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May 2008 Vol. 4, Issue 12

Happy Mothers! Day

Union Township and South Park Supervisors Meet Jointly to Discuss Area Development Concerns

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By Paul Chasko

n April 7, Union Township (UT) Supervisors hosted a joint workshop with their counterparts from South Park (SP) to discuss concerns about possible commercial development along the Route 88 corridor between Finleyville and SP Township. The meeting was at the request of the SP Board and suggested through PennDOT. UT Board Members assured attendees that there had never been any plan placed before the UT Board that would involve a Wal-Mart and the UT board had not received any detailed development plans for any new commercial development – this in spite of all the ongoing litigation surrounding the proposed Union Highlands Mall. The SP Board expressed concerns stemming from the activities surrounding the proposed Union Highlands Mall (AdVenture Development), the soon-to-be-rezoned Trax property from agricultural to commercial, and the BDH land reclamation work ongoing along Cardox Road and their own “Main Street Development Plan” for Library Borough. If some or all of these plans would come to fruition, they have concerns about

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opment planning documents with UT and hoped UT would do the same. SP Township has results of a Route 88 Traffic Study and is willing to share this with UT. Both boards realize that events held at St. Joan of Arc School and Church present traffic problems in Library Borough. Some other items discussed pertaining only indirectly to development included: • Drug problems exist everywhere. Both boards agreed they are being handled well by the SP Police and by the state police in the case of UT. • Proliferation of “quads” and “dirt bikes” is becoming a problem. Their use on public roads and trails across private property is an issue that must be addressed. There are few places where they can legally be used.

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a traffic glut along Route 88 and traffic bottleneck in Library. There were suggestions made and information shared that was received favorably by both boards: Both boards should seek the assistance of PennDOT for traffic management along Route 88, including required traffic studies. As two PennDOT districts are involved, cooperation among all agencies and administrations is paramount. Developers must bear costs for road improvements and traffic control devices. New information on development plans should be shared as it emerges. The DEP is closely monitoring the land reclamation work along Cardox Road. The UT Planning Commission has recommended adoption of a rezoning ordinance for 47 acres of Trax Farm property from agricultural to commercial. There is litigation involving the proposed Union Highlands Mall that is now ongoing in the PA State Supreme Court. The “Big Box Ordinance” adopting standards for large-scale commercial development in UT is close to adoption. SP would be willing to share any devel-

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Local Communities Mourn Loss of Tia Wright of Pleasant Hills By Krista Ramsey Friends and family have created a memorial site along Gill Hall Road in Jefferson Hills for 12-year-old Tia Wright of Pleasant Hills. Community members of Jefferson Hills and Pleasant Hills, and those who knew and loved Tia Wright, mourn the loss of this beautiful little girl. Tia was victim of a fatal car crash that occurred on Gill Hall Road in Pleasant Hills on April 5 when the pick-up truck driven by her father, Karl Wright, collided with an SUV. The driver of the SUV has since been arrested and charged with driving while under the influence. As he is 17 years of age, he will be prosecuted as a juvenile. Tia was loved by many, as evidenced by the packed house April 13 at Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church (PHCPC), where she was a member of the Crossover Youth Ministry. More than 800 people attended the “Celebration of Life” service held there for Tia. Although she was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, she had numerous friends at PHCPC. “This is an extremely emotional situation for Tia’s family, friends, and the community as a whole,” said Paul Thwaite, Pastor at PHCPC. “The Wright family is so appreciative of the support they have received. It has tremendously helped, but a long road lies ahead in dealing with this tragedy.” Tia was a member of the YMCA Swim Team and PHARA Cheerleading and participated in gymnastics and dance.

Volunteer Ambulance Services Were Available to UT Residents Dear Editor, I would like to comment on Mr. Askews' article in the April issue of the Union-Finley Messenger regarding Union Ambulance and EMS coverage for Union Twp. I applaud Union Ambulance and Mr. Suty in his effort to start his own business, however misleading the public is not the way to do it. In paragraph 5 of the article, Mr. Askew states "An Ambulance Service staffed by volunteers was available in UT in the 80's but none has existed since then." This is incorrect. In the mid-1980's (1984-1986) Union Township Volunteer Ambulance Service did suffer on hard times and was forced to disband. However, at that time the Elrama Fire Department, made up of volunteers, took over EMS services for all of Union Township from the mid 1980's until 2002. With the assistance of the South Hills Health System (now Jefferson Regional Medical Center), Jefferson Hills Area EMS, and Tri Community Ambulance of Monongahela, combined we provided both Basic and Advanced life support for Union Township, while being stationed in Union Township. At no time during these 17 odd years did Elrama VFC ask for subscription funds, only providing emergency Ambulance Services on their time with their funds for the safety of Union Township residents. In 2002, Elrama VFC after a long positive working relationship, assisted with the recommendation of Jefferson Hills EMS to cover Union Township. Elrama VFC continues to assist in emergency medical care by having firefighters, EMT's and Paramedics (All volunteer) who are able to assist Jefferson Hills EMS to this day while maintaining a substation in Union Township. I hope this helps to clarify what appeared to be an oversight for Union residents and Mr Askew both. Remember, for Emergencies dial 9-1-1. -Rich Kaufman - Elrama

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Oliver Miller Homestead Kicks Off 2008 Season! The 2008 season of the Oliver Miller Homestead will begin on May 4, with a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the building of the Stone House, the centerpiece of the Oliver Miller Homestead. In 1808, James Miller, son of Oliver, added a two story addition to the original log house made of hand hewn stones quarried in the South Park area. Special events at the Homestead will include a model of how the 1808 building would have looked, constructed by member Art Farley. In addition, displays will focus on the methods of construction of buildings in that era and the tools used in the construction. In the barn, information will be available on conditions in the nation, the Pittsburgh area, and the area of Mansfield. The associates, in period dress, will also conduct tours of the stone house, the springhouse, the log house, the forge, and the barn, and will present ongoing demonstrations of spinning, weaving, quilting, open hearth cooking, and blacksmith work. The Trading Post, which is located in the barn, will be open for business with books, trade goods, and items made at the Homestead available for sale. The Oliver Miller Homestead is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle on Corrigan Drive in South Park. It is open each Sunday from April 29 through December 9 from 1:30 until 4:30, with the last admission at 4:00. Docents lead tours of the Stone House, Springhouse, Log house, Forge, and grounds. Admission is $1.00. For more information, visit the website at www.olivermiller.org or phone 412-835-1554.

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Finleyville VFD Hosts Installation Dinner By Paul Chasko The annual Officers Installation Dinner for the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) took place at the FVFD social hall on Saturday, March 29. The President Doug McIntyre department holds elections each year for operative offiintroduces the FVFD cers and administrative officers from the membership of Administrative Officers. this all-volunteer organization. It was a nice event shared by family and friends of the officers. Freddy’s II catered the dinner, the newly elected officers were introduced, and musical entertainment capped off the night. As promised by Chief Lytle, the speeches were kept short. The newly elected officers are as follows: Fire Chief: Samuel Lytle Asst. Fire Chief: Jeffrey Thomas Asst. Fire Chief: Damon McCallister Chemical Captain: Douglas McIntyre Hose Captain: Jeffrey Lytle Ladder Captain: Douglas Detig Chief Engineer: Andy Sneed President: Douglas McIntyre Vice President: Jeffrey Lawrence Recording Secy.: Gilbert Dolinar III Financial Secy.: David Husser Fire Chief Lytle introduces the Treasurer: Douglas Detig FVFD Operations Officers. Chaplain: Gary Rizzo Trustees: Russell Allridge, Robert Boyer Jeffrey Lytle, Dennis McLaughlin Twenty-year service awards (plaques) were given to firemen Bruce Patellos and Gilbert Dolinar. Each fireman in the department received framed prints of a sketch depicting the Finleyville Fire Hall, its oldest truck, and its newest truck. Ed Bak created the sketches to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the department. Chief Lytle commented on the fact that the newest fire engine is scheduled to be paid off next month. He cited joint fund-raising with the Library Fire Company as being a major factor in the payoff of debt for new equipment. Chief Lytle also extended thanks to the wives and families of the volVice President Jeff Lawrence gives each fireman a print commemorating the unteer firemen. The family loses time donated by 80th anniversary of the department. these volunteers. We as members of the communities served should extend our support.

Writing Contest Winners Announced The Monongahela Area Writers' Guild sponsored a "Spirit of the Season" holiday writing contest in December of 2007. The contest was open to the public. The entries were of such high quality that choosing the winners was a difficult task. First place went to Bob Rebel, of New Eagle, PA. His story, China Doll, detailed the hardships of life in 1882 in Independence, Missouri and how the owner of Ritter Mercantile made Christmas special for a little girl and her family. Second Place went to Eileen Hudson-Hruby, of Belle Vernon, PA. Her Christmas Poem, Our Night Before Christmas, outlined the chaos of the season, yet showed that in the end, the peace of the holidays came to pass. Third place went to Cindy Bartolotta, of Monongahela, PA. Her story, Bennie's Christmas, outlined the life of Bennie and his family in the wall behind the farmer's stove and how a simple act of kindness saved them. Walter Mizwa of Monongahela, PA, won an Honorable Mention award. His short story, Santa Suit, showed that despite a devastating fire at the Santa suit factory, Christmas still came on time. The Monongahela Area Writers' Guild regularly meets at the Monongahela Library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Russian Affairs Lecture to be held at Peters Township Library Dr. Jonathan Harris, Professor of Political Science and Comparative Politics at the University of Pittsburgh, will give a lecture entitled “Russia: What Does the Future Hold?” at the Peters Township Library on Tuesday, May 6th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Dr. Harris will discuss Vladimir Putin’s impact as president of Russia, and what the future holds as a result of the 2008 Russian presidential elections. To register, call 724-9419430 for more information.

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South Park Historical Society to Hear History of Fort Pitt Block House The South Park Historical Society’s program scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, will be one of historic interest. The guest speaker will be Kelly Linn, Curator - Fort Pitt Block House. Ms. Linn will discuss the history of the Fort Pitt Block House from its construction in 1764 to the most recent conservation efforts in 2007. Discussion will also include its original intent as a military redoubt, including its use as a residence and efforts of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to preserve it. She will also answer questions about the controversial reconstruction of Point State Park. Ms. Linn has a Masters Degree in Cultural Resource Management and has been employed at the Fort Pitt Block House since August, 2005. As the only employee, she was dedicated to the continued preservation of the building as well as its rebirth in the anniversary year of Pittsburgh’s founding in 1758. The Historical Society’s meeting will be held at the Library Fire Hall on Library Road in South Park at 7:30 p.m. Our meetings are open to the public. Please join us for a most interesting program. Refreshments will be available.

Jeff and Lucinda Jones visit with the Easter Bunny.

Kathy Graham gets a big hug!

Masons Hold Easter Bunny Brunch “Kids” of all ages had a great time at the Easter Brunch held at the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge in Elizabeth on March 9 at the Lodge dining area.

Free WWII Veterans Bus Trip to WWII National Memorial WWII Veterans can travel to the WWII National Memorial on a free bus trip on May 6 from 6 am-9 pm. Meals, wheelchairs, and assistance are provided. Buses leave from areas around Pittsburgh and Beaver. We are gratefully accepting donations, which will enable us to provide this trip for free to our veterans. Any donation is appreciated and will help defray the cost of $50 per veteran. Please make check payable to WWII Memorial Vets Trip and mail to Kingsway Engineering, 1331 State Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108. For more information and/or to register, call Lydian at 724-7093614. Please join us for a great time.

Flea Market to Benefit Local Mother’s Group MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Windover Hills will be holding their annual “May Market” on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Windover Hills United Methodist Church at 6751 Ridge Rd. (intersection of Ridge Rd. & Wilson Rd.) in South Park. The proceeds from this flea market will support our non-profit group; please come to show your support for local moms as you shop for fabulous finds! The market will feature children’s clothes and toys, adult clothes, household goods, craft items, and include a bake sale and refreshment stand.

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PLACES TO GO . . . THINGS TO SEE . . . STUFF TO DO . . . MAY 2 - 3 PET ADOPTION - Please join PET SEARCH as they team up with PetSmart for a National Adoptathon from 11am - 5pm at Strabane Square in Washington, PA. We will have a variety of cats and dogs available for adoption during this special weekend event. Stop by and see if we have a pet that suits you. Call 724-228SEEK for details or preview our list of available animals on our website at www.petsearchpa.org.

MAY 3 LATIN MUSIC “FIESTA” - Washington Sympony Orchestra - Latin Music “FIESTA”. Trinity High School, Park Avenue, Washington. Concert, 8 pm; “Conductor’s Corner,” 7:15 pm. $15, adults; $10, seniors and students. 724-223-9796 NASCAR BASH - The Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their annual “ULTIMATE NASCAR BASH” on Saturday, May 3rd. There’s a $20 donation. FREE Food. FREE Refreshments. Plus, games and prizes. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the drawings start at 7:00 pm. The televised race starts at approx. 7:30. The Grand Prize is a $200 (if present), plus a Bristol Race Package for 2 on August 21-24, which includes transportation, 3 nights accommodation, and two races. For more information, you can call 724797-0973 or email Joe Muntan at jjm1975@verizon.net CHICK-FIL-A “SPIRIT DAY” FUNDRAISER - The Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Pleasant Hills is hosting a “Spirit Day” on Saturday, May 3 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. The event is in support of Joshua Huwalt, a local child who was born with Down Syndrome. Joshua will undergo many extensive surgeries. In support of the Huwalt family and to provide financial assistance for medical bills that Joshua has incurred, 20% of all sales on May 3 that are requested to be applied to the Josh Huwalt fundraiser will go toward helping the family. The restaurant will be raffling off prizes donated by local businesses including gift certificates, gift baskets, museum and movie passes, and sports memorabilia. In addition, the Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin®” Cow will be on hand for photos.

MAY 4 SPAGHETTI DINNER - A spaghetti dinner will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville on Sunday, May 4 from 11:30 am 5:30 pm. Adults: $6, kids (3-10): $4, under 3: free. Takeout is available.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA - Victorene's Tea will be hosting a Mother's Day Tea in celebration of women on Sunday, May 4. Bring the special women in your life to our Mother's Day Tea. Each guest will receive a special springtime gift. Relax over a cup of Ginger Peach tea, while listening to beautiful poetry readings and an excerpt from the classic, "Little Women". This is a perfect gift for all the special women in your life. Possible second date to be added on Sat., May 3. $25 per person (not incuding tax and gratuity). For Reservations,call 724258-7199 or visit www.victorenestea.com.

MAY 5 10TH ANNUAL WATCHFUL SHEPHERD GOLF CLASSIC - Valleybrook Country Club. 100 percent of all proceeds will benefit Watchful Shepherd USA and its program to prevent family violence and child abuse. Registration and sponsorship information is available online at www.watchful.org. For more information, call 724-941-3339. SPRING FLING - Join the fun at the “Spring Fling – Pretty in Pink”, a banquet honoring Mothers-Daughters-Sisters-Friends at Brightwood Christian Church. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. in Campbell Hall. $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for Children 6 to 12 and 5 and under are free. Prizes too. For tickets call 412-835-6703.

MAY 6 RUSSIAN AFFAIRS LECTURE - Peters Township Library, 7–8:30 pm. Dr. Jonathan Harris, Professor of Political Science and Comparative Politics at the University of Pittsburgh, will present “Russia: What Does the Future Hold?” as part of the library’s World Affairs Council Program. If interested, call 724941-9430 for more information. BIKE HIKE & SAFETY CHECK PRESCHOOL PROGRAM - Mingo Park, Shelter I (Session I, 10:00 am; Session II, 1:00 pm) The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department along with the Sheriff’s Department will offer tips on bicycle safety. Riders can partake in a bike hike. An adult is required to attend and is welcomed to participate. Registration required. $1 per child. 724228-6867 WWII VETERANS BUS TRIP TO THE WWII NATIONAL MEMORIAL - WWII Veterans can travel to the WWII National Memorial on a free bus trip on May 6 from 6 am-9 pm. Meals, wheelchairs, and assistance are provided. Buses leave from areas around Pittsburgh and Beaver. Donations, which will

enable us to provide this trip for free to our veterans. Any donation is appreciated and will help defray the cost of $50 per veteran. Please make check payable to WWII Memorial Vets Trip and mail to Kingsway Engineering, 1331 State Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108. For more information , call Lydian at 724-7093614.

MAY 6, 13, 20, 27 PETS & PEDOMETER HIKES - Mingo Park, Shelter 1, 6:30–7:30 pm. Looking for a great exercise program for you and your pet? Pets & Pedometers is a four-part walking series designed to get your pet’s heart pumping. A veterinarian will join us on May 6 and share tips to keep dogs fit and active. Pedometers will be provided. Petson a leash. Registration required. $3 Pedometer. 724-228-6867

MAY 9 - 10 STAR PARTY - Mingo Park Observatory. Come see the moon, planets, and outer space. The Amateur Astronomers of Pittsburgh, Inc. (AAP) in cooperation with Washington County will be presenting public star parties at Mingo Park. Events begin at dusk and will be staffed with knowledgeable members of AAP. Viewing will take place as long as there is a partly clear sky. 724-228-6867

MAY 10 PET ADOPTION - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, animal rescue, foster and placementorganization will be holding an Adoptathon at PetCo at Trinity Point in Washington, PA, from 11am - 4pm. Visit us to see if we have a pet that can provide you and your family with many happy memories! Call 724-228-SEEK for details.

MAY 7 BRADFORD HOUSE OPENS - Tour the magnificent home of Whiskey Rebel David Bradford. Open May-December. Wednesday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm. 724-222-3604

MAY 8 & 13 SALAMANDER SEARCH - Mingo Park, Shelter 4, 7 pm. Explore the soggy spring seeps, rivulets, and tributaries of Mingo Park to discover the salamanders that call this park home. Habitat preference, tips to safely collect these delicate amphibians, and identification hints will be shared. Dress for the weather. Rubber boots are recommended. Registration required. 724-228-6867

MAY 8 CAMPFIRE JAM NIGHT - The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering a Campfire Jam Night on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m at Mingo Creek Park. Please join the park staff and a few local musicians, who play acoustic instruments, for an evening of Country and Blue Grass Music around the campfire at Shelter 4. You may wish to bring an instrument or just sit back and listen. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 724-228-6867.

MAY 9 COOKIE LEE JEWELRY SALE - The Women’s Auxiliary of Canonsburg General Hospital will sponsor a Cookie Lee Jewelry sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9 in the hospital’s main lobby. Proceeds benefit Canonsburg General Hospital.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA - La Tea Da Tea Room & Gift Gallery, Valley Brook Road, Peters. Reservations Required. 724-941-9002 NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE YARD SALE Robinhood Acres Women’s Association Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Look for balloons on Crossbow, Crosswinds, King Richard, Little John, Maid Marion, Sheriffs Court & Will Scarlett. Cash only! Rain or Shine.

MAY 11 GEOCACHING - Mingo Park, Park Office. Get off the couch and discover geocaching in 2008. Join us and learn to search for hidden treasurers using a hand held GPS. Three Rivers Informal Geocaching Organization (TRIGO) will provide instruction to get us started, then off we”ll go in search of caches hidden in Mingo Park. The program will include indoor and outdoor activities. Dress for the weather and moderate hiking. If you own a handheld GPS, bring it along; we will have a limited number available for use. 724-228-6867 MOTHER’S DAY CHICKEN BBQ - The Spring House, Eighty Four, PA. All-you-caneat! Live music and FREE ice cream for Mom! Bring your family, and start a great family tradition. 724-228-3339 MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST/BRUNCH The Steven Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 located on Plum Street in Elizabeth will host its Mother’s Day brunch on May 11 from 10 am 2 pm. All-you-can-eat buffet is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and free for tots. Take elevator to the 3rd floor dining area.

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MAY 16 8TH ANNUAL ALVIN C. JANOVICH MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC - Southpointe Golf Club. Shot gun start, 8 am. Sponsored by Community Action Southwest Golf 724-2259550, ext. 404

MAY 17 INDOOR FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR An indoor Flea Market & Craft Fair at Mingo Presbyterian Church, Mingo Church Rd. Finleyville on Saturday May 17. The time is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for $10.00 a table. Food and beverages will be available. For more information or to reserve a space, call 724-650-3634 after 5:30 p.m. FLEA MARKET - Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, located at 716 Gill Hall Road in Jefferson Hills will hold its annual Flea Market sponsored by the Women’s Association of the Church on Saturday, May 17th from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Good used clothing, household items and some baked goods will be featured. Come on over and say Hi.

two 3 way cards or 6 cards for all Jackpot Games. Receive one “Jackpot Special” when you purchase the “Complete Package” before May 17th. To purchase your “Complete Package”, call 724-258-7742. CAR CRUISE – Large Hotel, 5100 Oak Rd., Jefferson Hills from 2 to 9 p.m. Dash plaques to the first 75. Trophies, DJ with outdoor music, 50/50 drawings, plenty of door prizes/giveaways. Pizza, food and drink specials. For more information, contact Skinny at 412-377-7150 or Jim at 412-897-7475.

MAY 17-18 NATIONAL PIKE DAYS – SCENERY HILL 10 am–7 pm; fireworks, Saturday at 9 pm 35th annual event sponsored by the National Pike Festival Committee. Celebration will be quite special with food, crafts, bands, shoppes. Conestoga wagon train arrives Saturday at 1 pm. 724-945-5385 NATIONAL PIKE STEAM, GAS & HORSE ASSOCIATION 28TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW Spring Road, Centerville Borough, 10 am–6 pm. (off Route 40, 4 miles west of Brownsville)

MAY 18 FUNDRAISING WALK – “Great Strides Walk” - Taking Steps To Cure Cystic Fibrosis. Sunday, May 18, 2008. South Park Museum Building. South Park, PA. Check-in: 10:00 am Walk: 11:00 am

MAY 20 SPRING CELEBRATION CAMPFIRE – The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation is offering a Spring Celebration Campfire at Mingo Creek park on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. The program will be held at Shelter 2 and will begin at 7:00 PM. Fun filled evening of activities, live music, songs and stories while sitting around a relaxing campfire. Marshmallows will be provided for toasting over the open fire. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 724-228-6867. No fee for this program.

MAY 23 6th ANNUAL CAR SHOW AND FAMILY FESTIVAL - South Hills Bible Chapel parking lot. 300 Gallery Road, McMurray (behind Radicchio’s Grocery on Route 19) 10 am–3 pm. Open to the public, children welcome. Last year’s event drew 2,000 visitors and 140 cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Free horse rides for the kids, and free snacks and beverages for all. Only $5 donation to register your vehicle—registration form and more details at www.biblechapel.org/men_events.htm#carsho w For more information, contact Jerry and Fran Oxford at 724-942-2422. PET ADOPTION - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, animal rescue, foster and placement organization will be holding an Adoptathon at PetSmart at Strabane Square in Washington, PA, from 11am - 4pm. We will have a nice variety of cats and dogs available, who are looking to find loving homes. Please stop by and see if we have a furry friend for you! Call 724-228-SEEK for details. HISTORICAL SOCIETY GRAND OPENING - The Monongahela Area Historical Museum is excited to announce the new location of their museum and cordially invite anyone to attend the Grand Opening which will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m., at 230 West Main Street, Monongahela. SUPER BINGO - Super Bingo will be held at the New Eagle Fire Hall, on May 17. 8000 Points! Doors open @ 6:00 pm - Games start at 8:00 pm. All proceeds benefit Transfiguration Parish, in Monongahela. Door Prizes! FREE soda and coffee! Purchase a “Complete Package” for only $30 - includes a free dobber, two 6 way cards or 12 for all double bingo and

SCRAPBOOKING PIZZA CROP - The Memory Tree in Monongahela will have a pizza crop from 6:00pm to midnight. $10.00 includes use of all scrapbooking tools, plus pizza and drinks! Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call 724-258-6758

MAY 23 - 24 FLEA MARKET - If you are looking for some outstanding bargains, stop by the Brightwood Christian Church’s Flea Market. This annual event is being held on Friday, May 23rd, and Saturday May 24th. Friday hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Brightwood Christian Church is located down the road from the Bethel Park Municipal building. If you want to find out about Brightwood Christian Church, log onto www.brightwoodchurch.org.

MAY 31 2008 SPRING FLING FOR AUTISM Autism Center of Pittsburgh will hold a Craft & Vendor Show on May 31 from 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., at Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center, off Cedar Boulevard. All proceeds will be donated to The Autism Center of Pittsburgh. For more information call 412-343-4303.

JUNE 1 ANNUAL SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL - Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, McMurray will hold its annual Spring Music Festival on Sunday, June 1 at 4:30 p.m. A stuffed chicken dinner will be served in the church social hall. Reservations are required. Deadline for reservations is May 25. The dinner cost for adults (13 and older) is $10, children ages 4-12 - $5, and children 3 and under are free. Call 724-9417467 to make reservations.

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By Wild Willy Frankfort

Spring Is in the Air I can remember it like it was yesterday. My friends and I were laying out an ambush. The grass was high, and we had hidden ourselves deep within it. We were quiet… dead quiet! Our enemy was crossing the open and barren ground before us. It would be a perfect killing ground… then I sneezed. We were wiped out to a man, although at the time I didn’t care, I was in the throws of a full-blown allergy attack. That high grass located behind the YMCA ball field in Bellevue, PA was my introduction to years of misery. I was about nine or ten years old at the time, and I had no idea what was going on. My mother worked just down the street as a nurse in a pediatrician’s office, and I soon stumbled into that office thinking that I was going to die. My mother and I both found out that I was allergic, and I had asthma. That same day I was given a pill that helped with the allergic symptoms and promptly made me sleep for about 14 hours. From that day forward, I became a guinea pig for the allergy world. I received over 100 shots to find specifically what I was allergic to… everything. When my allergies were at their worst, my asthma would kick in and I would have to use an inhaler, which also lead to a shot to see if I was allergic to it. Many of you don’t know what the wheel test is, so I will endeavor to explain. An allergist pushes a cart filled with extracts of every known plant, food, and animal known to man into a little room. He or she also brings antidotes in case you are so allergic to one of these little extracts it might kill you. That person then proceeds to stick you with as many needles as they can that have these extracts on them. They give you a box of tissues and leave the room. I sat and watched my arms begin to inflate and then began to sneeze. At some point in time the doctor returned with a little plastic template that had different size circles or wheels on it and proceeded to hold up to my arms and measure the welts that had sprung up where they had stabbed me with each needle. Now, I know more than my fair share of medical lingo. My mother, grandmother, wife, and two sisters are nurses. But when a doctor mutters, “Ew, that ain’t good!” Even a 10year-old kid sits up a little and asks if he should be scared. I have had to be tested twice in my lifetime, and I have had the privilege of having close to 300 stabs of the needle. I received shots to prevent allergies once a week for two years. I have been a test dummy for

William “Wild Willy” Frankfort some drugs and an advocate for many others. After all that, I am just mildly affected by my allergies. My spring is plagued with sneezes, coughing, itchy-runny eyes, asthma attacks, hives, sore throats, and sometimes hours of drug induced drowsiness or sleep. I endure this because I love the outdoors. I am fortunate enough to have gone about 20-some odd years running the wood and living the life of the pioneer. I remember how fortunate I am and wonder what those people living 250 years ago did? Allergies didn’t start in 1969 with a kid playing in the high grass. There is simply no written record of those who had allergies on the frontier. I know what it’s like to have good days and bad days. My father didn’t understand what allergies were when I was growing up, and I put up with a lot of abuse. It’s hard to do a good day’s work with drugs running through your system that want to make you lie down and sleep. I praise the new drugs that work for up to 12 or 24 hours and offer “non-drowsy” relief. (I almost failed high school English because my allergy meds made me fall asleep in that class.) I think people thrive because of their strengths and weaknesses. During that time when I could not go out of doors, my artistic skills flourished. This helped in my chosen profession and gave me time to read about art and history. Allergies probably kept me from getting into more trouble outdoors than I did as a child. I can’t remember ever having “spring fever.” Usually, when love is in the air so is pollen, and what young girl is gonna kiss a kid with hives, a runny nose, and eye goobers? So when someone smiles, lifts their nose high, takes a deep breath, and says, “Spring is in the air!” I’ll be the one hoping that the first robin redbreast of spring is flying over their head… and promptly does its business on them! Buy your allergy meds now, dear reader, they won’t go on sale again ‘til late summer.

Correction The Union-Finley Messenger inadvertently ran the wrong phone number for Union Ambulance in an article on page 25 of the April issue.The correct phone number is 724348-2439.We apologize for the error.

Annual Antique Appraisal Day in Monongahela The annual Antique Appraisal hosted by the Monongahela Area Revitalization Committee (MARC) will be held on Saturday May 3 from 10am - 4pm at the Monongahela Area Library. Mr. Anthony Luppino, a well-known licensed appraiser, from Luppino Brothers Antique and Estate Jewelry will be conducting “Antique Roadshow” style appraisals. These oral appraisals will cost $5.00 per item with private appraisals costing $10.00 per item also available. At the Appraisal last year many people were delighted to learn the worth of their items. So bring your antiques, jewelry and collectibles for an enjoyable and possibly profitable experience

South Park Township and School District Team Up to Combat Drug Use Parents Can Obtain Free Drug Testing Kits From School Nurses South Park Township Supervisor George Smith and Police Chief Joseph Ferelli recently met with School Superintendent Richard Bucchianeri to announce funding for a project that will help parents of South Parks students in their efforts to thwart drug use. Magistrate Pat Capalupo was instrumental in securing funds through a grant that will provide free drug testing kits to parents. Raising teens in today’s environment has been a challenge for all families. Both the township and school district believe that this will assist parents who have concerns and would like to know for certain if their child is experimenting with drugs. The L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) kits give parents the power of knowing. The tests can be administered in the privacy of yoru own home and parents can read the results immediately so that confidentiality is preserved. In an attempt to make this an effortless process, free drug testing kits will be available from the school nurses at South Park High School and Middle School and will be available beginning May 12th during normal school hours. At the high school, please contact school nurse, Sharon Guzek at (412) 655-4900 ext. 206. At the middle school, please contact school nurse, Lennie Hartley, at (412) 831-7200 ext. 307. We encourage parents to use this valuable resource and take appropriate measures. Once again, the township, the police department and the school district have joined together to improve the quality of life in the community. The South Park school district thanks all involved in this worthwhile project.

Wine Tasting and Mother’s Day Tea at Trax Trax Farms Mother’s Day Tea Saturday, May 10, 12:00 noon (Reservations required!) Bring mom for a relaxing tea especially for her at Trax Farms. Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts, fruits, and a variety of soothing teas. Mom can win a beautiful flower. Call for reservations today, and surprise mom by doing something special. Make time to browse our gift shop, patio décor, beautiful garden displays and nursery area with indoor plants, flowers, and hanging baskets. Make Trax for an unforgettable Mother’s Day! Trax Farms Wine Tasting Event Thursday, May 15, 6-8 pm (Reservations required!) Nick Mobilia of Arrowhead Wine Cellars in Erie, PA will present a variety of his 2008 award-winning wines. Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres, desserts, and assorted samples of some of these award winners. Relax in our new and spacious events room, available to rent for wine tastings, showers, teas, birthday parties, receptions, and more. Mark you calendars for this wonderfully relaxing event! Store hours are daily, 9 am-8 pm and Sunday, 9 am-6 pm. For more information, call 412-835-3246 or visit www.traxfarms.com.

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Many New Businesses in the Works for Peters Township By J.R. Brower As the nation’s economy looms on a recession, the planning and construction of new businesses in Peters Township appears robust. Although not as much as in previous years, the rate of the township’s commercial development is surprising considering the state of the economy. In particular, expansion of the McMurray Town Center, at the corner of East McMurray and Valley Brook Roads is continuing rapidly. The fifth building in the Excavation rolls right along for the new building at the commercial center, and the closest McMurray Town Center in Peters Township. to the actual intersection, will contain six retail establishments, according to Dan Masco of Masco Construction, which is currently doing the excavation work. This building will contain a Starbuck’s Coffee shop, a Clearview Federal Credit Union bank, a Chinese restaurant, a dry cleaners, and two other businesses. “Starbuck’s wants to open by September,” said Masco, so most of the major construction here should be done by August. Another unnamed bank is in the initial planning stages just down the street at 430 Valley Brook Road. If that one goes through as planned, there will be a total of five banks just in the central McMurray locale. Most of the other commercial development is along Route 19. The old location of the former South Village Ford car dealership at Circle Drive was recently sold and will be converted to a GetGo Service Center with other retail establishments. Farther down Route 19, Sharp Edge Restaurant is locating in the Peters Town Center on Gallery Drive. Another new restaurant is in the planning stages on Crosswinds Drive behind K-Mart. Construction work on Lakeview Square, at the corner of McDowell Lane and Route 19, is expected to begin later this year. It will contain a bank, retail stores, and offices and will result in a complete revamping of the intersection with new traffic lights. Township officials say that interest is especially high right at Donaldson’s Crossroads. Several developers are interested in the Donaldson property on the northwest corner, and Walgreens Drugs is said to be interested in developing a section on the southeast corner.

Old Bicycles Get a Second Life Bicycle recyclers Henry Klinar, Paul Roberts, Rick Freeman and Bill Shader received and cleaned old bikes that residents dropped off at the Peters Township Public Works building. It was all part of “Peters Township Cleanup Day” on Saturday, April 19th, sponsored by the Peters Township Environmental Quality Board. Coordinating the Bicycle Recycling Program is Bill Shader, who said, “we give the bicycles to the Brothers’ Brothers Foundation in Pittsburgh and the City Mission in Washington.” He said the donated bikes are then fixed up and distributed to needy children both here and abroad. (PHOTO BY J.R. BROWER)

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Blaine Hill Fire Department’s Monthly Call Report During February 2008, Blaine Hill Fire Department answered calls for 15 incidents. There were 204 firefighters from Blaine Hill who responded and put forth 354 hours of labor for the month. Incidents by Type: Fires in a structure - 2 Smoke/odor removal from structure - 2 Electrical fires - 1 Service calls - 2 Motor vehicle accidents - 1 Carbon monoxide incidents - 1 Assist police - 1 Cover assignments for mutual and company - 1 False alarms - 1 Canceled en route - 3

Incidents by District: Elizabeth Township - 6 Elizabeth Boro - 6 Forward Township - 1 West Elizabeth - 1 Braddock Boro - 1 Apparatus Response: Engine 142-1 - 10 Engine 142-2 - 4 Air 142 - 4 Squad 142 - 5 Decontamination trailer 142 - 1 River rescue 142 - 0

South Hills Friends Meetings The South Hills Friends is a group of individuals interested in supporting and improving the Montour Trail in South Park, Jefferson Hills and Clairton. The Friends maintain 4.9 miles of existing trail from Library to Clairton. Regular meetings of the Friends group are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Jefferson Hills Borough building. The May meeting will be held on May 14 and the June meeting will be held on June 11. All interested individuals are welcome to attend. Additional information on the trail and the Friends may also be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Activities are also posted on the Montour Trail web site. Trail users are reminded that the Montour Trail is for non-motorized uses. Motorcycle and quad riders on the trail are trespassing and trail users are encouraged to photograph the offenders (but should not confront them) and pass the photos on to their local police.

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RHS Class of 1978 to Hold 30 Year Reunion

Valley Art Club Exhibit in Charleroi Calling attention to the Valley Art Club’s current exhibit at Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services in Charleroi are (left to right) artists Mary Ann KopachLaber of Monessen, club president, Christine Gilotty of Belle Vernon, Anne Thomas Cepaitis of Monongahela, and Jeff Burks Mascara, Executive Vice President/CEO of SPHS.

A 30 year class reunion is being planned for the Monongahela class of 1978 on June 28, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Belle Vernon. Tickets are $38/person. For tickets and payment, please call or e-mail Ed Coury at (248) 344-8232 or ringgold78@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.Ringgold78.com. No mailings will be made. Hope to see you there!

Free Job Search Workshops Offered at PA CareerLink 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 offered on an ongoing basis each month at the CareerLink. Please call 724-379-4750 to register. • Resume One-On-One (1.5 Hours) - By Appointment Only, 724-379-4750 x 106 • Computer Basics (2 Hours) - 1st and 3rd Mondays at 1 p.m. • Job Search Basics (1.5 Hours) - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 2 p.m. • PA CareerLink Orientation (1/2 Hour) - 9-11 a.m and 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays • Job Search for Veterans (1 Hour) - Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. • Career Gateway (18 Hours Total – 6 Sessions, 3 Hours Each). Providing invaluable assistance to students preparing to pursue post-secondary education. May 5, 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15, 1-4 p.m. 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. Still not sure how to get there? Have questions about the workshops? Just call 724379-4750 for directions and information.

The Valley Art Club’s annual exhibit is being held at Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services in Charleroi. Paintings by VAC members representing various genres are in the traditional display in the main lobby of SPHS headquarters at 300 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi. Viewing is open to the public during regular operating hours at SPHS. “We are very grateful to (Executive Vice President/CEO) Jeff Burks Mascara and SPHS for continuing this longstanding partnership to showcase artists in the midMonongahela Valley,” Mary Ann Kopach-Laber of Monessen, president of Valley Art Club, said. The current exhibit is part of an irotating series of displays initiated by Valley Art Club. A new exhibit will begin in July as a prelude the club’s annual juried exhibition of members’ works beginning with a reception from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, September 28 at Mon Valley Community Health Center in Monessen. The September event will be free and open to the public. Art club members whose works are in the current spotlight at SPHS are Mrs. KopachLaber, Fay Thomas, Pat Jones, Michelle Meneskie, Anne Thomas Cepaitis, Joyce Gazdick, Christine Gilotty, Joyce Gazdick, Mary Elaine Lozosky, Sabra Clark and Kay Podany. The works are done in oils, mixed media, pastel, watercolors and an oil-pastel mix. Some of the paintings are for sale and the prices and artists’ names and contact information are posted with the works. The exhibit was organized by a committee comprised of Kopach-Laber, Clark, Gilotty, Cepaitis, Thomas, Jones and Meneskie of the Valley Art Club and Mascara, Luther Sheets and Bill Leach of SPHS. “It’s a great pleasure to welcome the Valley Art Club to 300 Chamber Plaza,” Mascara said. “Their members have transformed our lobby into an artists gallery for visitors to our facility and for the entire community to enjoy. I hope area residents will stop in to view the wonderful that is on display here.” Valley Art Club, one of the oldest organizations of its kind in southwestern Pennsylvania, was organized in 1941 under the auspices of the Monessen Women’s Club. The name was changed in 1951 to signify a Valley-wide organization. Membership in Valley Art Club is open to anyone interested in art. Each person must submit two original works of art to the membership prior to joining and there is an annual membership fee. Additional information is available by calling Mrs. KopachLaber at 724-684-5534.

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Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce

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Global Missions Start Right Here at Home Local Rotarian Travels to Nigeria By Andrea Earnest A matching grant from the Rotary Foundation made possible these water wells in a village near Lagos.

Nigeria is one of the last countries in the Children at a local school world with live polio virus, but Rotarians are need educational materials. helping to eradicate it while finding an abundance of other work to do there. Last November, Stephanie A. Urchick, Rotary Past District Governor and Regional Foundation Coordinator, of Canonsburg, was part of a team of 20 people from Rotary Zones 27 and 28 who traveled to Nigeria for two weeks. While there, they saw club projects in person and met with Nigerian Rotary leaders to develop working relationships for the future. The group was broken up into three groups, which visited Kano, Abuje, and Lagos. Staying with local Rotarians for four Dr. Stephanie Urchick (front) and another team to five days, they visited projects in the member speak with a hospital administrator areas, including water projects, schools, about needs in the pediatric medical center. hospitals, and vocational centers. Installing wells, which frees women and children to attend vocational training and school, is an important Rotarian project. After five days in Lagos, Dr. Urchick and her group flew to Abuje to attend the West African Projects Fair. Their last two days were spent immunizing children against polio. They visited villages to verify that there was 100 percent compliance, shown by a mark on a child’s finger and a mark on a house. Prior mobilization is crucial to the success of the program. Visiting Nigeria was a learning experience Dr. Stephanie Urchick attended and spoke at a for Dr. Urchick and her group. Children in recent Monongahela Rotary meeting to share her one area who were given pencils had no idea story. (photo credit – Dave Savarino) what the “wood sticks” were for. One of the teachers informed the group that the school had no paper or pencil sharpeners. Schools often have no toilet facilities. There are no formal systems of refuse removal and sanitation, and the garbage, which collects along the roads, is burned. Dr. Urchick and her group understand that the “need is deep” in Nigeria. Their trip resulted in development of new projects, and they are looking for partners from Zones 27 and 28 to adopt all of the projects.

“Motoring on the Mon” Car Cruise Featured During the 10th Annual Fleatique Monongahela’s second annual car cruise “Motoring On the Man 2008” will be held on Saturday, June 7. the same day as the 10th Annual Fleatique On the Mon, one of southwestern Pennsylvania’s largest street sales. National City is the featured corporate sponsor of the event. The car show will be held at the Aquatorium parking lot, a private city park, located between Second and Fourth Street. The oar cruise win open at 1 p.m. and run until 4 p.m. Registration for vehicles is from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all welcome. $5.00 per vehicle. Dash plaques to the first 15 entrants. Twenty trophies will be awarded. Event will feature food, refreshments, 50/50 raffle, and D.J. Free admission for spectators. Sponsored by Monongahela Area Chamber. For more information, call Sandy at 724-258-5000, Chris at 724-258-8419, or Teresa at 724-258-5919.

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Brownsville Road Extension Repairs Impacts Local Business and Travel PennDot Working to Wrap Up Project by Mid July By Heather Kelley-Latorre and Beth Stroud Brownsville Road Extension is a highly traveled link connecting Washington and Allegheny counties. Unfortunately, since early into this past March many travelers have been rerouted onto Route 88 or have navigated through their own detour around the $1.27 million project that will replace the bridge that carries Route 3013 Brownsville Road Extension over Piney Fork in South Park Township. According to PennDot Project Engineer, Ralph Beerbower, several existing bridges were reviewed, and the one in question was “on the brink of needing repairs.” “We’re attempting to take care of the situation in the most economical way by tearing the existing bridge down and installing an arched culvert over the stream,” he stated. PennDot District Executive Dan Cessna noted that these projects will significantly impact travel this summer. Local restaurant establishment Fratelli’s Express feels that it’s impacted business as well. Manager Cathy Pocky believes that the bright orange warning signs are deceiving customers into thinking they are closed. Traffic flow is much lighter with the bridge closing. The detour leads traffic along Route 88 for South Park destinations on the other side of the closed bridge. The bridge is essentially the only closed portion of Brownsville Extension. Local traffic can still navigate Brownsville Extension, its businesses, and its branching streets. Fratelli’s posted their own sign at the intersection of Route 88 and Brownsville Road to let customers know they are open for business and to list daily specials. Plans to straighten the bend, which had previously held up two-way traffic, also are in the works. The project is scheduled to be completed by the second week of July 2008.

Fratelli’s daily specials are listed to let customers know that they are still open for business.

The bridge on Route 3013 Brownsville Road Extension over Piney Fork is being replaced this summer causing traffic to be detoured.

Cranes, bulldozers and other construction machinery are on hand to get the job done. The bridge repairs are scheduled to be finished in mid July 2008.

Fratelli’s employee Hailey Kotecki delivers “The Best Breakfast in Town” to Finleyville residents Cheryl and Al Simone, who stated that they would not have known Fratelli’s was open if they didn’t live in the area.

“Road closed” and “detour” signs along Route 88 are mis-leading drivers to believe that Brownsville Extension is closed in its entirety. Only the bridge is closed.

Recent Local Death Notices Burnworth – Vera Lee, 86., of Carroll Twp died Wednesday March 26. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Hillman – Frank E Sr, 82., of Monongahela died Saturday March 22. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Chambers – George James, 87., of Monongahela died Tuesday March 25. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Hrehocik – Andrew M, 80., of Finleyville died Friday April 3. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Conte – Dorothy (Toth), 82., of Moon Twp, Formerly of Monongahela died Wednesday April 9. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Jones – Hazel Lillian, 85., of Monongahela died Monday March 31. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Cushey – David “Pert”, 88., of Venetia died Sunday April 6. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Louttit – Kenneth David Sr, 68., of Elizabeth, Formerly of New Eagle died Saturday March 22. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Cushey – Violet, 85., of Venetia died Friday March 28. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Margoni – Mary L, 79., of New Eagle died Wednesday March 26. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Borchick – Paul Sr, 82., of Finleyville died Saturday March 22. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Miscik – Bertha M, 80., of Monongahela died Sunday March 16. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Bowser – Donald, 60., of Jefferson Hills died Sunday March 16. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Molnar – Gaza Joseph, 89., of Monongahela died Tuesday March 25. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Day – Robert, 80., of Elizabeth died Sunday March 16. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Ofcharik – Gertrud, 78., of Monongahela died Wednesday March 26. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Demeis – Mary (Dantonio), 80., of Jefferson Hills died Friday April 4. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Rotta – David L, 60., of Monongahela died Tuesday March 25. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

DiMarco – Domenico, 72., of Jefferson Hills died Friday March 14. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Rush – George L, 86., of Finleyville died Wednesday March 26. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Fellabaum – Wesley Eugene, 66., of Elrama died Monday March 24. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Saine – William, 66., of West Mifflin, Formerly of South Park died Sunday March 16. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Furlong – Sara T, 78., of Finleyville died Thursday March 27. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

Salminen – Adolph August, 87., of Carroll Twp died Sunday March 16. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Gavelic – Paul E, 88., of Courtney died Friday March 28. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Sapula – Anne (Fabian), 87., of Pleasant Hills died Thursday April 3. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Gentile – Theodore, 68 of Pleasant Hills died Friday March 14. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

Springer – Howard E, 63., of Carroll Twp died Wednesday March 5. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Guarinoni – Louis E Jr, 90., of Monongahela (Victory Hill) died Tuesday April 3. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Springer – Nancy K, 65., of Carroll Twp died Wednesday March 5. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Hartman – Patricia A (Morgan), 66., of New Eagle died Sunday April 13. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

Stump – Marie Bernadette, 81., of Finleyville died Sunday March 23. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.

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Classes For Adults at Peters Township Recreation Center Peters Township Park and Recreation Department is offering the following classes for adults at the Community Center in May and June. Pre-registration required. Call the Parks & Recreation department at 724-9425000 for questions or information.

Member/$105 Non-Member Equipment Rental: Fee per person $35.00

BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS (18 years and older) Waltz, Fox-Trot, Swing, Rumba and Cha-Cha. Tango and other dances will be introduced. Tuesday Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $65 Member/ $97 Non-Members

ZUMBA. Zumba is the fitness craze that is sweeping the nation and has become the favorite group exercise class in health clubs throughout the world. Tuesday-7:30 – 8:30 p.m.;Wednesday 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. $50 Member / $75 Non-Member

FENCING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASS (AGES 7 AND UP) Wednesday Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $70 Member/$105 Non-Member Equipment Rental: Fee per person $35.00

South Arts Presents Adult Art Programs: ADULT SCULPTURE WORKSHOP-18+ years. Fundamentals and techniques of sculpture will be introduced. Monday Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $90 Members/$135 Non-Members

MIXED PILATES MAT - Improve your posture, trim your middle and reduce joint pain. Monday: May – June* (Session 3 only –Returns in Sept); 6 -7pm Fee: $56Member / $84 Non-Member

ADULT PAINTING WORKSHOP - For all skill levels and all mediums such as oil, acrylic and watercolor. Thursday 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $90 Members/$135 NonMembers

PILATES MAT CLASS - Upbeat, challenging, mat class includes energizing warm-up, strength training, and mat-work using small equipment. Tuesday OR Thursday, 9-10 am. Fitness room $56 Member / $84NonMember

FITNESS CLASSES: TABLE TENNIS CLUB (AGES 16 YEARS & UP) Instructor: Harish Saluga. Monday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. NO FEE FENCING- BEGINNER CLASS (AGES 7 AND UP) Instructor:Three Rivers Fencing Wednesday Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $70

MIXED PILATES MAT - Invigorating warmup, followed by strength training, mat work with toys and relaxing cool down. Wednesday (New!) 6-7PM Fitness room. $56 Members/$84Non-Members ADVANCED PILATES MAT Session 3 Only. – Returns in Sept! This is for the experi-

enced student who wants faster than usual pacing and lots of movement variety. Dynamic warm up, complete mat repetoire followed by a great muscle lengthening warm down. Instructor: Nancy Griffin. Day: Wednesday (New!) May – June Time: 9-10 am Fitness room Fee: $60 Member / $90 Non-Member BEGINNERS PILATES MAT-Lose your tummy and sculpt leaner hips and thighs, as you melt away joint pain and stiffness. Wednesday (New!) 7-8 pm Fitness room $56 Member / $84 Non-Member LINE DANCING– MORNING Instructor: Frieda Hayson, Thursday Time: 9:1511:15a.m. $40 Member/$60 Non-Member LINE DANCING– EVENINGS Instructor: Bonnie Borelli. Thursday Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. $40 Member/$60 Non-Member BODY SCULPT - A high energy, total body workout, using hand weights, bands and resist-a-ball to shape, sculpt, and strengthen the entire body. (SOME MAKE-UP CLASSES ON Tuesday 12:00-1:00pm TBA) Instructor: Susan Friday. Tuesday 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. OR Thursday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Fee: $55 Member / $83 Non-Member NEW! BEGINNING YOGA New! Yoga Basics with Terry Gustas R.Y.T. Learn the breathing, the styles of meditation and the yoga postures and their modifications for your own custom yoga practice.

For the very beginner and the continuing student who wants a slower paced practice. Day: Fridays Time: 11-12am Fee: $50.00 Members/$75.00 NonMembers BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE YOGA Unique blend of various styles of Hatha yoga. Increase strength, flexibility and endurance and reduce the effects of stress using breathwork, meditation, and yoga posture. Tuesday OR Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. $50 Member / $75 Non-Member CARDIO KICKBOXING- (Session 3 Only)This is a high energy, fast paced cardio workout. Non-contact boxing moves combined with lots of movement and plyometrics. Thursday (evening), 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. $48 Member / $72 Non-Member SUPER SCULPT - This class will challenge all levels of fitness by using dumbbells, own body weight, resistaballs, etc. for a fastpaced, full-body workout. Monday OR Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., $55 Member / $83 Non-Member . MUAY THAI KICKBOXING CLASS Certified Instructor: Ray Crawford (Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A.) This Class will take students from the beginning fundamentals of Western Style Boxing thru Intermediate level Muay Thai Kickboxing. First Sunday of each month – May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3. 1:30 – 4:00. 25.00 for each 2.5 hour session.

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Crafters & Artisans Wanted for Summer Event in South Park

The main entrance to St. Michael School, which opened in 1955.

After a tough fight, Elizabeth Elementary School will remain open for the 2008-09 school year.

St. Michael Elementary School in Elizabeth Borough to Close it’s Doors By Alice Harris Elizabeth Elementary School will stay open for the 2008-09, while St. Michael Elementary School will close at the end of the current school year. The Diocese of Pittsburgh has decided to close St. Michael due to low enrollment and St. Michael Church closed in 1987, because tuition would and the school will close in June. have to be increased for 2008-09. The current year’s enrollment is 49 students PK-Grade 8. St. Michael Church on 6th Street in Elizabeth Borough closed in 1987, but the school building erected in 1955 has remained open and continued to score high in academic achievement. Mayor John Yacura, members of Council, and many residents, however, went to bat to keep Elizabeth Elementary open. Located on Second Street in the town of Elizabeth, it is part of the Elizabeth Forward School District. Both schools have been an important part in the community for many years.

Uniroyal Tire And Big G Tire Team Up To Help New Eagle Youth Soccer Association It’s that time of year again for local children to participate in America’s fastest growing youth sport, soccer, and Uniroyal Tire and Big G Tire in Monongahela are teaming up to help make it a successful season. Children and their parents associated with the New Eagle Youth Soccer Association will be visiting Big G Tire for a free soccer ball, and the league will receive a donation as part of Uniroyal’s national youth soccer program. Players will receive a certificate redeemable for their soccer ball at Big G Tire beginning April 4, 2008 (while supplies last). Additionally, Uniroyal and Big G Tire will present the local league with a cash donation of $2 for every Uniroyal® tire sold to the general public from April 4 to June 4, 2008. New Eagle Youth Soccer Association is one of numerous youth soccer leagues and clubs across America to receive support from Uniroyal and its tire dealers. Since the program launched in 2000, Uniroyal and its dealers have donated more than $10 million in funds and equipment, including a total of 735,500 soccer balls. “We are thrilled to be launching our 9th consecutive year of supporting youth soccer at the grassroots level across America,” said Kaz Holley, Uniroyal® brand marketing director. “It’s very gratifying to work with our community-minded dealers like Big G Tire to promote a sport that has such a positive impact on children and their families. We applaud the New Eagle Youth Soccer Association for the fine work they do in the community.” Supporting positive activities for children is an ongoing initiative for Uniroyal Tire, one of the world’s leading tire brands for passenger and commercial cars, pick-ups, light trucks, mini vans and sport utility vehicles. Dating back to 1892, Uniroyal Tire has developed a reputation for providing high-quality, affordable tires including its Tiger Paw® and Laredo® series. Uniroyal® tires offer just the right combination of dependability, traction and grip in almost every weather condition, and come with one of the industry’s leading warranties. To learn more about Uniroyal and its community initiatives, visit the Uniroyal Web site at www.uniroyal.com. To find out more about Big G Tire, contact Mike Signorini, (724) 258-6616, at 501 W Main St in Monongahela, or visit BigGTire@msn.com.

Applications are now being accepted for crafters and artists for the second annual “Rev Up and Roll Car Cruise and Craft Festival” on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at the Allegheny County Fairgrounds in South Park. According to Kristen Normile, craft/artisan coordinator, “Last year was a smashing success with over 15,000 people attending and over 70 of Western PA’s best crafters and artists. Spaces are filling up fast!” If interested in participating in one of this summer’s hottest events in Allegheny County, please contact Normile at 412-559-7039 or log on to www.revupandroll.com for an application or more information. All proceeds benefit the Bethel Park Community Foundation.

Peters Twp. Offers Discount Amusement Park Tickets The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department has discount Amusement Park tickets available to purchase for the following Amusement Parks: Pittsburgh Zoo, Kennywood, Idlewild/Soak Zone, Sandcastle. Summer is just around the corner and we have tickets to help make a day of fun in the sun for you and your family. Visit one of our Amusement Venues in the local area. There is a limited supply of discount tickets available. The office located at the Community Center at Peterswood Park is open MondayFriday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday 1p.m. to 5p.m. Any questions contact the Parks and Recreation Department, 724-942-5000.

Campfire Jam Night at Mingo Creek Park The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering a Campfire Jam Night on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. Please join the park staff and a few local musicians, who play acoustic instruments, for an evening of Country and Blue Grass Music around the campfire at Shelter 4. You may wish to bring an instrument and join in, or just sit back and listen or even sing-a-long. Either way, remember to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a music filled evening in beautiful Mingo Creek Park. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation at 724-228-6867. Mingo Creek is located 12 miles east of Washington off of Route 136.

NASCAR Bash in Monongahela Attention NASCAR Racing Fans! The Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their annual “ULTIMATE NASCAR BASH” on Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets are going fast, so get yours NOW! There’s a $20 donation. FREE Food. FREE Refreshments. Plus, games & prizes. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the drawings start at 7:00 pm. The televised race starts at approx. 7:30. The Grand Prize is a $200 (if present), plus a Bristol Race Package for 2 on August 21-24, which includes transportation, 3 nights accommodation, and two races. For more information, you can call 724-7970973 or email Joe Muntan at jjm1975@verizon.net

Union Township Yard/Garden Trash Pickup Is May 12 The Union Township Road Crew will pick up yard trash (leaves, branches, old plants) on Monday, May 12. Trash should be placed in biodegradable paper or plastic bags. Branches should be cut into 3-5 foot lengths and tied together. Trash must be placed at the curb or roadside. No garbage or building materials will be accepted.

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Elizabeth Spring Dance Fundraiser Welcomes the Season! By Alice Harris

Theresa Kolovich and Jori Donovan manage the ticket table.

A line-up of Chinese Auction baskets are up for the bidding!

A “Spring Fling Dance”’ fundraiser was held on April 4 at the Elizabeth Borough Fire Company Social Hall. Festivities included a 50/50 raffle, a Chinese Auction, food, drinks, and dancing. Proceeds are to benefit the Elizabeth Halloween Parade and War Memorial Fund, and the Elizabeth Borough Fire Company Equipment Fund.

Patrons enjoy food and music while supporting community efforts.

Drug Awareness is the Topic at the April NNCW Meeting By Paul Chasko Elizabeth Stahl of Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps of Washington, PA, was the guest speaker at the April Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) meeting in Union Township. She is a drug prevention specialist and spoke on the dangers of cocaine use. She went into its history, forms, and sources before speaking on its dangers and the signs of abuse. Some of the points made are worth repeating here for parents. Cocaine or “coke” is a white powder ingested by snorting. It’s often cut to increase its bulk with other substances. It is also diluted and injected by hypodermic needle. Crack is cocaine that is chemically processed into small, rock-like chunks that are white or light-colored. Crack is ingested by heating it in a pipe and inhaling the vapors. There are hundreds of street names used by dealers and users for the substances. Cocaine is derived from the coca plant that is grown mostly in South America. Possession of these substances is punishable with severe mandatory jail time. Cocaine and crack work within the brain by stimulating one of its key pleasure centers. It gives the user a brief feeling of euphoria that is nearly always followed by depression caused by a longing for more of the substance. Addiction can occur with only one use. With use, a protein (delta-FosB) accumulates in the brain, causing the brain to mutate in ways that are irreversible. Some of the telltale signs of use are: • Erratic behavior • Bloodshot and watery eyes • Tremors and muscle twitches • Cycles of unexplained restlessness and lethargy • Loss of interest in personal appearance, friends, sports, school • Loss of appetite • Violent behavior • Loss of self control and logical thinking • Extreme mental alertness and insomnia • Dry mouth • Lack of money The point made was that using cocaine isn’t worth endangering health, careers, relationships, and lives. It’s well to keep in mind that cocaine, in one way or another destroys families and lives – never take the chance – not even once. State Trooper Brian Burden will have a presentation on self-defense for ladies at the May 14 meeting of the NNWC. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at the St. Francis General Purpose building just off Route 88 in Finleyville. All are welcome.

No Settlement Reached in Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church Dispute Hearing By J.R. Brower An ongoing legal battle over property ownership and division of the assets of the split Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church continued at a hearing in the court of Washington County Judge Paul Pozonsky on Wednesday afternoon, April 23, behind closed doors. The judge met with attorneys Stephen Marriner representing Washington Presbytery, Andrea Geraghty representing the majority group, and Samuel Foreman representing the minority group. In attendance at the public hearing were eight members of the majority Evangelical Congregation, as they now call themselves, and nine members of the minority, who refer to themselves as the Faithful Remnant. The minority group seeks more involvement in the case and wants to intervene in discussions more directly. While Judge Pozonsky talked with the three lawyers individually for close to three hours over such matters as the Presbytery’s designation of the minority members as the “true church,” the seventeen members of Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church waited patiently for a glimmer of hope, united only for their wish that the judge would emerge from his chambers with some kind of decision. It wasn’t to be. The eight majority members sat quietly together on the left speaking in hushed tones while their counsel provided an occasional brief.

The nine minority members were more spread out on the right side of the courtroom, socializing with each other in less subdued tones, even with their counsel, who told them at 3 pm that the judge discussed the potential for settlement but no decision was reached. The court fight began in early November last year after a majority of the congregation, led by Rev. L. Rus Howard, voted 207-26 to disaffiliate from Presbyterian Church USA and join the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). In the early September, they had voted 273-86 to ask for dismissal to EPC. Many minority members who had voted to stay with Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), have since been worshipping at Thomas Presbyterian Church’s Christian Life Center. Although now worshipping separately, both groups are still under the auspices of PCUSA’s Washington Presbytery. Washington Presbytery holds in trust the land and buildings, according to the national church’s Book of Order. The church property includes two buildings and Brush Run Cemetery at 250 Brookwood Road in Peters Township. Plans are in the works to expand onto recently purchased neighboring property and build a new Christian Education building for the Evangelical group, with most of the financing coming from money promised by a wealthy member.

The church, led by Howard, filed a complaint with the court about a year ago seeking a “quiet title” claim to the property. Howard, himself, has admitted the property issue with the Presbytery began after he and his church leaders got a court injunction last May prohibiting the Presbytery from “occupying, seizing, or exercising control” over church property, and then he announced his expansion plans. Washington Presbytery, which serves 63 churches in Washington and Greene Counties, has not formally accepted the new Evangelical Church’s decision to split, because their disaffiliation vote in November violated the Constitution and law under which PCUSA operates, which is contained in the Book of Order. “We don’t recognize their right to disassociate on their own. Only the Presbytery can dismiss a congregation,” said Rev. Charles Perrine, Interim Executive Presbyter of Washington Presbytery, who was in attendance at the hearing. It was the decision of the Evangelicals to go through the courts rather than working through the Presbytery’s system, so they will have to abide by the court’s ruling. Only then, can they be dismissed to EPC. Under important discussion is the recognition in January of the minority by the Presbytery as the “true church”. When asked for his definition of a “true church” Perrine said, “the Presbytery has

determined that the minority is the true church, the body that wishes to remain with Presbyterian Church USA, according to the Book of Order.” Pozonsky had said he has to first decide if he has legal authority to sanction the minority as the “true church”. Another “true church” issue is who gets the church’s name, Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church. This is what the church has been called since the founders made their application to the Presbytery of Pennsylvania in 1773. The Evangelical Congregation will have to stop using the name, Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, when the Presbytery formally dismisses them. Elder George Mayer said, “ours is the only Presbyterian church in the United States whose minority elected to stay with PCUSA when their majorities decided to affiliate with Evangelical Presbyterian Church.” Attorney Samuel Foreman emphasized to the minority group that this is a truly unique and difficult case with no real legal precedents to follow. Elder Richard St. Clair summed up, “Judge Pozonsky gets to be a precedent maker, and he doesn’t want to be.” He would prefer that the minority and majority congregations settle their disputes on their own, which at this point appears to be almost impossible. On April 29, the judge was scheduled to hear objections of the Presbytery to the legal action of the majority group.

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Two South Hills Catholic Schools to Merge On March 5, 2008, Bishop David A. Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh approved the merger of Nativity School of South Park and St. Germaine School of Bethel Park, effective for the 2008-2009 school year. The new Catholic Elementary School will be known as Saint Katharine Drexel, located at 7001 Baptist Rd., Bethel Park PA. The union of the two schools will be under the direction of Father John Hissrich, Pastor of Nativity Parish, and Father John Baver, Pastor of St. Germaine Parish. After months of collaborative efforts by both pastors and a merger committee consisting of parents and parishioners from both schools, along with guidance from the diocese, the opportunity to build a bigger and better Catholic Elementary School in the South Hills is now underway. St. Katharine Drexel School will offer preschool through grade 8. The principal will be appointed soon, along with fully certified faculty and administration positions chosen from both schools. St. Germaine School and Nativity school have been fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. Along with receiving academic excellence in a faithfilled environment, the students of the new St. Katharine Drexel School will have the opportunity to participate in an array of extra-curricular programs to help prepare them for high school and college. The union of these two schools has also broadened the athletic department, along with significantly strengthening fund raising efforts. Both pastors are excited and committed to St. Katharine Drexel School providing academic excellence to children of the South Hills, where the Christian message will be taught and lived. St. Katharine Drexel’s open house will be announced soon. Registration is now open. Call us anytime at: 412.653.1500, or 412.833.0223.

Fabulously Famous “Fleatique on the Mon” Returns for 10th Year Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors are needed now for the 10th annual “Fleatique on the Mon.” This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park, Monongahela on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Crafter & antique show will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street, beside PNC Bank. Food vendors are needed at both locations. Application deadline is May 23. Booth spaces for antique, craft, & flea market vendors are 15' for $20. Food vendor spaces are 20', & include electricity, for $40. This one of kind event is known as the largest street sale in southwestern Pennsylvania! Running along a three-mile stretch of Main Street, also Route 88, 837 and 136, in Monongahela & New Eagle, Washington County. Businesses, churches, and homeowners participate with yard sales, bazaars, rummage sales and garage sales. The event was attended by at least 3,000 visitors last year. Free parking & free admission! Worth the trip, easy to find, rain or shine! Come to Monongahela for the best treasure hunting in the area. Call the Monongahela Area Chamber office today for an application at 724-258-5919.

Oliver Miller Homestead To Hold Annual “Wool Day” The Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park will hold its annual Wool Day on Sunday, May 18, from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. Sheep from a local farm will be sheared using the methods of our ancestors. Lambs will be penned for petting. The combination of cute animals and the knowledge gained from the activities make this one of the favorite days at the Homestead. Homestead docents will also demonstrate the steps needed to take the wool from the sheep to clothing including carding, spinning, dying, weaving, and sewing. Special displays in the barn will highlight the fabric making process and will allow for hands on activities. Docents will also lead tours of the stone house, log house, forge, springhouse, barn, and gardens and grounds. The barn holds many exhibits and an expanded Trading Post with many items made at the Homestead and books for all ages. Cooks will prepare a typical pioneer meal in the kitchen featuring foods that were available in the spring. The Oliver Miller Homestead, a historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site, is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle in South Park. It is open every Sunday through December 9. The last admission is at 4:00 and an admission of one dollar is asked. Call 412-835-1554 or check the website at www.olivermiller.org for more information and a map.

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Memorial Day Services to be Held Throughout The Area Throughout the country, Memorial Day services will be held to honor those men and women who served our country to help keep us free. Locally, there will also be services held. Please take time to attend a service and show your support. Finleyville / Union Township The American Legion Post 613 and the Mon Valley Honor Guard will hold Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 25 at the following area locations: • Stone Church Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. • Saint Francis of Assis at 1:15 p.m. • Mingo Creek Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. • Finleyville Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. • Finleyville Community Center at 2:30 p.m. Elizabeth Area Sunday, May 25 8:45 a.m. – Leave Post VFW 9:00 a.m. – West Elizabeth Honor Roll 9:15 a.m. – Elizabeth Boro Honor Roll 9:30 a.m. – Elizabeth Cemetery 9:45 a.m. – Bunola Honor Roll (donuts and coffee). Leave at 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. – Round Hill Cemetery 11:00 a.m. – Victory Honor Roll 11:20 a.m. – Mt. Vernon Cemetery 11:30 a.m. – Greenock Honor Roll Noon – Blaine Hill Post and Honor Roll Monday, May 26 9:30 a.m. – Memorial Day Parade, Elizabeth

American Legion Post 613 Urges Veterans to Locate Proper Discharge Documents The report of separation form issued by the military in most recent years is called the DD214. Before January 1, 1950, several forms were used by the military services, including the WD AGO 53, WD AGO 55, WD AGO 5355, NAVPERS 78PD, and the NAVCG 553. Veterans who were Honorably discharged from the military are entitled to certain benefits, such as a military funeral, Honor Guard, burial flag and other benefits. To obtain these benefits, it will be necessary to have the veterans form DD214 or the other documents mentioned above. Please do not wait for an untimely event to locate and file these discharge papers. These benefits may be denied if no proof is available. Veterans discharge documents can be taken to the Recorder of Deeds office within your County and therein filed at no charge. Also you can obtain certified copies at no charge. If you are having difficulty obtaining the Veterans discharge document, you can contact your Veterans Administration office in your particular County.

Washington Rides to Begin New Way of Calculating Fares The Washington County Transportation Authority (Washington Rides) will be changing the way it calculates and charges fares for its rides. Since its inception, Washington Rides has used a “grid-based” method of calculating fares. This is a somewhat old-fashioned, “taxi”-style method of calculation, which involves one-mile squares. How many squares, or “grids” are crossed determines how much the fare is for each trip. New computer software for reservations and scheduling, which Washington Rides is now installing, will allow for the change. Beginning May 1, the agency will switch to a “mileage-based” fare structure. The overall number of fares will be cut by over two-thirds, from 62 to 18. And the fare for each passenger will be based on how far he or she is traveling, by the most direct route on county roads (not how far a person rides on the Washington Rides van). Overall, the revenue that Washington Rides takes in is expected to remain the same as under the current structure. But individual fares may go up or down. Washington Rides provides advance reservation, shared ride, door-to-door transportation to residents of Washington County through the Senior Shared Ride, Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities, Medical Assistance Transportation, Welfare-to-Work Transportation and Veterans Transportation programs. For more information, call Washington Rides at 800-331-5058.

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Central Volunteer Fire Company Receives Awards By Alice Harris An elated Central Volunteer Fire Company gathered with dignitaries and friends on Friday April 6 at the Central Fire Hall on Scenery Drive in Elizabeth Township to celebrate the awarding of three distinguished state certifications. In January, firefighters received the PA Department of Health Quick Response and the Vehicle Rescue cerElizabeth Township Commissioner tifications, and also the Pennsylvania Voluntary Don Similo is a life member at Participation Department certification. These certificaCentral and praised the compations together put Central in a class of less than ten ny’s role in the community. percent of all fire departments in the Commonwealth and make them one of the elite fire departments in Pennsylvania. State Fire Commissioner, Ed Mann, was on hand to present the Awards and speak on what it takes to achieve these certifications and their importance. Citations for the above awards were presented at the State level by PA Senator Sean Logan of the 45th District and David K. Levdansky. County Council member Bob Macey presented the Allegheny County level citation, and Commissioners Don Similo and Ed Gronlund preCentral Fire Company's sign states sented the Township level citaits focus right out front! tion.

An elated Central Volunteer Fire Company gathered with dignitaries and friends for a well-deserved evening of celebration.

Lt. John Walter, Lt. Bob Murphy, Chief Chris Molinaro, Assistant Chief Brian Morgan, and Captain Dave Baumgartner are proud of the company’s recognition..

Deidra Cerniga of Brizes Kennels donated a Revive-A-Pet kit with oxygen to Central to help them save dogs caught in fire situations.

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That Old House

“Profiling historic, old or unique homes throughout the area”.

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1778 Log House (A Restoration Update)

By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort OWNER: Peters Creek Historical Society LOCATION: Behind the Wright House on Venetia Road If you follow this column from month to month, you will remember that I promised to give you updates on

houses that are being restored and repaired. Well, I am glad to report that great strides are being made at the log house behind the Wright House on Venetia Road. It doesn’t look like much has been done, but if you look closely at the pictures you’ll notice that the stonework is finished in the front of the cabin and a new set of log steps have been built at the front door. With a few log donations from Pricketts Fort in West Virginia and Mr. Ed Koskosky of Finleyville, the steps were finished and the landing leveled. All of the original floorboards have been taken up and trimmed for easy fitting. The floor in front of the new fireplace has been repaired and the boards re-fit. The rest of the floors will be laid

by the first week in May, and the windows and doors should be framed in and the shutters put up. Historically, the fireplace in this cabin is actually too well made. This stone fireplace actually represents what a house or cabin located in the city of Washington would have had. At this time in history, most of the houses in Washington were painted with red oxide paint. So, hopefully by the end of May you will notice the new red door and windows in the cabin. On May 23-24 the Peters Creek Historical Society will sponsor a unique Civil War encampment. Why not kill two birds with one stone and pay a visit? I think you will be doubly surprised with the event and the restoration of the cabin.

** If you live in 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.

Century 21 – Frontier Realty Agent of the Month CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty congratulates Joe Misenko for his growing success. A lifelong Brownsville area resident, Joe and has been selling real Joe Misenko estate with CENTURY 21 throughout Washington, Fayette, Westmoreland, and Allegheny counties since 2002. His ready smile and attention to detail have established him as a REALTOR you can rely on to get the job done. When it is time to sell or time to buy, call Joe to take advantage of his willingness to go the extra mile.

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Peters Township Officials Concerned About Littering By J.R. Brower

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Members of the Peters Township Environmental Quality Board expressed concern over excessive littering at the April 14 council meeting. Board members Patricia Moore, Mary Anne Gross, and Kim Zachary told council of their plans to develop an anti-littering campaign to increase public awareness of the problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to get councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval to put up anti-littering signs to motivate families to clean up,â&#x20AC;? said Moore. The board also plans to write articles on littering for the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newsletters. Councilman Robert Atkinson expressed concern about newspaper delivery workers haphazardly tossing weekly papers into residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; yards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get picked up, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s litter,â&#x20AC;? he said. These publications used to be placed on mailbox hangers, but that is no longer the case. The consensus of the council was that keeping property clean is a matter of personal responsibility. It was also pointed out that the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clean Up Day was coming up on April 19. Councilwoman Monica Merrell recommended that the Environmental Quality Board draw up their complete anti-littering campaign and present it at an upcoming council meeting. In another matter, council accepted with regret the resignation of Councilman William Naumoff. Township Manager Michael Silvestri said that he had received a letter from Naumoff stating that he chose to resign due to job changes. His is an at-large position through 2009, which council will try to fill within 30 days. Whomever is appointed would serve until after the November 2009 election. =In other council business, the site plan for the new Washington Federal Savings Bank at 430 Valley Brook Road was discussed. According to Jim Eckles of JSA Architects, the original landscaping plan called for planting trees on the back of the property. Because they would have been planted over a large sewer line easement, the Peters Township Sanitary Authority objected. Both Eckles and developer Dave Vogel of Meridian Equities agreed to remove the trees from their landscaping

plan. Vogel said that he has no problem with changing the plan, that the site will still be beautifully landscaped, and that he is proud that the new bank building will be the first â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certified Greenâ&#x20AC;? building in Peters Township, meeting new environmentally correct standards. In other business, council: â&#x20AC;˘ Set a conditional use hearing date for Marcus Diniaco to develop the Watson property located at 112 McDowell Lane into townhouses and patio homes. â&#x20AC;˘ Awarded bids totaling $1.3 million to two companies for road maintenance in 2008â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;˘ Morgan Excavating for road resurfacing and Pavement Technology for pavement rejuvenating, which is a chemical treatment to make roads last longer. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved a resolution authorizing township officials to enter into a contribution agreement with PennDOT for the Valley Brook / Washington Road intersection improvement project. â&#x20AC;˘ Awarded a three-year contract to Quality Mechanical for heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning maintenance for all township buildings. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved special permit requests from South Hill Bible Chapel for a car show and festival, signed placement for the Drive to Stay Alive program, signed a request for Relay for Life program and tent sale for South Hills Lincoln Mercury. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved a resolution to amend the Peters Township Personnel Manual to create the position of deputy fire chief for the fire department. â&#x20AC;˘ Rescheduled a meeting for public input about implementing the Deer Management Program on township property to April 28. Silvestri said that the results of a USDA survey he received estimates that Peters Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deer population is 70 per square mile, which is very high. â&#x20AC;˘ Discussed with Planning Director Edward Zuk access, parking, and signage issues relating to a proposed Walgreens store at Donaldsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossroadsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; southeast corner.

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Peters Township Library Addition Dedicated By J.R. Brower The new addition to the Peters Township Library was officially dedicated on Sunday, April 13. A celebration to commemorate completion of the 4,800-square-feet, twostory addition began at 2 pm with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to open each of the five new areas of the library. There was a great turnout for the event, some traveling long distances, including representatives of Pennsylvania Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, who were initially responsible for the $500,000 grant than began the expansion project. The library was able to accept the grant by raising matching funds totaling another $500,000 through the generous contribution of many residents. The addition took less than a year to complete from groundbreaking last July. A plaque on the wall near the entrance to the new second floor addition lists some of the corporate, organizational, and private donors, including Jon and Julie Dixon, Jim and Mary Stimpson, Charleroi Federal Savings Bank, R.K. Mellon Family Foundation, Mellon Financial Corporation, and the Rossin Foundation. A special mural of shelved books painted by Geri Sowers near the entrance to the first floor addition will include the names of every donor, which will be painted on the binding of each pictured book New areas of the library include a teen

reading room, a family activity room, a local history room, and a conference room. The new second floor conference room has a large table and seating for eight and can be used by community organizations. The room is presented by Ron and Mary Anne Julkowski in memory of their parents. Additional shelving space on the second floor provided enough room to fit the library’s entire non-fiction collection. The teen reading Room, on the first floor, will house the young adult book collection and includes café-style seating with a small kitchen area. The 700-square feet space will also provide enough room for concerts. A retractable wall screen can be used for presentations. The family activity room, next to the first floor children’s department, includes a story-time corner with a stage for children’s programs. This section features low shelves with books for younger children with appropriate chairs and kids’ furniture. The James D. and William C. McMurray Local History Room, on the second floor, will contain everything the library has relating to the history of Peters Township including all of the bound volumes of “Life in Peters Township,” an oral history Project that preserves our history though personal audio interviews with past and present residents. Also on display at the dedication was an extensive collection of large photographs and several paintings depicting life in the

Peters Township Library Director Pier Lee shows off the new non-fiction section in the addition.

old days of the township. These were contributed by Richard Froebe, Edward Lybarger, Robert Matthews, Boyd Roach Jr., Tina Wagner, Doris Trax, Elma Johnston, Robert Chamberlin, Jean Hutchinson, Bob McLure, the Walter Donaldson Family, the Telban Family, the Duckworth Family, and the Simmons Family. As part of the dedication ceremonies, Edward Lybarger conducted a special local history program, “Trolleys to Washington,” which featured a slideshow presentation about the inter-urban trolley line that ran through Peters Township in the mid twentieth century. An afternoon of tours, music, and special children’s activities continued to 5 pm, and each family attending was given a small memento commemorating the new addition dedication.

This wall mural of bookshelves, painted by Geri Sowers, will recognize everyone who contributed to the library’s new addition.

“The Trolley Stop at Cheeseman, 1945” photograph by Edward Lybarger was part of his local history presentation.

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Monongahela Council Looks to Address Financial Projections By Ken Askew City Council of Monongahela held its monthly meeting on April 9. All members were present. Council reported that despite the reduction in the tax millage rate from 29 to 25, the city has been able to achieve a small surplus in its financial status. An Early Intervention Program Report had been commissioned, which commended Council on its measures to properly manage taxpayers’ funds. However, the report noted that although Monongahela experienced favorable financial records in the past, projected numbers are reversed as follows: 2002-2006 2007-2010 Annual revenue growth 3.9% 1.3% Annual expenditure growth 1.7% 3.6% Past statistics have been achieved through tight controls on budgeting and expenditures. The single largest item in the budget is funding for the police department, which was allocated 38% but has recently been reduced a few percentage points. Nevertheless, the trend shown above could spell difficulties unless Council raises some existing fees or implements new types of fees. Another potential source of additional future revenue would result from Washington County performing a re-assessment of property values, which has not been done since 1985. But, the impact of raising property taxes on many of the city’s fixed, lowincome residents is a major concern. In other business: • The Monongahela Police reported a significant number or car break-ins—9 in a 16 hour period. All vehicles were unlocked, so residents are strongly urged to simply lock their cars to preclude further man hours being diverted to investigating these incidents. • Council asked residents to further take responsibility for their own actions in keeping the city clean by not littering and scooping up after their dogs on public property. • Council voted on and approved the following actions: (1) appoint Chuck Hodgson to the Library Board, and (2) re-appoint John Conte to Civil Service Board for a six-year term.

Union Township Board Discusses Major Spending on Road Maintenance, Trax Rezoning and Sewage Project By Paul Chasko Road maintenance expenditures may be taking a big bite out of the Union Township (UT) budget this summer. Bids for aggregate road repair materials are higher. In addition, a motion was passed to obtain quotes for replacement of two Ford F250 trucks used for road maintenance. Replacement of the township lawn tractor (grass mowing) was briefly discussed but tabled. There is no immediate solution to the slides affecting some UT roads and their high costs. A motion was made to accept resumes to fill a vacancy on the road crew. The motion carried (4/1) to advertise for the replacement. The action sparked a discussion about the need for better data collection on road crew labor and materials. A motion was passed to investigate software available for a codified work order system that would provide the means to collect labor and material data and provide reports to the Board. The Board explained the information was needed for better planning and to support queries on labor and materials expended. The closing on the PenVest loan that will cover some costs for the Elrama sewage project was postponed from April until sometime this month. What was originally started as a Tri-Community sewage project (UT, West Elizabeth, and Jefferson Hills) has broken down into separate projects. It’s believed that Jefferson Hills is still considering building a separate sewage disposal plant. Agreements still must be finalized with Jefferson Hills and West Elizabeth to handle UT sewage that will flow through Jefferson’s system to the existing West Elizabeth plant. An easement must be obtained to use a section of railroad property. A motion was made to pay KAG Engineering for invoices 6 and 7 (total $46,597.50) for engineering work on the sewage project. A motion carried to advertise for a public hearing to discuss rezoning of 47 acres of Trax Farm property from agricultural to C2 (commercial). The hearing was tentatively scheduled for May 5 at 7 pm. Supervisor Larry Spahr commented on his distaste for the procedures that permitted rezoning to commercial without any definitive plans presented for final use. A Trax representative stated that no final plans are in place but that they would entertain any use permitted by the C2 zoning. Charles Fife, President of Houston, PA Borough Council, presented a plan aimed at promoting a change in method used for distribution of profits from the Meadows slots operation. The only way municipalities can presently acquire any of these funds is through a grant application for a specific project, thus many municipalities have received nothing. The plan Fife proposed would require that 50% of the funds be distributed to 66 municipalities on a per capita basis while the remaining 50% continue to be distrib-

uted on grant applications. The UT Board will consider petitioning the state for a change in the law. The profit/loss statement for the year to date showed: Income of $398,857.05, expenses of $262,409.41, for a net positive balance of $136,447.64 In other business: • Motion: Approve and pay, payrolls #6 & #7 totaling $17,129.56 and General Fund bills totaling $34,274.64. • BDH notified the board that it has received a DEP permit for surface mining of coal on their property along Cardox Road and will begin operations within 30 days. • The UT audit firm is working on the 2007 audit. • Preliminary work on the 2010 census has been completed. • Robert Sutey, Owner of Union Ambulance Service, was present to answer questions about the capabilities of his service. • Motion: Adopt the Sewage Tap-In Ordinance requiring all residents within the distance specified by ordinance to tap in to the system. • Motion: Authorize the UT Solicitor to incorporate items from last month’s public hearing on the Big Box Ordinance in accordance with the PA Municipal Planning Code. • The Board will review resumes for the position of UT Zoning Officer and schedule interviews. • Motion: Hal Breining was appointed for another term as a member of the UT Planning Board. • Supervisor Tkach briefly reviewed the most recent meeting of the MMCP Steering Committee (see related article). • A letter was received from the DEP requesting holding tank records. • May 12 was selected for a yard trash pickup day. • A road and bridge inspection will be conducted before the May meeting. • Motion: Approval for the Secretary/Treasurer to attend a training session on May 12, 13, & 14. • No resolution yet for disposal of police evidence. • A preliminary contact (information only) has been made with the Southwestern Regional Police Force. • A Cheve Chase resident is seeking some UT assistance in resolving problems created by a collapsed drainage pipe. • Residents on Stone Bridge Road reporting an alleged break-in at a vacant house and questionable handling by 911 dispatchers cited the need for a local police force. • James Watts requested information on requirements for UT taking over responsibility for Walter Lang Road. • A closed executive session was held discussing litigation – no actions disclosed, other than to mention that the Airport Zoning meeting scheduled for April 16 had been postponed.

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Distinguished Awards Presented at Elizabeth Council Meeting By Alice Harris Highlights from the March 25th meeting of the Elizabeth Borough Council. A moment of silence was held for the sister of Mary Van Fossen at the March 25 meeting of the Elizabeth Borough Council. Congressmen Tim Murphy presented a flag that was flown over the Capital to the family of the late Elizabeth Fire Chief Lenny Bailey, to whom he referred as “honored friend.” Chad Rager accepted the flag for the family. Solicitor Pat McGrail was presented with an award for her work at no cost to the Borough. Resident Betty Krofic stated no stop sign had yet been erected where several serious accidents occurred near her home. The Borough will erect a stop sign immediately. Building Inspector Arlo Roma submitted his report for Council’s inspection. He stated a citation was issued for Phields Bar. Solicitor Pat McGrail stated everything is in order to close on the Borough loan. Guest Thom Jones spoke on the Lewis & Clark Heritage Trail Foundation, the proposal to hold a Lewis & Clark Festival and build a model of Fort Clatsop in Elizabeth, and funds available. Dates to remember: River Clean-Up, June 21; Riverfest, July 25-26; Lewis & Clark Festival (tentative) September 19-21. The Borough cannot afford the cost to provide security for Riverfest. Other security options are in consideration to prevent the chaos that ensued last year. Mechanisms to raise funds for the Borough are being discussed. Ways to make the event more family-oriented this year are being discussed. Councilwoman Robin Miller stated the

Master Emergency Management Program’s goals are to provide the safest possible Borough for residents. She also discussed the CERT program, in which members of the community become certified in emergency help. Elizabeth Borough Police Officer John Snelson reiterated that the Red Cross wants to put a self-contained trailer stocked with supplies that will sleep 25, 50, or 100 somewhere within the Borough. Communities are responsible for taking the trailer where needed. Red Cross-trained residents will be needed to operate this trailer. Councilman and Fire Chief Chad Rager stated the Elizabeth Borough Fire Company will hold another CPR certification class in which residents can also participate. They will also hold certification classes for basic vehicle and special vehicle training. Fire Captain Jeremy Rager is starting a junior class for children ages 14 and under. The fire company is holding a DeCarlo hoagie sale. Four firemen will attend essentials training. Councilman Paul Shaner requested funds to repair the mowers prior to the grass-cutting season and a set of tools. Funds up to $300 were approved. Council went to Executive Session to discuss the hiring of Richard Lewis to the Borough Street Department beginning April 1; wages set at $9/hour with a six-month probationary period. Approved. Councilman Chad Rager asked about possibilities to move the foul ball fence at Wylie Field. Councilwoman Margaret Fleischauer was congratulated on finishing the Newly Elected Officials Course. Pennsylvania American Water Company

Elizabeth Borough Fire Chief Chad Rager accepts a U.S. flag from Congressman Tim Murphy on behalf of the family of late Elizabeth Borough Councilman and Fire Chief Lenny Bailey. Pictured are Council Vice President Robin Miller; Councilman Paul Shaner, Council President Monica Douglas, Mayor John Yacura; Congressman Murphy; Councilman and Rager.

owes the Borough $4,000 from 2007 for street openings. The Merchant Marines request to use the Elizabeth Wharf for Memorial Day was approved. A 25¢-per-page copying charge was approved for materials copied under the PA Right to Know Act. Requests for information are to be made in writing and submitted to the Borough Secretary. Treasurer’s Report, February 29, 2008 General Fund: Bank Balance, $42,607.57. Deposit, $25,217.28. Checks Paid, $45,9354.67. Bank Balance, $21,889.18. Payroll: Bank Balance, $629.03. Deposit, $17,245.00. Checks Paid, $17,114.87. Bank Balance, $659.76. Sewage: Bank Balance, $62,842.26. Deposits, $13,578.11. Checks Paid, 0. Bank Balance, $76,420.37. Recreation: Bank Balance, $508.52. Deposits: 0, Checks Paid: 0. Bank Balance, $508.52. Parking Meter: Bank Balance, $184.52. Deposits, 0. Checks Paid, $142.82. Bank Balance, $41.46. Liquid Fuels: Bank Balance,$.06. Deposits: 0. Checks paid, 0. Bank Balance, $.06.

Senator Tim Murphy presents a U.S. flag that was flown over the Capital to the family of the late Lenny Bailey.

Mayor John Yacura and Council President Monica Douglas present Solicitor Pat McGrail with an award in appreciation for her many hours of legal service at no cost to the Borough.

TAN Fund: $6,595.07. Deposits: $3,603.95. Checks Paid: $1,801.73. Bank Balance, $8,397.29. Early Intervention: Bank Balance, $6022.53. Deposits, 0. Checks Paid, 0. Bank Balance, $6,022.53. Beautification Fund: Bank Balance, $380.00. Deposits, 0. Checks Paid, 0. Bank Balance, $380.

PennDot Rejects the Repair of the Cochran Mill Road Bridge in Jefferson Hills by Jim Caldwell Various citizen comments and guests highlighted the regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson Hills Borough Council Meeting on April 14. Officials from PennDOT presented the Borough with their final decision not to repair or rebuild the Cochran Mill Road Bridge. Mary Larcinese, the former Mayor, came to the podium before all seven council members present to express her disappointment in the PennDOT decision. Mayor Michael Green reminded the PennDOT officials that the Borough works closely with the neighboring communities of Broughton and South Park in fire emergencies. The Gill Hall Station has large ladder trucks that cannot travel down either Stilley or Waterman West roads due to impassable tunnels at the bottom of the roads to Cochran Mill road. Councilman Weber asked if there was some way to appeal the case to PennDOT, and a discussion followed with the suggestion to contact US Congressman Tim Murphy’s office as well as State Senator John Pippy (R) and State Representative Dave Levdansky (D) for their help in this critical matter.

Larcinese asked about therefore repairing Waterman West, as it is in very bad shape. Traffic has greatly increased in the past years with the number of new developments in Jefferson and residents traveling between the communities. On a separate issue, Sergeant George Mackulin, home on leave from Fort Drum in northern New York, requested to address Council. The 23-year-old, who has only been back from his 15-month tour in Iraq since November, passionately asked if some organization could be started to better educate parents in the community about the devastating effects of drugs on their kids. “Yes, we have the D.A.R.E. program for kids,” he said, “but we need a way to speak to the parents and give them good information.” Many Council members congratulated Mackulin for his willingness to stand up for this idea and honored him for his service to our county. Chief Reagan commented that the department was in the process of working on some new programs for parents and asked Mackulin if he could sit down with him before his leave ended to discuss it further. Police officers do address parents’ groups when possible, but a young person delivering the message would have a

stronger effect. The bulk of the meeting tended to the business of awarding bids for: • The 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project and The 2008 Road Program In addition, the Council granted preliminary approvals for: • Land development plan known as ASA Self Storage • Land development plan know as BAW Plastics • Land Development plan known as TJ Youth Football Recreation Facility • Ratifying a street opening permit to Pennsylvania American Water Company for a new waterline on Waterman Road West. Members rounded out the Economic Development Commission by appointing three new people: Michele Lindberg, Susan Mackulin, and David Seroeian for the unexpired term ending July 10, 2008. Without any explanation, the Council with two exceptions accepted the voluntary resignation of John Sheppard as Borough Manager effective April 9, 2008. There was talk about Doug Arndt, who had been interim manager previously, returning to the position. Allegheny Council Member Joan Cleary

was present to remind the Borough to send updated addresses and maps for the coming census. She stated that she would bring the matter of PennDOT not fully funding the Cochran Mill project to the attention of County Executive Dan Onorato. Moreover, Cleary said there were many questions to be asked and answered concerning the recent proposal to merge the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County into one governing body. This issue is preliminary, and thus she had little to say about the issue. In final remarks, Mayor Green reminded the Borough residents that the good weather would mean children playing outside and drivers should be especially cautious. Chief Reagan reinforced the idea that there would be no warnings for speeding, only citations. President Chris King publically commended Jan Cmar for her dozen or so years in organizing and being involved in the annual clean-up day. It was announced that the Girl Scouts would participate in the program on May 3. Anyone else in the community wishing to join in the clean-up can obtain bags, vests, and gloves at the Municipal Center. As usual, an executive meeting followed the public one.

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South Park Township Hilldale Home Owners Raise Residential Parking Issues By Beth Stroud Hilldale residents brought a request to the South Park Township Board of Supervisors to issue a “no parking” zone on their street. They reported that residents from neighboring streets are parking along Hilldale, and are creating hazardous conditions for driving, snowplows, and accessing their driveways. After discussion, the supervisors requested that the police department perform a traffic study for review. In other news, bids will open on July 3 at 10 am for the placement of flow meters at various locations of the South Park Sanitary Authority. Bids will be awarded at the regularly scheduled supervisor’s meeting on July 14. Action was taken to authorize employment for a dozen part-time employees for the 2008 Summer Recreation Program as

well as a part-time seasonal Public Works employee. In addition, South Park Police Officer Joshua Indof was appointed to fulltime status as of April 11. The chief of police was extended compliments on the department’s efforts in diligently keeping up to date with trainings and equipment regarding terror attacks, especially with the nationwide threat of terror within our schools. Chief Ferrelli commended Deputy Chief McDonough for his efforts in grant writing, which has allowed the department to acquire the equipment necessary in case of such an attack. The police chief’s report for the month of April included 792 calls for service, 25 arrests, 57 traffic citations, 3 parking citations, 144 warnings, 4 reportable accidents, 14 non-reportable accidents, 9 fire calls, 105 EMS calls, and 3 deer complaints

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MMCP Steering Committee Tries to Get the Comprehensive Plan Moving Again By Paul Chasko On April 9, Carroll Township hosted a meeting of the Steering Committee charged with the completion and adoption of the Multi Municipality Comprehensive Plan (MMCP). It’s been so long since anything of significance has been done on this plan, you may have forgotten what it was about. The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code authorizes two or more municipalities to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the purpose of developing, adopting, and implementing a comprehensive plan. With a MMCP, there is the potential to plan more efficiently and effectively on a regional basis. This is the case with Carroll, Union, and Nottingham townships and Finleyville Borough. The MMCP would be used as a guide for making decisions relative to land use and development in the four communities. It would also provide a guide to zoning and rezoning in the communities within the region. Another benefit frequently mentioned is that communities united under a MMCP may receive more favorable reviews for grants at the state level. In 2005, the elected bodies of Carroll, Union, and Nottingham townships and Finleyville Borough appointed members to serve on a Steering Committee charged with the development of a MMCP for the region comprised of their communities. Grant money was received for the development of a MMCP. After many workshops and meetings and several public hearings, a draft of an MMCP evolved containing the following elements. • Vision for 2025 • Land Use Plan • Housing Plan • Historic and Cultural Resources Plan • Natural Resources Plan • Community Facilities Plan • Transportation Plan • Economic Development Plan • Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan • Energy Conservation Plan • Implementation Plan

This draft has undergone a way-toolong review and some revisions. The first 10 elements comprise the comprehensive plan. Each of the four communities can adopt the plan by resolution. The last element (Implementation Plan), however, must be adopted by ordinance (a law) that is binding on each of the four communities. The Implementation Plan provides a step-by-step guide for municipal officials and residents to achieve the regional goals and objectives set forth in the body of the MMCP. The adoption of the Implementation Plan seems to have been the snag keeping the MMCP from being adopted. Going into this most recent Steering Committee Meeting, Union and Carroll townships expressed their willingness to adopt the Implementation Plan, whereas Nottingham Township and Finleyville Borough had refused to that point. During the course of the April 9 meeting, issues of concern for Finleyville and Nottingham were discussed. Mayor Kutsek of Finleyville, satisfied that his concerns were allayed, stated that he’d recommend adoption to the Finleyville Council. Nottingham officials remained concerned about burdens that adoption might place on Nottingham Township officials. There were some suggestions for revisions to the Implementation Plan. There was also some discussion as to how the elements of the plan might be adopted by two or only one of the original four member communities. All members at the meeting did agree that the MMCP could no longer sit on the table and all agreed on the following action. Each of the four communities involved would place an action item on the agenda of their next scheduled business meeting to vote whether the body would adopt a suitable MMCP Implementation Plan and immediately notify the chairman of the Steering Committee of the four votes. Even with four “yes” votes, more debate over the content of the Implementation Plan is likely.

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Public Hearings Completed on Union Township’s Big Box Ordinance

New Eagle Council Deals with Financial Topics By Ken Askew The New Eagle Borough Council convened its monthly meeting on April 1. In the absence of Council President Scott Honsaker, Vice-President Kenneth Robison presided over the meeting. A representative of Houston Borough attended to argue in favor of what he called the “Houston Borough Plan” to fairly distribute gaming revenue taxes from the casino at the Meadows Racetrack to local communities. His proposed plan would distribute the taxes on a 50/50 basis between Washington County and the communities. Thus, of the $8M to be collected each year, New Eagle’s share would be $45K, based on its population numbers. Another plan the state is considering, the Ellsworth Plan, would direct 100% of the taxes to municipalities. He urged Council and New Eagle residents to contact their state government representatives to express favor for the Houston Borough Plan. Council replied they had recently attended a Tri-County Borough meeting to learn about various plans to allocate gaming taxes. Moreover, Council decided to postpone adopting a position until after they could gather additional input about this subject from an upcoming public meeting scheduled for April 3. The following bids for summer road repair materials were accepted. Total value of both contracts collectively is about $20K: Hanson Aggregates $43.50 / ton for 19 mm asphalt $47.50 / ton for 9.5 mm asphalt $17.05 / ton for stone $18.55 / ton for rip-rap

Russell Standard Corporation $1.86 /gallon for E-3 emulsion

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In other business: The Monongahela / New Eagle Comprehensive Plan was adopted. A contract with CodeSys for building inspection was approved. Two buildings had been scheduled for demolition but were delayed pending review and concurrence by CodeSys. Approval was granted to post signs to identify the Memorial Soccer Fields so that visiting teams could more readily find them. Fayette Waste asked that its bid for the next contract be returned. Council will consider options for responding to the request to avoid restarting the bid process from the beginning. It was reported that speed traps are working well. Also, street repairs are progressing according to schedule— Neville is underway, with work on Vine and Fourth to follow. Due to extended incapacitation of a Borough laborer, a temporary employee was hired to fill in. Council approved making her appointment permanent, based on her proven performance on the job. Council is concerned about the Borough’s financial position. Costs continue to rise, but no definite additional revenue is forecast. In an effort to reduce or contain costs, Council is evaluating various telephone service plans to replace its current use of NEXTEL’s Direct Connect as the communication tool for Borough employees.

A continuation of the public hearing on the Big Box Ordinance for Union Township (UT) was held on March 31. This meeting was held with UT Planner Tamira Spedalieri, UT Zoning Officer Harold Ivery, and UT Engineer Carl DeiCas in attendance to answer questions from the public. UT’s planner and engineer were unavailable at the initial hearing on January 28 to answer specific questions. Public attendance was light at this meeting but representatives of two developers interested in Large-Scale Development Projects (LSDP) along the Route 88 corridor north of Finleyville in UT were present with questions and comments. The UT Planner was asked to summarize the content of the ordinance in two parts. The first part of the ordinance sets standards for the design of LSDs in UT. It covers general features including façade design, choice of materials and colors, landscaping, lighting, roof design, sign requirements, entryways, parking lot orientation, outdoor storage, trash storage, pedestrian walkways, and community spaces. The second part of the ordinance covers impact studies, including transportation and traffic, environmental, air quality, acoustics, and community impact studies. Spedalieri commented that one source used to develop the requirements was a study and plan developed for the same purpose in New Jersey. Having had the additional time for review, the UT Supervisors had some

Finleyville Borough Gets a Head Start on Summer Work By P. J. Chasko A good deal of work scheduled for this summer is getting underway early in Finleyville Borough. Repair work on the portico of the Finleyville Borough Building damaged in an automobile accident a few months ago has begun. The support polls and new handrails are in place, but finishing work has yet to be completed. All the metal work is to be prepared and painted as well as the new poles. The surfaces of the building front presently covered with aluminum siding will be refinished with stucco; bids are being sought for the work. The grant to rewire utility poles in the borough for holiday lighting, received with the assistance of State Representative David Levdansky, has been released. In anticipation, bids have been opened and the work will be awarded to Scott Electric. Wiring and brackets for hanging holiday lighting will be added to nearly all-utility poles in the Borough. Controls for the lighting circuits will be installed in the Borough Building. Specifications for the milling and paving

of Finleyville streets are being completed. The Borough will retain some of the old surface material from the milling to be applied behind the Community Center to expand parking. This is being added to the job specifications. Financing is in place for this resurfacing project. In other business: • Minutes from the previous meeting were approved, as was the treasurer’s report. • Monongahela Police Chief Brian Tempest submitted the police report. • The Mayor invited the new Union Ambulance Service to present its capabilities to the Borough Council at an upcoming meeting. • Arrangements are being made for council members and an officer of the Monongahela Police Department to inventory entertainment machines in business establishments and clubs within the Borough. • The solicitor is working to obtain payment of delinquent entertainment taxes owed the Borough by the Finleyville Moose. • Motion: Renew a maturing certificate of

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deposit at the best obtainable rate. Motion: Purchase four new tires for the Borough front-loader from Bill Sites Tire and Brake. Motion: Cover costs for attendance at the May Tri-County Borough Meeting for the Mayor, members of council, and police and fire chiefs. Motion: Order a new parking ticket fine receptacle for the outside of the Borough Building at a cost not to exceed $500. Motion: Release funds not to exceed $2,000 to repair a storage enclosure outside the garage. Resolution: Objection to the present method of distribution of profits from the slots operation at the Meadows (see related slots article). Motion: Authorize the solicitor to attend an upcoming meeting of the Multi Municipality Comprehensive Plan (MMCP) Steering Committee Meeting. Union Township resident Lisa Tomosky addressed the mayor and Council to announce her plans and request support for a Finleyville/Union Township Cleanup Campaign.

concerns, mostly regarding language, in reference to other applicable UT ordinances and how UT costs would be passed on to the developers. They also discussed PennDOT’s role in a LSD that would affect state roads and traffic patterns on state roads. The supervisors also mentioned that the Washington County Planning Commission also had received comments regarding the ordinance. The approval chain for various phases of an LSD was discussed: the local planning board would, most probably, still play a role in design review with final approval resting with the UT Board of Supervisors. There was some discussion of using a “planning agency” for design review rather than the UT Planning Board. The planning agency would consist of the UT Planner, the UT Engineer, and the UT Zoning Officer. In either case, the UT Board of Supervisors would give final approvals. Questions and comments were taken, some of which will be incorporated into the ordinance. The attorney for AdVenture Development commented that requirements established by this ordinance would not apply to them as they were “grand-fathered in” by their earlier application with a fee paid by check to UT on the Union Highlands Project. UT Solicitor Dennis Makel said, “I don’t necessarily agree with that.” This meeting concluded the public hearings on this ordinance. After changes are incorporated and a final review period, the ordinance should be approved.

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Robert & Crystal Sickels Family Ages: Robert, 34; Crystal, 27; James, 6; Thomas, 4. Town: Donora. Robert is formerly from Monessen. Education: Crystal and Robert, 10 years in the U.S. Army as generator mechanics, met at Fort Hood, TX.

Resident Spotlight By Alice Harris

Occupations: Crystal, Tractor Supply in Belle Vernon; Robert, California University of Pennsylvania triple majoring in Industrial Technologies and Electrical Engineering Technology Hobbies & Interests: Family activities and fishing, hockey. Robert coaches youth flag football.

John E. Pope Named MVH Pharmacy Director John Edward Pope, Pharm.D., has been appointed Director of Pharmacy at Monongahela Valley Hospital. In this capacity, Pope is in charge of all operations of the hospital’s Pharmacy. “John’s strong academic background and work experience will provide an immediate asset to our hospital and health system and, more important, our patients,” John Edward Pope Thomas J. Cullen, R.Ph., senior vice president at MVH, said. “Because of his clinical experience and expertise in Pharmacy, we are confident he will continue to enhance the operations of the Pharmacy and patient care in his new position.” Prior to his recent appointment, Pope worked as a clinical pharmacist at West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown. Cullen noted that Mr. Pope brings impressive educational credentials to the position including an Executive MBA. He said that Pope is well published and speaks frequently on pharmaceutical topics to clinicians and the general public. “John lectures on subjects from Diabetes to Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery,” Cullen added. Pope serves as an adjunct clinical professor at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and also has participated in various health education programs and wellness screenings in the community. Pope was born and raised in Newell, West Virginia and now resides in Carroll Township with his dog Morgan.

Josh Kampert Returns Home From Iraq Josh Kampert, the grandson of Norma and Paul Chasko of Finleyville, recently returned home safely from Iraq after three tours of duty. Josh, pictured above with his mom, Angela is based in Ft. Stewart, Georgia. The family is very proud of him and is elated that he is now home!

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Team “Triple Trouble Borings” Are Typical Little Boys In Spite of Cystic Fibrosis By Beth Stroud It’s a one in four probability…and they hit it all three times. But it wasn’t a game of chance or the luck of the draw—it was the blood test results for cystic fibrosis (CF) that would indicate the health of their children. Denise Boring and her husband Mark, are the parents of three beautiful little boys: six-year-old Colton, three-year-old Caden, and 3 1/2-month-old, Cullen. The Borings moved into the Gastonville area two years ago. A rainy afternoon visit to the Boring home finds the boys acting like any other children-the older two consumed with video games, and the baby comfortably rocking in his mother’s arms contented by his pacifier. Yet as much as these three blessings appear typical, their CF diagnosis sets them apart from other children. “It’s a double-edged sword,” states Denise Boring. “People realize that they look normal on the outside, yet it takes great work to get them to where they are at.” Not quite understanding how the disease has come to affect all three of her sons, she continues, “From my perspective, it actually happened four times because my daughter from a previous marriage has also tested as a carrier.” CF is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. The disease typically affects Caucasians whose ancestry stems from Northern and Western Europe. More than 10 million Americans are symptom-free carriers of the defective CF gene, which must be inherited from both parents for a child to get the disease. Since the 90s, Pennsylvania has included the screening for CF in newborns and all three Boring boys were diagnosed at birth. Early diagnosis is essential to eliminate the possibility of irreversible damage. CF causes mucus to build up, which creates problems in many of the body’s organs, especially the lungs and pancreas. The lung-clogging mucus leads to life-threatening lung infections, and it obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. Although there is currently no cure for the disease, the life expectancy of people with CF has been steadily increasing over the past 40 years. On average, people afflicted with the disease live into their mid-to-late 30s, although new treatments are making it

possible for some people to live longer. The disease does not have different levels of severity; however, CF can progressively get worse. People with CF have compromised immune systems and continually fight against bacteria and infections. A typical day includes the consumption of more than 50 pills, many of which are enzymes, along with liquid medications by the two eldest boys. “And that’s if they are feeling good,” shared the boys’ father, Mark. “If they are sick, additional medications are needed.” Denise adds, “As other children take medication because they are sick with a cough or cold, our children automatically go on antibiotics. We cannot use over-thecounter medications because they could mask symptoms or may dry out the mucus, which would then cause more problems.” The boys eat breakfast after taking their first round of pills and then shortly thereafter begin their daily therapies to help eliminate mucus from their system. Treatments, on “healthy” days include chest percussions twice a day, two 30-minute vest treatments, and two 30-minute breathing treatments. Additional treatments are added if the boys are sick. The baby’s routine includes special formulas, chest percussions, and breathing treatments as needed. The boys function like other children, however their stamina may not be the same. These typical children enjoy swimming and basketball, which is great exercise for their lungs, plus spending afternoons fishing with their father, which is simply “healthy” for their heart. And a large backyard filled with a swing set, trampoline, and multiple toys sets the scene for active play on better weather days. People with CF generally consume highcalorie diets. “Our boys can eat as much McDonald’s food as they want because they are not able to absorb, and therefore store, fat; it passes straight through them,” said Mark. “We were told that they should never have to worry about cholesterol problems,” he added. The boys’ diets are also supplemented with nutrient-enriched drinks such as Pediasure and Gatorade that help to replenish the salt in their bodies; they also cannot absorb salt due to CF. The boys are patients at Children Hospital’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and keep

The Boring Boys - Caden (age 3), and Colton (age 6) are all smiles while posing with their baby brother Cullen (3 _ months old)

appointments every other month. At their visits, they are evaluated head to toe by a pulmonary team including a pulmonologist, respiratory therapist, nutritionist, social worker, and nurse. The result of their visits sometimes yields an adjustment in their medications. “It’s not a cookie-cutter regimen,” offered Denise. “Each child has a plan of care specially suited to his needs.” Caring for her children consumes much of Denise Boring’s day. Upon arrival from a long day at work, Mark Boring assists his wife with the nighttime treatments and bedtime routine. Cupboards stocked with medications and supplies and in-depth dosing charts keep everything organized. Sometimes, this is the easy part. With all they have dealt with in their short little lives, the Boring boys appear more mature than other children their ages. “Their questions get a little harder…a little more heartbreaking,” shared

Denise. “I just hope that people can show a little compassion, and that they can be a little more caring…a little more giving.” The Borings will participate in the Great Strides Walk—Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis, on Sunday, May 18 at 11 am. They have walked each but this year they are having their own team. They encourage local residents to join them in an effort to raise funds for CF. Those interested can log on to /www.cff.org/Great_Strides/TripleTroubleBo ring; donations can also be made there. “The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is very efficient and effective on how they approach their fundraising and research. The money goes directly to the foundation, and almost 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly toward vital CF research and programs,” states Denise. Their team fundraising goal is $3,000. For more information on CF and how you can help, log on to www.cff.org.

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Lenzi’s Italian Restaurant Valley’s oldest family-owned restaurant Years in business: 68 years Owners: John and Louise Timko Town: Monongahela Address: 228 Gee Street Phone: 724-258-9885

Business Spotlight By Alice Harris

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 am-8 pm; Saturday, 8 am-8:30 pm; Sunday and Monday, closed. Products: Homemade Italian food, specializing in gnocchi, ravioli, cakes, and pies.

South Hills Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers, Board Members James W. Bentz, Esq. of Bentz Law Firm, located in Mt. Lebanon, was recently elected Chairman of the South Hills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Also elected as Officers are: Vice President, Donna Till of Fidelity Bank, Mt. Lebanon; Secretary, Mary Pam Kilgore of Kilgore Business Services, Upper St. Clair; Treasurer, Richard J. Alfera of Goff Backa Alfera & Co., LLC, Brentwood and Immediate Past President, Maria G. Mankie, Office Depot. Board Members, serving three year terms are: Lance B. Burgert, Edward Jones Investments, Mt. Lebanon; Scott Deaton, CFP, Mosaic Consulting, LLC, Southpointe; Janet Halt, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., Mt. Lebanon; Stacey Kubala, Southwinds, Inc., Upper St. Clair; Angela Loria, Citizens Bank, Upper St. Clair; Marilyn Raimondi, Iron & Glass Bank, Castle Shannon; D. Raja, Computer Enterprises, Inc., Scott Township; Bobbie Rimkus, South Hills YMCA, Upper St. Clair; Ron Tuman, Ph.D., U.S.Services Academy of Bethel Park; and Mark Westfall, Giant Eagle, Scott Township. Chamber Executive Director, Angie Kazmeraski marks her ninth year on the Board.

Big’s Sanitation Is Getting Bigger By Jim Caldwell Joe Eori of BIG’S SANITATION, INC on Route 51 North puts it succinctly, “I’ve been in the garbage business for some 30 years.” After working a number of years for Kelly Run Sanitation, Joe started his own trucking and general hauling company in the early nineties and revolved back precisely into waste disposal and sanitation a little over a year ago. Partner and Vice President Joe Dalfonso described how many “mom & pop” establishments the company handles from Pittsburgh to Connellsville, such as convenient stores, “eating places,” and other commercial businesses. The “two Joes” are particularly proud that they serviced a couple Outback Steakhouse restaurants. BIG”S SANITATION, INC. offers yard containers ranging from 2 to 10 yards and roll-off boxes or dumpsters up to 40 tons. You see these in driveways for debris from new construction or when a new roof is being put on a home. The business has been steadily growing; in the past couple weeks alone, the company put out at least 95 to 100 boxes. Besides the commercial business, Eori remarked that they are in the process of quoting for municipal work and residential weekly pickup. If they successfully win business, they will need to hire more drivers and other personnel to maintain the routes. What makes their company so competitive? Eori answered, “Besides our rates, we require no contracts like the bigger guys and our customers like that.” When asked what they both liked about the sanitation business, they answered almost in unison, “It’s recession-proof because people have garbage even in bad times.” It made sense to ask the follow up antithesis question: what is the most difficult item to deal with in running BIG”S today? Eori responded immediately, “The price of gas!”

Monongahela Area Historical Society’s Grand Opening The Monongahela Area Historical Museum is excited to announce the new location of their museum and cordially invite anyone to attend the Grand Opening which will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m. Come take a look at the past, share some memories, and enjoy some refreshments. Ribbon-cutting at 12:00 noon at the new location at 230 West Main Street, Monongahela.

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Union-Finley Messenger An Award Winning Publication!

Union Township • Finleyville • Gastonville • Eighty Four • Nottingham • Ginger Hill • Mingo Park • Venetia New Eagle • Monongahela • Elrama • Elizabeth • West Elizabeth • Jefferson • Library • South Park

Time Running Out To Win Autographed Joe Montana Harley Davidson

Vol. 3, Issue 8 January 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Local Newspaper Takes Home Two Awards at MACPA Conference

This 2007 Harley-Davidson, autographed by Joe Montana is on display in the lobby of Monongahela Ford. Area residents are encouraged to stop in and check out this beautiful bike, and purchase tickets for a chance to win it on Super Bowl Sunday.

Along The Mon – The Old Locks and Dams Are Still Holding Strong Page 7 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: CC’s Herbs Page 22

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Tom Savini Launching Digital Filmmaking Program in Mon Valley Douglas Education Center (DEC), a creative career school located just 30 miles south of Pittsburgh in Monessen, is already home to Tom Savini’s monstrously successful Special Make-Up Effects Program, which began in 2000 and has graduated hundreds of students from all over the country. DEC offers many other programs besides make-up effects, including graphic design, illustration, cosmetology, and starting last month, Tom Savini’s Digital Film Production Program. “Our film students are going to have the opportunity to collaborate with all of these other programs on their productions,” said Savini. “They will be surrounded by talented individuals, just like in a professional studio, from the very first day they step on campus.” Each student entering the 16-month program receives a video camera and a laptop computer, fully equipped with editing software for all of their filmmaking needs. As part of the curriculum, they will work on real productions, alongside instructors culled from the entertainment industry, utilizing high definition cameras, professional lighting equipment and a newly constructed soundstage. Planned projects include music videos, trailers to present to the American Film Market, feature films, and even pilots for reality television shows. First on the slate is a short film directed by Savini that will be included on a direct-toDVD anthology being distributed by Cemetery Dance Publications in 2008. The series is called Beyond the Pale and along with Savini’s short, the first volume will include other shorts directed by Mark Steensland and written by award-winning authors, including one scripted by best-selling author Rick Hautala, which he based on a Stephen King idea. Facilities include a soundstage with green screen, infinity wall, shop farm (with rooms for make-up, wardrobe and props), dressing rooms, administrative offices, lounges, a recording studio, editing suites and eventually a 50 + seat theater for film classes and student film showcases. “We’re doing everything we can to give the students an amazing portfolio ‘reel’ when they step into the real world,” said Savini. “And that’s what excites me. The possibilities are endless.” For more information, or to apply to the program, visit the DEC Web site at www.douglas-school.com.

SPECIAL SECTION: Health, Nutrition & Fitness Guide Page 36 Index: Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Local Business News . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Local People News . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26 Local Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Health, Nutrition & Fitness Guide Page 36 Area School News . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 50 Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 54 Local Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 58 Senior News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 62 Happenings & Events . . . . . . . . . . Page 65 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 66 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 67 Local Business Directory . . . . . . . Page 68

You would expect to enter Monongahela Ford and be greeted by Mustangs and Explorers and other Ford vehicles in the showroom, but from now until February 4th anyone that walks into Monongahela Ford will be greeted by something a little different. A 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The Harley has been signed by NFL Football Hall of Famer, and RHS graduate Joe Montana and is being raffled off on Super Bowl Sunday in order to raise money for The Ringgold “Rams Club.” Tax is even included in the winnings. Tickets are $10 each and include 2numbers. If you would like more information or you would like to purchase a raffle ticket please visit Monongahela Ford before February 4th, 2007. Every This sign promoting the raffle shows a ticket purchased is greatly appreciated. photo of NFL Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana, Good Luck! autographing the front fender.

CHIP Program May Help Locate Missing Children By Alice Harris Sally Greenawalt of Elizabeth Methodist Preschool and Dr. Jeff Biddle of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 in Elizabeth and District Deputy Grand Master of the 49th Masonic District of PA teamed together to bring the Pennsylvania Freemason Child Identification Program (CHIP) to Elizabeth and the Mid Mon Valley on November 29 and 30. The program collects personal information that can be used in the

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The Union-Finley Messenger was recently honored with an industry award at the Annual Spring Conference of the Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA). The newspaper was recognized as the "Third Place Winner" for "General Excellence" in the Community Newspaper category. “This is a tremendous honor, and indicates the quality of our newspaper in its entirety, from editorial, photography, advertising, design and layout,” stated Doug Haniford, owner and publisher of the 4-year old publication. “The General Excellence award is the showcase award at the annual event, and it is what everyone strives to achieve. It is something to be proud of,” he added. The Union-Finley Messenger competed against other community newspapers from nine(9) states (Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia). The Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA) is an association of community papers and shoppers that are delivered free to readers. Since its inception in 1955 MACPA has been a major component in providing members with the latest technology and marketing strategies in the industry. With the premier issue launched in June 2004, the Union-Finley Messenger has grown rapidly and is now a well recognized source for local news, information, events and local advertising. With an average page count of 80 pages, and a circulation currently at 14,000 copies covering the Mon Valley and South Hills area, Haniford believes that his newspaper is well positioned for continued success. “With the re-launch of our website and digital edition last year, along with our recently released strong CVC Audit circulation numbers, I believe this company is headed in the right direction,” said Haniford. He added “This MACPA award further legitimizes the positive role we play in our community, and confirms that we are going about things the right way.” Also recognized with an award at the MACPA Conference was Julianne Eisel, a Union Township resident and a Graphic Designer for the Union-Finley Messenger who was awarded "2nd Place" in the "Restaurant Ad" category for her artwork and layout design on the Badland's Bar and Grill advertisement.

April 2007 Vol. 3, Issue 9

Merry Christmas!

The holidays are here, and with their arrival come the perks and pitfalls of every holiday season. As Christmas music fills the air, busy shoppers strive to fill their carts with everything they will need, from gifts and wrapping paper to decorations and that perfect outfit for holiday gettogethers. Rose Monich is just as concerned with filling her cart as everyone else is; what she chooses to fill hers with, however, is food. Rose Monich and her husband are not planning a large dinner party; as the two people in charge of both the Mon Valley Food Bank and its subsidiary, Rosemary and Ron Monich who oversee the Mon Valley Food Bank were on hand at the the Finleyville Food Pantry, they realize that many Finleyville Food Pantry located in the Library Baptist Church to assist in setting up people this holiday season will not have the luxuand dispersing food to the areas needy. ry of actually filling their carts with anything, especially food. Rose Monich is the coordinator of both non-profit facilities, and her husband is the director. The Finleyville Food Pantry, located in the Library Baptist Church, opened in 1980. While it functioned independently for nearly two decades, it chose to incorporate itself with the Mon Valley Food Bank in 1999, for the simple reason that the larger organization could solicit itself to businesses for donations and offer them the option of receiving a tax credit under the 501-C3 code. The

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(See Mon Valley Food Bank and additional photos on page 16.)

Light Up Weekend in Victorian Monongahela December 1 - 3

Index: Local People News . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Business News . . . . . . . . . . Local Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Area School News . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Happenings & Events . . . . . . . . . . Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Business Directory . . . . . . .

By Paul Chasko

GRAND OPENINGS: Chick-fil-A Opens New Location in Pleasant Hills Page 26

By Christen M. Stroh

BUSINESS: Roy’s by the Tracks Opens in Finleyville Page 25

State Representative David Levdansky Announces Grants for Union Township

Happy Easter!

Mon Valley Food Bank Feeds the Holiday Need

Vol. 3, Issue 7 December 2006

“Light Up Weekend in Victorian Monongahela” will kick off the Christmas season in the Monongahela Area with the return of the ever popular “Dickens of a Christmas.” It is being sponsored this year by The First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela. This Christmas favorite will take place December 1st, 2nd and 3rd beginning on Friday December 1st in Chess Park at 5:00PM. Father Christmas will make an appearance and Tiny Tim will be on hand to greet everyone as well. The Monongahela Area Historical Society and many excellent local antique stores will also be open. Those attending will enjoy other Dickensian/Victorian characters who will be strolling throughout the park and neighborhood. Performances from the Park Gazebo will include the Ringgold Show Choir, Miss Barbara’s School of Dance, the Youth Choir from First Presbyterian Church and John Krempasky, an accomplished local musician, performing and leading singing on his guitar. Food booths will be set-up and the Salvation Army will be collecting toys as part of their toy drive. Luminaries will be set-up around the Park, adding to the Christmas atmosphere. The First Methodist Church will be open until 9:00 with an extensive display of Crèche collections. Saturday’s festivities will begin with “Breakfast with Santa” at the First Presbyterian Church starting at 9:00AM. This event will be by

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tate Representative David Levdansky was in Union Township (UT) on March 15 to present a check to the Neighbor-to Neighbor Community Watch group (NNCW). It was a $5,000 grant that will make it possible for the group to purchase 100 motion-activated lights (which will be installed free of charge) to be placed outside the homes of lower-income senior citizens. The grant will also help the NNCW with the costs of becoming an independent nonprofit organization. NNCW founder Linda Evans accepted the check on behalf of the group. “The grant will help protect residents who lack professional police protection, as the main objective of the NNCW is preserving the safety of our community,” Evans said. “The installation of the motion-activated lights will deter crime and keep our residents out of harm’s way.” She thanked Representative Levdansky for the grant and for his continuing support. To inquire about having one of these lights installed on your property, call Linda Evans at 724-348-7195 or Gene Bender at 724-348-5136. While at the UT Building, Levdansky was able to see the township’s new computer system for which he had helped secure a $5,000 grant that was used to update it. The township purchased a new server with firewall protection, new software, and a new scanner. The new system will allow township workers to conduct business without worrying about the corruption of important documents. Township Supervisor Chuck Wilson said, “The new tools will go a long way in improving how the Township does business.” Levdansky added that, “The

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Black Belts Awarded at Lee’s Martial Arts School

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By Paul Chasko On April 11, a black belt ceremony was held at Lee’s Martial Arts School in Monongahela. Master Kwanghee Lee elevated students Richard Barna and Kenneth Null to first degree black belt status. Lee holds a sixth degree black belt in Karate, Sword, and Hapkido. Master Lee’s school has also become the center for activities that benefit the Mon Valley in other ways. He sponsors charity drives for local critically ill children and has given HapKi-Do self-defense seminars to police officers. Master Lee also offers free Hap-Ki-Do training to handicapped individuals ages 15 to 55. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. One of his handicapped students, Alonzo Rittonio, has earned a black belt and has competed in several tournaments with non-handicapped people, winning first-place trophies. Anyone interested in taking classes can contact Mary Ann Hoak at 724-258-0577 in the evening, or call the school at 724-2921092.

Master Kwanghee Lee places the black belt on Richard Barna.

Kenneth Null receives his black belt from Master Kwanghee Lee.

The soccer fields in the Union Township (UT) Recreation Park were a bit damp from a rain the evening before, but soccer in UT is on a roll. The areas without grass were a bit soft but not wet enough to gather mud on the shoes. High school games are underway, and kids baseball and softball will start this month. It Monongahela players move the ball toward the Charleroi goal. felt comfortable enough when the sun was out, but when it ducked behind the clouds it was chilly. I noticed the referees had sweatshirts on under their regular tops, and they still looked chilled. The fields are in nice shape thanks to the efforts of the Finleyville Soccer Association and the Union Township Road Crew. The Recreation Building/ Concession Stand was open, and the cooking hot dogs smelled great. The Finleyville Soccer Fans saw lots of action in an early season U10 game Association starts its games between Charleroi and Monongahela. in April unless the weather is really bad (monsoons or snowstorms). There were several games scheduled for April 12 at the Recreation Park on Brownsville Road. A U8 game was underway on the upper field, and a good U12 game was underway between teams from Monongahela and Charleroi. The Finleyville Soccer Association has its travel teams playing in the PA West Soccer Association (Division 1/A) and has a great instructional league that plays other teams throughout Washington County. Boys and girls from age 6 through 16 have the opportunity to play somewhere in the organization. If you missed the registration last January for this spring season, the fall season will start after Labor Day. Registrations for the fall season are taken during May.

Ringgold Strength and Conditioning Coach Becomes CSCS Certified Phillip M. Vitalbo of Monongahela, PA has qualified as a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA Certification Commission. The CSCS certification is for professionals who design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for athletes in a team setting. To earn the CSCS credential, Vitablo passed a written exam that was prepared by experts in the strength training and conditioning profession. The exam consisted of 190 questions in two sections, Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied. Only 65.6% of those taking the CSCS exam pass. By passing the CSCS exam, Vitalbo has obtained the only nationally accredited strength training and conditioning credential. Vitalbo is a 2003 graduate of Seton-LaSalle High School. He helped lead the Rebels to a WPIAL football championship with a 20-6 victory over Mars and a PIAA state runnerup. He is a graduate of the College of Wooster where he earned All-Conference Honors and was named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District with a 3.5 GPA. “Coach Phil Vitalbo employs the most current techniques and has implemented weight training programs for all of our athletic programs,” said Lloyd Price, Ringgold Athletic Director. “I believe he gives us an edge. He is already making an impact on our sport teams by helping our athletes reach their full athletic potential. He is another key to Ringgold’s future athletic success and I expect to achieve positive results from having him on our staff.”

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Steadfast Swimming: Mon Valley YMCA Sharks Propel Past Competition By Christen M. Stroh

Division III competition to a chance at taking first place in Division II competition The Mon Valley YMCA Sharks are mak- during the 2008 – 2009 season. “After I ing waves, and it’s not just in the water. started coaching at the YMCA, the team The Sharks, who were never noted for their went from being in last place to winning competitive nature and a winning record, Division III in two years; this year we have become a formidable force in the water acquired more kids and moved into thanks to Coach Jamie Stache, assistant Division II, where we placed in the middle coach Alyssa Grushecky, and more than 40 of the pack. Next year, I’m going to predict we’ll take first,” Stache proclaims boldly. dedicated swimmers. His assertion of ensured success, howevIn the span of just four years, Stache and his swimmers have taken the Mon Valley er, is not unfounded. This year, the Sharks YMCA Sharks from a last place slot in competed in five invitational competitions, where they placed highly in each. During invitational competitions, multiple teams compete and swimmers select the events for which they are best suited. “Quality is important during invitational competitions, and there is definitely quality here,” says Stache, who is proud of his team’s record. The Sharks took 2nd place in both the Derry Invitational and the Mon Valley West Invitational and 1st place in the Uniontown Invitational, the Mon Valley YMCA Invitational, and the McKeesport Invitational. The YMCA Swim Team District qualifiers - Justin Krieg, Dual competitions, where one Cateri Christinis, Sarah Gioia, Luke Simpson, Sarah Weeks, club swims against only one other Danielle Segan, Kierra Kalakewich, Ashley Krieg, Emily club, are a bit more difficult for Harger, Julianna Jeffery, Josh Krieg, Kyle Garase, Courtnee the Sharks, as Stache notes that Basista, John Weeks, Keyton Kalakewich, Coach Jamie the quantity of swimmers is just Stache, Dave Criss, and Jake Falis, Not pictured Anna as important as the quality of the Macugoski, and Sydney Rusak.

swimming. Despite the fact that the Sharks have just over 40 competitors going up against clubs with anywhere from 80 to 160 swimmers, the swim club still managed to win one dual competition and tie three, thus losing only one dual competition all season. Like school teams, swim clubs also have district, state, and national This year, the Mon Valley YMCA Sharks sent several swimmers competitions. This year, to the YMCA States Competition, held at Penn State University the Sharks had 19 swimon March 15 and 16. Pictured are the swimmers who qualified: mers qualify for district (top row) Courtnee Basista, David Criss, Jonathan Weeks, Coach competition, which conJamie Stache, Keyton Kalakawich, Jacob Falis; (middle row) Kyle sists of swim teams from Garase, Emily Harger, Danielle Segan, Ashley Krieg, Sarah Weeks; the central part of the and (bottom row) Luke Simpson and Justin Krieg. state of Pennsylvania and west; the eastern side of the state also has a successful. “I felt when I came here that district competition. Of those 19 swim- there was a need for the coaching to be the mers, 12 went on to qualify for state com- type where someone works with each kid petition, and two swimmers – Keyton individually. I had the attitude that I wantKalakewich and Jonathan Weeks – went on ed to develop a winning team and we’ve to qualify to swim in at the national compe- made that happen here,” says Stache. The Sharks begin their new swim season tition, this year held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. When Stache came on board at the Mon Monday, May 1 at the Mon Valley YMCA. Valley YMCA four years ago, he brought Practices are held from 5 – 6:30 pm Monday with him more than 20 years of experience through Friday. Swimmers age 6 – 18 are of coaching swim club teams; this is his welcome to come join the team, and those 27th season coaching, and he feels that his interested can call the YMCA at 724-483experience combined with the work ethic of 8077 or contact Jamie Stache directly at his swimmers is what makes the team so 724-263-3752.

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Soccer Tourney Winners!

Free Trout Stocking Guide Available in Levdansky’s Office

The Ringgold Middle School Boy’s Soccer team recently won the Middle School Soccer Tournament hosted by Ringgold High School. With tenacious defense and an explosive offense, the Rams posted an impressive 5-0-1 record to capture the title! Pictured above (left to right) Coach -Dave Thorn; Brian Mazzeo; Skyler Fransco; Todd Sherred; Geo Schoedez; George Chettle; Garrett Bellis; Scott Bellavance

Trout season is under way and State Representative David Levdansky would like to remind anglers to stop by his Elizabeth or Finleyville constituent service offices for a free copy of the 2008 in-season trout stocking guide. The schedule has an easy-to-read table that allows Pennsylvania anglers to see an entire year’s worth of stockings at one time. The information is broken down by county, with stream sections and lakes listed alphabetically and the type of trout being released at each location. This year, the Fish and Boat Commission will stock about 3.4 million pounds of trout. As implemented for the 2007 season, the average length of the trout produced for stocking will be 11 inches. The stocking will also include several trophy-sized fish. You can also find stocking information at www.fishandboat.com for a quick search for trout stocking locations and dates of interest. Please contact Levdansky’s office for assistance with this or any state-related matter. Levdansky serves on the House Game and Fisheries Committee and also as Treasurer of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.

Watchful Shepherd USA Golf Classic in Peters Township

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department Golf Outing

Watchful Shepherd USA is announcing its 10th Annual Watchful Shepherd Golf Classic on Monday, May 5, 2008 at Valleybrook Country Club, Peters Township, PA. 100 percent of all proceeds will benefit Watchful Shepherd USA and its program to prevent family violence and child abuse. The outing is open to men and women of all skill levels. There is a choice of Best Ball or Scramble format. Registration and sponsorship information is available online at www.watchful.org For more information, call Donna Nardine at 724-941-3339 or email shepherd@watchful.org.

A golf outing to benefit the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Friday, June 13th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Park Golf Course. It will be a four-person scramble. Shotgun start. The $70 per person fee will include golf, cart, refreshments, dinner and prizes. There will also be team prizes and various individual skill prizes. We are looking for tee and green advertising sponsors as well as any donations for prizes. For registration or additional information please call Fire Chief Dennis McDonough or Mark D’alessandro at the fire station at 412-655-4844. Registration deadline is May 30, 2008. For additional information, visit www.broughtonvfd.org.

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Local Boxing Update By Steve “Skeets” Levandosky

GOLDEN GLOVES, GREENTREE SPORTS PLEX, MARCH 5 90 lbs., Juniors Golden Glove Matt ”Kid” Conway of South Park Boxing Club (SPBC) vs. Nick Barca of SPBC How often do you see two boys from the same boxing club fight each other for the Golden Glove Championship? Not often! But this time it happened: both these 13-year-olds sparred probably close to 50 rounds together. The sparring session goes on for the first two rounds—neither boy committed to tear into the other. In the third, they open up more, but not much. Conway landed a few more, and the scoring was close. Matt Conway wins decision over his stablemate Nick Barca. Conway has won the Golden Gloves four times in a row. 101 lbs., Juniors Golden Gloves Championship Luke Gloeckl of SPBC vs. Rosalindo Morales “Southpaw” of Ellwood City Boxing In the first: lefties can be tricky at times and Gloeckl gats nailed with hammering straight left hands to the nose and chin. The Elwood City lad was just a bit sharper tonight. Congratulations to Morales for winning and Luke Gloeckl, Gloves runner-up! 141 Open, 4, 2-minute rounds Scott Bradley of Baldwin and SPBC vs. Tony Romano of PKA Boxing The rematch from January 19 at Kittanning High School. Bradley won by decision, but that was then and this is now. In the first, Romano, another southpaw, goes on a tear after Bradley, landing left hands and right hooks to the head. He has the Baldwin boy backing up through the first. The second starts about the same, but in the third Bradley unloads a flurry of punches that rocked Romano in his steps. Bradley feels his foe’s hurt and pounces on him with lefts and rights when the bell sounds to end the third. In the fourth, Bradley finds his second wind and he tears into Romano landing good stiff jabs to the nose. Romano paces slows by now, and Bradley keeps firing left hooks until the last bell. Score cards read: Scott Bradley wins!

Conway tagged him with uppercuts, left hooks and slipped and countered with his right hand to the face. It was all Conway, who had to climb off the canvas to win this fight! 145 lbs. Jake Pesci of SPBC vs. Ben Kramer of Steel City Boxing About 15 seconds into the first, Pesci gets clocked with a missile right hand, then an 8count. Pesci fights on but again catches another missile to the jaw that sends him to the ropes. The ref waived the fight off. 152 lbs. Blaise Santoriello of SPBC vs. Ryan Simmons of Shraders Gym Santoriello, the stronger of the two, pounded Simmons through the first landing punches with bad intentions. By the second, Santoriello’s body attacks started to wear down his foe as he fires off combos that pin Simmons to the ropes. When the ref halts the action, 1:56 left of the second. Blaise Santoriello wins KO in the second! 142 lbs. Steve Pagliari of SPBC vs. Mike Schreckengost of WAFA In the first, both boys start out busy, trading lots of leather. In second, Schreck lands an accidental elbow under Pagliari’s left eye. The fight doctor inspects him and lets the fight go on. In the third, Schreckengost piles on the points by scoring with his punches to the head. Pagliari received an 8-count, then fought a good fight. The judges’ scorecards had Mike Schreckengost the winner! The Main Event: 152 lbs. “Slick” Sammy Vasquez Jr. of Monessen and SPBC vs. Jake Jerissio of Youngstown, OH The first is kind of slow with not much scoring. The second had the hometown crowd chanting “Sammy, Sammy.” Vasquez picks up the pace, scoring at will against the Ohio boy and landing lightning-quick combos that scored well. In the fourth, Jerissio had a point deducted for hold and hitting, but it did not matter. Slick Sammy Vasquez Jr. wins! YOUNGSTOWN, OH, MARCH 28 SPBC took a trip to Youngstown, OH on Friday, March 29. We had four fighters. GOLDEN GLOVES, MONESSEN 90 lbs. CIVIC CENTER, MARCH 15 The prestigious Golden Glove Tournament Matt “Kid” Conway of SPBC gets started with the boys and girls fighting The “Kid’s” Ohio counterpart was just a little locally and advancing on as they keep win- too quick and slick, as Conway dropped a ning. Lose, and you’re out! Win the Western three-round decision. PA competition and you go to the states, then 165 lbs. Shawn Conway of SPBC it’s nationals. Fights for the first time since December— a 80 lbs. Sean Cusick of SPBC vs. Carter Chevry of little heavier, he showed some ring rust in the Boyce Boxing first, but turned it up a notch This fight was full of in the second and third to action-both belting each win the decision. other non-stop. Carter 125 lbs. Rob Colasante of SPBC vs. Chevry gets the nod over Antonio Nieves of Cleveland Sean Cusick! Nieves is now ranked 5th for 95 lbs. Matt “Kid” Conway of the third time since SPBC vs. Javon Brown of September ‘07. Another Shraders Gym action-packed fight. When Starts with two hits: the scorecards are in, the Brown hits Conway, Cleveland boy wins again. Conway hits the floor. 152 lbs “Slick” Sammy Vasquez, Jr. The “Kid” jumps up and “Southpaw” of SPBC lets out a snort, then Matt ”Kid” Conway rips a right Slick pounded his Ohio foe gives Brown a boxing lesuppercut between the gloves of for four rounds, giving him 3 son he won’t soon forget. Javon Brown.

Sean Cusick right-hand nails Carter Chevry.

Blaise Santoriello (left) blocks Ryan Simmons’ left hook, then counters with his own left hook.

Steve Pagliari’s left hook twists Mike Schreckengost’s head.

(Photos by J.L. Martello

8-counts. In the fourth, he landed a straight left hand to the jaw that sent the Ohio boy’s mouthpiece to the ringside seats. Monessen’s Sammy Vasquez Jr. wins a unanimous decision! GOLDEN GLOVES, CROWNE PLAZA, SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE, MARCH 29 90 lbs. Nick Barca of SPBC vs. Chad Wharton of WAFA This is the second time in a month these two boys meet. Just like the first fight, Barca sets the tempo and tears into Wharton. Barca scores well, landing lefts and rights to the head and body. Barca scores big and wins again. 80 lbs. Shawn Cusick of SPBC vs. Scott Olshinsky of WAFA These two 80-pounders put on a great show. Cusick started the scoring landing well with both hands. Olshinsky would not be outdone, as he also landed with both fists This was a hard fight to keep score, but the judges give

Olshinsky the nod over Shawn Cusick. 141 lbs., 4-2 minute rounds Scott Bradley of Baldwin and SPBC vs. Sir John Withrow of East Side, PAL Bradley begins the action using his left jab, scoring to the face to keep Sir John at bay. By the third, both boys pick up the pace. Bradley starts to figure out Sir John; every time Sir John would rush in, Bradley would side step and counter with fast combos to the skull and gut, then let loose with a right cross to the face that stopped Sir John in his tracks. Scott Bradley is the winner. Main Event 165 lbs., 4, 2-minute rounds Andreas “The Greek Kamouyerou” of Peters and SPBC vs. Sam Suska of IUP Boxing In the first, the Greek uses his boxing skills to slip a lot of Suska’s bombs and counters with left hooks to the head. Kamouyerou gets in a groove with his power jabs that snapped Suska head back throughout the battle. Suska keeps moving forward, landing some nice 1-2s to the face. Kamouyerou retaliates with his own

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Ringgold’s Bartman to Attend Clarion University

Kellie Bartman

Ringgold High School volleyball star Kellie Bartman has signed a national letter of intent with Clarion University. Standing six feet tall, Bartman, a senior middle hitter and captain, was a force at the net, leading the team in kills, blocks, and service aces. Bartman was named to the 2007 Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State team. She also helped lead the Lady Rams to a section championship and a WPIAL playoff appearance this year. Clarion University, a NCAA Division II school in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, finished their season with a 28-6 overall record and 7-3 standing in the PSAC Western Division. Kellie is the daughter of Richard and Marsha Bartman of New Eagle.

Opening Day of Trout Season at Mingo Creek

Steve Griffith and Bill McKeen had the big Golden Trout in their catch basket.

Joshua and Michael Lendway from Finleyville are happy kids - they can hardly lift their catch.

By Paul Chasko

Local Boxing Update Continued from page 35. combos and always finishes with left hooks to the side of the head. Its Peters Township’s Andreas “The Greek” Kamouyerou over the always-tough Sam Suska! WESTERN PA GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPIONSHIP, SADDLE RIDGE, STATION SQUARE, APRIL 12 SPBC had four boys fighting for the title. One boy won by walkover but fought a tune-up bout before the State Championship held April 22 at the Pittsburgh Hilton. There were three fights that were trilogies. 141 lbs. Open Scott Bradley of Baldwin and SPBC vs. Mike Schreckengost of WAFA This is the third time these two met since June 15, 2007, Bradley winning the first two. In the first, they meet center ring and Bradley starts popping his left jab to Schreck’s face, scoring well. The second and third had Schreck charging after Bradley throwing big roundhouse punches with both hands that had Bradley glued to the ropes. Bradley, using the rope-adope with hands held high & elbows in to his sides, let Schreck punch himself out. Bradley soaks it up and fires back with both hands. In the fourth, its all Bradley working off the left jab and his lateral movement piled up the points ‘til the last bell. They go to the judges’ scorecards, and Scott Bradley wins decision over Mike Schreckengost for the third time. 119 lbs., Open Rob Colasante of Munhall and SPBC vs. Antonio Nieves of Cleveland, OH Another trilogy, Colasante had a walkover to the State Finals but needed a tune-up beforehand, Nieves is ranked fourth in the country and won the last two times these two met. The first starts like a chess match—neither boy would commit. They would fight in spurts landing quick combos and moving around the ring. As the fight wore on, it was a strategic battle. Colasante started to pick up the pace by outpunching and outscoring his foe. The fourth was mostly all Colasante throwing the jab-right hand-left hooks with speed and accuracy until the last inning. When the scorecards are in, the third time is the charm for Rob Colasante with a sweet victory. 132 lbs. Blaise Santoriello of Lincoln Place and SPBC vs. John Dippolito of IUP Boxing This is the third time these two have squared off since December. Santoriello won by two second-round KOs. In the first, both boys mix

it up at the first bell. Santoriello gets nailed with a quick right hand left hook to the head. Santoriello shakes it off and goes after his opponent and lands his own combos and a dynamite right to the gut that hurt the IUP boy at the bell. IN the second, Santoriello senses Dipolito is still hurt and tears into him. Santoriello’s punching power is too much, as he knocks Dipolito two times when the ref calls the fight. Again, it’s a second-round KO. The win for Santoriello is a three-peat. 152 lbs. Sam Vasquez Jr. “Southpaw” of Monessen and SPBC vs. Joe Luketic of Wick City Boxing Vasquez starts hammering Luketic with hard straight lefts to the skull, scoring at will. The second saw much of the same action ‘til the third, when Vasquez just beat the tar out of Luketic, landing hard body and headshots that dropped Luketic. Luketic took an 8-count and continued—it wasn’t much longer. Vasquez had his man slumping in the corner when the ref had seen enough and waved the fight off. “Slick” Sammy Vasquez Jr. wins by KO. 165 lbs. Andreas ”The Greek” Kamouyerou of Peters Township and SPBC vs. Johnail Farley of Steel City, North Side In the first, Kamouyerou snaps his power jab to Farley’s face. Farley keeps moving forward and gets pasted with left hooks that stopped him in his tracks. In the second, The Greek landed all power shots jabs, right hands, and left hooks to the cranium and had Farley swinging wild and off-balance when Farley throws an intentional low blow. Kamouyerou takes the full time allowed to regroup as the ref deducts a point from Farley. Kamouyerou fought the perfect fight like a Spartan until the last round. Andreas “The Greek” Kamouyerou wins the decision over the battle-tested Johnail Farley! Acknowledgement I would like to apologize to J.L. Martello ”Ricco” for not mentioning his name for last month’s boxing photos. Ricco is a freelance photographer who has won two Editor’s Choice Awards. His photos have been published in the local papers over the years, and he also is the official amateur boxing photographer with some unique images of wicked punches landing flush. Many people try to take boxing photos, but it is a difficult discipline; very few can make the grade. Ricco also does weddings, parties, family portraits, nature scenes, and other events. Visit myspace.com/18 ricco or call 412-583-6901, email martellogino@yahoo.com.

It's no monster, but Heidi Pershing couldn’t be happier.

Andrew Griffith of Finleyville had the catch of the day—a very nice rainbow trout.

Opening day of trout season on April 12 was pretty typical for PA. It was overcast and chilly with the sun breaking through the clouds every now and then to warm things up just a bit. I stopped to check out how folks were doing in the deep pool under the Henry Covered Bridge that crosses Mingo Creek in Washington County’s Mingo Creek Park. It never ceases to amaze me how many trout are taken out of this pool each April – even with elbow-to-elbow fishing. Today was no exception. When the PA Fish and Boat folks stock this pool, the fish must not move out at all. It was pretty crowded as usual on opening day, but everyone seemed to be catching fish – the trout were hungry. Mealworms, maggots, and small minnows seemed to be the baits of choice for these trout. All of the fish I saw were Rainbow Trout with the exception of one big Albino Trout. I saw at least four trout that were between 2 and 3 pounds – really nice fish. Most of the folks I saw seemed to be having a great time – well, not everyone. Some of the guys had spent the night in their vehicles to be sure of a good spot the following morning. One such vehicle was a van that had a gal inside wrapped up in a sleeping bag who had obviously spent the night there with her guy. She was a bit crabby and obviously not that interested in fishing! The guy kept knocking on the windows to be let into the locked van, but she kept whining from inside the sleeping bag, “Not unless we’re going home! I’m cold!” I guess early season trout fishing isn’t for everyone.

Ringgold Hires Cheerleading Coach Lauren Badini has been hired by Ringgold as the new head varsity cheerleading coach. She previously served as the varsity assistant cheerleading coach. Badini, a former cheerleader for the University of Pittsburgh, has cheered at the Continental Tire Bowl and Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. She also works as a cheerleading judge for the American Cheer and Dance Academy.

Peters Township Summer Baseball Registration Registration for Peters Township summer baseball is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 12 noon until 3:00PM at the Peterswood Park LL Pavilion Concession Stand; or vidit www.petersbaseball.org for more information. The baseball program operates July 5 through August 15. Games and practices will be held throughout Peters Township. Fee for the program is $35 for Pinto and Mustang and $45 for Bronco, which includes a hat and jersey. For more information, League Director Mark Sanders 724-942-0887.

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Finley Middle School Holds Spelling Bee

Woodmobile Visits Monongahela Elementary Center The Pennsylvania WoodMobile is a traveling exhibit that provides information on the state’s forest resource and the state’s forest products industry. “The primary purpose of the Wood Mobile is to deliver a two-hour educational program for elementary school students,” said Paul Lyskava, Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council executive director. If youngsters are unknowing about the link between Pennsylvania forests and the shoe polish they use, the salad oil and ice cream they eat, they are not alone. Adults as well, often do not know key facts of the forest, said Lyskava. Regardless of age, Wood Mobile visitors can test their knowledge of the state’s woodlands and the forest-products industry it supports. Videos help visitors tour the wood-product industries; and displays focus on leaf and wood identification; and samples of state wood products ranging from nationally acclaimed guitars to salad oil; and maps of the state’s forested tracts pinpoint where the red and white oak, black cherry, hickory, maple and other hardwood staples grow. Under the direction of fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Susan Toth, the Pennsylvania Wood Mobile visited the Monongahela Elementary Center last fall to present a program to fourth grade students. and to many teachers throughout the Mon Valley Education Consortium as a part of Mon Valley Learns Day. Pictured above is Mrs. Toth’s fourth grade students at the Monongahela Elementary Center with Mr. Jim Daly, presenter.

MEC Principal Locked Up in Jail for MDA Fundraiser Monongahela Elementary Center Principal Michael Tominello was one of nearly 100 community members from the Mon Valley area who participated in the Lock-Up fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Voluntary participants were “locked up” on March 5 at the Charleroi Elks and were freed when they raised their “bail.” Tominello’s bail was collected from students and faculty, and they raised a total of $1,400 to support families in the greater Pittsburgh area with children who suffer from muscular dystrophy and other musculaturerelated disorders and who are currently serviced through MDA. Tominello’s “lawyer” Custodian Andy Revetta accompanied him to jail as students joined in the fun.

Pictured left to right are Jaime Stewartson, first place, Nate Patton, second place, and Rose Jasko, third place.

Earlier this year, sixteen 6th and 7th graders gathered together to participate in the annual Finley Middle School's Spelling Bee. This enthusiastic group consisted of the following students: Devin Beck, Carie Guballa, Jennifer Bickel, Katie Lawrence, Eilish Kennedy, Jaime Stewartson, Emily Tomosky, Brooke George, Damon McCallister, Breanna Hainsworth, Nate Patton, Nick Esper, Juliana Jeffery, Rose Jasko, Anthony Spano, and Will Stewart. Moderators for this event were Mrs. Anderson and Miss Mancinelli, 6th grade Language Arts teachers. After playing ten rounds, Jaime Stewartson, a 6th grader, emerged as the winner. She represented Finley Middle School at the 58th Annual Pittsburgh Post - Gazette Spelling Bee held at the University of Pittsburgh in March. Congratulations to all students who "went the extra mile" and participated! Good luck, Jaime!

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Madonna Catholic Regional School News Field Trip to Mingo Park

Pictured are some of the fourth grade girls with the make believe animals they created. Kneeling is Taylor Smydo. Standing (l-r) are Kalya Bottino, Maria Loftis, Madison Mussi, Tonja Duarte, and Rhiannon Wineland.

Madonna Catholic Regional School Students in grades 2-5 recently enjoyed a great field trip to Mingo State Park. While there, students took part in activities to study habitats of animals. They learned the five basic components of a plant and animal’s habitat while participating in activities that emphasized the importance of food, shelter, water space, and arrangement to all living creatures. Students also explored animal adaptations and made their own make-believe animals with adaptations to survive in specific habitats.

MCRS Students Promote Fundraising Through Grocery Shopping

Each time Madonna Catholic supporters shop at Giant Eagle using their Advantage Card; they earn points for the school that can be redeemed for educational tools. This year, MCRS earned a 27inch television/DVD combination, a CD player, and karaoke machine. Shown with the prizes are first graders Karlen Brovey, Patrick Quigley, Dylan Cole, and Elizabeth Quattrone. If you would like to help MCRS please call 1-800-474-4777. Our school ID number is 1238. You can also register by visiting the Giant Eagle website at www.gianteagle.com and click on the Apples for Students icon.

Drawing Raises Mission Funds

In order to raise money for the Chimbote Mission, students at the Monongahela Site of MCRS held a drawing for chances to win Webkins. Pictured sitting is grand prize winner- second grader Shellee Flament and standing are third graders Maggie Rider and Matt Agostoni.

Registration is Open!

MCRS Fifth Graders Nick Fowkes and Christina Greaves are pictured with yard signs showing that Registration is open for the 2008-2009 School Year. Offered are; 2, 3, and 5-Day Preschool Programs Including All Day Programs for 4/5 Year- Olds. Full-Day Kindergarten, and Grade 8. For more information, kindly visit the website at www.madonnacatholicregional.org or call Donora Site at 724-379-5977 or Monongahela Site at 724-258-3199.

Fifth Grade Cheerleaders Rally MCRS Students!

MCRS fifth grade cheerleaders pose for a picture after a school pep assembly. Bottom row: (l to r) Taylor Koziel, Hannah Macko, Alex Massari, Alaina Nickolls, and Christina Greaves. Top row: (l to r) Rose Hawk, Emily Grandinette, Lynelle Lackner, Kayle Profrock and Dylan Stevenson,

MCRS Eighth Graders Perform Bible Skits MCRS eighth graders are taking turns visiting the younger children in at MCRS to perform bible story skits.

Eighth Grade teacher Paul Bakos sits with first graders Rachael Dague and Patrick Kovach as they enjoy a coloring page about the bible skit.

Eighth graders Brandon Konek, Garrett Damich, Skyler Zimmerman, and Andrew Urko pose for a picture after their skit.

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Ringgold School District Promotes Healthy Eating

Many of Ringgold’s administrators assist with the carving stations, and MEC Principal Michael Tominello (left) is no exception.

Paulick is known as “the chef” among these first and second graders.

By Heather Kelley-Latorre Gabriel S. Paulick, Food Service Director at Ringgold School District, hopes that when Ringgold students take a bite out of his school lunches, they will ask for more. Especially when it is a special event that includes more exotic items like papaya or mango. His goal is that students will go home asking, “Mom, can you buy me a mango?” Paulick believes these special events are the worth the effort if even just Principal Tominello and Paulick pose with these one child would forego chips for a mango. fourth and fifth grade aspiring chefs. The school lunch program tries to do a “carving station” in every district building at least once a year, and the most recent event was at Monongahela Elementary School. They carved turkey and ham and served the standard mashed potatoes and gravy in addition to the not-so-standard sides of fresh-cut tropical fruit, homemade whole-wheat dinner rolls, and apple crisp. As a graduate of Mercyhurst University with a bachelor of science degree in hotel, restaurant and institution management, topped off by 16 years of experience, parents and students can rest assured that he is providing “school lunch at its finest.” Ringgold Food Service Director Gabriel Paulick Students know Paulick as the “chef.” He displays fresh fruit for MEC’s lunch event. even raffles off chef hats for the students as a great way to promote the food industry. Paulick admits that the current job trend seems to lean toward service orientated positions. At $1.60 for lunch and $.85 for breakfast, it is hard to believe that children who brownbag-it are getting the same healthy value. Paulick hopes that parents take advantage of the food service program. “We offer breakfast and lunch every day school is in session,” said Paulick. “Ringgold School District is dedicated to keeping our students healthy.” If you feel you children may qualify for the Free-Reduced Lunch Program (breakfast, $.30; lunch, $.40), contact Manager Debra Kendra. Paulick also requests that if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call him directly. Kendra and Paulick both can be reached at 724-258-2293. For menu information, go to ringgold.org.

Local Firemen’s Association Recognizes Finley Middle School Students Cassie Lignelli (left) and Makenze Fine (right), who are 6th graders at Finley Middle School, participated in the Washington County Firemen’s Association Annual Fire Prevention essay contest last fall. They were presented with certificates of achievement for their well-written essays. Congratulations Cassie and Makenze!

St. Joan of Arc School News May Events at St. Joan of Arc School May 1 – Ascension Thursday – 9 a.m. Mass 2nd Grade Fun Day; 7th & 8th Grade English Festival May 5 – Kennywood Ticket Sale…Cash Only May 6 – Advisory Board meeting – 7 p.m. Library May 7 – Pastries with Parents – 7:30 a.m. May 12 – Pentecost Prayer Service – 1:30 hosted by 4th grade Grades 5-8 field trip – Coal Mine Tour May 13 – Band Concert – 7 p.m. – Gathering Place May 14 – Musical Dress Rehearsal – 6 p.m. at Seton La Salle May 15 – The Wizard of Oz Musical – 7 p.m. at Seton La Salle May 16 – 8th grade trip to Hershey Park May 21 – 4 year old preschool graduation 10 a.m.; SJAmboree wrap up 2 p.m. May 22 – Athletic Banquet May 23 – 9am Mass hosted by 7th grade May 26 – No school - Memorial Day May 27 – K-8 Picnic Lunch May 28 – Graduation – Kindergarten – 10 a.m. – Church Graduation – 8th grade – 7 p.m. – Church May 30 – 12:30 dismissal – Faculty meeting June 2 – 12:30 dismissal – Kennywood Day June 3 – Last Day grades 1-8; 9:30 closing Prayer Service, 11 a.m. dismissal

St Joan of Arc Student Achievements Congratulations go to 7th grader Erica Caracciolo who was selected as a 2008 Carson Scholar. This distinguished honor awards Erica a $1000 scholarship that will be invested for her college education. Erica will be honored along with the other honorees from the Pittsburgh Region at the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Fund Award Banquet on Sunday, May 4! Erica was nominated by Miss Tarasovic and the Middle Level Faculty. Congratulations Erica! We are very proud of you! Congratulations also go to three 5th grade students who took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all of Western Pennsylvania in the Pennsylvania American Water Watershed Poster Contest. The winners are: Megan Caracciolo, 1st place; Lauren Gugliotti, 2nd place and Roberta Garrity, 3rd place. The students will be presented with an award and a gift card the week of May 4th. Thanks go to Mrs. Martik who conducted this activity in her Science and Art classes with the 5th grade.

RHS Student Performs with Pittsburgh Symphony Evan Harger, of Monongahela, a junior at Ringgold High School, was selected to participate in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras 2007-2008 Student Side-By-Side event on April 22 at Heinz Hall. He rehearsed and performed Evan Harger right alongside a PSO musician. Evan has been playing the trombone for the last eight years, participates in the RHS marching, concert and jazz bands and also, plays with the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra.

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Home & Garden Make Trax for Spring Planting Answers NOW THAT SPRING HAS ARRIVED, MANY PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT GARDENING. WHEN ANSWERING A QUESTION THAT HAS BEEN ASKED MANY TIMES, I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE OTHERS WOULD WANT TO KNOW SOME OF OUR SUGGESTIONS.

Q: What plants and flowers can I get for my garden that will come up every year? Our suggestions are low-maintenance perennials, which come up every year. These include Daylilies, Coneflowers, Coreopsis, Salvia, Sedum, Liatris, Hardy Geranium, Butterfly Bush, Peony, Black-Eyed Susan, Gaillardia, Asiatic Lily, Russian Sage, Lupines, Aster, Bluebells, Mountain Bluet, Campanula, Lamb’s Ears, Yucca, Yarrow, and ornamental grasses. Daylilies are a great idea. Colorful re-blooming daylily varieties such as Apricot Sparkles, Happy Returns, Stella D’ Oro, Pardon Me, Rosy Returns, and Red Hot Returns will continue to bloom all summer until the first frost. “Knock Out” Roses are also a great idea. They will bloom all summer and are almost carefree. Ornamental grasses such as Blue Fescue, Fountain Grass, and Viridescens Black Fountain Grass grow only 20” and are best in full sun. The foliage on these grasses dries in winter but still looks good. Good perennial groundcovers are semi-hardy Golden Lemon Thyme (a semi-evergreen groundcover) and Variegated Periwinkle (evergreen groundcover that forms a dense mat). For shady areas, Columbine, Ferns, Lily-of -the-Valley, and Foam Flower are great choices. Coral Bells can grow in between areas from sun to partial shade. Shrubs like Azaleas and Rhododendrons can brighten any shady areas and add height. Stop in to see our great selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, and for answers to any of your gardening questions.

Rose Days: Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 Join rose experts Josh Cole of Star Roses on Saturday, May 17 at 10 am and Doug Ford of Jackson and Perkins Roses on Sunday, May 18 at 1 pm for an exciting and informative rose presentation while sipping cold drinks amongst hundreds of blooming roses. Join a drawing to be the first to win the latest experimental rose introductions from Jackson and Perkins and Weeks Roses. A separate drawing will be held each day. Roses will be 20% off this weekend. Store hours are daily, 9 am-8 pm; Sunday, 9 am-6 pm

Use Home Maintenance as Prevention, Not Correction (NewsUSA) - Maintenance is a process that many Americans think only needs to be performed when something breaks or has a problem. But when we look into the meaning of the word “maintenance,” what we will realize is that it actually refers to the upkeep and prevention of these problems. The warmer seasons are a great time to check your house from the outside. Maintenance used as a preventative measure will both protect your house from larger problems and save you money in the long run. The following simple checklist by www.housemaster.com can help you make a thorough seasonal evaluation of your home. • The landscape: Check the condition of driveways and walkways. Window wells, dry wells and storm drains should be clear of blockage. Check retaining walls for cracks, bulges and leaning. You should trim bushes and trees and check out-buildings, porches and patios. • The foundation: Affirm that drainage is running away from foundation (best checked during a rainstorm). Look for settlement, cracks and flaking. • Siding and chimneys: Review surfaces for damage or deterioration, and check caulking at all joints. Treat or paint worn or exposed wood components. The condition of masonry chimneys and vents should also be evaluated. • Windows and doors: Replace or repair damaged screens or broken glass. Missing or worn weather stripping, caulking and window putty should also be replaced.

Replacing old seals on your windows can help you save on future heating and cooling bills.

Check for frame decay or damage and dirty or clogged screens. • Roofs: Replace loose, damaged or missing roofing. Leaks and moisture build-up in fascia and soffit areas should be fixed. Check the fit and seals around flashing. Clogged gutters and downspouts should be cleaned, as well as roof surfaces containing fungi or algae. • Porch and patio: Check wooden supports and railing components for safety, and check flooring for wear and damage. • Electrical and plumbing: Incoming service wire and supports should have no tears or holes. Exterior faucets should be checked for function and leaks. • Insect infestation: Contact an exterminator if you should find signs of termite, ant or other insect activity. Any insect damage should be repaired immediately following extermination. For more information and helpful maintenance tips, visit www.housemaster.com.

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UNION TOWNSHIP John Vincent Davin II Elizabeth Hunter Louis David Gago Betsy Lynn Maynard Robert Metcalfe Estate of Mae Kathryn Uphouse Sharon Satterfield Mingo Boy Inc.

Frederick Price John and Lorraine Serra Leean George David and Kathleen Spencer James Baer Jr. and Patricia Baer Robert Morrison III Bradley Lewis and Jennifer Lynn Taylor Joseph and Gwen Carrozza

Route 837 5071 Bowling Green St. 3893 Finleyville Elrama Road 29 Belmont Ave. 6426B Union Ave. 111 Gilmore Road 23 McChain Road 2162 Rankintown Road

FINLEYVILLE Estate of Della Mae Saunders Legion Home Assoc., Finleyville

Walter Wietrzykowski American Legion Morrison Ritchie Post 61

3760 First St. 3537 Washington Ave.

MONONGAHELA Thomas Weygandt et al. US Bank NA Kristen Balsley Housing & Urban Development Alexis Ann Hodgson

Christopher Stants Jason Mendicino Michael Carson Lori Naser GMAC Mortgage LLC

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100 First Ave. $162,000 913 Fourth St. $25,500 1306 Fourth St. $95,000 607 Lincoln St. $5,000 810 Ridge Ave. $2,943 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $40224) by sheriff's deed 311 Sixth St. $57,000

CARROLL TOWNSHIP William Iams Thomas Edwin Short Robert Courtney Federal National Mortgage Assn.

Bernard and Paula Miller KIS Oil & Gas Inc. Vicki Lynn Ellsworth Joshua Ripepi and Bethany Moskal

135 Wisebecker Lane Center Ave. 11 Pearl Alley 2113 Walch St.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Estate of Richard Slivko Keith James Colebank Citizens Bank Pennsylvania Estate of Dolly Cole Daniel Siska

John Jarvis LaSalle Bank National Assn. trustee David and Lori Karner Leonard Winand Bank New York Trust Co. NA trustee

Estate of Jeannette Johnston Pamela Lakits Franca Sciullo et al. Philip Dunst trustee Leslie Pletcher Dinah Gibson et al. Dean Marraccini Housing & Urban Development Nila McCaughan estate et al.

C Wayne Barker Neal and Jody Lakits Kevin Cunningham Kenneth and Carole Peters Raymond Vitori II and Cindy Vitori Ryan and Leah Hemminger William and Lynn Freeman Matthew Merranko John and Patricia McCaughan

Maronda Homes Inc. Katie Chop Deutsche Bank Trust Co., Americas trustee Margaret Streets Thomas Bickerton Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas trustee

401 Highland Drive $174,900 126 Jacktown Road Ext. $1,619 by sheriff's deed 401 Wylie Ave. $29,900 1401 Virginia St. $31,000 1212-1214 Dalewood St. $5,817 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $112,585) by sheriff's deed 800 Greenock Buena Vista Road $70,000 159 Mt. Vernon Drive $159,900 163 Mt. Vernon Drive $170,690 1033 Old Hills Road $140,000 1746 Sahara St. $65,900 2015 Country Club Drive $136,598 210 Harris Drive $125,900 204 Oberdick Drive $80,000 Wood St. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $24,342) 305 Kennett Drive $197,900 6605 Smithfield St. $52,500 6605 Smithfield St. $2,126 by sheriff's deed

ELIZABETH BOROUGH Daniel Sautel Margaret Bailey

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SOUTH PARK Anil Vaish East Haven Housing Development Co. Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. trustee, Jessica Davis Karasek NVR Inc. Gregory Bowden Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Nicholas Link Estate of Robert Weis Thomas Smith et al. Christopher Faith Gerard Recktenwald et al. Maria Neiser John Malachosky Julie Starkey

Ronda and James Slaven Gina Kozak Albert and Lisa Munsick Laura Bruckner Dean and Erem Nicholson Kerry Jo and David Craig David and Rhonda Keebler Bank New York trustee South Park Township LaSalle Bank National Assn. trustee Jeffrey McGough Melissa DeMark Fawn Walker and Dana Washington Margaret Bastien Bayharbor Loan Servicing LLC

Norman Solomon Charles Groger Jr. Barbara Brunetti Consolidation Coal Co. Richard Troy Bayharbor Loan Servicing LLC EMC Mortgage Corp.

David Mares William and Carissa Stajnrajh Anthony Nolla Jr. and Renee Bergia Angelo and Jessica Quarture Housing & Urban Development Steven Kotvas Robert Basile

933 Bideford Drive $193,000 929 Fredericka Drive $139,000 5688 Horning Road $12,200 1112 Mike Reed Drive $168,000 4212 Remington Drive $249,800 1916 Sheplar Drive $124,000 2229 Watchfield Drive $210,000 6478 Second Ave. $1,634 by sheriff's deed 2600 Hout Road $120,000 2221 Ridge Road $1,926 by sheriff's deed 3088 Ridge Road $93,500 1016 Imperial Drive $127,000 1542 Pinehurst Drive $142,000 1501 Roosevelt Ave. $65,500 6814 Ridgevue Drive $77,901 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $96,025) by sheriff's deed 6507 Springvale Drive $133,900 2841 Dolores Drive $147,900 937 Hurl Drive $160,000 Library Road $5,000 1131 O'Rourke Drive $1,491 by sheriff's deed 6814 Ridgevue Drive $103,700 3073 Sebolt Road $66,000

JEFFERSON HILLS Juanita Mayes et al.

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Jefferson Hills Land Trust 238 Castor Farm Assoc. Inc. NVR Inc. Southersby Development Corp. Southersby Development Corp. Estate of Mary Lou Miller NVR Inc. Jerome Leete trustee M. Edward Spartz Carl Brian Cigana IV Bank New York trustee NVR Inc. NVR Inc.

Michelene Sansig James and Chrisan Olah Timothy and Shelly Vickers NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Federal National Mortgage Assn. Michael Lee and Susan See Mahoney Michael and Hollis Dresser Brian and Joell Hlasnick Wachovia Bank National Assn. trustee Frank Catale James Benson III and Jessica Krusienski Richard Alton and Tamara Lynn Kauffman

$62,739 $92,500 $180,000 $35,000 $134,000 $84,700 $145,000 $90,000

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First St. $24,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $107,690) by sheriff's deed First St. $37,000 4031 Castor Lane $95,000 1327 S. Randolph Drive $265250 Independence Drive $32000 Jackson Drive $60000 116 Frontier Drive, $11414 by sheriff's deed 3005 Hamilton St. $289172 222 Meadowfield Lane $362500 Spartz Drive $60000 409 W. Deer Park Drive $27752 by sheriff's deed 1312 Worthington Ave. $85000 3013 Hamilton St. $224800 8043 Independence Drive $196900

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NVR Inc. Daniel Housley NVR Inc. Donald Stephen Tezbir and Jamie Leigh Smith Frederick and Paula Bowman National City Bank Joseph and Mariagnes Greer

Jackson Drive 324 New World Drive S. Randolph Drive 1300 S. Randolph Drive 2019 S. Scotia Hollow Road 3000 Thomas Jefferson Drive Woodwind Drive

NOTTINGHAM Ryan Martik Stanley Jones Breiner Porter Stephen Bode Richard Pletz Estate of Victor Dosse Heartland Homes Inc.

Charles and Patricia Scrabis Michael and Kalyne Boyles Kim and Michael Scrip Kimberley Elias Raymond and Tonya DiCamillo Jane Doumas Young Vincent and Linda Mamie

Dyers Stone Drive 111 Dyers Stone Drive 181 Hamtom Road 102 Walnut Drive 206 Walnut Drive Arrowhead Lane 107 Butternut Court

PETERS TOWNSHIP EESB Bank L & H Construction Co. Great Meadows L.P. Peters Township Roberta Geiss

Daniel Lee and Vanessa Marie Stout William Eismont NVR Inc. Gary and Rita Meyer Philip Marnell

119 Bridle Trail 503 Kingston Circle 139 Scenic Ridge Drive Sugar Camp Road 116 Valley View Drive

Evergreen Village Co. LLC Linda Taylor Bower Hill Development Inc. Michael Lang Bruce Johnson Norma Weinman James McCormack Daniel Findley Donald Tice Prestonwood Assoc. Gregory Schreiner Thomas Allen Jr. Christine Manski Great Meadows L.P. Dennis Maestri M Squared Evergreen L.P. Paul Jablonski Robert Scott Keddal Wells Fargo Bank NA Christopher Tretter John Ploeger Hidden Valley L.P. Thomas Ali Robert Rumelfanger Linda Taylor Hidden Brook L.P. Marie Knutsen trustee , Briwood Inc. Raymond Seals Joseph McLaughlin Charlotte Weber Aurora Loan Services Richard Hart II Heartland Homes Inc. Jeffrey Lynn James Hart Steven Zellner Marianne Mueller Heartland Homes Inc. Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC

John and Mary Mullen Uday and Ranjana Roy Heartland Homes Inc. Stephen and Suzanne Bode Carl and Gayle Zacharia David Gilbert William and Kimberlya Iams William Price VI Andrew and Lydia Kleinschnitz Edward and Carol Tygard Equicredit Corp. America Hope Tiesman and Charles Nemetz II Lawrence Garcia NVR Inc. Charles and Mary Ann Hunt Klaus Peter and Cathleen Ann Richter Kristin Weinman Anthony and Jennifer Gaudlip Daniel Coyle Jeffrey and Amanda Martz Michael and Shawna Veydt Heartland Homes Inc. Richard and Joanna Kazmierczak Wayne and Mary Jane Hall Eugene and Debra Daum Heartland Homes Inc. Geoff Strauch John Fedorka III and Lynne Fedorka Eddy Homes Inc. McLaughlin Builders Thomas Heiser and Valerie Swekis Dustin and Melissa Jones Mark Zemanick William Moore Jr. Charles and Judith Turbanic John Tonti and Rana Grossman Tonti Thomas and Robin Eiszler Jason and Rebecca Mibroda Mary Ellen Bruce Curtis and Nancy Kochman

305 Village Green Drive 108 Willoughby Court Cypress Court 110 N Heide Lane 334 Bower Hill Road 117 Brooke Drive 121 Demmel Drive 101 Eaglebrook Court 250 Gateshead Drive 239 King Richard Drive 356 McCombs Road 155 Orchard Drive 232 Quail Run Road Scenic Ridge Drive 233 Skyview Drive 323 Village Green Drive 112 Waterside Drive 109 Alyson Drive 304 Bebout Road 118 Bittersweet Circle 206 Bridle Trail Driftwood Drive 110 Edgewater Court 92 Lintel Drive 407 Longleaf Drive Molly Drive 130 Phillips Drive Valley Brook Road 304 Abbey Brook Lane 630 Bower Hill Road 101 Brawdy St. 305 Bunker Hill Drive 108 Cidar Lane 110 Cypress Court 127 Druid Drive 187 Fireside Drive 248 Highway View Drive 146 Longvue Drive 318 Walnut Drive 212 Windermere Court

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Ask the Experts AIR QUALITY/VENTILATION BY TIM BARTMAN, ONE HOUR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Q: Allergy season is here and my kids are miserable, what can I do?

A: One out of every four Americans suffer from allergies or asthma, so many of us are in for a rough couple of months. Here are a few tips to help allergyproof your house. • Add doormats to the inside and outside of your home. This decreases the likelihood that your family will track allergens inside on the bottom of their shoes. In fact, consider making your house a “no shoes allowed” home. •

When vacuuming, be sure to use a modern vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter. Also be sure you are getting all of the particles up off the floor. Most people don't vacuum one spot long enough. It takes 7 or 8 passes over the same area to effectively remove all dust and dirt trapped in the carpet.

• Wash bed linens in hot water once a week. Washing laundry in hot water kills 100% of dust mites and their eggs. Washing them in warm water kills less that 10% of dust mites. • Trap allergens by installing a high efficiency filter on your heating and air conditioning system. Whole-house solutions are more efficient than in-room styles. We won’t vacuum your house, but we can help with filters and air cleaning products!

Vacation & Travel Guide Prepare Your Family for The Great Outdoors (NewsUSA)According to the Travel Industry Association, one-third of American adults take camping trips, making camping the nation’s number one outdoor vacation activity. Camping provides a budget-friendly chance to enjoy nature. Campers can pitch their tents anywhere, from backyards to national parks. For families, camping should be a healthy way to enjoy nature - not a stressful trip. With some careful planning, families can arm themselves against any unexpected mishaps. Save on basic supplies at extremevalue retailers, which stock plenty of essentials for any outside excursion. Here are some of the must-haves found at discount retailers such as Dollar

General: • Sun protection. Sunscreen, hats and glasses complete any outdoor ensemble. • Insect repellent. Nothing ruins the great outdoors like a close encounter with mosquitoes, gnats and ticks. • Clothing. Getting dirty while camping is part of the fun, so dress children accordingly. Pack extra socks, T-shirts and underwear, and bring portable stain remover. • Snacks. It’s raining too hard to start a fire? Bring crackers, snack bars, cereal, nuts and dried fruit as emergency rations. Canned soups, vegetables and spaghetti also make for quick meals. • Cooking basics. Nothing compares to campfire cooking. Rustle up vittles in inexpensive cookware available at dis-

counters such as Dollar General. They can be used over an open fire, like skillets, pots and pans. • Grilling supplies. A portable grill, charcoal, starter fluid and matches make for a better dinner than cold refried beans. • Dinnerware. Stick with the basics at dinner. Use plastic or paper plates and utensils for easy clean-up. • Drinks. Avoid dehydration with bottled water and juice boxes. Bring a cooler to keep drinks cold. • Flashlights. Supplement starlight with flashlights, lanterns and plenty of batteries. Bring along a wind-up lantern that doesn’t need batteries. • S’mores. S’mores are easy to make and are the perfect fireside treat. All you

Cooking s’mores by the campfire can provide a tasty treat for everyone.

need are marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers - and napkins. Camping outdoors can produce the memories that become family legends. A little planning and a trip to Dollar General will keep campers happy to retell these stories around campfires for years to come.

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5 Tips for Fighting Vacation Inflation (NewsUSA) - If you’ve already started planning your summer vacation, you’ve probably noticed that your dollar won’t take you as far as it used to. Hotel rates are at record highs. The same goes for gas prices. Even some airfares to popular destinations seem to be taking off. But vacation inflation doesn’t have to spoil your next getaway. Here are five secrets that will save you hundreds of dollars - and hundreds of headaches - on your next vacation: 1. Steer clear of the crowds. This summer, as throngs of vacationers head to the beach, why not plot a course for the mountains? Traditional winter resorts lower their prices dramatically during the offseason. (This works the other way around during the winter, when beach resorts are on sale.) You could cut the price of your vacation in half. 2. Beat high gas prices by flying. With fuel prices near $3 a gallon in some cities, taking a car on vacation can be costly. If you’re making a long-distance trip, consider flying. Do the math, and in some cases, you’ll find that it’s cheaper to take a plane. This option doesn’t just save money, but also time. 3. Look for lodging alternatives. Whether you’re staying with friends, pitching a tent or renting an apartment, chances are you’ll save a bundle compared to the skyhigh hotel bill you’ll get at the end of your summer vacation. How much? Up to 40 percent or more. 4. Get picky about restaurant food. Don’t eat every meal at a restaurant. Savvy travelers usually choose lunch as their meal out because the food prices are lower than on the dinner menus. Then they buy groceries and prepare a meal in their room. That can save the average family more than $100 a day in food bills. 5. Use a travel agent. A trusted travel professional is your best bet for finding a money-saving, inflation-fighting vacation. Agents have great leads on terrific getaways that won’t break the bank, like package tours, cruises and all-inclusive resort vacations. A good agent can cut hundreds, even thousands, of dollars from the cost of a family vacation. With a little planning and research - and choosing when to save and when to splurge - you can avoid vacation inflation and have a terrific getaway.

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Quality Sleep on the Road (Family Features) Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, a good night’s sleep is essential. But this can be a challenge, especially when you’re trying to get to sleep in an unfamiliar hotel room, in a bed that’s not your own. According to the 2005 Travel Sleep Habits survey, more than one in three adults said they rarely get a good night’s sleep when traveling. More than half said that if they could, they would choose to bring their own bed with them while traveling. May is Better Sleep Month. The Better Sleep Council recommends getting a good night’s sleep and taking control of your sleep environment to reduce stress and improve your quality of life at home or on the road. While you can’t take your bed with you, there are things you can do to make it a little easier to get some real rest.

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• Ask for a room away from typically noisy areas like elevators, stairs and vending areas. • Set the thermostat between 65 and 70 degrees. If the room is too hot or too cold, it will be hard to get comfortable enough to sleep. • Use the “fan only” setting on the air conditioner to create a steady hum that masks unwanted noise. • Test the hotel’s pillows. You can exchange them if they’re not to your liking.

Test and Set the Alarm Clock • Make sure the alarm time has the right a.m./p.m. designation. • Check the alarm or radio sound level to make sure it’s loud enough to wake you. • If you’re worried about the alarm not going off, put your mind at ease by asking for a wake-up call.

Diet and Exercise • Always avoid a heavy or spicy meal before bedtime. An overfull or upset stomach can keep you awake. • Try to avoid caffeine after 2 p.m. • If you work out, it’s best to do it at least several hours before bedtime. Exercising right before going to bed will make falling asleep more difficult. One tip from the Better Sleep Council is to evaluate your mattress. That’s easy to do at home, but what about when you’re traveling? With some hotels, you never know what kind of mattress you’re going to get. When booking a room, always ask about mattress quality. Some hotels do offer premium mattresses — all Radisson Hotels & Resorts in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean feature custom Sleep Number® beds , which let you adjust the firmness of the mattress to what you feel is comfortable. The next time you travel, take a few simple steps toward better sleep — you’ll be glad you did. With more than 970 locations in 71 countries and five hotel brands, including Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Country Inns & Suites, Carlson Hotels Worldwide is a leading authority in leisure and business travel. Courtesy of Family Features

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(NewsUSA) - How many times have you taken a trip only to find that you In-car camera mounts can capture breathtaking can’t recall it as vividly as you would scenery during your road trip. like? Memories, especially ones from a busy vacation, just seem to have the tendency of fading away too quickly. However, there are certain things that you can do to ensure more lasting recollections of your next trip. Though it’s slower than flying, taking a road trip is a good way to start, because it provides a more intimate and thorough vacation experience. When taking a road trip, here are some additional steps you can take to make the memories last: • Rock on. Rocks and sand may not seem like the most exciting souvenirs, but they’ll serve as evocative reminders of the places you traveled to. Whether it’s a stone from California’s Red Rock Canyon or a pebble from the Pacific Northwest, a physical reminder of the land you visited should jog your memory well. Try to collect a memento from each state you traverse. • Let your memories cruise. With products such as an in-car camera mount by CruiseCam (www.cruisecam.com), your entire trip can be recorded, hands-free. You may be surprised by the emotional resonance of filming your vacation’s passing scenery; trips through sprawling countryside or breathtaking mountains may be especially fit for recording. The CruiseCam mount is light and easy to install, so even if you are renting a car, it is easy to bring along. • Keep a journal. In addition to filming the scenery and attractions of your vacation, carry a journal so that you can record all five of your senses. Noting the musty smell of the foliage in Vermont or the sounds of the locusts in Alabama can go a long way toward evoking vivid memories. • Send a postcard to yourself. Why should friends and family be the only ones to receive the postcards from your vacation? Sending yourself a postcard not only provides a convenient way to record your journal, it can also give you an opportunity to slow down, sit back and absorb some of the atmosphere of whatever town you’re visiting.

(NewsUSA) - Spring is almost here, and it’s time to get out and about in the warm Planning an adventure with your gal pals? weather with your gal pals. There’s nothGet some tips from the Fine Living Network ing like a getaway with all the girls to series “All Girls Getaway.” catch up. Where to? How about to a mountain cabin in Asheville, N.C.? Or maybe you’d rather experience the surf and a safari in San Diego, Calif.? Or perhaps you’d like to stop in Chicago, Ill., for a tour of the town, a shopping excursion and a makeover? The options are limitless. That’s why the new Fine Living Network series “All Girls Getaway” is a great place to get ideas about where to go as well as travel tips. For example, spending time in a mountain cabin in Asheville may sound low-key until you find out that in the spring The Biltmore Estate holds the Festival of Flowers showcasing more than 50,000 beautiful tulips. Did you know San Diego is known for perfect weather, beaches and popular attractions such as the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Sea World? And how can anyone skip Chicago with the Steppenwolf Theater, The Field Museum, Charlie Trotter’s and The Magnificent Mile? No matter where you decide to go, it’s important to remember to do your research. These travel tips provided by the “All Girls Getaway” Fine Living Network series can help you plan your perfect getaway: • Be versatile. At high altitudes, it’s wise to dress in layers. Days can be hot while evenings can be very cold, making the versatility of layering ideal. Also, drink plenty of water. • Stay dry. If you think your clothes will get wet on your adventures, bring plastic bags in which to store them for the trip home. • Be renter savvy. Remember some rental car companies charge a fee for additional drivers, so read the fine print. And before renting that sporty convertible, consider they usually have only half the trunk space of a sedan. • Pack tight. To conserve space, consider vacuum-packing your clothes. • Let yourself adjust. If your travel plans have you crossing time zones, spend 30 minutes outside in the sunlight once you arrive to help your body adjust.

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Road Trips + Kids = Mess: How to Change the Equation (Family Features) For a lot of families, summer wouldn’t be complete without a road trip. When you load the car with luggage, travel gear, and the kids— and their snacks, drinks, crayons, and muddy shoes —the result can be one dirty, smelly car. And that can cause some stress. Results from a study conducted by an independent research firm revealed more than eight in 10 (82 percent) parents admit to having stains in their car, compared to 67 percent of those without children. The survey, commissioned by YES Essentials – a line of automobile fabrics and mats that resists stains and odors – also found that out of the three places Americans spend the majority of their time -their home, office or car - more than one in three claim their car is the hardest place to clean. It may not be possible to keep a spotless car interior on a road trip. But you can take steps to reduce on-the-go spills and spoils next time you head for the hills. Keep It Clean. Before you leave, equip your car with YES Essentials fabrics and mats, which feature an innovative technology that repels stains and odors. While on the road, keep disposable wipes and paper towels handy to soak up any accidental spills. Toss the wipes and any food wrappers into a plastic grocery bag, and you’re done! Keep It Simple. Toys and activities are a must for car travel. But not every favorite thing needs to come along. Let each child have his or her own bag or backpack with plastic baggies for messy markers and crayons—the bag should fit beside their seat and hold enough things to keep them busy for a while. When they’re done with a toy, it goes back in the bag. Keep It Organized. A small basket or organizer can store items like first-aid kits, paper towels, and extra diapers, and also prevent potentially messy items – like opened snacks and sunscreen – from falling over. Trunk organizers with Velcro, hooks or mounts keep loose things in one place. Kids and cars don’t have to add up to a stressful, dirty mess. With a little planning, it’s possible to keep the car clean, even on a family road trip. To learn more tips about keeping your car clean and how to order YES Essentials fabrics and mats for any make and model, please visit www.YESessentials.com. For more information on how to prepare for a family road trip, visit www.AAA.com.

4 Tips for Packing Light (NewsUSA) - When preparing for a trip, many people know just how easy it is to overpack. A few extra T-shirts here, some extra pairs of socks there, and suddenly your bags are bulging and your arms are aching from carrying them. But with a few smart strategies, packing light doesn’t have to weigh heavy on your mind. The next time you’re traveling, consider these tips: 1. Make a list. Jot down the items you normally pack each time you travel. When you get home, update the list by crossing out what you did not use and adding what you wish you had brought. This will help you streamline what you need and what you don’t, and will also allow you to pack faster when preparing for a trip. 2. Pack multipurpose toiletries. Shampoos and conditioner in one can eliminate the need for bringing conditioner, and if you pack the Schick® Intuition® Plus® razor (www.schickintuition.com), you can leave the bulky shaving cream at home. Its threeblade cartridge is surrounded by a skin-moisturizing solid that replenishes the skin’s natural moisture while you shave in one easy step. Several options are available, depending on your needs: milk and honey; aloe and vitamin E; or shea butter. 3. Keep versatility in mind. Pack clothes that are appropriate to wear at any time of day, such as slacks and a long-sleeved button-down shirt that you can wear with the sleeves rolled up or down. This outfit, for example, is suitable for warm or cool weather, as well as several different occasions. 4. Downsize. If you use a large bag, you may feel compelled to pack more things than you really need. With a smaller bag, however, you’ll have no choice but to bring only the basics. So tote a smaller bag, and resolve to make do with it.

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Hit the Pavement and Take the Ultimate Road Trip (NewsUSA) - Nothing is more exhilarating than packing your bags and heading out on a care-free road trip that is sure to be an experience you will remember forever. The following road trip ideas should put you in the mood for a one-of-a-kind driving adventure. • Hop on the Hana Highway. Much of Maui, Hawaii, is a 24-hour tourist trap. But if you know where to look, the area offers a beautiful experience that’s devoid of picture-snapping Take a one-of-a-kind road trip overseas. sightseers. The area’s 52-mile Hana Highway is the easy ticket for taking in clear blue ocean views and acres of undeveloped rainforest. Take a secondary road to Hoomanu Bay, where you can take a deserted dip in your own personal swimming hole and bask in complete relaxation. • Head overseas to grab your keys. A far cry from your average trip to the beach, the European Delivery Program, offered by Mercedes-Benz, gives car buyers the opportunity to combine the excitement of driving a new Mercedes from the factory in Sindelfingen, Germany, with an unforgettable European vacation all in the same week. Additionally, the company’s distinct program provides the chance to explore countries like Austria and Switzerland, dine on authentic European food and drive a Mercedes on the most famous highway in the world, the Autobahn, with many of the expenses paid for by the program. For more information, visit www.mbusa.com. • Put the pedal to the metal in the desert. Feel like you’ve jumped into a scene from “Lawrence of Arabia” when you visit one of the driest and hottest areas in the United States -; Death Valley, Calif. With your air conditioning pumping, drive through the picturesque Eureka Dunes, and make a point to stop at Badwater Basin, an area of salt flats that sits at 282 feet below sea level and holds the title of lowest point in North America. So, whether you’re looking to stay close to home or heading on an international adventure, you can experience an ultimate road trip by making a list of points of interest in the area you want to visit and using city and state Web sites for ideas. Then, pack your bags, grab your map and head out onto the open road.

Expert Tips for Your Next Travel Adventure (NewsUSA) - Whether you are traveling to an exotic, international destination or just heading off to your neighboring state, Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern,” offers the following tips: • Create a story. Decide whether you plan to really travel or to just relax. Traveling requires a plan, so book one with a storyline. Taking a train from St. Petersburg to Venice on the Orient Express or biking through the French wine country constitutes traveling. So, be adventurous on your next trip. • Eat local. As a general rule, it is often safer to eat the local cuisine than it is to opt for American dishes in other countries. Chefs typically have safer food-handling practices when it comes to food products they are more familiar with. • The happy-face rule. Finding a great restaurant is no secret. Look for restaurants with lots of happy customers. Try camping out on a street that has several restaurants, and observe which restaurants had the most patrons with smiles. You can also check out chowhound.com or andrew-zimmern.com for added guidance. • Safeguard your stomach. Most people don’t want to waste their vacation days feeling sick, so it is important to use common-sense practices alongside some extra hand washing and antibacterial usage if you’re on the road. Additionally, I often carry PeptoBismol for some extra peace of mind to relieve symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea. • Spend smart. Try to purchase your event tickets, museum passes and train passes ahead of time. You can book restaurant reservations, car services, tours and the like in advance as well. This way, you can avoid long lines and even get some money-saving deals. • Stay protected. Give photocopies of your credit cards, passport, driver’s license and other important documents to a trusted friend, or leave them in a safe place at home. Also, keep important phone numbers, such as embassy and hospital numbers, handy for the city in which you are traveling. • Head off the beaten path. When most people go to Europe, they choose to visit Italy or France. Look instead to the next country. I like Belgium, for example, because it is so much easier to navigate minus the crowds. • Make your trip kid-friendly. Keep your own food or drink handy when traveling with a toddler as well as some Ziploc bags for snacks, soiled diapers or anything else you may need. And don’t forget the Children’s Pepto! • Be prepared. Be sure to keep everything you need with you. The extra five pounds that I schlep around everywhere, which includes everything from Pepto, an extra book to another pair of shoes, is worth it. I know that when I need something I have it.

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Our April member of the month is Kelly Pavlick. Kelly and her husband, Jeff, live in South Park with their three young daughters. Kelly chooses to work out at Curves because she claims that she would never make the time to exercise at home. She enjoys her “me time,” even if it is for only 30 minutes a day. “I enjoy the people that I meet at Curves. Everyone is so friendly. My Curves getaway is well worth it to me for many reasons. Most of all, it helps me keep up with my active family.” Congratulations, Kelly! Kelly Pavlik

CURVES Machine of the Month The Lateral Lift is a single positive machine. It works the obliques and the quadratus lumborum in the lower back.

Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute Offers Education Sessions The staff of the Mutschler Orthopaedic Institute will offer a free informational session for people who are considering total knee or hip replacement surgery. The free program will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, May 21 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 724-873-5955.

Canonsburg General Hospital Offers Skin Cancer Screenings Canonsburg General Hospital and its medical staff will offer a free skin cancer screening from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13 in the hospital’s Ambulatory Care Department. Mark Seraly, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist will perform the exams. The physicians will examine each patient’s area of concern: a sore or mark on the skin that has changed in size, color or shape. It may be itchy or painful and may start to bleed or ulcerate. Malignant melanoma is the rarest and most serious form of skin cancer. Melanoma rates have seen dramatic increase in recent years due to overexposure to the sun. In its earliest states, melanoma appears as an irregularly shaped or colored mole. Appointments for the free screening are limited and can be made by calling 1-877284-2000.

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Canonsburg General Hospital Invests in 16-slice CT Scanner CT technologist Penny Messer, RT(R)(CT) operates the 16-slice CT scanner which was recently added to Canonsburg General Hospital’s growing complement of state-of-theart diagnostic equipment.

Canonsburg General Hospital’s Medical Imaging Department has added a 16-slice CT scanner to its growing complement of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. The GE Brightspeed Elite CT Scanner combines speed, patient comfort and high resolution for outstanding imaging quality. Due to the increased speed of the CT Scanner, less time is required for patient breath hold – making it more comfortable for the patient with a faster turnaround time. For the radiologist, the new scanner means a precise diagnosis in a few minutes without time-consuming image manipulation and processing. Easy wheelchair access to the patient table, along with breathing lights with a countdown timer to help coach patients through breath holds, also ensures an easier exam. Images are transmitted to a monitor in the radiologist’s office, where they can be reviewed digitally and read by the radiologist. Marilyn Kovach, Director of Medical Imaging Services and Cardiology at Canonsburg General Hospital explained that the new scanner enables the hospital to offer new specialties. “The 16-slice scanner has fluoroscopic imaging capabilities – the ability to provide a ‘motion picture’ of the body – a tool that will now allow the hospital to perform interventional procedures within the CT department,” she said. “Additionally, the cardiac studies offered at the hospital will also be expanded.” Kovach added that the “16-slice scanner is exactly what Canonsburg General Hospital needs since we don’t offer open-heart surgery.”

Healthy Directions Announces May 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 May: • American Stroke Month Stroke is out nation’s number-three killer and a leading cause of disability. Stroke doesn’t discriminate - it affects people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. • Arthritis Month Rheumatoid arthritis affects 2.1 million Americans and 21 million Americans live with osteoarthritis. More than 300,000 children have some form of juvenile arthritis. Anyone interested in these topics are encouraged to stop in for free information. In addition, Healthy Directions will present May programs as follows: May 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Free Skin Cancer Screening with Dr. Paul Ruschak Please call 724-348-6699 for appointments. 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.

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Hello Spring, Goodbye Cellulite

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Treat Your Legs at Fine Art Medical Spa By Krista Ramsey Shorts weather is once again right around the corner! Have you done your “spring clothes switch” yet? You know, all the capris and tanks move to the front of the closet… If you’d like to improve the look of your legs for the upcoming warm weather, Fine Art Medical Spa located in Jefferson Hills offers a unique service not available anywhere else in the area. You may have seen their commercials on KDKA for the D-Actor cellulite reduction procedure. The D-Actor comes from Switzerland and delivers acoustic wave therapy (AWT), much like an ultrasound, to loosen the collagen bands that attach skin to muscle to eliminate the appearance of cellulite.

What Is Cellulite, Really? To understand how AWT works, one must first understand how cellulite forms. One misconception about cellulite is that only heavier women have it. This is not true—many thin people still wrestle with this problem. “Women are genetically and hormonally different than men and acquire fat in different places. The collagen bands in a woman’s legs are shaped like an 11; in men, they are shaped like an X. As skin loses its elasticity, fatty deposits slide through these bands and cause the dimpling effect we call cellulite,” said Dr. Arthur Fine of Fine Art Medical Spa. “AWT corrects cellulite by impacting and breaking up the fibrous septae. New blood vessels are formed, and lymphatics (fats) are freed. Finally, the skin thickens over the dimples, giving the skin a smoother appearance.” He compares the process to using static spray on a clinging dress; the dress was smooth all along but hangs more smoothly after being treated, much like the skin will after undergoing AWT. The degree of problem cellulite is rated on a scale from 0-4: 0 is cellulite is not present, 1 is cellulite is visible if the leg is pinched, 2 is cellulite is visible when standing, 3 is cellulite is visible when standing or lying down, and 4 is cellulite is always visible. Most women fall within a 2 or 3 rating.

Procedure AWT is performed in 6-12 sessions, which last about a half hour each. The process usually involves the front of the thighs, the back of the thighs, and/or the buttocks. The aesthetician runs a “wand” over the problem areas to deliver the sound waves. Some say that the process is slightly painful and may cause some swelling and redness, but is extremely worth it in the end. I saw a definite improvement after undergoing the therapy and feel much more prepared for summer! Clients are advised to drink at least three litres of water per day while receiving the therapy to help flush out the fatty deposits. Best results are seen about a month after the procedure, and results are

permanent. Clients usually go back for touch-up sessions after three months and one year.

Quick Fix? Some women resort to commercially marketed creams that profess to eliminate cellulite, but Dr. Fine is a firm believer that these do not work. They may mask the problem a little by causing the skin to swell, which may hide the cellulite, but this is temporary. Although even thin people can have cellulite, Dr. Fine recommends a weight loss and exercise program to improve its appearance. He is a strong advocate of weight lifting for women. “Cardiovascular exercise definitely burns calories while you’re in motion, but lifting weights builds muscle over time and promotes a calorie burn all day,” he says. “I recommend a program of lifting light free weights, push ups, and a healthy diet.”

Safety I am a person highly concerned with the safety of any procedure I would undergo. Dr. Fine assured me that AWT is completely, 100% safe. Used on athletes for muscle rehabilitation for more than 10 years, the procedure has no side effects, other than initial mild bruising, redness, and swelling in some patients, and no long-term effects. Fine advises to keep your body at a healthy weight to prevent more cellulite from developing.

Keeping a Youthful Appearance In this day and age, we’re all concerned with trying to keep a youthful appearance. There are many safe, noninvasive ways to accomplish this. “We offer services that naturally help the body to defy aging and make you look younger. The idea is to perform noninvasive treatments that have maximum effects,” said Dr. Fine. He and his staff and personable, knowledgeable, and make you feel at home with every visit. For more information about the DActor Cellulite Reduction service or other services available from Fine Art Medical Spa, call 412-469-7079.

In recognition of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day May 12, Margie Webb, RN NCTMB, will be hosting an educational series on Saturdays May 3, 17 and 31 from 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. at Ahhh a Massage Home Based Business, 310 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Fibromyalgia Network and National Fibromyalgia Association. For more information, contact Lisa Cousley, AS Client Coordinator, at 412-877-8569 or ljfrenchi828@aol.com or webbcat1@aol.com. Margie Webb, RN Certified Massage Therapist sees clients seeking relief from pain and spasms from every day stress to physical conditions. She seeks to increase client knowledge and pubic awareness with this series by covering issues such as: What is Fibromyalgia, Body Mapping of 18 point, Benefits of Massage Therapy, Exercise and Diet, Taking Supplements, Chiropractic Adjustments and more.

Waterdam Medical Associates Holds Open House Waterdam Medical Associates will hold an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 to welcome board-certified internist Jennifer Lewis, M.D. The office of Jeffrey Gretz, D.O., F.A.C.P. and Dr. Lewis is located at 157 Waterdam Road, Suite 120 in McMurray. Free health screenings to include blood pressure, bone density and body composition will be offered, as well as free refreshments and giveaways No appointment is necessary.

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Are You Sleeping? Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but for many Americans a restful break is getting more difficult to achieve. According to Gary Zammit, PhD, more than half of all Americans experience a sleep problem at some time in their lives. Somewhere between 9 and 17 percent of the adult population will experience chronic or ongoing difficulties with their sleep. Statistics show that older people experience more sleep disturbances than younger, and it is more prevalent in women than in men. A good night’s sleep is not defined by a certain number of hours because different people need different amounts of sleep. Disruptions in the sleep cycles can occur at any point in the night. Some people have difficulty falling asleep. Other people may have difficulties due to frequent awakenings and some in returning to sleep once awakened during sleep. Individuals who are sleep-deprived complain of impairment in intellectual abilities like memory, impairment in their mood, feeling depressed or irritable or anxious and impairment in their ability to function in the workplace, at home or even at school. Many sleep problems are temporary, usually caused by a particular event or poor sleep environments. More persistent sleep problems may result from pain, difficulty breathing, or an inability to move around at night. Sleep deprivation can impact overall health. Immune functions are compromised, stress levels increase as the secretions of cortisol are altered, and an increase in body weight can all be factors related to poor sleep habits over time. To promote better sleep, keep your room cool and dark. Try not to use the bedroom for work activities like watching television. Avoid heavy foods late at night. Exercise regularly during the daytime, and set regular sleep times. Seek professional advice if your sleep disturbances are disrupting your daytime activities. Physicians and specialty sleep clinics can offer medical advice to enhance your sleep. Our whole body needs sleep to function. It needs to recover from the day before rebuilding and preparing for the day ahead. As the days ahead lengthen, summer activities abound, and traveling to different places may all affect your sleep. Remind yourself that your sleep is time you need to live your best.

Latest in Diagnostic Imaging Technology Comes to Jefferson Regional Jefferson Regional Medical Center announces the addition of PET-CT scanning services on its main campus in Jefferson Hills, improving its already impressive inventory of diagnostic imaging services. The move reinforces the Medical Center as one of the most comprehensive and technologically advanced providers of diagnostic imaging services in the region. “In one scan, we can identify the metabolic signal of actively growing cancer cells in the body plus a detailed picture of the body that reveals the location, size and shape of cancers,” says Derek Armfield, MD, medical director of Radiology at Jefferson Regional. “This enables radiologists and physicians to diagnose illness and guide treatment options, and give patients more insight when making critical and vital health care decisions.” CT scanning, sometimes called “CAT scan” uses x-ray-type technology to produce multiple pictures of the inside of the body. A computer joins the pictures to provide your physician with cross-sectional views of the area being studied. CT scans provide more clarity than conventional x-ray exams. PET produces pictures of the body’s biological functions, usually sugar or glucose metabolism, using nuclear medicine. PET identifies changes in tissue that can occur before structural change is visible in other imaging studies. PET aids in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, particularly cancer. Combining PET and CT into one scan improves outcomes for patients by providing comprehensive images that help physicians select more effective therapies and track progress against the disease. According to Dr. Armfield, this one-two imaging punch of anatomy and function is used 90 percent of the time to aid in detecting cancers such as breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, lymphoma and melanoma. But there are applications beyond cancer care. “The benefit of PET CT is being recognized to identify a wider array of diseases and conditions including brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and epilepsy, and diseases of the heart. So, the availability of PET CT scans at Jefferson Regional is great news for our patients and the physicians who manage their health care.” PET CT Services will be available one day a week with plans to expand based on demand. Physicians will order the PET CT scan when he or she determines it is appropriate for the patient’s health care. Insurances will cover the cost of a PET CT scan in most cases. Jefferson Regional Medical Center accepts more than 60 insurance plans. For a list, go to our website, www.jeffersonregional.com. Look under the link for patients and visitors.

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New hope for your non-healing wound. Has a wound kept your life at a standstill? At the Wound Care Center® at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, our medical experts provide you with individualized treatment plans that include the most advanced wound care therapies available today. And our specialized approach offers treatments that radically speed the healing process. Start living again. Ask your physician or call us. We’ll treat you well.

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Monongahela Valley Hospital Calendar of Events for May Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Red Cross Blood Drive – Thursday, May 1 from 1 to 7 p.m. American Red Cross, in cooperation with Monongahela Valley Hospital, will sponsor a blood drive on the hospital campus. To register, call 724-7364908 or online at redcrosslife.org. Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 6, 7, 8 at 8:30 a.m., Center for Fitness and Health, MonVale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. 3-day, 2 hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483. Free Skin Cancer Screening - Tuesday, May 6 from 1 to 3 p.m., Finleyville. Healthy Directions. Paul Ruschak, M.D., will be on hand to provide free skin cancer screenings. Dr. Paul Ruschak will examine each participant for skin cancer. The screening is open to the public and advance registration is required by calling 724-348-6699. Look Good...Feel Better - Wednesday, May 7 at 10 a.m. The Look Good...Feel Better program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance

and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. For more information and registration call 724-258-1704. Breast Cancer Support Group - Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. For more information, call 724-258-1704. Childbirth Preparation Classes Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7 to 9 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. A four-week series of prenatal/parent education classes designed to increase understanding of pregnancy and family relationships. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229). RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, May 13 at 6 p.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. Prostate Cancer Support Group Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The Prostate Cancer Support Group is free and open to all persons with prostate cancer and their families. For more information, call 724-2929404. Innovations in Coronary Medical Imaging (CTA) - Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Krishnan will discuss Coronary CTA (a non-

invasive virtual cardiac catheterization) using the 64-slice CT scanner. A variety of radiology and cardiology information will be available. Refreshments will be served. Call 724-258-1234 for more information. Ostomy Support Group - Thursday, May 15 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 724-258-1773. MVH Gala 20 - Saturday, May 17 at 6 p.m., The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh. Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. Fund Development Committee sponsors this annual black tie affair commemorating the health system’s achievements. This year’s event features “Pirates of the Mon” with music by Pure Gold. For tickets and information, call 724-258-1097. Breast-feeding Support Group - Monday, May 19 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 newborn infant. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229). Cancer Support Group - Monday, May 19 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 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 20, 21, 22 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 724258-1483. Public CPR Instructions - Tuesday, May 27 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, May 28 at 6 p.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 724258-1148. Public First Aid Instructions - Thursday, May 29 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 724-6849536.

MVH Earns Quality Respiratory Care Recognition Monongahela Valley Hospital has earned the prestigious Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. Only 700 hospitals or approximately 15 percent of hospitals in the United States received this award. The QRCR program was started by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) in 2003 to help consumers identify those facilities using qualified respiratory therapists to provide respiratory care. Hospitals earning the QRCR designation ensure patient safety by agreeing to adhere

to a strict set of criteria governing their respiratory care services. To qualify for this national recognition, Monongahela Valley Hospital met these requirments: • All respiratory therapists employed by the hospital to deliver bedside respiratory care services are recognized by the state as competent to provide respiratory care services and hold the CRT or RRT credentials. • Respiratory therapists are available 24 hours. • Other personnel qualified to perform specific respiratory procedures and the amount of supervision required for personnel to carry out specific proce-

dures must be designated in writing. • A doctor of medicine is designated as medical director of respiratory care services. “The respiratory therapists at MVH are an integral part of our patient care team,” said Louis J. Panza, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Monongahela Valley Hospital. “They play a substantial role in diagnosing and treating patients with breathing problems and are active in our facility 24 hours a day – seven days a week. Their skills are required in every clinical department from the Emergency Department to the medical/surgical wings to the rehabilitation areas,” he said.

“They are unique individuals with very specialized skill sets. In addition to treating our patients, they also are required to manage life support systems, are key members of our lifesaving response teams charged with handling medical emergencies and they help educate patients and families on how to better care for themselves,” Panza noted. “At MVH, our respiratory therapy service’s medical director is Surinder Aneja, M.D., a board certified pulmonologist. Dr. Aneja works closely with the respiratory therapy staff to provide the best course of therapy for our patients.”

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Ask the Experts PHYSICAL THERAPY BY ANNE MUCHA, P.T., MS Physical Therapist Balance & Vestibular Disorders CENTERS FOR REHAB SERVICES, UPMC SOUTH HILLS Q: I’ve been having dizziness when I lie down or roll over in bed. Can anything be done for this? A: The symptoms you are describing are most likely due to an inner ear condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV occurs when small crystals in the inner ear (otoconia) accidentally displace from their normal position and collect within one or more of the semicircular canals, causing dizziness with certain movements. Lying down in bed, rolling (particularly toward the involved ear), getting out of bed, bending over, and looking upward are the most common positions which bring on the dizziness. The good news is that BPPV can be easily treated and the symptoms alleviated with treatment from a qualified vestibular physical therapist (a physical therapist specializing in balance and inner ear problems). The therapist will be able to quickly determine if you have the condition and perform particle repositioning maneuvers that will help reduce or erase the symptoms. As experts and thought leaders in the field, Centers for Rehab Services has a strong focus on education, clinical excellence, and a clear understanding that we're really in the “people” business. If you have any questions regarding balance and vestibular physical therapy, please contact Anne at Centers for Rehab Services at 412-851-8850.

Healthcare Provider With AED Class Offered Canonsburg Hospital will offer a HealthCare Provider with AED Class on Saturday, May 10, during the following times: • New Certification - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $35 • Recertification - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $35 The class includes CPR for all ages, AED (automatic external defibrillator) training and relief of foreign body airway obstruction. Participants will receive a two-year certification after successful course completion. To register call 1-877-284-2000.

Basic First Aid Course Offered Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a Basic First Aid Course from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. The course instructor will teach proper first aid procedures for breathing emergencies and the care and treatment of bleeding, heart attacks, shock, bleeding and wounds, poisoning, burns, bone fractures, frostbite and other medical emergencies. This basic first aid course offers a two-year certification through the American Heart Association. The fee is $25 and includes a first aid manual. Please call toll-free 1-877284-2000 to register for the program.

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May 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. • The dates for our May Luncheons are May 8th and May 22nd. As usual we start off with Blood Pressure from 11:00 to 12:00. Followed by lunch, which is prepared for us at the Canonsburg Senior Center and taken to our center by several faithful volunteers. May entertainment will be Music from the Peters Township High School under the direction of Mr. Pirotti. • Events for this month are: Trip to Wexford, PA at the Chadwick Theatre. The name of the production is Wonderful World of Aloha Hawaiian Show. The date is May 7th. You will hear the haunting rhythm of Tahitian Drums. The primitive Samoan fire dance flaming before your eyes. The Hawaiian dances of all Polynesia. Price of trip is $79.00 per person (includes bus, lunch and ticket to show). For more information and reservations contact Erma Grego at 724-941-6956. • Our next event will be the AARP Safety Drivers Course. It will be held at the Venetia Community Center. The presenter will be Ermann Hartman. Dates for the course are Thursday May 15th and Friday May 16th. Price of the course is $10.00 per person. For more information and reservations call Erma Grego. • Birthdays for May are as follows: Nora Hendrie, Bill Kasten. Jack Kouche, Virginia Lubas, Esther Messonier, Eleanor Mullen, James Roithiner, and Charles TaIban A very happy and healthy birthday.

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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 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 6, in the Canonsburg General Hospital McNary Conference Center. The second session will be held the same time and location on Thursday, May 8. The fee for the course is $10, payable in advance. To register, or for more information, call Canonsburg General Hospital’s Resource Center toll-free at 1-877-284-2000. Class size is limited to 30 people.

Missing Classmates for ElizabethForward HS 50th Reunion The 1958 Graduation Class of Elizabeth-Forward High School will hold their 50th reunion on September 20, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Rostraver Twp., PA. The reunion committee has been unable to locate the following classmates: Patricia A. Allen, Alfred D. Carter, David B. Hicks, Franklin Matich, Grace Suzanne O’Toole Ross, Ida M. Rodger, and John A. Williams If you have any information about these classmates that may help us reach them, please contact J. Grilli at 412-384-5190 or J. Werner at 412-384-5378. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

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May / June Classes For Seniors at Peters Township Recreation Center Peters Township Park and Recreation Department is offering the following classes for Seniors at the Community Center in May and June. Pre-registration required. Call the Parks & Recreation department at 724-942-5000 for questions or information. SENIOR FIT AND STRETCH A low impact cardio circuit and stretch class that combines standing and non-standing upper body strength conditioning using hand held weights and elastic tubing. Benefits include an increase in muscular strength, range of motion and balance. Instructor: Susan Friday Day: Thursday Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Noon Fee: $55 Member / $83 Non-Member FIT & FLEX I A mature-adult workout with lightweight training, range of motion, flexibility and balance. A chair may be used for stability. Instructors: Kerissa Kuis Day: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Fee: $48 Member / $72 NonMember (2 classes per week) FIT & FLEX II Work your core, upper and lower body by using the body wedges or strength balls and adding more strength and stability for your daily activities. Instructors: Kerissa Kuis Day: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Fee: $48 Member / $72 Non-Member (2 classes per week) Both classes-$85 Member / $127.50 Non-Member (up to 4 classes per week) BIRD EDUCATION CLASSES FOR SENIORS Learn about the birds in our community, Birds of the Rainbow, Birds of Prey and creating a Bird Friendly Habitat in your own Backyard and so much more. Come to a Recreation for this class about our neighbors in nature. Classes are offered by Sandy Antoinette (Environmentalist and Owner of the Wild Bird Center of McMurray. Day: Tuesday 9:00 am – 10 am Fee: $70 Members/ $105 Non-Members South Arts Presents Adult Art Programs: Adult Sculpture Workshop 18+ years In this “hands-on” workshop, fundamentals and techniques of sculpture will be introduced. Then, the sky is the limit as to what students choose to create! Air dry clay will be used as well as acrylic paint and glazing liquid. Clay will NOT be fired in a kiln. Day: Monday Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $90 Members/$135 NonMembers Adult Painting Workshop This relaxed workshop is for all skill levels and all mediums such as oil, acrylic and watercolor. During the 1st class supplies required will be discussed as well as a review of color mixture, brush strokes, and background washes. Students may bring their own photograph or subject to paint from. Day: Thursday Time:7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $90 Members/$135 Non-Members

Q. My mom and dad still want to stay in their home even though their ability to pay for the upkeep and maintenance of it has dwindled. My time and money to assist them is limited. I work full-time and am still raising my own children. I am feeling very frustrated that I can’t give them the help they need to live as long as possible in their own home. Are there any community or government assistance programs that can help? seniors today want to live in their homes as long as possiA. ble.MostCurrent trends indicate that home ownership rates among adults age 65 and above, at more than 80 percent, are higher than the national average for home ownership, according to The Aging in Place Initiative of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Maintaining their independence is very important to seniors and allows them some level of control in their lives. Consequently, when a senior needs help, one in five older Americans does not know who to call for information about local services in their community, according to the Initiative. Senior Service specialists at Jefferson Regional Medical Center can help. They will meet with you and/or your parents to assess their home situation and determine appropriate local service providers and assistance programs for them. Possible referrals may include in-home services or programs to help them with cleaning, lawn maintenance, home repairs, personal care assistance, shopping or transportation to doctor appointments. They might be eligible for special senior low-income programs for real estate rebate, utility assistance and in-home care assistance. An Apprise volunteer can assess their eligibility for different options for their prescription medications and medical co-pays. A Jefferson Regional Senior Services specialist will continue to work with you until your parents have the support they need to live in their community as long as they are able. Providing individualized support for your parents resulting in your peace of mind is at the forefront of caring for you like family at our Medical Center. To learn more about programs and assistance specific to your needs or those of your parents, e-mail seniorservices@jeffersonregional.com, call 412-469-7099, or write to Jefferson Regional Senior Services, PO Box 18119, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Subjects of interest will be published in future columns.

Peters Township Offering 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 for Spring 2008. TRIP: Peters Township Parks & Recreation Senior Trip Thursday, June 5th Chautauqua Institution, NY – Your day will begin with a narrated cruise aboard the Summer Wind on the lovely Chautauqua Lake in Southwestern New York. Next you’ll journey to Mayville, New York, home to the Chautauqua Institution. The Institution was founded in 1874 as an educational experiment in out-of-school, vacation learning. You will enjoy a tour of the grounds and dine at the Hotel Anthenaeum for lunch. You will have plenty of time to stroll and enjoy the ambience of the Institution with the remainder of the afternoon free to shop and explore. DEPARTURE: Estimated departure time from Peter’s Township Recreation Center is 6:00 AM and return will be approximately at 9:00 PM. Fee: $115 includes transportation, cruise, lunch, meal gratuity, guided tour of Chautauqua Institution and taxes. Driver gratuity & dinner comfort stop not included. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MAY 5TH! Please stop in the Peter Township Community Recreation Center to sign up or call 724/942-5000 for more information.

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Arrowood at Southwestern Celebrates 11th Anniversary Arrowood at Southwestern, part of the Southwestern Continuum of Care, celebrated its 11th anniversary with an open house on April 18. Arrowood at Southwestern is a retirement community providing apartment-style, independent living to senior citizens. Accepting its first residents in April of 1997, Arrowood was one of the first independent living communities of its kind in the Pittsburgh area. The community has since grown to become the home to over 120 seniors. Operated by a local physician, Philip P Ripepi, M.D., Southwestern Healthcare is located on Lewis Run Road in Pleasant Hills. For more information, please contact (412) 469-3330 or visit www.southwesternhealthcare.com. (Photos by Scott McCurdy)

Johnny Fontaine entertains the crowd gathered for the 11th anniversary celebration Open House at Arrowood at Southwestern.

Resident Betty Majzer enjoys a stroll with her dog

Employee Ashleigh Goughnour helps out at the snack table

Rosetta Plastino and Betty Majzer relaxing and enjoying the activities.

Judy Smith, Resident Manager at Arrowood was on hand at the event and made sure everything went smooth

Arrowood residents Marge Burton, Millie Bartek, and Betty Marci relax on the couch with employee Maria Mikulla (in black)

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Elizabeth Easter Egg Hunt Enjoyed by All In spite of frigid temperatures, everyone had a great time at Elizabeth’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wylie Field (PHOTOS BY ALICE HARRIS)

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Alexandria Rager shows off all the pretty eggs she collected.

Aiden Butler seems a bit uncertain about that BIG bunny! Bunny’s helper is Colleen Schmidt.

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Brittany Burch created “Are You Sick?” using markers.

“My Town” is a mosaic of magazine pieces created by Lauren Bandi.

Tamar Herchelroath collected a BIG basket of eggs.

Lee Fetterman II is all smiles as he chats with the Easter Bunny.

Two young ladies check out the Easter Bunny. My, those paws are big—and pink!

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RHS Art Students Showcase Their Work at Annual Fine Arts Exhibit

“My Town” is a mosaic of magazine pieces created by Lauren Bandi.

Ringgold High School held its 10th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit April 7-11 at the administration building in New Eagle. More than 300 guests attended opening night on April 4, and another 300 attended to see the show through its course. Students had the opportunity to display their work created primarily during their junior and senior years, and guests enjoyed 240 different works of art of various mediums. Art Teacher Mrs. Jocelyn Robinson was the exhibit coordinator, and Mrs. Janice Dongilli coordinated the Alumni Invitational Show. The award for “Best of Show” went to Kathyrn Allen for her glass mosaic, “Reflection.” The “People’s Choice Award” was a tie between Lauren Bandi for her paper mosaic “My Town” and Jesse Weygandt for his charcoal drawing “Indiana Jones.” (PHOTOS BY MARIANNE KLEPPNER)

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Area Groups Help Stock Washington City Mission Food Pantry Ruthfred Lutheran Church, one of several churches and organizations that recently responded to Washington City Mission’s emergency appeal for a variety of canned and boxed food items, delivered three truckloads of food donations to the Mission. Pictured (lr) are: Bob T, Rob D, Ruthfred members Ellie & Terry Williams, volunteer Robin Jackson, Mission Public Relations Assoc Director Donna Bussey

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In response to an emergency appeal made by Washington City Mission for food pantry supplies, members of the Rotary Club of Washington contributed numerous boxed and canned items. In addition several Rotary members prepared and served lunch on Saturday, March 22nd, and a $500 check was presented to the Mission at the April 8th Rotary meeting. Pictured above (l-r) are: Washington City Mission’s Food Coordinator Clarence Camara and Director of Development Shirley Fierro receiving the check from Rotary Treasurer Polly Musar.

St. Thomas A’ Becket Church Represented at the Investiture Services for Ladies of Charity

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invested in the Diocesan Association of Ladies of Charity Recently, 119 Ladies from by Bishop David Zubik. Pictured (left to right) Connie across the Diocese of Pittsburgh Yanick, Tanya Wardlaw, Dolores Yogan, Bishop David were invested into the Zubik, Carolyn Peternel and Helen Iannacchione. Association of Ladies of Charity by Bishop David Zubik at a Mass in St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. The Ladies of Charity are a volunteer group of women who reach out to the elderly, sick, needy, poor and hurting people in their parishes and in their community. St. Vincent de Paul along with St. Louise de Marillac founded this Association to help those in need. Living up to their motto, To Serve Rather Than To Be Served, many of these Ladies reach out beyond their parishes, making sandwiches and cookies for the homeless and visiting them at Christmas and Easter with seasonal gifts. Among the 119 Ladies who were invested by Bishop David Zubik were five Ladies from St. Thomas A' Becket Church in Jefferson Hills. These Ladies are Helen Iannacchione, Carolyn Peternel, Tanya Wardlaw, Connie Yanick and Dolores Yogan.

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Area Church News Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church May Activities • Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - “Temple Shapers” - Targeted for men and women 16 years of age and older who are interested in leading a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on weight loss. • Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - Bible 101 - Back to the basics in Bible information and study. Classes will finish on May 15th. • May 10 - Work Day at Pine Springs Camp, Jennerstown, PA - This will be a day of Fellowship, Discipleship, Sharing, Helping, and Working together to prepare The camp for summer activities. We will be eating lunch together. • May I1 - Day of Pentecost - Mother’s Day - “Honoring the Women in our Church” - We will be Celebrating with a Brunch after the worship service. • May 17 - Flea Market and Craft Show 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tables - $10.00 Food available. Call 724-650-3634 for more information

Spring Fling at Brightwood Christian Church You may want to come and join the fun at the “Spring Fling – Pretty in Pink”, a banquet honoring Mothers-Daughters-SistersFriends at Brightwood Christian Church. Mark your calendar for Monday, May 5, 2008. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. in Campbell Hall. Tim Cassidy Catering will be catering the banquet. The tickets are only $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for Children 6 to 12 and 5 and under are free. And there are prizes too. For tickets call 412-835-6703. If you want to find out about Brightwood Christian Church, log onto www.brightwoodchurch.org.

Transfiguration Parish to Hold Super Bingo Transfiguration Parish (Monongahela) will hold a Super Bingo on Saturday, May 17. The event will be held at the New Eagle Fire Hall in New Eagle. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with games to begin at 8:00 p.m. The complete package is $30.00 which includes two 6 way cards or 12 for all double bingos, two 3 way cards or 6 cards for all jackpot games and a free dobber. If you purchase a complete package before May 17th you will receive one Jackpot Special. Door prizes and free soda and coffee will be available during intermission. Complete packages can be purchased at the Parish office at 722 W. Main Street in Monongahela, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information please call 724 256-7742. FYI-The New Eagle Fire Hall is handicapped accessible.

Upcoming Events at St. Anthony Parish St. Anthony Parish, 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela, PA will hold the following events in May. For more information, call 724-258-9710. • Sunday, May 4th - In the month of May we honor our earthly Mothers. Let us honor our Heavenly Mother, Mary. When we honor Jesus’ Mother, we honor Jesus. Every event of Her life is linked to the Mysteries of His birth, life, death, and rising. She active-

ly cooperated with God in the work of our Salvation. In order to honor Mary in a special way St. Anthony Parish we will have a May Crowning at the 10:30am Mass. Join us as the C.C.D.students and the Confirmation Class will crown our Blessed Mother Mary. • Monday, May 5th - St. Anthony Parish, Monongahela, ARCM Annual Spring Banquet. 6 p.m. Mass in the Church followed by 7 p.m. dinner at Eagle Aery, New Eagle. Cost us $12. For reservations call Tish at 724-258-4240. Guest Speaker will be Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy, O.F.M. Cap., Nat’l Director of the Christian Mothers • Sunday, June 1 - ARCM Annual Communion Breakfast following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. • Saturday, May 17th - Guest Speaker is Br. Paul Wilson, National Director for the Third or Lay Branch of the Franciscan Minims of the Perpetual Help of Mary. • Sunday, May 18th – Spaghetti Dinner, Plum Run Winery, Chinese Auction - 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Adults - $6.00; Children under 10 - $3.00. Tickets in advance by calling 724-258-9710. Take outs available • Saturday, May 24th - Pro-Life Day – Theme: God Blessed Noah and his sons saying to them be fruitful multiply and fill the earth Gen 9:1

Indoor Flea Market & Craft Fair An indoor Flea Market & Craft Fair at Mingo Presbyterian Church, Mingo Church Rd. Finleyville on Saturday May 17. The time is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for $10.00 a table. Food and beverages will be available. For more information, call 724-650-3634 after 5:30 p.m.

Jefferson United Presbyterian Flea Market Jefferson United Presbyterian Church at 716 Gill Hall RD in Jefferson Hills will hold its annual Flea Market sponsored by the Women’s Association of the Church on Saturday, May 17th from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Good used clothing, household items and some baked goods will be featured. Come on over and say Hi.

Upcoming Events at First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville • A spaghetti dinner will be held Sunday, May 4 from 11:30 am - 5:30 pm. Adults: $6, kids (3-10): $4, under 3: free. Takeout is available. • The Monthly Men's Breakfast is on May 10 at 9:00 a.m. • Registration has begun for Vacation Bible School! Join us on the Great Bible Reef from June 23-27, 6:00-8:30 pm. Fee: $5/child. For more information, please see our website at www.firstpresbyterian.us or call the church office 724-348-5689.

Brightwood Christian Church Flea Market If you are looking for some outstanding bargains, stop by the Brightwood Christian Church’s Flea Market. This annual event is

being held on Friday, May 23rd, and Saturday May 24th. Friday hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Brightwood Christian Church is located at the corner of West Library Avenue and Center Street in Bethel Park. It is just down the road from the Bethel Park Municipal building. If you want to find out about Brightwood Christian Church, log onto www.brightwoodchurch.org.

Beulah Baptist Church Upcoming Events Beulah Baptist Church will be starting a mid-week small group which will continue throughout the summer. The first of 4 topics for the study will be “24”, a discussion based study on the end time events recorded in the book of Matthew chapter 24. Beulah Baptist Church will also start having Men’s Breakfasts the 4th Saturday of each month starting in May. Check the website for additional details on all upcoming events: www.beulahjourney.com.

The Rock at First Presbyterian Church The Rock which stands for Reaching Out to Community Kids is a great opportunity for K-5th grade hosted at the First Presbyterian Church in Monongahela. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 6-8 p.. The idea is to provide a place for kids to just be themselves. They can spend a little time in the craft room, play an assortment of board games or participate in recreational sports. Certain times, instead of open recreation night, we have movie nights. You are invited to register and then drop off your elementary child or stay and play with the grown-ups! A snack and beverages are provided. Call the Church at 724-258-8300 if you have any questions.

Upcoming Events at St. Thomas A’Becket • The Annual St. Thomas A’Becket Festival will be held on the evenings of Thursday, June 26, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 on the church property, Gill Hall Road in Jefferson Hills. The special attraction for the opening night will be the

Steel Valley Sky Divers on the evening of June 26 at 7 p.m., the rain date will be June 27. Each evening there will be entertainment, rides, dinners and various types of food and snacks. New to the festival this year will be the homemade donuts. The attraction for the young folks will be the rides, especially the giant slide and ferris wheel. Bingo players are welcome to join others under the big tent. For more information, call 412-655-2885. • For the past twenty-five years St. Thomas A’Becket Preschool children have participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2007, forty of the 4 year old children brought in $2611.50 to benefit the hospital. This year’s bike-a-thon will take place on Wednesday, May 7 on the church property. It is sponsored by the parents and the school for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The children ride laps around the grounds after securing pledges from their family and friends. • The Preschool children will hold their annual Mother’s Day Brunch/Lunch for their mothers on Friday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. (morning session) or 2:00 p.m. (afternoon session). The menu will consist of fruit cup, pizza muffin, cookie and a beverage. The children make their Moms a pizza using an English Muffin. This is a way of saying “thank you” to all of our mothers for their loving care and concern.

Annual Spring Music Festival at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Our Redeemer Lutheran Church located at 105 Gateshead Drive, McMurray will hold its annual Spring Music Festival on Sunday, June 1 at 4:30 p.m. Come hear the beautiful music of Our Redeemer’s choirs under the direction of Mary Helen Barr. The concert is free and open to the public. Following the concert, a stuffed chicken dinner will be served in the church social hall. Reservations are required for dinner and must be paid for in advance. Deadline for reservations is May 25. The dinner cost for adults (13 and older) is $10, children ages 4-12 - $5, and children 3 and under are free. Stop in or call the church office at 724941-7467 to make reservations.

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Bethel Park

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

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

Jefferson Hills

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. _______________________________________

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. _______________________________________

Library / South Park

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. _______________________________________

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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. _______________________________________

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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. _______________________________________

"The Church of Jesus Christ" 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

McMurray/Upper St. Clair

A Restoration Church A New Church Offering Love, Hope, Help and Grace Meeting at Beinhauer's Family Services Building 2820 Washington Rd, McMurray info@arestorationchurch.org www.arestorationchurch.org (412) 337-0781 - (724) 941-3480 Dr. John Holmes, Pastor Worship 10:00am Sunday _______________________________________

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

Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)

First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville

Christian Life Center at Thomas Presbyterian Church 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 724-555-1500, www.pcusa.org, email: faithfulremnantpcusa@gmail.com Rev. Robbin Clauser, Interim Pastor Traditional Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________

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

Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church 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. _______________________________________

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church 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.

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

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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 _______________________________________

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. _______________________________________

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 _______________________________________

New Hope Assembly Of God

Trinity United Methodist Church

Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church

Olivet Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth

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) _______________________________________

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. _______________________________________

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) _______________________________________

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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Your Money Apply the Daffodil Principle to Your Financial Life (NewsUSA) - Have you ever heard the story of the daffodil principle? The story about a daughter who, after much persistence, persuaded her reluctant mother to come visit a daffodil field. The story of a mother who wanted to do anything but go out of her way to see a field of flowers. This same mentality the mother possessed is the same mentality many people have about their finances. But perhaps they should take some time to understand the story of the daffodil principle, which first appeared in Jaroldeen Edwards' book "Celebration!" During a trip to the fields, the Small steps toward one financial goal mother still complained, thinking will add up over time. there are so many other things she would rather do with her time. But then they turned into a small gravel road, from which they took a narrow path, which led to what she thought "was the most glorious sight -; a field that looked as if someone had taken a vat of gold and poured over the mountain peak and its surrounding slopes." A field of thousands of daffodils. The mother wondered how such a feat could be accomplished. Who could do this? "Just one woman," replied the daughter. A sign hung from the woman's house with the headline, "Answers to the questions I know you are asking." The mother then went on to read the rest: • The fist answer was simple. "50,000 bulbs," it read. • The second answer was, "One at a time, by one woman. Two hands, two feet and one brain." • The third answer was, "Began in 1958." For the mother, this was a life-changing experience. She realized that it takes small, baby steps to accomplish our goals. When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort, we, too, will find we can accomplish magnificent things -; one bulb at a time, or even one dollar at a time. This same principle is applied in the SAVE252 program. This program was designed to allow individuals to fund IRAs in increments throughout the year. Taking advantage of such programs can help provide some discipline into saving more money while allowing you to be in complete control of your savings. For example, putting $19.92 away 252 times a year with the SAVE252 program will allow you to have your maximum IRA contribution in by the end of the year and save $1,600 on your taxes, depending on your tax bracket. If you are in a lower tax bracket, you can opt for a more flexible program that allows you to put as little as $1 a day into savings for your future. For more information and more money-saving options, go to www.save252.com.

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Chiropractic Care & Children Chiropractic care is the most popular form of complementary and alternative medical therapy in the United States. Chiropractic care is a recognized form of medical therapy and is covered by most insurance plans. Chiropractic care is based on the principle that for a body to be in perfect health, the vertebral system must be in perfect alignment. I have used chiropractors in the past, as have members of my family, and I have also referred patients for chiropractic care. Chiropractors can provide a valuable service for relief of musculoskeletal complaints such as neck and back pain. However, I have problems with the other claims of chiropractic care. Some chiropractors profess that they can relieve things such as colic, ear infections, asthma, allergies, and migraine headaches. What I have the biggest problem with is the stance of some chiropractors on vaccines. As far as evidence that chiropractic care does provide relief for these ailments, it is questionable at best. The studies that are available are hard to obtain, and most of them are not quality studies. Most of them state as a conclusion that chiropractic treatment may provide a benefit for treatment of colic, ear infections, asthma, allergies, and migraines. However, the findings may reflect the laying on of hands that occurs during chiropractic care. Also, the theory that these conditions are caused by misalignment of the spinal cord is far-fetched and not well supported. I also have personal experience regarding the treatment of infantile colic with chiropractic care. During my

residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, I took care of an infant whom a chiropractor was treating for colic, and that infant turned out to have meningitis! As for vaccines, some chiropractors believe that vaccinations poison our bodies and weaken our immune systems and that natural infections are better. I wonder how the thousands of people that suffer complications from polio, bacterial meningitis, and epiglottis feel about that view. Modern science or medicine does not support this view. Vaccines simply cause your body to mount an immune response that is the same seen in a natural infection, thereby providing protection against natural infections and their complications. I also disagree with these theories in regard to the introduction of Gardasil, a vaccine that provides protection against infection of Human Papilloma virus (HPV) in women. HPV infection can lead to cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. Is a natural infection better here? Also, what if a vaccine is eventually found for AIDS? Again, I believe chiropractic care has its benefits and its place. However, when chiropractors attempt to go beyond their scope, problems ensue.

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237 Mingo Church Rd. Finleyville

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________

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* MAIL COMPLETED COLORING SHEETS TO: UNION-FINLEY MESSENGER, P.O. BOX 103, FINLEYVILLE, PA 15332

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May/June Programs For Kids and Teens at Peters Township Recreation Center Peters Township Park and Recreation Department is offering the following classes for children and teenagers at the Community Center in May and June. Pre-registration required. Call the Parks & Recreation department at 724-942-5000 for questions or information. PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES: TUMBLERS FOR BEGINNERS (AGES 3 – 5 YEARS) Students will master the basic skills including forward and backward rolls, headstands, simple flexibility moves and beginner level stunts. Day: Tuesday OR Saturday Time: 11:00 – 11:50a.m. Fee: $50 Members/$75 Non-Members FUN, FITNESS & SPORTS FOR TODDLERS (AGES 3 – 6 YEARS) The following sports skills will be introduced: Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Fitness & Flexibility, Basketball, Modified Tumbling, Running, Obstacle CourseInstructor: Ralph Schmidt. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. Day: Tuesday Time: 10:00a.m. Fee: $60 Member/$90 Non-Members ABRAKADOODLE Art Classes: TWOOSY DOODLERS (AGES 20 – 36 MONTHS), Parental (guardian) participation required. Concepts like pattern, texture, design, printing, color, and shapes are introduced. Children use safe art materials, such as washable paints, markers, papers, and stampers. All materials included. Day: Monday Time: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Day: Tuesday Time: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.Fee: $90 Member/$135 Non-Member Session 3 ONLY ABRAKADOODLE Art Classes: MINI DOODLERS (AGES 3 – KINDERGARTEN) New lessons provide experiences with paints, watercolors, pastels, and other creative tools and materials. All materials Monday Time: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Tuesday 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. $90 Member/$135 Non-Member CHEERNASTICS (AGES 3 - 10 YEARS) Cheer related skills and tumblingwill be taught. Students will learn basic tumbling skills including somersaults, handstands, cartwheels and simple flexibility moves. Jumps will also be taught. Day: Friday 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fee: $50 Member/$75 Non-Member SPANISH AS A 2ND LANGUAGE(AGES 3 – 6 YEARS) Session 3 ONLY Students will learn basic Spanish concepts from a college educated native-born Latina through conversation, vocabulary, songs, drawing, games and more. Day: Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. $50 Members/$75 NonMembers ARTS CLASSES: CREATIVE CLAY & SCULPTURE FOR KIDS (AGES 5 – 11 YEARS) In this fun “hands on” class, students will express their creativity with air-dry clay. Exciting projects will include: a pinch pot, a coil vase, an animal sculpture, and their hand print in clay. Monday Time: 5:30-6:30pm $85 Member/$128 Non-Member.

JR. DRAWING STUDIO (AGES 5 – 12 YEARS) Let’s draw and draw and draw! In this fun class, student’s will learn the basics of drawing such as shading and drawing marks while using their imaginations to create wonderful drawings. Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Fee: $85 Member/$128 Non-Member. DRAWING PAINTING & SCULPTURE (Spring Themed) (AGES 5 – 12 YEARS) Clay will be used to create a baby bunny and a bird’s nest sculpture, watercolor pencils will used to create a spring themed watercolor painting, and a colorful acrylic painting will be created on canvas. Day: Wednesday Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fee: $85 Member/$128 Non-Member. IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING FOR CHILDREN (AGES 6 – 13 YEARS) Students will learn about the great Impressionist Masters in this fun acrylic painting class. Day: Wednesday Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Fee: $85 Member/$128 NonMember. CHILDRENS WATERCOLOR PAINTING (AGES 6 – 13 YEARS) Students will learn the basics of watercolor painting in this fun class. Exciting techniques will be explored such as watercolor pencils and salt and rice washes. Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $85 Member/$128 Non-Member. Abrakadoodle® Art Education Classes “DOODLERS CLASS” (AGES 6 – 12 YEARS) All new lessons introduce materials, techniques and artistic styles that students use to design unique creations. Thursday Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fee: $90 Member/$135 Non-Member Session 3 ONLY TEEN CREATIVE CLAY & SCULPTURE (AGES 13 – 17 YEARS) Teen Creative Clay & Sculpture 12 – 17 years In this “hands on” class, you will make from air-dry clay: a name tile, a castle, a hide-a-way container and much more! Day: Monday Time: 7:00pm – 8:00 p.m. Fee: $85 Member/$128 Non-Member. DRAWING & DESIGNING FOR TEENS (Ages 12-17years) The basics of drawing will be explored, and, then, put to use in designing projects such as word art (or graffiti), room design, and tee shirt design. Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:00 p.m. $85 Member/$128 NonMember ONE-DAY ACTIVITIES: Ceramic BISQUE ‘N BREW–Fathers Day Gift Class (AGES 5 and UP) We will make mugs, frames, plaques and banks for dads and cookie jars, vases, frames, platters, book ends and extra large mugs for teachers. Children ages 5&up may be dropped off or choose to paint with a parent with their younger siblings. May 31st Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Fee: $5.00 Members/ $8.00 Non Members + Materials cost.

YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES: SPEED AND CONDITIONING(GRADES 4 – 12)Session 3 ONLY Speed and Conditioning is targeted to help improve your child’s athletic performance. This class will progressively incorporate and develop the skills needed to attain optimal efficiency in the primary component of an athlete: Speed. In order to obtain optimal speed, the athlete must be balanced while in motion. Monday Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fee: $60 Members/$90 Non-Members FITNESS BASICS(GRADES 4 – 12) Session 3 ONLY Fitness Basics is a fun yet challenging introductory exercise class, which will teach sound health and fitness habits. Tuesday: 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. $60 Members/$90 Non-Members CHESS (AGE 6 AND UP ADULTS WELCOME) Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $24 Members/$36 Non-Members BIRD EDUCATION CLASSES - FAMILY Come to this class to earn about the birds in our community, and creating a Bird Friendly Habitat in your own Backyard and so much more. Come to a Recreation for this class about our neighbors in nature. Classes are offered by Owner of the Wild Bird Center of McMurray. Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Pre-School Bike Hike at Mingo Creek Park The Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a Bike Hike and Safety Check at Mingo Creek County Park.The program will be held on Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 7 at Shelter 1. Two sessions are available. Session 1 – 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Session 2 – 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department will be offering tips on bicycle safety and current helmet laws. Riders will partake in a bike hike on Mingo Creek’s biking trail. An adult is required to attend and is welcome to participate in the bike ride. Snacks and treats will be provided. Registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. Fee for program is $1 per child.

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Pets MARC Hosting a “Pooch Parade” in Monongahela Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC) will be holding the second annual “Pooch Parade” on Saturday, May 17 beginning at 11 a.m. Dogs and their owners will march down Main Street to Chess Park, where awards will be presented in the following categories: Smallest, biggest, best costume, best trick, best look-a-like, best in show. Susan Joe Withers, chairperson of the Pooch Parade, said last year’s initial event was a “howling success.” She said the affair is held to celebrate the area’s pride in the pet community. An entrance fee of $5 will be in effect for the parade. A Chinese auction also will be held at Chess Park. Additional information about the Pet Parade is available by contacting Withers at 724-258-7251. The event is open to the public. MARC is a non-profit corporation comprised of volunteers living, working or interested in the sustained development of the Greater Monongahela Area of Monongahela, Carroll Township and New

Eagle. The group is committed to preserving, enhancing and beautifying the quality of life in our communities through our service to the area. For more information, contact Karin M. Porter, MARC secretary, at 724-258-3085.

Camp Bow Wow Counselor of the Month Our Counselor of the Month for April is Jill Strangis, pictured here with Carson, our wonderful Golden Retriever. Her duties include establishing relationships with veterinarians and other petrelated businesses and working to promote Camp Bow Wow in the Pittsburgh area. Jill has been working for Camp since before our doors opened, scouting out potential customers and letting everyone know we were coming. Jill and her husband, Dan, will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary next month. They have two daughters, Serafina (12) and Gabriela (8). They have one cat named Tangerine (“Tangy”), but Jill and the girls are trying to convince Dan to get a puppy - come on, Dan, you know you want a dog too! Jill is responsible for staffing public events, so you are most likely to run into her under our big green tent. Please be sure to stop and say hi, and see if you can detect her cute West Virginian accent! Make Pet Reservations for Your Summer Vacation Getting excited for your summer vacation? So is your dog! Make sure your dog has his or her cabin reserved at Camp Bow Wow as soon as possible. We already have reservations booked as far ahead as August, and we anticipate being fully booked during some periods of the summer. Please make your reservations as soon as you know your vacation plans. For day campers during the summer, we recommend that you make reservations by calling ahead or submitting the reservation form on our Web site. We have a maximum capacity at camp, and with so many summer boarders the number of daycare spots we have may be limited. If you need last-minute daycare, please call ahead on that day and make sure we have room. Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh South: 412-885-2267 (CAMP) • 971 Killarney Dr. • Pittsburgh • PA • 15234.

Pets & Pedometer Hikes at Mingo Creek County Park Pets and Pedometer Hike is a four part series designed to get you and your pet in shape. Hikes will take place on Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Shelter 1 Mingo Creek County Park. A Veterinarian will join us on May 6, and share tips to keep your dog fit and active. Pedometers and a record log will be provided to keep track of your steps as well. Pets must be on a leash. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling the Washington County Parks and Recreation office at 724-228-6867. No fee.

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Rabies & Microchip Clinic in South Park Animal lovers from throughout the South Hills brought their pets to South Park on Saturday, April 19th for the Rabies and Microchip Clinic sponsored by Angel Ridge Animal Rescue. Dogs and Cats alike were able to get their rabies shots or get a microchip. Attendees were able to bid on items at a Chinese Auction to help raise funds for the shelter. (PHOTOS BY SCOTT MCCURDY)

Gift baskets and other prizes were on display as part of a Chinese Auction to help raise funds for the Angel Ridge Animal Shelter. Bethel Park 6th grader Autumn Fleckenstein with a dog that available for adoption through Angel Ridge Animal Rescue.

Reno Baum and Kayla Brown with dog ‘Mia’, also up for adoption.

Devon Cole, Melissa Kottmeier, Janice Fullerton, and Nicole Maxino helped out at the registration table.

Dog Classes in Peters Township Peters Township Park and Recreation Department is offering the following classes for Dogs and their owners. Pre-registration required. Call the Parks & Recreation department at 724-942-5000 for questions or information. THE PATH TO THE DOG SHOW WORLD Starting May 8, 2008 Thursday 7:45-9:00 PM This class is an introduction to the dog show world. We will teach you how to get into the winner's circle. Open to anyone who wants to learn "what it takes" to combine this visual sport and relationship with your best friend.Learn about breed standards, movement, grooming and handling in the ring..Incorporating socialization, commands and becoming a winning team. The dog you learn with need not be a purebred.6 weeks-one hour/fifteen minutes. No dogs the first week. 10 students accepted. No aggressive dogsSorry, no children under 16 years of age are allowed to attend sessions. Instructor: Debbie Miller-Gurchak - Showing dogs since the 1970's. Fee: $70.00 for resident/$105.00 non-resident. There is a $30 fee to audit the course. PUPPY/DOGBASIC OBEDIENCE TRAINING 2 times a week-Tuesday & Thursday Starting May 13, 2008 This class will help you start your puppy or dog off on the right foot! Learn about behavior and safety within the home, work on accepting strangers and teach your new puppy to pay attention to you with distractions. Skills that we will work on will be sit, down, stay, come and leash/walking, manners. Puppies must be 12 weeks of age. We will teach you to think from the dog's perspective. Gentle style training. 3 weeks-one hour (2 times a week) No dogs the session. 5 students accepted. No aggressive dogs Sorry, no children under 16 years of age are allowed to attend sessions. Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am OR 11:30am – 12:30pm Fee: $80.00 resident/$120.00 non-resident. There is a $30 fee to audit the course. Instructor: Deborah Miller-Gurchak - Showing dogs since the 1970's.

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Peters Township Public Library 616 East McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-9430 www.ptlibrary.org EVENTS “THE GALLERY” SHOWCASES STUDENT PHOTOS The Peters Township High School Photography Classes will exhibit their work in the main lobby of the Peters Township Public Library from May 1st – 14th during library hours. “The Gallery” is a display of hundreds of student photographs from the classes and club at the high school. An opening reception will be held on May 1st from 6:30-8 p.m. All are welcome. Some of the photos displayed will be available for sale, with proceeds to benefit the Library’s expansion project. For more information about “The Gallery,” contact Erin Boni, at bonie@pt-sd.org or 724-941-9430. GIANT OAKS GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE When: Saturday, May 31, 2008 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us at the library for the Giant Oaks Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. All of the plants offered for sale are grown by club members. Plan on finding healthy plants at very reasonable prices! CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS TIME TREKKERS Ages: Grades 2 and up When: 3rd Thursday of the month Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. May 15: Dead Men Tell No Tales! Pirates Trek back in time to explore up close and personal the times and places you’ve only read about! FANS OF FANTASY BOOK CLUB Ages: Grades 4 and up When: Last Thursday of the month Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dates: May 29, June 26, 2008 Fans of fantasy get together for a fun-filled night of games, snacks, prizes, crafts, movies, and much more!

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: May 5, June 2, 2008 It’s a girls night out! This after-school group meets once a month — just us girls! 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: May 6, June 3, 2008 Calling all crafters — expert or just beginning! Our Guest Crafter Extraordinaire teaches scrapbooking, ornaments, origame, trinkets, and much more! 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: May 20, 2008 Bring the whole family to this once-a-month evening storytime. Come in your pajamas for a night of crafts, snacks, movies, and, of course, stories! On Tuesday, May 20, we’ll have a special Princess Party! ARTS ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS COLORED PENCIL DRAWING Ages: 4 - 6 Duration: 3 weeks, May 13 - 27, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 plus supplies Ages: 7 - 13 Duration: 3 weeks, May 13 - 27, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Cost: $12.00 plus supplies Students will learn basic techniques with colored pencils. Register at the library’s circulation desk. COLORED PENCIL DRAWING (Evening class for 4-7 year olds) Ages: 4 - 7 Duration: 2 weeks, May 19 and June 2, 2008 When: Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $7.50 Students will learn basic techniques with colored pencils. Register at the library’s circulation desk.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

THE nowU PENNSYLVANIA’S 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM GET GRAPHIC BOOK CLUB When: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Ages: Grades 9 - 12 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. When: April 24, May 22, June 26, 2008 The nowU Pennsylvania’s 529 College Day/Time: Fourth Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 Savings Program (formerly known as PA p.m. TAP529) provides a tax-smart, affordable Where: Teen Reading Room way to save for college. With the Join me for “Get Graphic,” a new book club. Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP), you choose We’ll read classic, groundbreaking, alternathe amount you want to contribute and tive, and mainstream graphic novels. make contributions whenever you want. Program is subject to change (or cancellaYour account is guaranteed to grow so that tion). it keeps pace with tuition inflation. The GSP account funds can be used at most colleges TEEN MOVIE LOUNGE and career schools in the United States for Ages: Grades 7 - 12 almost all higher education expenses. When: Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008 CLASSIC FILM NIGHT Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. When: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Join us every week to watch a movie, have a Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. snack and chill out after school! Please reg- Film: The Gay Divorcee starring Fred ister at the circulation desk; also, please Astaire and Ginger Rogers note: this program is subject to change (or Join us at the library as we celebrate the tracancellation) if the bookshelves are being dition of classic film! installed in the teen space during the program time.. COMPUTER PROGRAMS GAME ON! OPEN GAMING SESSIONS Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2008 Time: Tweens (6th - 8th graders) 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Teens (9th - 12th graders) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Youth patrons are welcome to use the Xboxes and Nintendo Wii to play the games of their choice during these sessions.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF E-MAIL When: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $6.00 This course will teach students how to use free and fee-based e-mail on the Internet. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

BOOKS & BITES BOOK CLUB Ages: Grades 9 - 12 When: May 6, June 3, 2008 Day/Time: First Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Where: Teen Reading Room Join this discussion and share snacks as we explore current young adult literature. Register at the library’s circulation desk. Email Kelly at YoungAdultLibrarian@ptlibrary.org

INTERNET ASSISTED JOB SEARCH When: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. Cost: $6.00 Students will learn about Internet job sites, Internet e-mail, how to research jobs and employers in business databases and in newspaper help wanted ads from all over the country. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) for the class to be held. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

ADULT PROGRAMS WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL PROGRAM — “RUSSIA: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?” When: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 7- 8:30 p.m. Presented by: Dr. Jonathan Harris, Professor of Political Science and Comparative Politics at the University of Pittsburgh During his two terms as president, Vladimir Putin has attempted to remake Russia into a major, independent world power.

WORD PROCESSING 2 When: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.Cost: $6.00 In this class, students will learn about indents, tabs and tables, automating tasks, formatting pages, styles and themes, and discuss compatibility issues related to the recently installed Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

May 2008 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 75 UNION-FINLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER When: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.Cost: $6.00 A menagerie of software is trying to hurt you through your computer. Learn how to fight back. This presentation covers viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spam, pop-ups, and spyware. Registration is not complete until payment is received. PRODUCING A NEWSLETTER When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.Cost: $6.00 Students will learn how to produce a slick newsletter using MSWORD. Includes how to set up columns, how to include photos, artwork, tables and more. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library’s circulation desk.

South Park Township Public Library 2575 Brownsville Road South Park, PA 15129 (412) 833-5585 Adult Events Afternoon/Evening Scrapbooking Friday, May 2 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come into the library when it’s closed and spread out to enjoy and utilize your time alone to scrap. Bring pictures, stickers and paper. We’ll even have a swap table to get rid of what you don’t want and maybe discover something that you do. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert or a novice. Please call to register.

Pet Behavior Consultant – Rescheduled Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. Come to the library to find out how to understand your pet’s perspective and guide you to quickly correct behavior problems and have fun in the process of learning some tips to help you train your pet. Call 412-833-5585 to register Kennywood Memories Monday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Kennywood Park from Andy Quinn, Director of Community Relations for Kennywood Park. Call to register. Cultural Events at the Library Wednesday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m. On the fourth Wednesday of the month, look for a different cultural event at the library. These events are geared for, but not limited to, older adults. In May, Ask the Pharmacist. If you take medication, you may have questions that you just don’t get the chance to ask your Doctor or Pharmacist. A Pharmacist from Med-Fast Pharmacy will be here to answer your questions. Please call to register. Knitting Club Saturday, May 3 and 10 at 11:00 a.m. Janie Ruperto from the Knit Shoppe in Canonsburg is here to share her knitting expertise. All skill levels are welcome. Call if you are new to the club. South Park Township Library “Book Lust” Club Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. The Book Club will be discussing “Pompeii” by Robert Harris. Please call to register if you are new to the club.

South Park Library Jewelry Designer Group Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. The beading group meets monthly to make a new and original project. The class is free; however, you will be purchasing the semiprecious stone beads that you use. The cost is approximately $15.00. Please call to register. Children’s Events Tea Party with the Queen of Hearts Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. All princesses (in their most princess-like attire) and all the knights of the realm are invited to share tea and muffins with the Queen of Hearts! She has come to the library to share her stories and to teach us some courtly manners – in a very fun way, of course! Just in time to impress our moms for Mother’s Day! Magic Tree House Book Club May 15 – High Tide in Hawaii Students in grade 2-4 are invited to join this special book club dealing with the very popular Mary Pope Osborne series! Join us at the library at 7:00 pm to talk about the book, play games, make a craft, and, most of all, have fun! Mother-daughter Book Club This very special book club for middle school girls and their mothers meets the third Monday of the month. Join in the lively discussions, fun crafts, and great snacks! Family Storytime Mondays at 7:00 p.m.- April 28-June 9 Kids ages 2-6 with their caregivers are wel-

Word Scrambler! Unscramble these words that pertain to the month of May SEHOMTR AYD ________________ ROSISLED ___________________ CENEMRREBMA _______________ GECRAOS ___________________ RIDEOLYAMMA ________________ TELUAS _____________________ NAGRDE ______________________ SKIS ________________________ GLANNPIT ____________________ FORSLEW ___________________ VASTEREN_____________________ EMCEYNRO __________________

Abrakodoodle June 4 at 11 a.m. In anticipation of this year’s “Catch the Reading Bug” Summer Reading Club, Abrakadoodle will offer a class on Eric Carle’s art with a hands-on activity for children in grades 1-3. The class will be held at the South Park Township Library on Wednesday, June 4 at 11:00 AM. Call the library at 412 833-5585 to register. Catch the Reading Bug Summer Reading Club and Read-to-me Club June 16 through August 9 Children of all ages are invited to Catch the Reading Bug. Keep track of the time you read in the folders provided and collect great weekly prizes as well as enter to win other prizes raffled at the end of the program. A special Read-To-Me Club is for the littlest members who can’t read on their own. A special puppet show is planned on Monday, August 11 and the big wrap-up party will be held on Tuesday, August 12. Metamorphosis Teen Summer Reading Program Teens entering grades 5-12 are invited to take part in the 2008 Summer Reading Program. Sign-up begins on Monday, June 16 and the program runs through August 9. Teens participating in the program will be given book coupons. Teens can win weekly prizes by submitting their book coupons at the library. At the end of the program, all the coupons submitted by each person will be tallied and the teen can buy fun stuff with all the coupons submitted throughout the program. The library will keep them for

Monthly Pizza Puzzler!

Cindy’s Perfect Puzzles! By Cindy Bartolotta

come to a great night of family fun with fingerplays, stories, and crafts!

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 May 12)

Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger. What Catholic Elementary School in Elizabeth will be closing this June? What is the name of the new “international marketplace” that opened in Peters Twp?

ENISUGARM ___________________ AERPAD _____________________ EMCEYTRE ____________________ NICCIP ______________________ GLFA ________________________ ISTLUP ______________________ SPAT _________________________

Woody’s Catering recently celebrated how many years in business? Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: Union-Finley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 103, Finleyville, PA 15332

Congratulations to our April Pizza Puzzler winners! BRENDA MOORE - McMurray • DEBBIE SPARKS - Finleyville

Answers (1. MOTHERS DAY; 2. REMEMBRANCE; 3. MEMORIAL DAY; 4. GARDEN ; 5. PLANTING; 6. VETERANS; 7. GERANIUMS ; 8. CEMETERY; 9. FLAG; 10. TAPS; 11. SOLDIERS; 12. CORSAGE; 13. SALUTE; 14. KISS; 15. FLOWERS; 16. CEREMONY; 17. PARADE; 18. PICNIC; 19. TULIPS )

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Food & Dining Grand Openings! Look what’s new in Town Radicchio’s International Marketplace Offers Very Fresh Quality Foods By J.R. Brower The first thing you’ll notice when entering Radicchio’s International Marketplace for the first time is the size of the produce section, which takes up almost half the area of what can be called “more than just a grocery store.” A truly amazing selection of fruits and vegetables includes 16 varieties of apples and seven varieties of oranges. Other items you don’t usually see include mangos, Asian apples, tangerines, coconuts, as well as acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash. Also on display is an extensive display of fresh vegetables, including dandelion greens; red, green, white, and rainbow Swiss chard; and Belgian endive. There’s also kolhrabi, escarole, kale, coco root, yucca root, sunchoke, tamarind, horseradish, jimaca, bok choy, pablano, bitter melon, and, of course, radicchio, which is a type of Italian chicory with purple and white leaves. Radicchio’s Owner Mark Yarsike holds a tray of delicacies The store’s full aisle of dried fruits and nuts is another unique feature. The meat department disjust received from Chef Jim Morack, behind him. plays freshly cut portions of many types of meat, poultry, and fish, all on ice. Everything in the bakery is made fresh daily. Although specializing in Italian and Mediterranean foods, Radicchio’s offers many types of international food products, as the name implies. Shelves are stocked with a vast array of sauces, pasta, and canned goods with a worldly appeal. Radicchio’s has been open since December 11, according to Owner Mark Yarsike, who said that he has been in the food business all his life. They currently have over 100 employees and are planning to offer catering in the future. “We are a fresh store,” he said. “All of our produce is stocked fresh daily. Our meats and cheese are all fresh-cut. All of our prepared foods are made daily from scratch.” Corporate Chef Jim Morack, who is in charge of Radicchio’s Gourmet To Go section agreed. “We have fresh quality and use the best products,” he said. The Gourmet To Go section in the deli includes freshly prepared dishes ready to take home and is one of the more popular areas of the store. Some of the best sellers include chicken Romano, artichoke soufflé squares, and portabella napoleons. Other delicious-looking treats included chicken walnut salad, eggplant or chicken Milanese, chicken cordon bleu, homemade stuffed cabbage, spinach stuffed mushrooms, sausage stuffed mushrooms, stuffed yellow squash, Sicilian stuffed chicken, and stuffed hot peppers parmesan. Radicchio’s International Marketplace is located in McMurray at 160 Gallery Drive in the Peters Town Center. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm and on Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm. For more information, please call 724-942-7555.

Donte’s Pizzeria Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary While Helping Others By Andrea Earnest Donte’s Pizzeria in South Park will celebrate its second anniversary from May 15 through May 18 with a Customer Appreciation Event, culminating in a pizza-eating contest to help raise funds for the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD). Dwaine and Denise Marasco opened Donte’s in May 2006 with a vast menu that features hand-tossed dough, homemade sauces, and meatballs Donte’s Pizzeria offers a huge party room with made with fresh ingredients. Their menu includes pasta, salad, calzones, arcade games, televisions and enough seating for Donte’s Pizzeria owners Denise and Dwaine Marasco are celehoagies, kids’ meals, and party trays. The pizzeria offers a cozy dine-in private parties and meetings. brating their two-year anniversary in May. Their pizza was area, and customers can enjoy pizza by the slice or whole. They offer a recently voted as “2nd best pizza in Pittsburgh” by the City Paper. party room with arcade games and televisions that can hold up to 30 people for meetings and private parties. Dwaine Marasco has 20 years experience in the who would like to conpizza industry, and it certainly shows in the quality of the food. Their South Park pizze- tribute but who cannot take part in the contest. An EMS will also be on hand for the pizza-eating contest. ria was recently voted the “2nd Best Pizza in Pittsburgh” by readers of the City Paper. So, if you’re looking for a good meal and lots of fun, visit Donte’s Pizzeria, at 6409 For the Customer Appreciation Event, Steely McBeam will be featured as one of the mascots for one day. They also plan to have a strolling magician, clowns, miniature Brownsville Road, in South Park, from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18. And ponies, and face painting. The pizza-eating contest will be held on May 18. There will of course, stop by anytime for good Italian food. If you have any questions, you can be a $30 entry fee, and the winner will receive free pizza for one year. They are hoping reach them at 412-655-2004. for 250 contestants. All proceeds will go to ABOARD. A jar will be available for anyone

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Cooking is Fun at the Young Chefs Academy in Peters By J.R. Brower

the B ST PRICES EST FOOD at the BE CALL FOR DAILY DINNER SPECIALS HOME MADE SOUPS EVERYDAY WE NOW HAVE PIZZA Kitchen Open until 11 p.m. Everyday Nightly Specials 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. (Eat in Only) Tuesdays: Pizza Special .75 slice Thursdays: Whole Wings .35 each Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 4 p.m. til 6 p.m. Visit us at www.terracegardens1.com 1180 Woodland Avenue • Clairton, PA 15025 412-233-2626

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Lauren Briner, owner of the Young Chefs Academy in Peters Township, believes that cooking has become a lost art. “There are many young people in their twenties who do not know how to cook,” said Briner, who puts great effort into teaching children the joy and value of cooking. That is the official slogan of Young Chefs Academy, a national organization with 140 franchises. Young Chefs Academy prides itself in teaching life skills that enhance creativity. Participants Student Rafe Silver learned from teacher Evan Lieberman how learn the basics of kitchen safeto crack an egg at the Special Passover Workshop. ty, food preparation, cooking and baking techniques, presentation, table setting, manners, nutrition, meal planning, and more. They also broaden their horizons by experiencing new types of foods. “We have a great time cooking,” said Briner, whose unique school offers weekly cooking classes, seasonal cooking workshops, birthday and private parties, field trips, scout troop activities, and summer camps. Special events in April included a Passover Workshop, where students learned to make Passover dishes, and Parents Survival Night on Earth Day, where the young Beth Ellis is the managing supervisor at Young Chefs Academy. chefs made their own dinners to give their parents a break. and each week’s theme will concentrate on Briner is a professional caterer with the cuisine of a different country. A predegrees in both hospitality and culinary school camp for young chefs will be the arts, and she has put much work into first in the country. developing Young Chefs Academy since Young Chefs Academy also carries Furi becoming it owner in January. Presently, young cook sets developed by Rachael Ray there are 40 children enrolled in weekly as well as other cooking and apparel program. Managing Supervisor Beth Ellis items. A portion of all proceeds from these conducts many of the classes with the items go to yumo.org, an organization that help of three part-time employees. empowers kids to develop healthy relaVolunteers help out as well including tionships with food and cooking. Lauren’s husband, Mark. Young Chefs Academy is located on the This summer, Young Chefs Academy is lower level of Pella Plaza, 3150 planning a 7-week summer camp program Washington Road, McMurray. For more called “Cook for the Gold” to coincide information, please call 724-941-6672, or with the Summer Olympics. The camp, visit youngchefsacademy.com. for 6 to12-year-olds, will begin June 23

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Woody’s Catering Celebrates 50 Years In Business By Christen M. Stroh Greg Antonelli got into the catering business long before he even knew it was a business; for Antonelli and his siblings, running a restaurant and a catering business is something with which they grew up. “We were born into it,” Antonelli says, and also indicates no signs of ever leaving it, as Woody’s Catering is busier than ever and happily celebrating 50 years in business. Evelyn and Guerino “Woody” Antonelli Antonelli, the current owner of Woody’s Catering, located at 5300 Walnut Street in McKeesport, is the son of founder Guerino “Woody” Antonelli, who got into catering 50 years ago when an Italian family with a daughter getting married approached Woody and asked him to cater the wedding reception. Guests at the wedding were so enthusiastic that Woody decided to launch a catering business in addition to the restaurant he was running. The restaurant today is called Woody’s Little Italy Restaurant and is also owned and run by the Antonelli family; it is located on the same premises as the catering business. Despite the fact that the restaurant name indicates a focus on Italian cuisine, Woody’s Catering can cater any event with any type of food. “We’re not limited to just Italian food; we can work with customers to provide them with what they want,” says Antonelli, who also emphasizes the fact that the employees at Woody’s Catering genuinely care about the quality of the work they do and the food they provide. “We’ve had employees who have been here for 45 years. They’re not working here just because it’s a job; they really care a lot about the people that we service. We’re a family here.” The family atmosphere that exists among the employees could be because much of the work is done by the Antonelli family, whose ideals of working together as a team to ensure success have been with them since childhood. In addition to Greg, the oldest of Woody’s children, brothers Dan and Chris and sister Mary Kay all work at Woody’s Catering. Another brother, Jeff, worked at the business until relocating to Florida this past January. Woody’s Catering is available to cater weddings, all types of parties, and events ranging from company picnics to family reunions, year-round. The company’s official website, www.woodyscatering.com, details the types of functions specifically that Woody’s Catering caters. Those interested in receiving more information, obtaining a quote from a free consultation, or booking Woody’s for an event can call Woody’s Catering at (412) 754-0551 or email them at info@woodyscatering.com.

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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot! MAY Badlands Bar & Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 3 - Morning sickness 10 - Lucid Factor 17 - Overdrive 24 - Unreal 31 - Rocket Every Thursday - DJ & Karaoke Every Friday - DJ Baltimore House 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills 2 - The Blue 3 - Casanova 4 - Ray Morrison (from Soul Village) 9 - Todd Jones 10 - Mean Street 11 - Mark Ferrari 16 - Bon Journey 17 - Weathered Soul 18 - Ray Morrison (from Soul Village) 23 - Dallas Marks 24 - DJ Sharon 25 - Mark Ferrari 30 - Soul Village 31 - Rhythm Shakers Sundays live music 7-10PM Brass Monkey 412-233-3375 428 State St, Clairton 5 - Cinco De Mayo Party w/ Wizdom Every Sunday - Oldies Night w/ DJ Funn Every Wednesday - Karaoke w/ DJ Frogstar Every Thursday - DJ NiCK FUNN Club Octane 724-317-8326 227/229 McKean Ave, Charleroi Entertainment starts at 8:00 PM 9 - STEEL CITY MUSIC FEST: BOTB Qualifier #1 11 - Another Day Late; I am the Dream; One Star Story 12 - Sea of Treachery; Stray from the Path 13 - Across Five Aprils; The Hottness; Every Bridge Burned; A Stained Glass Romance 18 – Cholera; Belie My Burial; I Declare War; Failure to Fall 22 - A Well Thought Tradgedy; Ambush 30 - Romeo is Bleeding (*CD RELEASE SHOW*) 31 - STEEL CITY MUSIC FEST - BOTB Qualifier #2 Duke’s Station II 412-207-0354 852 Sleepy Hollow Road, Castle Shannon 1 - Bike Night 6-9 p.m. 3 - Open Stage featuring Bill Hill and the Local Talents 6 - Karaoke w/ DJ Moe 8 - Bike Night 6-9 p.m. 10 - DJ Moe

13 - DJ Moe 15 - Bike Night 6-9 p.m. 17 - Open Stage featuring Bill Hill and the Local Talents 8 p.m. 20 - Karaoke hosted by DJ Moe 8 p.m. 22 - Bike Night 6-9 p.m. 24 - DJ Moe 8 p.m. 27 - DJ Moe 8 p.m. 29 - Bike Night 6-9 p.m. 31 - Open Stage featuring Bill Hill and the Local Talents 8 p.m. Eagle Aery Restaurant & Lounge 724-258-8115 131 Union Street & Route 88, New Eagle 3 - Lindsay Neal & Kickback 9-1 10 - The Myjestic 8-12 17 - The Sound of Country 8-12 Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 1-877-EAT-ECKS 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela Every Friday - DJ Scotty Every Saturday - DJ Scotty Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 • 1520 Rt 837, Elrama Every Monday - Free Jukebox 9:00-11:00PM 3 - Cinco De Mayo Party 17 - Jimmy Leete Band 23 - The Regular Joes 30 - Todd Jones Floreffe Hotel Pizzeria & Lounge 412-384-9927 1617 State St., Jefferson Hills 2 - Father & Son Band 9-1 Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Every Thursdays - Magician Jason Christopher 6:30-8:30 Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 2 - Lindsay Neal & Kickback 3 - The Offenders 9 - DJ 10 - The Klick 16 - DJ 17 - Southern Discomfort 23 - Morning Sickness 24 - The Bill Ali Band 30 - DJ 31 - White Rose Karaoke Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 • 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela 3 - 145’s 10 - Steeltown 17 - Black Dog Hollow

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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 31 - DJ/Karaoke Every Tuesday - Karaoke/DJ Every Thursday - Karaoke/DJ Every Friday - Karaoke/DJ Martini’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-384-5910 1215 Rt 885 South, Jefferson Hills Wednesdays -7:30PM - John Mulkerin (piano player/singer) Thursdays - 8:00PM - John Mulkerin (piano player/singer) Fridays - 8:30 - Spider Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Saturdays - 3:00 - 6:00 - Spider Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Newman’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 3 - Rhombus 9 - Night Star 10 - Maguires 17 - Vintage Buzz 23 - Night Star 30 - Tracy and Andy 31 - Chuck Corby Olde Large Hotel 412-384-9950 • 510 Oak Rd, Jefferson Hills 2 - The Dave Iglar Band 9 - The Regular Joes 16 - The Randall Troy Band 23 - Left On Doris 30 - Wizdom Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487 • 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama 5 - Cinco De Mayo Party 10 - Down the Hatch & Johnny and the Razorblades River House Café 724-565-5700 • 506 McKean Ave, Charleroi 1 - Open Mic Night 2 - The Klick 3 - Blind Date 10 - Alli Gillis 15 - Open Mic Night 17 - The Regular Joes 24 - Blue Razor

Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road, Canonsburg Entertainment Nightly Monday - Sunday Every Tuesday - The Jam Band and Don Cappa The Guitarman Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 • 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 2 - Bill Ali Band 3 - Karaoke with Nunzio 9 - Third Attempt 10 - Karaoke with Ricki 16 - Ruff House 17 - Karaoke with Nunzio 23 - TBA 24 - Karaoke with Ricki 30 - TBA 31 - Karaoke with Nunzio Every Wednesday - Karaoke with Nunzio Sweeney’s Café & Pub 724-929-8383 1713 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon - Every Thursday night, Karaoke with Ben. 3 – Azmyth 9 – DJ Stan the Man 17 – Backseat Driver 23 – DJ Stan the Man Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 • 1180 Woodland Ave, Clairton 2 - The Regular Joes 9 - Full Tilt 16 - Chuck Corby 23 - Todd Jones 31 - Ez Action 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• 1004 New England Hollow Rd Jefferson Boro Every Wednesday - Karaoke Every Friday - Open Stage Night - all musicians welcome

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Automotive Monongahela Ford Shuts Its Doors After Serving Mon Valley for 61 Years By Christen M. Stroh After 61 years of supplying the Mon Valley with Ford vehicles, Monongahela Ford has decided to turn off its engines for the last time. The business officially closed on April 2. Unlike many other businesses that close simply because they do not generate revenue, James McCune, owner and president of Monongahela Ford, chose to close for a more personal reason. McCune chose to retire after spending 44 years working fulltime at the facility, which has been located at 210 Fourth Street in Monongahela during its entire run as a business. McCune became involved in the automobile dealership industry at an early age, as it was a family business he’d always been exposed to growing up. His father, William McCune, took over the dealership in 1947 from co-owners Craven and Demeter and renamed it Monongahela Ford. “My father was an accountant during World War II and had a business background. He knew he wanted to own his own business, and cars seemed like a good market to get into at the time. There weren’t a lot of people with cars right after the war,” explains McCune. “It was natural for me to get involved. He had the business since I was seven years old, and I was raised to be a part of it.” In 1954, at the age of 14, McCune began working part-time at Monongahela Ford and

continued to do so off and on until 1964, when he became part of the business in a full-time capacity. In 1976, he became president and owner and has fulfilled that role for the past 32 years, servicing customers from the Mon Valley and nearby communities. “We’ve sold and serviced the entire line of Ford products since the business came into existence to many people from the Valley and beyond,” he says. Originally, as McCune considering retirement, he contemplated a merger with Tregembo Ford, located in Bentleyville, and Davies Ford, located in Charleroi. The merger would have involved building a bigger, new facility to accommodate all three merging businesses. However, McCune notes, “We explored many ways to merge, but after looking at the cost of the land and the cost of building a facility and the work involved with site preparation, we decided it wasn’t in our best interests to carry through.” Both Tregembo Ford and Davies Ford will continue to operate independently at their current locations. McCune notes that while he is looking forward to retiring, he has had a good experience working at Monongahela Ford, both as owner and president and in other capacities. He says, “I’d like to thank the people of the Mon Valley and the surrounding areas for all of their patronage over the years. We’ve had a lot of people purchase and service their cars here, and it’s been a good ride.”

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------ ITEMS FOR SALE -----STEEL BUILDING DEALS ** UP TO 50% OFF!! ** Can Erect! www.scggrp.com Source #061. 412-533-5073 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Super Steelers Super Bowl games. 1970’s VHS tapes of the actual Super Bowl games including the classic commercials and pre-postgame footage. These are not the highlight films. Actual recorded games! Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV. $100 for the complete set of four. A MUST HAVE for any true Steeler fan. Great as a gift. Call 412-279-1117. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Bicycle For Sale: Men’s Schwinn "Woodlands" all terrain bicycle. $100.00. Call 412-835-3959. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paintball Gun – Spyder E-99. Many Accessories. Like New! 724-872-7073. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE Swimming Pool! 18' round. You will need to dismantle and remove. Call: 724-348-7650. Please leave a message. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cherrywood Charmglow 33" Electric Fireplace. Mantle/Cabinet/Base. 4,500 BTU. 51Wx51H. Heater unused. Orig. $699 Asking $275. 724-348-7039 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Performance front rotors for Pontiac Grand Prix, two oil filters, one fuel filter. $100 for all. Phone 412-384-8229. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Graco portable crib with carrying case, like new, only used once. $50.00. 412-4015165. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Super guitar video game with guitar and strap, new in box, plug n play, was $50.00, now $25.00. 412-401-5165. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Grundig s350 world radio shortwave-fm-am good condition, $50.00. 412-4015165. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Simons Quest for Nintendo $15.00. 412-401-5165. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mickey Mouse for Sega Master, like new, original box, instructions, rare. $30.00. 412-401-5165. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Atari 5200 with box, 5 games, all with boxes, system in near mint condition with all hookups and 2 controllers. $200.00 firm 412-401-5165. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nintendo top loader, original model,1 controller, very rare, good condition,$110.00. 412-401-5165. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Goldstar dvd-vcr combo with remote, good condition, works on all tvs. $25.00. 412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Scene it Disney game brand new. Vol 2, never opened $25.00. 412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Scene it Harry Potter brand new, never opened, $25.00. 412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Coleco plug n play video games, never opened, brand new, 12 built in games, 2 player. 412-401-5165 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. 724-348-4009. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: Graduation Gift! First Motorcycle! 1990 HD Sportster. $3,750. 724348-7306 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LAWNMOWERS! - Used Lawn Boys, Honda mowers, Snappers, All different types. 25 Lawn Boys, all 2-cycle. Great for landscaping. Self propelled and push. Taking trade-ins. Call 724-745-6489. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vent-free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace. Like new. $200. 724-348-8316 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Spa/Hot Tub must sell. MSRP $2,499. New Never Used, No Maint. Cabinet. Includes Cover. Will Deliver. $1,999. Full Warranty. Call 866-920-7089 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Furniture - BEDROOM 8-PIECE $975 New Boxed. All wood sleigh/mission. (w/10-year warranty) Mattress Set. Handcrafted, dovetailed furniture. 412-4947351. Will Deliver. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Furniture/Household - 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) 412-494-3143 (Can Deliver) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

FREE DIRECTV 4 Room System! 265+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE Showtime + Starz! 92 HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! No Start up costs! Local Installers! 1-800-620-0058 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MEMORY FOAM Thera-Peutic NASA Mattress: Q-$399, K-$499. Free Delivery. Warranty. 1-888-287-5337. (60 night trial) www.mattressdr.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NO MORE SPEEDING TICKETS. Invisible to RADAR - Legal Phazer Laser. Free 30 days. Call 1-877-474-1056 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 Company. Insured & BBB Member. Winter Rates and Discounts still available 1-800-343-2357 www.abetterchoiceinc.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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CIGARETTES FOR SALE - DISCOUNT CIGARETTES BY MAIL SAVE ON MARLBORO, VIRGINIA SLIMS, NEWPORT! MANY MORE AT GREAT PRICES!! 1-800-316-7636 TODAY! Must Be 21. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– * REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! FREE 4-Room Digital Satellite and installation. Programming starting under $20. FREE HD and DVR upgrade for new callers. 1800-795-5319 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOT TUB NEVER SET UP. 36 CHROME HYDROTHERAPY JETS, WATERFALL, OZONE. (TRANSFERRABLE WARRANTY) COST $7595, SELL $3800. CAN HELP DELIVER. CALL LOCAL 412-494-7351 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- ITEMS WANTED ------Pleasant Hills gardener wants a larger vegetable garden for 2008 season. Looking for 25 x 50 ft plot in the West Jefferson Hills School District or Finleyville Area. Contact Sam at 412-915-8954 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: PINBALL MACHINE, ARCADE VIDEO GAME & coin operated items, ANY CONDITION, cash paid, semi-quick removal. 412-559-8477. Email: 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! 724-745-6489 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED! OLD GIBSON LES PAUL GUITARS! Especially 1950's models! Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, D'Angelico, Rickenbacker, Stromberg, Ephiphone. (1900- 1970's) TOP DOLLAR PAID! Old FENDER AMPS! It's easy. Call toll free 1-866-433-8277 CALL TODAY. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s - 1960s. Top cash paid. 1-800-401-0440. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

-------- MISCELLANEOUS ----Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724825-7233 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-510-0784 www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL - Get a 4-room, all-digital satellite system installed for FREE and programming starting under $20. Free Digital Video Recorders to new clients. So call now, 1-800-795-3579. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

NEED A LOAN? No credit - BAD credit - Bankruptcy - Repossession - Personal Loans - Auto Loans - Consolidation Loans AVAILABLE! "We have been helping people with credit problems since 1991". Call 1-800-654-1816. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WIN $5000 just for your opinion! Tell companies what you think of their products & you can win $5000! Go to www.doasurveynow.com NOW! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS: 5 only. 2)25x30, 3)30x40. Must move. Selling for balance owed/ Free delivery! 1-800-462-7930x19 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $125+CASH & $1000 GROCERY COUPONS for unwanted cars. Tax Receipt available, No Papers OK ESPANOL 1-888-484-5437 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS: 5Only, 25x30, 30x40, 40x62, 50x108, 80x150. Must Move Now! Selling For Balance Owed/Free Delivery! 1-800-211-9593 x80 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– POLE BUILDINGS: 24X32X10, 30X40X10, 40X60X12, 50X100X14. BEST PRICES AROUND! Many other sizes available. Painted steel roofs and sides. Fully erected on your site. www.fettervillesales.com. 800-331-1875 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOT TUB 27 JETS, 4HP PUMP with cover. Never set up, in original wrapper. Retail was $5498. Asking $2800. Call 412-494-7351 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s - 1960s. Top cash paid. 1-800-401-0440. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 866-858-2121 www.CenturaOnline.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $$CASH$$ - Immediate cash for structured Settlements, Annuities, Lawsuits, Inheritances, Mortgage Notes & Cash Flows. J.G. Wentworth #1. 1-800-7947310. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. 1-888-455-9515. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV FREE 4 Room System! 265+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE Showtime + Starz! 92 HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! No Start up costs! Local Installers! 1-800-973-9044 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YOUR BRAND NEW COMPUTER - Bad or NO Credit – No Problem. Brand Name laptops & Desktops. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW 1800-640-0656 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. 1-800-380-8939 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Buy Gold, Silver and Platinum Jewelry! -Get paid cash within 24 hours for your jewelry. No cost, instant cash, insured shipping www.cash4gold or Please call 1-877-GOLD-019 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– INJURED in an ACCIDENT? Claim may be worth $200,000+ HEART ATTACK / STROKE / CHF from AVANDIA $250,000+ Diagnosed with MESOTHELIOMA $750,000+ Call toll-free 1-877-567-8185 (24 hours) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A+ POOL HEATERS - FACTORY Direct: Solar, Heat Pump or Gas. Complete do-it-yourself pool heater kits. Phone Quotes. Solar Direct. 1-800-796-1284 MN1.SolarDirect.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. CALL NOW! 1-800-532-6546 Ext. 512 www.continentalacademy.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– **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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDROOM 8-PIECE $975 New Boxed. All wood sleigh/mission. (w/10-year warranty) Mattress Set. Handcrafted, dovetailed furniture. 412-494-3143. Will Deliver. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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May 2008 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 85 UNION-FINLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER 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. 1-888-436-0085. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS: 4 Only, 25x36, 30x45, 32x60, 40x40. Must Move Now! Selling For Balance Owed/Free Delivery! 1-800-462-7930 x41 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

-------- NOTICES ------LOST – Wedding Ring. Men’s. White Gold. Lost while driving along Rt. 88 near Mingo Church Road, Finleyville. Very sentimental and important. Reward offered. If found, please call 412-760-2291. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Neighborhood-wide Yard Sale - Robinhood Acres Women's Association Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Look for balloons on Crossbow, Crosswinds, King Richard, Little John, Maid Marion, Sheriffs Court & Will Scarlett. Cash only! Rain or Shine. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Monongahela Class of 1978 Plans 30 Year Reunion - A 30 year Reunion is being planned for the Monongahela class of 1978 on June 28, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Belle Vernon. Tickets are $38/person. For tickets and payment, please call or e-mail Ed Coury at (248) 344-8232 or ringgold78@yahoo.com or visit our website at: www.Ringgold78.com. No mailings will be made. Hope to see you there! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

---------- PETS ----------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)3488028 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ------Cemetery Plots - JEFFERSON MEMORIAL PARK, 4 LOTS IN THE GARDEN OF CHRISTUS 724-348-5155. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Large Lot For Sale – Forward Township. Has existing utilities. Ideal for mobile home. $15,000. 724-328-1766. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE - Investment Property; 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mobile home for sale, Beautiful Skyline doublewide, 28x70, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, Huge kitchen with island and all GE appliances, family room with fireplace, living room, dining room, laundry room and master bath suite. Central air, electric heat and tons of upgrades. Has 8x10 storage shed and 2 decks. Located in Voyager Estates, West Newton. Can be moved. $53,000 724-348-6738 or 724-309-4993. New Eagle Main Street. Office Space, formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. feet. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. New Eagle Main Street. Store Front; 1200 sq. ft; Newly Remodeled. Handicap Parking in front. 724-555-6534 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– UNION VALLEY APARTMENTS - MOVE IN SPECIAL FOR LIMITED TIME!! Finleyville: 2BR. Carpeting, ample closet space, equipped kitchen, starting at $529/month. Section 8 approved. Call for details & mention this ad. Special Offer Expires 5/31/08. 724-348-5099, TDD # 711. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lot For Sale - Cleared level lot 75' X 150' across from end of street by a playground. Nice location for a young family. In Finleyville on Union Avenue $25,000 OBO Call (724)258-8822 or (724)797-2343. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 724350-6006. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pleasant Hills gardener wants a larger vegetable garden for 2008 season. Looking for 25 x 50 ft plot in the West Jefferson Hills School District or Finleyville Area. Contact Sam at 412-915-8954 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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, twotiered 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 412653-4000 or Patty Shaffer 412-915-8710 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Charleroi-Office space for lease, main street in town, reasonable. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412-653-4000 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 412-200-0449 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Colorado 20 acres $18,000. Near Rio Grande River, BLM, Carson National Forest. Mountain Views. Good road access. $500 down; $200 monthly. Call Owner 806-376-8690 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GEORGIA WOODED HOMESITES 1-10acs. LOW TAXES! Beautiful weather year round. Terrific investment w/owner financing avail. Payments as low as $229/mo w/low down payment. Limited availability! 706-364-4200 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 1866-255-5267. www.AmericanHomePartners.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Montana Land Bargains - 20AC with Utilities & Country Road. Was $99,900 Now $69,900. BLM access. Deer & Elk galore! 877-229-7840. www.WesternSkiesLand.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ADIRONDACK/TUG HILL LAND SALE 15ac. town Rd/Utilities $19,900. 10 ac. ATV/Snowmobile Trails/State Land $25,900. New Survey/Financing 800260-2148 mooseriverland.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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ORGANIC FARM! 34 acres - $69,900. Cascading stream, deep woods, beautiful secluded setting near Cooperstown, NY! Twn rd, owner terms! Hurry! 877-7805263 NYL&L ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– RIVERFRONT FARM! 10 arces - $84,900. River valley views, rolling meadows, babbling brook, wide river, 5 miles to Cooperstown, NY! Terms! 877-849-5263 NYL&L ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NC Mountains. Log cabin shell on 2.2 wooded acres, $99,900. 6 acres w/incredible mountain views, only $69,900. FREE BROCHURE 1-828-652-8700 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MYRTLE BEACH, SC. NO PAYMENTS~ ONE YEAR PROGRAM. Riverfront Community Wooded Homesites From $50's. Gated Community w/Owners. Swim Complex. Day Docks & Boat Ramp. 1-843-251-6795 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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! 1-4bd 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 $350/mo! 4bd 2.5ba Home only $400/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8%apr! For Listings & Info 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 800488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 - FINGER LAKES SACRIFICE! 5 acres - $39,900. Beautiful meadows, valley views, near State Parks & waterfalls! Mins. to Ithaca & Cayuga Lk. EZ terms! Call now! 877-780-5263 NYL&L ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NY LAND & LAKE SALE: 5 acres with 3,000 acres of stateland, lakes beaches, boat launch access $15,900. 14 acres on 3 lakes, was $69,900- Now $49,900. Financing available. 30 new properties. www.landfirstny.com 1-888-683-2626 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOMES FROM $10,000! Foreclosures for Sale! 1-4 Bedrooms Availalble! These homes must sell! For Listings Call 800-706-1762 ext. 6889 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS, NEW! E-Z to Finish Log Cabin 1344 sq. foot with 1.7 acres Mountain & Waterfront Land From $39,900 Call Today! 828247-9966 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724825-7233 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Childcare in my home. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years. 7 years teaching preschool, cpr/first aid. References available. Call Karen at 724-348-5946. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE CONSULTATION on how to SELL/RENT your timeshare! Are your maintenance fees too high? Call www.sellatimeshare.com today. Get cash for your unused timeshare. 1-877-271-3414 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

------- VACATIONS ------Fort Myers, FL 3 br - fabulous new townhouse for rent - weekly - monthly rate negotiable! Looking to rent a spacious 3 br/2 1/2 bath townhouse (end unit) in a new, quiet gated community. Over 1800 sq ft of living space, fully furnished, all major appliances, including washer and dryer, gas grill, flat screen HDTV, screened lanai, 2 car garage. Across the street from large community pool, hot tub, tot lot, fitness center. Close to all you need - I-75, great shopping, Miromar Outlets, Ft. Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva - pick your favorite beach, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox spring training facilities. Only 15 min. from the airport. Contact 412-580-6859 for info and photos. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Myrtle Beach - Vacation at Arcadian Dunes Resort S.C. Clean, quiet, 1st floor condo, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. A block from the ocean and steps from the pool. Family owned and managed. Visit www.longvacations.net or call 724-348-5917. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BAKERY New Eagle Bakery & Pizzeria - 161 Main Street - New Eagle. 724-258-8110. Daily Specials; LOVE AT FIRST BITE! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BANQUET FACILITY/SOCIAL HALL 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 accommodate 75 people. For more info, stop in and visit the lodge, or call 724-348-5608. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CLEANING SERVICES Chernicky Cleaning – Wall washing. Floor care. Janitor Service. FREE ESTIMATES. Providing Quality Cleaning in the South Hills for over 30 years! 724-348-5910. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

COMPUTERS Computer Tune-Up - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $40.00 per machine. 724-348-6837 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

FLORAL/GIFTS Finleyville Flower Shoppe – Your Hometown Florist! Flowers, plants, gift baskets and more. 3510 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. 724-348-5808. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GARAGE DOORS Wuenstel Brothers Garage Door Company – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526D Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-7550. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

All About Hair – 724-292-0122. Main Street, New Eagle. Wolff Tanning System, “The deepest, darkest tan for a 20 minute bed.” Open Tuesday through Saturday. Call for an appointment please. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

JEWELRY SOUTHLAND JEWELERS: MOTHER'S DAY SALE! Gifts Starting at $59 • WATCH BATTERIES, 2 FOR $6.95 • We Buy Gold & Watches! (Next to Elliotts Backstreet BBQ) Rt. 51 South, Jefferson Hills • 412-384-8400 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

PAINTING Ron's Painting - Interior * Exterior. 22 Years Experience. Neat & Reliable. FREE ESTIMATES! 724-348-5731 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

PIZZERIA New Eagle Bakery & Pizzeria - 161 Main Street - New Eagle. 724-258-8110. Daily Specials; LOVE AT FIRST BITE! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

PLUMBING Frye Brothers Plumbing- Registered Master Plumbers. Residential and Commercial. Locally Owned and Operated. Fully Insured and Certified. Ed Frye – (412) 841-6008, or Bob Frye – (412) 600-7095. www.fryebrosplumbing.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

RESTAURANT The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant - Open Daily 3pm-2am; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-384-3080 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

HAIR AND BEAUTY/TANNING My Sisters Shop – We’re now located behind Finleyville Hardware. Hair, Nails, Tanning, Waxing. Convenient parking. 3526B Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-2244. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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