March 11. Donations will also be accepted between 9 am and 4 pm on March 5 at the SOURCE shop located across from the escalator on the third floor of Century III Mall in West Mifflin. The Project Prom giveaway will take place on March 25, 26, and 27 from 3 to 6 pm at the SOURCE shop. To be eligible, Allegheny County high school-age students must be referred by a DHS employee or one of the 500-600 provider agencies affiliated with DHS. A public sale will be held on March 29 from 11 am to 4 pm with proceeds benefitting

Project Prom. Project Prom has provided over 700 students with Prom attire. Everything from tuxedos and gowns to shoes, purses and jewelry has been donated and dispersed to students from throughout Allegheny County. “To be lifted from the worries of their everyday lives–lives that have often seen more difficulties than many adults have experienced – for one special night means the world to them and to us,” says project manager Samantha McVicker. Monetary donations to purchase tuxedo rental gift certificates and specialty-sized gowns are encouraged and welcomed. Please make checks payable to DHS Donations Fund and write “Project Prom” on the memo line. Apparel and monetary donations may be mailed to Project Prom, c/o Samantha McVicker, DHS/OCR, First Floor, Human Services Building, One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 152222225. Volunteer groups are also welcome to hold fundraisers to support Project Prom. For more information about Project Prom, or to determine eligibility, contact 412-350-3428 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/projectprom.

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Ringgold School News The following dates are important for the Ringgold Transition Team and families.

Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten registration and screenings will be held from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm on March 3 at Gastonville Elementary Center (GEC), March 4 at Monongahela Elementary Center (MEC), and March 5 at Donora Elementary Center (DEC). Pre-K counts and summer Pre-K information and registration also will be available at this time at all schools. “Family Fun Night” for Get Ready, Get Set for Kindergarten will be held from 6-7:30 pm on the following dates: March 25 at DEC • March 26 at MEC • March 27 at GEC * Parent and child workshop for DEC (pre-k children ONLY) will be held April 11 from 1:30-2:45 pm at DEC. On “Buddy Day”, pre-K children can spend the morning in kindergarten! Buddy Day, for all children from childcare providers and nursery schools, will be held from 9:30-11 am on the following dates: May 5 at DEC • May 6 at MEC • May 7 at GEC Transportation will be provided from childcare center.

Kindergarten and First Grade Registration at Ringgold School District Registration for all children who plan to attend kindergarten or first grade for the school term will be conducted in the Ringgold School District on March 3, 4 and 5. Parents should not register children for the first grade if they are attending kindergarten in the Ringgold School District at the present time. These children have already been registered. A child registered for kindergarten for the 2008-2009 school term must be five before September 1, 2008. Children who have not attended kindergarten and are to be registered for the first grade must contact the building principal and arrange to have their children tested with the present kindergarten classes by April 2008. Ringgold School District has adopted a policy regarding the early admission of children to kindergarten and first grade. Parents of children who do not meet the normal age requirements (age 5 by September 1 for kindergarten and age 6 by September 1 for first grade) must request early admission in writing by July 1, 2008. This request must be sent to the building principal. Parents are advised that only exceptional children will be granted early admission. Parents must present the child’s birth certificate or some proof of the child’s date of birth at the time of registration. Vaccination against small pox is no longer required. The following immunization requirements for all students entering school for the first time in either kindergarten or the first grade are: • At least 4 doses of diphtheria and tetanus •3 doses of polio (OPV or IPV) • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine • 2 doses of measles vaccine (preferably MMR) • Varicella (chicken pox) immunity, either from vaccination, history of disease or lab testing. Children will not be admitted to school for the 2008-2009 school term if they have not been properly immunized. The registration schedules are as follows: • Monday, March 3 – Gastonville Elementary School • Tuesday, March 4 – Monongahela Elementary School • Wednesday, March 5 – Donora Elementary School Registration is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the above dates. If you have any questions, call the building principal of the elementary school that your child will attend.

St. Joan of Arc News Congratulations St. Joan of Arc PJAS Students Four St. Joan of Arc Students participated in the annual PJAS – Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Region 7 competition, held at Upper St. Clair High School on February 2, 2008. The students participating had to conduct scientific investigations, prepare written reports, and present oral presentations of their project using transparencies listing their Title, Hypothesis, Materials List, Procedure, bar or line graphs showing the results of their project and stating whether their hypothesis was valid or invalid. There were students from a total of 88 schools, 45 were Middle School level students. St. Joan of Arc 8th graders Bethany Lewis and Ryan Despres were awarded First place honors and 8th grader Levi Eisel and 7th grader Rhiannon Lewis were awarded second place honors. Bethany Lewis and Ryan Despres, our first place winners, will move on to compete at the State Level, Monday, May 19, 2008 at Penn State University. We wish them Good Luck! The students were prepared for this competition by their Science and Computer Teachers, Mrs. Lynn Martik and Mrs. Nancy Matter.

St Joan of Arc March Calendar • March 3 – Terra Nova Resting begins • March 4 – Advisory Board Meeting 7PM – Library • March 7 – Gr. 5-8 attend Jesus Christ Superstar; 2:30 Stations of the Cross presented by Gr. 1 & 5 • March 8 – First Reconciliation for all 2nd graders of SJA • March 12 – 9 a.m. Mass hosted by Gr. 7; 1 p.m. Assembly Saddecky Puppets • March 13 – Gr. 5 ‘Link Up’ Duquesne University School of Music • March 14 – 9:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross presented by Gr. 3 • March 17 – 1:30 p.m. Reconciliation gr. 3-8 • March 18 – 1:30 p.m. SJAmboree Kickoff • March 19-24 – Easter Break • March 25 - Back to school • March 26 – 9 a.m. School Easter Mass hosted by Gr. 6 • March 27 – end of 3rd grading period • March 28 – Charity $1 Dress Down Day

Registration for School … ALREADY??? Yes, the time to register for the 2008-2009 school year is now! Not because we want to wish our time and summer away…it’s because it’s time to plan for the coming school year. Staffing, book orders and equipment all need to be planned and budgeted. St. Joan of Arc School is accepting registration for children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. There is a choice of full and half day Kindergarten. The student must be 5 years old by September 1, 2008 to be eligible for Kindergarten. St. Joan of Arc also offers 3 and 4 year old preschool. There are still openings for afternoon pre-school while there is a waiting list for the morning sessions. For more information or to tour the school, please call 412- 833-2433.

8th Annual Spring Parade of Fashions St Joan of Arc School is holding their annual Spring Parade of Fashions on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the Domremy Pavilion adjacent to St. Joan of Arc Church. The fashion show models will be wearing fashions courtesy of T. J. Maxx and displaying the latest hair and makeup trends provided by Philip Pelusi. The luncheon will be catered by Sisters Custom Catering. There will be Door Prizes, Chinese Auction, Purse Auction, 50/50, and a centerpiece winner at every table! Come enjoy food, fashions and friends! Tickets are $25 and will be available at the certificate table at Sunday Masses, at the school office or by contacting Kristen Karrenbauer at 412-655-9406.

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Madonna Catholic Regional School News Celebrating 100 Days of School – in Style!

MCRS Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Second graders Hannah Williams, Allie Zimmerman, Nathan Schollaert, and Jonathan Spadaro show off their Valentine boxes.

Tori Albert, Louie Amati, Olivia Behanna, and Alexander Bottino wait their turn to pass out valentines.

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week To end the celebration at the middle school level, the annual Snowball Dance was held where special recognition was given to our 8th grade students.

“At Your Service”

Kids on Roller Skates!

Fifth graders operate the school store located in the Computer Room of MCRS. Anthony Koval and Weston Homa are shown with shopper Alex Massari.

Students in grades K-5 enjoyed a skating party at Valley Skating Center in Donora. This group of boys is having a great time!

Fifth Grader PJ Vahaly was the lucky winner of the Valentine Basket.

On the 100th Day of School, first graders held a fashion show wearing items they made with 100 objects on them.

Students at Madonna Catholic Regional School, in celebration of Catholic Schools Week, enjoyed a week of fun activities. Middle school students participated in a Marble Roll science challenge. An Academic Quiz Bowl was held. Students spent some time away from school also, as the elementary students went roller skating at Valley Skating Center and the middle school students went to the Byham Theatre to enjoy Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor. Pictured above are winners of the Marble Roll Challenge (l-r) 3rd place Andrew Funtal, 1st place Lauren Stroh, and 2nd place Nicholas Smydo.

Kindness Counts at William Penn Elementary

MCRS Students Compete in “Math Counts” Madonna Catholic Regional School students in grades 7-8 competed in the Washington County Math Counts competition at W&J College. They received the award for the Most Improved School. Pictured (l-r) along with their sponsor Mr. Bakos are students who participated. Nicholas Smydo, Nicholas Hudak, Andrew Funtal, Ryan Miller, Nicolas Greaves and Andrew Urko.

Ms. Ruschak’s students show off their hard work.

William Penn Elementary School in Monongahela collected pet items for the month of February. They also had a Penny War between rooms, where money was collected each day, in every class. Each class counted and kept track of their money. Ms. Ruschak’s class made graphs, charts, and posters about animals in shelters. William Penn has contributed over $200 and a truck load of pet items (cleaners, toys, food, etc.) for animals in shelters in our area. Our school has really shown that if each of us do a little, it will add up to a lot!

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Kids & Family By Nathaniel Taylor (age 16)

Dr. Tony’s Corner By Dr. Tony LaBarbera, Pediatrician, Children’s Community Pediatrics South Hills Pediatric Associates

Kids and Exercise

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

The increase in childhood obesity has sparked an interest in physical activity and exercise for children. The benefits of exercise include less risk of obesity, strong muscles and bones, better sleep, decreased stress, improved memory and focus, and the development of coordination and physical skills. How do we get our kids off the couch, away from the computer, detached from video games, and interested in physical activity? It all starts at home. Try to set an example. Make exercise and physical activity important in your own life, and your children will develop an interest. We should also limit our children’s screen time (video games, computer, and television) to around two hours a day. The types of sports or activities your child participates in should be based upon their age, interests, and skill level. Toddlers ages two to three can benefit from running in the yard or on a playground, swinging, supervised water play, toddler gymnastics, and tumbling. Kids ages four to six may benefit from dancing and games like hopscotch or tag, jumping rope, playing catch, bicycle or tricycle riding, T-ball, and flag football. Seven- to ten-year-old kids may show more of an interest in team sports. They benefit from baseball, football, hockey, wrestling, soccer, gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, swimming, tennis, and biking. After age ten, kids may benefit from supervised weight training, organized team sports, rowing, track and field, football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, etc. The most

important thing is to find something your child shows an interest in, will enjoy, and fits their personality. How much physical activity should your child get? The recommended amount is at least sixty minutes of vigorous activity daily. This can be difficult to work into a busy schedule and will include different types of activities. Parents can help by keeping the activities/sports interesting, challenging, and varying. Let us keep our kids active and help them to build a lifelong interest in exercise, sports, and activities, and childhood obesity may become a thing of the past.

Please e-mail questions and subject suggestions for future editions of Dr. Tony’s Corner to 1drtonymd@comcast.net.

Jefferson Hills/Mon Valley Office: 412-384-9030 Brentwood Office: 412-882-7747

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P & W Auto Service is Open for Business in McMurray By J.R. Brower Wayne Smith wants everyone to know that he is still doing quality automotive repair at 536 Valley Brook Road in McMurray, as he has for quite some time. P & W Auto Service formally opened for business in mid-January, serving Peters Township. Smith works as a mechanic and co-owns the shop with his son-inlaw, Pat Revetta, and his daughter, Kathy Revetta, who is also office manager. They are proud to be a family-owned business, and all indications are that that the three work well together to provide complete auto repair services. Over 30 years of experience in automotive repair speaks for itself. Pat speaks strongly about the importance of family; his is originally from Finleyville and Monongahela, and he has fond memories of spending much time at his grandfather’s home in Finleyville as a youth. He and Kathy have three school-age daughters, and they are hoping to move to Peters within the next three months. They want their new business to be involved in the community. “We sponsor Little League and support the Peters Township Athletic Association,” said Pat. P & W offers a vast array of automobile repair services. Their work includes brakes, alignments, diagnostics, tire service, ball joints, tie rods, coolant flushes, shocks, struts, oil changes, lubrication, tune-ups, cylinder head jobs, exhaust systems, windshield

Wayne Smith, Kathy Revetta, and Pat Revetta of P&W Auto Service stand outside their new location on Valley Brook Road in McMurray.

replacements, rack and pinion steering, and expert transmission service. The shop also does state inspections and emissions testing and also will inspect motorcycles. Along with providing thorough and high-quality repair services, Smith said, “we believe that our rates are the fairest around here.” P & W services all makes and models and accepts all major credit cards. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm. To contact P & W Auto Service, please call 724-941-9360, or stop in at 536 Valley Brook Road.

Shedding Light on Vehicle Safety (NewsUSA) - Night driving, especially in poor conditions such as rain and snow, is an unavoidable part of owning a vehicle -; but it also has a negative effect on our safety. Poor visibility is cited as a factor in an estimated 2.8 million accidents, 23,000 fatal crashes and 2,300 pedestrian deaths every year in the Xenon headlight technology offers United States. 70 percent more light than typical halogen Because one of the most important parts of bulbs, making driving safer. driving at night is maintaining good visibility, many cars are now equipped with new technology that gives drivers better peripheral vision and maximum viewing of the road ahead. Xenon headlamps, also known as High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, were first introduced in the mid 1990s in Europe and Japan. Originally limited to luxury cars, Xenon technology is now being made available on thousands of vehicles in North America -; and not only on high-performance cars. "Night driving, especially during inclement conditions, can be incredibly dangerous. The statistics prove this," said Dr. Phil Hessburg, president of the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology. "But with Xenon headlight technology, many traffic accidents and pedestrian impacts could potentially be prevented. It's not uncommon to see vehicles such as minivans, midsize sedans and compact vehicles on the road today equipped with Xenon headlights. It's a promising development for driver safety." Unlike traditional halogen headlights, which produce visible lights by electrically energizing a filament to a white-hot temperature, Xenon headlights generate a highvoltage electrical arc, dubbed the "Xenon Arc," inside a special gas blend to create light. The result is a bluish-white glow that offers up to 70 percent more light output than standard halogen headlights, without additional glare to oncoming traffic. The adoption of Xenon headlights in both luxury cars and other vehicles on the market has already gotten positive feedback. According to consumers who drive vehicles equipped with Xenon headlights, 81 percent cited a significant improvement in visibility of the roadway as the number one benefit of the technology. With new vehicle safeguards gaining popularity and making the roads a better place to drive, many drivers can expect to see energy-efficient, powerful Xenon headlights in their own vehicle in the near future. For more information, visit www.mvlc.info.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE FOR OVER 60 YEARS! EXAMPLE:

Monongahela Ford Co. is closing its doors on March 31st. All vehicles are at cost or below! Warranties will be honored at any Ford, Lincoln, Mercury store.

NEW FORD MUSTANG Torch Red • V6 • 5 speed Machined wheels w/ chrome spinner Shaker 500 audio system 6 disc cd/mp3 Was $21215

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2008 FORD F150 XL 4X4 Oxford White • Regular Cab V8 • Steel wheels • Tow Package Was $25885

Now $20,514 $320/60 months*

*Monthly payment includes $4000 cash down, tax and fees paid at time of sale. Hurry in before it is too late!

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Help Wanted! McMurray Store Location. Sales Clerk Position. Full or part time. Must be available evenings and Saturdays. Fax any inquiries to 724-942-8386, Attn: Michelle. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mon Valley asset recovery company has full time openings. Fully paid company health insurance, paid vacations. Must have neat and professional appearance. Good driving record. Send or fax resume immediately to 724-258-6449, or mail to: First Credit Resources, 252 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Adult Barn Help Wanted - feed, turn out, clean stalls and various other barn duties for 12 horses in the Elizabeth area. Part-time, flexible days - daylight hours. Must have experience, be reliable and have own transportation. Call Jen at 412-215-5342 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WE ARE NOW HIRING DRIVERS PART TIME WORK • FLEXIBLE HOURS 3527 WASHINGTON AVENUE • FINLEYVILLE 724-348-8844 • APPLICATIONS AT STORE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mature individual for weekly housecleaning and occasional house/pet sitting. 84 area. References and transportation required. Call 724-228-1598. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Experienced Cook Wanted! Cousin Vinny's Bar & Grille -- Charleroi's Newest Hot Spot Oversee ALL aspects of the Kitchen. Serve Safe Preferred. Call 724-531-1310 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GRAPHIC ARTS DESIGN SUPERVISOR WANTED. Excellent Organizational & Design Skills. Working knowledge of computer to plate system & pre-press protocol. Please send resume to: hr@mulliganprinting.com or fax to: 570-836-4459. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ONLINE SECRETARY NEEDED. Intereested persons should apply to: richard_davies@live.com, or richarddaviesinfodesk@yahoo.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– No Experience! Top US Company! Glue Gun, Painting, Jewelry & More! TOLL FREE 1-866-844-5091 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AVON – GENERAL INFORMATION. Earn extra $$$, sign up in minutes, For information email: avonsacareer4u@aol.com or Call 1-800-796-2622 Ind. Sls. Rep. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Surrogate Mothers Wanted. Earn 18,000 To 22,000. For More Information, Call 1(866)748-7281 SURRO GENESIS USA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Can You Type 20WPM? Internet Based Company needs Internet data-entry operators for immediate start. Apply online at http://www.20wpm.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DATA ENTRY PROCESSORS NEEDED! Earn $3,500 - $5,000 Weekly Working from Home! Guaranteed Paychecks! No Experience Necessary! Positions Available Today! Register Online Now! www.BigPayWork.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DATA ENTRY! Work From Anywhere. Flexible Hours. PC Required. Excellent Career Opportunity. Serious Inquiries Only! 1-888-240-0064 Ext.88 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HVAC TECH TRAINING! Heat up your career! No Exp needed. Get Nationally Certified in 3wks...Local job placement asst. financing available. Classes start now! 877994-9904 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SECURITY/BODYGUARDS JOBS. Government contracts. Excellent income + benefits. FREE training. No experience/felonies. 1-866-271-7779. www.bodyguardsunlimited.net ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience! TOLL FREE 1-866-844-5091, code-11 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SECRET SHOPPERS NEEDED - For Store Evaluations. Get paid to shop and rate local stores, restaurants and theatres. Flexible hours, training provided. 1-800-585-9024, ext. 6750. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1000 Envelopes = $6000 GURANTEED! Receive $6 for every envelope stuffed. 24hr information. 1-888-423-3820, code701. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EARN UP TO $500 weekly assembling angel pins at home. No experience required. 817-230-4879, www.angelpin.net ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Google Clickers Needed - $$$$$ Weekly. New limited time opportunity. For more information call. 1-800-706-1824 Ext. 4195 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BECOME A SURROGATE MOTHER: Generous Compensation. Established program seeking women 21-45 to carry couples biological babies. Prior birth experience required. Non-smokers 1-888-363-9457 M.Brisman, Esq. www.reproductivelawyer.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HELP WANTED Earn Extra Income Assembling CD cases from Home. Working with Top US Companies. Not available, MD, WI, SD, ND. 1-800-405-7619 Ext 104. www.easywork-greatpay.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DON'T SWEAT IT! FIRE UP your Future. Nationally Accredited 4wk HVAC (Heating/AC) Program. Get EPA/OSHA Certified. Local Job Placement Asst. Financing Available. 877-994-9904 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOME REFUND JOBS! Earn $3,500-$5,000 Weekly Processing Company Refunds Online! Guaranteed Paychecks! No Experience Needed! Positions Available Today! Register Online Now! www.RebateWork.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NAT'L ORGANIZATION NOW HIRING Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K/yr. including Federal Benefits and OT. Offered by USWA 1-866-644-5727. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Movie Extras. Exciting opportunities for upcoming productions. All looks needed no experience required for cast calls. Call 877-264-9744 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MYSTERY SHOPPERS - Get paid to shop! Retail/Dining establishments need undercover clients to judge quality/customer service. Earn up to $70 a day. Call 888-731-1179 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SECRET SHOPPERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY For Store Evaluations. Local Stores, Restaurants, & Theaters. Training Provided, Flexible Hours. Assignments Available NOW!! 1-800-585-9024 ext. 6262 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVERS: A great career! England Transport offers on the job CDL training. No credit check. No co-signers. No contract. No down-payment. 1-866-619-6081, AD#3110 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NEED CASH QUICKLY?$$$$ Stay at home and make money. Best Program Free Video. Go to www.FREEDOM51.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– POST OFFICE NOW HIRING. Avg. $20/hr. $57K/yr. including Fed. Benefits, OT, Offered by Exam Services, not aff.w/USPS who hires. 1-866-483-1057 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now 800690-1272. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A JOB no experience nec. Unique co-ed traveling sales job. 18+ Only. Transportation furnished, return guaranteed. Call today, start tomorrow. 1-877-Kay-Crew, 1-800-9880650. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Page 82 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– March 2008 UNION-FINLEY MESSENGER GET FAST CASH 24/7! Instant approval by phone. Bad Credit OK. No faxing. Cash in 24 hrs. Apply now! WeLendCash.com 1-800-383-0996 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– As Seen on Oprah & Dr. Phil - Jennifer Openshaw’s Free Debt Help. Call today no obligation. Become debt free in 2008. 888-940-3222. DebtandCreditAdvisors.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH ADVANCE. NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! #1 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE. 1-888-257-7524. YOURCASHBANK.COM. Void where prohibited by law. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CONSOLIDATE BILLS. $2,000-$200,000. 7% Average Rate. Good/Bad Credit. SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS. Speak to a live operator. Toll-Free 1866-608-2455. www.paylesssolutions.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BURIED IN CREDIT CARD DEBT. We can save you thousands & lower your monthly payments! Call the Debt Relief Hotline for your FREE consultation. 800-934-9187. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CONSOLIDATE BILLS. Good/Bad Credit Welcome. $2500-$200,000. No application fees. Save Money Now! Solutions for all your financial needs. 1-866-677-2455. www.PaylessSolutions.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WE PAY CASH NOW For future payments from annuities, lawsuit settlements, lottery winnings, and seller held notes. Also cash now for pending settlements. www.lumpsumcash.com. 800-509-8527 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE CASH GRANTS/PROGRAMS! $700.-$800,000++ **2008!** NEVER REPAY! Personal/Medical Bills, School, Business, Housing. $49 Billion Unclaimed 2007! Live Operators! CALL NOW! 1-800-270-1213 Ext. 191 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GET FAST CASH! 24/7! Instant approval by phone. Bad Credit OK. No faxing. Cash in 24hrs. Apply now! 1-800-354-6612 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– UNSECURED LOANS - $1,000-$100,000. No collateral required, Same day decision nationwide. Any personal or business use. Easy application process. Start-ups welcome. Email Required. www.AmOne.com/Flyer. 1-800-466-8596 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lawsuit Loans? Cash before your case settles. Auto, workers comp. All cases accepted. Fast approval. $500 to $50,000. 866-709-1100. www.glofin.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NEED A MORTGAGE? NO DOWN PAYMENT? If you’re motivated, and follow our proven, no nonsense program, we’ll get you into a NEW HOME. Call 1-866-255-5267 www.AmericanHomePartners.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Owe the IRS or State??? Haven’t filed tax returns??? Get Instant Relief. Call Mike. 1800-487-1992 www.safetaxhelp.com Hablamos español –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STRESSED OUT AND CONCERNED about your Future? Buried in Credit Card Debt? Stop the harassment! Call and get Help NOW! 1-800-373-8515 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------ HEALTH/MEDICAL/FITNESS-----AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE - Starting at $155 Monthly for Family. Includes, Hospitalization, Doctor, Life Prescriptions, Chiropractic, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life, more. Everyone’s Accepted. Call Now! 866-247-7991 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------ ITEMS FOR SALE -----FOR SALE – Bedroom Set. $350. Good condition. Includes: 72-inch long dresser with 2 mirrors; chest of drawers; night stand; double/queen headboard and bed frame. 724348-4009. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: Graduation Gift! First Motorcycle! 1990 HD Sportster. $3,750. 724-3487306 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Fireplace - Cherrywood Charmglow 33" Electric Fireplace. Mantle/Cabinet/Base 4,500 BTU 51W x 51H. Heater Unused. Orig. $699 Asking $275. 724-348-7039. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LAWNMOWERS! - Used Lawn Boys, Honda mowers, Snappers, All different types. 25 Lawn Boys, all 2-cycle. Great for landscaping. Self propelled and push. Taking tradeins. Call 724-745-6489. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bunk Beds w/mattresses, never used, solid wood with a heavy duty oak finish $285. 724747-9216 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Vent-free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace. Like new. $200. 724-348-8316 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE FOR SALE - New home owner looking to furnish your place? - One pink, cloth reclining chair in excellent condition. Smoke free, pet free environment. $30. Please email cms922@gmail.com with the subject line of "recliner" if interested. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For sale: "Wilton" cake decorating supplies as taught at "Michaels" craft store. Includes 3 course books, supply tote with everything needed for all 3 courses. Includes cake pans and much more cake decorating accessories. $100 for all. Call 412-835-3959. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For sale: "Coleman" rust- free aluminum framed outdoor patio furniture set.Bronze colored cushioned chaise lounge, 2 cushioned swivel rockers,1 cushioned love seat and 2 piece tempered glass nesting tables. Cushions are stain and smell free. Includes green outdoor furniture covers. $350. Call 412-835-3959. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ChainSaw for Sale: Homelite 16" Purchased new and used once. $100. Call 724-5185033. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE: Cream-colored leather sofa, love seat, and oversized chair. Take all for $300. Call 412-653-4979. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Miniature horse cart and harness for sale - black metal cart and black leather harness for medium to large miniature horse or small pony. (724)348-8028. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Firewood for sale. 1 Cord $120. Call 724-797-5786 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Traco Double Hung Windows - 34x60, Screens, Thermal Pane, White Aluminum, Like New! Take all 10 for $600.00 or pick. 724-258-8550 Ask for J.P. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale - Old 8-track player for car $10; Old hubcaps for Car $20; Little girl's Vanity, 50's style, pink $15. Call 724-258-4815 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Carry all trailer, 4 by 6 foot, can carry 500 pounds, turn signals, fits in two inch hitch, needs no license. $250 firm. Call 412-831-8998. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Coffee table, dark brown, 5’ long x 20” wide. Good condition. Asking $25. Call 412-8318998. Sears 12" inch Band Saw! Used very little! Must sell, need room! Comes comple with table. $150.00. Phone 412-384-6322 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SKI EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – Ski’s, Atomic Arc 2000’s, Kastle 190’s. Each with bindings and poles. $25 each. K2 Ski’s, 175’s, bindings, poles, Raichle boots – size 8 women’s. Ski tote locks $5; Boot dryer $15; Vera-Crafters locking ski racks – holds 4 pairs, $10; Vic ski rack $5; Ski locks $5; Ski wax repair/maintenance kit $5. 412-3843021. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1956 cable piano. Upright with matching bench. $500 obo. You haul. 724-747-0866. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Movie Collection. 400 VHS movies. Like new condition. Best offer. (724) 348-0506 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Furniture - 10-PIECE BEDROOM IS GORGEOUS. WITH DRESSER, MIRROR, CHEST, 2 NIGHTSTANDS. ALL DOVETAILED. INCLUDES ORTHOPEDIC MATTRESS SET, IN PLASTIC. ALL BRAND NEW, IN BOXES. COST $3,550. SACRIFICE $1,295. 1-412-494-7351 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDS - "PLUSH/PILLOWTOPS, ORTHOPEDIC AND MEMORY FOAM" QUEEN ... $179. KING...$235. FULL SIZE. MATTRESS, ALL NEW. SEALED IN PLASTIC W/WARRANTY DELIVERY AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE CALL 412-787-9128 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEMPERPEDIC MEMORY Foam Mattress (NASA). Still in original plastic, never used. Warranty. Cost $1200. Asking $345. (FOUNDATION AVAILABLE) 412-4943143 (Can Deliver) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! FREE 4-Room Digital Satellite and installation. Programming starting under $20. FREE HD and DVR upgrade for new callers. 1-800795-5319 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WET BASEMENT? Don't wait until it's too late! Basement Waterproofing inside and outside remedies. Wall Straightening and Rebuilds Crawl Space Excavation, footers and floors. Large Local Comany. Insured & BBB Member. Winter Rates and Discounts still available 1-800-343-2357 www.abetterchoiceinc.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Furniture - BEDROOM 8-PIECE $975 New Boxed. All wood sleigh/mission. (w/10-year warranty) Mattress Set. Handcrafted, dovetailed furniture. 412-494-7351. Will Deliver. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE DIRECTV 4 Room System! Checks Accepted! 250+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE HBO/Cinemax/Showtime/Starz 3 Months! FREE DVR/HD! We’re Local Installers! 1-800-620-0058 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDROOM - Cherry Sleigh set. Solid wood, built with dovetailed drawers and elegant sateen finish. Never opened, still in boxes. Cost was $3500. Sell $775. Call 412-4943143. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOT TUB - FREE DELIVERY. Must Sell, ASAP!! Loaded with deluxe hydrotherapy package. Still in plastic. (Transferrable warranty) WAS $4800. SACRIFICE $2800. MUST SEE!! Local 412-494-7351 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS FOR SALE - POLE BUILDINGS: 2 car Garage 24x24x10 $8995. 3 car Garage 28x36x10 $11,995. 1-3' Door! Painted Steel Roof & Sides. Fully erected. 1-800-331-1875 or 1-717-354-7561 www.fettervillesales.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Spa/Hot Tub must sell. MSRP $3,499. Deluxe Upgrade 30 Jets. New Never Used No Maint. Cabinet. Includes Cover. Will Deliver. $2,999. Full Warranty. Call 866-920-7089 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MEMORY FOAM Thera-Peutic NASA Mattress: Q-$399, K-$499. Free Delivery. Warranty. 1-888-287-5337. (60 night trial) www.mattressdr.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING - A REAL ROOF FOR YOUR HOUSE, GARAGE, BARN; ROOF, CEILING, SIDING. TOP QUALITY OR CLOSE OUT DEALS. LOW PRICES, FAST DELIVERY, FREE Literature, www.abmartin.net 1-800-373-3703 A.B. Martin Roofing Supply –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CIGARETTES - DEEP DISCOUNTS - NEWPORT $28.99 - USA GOLD $22.29 SENECA $12.99 - GENERIC $11.49. Allamericantobacco.com (21+). 1-800-5033288. Amex-Accepted online echeck. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CIGARETTES FOR SALE - DISCOUNT CIGARETTES BY MAIL SAVE ON MARLBORO, VIRGINIA SLIMS, NEWPORT! MANY MORE AT GREAT PRICES!! 1800-316-7636 TODAY! Must Be 21. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS: 5 Only, 25x30, 30x40, 35x50, 40x60, 80x150. Must Move now! Selling For Balance Owed/Free Delivery! 1-800-462-7930 x14 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- ITEMS WANTED ------WANTED: PINBALL MACHINE, ARCADE VIDEO GAME & coin operated items, ANY CONDITION, cash paid, semi-quick removal. 412-559-8477. E-mail: ed@ataboy.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: Used Stihl chain saws, used 2 stage snow blowers, Mantis tiller, Rear tire tillers, Lawn Boy mowers, Honda mowers. Need not be running. Pay cash! 724-7456489 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JEANS Wanted! Instead of throwing away your old jeans, please donate them. Small jeans, big jeans, XS jeans, XL jeans. Kids jeans, adult jeans. Blue jeans, white jeans, or any color jeans you have. All sizes....All kinds. Will pick up. NEED JEANS, PLEASE! CALL TODAY! 724-747-0793 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s - 1960s. Top cash paid. 1-800-401-0440. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CASH PAID FOR Used Dish Network Satellite Receivers. (NOT DIRECTV) (NOT Antenna Dishes). Highest Price Paid (866)642-5181 x1067 Have receiver and model number when calling! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED! OLD GIBSON LES PAUL GUITARS! Especially 1950's models! Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, D'Angelico, Rickenbacker, Stromberg, Ephiphone. (19001970's) TOP DOLLAR PAID! Old FENDER AMPS! It's easy. Call toll free 1-866-4338277 CALL TODAY. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

-------- MISCELLANEOUS ----AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 349-5387 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, business, Paralegal, computers, criminal justice. Job placement assistance. Financial aid and computer provided if qualified. Call 866-858-2121, www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV FREE 4 Room System! Checks Accepted! 250+ Channels! Starts $29.99. FREE HBO/Cinemax/Showtime/Starz 3 Months! FREE DVR/HD! We’re Local Installers 1-800-973-9044 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NO MORE SPEEDING TICKETS. Invisible to RADAR - Legal Phazer Laser. Free 30 days. Call 1-877-474-1056 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GAMEROOMS & GARAGES! FINISH YOUR BASEMENT NOW! We can building your garage today & keep the snow away! Guaranteed Workmanship. Free Estimates. Large Local Company. 1-800-343-2357 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV Satellite Television, FREE Equipment, FREE 4 Room Installation, FREE HD or DVR Receiver Upgrade. Packages from $29.99/mo. Call Direct Sat TV for details. 800-380-8939. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YOUR BRAND NEW COMPUTER - Bad or NO Credit – No Problem. Brand Name laptops & Desktops. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW 1-800-640-0656 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV Satellite Television, FREE Equipment, FREE 4 Room Installation, FREE HD or DVR Receiver Upgrade Packages from $29.99/mo.Call Direct Sat TV for details 1800-380-8939 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ACR METAL Roofing and Siding. Low Cost, Fast Delivery, Agricultural, Commercial, Residential, Pole Barn Packages, Trims, Fasteners, Reflective Insulation, Door Track. Free Literature, 1-800-325-1247 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV Satellite Television, FREE Equipment, FREE 4 Room Installation, FREE HD or DVR Receiver Upgrade. Packages from $29.99/mo. Call Direct Sat TV for details. 800-380-8939. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. CALL NOW! 1-800-532-6546 Ext. 512 www.continentalacademy.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Buy Gold, Silver and Platinum Jewelry! Get paid cash within 24 hours for your jewelry. No cost, instant cash, insured shipping. www.cash4gold.com or 1-877-GOLD-019. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– "Blinding ignorance does mislead us. Oh wretched mortals open your eyes." - Leonardo da Vinci. Find out what you are not supposed to know. www.Godlikeproductions.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s - 1960s. Top cash paid. 1-800-401-0440. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute Maintenance. 888-349-5387. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $$CASH$$ - Immediate cash for structured Settlements, Annuities, Lawsuits, Inheritances, Mortgage Notes & Cash Flows. J.G. Wentworth #1. 1-800-794-7310. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV Satellite Television, FREE Equipment, FREE 4 room Installation, FREE HD or DVR Receiver Upgrade & $100 cash back. Programming Packages from $29.99/mo. Call 800-380-8939. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586, www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

March 2008 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 83 UNION-FINLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin, D'Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. 1930's thru 1960's. TOP CASH PAID! The Guitar Collector. 1-800-401-0440. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

---------- PETS ----------Adorable male and female AKC registered English bulldog puppies available for loving homes and families. The puppies are loving, caring, playful and so affectionate that you wont let them go away...for details email me : Nowbreed@yahoo.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Quarter Horse for lease - quiet quarter horse mare for partial lease, sound for walk/trot, goes English or Western, large indoor arena with new footing, wonderful trail riding weather permitting, flexible days available, experienced adult preferred but will consider other offers, Elizabeth area, $100 a month. (724)348-8028 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please....no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $25.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- REAL ESTATE ------Investment Property FOR SALE - ; 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 FOR RENT - Three room apartment, New Eagle. Appliances, No Pets. Includes water & sewage. 724-534-6534 New Eagle Main Street Office Space, formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. feet. Rent Negotiable. 724-5546534 or 724-258-3773. Commercial / Retail / Professional building for lease. Located on busy corner in South Park Township. Many upgrades. Move-in condition. 2,150 square feet. Ample parking. 412-655-0272. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Wood Alley, Carroll Twp., Monongahela, property and mobile home for sale. $34,000. Owner financing considered with $2,000 down. Call 724-350-5983. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 or 3 bedroom mobile home for sale on rented lot. Ringgold Schools, 88 transit bus line. Inside gentle pet ok with park. Park lot rent is $200 per month. Call 724-350-6006. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1/2 Duplex For Rent - Charleroi. 2- Bedroom. Completely remodeled interior! Must See! Brand new carpet. Brand new kitchen and bathroom flooring. New Kitchen cabinets, countertop, and sink. Fresh Paint Throughout! Covered front and rear porches for relaxing. Private fenced in backyard. Located directly across from playground. Perfect home for kids and families. Convenient to Rt. 43 and Rt. 88. $485/ month plus utilities. Credit check and references required. Security Deposit and first month's rent required. Call 412-656-8508 or 412-760-2291. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Union Township House For Sale - Updated throughout and in move-in condition, this 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath multi-level boasts neutral décor, a large back yard, two-tiered deck and above ground pool. $189,900. Call 412-719-8961. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE - Bentleyville-Large building, many uses, store front, kitchen and warehouse or mechanic shop. Perfect location and parking. Can be lease in units. Call for details. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412-653-4000 or Patty Shaffer 412-915-8710 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Charleroi-Office space for lease, main street in town, reasonable. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412-653-4000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jefferson Hills-Quaint neighborhood shops, 750 sq. ft storefront, many uses, great parking, perfect deli-conv. store or office. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412-653-4000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Patriot Point Development in Jefferson Hills-Level 1/4 acre lots on cul-de-sac, ready for building, bring your builder, West Jefferson Hills School District. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412-653-4000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4 or 5 bedroom Mobile Home and property for sale. 2 Wood Alley, Monongahela, PA,

Carroll Twp. On Rt. 837 North across from Carroll Twp. Fire Department. Will consider owner financing. Asking $34,000. Call 724-350-5983. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 bedroom Mobile Home for sale on rented lot. 135 Union St., Lot 15, on Rt. 88, New Eagle, PA. Lot rent is $200 per month, includes garbage. Asking $9,300. Will consider financing. Call 724-350-6006 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mobile Home - Monongahela Area, 2 bedroom trailer for sale. Inside, gentle pet ok with park. Ringgold Schools, 88 transit bus line. We finance with $500 down, and $150 per month, for 60 months, at 0% interest. Park lot rent is $200 per month. $8500. Call 724350-6006. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Wood Alley, Carroll Twp., Monongahela, PA property and mobile home for sale. $34,500. Owner financing considered with $2000 down. Call 724-350-5983. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wanted – Home in Union, Finleyville, 3 BR, 2 Bath. Call Nancy Morgan at 412-2766463. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cemetery Plots. Jefferson Memorial Park - 4 adjacent lots in "The Garden of the Well" Lot 112A. $2500/all. Can divide. 724-348-5072 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Office/Retail Available! New Construction located in Finleyville (Brownsville Rd. Ext.) 1,000-3,000 sq. ft. available. $10-$12/sq. ft. Call: 724-348-7545. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Buy Duplexes and Multi-Family houses! - Seeking to purchase multi-family housing, duplexes, four-plexes, and apartment buildings throughout the Mon Valley and South Hills areas. Distressed and foreclosed properties OK. Call today! 412-760-2291. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Building for rent: South Park Township; 4,000 square feet. Includes offices, workshop, garage, and storage area. $1,250 / month + utilities. Phone 412-833-0107 or 412-2000449 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WAREHOUSE/STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT - Finleyville. Different sizes available. Call 724-348-6688 for details. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments for Rent - 4BD 2BA HOME only $300/mo! 2bd 1ba only $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments for Rent - AFFORDABLE 5BD 2BA Home $300/mo! 3bd 1.5ba only $200/mo! More 1-4bds available from $199/mo! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments for Rent - BANK REPOS! 3bd 2ba Home only $350/mo! 4bd 2.5ba Home only $400/mo! 5% dn, 20yrs @ 8%apr! For Listings and Info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Rent - 4BD 2BA HOME only $300/mo! 2bd 1ba only $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @8%apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Rent - AFFORDABLE 5BD 2BA Home $300/mo! 3bd 1.5ba only $200/mo! More 1-4bds available from $199/mo! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 4BD 2BA HOME only $300/mo! 2bd 1ba only $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @8%apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 6BD 2BA HOME only $400/mo! Buy Bank Repos from $199/mo! 14bd Homes & Condos Avail! Financing Refs Available! Listings & Info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - AFFORDABLE 5BD 2BA Bank Repo only $30,000! Payments from $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8%apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - BANK REPOS! 3bd 2ba Home only $35k! 4bd 2.5ba Home only $50k! Payments from $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @8%apr! For listings &info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - FORECLOSURES! 3bd 1ba Home only $15k! 4bd 2ba Home only $25k! More 1-4bd Homes Available! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LOTS & ACREAGE - Camden NY: (Upstate). 6+ acres, bordering NYS Lands, Surveyed, buildable, wooded, snowmobile trails. Excellent hunting. $16,900 or $26,900 with new cabin. Gateway Properties of Upstate New York, Inc. www.wcclinc.com 1877-NY LANDS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LOTS & ACREAGE - FINGER LAKES FARM! 10 acres - $89,900. Nice barn, great views, minutes to Cayuga Lk & Ithaca! Owner terms! Call now! 877-891-5263 NYL&L –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BUY PARADISE! FLORIDA Land- Wholesale Prices Starting at $8,500. Build Now or

Hold for Retirement. Easy Guaranteed Financing! 1-877-983-6600 For Pictures, Sizes & Maps: www.FloridaLotsUSA.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE - 2 Acre Beautiful Homesite, Million $ View! Secluded, Utilities, Overlooking Tennessee River. Close to Marina, Schools, Shopping! $49,900 Low Down, Owner Financing! 330-699-1585 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEXAS LAND LIQUIDATION!! 20-acres, Near BOOMING El Paso. Good Road Access. Only $14,900. $200/down, $145 per/mo. Money Back Guarantee. No Credit Checks. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– North Carolina Mountains. New log cabin shell on 2 wooded acres, only $99,900. FREE BROCHURE of Mountain& Riverfront acreage. Financing. 828-652-8700 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEXAS LAND LIQUIDATION! 20-acres Near Booming El Paso. Good road access. ONLY $14,900, $200/down, $145 per mo. Money Back Guarantee. No credit checks. 1800-755-8953, www.sunsetranches.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ABANDONED WINE COUNTRY FARM! 5 acres - $29,900. Gorgeous valley views, rolling meadows, mins. to Ithaca & Cayuga Lake! Superb setting! Terms avail! Hurry! 877-780-5263 NYL&L –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Amboy; (Upstate NY) 7 acres, surveyed, power, maintained road, trails, wooded, privacy. Close to Salmon River. $9,900 or with new cabin $22,900 . Gateway Properties of Upstate New York, Inc. www.wcclinc.com. 1-877-NY LANDS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FINGER LAKES FARM! 5 acres - $64,900. Nice barn, great views, minutes to Cayuga Lk & Ithaca! Owner terms! Call now! 877-891-5263 NYL&L –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! REOs, HUD, FDIC, more! These homes must sell! National Value Network. For Listings: 1-800-7061746 x3474. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NY LAKE & LAND SALE: 5 acres Lake & Beach use $15,900. 16 acres plus 2 ponds on Fawn Lake $69,900. 4 acres on Tug Hill Lake $39,900. 50 new properties. Terms. www.landfirstny.com 1-888-683-2626 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WESTERN NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES Cabins, homes, acreage & investment property. Views and creeks. Free color brochure. Western Carolina Real Estate Company Inc. 1-800-924-2635. Murphy, NC. www.westerncarolinare.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- SERVICES ------Resumes – Polished and professional. $100. call 412-653-4979. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. $40.00 per machine. 724-348-6837 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WET BASEMENT? Don't wait until it's too late! Basement Waterproofing inside and outside remedies. Wall Straightening and Rebuilds Crawl Space Excavation, footers and floors. Large Local Comany. Insured & BBB Member. Winter Rates and Discounts still available 1-800-343-2357 www.abetterchoiceinc.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GAMEROOMS & GARAGES! FINISH YOUR BASEMENT NOW! We can building your garage today & keep the snow away! Guaranteed Workmanship. Free Estimates. Large Local Company. 1-800-343-2357 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- TIMESHARES ------BUY TIMESHARE RESALES - SAVE 60-80% OFF RETAIL!! BEST RESORTS & SEASONS. Call for FREE TIMESHARE MAGAZINE! 1-800-639-5319. www.holidaygroup.com/flier –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Timeshare Resales - The cheapest way to Buy, Sell and Rent Timeshares. No Commissions or Broker Fees. Call 877-494-8246 or go to www.buyatimeshare.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TIMESHARES!!! Tired of fees? Call Buyatimeshare.com to sell, rent or buy a timeshare. Get free info today and get cash at closing. Call Now! 1-877-271-3414 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- VACATIONS ------Warm Winter Specials at Florida’s Best Beach- New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TIMESHARE RESALES: Save 60-80% Off Retail! BEST RESORTS & SEASONS. Call for FREE TIMESHARE MAGAZINE! 1-800-780-3158. www.holidaygroup.com/ifpa ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

TAP INTO THE POWER OF THE MESSENGER. Call today to learn more.

412.249.8177 _______________ Over 600 area businesses and organizations have advertised in this newspaper. Isn’t it about time that yours did too?

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Accounting Quattrone Tax & Accounting Service

Auto and Tire Berniak's Auto Body

Call US for ALL your Income Tax Preparations! Individual, Partnership & Corporate Tax Returns & All Your Accounting Needs. 3537 Washington Ave., Finleyville • 724-348-6599

** Collision Service ** "We meet our friends & customers by accident." Rt. 837, ELRAMA • 412-384-8402

Ambulance Service

24 hour towing, used auto parts, tires, brakes, emissions and state inspections. Finleyville • 724-348-7467 or 724-348-8000

Union Ambulance Attn: Union Township Residents!! If there's an Emergency, Dial 911, and "REQUEST UNION AMBULANCE." • 24 Hour Basic Life Support • Dialysis & Radiation Transports • Hospital Admissions & Discharges • Licensed by Pa. Dept. of Health • Medicare & Most Insurances Accepted 724-348-2439

Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles Antique Junction 2475 Washington Road • Canonsburg, PA (724) 746-5119 • Open 7 days – 10 am - 5 pm

Country Candles Outlet 16-1/2 Country Club Rd. • Washington, PA 15301 724-228-9470 • www.countrycandlesonline.com

McKita’s Antiques 225 McKean Avenue – Charleroi, PA Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm • (724) 483-3099

Orange’s the Gift Department Store 506 Fallowfield Avenue • Charleroi, PA • (724) 483-5702

Rt. 19 Antiques 2597 Washington Road • Canonsburg, PA (724) 746-3277 • Open 7 days – 10 am - 5 pm

The Antique Loft at Trax Farms We have an array of unique and interesting antiques and collectibles. • Open Daily 10am - 5pm 528 Trax Rd., Finleyville • (Located above the produce dept.) 412-835-3246, x135

The Peacock’s Tale 3 Valley View Road Eighty-Four, PA 15330 • 724-223-1501

The Savvy FOX of Peters Township, Inc. 3855 Washington Road, McMurray at Donaldson’s Crossroads (724) 942-5121 • www.TheSavvyFox.com

Attorneys At Law Berggren & Turturice, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW Civil Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate, Contracts, Wills, Estates, School Law & Auto Related Matters 3535 Washington Avenue, Finleyville (under the American Legion) 724-348-6990 22 East Beau Street Washington Trust Building, Washington 724-222-4880

Auto Dealers Monongahela Ford “Deal with honest people with honest prices” Monongahela, PA New car showroom - 724-258-8800 Used car lot - 724-258-5020

Sturman & Larkin Ford Visit us for a top quality new or pre-owned vehicle. Providing customer friendly sales and service since 1975. 900 Regis Avenue • West Mifflin, PA 15236 www.sturmanandlarkin.com • 412-653-5800

C.T. Auto Recyclers

Drew’s Auto Service

★ Complete Auto Repair! ★ We Now Sell Tires! ★ State inspection & emissions, front end alignments, oil change, tune ups, all diagnostic work & complete tire service 6231 Route 88 • Finleyville • 724-348-3060

Finleyville Auto Service State & Emission Inspections, Foreign & Domestic Repairs, Road Service 3546 Washington Ave. • Finleyville • 724-348-4828

Latkowski’s Auto Service Tires, alignment, complete brake service, state & emission inspection and repairs, electrical diagnosis and more. South Park: 412-835-2210 or 412-835-2250

Monongahela Auto Parts 123 West Main Street • (724) 258-7707 Charleroi Auto Parts 211 Fallowfield Avenue • (724) 483-8011

Skeets Service Station Full Service Repair Shop Inspections • Emissions • Tires • Exhaust Brakes • Repairs • AND MORE 6103 Route 88 • Finleyville, PA 15332 • (724) 348-4715

Bakeries New Eagle Bakery & Pizzeria Home of the “Original New Eagle Italian Bread”. Everything baked fresh on-site. Main Street • New Eagle 724-258-8110

Banking Charleroi Federal Savings Bank The bank that feels like home. "Ask about our OWNER BUILDER MORTGAGE PROGRAM." www.charleroifederal.com MONONGAHELA: 724-258-3200 PETERS TWP.: 724-942-9505 CHARLEROI: 724-483-3566 ROSTRAVER: 724-929-2340 BENTLEYVILLE: 724-239-4300

National City Bank Great service and a friendly atmosphere Two (2) convenient locations to serve you. Finleyville 724-348-7176 Monongahela 724-258-0628

PNC Bank Banking how you want, when you want, where you want. It’s as easy as PNC. Call our Monongahela Branch at 724-258-3500 or call 1-800-PNC-BANK. www.pnc.com

Banquet Facility/Social Hall Broughton Hall

★ For Weddings and Banquets ★ Seats up to 500 people • All one level • ADA restrooms 1030 Cochrans Mill Road • South Park For more information, please call: 412-596-9517 or 412-655-4844 www.broughtonvfd.org

Finleyville American Legion 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 can accommodate 75 people. For more information, stop in & visit the lodge or call 724-348-5608.

Finleyville Community Center Hall rental available for up to 125 persons. Parties, Receptions, Meetings and more! Call 724-348-9656

Finleyville Volunteer Fire Dept. Friday Night Bingo @ 7:00 p.m. Hall Rentals for Banquet, Showers, Weddings & Special Occasions. Fire Hall Seats up to 200 people with Fully Equipped Kitchen. Business Phone: 724-348-4220

Floreffe Volunteer Fire Dept. * HALL RENTAL * Newly Remodeled! 300 Seating Capacity! Weddings, Birthday Parties, Showers, Anniversaries, Reunions...ALL OCCASIONS! call Eric Welsh, Fire Chief 412-384-9644 or 412-327-1949

Library Volunteer Fire Company HALL RENTAL Weddings • Banquets • Birthdays • Reunions Accommodations for 100-500 • www.libraryvfc.com For reservations or more information, please call 412-835-7114

New Eagle VFD Social Hall NEWLY RENOVATED • Seats 1,000 People ★ Weddings, Showers, Banquets & MORE ★ (You can rent 1/2 the hall too.) Bingo: 1st Saturday of each month Bingo starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 6:00pm For more information or hall reservations, please call Bill Tatar at: 724-258-2117 or 724-258-6530

Bar And Grille Badlands Bar & Grille Spacious Dining Room with Separate Entrance & Large Band Room ★ Check out our NEW $5 LUNCH MENU ★ To see our daily specials and entertainment, visit our website at: www.badlandsbarandgrille.com 3540 Washington Avenue • Finleyville, PA 15332 724-348-8030

Cousin Vinny's Bar & Grille – Book your Private Party with us! – Very Affordable • Entertainment Available Entertainment: EVERY Wed.-Sat. Night Ladies Night: Every Thursday 416 Fallowfield Ave. • CHARLEROI • 724-489-4670

Hot House Tap and Grille Open 7 Days a Week! Great Food • Guinness & Harp on Tap • Smoke Free 807 Dry Run Road • Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-4212

Peters Creek Pub “Come on Over” • Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials! Finleyville, PA 15332 724-348-6607

Roy's by the Tracks “Best Food in Town! Largest Portions! Weekday Food Specials • NEW Daily Menu Specials Happy Hour 4-6pm • 50¢ Off All Drinks, Mon.-Fri. Rt. 88, Finleyville www.roysbythetracks.com 724-348-7118

“Ribs, Chicken, Chops & A WHOLE LOT MORE! Huge Portions! • Finger-lickin', Lip-smackin' Food! 504 Park Avenue, ELIZABETH (Up the hill from Blaine Hill Vol. Fire Dept.) • LOOK FOR OUR COUPON IN THE UNION-FINLEY MESSENGER • 412-384-8141

Beer Distributor Finleyville Beer Distributing Inc. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Beer • Kegs • Taps • Large Import Selection 3711 State Route 88, Suite 103, Finleyville (724) 348-BEER (2337)

Behavior/Counseling Family Behavioral Resources (FBR) Family Focused Therapy • Specialized Autism Services www.familybehavioralresources.com • 1-866-FBR-ASD

Cake and Candy Supplies Emma’s Cake & Candy Supplies Merckens Chocolate, Molds for All Occasions, Goody & Treat Bags, Lady Locks & much, much more! 6116 Brownsville Road Ext. • Finleyville • 724-348-8151

Candles and Crafts Country Candles Outlet 16-1/2 Country Club Road • Washington, PA 15301 724-228-9470 • www.countrycandlesonline.com

Catering Pink House Catering Catering from 2 to 200! We're here to cater all your special events! Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Funerals, and much more. Our Professional Chef is at your Service! 5624 Brownsville Road, South Park • 412-653-7111

Chiropractors Newman Chiropractic Centers Dr. Christopher S. Carr, Clinic Director 3055 Washington Rd., Suite 304 • McMurray, PA 15317 website: www.newmanchiropractic.com e-mail: drchris@newmanchiropractic.com 724-969-4000

Cleaning Service Chernicky Cleaning Service Wall Washing • Floor Care • Janitor Service FREE ESTIMATES! Providing Quality Cleaning in the South Hills for Over 30 Years. • (724) 348-5910

Clothing & Accessories Sparkles by Shell Custom Rinestones & Embroidery Clothing & Accessories Monongrammed & Customized Gifts Golf Shirts • Towels & Robes • Luggage • Wine Bucket Covers • Much More! www.sparklesbyshell.com • shell@sparklesbyshell.com "Let us make you SPARKLE!" 412-215-9375

Collector Howard Springer, Collector 1241 Highland Road • Monongahela, PA 15063 724-258-4189

Computer Services 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. • $40.00 per machine. • 724-348-6837

March 2008 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 85 UNION-FINLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER Pittsburgh Computer Solutions, Inc. Computer repair, custom builds, data recovery, system maintenance. 724-942-1337 • www.pittsburghcomputerrepair.com

Construction Supplies Thomas Fastening Systems, Inc. Construction & Industrial Supplies Over 20 Years of Quality Service 3561 Washington Avenue, Finleyville sales@thomasfastening.com • 724-348-6880

Cookie Trays Jodi's Heavenly Bites COOKIE TRAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS! NOW Taking Orders for Easter Cookie Trays! Holidays • Reunions • Weddings • Anniversaries Graduations • Birthday Parties "Homemade cookie trays that are so delicious, you'll think you're in Heaven." (724) 348-0712

Daycare/Pre-school Children’s Paradise Quality childcare & pre-school education. Since 1978. • Marion Avenue, Finleyville 724-348-6565

Sonshine Tree Preschool/Learning Center Now Enrolling! Providing developmental, Christian instruction in a loving and caring environment. Now offering: Preschool Classes for 3, 4 & 5 year olds; Transition Class for children age 5 by December. 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville For more information, please call (724) 348-1620, x102

Electric Don's Electric Service Licensed Electrical Inspector 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE! Serving the Mon Valley & Surrounding Areas. Fully Insured. • Senior Citizen Discounts. CALL: 724-258-3963 or 412-997-6649

Eye Care / Ophthalmology Pittsburgh Eye Institute Dr. Thomas F. Findlan Conveniently located at Jefferson Regional Medical Center 575 Coal Valley Road, Suite 461 Jefferson Hills • 412-466-6800

Fire Department Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department 3562 Washington Avenue • Finleyville, PA 15332 MEMBERS ALWAYS NEEDED! For member information, call Chief Sam Lytle at 724-348-4220 ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911

Floreffe Fire Department Volunteers Wanted! • Free Training! If interested, please call Eric Welsh, Fire Chief at (412) 327-1949

Library Volunteer Fire Company WE'RE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! All Training is Provided. Call Today for a Membership Application. 581 Library Road, Rt. 88, South Park FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911 Station Phone #: 412-835-7114 www.libraryvfc.com

Flooring 3-R Services Replace • Refurbish • Repair Carpet / Upholstery / Cleaning Flooring sales & Installation • 724-348-6765

Fetchko Floors “Doctors of Carpetology” We make house calls. Family owned and operated. Carpets, ceramics, vinyl, hardwood. Finleyville • 724-348-8422

Floral Finleyville Flower Shoppe Your hometown florist! Flowers, plants, gift baskets and more. 3510 Washington Avenue • Finleyville • 724-348-5808

Funeral Homes Kegel Funeral Home, Inc. Serving local families with dignity, respect, comfort and understanding. 3560 Washington Avenue • Finleyville • 724-348-7171

Garage Doors/Electric Openers Davis Garage Doors Residential/Commercial • Free estimates Insured, Sales/Service and Installation 724-348-8807

Sunny Bridge Natural Foods

Monongahela Valley Hospital

We offer the area's largest selection of natural & organic, gluten-free, low carb, dairy-free & sugar-free foods and treats. Peter's Town Center 130 Gallery Drive • McMurray, PA 15317 (724) 942-5800 • www.sunnybridgenaturalfoods.com

180 member medical staff representing over 40 medical specialties. 724-258-1000 • www.monvalleyhospital.com

Health Screening & Education Healthy Directions On-Site laboratory services, Private counseling, Wellness Screenings, Educational programs. 3547 Washington Avenue • Finleyville • 724-348-6699

Healthcare Services Five Star Quality Care Five Star Quality Care strives to provide top-quality residential communities with a full range of supporting services and resources - including Assisted Living and Alzheimer's / Memory Care. For more information on our 5 communities in the Pittsburgh area visit our website at www.fivestarqualitycare.com or see our ad in this publication.

Hearing Aid Trinity Hearing Aid Need to hear…we make words clear! Get better, clearer, more natural hearing with the most technologically advanced digital instrument available. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO ALL SENIOR CITIZENS! 6360 Library Rd., Rt. 88, South Park, PA 15129 • (412) 854-4080

Heating, Plumbing & A/C

Wuenstel Bros. Garage Door Co.

Bartman’s One Hour

Second Generation Family Owned • Since 1977 Residential Replacement Specialists 3526D Cliff Street, Finleyville • 724-348-7550

Plumbing • Heating • Cooling Monongahela 724-258-9125 • Finleyville 724- 348-7880

Garbage, Rubbish & Trash Removal

Plumbing • Heating • Air Cleaners Humidifiers • Air Conditioning • "WE DO IT ALL!" Registered Master Plumber • EPA Certified HVAC Tech 724-348-9121

BIG's Sanitation "For ALL Your Disposal Needs!" Waste Removal and Hauling. Commercial • Institutional • Residential ★ Same Day & Weekend Service Available ★ Rt. 51 N, BELLE VERNON • 724-379-4331

Hair and Beauty Salon All About Hair Full Service Family Salon 724-292-0122 • Main Street • New Eagle Hair Cuts • Color • Perms • Special Occasions

Hair-O-Dynamics 3711 Route 88 – Finleyville • 724-348-6220

My Sister’s Shop We're now located behind Finleyville Hardware. Hair • Nails • Tanning • Waxing Convenient Parking! 3526B Cliff Street, Finleyville • 724-348-2244

Hardware DeVore Hardware Co. "Most Dependable Source of Supply" ★ $69.95 Weed Eater ★ 437 West Main Street • MONONGAHELA • 724-258-7100

Health & Nutrition Curves “The power to amaze yourself” Over 8,000 locations worldwide. South Park: 412-831-1900 • Jefferson Hills: 412-384-3303 Monongahela: 724-258-0725 • Brentwood: 412-882-6090 Elizabeth: 412-384-5575 • Belle Vernon: 724-930-6006

New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department

Mon Valley YMCA

Volunteers Needed! 165 Main Street New Eagle, PA 15067 Station Phone #: 724-258-3363 DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES

“Your complete family recreation and fitness center.” All programs are available to both members & non-members! 101 Taylor Run Rd. (Rt. 88), Carroll Twp. Just 10 Minutes from Finleyville • Exit 39 on Turnpike 43 724-483-8077 • www.monvalleyymca.org

BILLCO Plumbing & Heating

Quick Response Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 25 Hour Service • American Standard Dealer • Specializing in hard to heat & cool areas of your home • Expert sewer / camera service • Fully licensed & Insured Phone: 724-258-7724 • Toll Free: 1-866-732-4422

Russ Ray & Son Heating & Air Conditioning NO HEAT? Heating Emergencies? • Call, Scott R. Ray TODAY! 5979 Pleasant St. • SOUTH PARK Serving the South Hills & Mon Valley • 412-831-2699

Hobbies & Collectibles Ellen Palmer's Quilt Shop 121 Main Street • New Eagle, PA 15067

Home Improvements Frye Restoration Residential and Commercial Restoration. Smoke, fire, and water damage. • Mine subsidence repair. Remodeling Services. Monongahela • 1-800-300-4537

Home Sales 422 Homes 4500 State Rt. 51 South • Belle Vernon, PA 15012 1-800-422-5486 • www.422homes.com

Hospitals Canonsburg General Hospital Part of the West Penn Allegheny Health System Advanced Emergency Care 100 Medical Blvd. • Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-745-6100 • 1-877-284-2000 • www.wpahs.org

Jefferson Regional Medical Center “Medical excellence closer to home” • Distinguished as one of the top health care organizations in the nation. www.jeffersonregional.com

The Washington Hospital Obstetricians / Gynecologists provide a wide array of services for women of all ages. 155 Wilson Ave. • Washington, PA 15301 • 724-225-7000

Ice Cream Fratelli's Ice Cream Shoppe Eat Inside or Outside, Soft Serve, Custard, Italian Ice, Sundaes, Shakes & lots more Brownsville Rd. Ext., • Finleyville • 724-348-8884

Insurance Arlene M. Elosh, Agent State Farm Insurance • arlene.m.elosh.bxx5@statefarm.com South Park • 412-831-3125

Justin E. Young, Agent ALLSTATE • "You're in good hands." CALL OR STOP BY FOR A FREE QUOTE. 6321 Library Road, South Park jyoung@allstate.com • (412) 851-1377

Jewelers Direct Jewelry Outlet "The South Hills Premier Diamond & Engagement Center" STORE-WIDE CLEARANCE SALE! UP TO 50% OFF! Custom Design • Jewelry Repair ★ We BUY Gold & Diamonds ★ 1356 Route 51, Jefferson Hills • 412-384-0947

South Hills Jewelers

★ Since 1982 • Do you dare to wear diamonds? 5247 Library Rd. (Rt. 88) • Bethel Park 412-833-1588 • www.onceuponafamily.com/roserose

Southland Jewelers THE $99 CLEARANCE SALE! Most Everything is $99 or Below. ★ WATCH BATTERIES, 2 FOR $5.95 ★ (Next to Elliotts Backstreet BBQ) Rt. 51 South, Jefferson Hills • 412-384-8400

Lawn & Garden Dupree’s Garden Center & Florist “Full Service Flower Shop” • Thousands of Trees & Shrubs • Everything you need for your Pond • All NEW variety of Statuary & Fountains Rt. 88, Finleyville • (724) 348-4550

Topseed Nursery Nottingham Twp. • 4 miles from Finleyville • 724-348-6606

Trax Farms “Your place in the country since 1865.” • Become a member of Trax Farms Loyalty Club. • Enjoy the benefits. It’s FREE! Route 88 between Library & Finleyville (412) 835-3246 • www.traxfarms.com

Vaccari Enterprises, Inc. www.vaccarienterprises.com • Lawn & Garden equipment. Utility & Farm tractors. • Forklift sales & service. Venetia – 724-348-4000 Baldwin – 412-653-6678 Waynesburg – 724-627-4737

Meat Packing & Sales Cheplic Packing Custom smoking, hams/bacon, homemade kielbassy, 100% beef jerky, hot dogs & sausage, broasted chicken, and much, much more. 111 Cheplic Lane • Finleyville 724-348-7094

84 Packing Co. 1949 Rt. 136 • Eighty Four, PA 724-222-9045

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Motor Cycles & ATV's Angel's World of Cycles This year . . . SAVE GAS WITH A NEW STREET BIKE! $0 DOWN • 25% Off Accessories • Rt. 51 N, BELLE VERNON www.angelsworldofcycles.com • 724-379-7200

Notary Juskowich Notary Affidavits, titles, transfers, registrations and more. Route 88 in Finleyville • 724-348-7610

Pediatrics Children's Community Pediatrics South Hills Pediatrics Associates JEFFERSON HILLS / MON VALLEY OFFICE 1925 Rt. 51 South • Tel: 412-384-9030 BRENTWOOD PROFESSIONAL BLDG. 4411 Stilley Rd., 1st. Fl. (Rt. 51 & Stilley Rd.) • Tel: 412-882-7747 PROVIDERS: Mark Diamond M.D., Norman Cohen M.D., Brenda Watkins M.D., Kristen Frederick M.D., Anthony LaBarbera M.D., Timothy Hart M.D., Jennifer Schzure CRNP

McMurray Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Brighter Beginnings for a Better Tomorrow • Tonja J. DiCamillo, M.D. 6000 Waterdam Plaza Dr., Suite 280 • McMurray • 724-941-8199

Personal Care/Assisted Living Arrowood at Southwestern Apartment-Style, Retirement Living for Independent Seniors. 512 Lewis Run Rd., PLEASANT HILLS Call today for your personal tour. 412-469-3330 • www.southwesternhealthcare.com

Meadowcrest Nursing Center Short Term Rehab & Skilled Nursing Care We offer physical, occupational and speech therapies. Conveniently located off of Rt. 88, just past Library. 1200 Braun Road, Bethel Park • (412) 854-5500

Mount Vernon of South Park A Five Star Quality Care Community South Park's premier assisted living community. Alzheimer's / Memory Care • Call today to schedule a visit! 1400 Riggs Road, South Park, PA 15129 • 412-655-3535

Pets Angel Ridge Animal Rescue

★ We're Looking for Volunteers at our Shelter! Angel Ridge provides a permanent and caring home for animalsthat are not adoptable due to their age, handicap, breed, or temperament. BECOME A GUARDIAN ANGEL TO ONE OF OUR ANGELS. P.O. Box 94, Meadowlands, PA 15347 • 724-229-7053 www.angelridge.petfinder.com • email: aranres@yahoo.com

Brizes Kennel Grooming, Training, Boarding, Puppy Swimming Pool, 75 Acres. 412-384-6445 • www.brizeskennel.com 5839 Brizes Lane, Elizabeth (Forward Twp.)

Carriage Hill Kennel Boarding, Grooming, Bathing, Playtime Pick-up & delivery. Family Suites. 10 minutes from Monongahela. • Airport Road, Finleyville. 724-348-2239 • www.carriagehillkennelspa.com

Fancy Paws Pet Grooming 95 McChain Road – Finleyville • 724-348-4345

Pet Search An All-Volunteer, NO KILL, Home Sheltered Animal Rescue & Placement Organization. • "Searching for the Right Pet?" Let PET SEARCH find the right pet for you! www.petsearchpa.org • 724-228-SEEK

Pet Supplies "PLUS"

Finleyville Area Chamber of Commerce

"Your Pet's Favorite Store" • Great deals on national brands of pet foods & supplies . . . EVERYDAY! Dogs • Birds • Cats • Fish • Small Animals • Reptiles 5229 Library Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 (412) 831-8986 • www.petsuppliesplus.com

"Commerce and community, one common goal." For membership info., please call: 724-348-7610

Woody's Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash & Pet Boutique No appointment needed! No mess to clean! Less stress for dogs when bathed by their owners. 10% OFF YOUR FIRST DOG WASH! 5843 Brownsville Road, South Park (Across from Nativity Church) www.woodysdogbath.com • 412-714-4644

Photography Dianne Adrian Photography 3565 Washington Avenue • Finleyville 412-384-3890 • www.adrianphoto.net

Pizza New Eagle Bakery & Pizzeria Four (4) varieties of pizza styles! Hoagies using our fresh home-made buns. • Delivery available. Main Street • New Eagle • 724-258-8110

Vocelli Pizza Classic Italian quality. Regular and specialty pizzas. Panini sandwiches, gourmet salads & more! Finleyville • 724-348-8844

Placement of Abused Animals Angels for Animals, Inc. Placement of Abused and Abandoned Dogs and Cats On-going Aluminum Can Recycling Program for Fundraising. Eighty Four, PA 15330 • 724-941-5737

Plumbing All Service Plumbing Certified Master Plumber Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Gas Lines New Construction & Repairs • FREE Estimates Fully Insured & Certified (724) 348-5157

Bartman’s One Hour Plumbing • Heating • Cooling Monongahela 724-258-9125 • Finleyville 724-348-7880

Frye Bros. Plumbing Registered Master Plumbers • Residential and Commercial Locally Owned and operated • Fully insured and Certified Ed Frye: (412) 841-6008 • Bob Frye: (412) 600-7905 www.fryebrosplumbing.com

Podiatrist Valley Ankle and Foot Center A Podiatric Center of Excellence Offering the latest medical & surgical alternatives to ankle and foot conditions. 614 Park Ave., Peno's Plaza • Monongahela, PA 15063 Dr. Rick Scanlan Dr. Rodney Kosanovich, DAPBS 724-258-7555 trousseau

Printing American Flyers Quick Printing We do flyers and a whole lot more! 4156 Library Road, Castle Shannon 412-341-0608 americanflyers@verizon.net

Professional Organizations Finleyville American Legion Morrison-Ritchie Post 613 3537 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. “We are dedicated to helping our veterans & our community.” Offering entertainment and a banquet room that can accommodate 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge or call 724-348-5608

Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Charleroi, Pennsylvania • 724-483-3507 “A Proud Partner of the Finleyville Area Chamber of Commerce”

Publications Total Pet Magazine Published 4 times a year; Distributed to veterinarians, animal hospitals, & animal shelters in Western PA and around the U.S. Subscriptions: $12.00 for four issues 4885-A McKnight Road #502 • Pittsburgh, PA 15237 www.totalpetmagazine.com • 412-391-2158

Rehab Services Centers for Rehab Services Physical & Occupational Therapy Sports Medicine A Partner of UPMC Bethel Park, 412-854-5077 • Jefferson Hills, 412-469-2508 Peters Twp., 724-941-2240 • South Hills, 412-851-8850 Belle Vernon, 724-379-8187 3 Locations in Western PA: 1-888-723-4CRS (4277)

Railroad Ties & Stone Walls RAILROAD TIES & STONE WALLS Construction & Rebuilding Contact: Kyle Kartman • 412-833-8989

Real Estate 422 HOMES 4500 State Rt. 51 South • Belle Vernon, PA 15012 800-422-5486 • www.422homes.com

Judy Barrett

Sales Associate HOWARD HANNA • “For all your real estate needs” Phone: 724-941-8800 x-502 • Cell: 724-747-9283 jbarrett@howardhanna.com

Century 21 Frontier Realty www.C21frontier.com 3523 Washington Ave. • Finleyville • 724-348-7470

Howard Hanna Jim & Sandy Gavala Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 5235 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Office: 412-833-2200 • Residence: 724-258-6642

Marge MacFarlane Sales Representative – Keller Williams. National Sales Excellence Award. “My service will move you” • 412-831-3800 x 132

Gabe Paulick Coldwell Banker, Tri-Country Realty 724-929-8866 • gabriel.paulick@coldwellbanker.com

Pamela Quattrone, ABR, GRI, EPro Coldwell Banker Tri Country Realty 301 Oak Spring Road, Suite 1610, Washington, PA 15301 Phone: (724) 222-4225, x11 • Cell: (724) 263-6518

Vintage Real Estate Susan Zekany Schmitz Broker / Owner “Today’s Technology . . . Vintage Service” McMurray • 724-941-8000

Restaurant Fratelli’s Express NEW • Take Out Restaurant! 6108 Brownsville Road Ext., Finleyville WILL BE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 11:00am – 10:00pm Order online: www.fratellisexpress.com • (724) 348-8884

Hoss's Steak & Sea House FREE APPETIZER! (See AD for Coupon) 530 E. Bruceton Road • Pleasant Hills, PA 15236 (412) 653-7378 • www.hosss.com

The New Deli Llama Express “Fill your belly at the deli”

Daily Specials, Home Cooked Meals, Mother’s Helpers Dinners, and much more. • WE DELIVER! 5624 Brownsville Road • South Park • 412-653-7111

Resumes RESUMES: $100 Polished and professional. • Call 412-714-0224

Scrapbooking/Yarn The Memory Tree & Yarn Branch

★ NEW in Monongahela! ★ Specialty Yarns, large selection of Scrapbooking supplies, crops & classes. 1015 Chess Street • Monongahela, PA 15063 • 724-258-6758

Store/Pharmacy Pleasant Hills Apothecary “We want to be your pharmacy” Hospital equipment and ostomy supplies. Free blood pressure checks daily 25 Gill Hall Road • Jefferson Hills •412-653-7566

Prescription Center Plus Specializing in Human and Veterinary Compounding 3 Convenient Locations 2850 Brownsville Rd., SOUTH PARK, 412-835-4552 1045 Route 519, EIGHTY FOUR, 724-222-2512 4080 Washington Rd., McMURRAY, 724-941-2522

Storage Affordable Self Storage 10' x 14' Units Available • $53.00/month • Finleyville • 412-916-7731

Ashcraft Self Storage Over 350 Spaces – 05x05 to 20x20 Indoor and Outdoor Spaces Available. • Access 365 Days Per Year. Office Hours 6 Days Per Week. • Full Service Facility 101 Gregg Street • Monongahela • 724-258-5857

Martik Properties Self Storage BRAND NEW UNITS NOW AVAILABLE in Finleyville! • 3 Convenient Locations: FINLEYVILLE, EIGHTY FOUR, CHARLEROI • 724-348-7545

Peno's Self Storage Over 200 Brand New Units Available! 600 Park Avenue • Monongahela, PA 15063 • (424) 258-4000 Toll Free: 1-866-312-PENO (7366) • www.penosplaza.com

Tanning All About Hair 724-292-0122 • Main St. • New Eagle Wolff Tanning System • "The Deepest Darkest Tan for a 20 minute bed!" Open: Tuesday thru Saturday • Call for an appointment please.

Tattoos / Piercing Studio 88 Tattoo Award Winning Artists • Traditional, Portraits, Custom Art New ink and needles. • Rt. 88, Finleyville www.myspace.com/studio88tattoo • 724-348-0818

Transportation Washington Rides Providing door to door transportation at little or no cost to residents of Washington County who qualify for the specail programs offered. 1-800-331-5058 Transportation hours: Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Reservations hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.washingtonrides.org

Urgent Care Urgent Care Center JUST WALK IN . . . NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! We offer the highest-quality evaluation and treatment of your minor illness or inuury. • Physician on-site at all times • On-site prescriptions Most insurnace plans accepted • Route 19, in the Krebs Professional Center, McMURRAY • 7 Days a Week • 9:00am - 9:00pm www.theurgentcarecenter.org • (724) 969-4321

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