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June 2008 Vol. 5, Issue 1
Understanding Emergency Services in the Union-Finley Area (Part One of a Four-Part Series)
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIAL SECTION: Automotive Guide Page 40
MUNICIPAL NEWS: Council Bans Youths From Playing Hockey Page 22 Index: News . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Events . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Business . . . . . . Page 26 Sports . . . . . . . Page 28 School News . . . Page 32 Home & Garden Page 36 Health . . . . . . . . Page 46 Worship . . . . . . Page 51
Food & Dining . Page 56 Kids & Family . . Page 60 Senior News . . . Page 64 People . . . . . . . . Page 66 Pets . . . . . . . . . . Page 68 Entertainment . . Page 70 Your Money . . . Page 74 Classifieds . . . . . Page 75
By Paul Chasko
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ver the past several months, questions have been raised about emergency services in the Union–Finley area and perhaps it’s time we stepped back and took a look at where we are in that respect. Geographically speaking, we’re talking about all of the area encompassed by Union Township, including Elrama, Gastonville and the borough of Finleyville. We’ve heard very few complaints about fire protection, except from folks who expect volunteer firemen to sacrifice their valuable time for non-emergency situations such as downed trees, bats in the attic, cats up a tree, and the like. We have two fine fire departments serving our immediate area in the Elrama and Finleyville Volunteer Fire
One emergency vehicle that may respond to an area emergency is Finleyville VFD’s pumper and rescue vehicle.
Departments (VFDs), which have mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments including Monongahela, Library, and the townships of South Park, Carroll, and Peters.
Before you decide that these fire departments should respond when called, regardless of the situation, you must realize that each time an emergency vehicle leaves the (Contined on page 17, See Emergency Services)
Peters Township Community Day Celebration The 30th Annual Peters Township Community Day event will be held on Saturday, June 28 at Peterswood Park from 11:00 AM until dark. Fireworks will follow the event at 9:30PM. Community Day events will run from 11:00AM - 6:00PM. Over 150 vendor booths will offer food, games, raffles, information and much more for the whole family to experience. Entertainment throughout the day, which includes children's train rides, bounce houses, bag piper, musical duos, juggler, Sponge Bob character, airbrush tattoos, face painting and more. Community Day Committee raffle will run from 11:00AM - 5:00PM, with a winner being drawn every 5 minutes. Great prizes and gift certificates from area businesses, attractions, museums and restaurants. Peters Township Rock-Off event will also take place, in the park, at the Amphitheatre from Noon - 8:00 PM. Listen to the sounds of 10 bands compete for prizes. Shuttle Service will run from Peters Township Middle School, located at 625 E. McMurray Rd., from 10:00AM - 10:30PM. Parking in the park is limited. (See page 4 for more event details.)
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Union Township Board Continues To Waste Tax Dollars on Legal Battles Dear Editor, If a plumber gives you advice and your basement floods, you don’t call that plumber again. Yet that is exactly the type of thinking going on in Union Township. Despite the Township becoming embroiled in one lawsuit after another and losing appeal after appeal supervisors Parish, Spahr and Evans continue to stand by their man: Dennis Makel. Supervisors Cheplic and Tkach voted not to retain Mr. Makel and requested that the Township solicit applications from eminently more qualified candidates but were out voted by the other three. We have no police force, a rising crime rate and we can seriously question if the Board is even doing the one mandated job they have of maintaining the roads. Our police were disbanded to save money— yet have our roads improved? No, because the money is going to pay legal fees. In the 4 years since Mr. Makel became solicitor legal actions and costs have skyrocketed! For 2008 the Union Township Board budgeted $60,000 for legal costs which is double the 2007 budget and will most likely be exceeded. Yet when supervisors are challenged about the rising legal costs they simply ignore the question and continue the meeting. Here are the facts: • Police - In 4 years, the cost of fighting the police is $26,899.81 and will continue to rise in 2008. As a final insult, after years of fighting over sick day payments and the appeals process has run its course; the township is finally going to have to pay what is legally due anyway. • Finleyville Airport - The cost of the airport lawsuits are $13,360.15 including money spent fighting Mr. Parish’s mother’s lawsuit and Mr. Makel’s secretary’s time to reorganize his files. This is another suit that will continue into 2008. • Audits - The cost of lawsuits by our own Township Auditors, annual audit costs and legal fees for actions against former supervisors stands at $8,836.66. After threats of legal actions against these persons and wasting this money nothing has been done since the subject of the supervisors angst is no longer here. In addition to the figures listed there are numerous lawsuits as well as regular township business. • Union Highlands - The cost of fighting the Union Highlands development through 2007 is $37,019.46 with an additional $4,708.56 directly attributed to work with Union First even though Union First has sued the township! There will be additional costs in 2008 as legal action against the development and appeals by Union First continue. Now another party has filed a lawsuit related to the development and you can be sure Mr. Makel will want to fight that one too. In 1993 some of these same board members hailed the Mon-Fayette Expressway as the gateway to development in the Township but now they are doing everything they can to keep development out. The Board is setting a dangerous precedent by working with Union First which is essentially 2 people who by the way either don’t or can’t vote in this district. Can any 2 people team up and tell the supervisors what to do? To sum up, the total legal costs for 2004-2007 is $161,115.16. The budgeted amount for this period was approximately $104,000 which results in a cost overrun of 65%. In 2008 Mr. Makel will be billing us for work directly related to the Union First’s appeal to the Supreme Court to intervene in Township business— WHY? But more importantly why do Mr. Parish, Mr. Spahr and Ms. Evans continue to support these actions! -Nancy Mercer - Finleyville
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PLACES TO GO . . . THINGS TO SEE . . . STUFF TO DO . . . NOW THROUGH JUNE 8 South Park Theatre's Main Stage Season presents "Golf, The Musical". Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $11 for non-musicals and $15 for musicals. For reservations, please call 412-831-8552 or visit us on the web at www.southparktheatre.com. JUNE 2 Free Blood Pressure Screenings - from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2 at the Peters Township Community Center. The screenings are provided courtesy of Canonsburg General Hospital. For more information call the Community Relations Department at 724-873-5835. JUNE 3 Photography Competition - Washington Camera Club - 6:30pm - Room 104 of the Washington County Annex Building behind the courthouse on West Beau Street. This meeting will announce the winner of the “Print of the Year Competition”. All entries will be on display. Contact President Dan Halulko for more information. JUNE 6 - 7 Rummage Sale / Bake Sale / BBQ - St. Paul’s Church, 130 W. Main Street, Monongahela, will hold a Rummage Sale, Bake Sale, and Youth Ministry BBQ on Friday and Saturday, June 6th and 7th. Friday - Rumage Sale and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light lunch. Saturday - Rumage Sale and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Youth Ministry BBQ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flea Market - Jefferson United Methodist Church, Jefferson Hills, will hold a flea market on Friday, June 6th from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 412-653-3222. Star Parties – Mingo Creek Observatory. The Amateur Astronomer’s Association of Pittsburgh in cooperation with the Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation will be presenting public Star Parties on June 6 and June 7 at the Mingo Creek Observatory. Observatory is located near shelter 10 in Mingo Creek County Park. For more info visit www.3ap.org.
JUNE 7 Spring Flea Market - Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge is hosting a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, June 7, from 8 am –3 pm on Plum Street in front of the Masonic Hall in Elizabeth. Spaces are $10. Bring your own table. Donated items (except clothing) to benefit the Masonic Hall will be appreciated. For information, phone Tom Cain at 412-384-8036 or Milford Graham at 412384-6624. Moving Sale - 3480 Ivy Hill Lane, Finleyville. Saturday, June 7th from 8 AM to 3 PM Household items, pictures, lamps, furniture, gardening tools, chain saw, golf clubs, etc. Something for all! (Rt 88 to Finleyville, Washington Avenue, Rt on Center, Left on Frye, Rt on Ross, follow signs to 3480 Ivy Hill Lane.) 15th Annual Golf –N- Cruise Night – at the Practice Tee Golf Center in Jefferson Hills from 2 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by Quality Care Store. Fun for the whole family – golf range, par 3 course, miniature golf, batting cages, putting greens. Car Cruise “Motoring on the Mon” Monongahela’s second annual car cruise “Motoring On the Mon 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. The car show will be held at the Aquatorium parking lot. The car cruise will open at 1 p.m. and run until 4 p.m. Registration for vehicles is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5.00 per vehicle. Dash plaques to the first 75 entrants. Twenty trophies will be awarded. Food, refreshments, 50/50 raffle, and D.J. Free admission for spectators. For more information, contact Sandy at 724-258-5000. Run For Alex - Saturday, June 7 at the Bentleyville Social Hall beginning at 9 am. There will be 2-mile runs and 5-mile runs for high schoolers and a 1-nile “fun walk” for anyone who wishes to support the run but not compete. Packet pick-up and late registration will be held June 6, from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, June 7, from 7 to 8:15 am. To register for the event, go to online registration at Active.com. For more information, call Jim Loos at 724-239-2785.
Fleatique on the Mon - Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors will converge in New Eagle and Monongahela on Saturday, June 7th for the annual “Fleatique On The Mon.” The event will run 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. Call the Chamber office at 724-258-5919. Pet Adoption - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, rescue, foster and placement organization will hold an adoptathon at PetSmart in Strabane Square from 11am to 4pm. For more information, call 724-228SEEK or preview a selection of animals at www.petsearchpa.org. J.R. Taylor 5K Race - As part of the Friends of the Montour Trail’s annual “Party on the Trail” event, Saturday, June 7, there will be a 5K race honoring the late J.R.Taylor beginning at 7:30 am. The race will begin on the Montour Trail at Clifton Road. All the money raised will go into a fund to help build the proposed Trail Bridge over Clifton Road. Participants required to make an $18 donation. Registration at Washington School. For more information, call Phil Ehrman at 412-576-9318. JUNE 8 Summer Evening of Music & Desserts Peters Creek Baptist Church, South Park, will be hosting a “Summer Evening of Music & Desserts” at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. The event features a free concert from the Gospel singing group “The Shaffers” and a dessert buffet following the performance. For more information, call 412-833-6111. JRMC “Cancer Survivor’s Day” - All area residents who have been treated at Jefferson Regional Medical Center for a cancer diagnosis are invited to attend the 17th annual Cancer Survivors’ Day, “A Celebration of Life” on Sunday, June 8, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. James Bibro Pavilion. The event, co-sponsored by JRMC and UPMC Cancer Center at Jefferson, is open to the Medical Center’s cancer survivors and one guest each. Pre-register no later than June 2 by calling 412-469-7100.
Bryan Lucas Memorial Bike Run 2008 Bryan surrendered his life on November 9, 2007. All proceeds to benefit Crime Stoppers - Pittsburgh. $30 for Pre-Registered Riders; $35 for Day of Event Registration; $15 for Second Rider. Registration will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn, 9:30am. All bikes will leave at 11:30am! Stay around after the run for an “After Party” at the Rhythm House in Bridgeville. Includes live band. Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle & door prizes too! ($15 Donation) For more information, contact Alicia Ryder at 724-743-5038. Bikes, Babes, Beer & Boxing Motorcycle Run - Sunday June 8. Sign-ups begin at 10:30 a.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube, Rt. 51. Route leaves Quaker Steak & Lube at Noon; 1st stop Riviera Restaurant; 2nd stop Beach Room at Mineral Beach; Final Destination Kanczes City Saloon next to Kennywood. 1st 100 riders receive a free t-shirt. For more information, call Skeets at 412-670-8927. Donora Hog Chapter Fifth Annual Pantry Run & Car Cruise – Cerini H-D Buell, 4325 Rt. 51 North, Rostraver. Sign ups at 9 a.m. $10 per person. Prizes, refreshments, music and fun. For more information, call 1-800734-4090. JUNE 11 – 14 Flea Market - Transfiguration Parish in will hold their Giant Flea Market in Father Leger Hall June 11 - 14. If you have items that you would like to donate for sale drop them off on June 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 11th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The Flea Market will open on Wednesday, June 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions call 724-258-7742. JUNE 11 Monthly Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) Meeting - Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) group of Union Township will have its regular monthly meeting at the St. Francis General Purpose Building Wednesday, June 11 at 7 pm. State Trooper Brian Burden will be on hand to report on State Police activities in Union Township. In addition, 200
June 2008 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 7 UNION-FINLEY––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER Sentrymax auto on/off security bulbs, NNCW window warning signs, and smoke alarms will be distributed free to individuals who attend the NNCW meetings and live in Union Township and the surrounding community. “Mom and Me!” Crop - 6pm – 10 p.m. Have access to several die cut machines, various punches, and stamps. $5.00 per person. The Memory Tree, 1015 Chess Street, Monongahela. Call 724-258-6758 for more information. Blood Drive - A blood drive will be held at the Saint Francis Church General Purpose Building just off route 88 in Finleyville on Wednesday June 11 between 1:00 and 6:30 pm. Call Mary Morrow at (724) 348-5664 for an appointment or just stop by. JUNE 12 A Safe Sitter Class – from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. Safe Sitter is a medically oriented instruction series that teaches boys and girls, ages 11 to 13. The cost of the program is $40. To register, cal 1877-284-2000. JUNE 12 - 29 South Park Theatre's Main Stage Season presents "Panache". Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $11 for non-musicals and $15 for musicals. For reservations, please call 412-831-8552 or visit us on the web at www.southparktheatre.com. JUNE 13-14 Free Blood Pressure Screenings - nurses from Canonsburg General Hospital will provide free blood pressure screenings during the St. Patricks’s Festival from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. Yard Sale / Treasure Hunt - PET SEARCH will hold its annual YARD SALE and Treasure Hunt at 915 Jessop Place from 9am to 3pm daily. From furniture to jewelry, exercise equipment to electronics, we may have the item or items you are looking for. For more information, call 724-228-SEEK. JUNE 14 Candlelight Tea - Victorene’s Tea will be hosting their special Tea & Roses Candlelight Tea, Saturday evening at 7:00pm. You are guaranteed to feel relaxed, pampered and so very special at Victorene’s. $25 per person (not including tax and gratuity). For Reservations, call 724-258-7199 or visit www.victorenestea.com.
Flea Market – The First Presbyterian Church will be holding a Flea Market on Saturday, June 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The proceeds will benefit the V.B.S. program. Call 724-348-5689 or www.firstpresbyterian.us. JUNE 14-15 Free Blood Pressure Screenings Canonsburg General Hospital nurses will provide free blood pressure screenings during the North Strabane Township Spring Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15. JUNE 16-25 South Park Theatre's Children's Theatre presents "Snow White". $2.00/person. Performances are Monday's at 6:30pm, Tuesdays at 10:00am & 6:30pm, and Wednesdays at 10:00am. There is no need for reservations or advance sales, except for groups of 10 or more. For more information, please call 412-831-8552. JUNE 20 Scrapbookers’ Delight Basic Crop - A great night out for all levels of scrapbooking. 6 p.m. to midnight. Have access to several die cut machines, various punches, and stamps. $5.00 per person. The Memory Tree, 1015 Chess Street, Monongahela. Call 724-2586758 for more information. JUNE 21 Car and Cycle Cruise - Nottingham Township is hosting their first ever “Car & Cycle Cruise” on Saturday June 21st, 2008. The cruise will be held at the Township Park on Sugar Run Road from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the very popular oldies group William Dell and the Wee Jams from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., plus Babe’s Music Factory DJ all day. There is a $5.00 entry fee for all cruise vehicles, but all spectators and guests enter for free! Awards will be given to various categories of cars, trucks and motorcycles. A 50/50 raffle will be available. For additional information, call 724-348-5622. Pet Care Fair - Stop by the PET SEARCH booth at the PET CARE FAIR being held at Christ United Methodist Church located in Bethel Park from 9am to 2pm. For more details, call 724-228-SEEK. JUNE 22 Pet Adoption - PET SEARCH, an all volunteer, no kill, rescue, foster and placement organization will hold an adoptathon at Petco in Trinity Point in Washington from 11am to 4pm. We will have a selection of animals available who are looking for loving homes. Call 724-228-SEEK for more details.
JUNE 26 – 28 St. Thomas A’Becket Parish Festival 2008 St. Thomas A’Becket, Jefferson Hills, will hold their annual parish festival June 26-28. June 26 and June 27 from 6-11 p.m. and June 28 from 4-11 p.m. June 26 includes the Steel City Sky Jumpers at 7:00 p.m. and The Ritz Band at 7:30. June 27 features Steeltown Hot Country Rock at 7 p.m. and The “New Holidays” will be featured on June 28 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 412-6552885 or 412-653-4322. JUNE 27 - 29 St. Anthony’s FESTA 2008 - St. Anthony’s Church, Monongahela, will be hosting their 15th annual FESTA on June 27, 28, and 29 at the “Festa Park”. St. Anthony’s FESTA prides itself on the variety of homemade ethnic foods as well as favorite American items. Bake sale, games for young and old, bingo, games of chance, and one of the largest flea markets in the area. Admission is free. JUNE 28 Peters Township 30th Annual Community Day - Community Day events will run from 11:00AM - 6:00PM. Food, games, raffles, information and much more. Entertainment throughout the day. Community Day Committee raffle will run from 11:00AM 5:00PM. Rock-Off event will also take place, in the park. Listen to the sounds of 10 bands compete for prizes. Fireworks will follow. 14 Hour Scrapbooking Crop – 10 a.m. to midnight. $40 includes lunch, dinner, snacks, generous goodie boxes, and door prizes! Pre-registration a must as space is limited. The Memory Tree, 1015 Chess Street, Monongahela. For more information, call 724-258-6758.
30 Year Reunion - 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! Pet Adoption - Visit PET SEARCH at the Peters Township Community Day held at Peterswood Park from 10am to 6pm. Plenty of local vendors and non-profit organizations will be present to show their community support. PET SEARCH will have select merchandise for sale and will also have animals up for adoption (weather permitting). For more information, call 724-228-SEEK. JUNE 28 & 29 Washington County’s Largest Gun Show! Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am 4:00 pm. (NO AUCTION). Washington County Fairgrounds, Racetrack Rd. (Take I79 to Ex. 41) Follow signs to Fairgrounds. Admission: $5 / Adult (Children 12 & under are FREE with adult) Public Welcome! Lots of FREE Parking! For more information, call 724-948-3571. Consignments Needed! www.arhsportshop.com JUNE 30-JULY 9 South Park Theatre's Children's Theatre presents "Stuart Little". Tickets are only $2.00/person. Performances are Monday's at 6:30pm, Tuesdays at 10:00am & 6:30pm, and Wednesdays at 10:00am. There is no need for reservations or advance sales, except for groups of 10 or more. For more information, please call 412-831-8552 or visit us on the web at www.southparktheatre.com.
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For The Love Of Beer. I have, in the past, related to you, dear reader, my great admiration for the amber liquid known as beer. I have been known to sample and consume great quantities of the stuff—I drink and enjoy beer in all its forms and flavors. I have consumed simple beer, a beer that at times still has grains and hops floating in it. Unfiltered and unstrained, simple beer is a drink served throughout the ages to all people of all ages for thousands of years. I have had pilsners, ales, lagers, bocks, porters, and stouts. I have languored with barley wines and relished their heady muddle. I like them filtered and unfiltered. I enjoy their grains burnt and toasted. I relish them hoppy or yeasty. To those who say that beer is just beer… may you reside in that part of heaven or hell where the taps are dry and the bottles and cans can only be opened with a “church key…” and you have none. My love of history has taken me to many a strange and wondrous place. One journey was to an historical alehouse, or tavern. The year was 1770, and I was fortunate enough to sample a few different brews that were offered to me. Simple beer was the first, second was English Tavern Ale, and third was a good dark or red lager. To say all were good would be an understatement! These three fine beverages were all brewed in wooden barrels in the front yard of this particular alehouse at which I was a guest. I have been known to indulge in and carry with me different games of chance, which, in colonial times, tavern keepers allowed. One game called “Put-N-Take” is a favorite, and in those times was sure to gather a crowed. A small top that looks very much like a Dradle is used and spun to reveal the letter “P” or “T” with a number under the letter. Whichever comes up determines if you put in a bet or take one out. There are also a “0” and a star on the top; for “0” you do nothing, and the star wins you the whole pot. Colonial tavern keepers liked the top games because of the duration for which the top would spin. The longer the spin, the more the customer would drink. At this particular tavern, we were playing for wooden chips that we could cash in for food or drink. If you’ve ever eaten in the taverns at Williamsburg, VA, you know how great an evening this could turn out to be. It is hard to describe the atmosphere of a true colonial tavern. Musicians or singers always perform, costumed figures laugh, talk, and play games by a fire. Pipe
William “Wild Willy” Frankfort or wood smoke hangs low in the air, and the smell of cooking emerges from the kitchen or fireplace. Many an evening I have just sat in the corner with a heady brew in my horn cup and watched the play being performed just for me. I can only wonder if this scene had been played out hundreds of times in the not-so-distant past. In the 18th century, everyone drank beer. I have mentioned simple beer several times, but I haven’t explained why it was so popular. Making beer involves one step that makes it safe to drink—you have to boil water at some point during the process. This simple step gave us a drink that was safe even when water went sour. We are fortunate to live in a time where we are presented with a plethora of choices when it comes to beer. We have a multitude of commercial brews that we can purchase and stock at home. We can serve and drink it by the bottle, can, or draft. I like to go to an import or bottle store and sample beer from around the world, and I truly love to visit Brew Pubs. My favorite is a grand place called Stewart’s, a brewpub located in Bear, Delaware. I have visited brewpubs across the United States and this is my favorite. As I type this article, I long for a Stewart Stout. I could go and rifle through my stock of beers in the frig, but I have found nothing to take its place… so I won’t bother. Folks might call me a beer snob, but I just can’t go into a tavern and order that same old commercial swill! Let’s face it, life is too short not to try new things. You needn’t be afraid— I once ordered a wheat beer the color of radiator fluid and I could only guess tasted worse (having never consumed radiator fluid). I promptly sent it back with the waitress and asked her if the brew master could possibly strain it through his kidneys one more time… I received a large free beer for my review. Remember, dear reader, the best beers are the free ones and my favorite is the next one. I’ll see you at the waterin’ hole…
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Plan To Attend the Union Township NNCW Meeting Free Security Light Bulbs; Smoke Alarms and Window Signs to be Distributed
Victoria Tyler (5) and Elizabeth Tyler (6) of South Park enjoyed getting their faces painted.
Angelo (12) and Dominic (8) Sciarretti of Baldwin stopped in at Donte’s with their two sisters and dad to enjoy some pizza and balloons during customer appreciation days.
Donte’s Pizzeria Hosts Customer Appreciation Days By Krista Ramsey Donte’s Pizzeria in South Park celebrated its second anniversary and held customer appreciation days May 15-18. The events included visits from Shrek, Steeler mascot Steely McBeam, and a clown that made balloon animals and did face painting. Other activities featured a pizzaeating contest, raffles, and more. Proceeds raised benefit the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD).
The Lanetz family of Baldwin comes to Donte’s every Thursday for a family dinner.
PA House Adopts Levdansky’s Deer Management Audit Proposal The House of Representatives adopted a resolution (H.R. 642) sponsored by State Representative David Levdansky, D-Allegheny/Washington, that authorizes the Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s deer management program. “An audit will give us accurate, reliable and trustworthy data to effectively make decisions on how to improve Pennsylvania’s deer management program,” Levdansky said. “The issue has just become too controversial and biased. Some believe the deer population is growing and support the Game Commission’s efforts to decrease it; others argue the 2001 Game Commission changes in deer management have resulted in a major decline in the state’s deer population. By conducting an independent audit, the guesswork is removed and we can determine if we are harvesting the right number of deer of the right age and sex ratio, in the right places and if the program is having the desired impact on habitat and forest regeneration.” The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee will oversee the audit process and has also sent letters seeking suggestions to about 30 groups, including the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania, Quality Deer Management Association, Audubon Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, and the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association. The audit contract will be awarded to an out-of-state consultant for a completely objective view. Levdansky said the audit will give an indication of how many deer the state has in each wildlife management unit and what the goal should be per unit. It will detail if the state’s forests are regenerating, and what species are coming back. The report will also report recommendations as to what the state can do to achieve adequate regeneration. “This issue goes well beyond the impact on a hunter’s odds of killing a deer. It affects tourism, hunting’s economic benefits, forest regeneration, other species, the timber and forest product industries, farmers, naturalists, recreationists, and suburban residents facing encroachment by deer,” Levdansky said. “An audit of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s system of estimating deer populations and deer harvests will benefit all of Pennsylvania.” Levdansky serves on the House Game and Fisheries Committee and also as Treasurer of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.
Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) group of Union Township will have its regular monthly meeting at the St. Francis General Purpose Building just off Route 88 in Finleyville Wednesday, June 11 at 7 pm. State Trooper Brian Burden will be on hand to report on State Police activities in Union Township. In addition, 200 Sentrymax auto on/off security bulbs, NNCW window warning signs, and smoke alarms donated by the Elrama Fire Department will be distributed free to individuals who attend the NNCW meetings and live in Union Township and the surrounding community. All are welcome and refreshments will be available.
SummerFood Progam Provides Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Recreation Allegheny County Department of Human Services is getting ready for SummerFood, a free breakfast, lunch, and recreation program for economically disadvantaged children 18 years of age and under. The program runs from June 9 to August 22. Delicious, nourishing meals will be served weekdays at approximately 120 locations throughout Allegheny County. A site supervisor and accompanying staff will be present to assure the well-being and interest of the children. The SummerFood Program, which serves children and youth without regard to gender, race, color, national origin or disability, is made possible through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition. Any complaint of discrimination should be submitted in writing within 180 days of the incident to the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S.D.A., Washington D.C. 20250. For information on locations and times call the Allegheny County Department of Human Services toll free 1-800-851-3838. For eligibility guidelines, call 412-350-2798.
American Red Cross June Blood Drives In June the American red Cross wants to help our community by collecting enough blood to save over 1,000 lives. You can help by donating at one of the following locations: • June 3, 12 - 5 p.m. – Roscoe Community: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church • June 5, 1 - 6:30 p.m. – West Newton Community: Christ Lutheran Church • June 20, 12 - 6 p.m. – Monongahela Community: Mon Valley Hospital • June 24, 12 - 6 p.m. – Charleroi Community: Mary, Mother of the Church • June 27, 12 - 5 p.m. – Rostraver Community: Rehoboth Presbyterian Church • June 27, 12 - 5 p.m. – Carroll Township: Mon Valley YMCA For more information, please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www.redcrosslife.org.
The Union-Finley Messenger is a proud member of the following organizations:
Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce
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Call for Stories From People With Disabilities The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Disability Connection is seeking people with disabilities to tell their stories of triumphs, accomplishments and struggles. Acclaimed filmmaker Tony Buba will document these life stories to be part of the recorded history of southwestern Pennsylvania. People with disabilities or their family members, caregivers, and friends can call the Disability Connection at 1-877-755.5222 or TTY 1-412-3505205 to arrange for an interview. Selected interviews will be part of the oral history that will be recorded on a CD. Once this project is completed, the CDs will be available in local libraries and various locations. In addition, a permanent site will be established for the collection of all interviews including the original audio recordings, transcripts and photographs. Other partners involved in this project include the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and Working Order, a program of the Volunteers of America. This project is underwritten by FISA Foundation, whose mission is to build a culture of respect and improve the quality of life for women, girls, and people with disabilities in southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visitwww.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/disabilityconnection.aspx.
Frontier Frolic and Herb Day at Oliver Miller Homestead The members of the Oliver Miller Homestead Association invite you to join them at the Homestead on Sunday, June 22, as they illustrate the practical as well as the lighter side of pioneer life in the early days of summer. The pioneer families used their leisure time to their best advantage with toys and games. Many of the games were designed to teach the children the skills necessary for frontier survival. Guests to the Homestead may participate in games such as the Garden Varmint Toss, where a child’s aim would have been improved. Other games will include Table Top 9 Pins, Put ‘n Take, Shove ‘Ha Penny, and an early version of horseshoes. In June pioneer families would have completed their planting and were waiting for the fruits of their labors. Many gardens are planted at the Homestead: a Kitchen Garden, a Storage Crops Garden, a Field Crop Garden, a Kitchen Herb Garden, a Dye Garden, and a Medicinal Herb Garden. All may be viewed, and the herb gardens will be staffed by a docent and herbs and their uses will be described and explained. The herbalist will give be available in the barn to answer questions and explain the uses of medicinal herbs. 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 through December 14 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 call 412-835-1554.
Attend the First Ever ‘Car and Cycle Cruise’ in Nottingham Township! The Nottingham Township Recreation Board has decided to try something a little different this year. In place of the Community Day event, Nottingham Township is proud to host their first ever “Car & Cycle Cruise” on Saturday June 21st, 2008. The cruise will be held at the Township Park on Sugar Run Road from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the very popular oldies group William Dell and the Wee Jams from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., plus Babe's Music Factory DJ all day. The show will feature specialty cars, trucks and motorcycles from throughout the area. There is a $5.00 entry fee for all cruise vehicles, but all spectators and guests enter for free! Awards will be given to various categories of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food vendors will be on site, as well as everyone attending will be eligible for door prizes! A 50/50 raffle will be available, with proceeds being split between the Thomas Youth League and local Boy Scout Troop 1300. We know that there are quite a few custom and specialty vehicles stuffed away in garages throughout the area. Why not bring those vehicles out and join the cruise? Bring your folding chairs, blankets and come and enjoy the day! Join in the fun and help support local youth groups at the same time. Don't forget, the day is Saturday June 21st. We'll be lookin for ya! For additional information or questions, please call the Nottingham Township office at 724-348-5622.
South Arts Gallery Exhibit The new fine art exhibit for South Arts Gallery is entitled “Solstice” and the featured artist is Jeri Corbin. The show dates are June 7 through July 25 and the opening reception is June 7 Jeri Corbin from 6 to 9 p.m. The Gallery is located in the Schoolhouse Art Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park. This show will be the first with new hours for the summer. The Gallery will be open on Tuesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Noon to 6 p.m. For more information call Margo at 412-835-9010.
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Bower Hill Bee-Stro Raises $1,184 for the Peters Township Library By J.R. Brower Approximately 550 people gathered at Bower Hill Elementary for a night of family fun at the annual Bower Hill Bee-Stro Beach Party BBQ on April 11. The event featured food, fun, and a raffle that raised $1,184 for the Peters Township Library Expansion Fund. Guests that evening enjoyed fried chicken, hot dogs, rigatoni, baked beans, corn on the cob, watermelon, and more from Conrad’s Catering in Munhall. Entertainment for the evening was the juggling and the circus splendor of Mike Spisak and Ken Wills. Children also enjoyed the theme activity table presented by Oogles N Googles of McMurray. Their staff provided face painting, tattoos, beach ball and visor-themed crafts, and coloring pages. Peters Township Library Director Pier Lee Local families and businesses donated 28 baskets to help make the rafand Bower Hill Bee-Stro Chairperson created a great event, fle a huge success. Some themes of this year’s baskets were candles, games, the Bower Hill Bee-Stro Beach Party BBQ, to raise funds for the library’s expansion. coffee and tea, and “mommy time.” Benichopsticks, New Dimension Comic Store, Young Chef’s Academy, Oogles N Googles, Dawn’s Hair Design, Elegant Photography, Little Gym, T Ferrieri, Carrie’s Creative Cakes, Pat’s Hallmark, Chalkboard, and Kristen’s Ink also donated items. Following the event, leftover food was donated to the Washington City Mission and all families left with young tree saplings Mike Spisak entertains the crowd at the BBQ. donated by The Washington County Game Commission. Bower Hill would like to extend a special thank you to the dedicated BeeStro volunteers, as well as those who donated items to the event. Pier Lee, director of the library, accepted the donation check at the May 7 Bower Hill PTA meeting with much appreciation of Bower Hill PTA’s support of the library expansion project.
St. Anthony’s of Monongahela Hosts FESTA 2008 St. Anthony's Church, Monongahela, will be hosting their 15th annual FESTA on June 27, 28, and 29 at the “Festa Park” located across from Sheetz at 1st & Main streets in Monongahela. One of the largest festivals in the Mid Mon Valley, St. Anthony's FESTA prides itself on the variety of homemade ethnic foods as well as favorite American items such as BBQ, wings, fresh-cut fries, lemonade, and ice cream. Also available are a bake sale, games for young and old, bingo, games of chance, and one of the largest flea markets in the area. The FESTA opens Friday following the opening procession at 5 pm. Headlining the live entertainment for Friday will be Elmoz Fire. Saturday begins with mass on the grounds at 4 pm, and the entertainment will be The Crystals, direct from Las Vegas. Sunday’s activities begin following a 3 pm mass in the park. Billy Joel & Elton John Impersonator Lee Alverson will provide the entertainment. There will also be a DJ throughout the FESTA weekend. Admission is free for this spectacular three-day event, and all proceeds benefit St. Anthony's Church.
Blaine Hill Fire Department Monthly Call Report During April 2008, Blaine Hill Fire Department answered calls for 18 incidents. There were 189 firefighters from Blaine Hill who responded and put forth 432 hours of labor for the month. Incidents by Type: Passenger vehicle fire - 1 Brush fires - 2 Outside rubbish fire - 1 Vehicle accident with injuries - 1 Vehicle accident with no injuries - 1 HAZMAT incidents - 4 Non-emergency standbys - 7 False alarm - 1
Incidents by District: Elizabeth Township -13 Elizabeth Boro - 3 Forward Township - 1 West Elizabeth - 1 Apparatus Response: Engine 142-1 - 14 Engine 142-2 - 6 Squad 142 - 5 Air 142 - 3
Elrama Volunteer Fire Company Elects 2008 Officers By Mandy Withers-Kozlowski Elrama Volunteer Fire Company (VFC) responded to 186 emergency calls in 2007, including fires, vehicle crashes, and medical responses with Jefferson Hills EMS, road closures, tree and wires-down responses with the PA State Police. Elrama VFC continues to assist Jefferson Hills Borough, West Elizabeth Borough, Finleyville VFC, and New Eagle VFC with emergency responses. The Elrama VFC continues to operate a bingo every Monday night at 7 pm and is always looking for volunteers to assist with firefighting and fundraising activities. Please help support your Union Township Fire Company. Call 412-384-8066 for more information. Officers for 2008 are:
President - Jack Neidermeyer Vice President - Leroy Harkins Secretary - George Uremovich Treasurer - Gilbert Adams Fire Chief - Lenny Bailey III Deputy Chief - Rich Kaufman Assistant Chief - Ed Frye Sr. Captain 1 - Bob Frye Captain 2 - Ed Frye Jr. 1st Lieutent - Sean Hummer 2nd Lieutent - Jonathan Madaras Trustees - Tom Smith, Ray Stout, Elmer Gaubauer, Ron Capicotto, Ron Lorch Sergeant of Arms - Dale Kaufman
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Blood Drive in Finleyville – June 11 A blood drive will be held at the Saint Francis Church General Purpose Building just off Route 88 in Finleyville on Wednesday June 11 between 1:00 and 6:30 pm. Area hospitals need your very precious gift of blood. Call Mary Morrow at (724) 348-5664 for an appointment or just stop by unannounced – you’ll be welcomed.
Dump the Pump and Ride the Bus on June 19 With high gas prices on everyone’s mind, Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority (MMVTA) is joining with other public transportation systems throughout the Commonwealth and the nation to participate in the third annual national Dump the Pump Day on June 19. Sponsored by the American and Pennsylvania Public Transportation Associations (APTA/PPTA), the 2008 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, conserve gasoline, and help reduce greenhouse gases. “Using public transportation is the quickest way to beat high gas prices,” said MMVTA Executive Director Valerie Kissell. “If gas prices are too high for you, then dump the pump and take one of our buses for free on June 19.” When boarding a MMVTA bus on June 19, all riders will ride at no charge. “By participating in the third annual national Dump the Pump Day, we hope people who have never used a MMVTA bus will decide to give us a try instead of driving their car,” said Kissell. MMVTA will welcome new riders and thank regular riders on the National Dump the Pump Day with free rides all day and by distributing a complimentary memento to the first 1,400 riders to board the bus on June 19. “With gas prices higher than ever and financial concerns affecting everyone, now is the time to save money and ride public transportation,” said APTA President William W. Millar. “The National Dump the Pump Day on June 19 is an opportunity for people across the country to make a difference in their wallet, as well as in the environment.”
Rep. Levdansky Urges Health Department to Investigate Chemical Permit The recent naming of Pittsburgh as the sootiest city in the nation by the American Lung Association coincided with state Rep. David Levdansky’s call for the Allegheny County Health Department to further investigate potential environmental and health ramifications associated with proposed changes at Eastman Chemical. The West Elizabeth company recently filed for a permit, now under county review, to expand capacity and release at least 32 additional tons of additional volatile organic compounds into the air. “I appreciate the needs of businesses like Eastman Chemical to expand and grow, but it must be accomplished in an environmentally sound manner,” said Levdansky, DAllegheny/Washington. “This expansion could further degrade the air quality of the Mon Valley and that alarms me greatly. The Allegheny County Health Department must do everything within its power to reduce the impact of further emissions on the residents of our valley.” Levdansky said the county relied on data from the company’s impact analysis in the draft permit and said the department should conduct its own analysis to ensure accuracy. He added that the company’s permit fails to list the specific compounds and pollutants, and the amounts of each, that would be released under the permit. “Certainly some of these compounds and pollutants are more harmful than others, and that’s why the county should investigate further,” Levdansky said. “I understand the company may believe that listing these toxins may be proprietary, but once they are in our air, the ‘trade secret’ is no longer a secret. Once we breathe in these toxins, it becomes our right to know.” Levdansky added that the emissions calculation in the company’s permit request assumes the new unit will replace an old unit; however, there is no guarantee that both units will not be operating simultaneously, which would lead to increased emissions. He said the matter should be clarified so that either the old unit will shut down immediately upon startup of the new unit, or new emissions figures should be determined to take into account the impact of both units operating concurrently. “The Mon Valley’s air quality has been compromised for many years,” Levdansky said. “With the technology available today, we are making inroads to clean up our air. I cannot support any effort to increase emissions of volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants unless I am convinced they will not further exacerbate the problems with air quality already affecting residents of the Mon Valley.”
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Farmers Market Vouchers For Washington County Residents Farmers Market Vouchers will be available for Washington County residents on Tuesday, June 10th from 10 AM – 1 PM at Peters Township Recreation Center (700 Meredith Drive, off of Bebout). The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides four checks, totaling $20 per individual, for fruits and vegetables to low-income families and seniors that can be redeemed at our farmers' markets. The purpose of the FMNP is to provide "resources to women, infants and children who are nutritionally at risk in the form of fresh nutritious unprepared foods (such as fruits and vegetables) from farmers' markets and to expand the awareness and use of farmers' markets and increase sales at such markets." Interested adults age 60 and older should bring proof of Washington County residency and proof of age. To be eligible for this program the individual must meet the following income guidelines: • Single - $19,240 • Couple - $25,900 If you plan to pick up checks for a senior citizen that cannot physically pick them up themselves you must come to the Recreation Center before June 10th, the date of distribution, and pick up a Proxy Form for that person to fill out and sign. For additional information or questions, call Sheila Coquet at (724) 942-5000.
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South Park Women’s Club Announces Scholarship Winners The South Park Women’s Club is happy to announce that the winner of the Joyce Fulton Memorial scholarship is Andrea Nachreiner. Andrea completed all the necessary steps to achieve this award. She is the recipient of a check for five hundred dollars to be used toward her education. The members would like to congratulate Andrea and wish her good luck in the future. The other students who applied are wished the very best and we thank you for your efforts. The Women’s Club is also proud to announce the names of the winners of the CCAC scholarship. These women are pursuing a college education while raising their children. They are Dina Marynchak and Sara Barna. These awards are regulated by the educational foundation at CCAC. Both recipients and representatives from the women’s club joined others at a celebration luncheon at Station Square.
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Other Trax Events in June Water Gardening Day - Saturday, June 7, 10 am Need a place to retreat and relax? In search of a refreshing oasis from the hectic world? Join us Saturday, June 7, at 10 am to learn how to create the perfect water garden get-away, while adding some excitement to your backyard. The class will cover helpful tips on pond building, pumps and filters, and water plants and fish care. Hurry, our fish and plants want to meet you!
Outdoor Summer Flea Markets Saturdays, June 21; July 5 and 19; and August 2, 16, and 30 Approximately 10x20 space to allow vehicle parking in space, $10 a day for a table; all space is first-come, first-served No pre-booking, and no refunds due to weather! Spaces can be set up to sell at 6 am; payment collected at 9 am. Vendors must furnish tables and chairs and change and change box and must clean up before leaving. For more information, call 412-835-3246, extension 113.
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Friends of the Montour Trail to Host J.R. Taylor Memorial Bridge 5K Race By Jackson Brower As part of the Friends of the Montour Trail’s annual “Party on the Trail” event, Saturday, June 7, there will be a 5K race honoring the late J.R.Taylor beginning at 7:30 am. The race will begin on the Montour Trail at Clifton Road in Bethel Park with a turnaround at Brush Run Road in Peters Township. All the money raised will go into a fund to help build the proposed Trail Bridge over Clifton Road at McMurray Road in Bethel Park. Participants are required to make an $18 donation. Registration will take place before the race at the Washington School parking lot, 515 Clifton Road. Parking is available next door at Al’s Café parking lot. Awards will be presented to the following: Top 3 overall – Male and Female; Top Master – Male and Female; and Top 3 Finishers in the following age categories: 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 The sign says it all! Anything that you give to 69, and 70 plus. will help bridge the gap in memory of a The J.R. Taylor Memorial fine local gentleman, J.R. Taylor. Bridge 5K Race, is being held to benefit the Friends of the Montour Trail’s efforts to finalize completion (“Bridge the Gap”) of the Peters Township / Bethel Park trail’s 4-mile spur from Brush Run Road to Logan Road. The event began three years ago to commemorate the memory of a very popular and well-known resident of Eighty Four, originally from Bethel Park, J.R. Taylor, who was killed in a tragic chain saw accident in Peters Township in 2003. Taylor, at that time had been working in construction on the new Port Authority Parking Garage at South Hills Village. One Saturday, his day off, he went to help a friend in Peters do some tree trimming. While working up in the tree, the chainsaw somehow kicked back and struck him with such force that it knocked him unconscious out of the tree. He never regained consciousness and died shortly thereafter. Area bikers have honored his life since his passing every June 7, gathering at Al’s Café for their J.R. Taylor Annual Memorial Ride. They’ll be doing it again this year alongside the runners in the Memorial Bridge 5K Race. For more information, call Race Director Phil Ehrman at 412-576-9318 or Cyndee Welsh, Registration, at 412-835-0522. You can also register online at cyndee5011@verizon.net. All participants and spectators are welcome to donate to this worthy cause, and checks should be made payable to Friends of the Montour Trail.
Recent Local Death Notices Barkey – Tammy Sue, 33., of Nottingham Township died Tuesday April 15. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Pigford – James Allen, 71., formerly of Monongahela died Wednesday January 16. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Brown – Doris Jean, 83., of Jefferson Hills died Wednesday April 16. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Ralph – Ruth (King), 77., of Elizabeth died Sunday April 27. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Domer – Nancy Haywood (McDevitt), 66., of Elrama died Saturday May 3. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Schneider – George, 48., of Jefferson Hills died Sunday May 4. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Downer – Rebecca, 54., of Carroll Township died Monday April 14. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Schuster – Verner Edwin, 86., of Monessen died Wednesday April 23. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Fagan – Maxine M (Ryan), 87.,of New Eagle died Wednesday April 23. Arrangements under direction of William Bautz Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Shaffer – Glen Kells, 94., of Elrama died Thursday April 10. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Fetchkan – Eileen J, 66., of Finleyville died Saturday April 26. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
Sliger – Katheryn Louise, 89., of New Eagle died Monday April 28. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Hoge – Kathryn Winn, 94., of Jefferson Hills died Thursday May 8. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Stang – Freda M, 78., of Eighty Four died Thursday May 1. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
Kish – Jeanne Marie, 85., of Monongahela died Tuesday May 6. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Stewart – Margery (Stoker), 77., of Elizabeth died Monday May 5. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Kurtland – Dorothy, 84., of Jefferson Hills died Wednesday April 30. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Vaccari – Rosalie J, 63., of Finleyville died Saturday May 10. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
Lekas – Zelma Dee, 81., of Bentleyville died Sunday April 6. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Vibostak – Peter, 92., of Elrama died Sunday May 4. Arrangements under direction of Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.
Lenzi – Donald, 73., of Monongahela died Sunday May 11. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Wilcox – Ernest E, 86., of Elizabeth Township died Wednesday April 30. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Marraccini – Velma M, 87., of New Eagle died Saturday April 19. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc in Monongahela.
Wiliuszis – Mary (Sminko), 86., of Courtney Hill, Finleyville died Saturday April 26. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
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NNCW Meeting: PA State Police Teach Avoidance as the Best Way to Survive Criminal Attacks By Paul Chasko The Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) group hosted State Police Trooper Brian Burden on May 14, who gave a presentation entitled “Ladies Beware.” The thrust of the information given was that the best way to survive confrontations with criminal types was to avoid them. Although this isn’t always possible, there are common-sense actions that anyone can take to be less vulnerable to criminal attacks. Several of the points given are worth listing here: • At home, a locked door is your first line of defense. Never open your door to a stranger, especially at night. • Outdoor lighting on your home is a strong deterrent. • Know your neighborhood and your neighbors– report suspicious activity. Call 911, it may be nothing but it may be life saving. • Trust your instincts – if something doesn’t seem right, it may well not be. • Keep your car in good mechanical condition. You don’t need a breakdown in a bad neighborhood. • Pick the safer route in advance of a trip. • Carry your cell phone on your person. It may be your lifeline. • Unmarked police cars have wig-wag headlights. They flash alternately from
left to right. Be wary of a car with both lights flashing at the same time. • If pulled over, a police officer won’t mind if you drive slowly to a busy area or parking lot before stopping. • Purses and wallets usually hold cash and credit cards, which are most appealing to criminals – don’t make it easy for a criminal to grab them. • Use common sense about flashy and expensive jewelry and clothing. Don’t wear them where you might invite theft. • Statistics show that most attackers are likely to use their weapons if provoked – try to stay calm and remember that no property is worth your life. Trooper Burden also had some other announcements and/or warnings: • Vehicles have struck officers while they approach a stopped car on the driver’s side; police will now approach stopped vehicles on the passenger’s side. • There’s been a rash of catalytic converter thefts. They contain precious metals. Thieves have been cutting them from underneath trucks and SUVs, which have a higher ground clearance. • Copper theft from storage facilities and even homes is on the rise due to high copper prices. • “Gypsies” have been in the area offering cheap home repairs. The State Police strongly urge that you use wellknown local contractors – otherwise,
State Trooper Brian Burden and Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch Chairperson Linda Evans kick off the May meeting. Free dusk-to-dawn lights and smoke detectors will be offered to seniors and low-income folks at the June 11 meeting.
you may not get all that you pay for. • Criminal mischief is on the rise everywhere – vandalism is a continuing problem in Union Township. • Theft of gasoline from vehicles is on the rise. • State Police Lieutenant Gardner will be at the June 9 regular meeting of the Union Township Board of Supervisors to answer any questions from residents and/or the Board. Remember, dusk-to-dawn lights and smoke detectors will be available free at the June 11 NNCW meeting to seniors and low-income folks. The lights are from
an NNCW grant arranged through State Representative David Levdansky, and Elrama Volunteer Fire Department donated the smoke detectors. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at the St. Francis General Purpose Building just off Route 88 in Finleyville. Also, there will be a cleanup day at the Union Township Recreation Park on Brownsville Road on Saturday, June 7. Volunteers are asked to report at 9 am; bringing garbage bags and a grass trimmer would be helpful if you have one. A CPR class and certification is being set up for July – stay tuned.
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Memory of Alexzandra Loos Honored at Annual ‘Run for Alex’ By J.R. Brower Alexzandra Loos, affectionately known as Alex to her friends and family, grew up in Eighty-Four and was an exceptional student and athlete at Bentworth High School. She was only 5’2”, but all who knew her said she had a truly big heart, which transformed into success at everything she tried to do in her short life. You see, Alex only lived to be 15 years old. Sadly, she was killed by a speeding car as she and her friend walked home from soccer practice in August 2004. To mention a few of Alex’s accomplishments, not only was she one of two girls on the boys’ soccer team, she was a standout track star who set a WPIAL record in the 1,600 meter the first year she ever ran. She was a starter and letterman as a freshAlex holds her medals she won at the man. Alex was first in her class and was Ringgold Mid Mon Valley Classic. involved with girls basketball, drama, She took first place in the 800- and band, Leo Club, and 4-H Club and taught 1600-meter runs and set a track record there. Cloverbuds (young 4:H kids) and helped kindergarteners at the elementary center during her study halls. Following her death, her father, Jimmy Loos of Eighty Four, along with many of Alex’s friends and family members started the From Alex With Love Foundation to honor her passing from her especially remarkable life. The nonprofit charitable foundation began holding annual charity track events with the objective of awarding scholarships in Alexzandra’s memory. So far, they have provided over 35 scholarships to area high school students, and this year they will award over $5,000 worth of scholarships. The annual Run for This year, the Run for Alex will take place Saturday, June 7 Alex is held in memory of Alexzandra Danielle at the Bentleyville Social Hall beginning at 9 am. There will be Loos, 1989 – 2004. 2-mile runs and 5-mile runs for high schoolers and a 1-nile “fun walk” for anyone who wishes to support the run but not compete. Last year, over 600 runners participated. Sarris Candies of Canonsburg sponsors the event. Packet pick-up and late registration will be held Friday, June 6, from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, June 7, from 7 to 8:15 am. To see a special tribute to Alexzandra, go to www.fromalexwithlove.org. To register for the event, go to online registration at Active.com. For more information, call Jim Loos at 724-239-2785; write to From Alex With Love Foundation, 101 Ridge Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330; or email jimloos@fromalexwithlove.com.
Fabulously Famous ‘Fleatique on the Mon’ Returns for 10th Year Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors will converge in New Eagle and Monongahela on Saturday, June 7th for the annual “Fleatique On The Mon.” The event will run 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 will be available at both locations. 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 more information at 724-258-5919.
The Oliver Miller Associates take a break from spring clean up to enjoy a hot dog. Harold Samek, Bethel Park; Fred Bowman, Jefferson Hills; Art Farley, Bethel Park; Joe Hanscak, South Park; and Dave Burke, Bethel Park, work at repairing the stairs to the barn.
Oliver Miller Clean Up Day Preps For New Season The members of the Oliver Miller Associates had a clean up day to prepare the grounds for opening day.
Bob Powischill of Baldwin and Mary Pat Swauger of Baldwin clean up Emily's Garden at the Homestead.
Triple B Farms Strawberry Festival Set for June 14 and 15 Triple B Farms will have its annual strawberry festival June 14-15. Activities include Strawberry Pancake Breakfast until 1 pm both days, free hayrides to the strawberry patch, a visit from Strawberry Girl, and children’s activities including pony rides, the Liberty Tube Slide, rope maze, playground, and farm animals. Both pre-picked and pick-your-own strawberries will be available. So, come on out and enjoy a day of family fun on the farm. Customers may pick their own berries or buy berries pre-picked in the farm’s Country Market & Gift Shop. Call ahead for picking conditions or to place an order. In the farm market, look for our popular homemade fudge in many chocolate- and nutbased flavors. Fudge flavors of the month are strawberries & cream and strawberry nut in June and chocolate raspberry and raspberry sorbet in July. Also, for Father’s Day, the market will sell Father’s Day Fudge Ties – fudge blocks in the shape of neckties, in various flavors and patterns, sold in cute tie boxes. New this year is our own Triple B brand of specialty coffees in such flavors as chocolatecovered strawberry, Oreo cheesecake, very berry and chocolate raspberry crème. The bakery is turning out mountains of fresh pies, cookies, muffins, quick breads and other goodies. Look especially for the farm’s signature “Sky-High Pies,” made with whichever berries are in season when you visit the farm – strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries. Also look for “Crumble Berry Pies” – mixed berry pies with buttery crumb topping – and traditional pies such as apple, peach, and more. Flavor availability depends on the season; call ahead to place an order. The market also offers gift and craft items, jams and jellies, snacks, farm-themed toys, and local fruits and vegetables. For serious cooks, supplies for canning, making jam and baking are also available in the market. Plan an outing to Triple B with the family! The farm has a playground, complete with a barn with a slide, a refurbished tractor for climbing, and a playhouse on stilts. Children can also see and feed many types of farm animals, including a pot-bellied pig, chickens, rabbits and peacocks. Pygmy goats climb a tall ramp and bridge in the animal yard. The farm is a welcoming place for families because it is owned and operated by a family. Ron and Carolyn Beinlich and their son, Bill, and his wife, Suzanne, have dedicated themselves to raising the finest produce and serving their customers. The farm is open from strawberry season through Halloween Day. After strawberry season, visit the farm later in the summer for raspberries (late June or early July), sweet corn (early July through Labor Day), other fruits and vegetables (all summer), and the farm’s popular pumpkin festival (late September and October). Triple B Farms is open from 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, and 10 am to 5 pm Sunday through about mid-June. For the remainder of the summer, the farm’s hours shorten slightly. Triple B is located 15 miles south of Pittsburgh. For information or directions, call (724) 258-3557 or check the farm’s Web site at www.triplebfarms.com.
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Beth El Bingo Winner!
Beth El Bingo gave away a Garmin portable GPS on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. The winner was Richard Filler, pictured above standing between Dr. Jay Feuer and Fern Schwartz who chair the bingo. Every player fills out a free raffle drawing ticket each time they play. Don’t miss our next free raffle ticket drawing for a 42 inch plasma television to be given away June 24th, 2008. The more times a person attends the bingo the greater their chances are of winning. Beth El Bingo, a friendly bingo, happens every Tuesday. Doors open at 6 and games start at 7. Beth El Bingo is located at 1900 Cochran Road in Scott Township. Please call 412-561-1168 for information.
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fire house; lives and very expensive equipment are put at risk – this in addition to the high cost to fuel these huge vehicles gives fire department officials the right to draw the line for not responding to certain non-emergency situations. Nuisance calls also waste the volunteer’s time – time that is golden when it must be divided between families, friends, full-time jobs, fundraising for the department, and answering fire calls. The one situation that concerns me, and some others with which I’ve spoken, is the interaction between the fire departments and the Washington County 911 Dispatch Center when handling vehicular accidents. We wonder whether it’s good policy for a 911 Telecommunications Officer (TCO) to rely on a passing motorist to ascertain whether there is entrapment or danger of fire; in which case a fire emergency vehicle should be dispatched in addition to paramedics. In the past, Union Township’s first responders were typically the local police who were trained to make these judgments. Now, without a local police force, the first responder is very likely to be another motorist – unless a police cruiser from a neighboring community or the PA State Police happens to be in the area. Then again, a fire emergency vehicle and crew shouldn’t be dispatched for every fender-bender that occurs – it’s a tough decision. Let’s hope that the 911 TCOs always lean to the overly cautious side. No one talks much about the operational local government grants provided to the Finleyville and Elrama VFDs. Finleyville VFD receives grants from Finleyville Borough and Union and Nottingham townships to assist in covering costs of their services. The Elrama VFD also receives grant money from Union Township. Finleyville is currently the larger of the two services. Grants from local municipalities are and should be reviewed each budgeting cycle to be certain funds are commensurate with the services provided. As to what areas are covered by what department, there’s a great deal of overlap and backup. Elrama’s primary coverage area is the community of Elrama and all of Union Township, including part of the Mon Valley Expressway. Finleyville VFD’s primary area covers Finleyville Borough, Nottingham Township, part of the Mon Valley Expressway, and all of Union Township. The 911-dispatch center makes the decision for the first call based on proximity of the emergency to the fire equipment, with Finleyville generally called out to the western half of Union Township and Elrama called out to the Eastern half of Union Township. Special equipment that might be needed and the nature of the emergency sometimes dictate what departments are dispatched. In some instances, as in structural fires, both departments as well as neighboring departments may be called to a fire scene. Generally, the ranking line officer of the first responding department takes control of the fire or accident scene and directs other departments called to assist. Once on the scene, the controlling officer will call for other departments when and if needed. It’s a system that’s been in place for many years, and it works. The residents of Finleyville Borough and Union and Nottingham townships need not concern themselves with whom to call – you just dial 911, and you’re covered. Aside from the continuing need for funds and new members for both departments, the Union-Finley area is well covered for fire protection by dedicated volunteers and modern fire-fighting equipment.
Look for Part Two of the series, “Ambulance Services”, in the July issue of the Union-Finley Messenger.
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Nottingham Township to Consider Southern Beltway Request Finleyville Wants to Cooperate on Future Planning By J.R. Brower On the agenda at Nottingham Township’s Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Monday evening, May 19, were some topics of importance to township residents. Heading the meeting were all three supervisors, Chairman Raymond Barley, Vice Chairman Douglas King, and newest Township Supervisor Peter Marcoline, who took office earlier this year after being elected to the position in last fall’s general election. Also present were Township Secretary Emilie Gadd and Township Solicitor Robert Clarke. Of particular interest to township residents was the board’s acknowledgement that the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is requesting approval by the Agricultural Lands Condemnation Approval Board (ALCAB) to convert production of agricultural farmlands in Nottingham Township to highway use for the proposed Southern Beltway to connect I-79 and the Mon-Valley Expressway. The ALCAB is requesting a letter from
the supervisors and a specially appointed five-member board (the Township Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee) to condemn or not to condemn the agricultural security areas for this purpose. The supervisors agreed to schedule a meeting of the advisory committee to render the decision on the condemnation proceedings. In another matter, resident Richard Kurth, 153 W Patterson Road, questioned whether his neighbor could legally use a right-of-way through Kurth’s property. Supervisor Douglas King said, “The neighbor has a right to access the right-of-way through your property to a township road.” After much discussion and repeated questions from Kurth to the board, Solicitor Robert Clarke said, “As far as the township is concerned, your neighbor can legitimately use that right-of-way through your property. If you have a problem with that, it would be between you and him, and you could take it up with him in court.” The board advised Kurth that if he planned to pursue the matter, he should
get a current survey of his property, but Kurth said that he didn’t think he needed one. Addressing a new matter on the agenda, the board heard from Lt. John Johnson of Canonsburg General Hospital Emergency Medical Services, who attended the meeting with fellow paramedics Mike Lollini and Tommy Lheureau. Ramona Bright, Director of Tri-County Ambulance in Monongahela, had written to Nottingham proposing a change in the emergency medical response to the southwest corner of the township. Johnson told the board that, because the southwest corner of Nottingham Township is closer to Canonsburg than it is to Monongahela, Canonsburg General Hospital EMS would be more than happy to add that area to its territory for faster response time. The board agreed and will contact the 911 Center to approve the change. In other business, the board indicated that the Finleyville Borough Council is very interested in pursuing its own MultiMunicipal Comprehensive Plan with
Nottingham Township. Supervisor Peter Marcoline indicated that this would be advantageous to Nottingham in getting grants as well as coordinating guidelines on future growth and development of both municipalities. He said that although Finleyville and Nottingham do not physically adjoin, the fact that they are both within the Ringgold Area School District would enhance compatibility for such an agreement. A motion to proceed with finalizing the details of the MultiMunicipal Comprehensive Plan between Nottingham Township and the Borough of Finleyville was made, seconded, and carried by a 3-0 vote. Another noteworthy topic taken up by the board was information they received regarding legislation recently passed by the State Senate, calling for a county-wide Earned Income Tax Collection to begin by 2010 or 2011. Supervisor Raymond Barley said that although the bill has not yet passed in the State House of Representatives, state officials wanted local municipalities to be aware of it.
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Monongahela Council: Local Police Officer Acknowledged For Job Well Done; Residents Asked Not to Feed Ducks at Aquatorium By Ken Askew City Council of Monongahela held a brief monthly meeting on May 14; all members were present. Officer Bob Cunningham attended the meeting and was commended for apprehending the robbers at the recent holdup at McDonald’s restaurant in Monongahela and for catching a burglar in the same week. All the arrested perpetrators are now in jail. At the conclusion of congratulatory remarks by Police Chief Brian Tempest, meeting attendees offered enthusiastic applause. During the Public Forum, a resident of Swift Alley (connects Black and Otis streets) complained about the entrance being closed; the blockade will be removed, and he will clear the area near his house for better accessibility by all. In Other news • The Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with New Eagle Borough was approved, to facilitate multimunicipal planning and zoning. • Ken Kulak was appointed to represent the city at the Mon Valley Progress
Council. • A contract was approved for Technology Consultants to evaluate the Monongahela website. • A Conditional Use permit was granted for a plumbing shop on Main Street to be converted into an auto repair shop. • Council proposed a monthly Beautification Award to be given to the homeowner whose property has been most improved. A gift certificate to Lowe’s store is meant to encourage Monongahela residents to better maintain their properties. • The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is building docks on the Mon River and adding access to them via a launch ramp. • Residents are asked NOT to feed the ducks at the Aquatorium, as the ducks leave a mess behind and rodents consume the food not eaten by the ducks, bringing an undesired nuisance to the area. • Bids were received for the sale of a used city truck. The high bid of $3,010 was received from Paul Rudy and will be accepted pending review by the Solicitor. The other four bids ranged from $2,501.99 to $1,509.
South Park Township Board Recognizes Tri-Community South EMS for Outstanding Service By Beth Stroud In recognition of Emergency Services Week, May 18 – 27, the South Park Township Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation to Tri-Community South EMS employees for their outstanding professionalism, courteousness, and excellence in serving the community. South Park Police Chief Joseph Ferrelli reflected on the days in the early 1970s when the police department provided ambulance service to the township, in addition to upholding the law. Since 1976, Tri-Community South EMS has performed that service. “They are a great service and I commend them,” Chief Ferrelli said. Tri-Community South EMS serves the Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, and South Park communities. In other news, several community residents approached the supervisors with a variety of concerns, including land development in the Heartland Home Plan and on Broughton Road; concern with residents feeding the deer, which is prohibited in the township; people speeding along Triphammer Road; and aggressive driving and motorcycle noise along Broughton Road. The supervisors addressed the issues accordingly and acknowledged support from the police department in monitoring the roads with reported speeders and motorcycle noise. With regard to feeding the deer, the supervisors made it clear that
nothing that can be done unless community members are willing to identify those responsible for feeding the deer. Bids received on the Evans Park Field Lighting Project came in much higher than anticipated, making it necessary to revise the original plan and to re-open the bids on June 4 at 10 am with the plan to award the job at the regularly scheduled supervisor’s meeting on June 9. Bids will be open on July 3 at 11 am for the 2008 Township-Wide Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project with the job being awarded at the regularly scheduled supervisor’s meeting on July 14. The police chief’s report for the month of April included 813 calls for service, 31 arrests, 74 traffic citations, 42 parking citations, 177 warnings, 1 reportable accident, 5 non-reportable accidents, 19 fire calls, 98 EMS calls, and 1 deer complaint. In the supervisors’ comments, Walter Sackinsky applauded fellow Supervisor David Buchewicz in his efforts to unite the community in canvassing the township for litter removal. He reported that an estimated 8 tons of garbage and 40-50 tires were removed from township roadways in the clean-up performed by many community groups and individual residents. Township Manager Karen Fosbaugh was also recognized for her role in securing grant money through South Hills Area Council of Governments to benefit the township.
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Elizabeth Borough Council Member David Householder Resigns By Alice Harris The April Council meeting opened at 7:30 with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for a death in the Fleischauer Family. In attendance were Council members P. Shaner, M. Van Fossen, R. Miller, M. Douglas, and M. Fleischauer. Also in attendance were Solicitor Isobel Storch, Mayor John Yacura, and Borough Secretary, Robin Stockton. Absent Council members were C. Rager and D. Householder. Highlights from the meeting are as follows: • Elizabeth Township Area EMS Chris Dell and Jill Moorhead presented the “EMS Saves Lives By … “ Poster Contest Awards. Winners were chosen from 150 entries from three elementary schools. EMS Director Chris Dell spoke on the Elizabeth Township Area EMS subscription drive. Cost is $25 per individual, $40 per couple, and $45 per family. Phone 412-751-0919 for subscriptions or information. • The resignation of Councilman David Householder, due to health problems, was approved. Mayor Yacura lamented
Householder’s loss on Council. • The Borough loan with PNC Bank has been finalized and received. • The discussion of the purchase of a generator for emergency back-up lighting for the Elizabeth Borough Building was discussed. Robin Miller will write a letter to Senator Stout’s office to inquire about available grant monies to help with this purchase. • The Borough curfew is 9 pm; children ages under 18 must be off the streets. • A list of abandoned cars on the Borough streets is being compiled. If a license is out of date, the vehicle is considered abandoned. Abandoned vehicles will be towed. • A roll call vote approved the installation of a handicapped parking sign near the AME Church on 6th Street. Solicitor Storch reminded that anyone with a handicapped placard or plate can park in a handicapped spot, not just the person who requests it. • Mary van Fossen stated that the tenants at 820 6th Street have not paid garbage fee for the last six years. Solicitor Storch recommend that a notice be sent to both the property owner and tenants.
She will also research the statute of limitations concerning the recovery of monies owed. The Borough will contact delinquents and cite property owners. The current garbage contract is up in February 2009, and the Borough will consider letting the garbage company handle the billing. • Sidewalks are property owners’ responsibility while curbs are the Borough’s responsibility. • Lydia Hale spoke on the 8th Street wall’s declining condition and asked for an engineering study before it comes down. It was approved that the Borough Engineer will evaluate the situation. • Streets Department Chad Rager will be asked to spray Juno Alley for weeds. • The following were appointed to the Zoning Hearing Board for a four-year term: Steve Surmick, Bill Boucher, and George Kunkle. • Appointed to the Planning Commission, along with Larry Duvall who was previously appointed, were Tim Guffy, Paula Stevens, Mary Beth Kline, and Barry Boucher. • Heading the Steering Committee for the Allegheny Together Project are Larry Duvall, Margaret Fleischauer, Art Mitchell, and Wendy Smith. • A motion to adopt a Mutual Aid Agreement providing police protection in conjunction with neighboring municipalities through COG was approved. • Officer-in-Charge John Snelson met with PennDOT to determine where the stop and advanced warning signs should go near the Betty Krofic resi-
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dence, which has been the target of multiple vehicle accidents. Congressman Tim Murphy has provided funds for digital video systems for two police cars. Plum Street can be closed for community events as recommended by Allegheny Together. The Borough Planning Commission asked and received approval for an amount not to exceed $100 per month for copying costs. The Commission requires its own Solicitor but may use the Borough Solicitor in the interim until one is hired. The Commission plans to update the entire zoning ordinance, effective for all Borough neighborhoods. Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation will help. Joint municipal ordinances with Forward Township may be considered. Mitch Hoffman of the Local Government Academy offered to speak with Council concerning zoning and ordinances. A motion to suspend building (commercial and residential) building and occupancy permits until after hearing Mitch Hoffman was approved. The Borough no longer needs services of CPA Steve Corlett, effective April 30. A letter of vacancy of this position and inquiry of residents’ interest in this seat, which will extend through the 2009 elections, was approved. The Borough is finally receiving monies from Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for street openings; $4,000 has been paid. Community Clean-Up is slated for the morning of June 21.
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That Old House
“Profiling historic, old or unique homes throughout the area”.
By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort
The Peter Boyer House OWNER: Mildred “Rusty” Kurtzrock LOCATION: 5679 Library Road
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any of us have been traveling Library Road lately due to the bridge construction at Piney Forks. I have been driving “88” off and on for over 20 years, and I have always been interested in a fine old house that sits majestically on the hillside on the way to the South Park Shops. My wife refers to this house as the “white frosting house” because
it looks so crisp and clean, like wedding cake frosting. This would be the Peter Boyer House, 1840-1842 (according to the historic marker situated on the side of the house). The current owner, Mildred “Rusty” Kurtzrock, is a lovely woman who, with her late husband, endeavored to restore and keep this home in its own grand style. In my conversation with Rusty, she told me that she and her husband had looked at modern houses but none of them impressed her. But the Boyer house clicked, and that’s the one they purchased. The Bollaner family first completed much of the house’s renovation and restoration work, and over the years it has seen its share of changes. Rusty told me that at one time it had been a telephone office during WWII, and at least one couple had rented the third floor for their hon-
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eymoon. The two-car garage was a later addition to the house, which was built out of the stones from the old springhouse; Rusty’s husband hand built the banister that surrounds the top of the garage. The Boyer name is pretty well known in the early history of this area, as the family owned parcels of land from Bethel Park to Canonsburg. Peter Boyer and Anna Boyer’s names appears in the registry of the Peters Creek Anti Slavery Society in 1836, and I’m pretty sure they were members of the Baptist meeting house on Peters Creek. I was honored to have been able to tour such a fine home that has been so lovingly and diligently kept in the style of the early 19th century. So, if your traveling 88 to Bethel Park in the near future, keep an eye out for the grand white house that sits on the hill.
** 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 Joanne Barcala CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty announces the retirement of Joanne Barcala and is proud to extend our appreciation for her loyal service since 1990. She Joanne Barcala earned numerous production awards throughout her career and enjoyed the loyalty of her many customers and clients. She and her husband, John, continue to reside in Union Township. She plans to spend more time with her friends and family (especially the grandchildren!). Happy retirement, Joanne!
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Road Improvements Discussed at Peters Council Meeting ‘Elvis Has Left The Building’ in West Elizabeth Council Bans Youths From Playing Hockey By Charlotte Hopkins After a debate over permission to play hockey in West Elizabeth between resident Jack Miller and local teens Justin Hopkins, Derek Stewart, and Steven Helbig, the town council sided with Miller and has banned hockey playing within the borough. “No Hockey” signs will be placed in West Elizabeth’s two parks, and it was stated that the police could be called if children are caught playing hockey. When teen hockey player, Stewart asked if they West Elizabeth area teens T. Jageman, Steve Helbig, Justin could “just play hockey in the Hopkins, and Derek Stewart (front) presented their case to town street,” the council declined, council for the right to play hockey in West Elizabeth. due to the concern of cars being damaged. In other news Miller’s original complaint was that teenagers were hitting his home with rocks; the teens stressed that they were not • Magistrate Beth Scagline Mills announced that as of June 1, her office using rocks, only a hockey puck, and to will be moved into the former Curves their knowledge didn’t know of anyone on Route 51 North; adjacent to the else using rocks. Helbig stated it would be Forward Township Police Department. impossible to hit Miller’s home because the Her hours will remain 8 am - 4 pm. She court is surrounded with a 25-foot fence, is trying to obtain permission to extend and about 30 more feet separates Miller’s her hours on Tuesday to be 8 am - 6:30 home and the court on which they play pm, which may take up to six months. hockey. The council stated that their con• Ray Armstrong stressed concerns for cern is the damage done to the fence by recent vandalism to fire hydrants. the players “checking” into one another. People are unscrewing the hydrants Hopkins stated that more checking occurs and stealing the brass inside to recycle. during basketball games than hockey This tears the threading on a hydrant games and that kids climbing the fence and renders it inoperable in fire emercause more damage than pucks. Council gencies. Hydrant knobs now must be President Louise Biddle thanked the boys tightened, which will cause a 30-secfor presenting their side of the issue and, ond delay in hooking up hoses. Thirty with her apologies, confirmed that hockey seconds is a long and valuable duration will not be allowed. Council suggested of time when someone’s house is on that they look into neighboring communifire. ties for recreation.
By J.R. Brower Roadway maintenance and future improvements in Peters Township were discussed in length at the May 12 Council meeting. First on the new business agenda was the question of upgrading streets in the Maplewood Drive area between East Edgewood Drive and Valley Brook Road. The Maplewood Plan consists of the intersecting streets, Laurel Drive, Dogwood Circle, Woodside Drive, Kathy Ann Lane, and Pinewood Drive, which all occupy a minimum maintenance area. Council had asked the township staff to resubmit surveys to property owners in the plan that have expressed interest in having their roads upgraded to full maintenance and construction status. The surveys were sent in attempt to obtain a majority of owners to agree to have the roads upgraded and assessed a $1,500 fee, much like previous projects on the streets. John Pituch of Pinewood Drive addressed the Council, saying that he would be willing to pay the $1,500 fee as he has in the past but many plan residents want the full maintenance upgrade without having to pay the extra $1,500. Apparently, the Maplewood Plan has always been a minimum-maintenance area, and residents’ deeds for these properties specified that they would have to pay the added full maintenance fees. Councilman Robert Atkison said to Pituch, “The theory is that you have been paying reduced taxes all these years to make up for the extra fees.” Councilman James Berquist suggested a town hall meeting regarding this issue for residents of the neighborhood, and the township staff will organize an orientation for citizens in the Maplewood Plan. In other new business, traffic impact fee regulations were considered. After Council implemented this fee and initiated a traffic study, the attorney working with Transportation Consultant Trans Associates and Council’s Traffic Impact Fee Committee drafted the regulations. The purpose was to provide guidance on the implementation of the interim fee until a permanent fee is established. The measure passed by a vote of 6-0. Council next took up roadway sufficiency analysis as part of the Traffic Impact Fee Program. Mark Magalotti, a principle for
Trans Associates, gave an in-depth presentation that included a list of intersections in the township that would need future improvements, projecting his analysis to the year 2028. Councilman David Ball reflected, “Part of forecasting problems in 2028 can be done by identifying problems that are occurring now.” The road intersections for which Magalotti’s firm determined need of improvement are Valley Brook and East McMurray, Thomas and East McMurray, South Center Church and East McMurray, Washington and East McMurray, and Bebout and Venetia roads. He said that adding turn lanes, upgrading traffic signals, or constructing roundabouts could significantly improve all of these intersections. Next on the agenda was consideration of a mixed-use request by Lakeview Square Developer Nick Hoban of Protos, Inc. He and Architect Dave Hagar of Burt Hill, Inc. asked Council to consider permitting the construction of a four-story, half-residential/half-commercial building on the south side of McDowell Lane bordering Canonsburg Lake. Councilman David Ball said, “I don’t think we should mix retail and residential,” and Councilwoman Monica Merrill added, “This is not a great place for this type of development.” Councilman Robert Lewis said that he was against it even as a planning concept, and the measure failed to pass on the vote. In other new business, Council: • Passed a request by ice cream truck vendor Mike and Vic’s to reduce his peddler permit fee, as the fees have increased for long-term permit holders. • Passed an ordinance accommodating a 2% increase in garbage and recycling fees. The increase equals $1 per quarter for regular curbside collection, and it includes a 14-cents fuel adjustment fee. • Appointed Michael McCaig as Councilman until 2009 to fill the spot that opened as a result of William Naumoff’s resignation last month. McCaig was selected from a list of applicants that included Rebecca Bowman, Anthony Conti, William Northrop, Gary Stiegel, Ted Taylor IV, and David Wall. • Accepted improvements to parts of Evergreen and Village Green drives and made them part of the township’s roadway program.
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Jefferson Hills Council Offers to Help Fire Stations With High Fuel Costs By Jim Caldwell The regular monthly meeting of the Jefferson Hills Borough Council was held May 12 in the Municipal Center with all members present except Council President Chris King, due to illness. One of the more interesting proposals occurred late in the night during the General Business. Councilman Jeff Weir made it known that the three area fire stations were struggling with the cost of diesel fuel being over $4 per gallon. This sparked a discussion among the members as well as the Borough Manager and Mayor and the citizen input of the EMS Coordinator Al Henderson. Together, the Council proposed and passed a resolution to give each house $1,000 to help with fuel costs for the next month, providing they present the receipts. However, everyone agreed that the problem will not go away and further solutions should be brainstormed. This may include fundraisers specifically for fuel monies, approaching other communities to poll resources and buy in bulk for better pricing, or approaching state and federal officials for assistance. This situation becomes a safety issue, not just an economic matter, as it involves all emergency vehicles. The bulk of the three-hour meeting was comprised of accepting minutes of previous regular and special meetings, adopting resolutions to grant a final approval for land development by BAW Plastics, and authorizing new Borough Manager Douglas Arndt to execute the required forms for financial assistance under the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Among the ordinance adopted was one to increase the membership of the Economic Development Commission, remove the non-voting members, and preclude local elected officials from serving on the board. Council Member Dominic Serapiglia, in particular, stated that he would request removal from the board to allow a place for an interested non-politi-
cal resident. This discussion of the exclusion of elected personnel should extend to all boards operating in the Borough. A consensus emerged to follow through with this ordinance across all of them. Chief Reagan asked to speak to the matter of considering authorizing Solicitor Mike Adams to prepare a parking prohibition on Chamberlin Ridge and Laurel Ridge drives. Students from the high school are parking, sometimes doubleparking, during the daytime causing problems for the neighborhood in the event of an emergency. Tickets issued, even the more expensive ones from the state, are not deterring any drivers from parking. Reagan proposed making it a possible towaway zone. Some members cautioned that might be too radical, and perhaps there are lesser remedies. The item was tabled rather than voted upon until further discussion. A motion to consider appointments to the Comprehensive Recreation Plan Study Committee was tabled for lack of information and names submitted at this time. Two employments were considered: Joseph Covelli was accepted for Summer Day Camp Director, and David Demotte of Washington was hired as a part-time Assistant Code Enforcement Officer to fill an immediate need. Lastly, in final remarks, Mayor Michael Green stated flatly that there would be no warnings with traffic violations given, only citations, as this is the only was to discourage speeding in local neighborhoods on nice days. Tracey Khalik stated that he would be in the Chamber one half hour before each regular meeting to answer residents’ questions about matters before the Council that they might not understand without the full report the members are given. Vice President James Weber, who chaired the meeting, specifically thanked Public Works Coordinator Bill McVicker and his crew for the great job of inspecting some 1,400 manholes throughout the borough in record time. An executive session followed adjournment.
New Eagle Council Hears Presentation On New Ringgold Middle School Location By Ken Askew At the monthly meeting of New Eagle Council on May 6, Bill Tatar, Operations Manager for the New Eagle Municipal Authority, made a presentation regarding the new Ringgold Middle School. Tatar has been working with others to set forth the rationale to build a new middle school within the boundaries of New Eagle Borough, rather than another site being considered on Route 136. The Ringgold School District is considering combining its two middle schools into one, affecting 800 students. The current schools are experiencing subsidence issues from underground mining. Some of the positive aspects about the proposed New Eagle location on Main Street between Vine and Memorial streets are: the site has not been undermined; more than adequate space is open (21 acres needed vs. 43 acres available); water, gas, and storm sewers are already in place for tie-ins, possibly saving over $1M in construction costs; emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) are readily at hand; in the event of an emergency, there are seven road routes for escape, and students could be evacuated and quickly sheltered in a nearby social hall; and lastly, the New Eagle site offers a safer transportation situation, having only one accident reported as opposed to 75 in the
vicinity of the Route 136 site. New Eagle is pursuing a municipal recycling grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). During discussions, the DEP emphasized that state law already requires New Eagle to have a no-burn policy; the fine for violations is $10K per day. To receive a grant, the Borough must certify that it is complying with the state law by means of a local ordinance to that effect. Therefore, Council will draft a new ordinance to ban leaf burning and instead provide for leaf pickups in the fall and debris cleanups in the spring. A provision will be included to allow recreational fires at homes (using a fire ring) during designated times. The cost of a leaf chipper/shredder will be shared 10% New Eagle / 90% DEP. Other topics discussed included the potential for two new businesses (a bed & breakfast to replace Tommy B’s tavern, and a family-style restaurant to replace Mapptech Ltd. auto body shop); speeding traffic on 7th Avenue; resolution of a water drain-off problem at a residence on 1st Avenue; new phone service for Borough employees; embankment repairs along Mulberry Street; obtaining equipment from state surplus in Harrisburg; the on-going discussions with Fayette Waste; and the continuing matter of demolition of unsafe structures.
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Finleyville Borough Council Examines MMCP Action and Summer Road Repairs By Paul Chasko All council members were present at the Finleyville Borough Council Meeting, as well as Mayor Kutsek, Solicitor Berggren, and Police Chief Tempest. Minutes of the April meeting, a police report, and the Secretary/Treasurer’s report were reviewed and accepted. Council President Tim Kegel commended Mayor Kutsek on his successful efforts to have PennDOT install the stop signs at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Extension Street. He said, “The stop signs are having the positive effect of slowing traffic through Finleyville.” Chief Tempest commented, “The police will continue to pay special attention to drivers at this intersection.” This is one instance where the right action was taken before a serious accident occurred. Solicitor Berggren reported that he and Solicitor Markeline from Nottingham Township had together studied the latest proposed version of the MultiMunicipality Comprehensive Plan (MMCP) Implementation Agreement and both reached the conclusion that the agreement would place unwanted burdens (reports) on the municipality administrators. Solicitor Berggren recommended to the Finleyville Council and Mayor that they maintain their position taken in 2006 (that they will not sign the implementation agreement and will therefore not adopt the MMCP that would have joined Finleyville with Nottingham, Union, and Carroll townships in joint development and land-use planning efforts). The Finleyville Council recommended that a letter be sent to the MMCP Steering Committee to that effect. Solicitor Berggren also asked if the Finleyville Council would be interested in joining with Nottingham Township in creating a two-municipality comprehensive plan
(but less binding than the plan being rejected) expressly for the purpose of having a MMCP in place when applying for state grants. Finleyville Council agreed to such an expression of interest. Chief Tempest submitted an inventory of “entertainment machines” that resulted from an inspection of businesses within the Borough done during April. He reported that eight businesses currently have machines on their premises that are subject, by ordinance, to an entertainment tax. Similar inspections are planned at six-month intervals to be certain establishments are in compliance with the ordinance. In other business: • A resident objecting to the placement of a stop sign in front of his property was told that placement is governed by PennDOT regulations along Washington Avenue, which is a state road. • Mayor Kutsek is assisting the Monongahela Police Department in the procurement of grants for the proposed K9 unit that will benefit Finleyville as well as other nearby communities. • The Finleyville Moose, that owed back entertainment taxes, is now in full compliance of the ordinance. • A maturing certificate of deposit was reinvested with National City Bank. • Motion: Award the contract for resurfacing five Finleyville streets to the lowest bidder ($72,232.25) Victor Resurfacing. Work is to be completed 60 days after the contract is formalized with the posting of a construction bond by Victor. The streets to be milled and repaved are Short Street, Extension, Center, part of Highland, and Potter. • Motion: Pay repair bills totaling $800, resulting from the auto accident that damaged the façade of the Finleyville Borough Building. This money may be recovered via insurance settlements. • Resolution: Designate Peters Township V.F.W. Post 764 Ambulance Service as the primary supplier of services within the boundaries of Finleyville Borough. • Vickers Auto Repair will begin payment of business tax starting this calendar year. • Chief Tempest was asked to assist in the removal of equipment being stored near the old railroad station. • Memorial Day Services (May 25) will be conducted at various area cemeteries culminating with a ceremony at the Finleyville Community Center at about 2:30 pm. Council members were asked to be in attendance at the Community Center if possible. • Council committed to the installation of a new pipe to alleviate a water drainage problem on Community Center Property adjacent to School Street.
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Union Township Solicitor Makel Faces Tough Questions AdVenture Development Requests A Public Meeting By Paul Chasko During review of the prior month’s Union Township (UT) minutes, Supervisor Tkach questioned a billing from Solicitor Makel for attendance at a meeting not authorized by a board majority. Makel defended his attendance, stating that Board Chairman Parish, who also attended the meeting, asked him to attend. The meeting was to give testimony in support of legislation that would favor UT’s position in the Finleyville Airport litigation. Claiming there was insufficient time to notify all board members; Makel offered to reimburse the expenses to UT, which the Board accepted. He also promised to ensure that majority Board approval was in place for any further actions he’d take on behalf of UT. Reviewing the transcript of the subject meeting, Tkach also took issue with some of the comments made by the representatives of UT but did not elaborate. Litigation over the past several years has been eroding UT funds. The litigation has been defended as justified and necessary and not all driven by actions of the present board. Nevertheless, this has been grating on some residents and board members, and it seems there’s no end in sight. This was followed by a complaint from Robert Van Voorhis (Kingsfield Corp.), who has filed a lawsuit against UT related to the rezoning of the Kingsfield property that’s of interest to the AdVenture Development Group. He questioned why Solicitor Makel passed on a copy of his lawsuit to Mr. Ferguson (Attorney of the Union First Group) when the Union First Group is not involved in the lawsuit. Makel explained that he did it as a courtesy to Ferguson, and, as the lawsuit is part of the public record, his action did not reflect any impropriety. VanVoorhis views Ferguson as an antagonist in the Union First vs. AdVenture issue that is currently under review by the PA Supreme Court and objected to the action. Makel said, “These professional courtesies are very common between attorneys.” Former UT Supervisor Charles Wilson asked Solicitor Makel why he wasn’t informed (by Makel) that he was to be
deposed by Gerald Cook (Attorney for the Finleyville Airport Board). Makel defended this action, stating that Wilson is no longer a member of the board. Wilson next asked, hypothetically, if Makel would defend him now or in the future for some situation that occurred while he was a board member. The question was not answered, as Chairman Parish brought the meeting back to agenda items. The profit/loss statement from January 1 through May 12 shows: Income: $682,436.98 Expenses: $320,368.90 Net: $362,068.08 Supervisor Tkach cautioned that planned capital expenditures, significant expenditures for road resurfacing and repair, and continuing litigation costs would affect that surplus. Add to that the cost of reimbursing former police officers the awards resulting from the litigation over sick pay. Tkach also noted that healthcare costs for employees (road crew and secretary/treasurer) have increased by 64.6% (from $4,393.69 to $7,274.34) per month. Under the current contract, the employees contribute nothing for healthcare costs. Also, replacing a road crew employee who retired several months ago will add to the payroll and healthcare costs. The board was informed that Nottingham Township and Finleyville Borough will maintain their positions to not participate in the Multi Municipality Comprehensive Plan. A motion was passed authorizing Solicitor Makel to meet with Solicitor Bigi of Carroll Township to consider changing the current four-community plan to a two-community plan. In other business: • Reports were accepted from the Zoning Officer, Road Foreman, and the UT Engineer. The Secretary/Treasurer was absent – attending a class. • Payment of payrolls #8 ($6,982.40) and #9 ($13,848.11) were approved, as was payment of the bills submitted against the general fund ($30,216.70). This general fund amount includes the trip costs that Solicitor Makel agreed to reimburse.
• Additional vandalism was reported in the UT Recreation Park. • Motion: To authorize the S/T and Board Chairman to sign the agreement with the West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority setting UT costs for the Elrama Sewage System operation. • Motion: Readopt the updated Interim Financing Commitment with First Commonwealth Bank, including an updated debt service statement. • Resolution: Letter of No Prejudice sent to PennVest regarding the Elrama Sewage Project moving forward. The only remaining easement is with the railroad. • Motion: Adopt the ordinance for obligation of debt of $4,401,103.00 for the PennVest loan (Elrama Sewage Project). • Motion: Adopt the Big Box Ordinance with modifications from the public hearing. • Holding tank ordinance review was held over to June. • Secretary/Treasurer will set a date for review of resumes for Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer and a meeting with the two companies interested in providing UT with grant acquisition services. • Steps were authorized to hold the Airport Zoning Ordinance public hearing on June 12 at 7 pm in the UT Building. • Adventure Development requested a public hearing on June 16 on the Union Highlands Development Project. • The public hearing for the Trax Farms rezoning was set for June 19 at 7 pm. • Motion: The Solicitor was authorized to review the deeds and site plans for the Trax properties involved in the rezoning. • Motion: Authorizing the Solicitor to draft an ordinance for a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Patterson and Tuscany roads. • Motion: Release the overweight bond for Lipinski Logging on airport Road. • Motion: Release the overweight bond – Dorso LP on McClelland and Trax roads.
• Motion: Award contracts to lowest responding bidders for summer road materials. • Motion: Solicit quotes for repaving and installation of catch basins on Cheve Chase, Lew Street, and McChain Road. • Supervisor Larry Spahr will represent UT on the Solid Waste Advisory Board. • Tuscany Estates Homeowners Association was granted use of the UT Board room for a meeting subject to insurance coverage. • The Zelinski Subdivision was approved, subject to approval by the Zelinski Engineer. • Motion: Approve the Tomko Land Development Plan • The Orchard Hill plan of lots resolution was held for Peters Creek Sanitary Authority Approval. • Solicitor Makel will have copies of the ordinance adopting the Uniform Building Code as the UT standard at the June 9 meeting. • Tulai commented that the absence of a current comprehensive plan could affect decisions rendered by the UT Planning Board. The meeting closed with a short executive session. Grievances and Finleyville Airport litigation were discussed.
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Bayer Farm & Greenhouse Town: Eighty-Four, PA Owners: Robert and Carol Bayer Years in Business: 60 years Address: 51 Lively Road Phone: 724-225-7473 Hours: 10 am- 7 pm every day of the week
Business Spotlight
Products and Services: flowers, bedding plants, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, homegrown produce, fresh eggs
By Alice Harris
Angel’s World of Cycles Expands Into Jefferson Hills By Jim Caldwell Store manager, Jim Muntan (at left), and owner Joe “My daughter, Angel, loved to ride Eori (right) of Angel’s World of Cycles invite you to visit her quad on our property in their new location at 1134 Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. Suttersville a number of years ago,” says Joe Eori, owner of Angel’s World of Cycles on Route 51 North in Rostraver. “It inspired me to get into the business.” After seven years, the first store, well known and well patronized, is expanding. Cyclists driving 51 north will see the new store, Angel’s World of Cycles, Parts and Accessories, on their left just short of Coal Valley Road in Jefferson Hills. The second venture opened its doors on April 23 and is already doing a brisk business. Jim Muntan, who manages the store for Eori, reports that the large variety of cycle parts and accessories brings most traffic into the new place, as well as the great offering of Joe Rocket apparel and helmets. It is open seven days a week, 10 am until 9 pm, Monday through Friday, 9 to 6 on Saturdays and 9 to 3 on Sundays. Both men stated that there would be a grand opening sometime in June with great discounts on merchandise as well as refreshments to celebrate the new establishment. The actual date has not yet been determined; however, bike enthusiasts should look for the announcement soon. Although not equipped to sell motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis and watercraft like the main store, patrons can still obtain the information they need to make a purchase. Eori states he can offer the financing and insurance necessary on a cycle through this location. With the rapid rise in gas prices, he says that the sale of new vehicles has increased immensely at the Rostraver store. Fifty to sixty miles per gallon is very attractive. The address of the new store is 1134 Route 51, Jefferson Hills. People can call 412384-1981 for directions or more information.
The Duke of Oil, owned by Camera and Bruce Bartolotta, was the first full-service, drive-through quick lube to appear in the Mon Valley. Located in Monongahela, The Duke of Oil is celebrating 20 years in business.
The Duke of Oil Celebrates 20 Years of Quick Lube Service By Christen M. Stroh After nearly 250,000 oil changes, Camera and Bruce Bartolotta are still primed for business. The Bartolottas are owners of The Duke of Oil, located in Monongahela, and are celebrating 20 years in business this year. Founded in 1988, The Duke of Oil came to the Mon Valley as a revolutionary concept in auto maintenance. “I’m originally from Los Angeles,” says owner Camera Bartolotta. “The concept of fast, drivethrough quick lubes was just beginning to catch on in California. Bruce and I decided to build a facility here, and we were the very first drive-through quick lube in the Mon Valley area.” Twenty years in business has allowed The Duke of Oil to continue developing. While it has always offered 10-minute, full-service oil changes and lube jobs, the repertoire of services and products keeps growing as technology in the auto maintenance industry continues to improve. In addition to quick lube jobs and oil changes, customers can opt to have a transmission power flush, a radiator power flush, a power steering flush, and a fuel injector cleaning performed on their vehicles. The Duke of Oil also offers headlights, auto lights, serpentine belt changes, and other motor additives for engine maintenance as further amenities. “We offer a variety of specialty oils,” notes Bartolotta. “In addition to conventional oils, customers can choose a high mileage oil, a full synthetic oil, or an SUV oil.” As the services have expanded, the number of customers at The Duke of Oil
has increased and continues to do so, as an average of 40 cars are serviced daily. “People need their cars to run more efficiently,” says Bartolotta. “They’re beginning to realize that spending a little bit of extra money now to maintain their cars properly will pay off tenfold in the long run.” The Duke of Oil prides itself on providing a family-like environment for its customers. In addition to the Bartolottas, three certified technicians, two facility managers, and an operations manager are employed by the facility, keeping everyone – including the customers – closely involved in the work being done on each vehicle. Technicians allow customers to visually inspect the quality of fluids under their hoods when they’re sampled during routine maintenance inspections and also give customers a thorough look at their vehicles through Chek-Chart. Chek-Chart guides provide accurate and easy-to-use specification data designed for technicians and customers to view the status of a specific car’s maintenance, brakes, wheel alignment, tune-up and drivability, lubrication, and tire procedures. The Duke of Oil also supplies customers with a list of car care tips to ensure safety on the road and promote first-class maintenance. The Duke of Oil is open Monday through Friday from 9 am – 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm and is located on Country Club Road in Monongahela at the Route 88 and Route 837 intersection. No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit The Duke of Oil online at www.duke-of-oil.com or call 724-258-8885 to speak with a technician.
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Treasures in Thyme Antiques is a Dream Realized for Owners
Jake’s Java: Crackin’ the Coffee Bean
By Jim Caldwell Lynne Holland and Linda Nath became lifelong friends at age 13 while growing up in South Park. Eventually, they followed their different paths, Lynne into a nursing career and Linda raising a family of four children with her husband. But something bound them closely as they kept in touch through the years. They shared and talked about their dream. A year ago, the dream began to awaken. Together, they purchased a home on Regis Avenue in Pleasant Hills. The elderly owner had died, and it was rezoned for both commercial and residential purLynne Holland stands outside of her store, poses. After six months of vigorous renTreasures in Thyme, that she owns along ovations to the house and garage, which with friend Linda Nath. were joined by a breezeway, Treasures in Thyme opened its doors on November 17, 2007. Six months later, the antique store, with its “unique gifts and treats,” is off to a flourishing business. Treasures in Thyme features both furnishings and furniture, many of which are close to 100 years old. They also have a small greenhouse where they grow herbs (thus the name, Thyme) as well as home and garden accents. One very interesting aspect to the realized dream of these two talented entrepreneurs is the consignment part of the venture. Linda searches for and purchases items to be redone and resold, but the store offers artisans in many disciplines the chance to display and sell their crafts. This includes artists who create linens, paintings, and jewelry and others who Lynne Holland invites you to come and visit make or restore and upholster furniture. Treasures in Thyme, a new and unique store located The store is open from 10 am to 6 pm at 707 Regis Avenue in Pleasant Hills Tuesday through Saturday. They host private parties for groups of antique enthusiast upon request. The address is 707 Regis Avenue, off Lebanon Church Road in Pleasant Hills. Call Lynne at 412-655-0107 for directions and information.
McMurray Shoppes to Be Completed This Summer
Filling the gap between Lakeside Plaza and the office building at 4150 Washington Road will be an eight-store shopping plaza called McMurray Shoppes. Structural steel framing is close to complete on the complex, which will include a coffee shop, an ice cream shop, a clothing store, a bookstore, a dry cleaners, a card and gift shop, and an eatery. Matt Mille, an employee of neighboring Starbucks, says the eatery will be a Frank’s Italian Restaurant. Companies working on the site overlooking Canonsburg Lake include CBRE/Pittsburgh, Richard Ellis, and Design 3 Architects. (PHOTO BY J.R. BROWER)
By Heather Kelley-Latorre Vicki Hauptmann thought her husband had “cracked” when he brought home a $10,000 coffee bean roaster, but she admits it was “better than a ‘vette!” Carl Hauptmann’s job allowed him to visit many countries. He used that opportunity to tour various coffee bean plantations. This information combined with his son Kevin’s thorough research of fresh beans has enabled them to make discerning purchases. This expertise must be evident in the coffee. The Hauptmann’s are happy to boast that everyone who has tried a sample becomes a customer. The expertise also lies in roasting the bean. If you are a common Joe who drinks a regular cup o’Joe, you might not realize the effort required in making your beloved addiction. The roasting setting and timing needs to be determined for the bean, for each bean will react differently. A coffee bean will crack twice during the roasting process. The first crack lets out moisture, and the second crack releases the oil or flavor of the bean. The timing between the cracks is literally seconds, and the Hauptmann’s engage a stopwatch to ensure a perfect roast. Kevin is a “master cupper” in the “coffee geek world.” He will “cup” 30-40 different beans from green coffee bean brokers to pick each one of Jake’s Java coffee bean offerings. Regular Joe or coffee geek, coffee is a common necessity for all walks of life. Even folks living a thrifty lifestyle can afford and do choose Jake’s Java. Considering the price for a cup of coffee from a chain-restaurant or coffee shop, buying by the custom pound is reasonable. At first glance, the price per pound may seem high, but it works out to just a few cents per cup. And that’s for a quality, fresh, custom-roasted cup of coffee, delivered to your door within days of roasting – something you will not get from a restaurant. Check out Jake’s Java online at www.jakesjava.net or call 724-942-1174. Watch the site for updates on their soonto-come warehouse and storefront.
Elizabeth Borough Businesses Honored for Commitment to County Business Districts In September 2007, Chief Executive Dan Onorato launched “Allegheny Together”, a new pilot program designed to assist traditional downtown-based business districts throughout the county. This innovative new program will infuse select downtown-based communities with a host of dynamic services aimed towards the sustainable revitalization of their business districts. Elizabeth Borough, Stowe Township, Swissvale Borough, and Tarentum Borough are the first four pilot communities to take advantage of the program. In an era of shopping centers and strip malls, our region’s small business districts are often overlooked by successful entrepreneurs and businesses. Many people would be surprised to learn, however, that over 110 businesses have been located in the core study business district areas of Allegheny Together’s four pilot towns for ten or more years. These businesses have demonstrated their commitment to their communities, and to the importance of maintaining strong central business districts to support those communities, by electing to remain in the downtowns over such a long period of time. As a component of the Allegheny Together Program, Recognition Awards will be given to these
outstanding businesses and leaders in the pilot towns. The Borough of Elizabeth congratulates the following businesses that have enjoyed ten or more years of success in Allegheny Together’s preliminary core business district study area. M & M Uniforms, Unlimited Edwin Davis, DDS Shamrock RSR Tech Variety Video Store Boucher Insurance Agency Yablonski, Costello, Leckie, Leckie, PC Mitchell’s Plumbing & Heating State Representative David Levdansky Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant Attorney William Scholl Dr. Robert Weston, Chiropractor Ronallo Agency Elizabeth Beer Distributing PNC Bank Rubino’s Hair Care Family Hair Market Loyal Order of Moose # 142 State Farm Insurance Demand Services, Inc. Mama Pepino’s Pizza Grand Theater Barton’s Flowers & Gifts E-Town Pizza Dr. Brown
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Local Speed Skaters Bring Home Medals The Valley Speed Skating Team from The Valley Skating Center in Donora recently returned from a multi-state speed meet in Newark, OH on April 13. Fourteen members of the team competed in individual races and two-person relays against teams from Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The team practices at the Valley Skating Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays every week. Pictured above with their medals from the Newark meet are (from back, left to right) Miranda McLaughlin, age 13, Rostraver; Andrew Johnson, age 22, Donora; Lee Betham, age 25, Belle Vernon; Chrysta Rands, age 11, Donora; Starr Milton, age 11, West Newton; and Connor Robertson, age 7, Charleroi. Adorée DeLuca-Johnson of Donora coaches the team. For more information, contact DeLuca-Johnson or Linda Miner at The Valley Skating Center at 724-379-6700.
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Sports Fishin’ With Kids
By Paul Chasko Every Dad who enjoys fishing is going to relate to this verbal exchange – it happens to all of us sooner or later. Sometime between the kids learning to walk and starting school, you’ll be sitting in your recliner and you’re going to hear… “Dad, when are you going to take us fishin’?” “Maybe next year— you’re both a little too young yet.” “That’s what you told us last year.” “I did?” “Yeah, we’re older now and we want to go fishin’.” “We’ll see.” They tear into the kitchen screaming. “Ma! Ma! We’re goin fishin’ with Dad.” While they’re screaming at their mother. you close your eyes and picture in mind – the three of you standing in front of Mom with stringers full of nice trout. Ha! Believe me—it’ll never happen. When kids fish, you don’t fish. What you’ll be doing is fixing their lines, baiting their hooks, casting, untangling their lines from those of their brother or sister and other fishermen, trying to untangle their lines from branches, or looking for a place for them to pee. I don’t mean to discourage fishermen from procreation, but you have to understand what you may be getting yourself into when you get that twinkle in your eye. Then there’ll be the worst of all hazards—when they first decide they can cast themselves. Now, experienced fishermen know that when a kid is getting ready to cast you run as far up the bank as possible because that line with the hook on the end can end up most anywhere before it gets in the water. Jimmie and Julie, with both hands on the rod, whip the rod behind them, grit their teeth, and bring their arms forward as if trying to kill an elephant.
Fishin with kids is always an adventure Grandson Isaiah Hansen is no exception.
Depending on when they release the reel, the hook and bait will: a) stay where it is, b) go straight up in the air, or c) go in the water or anywhere in between. That’s not so bad. It’s the side arm cast that scares me. Picture a hook and sinker or a lure with two or three treble hooks screaming through the air at near sonic speed and then stop suddenly in someone’s body part. There’s a silent pause, then you hear the scream. “Yaaaah! Julie, you hooked me,” screams Jimmie, who was never told to run up the bank when Julie was getting ready to cast. Everyone nearby stops fishing to gather around Jimmie and consult as to what should be done. Someone helpful says you have to push the hook through and cut the barb off so you can pull it out. “Yaaaaah! Don’t touch it! Don’t touch it! I’m gonna kill you Julie!” Jimmy blubbers. “It’s your fault. You got your stupid ear in the way.” “We have to at least cut the line so it doesn’t pull on the hook.” Dad says. “Yaaaaaaah! Don’t touch it.” After a trip to the nearest emergency room, some Novocain, a few quick snips, and a Tetanus shot, Jimmy decides he might let Julie live. Julie wants to know when they can go fishin’ again.
ADA Golf Classic at Southpointe – June 17 The American Diabetes Association — Western Pennsylvania Chapter will hold its Thirteenth Annual “Tee Off Against Diabetes” Golf Classic on Tuesday, June 17 at the Southpointe Golf Club in Canonsburg. This event, which includes lunch, golf, dinner and auction, provides essential funding for research, education and advocacy initiatives related to preventing and living effectively with diabetes. First Commonwealth is the presenting sponsor, and Andrew Stockey of WTAE-TV will serve as the emcee of the evening festivities. For further information contact Ron Smutny at the ADA by calling 412-824-1181, ext. 4609 or e-mailing him at rsmutny@diabetes.org
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PT to Host Annual Challenger British Soccer Camp
UFAAA Hosts Annual Mon-Yough Softball Tournament The 8-and-Under Champion Pink Panthers: (front) Tayler Sagle, Kaylee Bradshaw, Jaclyn Goldbach, Julie Curry, Leah Campolong, Shelby Abel, Samantha Benson, (second row) Peyton Meyers, Lillian Kramer, Francesca Szymanski, Mary Kate Cipollone, Jordon Sinz, (third row) Assistant Coach Pam Meyers, Head Coach Frank Szymanski, (back row) Coach Jon Curry, Coach Chris Cipollone, and Coach Troy Benson.
The Peters Township Soccer Association will hold the Sixth Annual “Challenger British Soccer Camp” July 14-18, 2008. Various sessions will be available: Mini Soccer (9:00AM – 10:30AM) Mini Soccer (10:40AM – 12:10AM) World Cup Camp Format (9:00AM- 12:00 PM) Team Cup Format (9:00AM – 12:00AM) Team Cup Format (12:15PM– 3:15PM) World Cup Camp Format (12:15PM– 3:15PM) World Cup Camp Format (9:00AM– 3:15PM) Team Cup Format (9:00AM – 3:15PM)
Ages4-6 Ages4-6 Ages 7-10 Ages 11-13 Ages 11-13 Ages7-10 Ages7-10 Ages 11-13
$80.00 $80.00 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 $110.00 $160.00 $160.00
Register online at the Challenger Sports website: http://registration.challengersports.com/FindACamp/FindACamp.asp For more information and registration link, go to PTSA website: www.ptsoccer.net, or call Jamie Ross, PTSA at 724-348-6881
By Paul Chasko
Bikes, Babes, Beer, & Boxing Motorcycle Run The Bikes, Babes, Beer, & Boxing Motorcycle Run will be held. Sunday, June 8. Sign-ups will be held at Quaker Steak & Lube in Southland, Pleasant Hills, at 10:30 am, and bikers will depart at noon. First stop is Riviera Restaurant; second stop is the Beach Room near Mineral Beach. Final destination is Kanczes City Saloon next to Kennywood Park. First 100 riders will receive a free Tshirt! For more information, please call 412-670-8927.
Thunderstorms were predicted for the weekend of April 26 and 27, but they scattered themselves around the Union Finley Area Athletic Association (UFAAA) fields. All scheduled games in the annual Mon Yough Slow Pitch Softball Tournament were played on schedule. The UFAAA hosted the tournament this year and did a great job. They had the games underway on four fields for teams from Forward Township, Mount Vernon, Clairton, North Belle Vernon, Sutersville, Elizabeth–Forward, White Oak, Lincoln Place, Monessen, and the Union-Finley area. Teams played in the following age groupings: 8 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, and 16-18 and under. Most of the communities had teams in several age groupings, and some fielded two teams in one age grouping. The UFAAA Pink Panthers won the 8-and-under age group division. There were a total of 9 teams in the 8-and-under double elimination tournament. The Pink Panthers played two games on Saturday and two games on Sunday winning all 4 games to take the first-place trophy. Congratulations to the UFAAA Pink Panthers on an outstanding tournament.
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Mark Michaux: a True Outdoorsman Mark Michaux of Donora has accumulated 62 fishing awards since 1985 including PA State, Mepps, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life. Michaux is pictured above with a 5 lb., 4 oz. Rainbow Trout taken recently in Pike Run, Washington County, and an 18-lb. turkey with a 7-inch beard that he bagged in Rostraver Township on the first day of Spring Gobbler season. Way to go Mark!
Mid Mon Track Classic Brings Out the Best Area Athletes By Paul Chasko The running events of the Mid Mon Valley Track Classic were hosted by Ringgold High School this year at Joe Montana Stadium on April 28. This classic track and field meet has become an annual spring event, and this was the seventh meeting of the high school track teams from the Mid Mon Valley. Since 2002, the participating schools have expanded from six to eight and now include Ringgold, Elizabeth Forward, Charleroi, Beth Center, Monessen, Bentworth, Belle Vernon, and Brownsville. A 400-meter dash gets underway at an earlier The meet offers all of the standard running event at the Mid Mon Valley Track Classic. events, including the hurdles and relays for both men (10 events) and women (11 events). Other participating schools shared the responsibility for hosting the non-running events: Javelin–Elizabeth Forward, Discus–Charleroi, Shot Put–Beth Center, Pole Vault–Brownsville, Triple Jump–Monessen, Long Jump–Bentworth, and High Jump–Belle Vernon. Winning teams for the 2008 meeting were: Boys Gold: Belle Vernon (114 points) Boys Silver: Ringgold (110 points) Boys Bronze: Elizabeth Forward (96 points) Girls Gold: Girls Silver Girls Bronze
Ringgold (125 points) Charleroi (101 points) Elizabeth Forward (89 points)
Some gold-winning individual efforts for local athletes: Ringgold Boys: Levi Brown 1,600-meter run, 3,200-meter run Matt Hummel Pole vault Jon Weeks Pole vault Ringgold Girls: Logan Cole 800 meter run Ashley Campbell 100-meter run, 200-meter run, 400-meter run, 400-meter relay Jordon Cole 400-meter relay Brittany Johnson 400-meter relay Jessica Patz 400-meter relay, long jump, triple jump Loren Cortopassi 1,600-meter run, 3,200-meter run Elizabeth Forward Boys: Russ Langley Discus, javelin Craig Dolhi 100-meter hurdles Elizabeth Forward Girls: Katie Watt 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles Britany Matscherz Pole vault In the Boys events, it was thought that it would be a toss-up between Ringgold and Elizabeth Forward, but Belle Vernon dominated the running events and managed to seal up the gold in the overall team effort. The Belle Vernon Boys managed to win the overall event with only two first place wins – the 400- and 1,600-meter relay that clinched the win for the Leps. The nine first place wins for Ringgold put them ahead of Charleroi and Elizabeth Forward.
Big Soccer Festival – Little Players By Paul Chasko The New Eagle Youth Soccer Association sponsored a soccer festival on April 19 for players under six years of age (U6). The large soccer play area along Park Avenue in Monongahela was divided into four small fields sized for U6 soccer. This was run as a soccer festival as opposed to tournament play. No scores were kept and there were no winners or losers. The focus was on fun and learning more about the fundamentals of the game. Thirty-four teams participated, representing the communities of New Eagle, Monongahela, Beth Center, Bentworth, Charleroi-Fallowfield-Dunlevy, Donora, Finleyville, Monessen, and California – a total of 280 kids. The games were 20 minutes long with 3 minute half-times. Referees presided over each game, and they went of like clockwork with each team playing at least 3 games. Local college and high school players were available to teach soccer skills and organize some fun games for the kids. The kids and their families had a great time. The New Eagle Youth Soccer Association put on a great event with the help of many volunteers—a super soccer event for future soccer stars.
You’re not really going to kick that are you?
The Bentworth team poses for the camera during a half-time break.
Donora and Charleroi-Fallowfield-Dunlevy struggle to control the ball.
The ball is in there somewhere.
Tee It Up To Raise Funds! Registrations Being Accepted For Mon Rotary Golf Outing
Teeing it up – Pictured (left to right): Tom Graney, Tim Bartman and Jack Cypher invite area golfers to sign up for the Monongahela Rotary’s Annual Golf Tournament on June 28
The Monongahela Rotary will be sponsoring their 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing on Saturday, June 28th at Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth Township. There will be a shotgun start at 2:00 PM. Cost is $75 per golfer and includes green fees, cart, refreshments and barbeque. Team and individual skill prizes will be awarded. Every year, Monongahela Rotary gives a $2,000 and a $1,000 scholarship to deserving Ringgold students. They are closing in on $60,000 in total scholarships. Come out and have a fun day, or if you can’t golf, please help by sponsoring a green or tee. For more information, please call: 724-258-3200 (Tom Graney) 724-258-0575 (Tim Bartman) or 724-258-8965 (JACK CYPHER)
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Local Boxing Update By Steve “Skeets” Levandosky
GOLDEN GLOVES HALL OF FAME SHOW AND DINNER, PITTSBURGH HILTON, APRIL 21 101 lbs. Luke Gloeckl of South Park Boxing Club (SPBC) vs. John Graziano of Steel City Boxing In the first round, Gloeckl starts the action and tears into Graziano, who answers back with a solid combo that stunned Gloeckl in his tracks. Graziano was the aggressor throughout the rest of the fight and takes home the decision win! 165 lbs. Dom Barca of SPBC via Bronx, NY vs. Ralph Tettis Jr. of Ridgeway In the first round, there was no messing around here. Both boys came to fight and that’s what happened. For three rounds, they club the heck out of each other. The fight was close to score; when the judges’ cards are in, Ralph Tettis Jr. from the fighting Tettis clan gets the nod over Dom Barca! PA GOLDEN GLOVES STATE FINALS, PITTSBURGH HILTON, APRIL 22 What a year it’s been so far for The South Park Boxing Club! We had five boys win the Western PA Golden Gloves, and four of them fought for the state title. Andreas “The Greek” Kamouyerou is recovering from a broken nose he received the week before during his championship win at Saddle Ridge. The other four boys’ results are: 119 lbs. Rob Colasante of SPBC vs. George Santana of Harrowgate Gym In the first round, Colasante starts the show, landing quick combos to the stomach and head. He also slips a left hook and counters back with a double hook to the liver, then as the second wears on, he lands a lead right hand-left hook-right hand on the face that knocked the Philly boy off balance. From then on, it was mostly Colasante throwing punches in bunches and scoring quite a bit ‘til the last frame. Last year, Rob Colasante was state runner-up. Last year, this year—Rob Colasante wins the State Championship!
Blaise Santoriello (right) lands a right uppercut at the state finals.
Andreas “The Greek” Kamouyerou (left) slips Farley’s right hand and is ready to counter with his right hand.
tered with an overhand right that stretched him out on the canvas. Up by 6, the ref inspects Bradley and waves the fight off. Tahree Carrol wins TKO in the third. 152 lbs. Sammy Vasquez Jr. of SPBC vs. Julian Williams of Referee Dan Shaw raises Rob Sammy Vasquez Jr. holds the Colasante’s hand for the Shuler’s Gym State Champion Trophy. State Championship! The first couple of rounds were fought with caution, and the pace picks up more in the third. The fight is kind of close. Vasquez gets an earful between the third and fourth from his corner. In the fourth, Vasquez “Southpaw” jumps on his Philly foe throwing punches like they were fired from a gatlin gun, about 20 of them landing on body and skull. He keeps the pace to the last bell, and the scorecards read Sammy Vasquez Jr. wins the State Championship! (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)
132 lbs. Blaise Santoriello of SPBC vs. Omar Douglas of Willington Boxing Club After watching ESPN Classics, Blaise Santoriello reminds me of Carmen Basilio “The Onion Farmer,” Middleweight Champ of 1957, who goes after his foe like a train on railroad tracks always plowing forward. That’s how this battle begins. Santoriello moves forward and snaps his left jab to Douglas’ nose; he had the Philly boy backing up most of the round and fight. In the second, Santoriello rushes out and lands a smash-mouth righthand-left hook that sent Douglas to the ropes. Santoriello tees off on the Philly boy, who fights off the ropes and counters with pitty-pat punches but scoring. Santoriello is definitely the stronger of the two and looks like he is doing most of the scoring when the last bell gongs. The judges thought differently and gave the decision to Omar Douglas. “Boos” were heard throughout the crowd. Blaise Santoriello is State Runner-up two years in a row now 141 lbs. Scott Bradley of SPBC vs. Tahree Carrol of Shuler’s Gym This fight pits the man Tahree Carrol against the boy Scott Bradley, the Baldwin High School kid. Carrol was just too much for Bradley to handle. Bradley did have a few good moments, but it was the Philly guy doing most of the heavy scoring, giving Bradley an 8count in the second round. Then, in the third, Bradley threw a left jab only to be coun-
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Savini Digital Film Production Program Launched at Douglas Education Center Douglas Education Center (DEC), a creative career school located in Monessen just 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, is already home to Tom Savini’s successful Special Make-Up Effects Program. Savini is a legendary special make-up effects artist, actor, and director. The program 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 and fantasy art, cosmetology, and now, winding down its first semester, Tom Savini’s Digital Film Production Program. “Our film students have the opportunity to collaborate with all of these other programs on their productions,” said Savini. “They are 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. 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. 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 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.dec.edu
FMS Students Score Big With High School Musical Eighth grade students at Finley Middle School are “getting their head in the game” with the many aspects of the stage and theatre arts. As with past Finley productions, audiences found themselves watching a show that rivals high school productions. The dedicated team of Music Director Melanie Sandrock, Choreographer Lead characters for the show (from the top, moving forward) are Barbara Rudar, and John Gudenburr, Ali Irey; Lane Pozivak, Shannon Robison; Emily Director Karl Kelley Grove, Caitlyn Crall, Olivia Meyer; Steve Chappars, Bethany Gardner, are “all in this togethJared Hancock, (front row) Emily Harger, Amanda Bickel, er” with 110 students! Kara Dunmire, Jordan Drishler, and Michael Worchal. Also part of that team are Artists Kathy Petrosky and George Lyons, who assisted the students in painting the stage scenes. In their 9th season together, the goal remains the same—create an educational experience in which students literally run the entire show. It is not just the acting and singing; from lights, sound, scene creation, and stage changes, by show time all of the students in this eighth grade choir project will have learned to execute some fine point of stage craft. The actors are double cast, so each night is a brand new show, as each student has developed the character differently. Double-cast characters may find themselves changing scene sets on their “off night.” Students invested many rehearsal hours to provide fellow peers and the community with great family entertainment.
South Park High School Flips the Switch for Classrooms for the Future
(l-r) Chief Joseph Ferrelli; Superintendent Richard Bucchianeri; Athletic Director William DaBaldo; Township Supervisor David Buchewicz; Business Manager Edward Gannis, Jr.; Assistant Superintendent James Schwartzmeier; County Council Representative Joan Cleary; Principal Patricia Smith; Deputy Chief Dennis McDonough; CFF Coach Adele Weitz.
To spotlight and celebrate South Park High School’s successful Classrooms for the Future grant, state and local officials were invited to come to watch our students and teachers in action using laptop computers, LCD projectors and interactive whiteboards in our math, English, science and social studies classrooms. South Park High School has, over a two year period, received over $861,000 in grant money for classroom laptops, LCD projectors, and interactive whiteboards for our math, English, science ,and social studies classrooms, including Special Education classrooms. Teachers in this area have been adapting their instruction to take advantage of this new equipment and shared what they have been doing with state and local officials on Thursday, April 24. Students escorted visitors to observe classes in session and were able to talk to students and teachers about how the grant has changed the way learning takes place in their classes. After visiting classroom our guests shared their observations with the district administration and joined in our ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Ringgold High School Senior Girls Celebrate Graduation With Annual Senior Tea By Christen M. Stroh While a traditional tea may seem like an event seldom held in today’s times, the girls in the senior class at Ringgold High School have had the opportunity to participate in just such an experience. The Monongahela Woman’s Club hosted the 2008 Ringgold Senior Tea this year on May 2 at the First Presbyterian Church Hall in Monongahela. Over 100 people were The Ringgold Senior Tea featured in attendance, including the senior hors d’oeuvres and punch in addition to girls of the class of 2008, members of more traditional tea food items. both the Monongahela Mother’s Club and Monongahela Woman’s Club, and representatives from Ringgold High School. Those in attendance enjoyed a luncheon followed by a traditional tea complete with tea cookies, finger sandwiches, and a variety of hot teas from which to choose. Betsy D’Emidio, a Ringgold alumna, provided entertainment by singing a musical arrangement accompanied on piano by Susan Watkins, a former Ringgold music teacher. Several of the senior girls from the Ringgold Class At each annual tea, the Monongahela of 2008 smile as they await their tea. Woman’s Club awards a scholarship to a deserving young woman pursuing higher education. This year, Rachael Crosby, daughter of Richard and Christine Crosby, received the Monongahela Woman’s Club Scholarship. Rachael will attend California University of Pennsylvania to pursue a degree in art education. The senior tea is a tradition that has existed for nearly 50 years at Ringgold. The hosting of a formal tea to honor the young women graduating from various high schools is an affair that many local Mon Valley communities had, at Some of the senior girls refill one time, provided for their graduating their plates and socialize. female students through the organization and contribution of various women’s clubs in neighboring communities. Today, only the Monongahela Woman’s Club continues this tradition and Ringgold is the only school that continues to have annual senior teas. Their mission as women supporting and encouraging future generations of women continues to remain as strong as the tradition that has lasted for nearly half a century.
(l-r) Alex Cirillo, Vice President 3M; Alice Seagren, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Education; Rich Bucchianeri, Superintendent of Schools, South Park School District; Josh Cramer, Building the Future Recipient, South Park Middle School, Applied Engineering and Technology Teacher; and Glen Pearson, President, SME Education Foundation.
South Park Teacher to Be Honored With ‘Building the Future Award’ South Park Middle School teacher Josh Cramer was recently nationally recognized with the “Building the Future Award” for his beyond-the-classroom efforts aimed at inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Cramer is one of 15 educators across America who was recognized with the award, which is sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation and 3M. The winners work with curriculum developed by Project Lead the Way®, a nonprofit organization that promotes engineering and manufacturing through hands-on activities, field trips and group projects. Cramer, who has been teaching for three years, is involved in his school’s Gateway to Technology program. In addition to teaching the Gateway to Technology curriculum, he also offered the SME Education Foundation STEPS Academies last summer and will offer Gateway Academies (which are replacing the STEPS Academies) and an elementary Gateway Camp this summer. Cramer is also a Formula I In Schools advisor. In 2007, his team won first place at the state level and fourth place at the national level. He is a Technology Students Association chapter advisor, started his school’s biotechnology unit and has had articles published in the Technology and Children Journal. The “Building the Future Award” recognizes middle and high school educators across the country for their efforts in promoting technology and science. Winners will receive $1,000, and 3M will donate a 3M Digital Media Systems projector and a 65-inch 3M Digital Board for each instructor’s classroom. “Josh Cramer is a great example of a teacher who truly makes a difference,” said Bart Aslin, executive director of the SME Education Foundation. “Manufacturing and engineering fields face a critical shortage of workers in coming years, and people like Josh are helping students realize how interesting and important these careers are.” “Building the Future Award” nominees are judged on: extraordinary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom; an engaging presence that inspires and motivates students; and exceptional instructional practices that increase student learning.
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Madonna Catholic Regional School News
Students Eager to Learn
Nativity School News NATIVITY PRESCHOOL Registration Nativity School of South Park is accepting registration for Preschool 3 and 4 year olds. The curriculum is based on the guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Nativity offers both 3year old and 4- year old programs, as well as an all day 4- year old program. For information or to register your child, call 412-653-1500.
Brown Day at MCRS
Some members of the first grade class at MCRS pose for a quick photo before starting their busy school day.
Cub Scout Pack 511 Pictured (Front Left to Right): Rene Korinko (Bear Leader), Dawn Smith (Webelos Leader) (Back row Left to Right): Cameron Shaw, Nick Arrigo, Dakota Korinko, Hunter Rock, Zeke Holleran, Dave Buchewicz
Cub Scout Pack 511 Adopts Highway Mrs. Sharon Brown, principal of Madonna Catholic Regional School is shown making brownies for Kindergarten's "Brown Day."
Third grader Katlyn Salaske and her mother Kim check out the Promethean Board in the Technology Room at MCRS.
Pack 511 of Nativity Parish adopted Snowden Rd from Riggs to Connor. On April 20th Pack 511, along with volunteers, hit the streets of South Park to clean up the road side litter. All collected a total of 356 bags of litter, 72 tires, 3 toilets, a car door, lawn mower engines, political signs, a sweeper, road signs, tools , car batteries, AND 740 POUNDS OF ADDITIONAL SCRAP!!! This roadside cleanup was the final task for this Cub Scout pack to earn the World Conservation Badge.
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Peters Township School News Peters Township Students Earn National Recognition in Junior American Citizens Competition Two Peters Township seventh graders have been named first place winners in the National Competition of Junior American Citizens Competition sponsored by the Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Devan Evanovich and Jayson Lee prepared original artwork pertaining to the 2007-2008 theme “America’s Everyday Heroes.” Devan developed a detailed poster addressing the theme, while Jayson applied his skills to designing a postage stamp. Prior to being recognized at the national level, both boys had been recognized with first place awards in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and first place finishes in the Eastern Division of the United States (encompassing Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland). News of the boys’ national rankings was well received by the Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter, whose members work closely with the Peters Township Middle School in sponsoring this annual competition. This is the second consecutive year in which the chapter has celebrated student achievements at the highest level of the contest.
Grants and Awards Bring More Technology to Peters Township Schools McMurray Elementary 5th Grade Teacher Beth Walsh was the grand prizewinner of a brand new Smart Board 600i with a projection system and student response devices. The prize is worth more than $5,800! Walsh participated in an online survey for the company and her name was drawn at random from those who participated across the country. With the new board in place, Walsh will be able to use the latest white board projection technologies in her classroom. At Bower Hill Elementary, the teaching team of Robert Tupper (music), Joseph Bratetich (enrichment), Myra Oleynik (library), and Kathy Kitner (art) was recently named recipient of the Best Buy Te@ch Grant. The team was awarded $2,000 to enhance the “Art of Listening” integrated arts program that blends music, art, and literature. The money will be used to purchase technology equipment to support the objectives of this enriching arts program.
Peters Township Among Top Schools in the State In the recently released “Guide to Western Pennsylvania Schools,” the Pittsburgh Business Times profiled more than 800 local schools to determine how local districts compared to other districts in the area and across the state. Peters Township School District was ranked fifth among 105 local districts for the second consecutive year and was the highest-ranking district from Washington County. Among the 501 school districts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Peters Township ranked ninth overall. Based on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) results from the previous three years (with the most recent year given the most weight), Peters Township High School ranked third out of 123 area high schools. For 2007, Peters Township eleventh graders had a higher percentage of students scoring advanced or proficient than the two schools ranked above them in math and matched their scores on the writing portion of the exam. Peters Township Middle School also ranked sixth overall out of 140 area middle schools. Both the Middle and High School were the highest-ranking districts in Washington County for both grade levels.
Peters Township Elementary Students Explore Foreign Cultures Peters Township Elementary students recently got a taste of life in countries far Bower Hill Elementary students Pleasant Valley Elementary from Pennsylvania. On Brooke Hjerpe and Genna Luster First Grader Dylan Kelly May 2, second grade learned lots about Japanese culture at celebrates Cinco de Mayo. students at Bower Hill the Japanese food festival. Elementary School practiced what they learned as part of their studies of the Japanese Culture. That same afternoon, first grade students at Pleasant Valley Elementary got a taste of Mexican cuisine and culture. After learning about Japan and its language, government, literature, and the differences in homes, education, and clothing, Bower Hill second graders were invited to wear Japanese-style clothing for a meal prepared by staff and parents. The students could choose forks or chopsticks to sample the fruit, vegetables, rice, and other fare typical of the Japanese culture. They sat on pillows on the floor and ate on mats that they designed in their classrooms. First grade students at Pleasant Valley Elementary completed a social studies unit each year on Mexico, which also ties in with the school’s Spanish curriculum. The teachers and parents coordinate a Mexican food festival at the completion of the unit to celebrate the tastes of Mexico for Cinco de Mayo.
Bower Hill Third Graders Create Living History Museum Third graders at Bower Hill Elementary brought history makers to life for “Bio-Time”, a project that creates a living history museum in the classroom. Student researched the lives of scientists, artists, athEmma McCartney Noah Lang as tennis player letes, musicians and entertainas Picasso. Roger Federer. ers through books and the internet, created a first-person script and became that person. In full costume, they invited parents, students and staff members to come and learn more about their chosen role. “Bio-Time” is part of Bower Hill’s Monday Mixer - an opportunity for the third grade students to select from a list of projects that meet their varied interests while supplementing the current curriculum. Projects are led by third grade teachers Kristin Glunt, Jolene Hanig-Jones, Brent Killen, Greg Marquis, Lora O'Brien, Kristen Sacco, Beth Wardzinski, and Ryan Wolstoncroft, along with staff librarian Myra Oleynik.
William Penn School Celebrates Earth Day and Labor Day On April 23, 2008 with threats of thunderstorms looming in the sky, sixty students, faculty and parents met at William Penn School to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. The event, which was opened to all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students, parents and staff, was planned to beautify the gardens and grounds of the school. Everyone participating was put into a work group and assigned a job to do. The jobs included weeding and mulching the front shrub bed and courtyard, setting border stones and mulching the flag pole shrub bed, re-mulching the pathway in the wildlife habitat, trimming shrubs and mulching around the newly planted white pine along with the hemlock and blue spruce. The Walking/fitness club, which was regularly scheduled to meet on this day, also participated in the event by ‘walking’ the school property with garbage bags in hand. Not only were the Walking club students getting fit, they were making William Penn a more beautiful place. One High School teacher that participated was overheard saying that he would like to do this once a month! He just may get his wish. Plans are in the works for another William Penn work day in late May to plant annuals that are attractive to the birds, butterflies and bees. Students that took part in the Earth Day / Arbor Day celebration learned that no matter what the job, if each of us volunteers to do a small part, then we can all make a big difference.
Look for more pictures of the William Penn Earth Day / Arbor Day celebration at www.efsd.net/williampenn/williampenn.html.
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Home & Garden HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Ask the Experts
New Owner Brings Changes to Elizabeth Lawn and Snow
BY TIM BARTMAN, ONE HOUR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Q: How beneficial is putting zone controls on my air conditioning ductwork?
By Charlotte Hopkins
A:
In this area of the country, owners of houses with hot water heat always had the advantage of being able to control different parts of the house with separate thermostats and zone controls. Zoning for ductwork has been around for a long time, but the equipment today is much better and easier to install. You will actually save energy by not having to cool or heat your whole house just because you are uncomfortable in one area, but I feel it is more a comfort reason rather than a saving matter. You can zone any configuration that you want, whether it is upstairs, downstairs, or bedrooms and living room. You may be a person that loves to cook, so you may need to cool your kitchen more when using it. Instead of freezing everyone else out to cool the kitchen, you could zone that area. We are finding that bathrooms need more cooling in the summer when people (dare I say our beautiful wives) are getting ready. Taking a hot shower, plugging in the blow dryer and curling iron, then turning on a row of lights over the vanity really produces a lot of heat, and the bathroom temperature naturally goes up 5, 10, or even 15 degrees. Instead of cooling the whole house, zoning would let you cool the bathroom only. You could zone every room in your house if you wanted to; it may be overkill, but the option is available. You may want to consider a separate system. It could be another ducted system or one of the increasingly popular mini-split systems comprised of a blower mounted on the wall and refrigeration lines running to an air conditioner condenser outside. They are whisper quiet and do an excellent job of spot cooling. If you have questions, give use a call and we can design something for you. Stay cool this summer!
As of April 1, Lloyd McAllister is the new owner of Elizabeth Lawn and Snow in West New Owner of Elizabeth Law and Elizabeth. He is a former service Snow Lloyd McAllister brings big man for Brownsville Hardware. changes to the business. He assures bigger and better changes and vows to keep customers happy! The store sells chainsaws, push mowers, weed eaters, and parts and hopes to extend sales to include riding mowers. McAllister offers a 30day guarantee on used mowers, a two-year guarantee on new mowers, and one-year guarantee on chainsaws. Elizabeth Lawn and Snow repairs mowers and saws; service usually takes two to three days and rarely extends over a week. There is a nonrefundable $20 estimation cost for the lawnmower repairs. However, if you choose to have the repairs done there, the deposit is put toward the cost of the repair. McAllister also has lowered the cost for sharpening blades for mowers and chainsaws to $4. Sale of snow blowers will begin after November 1. The store is located at 1038 6th Street, and hours are Mon. – Fri. from 9 am – 5 pm and Sat. 10 am – 2 pm. For more information, call 412-384-0424.
Ask the Experts ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES BY THE DEALERS AT THE ANTIQUE LOFT AT TRAX FARMS Q:
I have several old pots that are
cracked, pieces of antique furniture, old chairs, crates, and a couple of watering cans. Should I throw these away or is there some creative way of using them?
A: Don’t ever throw away anything that can be used. People in the antique business love to come up with ways to “recycle” these items. Many of the items you mentioned can be used as lawn art. Decorate your garden with the cracked pottery or hang your watering cans from your trees. One of our dealers has an old plow under one of her trees. Another has pieces of broken chairs in her flower garden. You may be surprised at how nice an old shovel, rake or even an old wire fence will look in your yard when your use a little imagination. If you need some yard art items, stop in at the Antique Loft and we will not only sell them to you but also give you tips on how to decorate with them. Email us with your questions at antiqueloft_traxfarms@yahoo.com and remember "We love buying antiques as much as we love selling them!" 412-835-3246, x135
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller
Sue Schmitz
Buyer
Today’s Technology Vintage Service Sue@VintageRealEstateLLC.com www.VintageRealEstateLLC.com
Price
UNION TOWNSHIP Wayne Adam Stasko Edward Banahasky Jacqueline Trueman Jason Roark Beneficial Consumer Discount Co. Stephen Tegtmeier John Enos Robert Zelinsky
First Horizon Home Loans Adam Sites HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Erin Garlaus and Charles Hackett Henry Swank Sandra Williams Roger and Deborah Metcalfe Andrew Giel
3752 Finleyville Elrama Road 19 Minjock Lane 6925 Spruce St. 4 Meadow View Place 7093 Beverly Road 10 Davidson Ave. 3429 Fawn Valley Lane Old Country Hill Road
$3714 by sheriff's deed $25,000 $1157 by sheriff's deed $94,000 $102,900 $59,000 $195,000 $1,500
MONONGAHELA Kenneth DeSantis Federal National Mortgage Assn. Steico Inc. US Bank NA Beneficial Consumer Discount Co. Timothy Patterson
Citimortgage Inc. Michael and Nicole Mendicino Premier Pharmacy Services Inc. Oldenburg Property Management Inc. John Matush and Catherine Previtali Matush Jennifer Bleil
500 Ninth St. 708 Sheridan St. 246 W. Main St. 408 Marne Ave. 614 Mound St. 500 E. Main St.
$4,192 by sheriff's deed $37,000 $225,000 $16,000 $77,000 $43,000
CARROLL TOWNSHIP Maple Creek Mining Inc. Stephanie Fabiseski Napoli L.P.
Douglas Kolbe Paul and Kimberly Mountain Raffaele and Kelly Casale
Joshua Cox Mark Criss Carl Green US Bank NA
Richelle Campitella John and Janice Enos US Bank NA Consolidated Contracting Services Inc.
Route 2023 $4,400 29 Walnut St. $125,000 218-220 Galbreath Road $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $20680) 997 Route 481 $105,000 1505 Fourth St. $170,000 58 Craven Drive $1,039 by sheriff's deed 58 Craven Drive $115,000
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Anne Marie Quallich Bradley Adams Estate of Nicholas Cherepko NRLL East LLC Frederick Reichl True Line Corp. Frank Szczerba Thomas Riley Rock Ridge Development LLC Christopher Hamm Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee Lori Bailey Branden Lischner Housing & Urban Development Charles Graham David Krill REM Development Inc. Girl Scouts Southwestern Pennsylvania Thomas Paull James Knight Housing & Urban Development Nancy Palmer Donna Spangler Mary Marsh
Megan McBride Brett and Mylena Basic Clara DeMaio Ian Faulkner Loren Reichl Maronda Homes Inc. Triple B Recycling Inc. Richard Sporio Jr. and Nancy Sporio John and Elpiniki Bourlogianis Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee Thomas Sharkey Jr. and Nicole Sharkey US Bank NA trustee Perry Strange Stephen Raczkowski Robert Felkay Phyllis Gainfort Philip and Denise Dunst Steven and Cynthia Bower Beneficial Consumer Discount Co. Robert Croyle Allan and Nancy Kovacs Anthony Smarra III and Jennifer Smarra Christopher and Kristy Barthels Bruce Sloss
125 Cross St. 1005 Golfview Drive 1080 Happy Hollow Road Smithfield St. 411 Timothy Drive Williamsburg Drive 40' St. 79 Duncan Station Road Lincoln Hall Road 805 Pinecrest Drive 805 Pinecrest Drive 208 Rock Run Road 220 Rock Run Road 604 Rock Run Road 5820 Smithfield St. 539 Twele Road Lebanon Drive Long Hollow Road 651 Lutheran Lane 614 Scenery Drive 308 Benchoff St. 1010 Clydesdale St. 1360 Fallen Timber Road 202 Parkwyn Drive
ELIZABETH BOROUGH Leonard Bailey Alice Davis Paula Stevens
Gary and Paul Ruhl Deborah and Stephen Lukaszewicz Michael Vernon
Water St. 805 Third Ave. 711 Sixth Ave.
SOUTH PARK Rashelle Simpson Perry
Robert and Shelley Simpson
6530 Church St.
Janet Falkner Frontier Development Partn. LLC Custom Homes Development Inc. et al. Veterans Administration Craig Daly
Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee NVR Inc. Brian and Wendy Mattas Joseph Lawlor and Shana Rose Hormel Barbara Fleming and Robert Crouch Jr.
NVR Inc. Joshua Freedman Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee Estate of Frank Sebolt
John David and Kristy Walker Ziegler David Staudt Mar Pat Investments LLC Henrietta Broadus
Robert Nelson Sarah Levinthal Gallagher Scioto Construction Co. Frontier Development Partn. LLC
Arthur Nardelli Erik and Cynthia Kratzenberg Georgette Bailey NVR Inc.
$1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $25,530) 3198 Ridgeway Drive $4,960 by sheriff's deed High St. $52,000 1800 Stoltz Road $25,000 1501 Amelia Ave. $105,000 00 Hidden Ridge Court Apt 201 $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $7,000) 4118 High St. $221,050 2201 Ridge Road $26,000 3198 Ridgeway Drive $18,600 Sebolt Road $5,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $12,540) by sheriff's deed 3609 Downing St. $48,000 2099 Fay St. $95,000 250 Hidden Ridge Court 101 $136,425 High St. $52,000
JEFFERSON HILLS Kenneth Fefolt Bayview Loan Servicing LLC Haig Krikorian Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. Southersby Development Corp.
William and Amy Schafer Pride Properties LLC Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. Jarrett and Melanie Colosimo NVR Inc.
304 Chelsea Drive 1027 Cochran Mill Road 300 E. Deer Park Drive, 300 E. Deer Park Drive Hamilton St.
Broker/Owner
(724) 941-8000
Address
$78,500 $174,500 $75,000 $50,480 $110,000 $33,500 $10,000 $155,000 $5,000 $8,477 by sheriff's deed $57,000 $1,557 by sheriff's deed $97,000 $45,622 $78,000 $106,000 $42,000 $70,000 $1,557 by sheriff's deed $65,000 $78,251 $78,000 $160,000 $90,000
$8,000 $60,000 $65,000
501 Valleybrook Rd. Suite 102 • McMurray, PA 15317
$303,875 $137,000 $183,250 $175,000 $32,000
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A. Michael Green Beneficial Mortgage Co. Pennsylvania Federal National Mortgage Assn. Mark Langenohl Robert Hamrock et al. Estate of Dante Verdoni Donald Varner James Piotrowski James Malone Jr. Southersby Development Corp. Dorio Assoc. Albert Henze Jr. Shirley Hickman Estate of Albert Orris Southersby Development Corp. NVR Inc.
WM Specialty Mortgage LLC Sean Burr Pradip Maheshwari and Pushpa Kumari James and Lee Carren Mather Fred and Rose Reginella Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee US Bank NA trustee Jamie and Ruth Venora Donna Caruthers NVR Inc. Mike and Teresa Adams Robert DeCostro and Jill Eicker Robert Catlos Christa Murphy and Jamie Gaugler NVR Inc. James Donald and Brandy Marie Noll
3001 Jefferson Drive 2277 State St. 1422 Council Place 625 Hidden Oak Drive Oakwood Drive 1419 Route 885 1572 Worthington Ave. 510 Coal Valley Road 1418 Council Place Hamilton St. Quincey Drive 1256 Second St. 100 Andrew Drive 1516 Oneida Drive S. Randolph Drive 1310 S. Randolph Drive
$1,874 by sheriff's deed $17,500 $305,000 $279,900 $29,000 $3,476 by sheriff's deed $1,746 by sheriff's deed $197,000 $100,000 $32,000 $47,000 $110,000 $151,500 $105,500 $32,000 $227,250
NOTTINGHAM Estate of Percy Williams Ronald Lindley et al.
Steven and Jennifer Stalder Lee and Connie Bastin
242 Mingo Church Road Sugar Run Road
$210,000 $90,000
PETERS TOWNSHIP Michael Wu Barry Miller Eileen Cordero ,
Kevin and Susan Murphy Lensie Paugh Jr. and Cassie Paugh Bruno Family Trust
George Carothers Jr. Prudential Relocation Inc. Linda Taylor Lilanne Agostinella , Linda Taylor Great Meadows L.P. M Squared Evergreen Sara Wolenski Heartland Homes Inc. Matthew Jablonski Matthew Winningham Linda Taylor Great Meadows L.P. Estate of Robin Raymond John Bliven Karen Campano Eugene Daum Linda Taylor Hidden Brook L.P. Mark Sheppard Hidden Brook L.P. Hidden Brook L.P. Mark Hoskins Jessica Dupain Nathan Roesing Ernest Sichi David Blaustein Linda Taylor Charles Shuster Jr. Pattilou Henchir
Mark Matuszak and Cynthia Field Joseph Tomlin Lane and Virginia Smail Steven and Jennifer Kelly L&H Construction Inc. NVR Inc. Brad and Janet Benjamin US Bank NA Jonathan and Emily Androski John Corbett Scott and Sarah Daum McClosky Land & Development Co. Inc. NVR Inc. Nancy Bair Mark and Carolyn Langenohl Toni Sulkowski Thomas and Ann Schuh Gerry Benson Heartland Homes Inc. Gary and Rita Meyer Heartland Homes Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Maryam Chiani Deutsche Bank & Trust Co. Robert Bazant Davaid and Marget Barringer Starlene Schroth John Brouzakis Jr. and Faye Brouzakis, Michelle Volk and John Volk II Raymond Ballantine
112 Bremen Lane $540,000 104 Colony Circle $490,000 125 Demmel Drive $101,389 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $112,063) by sheriff's deed 219 Fox Run Drive $410,000 109 Fulton Road $240,000 Kingwood Drive $91,000 2819 Locust Drive $182,000 411 Longleaf Drive $125,000 157 Scenic Ridge Drive $105,000 319 Village Green Drive $357,450 112 Brooke Drive $2,936 by sheriff's deed 114 Cypress Court $372,474 111 Kathy Ann Lane $288,000 493 Pinewood Drive $165,000 621 Sagewood Drive $118,000 154 Scenic Ridge Drive $81,000 120 Brooke Drive $129,500 107 Equestrian Trail $500,000 196 Friar Lane $215,000 330 Hedgerow Drive $589,900 507 Kingston Circle $450,000 Molly Drive $69,000 101 Mt. Blaine Drive $218,500 Rock Run Road $69,000 Rock Run Road $69,000 203 Windermere Court $610,000 909 Bebout Road $1,322 by sheriff's deed 218 Canterwood Drive $1,330,000 109 Edgewater Court $318,000 339 Franklin Drive $172,000 505 Kingston Circle $539,000 16 Lake Forest Road $252,000 106 Sycamore Drive $244,000
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Automotive Guide Don't Let the Heat Scorch Your Car's AC (NewsUSA) - During the hot summer months, a blast of cool air from your vehicle's air conditioner can provide muchneeded relief against the sweltering heat and humidity. Before hitting the road this summer, avoid a sticky situation by having an automotive technician inspect your vehicle's air conditioning system. The air conditioning system in your vehicle works by using a refrigerant to lower air temperature and carry away heat, which cools and dehumidifies the air flowing into the passenger compartment. For the system to work properly, several key components, including the compressor, condenser, evaporator, valves and hoses need to be in tiptop shape. Firestone Complete Auto Care recommends having your air conditioning system serviced at the beginning of the warm sea-
son, or according to the vehicle's owner's manual, to ensure the refrigerant level in your vehicle is adequate and all of the system components are working properly. Although air conditioning systems are typically very reliable, they can break down. Air conditioner warning signs include: • The AC system doesn't cool to the desired temperature. • Loud noises when you turn on the AC. • Water on the vehicle's floor mats. • Unusual odors coming from the vents. • The vehicle overheats, stalls, or idles roughly when you turn on the AC. • The blower doesn't work when you switch on the AC. • Your defroster doesn't work. If you notice any of these warning signs, ask your service provider to perform an AC performance check. In many cases, inade-
quate cooling is caused when refrigerant leaks through worn seals or loose fittings. Although air conditioning systems are resistant to leaks and contamination, they are not leak-proof. Over time, contamination or leaks can appear and affect the Before hitting the road this summer, have your car's cooling performance of air conditioner inspected. your air conditioner. During an AC performyour cabin filter according to the mainteance check, your technician will inspect the nance schedule in the vehicle's owner's air conditioning components and refriger- manual. ant for leaks and performance to make sure Before hitting the road this summer, beat your vehicle is ready for the warm summer the heat by taking your car into your local months. Your technician may also suggest automotive service center to have your air you change your cabin filter, which removes conditioner checked-especially if you have impurities from the air. You should change black leather seats!
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Summer Car Care Service Advice (NewsUSA) - It's summer, it's hot, and the traffic is stop and go. Chances are, a poorly performing cooling system -; the radiator, belts, hoses, engine coolant -; will fail under these harsh conditions. Low coolant level, a loose hose or a frayed belt can quickly become an inconvenient breakdown. Unless you are a dedicated home mechanic, you'll want to take your vehicle in for a checkup at a reputable shop with qualified technicians to be prepared for summer's special challenges. In addition to avoiding breakdowns, a well-maintained vehicle gets better gas mileage than one that's neglected, a definite plus in this era of high fuel prices. Here is time-tested advice on choosing a repair facility from the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - the group that tests and certifies automotive technicians nationwide.
‘Motoring on the Mon’ Car Cruise
Automotive repair shops with ASE-certified technicians often display identifying signage.
• Start shopping for a repair facility before you need one. • Ask your friends and associates for recommendations; consult local consumer groups. • Arrange for transportation so you will not choose a shop based solely on location. • Look for a well-organized facility, with vehicles in the parking lot equal in value to your own and modern equipment in the service bays. • The staff should be courteous and willing to answer your questions. • Look for policies on estimated repair costs, diagnostic fees, guarantees, and methods of payment. • Look for signs of business professionalism such as civic or community awards. Business awards may include customer service or other awards and commendations.
• Look for evidence of qualified technicians, the backbone of any automotive repair facility. You may see trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced course work and technicians' ASE certifications posted in the customer area. • And look for the blue-and-white ASE sign. • For major jobs ask whether the repair facility usually handles your type of repair work. ASE was founded to improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians. ASE-certified technicians wear blue-andwhite shoulder insignia and carry credentials listing their exact area(s) of certification. Their employers often display the blueand-white ASE sign. Visit www.ase.com for more car care tips.
Monongahela’s second annual car cruise “Motoring On the Mon 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. This event attracts as many as 3,000 visitors to Monongahela in a single afternoon! 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 car cruise will 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 75 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, contact Sandy at 724-258-5000, Chris at 724-258-8419, or Teresa at 724258-5919.
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Ask the Experts AUTO INSURANCE BY ARLENE ELOSH, STATE FARM® AGENT Q: How can I protect my car from potholes? If a pothole damages my car, will my auto policy cover the costs to get it fixed?
A: Winter brings a number of driving hazards, but one of the most hated is the pothole. An encounter with one can leave damaged tires, wheels, and suspension components in its wake. Potholes can occur in any region or climate, but at certain times of year they’re especially prominent in areas known for ice, snow, and below-freezing temperatures. The freezing and thawing cycles allow moisture to seep into the road surface, which causes the road to crumble. There’s not much that can be done to prevent the deterioration of the driving surface, but there are some things you can do to protect yourself: • Try to limit your travel to roads you know very well. That knowledge could keep you from hitting a pothole and seriously damaging your car. • When driving at night, try to drive on well-lit roads so you can see the road surface. • Slow down, and give yourself a chance to see the pothole and avoid it. • If you hit a pothole, carefully inspect your tires and wheels for possible damage. Note how your car handles in the aftermath. If it pulls to one side or if you feel a wobble in the steering, you may need to have a mechanic check your car. • If you must hit a pothole, brake before impact. There’s less damage when a tire is rolling than when it is skidding over a hole during braking. • While damage caused to a car by a pothole may be covered under the collision portion of the State Farm auto policy, there are some things to remember. If the damage to the vehicle is to the tire only, it is not covered. Damage to the vehicle is subject to the collision deductible. For more safe driving tips, visit statefarm.com. As your good neighbor agent, I can help you meet your insurance needs. Call me today at 412-831-3125 or via email at Arlene.m.elosh.bxx5@statefarm.com. My office is located at 6480 Library Road in South Park.
Driving Tips (NAPSI)-You can drive down your risk of an accident on the road if you heed the advice of some safetyaward-winning truckers: • Be patient and stay focused. • Look farther ahead--let your eyes lead your wheels. • Avoid distractions, such as cell phones, PDAs or Drive safely: Keep the proper distance from other vehicles. loud music. • Never drive when tired. • When passing a truck, don't slide back into the traffic flow until you can see both of its headlights in your rearview mirror. • Remember that blind spots can prevent a truck driver from seeing you. The rule is "if you can't see the driver in his mirror, he cannot see you." These tips come from the 78 FedEx drivers who won state driving championships with their driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Collectively, they have driven more than 92 million miles without an accident--enough to circle the globe almost 3,700 times.
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Get Hybrid Fuel Economy Without Buying a New Car (NewsUSA) - When fuel prices rise, talking heads promote hybrid cars. Want to save gas money and conserve resources? Buy a hybrid! But with today's economy, few people can afford new vehicles. Hybrid-like fuel economy is possible in nonhybrid cars, if drivers know how to maximize their cars' or trucks' performance. The Web site www.royalpurple.com offers these suggestions: • Maintain Vehicles. An out-of-tune engine can increase fuel consumption by 15 percent. Owners should always follow their car manufacturer's tune-up schedule. • Upgrade to a Better Motor Oil. Switching to a high-performance, synthetic motor oil saves both gas and dough. According to independent tests, upgrading motor oil can improve fuel economy by 5 percent. The Web site www.royalpurple.com has a 'fuel-savings calculator' that demonstrates how much money can be saved just by upgrading lubricants - it's significant. • Replace Air Filters. Air filters keep impurities from damaging engines' interiors, so replacing dirty filters will save gas and protect engines.
The secret is to use automotive paint made for spot repair.
A Few Tips On Car Painting Forget safety. According to www.fueleconomy.gov, drivers pay an extra 20 cents per gallon for every five miles driven at speeds above 60 mph.
rolling on U.S. roads are under-inflated. Americans could save up to 2 billion gallons of gas each year if they inflated their tires. • Keep Your Cap On. Missing, damaged, and loose gas caps cause 147 million gas gallons to vaporize each year, according to "Auto Service Operator" magazine. Every time drivers refuel, they should eye their gas caps. A quick visual inspection can ensure that the gas in the tank does not vanish into thin air. • Drive the Speed Limit.
• Keep Tires Properly Inflated. The U.S. Energy Department reports that under-inflated tires can increase fuel consumption by 6 percent. One study estimates that 50 to 80 percent of the tires
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(NAPSI)-Whatever color your car is, spray painting those dings and dents is easier than you think. The first step is the surface preparation. The area to be painted should be rust-free, smooth to the touch and finished with an auto body primer. You may need a rust converter on corroded areas. Straighten the area to be repaired and use body filler and putty to smooth and shape damaged areas. According to Collin Harris of PaintScratch.com, using automotive paint made for spot repair will ensure that the paint dries quickly, can be sprayed anywhere and imperfections can be sanded out. When the base coat has dried, follow up with several coats of fast-drying clear coat. When that dries, the surface can be buffed to a high gloss with medium-duty rubber compound.
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Jim Bell from North Strabane with his 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Left to right: Tim Colussy, Ben Miley, and Jared Miley
Car Show and Family Festival in McMurray By Ken Askew
8-year-old Jake Keaney of Peters Township tries a one-horsepower ride
On May 17, 2008, the 6th annual Car Show and Family Festival was held at the South Hills Bible Chapel (SHBC) on 300 Gallery Drive, just off Route 19 in McMurray. Besides the usual contingent of Mustangs, Corvettes and motorcycles that are always on display at car shows, a wide array of custom and restored cars and trucks were in sight. Kids’ activities included clowns, caricature artists, horse rides, a huge inflatable “Titanic” slide, and air bouncing machines. The free lunch menu featured hamburgers, hot dogs, sloppy joes, and kielbasa sandwiches. Inside the worship center, live presentations of drama, dance, and music were enjoyed. (PHOTOS BY GAIL ASKEW)
Immaculate 1932 Ford driven by Bob Pusateri of Peters Township
A 1939 Ford transports Lorraine Hickman of Canonsburg in style
Chuck Chovanec came from South Park in his 1955 Plymouth Belvedere with a 440-cubic-inch engine
Elizabeth Township residents Jim & Shirley Berniak pose with their 1995 Corvette
Diana Keller from Peters Township owns a classy 1939 Jaguar SS-100
Jim Fisher of Finleyville astride his 2001 Boss Hoss V8
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Healthy Directions Announces June 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 June: • Aphasia Awareness Month Aphasia is an impairment of the ability to use or understand words, usually acquired as the result of a stroke or other brain injury. National Aphasia Awareness Month seeks you raise awareness of this common but little-known disorder. • Scleroderma Awareness Month Scleroderma Awareness is an autoimmune rheumatic disease that affects about 300,000 Americans. It can be disfiguring, painful and even fatal. Though it can strike anyone, scleroderma usually affects women between he ages of 25 and 55. • Sun Safety Week You may know that you can sunburn even on a cloudy day, but did you know that as much as 80 percent of a person’s lifetime sun exposure occurs by age 18? The Sun Safety Alliance seeks to reduce incidence of skin cancer by motivating people to adopt and practice safe sun protection. Anyone interested in these topics are encouraged to stop in for free information.
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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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The Washington Hospital Receives Award
Children's Therapy Center Director Receives Award The Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Association (SWPSHA) recently named Susan Hough, director of The Washington Hospital (l-r) SWPSHA president Sue Raimondi Children’s Therapy Center, the and Susan Hough. 2008 Honors of the Association recipient. Hough has more than 20 years experience as a speech-language pathologist in a variety of settings, including public and private schools and outpatient clinics. In 1993, Hough was named Outstanding Educator in the State of PA and in 1994 she received a United States Medal of Honor for her work with the handicapped.
Washington County Chapter Family Behavioral Resources Raises Hundreds for Autism By Christen M. Stroh The Washington County Chapter of Family Behavioral Resources (FBR) recently held their annual Family Fun Night fundraiser at St. Benedict's Church in McMurray, PA. This year, Family Fun Night was held on Thursday, May 1, from 5 - 8 pm. The Washington County Family Fun Night offers children’s games, arts and crafts, raffles, Chinese auctions, and plenty of food to those who attend and make a contribution through an admission fee. Overall, FBR’s Washington County chapter brought in approximately $500 this year. The proceeds from the event will benefit one of their programs, H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow, in support of autism research. “H.O.P.E. stands for ‘Helping Others’ Potential Expand,” explains Cathy Hughes, Family Support Coordinator for FBR. The message of H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow is for the community to stand united as individuals struggle to understand autism and search for answers. H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow strives to inspire, appropriately, hope in each family touched through the program by encouraging them to never give up in the fight against autism. The funding raised at Family Fun Night will go toward supporting the H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Team, a group of people who raise funds for autism research by participating in Walk Now for Autism, a fundraising and awareness event held nationally in various communities as part of Autism Speaks, a national advocacy organization founded in 2005 to increase public awareness of autism. “The FBR H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Team is comprised of dedicated staff and families whom, together, have raised over $110,000 for autism research over the years,” says Hughes. While the $500 that the Washington County Chapter of FBR earned is greatly appreciated, FBR values just as highly the collective efforts of each chapter of FBR to provide participants in the Walk Now for Autism. “Our team has hundreds of walkers, and grows each year,” says Hughes. “We are proud to share that for the past two years, the FBR H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Team has been the #1 fundraising team in the region.” Pittsburgh’s Walk Now for Autism will be held on June 7 at Heinz Field. Anyone interested in participating in the walk or fundraising to sponsor the FBR H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow Team can contact Cathy Hughes at 724-861-4700 or visit their website at www.familybehaviorresources.com.
Canonsburg General Hospital Diabetes Education Classes Canonsburg General Hospital will offer Diabetic Education Classes from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. during the month of June as follows: • June 3 - Introduction to Diabetes/Monitoring and Managing Your Diabetes • June 10 - Diet Management of Diabetes / Preventing Eye Complications • June 17 - Medications of Diabetes Management / Foot Care • June 24 - Benefits of Exercise in Diabetes / Coping with Diabetes The classes are free. To register, call Physician Access at 1-877-284-2000.
The Washington Hospital recently received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Coronary Artery Disease (GWTG–CAD) Silver Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes The Washington Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of cardiac care that effectively improves treatment of patients hospitalized with coronary artery disease. Under GWTG–CAD, patients are started on aggressive risk reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, aspirin, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers in the hospital and receive smoking cessation/ weight management counseling as well as referrals for cardiac rehabilitation before they are discharged. Hospitals that receive the GWTG-CAD Silver Performance Achievement Award have demonstrated for at least one year that 85 percent of its coronary patients (without contraindications) are discharged following the American Heart Association’s recommended treatment guidelines. “The American Heart Association applauds The Washington Hospital for its success in implementing the appropriate evidence-based care and protocols to reduce the number of recurrent events and deaths in cardiovascular disease patients,” said Gregg C Fonarow, M.D., National Chairman of the Get With The Guidelines Steering Committee and Director of Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center. “The Washington Hospital has achieved a high level of performance in terms of implementing these life-prolonging treatments.” “The Washington Hospital is dedicated to making our Heart & Vascular Center among the best in the country, and the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program is helping us accomplish that by making it easier for our professionals to improve the long-term outcomes of our cardiac patients,” said hospital President and CEO Telford W. Thomas.
Tai Chi with Dr. Jonas Marry Dr. Jonas Marry of Family First Chiropractic, 3150 Washington Rd., Suite 101, McMurray, will hold the following Tai Chi classes in 2008 on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.: • May 24 - June 28 (6 week class) • July 12 through August 16 (6 week class) • September 6 - October 11 (6 week class) • Oct. 25 - Nov. 22 (off Nov. 29), continuing Dec. 6 through 20 (8 week class) For additional information or to register for classes please call 724-941-9507.
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PSA Tests are Cruial to Men’s Health A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the amount of PSA in the blood. A man’s prostate gland releases PSA into the blood. Healthy men have low amounts of PSA in the blood. The amount of PSA in the blood normally increases as a man’s prostate enlarges with age. PSA may increase as a result of an injury, a digital rectal exam, sexual activity, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), or prostate cancer. Prostate cancer often grows very slowly, without causing major problems. Detecting prostate cancer early and treating it may prevent some health problems and reduce the risk of dying from cancer. However, some treatments for prostate cancer can cause other problems, such as controlling urination (incontinence) or erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Some men may choose not to have a PSA test or treat prostate cancer if it is detected. For example, a man older than age 75 who has no bothersome symptoms of prostate cancer may choose not to treat the cancer if it is found, so he would not need a PSA test. To prepare for a PSA test, tell your doctor if you have had a • Test to look at your bladder (cystoscopy) in the past few weeks • Prostate needle biopsy in the past several weeks
• Prostate infection (prostatitis) or urinary tract infection that is not cured • Catheter inserted into your bladder to drain urine recently • Sex (ejaculation) within the last two days • Medications such as Proscar or Avodart, which are used to prevent further enlargement of the prostate gland in men with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Because normal PSA levels seem to increase with age, some physicians use agespecific ranges for test results. Most physicians prefer to use one range for all men. • PSA levels from 0-4 are normal. • PSA levels from 4-10 indicate 20%30% chance of prostate cancer. A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) and prostate biopsy are needed to confirm a diagnosis of cancer. • PSA levels above 10 indicate 40%-60 % chance of prostate cancer. A TRUS and prostate biopsy are needed to confirm a
cancer diagnosis. A PSA level within the normal ranges does not mean that prostate cancer is not present. Some men with prostate cancer have normal PSA levels. Experts disagree about the frequency of PSA testing to screen for prostate cancer. • The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends an annual PSA test and Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) for men age 50 and older. ACS also recommends annual screening beginning at age 45 for men who are at high risk for prostate cancer, such as AfricanAmericans and those with a family history of prostate cancer. • Other expert groups such as the National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force believe there is not enough evidence to recommend routine screening with the PSA test for all men. Experts that do not recommend annual screening say the high rate of false-negative and false-
positive results and the costs and risks of further tests do not support annual screening tests. There is also disagreement about the type of testing that is appropriate if the PSA levels are high. The decision will depend on the digital rectal exam, age and health, and the trend of results of previous tests. Different tests are being developed to determine between prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy. • The PSA density (PSAD) compares the PSA level to the size of the prostate gland, which is measured using TRUS. • The PSA velocity test measure how rapidly PSA levels increase over time. PSA levels increase more rapidly in men with prostate cancer and more slowly in men with prostate enlargement • Complexed prostate-specific antigen (cPSA) is another new test that when used in combination with a digital rectal exam can detect prostate cancer. The message is clear. The need for prostate evaluation is very important in men’s health, especially for those 45-50 years of age. Annual exams with your doctor and early reporting of signs and symptoms are crucial. Talking with your doctor is the best preventative medicine.
Jefferson’s Cancer Survivors Invited to Attend ‘A Celebration of Life’ All area residents who have been treated at Jefferson Regional Medical Center for a cancer diagnosis are invited to attend the 17th annual Cancer Survivors’ Day, “A Celebration of Life” on Sunday, June 8, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of the James Bibro Pavilion on the medical center’s Jefferson Hills campus. The free event, co-sponsored by Jefferson Regional Medical Center and UPMC Cancer Center at Jefferson, is open to the Medical Center’s cancer survivors and one guest each. It will include a luncheon catered by Carriage Inn restaurant and special entertainment. The program will feature speaker Joseph Cvitkovic, Ph.D., director of Behavioral Health at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, whose topic will be “The Healing Power of Mindfulness: Enhancing the Quality of Your Life.” Survivors will receive giveaways, and prize raffles will be held. Pre-register no later than June 2 by calling Community Programs at 412-469-7100. Registration is limited.
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Monongahela Valley Hospital Calendar of Events for June Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 3, 4, 5 at 8:30 a.m. 3-day, 2 hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, June 4 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. AUXILIARY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Friday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ECC and Monongahela Valley Hospital Central Plaza. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the hospital’s Gift Shop. For more information, call 724-258-1234. BABY CARE CLASS - Monday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. For more information, call 724258-BABY (2229).
AUXILIARY CASINO TRIP - Tuesday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is offering this one-day bus trip in deluxe motorcoach. The trip features free parking, free continental breakfast at the hospital and a $10 casino coin. The motorcoach will depart from the hospital at 10 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Cost of the trip is only $20. Reservation placement is available by calling 724-258-1167. RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 724-929-9492. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m., Center for Fitness and Health, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. This month’s topic will be “Exercise and Stress”. For more information, call 724-258-1148. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, June 16 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, June 17, 18, 19 at 6 p.m., Center for Fitness and Health, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483. ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. Free and open to all persons with arthritis. For more information, call 724-258-1321. CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m., Monongahela Valley Hospital 5-West Dining Room. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know. To register, call 724-258-1148. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Friday, June 20 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to register, call 724-736-4908 or online at redcrosslife.org. BREAST-FEEDING CLASS - Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breastfeed. For more information, call 724-258BABY (2229).
PUBLIC CPR INSTRUCTIONS Tuesday, June 24 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. INNOVATIONS IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT - Wednesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Endocrinologist Alexander Tal, M.D. will present a free multi-disciplinary program on diabetes management. Dr. Tal will discuss blood glucose pattern management, decreasing complication risks and the role of medications in diabetes management. Internist Naresh Bhatt, M.D. also will speak on diabetes self care basics and lifestyle change. The staff will be available for questions and comments at the completion of the presentation. Refreshments will be served. Call 724258-1234 for registrations or more information. INFANT/CHILD CPR - Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. The $25 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.
Belinda Staffieri Receives Protin Award at MVH Belinda Staffieri honored for a strong commitment to work and the goals and ideals of the health care system, is the 2008 recipient of the Edward J. Protin Memorial Award at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Belinda, a credit clerk, received the honor at the hospital’s 36th annual Service Awards Dinner at the Willow Room in the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX in Rostraver. The Protin Award is one of the hospital’s most prestigious honors and the recipient is not named until the night of the event. Staffieri, whose career at Monongahela Valley Hospital spans more than 30 years, received a standing ovation from the audience. “I am so humbled to receive this award but I’m also very embarrassed because I’m no one special,” she said in accepting the award. “I like helping people and I love what I do. I take great pride in our charity care program at MVH and I believe in what we stand for. I am honored to have the privilege to represent Monongahela Valley Hospital and deeply appreciate the support I receive from my team every day. We’re a community hospital but we’re big – big in heart
and big in compassion.” Dana Green, last year’s recipient of the Protin Award, made the presentation to Staffieri. Daniel F. Simmons, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Monongahela Valley Hospital, emphasized that Staffieri, a resident of Belle Vernon, “certainly meets the criteria for this honor – for many reasons.” “In addition to leading by example,” Simmons continued, “Belinda has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism and her dedication is irresistible. She coordinates the blood drives at MVH and obtains many corporate partners for those events. Her list of volunteer commitments is long and varied. That list includes work as a girl scout leader, boy scout leader, fundraising leader for St. Sebastian’s church and as a Reach for Recovery volunteer.” A graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School and a resident of Belle Vernon, Staffieri began her MVH career right out of high school at age 19 at the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital.
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Belinda Staffieri of Belle Vernon (right), 2008 winner of the MVH Edward J. Protin Memorial Award receives the coveted honor from Dana Green, R.N., the 2007 Protin Award recipient.
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Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church Members Help to Rebuild Damage From Hurricane Katrina By Ken Askew Spending a week at Diamondhead conjures up pleasant images of surfing, cool Pacific breezes under palm trees, and just relaxing in Hawaii. However, for the team of volunteers from the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church (PHCPC) who went to Diamondhead Mississippi, it was quite a different experience. Their objective was not to enjoy themselves but to continue the church’s efforts to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. This was the third weeklong, short-term mission (STM) trip that PHCPC has sponsored to this area. Two months after Katrina flattened much of the Gulf Coast in August 2005, a 15-member team traveled to New Orleans to perform demolition work in residents’ homes in various sections of the city, including the infamous Ninth Ward. In February 2006, another team arrived in New Orleans to do more demolition work in a different neighborhood. From March 30 to April 5, 2008, a third team of eight volunteers arrived in Diamondhead, MS, a rural community near Gulfport. This location is where the eye of the hurricane came ashore, pushing 40’ tidal waves that wiped out 14,000 homes. To date, only 30% of the former population of 5,000 has returned. The team consisted of Wayne Wickes (leader), Suzan Lynch (co-leader), Rev. Paul Thwaite, Earl Wooding, Earl Bennett, Bruce Webster, Warren Scheifele, and Cheryl Beech. Their task was to work on prefabricated homes that Amish people started; they had delivered and assembled the homes through completion of the exterior frame, roof, and siding. The PHCPC team then did interior work, including installation of drywall, flooring, doors, and painting. Electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning work was contracted out to professionals. In the event of future flooding, the houses were placed two feet above the ground on 18” square wolmanized wood footers. Each house was less than 1,000 square feet, yet included three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and living/dining room. Presbyterian Church USA provided funding, which was to be used over a three-year period. Thus far, 40 homes have been authorized and 10 have been started (the team worked at 4). Each home costs about $60K, of which $50K
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Bethel Park
Jesus Fellowship 6151 Brush Run Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Tony Cataneo: Pastor 412-854-3137 â&#x20AC;˘ www.jfbp.net jfchurch@comcast.net Worship Services: Sunday: 10:00am Wednesday: 7:30pm
Jefferson Hills
Beulah Baptist Church 1028 Scotia Hollow Road, (just off Route 51) Jefferson Hills â&#x20AC;˘ (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 â&#x20AC;˘ Jefferson Hills Phone: (412) 233-3737 Pastor, Donald Thompson Email: bbt@libcom.com Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m., & 7:00 p.m. _______________________________________
Jefferson Hills Bible Church
711 Old Clairton Road Jefferson Hills Pastor, Chris Jerin Phone: (412) 653-6930 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30-11:45 a.m. _______________________________________
Jefferson United Methodist Church
Nativity Catholic Church
310 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Phone 412-653-3222 Rev. Keith H. Mcllwain, Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m Sunday School For All Ages: 9:45 a.m. _______________________________________
5802 Curry Road Pittsburgh (412) 655-3000 email: nativitychurch@comcast.net Father John Hissrich, Pastor Worship Services: Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. and 12 noon _______________________________________
Jefferson United Presbyterian 716 Gill Hall Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Phone: (412) 653-4797 Rev. Robert W. Koschik, Pastor Summer Worship Service (May 25 till Aug. 31) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 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. _______________________________________
Peters Creek Baptist Church 6300 Library Road, South Park (412) 833-6111 Rev. Gregory A. Adkins, Senior Pastor Worship Services: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wednesday Night Liveâ&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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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June 2008 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 53 UNION-FINLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER Grace Lutheran Church 911 Howard Street • Monongahela, PA 15063 Raymond A. Ursin, Pastor Church phone: (724) 258-4505 email: graceisforgiving@verizon.net Website: www.graceisforgiving.org Sunday Church School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. (WEE worship during sermon) _______________________________________
Monongahela First United Methodist Church 430 West Main Street • Monongahela, PA Phone: 724-258-7054 Rev. Michael Milinovich, pastor Worship Services: Sunday 8:45 a.m. (Informal Service) 11:00 a.m. (Traditional Service) _______________________________________
Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church
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
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. _______________________________________
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. _______________________________________
Riverview Baptist Church
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 _______________________________________
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. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Sunday Preaching Service 10:45 a.m. - Noon _______________________________________
New Day Assembly of God
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 Worship service in the summer (June, July, August) is at 9:30 am. _______________________________________
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., Summer Worship Services 8:30 and 10 a.m. (starting June 1st) • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. _______________________________________
Wright’s United Methodist Church 788 Venetia Road, Venetia (724) 348-5718 Rev. Tom Hoeke, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 to 11:45
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Crossroads Ministries Library Baptist
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 _______________________________________
Trinity United Methodist Church
Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church
530 Center Church Rd. McMurray Rev. David S. Evans, Pastor • 724-941-4770 www.trinitymcmurrayumc.com Sunday Program: Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study for all ages 9:30 a.m. (other adult classes 8:30 & 8:45 a.m.) Wed. Eve. Youth Groups, Grades 4-12 _______________________________________
Peters Twp/Venetia/Nottingham
Nottingham Christian Center 1028 Linden Road, Eighty Four (724) 941-6717 • e-mail: blusk@libcom.com Bill Lusk, Pastor Worship Services: Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Wed. - 7:00 p.m. (Family Night Worship) _______________________________________
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. _______________________________________
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.
West Elizabeth / Elizabeth
Elizabeth United Methodist Church 317 Second Avenue, Elizabeth Phone: (412) 384-7050 Pastor, Wayne Cleary Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am Worship: 10:45 am _______________________________________
New Hope Assembly Of God 900 Peairs Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-384-5599 email: nhopeag@yahoo.com Pastor Lance T. O’Brien Sundays: 10:00am Celebration Service 10:30am Kid’s Church (all ages) _______________________________________
Olivet Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth 726 Fourth Street, West Elizabeth 412/384-7160 Rev. Kristin J. Beckstrom, Pastor Adult Bible Study: Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Worship with Children's Church: Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. _______________________________________
Elizabeth Baptist Church 735 Bunola River Road (Above Lock #3) Elizabeth, PA 15037 412-384-6464 www.ebchurch735@verizon.net Pastor – David L. Meyers Sunday Worship Service and Jr. Church – 11:00 a.m. Prayer and Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. _______________________________________
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2nd Annual Karate Camp to Benefit Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church A week long camp will be held at the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church from Monday June 16 - Friday June 20. The camp will be held in the morning and split into 2 sessions of ages 46 and 7-12. Cost is $60 & includes a free uniform. Great for trying out the martial arts! Contact 412-673-0576 or visit dynamicmartialartspa.com to register. Space is limited! All proceeds benefit the church.
Transfiguration Parish Flea Market Transfiguration Parish in Monongahela will hold their annual Giant Flea Market in Father Leger Hall on Chess Street June 11 14. If you have items that you would like to donate for sale you can drop them off at the hall on Monday, June 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 11th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The Flea Market will be open for business beginning on Wednesday, June 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (all sales on Friday are Buy One Get One Free) and Saturday, June 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (all sales will be fill a bag or box for the marked price). Light refreshments will be available for purchase on the Flea Market Sale dates. If you have any questions concerning the Flea Market you can call the Rectory office at 724-258-7742.
Area Church News UNION-FINLEY MESSENGER Upcoming Events at Jefferson United Methodist
June Events at Beulah Baptist Church
• Jefferson United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, will hold a flea market on Friday, June 6th from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available. For more information, call 412653-3222. • Vacation Bible School will take place July 7 thru July 11 at “WaterWorks Park” from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. For children ages 4 through the completion of grade 6. Free of charge. Pre-register now by calling 412-653-3222.
• Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. we will continue our mid-week small group, “24” a verse by verse discussion based study of the book of Matthew chapter 24. • June 22nd is the kickoff for the first of our summer cookouts. Join us immediately following the 10:30 service on June 22nd for hotdogs, hamburgers, and drinks. Everyone is welcome; even if you can’t attend the service, join us for the cookout. • June 22nd, is also our youth group Sunday. The youth will be performing the music and participating in delivering the message on a topic relevant to today’s young adults and teens. For additional details check out our website at www.beulahjourney.com.
Upcoming Events at Peters Creek Baptist Church • Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6300 Library Road, South Park, will be hosting a “Summer Evening of Music & Desserts” at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. The event features a free concert from the Gospel singing group “The Shaffers” and a dessert buffet following the performance. For more information, visit the website at www.peterscreekbaptist.com or call the church office at 412-833-6111. • Vacation Bible School on June 16-20 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. daily. It will feature the “SonWorld Adventure Park” theme for children that are completing Kindergarten through 5th grade. The cost is $5 per child. Register at www.peterscreekbaptist.com, stop by or call the church office at 412-8336111.
St. Thomas A’Becket Parish Festival 2008 St. Thomas A’Becket, 509 Gill Hall Rd., Jefferson Hills, will hold their annual parish festival June 26-28. Times are June 26 and June 27 from 6-11 p.m. and June 28 from 4-11 p.m. June 26 includes the Steel City Sky Jumpers at 7:00 p.m. and The Ritz Band at 7:30. June 27 features Steeltown Hot Country Rock at 7 p.m. and The “New Holidays” will be featured on June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Kid’s booth, bake sale, bingo, games, food, money raffle, rides, and more! For more information, call 412-655-2885 or 412-653-4322.
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Mingo Presbyterian Church June Activities • Adult Sunday School Class – 10:4511:30 a.m. thru June 15. “What Can We Know About the Second Coming?” • Temple Shapers Class – Wednesday Evenings at 5:45 p.m. Men and women who are interested in a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on weight loss. • Father’s Day – June 15. A celebration for Fathers.
Upcoming Events at St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s Church, 130 W. Main Street, Monongahela, will hold a Rummage Sale, Bake Sale, and Youth Ministry BBQ on Friday and Saturday, June 6th and 7th. • Friday - Rumage Sale and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light lunch. • Saturday - Rumage Sale and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Youth Ministry BBQ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pop, and water.
June Events at the First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville • The Church will be holding a Flea Market on Saturday, June 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The proceeds will benefit the V.B.S. program. Come see what you can find! • Vacation Bible School is June 23-27 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Come join us on the Great Bible Reef for fathoms of fun! Ages preschool-6th grade. Fee is $5/child. To register please call the church office at 724348-5689 or see our website at www.firstpresbyterian.us.
First Holy Communion Class at Saint Francis of Assisi Church Helps With May Crowning By Paul Chasko
Alexandra Stewart places the crown of spring flowers on the likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary assisted by Choir Director Ruth Gentile.
Mary, the Mother of Christ, holds a special place of honor and worship to Catholics throughout the world. The month of May is set aside as her month, and an age-old custom has continued in which the children of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish participate in a “May Crowning.” A girl from the First Holy Communion Class was chosen to place a crown of spring flowers on her likeness. The ceremony was held in Finleyville/Union Township at the Grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the church grounds. It had rained all morning and during Mass, but the weather cleared just long enough for the ceremony. Father Boyle led the children and parishioners across church grounds to the Grotto where the crown was placed on Mary’s statue by Alexandra Stewart. Rain threatened again but held off just long enough for some prayers and hymns. Choir Cantor Ron Broglie sang the Ave Maria to close the ceremony. The participants were treated to refreshments afterward at the Saint Francis General Purpose Building. It seemed fitting for Father Boyle to participate in the ceremony during the month of his 45th anniversary in the priesthood. The Columbiettes hosted the celebration.
Children from the First Holy Communion Class and Father Boyle: (first row) Alexandra Stewart, Taylor Dewitt, Rachael Funtal, and Lauren Gohadki; (second row) Abby Gillard, Antonio Lucci, Alicia Hruby, Joseph Ware, and Jackson O’Connor.
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Pastor Floyd Hughes of Beulah Baptist Church Brings Communities Together By Charlotte Hopkins Pastor Floyd Hughes of Virginia is more than just the new pastor of Beulah Baptist Church; his goal is to unite the communities and residents of West Jefferson Hills. He has been a pastor for five years. A former soldier, he served in the army for almost 12 years. He first joined the Army Reserves to study tactical satellite communications. He enjoyed the military life, and a year later he switched to Active Duty Army. There have been several changes at Beulah. The Children's Ministry, taught by his wife, Christina, is readily available for children who attend, whether they are members or it is their first visit. The moment they walk in the door they have a curriculum available for them. The Men's Breakfast has been scheduled for 8 am on the fourth Saturdays of May, June, July, and August. Pastor Floyd explains, “There's a huge difference in the number of men and the number of women who attend church. It's not that men aren't seeking a relationship with God, but women attend more often.” If the men want to continue meeting after August, then he welcomes that. They will meet at different restaurants in the Jefferson Hills, West Mifflin, and surrounding communities. This is not a church group, it is a chance for the men in the community to meet each other, bond as friends and neighbors, and know that there are men out there to communicate with anytime. Neighborhood cookouts are scheduled for the fourth Sundays of June, July, and August at 11:35 am. Once again, the cookouts aren't just about church; they are about uniting the community. This is not
Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church Property Dispute Hearing Heats Up By J.R. Brower
Pastor Floyd Hughes of Beulah Baptist Church and his wife, Christina, work to unite the West Jefferson Hills community.
strictly for the members of Beulah, and residents are invited to the cookouts “even if they never attend church.” It's a chance for the community to unite. The youth/young adult group, which disbanded last year, has been started once more. They meet Tuesday evenings and are making plans to deliver the sermon for Beulah once a month. A new website for the church has been posted at www.beulahjourney.com. The church is integrating its music so that it is a mixture of contemporary and hymns. The church welcomes musicians of any instruments to play for the church. They can play instruments of any type such as, cymbals, guitars, violin, trumpet, keyboard and more. Mid-Week Small Group is studying the lesson “Twenty Four.” It is a 4-6 week study that stems from Matthew 24. Pastor Floyd also teaches at the Steel City Church in Oakland. They meet at a coffee house where they open in prayer and meet for fellowship, socialize, and discuss life. Christina assists by arranging the hospitality and primary set-up, organizing food and snacks, and greeting visitors. The church hours for Beulah Baptist church are 10:15 – 11:30 am. Pastor Floyd credits Christina for all of the assistance she gives him saying, “Everything I do, I bounce off of her.” He jokingly admits he doesn't always listen to her opinion and regrets that later. When Pastor Floyd and Christina first arrived at Beulah, they had reservations on how the church members and community would accept them as an inter-racial couple. They have been welcomed with open arms and believe it serves a testament to the openness and friendliness of the Mon Valley area.
OBITUARY
Washington County Judge Paul Pozonsky heard objections of Washington Presbytery on Tuesday, May 6 to the legal action taken by the majority membership of Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church in their efforts to break off from Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) and join the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Judge Pozonsky began the hearing after unsuccessfully attempting to get the parties to settle, saying, “There does not appear to be any acceptable middle ground.” Jeff Tindall, an attorney representing the interests of the minority group that wants to stay with PCUSA echoed this sentiment saying, “Both sides are as far apart as the east is from the west.” In attendance at the hearing were 3 members of the majority congregation that worships at the church in question at 250 Brookwood Road in Peters and 14 members of the minority group, which has been holding its own services at Thomas Presbyterian Church’s Christian Life Center in EightyFour. Steve Marriner, Washington Presbytery’s attorney, argued that the judge should allow PCUSA to use its own laws in the national church’s Book of Order to resolve the property dispute. He said that the civil court could intervene only to enforce the decision of Washington Presbytery. Marriner cited a 1979 case, Jones v. Wolfe, in which a U.S. Supreme Court decision awarded property to a departing congregation due to the lack of a trust clause. The court then had advised churches to add trust clauses to their constitutions to ensure that the property remained with the
denomination. He said that PCUSA had done that. Marriner added that the reason he was asking the judge to refer the matter to Washington Presbytery is because the constitution of PCUSA provided “a complete dispute resolution system,” which Peters Creek UP Church was contractually bound to, having adopted bylaws in 2001 agreeing to be governed by the Book of Order. “There cannot be a more clear statement of the acceptance of the jurisdiction of Presbyterian Church USA,” Marriner told the judge. “The bylaws and their actions contractually bind them. You need to apply regular contract law to their actions.” Attorney Andrea Geraghty, representing the majority that disaffiliated to join to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, said, “You will not find anywhere in the Book of Order that a church must seek dismissal.” Marriner contested this saying that both Chapters 8 and 11 address the issue. Geraghty challenged the assertion the evangelical group was bound to obey the rules of PCUSA, pointing out that its charter was for the former United Presbyterian Church of North America which merged into the less conservative Presbyterian Church USA in 1958. Both the majority and minority groups continue to use “United Presbyterian” as part of their congregations’ name. Judge Pozonsky made it clear that he will not make any decision based on Washington Presbytery’s designation of the minority group as “the true” church. “I’m not going to go there,” he told the court. He made no indication as to whether or not he will make a ruling on the case soon or when the next hearing will be.
Mingo Creek Presby Mission Trip to Help Hurricane Victims (l-r) Gale Lorenzi, Chuck Patterson, G G Patterson, Ann Lorenzi, Susan McClelland, and Pastor Glenn McClelland of the Mingo Mission Team.
ARTHUR J. SLAYPOH On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, Arthur J., 89, of Finleyville, formerly of Broughton; Beloved husband of Geraldine C. (Cleary) Slaypoh; Brother of Frances Kangja and the late Mary, Frank, August and Louis Slaipoh; Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Slaypoh worked for the Bureau of Mines for over 40 years and was a very avid fisherman. Friends were received at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Francis of Assisi Christian Mothers.
Six members of Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, of Finleyville, recently took part in a week long mission trip to Gulfport, Mississippi. They were part of a 43 person team made up of people from churches in Washington County. The team repaired and rebuilt homes damaged from Hurricane Katrina. The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) was the organization that coordinated this outreach. Along with homes being repaired, people were comforted and befriended. While much work was to be done, the 7 teams put the finishing touches on 12 homes; these home owners have been displaced for nearly 3 years. The trip was a blessing to those who were helped and especially to the short term missionaries.
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Food & Dining Fiber: It's What's For Every Meal (NEWSUSA) - RESEARCHERS HAVE CALCULATED THAT IF AMERICANS WERE TO DOUBLE THEIR FIBER INTAKE, THEY COULD CUT 100 CALORIES EACH DAY, LOSING 10 POUNDS EACH YEAR. But Americans eat far less fiber than they should. The National Fiber Council (NFC) recommends that adults eat 32
When dining out, start your meal with a salad to boost your fiber intake and ease your hunger.
grams of fiber each day -; most Americans eat 15 grams or less. The NFC created the free "Dining In or Dining Out" pocket guide to aid Americans in their quest for healthier diets. From tips for stocking a healthy pantry to tasty meal alternatives, the "Dining In or Dining Out" guide can help prepare anyone for high-fiber dining. "The pocket guide includes tips from how to order when you're dining out, to packing a healthy lunch," said Pat Baird, M.A., R.D., F.A.D.A., and NFC vice-chair. The guide advises readers to use whole-grain breads, pita pocket or tortillas in place of white bread and to consider substituting sliced or dried fruit for jam in peanut butter sandwiches. The guide also provides a list of high-fiber alternatives for people who love to eat out. "Who among us hasn't been tempted by linguini alfredo at his or her favorite Italian restaurant," said Baird. "The pocket guide provides
high-fiber alternatives for these tough moments. Instead of linguini alfredo, why not try a bowl of whole-wheat pasta with chicken and broccoli?" Other tips for dining out include starting with a salad and scanning the menu for entrées and side dishes that contain fruits, beans, grains or vegetables -; if it's listed on the menu, you should be able to order it as a side regardless of your chosen entrée. "If you don't see high-fiber foods on the menu, ask your server if the chef can prepare an alternative dish," added Baird. According to the pocket guide, consumers interested in boosting their intake should stock-up on apples, blueberries, raspberries and fresh vegetables such as beans and peas.
To request a free "Dining In or Dining Out" pocket guide, visit the NFC's Web site www.nationalfibercouncil.org or call the toll-free hotline 866-749-5296.
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Kids & Family Girl Scout Troup #259 Has Successful Carnival for Kids! By J.R. Brower
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As part of their Silver Award Project, the Cadet Girl Scouts from Troup #259 collected craft items, books, games, cash, and various other gifts at their annual Carnival for Kids. The event was held at Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church on Brookwood Road in Peters Township on Saturday, May 3 from 11 am to 4 pm. Girl Scout Leader Melissa Sovitsky said, “Craft items were donated from surrounding communities to help kids with cancer and other disabilities.” Assisting at the event were Karol Phelps and Kiddy Riggs. Girl Scouts Meghan Riggle and Stephanie The troop consists of 14- and 15-year old Volzer participate at the carnival. girls who meet regularly at the Church of the Nazerine on Library Road in Bethel Park. By working on the event, the girl scouts get points toward their Silver Awards. These scouts include Brianna Enderby, Kellie Hirsh, Audrey Miller, Stefany Phelps, Meghan Riggle, Jaisa Siler, Jessica Sovitsky, and Stephanie Volzer. The charity event also included special games and a visitation by the Peters Township Fire Department, which presented a fire safety review. Gift totals collected included seven boxes of craft items, one box of books, a box of games, and $45 Stefany Phelps checks out the in cash donations. Birthday Wheel Game. The girls were grateful to Peters Creek Church for allowing them to use Hinman Hall and outside areas for their activities. “We also want to thank all the businesses for their donations and support for our carnival,” said Sovitsky. “They include Evey Hardware, Mm Mm Pizza, TGI Friday, Chiclfil-A, Giant Eagle, and Wal Mart.” (PHOTOS BY KIDDY RIGGS) The scouts learn about fire safety.
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June 2008
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Dr. Tony’s Corner By Dr. Tony LaBarbera, Pediatrician, Children’s Community Pediatrics South Hills Pediatric Associates
SUMMER SAFETY With summer on its way, here are just a few reminders for a safer summer. Sunscreen is your best defense against sunburn. We see plenty of cases of sunburn each year in the office that could simply be avoided. Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, 30 minutes prior to sun exposure, and reapply every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating. It is considered safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics to apply sunscreen to infants under the age of 6 months. And, don’t forget the sunglasses to protect your eyes. Insect repellents are the best to avoid mosquito and tick bites. The best repellants are those that contain DEET. A DEET concentration of up to 30 is best. Concentrations above 30 do not provide any extra benefit. Also, avoid combination sunscreen/insect repellants. Do not use any insect repellant containing DEET on infants less than two months of age. These products will not prevent stings from bees, wasps, etc. Helmets provide protection against head injuries. They should be worn with bicycles, scooters, skate boards, in-line skates, roller skates, etc. Every summer some of our patients end up in the emergency room with significant head injuries that could have been avoided by wearing an appropriate helmet. Pool safety is also important. I remember all too well the cases of drowning I saw as a resident at Children’s Hospital. All children,
regardless of their swimming ability should be supervised while swimming. Pool owners should invest in rescue devices, such as a shepherd’s hook in case of accidents. A portable phone should be kept pool side, and it would be wise for pool owners to be CPR certified. And, remember, alcohol and drug use increase the chance of an accidental drowning. Hydration is very important with strenuous exercise during the hot summer months. Participants in sports or other strenuous activities should be well hydrated even before the activity begins. Then, periodic water breaks during the activity are very important. These breaks should be every 15 to 20 minutes, and all participants should drink whether they feel thirsty or not. With some simple precautions we can all enjoy a safe, fun summer.
Please e-mail questions and subject suggestions for future editions of Dr. Tony’s Corner to drtonymd@comcast.net.
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June 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 Senior Lunches for the month of June are June 12th and June 26th. As usual we start the day off with Blood Pressure screening from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 followed by a delicious lunch prepared by the kitchen at the Canonsburg Senior Center and delivered by several faithful volunteers to our center. The current price for the luncheons are $2.00 and reservations have to be made. Call Erma Grego at 724-9416956. June 7th there will be Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Entertainment for the day is as follows: - 10:00 a.m. - A report on what has been done and future plans for our center by Clayton Sphar followed by a display of Indian Artifacts. Shown and questions answered by Nello Mungai. â&#x20AC;˘ Commissioner Bracken Burns will be present with information of interest to all. â&#x20AC;˘ 11 a.m. - Music by Joe Maffei and his accordion â&#x20AC;˘ 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. - Music by Joe Polacek and his Harmonica â&#x20AC;˘ 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. - Vocalist Don Roach â&#x20AC;˘ 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Music by The Berryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under the direction of Don Rodgers. Light refreshments will be served, also chances will be available for a 50/50 drawing and Chinese Auction. Girl Scouts will be there to take you on a tour of the building. Everyone is welcome to spend the day. â&#x20AC;˘ June 12 there will be music and more with Elizabeth Jefferies â&#x20AC;˘ June 26 speaker for will be Carl Stopperich Birthdays for June are as follows: Timmy Black, Sam Cushey, Roy Fagin, Stella Garry, Jim Obringer, Joe Polacek and Irene Urbana. Have a happy and healthy birthday.
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Jefferson Regional Offers Summer Computer Classes for Seniors Summer is a great time to take an enrichment course. Jefferson Regional Senior Services has a full schedule of computer classes available to men and women ages 50 and up. Two-day computer classes on different topics will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on specified dates at the James Bibro Pavilion on the Jefferson Regional Medical Center campus, 565 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills. The fee for each two-session class is $40. A new class in Basic Digital Scrapbooking 1 & 2 is scheduled June 13 and 20. Participants will learn how to create scrapbooks on the computer, adding special touches such as animation, clip art stickers, text, frames and word art. The prerequisites are Computers 1 & 2 and some digital photography experience. Other classes include: â&#x20AC;˘ BASIC COMPUTERS 1 & 2, (June 23 and 30) No previous computer knowledge is required. Basic computers will provide hands on experience. The first class will explain how to turn a computer on and off, the basic functions of the mouse and keyboard, how to use Windows, search menus and more. The second class will provide time for review and progress to understanding scroll bars, using drop down menus and other ways to interact with your computer. â&#x20AC;˘ BASIC COMPUTERS 3 & 4, (July 14 and 21) Prerequisite: Basic Computers Part 1 & 2 or equivalent knowledge. This class applies and reviews skills already learned while offering hands-on experience practicing the fundamentals. Learn how to easily save information, find it, install new programs and customize a computer to fit your specific needs. â&#x20AC;˘ THE INTERNET 1& 2, (JULY 28 AND AUGUST 4) Prerequisite: Basic Computers Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent knowledge. The first class will explain the basics of search engines and browsers and how to connect to the Internet and navigate the World Wide Web. The second class will include instruction in finding Web sites, downloading programs and avoiding viruses. â&#x20AC;˘ E-MAIL 1 & 2, (AUGUST 11 AND 18) Prerequisite: Basic Computers Parts 1 & 2 and Searching the Internet Find out how e-mail works and learn to read, write, send, forward, and reply to messages. The second class will provide time for review; explore setting up an address book, sending to multiple recipients, sending attachments and more. This class will be taught using Outlook Express. To enhance learning, all classes are limited to 10 students, so early registration is advised. Free parking is provided in the Bibro lot. Contact Senior Services at 412-4697099 to register.
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Luncheons in Peterswood Park Senior Summer Picnics
Senior Eye Care Q. I have not had an eye exam or new glasses for more than six years. I know my eyesight isn’t what it should be but I’m worried about the cost of an eye exam and new glasses. Are there any programs that will help pay for these much-needed eye care services? According to Eye Care America, by age 65, one in three Americans has A. some form of vision-impairing eye disease. Most do not know it because there are often no warning signs or symptoms. Many people believe that poor sight is a natural part of the aging process. Seniors can preserve their sight through annual, dilated eye exams. Unfortunately, some senior health insurance plans do not pay for preventive eye check-ups. It is becoming increasing more expensive to pay for preventative medical eye care. Many seniors who cannot afford to pay for exams and lenses are not taking care of their vision needs. They are overlooking signs and symptoms of vision changes and foregoing care. For detection of eye diseases, it is important to schedule a routine annual eye exam with an eye care provider. There are organizations that provide resources where seniors can access medical treatment, educational materials and related services for free or at a lower cost. These organizations focus on raising awareness about age-related eye disease and available treatment options and services to enhance their quality of life. Some of these organizations include: Eye Care America This program, coordinated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is a medical eye care program that helps seniors reduce avoidable visual impairment and blindness by educating and providing access to eye care at no outof-pocket expense. Three basic programs are offered to include senior, glaucoma and diabetes eye care. Call 800-222 EYES (3937) toll-free. For those seniors who have diabetes or glaucoma, the toll free hotline is 800-262-3947 (www.eyecareamerica.org). Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Assists income-eligible Westmoreland County seniors in purchasing eyeglasses. Call 800-339-9454.
Senior Luncheons will be held every 2nd Wednesday of June thru September from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park, Peters Township. Enjoy the summer air as we move our indoor luncheons to the great outdoors. Hotdogs and hamburgers are provided. Please bring a covered dish to share. Co-sponsored with the Area Agency on Aging. No fee. Age 55 and older may participate. For further information and questions, please call the Park and Recreation Department at (724) 942-5000 (If inclement weather the picnic’s will be moved indoors to the Peters Township Recreation Center. )
Scheduled Entertainment and Activities • June 11th–Jack Giacomel will provide musical entertainment from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. • July 9th –Washington County Commissioner Bracken Burns will join us at 3:30 PM to explore the facts, the myths and the traditions surrounding our nation’s proud symbol, The American Flag. • August 13th – We’re going on a Scavenger Hunt through Peterswood Park. • September 10th – George Suhon will provide musical entertainment from 4:00 – 5:00 PM.
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Vision USA Coordinated by the American Optometric Association, provides access to free eye exams and related vision care for many uninsured and low-income seniors. Call 800-766-4466 (www.aoa.org/visionusa). Lions Clubs International - Allegheny County Assists in securing free eye exams and glasses for income eligible Allegheny County seniors. 412-884-1360. To locate a program nearby where you live, you may call 800-747-4448 or www.lionsclubs.org. Services and eligibility will vary. Blind and Vision Rehab Services Program A low-vision clinic located in Homestead, PA that offers counseling, support groups, vision aids and other programs for individuals with vision loss. Call 412-368-4400. Detecting and treating eye disease early through annual exams is important to seniors in preserving their eyesight and improving their quality of life. 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.
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Rhett Godsey Name: Rhett Godsey Town: Eighty-Four Age: 19 Family: Mom, Rita; dad, Ron; and brother, Ryan Godsey Education: Graduate of Ringgold High School; attending Community College of Allegheny County South, majoring in nursing
Resident Spotlight By Alice Harris
Occupation: UPC Nursing and 84 Subway Interests and Hobbies: golfing, basketball, baseball, movies, girls, friends
Former Finleyville Resident Jim Vavra Racks Up the Mileage as Pro Triathlete By Heather KelleyLatorre These days, folks are watching their gas mileage go up but Professional Triathlete James Vavra does not need to worry about the price of gas. His mileage is sheer manpower—Ironman power. He participates in Former Finleyville Resident Jim Vavra the Ironman triathlon has achieved 54 wins and 5 events, for which disAll American Honors as a tances consists of a professional triathlete. 2.4-mile swim, a 112mile bike ride, and a 26.2-marathon run, which adds up to 140.6 miles of total racing—and this is just a single event! It is hard to imagine the mileage he has racked up in training alone. Since obtaining his professional license in 2001, Vavra spends winter months training at the national training center in Florida. He just completed the St. Croix half Ironman in early May and will head to Europe mid-June. This “niche” sport has allowed Vavra to make friends worldwide. He hopes to see a few of them while in Europe; as fellow triathletes, these are distant friends who have gone the distance. Distance, diversity, and endurance seem to define Vavra. He is currently based in South Carolina but began his sports career here in Finleyville on various Union Finley Area Athletic Association (UFAA) baseball teams and as a Ringgold student playing soccer and football. Before achieving 54 wins, and 5-time All American Honors, his past careers were diverse. He played semi-pro football for a while and was also a registered nurse. His last position before turning full-time professional triathlete was as a manager in a health clinic. As far as Ironman endurance – the proof is in the stats of his last race. At St. Croix, nicknamed “The Beast” and considered one of the toughest triathlons in the series due to the hills, wind, and heat, Vavra placed 16th overall out of 574 participants. Not to mention that he had a bad wreck with only 4 miles left on the bike course. Vavra says it was “pretty bloody,” but he still finished the race with a few broken ribs. He was able run and hold on to win his grouping and qualify for his fourth trip to the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii on October 11. Bloody but not broken, Vavra lives the motto “pain is temporary, but the beauty will remain.”
Finleyville Resident Part of a Winning Computer Programming Team
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Shawn Recker of Finleyville, PA was part of two student teams from Grove City College who competed on March 29 at the 2008 Carnegie Mellon University Spring Programming Contest, with much success. Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science hosts the competition with support from Google Inc. One Grove City team placed third overall. Recker was on the Grove City College team named "Bits and Bytes”, which was a two-person team. Bits and Bytes placed 11th out of 34 overall. The competition consisted of 12 Harry Potter-themed problems. Each team was charged with identifying an appropriate problem-solving method, or algorithm, for each problem and design a data set and produce a computer program to solve it. "The competition was to solve as many of the 12 programming problems as possible in five hours," said Dr. David Adams, assistant professor of computer science. Adams added that typically three-person teams solve the most problems, largely due to the extra person on the team, and Carnegie Mellon provides certificates for the top three teams in both the two-person and threeperson divisions.
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Shawn Hess of South Park Travels to Russia
Peters Township Resident Takes Reigns as School District Communications Coordinator
By Jim Caldwell Shawn Hess of South Park and Bethany College poses in front of
As a freshman political scithe Kremlin during his recent trip to Russia with the college’s ence major at Bethany College Political Awareness & International Relations Club. in West Virginia, Shawn Hess of Amy Drive in South Park Shawn described the campus of 50,000+ jumped at the opportunity to visit students as being similar to Penn State Moscow. Along with 11 other members of main. The group particularly enjoyed the the Political Awareness & International three-hour “press-conference-like” interRelations Club and Professor Erich view with one of the professors where they Lippman, the group traveled to Russia for were able to query him about how Russian a week in mid March. politicians view the world situations, such The students visited Red Square and St. as in Kosovo, and their sense of the United Basil Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its States. multi-colored domes, resembling the On a lighter note, the professor, in leadshapes of onions, Shawn said. They were ing a tour of the university, boasted that disappointed in not being able to see they have the tallest educational facility in Lenin’s tomb because of ongoing repair the world. He then challenged them to work. They stayed at a hotel just three name the second largest and informed blocks from the Kremlin and rode on the them that they all come from that part of Metro, which is the biggest subway in the the world. The answer: the Cathedral of world. “People were very friendly to us as Learning at the University of Pittsburgh. we walked freely around the area. I was “What I mostly noticed about the surprised how many spoke English and Russian students was that they were norcould help them with directions,” said mal, just like kids at Bethany, laughing and Shawn. On the other hand, when asked rushing to class,” said Shawn. “Most wore what he did not like, Shawn commented dark clothing because the exhaust from that although none of their party was chal- cars would dirty a white shirt real fast.” lenged, anyone could be stopped at any Having taken over a hundred digitals time and asked for their papers. photos during the week, Shawn assured One special highlight of the week was everyone that it was a trip he will never their visit to the Moscow State University. forget.
Wayne and Debbie Wilson Celebrate 25th Anniversary Wayne and Debbie (Aiken) Wilson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. They were married at the West Elizabeth United Methodist Church, which is the sister church to their home church, the Elrama United Methodist. They have one son, Wayne, who attends Penn-Commercial, studying heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Wayne is employed with the PA Dept. of Transportation as an Operator B and Debbie is employed with Children’s Paradise, as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Debbie is the daughter of the late Elaine and Sam Aiken of Elrama. Wayne is the son of Mary Lu Wilson of Lexington, SC and the late Bill Wilson of Aynor, SC. They would like to thank their family and friends for their many congratulatory messages.
By J.R. Brower
Shelly Belcher loves her job as the new Peters Township Schools Communications Coordinator.
Shelly Belcher, a highly qualified, professional communicator with a strong public relations background, is one of the latest additions to the Peters Township School District Administration team. In early March, she was named as the new communications coordinator for the district, replacing Cara Zanella. Belcher came here from South Fayette School District, where she served five years as communications and public relations specialist. She and her family have lived in the township for eight years. Her husband, Jeremy, is a home remodeler and real estate investor, and they have two young daughters, 4-yearold Kate and 10-month-old Grace. They reside on Thompsonville Road. A 1995 graduate of Penn State with a degree in advertising, Belcher brings a wealth of corporate work experience to the table. Before working as an Internet Marketing Manager for Federated Investors in Pittsburgh, she learned her craft rapidly in the Public Relations Department of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Her job for the PT school district includes both public relations and internal communications, such as working with the district’s website while writing, designing, and planning special events. She issues many press releases on school functions as well as both student and faculty recognition for their noteworthy accomplishments. “On any given day, I can be in the schools taking photos of the kids and then back in my office getting the information on the Internet or designing a newsletter,” she said. “It’s a lot of variety, and it definitely keeps me busy.” She said that school communications is much more interesting and rewarding than a similar corporate position. “I enjoy watching these children get excited about learning. I often tell people that I have the best job in the world – spreading the good news of what our kids are doing everyday. What could be better than that?”
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Pets Raccoon Rabies Is a Real Danger in Our Area By Paul Chasko A brief mention of raccoon rabies on the evening news recently got my attention. It occurred to me that folks might be unaware of the danger presented by raccoons, as they’re so prevalent in our area. Rabies is caused by a virus carried in the saliva and bloodstream of infected animals and is usually transmitted by a bite. In our area, domestic animals, raccoons, skunks, foxes, rodents, and bats can all carry the virus. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that wild animals account for 91% of the reported rabies cases, and raccoons continue to be the most frequently reported rabid wildlife species. Early diagnosis is extremely important, as there is no treatment for rabies after the symptoms appear. An extremely effective rabies vaccine regimen provides immunity to rabies when administered after exposure or for protection before an exposure occurs. Pre-exposure prophylaxis is given
to high-risk groups such as veterinarians and animal handlers, while post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is administered to persons who have been exposed. There have been no vaccine failures in the US when given promptly after an exposure. If any animal bites you, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately. A healthcare provider will care for the wound and assess the risk for rabies exposure. The following information will be needed. The geographic location of the incident The type of animal involved Whether the animal was provoked or unprovoked The vaccination status of the animal Whether the animal can be captured and tested for rabies If rabies exposure is a high probability, the medical provider will begin the PEP regimen, which consists of one dose of immune globulin followed by five doses of rabies vaccine over a twenty-eight-day
period. Current vaccines are relatively painless and are given in your arm. An infected animal may be aggressive. This account may be a bit disturbing, but it serves to illustrate the point. A friend has a farm south of Washington, PA and encountered a raccoon in her barn. Without provocation, the raccoon charged This young raccoon may seem cute, especially to children, at her and bit her just but keep away from them – they may be carrying rabies. below the knee. While trying to get the raccoon away from her, the particularly raccoons. To a young child, a animal bit her on the hand and wouldn’t raccoon may appear to be as cuddly as a release its hold. The only way she could dog or a kitten and that’s the danger. get the animal off her was by strangling it Raccoons are nocturnal. Encountering with her free hand. She is with us today, one during the day should raise alarm that as she got medical help immediately and it may be ill – possibly with rabies. I no was administered with the vaccine. The longer argue with raccoons raiding my garbage cans. raccoon was tested and was rabid. Observe wild animals from a distance,
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A Day Later and a Million Dollars Short WAHS Edged Out For Animal Shelter Makeover By Faye Kennedy In just 24 hours, Kelley Keane, president of the Washington Area Humane Society Board of Directors and myself, Faye Kennedy, board member and volunteer coordinator went from giddy to glum as our magical ride on the zootoo train came to a screeching halt in of all places, Disneyland. It happened Thursday, May 15th on a stage in Orlando during the Animal Care Expo when the top three shelters in the 6-month long contest for a million dollar shelter makeover were finally announced by zootoo founder Richard Thompson. The evening before, at a rehearsal for the momentous occasion, we had been promised more surprises. The next morning, holding a 2-foot long mock check next to 19 other anxious, trembling finalists, Kelley Keane stood in front of a huge crowd attending the expo. After presenting the three top finalists with plane tickets to New York, Thompson called Kelley to the front of the stage. Along with the $5,000 the shelter received as one of the top 20 finalists, Thompson handed her another check for an additional $5,000 for being the top point earner in the contest. In addition representatives from Pedigree dog food awarded all finalists another $1,000 each. We were convinced that it was a lock for us. After all, we had done everything asked of us. We earned more points; recruited the most registrants; and garnered unprecedented community support. And we are so very thankful and grateful to everyone who helped propel us to the number one spot. In Orlando, we met many of the finalists and heard their stories. We had seen their videos on zootoo’s site. We were congratulated on our achievement and wished good luck. And in fact, the top 20 was a very homogenous group, all with dilapidated facilities, inadequate space, cheesy aluminum siding, concrete block and chain link fence. You would be hard-pressed to pick our shelter out of the mix. We all had deep need. We all wanted to win the big prize. We all wanted it for the animals. In his cheerleading speech, Thompson urged all the “winners” to continue riding the wave of public support, to put their feet to the fire those people who pledged a contribution IF the makeover was won. To turn
those promises into real cash. Yes, we were stunned and yes, a lot of people are extremely disappointed. Yet, might we have been unprepared for the realities of winning this particular contest? How would we move 150+ animals off the premises as we would have been required to do? How long would this transformation take and what would become of our staff during that time? How much, if any say would we have in this extreme shelter makeover? It will be interesting to monitor the winner’s outcome for answers to these questions. It was a tough blow. An American Idol moment of loss. Although I have not been around all these 102 years that our Humane Society has existed, I am certain that we have never achieved this level of public support, nor media attention. And that was due solely to the catalyst of this zootoo competition. Now we must make a million our way. Imagine if those 16,000+ supporters who were hoping, praying that we would win, would donate just $5 a month…16 cents a day. That would be a million dollars. We want to improve, enhance, and grow our shelter for the community it serves and most importantly for our dogs and cats. We are a little sore, but we are by no means losers. We don’t need your pity. We need your dollars. And if a whole lot of people support us with as little as $5.00 a month, we can make a million our way and build our real dream shelter.
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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot! JUNE Badlands Bar & Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 7 - Steeltown 14 - King’s Randsom 21 - Lucid Factor 28 - The Next Every Thursday - Bike Night & Karaoke w/ Kurt Every Friday - Dance Night Baltimore House 412-653-9332 176 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills 6 - TBA 7 - Retro 13 - Dallas Marks 14 - Weathered Soul 20 - Todd Jones 21 - The Blue 27 - Trigger 28 - The Stickers Every Sunday - Live entertainment on the patio 7:00PM-? Brass Monkey 412-233-3375 428 State St, Clairton 13 - DJ Nick Funn 27 - DJ Nick Funn Every Wednesday - Karaoke Every Thursday - DJ Nick Funn Every Sunday - Oldies w/ DJ Nick Funn Club Octane 724-317-8326 227/229 McKean Ave, Charleroi Entertainment starts at 6:00PM 6 - Buck Nasty; The World We Knew 7 - Steel City Music Fest - BOTB Qualifier 3 9 - Taking Back the Nightlife Tour; Life Ruiner; Dr. Acula; The Failsafe + more 14 - Steel City Music Fest BOTB Qualifier 4 16 - Woe of the Tyrants; The Heartland; Dead Will Rise 17 - Catherine; Destroy The Runner; Memphis Mayfire; Hope Dies Last; The Messenger 18 - Driverside Impact; For Today; Every Bridge Burned; My Hero is Me 23 - Doctor! Doctor!; We Came As Romans; + more 25 - Showbread; Tyler Read; The Last Hope 27 - Steel City Music Fest - BOTB Qualifier 5 28 - The Hottness; Sever Your Ties Eagle Aery Restaurant & Lounge 724-258-8115 131 Union Street & Route 88, New Eagle 21 - The Sound of Country (8-12) 27 - Oldies Beach Party w/ The Majestics 2 (9-1)
Eck’s Restaurant & Lounge 1-877-EAT-ECKS 1574 Fourth Street, Monongahela 27 - F-Bomb & Punk bands Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 • 1520 Rt 837, Elrama Every Monday - Free Jukebox 9:00-11:00PM 6 - Todd Jones 13 - Backyard Boogie 21 - Scott Spahr 27 - Full Tilt Floreffe Hotel Pizzeria & Lounge 412-384-9927 1617 State St., Jefferson Hills (Just off Rt. 837) Friday, June 6 - Father & Son Band 9:00PM - 1:00AM • NO COVER! Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park Wednesdays - 7:30pm New Texas Hold’m League every 13 weeks Every Thursday - Magician Jason Christopher 6:30-8:30PM Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 1221 W Main St, Monongahela 6 - Fynal Tyme 2 7 - Dirty Sanchez 13 - DJ 14 - The Klick 20 - Fungus (Greatful Dead Music) 21 - Southern Discomfort 27 - Flyght 28 - Karaoke Every Thursday - Karaoke Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Every Tuesday - Karaoke 9-2 Every Thursday - Karaoke 9-2 Every Friday - Karaoke 9-2 The Kickstand Bar & Restaurant 412-384-3080 • 1100 Hayden Blvd 6 - The Klick 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
PUMP UP the VOLUME! by Mandy Withers-K ozlowski
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 Newman’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-653-6440 611 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills 6 - Night Star 7- Wee jams 13 - Night Star 14 - Occasional Reign 21 - Elvis Lives 27 - Beach Party w/ The Buffet Men Olde Large Hotel 412-384-9950 510 Oak Rd, Jefferson Hills 6 - Tony Mollick 13 - The Regular Joes 14 - Joe 20 - The Jamminators 23 - Left on Doris 27 - Wizdom Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487 1473 Rt. 837, Elrama 28 - Blind Date Every Wednesday - Flip Night River House Cafe Charleroi • 724-565-5700 506 McKean Ave., Charleroi Entertainment - 9:30PM -1:30AM 7 - Swaggerback 13 - Dancing Queen ( 70’s Night ) 21 - Lucky Strikes 28- Alli Gillis Band Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 2476 Washington Road, Canonsburg Entertainment Nightly Monday - Sunday Every Tuesday - Jam Night w/The Jam Band and Don Cappa The Guitarman Royal Place 412-882-8000 2660 Library Rd (Rt. 88), Pittsburgh 6 - Stickers 7 - TBA 13 - Night Life
14 - Mean Street 20 - The Doors Experience 21 - Steeltown 27 - TBA 28 - Drive Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 27 - Bill Ali Every Wednesday - Karaoke with Nunzio Every Thursday - Jam Night with Bucky and Jim Sweeney’s Cafe & Pub 724-929-8383 1713 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon 6 - The Jades 14 - Happy Ending 20- DJ Stan the Man 27 - Abby & JR acoustic (former members of Poverty Neck Hillbillies) Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ace, Clairton 6 - Gas House Annie 13 - Chuck Corby 20 - Regular Joes 27 - Todd Jones The Trolley Stop Inn 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Every Sunday - Karaoke 9PM Every Friday - Magician Jason Christopher 7-9PM Valley Hotel 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd Intersection of 837/Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Boro Every Wednesday - Karaoke w/ Frogster Every Friday - Open Stage Night all musicians welcome
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Jammin’ in Mingo Park Campfire Jam Night at Mingo Park Draws Over 50 Bluegrass and Country Music Lovers Butch Wiseman in a rousing version of “Rolling in My Sweet Baby’s Arms.”
Rudy Phillips, guitar; Art DeFranchesco, bass, and Merle Henry, guitar play “Dixieland Delight.”
Banjo picker Willis Gottselig stands out on an old Hank Williams tune.
Jeanie Thompson, guitar and vocals, and Eddie Gibson, fiddle, together on “Honky Tonk Angels.”
Playing Patsy Cline favorite: Willis Gottselig, banjo; Gloria Smitsky, guitar and vocals; Rudy Phillips, guitar; Joe Gottselig, guitar, and Art DeFranchesco, stand-up bass.
By J.R. Brower Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation offered a Campfire Jam Night on Thursday evening, May 8, at Mingo Creek Park in Nottingham Township. The first-of-a-kind event gave over 12 area musicians the chance to show off their skills individually and collectively. The Mingo Park staff joined with representatives of the county parks and recreation agency, including Program Coordinator Sherri Taddeo, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jeff Donahue, and Secretary Gloria Smitsky, who planned the event. “We have these events to try to encourage people to use Mingo Park,” said Superintendent Donahoe, whose agency also administers Ten Mile Creek near Fredericktown, Cross Creek Park near Avella, and the Panhandle Trail that runs from McDonald to Weirton, WV. Originally, the plan called for the pre-registered acoustic musicians to gather around the campfire to take turns playing songs, but due to a slight drizzle that evening, the music was moved into Shelter 4 near the Ebenezer Covered Bridge. At that point, over 50 fans were in place to enjoy the solo performances. Later in the evening, those who wished joined an impromptu group jam session with microphones, playing a variety of country and bluegrass tunes by such artists as Jimmy Rodgers, Patsy Cline, and Hank Williams. Some of the standout tunes were, “Rolling in My Sweet Baby’s Arms,” “Little Log Cabin in the Rain,” “Satin Sheets,” “Dixieland Delight,” “Faded Love,” “I Can’t Help It If I’m Still in Love With You,” “Honky Tonk Angels,” “I Just Think I’ll Stay Around,” “Glendale Train,” “Drive Those Nails in my Coffin,” “Your Cheating Heart,” and “Oh, Those Golden Slippers.”
Among those musicians participating in the first-time Campfire Jam Night were Willis and Joe Gottselig, Black Diamond; Art DeFranchesco, New Eagle; Gloria Smitsky, Burgettstown; Eddie Gibson, Elizabeth; Butch Wiseman, Monaca; Rudy Phillips, Monongahela; Jeanie Thompson, Monaca; Joe Dobrinski, Van Voorhis; Ben Strain, Burgettstown; Mark Torrey, Monongahela; Merle and Loraine Henry, New Eagle, Stephanie Telega, Black Diamond; and John and Twila Flara, New Cumberland, WV. If you missed the Campfire Jam Night, not to worry—there will be another one on Thursday evening July 24, at 6:30 pm, again at Shelter 4. For more information on this or other family fun events, call 724-228-6867, or visit the website www.co.washington.pa.us.
2008 Art in the Park Event Call for Artists The Mt. Lebanon Sunrise Rotary Club recently announced the organization is now accepting applications for artists to display and participate in the 7th Annual Art in the Park juried event scheduled for October 4-5, 2008. Held in Mt. Lebanon Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the event features more than 50 artists, several food vendors, live music, children’s activities and more. Perfect for a fall family outing, this regional event highlights artisans from Pittsburgh and beyond and includes exhibitors in the following categories: Oil, watercolor and pastels; textiles and weaving; needlework and florals; glass, ceramics, and jewelry; photography and woodcarving and furniture. The event serves as a charitable endeavor for the Rotary club and last year raised over $17,000 that was donated directly to local organizations in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Artists can look forward to an increased marketing effort and promotional plan this year to attract even greater attendance at the event, and more visibility for their work. Any artist interested in learning more about the event or reserving their booth, should contact event chair, John Dyke at 412-559-5235 or visit www.mtlrotaryartinthepark.org.
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Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large “Grande” 1-topping Pizza from Vocelli Pizza*! Two (2) lucky winners every month! Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Then mail in your entry form to the Union-Finley Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large “GRANDE” pizza from Vocelli Pizza. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at Finleyville location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the Union-Finley Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Vocelli Pizza are not eligible.)
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Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger. When is the Peters Township Community Day Celebration? What is the name of the teacher who received the “Building the Future Award”? Youths were recently banned from playing hockey in what community? 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 May Pizza Puzzler winners! MARGARET SEGURSKY - Monongahela • MARY WRAY - New Eagle
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Monongahela Area Library 813 West Main Street Monongahela, PA 15063 (724) 258-5409 SUMMER READING GROUPS ‘Swarm’ on in to Monongahela Area Library to ‘Catch the Reading Bug’ this summer. Beginning Saturday, June 7, come in to register for our f’ant’tastic Summer Reading Groups. There will be a Read-to-Me, Children’s and Adult group. Join to earn chances to win exciting prizes all summer long. The first 50 children to register will receive a goody bag. Also all summer we will have thrilling activities and special guests including ‘That Guy with the Birds’. Programs are free and open to the public. So stop by and see what all of the ‘BUZZ’ is about! For more information, please contact us at 724-258-5409.
Peters Township Public Library 616 East McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 724-941-9430 www.ptlibrary.org Children’s Programs SUMMER READING PROGRAM: “CATCH THE READING BUG!” 8 weeks, June 16 - August 8, 2008 It’s time for our Summer Reading Program! Need a little fun in the summer sun? Help is on the way! Fly, crawl, or creep to your library, and join us as we “Catch the Reading Bug!” Summer 2008 is all about bugs, insects and other creepy crawly creatures! Go buggy at our Summer Reading Program Kickoff on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.There is a $5.00 fee for the entire program payable upon sign-up. The program will conclude with a special Ugly Bug Ball on August 23, 2008 (time to be announced) for all our participants! CAMP UGH-A-BUG! Ages: For buglets entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade Duration: 8 weeks, June 19 - August 7, 2008 When: Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 1:00 - 2:00 p.m INSECT SAFARI! Ages: For insect-olds entering grades 2-5 Duration: 8 weeks, June 18 - August 6, 2008 When: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. METAMORPHOSIS MAYHEM! Ages: For young adult morphers entering grades 5 and up Duration: 7 weeks, June 20 - August 8, 2008 (no session on July 4, 2008) When: Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Programs suitable for younger children if following the Summer Reading Program scheduleJ
BOOK BABIES / MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME Ages: Birth - 24 months, with an adult Duration: 8 weeks, June 16 - August 4, 2008 When: Mondays, 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Book Babies will gain contact with language through stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays, helping them take their first steps toward a lifetime love of books and reading.
Certificate. Students should also bring a brown bag lunch for Saturday. Register at the library’s circulation desk; fee must be paid at time of registration.
TODDLER TALES Ages: 2 - 3?, with an adult Duration: 8 weeks, June 16 - August 4, 2008 When: Mondays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. They can walk, they can talk — and they can learn! This 30-minute program adds crafts and fun to stories for further encouragement on the way to becoming lifelong readers.
SIGHTSEEING ON THE INTERNET Ages: 13 and up Monday, June 9, 2008, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. OR Friday, June 13, 2008, 2:00 - 3:45 p.m. Gas prices got you down? Join us in the new Teen Room at the library for armchair travel as we visit popular U.S. cities over the Internet. Each person attending can request a visit to one or two cities, which we will then tour over the Internet, with our results magnified and projected on the back wall of the Teen Room. There will be views of famous sightseeing spots and landmarks, as well as common street scenes.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Ages: 3? - 5 years old Duration: 8 weeks, June 17 - August 5, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. OR 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. They’re almost ready to learn on their own — help them get there with this parentoptional preschool storytime. Stories, games, activities, movies, crafts and more make this 45-minute program a big hit!
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM Students in grades 6-12 can sign up for the Teen Summer Reading program at the Teen Reading Room desk beginning Monday, June 2, 2008. Participation in the Summer Reading Program makes you eligible to win weekly and grand prizes based on the number of minutes you read each week! Program ends August 9 — stay tuned for info about a program end celebration!
BODIES IN MOTION Ages: 2 - 5 years old 8 weeks, June 18 - August 6, 2008 When: Mondays, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. OR Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Keep fit and have fun at the library! A 35minute program filled with wiggling, giggling, jiggling fun!
VOLUNTEENS Ages: Grades 6 - 12 Time: One to two hours per week If you’re between the ages of 13 - 19 years old, like meeting new people, want to gain some valuable work experience and want to make a contribution to your community ... you can be a teen volunteer at the Peters Township Public Library! Call the library at (724) 941-9430 to find out how you can help!
TINY TUNES TODDLER Ages: 2 - 3?, with an adult Duration: 8 weeks, June 18 - August 6, 2008 Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Tiny Tunes is a fun, casual program of playing with and learning about music. Every week explore a different theme and way to make music. ARTS ACTIVITIES / PROGRAMS MARKER DRAWING Ages: 4 - 6 Duration: 4 weeks, June 3 - 24, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ages: 7 - 13 Duration: 4 weeks, June 3 - 24, 2008 When: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Students will learn basic drawing techniques with markers. Register at the library’s circulation desk; please see supply list when registering. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS GENERAL PROGRAMS RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS Ages: 11 and up Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 2008, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 (includes $15.00 for book) The Red Cross Babysitting Course teaches students about child development and how to care for children of all ages. A $15.00 student handbook is included in the fee for the class. Bring birth certificate to the first class and must be 11 by June 7, 2008 for first session, or July 26, 2008 for second session. Students must attend both days and pass the training to receive their official Red Cross
ARTS PROGRAMS LEARN TO PAINT THE ONE-STROKE DONNA DEWBERRY WAY! Duration: 3 weeks, June 9 - 23, 2008 When: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. One Stroke instructor Diana Koch will teach adults how to master this ingenious painting method. In this class, students will use two sessions to paint summer flowers on 2 clay pots or one larger planter (June 9 & 16), and one session (June 23) to paint a patriotic theme on an item of choice. COMPUTER PROGRAMS DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND AND LIMITED CLASS SIZES, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON COMPUTER CLASSES HELD AT THE LIBRARY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. FRIDAYS ONLINE When: Fridays Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. During “Fridays Online” patrons may come to the second floor computer for extra help using the Internet, the library online databases, or Microsoft Word and Publisher. Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. BURNING CDs When: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Time: 7 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $6.00 Learn how to create, “burn” CDs containing data, photos, and music in various formats. Registration is not complete until payment is received; regiser at the library’s circulation desk.
COMPUTERS 101 When: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. Cost: $6.00 Participants will learn about: the various PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY parts of a computer and what they do, comYOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL puter terminology, software that will be The mission of the Youth Advisory Council needed, and useful techniques that will is to provide recommendations for the development and continuation of the Young make using computers easier. Pre-registraAdult Department, based upon the interests tion is required. NOTE:There must be a minimum of 5 people registered (and paid) of teenaged library patrons. All teens interested in participating in the Council are wel- for the class to be held. Registration is not comed; contact the library for meeting dates complete until payment is received. and times. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY When: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Adult Programs READING ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $6.00 LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS In this class, students will receive a demonFor those interested in joining the “Book stration of the cameras, computers, and softClub for Adults” or the “Evening Book Club ware used in digital photography. Pre-regisfor Adults”, please contact a member of the tration is required. Registration is not comLibrary reference staff at (724) 941-9430. plete until payment is received; register at You may obtain book club selections directly the library’s circulation desk. from the Reference Department. BASIC COMPUTER GRAPHICS BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS When: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 When: 3rd Wednesday of every month Time: 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.Cost: $6.00 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This class is designed for those adults who June 18, 2008: The Glass Castle by would like to use computer graphics to Jeannette Walls spruce up their presentations, enhance their All are welcome to attend. The book club documents, or help with their children’s meets in the Library’s 2nd floor Reading “works of art.” Learn how to use Microsoft Room. Paint, Microsoft Word graphics and the graphics resources of the World Wide Web. EVENING BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are When: 2nd Wednesday of every month required. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. There must be a minimum of 5 people regisJune 11, 2008: Memoirs of a Geisha: a tered (and paid) for the class to be held. Novel by Arthur Golden Registration is not complete until payment The book club meets in the Library’s 2nd is received; register at the library’s circulafloor Reading Room. tion desk.
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2575 Brownsville Road South Park, PA 15129 (412) 833-5585 Children Events Catch the Reading Bug Summer Reading Club and Read-to-me Club June 16 – August 9 Children of all ages are invited to Catch the Reading Bug this summer at the South Park Township Library! Keep track of the time you read in the folders provided (or, for the first time, on-line this year!) and collect great weekly prizes as well as enter to win other prizes raffled at the end of the program. Something exciting is planned every day! Mondays – Science Sparks Explorations at 2:00 p.m. is a hands-on investigation of our world for elementary students. Please register for these classes. Tuesdays – Library Ant-ics in the Community Center at 10:30 provide entertainment for all ages. Elementary students are invited to BEE our guests and join us for some fun Ant-ics in the Community Center on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am. June 17 – Tim Hartman – actor, storyteller, artist, puppeteer, and singer will visit with his stories from around the world. June 24 – Buzz on over to the library, you dragonflies and ladybugs, as we take a closer look at the wonderful world of bugs! Singer, songwriter, Karen Jordan will take you from bug facts to bug fun and lead you in a silly bug sing-a-long. Some of you may fly. Some
of you may crawl. But, one thing’s for sure, fun will be had by all! July 1 – What’s the Buzz about Reading?: A Musical Adventure will be presented by Two of a Kind, an award-winning, nationally-touring, husband-wife musical duo from the Philadelphia area. Thursdays – Creepy, Crawly Crafts at 2:00 p.m. in the children’s room for elementary students. June 19 – Butterfly Wind Socks June 26 – Sock Ants July 3 – Lightning Bug Sock Puppets July 10 – Bug Weaving Mats July 17 – Nature Journals July 24 – Buggy Sand Art July 31 – Sock Caterpillars August 7 – Bug Hats Please register each week for the craft programs by calling the library at 412 8335585. First day of registration is June 9. Summer Family Storytimes Mondays, June 16-August 4 AT 7:00 p.m. Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to discover the bugs at the library with Miss Tami at a fun family night that includes stories, games, fingerplays, and crafts! Sign Language for Babies Wednesdays, July 2-July 23 AT 10:30 a.m. Babies ages 6-24 months are welcome at this fun sign language class just for them! Learn some basic signs in a wonderful class that incorporates music, books, puppets, and other props! And parents will be provided with hand-outs to practice at home if they wish!
Sign Language for Preschoolers Tuesdays, July 1-July 22 AT 1:30 p.m. 2-6 year olds are welcome at this fun sign language class just for them! Learn some basic signs and the alphabet in a wonderful class that incorporates music, books, puppets, and other props! And parents will be provided with hand-outs to practice at home if they wish! Tween and Teen Events Teens entering grades 5-12 are invited to take part in the 2008 Summer Reading Program – and everything is on-line this year so log in and join the fun! Registration for the program begins on June 9 and you can start logging your reading June 16 through August 9. Weekly prizes will be drawn and you will earn a coupon for every book you read! At the end of the program, the library will give you the coupons you’ve earned and you can cash them in from August 13-23. Grand prizes will be given to the top 3 readers of the summer! Participants must register for all teen events in advance. All participants must be entering grades 5-12. Mother-Daughter Book Club Mondays, June 16, July 21, and August 18 at 7:00 p.m. Join in the lively discussions, fun crafts, and great snacks! New members welcome! Teen Movie Nights Wednesdays, June 18 through August 6 at 6:30 p.m. Join your friends for some frighteningly fun flicks this summer! We will provide the snacks!
CSI Alien Invasion Friday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. Join us while the library is closed to examine the evidence and solve the mystery using real investigative techniques! Bring a friend or go it alone! Animal Careers Wednesday, June 25 at 2:00 in the Community Center Have you ever thought about working with animals as a career? Join Marsha Robbins from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society and some of her 4-legged friends to find out if this might just be the career for you! Teen Spa Night Saturday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. Teen girls – and their moms, too! – are welcome to spend a fun night at the library while it’s closed to make some home-made spa goodies and treat ourselves to some well-deserved pampering! Then, we can watch a chick flick while our mud masks and nails dry! Red Cross Baby-sitting Certification Class Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8 and 9 from 1:00-5:00 in the Community Center Become a Red Cross certified babysitter! You must attend both classes and there is a $15.00 charge. Participants will receive a certificate and Red Cross Babysitting Manual. Spaces are limited and registration is required.
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------ ITEMS FOR SALE -----Moving Sale – Finleyville, Saturday June 7th, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3480 Ivy Hill Lane. Household items, pictures, lamps, furniture, gardening tools, chain saw, golf clubs, etc. Something for all! Rt 88 to Finleyville, Washington Avenue, Rt on Center, Left on Frye, Rt on Ross, follow signs to 3480 Ivy Hill Lane –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE Piano – Aeolian. Electric / manual. Pecan wood. Excellent condition. Large assortment of piano rolls. You haul. 724-348-4859 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hotpoint Self Cleaning Cook Top Electric Stove Black. $350 or best offer. Call 724-2587964. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Two(2) Kayaks for sale. $100 each, or both for $175. 412-384-8229 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1998 SeaDoo Speedster Boat, 16’5”, 2 prop, jet drive, 80 hp, with Shore Lander trailer. $6800. Call 412-337-1493. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 17-foot aluminum Canoe. $200. 412-384-8229 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Penguin Sidney Crosby Rare Upper Deck Collectible Rookie Card! Mint condition, in holder. Will sell for $15.00, free sipping! 412-780-5998 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Penguin Bobbleheads, Malkin, Crosby, Staal, etc. Taking offers. 412-780-5998! Can text offer! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE - One New Bifold door 36"x 80"x1-3/8" $20.00, Black & Decker 18" Electric mulching mower, like new, $80.00 , Girl's 20" Schwinn bicycle, like new, $25.00. Call 724-258-4815. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Frigidaire gas range, self clean crown model, white, great condition. $275.00 American Standard 9" double bowl white sink with white Delta pullout faucet great cond. $100.00 (724) 348-0515 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bunk Beds w/mattresses, never used, solid wood with a heavy duty oak finish $285. 724747-9216 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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: 724348-7650. 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LAWNMOWERS! - Used Lawn Boys, Honda mowers, Snappers, All different types. 25 Lawn Boys, all 2-cycle. Great for landscaping. Self propelled and push. Taking tradeins. Call 724-745-6489. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Furniture - BEDROOM 8-PIECE $975 New Boxed. All wood sleigh/mission with 10year warranty. Mattress Set. Handcrafted, dovetailed furniture. 412-494-7351. Will Deliver. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Furniture/Household - BEDS - "PLUSH/PILLOWTOPS, ORTHOPEDIC AND MEMORY FOAM" FULL... $159. QUEEN...$179. KING SIZE. MATTRESS, ALL NEW. SEALED IN PLASTIC W/10 YR. WARRANTY DELIVERY AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE CALL 412-787-9128 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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! 1-800973-9044 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
HOT TUB NEVER SET UP. 36 CHROME HYDROTHERAPY JETS, WATERFALL, OZONE & L.E.D. LIGHT. (TRANSFERRABLE WARRANTY) COST $7595, SELL $3800. CAN HELP DELIVER. CALL 412-494-7351 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– * REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! FREE 4-Room Digital Satellite and installation. Programming starting under $20. FREE HD and DVR upgrade for new callers. 1-800795-5319 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WET BASEMENT? Don't wait until it's too late! Basement Waterproofing inside and outside remedies. Wall Straightening and Rebuilds Crawl Space Excavation, footers and floors. Large Local 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!! 1-800316-7636 TODAY! Must Be 21. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
------- ITEMS WANTED ------WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-9797050 or home 724-348-6203. Buying all types of antiques – anything old. 724-483-3099. Attention Hunters: Collector buying expired PA hunting licenses. Up to $300 for Allegheny, Greene and Washington doe licenses. Call 412-494-9111. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. E-mail: ed@ataboy.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-348-7467. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: Used Stihl chain saws, used 2 stage snow blowers, Mantis tiller, Rear tire tillers, Lawn Boy mowers, Honda mowers. Need not be running. Pay cash! 724-7456489 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s - 1960s. Top cash paid. 1-800-401-0440. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– **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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
-------- MISCELLANEOUS ----Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-8257233 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– * 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NO MORE SPEEDING TICKETS. Invisible to RADAR - Legal Phazer Laser. Free 30 days. Call 1-877-474-1056. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Large selection of top grade hot tubs w/warranty. Many models, excellent pricing! Prices as low as $1,999 delivered! Limited supply. www.hottubheadquarters.com for best pricing! 866-920-7089 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDROOM 8-PIECE $975 New Boxed. All wood sleigh/mission with 10-year warranty. Mattress Set. Handcrafted, dovetailed furniture. 412-494-7351. Will Deliver. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEDS - "PLUSH/PILLOWTOPS, ORTHOPEDIC AND MEMORY FOAM" FULL... $159. QUEEN...$179. KING SIZE. MATTRESS, ALL NEW. SEALED IN PLASTIC W/10 YR. WARRANTY DELIVERY AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE CALL 412787-9128 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BRAND NEW COMPUTER. BAD or NO Credit. No problem. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Smallest weekly payments available. It's yours NOW. 800-932-4501 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $CASH FOR GOLD$. We buy Gold, Silver & Platinum. Get Cash NOW! Highest Payouts - Satisfaction Guaranteed. 888-245-4517. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE DIRECTV 4 Room System! 265+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE Showtime + Starz! 95 HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! No Start up costs! Local Installers! 1-800620-0058 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– **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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A+ POOL HEATERS - FACTORY Direct: Solar, Heat Pump or Gas. Complete do-ityourself pool heater kits. Phone Quotes. Solar Direct. 1-800-796-1284 MN1.SolarDirect.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
FREE HOME SECURITY SYSTEM - $850 value! America's #1 choice. ADT monitoring fees about $1/day. New customers, homeowners only. $99 installation fee, restrictions apply. 1-866-931-6894 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ACR METAL Roofing and Siding. Low Cost, Fast Delivery, Agricultural, Commercial, Residential, Pole Barn Packages, Trims, Fasteners, Reflective Insulation, Door Track. Free Literature, 1-800-325-1247 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV Satellite Television, FREE Equipment, FREE 4 Room Installation, FREE HD or DVR Receiver Upgrade. Packages from $29.99/mo. Call Direct Sat TV for details. 1888-436-0085. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. CALL NOW! 1-800-532-6546 Ext. 512 www.continentalacademy.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YOUR BRAND NEW COMPUTER - Bad or NO Credit – No Problem. Brand Name laptops & Desktops. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW 1-800-640-0656 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OLD GUITARS WANTED! Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s - 1960s. Top cash paid. 1-800-401-0440. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $$CASH$$ - Immediate cash for structured Settlements, Annuities, Lawsuits, Inheritances, Mortgage Notes & Cash Flows. J.G. Wentworth #1. 1-800-794-7310. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Buy Gold, Silver and Platinum Jewelry! -Get paid cash within 24 hours for your jewelry. No cost, instant cash, insured shipping Please call 1-877-GOLD-019 or www.cash4gold.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Fix Credit –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bad Credit??? We Can Permanently Improve Your Credit Score even after Bankruptcy. FREE Consultation. 1 (866) 579-6590. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STEEL BUILDINGS: 5 Only, 25x30, 30x40, 40x66,50x102, 80x150. Must Move Now! Selling For Balance Owed/Free Delivery! 1-800-462-7930 x40. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
-------- 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Moving Sale – Finleyville, Saturday June 7th, 8 AM to 3 PM. 3480 Ivy Hill Lane. Household items, pictures, lamps, furniture, gardening tools, chain saw, golf clubs, etc. Something for all! Rt 88 to Finleyville, Washington Avenue, Rt on Center, Left on Frye, Rt on Ross, follow signs to 3480 Ivy Hill Lane –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 E-mail to: 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)348-8028 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ANGELS FOR ANIMALS. Collecting Aluminum Cans for an on-going fundraiser. (Please....no steel, no pie tins, and no aluminum foil.) Also selling Enjoy & Entertainment Books for $25.00 each. For pick up of cans or delivery of books, call Jessie @ 724-941-5737. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
------- REAL ESTATE ------FOR RENT - New Eagle - Main Street. Office Space, Formerly physicians office; 1200 sq. feet. Rent negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-2583773. Mingo Park Estates - 1992 spacious 14x80 mobile home, 3 BR, 2 full baths, A/C, porch, shed, new hot water heater & dishwasher. $24,000 724-348-7620 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jefferson Hills - 4+ level acres, duplex, apartment and garages. Call for details! Jefferson Hills R.E. 412-653-4000. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jefferson Hills, 3 BR, 1 bath ranch, 1,134 sq. ft., (built 1984) on 3.6 acres, lots of potential, $220,000 or best offer. Call 412-655-1483 or 412-384-4753. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR RENT – Mobile Home Lots for rent in lovely Rostraver Township community. Belle Vernon school district, has swimming pool, playground and community room. Bring your mobile home or rent or purchase one of ours. Easy financing terms. Credit problems? We can help. 724-929-4224. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Garage for Rent: 30'x40'x14.5', 12x14', 12x14' doors - $200/month plus electric. Phone: 724-258-5336 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE - Investment Property; 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
June 2008 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 77 UNION-FINLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MESSENGER 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. Store Front; 1200 sq. ft; Newly Remodeled. Handicap Parking in front. 724-555-6534 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Union Township House For Sale - Updated throughout and in move-in condition, this 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath multi-level boasts neutral décor, a large back yard, two-tiered deck and above ground pool. $189,900. Call 412-719-8961. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Investment Property FOR SALE - ; 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR LEASE - Bentleyville-Large building, many uses, store front, kitchen and warehouse or mechanic shop. Perfect location and parking. Can be lease in units. Call for details. Jefferson Hills Real Estate 412-653-4000 or Patty Shaffer 412-915-8710. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cemetery Plots. Jefferson Memorial Park - 4 adjacent lots in "The Garden of the Well" Lot 112A. $2500/all. Can divide. 724-348-5072 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Office/Retail Available! New Construction located in Finleyville (Brownsville Rd. Ext.) 1,000-3,000 sq. ft. available. $10-$12/sq. ft. Call: 724-348-7545. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We Buy Duplexes and Multi-Family houses! - Seeking to purchase multi-family housing, duplexes, four-plexes, and apartment buildings throughout the Mon Valley and South Hills areas. Distressed and foreclosed properties OK. Call today! 412-760-2291. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Building for rent: South Park Township; 4,000 square feet. Includes offices, workshop, garage, and storage area. $1,250 / month + utilities. Phone 412-833-0107 or 412-2000449. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WAREHOUSE/STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT - Finleyville. Different sizes available. Call 724-348-6688 for details. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. 1800-755-8953, www.sunsetranches.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– UPSTATE LAND LIQUIDATION! 34 acres - was 129,900, NOW $69,900. Incredible investment opportunity! Stream, woods, awesome views, 6 miles to Cooperstown, NY! Own w/10% down! Hurry! 877-780-5263 NYL&L www.newyorklandandlakes.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NC Mountains. 2.2ac, cabin shell, $99,900. 4.2ac., great view, $69,900. 1ac mature woods, $29,900. Excellent Financing. FREE BROCHURE 1-828-652-8700 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GEORGIA WOODED HOMESITES. 1-10acs. LOW TAXES! Beautiful weather year round. Terrific investment w/owner financing avail. $4500/acre. Payments as low as $229/mo w/low down payment. 706-364-4200 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ORGANIC FARM! 34 acres - $69,900. Cascading stream, deep woods, beautiful secluded–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– setting near Cooperstown, NY! Twn rd, owner terms! Hurry! 877-780-5263 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEXAS LAND LIQUIDATION!! 20-acres, Near Booming El. Paso. Good Road Access. ONLY $14,900 $200/down $145 per/mo. Money Back Guarantee. No Credit Checks. 1800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Homes for Rent - BUY HUD HOMES FROM $199/MO! 3bd 2ba Home only $250/mo! 2bd 1ba only $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 1-4BD HOMES FROM $199/MO! 3bd 2ba Home only $300/mo! 2bd 1ba Home only $200/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% APR! For Listings & info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 3BD 2BA BANK REPO only $25,000! Payments from $199/mo! More 1-4bd from $10K! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings/Info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - BUY 1-4BD HUD HOMES FROM $10K! Payments from $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings & info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - BUY BANK REPOS FROM $199/MO! 4bd 2ba Home only $425/mo! 1-4bd Homes, Condos & more! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NY Land Liquidation/Tug Hill Forest - 10ac adjoins state land, pond, woods, trail system only $19,900 w/terms (800)260-2148. www.mooseriverland.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Rent - FORECLOSURES! 1-4bd Homes from only $199/mo! Take over payments! Great Locations! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings & info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 5BD 2BA HOME ONLY $35,000! Payments from $199/mo! More 14bd Foreclosed Homes Available from $199/mo! For Listings & info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS, NEW! E-Z to Finish Log Cabin 1344 sq. foot with 1.7 acres $89,900. Mountain & Waterfront Land From $39,900 Call 828-247-9966 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MYRTLE BEACH, SC. NO HOA FOR ONE YEAR! QUIET RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY CLOSE TO BEACH. 3 BR-2BA CONDOMINIUMS. HURRY - ONLY A FEW REMAIN @ $129,900. 1-843-251-6795 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MYRTLE BEACH, SC - $1200 PER MONTH PAID to PURCHASER THRU 12/09! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FULLY FURNISHED DESIGNER CONDOMINIUMS FROM $169,900. Gated Community – Golf Card Ride to Beach. LIMITED # REMAINING. 1-800-382-3332 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAMPING MEMBERSHIP LIFETIME. Camp Coast to Coast USA/Canada. $10 per night (full hook-up) Paid $2595. illness forces sale, $595. RV PLUS 1-800-236-0327 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEVELOPER'S LAND LIQUIDATION! 34 acres - was 129,900, NOW $69,900. Incredible investment opportunity! Rushing stream, woods, awesome views, 6 miles to Cooperstown, NY! No closing cost 'til June 1st! Owner terms! 877-780-5263 NYL&L www.newyorklandandlakes.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NY LAKE SALE: 14 acres on 3 lakes $49,900. 21 acres on TI lake $149,900. 103 acres on rare lakes. Owner financing available. www.landfirstny.com 1-888-683-2626 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments for Rent - 5BD 2BA Home only $425/mo! 3bd 1ba only $200/mo! More 14bd homes available from $199/mo! For Listings & Info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartments for Rent - AFFORDABLE 1-4BD HOMES FROM $199/MO! 3bd Home only $375/mo! Bank Repos & Foreclosures! For Listings & info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Rent - 4BD 2BA HOME only $425/mo! 3bd 1.5ba only $350/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8% apr! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Rent - FORECLOSURES from $199/mo! Buy a 4bd 2ba Home only $300/mo! 3bd 1.5ba Home only $199/mo! For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 3bd 2ba Bank Home only $25k! Payments from $199/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8%apr! For Listings/Info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - 4BD 2BA BANK REPO only $36,000! Payments from $199/mo! More 1-4bd from $15k! 5%dn, 20yrs @8%apr! For Listings/Info 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - BANK FORECLOSURE! 4bd 3ba Home only $35k! Payments from $200/mo! 5%dn, 20yrs @ 8%apr. For Listings 800-488-5931 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Homes for Sale - BANK REPOS! 3bd 2ba Home only $18k! 4bd 2ba Home only $25k! Payments from $199/mo! For Listings 800-488-5931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ADIRONDACK - TI LAKE SALE: 3.8 acres, 400' on Lake $49,900. 21 acres on TI Lake $149,900. 103 acres on NY lakes. Owner financing available. www.landfirstny.com 1888-683-2626 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ORGANIC FARM! 10 acres - $79,900. Riverfront, stream, lush meadows, views, mins. to Cooperstown, NY! No closing costs 'til 6/15! Terms avail! Won't last! 877-912-5263 NYL&L www.newyorklandandlakes.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LOTS & ACREAGE - Adirondacks, Tug Hill & Southerntier recreational properties. Custom Cabin/Land Packages available. Excellent for hunting, fishing, ATV & Snowmobile riding. Gateway Properties of UNY, Inc. www.wcclinc.com 1-877-NY LANDS. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTSMEN'S PARADISE: Wooded acreage bordered by State Forest. Located in PA Wilds of Clearfield County. 10 acres only $59,900. Call North American Land: 866-4735770 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROLINA - Finally Affordable Lakefront Living • Large Wooded Homesites Starting in the Low $100's. • World Class Amenities. • 165+ Acre Lake/22 Miles of Shoreline. • Great Boating and Fishing. • No Time Limit to Build. Hurry Limited Offer. Call Hilton Head Lakes. 866-396-3230. www.HiltonHeadLakes.net ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
------- 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE - Spring cleaning, Weekly Cleaning, Organizing Closets/Cupboards, Free Estimates, Have Excellent References and Criminal Record Check. (412) 896-9342 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DVD Transfer/Home Movies - Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.mac.com/dcheplic/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-8257233 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
------- 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FREE CONSULTATION on how to SELL/RENT your timeshare! Are your maintenance fees to high? Call www.sellatimeshare.com today. Get cash for your unused timeshare. 1-877-494-8246 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ------VACATION Now! Beautiful Costa Rica, www.gentlemanjimsprivatetravel.com, 5-star hotel bookings. 888-320-0296, bandit810@yahoo.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VEGAS BABY - FREE! 3 days, 2 nights. Pay Nothing - 5 Star Resort. Las Vegas - Tahiti Village. Call NOW! 1-888-704-6946. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Warm Winter Specials at Florida’s Best Beach- New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VACATION RENTALS - *ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT COTTAGE* May Special! Boat, great fishing, hiking, fireplace, 4 days - $395! Weeks available, www.shelteredlakes.com Call 727-937-0712. Sheltered Lakes. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAMPING MEMBERSHIP LIFETIME. Camp Coast to Coast USA/Canada. $10 per night (full hook-up) Paid $2595. illness forces sale, $595. RV PLUS 1-800-236-0327 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
READER ADVISORY: READER ADVISORY: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer “employment” but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.
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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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DVD TRANSFER/HOME MOVIES Home Movie Transfers and DVD Montage Creations by Deb Cheplic. 8mm and Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.mac.com/dcheplic/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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: 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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