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JUNE 2009
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Union-Finley Messenger Celebrates Five Year Anniversary Page 54
Local News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . 31 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 School News . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Kids & Family . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Food & Dining . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . 82
“ W E ’ R E T H E N E I G H B O R LY N E W S PA P E R ” Union Township • Finleyville • Gastonville • Eighty Four • Nottingham • Peters Township • Venetia • New Eagle • Monongahela • Elrama • Elizabeth • West Elizabeth • Jefferson Hills • Library • South Park
DAVIS EARNS EAGLE SCOUT!
Jefferson Hills Councilman, True to His Initial Campaign Promise By Jim Caldwell
Philip Davis of Union Township (left) received his Eagle Scout Award at a ceremony on May 13, 2009. Here, Washington County Commisioner Larry Maggi presents Philip with a certificate of recognition. (See complete story and additional photos on page 37)
The staff of Jefferson Hills Library recently honored Councilman Dominic Serapiglia on Monday morning, April 27 for his dedication, commitment and great generosity to the Library during his entire five-year tenure on the Council. With his family among the stacks to surprise him, Tracey Dunlap, vice-president of the Library’s Board of Trustees, along with her daughter, Rachel, presented the Councilman with a plaque expressing the gratitude of the entire community. Having been appointed to the unexpired term of the late mayor and council member, H. Emerson Christofel, Mr. Serapiglia wanted to do something in his name. Saying that “It was his term and I could not take his salary”, he graciously donated his monthly Councilman’s salary to the library without any strings, restrictions or stipulations, allowing the library staff to spend it for whatever they deemed necessary. True to his stated promise while officially campaigning and winning the seat in his own name, Serapiglia continued contributing his salary year after year, having the small monthly stipend transmitted
Dominic and Stephanie Serapaglia with their children Dominic (l) and Bella (r).
directly to the Library. Moreover, Mr. Serapiglia asked that his name not be attached, which could have benefited him a yearly tax deduction. The result is that, quietly over the course of his terms, Mr. Serapiglia has donated $10,500. Starting with the purchase of a stainless steel outdoor depository for returning books, the monies given by the selfless Councilman have helped buy countless books, especially children’s books, and recently to procure two tall standing “bistro tables” and chairs for the young adult section. Mr. Serapiglia will be leaving council this December at the end of this term knowing he has fulfilled his initial campaign promise to his constituents, his family, including Bella, 10, and Dominic, 8, with whom he often visits the library, and to himself.
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Monongahela Women’s Club Hosts 2009 Senior Tea The Monongahela Women's Club was honored to host the 2009 Senior Tea on May 1 at the First Presbyterian Church Hall in Monongahela, PA. Over 100 women were in attendance which included, the senior girls of 2009, representatives from Ringgold High School, members of the Monongahela Women's Club, and guests. This year's event was cochaired by Mrs. Linda Couchenour and Mrs. Melanie Vaccari Catana and Cindy Demarest Rosemary Bucchianeri, both of whom are retired teachers from the Ringgold School District. The club's president is Mrs. Barbara Morris, who is also a retired teacher from the district. The entertainment was provided by Mrs. Melanie Vaccari Catana, a Ringgold graduate of the class of 1992. Melanie graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a degree in Voice Performance. Melanie has performed professionally for many years and is currently student teaching in the Ringgold School District at Finley Middle School. Melanie, accompanied by Mrs. Cindy Demarest, sang two selections from the "Rigoletto" and "La Boheme" operas. Mrs. Catana also talked to the girls about "defining moments" in her life and theirs. Mrs. Susan Watkins, a former Ringgold music teacher, provided a musical selection of songs on the piano throughout the afternoon to enhance the event. Miss Andrea Price thanked the Women's Club on behalf of the girls of the senior class. The future graduates were treated to a luncheon prepared by the ladies that included a buffet of fruits, vegetables, and punch followed by a formal tea with tea sandwiches, cookies, and hot tea beverages. The Senior Tea is a tradition that has existed nearly 50 years in Monongahela. The giving of a tea to honor the young graduating women from various high schools is a unique event that many of the local communities of the Mon Valley have provided for many years for their students. Throughout the decades various women's clubs from neighboring towns, which help comprise the Ringgold School District, have contributed to this event. Today, only the Monongahela Women's Club is left to carry this tradition forward. In this way, the community is showing their support and best wishes for our graduates.
Looking Ahead to Challenge Incumbent Congressman Dear Editor My name is Ken Zaydel, and I am announcing that I am a candidate for the Democratic Nomination for U.S. Congress in the 18th District in the 2010 Primary. I will be seeking the Congressional Seat currently held by Republican Congressman Tim Murphy of Upper St. Clair. The 18th Congressional District includes half of Carroll Twp., part of Washington County, the Eastern and Central part of Westmorland County to include the city of Greensburg and part of Allegheny County to include the cities of Monroeville, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair. I will offer an alternative to the policies of Congressman Murphy. Congressman Murphy votes against anything that is good for the American people! I will work hard in the next 12 months to provide Congressman Murphy with an opponent like none he has ever seen before! Anyone who would like to assist me with my campaign may contact me at: Zaydel Congress, PO Box 110, Monongahela, PA 15063 zaydelcongress@yahoo.com Ken Zaydel - Monongahela, PA
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Membership Drive Ongoing at South Hills Elks
New Visual Bingo System at South Hills Elks
The 2009 South Hills Elks New Membership Drive is off to a fantastic start! Jim Komis, Exhalted Ruler of the South Hills Elks Lodge #2213 welcomed and installed18 new Elks on Tuesday night May 12 at the Lodge. The New Elks were instructed on our virtues, bylaws and our Charity mission. The South Hills Elks are dedicated to assisting the youth of the South Hills along with the Veterans of the Pittsburgh area. The South Hills Elks is becoming one of the most successful Elks Lodges in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan District. If you would like more information about becoming an Elk, please call 412-831-0616 or email us atsohillselks@hotmail.com or view our website at www.myspace.com/southhillselks.
The South Hills Elks Lodge #2213 announces its new Visually Enhanced Bingo game, Wednesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. The Visually Enhanced Bingo system allows players to see the current bingo number on a large display unit on the back wall as well as all of the other numbers called for that game. "It will greatly improve our ability to serve the hearing impaired community" stated Jim Komis, Exhalted Ruler of the South Hills Elks. Now hearing impaired patrons can enjoy the Bingo game experience by watching the large display board in the hall. The South Hills Elks is located at 2425 South Park Road, Bethel Park. You do not have to be a member to attend the Public event each week at the South Hills Elks. The South Hills Elks also offers dinner service on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Banquet Room. Visit our new website at www.myspace.com/southhillselks for additional photos and a calendar of current events at the Elks.
Experience a Frontier Wedding at Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park Weddings were one of the most anticipated events on the frontier. Weddings were not only a solemn religious occasion, but also a reason for family and friends to gather and socialize. Join the members of the Oliver Miller Homestead Associates in South Park on Sunday, June 28, as they recreate two weddings as they would have been experienced on the western Pennsylvania frontier in the late 1700’s. The first wedding will have the Reverend John Clark join two young people and, in the frontier mode, will see their families and friends presenting them with the goods necessary to begin their lives together. The second wedding will be a “shift” wedding where a widow with her new husband will be joined. To demonstrate her penniless state, she will be wed wearing only her shift and, following the ceremony, her friends will gift her with the clothing that she needs. The wedding festivities will begin at 2:30. The guests who have gathered will celebrate in frontier fashion with feasting and games and will send the couples on their way with celebrations. Docents will also lead tours of the stone house, log house, forge, springhouse, barn, and gardens and grounds. The barn holds many exhibits and an expanded Trading Post with many items made at the Homestead and books for all ages. The Oliver Miller Homestead, a historic landmark and Whiskey Rebellion site, is located on Stone Manse Drive, just off the circle in South Park and is part of the Allegheny County Park System. It is open every Sunday through December 13. The last admission is at 4:00. An admission of two dollars is asked on special event days and one dollar on other Sundays. Call 412 835-1554 or check the website at www.olivermiller.org for more information and a map.
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Nottingham’s Sherwood Park a ‘Gem’ for Local Families By J.R. Brower
Upon the recommendation of Nottingham Township Recreation Board Director David Rising, I took my 9-year-old son, Jeremy, over to check out Sherwood Park. Dave had told about the wonderful park in NottingNo kid ever bypasses an unThe attractive sign includes ham next to the Municipal usual looking rock. This large the Nottingham logo with the Building on Sugar Run Road one was on the Nature Trail. Robin Hood cap. that the township brochure describes as, “a gem loaded with entertainment opportunities.” “I can’t wait to check out the ball field,” Jeremy said as we pulled in beside the attractive park sign with the clever township logo that features a Robin Hood cap. We parked and walked past the new concession building onto the ball field. We walked out to left field fence and learned that it was called McDonald Field. Jeremy Brower, age 9, get’s ready to “I don’t think I could hit a home run throw a baseball at McDonald Field here,” Jeremy said. “In about three years I bet you can,” I said. “Cool,” he replied. Jeremy played while I checked out the impressive picnic pavilion. The inscription read: Public Recreation Facility; Funding Assistance From Community Conservation Partnerships Program; Administered by Bureau of Recreation and Conservation; Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. I The new concession building is the latest later found out from Supervisor Doug improvement to McDonald Field. King the pavilion cost $20,000 to build at no cost to the township. The pavilion can be rented for $75 per day. The smaller pavilion nearby is only $25. Last but not least, we checked out the Nature Trail, which had been mentioned by Dave. We spotted marked trees like Shagbark Hickory, Northern Red Oak, Sassafras and Black Cherry. When we got home I read in one of the newsletters that Township Secretary Emilie Gadd gave me that Nottingham Township The impressive picnic pavilion can seat 100+ purchased the 23-acres for Sherwood Park people and includes a large grilling area. from the J. Vance McDonald estate to develop the park in 1991. That must be why the ball field is called McDonald Field, I thought. It all comes back to baseball. “I wonder if he played baseball?” Jeremy asked. “I’m sure he did, son,” I ventured. I had a great day with my son, Jeremy, whose mom, Jill, had just had a kidney stone removed that morning and was starting to feel better when we arrived back. We decided right then that we would return to Sherwood Park the following week to practice baseball. What a great park! It’s finally spring, and life is good. The playground is geared to kids of all ages.
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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . EVERY THURSDAY (JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25) FARMER’S MARKET - The Pleasant Hills Lions Club Farmer’s Market will resume on Thursday, May 14th and continue every Thursday through October 15th at the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.pleasanthillspa.com. JUNE 1 GOLF OUTING - Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will hold the 20th Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser to benefit the Peters Township Volunteer Fire Dept. on Monday, June 1 at Rolling Hills Country Club. For more information, call 724-941-6345. JUNE 4 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual Melvin B. Bassi Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on June 4 at Cedarbrook Golf Course. Two hole-in-one prizes will include a $10,000 cash on one hole and a Rolex watch valued at $6,000 on another. Event sponsor is Highway Appliance. 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Sponsorships and foursomes are being accepted at 724-483-3507. JUNE 5 – 6 RUMMAGE SALE, BAKE SALE, AND YOUTH BBQ - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Monongahela will be hosting a Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on June 5-6. Friday, June 5 - Rummage Sale and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6 - Rummage Sale and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Youth Ministry BBQ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. JUNE 6 11TH ANNUAL “FLEATIQUE ON THE MON” - This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park, Monongahela on Saturday, June
6, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Crafter & antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street. Call 724258-5919 for questions. VFW POST 1409 FLEATIQUE SATURDAY - at VFW Post 1409 in Black Diamond, Monongahela from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $10 for 1st table and $5 for each additional table. For information and to reserve tables, call 724-258-3013 or 724-258-7476. FUN FEST - Shekinah Western Ranch Camp of Charleroi will hold a Fun fest/open house on June 6 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This is a free event to enjoy hay & pony rides, fishing contests, volleyball, free food, music, presentations, camp tours. For directions and more information, call 724-483-4343. CAR CRUISE IN MONONGAHELA Monongahela’s 3rd annual car cruise “Motoring on the Mon 2009” will be held on Saturday, June 6th the same day as the 11th Annual Fleatique On the Mon. 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 is $5.00 per vehicle starting at 11 a.m. thru l p.m. Free admission. For more information, call Sandy at 724-258-5000, Chris at 724-258-8419. 5TH ANNUAL RUN FOR ALEX - The 5th annual Sarris Candies’ Run for Alex will be held in Bentleyville on June 6. Five-mile run and a two-mile run, and a one- mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Races begin at 9 a.m. leaving from the Bentleyville Social Hall. All proceeds from the race go to the From Alex With Love Foundation. Registration is online at www.fromalexwithlove.com or at the Bentleyville Social Hall on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. or on Saturday, June 6 from 7 to 8:15 a.m.
WATER GARDENING DAY - Trax Farms, Finleyville. Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 a.m. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Learn how to incorporate water into your landscape. New gardeners will learn how to create a beautiful water feature for their yard. Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th only, 20% OFF all water plants, fish and water gardening supplies! (In stock ONLY) FOOTBALL CAMP - Deshea Townsend's Pay It Forward Foundation Health Fair and Football Camp will be held at the Greentree Sportsplex, 600 Iron City Drive, Pittsburgh, on Saturday, June 6th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Deshea Townsend and his Pay it Forward Foundation will host a football skills clinic coupled with a leadership academy, open to youth in the 2nd through 12th grades. Healthcare providers on site. Free screenings. For more information, call Keshia Walker at 414-229-2881. JUNE 7 FAMILY BBQ IN PLEASANT HILLS - The Pleasant Hills Community Day Committee presents “Family Picnic BBQ Dinner” on Sunday, June 7. 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm at Mowry Park - Shelter One. Take Out Only (Picnic options are available throughout Mowry Park). Have a family picnic in Mowry Park or your own dinning room table! The BBQ event is a fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting Pleasant Hills Community Day. JUNE 8 CAR CRUISE – The 16th Annual Practice Tee Golf-n-Cruise will be held Saturday, June 6 from 1:00 to 9-10:00 p.m. at Practice Tee Golf Center, Jefferson Hills. One free minigolf ticket to any cruise vehicle. For more information, call 412-897-7475.
JUNE BUG DANCE - Parents Without Partners is sponsoring an Oldies Dance on June 8 from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Royal Place Restaurant. $5 for PWP members and $7 for non-members. For more information, call Barb at 412-835-2688. JUNE 9 HOSPICE 101 - Canonsburg General Hospital and Southern Care will host, “Hospice 101” on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. in the hospital’s McNary Conference Center. To register call 1-877-284-2000. JUNE 11 SAFE SITTER CLASS - will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital on Thursday, June 11. $40. To register, call toll free 1-877-284-2000. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at Canonsburg General Hospital in the McNary Conference Center. The group will meet the second Thursday of every month. For more information, call 724-746-0600. JUNE 11-12 AUDITIONS - Bethel Park Heritage Players announces auditions for Theatre Revue at the School House Arts Center, Bethel Park on June 11 & 12 from 6-9:30 p.m. for ages 13-23. For more information, visit www.heritageplayers.org. JUNE 12 7TH ANNUAL POPCORN SHOOTOUT The 7th Annual Popcorn Shootout will be held on Friday, June 12 at Scenic Valley Golf Course in Venetia. To register, visit www.golfdigestplanner.com/10024-Popcorn Shootout/. For more information, contact Tracy at (724) 941-3833.
June 2009 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 7 LOCAL NEWS JUNE 12 – 13 FLEA MARKET - St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood is currently accepting donations for their annual Flea Market, which will be held June 12 and 13. Drop offs may be left during normal church hours, and daily starting May 11th from 10am - 12 pm. Call 412-884-5225 to arrange pick-up.
SENIOR SUNDAY - RIDES AND RADIOS – Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Children (Ages 3-15) and New Family Rate $30 (up to 2 Adults and 4 Children). Bring your church bulletin for $1 off admission. Brunch is extra. To register, call Lisa at 724-228-9256.
JUNE 12 - 14 TRAX FARMS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2009 - Trax Farms annual Strawberry Festival is on June 12, 13, & 14 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday). Event hours are 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Pick-Your-Own Strawberries. Call 412-835-3246.
JUNE 16 FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Food court at Washington Crown Center. No appointment is necessary. For more information call 724-873-5835.
JUNE 13 SPAGHETTI DINNER - Elizabeth Wesleyan Church in Elizabeth Borough, will hold its Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, June 13 from 2-6:00 pm. Eat in or take out. Adults: $7. Children: $4. Ages 3 and under eat free. For information phone Mary at 412-384-4662 JUNE 13 – 14 TRIPLE B FARMS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Triple B Farms will have its annual strawberry festival June 13-14. Strawberry Pancake Breakfast until 1 p.m. both days; New Strawberry Smoothies; Free hayrides; Children’s activities including pony rides, the Liberty Tube Slide, rope maze, playground and farm animals. For information call (724) 258-3557. JUNE 14 FLAG DAY CEREMONY - The South Hills Elks will be holding a Flag Day ceremony at the South Hills Elks Lodge #2213 on Sunday, June 14. Several area military groups along with special guest speakers will present a Flag Day ceremony. MONTHLY BRUNCH - Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 in Elizabeth will host it’s open to the public Brunch in June 14 from 10 am-2 pm. The all you can eat Buffet is $6 for adults, $4 for children, and free for tots 3 and under. Current military is half price with military ID.
JUNE 17 – 20 FLEA MARKET - Transfiguration Parish in Monongahela will hold their annual Giant Flea Market June 17 - 20. The Flea Market times are as follows: - Wednesday, June 17 - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Thursday, June 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Friday, June 19 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Saturday, June 20- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. JUNE 19 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, Friday, June 19 from 6 - 8:30 PM. Hinman Hall. Live Music, Family Friendly activities. Pulled pork sandwich or fried chicken dinner. Fresh Strawberry Shortcake. Tickets: Adults $10; Children (12 & under) $5; Seniors (65+) $8; Dessert only $4. For questions, call 724-941-6210. JUNE 20 OUTDOOR SUMMER FLEA MARKETS Trax Farms will hold Outdoor Summer Flea Markets again this year! $10.00 a day (collected at 9:00am) SATURDAYS ONLY – June 20th, July 4th and 18th, August 1st, 15th and 29th. SPACES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! Bring your own tables and chairs. Antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, hobbies, food and much more. PERENNIAL DAY -Trax Farms - Finleyville, Saturday, June 20th at 10 a.m. Learn from perennial experts what it takes to design and maintain a well balanced perennial garden. (Enjoy 20% off all perennials Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st.)
JUNE 24 BIG BEN’S BBQ - Wednesday, June 24 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monongahela Valley Hospital upper parking area. More information is available by calling 724-258-1167.
Mass. Friday night, June 26, Jimmie Ross and The Jaggerz 8 p.m. Saturday night, June 27, Johnny Angel and The Halos 8 p.m. JUNE 27 PETERS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY The 31st Annual Peters Township Community Day will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Peterswood Park. The event will begin at 11:00 AM and finish with a fireworks display. Over 150 food, craft, games and vendor booths.
JUNE 25 – 27 ST. THOMAS A’ BECKET ANNUAL FESTIVAL - The St. Thomas A’ Becket Annual Festival will be held June 25 – 27. The Steel City Sky Divers will perform at 7:00 p.m. on June 25. Entertainment, rides, games, bake sale, and a strawberry shortcake booth. Outdoor bingo 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 412-655-2885. Thursday, June 25 from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Friday, June 26 from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27 from 4:00 p.m. t- 11:00 p.m.
FIREWORKS NIGHT AT PNC PARK Enjoy Union-Finley Messsnger Night at PNC Park as the Pirates battle the Kansas City Royals. 7:05 PM. Zambelli Fireworks following the game! Ticktes just $8 by calling Lindsey at 412-325-4919, or e-mail lindsey.campbell@pirates.com.
JUNE 26 GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT DINNER Canonsburg General Hospital Chaplain Rev. Cathy Peternel will host a dinner for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, 6 p.m., June 26, McNary Conference Center. Cost of the meal is $5.50. To register, call 724-745-6100, ext. 4118.
JUNE 28 WINE TASTING 09’ - Trax Farms, Finleyville. Arrowhead Wine Cellars & Emerald Valley Artisan Cheese. Sunday, June 28 from 2:00 – 4:00pm. $30.00 per person. Call for reservations no later than June 20, 2009, 412-835-3246, ext. 114
JUNE 26 – 28 ST. ANTHONY’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL - St. Anthony’s 2009 Annual Festival will be held June 26-28 at St. Anthony Festa Park. Admission is free. The Karl Lukitsch Band will play Sunday, starting after the 3 p.m.
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Children (Ages 3-15) and New Family Rate $30 (up to 2 Adults and 4 Children) For more information, call 724-228-9256.
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By Wild Willy Frankfort
Now’s the Time Historically folks from our area were the hardest working people to inhabit North America up until the Industrial Revolution. The term or phrase, “Sun up to Sundown” referred to the amount of time one would or could work in a day. It was not uncommon for our ancestors to rise and eat by candlelight and dine at the end of the day in the same way. Work was hard but at some point work ended. There were always periods where there was no work or slow periods where, much as today, there was time to goof off. I was asked recently if I knew when the game of, “horse shoes” was invented? My answer was that it was probable thought up by a couple of bored Furriers who had no horses to shoe. Pretty simple! Many games were invented from boredom and have survived to this day. But the fact is that no matter who you are or what your profession, you are bound by certain hourly restrictions in your occupation (down time). Now we are suffering through a recession. Some occupations have been reduced to working three and four day work weeks or have had layoffs and others have had to pick up the slack but are still subject to a day less of work. Many of us have been plagued with what to do with this extra time. I know of many who have succumbed to daytime or reality television. I just want to warn you that aliens may be rotting your brain! When I have down time, which isn’t often, I like to do things that I don’t usually do. Recently I have been participating in different contests and and I have involved my kids. We’re having a good time, we haven’t won anything, but there are some by-products in this past time. I have found that my kids are interested in more than just video games. They like to go to some of the places listed on the websites and in the brochures we look through. Most of these places are free to the public and the largest expense is the gas for the trip. I have always been involved in outdoor endeavors but I have friends who are not.
William “Wild Wily” Frankfurt
When a friend mentioned that he and his kids were hiking the local “Rails to Trails” I asked if they took their cameras? I told them that on two of my treks on local trails I had seen a Bobcat and a weasel. Many folks said I was full of it. A camera would have made my claims more believable. Many of us have the equipment and only use it once in a while. Who knows, your kid may become a great photographer! Its times like these that can make us appreciate what we already have and how great the extra time can be when we spend it with loved ones. Comparatively, much of our work is easier than that of our ancestors. Many worked at their own businesses up until the Industrial Revolution when the face of our region changed and mechanized. The invention of the electric light changed the amount of time we worked and coal and steel re-designed the face of the region. It was the effort of ancestors that has afforded us a five day work week. It’s our current recession that may now supply us with a four day work week. Use the time wisely dear reader, spend as much of it with family and friends. Always remember that the days spent with your kids are stories to be told after you are gone and a good story is better than a bad one any day. Keep your powder dry and your eyes along the skyline…
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Best in The World! Modernette Baton Corps Captures Sixth World Title The Modernettes, a local baton group, won its sixth World Championship Title at the National Baton Twirling Association's World Competition held in Ghent Belgium, from April 8th through the 12th. This World Title adds to the corps prestigious list of accomplishments. The Modernettes have won more world titles than any other corps in the United States. The Modernettes qualified to compete at the World Championship by winning the 2008 Grand National Show Corps with Props title at NBTA's national competition held at Notre Dame University in July. The win in show corps secured the Modernettes a place on the USA Twirling team. Additionally, for the first time the Modernettes won the 2008 Grand National Pom-pon Championship and the right to represent the United States in the pom-pon division at Ghent, Belgium. Pom-pon's is a division dominated by the European teams. At past World Championships the United States has not even placed in the top three medal positions. However, this year the Modernettes were able to break through and win the silver medal in the Pom-pon division. To prepare for the world competition the corps practiced five days a weeks dur-
ing the summer for five hours a day. During this school year they practiced an additional three days a week at a hanger provided by Cooperate Air in the Allegheny County Airport. The Sunday session alone lasted for seven hours. In total the corps put in a minimum of 12 hours of practice a week to prepare for the competition. This practice time doesn't include the winter guard performances they attended on Saturdays to help prepare them for the pressure of competing at the World Championships in Belgium. NBTA's World Championship is the equivalent of the Olympics in the baton twirling world. During the week of festivities each girl participated in the opening and closing ceremony as well as two competition days. The grirls were able to see a medieval castle in the town of Ghent, as well as visit Brugge and Brussels. Following the competition the girls and their families then traveled on to Paris for some much needed rest and relaxation. Many of the families had the opportunity to go to the Moulin Rouge, Euro Disney, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Arch de Triumph. After three days in Paris the group then traveled on to London. While staying in London
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The 39 members of the Modernettes who competed in Ghent, Belgium are listed alphabetically. Captains: LeAnn Chamberlain and Brittany Marcolini. Members: Kelsey Austin, Sharyn Braff, Sami Jo Burnsworth, Merri Frances Campbell, Julia Cicchinelli, Lacey Evans, Jaclyn Erfort, Felicia Felix, Stephanie Felix, Danielle Fiorentini, Carla Fuccaro, Ali Gilson, Lauren Greer, Mackenzie Janda, Diane Killinger, Alyssa Kinzel, Kimberly Kukol, Isabella Levy, Gabrielle Levy, Darcy Mautino, Taylor Meckley, Noelle Melani, Tiffany Melani, Kristy Miller, Kellie Palamara, Alina Pappas, Kara Patterson, Rebecca Patton, Breanna Raymond, Kaitlin Schreiner, Haley Shiver, Sara Smith, Bridget Stasenko, Stephanie Tamasy, Miranda Vignoli, Ansley Virgin, Page Weinstein.
the group was able to enjoy such sights as the Tower of London which houses the crown jewels. Also, they saw Buckingham Palace, Harrods, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Some families had the opportunity to even participate in a traditional English Tea and ride the London Eye. In the end the Modernettes had the experience of a lifetime. Each girl can now call themselves a World Champion. The
experience and knowledge gained from the competition and trip will be a part of their memories forever. The Modernette Baton corps was founded 50 years ago by Ruby Daugherty and is currently under the direction of Sherry Vignoli-Parisi, Ruby's daughter. The corps is based out of the Ruby Daughtery and Sherry School of Dance located in Library, Pennsylvania.
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STRAWBERRY DAYS ARE HERE! Strawberry Festivals Set for Mid June at Trax Farms and Triple B Farms Trax Farms Strawberry Festival Get your taste buds ready, strawberry season is here‌ and the Trax Farms Strawberry Festival is where you will want to start it! Trax Farms annual Strawberry Festival is on June 12, 13, & 14 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday). The festival and activities will be held at Trax Farms Market, located of Route 88 in Finleyville. All three days are filled with delicious strawberry treats, children’s activities, (Pony Rides, Petting Zoo & Boomerang Entertainment) and much more! Event hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 13, & 14. There will be enough fun and food for the whole family. Start your summer off with the delicious taste of fresh homegrown strawberries from Trax Farms! Pick-Your-Own Strawberries will be available too! Weather Permitting! While Supplies Last! Call for 2009 picking dates and times.
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Triple B Farms Strawberry Festival Triple B Farms, located in Forward Township will hold its annual Strawberry Festival June 13-14. Activities include: • Strawberry Pancake Breakfast until 1 p.m. both days. • New Strawberry Smoothies in the refreshment stand. • Free hayrides to the strawberry patch. • Visit from Strawberry Girl. • Children’s activities including pony rides, the Liberty Tube Slide, rope maze, playground and farm animals. The farm market and gift shop feature homegrown and local produce, homemade fudge (with newly-developed flavors this year), crafts and gift items, jams and jellies, honey from Triple B bees, and other goodies. New items in the market this year include gourmet peanut butter in such flavors and cocoa banana and raspberry white chocolate; new flavors of Triple B Coffee including blackberry cobbler, strawberry shortcake and cinnamon sticky bun; and a new selection of farm toys. The bakery will turn out mountains of our famous Sky High Strawberry pies and other pies, plus cookies, muffins and more. New bakery items this year include glazed fritters and yeast-dough breakfast breads in strawberry, blueberry and peach. 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. Triple B Farms is open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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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UT Horde (and their U-F Messenger) Vacation in Caribbean By Francis Casey Lilly
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From March 9 through March 14, 2009 a big chunk of the Union Township populaGinny Lilly of Union Township and tion (and a few extended family outsiders) her copy of the Union-Finley Messenger, enjoyed a Carnival Lines cruise in the cruise the Carribean. Eastern Caribbean on the cruise ship Destiny. And our March copy of the UnionFinley Messenger went along! The group of 48 (38 on the same flight), including some of “The Birds” mixed bowling league pals, with some family and friends, snuck out of the township around 4 a.m. Monday morning bound for the Port of Miami. This escapade was instigated, and lead by “Wild Walter” Wietrzykowski. His leadership was a thing of beauty until he started shaking his head no, and mumbling, under his breath but barely audible, “Nobody can herd cats! Nobody can herd cats!” While porting in Nassau, Half Moon Cay, and Grand Turk Island, shopping, excursions, and beach bumming were the order of the day. Also, because of tons of activities, shows, karaoke, casinos etc. aboard while A copy of the UFM “relaxes” on the deck underway and in port, a wild and crazy time of the Carnival cruise ship “Destiny.” was had by all. Because of elegant and endless dining, and abundance of food on board, and at a special feast at Half Moon Cay, we have found no one who has stepped on a bathroom scale since sneaking back (around midnight) Saturday to re-populate the township. As for our copy of the UNION-FINLEY MESSENGER, after its public photo op with Ginny Lilly on deck at Grand Turk, it returned to its balcony cabin for some well deserved respite. However, due to the persistence of the Papparazzi, the Messenger was caught in a rare moment of relaxation in a balcony deck chair overlooking the island. Kudos to the Papparazzi. Also, Kudos to Sandy at Davis Travel in Monongahela who carried out a fantastic effort in making sure our travel, transfer, cabin, and other necessary arrangements exceeded our expectations.
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‘Ladies Night Out’ at the Monongahela Library
PA State Police Warn Of Scams, Cons and Frauds
The Monongahela Area Library Friends of the Library hosted a “Ladies Night Out” vendor show on Saturday, April 18, 2009. Representatives from Lia Sophia Jewelry, Avon, The Pampered Chef, Beauticontrol and more were on hand to showcase and sell their wares. Gift baskets were also on hand for a raffle.
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Patty Lorenzo at the ‘Celebrating Home’ table.
Lois Svarez showcased the many fine items from Pampered Chef
Rebecca Dudzik (left) works the Lia Sophia Jewelry table as Monongahela Librarian Elina Filander looks on.
Corrina Withrow at the Avon table
Marnie Nicklow was on hand promoting BeautiControl in home spas.
Scams, cons and frauds might have subtle differences to the PA State Police but in the end they’re schemes to separate the unwary from their money leaving them little or nothing in return. State Trooper Brian Burden gave a presentation at the May 13, Union Township Neighbor to Neighbor Community Watch (NNCW) meeting highlighting some of the schemes that criminals use. Trooper Burden said that folks are cheated out of hundreds of billions of dollars annually. He pointed out quite a few situations where we should be particularly cautious: • Home Improvements • Auto Repairs • Mail Fraud • Real Estate Dealings • Phony Charities • Phone Solicitations • Work at Home Sales Schemes • Investment Scams • Door to Door Salesmen • Health Improvement Schemes In the case of hiring services such as in home improvements or auto repairs we should get estimates, ask for references,
make co parisons, get recommendations from others and above all, don’t be rushed into signing a contract. When having your auto repaired be certain the repairman knows you will only pay for what you want done – not what he wants done. Ask for the old parts that have been replaced – that may help to assure the work has actually been done. Let them know up front that used parts are not to be used in repairs. The folks hired to do phone solicitations are usually pretty well trained to close a deal while they have you on the line. Never give in to handing out your credit card account information over the phone – no matter how good they make the deal sound. Check things out first. Before handing out money for investments, insurance or other financial transactions – do your homework and consult professionals where necessary. Last but not least….walk away, hang up or say goodbye as soon as you as you hear, “You have to sign up for this deal today.” Any really good deal will be around tomorrow. The next NNCW meeting will be at St. Francis Hall on June 10. A presentation on illegal drugs is on the agenda. All are welcome.
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The 5th annual Sarris Candies' Run for Alex will be held in Bentleyville on Saturday, June 6. There is a fivemile run and a two-mile run, both of which are USATF sanctioned, and a one- mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Races begin at 9 a.m. leaving from the Bentleyville Social Hall on Main Street. The Run for Alex is held in memory of Bentworth High School scholar/athlete Alexzandra Loos who died in August 2004 after being struck by a speeding car as she walked from school following soccer practice. Proceeds go to the From Alex With Love Foundation, a scholarship and philanthropic fund which has provided 62 scholarships since it began in 2005. An additional 18 scholarships will be given to Washington and Greene County students this year. Registration for the Sarris Candies' Run for Alex is online at www.fromalexwithlove.com or at the Bentleyville Social Hall on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. or on Saturday, June 6 from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Awards will be given to the overall top three male and female runners in both the five and two-mile races and also to the top three winners in each age category. High school students may enter both competitive races as a team of five with winners receiving individual trophies and a large traveling trophy to be displayed at the winning school. Children participating in the Family Fun Run/Walk will be recognized with individual medals.
‘Motoring on the Mon’ Car Cruise in Monongahela Monongahela's 3rd annual car cruise "Motoring on the Mon 2009" will be held on Saturday, June 6th the same day as the 11th Annual Fleatique On the Mon, one of southwestern Pennsylvania's largest street sales. The car show will be held at the Aquatorium parking lot, a private city park, located between Second and Fourth Streets. The car cruise will open at 1 p.m. and run until 4 p.m. Registration is $5.00 per vehicle starting at 11 a.m. thru l p.m. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all welcome. Dash plaques will be given to the first 75 entrants. Twenty five trophies will be awarded. Event will feature food, refreshments, 50/50 raffle. Free admission for spectators. Sponsored by Monongahela Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Sandy at 724-258-5000, Chris at 724-2588419, or Judy at 724-258-5919. So come on down to the "Mon" and find that special something at the fleatique and see some of the finest cars the valley has at the "Motoring on the Mon" car cruise.
Clarification The photo feature on page 16 of the May issue of the Union-Finley Messenger, identified a Peters Township helicopter pickup as a LifeFlight helicopter. While the term LifeFlight is used sometimes generally, it is technically the name of an actual flight service. The airmedical service used in this instance as represented by the picture was STAT MedEvac and NOT LifeFlight. The Union-Finley Messenger thanks reader Shawn Moody of Eighty Four for bringing this to our attention.
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Summertime Means Trax Time! Live Outdoors This Summer Get Started at Trax Farms! Homeowners are increasing their living and entertaining space by utilizing their patios and decks. Trax Farms offers Meadowcraft and resin wicker furniture and stone fountains - outdoor décor to make your area beautiful and comfortable. At Trax Farms we offer hundreds of quality plants, from annuals and perennials to shrubs and trees, all at affordable prices. Our experts are on hand with the knowledge to help you pick the perfect plant for your yard, garden or patio. Many pots and containers are in stock to match your décor, and a large selection of soils and fertilizers will keep your plants growing and thriving. Your outdoor space would not be complete without something to cook on! Weber Grills® offer quality and durability. We have a great selection of grills from the Genesis and Spirit series with all stainless or porcelain components. Tabletop grills like the Weber Q and great grilling accessories make grilling easy and fun. Set the perfect table with durable dishes and glassware in many patterns and styles from our Keller Charles line of outdoor dining ware. Trax Farms can help you LIVE OUTDOORS! Water Gardening Day Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 a.m. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Learn how to incorporate water into your landscape. New gardeners will learn how to create a beautiful water feature for their yard. Seasoned gardeners will learn how to make a good pond even better. Topics include: Pumps, filtration, water quality, fish care and water plants. Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th only, 20% OFF all water plants, fish and water gardening supplies! (In stock ONLY) Outdoor Summer Flea Markets Trax Farms will hold Outdoor Summer Flea Markets again this year! In the grass area at the end of our main parking lot – park in your 10x20 space and sell right from your vehicle!! We open early to beat the heat! $10.00 a day (collected at 9:00am) SATURDAYS ONLY – June 20th, July 4th and 18th, August 1st, 15th and 29th. NO PRE-BOOKING ALL SPACES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!!!!! Bring your own tables and chairs, change and change box, and clean up your area before you leave! It’s that simple! Come and shop early! You will find vendors selling antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, hobbies, food and much more. There is something for everyone!! Free parking and free admission make this the perfect family outing. Perennial Day Saturday, June 20th at 10 a.m. Join us to learn from perennial experts what it takes to design and maintain a well balanced perennial garden. This garden will provide interest and color through the growing season and for years to come. We will also highlight some of the latest perennial introductions to hit the market. (Enjoy 20% off all perennials Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st.) June is Perennial Gardening Month - Trax Farms carries a fresh selection of thousands of blooming perennials to choose from, for that special sunny or shady spot in your garden. Choose from small starter perennials to huge 3 gallon plants for instant curb appeal. We specialize in stocking newly introduced varieties to give your home a unique and fresh look. June Wine Tasting 09’ Arrowhead Wine Cellars & Emerald Valley Artisan Cheese Sunday, June 28 from 2:00 – 4:00pm. $30.00 per person Nick Mobilia of Arrowhead Wine Cellars will be here to sample some of his 2009 award winning wines. Also, we have Alisa Fava Fasnacht from Emerald Valley here to sample some of their wonderful Artisan Cheeses. Wine and Cheese a marriage made in heaven. Event includes a Wine Glass for you to keep, hors d' oeuvres, cheeses and desserts. Call for reservations no later than June 20, 2009, 412-835-3246, ext. 114 Trax Farms is located at 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA (Rt. 88 between Library and Finleyville). Store Hours: Daily 9-8, Sun. 9-6. 412-835-3246. www.traxfarms.com
Lending a Hand to Honor Our Heroes Ringgold Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 54031 volunteered to help the Finleyville American Legoin Post 613, with placing the Memorial Day Flags at the Finleyville Cemetery on Saturday May 16th. Pictured above are Vanessa Benney, Sarah Ott, Kayla Arlet, Hanna Gosliak, and Lauren Gohacki.
St. Anthony’s Annual Festival June 26 – 28 in Monongahela St. Anthony’s 2009 Annual Festival will be held June 26-28 at St. Anthony Festa Park. This year's entertainment will feature a local band the Karl Lukitsch Band, "The Music You Know and Love". The band is one of Western PA's most popular and versatile bands. Their versatility shows through their standard dance music and "oldies" as well as popular party songs and their Slovenian Style polkas and melodic waltzes. The band was founded in 1997 by Karl Lukitsch. The entertainment schedule will be as follows: • The Karl Lukitsch Band will play Sunday, starting after the 3 p.m. Mass. • Friday night, June 26, is Jimmie Ross and The Jaggerz starting at 8 p.m. • Saturday night, June 27, is Festa's favorite - Johnny Angel and The Halos starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free and there is something for everyone young, old and even middle age! Neno's Cafe, ethnic foods, featured specials include Lou's baked ziti, Ron's fried dough, Mama Roses pizza, BBQ wings, lemonade, ice cream booths, bake sale, flea market, bingo, small games of chance, kids games, and new this year, slide for kids. We look forward to seeing you in June!
Class Reunions for Ringgold and Baldwin Searching For Classmates Baldwin H.S. Class of ‘64 The Baldwin High School class of 1964 reunion will be held October 9 & 10, 2009. We are looking for missing classmates. For further information, please call Carol Grundy Foster at 412-653-3313. Ringgold H.S. Class of ‘94 Ringgold class of 1994 is planning a 15 year class reunion in Mingo Park- August 15 2009. Please contact Justin Tatar at tatarj@comcast.net or check the reunion site at www.ringgold94.info.
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Gateway Clipper 'Night on the Mon' Planned for August A group representing the "Mid Mon Valley River Towns" is looking to coordinate a Valley-wide effort to bring one of the Gateway Clipper fleet to the area August 4. Former Brownsville mayor Norma Ryan said the idea is to have pick-up points in Monongahela and Brownsville, with a drop off in Charleroi. The cost per ticket would be $60 per person and would include a dinner along with the cruise. The six communities of the Mon are identified as Monongahela, Charleroi, Rostraver, California, Brownsville and Donora. Each community would be charged with selling 30 tickets, but that does not exclude the communities that. surround these six. The boat holds up to 180 passengers. Ryan said this effort would encourage more networking between all of the communities on the Monongahela River. Groups and individuals may call Deb Keefer at the Chamber at 724-483-3507 to express interest in participating in this cruise.
Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 in Elizabeth Hosts June Brunch Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 located on Plum Street in Elizabeth will host it's open to the public Brunch on June 14 from 10 am-2 pm. The monthly Brunch features a full buffet breakfast bar, coffee, tea, juice, beverages, and desserts. The all you can eat Buffet is $6 for adults, $4 for children, and free for tots 3 and under. Current military is half price with military ID. Take the elevator from the Plum Street entrance to the 3rd floor to enter the dining area.
Union-Finley Night at PNC Park Zambelli Fireworks Display! Pirates Tickets Just $8! Relax and Enjoy the Game at the Most Beautiful Ballpark in MLB How about a Saturday night out with friends or family at the most beautiful ballpark in Major League Baseball? Scenic views of the Pittsburgh skyline on a Summer evening, hot dogs and popcorn, and watching your Battlin’ Buccos for only $8 a ticket! And oh yeah…. Zambelli Fireworks after the game! Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates battle the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, June 27 at Union-Finley Messenger Community Night. First pitch is at 7:05 PM. Fireworks display after the game. Look for the order form in this June issue of the Union-Finley Messenger, or call Lindsey at 412-325-4919 to order your tickets. You can also e-mail Lindsey your order or contact her with questions at lindsey.campbell@pirates.com. Come out and enjoy a terrific Summer evening with your friends and family. Major League Baseball, PNC Park, Zambelli Fireworks….for only $8 a ticket – it doesn’t get any better that!
Thomas Jefferson Class of 79 – 30th Reunion The Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 79’s 30th Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 25 at the Holiday Inn Express in West Mifflin across from the Allegheny County Airport. There will be a “Cocktail Hour” from 4 - 6 p.m. with the dinner starting around 6 p.m., both held in the ballroom in the downstairs of the hotel. A block of rooms is being held for classmates from out of town. If you know the whereabouts of a classmate please pass on this information. For more information on the reunion please contact Jeanie Clayton Slater at 412-851-1043 or tj79@comcast.net. The Fifth Annual Dan "Nare" Roarty Memorial Golf Outing will be held the day before the reunion on Friday, July 24. Daniel Roarty, Thomas Jefferson Class of ’79, tragically lost his life in an automobile accident near Lancaster, PA in August 2004. In the spirit of Nare’s vibrant personality and his giving nature, this event will be held to celebrate his memory and to help his family through their financial challenges. The four-ball scramble golf outing will be held at Butler’s Golf Course and picnic pavilion in Elizabeth, PA. Registration is at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. The picnic starts at 2:00 p.m. If you don’t golf you may come to the picnic only. Please direct any questions to John Bosic at 724-941-3445 or jbosic@comcast.net.
Family BBQ in Pleasant Hills Proceeds Benefit 2009 Pleasant Hills Community Day The Pleasant Hills Community Day Committee presents “Family Picnic BBQ Dinner” on Sunday, June 7. Have a family picnic in Mowry Park or your own dinning room table - the choice is YOURS! The BBQ event is a fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting Pleasant Hills Community Day. Cosponsor and fantastic BBQ is being provided by Big Girl’s BBQ, Lisa and Dave Coleman. DETAILS: Sunday, June 7, 2009, 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm at Mowry Park - Shelter One Take Out Only - (Picnic options are available throughout Mowry Park) ORDER NOW! Use our convenient Pay Pal option or Mail in you checks made payable to: Pleasant Hills Community Day 410 East Bruceton Road, Pleasant Hills, PA 15236 There will also be a ticket pre-sale event during the Summer Recreation Sign Ups at the Pleasant Hills Borough on:
• June 4th from 6 - 9 pm • June 6th from 9 - 12 noon Physical tickets can also be purchase from Pleasant Hills Community Day Committee members. MENU Adult BBQ dinner - $8.00 • Pulled Pork dinner with roll • Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes • Baked Beans • Drink Child’s BBQ dinner - $5.00 • Pulled Pork on Hot Dog bun • Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes • Drink Child’s Hot Dog dinner - $4.00 • Grilled Hot Dog on bun • Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes • Drink Side Salad - $1.00 Generously Donated by Olive Garden Drink Choices (You will choose your drink that day) Pepsi / Mountain Dew / Root beer / Diet Pepsi / Bottled water
Elizabeth Wesleyan Church in Elizabeth Hosts Spaghetti Dinner Elizabeth Wesleyan Church located on Church Street in Elizabeth Borough, will hold its Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, June 13 from 2-6:00 pm. Eat in or take out. Adults: $7, children: $4, ages 3 and under eat free. For additional information phone Mary at 412384-4662
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Monongahela Women’s Club Holds Spring Banquet The Monongahela Woman's Club recently held their Spring banquet on May 12th in the Willow Room in Rostraver Township. Past Presidents, Judy McCurry and Marcia Barna were the banquet committee chairpersons. The room was decorated in beautiful spring flowers. Devotions were given by Amy Walters. Nancy Eckert installed our new officers: Kathy Richardson – President; Liz Child - 1st VP; Dorothy Shaffer - 2nd VP; Karen Wilson Recording Secretary; Janey Mellinger Corresponding Secretary and Kathy Krisfalusy Treasurer. A Vintage Fashion Show by Johanna was enjoyed by all. Modeling were senior girls from Ringgold High School and Martina Stasko. Outgoing President, Barbara Morris thanked everyone for a wonderful two years and announced that we will have 11 new members joining us in September when the Club year starts again. The Club meets at the Monongahela Presbyterian Church the 2nd Monday of each month from September through May. Money raised through the Club this year has gone to the Monongahela Library, the Shelter for Abused Women, and Coats for Kids.
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Thirty Horses in Dire Need of Help Bales of Hay, New Homes are Needed The Washington Area Humane Society (WAHS) received numerous calls of concern about a horse farm in North Franklin Township where the animals have been starved by their absent owner. Newly sworn-in Humane Officer, Matt Walsh’s first encounter at the Bedillion Road farm left him horrified at the sight of the emaciated frames. Worse than that were the horses that were no longer standing, several of them dead on the frozen ground. Walsh and WAHS manager and Humane Officer Lorie Schooley, quickly put their hands on some hay bales and hauled them to the starving animals. Walsh quickly obtained a warrant that is a “seizure in place” version which allows for help to reach the horses without the necessity of moving them immediately, while simultaneously barring the owner from setting foot on the property. “Although a creek runs through the property,” explains Walsh, it has been contaminated by the decaying carcasses of the dead horses. WAHS is seeking emergency help from the public. Any hay that can be spared — the 29 remaining horses can easily chew through 30 square-bales per day — and help with relocation of the horses is badly needed. Monetary donations will be used to purchase hay as well, while homes are sought for the animals. Anyone who is willing to foster, adopt or otherwise house any of these unfortunate horses should call the Humane Society at 724-222-7387. Please leave a message with your name and number if you get voicemail. Charges of animal cruelty are pending against the owner.
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REWARD LOST. Male Australian Shepherd. We lost our male Australian Shepherd on Febuary 18, 2009. We have tried everything we could think of to find him and have not been successful. Now we are hoping someone took him in thinking he was a stray. We still really want him back, as his family misses him terribly. "Freckles" is white with black spots, about 65-lbs. and he has no tail. One of his eyes is 1/2 blue. If you have taken him in, know someone who has or have seen him anywhere please contact us at (724) 348-6969.
South Park Theatre Announces Upcoming Performances Children’s Theatre Season Kicks Off June 15 South Park Theatre is proud to present “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts. This favorite opens on June 11 and runs through June 27. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Directed by Joey Yow and stage managed by Ursula Asmus, the show stars Sean Sears, recently seen as John Merrick in The Elephant Man, Meagan Reagle, Erin Bock and Jamall Staten. This celebration of the mating game tackles the truth and myths behind relationships. Act 1 details the journey from dating and waiting to lovers and marriage. Act 2 reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws, newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. Tickets are $15. Please call 412-831-8552 to make your reservation. The South Park Theatre Children’s Theatre season opens on June 15th with the classic story of “The Princess and the Pea.” Directed by Sandy Boggs and stage managed by Ryan Lubin, the show features Lindsay Nagel, Jaime Fanzo, Kerry Jo Green, Jocelyn Hyrb, Genie Evanko, Callie Corcoran, Joshua Reardon, Brennan Walsh , Jamie Ranalli, Kiara Kennelly, Megan Walters, Adrienne Elion, Hannah Winter and Agibail Evanko. The show runs for 2 weeks through June 24th. Showtimes are at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Admission is $2 and no reservations are necessary. South Park Theatre is hosting birthday parties during our Children’s Theatre season. If you wish to schedule a fun, economical theatre party for a special child, call the theatre at 412-831-8552 for details and to reserve a performance date for a special party for a special child. The complete Main Stage and Children’s Theatre season schedule can be found on the South Park Theatre web site at www.southparktheatre.com. We’re saving a seat for you!
Monongahela Area Library Awarded “We the People” Bookshelf Collection from National Endowment for the Humanities Monongahela Area Library is one of 4,000 libraries across the country selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA) to receive free hardcover editions of 17 classic books as part of the “We the People Bookshelf” grant program. The theme of this year’s Bookshelf is “Picturing America.” The award is part of the NEH’s We the People initiative, which supports projects that strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture. Selected public and school libraries in all 50 states each will receive a set of the 22 books (including Spanish translations of three of the titles and two bonus titles), posters, bookmarks, bookplates from the NEH and the ALA, and access to online planning and promotional materials. Participating libraries will present programs on the theme of “Picturing America” for their students or library patrons. The Monongahela Area Library will present storyteller Alan Irvine on July 23 with folk tales of Mike Fink and river lore as one of the programs. Other events will incorporate the “Picturing” theme with a photography / drawing contest called “Picturing the Monongahela Area” planned for summer. For more information about We the People Bookshelf programs at the Monongahela Area Library contact library director Elina Filander at 724-258-5409, or stop by the library at 813 W. Main Street in Monongahela.
South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail Encourage Participation The South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail is a group of individuals interested in the maintenance, improvement and promotion of 10 miles of Montour Trail from Library (Milepost 36.3) to Clairton (Milepost 46.3). Regular meetings of the Friends group are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Jefferson Hills Borough building. The June 2009 meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10, and the July meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8. Individuals interested in the Montour Trail are encouraged to attend. Additional information may also be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org. Activities concerning the entire Montour Trail and links to the sites of other western Pennsylvania trails are also posted on the Montour Trail web site.
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11th Annual “Fleatique on the Mon” Set for June 6 Artisans, crafters, flea market, antique and food vendors are needed now for the 11th annual “Fleatique on the Mon.” This fabulous event will be held in Chess Park, Monongahela on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Crafter & antique dealers will be featured in Chess Park, while flea market vendors and information booths will be located on Third Street, beside PNC Bank. 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 and 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 for questions or additional information 724-258-5919.
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The 31st Annual Peters Township Community Day will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Peterswood Park. The event will begin at 11:00 AM and finish with a fireworks display in the evening. This spectacular event will include over 150 food, craft, games and vendor booths. Included are children’s activities with bounce inflatable’s, games, crafts plus entertainment for the whole family. Come for the day and stay for the evening fireworks display. Just some of the attractions include: • Community Day Committee Raffle tickets at the Main Information Booth with a winner picked every 5 minutes from 11 AM – 5 PM. • Rainbow Express Children’s Train Rides from 11 AM – 6 PM. • Dora the Explorer character appearance (sponsored by Sun Chevrolet)11 AM – 3 PM • Airbrush Tatoo’s by Harry Colbert 12 – 3 PM • Jack Puglisi Caricature Drawings 3 - 6 PM • Bob Spisak - Juggler/Stilt Walker 4 – 6 PM • Food vendors and music by DJ Zini at Shelter #4 from 7 - 9 PM. • Fireworks show at 9:30 PM. Limited Parking available at Peterswood Park or shuttle service available from Peters Township Middle School (625 East McMurray Rd.) and from Bower Hill Elementary School (424 Bower Hill Rd.)
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Nottingham Township Joins Effort to Dispose of Hazardous Waste and Recycle Electronic Equipment By J.R. Brower
The Nottingham Township Recreation Board is helping to coordinate an effort to offer residents the opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste materials and recycle used electronic equipment. The first phase of the countywide effort will be household hazardous waste collection and will take place on Saturday, June 20, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Washington Mall, near Toys R Us and the movie theater. Fees for this collection will be $2 per gallon, and the materials that will be collected are generally in the following categories: • Cleaning products: aerosols, bathroom cleaners, drain cleaners, chlorine bleach, solvents, spot removers, oven cleaners, carpet cleaners and furniture polish. • Auto maintenance: car waxes, starter fluids, solvent cleaners, antifreeze, brake fluids, motor oil and gasoline. • Home improvement materials: oil-based paints and stains, caulking, varnish, paint thinners, stripping compounds, fire extinguishers, insecticides, herbicides, weed and pest chemicals, kerosene, lighter fluid, lye and pool chemicals. • Personal care and pharmaceuticals: nail polish and remover, hair dye, prescription drugs and mercury thermometers. The used electronic equipment (e-cycling)
collection will take place on Saturday, August 29, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Washington County Fairgrounds, at Building 1 by the John Henry House. Nottingham residents are welcome to drop off e-cycling items at the Nottingham Township Municipal Building that morning, Saturday, August 29, from 8 am to 11 pm. Public Works personnel will then deliver the used equipment to the fairgrounds. Electronic equipment recycling generally includes the following categories, which also includes the price for the service: • Computer towers, laptops and cell phones (Free). • Printers, small copiers, faxers, scanners, radios and equipment, telephones, VCRs, DVDs, car batteries, video games and related items ($2 per item). • Computers LCD and CRT monitors ($6 each). • TVs (up to 20” screen - $20, above 20” screen – additional $1 per inch of screen size). • Household appliances and white goods ($5 per item). Please note that certified data destruction is included for all of the above. For general questions regarding both the hazardous waste collection and e-cycling events, please call 724-942-4993.
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That Old House
“Profiling historic, old or unique homes throughout the area”.
By William “Wild Willy” Frankfort
Hull House 1811
Owner: Kimberly June Location: 411 Springdale Road, Eighty Four, PA
When you have lived in, worked on, or visited old houses as much as I have, the saying, “We bought it for an investment” isn’t often heard. Most folks who own old or historic homes consider what they have and the work they do to them an act of love not an investment. You can almost categorize these people like you would outdoorsmen, horse people, car collectors and so on. They all have a deep love for their interests. It starts out with a love of some type of antique, or an interest in history and then develops into a want. It’s something old to hold all of their old stuff and this usually means an old house, barn, or shelter of some kind.
Most of these folks have a warmth about them. They are eager to share their gift and proud of what they have restored. This was evident when I pulled up to the Hull house. Kimberly June was on her way out when I pulled up and blocked her drive way. Her black lab was already in the van ready to go, but was happy to get out when Kim offered to give me a tour of her wonderful home. When you look at the house from the main road it doesn’t strike you as very large but when you get inside it’s another matter. The original home, made of red brick reveals its Federal roots and bears the scars of re-models and additions. The first Federal style “side” porch was replaced with the Victorian style larger porch, but a quick
walk to the “front” porch will show you what the old one looked like. The inside rooms are quite spacious and the “Winter” kitchen was what I expected… large fireplace, yellow pine floors, and roomy. I was escorted to the “Summer” kitchen which at one time was separate from the main house and now is a large family room which is now part of the later addition which makes up the rest of the house. You would love to be a kid in this house, it’s connected by stairways and long halls which would be great for playing hide and go seek. This is the kind of place that has seen a lot of love and transition over the years. I enjoyed my time there and hope I will be invited back again soon.
** 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.
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Tri-Community South EMS Honored at South Park Board of Supervisors Meeting By Andrea Earnest
The week of May 17-23 was designated as Emergency Medical Services Week by the South Park Township Board of Supervisors. Chairman George Smith presented the proclamation to Nora Helfrich, Director of Tri-Community South EMS. Eight members of her staff also attended the meeting. This is the 34th Annual Emergency Medical Services Week. Action was then taken on a number of minutes, invoices, and authorizations, including Ordinance No. 648, amending Ordinance No. 556, as amended, the Township of South Park Zoning Ordinance, to rezone a certain area of the township from R-3, high-density single family residential district to R-1, low-density single family residential district, and as a result to update the official township zoning map. The changes in the amendment include: 1. Replace the definition for single family dwelling with definitions for single family detached dwelling, and single family attached dwelling; 2. Change single family dwelling to single family detached dwelling in list of per-
mitted uses in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts; 3. Add planned residential development (“PRD”) as a conditional use in the R-1 district; 4. Require thirty-acre minimum site area for a PRD in the R-1 district; 5. Change preferences from single family dwellings to attached and detached single family dwellings in R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 PDRS; 6. Authorize single family attached and single family detached dwellings in an R-1 PDR; 7. Establish maximum density and minimum lot area requirements for dwellings in an R-1 PDR; and 8. Require single family detached dwellings around the perimeter of an R-1 PDR site that adjoins property in the R-1 and R-2 districts outside the PDR site. In other business: The Board also took action on the authorization of the sale of a township vehicle, a 1991 International Dump Truck, with a minimum bid of $6,500. Chief of Police Joseph F. Ferrelli reported that in March there were 638 service
Tri-Community South EMS was honored at the May meeting of the South Park Township Board of Supervisors.
calls, 14 arrests, 90 traffic citations, four parking citations, 146 warnings, nine reportable accidents, twelve nonreportable accidents, 94 emergency calls, seven fire calls, and one deer call. Supervisor David Buchewicz congratu-
lated the South Park Historical Society on the approval of their property at 6425 Pleasant Street. The full minutes of the meeting are available in the South Park Township Office.
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Monongahela and New Eagle Partner Together for Ordinances On Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 17, all residents of the City of Monongahela and the Borough of New Eagle are invited to attend one of two public meetings that will be held regarding the drafting of a Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances (SALDO). The meeting on June 10th will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, located at 156 Chess Street in New Eagle. The June 17th meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Monongahela Firemen’s Social Hall, located at 451 West Main Street in Monongahela. The Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance and SALDO are implementation projects of the Monongahela / New Eagle Joint Comprehensive Plan which was adopted in 2008. "We really see this as an opportunity to build upon the partnership between the two communities that began with the Comprehensive Plan," explains Ken Kulak, chair of the City of Monongahela Planning
Commission. “We want to keep the momentum going." The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Planning Association awarded the Plan its 2008 Award for Overall Excellence. Those attending the meetings will have the opportunity to learn about zoning and SALDO regulations, as well as view the proposed Zoning Map for the two communities and provide feedback. Staff from Mackin Engineering Company, the consultant for the project, and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, will be on hand to present information, facilitate discussion, and answer questions. Claudia Williams, of Monongahela City Council and a local business owner, emphasizes, “We want to make sure that we get a lot of community input. We want the ordinances to be flexible and meet the needs of residents and business owners.” Currently, the City of Monongahela administers its own Zoning Ordinance and SALDO; New Eagle Borough does not have
New Eagle Council Meeting Rescheduled Borough Rids Itself of Unwanted Buildings and Vehicles By Ken Askew
New Eagle Borough’s monthly Council meeting was scheduled to convene on May 5, 2009, but was postponed a week due to lack of a quorum. On May 5, only Jack Fine and Marty Hancock were in attendance. On May 12, Mr. Fine and Mr. Hancock were joined by Rona Berdar and Ken Robison. Scott Honsaker was not in attendance at either meeting. Council received a letter from Connie Tatar, who volunteered to serve on the Board of Appeals. She is the third person to be accepted for the position. Two more people are needed to constitute a full Board. A motion to pave part of 4th Avenue was approved. Residents of the Borough were reminded of an Ordinance to affix house numbers on each dwelling, to ensure the drivers of emergency vehicles can quickly locate their destinations. Standard-size numbers must be at least 3” high and 1/2” wide and be prominently displayed. After it sends a notice to the borough employees’ union, Council will advertise for a temporary employee to help with the extra load of summer work. Several storm water projects are in abeyance due to a short-handed crew of laborers. Solicitor Robert Zunich reported that litigation has been settled regarding a property on Long Drive; the Borough collected $10K in reimbursements. A short-term loan for various small projects will be obtained from Charleroi Federal Bank. Robert Laskey, the Borough Engineer, discussed several grant opportunities he investigated--such as the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (popularly known as the economic stimulus package)--but none were applicable to New Eagle’s circumstances. President Jack Fine was pleased to report that two dangerous structures have been removed, at 115 1st Avenue and 159 1st Avenue. Furthermore, police have tagged four junk vehicles, and two have already been moved. A resident asked Council to support a recommendation that a crossing guard be assigned on Route 88 at the Eagle Aery restaurant; Council will send an endorsement letter to that effect to the Ringgold School District. Council discussed selling the borough’s High Lift, since it is basically now used only twice a year (to install and remove docks), and instead rent one for a week or so when necessary.
either ordinance. Specific issues that the ordinances hope to address inc1ude singlefamily homes and multi-family dwellings, types and sizes of commercial and industrial uses, parking and landscaping, and the protection of historic structures. "We wanted to take this opportunity to educate the citizens about the ways in which zoning can be helpful," states New Eagle Borough Councilman Jack Fine. "It is a very positive step forward for the two communities." Because New Eagle has never had land
use regulations, the communities made the decision to hold separate public meetings to allow more time to inform residents and identify issues specific to each community. Residents, business owners, and other interested parties are invited to attend either meeting. For more information, please contact Amy Senopole, Lead Senior Planner for Mackin Engineering Company, at 412788-0472, or Ken Kulak, Planning Commission Chair for the City of Monongahela at 724-258-2309.
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Monongahela Council Pelted With Accusations Over Website Ownership 10th Street Railroad Crossing to be Closed By Ken Askew
During the Public Forum at the May 13 meeting of Monongahela City Council, Chris Cole read a lengthy statement relative to the ongoing litigation between her husband, Ken, and the City of Monongahela regarding ownership of the website domain name for cityofmonongahela.com She cited various negative impacts on her family as a result of Council’s alleged vendetta against them, then challenged Council to operate on a higher moral ground to resolve the matter. Then, Mrs. Cole’s husband, Kenneth (son of the former Mayor Cole) also read a protracted statement in rebuttal to a num-
ber of actions he claims the City has taken against him at this stage of the litigation. He produced documents showing that the City has spent $29,104.79 in legal fees thus far, to gain ownership of a domain name that cost Cole only $240! Mr. Cole stated that this sum of the taxpayers’ money could have been much better spent on things such as body armor for the police, a used fire truck, playground equipment, or a skateboard park. Apparently, offers and counteroffers have been exchanged. He summed up his experience by borrowing the old phrase: “You can’t fight City Hall.” In other business, a trainmaster from the Norfolk–Southern Railroad was pres-
ent to announce that, due to the Patterson property going up for auction, the 10th Street railroad crossing will be closed. The railroad will pay the city $18K, and place barriers to prevent crossing the tracks at that point. Councilperson Claudia Williams inquired about what type of barriers will be placed there; the reply was Jersey barriers. Ms. Williams pressed for something more attractive, such as concrete flower boxes, and the trainmaster relented. Also, Council will consider using the payment to work with the railroad to reinstate the 3rd Street crossing. Police Chief Brian Tempest reported that in cooperation with the Washington County Drug Task Force, a heroin dealer
was apprehended and is now in jail on a $25K bond. Tempest also stated that a letter was received from the Pennsylvania State Police commending Beny the dog for his help in tracking down a robber at the BP gas station on Route 481 in Fallowfield Township. Councilman Daryl Miller reminded residents to obtain permits before construction begins, and to keep grass mowed to a reasonable height. Upcoming events include re-opening the Farmers’ Market on June 5 and the annual Fleatique on the Mon on June 6. This month’s property beautification award winner is located at 832 Lawrence Street.
Finleyville Council Addresses Motorcycles Parking On Sidewalks By Paul Chasko
The May 6, Finleyville Borough meeting was short with little new or old business needing attention. All council members were present as was the Secretary /Treasurer, Mayor, Solicitor and Police Chief. A police report was submitted and accepted as were the minutes from the April 1 meeting. Police Chief Tempest mentioned that Police Dog Benny was instrumental in 3 drug arrests over the past several days. The Chief also mentioned that two new Officers will be
assigned, at least part-time to traffic duty in Finleyville. There have been several reports of drivers running stop signs in Finleyville. He also reported hearing complaints of motorcycles parking on sidewalks. Mayor Kutsek and a resident at the meeting also expressed concern that motorcycles parking on the city sidewalks didn’t project a good image for the Borough. Council President Tim Kegel explained that this issue had been addressed by council in the past and council elected to not pursue the issue. There seemed to be little interest in pursuing the issue at this meeting. Apparently, some
small parts of some sidewalks closest to the buildings are private property; however the violators are breaking the law moving the vehicles across public sidewalks onto the privately-owned sections of the sidewalks. Damage to curbing at the intersection of Route 88 and Washington has not yet been repaired. Mayor Kutsek wants legal action taken to have the repairs completed within 10 days. The damage was caused by a truck cutting the bend too sharply. The truck driver was stopped in Monongahela after the incident. A battle continues over uncut grass and
trash in the yard between the borough council and a resident living on School Place. The resident continues to ignore attempts to enforce a borough ordinance addressing this issue. This issue has been unresolved now for at least 2 years. A resolution to adopt an emergency operations plan was scheduled for adoption at the June council meeting. Gutting of the interior of the Borough building is to be completed within the next several weeks. Renovations of the interior will begin when grant money becomes available in early July.
Jefferson Hills Council Unanimously Adopts Training Guidelines By Jim Caldwell
Vice President James Weber chaired the May meeting of the Jefferson Hills Borough Council as President Chris King was absent due to an emergency. In addition, Councilwoman Kathleen Reynolds was not present because of sickness. All other members and staff were present. Highlighting the evening’s deliberations was the unanimous vote establishing the training guidelines for the three Jefferson Hills Fire Departments. Long in the making, various Members earnestly congratulated Al Henderson and Kurt Christofel,
who were present in the chamber, for their dedication and untiring effort over the past years to create, discuss, formulate and work towards Council’s approval of the guidelines. In the citizens remarks Mike Plavchak, president of the Jefferson Fire & Rescue organization came forth to thank council for this pivotal moment in the training, safety and future well being of all the volunteers that daily put their lives on the line for the community. Councilman Weber commented that these new guidelines would make the Jefferson Hills Fire and Safety Program, the “diamond” among the Volunteer Fire Departments of
the surrounding communities. A number of motions passed without further discussion, having been considered previously in general or special meetings. Among them: • Authorizing the Project Contract for 2009 Municipal Intern Program with the Local Government Academy. The Intern, among other duties, will update the Borough Personnel Manual. • Exercise the Second Option Year SHACOG Bid for rock salt for next winter. • Execute the Agreement to Authorize
Electronic Access to PennDOT Systems. • Rejected by all were the bids for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation (tabled in April) because of budget concerns. • Interesting was the motion to have PRINT (a printing company who specializes in such projects) produce a community map and directory which will be mailed to all Borough residents. The shorter than usual meeting adjourned with no other executive business.
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Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors Approves Michael Christoff for Planning Commission By J.R. Brower
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Nottingham Township Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Michael Christoff to the commission at their May 18 meeting. “He’s a great asset,” said Supervisor Douglas King of Christoff, who replaces John Harida. Harida’s seat has been vacant since January, when his term ended. Christoff’s term as a Planning Commission member will be for four years, expiring in January, 2013. Supervisor Peter Marcoline also spoke highly of Christoff, who has be serving at the township’s Assistant Zoning Officer for the last several months. In saying that Chistoff has performed well and learned quickly in the position, Marcoline recommended to the board that his monthly salary be increased from $100 to $200. The motion was passed unanimously. In other planning matters, commission member Francis Cavalier reported that they are still working on the proposed Off-
Road Vehicle Ordinance. The Planning Commission had requested a timeframe for adoption of the ordinance due to the stipulations of the Comprehensive Plan. In other business, the board took up the discussion of the renewal of cable provider Comcast’s franchise agreement with the township. It was noted that Solicitor James Liekar will have a redraft of the franchise agreement soon to present to the board. A motion was approved to advertise the board’s intent to adopt a resolution to renew Comcast’s franchise agreement at the June 1 meeting. Concerning new correspondence, the board acknowledged receipt of notification from Solicitor Liekar confirming that Commonwealth Court scheduled a mediation session for May 20. The session was set up to discuss resolution of the case of Peter Mansmann v. Nottingham Township. This zoning case ruling was in favor of Nottingham in the lower court and has been appealed by Mansmann. In regards to township road maintenance equipment, the board approved
authorization for Douglas King, as Public Work Director, to participate in an online auction, Asset-Auctions.com, to bid not more than $700 for a tar buggy, which is being sold by South Huntington Township. King said that the tar buggy is in good condition and is needed for tacking in preparation for paving. He also received permission from the board to list the township’s tagalong trailer that is no longer needed for sale on the online auction. The board then approved King’s intention to sell the township’s no longer needed 1999 International dump truck to neighboring Somerset Township for the price of $12,000. Rounding out agenda at their May 18 meeting, the Board of Supervisors: • Acknowledged receipt of correspondence from Township Planning Consultant Roberta Sarraf stating that the first draft of the revised Zoning Ordinance will be delayed until midJune. • Was notified by Ted Sankey, Boy Scout
Troop 1005, that as part of his earning an Eagle Scout Award, he is building a Washington County Gulf War Memorial, which will be located at the Chartiers Township Municipal Building. He is asking Nottingham Township to consider donating to the memorial, which he hopes to complete by November. Board Chairman Raymond Barley seemed to react favorably to the effort, and said, “We’ll take a look at it.” • Received an update of Phase II of the Act 167 Watershed Stormwater Management Plan for Washington County. A meeting for input upon completion of fieldwork in anticipated by mid-summer. • Received a copy of a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection to Rick Kovach, regarding the review of the Act 537 Plan Update for the Peters Creek Sanitary Authority. The letter stated that the plan is generally acceptable with minor revisions, but deferred final action.
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Monongahala Police Department Releases 2008 Annual Report By Ken Askew
The City of Monongahela Police Department has released its’ annual report on crime statistics and arrests. The 2008 report reflects their combined actions in the communities of Monongahela, New Eagle, and Finleyville. A summary of the report follows: • Five police cruisers logged 73,110 miles • 182 foot patrols were conducted • 5,141 total calls were made to the police station, which were logged according to 129 categories • 195 traffic accidents were investigated, resulting in 40 state reports and one fatality • 314 persons were either arrested or issued non-traffic citations for 719 charges The 10 most-reported crimes, in order of rank, were: Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Number of Incidents 204 199 125 122 103 96 90 82 73 66
Categories Disturbance Traffic Stop (warning issued) Assist Other Agency (police) Theft (other) Assist Other Agency (fire / EMS) Alarm (false residential) Civil Complaint Accident (non-reportable) Harassment (general) Check Welfare (person)
A few other noteworthy categories that did not make the top 10, with their respective rank and number of incidents were: 13. 16. 25.
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Hit & run accidents Public drunkenness Theft (retail)
To the contrary, 13 categories of crime were rarely reported, as they occurred only once, such as: home invasion, ATV/motorcycle complaint, disturbance (shots fired), and false alarm for a business hold-up. Twelve categories of crime were among those logged in only twice, including: arson, cruelty to animals, vehicle (repossession), and assault (suicide). In regard to arrests, the most common of the 51 identified categories were: disorderly conduct – 135 arrests; public drunkenness – 87 arrests; driving under the influence – 49 arrests; harassment – 48 arrests; larceny/theft – 28 arrests; and drug violations – 26 arrests. Among the least-cited arrests, only one case each was listed for: discharge of firearm into occupied structure, propulsion/missiles into occupied vehicle, domestic violence, stalking, rape, sexual assault, and five other categories.
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Union Township 2008 Audit Complete Positive Audit Report a Step in Right Direction – But Not Enough To Satisfy All Residents By Paul Chasko
The state of Union Township (UT) has been maligned ever since the Board found it necessary to disband the Police force in 2005 to prevent bankruptcy and a 2004 audit showed unresolved debt and discrepancies in record-keeping. In the wake of these actions, many projects were put on hold including road resurfacing and infrastructure repair. There simply wasn’t enough money in the general fund to complete all the work needed in the township. The board accepted and carried out actions suggested by their auditors and the state Department of Community and Economic Development to pay off debts and build up a financial reserve for contingencies and future growth. In 2007 and 2008, financial improvements allowed much needed road repairs to begin again (Approximately $250,000 was and is being spent improving UT roads). Aging capital equipment was replaced and a buildup of financial reserves was begun. The township budgeting and accounting system was updated and ordinances necessary for large-scale development began to be written into law. Grants for a longawaited sewage system expansion in Elrama were procured with the project first talked about 20 years ago now nearing completion. The auditors reporting on the 2008 audit report that UT has turned the corner financially moving into the current year with an acceptable financial reserve (the 2008 audit is available for public review). Does this latest positive audit report make everyone happy. Not necessarily. Many residents still want local police coverage in some form – either contracted from another locality or from a regional police force. There is still major infrastructure work needed. Slides have limited the use of several township roads. Storm water management work is needed in several areas of the township. Some residents believe UT is using its solicitor as an expensive municipal manager. Others believe lease vs. buy studies should be made before purchasing capital equipment. Costly fees for litigation that could have been avoided anger tax payers. Resident’s feelings on large-scale development are mixed. Zero growth without development is argued by many but tax benefits are unsubstantiated. Worries continue that large–scale development will create a negative traffic impact on local roads. Has the board done enough (ordinances) to protect the township if
large-scale development begins? Are residents willing to pay (tax increases) for increased services? These issues face the UT administration now and aren’t likely to go away in the near future. Other business completed at the May meeting: • Minutes of the April meeting accepted without correction. • Reports were accepted from the zoning/code enforcement officers, road foreman, engineer and fire department. • Resident Paul Owens suggested that the board publish annual mission statements and progress reports. • Mr. Tullai requested the 2008 audit results in electronic form in order that they can be published on the UT web site. • Potential slide hazard on McChain Road was discussed. A slide may bring down power and communication lines. The solicitor was authorized to research UT liability and suggest a course of action. • Have guard rails installed on College Street by the low bidder (Pennline Services) for $5,680. • Purchase pipe from low bidder (JMD) for $3,313. • Purchase 30 street signs and poles from US Municipal for $751 • Purchase a trailer to carry 2 lawn tractors for $2,260. • Payrolls #8 and #9 for $9,558 and $8,115 respectively were approved for payment. • General fund bills in the amount of $25,275 were approved for payment. • Payment #5 (sewage project) $502,560. • Advance payment (sewage project) $50,000 • MB&R piping payment (sewage project) $13,393 • Interim financing interest Payment (sewage project) $4,196 • KAG Engineering payment (sewage project) $29,051 • Allegheny Power payment (sewage project) $23,862. • Authorize PAWC to collect for both water and sewage. • Accept water shut-off agreement with PAWC. • Bids reviewed for road resurfacing materials. • Authorize solicitor to prepare an ordinance for a new stop sign on College Street. • Sewage tap-in agreement with Jefferson Hills in review.
• Proposal solicited for a new copying machine. • Phase 5 construction approved for Tuscany Heights. • Accept and advertise the 2008 audit. • Solicit bids for repaving twp. roads and replacing catch basins – PennDOT estimate - $120,000. A brief closed executive session was held with the Solicitor reporting on police
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Peters Township Council Addresses Tennis Center Repairs, County Booking Center and Plant Sales By J.R. Brower
The Tennis Center will be getting new lights as the result a decision of Peters Township Council at their May 11 meeting. A total of seven bids were considered, and a low base bid of $59,100 to Fallon Electric Co. Inc. was accepted. Replacement of the lights was necessary due to damage incurred by a windstorm in February, which also caused the tennis bubble to partially collapse. Township Manager Michael Silvestri said that an insurance claim submitted for the storm damage only yielded $5,700. Council approved the spending proposal by a 6-1 vote with a caveat suggested by Silvestri that the township be permitted the flexibility to fund the new lights through a bond issue if deemed necessary. In unfinished business, Council heard from Police Chief Harry Fruecht and Deputy County Court Administrator Tom Jess in regards to Peters Township’s participation in the Washington County Booking Center. Jess said that the purpose of the center is to provide suspects’ photographs and fingerprints to the court. He said that the center is asking for $2,000 from seven of the larger municipalities in the county to help with the cost to improve their services. Currently, the center processes only DUI and retail theft offenders. “The key from law enforcement’s prospective is that this service provides us with a greater database and query abilities,” said Chief Fruecht, “and it also saves time.” He said that in the past, fingerprints had to be sent to Harrisburg to be checked and that this new process will eliminate that step. The request to issue $2,000 to the booking center as the township’s share to participate was approved by Council 7-0. In another matter, in his role as coordinating emergency safety in the township, Fruecht responded to a resident’s concern at a previous meeting about the township’s readiness to deal with a possible future swine flu outbreak He said that some supplies have been ordered to be used in the event of an outbreak and that police would be utilized at a secure site to distribute drugs to infected residents if an emergency was declared. Council member Monica Merrill said that
the township might want to consider developing a full-fledged continuity plan to deal with the possibility of a swine flu outbreak. In new business, Council discussed allowing a retailer, Great Buys, Inc., to display and sell plants in the parking lot of the former Lay-Z-Boy furniture store at 3287 Washington Road. The retailer owns the variety dollar store at the Donaldson’s Crossroads Shopping Center and sought the location, the owner said, to be able to expand their plant displays, which have done well outside their shopping center store. The request to Council was to be able to use the temporary site for three months. Speaking in opposition to the proposal was Bob Simmons of Simmons Farm who said that the township made his business build a greenhouse at their Route 19 location before permission was given to be able to display their plants outside. He questioned why he shouldn’t now be able to obtain other lots in the township to expand his displays if Council permitted this vendor to do so. Council reviewed the applicable ordinance which allows special renewable permits to be granted for six weeks at a time and does not require that sales be made directly adjacent to the business. Council then approved the permit by a vote of 6-1. In other new business, Council considered up a request by John and Jennifer Lopus of 65 Lintel Drive to build a concrete sports court and shed on the back portion of their property. Council had to take up the matter, because they are to be built within a township stormwater management easement. The request was approved by a vote of 5-2. In other matters, Council: • Granted the Relay for Life group a temporary permit to display their sign on the Arrowhead Trail bridge over McMurray Road. • Approved developer Crossgates 14 plans to change lot lines and reduce the number of lots by one. • Allowed a variance to increase the size of a new sign to be erected at the McMurray Town Center. • At the request of the school board and the police department, permitted the posting of two special School Resource Officers at Peters Township High School for the remainder of the school year.
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West Elizabeth Storm Basins in Need of Repair Lack of Walls on 4th Street Property Continues to Raise Questions By Charlotte Hopkins
All of the members of the West Elizabeth Council were present for the May meeting with the exception of Steve Hallam. As the meeting began, Council President, Louise Biddle, asked that those attending respect the views of others and not interrupt when they are airing their concerns. The council first viewed the minutes from the previous meeting and followed up with viewing a copy of the bills. This is a practice that they do in silence. A West Elizabeth resident asked why they go over the bills in silence. She wanted to know why they don’t discuss them out loud for everyone attending to hear. Council attorney, Anne Sweeney, explained that by law they are not required to share this information out loud. Council President Biddle went on to say that there was no specific reason why they don’t do it out loud, simply that no one ever requested to hear the information at previous meetings. Biddle gladly explained that the borough building is open during the week and residents are welcome to come by and view public records. Jack Miller once again asked the town council when they are going to have the property owner clean up the pile of bricks from the home that was torn down several years ago. Miller also asked when they are going to have the owner of the storage garage on 4th street place the walls up around his building. His concern is that the junk inside is going to attract rats. Council explained that Bill Wolfgang was working on the problem and has contacted the Health Department for assistance. Wolfgang was not present due to a meeting that he needed to attend in Pittsburgh. He left a status report on the work that he has been done to date and it was read by Officer-inCharge, John Snelson. One particular concern to town council are the dilapidated storm basins along Seventh and Burnette Streets and along Second Street. Ray Dodds put in a bid to repair the basin on Seventh Street for $3,825 and the one on Second Street for $8,700. No other bids were taken for the job. When residents at the meeting asked why they hadn’t
taken bids from anyone else, council and Attorney Sweeney explained that by law they don’t have to take bids for a job that costs less than $5,000. Due to the high estimate of the bid that Dodds gave, council agreed to take other bids. If no other bids are turned in, Dodds will be hired for the job. During the spring and summer the borough cuts the grass at the site of vacant homes and empty lots. Councilman Armstrong made the suggestion that they start charging the owners of the property for the cost of the gas and the employee’s time. Armstrong stated that they are so busy taking care of these properties that they don’t have time for anything else. Through his frustration he stated “it’s time we go after them.” Armstrong also wants to see more action taken with removing the vacant trailers, collecting back taxes and getting more people to clean up their yards. “Let’s show we have pride in our community” stated Armstrong. In other Borough Business: • Lisa Morris and Kim Dodds, two members of the Street Department were at the meeting to discuss the work in town. At the playground they painted the benches and the white lines. However, they still need more paint for the swing sets. • Council discussed writing letters to support West Jefferson Hills in their attempt to receive a grant from Senator Casey. The grant will be used to build a new Math and Science center. • A bill was submitted by an outside worker for grass cutting that he did in town. No information was available on who the worker was or how much he was paid. • West Elizabeth Annual Clean-Up Day was scheduled for June 19th and 20th. There will be dumpsters placed on the corner of First and Washington Street. The gates will be open from 1:00-7:00 pm. • Councilman, Ray Armstrong, once again suggested that the borough use the teens sentenced to community service to clean the streets and the curbs.
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With Heavy Hearts Elizabeth Borough Council Carries On Without Presence of Mayor By Alice Harris
The April 28 Elizabeth Borough Council Meeting opened with a prayer for Mayor John Yacura who was not present due to illness at that time. Sadly, Mayor Yacura later passed away on May 5, 2009. (See Obituary) In Regular Council Business • The resignation of Bob Warner as Borough Treasurer due to work overload was accepted. Warner extended his appreciation to the The Elizabeth Borough Building draped in black and flags at Borough for having him as half staff in tribute to Mayor John Yacura. Treasurer. • Congratulations were extended to Secretary Robin $800 was approved. The School District Stockton who became a first time will be approached to share in the cost. Grandmother the morning prior to the • Pittsburgh History & Landmarks meeting. Foundation is preparing a conceptual • Guest Floyd Sorg cited the dilapidated J drawing of how the Moose used to look, & L building next to his is further and also helping them determine what declining and on the verge of collapse. they can do with the remainder of their • The sheriff sale of 119 Third Street is building currently not used. 2009 is the moving along. 100th year anniversary of this building. • Several streets and sidewalks were cited • A motion to separate the water and as in need of repairs. A question of who sewage checking accounts was is responsible for sidewalk repairs is approved. being researched by Solicitor, Pat • A request to close Plum Street for a June McGrail. flea market in front of the Masonic Hall • The Streets Department request to purwas approved. chase needed tools was approved at up • A motion to allow a subdued badge for to $300. EB Police uniforms was approved. The • A motion to explore the purchase of a officers will purchase these themselves. jack hammer in conjunction with the All Elizabeth Borough Police have the Sewage Department was approved. authority of Code Enforcement Officer • A motion to purchase two man doors as well as Police Authority. including locks and hinges for the large • The renovation of Duke Park is waiting gate sides of Wylie Field and also a playfor red tape to clear at the State level to ground door and hinges not to exceed allow their grant money to be spent.
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OBITUARY JOHN YACURA John Yacura, Mayor of Elizabeth, passed away on May 5, 2009 at the age of 65 after a heroic battle with cancer. In his terrific strength to keep going to attend his duties and obligations, few knew how ill he was. Born on February 17 in Monessen, John was a son of the late Michael and Rose M. (Provenzano) Yacura. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Fernandez-Yacura, Daughters Roxanne, Sandra Leigh, and Jonette, 5 grandchildren, and sister, Michele (Lenny) Fennimore, of Williamstown, N.J.; brother, Daniel (Susan) Yacura, of Elizabeth Township; father-in-law, Angel (the late Bertha Ann) Fernandez Jr., of Webster; one uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by brother, Stephen Yacura. A 1963 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, John was on both the football and basketball teams. He also graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in Justice Administration. John was a public servant for the Borough of Elizabeth for most of his life. He was an Elizabeth Borough Police Officer for 30 years. He served as Chief of Police from 1982 through retirement on January 1, 1999. He was elected Mayor and took office on January 1, 1999. John was re-elected Mayor in 2005 and served to the present. John was a member of the Board of Directors for the Elizabeth Township Emergency Medical Service, a member of the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Company, Pennsylvania State Mayor's Association, Allegheny County Mayor's Association, Association of Mayors of the Boroughs of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Chiefs of Police Association, Elizabeth Loyal Order of Moose No. 142, and a retired member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. 205. In his personal time, John enjoyed being with his family and also hunting, fishing, and spending time at his camp in Potter County. John will be sadly missed in leadership for the town he loved, and by all who knew and loved him.
Recent Local Death Notices Anders – Beatrice, 89., of New Eagle died Saturday April 11. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Barley – Linda M, 66., of Finleyville died Friday May 8. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Benney – Joseph J, 83., of Monongahela died Monday April 20. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Boros – Ronald Michael, 65., of New Eagle died Monday April 20. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Brown – Robert “Bob”, 88., of Jefferson Hills died Monday April 27. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Cheskawich – Bernard J, 58., of Fallowfield Township died Thursday May 7. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Christy – Lorene M, 60., of Monongahela died Saturday May 16. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Gieske – George, 82., of Jefferson Hills died Saturday April 25. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Gohacki – Martin, 63., of South Park died Tuesday April 28. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. Guido – Dorothy, 80., of Jefferson Hills died Saturday May 9. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home Jefferson Hills. Harvey – Cheryl L, 51., of Eighty Four died Friday May 8. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
Jeffers – Howard “Whitey”, 74., of Jefferson Hills (Floreffe) died Wednesday April 29. Arrangements under direction of Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills. Kirby – Claude Kenneth, 86., of Monongahela died Wednesday April 15. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Kriston – Zita R, 70., of Pittsburgh died Wednesday May 6. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Landish – Mary E, (Baxter), 88., of Monongahela died Monday April 27. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Opfer – Kenneth Allen, 29., of Garards Fort died Sunday April 5. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Pintek – Elma, of Union Township died Sunday April 5. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Rehonic – Laurel R, 46., of Finleyville died Saturday May 2. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Reiff – Carolyn ‘Jeannie’, 61., of New Eagle died Monday April 27. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela. Tackitt - William C. III, formerly of Eighty Four, died April 26, in Seffner, FL
Lenart – Helen Madolynn, 88., of Monongahela died Tuesday April 7. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela.
Talbert – Mary, 92., of Carroll Township died Tuesday April 7. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela.
Liberi – Regis, 70., of South Park died Sunday April 19. Arrangements under direction of Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.
Toretti – Robert E, “Skip”, 81., of Monongahela died Saturday April 18. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Liptak – Martha, 92., of Severna Park Maryland, Formerly of Monongahela died Wednesday April 1. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela.
Uher – Nicholas M, 29., of Monongahela died Thursday April 23. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
McAdoo – Margaret Arlene, 74., of Pittsburgh died Thursday April 23. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Meehan – Marie Catherine, 90., of Monongahela died Tuesday April 7. Arrangements under direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc. in Monongahela. Mendicino – Teresa R, 89., of Monongahela died Tuesday May 5. Arrangements under direction of Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.
Vaccari – Anthony J, 65., of Finleyville died Wednesday May 13. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Yunkun – Peter D “Jr”, 68., of Finleyville died Tuesday May 5. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. Reverend Francis M. Blair, 82., of Bradenton Florida, Formerly of Monongahela died Friday May 15. Arrangements under direction of Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville.
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Simple Steps to Stylish and Affordable Outdoor Spaces (ARA) – When the sun is shining and the summer breezes are blowing, it’s difficult to resist the call to relax outdoors. But if you have a blank canvas of grass or a cement slab, it doesn’t exactly call to mind visions of barbecues and family gatherings. Don’t stare longingly out the windows this summer when you can expand your living space to include the outdoors in just a few simple steps. Outdoor living spaces are the next best thing to adding square footage onto your home. Whether you’re looking for a simple outdoor seating area or a larger space to entertain, there are a few things to pay attention to before you start. Keep the scale of your space in mind. If you have a large yard, small furniture will be dwarfed. Create a focal point, whether it’s your dining table, an outdoor fireplace or a water feature. Carry over your indoor style to your outdoor spaces to make them feel like an extension of your home. A stylish outdoor living space doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Figure out what you’ll use the space for most and create a plan that covers the main elements of your outdoor space.
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Making your space into an outdoor kitchen is as easy as adding a grill. Whether charcoal or gas, cooking outdoors during the summer is a great way to entertain but also keeps your house cool because you won’t have to use the oven.
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Don’t forget to make space for your feathered friends. Bird houses and bird feeders are a wonderful way to welcome nature into your outdoor space and bird watching can quickly become a favorite family pastime. Remember to keep your bird feeder filled with seed once you place it out. Birds recognize familiar food sources and come to rely on them. For more stylish and affordable ideas for outdoor spaces, visit SeventhAvenue.com. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Call The Repairman? Appliances Do It For You (NAPSI)-While household appliances have continued to evolve over the years, one aspect has stayed the same: the occasional breakdown and need for service. But thanks to the latest technology, even the traditional repair call has gotten an upgrade. A new kind of service program proactively monitors appliances 24 hours a day, seven days a week and reports any user faults or potential problems to the service center. A fault code will either trigger an automated e-mail (offering a corrective strategy) or analysis by a technician who, if need be, will schedule a service appointment. Using wireless local area network technology and application software, RemoteVision-enabled products are monitored 24/7. This dedicated "link" allows for the secured transmission of vital performance data. "The service call has remained the same for over 100 years," says Nick Ord, president and CEO of Miele, Inc., the world's first company to offer this groundbreaking technology. "With RemoteVision, we've evolved the entire service paradigm. We don't wait for the consumer to call us with a possible fault. We are proactively alerted of an issue and we contact them with critical information about the fault--which they may or may not know they are experiencing." If a fault of any sort occurs, the service center will be notified and subsequently will contact the RemoteVision client via e-mail. The content of the messages will vary as well. Clients may be provided with use/care recommendations, troubleshooting suggestions, or service notifications alerting them
Today's appliances "know" when something's wrong--and can even contact the repair center.
that an in-person service appointment is recommended. "Anything from a refrigerator door left open to using too much laundry detergent. All consumers know is that their ice cream is soft or their garments don't feel quite right," says Matthew Kueny, senior product development manager. "With RemoteVision, we can help to immediately correct or even prevent an issue simply by contacting a customer and avoiding any potential frustration and anxiety." RemoteVision is available on all of Miele's refrigeration products and select laundry appliances. To learn more, visit www.mieleusa.com.
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UNION TOWNSHIP Roy Bartlett Estate of Mary Dolfi James Zelinsky
James and Benita Gillespie Kevin John Jackson Andrew and Melissa Zelinsky
3474 Isabella St. 6921 Spruce St. Unknown Address
Neil Stewart Cynthia Hirosky Richard Gardner James Bevan Jr. Quaker Engineering Co. David Vickless Estate of Charles Lovell Jr.
Brian Russell Cynthia Hirosky and Randall Reynolds Steven Kovscek Michael Kuchta Maronda Homes Inc. Jacob and Jennifer Rogers Ryan and Kristen Scalise
14 Boyka Drive 7 Belmont Ave. 6066 Route 88 159 Airport Road Cinque Terra Place 333 Mingo Church Road 104 Courtney Hill Road
Daniel Mulkern Andrew and Melissa Zelinsky
3498 Lincoln Ave. 3104 School Place
Bank New York Mellon David Weaver Frank Pulkownik John and Joanne Reck John and Leslie Ann Egan Matthew Seeling Charles and Debbie Delsandro Robert James and Katie Albright Chermely Brian and Mandy Telegraphis
607 Geary St. 1010 Howard St. 443 Jackson St. 1025 Fourth St. Jackson St. E. Main St. 910 Lincoln St. 119 Chess St. 214 W. Main St.
$1,121 by sheriff's deed $109,921 $28,500 $87,420 $30,000 $5,000 $130,000 $25,000 $26,500
Scott Barkby Brandon Gerba James Jericho III and Delia Jericho Craig and Anna Lusk
802 Maple Ave. 122 First Ave. 178 Seventh Ave. 125 Main St.
$55,000 $82,500 $211,000 $20,000 $265,000 $87,000 $79,000 $6,000 $38,500 $8,000 $58,200 $124,000 $99,900 $97,000
FINLEYVILLE Midland Mortgage Co. Housing & Urban Development MONONGAHELA Anthony Fowler Linda Morrow Cilly Herman Wesley Rippel Karl Kosa Christopher Davis Jennifer Bulko Estate of Sistina Guzzo Douglas Wible NEW EAGLE Federal National Mortgage Assn. Natalie Proch et al. Jason Cwynar IB Property Holding LLC CARROLL TOWNSHIP Estate of Daniel Wible Estate of James Pigford Estate of William Balog Estate of Evelyn Bohucky Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Alexander Stazer Derik More Craig Baker Joseph Lodovici Estate of Guido Vitalbo ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Maronda Homes Inc. Joel Minjock Housing & Urban Development Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee John Soplinski Linda Knestaut D'Orazio HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Car McP Inc. Higher Ground Full Gospel Church Robert Wampler Alma Simonetta Nicole Goodfellow Thomas Martin Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA trustee Shonna Worthy estate et al. CIT Group Consumer Finance Inc. Noel N Layton et al.
James Whiteley Jeffrey Kenavey Christopher and Marci Balog Cynthia and Megan Hetherington Stanley Reichel Jr. James Pelissero Linda Sexauer Edward M and Heather Dryer Matthew and Jennifer Romanosky Danielle Veranese
1514 Fourth St. 125 Diane Drive 2206 Main St. Monongahela Road 117 Route 837 Galbreath Drive 4 Grant St. 33 Lookout Ave. 26 Rabe Ave. 164 Taylor Run Road
Rachelle and Jason Scott Brian Jordan Zlatan and Brigitte Bahovic Paul and Mary Rose Petrun Bruce Moody Mark Torgent Jr. and John Klingensmith III Daniel McLaughlin Matthew and Pamela Bloomer Elizabeth Township Michael Casey and Deidre Dougherty Kerry and Elizabeth Marsh Ronald Andres Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA trustee Colleen and Noah Musisko Thomas Murtha Dennis Boyer Sherryll Pribanic
317 Kennett Drive 651 Lutheran Lane 551 Princess Drive 2009 Ridge Road 849 Weigles Hill Road 3303 Wood St. 6017 Meade St. 100 Teak Road 100 Chapel Drive 314 Saratoga Drive 920 Burning Tree Drive 331 Link Drive 317 Shaffer Ave. 317 Shaffer Ave. 108 Trenton Place 105 Duncan Station Road 1919 Penrod St.
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Price $91,850 $17,000 $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $7,959) $141,500 $53,136 $165,000 $220,000 $144,000 $130,000 $165,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $44,366) $30,100 $64,000
$193,900 $79,000 $160,500 $50,000 $116,000 $13,250 $34,000 $35,000 $265,000 $212,000 $139,500 $14,300 $1,912 by sheriff's deed $25,200 $75,000 $132,000 $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $30,160) $123,000
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller FORWARD TOWNSHIP William Debevec Jr. et al. Kyle Biddle CLAIRTON Joan Lang Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Evangeli PNC Bank NA Estate of Caroline Rodino Patrick Robert Ludwig James Miller Cheryl Rimsky IB Property Holdings LLC Housing & Urban Development John Rudez SOUTH PARK Paul Gitnik trustee JP Morgan Chase Bank NA Arthur Schwartz Margaret Harchelroad James Weisbrod James Costanzo David Davis et al. Steven Wesling Paolo Bruno Johnson Amber Prince , Janice Tritica Robert McCreary trustee , Barbara Capezio Ruth Pastorik Wells Fargo Bank NA trustee PLEASANT HILLS Richard Clydesdale Brent Cramer Mark Fallert Leonard Mayotte Jr. Louis Humphreys et al. Ena Jane Helquist Eric Randolph Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. James Hayes Byron Harris
Buyer
Address
Price
Ryan Friday Jessica Strom
3263 Rainbow Run Road 4924 Williamsport Road
$45,000 $63,000
Scott and Catherine Roberts Tim Race et al. and Jamie Lynn Ostroff Daniel Murphy Caroline Jackson Kellie Monks Karen Campbell Sharon Giansante Matthew Krupp Maureen Tator Rose Makar and Fernando Jimenez
173 Carnegie Ave. N Fourth St. 895 Woodland Ave. 542 Third St. 625 Constitution Circle 201 Locust Ave. 745 N Sixth St. 213 Summit Way and rear 775 Vankirk St. 1226 Worthington Ave.
$37,500 $60,000 $15,000 $15,000 $65,000 $10,000 $10,000 $13,000 $11,000 $75,900
Michael and Jean Paranzino John Lorenzi Amy Coglio Jason and Kira Andrews Mark and Lisa Duhig Samuel Cooper US Bank NA trustee Robert and Dawn Marie Wendt US Bank NA trustee , Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. trustee Charles Kass and Suzanne McMullen , Kimberly McCreary James Pope Jason and Heather Gigliotti James Archer
1991 Ridge Road 6346 Pleasant St. 1362 Snee Drive 1548 Wilson Ave. 6334 Crestview Drive 1409 Snee Drive 1549 Washington Ave. 1016 Bideford Drive 1130 Edith Ave. 1180 Forest Ave. 905 Fredericka Drive 4113 Hill St. 953 Holly Lynne Drive 1631 Main Blvd. 4126 Wrescom St.
$47,500 $123,600 $152,500 $106,000 $73,000 $169,000 $10,989 by sheriff's deed $169,900 $1,500 by sheriff's deed $1,567 by sheriff's deed $157,000 $80,000 $185,000 $134,500 $40,000
Derrick Fonas Tracy and Steven Brnusak Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Thomas McGee Jr. Charles Randolph II Fung Szeto Ziya and Krista Hajiyev Joseph Dolatta III Leonard and Carole Yauch Bryan and Sarah Englert
227 W. Bruceton Road 370 Millet Lane 229 Temona Drive 122 Baker Drive 124 Delano Drive 316 Millet Lane 205 Temona Drive 68 W. Bruceton Road 634 Arbor Lane 525 Hi Tor Drive
$123,500 $137,000 $6,405 by sheriff's deed $135,900 $120,000 $120,000 $168,500 $43,500 $124,900 $145,000
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Connie Murray Teryll Banker JEFFERSON HILLS Lori Ann Jury Monte David Griesheimer National City Bank Southersby Development Corp. Bank New York trustee NVR Inc. Household Finance Consumer Discount Co. Estate of Cora Jean Taucher Southersby Development Corp. Gill Hall Land Co. Southersby Development Corp. George Mackulin NVR Inc. George Kuftic East Suburban Assoc. Inc. NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Donna Woodman Theresa Fueller
Brandice and Aaron Sawyer Todd and Jessica Dorsey
125 National Drive 212 Toura Drive
$153,500 $190,000
Mary Patricia Hanna Leonard and Donna Elias Philip Ripepi NVR Inc. James Nagy Byron and Gale Shaw Donald Ingold Matthew and Danielle Goodman NVR Inc. Damon Jeffries NVR Inc. Aaron Archibald Scott and Dawn Butler Timothy and Christine Reitzel Patrick and Lauren Barrett
1171 First St. 6001 Claire Valley Court 116 Gillcrest Drive Independence Drive 501 Old Clairton Road 2005 S. Randolph Drive 2141 Bittner Lane Route 51 S Randolph Drive 3340 Woodwind Circle Independence Drive 231 Coal Valley Road 1356 S. Randolph Drive Stilley Road 3019 Scenic Court
$69,000 $217,000 $145,000 $40,000 $19,500 $258,150 $48,000 $63,500 $38,000 $316,800 $35,000 $69,000 $207,675 $3,500 $40,000
Patricia Balzer John Linder
224 Patterson Road 1095 Sugar Run Road $0
$190,300
Estate of Robert Spiegel Geraldine Molnar Caryn Gill Thomas Holden Jr. Primacy Closing Corp. Deborah Carter Gordley Barbara Burke PETERS TOWNSHIP Ken Beck , Nationstar Mortgage LLC Anthony Konopka Judith Hughes William Joseph Burns Ruth Cooper Julia Headley Frank Renda JS & DH Properties L.P. Christopher Rodolico NVR Inc. Mary Blaner Peters Township Volunteer Fire Co. 1 Bernard Singer TheMIGroup Inc. David Blais Heartland Homes Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Deutsche Bank Trust Co. America Richard Herald GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust Estate of Melanie Raidsal Linda Taylor Blaise Hawkins Williamson & Jefferson Inc. Williamson & Jefferson Inc. Eric Lawson Aaron Fayish David Brickley NVR Inc. Estate of Jacqueline Villani Gregory Orphall
Duane Ilgenfritz Ronald and Susan Fletcher Jeffrey Modrak Primacy Closing Corp. Kenneth Schivley Joseph and Marjorie Waynert Timothy and Joyce Douglass
(state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $59,792) 37 Munntown Road $50,000 219 Parkview Road $195,000 91 Hamtom Road $700,000 101 Little Rede Court $304,000 101 Little Rede Court $265,000 403 Nottingham Forest Drive $330,000 154 Munntown Road $250,000
99 Alexander Drive Carleen Leonheart Edward and Meredith Wertman HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Jeremy and Leslie Lacaria Richard Hartman Jr. & Wendy Hartman Glenn Brenneman Jr. & Deborah Brenneman Gerard and Angela O'Hare Joseph and Leona Hodson Mauricio Antonio & Lorena Lynne Viaud Karen Blaner Pahountis Bernard Singer John and Mary Beth Barnes David Wagner and JoAnne Cipa Countrywide Home Loan Inc. Dominic and Barbara Santaguida Gilbert and Janice Haag Ron Thomas GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust Barry and Tracy Delass Michael Metzmaier Jennifer and Andrew Ketner Jan and Melissa Greguric Heartland Homes Inc. Heartland Homes Inc. Tracy Lynn Lawson Jeffrey Snyder Jr. and Melissa Borgfeldt Jon and Charity Shereda Anthony and Panagiota Folino Donald and Abby Lawson Scott Gilstrap
$1314 by sheriff's deed 842 E. McMurray Road 112 Inverness Drive 197 Marion Drive 112 Oakwood Road , 915 Old Washington Road 161 Scenic Ridge Drive 320 Sugar Camp Road 127 Carol Drive 174 Iron Run Road 113 Yorktown Road E. McMurray Road 809 E. McMurray Road 124 Froebe Road 169 Scott Lane 135 Shoreline Drive 157 Shoreline Drive 909 Bebout Road 171 Bittersweet Circle 171 Bittersweet Circle 231 Center Church Road 300 Hedgerow Drive 121 Richards Drive Unknown Address Unknown Address 819 McClelland Road 111 Parkwood Lane 114 Pleasantview Drive 157 Scenic Ridge Drive 417 Scott Lane 105 Will Scarlet Road
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$208,000 $350,000 $1,146 by sheriff's deed $199,900 $250,000 $570,000 $507,500 $230,000 $389,900 $235,000 $5,000 $60,000 $315,000 $5,467 by sheriff's deed $446,214 $371,148 $98,000 $442,500 $442,500 $90,900 $425,000 $58,500 $117,500 $117,500 $50,000 $142,000 $215,000 $561,850 $112,500 $339,000
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Philip Gordon Davis Receives The Eagle Scout Award
Amanda Rose O’Brien Town: Monongahela Age: 19 yrs.
By Paul Chasko
The Eagle Scout Rank is the highest rank achievable in the Boy Scouts of America. Only 4 of every 100 boys entering the program will achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. To achieve this honor the Scout must advance through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life. Along the way merit badges are earned working with counselors who are expert in the particular field. Some of these merit badges are optional while the more difficult to achieve are mandatory for the advanced ranks. To achieve each rank the Scout is also required to participate in troop activities and service projects. For the Eagle rank the Scout must also plan and execute a special service project. Scout Philip Gordon Davis, son of Gwen and Paul Davis of Union Township, joined the Boy Scouts in February of 2003. Since then he’s been a very active member of Troop 1452 sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville. He is a student at Ringgold High School, a member of the National Honor Society, Ski Club and French Club. He is employed part-time at the Finleyville Giant Eagle and has worked at Trax Farms. For the past two summers he’s worked at Camp Freedom. For this summer he’s accepted a position at Camp Freedom as Business Manager. For the past several months Philip has also been busy working on his Eagle project. He personally sponsored a care package drive for men and woman in all branches of service serving in the Middle East. Enough items were collected through donations to send 231 care packages. He collected funds for the project personally and with the assistance of schools and local church organizations. On May 13, Philip’s Scout advisors, fellow scouts, family, friends and members of local government and service organizations gathered in the Presbyterian Church to witness the awarding of Philip’s Eagle Badge. The badge was pinned to his uniform by his Mother Gwen while his father Paul stood at their side in a candlight ceremony. The
Family: Mom, Roselyn; Dad, Bob. Brothers: Rob (& Becky) and Wayne O’Brien. Philip’s Mother Gwen has the honor of pinning on Philip’s Eagle Badge.
Education: 2008 graduate of Ringgold High School. California University of Pennsylvania sophomore majoring in Sociology and Music. Hobbies & Interests: Karate (Black Belt), Singing, Piano, Acting, and Dancing.
Resident Spotlight By Alice Harris
Pictured above is Philip Davis and officers of American Legion Post 613, Finleyville. The post presented Philip with the American Legion Citizenship award. Pictured (L to R) are: Barry Grimm-Post Commander, Ruffo Proviano-Post Chaplain, Philip Davis-Eagle Scout, Chuck Ringling-District Commander, John Koller-Post Adjutant.
Philip acknowledges the honor of receiving the Eagle award and thanks all those who helped along the way
award was followed by presentations of certificates of recognition. Presenters included Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi, Union Township Board Chairman Steve Parish and members of the Finleyville American Legion. Philip also received certificates of recognition from other state and national agencies.
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Children’s Choir at Crossroads Ministries Library Baptist Church The Children of the World International Children’s Choir will be singing at Crossroads Ministries Library Baptist Church on Sunday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. These children, many of whom are orphans, travel the United States for 10 months raising the awareness of the plight of orphaned and disadvantaged children all over the world. Each program includes powerful testimonies from the children’s personal experiences, several songs in both English and native dialects, and a video presentation including footage of the children’s home countries. Children in the choir are 7 – 12 years old and are from the countries of Guatemala, Uganda, and Nepal. Crossroads Ministries Library Baptist Church is located one mile south of Trax Farms overlooking RT 88. Call 724-348-1620 for further information. The church website is www.crossroadsministries.com.
Sis Baxter Named “Woman of the Year” The Women’s Fellowship of the First Baptist Church of Monongahela has named Sis Baxter “Woman of the Year” at the recent Mother’s Day luncheon. She was chosen for her unique and faithful service to God, her family, and her church. Mrs. Baxter was presented with a gift basket full of her favorite things and a book of memories which contained letters written by her family and friends expressing gratitude for the many ways she has touched their lives. The FBC Women’s Fellowship meets on the second Saturday of each month to enjoy a delicious lunch, a time of singing and prayer, and a devotional message. The next meeting will be a Ladies Day Out on Saturday, June 13, 1:00 p.m. at the Ponderosa in Belle Vernon. The guest speaker will be Dianna Nathanson, a missionary to Venezuela. All are welcome. Call the church office at 724-258-7750 to make your reservation.
Crossroads Community Church Hosting Fundraisers For Guatemala Mission Trip By Charlotte Hopkins
The Crossroads Community Church of Jefferson Hills is continuing their efforts to raise funds for their trip to Guatemala where they will be working in an orphanage for at least three weeks. They began their efforts with a Winter Bazaar, where they had a comedian, musicians and a bake auction. Linda Schultz hosted the event and put together gift baskets that were also auctioned off. The cake that raised the most profit was an Orange Cake baked by Bonnie White that sold for $30. The church would like to acknowledge and thank those who donated baked treats for the auction, they include: Tom Hood Bakery, Ruth Anderson, Wendy Hatalowich, Dottie Shearer, Teea Ong, Christie Hughes, Karen Slonaker, Judi Robbins, Rebekah Schultz, Linda Schultz, Shirley Trimnal and Bonnie White. Musician Joel Lindsay, from England, entertained with his music. The guests were also wowed by the beautiful music of Joy and Peace Ike. Comedian, Auggie Cook generated laughter with his jokes and Bruce Springsteen skits. The next fundraiser for the church will be a sports auction. Rodney Thompson of Virginia, owner of a Celebrity/Sports Auction Company donated several NASCAR autographs, two pieces of metal from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s race car and an Oakland Raiders autograph. All proceeds raised from the auction will be used for the Guatemala trip. Anyone interested in participating in the Guatemala trip or assisting in the fundraising is urged to contact Pastor Floyd Hughes at 412-384-9278.
Two year old, Jacob, of Pleasant Hills, was adopted from Guatamala when he was 8 months old.
Comedian, Auggie Cook, left the crowd laughing from his stand-up comedy.
Joel Lindsay performing for the Crossroads Winter Bazaar.
Joy and Peace Ike deliver contemporary christian music.
Christie Hughes prepares for the bake auction.
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Holy Humor Sunday Celebrated at Brightwood Christian Church Brightwood Christian Church celebrated Holy Humor Sunday, following worship services on April 19. After a catered luncheon of chicken, meatballs, barbeque sandwiches and all of the accoutrements, the fun started. The children’s group entertained everyone with their highly animated church camp songs. It did not take much to tell that they were having fun. Additionally, several members had the congregation chuckling, laughing and guffawing, at their jokes. Holy Humor Sunday has its roots in history. For centuries, in Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant countries, Easter Monday and "Bright Sunday (the Sunday after Easter) were observed by the faithful as "days of joy and laughter" with parties and picnics to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Parishioners and pastors played practical jokes on each other, drenched each other with water, sang, and danced. It was a time for clergy and people to tell jokes and to have fun. The custom of Easter Monday and Bright Sunday celebrations were rooted in the musings of early church theologians (like Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, and John Chrysostom) that God played a practical joke on the devil by raising Jesus from the dead. Easter was "God's supreme joke played on death."
Monongahela Area Clergy Honor National Day of Prayer
The Monongahela Ministerium sponsored an all denominational celebration of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday evening, May 7, in the city's Chess Park. Pictured above are the clergy who participated. (Kneeling): Rev. Jeff Kelly - New Beginnings Church of Prophecy (Front Row) : Rev. Mark Woomer - First Presbyterian; Father George Chortos – Transfiguration; Rev. Michael Milinovich - First United Methodist; Pr. John Fierro - St. Paul's Episcopal; Pastoral Assoc. Linda Ritzer –Transfiguration; Rev. Aaron Peternel - Free Methodist (Back Row): Pastor Mark Schollaert -First Baptist; Bruce Moses - Riverview Baptist and Rev. Gerald Demarest -First Christian
Crossroads Ministries Hosts Women's Retreat The first weekend of May, Crossroads Ministries hosted their annual women’s retreat at Antiochian Village in Ligonier PA. There were a total of seventy-six women who attended this retreat. The theme this year was “Wild, Wild West” and the group did it up right! There were decorations galore, much borrowed from Froebe’s Farm, as well as donations. There was country line dancing, taught by Cortney Hodgson and cornerstones, making for activities, led by Kim Kuzawinski. There was also free time, shopping in quaint Ligonier, and learning Zumba. These women never had such fun! Both mornings started with the suggested devotions and quiet time. There were also many great speakers, including our Keynote Guest Speaker, Melanie Hart. These sessions were filled with challenges to practical daily life and how God’s Word can meet women right where they are. The women walked away with something to “hang their hat” onto. Of course as tradition, no retreat would be complete without the fun and excitement of games… so Julie Hayden led us women with some fun games through out the weekend. So the cowgirls really enjoyed themselves, the outcome of the weekend was awesome. There were many accounts of renewing one’s spirit, feeling refreshed with spending time with others, catching up with friends, finding God, finding who they are in God, having fun, laughing harder than ever in such a long time, friendships started, friendships renewed, relationships saved, commitments made and memories to cherish. What a weekend of renewing, freshness and truth! The fun continues! This group of ladies enjoys the fun of their church on a regular basis. Maybe you’re looking for a group of great people as well as the true meaning of life, then we invite you to come along and see what’s going on regularly at Crossroads Ministries. The church is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville PA, (RT 88 overlooking mineral beach). Also visit us on the web at www.crossroadsministries.com there is something there for the entire family! Our weekend worship schedule is Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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Area Church News June Event at First Baptist Church of Monongahela First Baptist Church of Monongahela, 601 W. Main Street, Monongahela, Vacation Bible School presents “Studio Go! Game Show” on June 22 - 26 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Call 724258-7750 to register.
Upcoming Events at St. Valentine Church St. Valentine Church, 2710 Ohio Street in Bethel Park, will be holding the following events in June and July: $8000 BINGO! Super $8000 Bingo on Friday June 26. Doors open 6:30 p.m., early birds start at 8:00. Admission $30.00 for 6 cards; $5 each additional 6-pack. For tickets, call Yvette 412973-0150. Advance ticket purchase receives a reserved seat, free dauber and $4 Discount for June 30. Music & Rib Festival St. Valentine Music & Rib Festival will be held July 25 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Live music bands, game booths, ribs, pulled BBQ pork & chicken, kids zone, Chinese auction, enter your pie for the best tasting pie contest, and much more.
Fleatique Fun Corner at First Baptist Church in Monongahela First Baptist Church in Monongahela will hold “Fleatique Fun Corner” located at 601 West Main Street on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville Vacation Bible School Ready to travel back in time? Join us in Rome for Vacation Bible School! You’ll explore the caves of the underground church, meet the Apostle Paul, create cool Bible time projects, experience thrilling real life dramas, play high energy games, sample tasty, Middle eastern snacks and hear unforgettable music. This year’s theme is “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church”. July 610 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. For children 3-5th grade, and their parents! For more information on this and other church events, see our new website - www.firstpresbyterian.us or call 724-348-5689.
Upcoming events at the First Baptist Church of Monongahela • June 6 Bible School Kickoff Carnival as part of Monongahela’s Fleatique (9:00 3:00) • June 13 Women’s Fellowship - Ladies Day Out at Ponderosa in Belle Vernon (1:00 3:00) • June 14 Graduate Sunday - All graduates will be honored during the worship service (11:00 a.m.) • June 22-26 Vacation Bible School (6:00 8:30 p.m.) • June 26 VBS Closing Program (7:00 P.M.) • July 5 Sundae Sunday 10:30 A.M. (Ice Cream Sundaes served after Sunday School) • July 10 FMAO (For Mature Audiences Only) Luncheon 11:30 (55 years and older welcome) For more information, please call or e-mail the church office at 724-258-7750 or fbc258@verizon.net.
Beth Israel Center Synagogue June Events Beth Israel Center Synagogue, a Conservative congregation, is located at 118 Gill Hall Road. This month, past and present members will gather from Friday, June 16, 2009 to Sunday, June 28 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the synagogue. Rabbi Amy Greenbaum will lead Friday night and Saturday night services that will also feature special guest entertainers. There will be a catered luncheon on Sunday where people who have traveled back to Beth Israel Center Synagogue from all over the United States will eat a wonderful meal, see a slide show, and receive presentations expressing gratitude and thanks, as they participate in this unique reunion with their family and friends. The preparations have been on-going for months. The synagogue’s large main sanctuary, the smaller Ely Grossman Sanctuary, and the library have been refurbished and remodeled under the direction of Robert Burack and his committee. Thanks to the president of Beth Israel Center, Robert Greenberger, and his numerous committee assistants, for their diligent efforts to make this historical event spiritual, meaningful, memorable and enjoyable. The book,” The People of Beth Israel Center- Fifty Years “ by Carolee Burack, will be available for sale during the celebration weekend. It is available for sale to the public, as well. For information, call 412-6552144 for additional information. During the month, Sisterhood will have its annual Donor Luncheon on Sunday, June 7. Friday night Sabbath services will be held in
the Ely Grossman Sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. on June 5, June 12, and June 19. During the summer, Friday night Sabbath services will continue to be held in the small sanctuary and our fabulous and popular BIC Summer Picnic will take place on the large front lawn of the synagogue. For additional information about membership, Hebrew School, Sunday School, or the Adult Lecture Series refer to the website bethisraelpgh.org or call 412-655-2144.
Vacation Bible School at Jefferson United Presbyterian Jefferson United Presbyterian Church at 716 Gill Hall Rd in Jefferson Hills will be having its summer vacation bible school the week of June 15 - 19. All kids welcome. Contact the church at 412-653-4797 to sign up.
Peters Creek Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park will be holding Vacation Bible School on June 22-26 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. daily. It will feature the theme “Boomerang Express- It All Comes Back to Jesus” for children that are completing Kindergarten through 5th grade. The cost is $5 per child. Register online at www.peterscreekbaptist.com, stop by or call the church office at 412-833-6111.
Camp Edge at Thomas Presbyterian Church Thomas Presbyterian Church invites all children to go to the edge this summer for Vacation Bible School. Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience + Discover God Everywhere is an extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, every day. The fun begins June 22 and ends June 26 from 6 8:30 p.m. at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA. Each Bible trek is supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games, and snacks. To be a part of all the extreme fun, call the church office at 724-941-8910 or visit the church’s website at www.thomaschurch.org.
Rummage Sale, Bake Sale, and Youth Ministry BBQ at St. Paul’s Episcopal St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 130 West Main Street in Monongahela will be hosting a Rummage Sale and bake Sale on June 5 and June 6. • Friday, June 5 - Rummage Sale and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday, June 6 - Rummage 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, water.
Flea Market at Transfiguration Parish Transfiguration Parish in Monongahela will hold their annual Giant Flea Market June 17 - 20. The times are as follows: - Wednesday, June 17 - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Thursday, June 18 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Friday, June 19 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Saturday, June 20- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Light refreshment will be sold daily.
Applications Sought For Craft Show at St. Louise DeMarillac The DeMarillac Guild of St. Louise DeMarillac Church is currently accepting applications for their Joy of Christmas craft show. The show will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the school and parish hall on McMurray Road in Upper St. Clair. Applications can be obtained online from the church website at www.stlouisedemarillac.org, from the parish office or by calling 412-833-8367 and are due by June 30, 2009.
Flea Market at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood is currently accepting donations for their annual Flea Market, which will be held June 12 and 13. Drop off s may be left during normal church hours, and daily starting May 11th from 10am - 12 pm. The church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt 51. Please call the church at 412-884-5225 to arrange for pick-up or with any questions.
Peters Creek Presbyterian Vacation Bible School Are your kids ready to sink their teeth into big fun? That’s exactly what they’ll do at Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School at Peters Creek Presbyterian Church in Peters Township from June 29 to July 3. The fun will last each day from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. This week of cool games, wacky crafts, and exciting Bible adventure is open to all children age 3 to completing grade 5. Register your child(ren) now by visiting the church website at www.peterscreekchurch.org or by calling 724-941-6210.
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Rites Of Spring In Finleyville May Crowning And First Holy Communion At St. Francis Of Assisi By Paul Chasko
Certain signs that spring has taken hold all occur on the same day at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville – Mothers Day, First Holy Communion and May Crowning. Children in the parish who have studied long and hard preparing for their First Holy Communion were the center of attraction on Sunday, May 10. They attended Mass and received Communion as a group Jenna Szuhoza crowns the and later placed a jeweled crown statue of the Blessed Virgin. on the head of a statue of the Blessed Virgin. For Catholics, May is set aside a month of veneration to the Blessed Virgin (Mary’s Month). Members of the Knights of Columbus were also on hand to lend a regal tone to the occasion.
St. Anthony Students Share with Veterans St. Anthony students and staff honored our past heroes by sending a jumbo Valentine card along with a donation to brighten their day. By invitation, The National Salute 2009 was attended by some Sisters of the Divine Redeemer (SDR): Sister M. Colombiere, Sister M. Celestine and Sister Jean Spatola. They met David Newell known as Mr. McFeely when he appears on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" which he now directs. The Sisters, along with Mr. McFeely, helped to pass out Valentines made by local school stuJonathan Koteles, Madison Wietrykowski, Alexandra dents to our heroes, the Ryckman, Viktoria Hric, Susan Mazanetz Veterans. The Sisters also enjoyed talking with Smacky and Lady Clown. It was a day to remember since Sister M. Celestine has several brothers who are war veterans.
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Money Management 101: Healing Wounded Piggy Banks (NewsUSA) - With consumer debt at an all-time high and a recession that is impacting most Americans, it's more important than ever for consumers to take a hard look at their household balance sheets. According to reports, consumer debt stands at nearly $2.6 trillion dollars. This doesn't even include debt secured by real estate. But just how does this American consumer debt break down? As of June 2008, roughly 37 percent of all consumer debt was categorized as revolving credit, which is defined as "credit which is repeatedly available as periodic repayments are made." The most frequent form of revolving credit is credit card debt. The other 63 percent of that debt is drawn from loans that are not revolving in nature. This type of debt includes automobile loans, student loans
and personal loans. In an interview with SUCCESS Magazine, Suze Orman offered some helpful financial advice to help Americans get their finances back on track. Orman is known for her bestselling books and Emmy Award-winning financial-advice show and was deemed one of the world's most influential people by Time magazine. Orman's emphasis: Setting strong priorities that don't forget the people in the equation. "The United States of America would not be in the situation it is right now if we had really cared about people first," said Orman. "We would have had the strength to say to them, 'You can't afford this mortgage; we're not going to lend you money you're never going to be able to pay back.'" But most of the time, there isn't some-
Healing your finances could be as simple as cutting unnecessary spending. body their to guide your financial habits. To heal your wounded piggy bank, Orman offers this advice:
• Don't buy things unless you have the money. Don't buy things on credit unless you know you have the money to pay off the bill. • Don't expand your business unless you have the money to do so. Especially in tough times, it might make more sense to stay small and save up. • Realize people are the key to everything -- money can't do anything without people. Make sure your decisions will benefit, not harm, the people involved. • Think about and understand what you're doing -- and why -- with your money. If you're not sure why you have money in that one account, do some research and find out how to make your money grow without risking your savings. Don't passively accept a broker's suggestions without understanding his or her reasoning. For additional tips and successful ideas, subscribe to SUCCESS Magazine by visiting www.SUCCESS.com.
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Don't Let Insurance Lapse In Tough Times (NAPSI)-In a recent study, 5 percent of consumers said they were planning to cancel or reduce their insurance to help make ends meet. Advisors warn this short-term savings could be disastrous in the long run. When it comes to protecting Cutting back on insurance to save your family's financial future, life insurance plays an impormoney in the short run may not be a tant role. With the job market good long-term idea. rocky at best, if the breadwinner in your family gets laid off, the loss of income will affect the entire family. What would that family do if that person dies? A big fear for many American families is the death of a wage-earner or caregiver, leaving the surviving family members unable to cope financially. Life insurance offers peace of mind through immediate financial protection for dependents. Life insurance enables individuals and families from all economic brackets to maintain independence in the face of financial catastrophe. It is important during uncertain times that you consult a life insurance agent to make sure your family is protected. To learn more, visit www.naifa.org/consumer.
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School News 2009 Spelling Bee Winners at Gastonville Elementary Center After spelling their way through individual classroom competitions, qualifying students in grades first through fifth moved onto Gastonville Elementary Center’s 2009 Spelling Bee on May 11. One teacher from each grade presented the words for their grade, and judge and Spelling Bee Chairperson, Lisa Tomosky, listened carefully as each participant spelled their word. In the end, out of 75 participants, 33 students made it to the top of their grade-level competition. The Spelling Bee winners are pictured to the right and below:
Winners Announced at Finley Middle School Science Fair
Second grade winners – (Left to Right): Erich Kupecz, Adam Fogle, Hannah Cheplic, Kylie Gosliak, Cierra Wellington, Alayna Corbin
Pictured above are the winners of the 2009 Finley Middle School Science Fair
Finley Middle School held their annual Science Fair the week of April 20, 2009. The winners at the fair were as follows: 6TH GRADE: First grade winners - (Front Row) Kennedy Morgan, Kylie Smith, Shelby Wilson (Back Row): Jackson Walney, Parker Ward, Sebastian Bonner, Brian Long
Fourth grade winners – (Front Row): Maria Lengwin, Madison Trainer, Johnna Mocniak (Back Row): Taylor Pust, Kayla Vickers, Kaylee Bradshaw
1st Place - Emma Ott 2nd Place - Reyna Jones 3rd Place - Jacob Gerard 7TH GRADE: 1st Place - Devin Beck 2nd Place - Amanda Hackinson 3rd Place - Celina Cantini and Breanne Gilliam 8TH GRADE: 1st Place - Shayla Crews and Crystal Woofter 2nd Place - Kelly Donovan, Kathryn Bandi, MacKenzie Janda and Brennah Martik 3rd Place - Kyle Bansavage, Travis Yost and Jeremy Saternos Honorable Mention - Josie Schmidt, Liz Gearhart and Leanne Fries
Your source for hometown, community news... Third grade winners – (Front Row): Christian Egan, Hanna Gosliak, Lauren Gohacki, Sarah Ott (Back Row): Cailey Breinig, Jackson O'Connor, Sara Stewartson
Fifth grade winners – (Front Row): Madison Bowser, Chris O'Connor, Katlyn Miller (Back Row): Brianna Askins, Kyle Hamilton, Matt Metrovich, Katelynn Parrish
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PETERS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS Hola Amigos at Pleasant Valley Elementary
Directing the students is Pleasant Valley music teacher Barb Viola.
The first grade students at Pleasant Valley Elementary performed the program “Hola Amigos” for parents and classmates. This integrated musical performance is the culmination of the first grade social studies unit focusing on Mexico and the first grade music objectives focusing on performance and vocal development. Elements highlighted in the program included the food, traditions, holidays, language, music and art of Mexico. Songs were chosen to reflect the instrumentation, style and language of Mexican music, as well as accentuating important facts about Mexico. During the performances the students wore sombreros and sarapes that they made for the show.
PTMS Student Essays Receive Awards Law Day Essay Contest Four students from Peters Township Middle School have earned recognition for their essays in the Law Day Essay Contest sponsored by the Washington County Bar Association. Out of more than 40 entries from five school Districts in the county, seventh grader Sami Benbourenane placed second overall for his essay and earned a $125 cash prize. Eighth grader Josh Bowman placed third to earn a $100 prize. Seventh graders Nathan Wolk and Rachel Ferraco both earned honorable mention recognition for their entries. The theme of this year’s contest was “A Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln’s Bicentennial.” McMurray VFW Youth Essay Contest Three students from Peters Township Middle School have been named winners of the Youth Essay Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 764 in McMurray. Seventh grader Christopher Laster won first place and earned a $100 savings bond. Eighth grader Joshua Bowman earned second place honors and a $75 bond. Third place honors and a $50 bond went to seventh grader Max Lindsay. Christopher Laster’s essay went on to compete at the district level where he placed second overall and received an additional $200 savings bond. He will read his essay following the McMurray Memorial Day Parade at Post 764. The theme of this year’s contest was “Why American Veterans Should be Honored.”
Spanning the Globe at McMurray Elementary Sixth grade students at McMurray Elementary had the opportunity to learn more about nations from around the world from some volunteers right here at home. Through the Spanning the Globe program on May 8, students heard presentations on what life was like in thirteen different countries from around the world. The day began with opening ceremonies that featured a parade of flags for each of the nations represented, complete with students dressed in native attire. McMurray’s world (l to r) McMurray student Raashmi language teachers also shared some language Krishnasamy and her mother presented photos facts and taught the students basic greetings and facts about India to Raashmi’s fellow 6th graders at Spanning the Globe. and common sayings in languages other than those taught within the building (French, German and Spanish). Students then rotated through a series of presentations from staff members, parents and local volunteers who had first-hand experience in the heritage and culture of countries that included: France, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Greece, China, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and India. The students also participated in a food festival that featured a variety Students took part in the parade of of menu items from the various culnations during Spanning the Globe. tures for the students to sample. Following the events of the day, the students wrote journal entries on their experiences and discussed what they had learned in their homeroom.
PTHS Student, Berquist Earns Chemistry Honors Peters Township High School freshman Zachary Berquist has won third prize in the Annual Chemistry Contest sponsored by the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Chemical Society. The contest is a written test of concepts and applications of chemistry. Students are grouped based on their level of chemistry experience. Zach's award is based on his score on the exam compared to other first year chemistry students. By finishing third, Zach will receive a cash prize and a certificate at the American Chemical Society awards dinner.
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Steelers Bring Hoops Team to Ringgold Super Bowl Champs Take on RHS Teachers And Alumni in Charity Hoops Game By Paul Chasko
You don’t often see a sellout for a basketball game in the Ringgold gym but that’s what happened on April 29 at a Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Ringgold Teachers and Alumni basketball game. The Steelers basketball team has scheduled games at various high schools in part to assist school districts in raising funds and awareness for scholastic Pittsburgh Steeler Max Starks sports. The game had been scheduled for stretches before the game. several months allowing the Ringgold team to get in some practice and conditioning. Ringgold Athletic Director Lloyd Price assembled a team of teachers and Ringgold Alumni who looked reasonably good on the basketball court. The Steelers who showed up for the game were Anthony Madison (LCB), Dennis Dixon (QB), Justin Vincent (RB), Brett Keisel (DE), Max Starks (LT), Charlie Batch (QB), Ryan Mundy (S) and Tony Hills (LT). The Steelers took the lead early in the Introducing – The Steelers Hoops Team game and the Ringgold team never caught up. It was an entertaining game with some interesting match-ups. Coach Joe Ravasio who stands a mere 5’ 6” was a bit challenged trying to guard Tony Hills who stands 6’ 5”. I saw Matt Starks stop on a dime to avoid crushing a Ringgold teacher. She looked to be about 5’ 4” and maybe 150 pounds soaking wet. Max Starks has good brakes. Charlie Batch looked like he could have played pro basketball – he was deadly from the corners. I think he made 9 of 10 shots during the game. The Ringgold team prevented a blowout but at games end the Steelers prevail 101 - 72.
Introducing – The Ringgold Teachers and Alumni Team
(L to R) Steelers Charlie Batch, Max Starks, Brett Keisel and Dennis Dixon.
There’s a slight height advantage on rebounds – don’t you think?
Steeler Tony Hills (#66) being intimidated by Ringgold’s Joe Ravasio.
The Ken Griffey display case
The Stan Musial display case
Inspiring A New Generation of Youngsters Donora Elementary Center Honors Sports Greats with New Displays By Paul Chasko
In the early to mid 1900’s The small borough of Donora Pennsylvania was strictly a mill town – home to the US Steel Wire Works. Boys born in and around Donora pretty much expected they’d go to school for a while and eventually show up at the mill or in the surrounding coal mines. They were expected by family and friends to take their place in the long line of men who worked for wages in unpleasant and sometimes dangerous conditions to support their families. Not many Some Donora students stop by to check out young men broke out of this cycle the new display cases. and many dreams for something better simply died. Things in Donora have changed but not necessarily for the better. The mill and many of the mines are gone but so are the jobs that went with them and it’s still tough to realize those dreams. Thanks to a project by the Rams Club, students in the Donora Elementary Center (DEC) will now have a constant reminder that they can make those dreams happen. Three men came out of the borSome of the Rams Club members on hand for the opening ough of Donora to become sports ceremony – for a job well done. heroes at the national level - Stan Musial, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. - all three great baseball stars. The Rams Club which supports sports and the arts in the Ringgold School District took on the project of building two lighted display cases in the foyer of the DEC. The display cases are built into the walls on either side of the foyer. One contains Stan Musial memorabilia and the other contains Ken Griffey memorabilia. It’s hoped that students walking through the foyer to or from school activities will be inspired by the displays and have a constant reminder that with some hard work and dedication, they too, can achieve their dreams.
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Ryan Kaczmerek of Carroll Township and Miranda McLaughlin of Belle Vernon on the way up to Capitol Hill.
Award winners Steve Weinstein of Donora and Emily Martik of California.
The Mon Valley YMCA 2008-2009 Youth & Government Club
Brennan Payne and Seth Pileggi both of Charleroi get ready for a House of Representatives floor session.
Local Students Converge on State Capital for Conference The Mon Valley YMCA and California High School Youth & Government Clubs recently returned from their Model Conference in Harrisburg, PA running our State Capitol April 16th -19th. Congratulations to Emily Martik of California for winning the Outstanding Press Corps Representative for 2009 and Steve Weinstein of Donora for winning the Outstanding Youth General Assembly Speaker Representative for 2009. Also six teens were selected to represent the state of Pennsylvania at Nationals (The Conference On National Affairs) June 27 July 3 in South Carolina where they will have to write National Proposals that will have to be researched, debated and hopefully passed. These six teens are: Tyler Verin of Belle Vernon, Cheyenne Spanovich of Carroll Township, Seth Pileggi of Charleroi, Emily Martik of California, Kevin Ray of Peters Township and Jonathan Hill of Elizabeth.
thing for everyone in Youth and Government. Want to be a lawyer or judge one day? Then join our judicial program and argue court cases. Want to be a politician or maybe even a governor? Then our legislative program where you debate and argue whether a bill should become a state law is where you should be. If you like to take pictures, write stories or make videos then you should join our video and press corps. No matter what you want to do in the future this club is for you. We even travel to Harrisburg every April to run our state capital for a whole weekend. You don’t have to be an “A” student and you don’t even have to be smart…just come and have fun! Youth and Government looks great on a college résumé because it’s a National program. It is a wonderful privilege that creates a sense of realism in government for each person. It’s never to late to join us and you do not have to be a YMCA member to attend, so bring a friend or TWO!
Join Youth and Government Do you know any Kids who like to argue or think they know everything? Do they like to travel to meet kids from all over the state or perhaps the country? There’s some-
We meet on Wednesday nights here at the YMCA from 7:00-8:30. Please feel free to call Adorée DeLuca at the YMCA for more information on the program at 724-483-8077 ext 206.
Selected for Nationals (L-R) Tyler Verin of Belle Vernon, Cheyenne Spanovich of Carroll Township, Seth Pileggi of Charleroi, Emily Martik of California and Jonathan Hill of Elizabeth. (missing from the photo is Kevin Ray of Peters Township.)
Jim Braum of Monongahela and Kevin Ray of Peters Township wait for the Youth Govenors Press conference in the Capitol Rotunda.
Juliana Jefferies of Monongahela and Marissa Miller of Brownsville take a break from debate for a picture.
Madonna Catholic Regional School School News Academic Achievement at Madonna Catholic Regional School Recently, Nicholas Hudak, an eighth grader at Madonna Catholic Regional School, was selected as a 2008 Carson Scholar and will receive a $1000 scholarship award which will be invested for Nicholas Hudak, eighth grade student at his college education. In addition, Madonna Catholic with Dr. Benjamin Nick received a medal and a certificate S. Carson, Carson Scholarship founder. from the Carson Scholars Fund at a banquet for the awardees. The Carson Scholars Fund was founded by Dr. Benjamin S. Carson and his wife, Candy, in 1994 when they noticed that schools were filled with large trophies paying tribute to sports’ teams and athletes, while students who excelled academically were not traditionally acknowledged in the same way. The Carson Scholars Fund mission is unique – offering college scholarships to students based only on high academic achievement and humanitarianism.
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RINGGOLD SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS Gastonville Career Day a Success
Students at Gastonville Elementary Center “Wow” Reflections Program Judges Jessica Tomosky Wins National Recognition
Kathy Hamilton, Eagle's Nest Manager, shares sign language with the first grade children on Career Day.
Mrs. Ghilani's first grade class enjoys a visit from the Chick-fil-a cow.
Gastonville Elementary Center's annual Career Day was held on April 24. Working people from all over the area came together for the day to share their work and the love of their career with the children. So many men, women, business owners, parents and relatives volunteered to speak at Career Day that there was a waiting list of speakers! Each classroom was visited by two speakers. There was a wide range of careers, but the basic theme stressed the importance of education and working hard, so that kids "can be anything they want," and their goals are endless with a great education. "Do Your Best" was the recurring theme. Some speakers incorporated hands-on sampling, visual items, props, demonstrations, handouts and give-away items. A huge "thank you" goes out to the G.E.C. PTA volunteers who helped with Career Day: Heather Daerr, Jana Staffen, Janis Lawson, Terri Sanders, Donna Otto and Diane Lucci. An even bigger "thank you" goes to Ray and Elizabeth DeVito of Chick-fil-a, Pleasant Hills, who donated food and drink for the event and free food coupons to the volunteers and speakers. It truly couldn't have run as smoothly as it did without all of their help. Finally, the biggest "thank you" to all the speakers for volunteering your time and caring about the quality of the education at Gastonville Elementary Center. It has been very encouraging to see the great response and participation of our community in this event.
The theme for this year’s Reflection program was “WOW”. Students could interpret the theme in any way they felt appropriate through dance, choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts (which includes drawing, painting, print making, and collage). To celebrate, Reflections winners and participants at Gastonville Elementary center (GEC), along with their families, were invited to attend an awards ceremony, held at the school in March. The artwork, photographs and written compositions of the students were all showcased. Lori Lingsch, Reflections chairperson, Jessica Tomosky – National and State did a wonderful job with Level award winner in Literature the program, and also helped raise money for the fine arts programs at Gastonville with a raffle, during the evening’s ceremony. One student from GEC, Jessica Tomosky, also won First place at the State Level in the Literature category. She traveled to Allentown for an awards banquet, where she, and all of the Pennsylvania winners were honored. Her submission, along with all the other state winners, then moved onto the next level, where she also won First place in the Literature category at the 3rd - 5th Honorable Mention and Participants – National level. (Front row): Zach Jones, Antonio Lucci, Lauren Gohacki All of the 125 Reflections winners from the state of and Natalie Adams. (Back row): Calvin Lindley, Kara Barner, Breann Askins and Danielle Whittaker Pennsylvania moved onto the National level. Each of the 50 states are allowed to submit approximately 125 entries onto National. Out of a half a million entries that were sent to the National level for judging, only 3 children from the state of Pennsylvania won at the National level, and Jessica Tomosky from Gastonville Elementary Center, was one of the three Pennsylvania state winners to win a National award. Congratulations, Jessica! The Ringgold community is proud of you! Designed to enhance, rather than replace a quality arts education, the Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves, to be creative and experiment in the arts, and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Students participate in the Reflections program by submitting entries to their local PTA. The Reflections program is run by parent volunteers, thereby providing another opportuniK-2nd Grade Place Winners – (Front row): Trent Gerard, Rachel Lingsch, Jenna Sargent. ty to involve parents in their children’s eduction. (Back row): Leah Sargent, Delany Fox, Jessica Tomosky
K-2nd Honorable Mention and Participants – (Left to right): Brandin Latona, Jordan Sinz, Steven Glaneman, Nya Adams, Tanner Smida, Dominic Lengwin, David Reidenbaugh and Tyler SmidaThe playground is geared to kids of all ages.
3rd-5th Grade Place Winners – (Front row): Owen Szuminsky, Chris Metrovich, Sarah Ott, Shelby Abel (Back row): Jeremiah Lingsch, Erica Glaneman, Alyssa Skrinjorich, Hanna Gosliak
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RINGGOLD SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS ‘Time Capsule Party’ at Gastonville Elementary Center By Heather Latorre
Mrs. Bonnie Kirby’s third grade class at Gastonville Elementary Center made a time capsule when the year 2000 arrived with plans to open it upon the graduation of these students in 2009. On Monday evening, May 18, twenty -two students from this class gathered at GEC with their parents and guests to open the time capsule. The large meeting room was filled with both laughter and tears as the soon to be graduates found and shared many fond childhood memories including letters from parents and grandparents and samples of the work they had done in third grade. The year was 2000 when G.E.C. teacher Bonnie Kirby closed the two time capsules her third grade class had filled with mementos. They sat in the back of Mrs. Kirby’s room for nine years until now.
Mrs. Kirby was surprised to find an envelope for her – it was a thank-you card from the class.
The Sound Of Music Ringgold Performing Arts Students Present Classic Play By Paul Chasko
On April 23, 24 and 25 the Mon Valley community was treated to performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” presented by “Ringgold Performing Arts.” The performance commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the world premier in 1959 and was also presented in memory of Margie Fogiato who taught in the Finley Middle School. This production was a huge effort. 61 student actors were used with main characters being played by different individuals for each of the three performances. The stage and technical crew consisted of 15 students - some also having acting roles. The Pit Orchestra consisted of 27 musicians – most of them students. All were supported by a 31 member Production Staff.
Each student was contacted and notified that it was time to pick-up their envelope from the time capsule. Pictured are Mrs. Kirby giving Jessica Eckels her envelope from the capsule.
Stephanie Wohar as ‘Maria’ sings to the von Trapp children.
Stephanie Wohar as ‘Maria’ gets help preparing for her wedding from the Benedictine Nuns.
The Orchestra takes a rehearsal break.
‘Captain von Trapp’ played here by Nick Hough after the Saturday night performance with ‘Liesl’ (Krista Wineland) and ‘Maria’ (Mary Fakner)
‘Gretl’ (Mercedes Holets) with ‘Maria’ (Mary Fakner) and Mary’s parents.
Mercedes Holets as ‘Gretl’ is flower girl at the wedding of ‘Maria’ played by Chelsea Tritschler, and ‘Captain von Trapp’ played by Frank Irey.
Joshua Zeiler’s envelope revealed third grade pictures of himself.
The class of 2009, NOW, standing in the same positions as their old class photo.
The class of 2009, THEN in 2000
Matthew Wallace (left) and Bethany Warren (center) enjoy the art work Benjamin PowellJasko (right) deposited in the time capsule.
Mrs. Kirby had only previously peeked in the “capsules” earlier this year to obtain the list of students and their addresses.
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7jh^cZhh BZgX]Vci CZlh Deeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cricket â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Helping The Mon Valley Go Wireless
Beckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage & Lawnmower Repair Owners: John & Barbara Beck
By Samantha Milton
In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world, wireless is the way to go and Deeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cricket in Monongahela is making it easier for people living in the Mon Valley to jump aboard the wireless express. Located at 1236 West Main Street in Monongahela (between Family Dollar and Eat N Park,) Deeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cricket offers an array of cellular phones and service plans that offer both reliability and affordability. While most cell phone carriers require binding signed contracts ranging from one to two years, Cricket delivers customers premium unlimited, un-contracted services free of overage fees. Cricket phones, including popular brands: Samsung, Motorola and Nokia, are available for as low as $49.99 and service plans start as low as $30.00 a month. In addition, Cricket wireless internet service, PayGo, unlimited pay asyou-go phones and a full line of accessories are also available. Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dean and Mary Kay Dayner are adamant that with the deals that Cricket offers a customer will be hard pressed at finding something better from another cell phone provider. Deeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cricket is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information call Deeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cricket at 724-258-7200.
Town: Monongahela Address: 212 Fourth Ave. 15063 Phone: 724-258-4140 Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Closed on Sunday. Barbara & John Beck
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Greenbriar Treatment Center is Building New Halfway House for Men in North Strabane Greenbriar Treatment Center, an area chemical dependency rehabilitation system, is building a new 6,000 square foot â&#x20AC;&#x153;state-of-the-artâ&#x20AC;? halfway house for men in North Strabane Township. The facility, to be named â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lighthouse for Menâ&#x20AC;?, is slated to open in September of 2009. It is designed to create a comfortable and therapeutic living environment for 25 residents. Greenbriar currently operates a successful halfway house for women in Washington, PA called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lighthouse for Womenâ&#x20AC;?. Since the implementation of the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s halfway house, the need to develop a facility for men has been an ongoing objective for Greenbriar. With the support of Donna Murphy, Executive Director of Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, and Janice Taper, Washington County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program Administrator, Greenbriar will be able to offer additional treatment for men suffering from both drug and alcohol and mental health difficulties. Greenbriar Treatment Center has been treating people who suffer from chemical dependency for over 24 years. The main facility in Washington, PA is a 24-hour structured environment licensed to treat patients who have both chemical dependency and mental health diagnoses. Greenbriar also operates outpatient locations in Squirrel Hill, New Kensington, Robinson, Wexford, North Strabane, and Brentwood. Drug and alcohol addiction is devastating, but there is help for this deadly disease. Greenbriar offers assessments at no charge. To schedule an assessment at any of Greenbriarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locations, call 800-637-4673. If you would like more information on this topic, or if you have any other questions, please call Vanessa Sebetich at 724-255-0892.
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DeFilippo Joins Chiropractic Health Center The Chiropractic Health Center, in Finleyville would like to announce the addition of a new Chiropractor, Dr. Mark DeFilippo. Dr. DeFilippo is formerly of DeFilippo Chiropractic in the South Side of Pittsburgh. He has teamed up with Dr. Christine Wittman, at the Chiropractic Health Center, located at 3520 Marion Avenue in Finleyville. Dr. Mark DeFilippo Dr. DeFilippo graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic in 1999 and has had five years of experience in private practice. He is excited about this new opportunity and is looking forward to meeting patients, current and new, at The Chiropractic Health Center. To schedule an appointment call (724)3486446.
Ron’s Painting Finleyville Painter “Paints Your Home Like It’s His Own” By Heather Kelley-Latorre
You pick the color, and he will paint it. Ron Pristas was almost born with a paintbrush in his hand. Like his father before him, he had worked two jobs, one of which was as a painter. After 26 years working for US Steel, Pristas found himself without a job when the Mill closed. He began painting on his own. “Interior or exterior - it’s a pleasure,” says Pristas. “I like to see things clean and painted nice.” Pristas, who lived in the Pleasant Hills area, has been in Finleyville now for almost 10 Ron Pristas and his wife Ann, have lived in years after he and his wife, Ann Finleyville for almost a decade. became empty nesters. “We love it out here in Finleyville,” said Pristas. And his clients love him too. The proof in that “he paints your house like his own” is the way he will vacuum behind the furniture when he is done. Or the way he takes the time to remove furniture or pictures for older folks who may not be able to physically do it themselves. “I make it a point to be as neat as possible, quick, and clean-up when finished,” said Pristas. He is fast and efficient due to experience. Experience has also given the intuition of knowing how much paint and how long the job will take. If you are like this writer, you will admit that painting is tedious and takes time. Just go pick the colors you like and call Ron’s Painting at 724-348-5731. He’ll take it from there, and you will be glad you called him.
A Growing Reputation Messenger Recognized Again at Industry Award Conference For the second year in a row, the Union-Finley Messenger received multiple honors at the Mid Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA) Spring Conference. The Messenger took home five awards overall, including 3rd Place for “General Excellence” amongst community newspapers. The General Excellence award is the showThe Mid Atlantic Community Paper Association case award at the conference for (MACPA) is an industry trade group comprised the overall quality, design, layof 260 newspapers in nine states. out and content of the paper. This is the second consecutive year that the Union-Finley Messenger received 3rd Place honors in this category. “We are very proud of these awards,” said Doug Haniford, owner and publisher of the community newspaper. “It shows that we are doing something right, and that we stand out as one of the best community newspapers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. MACPA is comprised of 260 newspapers in 9 states, so this is a great honor for us,” he added. In addition to the General Excellence recognition, the Messenger received four awards for the quality advertisement design provided for their clients, including one 1st Place award. Graphic designer Joan Buck, from Eighty Four, PA was the designer of record on each of the winning entries. • First Place - "Restaurant Ad" (Black & White) for ‘River House Café’ in Charleroi • Third Place - "Restaurant Ad" (Black & White) for ‘Grande Italian Restaurant’ in McMurray • Second Place - "Small Ad" (Color) for ‘Sun of a Beach Tanning’ in Monongahela • Third Place - "Restaurant Ad" (Color) for ‘Hot House Tap & Grille’ in Monongahela The Union-Finley Messenger is celebrating its 5-year anniversary this month. It is a free monthly community newspaper serving the Mon Valley and South Hills areas. Learn more by visiting their website at www.unionfinley.com.
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Union-Finley Messenger Celebrates Five Year Anniversary, Looks to the future. Right out of the gates, Doug Haniford knew that something special was happening. “Everywhere I went, and everyone I spoke to about the launch of our newspaper was excited to have a local information source on the way,” said Haniford. “There was a big void of local news coverage and access to community information. Small businesses also wanted more affordable advertising options, so the support and encouragement we received from the area was tremendous.” Haniford is the owner and Publisher of The Union-Finley Messenger, a free monthly community newspaper that is proudly celebrating their five year anniversary. The May 2009 issue was their 60th issue. The newspaper has made significant strides in its first five years, and while Haniford recognizes this achievement, he has even bigger plans for the future. “It’s a big milestone for sure,” says Haniford. “Five years in business for any small business is a big deal. It’s even bigger for a newspaper.” What makes Haniford even more proud is that his company has thrived and grown at a time when other newspapers across the country are struggling and the industry overall is just fighting to survive. Many newspapers have seen significant drops in recent years of advertising revenue, page counts and subscribers. “Every day it seems that another major daily newspaper closes their doors, or files for bankruptcy. With access to major news so readily available for free on the internet or the television, the paid dailies are struggling to make ends meet and adapt to a new way of doing things. Their old busi-
ness model isn’t working the way it used to” says Haniford. The internet has really changed the world of media and information sharing. And that has daily newspapers scrambling. It also has opened up the doors for smaller “community-focused” newspapers like the Union-Finley Messenger to step up to the plate. “The rapid growth and success that we have been able to achieve with the UnionFinley Messenger is proof that there is a need for local, community focused news and information. The type of stuff that one typically doesn’t find in a daily or major metropolitan newspaper, said Haniford. He added “While the newspaper industry as a whole is struggling, the free paper industry and community newspaper model is doing well.” Haniford points out some of the following facts about the newspaper industry: • Free Paper Circulation is growing, rather than falling like paid newspapers. Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) which audits paid newspapers released statistics that show daily newspaper circulation has declined by 7% overall in the last year – with some dropping as much as 1520%. • Free papers reach over 63 million homes per week. More than all daily newspapers COMBINED. • Over 97% of people either pick-up or receive a free paper. • Free Papers are a robust $4 billion industry. • Free Papers employ thousands of people. • Free papers include a diverse mix of publications, from traditional shopping guides distributed by carrier and mail to alternative newsweeklies and community
newspapers. • Increasingly, readers are looking to their local free paper for information. • Free Papers represent a separate, distinct industry within the print media. The Union-Finley Messenger with a current circulation of 15,000 copies, is increasing distribution every month and adding new locations (dropsites) where readers can pick up their free copy. “We are adding some dropsite locations within our primary coverage area to ensure as much market penetration and saturation as possible,” says Haniford. “In addition, we are reaching out to new communities and expanding our coverage and circulation within areas that are lacking a quality community news and information source. I would like to see our circulation reach 20,000 copies within the next 8-12 months,” he added. Not to be outdone by his competitors, Haniford said to expect to see the UnionFinley Messenger jump on the internet bandwagon in the very near future. “We have a pretty nice website right now, and readers can visit our site and read our entire issue from cover to cover using our digital edition. That is already more than most of the other community newspapers in the area offer,” says Haniford. “But our goal is to have a more interactive site for readers, even more local news, information sharing, opinions, blogs, resources, business directories, and advertising opportunities. We can’t ignore the technology changes happening in our industry. We must embrace technology, and find ways to provide the same quality, local information that we are doing now in our printed edition, but also add that extra
element for those readers who prefer to read their news on-line.” Haniford sees the key to future growth of his newspaper, and the industry in general, is continuing to focus on local, community news, and even “hyper-local” news (info down to the neighborhood or street level). “People want to know news and information that impacts them, and their immediate community. Their neighborhoods, their churches, their schools, their backyard,” says Haniford. “That’s why community newspapers are so strong right now. Access to Pittsburgh news, or state, regional and national news is available at the flick of a TV remote or the click of a mouse. Residents need publications such as ours to provide them with their local, hometown information.” Haniford says he is proud of his team of writers, photographers, designers, sales persons and production, and credits most of his success to this group of communityfocused residents who put their heart and soul into his newspaper. “They enjoy the success of the paper as much as anybody,” he says. “They feel a part of it, and really enjoy being involved in something that contributes to the quality of life in their community.” “There is no doubt,” he says, “That we wouldn’t be celebrating our five year anniversary without my great team to support me. I may be the Captain of the ship, but it is my team of sailors and crew that do the heavy lifting and keep us afloat. I’m looking forward to working with these tremendous people for many years to come.” (* Look for the “5 Year Anniversary” keepsake poster in the center of this June 2009 issue.)
Union-Finley Messenger Purchases New Delivery Van It’s hard to miss! A big white Dodge Ram van with huge copies of the community newspaper plastered on the side. Both sides! And the back. Oh, and also the front too! “It’s definitely an attention getter,” said Doug Haniford, owner and publisher of the local newspaper who bought the van. “I’m a big supporter of advertising and promotion, and I think our delivery van certainly achieves both. It will continue to help us make strides in our market,” he added. The van has full-color graphics on all sides, including the website on the front bumper, large front cover images on the sides of the van, and the “UFM” oval sticker on both doors. “Our UFM oval sticker is a spin-off on the popular oval stickers that started with the (Outer Banks) OBX craze a few years ago,” said Haniford. “We have passed out these stickers at festivals and events over the last year, and they have been well received. It’s just a little acronym for our business that creates a unique identity.” The delivery van can be seen during the month throughout the Mon Valley and South Hills areas delivering some of the 15,000
copies of the newspaper. Big Splat Graphics, a south hills design and production company produced and applied the new graphics. They can be reached at 866-R-U-SPLAT or www.bigsplatgraphics.com.
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AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE Car Cloning: The Stolen Car Makeover (NAPSI)-If you're shopping for a used car, experts say it's worth remembering the old adage: "If a deal is too good to be true, it probably is." A growing number of these "deals" turn out to be part of a con involving stolen vehicles and thousands of dollars. This scam-known as "VIN cloning" or "car cloning"-uses a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a legally registered car to mask the identity of a stolen one. Unfortunately, these stolen vehicles often end up in the hands of unsuspecting consumers. The FBI recently broke up one of the largest car theft rings in the country with the help of CARFAX. Car thieves in Florida, Illinois and Mexico cloned more than 1,000
vehicles worth $25 million. "Scam artists can make off with as much as $30,000 of your hard-earned money and leave you paying off a loan for a car you no longer own," said Larry Gamache, communications director at CARFAX. "What's worse, you may become part of a criminal investigation as well." Car thieves obtain VINs by simply swiping the plate or the number from vehicles sitting at dealerships or in parking lots. They then use the counterfeit numbers to alter existing ownership documents using the stolen vehicle identity. Or, they just forge new documents. The best way to make sure your car is legitimate is with thorough research. A vehi-
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A vehicle history report could help used-car buyers avoid a scam known as "car cloning."
â&#x20AC;˘ Have the vehicle inspected by a trusted, professional mechanic prior to purchase. You can learn more at www.carfax.com.
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From Father To Son: Automotive Advice And Life Lessons (ARA) - Automobiles often become a special place for parents to bond with their children, whether it's tinkering under the hood, or seated behind the wheel for a test drive. With Father’s Day approaching, WyoTech, one of the premier automotive training institutions in the country, asked its students for the best advice their fathers gave them about automotive care. Students shared their stories and the wisdom of their fathers. While some of this fatherly advice is simply about mechanics, much of it extends well beyond automotives to lessons for life. Many fathers stressed the overall importance of learning. Reymundo Delago, an automotive technology student at the Fremont, Calif. campus, says that his father also encouraged him to learn as much as possible. "My father told me: You cannot possibly learn everything there is to know about cars, so every day becomes an opportunity to learn more," says Delago. His classmate, Jose Gonzales, says that his father’s advice was to: “Focus on education and try to learn as much about cars as possible.” Jimmy Avalos, an automotive student at the Long Beach, Calif. campus, was encouraged to: “Go to school and make something of myself.” Avalos adds that he has followed his father’s advice by enrolling at WyoTech, and is now planning for a future in automotive repair. Caroline Gishnock, a refinishing student at the Blairsville, Penn. campus, says her father told her to: “Never give up. You can fix anything!” Of course, some jobs may require more elbow grease than others, but Curtis Treadaway, an automotive technology student in Fremont, says that the similar advice from his father and his father’s optimistic attitude have given him a good perspective on some of life’s troubles.
Treat your car -- and others -- well was the advice that Covey Durham received. He is an automotive technology student in Fremont. His father’s rule applies off the road as well – if you want to be treated with respect, it has to start with you. The best advice Nick Jensen’s father gave him was simply that: “Your future is in your hands.” Jensen, a Fremont automotive technology student, says his father’s advice made him realize his own potential and encouraged him to pursue further education. “My dad always said that my future is in my own hands, but I didn’t realize what that meant until I grew up. Now that I have begun my studies at WyoTech, I really do feel like I am in charge of my own future,” says Jensen. Andy Kunselman, director of student services at the school's Blairsville, Penn. location, says that his father never said much, but that he learned by having a role model and a mentor. “Because my dad always had a joke to tell, I learned to have fun, enjoy life and do my best to get a laugh. I also learned how to be reliable and provide for my family. I believe I learned how to be there for friends in need, and help others in general, by watching my dad.” Fathers have also passed on a love for cars. “Two days before my father passed away he was still working on his ’57 Chevy station wagon. He taught me all I know about cars, and now it’s my turn to teach my son,” says Charles Cuevas, an automotive student in Long Beach. Walter Davis, an automotive technology student in Fremont, shares Cuevas’ passion for cars and adds that his father’s best advice to him was simply to do what he loves. This inspired him to combine his passion for cars with a technical training from WyoTech, turning his love of cars into a full-time career as an automotive technician. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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All-Wheel Drive: What Everyone Should Know (NAPSI)-When shopping for a car, one of the key elements that can affect a consumer's choice is the layout of the drivetrain. That is, does the vehicle have front-wheel drive (FWD)? Rear-wheel drive (RWD)? All-wheel drive (AWD)? It can help to know the differences and benefits. In FWD and RWD alignments, only one set of wheels is used to deliver power from the engine to the pavement. The latter helps improve performance by allowing the two rear wheels to handle acceleration, leaving the front wheels to focus solely on directing the vehicle (and the majority of braking). AWD uses all four wheels for traction improvement for performance or bad-weather reasons. For example, Infiniti's Intelligent AWD system is one of the most advanced systems available on any automobile. The entire product line is available with this technology, including the Infiniti G sports sedan and coupe, the Infiniti EX luxury crossover and both V6- and V8-engine versions of the Infiniti M luxury sedan and Infiniti FX performance crossover. The system uses an active torque distribution management system with an active center clutch for smooth starts, greater grip and better maneuverability on slippery surfaces without compromising the vehicle's rear-wheel drive performance characteristics on dry roads. By constantly adjusting the power – sending anywhere from 50 percent to the front, up to 100 percent to the rear – the system generates greater control without sacrificing sportiness and true performance dynamics. Under most driving conditions, Infiniti's AWD system keeps a classic sports car_inspired, rear-wheel drive feel by maintaining 100 percent of torque at the rear drive wheels. The system constantly measures wheel spin, throttle position and vehicle speed, and, when conditions are less than optimal, can seamlessly send power (substantially variable from 0 to 50 percent) to the front wheels to provide all-wheel traction. The system can also modulate the braking system to distribute power from side to side if necessary. To learn more about Intelligent AWD and how it will serve your needs, visit www.infiniti.com.
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Conserving Gasoline Is Always in Style (NewsUSA) - Whether you are trying to stretch the family budget, help the environment, or lessen the nation's dependence on imported oil, conserving gasoline can benefit most everyone. "Using less gasoline is one of those rare win-win situations," notes Martin Lawson, editorial director of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians. "Families can benefit immediately while helping the environment in the long run." Whatever your motivation, here are some gas saving tips from the pros at the ASE: Monitor tires. Under-inflated tires or poorly aligned wheels waste fuel by forcing the engine to work harder. (Let the tires cool down before checking the air pressure.) Whether your cause is Out-of-line wheels, as evidenced by uneven environmental or financial, tread wear, should be aligned by a profesconserving gasoline will help. sional. • Remove excess weight. Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle. Store only essentials in the trunk. Less weight means better mileage. Promptly remove rooftop cargo carriers to reduce air drag. • Consolidate trips and errands. Some trips may be unnecessary. Also, try to travel when traffic is light so you can avoid stop-and-go conditions. • Avoid excessive idling. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends and family. • Observe speed limits. Speeding decreases your miles per gallon. • Drive gently. Sudden accelerations guzzle gas. Anticipate traffic patterns ahead and adjust your speed gradually. • Use windows and air conditioning wisely. Your mileage should improve if you keep the windows closed at highway speeds, since air drag is reduced. This is true even with the air conditioning on -- assuming that the system is in good working order. But turn the air conditioning off in stop-and-go traffic to save fuel. • Keep your engine "tuned up." A well-maintained engine operates at peak efficiency, maximizing gas mileage. Follow the service schedules listed in the owner's manual. Replace filters and fluids as recommended; have engine performance problems corrected at a repair facility. A well-maintained vehicle will last longer, too. Given today's high-tech engines, it's wise to have this type of work done by auto technicians who are ASE-certified in engine performance. Repair shops that employ certified auto technicians display the blue and white ASE sign. For more information, including seasonal car care advice, visit www.ase.com.
Antique Car Show at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will be hosting the “Anything on Wheels” - Antique Car Show on June 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antique cars galore and rides on our restored vintage trolleys to boot! Model railroads, face painting, unicycles, food and fun at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Admission: $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Children (Ages 3-15) and New Family Rate $30 (up to 2 Adults and 4 Children) For more information or to register your antique car, please call Lisa Stout-Bashioum, Visitor Services Coordinator, at 724-228-9256 or email vsm@pa-trolley.org.
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Gearing Up Your Truck for Summer While there are many experts who can help you determine what gear to buy, getting all those items to your destination safely and efficiently can be the real test. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when packing your truck for summer trips. Get organized and save space by compart(ARA) - Right now is a great time to plan your mentalizing your gear into containers. You’ll summer road trips – and to get your truck and be able to find items within seconds of gear in tip-top shape before you hit the road. opening the tailgate and unpacking will be Whether going to the lake for a weekend of fishing and relaxation or camping in the great much quicker once you reach your destinaoutdoors, you need to have the right gear. tion. Mark Sedenquist, publisher of RoadTripAmerica.com, suggests a combination of clear plastic containers, duffel bags, soft backpacks and cardboard boxes for organizing your gear while traveling. It’s also a good idea to place items you’ll need right away toward the back of the truck bed. For example, pack a cooler with your packed lunch or your tent and sleeping bags last, since they will be some of the first items you’ll want to unpack and set up. While your truck bed is a great place to store items during your road trip, you’ll also want to make sure those items are protected from the elements and prying eyes. One way to protect your gear is with a roll-up truck bed cover. These affordable roll-up covers are easy to install and will give you 100 percent bed usage for hauling your gear. You simply roll up the cover to gain access to items in your truck bed. A truck bed cover can also provide you with immediate gas mileage improvement, which may come in quite handy as gas prices tend to increase during the summer. A truck bed cover will help you save at the pump by reducing drag and making your vehicle more aerodynamic at high speeds. Most truck owners can see as much as a 10 percent increase in their fuel economy. Through a little research you can find many different truck bed covers available. A highquality and budget-friendly option is the Access Roll-Up Cover, manufactured by ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc), a North Dakota truck accessory company. This soft roll-up cover is made of heavy-duty, double-coated vinyl material that holds up to the elements and numerous years of use in all different weather conditions. The roll-up cover installs quickly and easily with a clamp-on installation and is designed specifically to fit your truck model. When not in use, the cover can be rolled up behind the cab and never has to be removed when hauling your gear, making it a great option for road trips. “I put on many highway miles during the year and in talking to other owners with a similar truck without a box cover, I am amazed at the savings in gas mileage I'm getting with my cover. The Access Roll-Up Cover is such an attractive addition to my truck. It really finishes the look I want," says a customer from Bismarck, N.D. For more information on the Access Roll-Up Cover and to find out how it can protect your gear this summer and save you money at the gas pump, visit www.agricover.com or call (888) 685-2558. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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3rd Annual Pooch Parade Held in Monongahela The 3rd Annual Pooch Parade was held in Monongahela on May 16. The event was sponsored by MARC (Monongahela Area Revitalization Committee). Attendees and guests enjoyed various food booths, a bake sale, Chinese auction, and performances by the Dance Company by Lori. The Keystone Canine Club setup and sponsored an agility course for any dogs to try. (PHOTOS BY MARIANNE KLEPPNER)
Pets The Pooch Parade began on Main Street and headed towards Chess Park
Finleyville Food Drive for Homeless Dogs and Cats Amber Leezer and Pat Staffen of Monongahela holding their Pomeranians – Simba, Johnny, Abbie, and Baby.
Charmaine and Richard Nebash of Union Township with their Shihtzus – Goji and Shittake. The Gunner / Tater Largest Dog Award went to "Caesar", pictured here with owner Lisa of Donora
The Smallest Dog Award went to "Mia", pictured here with owner Lori Kisner of New Eagle
The Best in Show Award "Murphy" with owner Ramona
The Owner Look Alike Award went to "Liberty" and owner Reagan, who each dressed as Fairy Princesses.
The Chiropractic Health Center in Finleyville is having a food drive to benefit homeless dogs and cats. Dog and Cat food will be collected during the month of June at 3530 Marion Ave. The collected food will be donated to various rescue groups. “There is a great need for donated food,” said Dr. Christine Wittman of the Chiropractic Health Center. “Many animals are being abandoned in these economic times. Donated food is always needed by rescue groups until adoption. Most rescue groups operate on a very slim budget and this type of help is always appreciated.” The Chiropractic Health Center is offering a FREE Chiropractic examination to any one who supplies a bag of food to these needy animals. As always, thank you for your support. For additional information call 724-348-6446 or e-mail frontdesk@drwittman.com.
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Podiatrist to Offer Program on Diabetes Foot Care
Corner CURVES of South Park Member of the Month Maria Leonard
Podiatrist James Marks will present, “Knock Your Socks Off Podiatry: Your Partner in Diabetes Foot Care” at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17. The free program is part of the hospital’s diabetic education classes and will be held in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital. To register, call Physician Access at 1-877-284-2000.
The Curves member of the month is Maria Leonard. Maria resides in South Park with her husband, Michael and two young children, Bianca and Thomas. In addition to teaching the sixth grade in Bethel Park and her passion for promoting a specialty coffee of Honduras, Cafe Meridon, she also finds time for hula dancing and working out at Curves. "I need to be fit and healthy to prepare for my retirement in Honduras. There I would like to be a tour guide in the rainforest and assist with child development". Great expectations for this Curvette. Her dedication to her workout will undoubtedly help her dreams come true. Congratulations Maria!
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Healthy Directions Announces June Programs and Events Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Healthy Directions health education and resource center at 6116 Brownsville Road Extension, Suite 107 Finleyville will celebrate the following national health events in June: • Sun Safety You may know that you can sunburn even on a cloudy day, but did you know that concrete, sand, water and snow reflect 85 % to 90% of the sun’s UV rays?? The Sun Safety Alliance seeks to reduce the incidence of skin cancer by motivating people to adopt and practice safe sun protection. • Headache Awareness This observance focuses on educating the public that headache is a legitimate neurobiological disease. More than just a “bad headache,” migraine pain and associated symptoms affect 29.5 million Americans. Women are almost three times more likely to suffer from migraines than men. Anyone interested in these topics are encouraged to stop in for free information. Healthy Directions offers on-site laboratory services for blood and urine analysis are from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 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 11 a.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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Speaker Offers Insights on Healthy Choices for Food and Household Products On Monday, April 27 at 7:00 pm, the South Park Garden Club with South Park Library hosted a program "Hormones in Food and Household Products: Health Effects and Safer Choices". The speaker was Maryann Donovan, PhD, MPH and the Scientific Director of the Center for Environmental Oncology of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, the Associate Director for Research Services at UPCI, and a faculty member in the Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh. (PHOTO BY SCOTT MCCURDY)
Smoking Cessation Program Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center Offers Clear the Air Program Statistics show that 70 percent of smokers want to quit if they can get the help they need. Participants can enroll in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Clear the Airâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to learn about tools to quit tobacco, offered at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center of The Washington Hospital through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Clear the Air program is a group-based tobacco cessation preparation program that provides the tools needed to get prepared, take action and quit tobacco smoking for good. Participants receive a quit kit that includes coupons toward over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy. This one-session, two-hour program can be a key factor for smokers to begin on a committed path to a healthier, longer life. There is no fee or facility membership required for Highmark members to participate in the Clear the Air program, and only a nominal fee for non-Highmark members who sign up. The professional staff at the Wellness Center have been trained by Highmark to administer this smoking cessation program. For more information on program schedules or to register, call Elizabeth Flynn, 724250-5202.
Diabetic Education Classes in Canonsburg Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a Diabetic Education Classes in the McNary Conference Center from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. during the month of June: â&#x20AC;˘ June 3 - Introduction to Diabetes/ Monitoring and Managing Your Diabetes â&#x20AC;˘ June 10 - Diet Management of Diabetes / Preventing Eye Complications â&#x20AC;˘ June 17 - Medications of Diabetes Management / Foot Care â&#x20AC;˘ June 24 - Benefits of Exercise in Diabetes / Coping with Diabetes The Support Group is free of charge and open to diabetics and their families. To register, call Physician Access at 1-877284-2000. Registration is limited.
Open Your Hearts for Homeless Dogs & Cats The Chiropractic Health Center is Collecting Dog and Cat food Donations during the month of June. A bag of food entitles you to a FREE Chiropractic evaluation! Call 724-348-6446 for details!
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JRMC Honors Its Volunteers (l-r) Thomas Timcho, president and CEO, Jefferson Regional Medical Center; gift shop volunteers Hank Morycz, 4,000 hours; Jo Brennan, 26,000 hours; and Rebecca Farabaugh, 8,000 hours; Spiritual Care volunteer Peter Pavuk, 25 years of service, and Dr. Christopher Dooley, medical director, Emergency Department, Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
Nearly 300 men, women and students who gave almost 48,000 hours of volunteer service to Jefferson Regional Medical Center in 2008 were honored at the Medical Center's annual Volunteers Luncheon and Program at the Georgetown Centre, Pleasant Hills. Thomas Timcho, president and CEO, thanked the volunteers for their service and shared a letter from a former Emergency Department patient who expressed his appreciation for the kindness shown by employees and volunteers during his stay. Christopher Dooley, M.D., medical director of the Emergency Department and vice president of the medical staff, also expressed his gratitude to the Medical Center's team of volunteers, which has added 20 new members to its ranks in 2009. "It's really a special thing that you do," he said. "You all are very important to us." Among those being honored were several high school and college students who do volunteer work at Jefferson Regional, including Jefferson Hills residents Nikki Cmar, Davide DePasquale, Lauren Friday, Mikayla Gowaty and Joey Strinic; Jennifer Palyo of Pleasant Hills and Abby Connolly of Clairton. Also participating in the program were Phyllis Boykin, director, Customer and Volunteer Services' Rev. Paul Edwards, team leader, Spiritual Care, and Heidi Gregori, volunteer coordinator.
JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JUNE EVENTS FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS IN THE COMMUNITY Jefferson Regional Medical Center Health Pavilion, 1000 Higbee Drive, Bethel Park • FREE blood pressure monitoring and medication checks on June 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, lower level entrance. Wal-Mart Pharmacy, West Mifflin • FREE medication/blood pressure checks on June 10, 17 and 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. National City Bank Community Room 35 West Grant Ave., Duquesne • Free Community Stroke Risk Screening, June 6, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., No insurance needed. Includes a stroke risk assessment survey, total cholesterol & HDL, blood sugar level, blood pressure check, body fat analysis, educational materials and counseling. Registration preferred; call 412-469-7100. FREE EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY • Open House — Learn about the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease at a Free Open House at The Walnut Place at
Summerset, 4584 Browns Hill Road, Squirrel Hill. June 11, 4 to 8 p.m. Call 412-469-7100 to register. Jefferson Regional Health Professionals at Wal-Mart Pharmacy, West Mifflin • Body Works, June 11, noon to 2 p.m. • Osteoporosis, June 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Counseling Center - Caste Village Mall, Suite M123, Whitehall Free seminars from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 412-469-7100. • Psychological Methods for Weight Management & Smoking Cessation, June 8 • Recovery from Grief and Loss, June 22, also on July 6 LOW-COST SERVICES AND CLASSES* AT JEFFERSON REGIONAL • Diabetes Education: Take Control of Your Diabetes: Four-part series - June 9 and 16, 6 to 8:30 p.m., and June 11 and 18, 6 to 8 p.m.; also offered on July 7 and 14, 1 to 3:30 p.m., and July 9 and 16, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 412-4695234 to register.
Healthy Behavior Sabotage “Come on, have a little bit, I made it just for you” or “Why don’t you skip your workout today and join us for happy hour, you exercise too much anyway.” How often have others around you consciously or unconsciously attempted to sabotage your health and wellness goals? Health and wellness goals usually are focused on exercise and diet habits. An alteration for a short period of time may not distract from your lifestyle habits. We’ve all experienced that feeling of coming home from vacation and trying to get back into the natural rhythm of our normal life. It takes a couple weeks for those normal routines of diet and exercise to readjust again. Research by Jo Hill published in the Science Journal found that adjusting your calorie intake down 100 calories or adjusting your exercise to include 100 calories burned per day has the potential to prevent weight gain in 90 percent of the adult population. Individuals who have social support from significant people in their lives were 33 percent more likely to succeed in their weight loss goals as compared to individuals who had limited support. The supported individuals also were 76 percent more likely to maintain that weight loss after 10 months as compared to the other individuals. Supportive versus unsupportive individuals to our individual lifestyles are present in our daily lives. Our responses to the unsupportive individuals are critical to keeping centered on our goals. The most common response is to ignore the unsupportive comments. Explaining ourselves, changing the subject or simply walking away also are common and effective responses. Giving in to an occasional social pressure also is an option. Indulgences don’t always have to be an obstacle to long-term goals. Indulgences aren’t usually defined as a small bag of chips or a small ice cream. Indulgences usually involve larger portions of high-calorie foods. Make the best choices when indulging then resume your normal healthier lifestyle without delay. Adjust your schedule of workouts, or try to fit an extra in to compensate. This is the time of year of celebrations and social gatherings. Temptations and indulgences are plentiful. Keep an awareness of your health and wellness goals. Ready your defenses for saboteurs with whom you may encounter. Use kindness and patience in your responses and enjoy the celebrations! • Senior Services Computer Classes: $45 for two, two-hour sessions. Call 412-469-7099 to register. Classes include: The Internet 1 & 2, June 15 and 22, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. E-mail 1 & 2, June 29 and July 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. LOW COST SERVICES AND CLASSES* IN THE COMMUNITY Jefferson Regional Wellness Center 712 Clairton Blvd., Pleasant Hills • Personal Nutrition Coaching: Free for Highmark insurance members; $60 for nonHighmark members. Call 412-469-7100 to register. The Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease, 2033 Lebanon Church Road • Dean Ornish Reversal Program, begins June 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., continues Mondays and Wednesdays, and June 9, 5 to 9 p.m., continues Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is insurance-based for Highmark and UPMC Health Plan. Call 1-888-676-4744 to register.
FREE EVENTS AT JEFFERSON REGIONAL • 18th Annual Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon & Program, “A Celebration of Life, Hope and Courage.” Speaker Joseph Cvitkovic, PhD, whose topic is “Living A Creative Life: Pathway to Health,” June 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bibro Pavilion. To register call 412-469-7100 by June 5. • Hip and Knee Pain Seminar on June 9 or July 14, 10 to 11 a.m.; Call 412-469-7100. • Sleep/CPAP/BIPAP Open House: Includes free sleep disorder screenings, CPAP/BIPAP mask fittings and equipment check, and tours. Just walk in, Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to noon, or by appointment. Call 412-469-5981 • Health for Her: Memory Maintenance: Your Questions Answered, June 25, 5 to 7 p.m. Call 412-469-7100 to register. *May require a physician order; most insurance plans pay the fee. Co-pays vary.
Detailed listings are available at www.jeffersonregional.com
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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL JUNE EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. BABY CARE CLASS - Monday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Learn baby care basics with upto-date information at this instructional session for parents-to-be. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).
Kathy Clark
Clark Named as MVH Cameos of Caring® Nominee Kathy Clark, R.N., is Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Cameos of Caring® Award recipient for 2009. Clark, a member of the medical/surgical team, was introduced as this year’s Cameos of Caring® honoree as a highlight of the annual Nurses Appreciation Day program at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Clark will be honored at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing’s annual Cameos of Caring® Awards Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. According to Mary Lou Murt, RN, Senior Vice President for Nursing at MVH, Clark was chosen for her commitment to the nursing profession and to her patients, as well as her exceptional compassion. Murt specifically cited Clark's participation in the Scouting for Food and Heart Walk programs and her leadership role in the transition to a women-focused medical/surgical unit on 4-East. Mary Ann Fonzi, Clark's supervisor, praised her attentiveness to patients' families and noted she is "always giving emotional, spiritual and psychological support." Clark joined the MVH Nursing Team five years ago with eight years of clinical experience. She has mentored student nurses throughout her career at Monongahela Valley Hospital and has made herself available to pray with patients and families who request that service.
MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 2, 3, 4 at 8:30 a.m., ECC. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least one-week prior to the start of classes. To register, call 724-258-1483. Breast Cancer Support Group Wednesday, June 3 at 6 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. For more information, call 724-258-1455. INNOVATIONS IN ARTHRITIS DISEASES - Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Rheumatologist Ajay K. Mathur, M.D., F.A.C.P. and a team of health care professionals will present a free program to discuss the newest methods for treating arthritis and related diseases. The presentation will cover an overview of the most common forms of arthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis. He will provide updates on the drugs that are being utilized as well as the different surgeries now performed. In addition, he will answer questions about rare forms of arthritis. Call 724-258-1234 for registration. AUXILIARY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Friday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ECC and Monongahela Valley Hospital Central Plaza. The Festival menu will feature strawberry specialties and many other food items. Tickets for the Strawberry Festival may be purchased in advance at the hospital’s Gift Shop and also will be available the day of the event. For more information, call 724-258-1234. RSDS SUPPORT GROUP - Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492.
ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, June 10 at 1 p.m., ECC. Free and open to all persons with arthritis or related illnesses and their families. For more information, call 724-258-1321. AUXILIARY SIX DOLLAR JEWELRY SALE - Thursday and Friday, June 11 and 12 at 8 a.m., ECC. The Auxiliary of MonVale Health Resources, Inc. will present a jewelry sale featuring items from In Design Jewelry and the sale is open to the public. Everything at the sale is $6. Proceeds from the event will be used by the Auxiliary for its charitable programs. More information is available by calling 724-258-1167. AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVING COURSE Thursday and Friday, June 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECC. The nation’s first and largest classroom driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. It is intended to help improve skills while teaching accident and traffic violation avoidance. Some insurance companies offer discounts for course completion. All information is conveyed in a classroom setting. Two-day back-to-back sessions. The cost is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 724-258-1234. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. For additional information, call 724-258-1704. INNOVATIONS IN DERMATOLOGY Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m., ECC. Board certified Dermatologist Paul J. Ruschak, M.D. and a team of health care professionals will present a free program to discuss the signs, symptoms and resources available for the diagnosis and treatment for skin cancer including surgical options and techniques. This program is part of MVH’s Innovations series featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Refreshments will be served. Call 724-258-1234 for registration. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 16, 17, 18 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. 3day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least oneweek prior to the start of classes. For more information or to register, call 724-2581483.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Friday, June 19 from Noon to 6 p.m., ECC. American Red Cross, in cooperation with Monongahela Valley Hospital, will sponsor a blood drive on the hospital campus. For more information or to register, call 724736-4908 or online at redcrosslife.org. BREAST-FEEDING CLASS - Monday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breastfeed and to help them feel more comfortable and confident while in the hospital after delivery and when returning home. Many props are used in this class including breast pumps. Husbands and grandmothers are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229). BIG BEN’S BBQ - Wednesday, June 24 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Hospital upper parking area and ECC. Proceeds from the event will be used by the Auxiliary for its charitable programs which benefit patients and services at Monongahela Valley Hospital. More information is available by calling the MVH Gift Shop at 724-258-1167. ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING - Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting with everything you need to know. How to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar and information on the glycemic index. It is required that initial three-day Diabetes Self Management Training be completed prior to attending the Carbohydrate Counting class. Advanced registration also is required. To register, call 724-258-1148. INFANT/CHILD CPR - Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m., ECC. Infant/Child CPR classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $25 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724684-9536. PUBLIC CPR INSTRUCTION - Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m., ECC. 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 724684-9536.
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Q: Are air conditioning tune ups necessary? A:
Do you think you could run a marathon breathing through a straw? Not likely, and neither can your air conditioner. When the dog days of summer get here, and they will, your air conditioner will be running a cooling marathon. If the furnace filter is dirty, the A-coil has a layer of dirt on it or the out door condensing unit is clogged with grass clippings, dog hair etc., your air conditioner will be breathing through a straw. You have to understand that an air conditioner needs air, (lots of air), to work. You paid a lot of good money to have your system installed, don't kill it prematurely. If your system is old and you want a few more years of service out of it, take the straw out of its mouth.
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Q: I often get vertigo (a sensation of spinning) with certain head movements or positions. Is there any physical therapy treatment for this?
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There are several types of vertigo and the causes of these Jessica Doman, DPT vary. One of the most common types is Benign Paroxsymal Physical Therapist Positional Vertigo (BPPV for short). BPPV is a condition in which Vestibular and Balance Therapist tiny crystals (otoconia) deep within the inner ear become freely floating within the semicircular canals. There are several causes of Centers for Rehab Services this (head trauma, illness) but often, patients have no precipitating incident or injury. The common symptom is, brief episodes of vertigo, lasting less than 1 minute. This is associated with changes in head position relative to gravity (i.e. rolling, bending over, looking up) and often causes a sense of imbalance. If you are suffering from vertigo or believe that you may have BPPV, contact a physical therapist specializing in vestibular disorders or your physician. In Canonsburg, Jessica Doman, DPT specializes in the treatment of BPPV and other vestibular disorders and can be reached at 724-873-8670.
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MEDICAL CARE Q: What tips can you offer to avoid getting Poison Ivy this summer? A:
If love to garden but want to avoid getting intensely itchy, annoying poison ivy this summer, follow these tips to help lessen your chances of getting the dreaded rash. • Avoid anything on a vine with three leaves Mary Parks Lamb, MD • Wear long pants, long sleeves and gloves to protect any exposed Medical Director Urgent Care Center skin • If you must clear out a suspicious plant or you know you have touched poison ivy, wash exposed skin immediately with soap and water to remove the plant oils • Launder gardening clothes right away • Be careful with pets and gardening tools that may have plant oils on them • Barrier creams are controversial and have not been adequately proven to prevent poison ivy If you happen to get poison ivy despite these measures, see your physician for treatment. Urgent Care Center affiliated with The Washington Hospital 3515 Washington Road, Krebs Center, McMurray 724.969.4321 www.theurgentcarecenter.org
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Kids & Family Pleasant Hills Borough Summer Recreation 2009 The Pleasant Hills Borough Summer Recreation Program is a six-week program for children ages 5 through 12 who reside in Pleasant Hills Borough. Summer Recreation 2009 starts Monday, June 29th and runs through Friday, August 7. Recreation hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon, Monday through Friday. Registration will be held in the Community Room on the following dates: • Thursday, June 4th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Saturday, June 6th 9:00 - Noon • Saturday, June 13th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The last day to register your child/children is Monday, June 29th, (first day of Summer Recreation) from 9:00 - Noon in the Community Room. The registration fee is $15 per child. Please have proof of residency to show at time of registration. The program consists of crafts, sports, and interactive play. There will be four field trips along with the annual recreation picnic. During Recreation children ages 5 through 8 will report to the Community Room in the Borough Building and ages 9 through 12 report to Mowry Park, Shelter #4. During the six-week Recreation Program the sprinklers in Pleasant Kingdom will be turned on from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday weather permitting. Parental supervision is required. For more information, visit www.pleasanthillspa.com.
Canonsburg General Hospital Offers Pediatric CPR Class with AED Canonsburg General Hospital will offer a class on Pediatric Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 in the McNary Conference Center. Instructors for this class are certified by the American Heart Association. Attendees will learn infant and child CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator) training and methods to relieve choking. Infant safety in the home also will be discussed. The cost is $25 per person. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call 1-877-284-2000.
Enthusiasm is Building for Summer Story Time Program Moms know the best way for their kids to learn is to have fun while doing it. Preschoolers have a great opportunity to do just that this summer with the Summer Story Time Program being held at Sonshine Tree Preschool. This program is for children ages 3-5, and better yet, the moms get to stay and have fun with them! We know summers are busy, so why make time for a Story Time Program for your child? Stories both challenge and engage your child's mind. Books will not only allow your child to relive their own life experiences but to also learn about and experience cultures and events that are further removed his life. Reading books out loud establish a goal for your child's literacy efforts, improve knowledge of the English language, increase vocabulary and also make it easier to learn how to read. Your preschooler will learn how to connect print words and meaning. Activities will also include awesome crafts alternating with a fun and exciting time of exercise for tots. The Story Time will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on the following Tuesday mornings throughout the summer: • June 2 and 30 • July 21 • August 4 and 18 Cost is only $2.00 per session for each child attending. Sonshine Tree Preschool is located one mile south of Trax Farms on Rt. 88, overlooking Mineral Beach. For further information or to register, please contact Sonshine Tree Preschool, Rhonda Barner at 724-348-1620 ext. 102 and check out our website at www.sonshinetreepreschool.com.
JOIN TRIPLE B FARMS “KIDS’ CLUB” Fun in The Sun For Kids Who Need A Wholesome Summer Activity Need a fun activity for your child? Try Triple B Farms’ Kids’ Ag Club, where children can learn all about the food they eat and the farms where it’s grown. Children ages 4-9 may attend the Kids’ Club along with a parent, grandparent or other adult. They’ll have two hours of fun from 10 a.m. to noon each session. Here are upcoming dates and themes: • June 17: “There’s a Cow on my Pizza”: Learn about pizza ingredients that come from the farm, and make a pizza snack and a “farm mobile” craft. • July 1: “Crazy Corn Day”: Learn about different types of corn, have a popcorn snack and make a corn craft. • July 29: “Busy Bees Day”: Learn about bees and how they are important to the farmer, make a bee snack and a bee craft. Each session includes program, craft, a visit with the farm animals, playground time, giant slides, rope maze and discounts on select merchandise in the farm market. Kids’ Club participants are also invited to bring a sack lunch and enjoy it in the farm’s picnic shelter after the club session ends. Cost is $10 per session. To register, call 724-258-3557 at least two days before the first session your child plans to attend. Children need not attend all three sessions; when you register, simply specify which sessions your child plans to attend. For general farm information or directions, call (724) 258-3557 or check the farm’s Web site at www.triplebfarms.com.
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Movin’ Up The Ranks! Troop 54087 Brownies Promoted to Junior Girl Scouts
Troop 54087 lights candles for the Girl Scout colors as they told of the colors’ meanings before the bridging.
All smiles during the pizza party following the ceremony are (Left to right) - Sarah Grandinette, Hannah Williams, Rachel Funtal and Gabrielle Fronzaglio.
John McMillan Presbyterian Church Preschool Accepting Registrations John McMillan Presbyterian Church Preschool, in Bethel Park, is currently accepting registrations for the 2009 - 2010 school year. If you are looking for a quality preschool program for your child with a loving, Christian environment, visit our school, meet our experienced teachers and discover why learning is fun at John McMillan. Classes are available for children ages 2 through 5. Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes art, music, kindergarten readiness activities, science, creative and outdoor play. Weekly Parent & Tot classes are an opportunity for you and your two year-old to enjoy a special time together. The Three Year-Old classes meet twice a week and the Four Year Old Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Our four day Transition Class is designed for the older preschool child who would benefit from another year of preschool prior to entering kindergarten. Tuition includes a sibling discount for those families enrolling more than one child. For further information or to arrange a tour, please call Pat Folino at 412-833-4704.
New Renovated Thomas Christian Preschool Opens
Troop 54087 showing off their butterfly wings after they walked across the bridge and became official Junior Girl Scouts.
Gabrielle Fronzaglio reads her part about the color green.
By Samantha Milton On May 18, 2009, during a bridging ceremony held at The Ginger Hill Grange on Route 136, Troop 54087 took the coveted walk across the bridge that signified their promotion from Brownies to Junior Girl Scouts. The girls, led by troop leaders Tracy Grandinette and Flora Funtal, partook in a candle lighting ceremony followed by a walk across the bridge as they spread their wings into Junior Girl Scouts. Following the event, a pizza party was held for all of the girls and their families to celebrate their success. The girls are all very excited to take over their new titles in the fall, and are very proud of their accomplishments. If you would like more information or are interested in becoming a Girl Scout, please visit www.gswpa.org.
Thomas Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the opening of their newly renovated preschool program, Thomas Christian Preschool. The new preschool will offer classes for three and four year olds. Not only have we given the classrooms a major facelift with new furniture, and adornments, but also our curriculum has been updated to reflect the important skills children will need as they enter Kindergarten, along with basic Christian values . This hands on program will expose students to language arts and math while incorporating art, music, fitness/movement, and a love of literature. Our new Director, Terri Cottrill, has been hard at work during this renovation, updating curriculum, and hiring qualified teachers. Her experiences as a mom, pre-school teacher, elementary school teacher, and parent volunteer in her own children’s schools, have provided her with the expertise and experience to provide your child with a safe, spiritual, educational experience in an environment where fun and learning go hand in hand! We are very excited to launch the Thomas Christian Preschool in September 2009. Thomas Christian Preschool is located at 1068 Linden Rd, Eighty Four, PA. The new preschool is only 7 minutes from Waterdam Plaza and is convenient for all children in the surrounding school districts, such as; Peters, Canon-Mac, and Ringgold. Anyone wishing to learn more about our 3 and 4 year old programs or to enroll for the Fall term, please contact Terri Cottrill at 724-941-8910.
Windover Hills Schools Taking Registrations for the 2009-2010 School Year The Windover Hills Schools of South Park are taking registrations for the fall. Classes available are a 3 yr. old Nursery class for children that are 3 yrs. of age by Aug. 31st and are potty trained. A Preschool class for children who are 4 yrs. of age by Aug. 31st and potty trained and if enrollment permits we also have a Transition class for children who are 5 yrs. of age by Dec. 31st and have had one year previous preschool experience. Our small class sizes permit the children to work closely with the teachers enabling students to progress at a good pace. Students enjoy field trips, visits from community helpers such as fire fighters and police, and performing special programs for family and friends. For more information about tuition, class times, or if you have any question or wish to enroll your child, please call Kim Scott at 412-653-4393 or the school at 412-653-6899. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Opening Day At Thomas Field Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey Throws Out The First Pitch Some of the Thomas baseball players gather to make Commissioner Irey feel right at home.
Charleroi Battles Monessen in Youth Soccer Match
By Paul Chasko
Opening day of youth baseball couldn’t have been better in Thomas, PA. - A warm sunny spring morning with the field in great shape. Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey was on hand to throw Crack! That ball went for a ride. out the ceremonial first pitch. A “color announcer” working from atop one of the dugouts announcing play-by-play progress of the games was a new wrinkle this year that everyone seemed to appreciate.
County Commissioner Diana Irey tosses in the first pitch of the 2009 season at Thomas Field.
A close play at third base…. and the runner was safe! A clean double by a White Sox Batter
(PHOTOS BY PAUL CHASKO)
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Fisherman Converge on Mingo Creek For Opening Day Of Trout Season By Paul Chasko
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.)
• Official Entry Form •
The Robins have been around for a while now and yes, the official first day of spring was March 20 but on my calendar the first day of spring is the opening day of trout season. There’ve been opening days when I tramped through a light snow up at Laurel Run and had an icicle forming on the end of my fishing rod, but this year the weather was beautiful – the The deep holes under the bridges on Mingo Creek high for the afternoon was get plenty of attention on opening day in the lower 70’s. That was warm enough for some fishermen to show up the night before and spend the night to secure their favorite spot. I spoke to a couple of fishermen on Mingo Creek who did just that. Mingo Creek is close to home for many folks and is well stocked with trout before opening day. The problem I have with Mingo is that most of the stocked trout congregate in the several deep holes located within Mingo Park and most fishermen will head for one of these spots. Elbow-toThe sacrifices made by Dads elbow fishing doesn’t appeal fishing with kids are monumental. to me but there are some who’ll suffer through it to get in and get out with some good fish.
(Deadline for entries is June 10)
Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the Union-Finley Messenger. What is the name of the Eagle Scout from Union Twp. who received the Eagle Scout award? What is the date of St. Anthony’s Annual Festival in Monongahela? What is the name of the local baton group who won its sixth World Championship Title? 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! PAT MONINGER- Jefferson Hills • VALERIE VANCE - Union Township
Christopher Riggans and John Loukis each have nice stringers of trout.
Bill Lechner of Ginger Hill shows off a nice rainbow trout caught under the Henry Bridge on Mingo Creek.
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Levdansky Reminds Anglers to Pick Up Free 2009 Trout Stocking Guide State Rep. David Levdansky, DAllegheny/Washington, is reminding anglers to stop by his constituent service offices for a free copy of the 2009 in-season trout stocking guide. The schedule has an easy-to-read table that allows Pennsylvania anglers to see an entire year’s worth of stockings at one time. The information is broken down by county, with stream sections and lakes listed alphabetically, and the type of trout being released at each location. Stockings started March 1 and will be spread throughout the spring, fall and winter months. This year, the Fish and Boat Commission will stock about 3.2 million pounds of trout. As implemented for the 2007 season, the average length of the trout produced for stocking will be 11 inches. The stocking will also include trophy-sized fish. A number of elements go into determining a stocking rate, including the size of the waterway, the amount of public access to the water, proximity to a population center
Elizabeth Adams Named First-ever All-conference Tennis Selection
and the presence of self-sustaining trout populations. Levdansky said the guides can be picked up at any of his constituent offices: • 122 Second Ave., Elizabeth; 412-384-2258 • 3519 B Washington Ave., Finleyville; 724-348-2030 • 157 Main St., First Floor, New Eagle Municipal Building, New Eagle; 724-258-2806 • 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park Municipal Building; 412-831-8096 The Elizabeth and Finleyville offices are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The New Eagle office is open Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The South Park office is open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fish and Boat Commission has also posted stocking information at www.fishandboat.com.
Sophomore Elizabeth Adams became the first-ever Pitt women’s tennis player in school history to earn All-Big East honors. Voted the team MVP, Adams is the first-ever Panther to earn all-conference accolades at Pitt, as the league head coaches selected her to the 14-member team. “All in all, Elizabeth had a terrific year, not only as an individual, but as a team player,” Pitt Head Coach George Dieffenbach said. “She played most of the season at No. 1 singles, and all of the season at No. 1 doubles. Elizabeth had a year we can all be very proud of and she brought much recognition to the University of Pittsburgh. We look forward to Elizabeth leading her team as she enters her junior year primed to work hard and achieve much more for Pitt.” Adams led the Panthers to its first-ever first round victory in the 2009 Big East Championship, defeating Cincinnati 4-3. In that match, she won her 94th career victory with a two-set win in No. 2 singles. Adams also set the single-season doubles record at 25 in that contest, winning in No. 1 doubles alongside Kristy Borza. Adams eclipsed the record of 21 (tied twice by Borza) that was first set during the 1997-98 season by Fran Davis. On the year, Adams recorded a 22-6 singles record, playing as the No. 1 and No. 2. She was also the first-ever Big East Player of the Week awardee on February 12, this season. The following week, she became the only backto-back recipient of the award. Elizabeth Adams is the daughter of Linda Spencer Adams, a 1973 graduate of Ringgold High School and Dennis Adams of West Lawn, PA. She is the granddaughter of Raymond and Muriel Spencer of Finleyville, PA.
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7th Annual “Popcorn Shootout” Golf Tourney Fundraiser The 7th Annual Popcorn Shootout will be held on Friday, June 12 at Scenic Valley Golf Course on Church Hill Road in Venetia. The golf outing is held in memory of Jeff “Popcorn” Goldbach, a lifetime resident of Finleyville who passed away in October 1999. Featured events for the day will include shotgun start at 9 a.m., hole in one contests, player gifts, various skill contests, Chinese auction, 50/50 and much more. All proceeds from the outing go to the Highmark Caring Place, a center for grieving children and their families. To date, almost $18,000 has been raised for the Caring Place, with Highmark Corporation matching this amount dollar for dollar. If you would like to register a foursome or as an individual golfer, visit our website at w w w. g o l f d i g e s t p l a n n e r. c o m / 1 0 0 2 4 PopcornShootout/. If you would like to learn more about The Caring Place, visit their website at www.highmarkcaringplace.com. For more information, contact Tracy Goldbach at (724) 941-3833.
Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Set for June 19 The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 16th annual banquet at The Willow Room in Rostraver Township on Friday June 19 at 5:30 p.m. This year seven new inductees will be honored into the mythical Sports Hall of Fame bringing the total number of inductees to 184 since the original Sports Writers Sports Hall of Fame started selections in 1951 with Stan Musial and Bert Rechichar. This year’s distinguish class includes the late Felton Brown, Sr., Andy Dzurinko, Dr. Fleming Mosely, Don Peters, Roger Valdiserri, Dr. John Verkleeren, and Judge Reggie Walton. Felton Brown A 1936 Belle Vernon graduate was possibly the greatest athlete during his prime from the Mon Valley in football, baseball, and basketball becoming a member of the famed Belle Vernon Wrens in the 1930s. Andy Dzurinko A 1961 Monessen graduate starred on the football fields at Monessen High and Bucknell University. Dr. Flemming Mosely A 1956 Monessen graduate starred in football at both Monessen High and California University of Pennsylvania. He also excelled in track and field and was a successful amateur boxer who was a Pittsburgh Golden Gloves champion.
Don Peters A 1966 Belle Vernon Area High School graduate, coached the 1984 U.S. women’s gymnastics team to the gold medal in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Roger Valdiserri A 1945 North Belle Vernon graduate became the sports information director for Notre Dame for 33 years and pioneered some of the publicity concepts that everyone uses today. Dr. John Verkleeren A 1962 Charleroi High School graduate was a star football player in high school and at the University of Pittsburgh. Judge Reggie Walton A 1967 Donora High graduate, was a star football player in high school and at West Virginia State University located in Institute, West Virginia eight miles from Charleston. Tickets are $35 and seating is limited. To reserve tickets contact Steve Russell, Hall of Fame General Chairman, at 724-2583823 or at 1106 Stanton Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. The Sports Hall of Fame web site is www.mmvashof.org. Along with the Hall of Fame inductees, sixteen senior scholar athletes from the local Mon Valley high schools will also be honored. Those high schools include Belle Vernon Area, Brownsville, California, Charleroi, Elizabeth Forward, Monessen, Ringgold, and Yough.
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Ultimate Sports Training Program Helps Student Athletes Boost Performance
Local Boxing Update By Steve “Skeets” Levandosky GOLDEN GLOVES, STATE FINALS, HILTON HOTEL, PITTSBURGH, PA, APRIL 14 119 lbs. Rob Colasante,Munhall “S.P.B.C.” vs, Anthony Burgin “Front Street Gym Phillies” Colasante is here to defend his 2008 119 lbs. state title. Both boys were well schooled in Sweet Science (the art of self-defense), and put on an excellent performance. They traded leather at a fast pace. The hometown crowd was angry with the decision as the judges give the fight and Championship to Phillies Anthony Burgin. 152 lbs Andreas Kamouyerou, Peters Twp. “S.P.B.C.” vs. Julian Williams “Shuler’s Gym, Phillies” The first round of this fight opened up with both boys landing with big right and left hand bombs. The fight was close up until the third round when Kamouyerou survived a stormy spell, as he was shaken by five head punches and received an 8-count. To his credit, he kept going until the final bell. Andreas Kamoueryou drops the decision but still ends up PA State Runner-up! DAYS INN - BUTLER, PA, APRIL 21 115 lbs. Brentwood’s Luke Gloeckl “S.P.B.C.” vs. Richardo Vega “Cleveland Boxing” Gloeckl has been on rehab since the Veterans Day Show for an ankle break sustained playing “driveway basketball.” The new Gloeckl fought better than ever as he landed fast, crisp combos. Luke Gloeckl grinds out the decision win! 147lbs. Golden Gloves Champ Mike Kamouyerou of Peters Twp. “S.P.B.C.” vs. Keziah Sims “Akron Ohio Boxing” Kamouyerou never found his balance in this fight, as his Ohio opponent, countered with scoring blows. Mike Kamouyerou gets outboxed by a boxer in this fight. ST. CLARENCE HALL - NORTH OLMSTEAD, OHIO, MAY 9, 2009 152lbs Travis Dougherty Upper St. Clair “S.P.B.C.” vs. Larry Drumond “West Side B.C.” Cleveland Ohio. Hollywood filmmakers and actor Nick Nolte are in Pittsburgh making a movie about a Cage Fighter. Hollywood producers show up at South Park Boxing Club
The State Champion is Julian Williams of Philly in 152 lbs. match. S.P.B.C. Andreas Kamouyerou shows his sportsmanship.
S.P.B.C. Rob Colasante (left) and Phillies Anthony Burgan trade punches.
Keziah Sims of Ohio lands a perfect upper-cut under the chin of S.P.B.C. Mike Kamouyerou in Butler, PA, April 21.
S.P.B.C. Travis Dougherty (left) is about to walk into a straight left hand thrown by Ohio’s Larry Drumond.
(S.P.B.C.) and recruit most of the fighters for a week. Doughtery was one of them, and he skips training. Both boys traded standing 8counts through the first two rounds. In the third round, Dougherty is awarded two more 8-counts. The Referee stopped the contest in the third round. (Photos by STEPH)
For student athletes seeking to move to the next level, the Ultimate Sports Training (UST) program at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center of The Washington Hospital could be the ticket to better performance. Through UST, the wellness center's in-house sports medicine physician, certified exercise professionals and registered dietitian provide customized, sport-specific training geared to participants' individual goals. "We focus on helping student athletes maximize their potential, no matter what level they're at currently," explained Jamie Hawk, ACE, CPT, fitness manager at the Wellness Center. "We increase performance by helping them make the most of their training, and we decrease the potential for injury by strengthening susceptible areas." The comprehensive program incorporates speed, agility, endurance and weight training as well as assessments, testing and nutritional guidance. Therapeutic massage, sports rehab and physical therapy are also offered. Todd Franco, D.O., the Wellness Center's in-house sports medicine physician, says "In addition to the focus and intensity of UST, the quality and knowledge of the professionals involved really help set it apart," he said. "For the athletes, it's about playing better and preventing injury by learning to pay attention to their bodies." Tyler Billie, 16, a sophomore wide receiver and defensive back on Trinity High School's football team, already has seen noticeable gains in his speed, strength and agility in the four months he has participated in UST. He finds his twice a week sessions with exercise physiologist Jackson Momplaisir, MS, ACE, challeng-
ing and motivating. "Everything Jackson works with me on improves dramatically," said Billie, who hopes to play football in college. "He keeps the training fresh with new workouts and focuses each workout on multiple muscles to maximize the benefits." And Billie has already added eight pounds to his 6'1" frame by following Momplaisir's nutritional advice, bringing him within 10 pounds of his target football playing weight of 180. "We've set specific goals and Tyler knows exactly what he's working toward. He's seen a lot of gains since we've been working together. His teammates have also noticed the difference," said Momplaisir, whose holistic sports training philosophy is modeled on that of Mike Barwis, the well-regarded strength and conditioning coach for the University of Michigan Wolverines. For more information about Ultimate Sports Training at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, contact Jamie Hawk at 724-250-5203 or email jhawk@wrcameronwellness.org. Upcoming Events: June 23 - Aug. 14 UST summer session for middle through high-school students. Eight weeks, June 23 - August 14, held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. (Wednesdays are individual appointments with our registered dietitian.) $250 per person. See wrcameronwellness.org for complete schedule. Six reasons why you should consider UST for your athletes: Better speed. More agility. Greater endurance. Increased strength. Better grades. A higher level of performance.
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Staying Healthy At Any Age (NAPSI)-A recreational dance group of adults age 50 and older works to inspire people of all life stages to keep moving, maintain strong and healthy joints and do the things they love to do. Known as the Move Free Dancers, they maintain a healthy and active lifestyle through proper diet, exercise and a regimen of Move Free Advanced, a daily dietary supplement for joint health from Schiff. It has been clinically tested and, unlike glucosamine and chondroitin alone which could take a month to work, it starts comforting sore joints in less than seven days. For more information and to learn the "Move Free Dance," visit www.movefreedancers.com.
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News and Events for Seniors at the Venetia Community Center The following information is for the Venetia Community Center located at 800 Venetia Road, Venetia, PA. We are sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. Our first thank you goes out to all the Girl Scout Troops that have been meeting in our building. They have done a great job renovating their own room as well as making the whole upstairs a pleasure to visit. The Girl Scout Troop 51906 in order to earn their bronze award completely renovated and furnished a classroom, It was dedicated recently for use by the seniors. Now known as The Senior Room. Our next thank you goes out to the Comcast Bethel Park Office for nominating the Venetia Community Center for Comcast Cares Day on April 25th. Comcast sets aside one day each year for their employees to give back to the community. Comcast employees and their families volunteered their time Saturday, April 25th Comcast Cares Day to not only give the school building a spring cleaning, they mowed the lawn, painted, pruned shrubs, and reno-
vated the flower beds at the rear of the building. A very special thanks to all for a job well done!!!! Upcoming Events and Activities • June 11th luncheon with blood pressure screening from 11:00 to 12:00 followed by lunch. Entertainment provided by Joe Maffei and his accordion • On June 25th we will have the regular blood pressure screening followed by lunch and the entertainment will be Gerry Angel, R.N., Ph.D., Health Care Consultant. • Another important date to remember is June 6th which is our Open House. All are invited to attend just to bring back memories and create new ones. Time is 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Entertainment and light refreshments will be offered. A good time is planned for all. • Birthdays for June as follows: Timmy Black, Sam Cushey, Roy Fagin, Stella Garry, Bob Gordon, Jim Obringer, Joe Polacek, and Irene Ubana. Happy Birthday to all.
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Planning Now for Parents’ Future Needs husband and I have noticed a gradual change in his parents as they Q. My age.While both of his parents are fairly independent, I think we should begin planning before a major setback occurs.What can we do to prepare for their future needs? You should be commended for beginning to think about this situation. A. Here are several tips that can begin the planning process. Determine what assistance they need. Do they need help with chores or housekeeping? Personal care (help with bathing and dressing)? Can they prepare their own meals? Pay their bills? Handle health care matters? Provide their own transportation? Gather information on community services that can meet the needs that have been identified. The Internet and telephone provide a plethora of resources. You just have to know where to look. Once you have identified agencies that can help, ask a lot of questions and take notes. • Are there associated fees? • What about the Area Agency on Aging in your parents’ community? • How do they apply for services? • Are your older relatives amenable to caretakers in their home? • Would they rather change their living environment by moving somewhere else? Identify people your parents can call on. Friends, neighbors, clergy, and others in regular contact can be a valuable asset. You may want to keep a list of contacts’ telephone numbers and addresses. Work with parents to collect necessary information before crises occur. • Medical: Make a list of your parents’ medical conditions, medications, and names and telephone numbers of physicians. • Financial: A list of what your parents own and their debts with dollar values. Yearly or monthly income and expenses. Bank account information, financial holdings and credit cards. • Legal: Social Security numbers, wills, advance directives, trusts, powers of attorney. Do you know where these important documents are kept? What about insurance policies, deed to home, drivers’ licenses and health insurance? Communicate with your parents. Talk with your parents and decide together what you need to do and who can help. Be observant. When you visit, do you notice anything unusual? Are your parents eating nutritious meals regularly? Are their finances in good order? Are there obvious health or safety issues? Is their home clean? Do they visit their physician and/or dentist as needed? Talk with your parents about accepting help. Be sensitive to their viewpoint. If financially able, offer to contribute to the cost of care without appearing to offer charity. Ask other family members for help. If you don’t feel that they are doing their share, consider a family meeting to resolve any issues. Don’t forget your needs. Give yourself credit for your efforts to determine needs, coordinate services and offer support. Maintain a positive focus. Jefferson Regional Senior Services is a free telephone referral service of Jefferson Regional Medical Center that assists area seniors, their families and caregivers with locating available services and programs to meet their needs. Senior Services also offers educational and wellness programs for the community for a nominal fee. Questions? E-mail to seniorservices@jeffersonregional.com call 412-469-7099, or write to Jefferson Regional Senior Services, PO Box 18119, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
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Food & Dining A Taste of BBQ Heaven Hawg Heaven Opens for Business in Monongahela By Samantha Milton
On Saturday May 9th, Hawg Heaven opened for business at the Monongahela Aquatorium. Owners, C.L. and Sandy Hallam, said they were “pleasantly surprised” by the turn out for the first day at their new location. The Hallam’s have made a name for themselves traveling the United States winning awards for their Hawg Heaven BBQ sauce, but they are excited to launch their business here in their hometown. Recently the Hallams’s have been attending various farmers’ markets throughout the area giving residents a taste of what Hawg Heaven has to offer. “We only use the best quality meats and everything is cooked fresh. The trick is low temperature and long time,” said C.L. Hallam. While they still plan to attend the farmers’ markets during the week, Saturdays will be devoted to their new location. “We will be here Noon to 6 p.m., but I get here around 5 a.m. to get everything ready.” One thing is for sure, the Hallam’s are passionate about what they do. Both clad in their Hawg Heaven t-shirts and hats with welcoming smiles on their faces, their love of people and their business is evident to their customers. “He’s a ham,” said Sandy
Hallam of her husband. “I just genuinely like people,” added C.L. Hallam. When asked about the unique name, Hawg Heaven, C.L. candidly answered, “Well, Heaven is where I want to be and I used to ride a Harley.” So, from there Hawg Heaven was born. It is obvious that the Hallam’s take pride in their products and their customer satisfaction. “The best compliment I have ever received was by a woman who said our kitchen was the most immaculate BBQ kitchen that she had ever seen. That really meant a lot,” said C.L. Hallam. “My favorite is the BBQ smiles,” added Sandy Hallam. “Seeing someone with BBQ sauce smeared all over their mouth and teeth and a big smile on their face and all you hear is ‘Mmmmmmm.’ That is always a good feeling.” “We are very blessed,” said C.L. Hallam. Not only is there a lot of work put into the perfection of Hawg Heaven Award Winning BBQ, but most importantly it is made with a lot of love. Hawg Heaven will be open every Saturday during the summer from Noon-6 p.m. as well as on location for the farmers’ markets in Monongahela, Bethel Park and Washington. For more information, contact C.L. and Sandy at 724-825-7439 or via e-mail CLandSandy@verizon.net.
Hawg Heaven owners, Sandy and C.L. Hallam invite you to visit the Monongahela Aquatorium to grab some delicious BBQ foods!
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Historic Opportunities For Dining (NAPSI)-Back in the 1700s, hungry settlers headed to the local taverns and inns that dotted the Colonies. Some of those same establishments in the Valley Forge area of Pennsylvania still serve up delicious traditional fare and modern menu options. In Pennsylvania's oldest continuously operating country inn, the William Penn Inn, the Penn family zucchini bread is still baked daily. The recipe, obtained over tea with Penn's daughter and the inn's original owners back in 1700, is chock-full of raisins and nuts. General Lafayette Inn and Brewery was part of the Barren Hill encampment in 1778 and later named for the gregarious French officer who German-born chef Albert Breuers' warded off capture by the Brits from the tower of heritage influences many of his St. Peter's Church just next door. As it might signature dishes at The Old Guard have been in Lafayette's day, the beer here is as House Inn in Gladwyne, Pa. important as the food. Colonial-inspired dishes like meat loaf and crab cakes are always on the menu, but most of the meals are as modern as the microbrews. The acres surrounding Schultheis' Carriage House in rural East Greenville were part of a land grant to a German family back in 1709. Traditional German favorites grace the menu, but Tyrolean (northern Italy), Austrian and American influences are apparent. Historic General Warren Inne, in Malvern, was once a Tory stronghold. It was originally named the Admiral Vernon Inne for thrifty British admiral Edward Vernon, who, aside from his notable naval career, invented grog by watering down his crew's rum. In 1786 the property was sold and, to make amends with the new nation, renamed in honor of an American hero who died during the Battle of Bunker Hill. The tavern was recently carefully refurbished, but the restaurant's award-winning Continental cuisine is the real draw. Legend has it that Colonial troops quenched their thirst from a water pump at The Old Guard House Inn (once the Merion Square Hotel) in Gladwyne, even before the building was erected. Since 1980, German-born and trained chef Albert Breuers has shared the classics of his old country and won award after award. Some of the inn's most popular items, like Sweetbreads Hilde, are area exclusives and some are the same dishes that many German immigrant families shared in this region 200-plus years ago. For more information, visit www.valleyforge.org.
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Jefferson Hills Library 925 Old Clairton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15025 (412) 655-7741 Programs and Events for June 2009 SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesdays June 2, 9, 16, 23 30 - 1:00 PM Contact: Jan Reschenthaler 412-655-7741 JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR GAMES AND CONVERSATION Location: Community Room in Municipal Building COME ON AND COUPON Tuesday June 2, 2009 - 3:00 PM Contact: Library Staff 412-655-7741 CHAT WHILE YOU CLIP AND SHARE MONEY SAVING COUPONS Location: Community Room in Municipal Building EAT: A Foodie Book Club Wednesday June 10, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Contact: Jean Wavle 412-655-7741 Discuss the latest food books and cookbooks, food trends and general food topics. Meets on the seoond Wednesday of each month. Registration required - FREE Location: Community Room in Municipal Building Power Resume Class Tuesday June 16, 2009 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Contact: Jean Wavle 412-655-7741 Update your resume with professional help! Registration required. Location: Community Room in Municipal Building COME ON AND COUPON Tuesday June 16, 2009 - 3:00 PM Contact: Library Staff 412-655-7741 CHAT WHILE YOU CLIP AND SHARE MONEY SAVING COUPONS Location: Community Room in Municipal Building Be Creative @ Your Library Wednesday June 17, 2009 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday June 18, 2009 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Wednesday June 24, 2009 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday June 25, 2009 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Contact: Mrs. Morgan/Location: Community Room in Municipal Building Summer reading program for PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN. STORIES, CRAFTS, SNACKS, AND MORE FOR FIRST THROUGH 5TH GRADE. West Jefferson Hills Historical Society Wednesday June 24, 2009 7:00 PM Contact: Joyce Schmidt 412-655-7741 Memory Boxes by Joann Stoops Demonstration and display Location: Community Room in Municipal Building
Monongahela Area Public Library 813 W. Main Street Monongahela, PA 15063 (724) 258-5409 Book Sale / Flea Market / Bake Sale The Friends of the Library will have a flea market table and Bake Sale during the Fleatique on the Mon, June 6 and the library will have an expanded book sale as well. Sales start at 8 a.m. The groups are also accepting donations of unwanted household items and gently used books for the sales at the library. Summer Reading Club Summer Reading Club begin on Monday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Events and activities are planned through the month of July on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. For more info about dates and times, call the library at 724-258-5409 or go to the web site www.monarealibrary.org Summer Storytime Ages 3-6 years. Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. beginning June 19 through July 24. The program is geared for those in preschool or kindergarten. Toddler Time An introduction to Storytime at the library, the program is for children 18 months through age 3. The program meets Friday mornings at 11:30 June 19 through July 24. Board Meeting The Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. The library is seeking new board members and those interested in joining are asked to submit a letter of interest.
Peters Township Public Library 616 East McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 (724) 941-9430 www.ptlibrary.org Children’s Programs Summer Reading Kick-off Party Saturday, June 6 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign up at the Kick-off Party for our children and young adult summer reading programs which run for seven weeks from June 22 to August 7. $5 fee Ice Age Movie Night! Tuesday, June 30 - 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. Bring your whole family and join us as we watch “Ice Age” (“Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” will be in theatres July 1). Family After Hours Movie Night Friday, June 5 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join us for a screening of “Spaceballs.” Next movie night Friday, July 3. Book Babies / Mother Goose Storytime 7 weeks, Tuesdays, June 23 - August 4 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Ages birth - 24 months with an adult
The Teen Reading Room is hosting the FIRST EVER XBox 360 tournament, featuring the popular game, Soul Calibur 4. 16 players will compete to participate in the Grand Tournament of Souls on September 19, 2009. Adult Programs Afternoon Book Club for Adults 3rd Wednesday of every month - 1-3:00 p.m. June 17: The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman Evening Book Club for Adults 2nd Wednesday of every month - 7- 8:30 p.m. June 10: Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult Gaming Workshop for Adults Monday, June 22 - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Learn how to operate and play Wii games such as Wii Sports, MarioKart and Guitar Hero. Also offered will be a workshop on the popular XBox game “Rock Band.” Classic Film Night Wednesdays, June 24 - 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. Presented by Kelsey Eckert. Join us at the library as we celebrate classic film. Digital Photography Wednesday, June 3 - 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. $5.00
Toddler Tales 7 weeks, Mondays, June 22 - August 3 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Ages 2 – 3 1/2 years with an adult
Producing a Newsletter Wednesday, June 10 or August 19 - 7:00 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Students will learn how to produce a slick newsletter using MSWORD.
Preschool Storytime 7 weeks, Tuesdays, June 23 - August 4 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. or1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Word Processing 2 Wednesday, June 17 - 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required. $5.00
Tiny Tunes Toddler 7 weeks, Wednesdays, June 24 - August 5 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 - 3 1/2 with an adult Bodies in Motion 7 weeks, June 22 - August 5 - Mondays, 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. or Wednesdays, 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Ages 2-5 with an adult Soul Calibur IV Tournament Saturdays, June 20, July 25, August 15, September 12 - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check in is at 11:30 a.m. Game play will begin at 12:00 p.m. You must check in before 12:00 p.m. in order to play. Ages Grades 6 - 12 Cost: $2.00 Registration is required.
Basic Computer Graphics Wednesday, June 24 - 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Pre-registration is required.
Pleasant Hills Library 302 Old Clairton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 655-2424 Adult Programs June 2 Writers Group at 6:30 p.m. Support and inspiration for aspiring writers. New members welcome.
LIBRARY NEWS June 2009 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 81 June 4 & 10 Internet 1 & 2 Computer Class from 9:3011:30 a.m. How to access and search the web. Taught by Silver Scholars. $37.00 fee for four hours hands-on instruction. Registration required. June 5 Conversation Salon from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Group discussion on various timely topics. June 6 Summer Reading Kick-off from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Pleasant Kingdom Playground Shelter B. Games, crafts and ice cream for all ages. Registration required. June 8 Blood Pressure Screening from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. provided HCR Manor Care. June 15 Book Discussion Group at 7:00 p.m. The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith. June 17 & 24 E-mail 1 & 2 Computer class from 9:3011:30 a.m.$37.00 fee for four hours hands on instruction. Registration required. June 23 Environmental Health: the Human Connection at 6:30 p.m. presented by the PA Resource Council. Alternatives to hazardous material in the home. June 26 Wii Inaugural After Hours Party from 6:008:00 p.m. $5.00 minimum donation per family gets first use of the new Wii gaming system plus pizza and snacks. Details at the library. Children’s Programs June 15, 22 & 29 Creative Kids Academy from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for children entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Registration requested. Reading Star Activity Club from 4:00-5:00 p.m. for children entering 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Registration requested. June 16, 23, & 30 Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for children 3 1/2 to 6 years old. June 18 & 25 Tot Time at 10:30 a.m. for children 2 to 3 years old. June 20 Donuts with Dad at 10:30 a.m. Suggested ages 3 to 8 years old. Registration Required. June 24 Teen Iron Chef at 1:30 p.m. Compete with teens from Jefferson Hills Library.
South Park Township Public Library 2575 Brownsville Road South Park, PA 15129 (412) 833-5585 Adult Programs “We are Fam-a-lee” A Night of Baseball with Dad Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. Gregory Gibson Kenney will be here to do his one-man show on the late, baseball great, Willie Stargell. Three Carchecks for a Quarter— A Look at Pittsburgh’s Trolleys Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. A representative from the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will be here to take a look back at Pittsburgh’s Trolleys. Adult Summer Reading Club— Master the Art of Reading Starts Monday, June 15 Come to the library to stock up on books and head for your favorite outdoor spot. South Park Library Book “Lust” Club Thursday June 18 at 7:00pm Challenge yourself to read interesting and compelling novels with a great group of readers. South Park Beading/Jewelry Design Group Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. The class is free; however you will be purchasing the semi-precious stone beads that you use in advance. The average cost is $1520. Space is limited. Call 412-833-5585. 2009 Summer Reading Club and Read-to-me Club June 15 – August 8 Children of all ages are invited to imagine, create, and participate in the South Park Township Library’s Summer Reading Clubs. Something exciting is planned every day from June 22-August 6 MONDAYS – Science Sparks Explorations at 2:00 is a hands-on investigation of our world for elementary students. TUESDAYS - Tuesdays with the Stars at 10:00 is entertainment for all ages and includes puppet shows, musicians, storytellers, dancers, and much more! WEDNESDAYS – Stop in the library at any time to find the jewelled book hidden on a shelf in the Children’s Room and pick a special prize! THURSDAYS – Be Creative with Crafts at 2:00 in the children’s room for elementary students. Kick off for the program will be from 1:30 – 3:30 at the Community Center on Monday, June 15. Then, come to the library in your jammies on June 22 at 6:30 for a rousing Jammy Jam! Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party will be
held on Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00. Bill Pate will bring his Drum Trails program! And, don’t forget our other clubs and programs: Storytimes for Toddlers and Preschoolers Wednesdays, July 1- 29 at 1:00 Family Evening Storytimes Tuesdays, June 23-August 25 at 7:00 Baby Sign Language with Shawna Shannon Wednesdays, July 1,8, and 15 at 10:30 Webkinz Club Wednesdays, June 17, July 15, and August 12 at 6:30. Fairies and Elves Thursdays, June 4, July 9, and August 6 at 6:30 Legos Club Thursdays, June 18, July 2, 16, 30, and August 13 at 7:00 Tween and Teen Summer Reading Program Area teens entering grades 5-12 are invited to “Express Yourself @ Your Library” by participating in the South Park Township Library’s teen summer reading program from June 15 through August 8. • Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. – Spa nite for girls and their moms • Friday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. – Anime movie nite with create-it-yourself candy sushi • Monday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center – Iron chef cook-off how creative can you get with a few ingredi-
ents – and one surprise ingredient! • Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. – Murder mystery nite • Monday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. – Duct tape expressions – anything from roses to wallets! • Monday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center – Tie-dye and 70’s party. Tuesdays with the Stars Elementary students are invited to join the stars on Tuesdays at 10:00 in the Community Center! June 23 – Temujin the Storyteller Join Temujin as he hails the crowds with his “talking drum” and shares his stories from Africa and the Americas. June 30 – Dr. Phineas T. Boo and Booella Meet Dr. Boo, his baby dragon, Booella, and other curious creatures from Dr. Boo’s Extraordinary Zoo. July 7 – Uncle Mike and His Pint-Sized Polkas Uncle Mike will be here along with his banjo-playing partner for a great time. Are you ready to let go of your Legos? The Children’s Department of the South Park Township Library would like to Get Creative at the Library this summer with our summer reading club! The library would appreciate any donations of Legos in all shapes and sizes for this club.
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Entertainment Live Music & Entertainment at Your Neighborhood Hot Spot!
PUMP UP the
JUNE Badlands Bar & Grille 724-348-8030 3540 Washington Ave, Finleyville 6 - Strangelove 13 - Tension 20 - Tres Lads 26 - Flyght 27 - The Next Thursdays - Karaoke w/ Dave & Michell Fridays - DJ Bootsie’s Bar 412-672-1120 699 O’Neil Blvd, McKeesport 6 - Rail 13 - Southern Spirit 20 - Bon Journey Brass Monkey 412-233-3375 428 State St, Clairton Wednesdays - Bike Night 7:00PM Thursdays - DJ C-Town Karaoke 9:30PM Fridays - Bike Night 7:00PM Sundays - DJ C-Town Slow Jam’s Night 9:30PM Club Octane 724-317-8326 227 McKean Ave, Charleroi 6 - Enemy, Abacabb, For the Fallen Dreams Denny’s Roadhouse 724-258-6232 3431 Rt. 136, Finleyville Entertainment 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM 5 - Saddle Tramp 12 - DJ JJ 26 - DJ JJ Elrama Tavern 412-384-3630 1520 Rt 837, Elrama 13 - Matt Tichon 19 - Todd Jones 27 - Scott Spahr Floreffe Hotel Pizzeria & Lounge 412-384-9927 1617 State St., Jefferson Hills Friday, June 5th - Father & Son Band 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM NO COVER!
Freddie’s II 412-833-1830 • Bethel Park 27 - Anniversary Party w/ DJ Paul Thursdays - Magician Jason Christopher 6:30-8:30PM Hey Andy Sportsbar and Lounge 724-258-4755 • Monongahela 5 - The Jades 6 - Back Burner 12 - Beat Club 13 - The Klick 19 - Southern Disomfort 20 - Bill Ali Band 26 - Groove Doctors 27 - The Night Owls Wednesdays - Jam Night Thursdays - Karaoke
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ATTENTION: local bars, restaurants, & nightclubs If you would like to be included in the monthly “PUMP UP THE VOLUME” section to promote and list your bands, please send us your list of performances each month. There is no fee for this listing. Fax: 412-249-8177 or e-mail: mandy@unionfinley.com or visit www.myspace.com/ufmpuv
Hot House Tap and Grille 724-258-4212 807 Dry Run Road, Monongahela Entertainment 9:00PM - 1:30AM 5 - Karaoke/DJ with Total Entertainment 6 - Jill West & Blues Attach 12 - No Principles 13 - Ruff House 19 - Karaoke/DJ with Total Entertainment 20 - Poolside Eye Candy 26 - Terry Griffith/Irish music 27 - Civilian Tuesdays - Karaoke/DJ w/ Total Entertainment Wednesdays - Top 40’s DJ/Ladies Night w/Total Entertainment Thursdays - Open Stage Night w/ host Jim O’Conner - all musicians welcome The Hunting Lodge 724-348-7984 • Finleyville Fridays - Karaoke Saturdays - Free Juke Box 8:00PM-close Martini’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-384-5910 • Jefferson Hills Wednesdays -7:30PM - John Mulkerin (piano player/singer) Thursdays - 8:00PM - John Mulkerin (piano player/singer) Fridays - 8:30 - Spider Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants Saturdays - 3:00 - 6:00 - Spider Rondinelli and the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants
Newman’s Restaurant and Lounge 412-653-6440 • Pleasant Hills 12 - Beach Party 20 - Magic Moments Pit Stop Bar and Grille 412 -384 -7487 • Elrama 5 - 3G Project 20 - Beach Party w/ DJ 27 - The Klick Saturdays - Free Juke Box 9-1 River House Cafe 724-565-5700• Charleroi Entertainment - 9:30PM -1:30AM 6 - DJ Galiffa 13 - Two Thumbs Up 20 - Woo Hoo Band 27 - DJ Galiffa Rockin’ Willies Roadhouse 724-745-8844 • Canonsburg Entertainment Nightly Monday - Sunday Tuesdays - Jam Night w/ Tom Terling Jam Band and Don Cappa the Guitarman and special guests Royal Place 412-882-8000 • 2660 Library Rd 5 - Whiskey Outlaws 6 - Neutral Loss 8 - Oldies DanceSponsored by parents without partners 12 - St. Gabe’s Fundraiser with The Stickers 13 - Hip Hop Night w/ Wiz Kahlifa 14 - 1st Annual Bike Run for Breast Cancer 19 - Jester’s Revenge 26 - Jill West & The Blues Attack 27 - Retro
Roy’s By The Tracks 724-348-7118 3710 Rt. 88, Finleyville 5 - Blue Print 12 - The Regular Joes 19 - Lois Scott & The Bailers 26 - Spunjacked Tuesdays - Jam Night w/ Bill Couch Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Brett Saturdays - Karaoke w/ Ricki Sundays - Karaoke w/ Ricki Terrace Gardens 412-233-2626 1180 Woodland Ave, Clairton 3 - Country Karaoke 5 - East End Dukes 10 - Regular Joes 13 - EZ Action 17 - Country Karaoke 19 - Chuck Corby 24 - The Regular Joes 26 - Country Karaoke The Trolley Stop Inn 412-835-9600 6247 Library Rd, Bethel Park Sundays - Karaoke 10PM Fridays - Magician Jason Christopher 7-9PM Valley Hotel 412-233-9800 1004 New England Hollow Rd, Jefferson Boro Wednesdays - Karaoke w/ Frogster Every Friday - Open Stage Night all musicians welcome
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-------- AUTOMOTIVE --------1978 corvette for sale! T-top, automatic, with 63,000 miles. Nice but not perfect. Best offer around $11,000. Please text offers to 412-780-5998. _________________________________________________ 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 23,000 miles, leather interior, excellent condition, hardly driven. $9,000. Call 412-655-4177. _________________________________________________ 2003 Ford Crown Victoria LX. 55,000 orig. miles. 4.6 liter engine, power everything. Great shape, clean, runs great. Must See. $8,500. 724-323-6607 _________________________________________________ 2000 BLACK LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, excellent condition, 93,000 highway miles, inspected 4/08, must see, $12,000 (412) 896-9342 _________________________________________________ Sachs Suburban Moped, 49 cc engine. Good Condition, 3,207.9 miles. $400.00. Call 412-897-0329. _________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-3487467. _________________________________________________ Original 302 DZ Engine, long block, numbers visible. Best offer: 724-348-5230. _________________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money. Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-498-1622. _________________________________________________
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-------- COMPUTERS --------COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. _________________________________________________ A NEW COMPUTER NOW! Brand name. Bad or NO credit - No problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Call NOW 1-800-838-7127. _________________________________________________ GET A NEW COMPUTER - Brand Name laptops & Desktops. BAD or NO Credit – No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. It’s Yours NOW 1-800-932-3721 _________________________________________________ GET A NEW COMPUTER - Brand Name laptops & Desktops. BAD or No Credit – No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. It’s Yours Now 1-800-640-0656. _________________________________________________
Seeking energetic self-motivated individuals to manage day and evening shifts. Ability to multi-task. Strong leadership qualities and people skills. Duties include; phone order taking, operation of POS system, inventory and labor control, oversee cooks and drivers. Fast food management experience preferred. Will train. Call 724348-8844. WANTED - Auto detailers. Experienced only. 412-831-0581. Notary - Part-time. Must be detail oriented and outgoing. Have current commission - Will Train. Fax resume to: 724-348-6870. _________________________________________________ ROOFING & SIDING SUBCONTRACTORS NEEDED! 724-941-7833 _________________________________________________ Part Time Experienced Cook Wanted - 412-233-2626. _________________________________________________
Page 84 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– June 2009 CLASSIFIEDS Need a break? Part-time stylist wanted, flexible, minimal hours. Call Hair-O-Dynamics (724) 348-6220. _________________________________________________ Experienced Barmaid. Evening Shifts - 412-233-2626. _________________________________________________ Interested In Making Extra Money On The side? - Post Gazette newspaper carrier in Bethel Park seeks hard worker to do his route when on vacation and assistance some Sundays. Call Bob 412-4278254 or email: robertrlammie@aol.com. _________________________________________________ Cooks & Bartenders Needed - Stop by in person, Monday nights after 7:00pm. Denny's Roadhouse – Ginger Hill. 724-258-6232. _________________________________________________ Child Care - Sunshine Kids is now hiring loving, energetic people who enjoy working with children. Part time or full time positions available. Please call Tammy at 724-348-6565. _________________________________________________ LOCAL TYPISTS needed immediately. $400+PT - $800+FT weekly. Flexible schedules, work from home training provided. 1-800-3520667. _________________________________________________ MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now 800-690-1272. _________________________________________________ POST OFFICE NOW HIRING! Avg. pay $21/hour or $54K annually including federal benefits and OT. Paid training, vacations, PT/FT. 866945-0340. _________________________________________________ ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS From Home! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! Top US Company! Call 1-866-844-5091, Code 1. _________________________________________________ $12.00 GUARANTEED for every envelope stuffed with our sales materials. FREE 24hr information. 1-877-220-4470. _________________________________________________ $$$WORK FROM HOME$$$ Earn Up To $3,800 Weekly Working from Home assembling Information packets. No Experience Necessary! Start Immediately! FREE Information. CALL 24hrs. 1-888-202-1012. _________________________________________________ **BODYGUARDS AND APPRENTICES WANTED** FREE Training and Paid Apprenticeships. No Experience OK. Excellent $$$. Full & Part Time. All Expenses Paid When you Travel. 1-615-228-1701. www.psubodyguards.com. _________________________________________________ ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience! Top US Company! Glue Gun, Painting, Jewelry & More! TOLL FREE 1-866-844-5091, code 5 **Not available MD**. _________________________________________________ “Can You Dig It?” Heavy Equipment. 3wk Training Program. Backhoes, Bulldozers, Trackhoes. Local job placement asst. COULD QUALIFY FOR GI/VA BENEFITS 866-362-6497 American Construction Train LLC. _________________________________________________ DATA ENTRY PROCESSORS NEEDED! Earn $3,500 - $5,000 Weekly Working from Home! Guaranteed Paychecks! No Experience Necessary! Positions Available Today! Register Online Now! www.DataPositions.com. _________________________________________________ Earn up to $30 per hour. Experience not Required. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Call 800742-6941. _________________________________________________
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-------- HEALTH/MEDICAL/FITNESS --------IF YOU USED TYPE 2 DIABETES DRUG AVANDIA BETWEEN 2003 AND THE PRESENT TIME AND SUFFERED A STROKE OR HEART ATTACK, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727. _________________________________________________ ONLINE PHARMACY Buy Soma, Ultram, Fioricet, $71.99/90Qty $107/180Qty. PRICE INCLUDES PRESCRIPTION! $25Coupon Mention:#01B31 1-888-530-4612. Tri-drugstore.net. _________________________________________________ ONLINE PHARMACY - Buy Soma, Ultram, Fioricet. $71.99/90Qty., $107/180Qty. INCLUDES PRESCRIPTION! $25/coupon. Mention Offer#01A31. 1-888-620-7679. tri-pharmacy.org. _________________________________________________ ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION can be treated safely and effectively without drugs or surgery. Covered by Medicare/Ins. 1-800-815-1577 Ext.11 www.lifecarediabeticsupplies.com. _________________________________________________ AAA Affordable Health Care. Plans start as low as $69.95 a month. For more information please call toll free 866-925-1830. _________________________________________________ ONLINE PHARMACY - Buy Soma, Ultram, Fioricet, Prozac, Buspar $71.99/90 Quantity or $107/180 Quantity, PRICE INCLUDES PRESCRIPTION! We will match any competitor’s price. 1-888-507-3415 or_________________________________________________ www.trirx.org VIAGRA ALTERNATIVE 100MG, FREE SAMPLES, NO PRESCRIPTION NEEDED, WEIGHT LOSS, BREAST ENLARGEMENT, AS SEEN ON TV MALE ENHANCEMENT, CALL FOR FREE CATALOG. 1-800-201-3415 EMAIL: sales@mya1mailorder.com. _________________________________________________
-------- ITEMS FOR SALE --------GIGANTIC 72”x100” MIRRORS. (15) Sheets, $165/each. New, perfect condition. Free delivery (one or all). Installation available. Also, 48”x100” (8) $115/each. Wholesale Liquidators. 1-800-473-0619. _________________________________________________ Sachs Suburban Moped, 49 cc engine. Good Condition, 3,207.9 miles. $400.00. Call 412-897-0329. _________________________________________________ 8 foot Landscape Rake – 3 pt York brand in fair condition with optional wheel kit. Current retail over $1,500 plus $500 for wheel kit. Sacrifice for $800. 724-258-2332. _________________________________________________ 3 point spreader – 750 lb capacity 3 pt spreader for seed, granular lime, fertilizer, sand, etc. Cat. 1 hitch, Spin-type broadcast, One piece hopper, Shielded driveline, Adjustable delivery patterns, Stainless steel orifice doors. Good condition - $350 OBO. 724-258-2332. _________________________________________________ Plows – 3 bottom (4th removed) roll over style plows. Fair condition. Not used in several seasons. Includes free International corn planter in poor condition for parts if wanted. $600. 724-258-2332. _________________________________________________
Primitive antiques, black memorabilia, Amish toddlers dress & apron, old brass camera lens', drum with sticks from 1870-1880 along with a picture of man holding the drum, 4ft. long wooden dough trencher, and much more. Too much to list! Call Linda at 412-7512359. _________________________________________________ SNOW THROWER – (used just 2-times!) – Yard Machines by MTD with Snow King 5 HP Tecumseh Engine. 22” clearing width. Works fantastic. Almost Brand new! I never use the darn thing and it takes up too much space in garage. Cost $575 new. Will sacrifice for $400 firm. Call 412-279-1117. _________________________________________________ Body by Jake Cardio Cruiser Exerciser. New – Assembled. Retail $199 -- Sell $70. Two, 10-Speed Bicycles. Best Offer! CALL: 412714-8896. _________________________________________________ Carry all trailer, 4’ x 6’, no license needed, fits into 2 inch hitch. Call 412-831-8998. _________________________________________________ MTD Snowblower, good condition, 26”, 8 h.p. electronic start (needs repaired). Asking $450 firm. Call 412-831-8998. _________________________________________________ Little Tikes Vintage Outdoor Log Cabin Playhouse - excellent condition. The playhouse measures 60” high x 48” deep x 58” wide. You haul. $120 (cash only). 724-348-6994. _________________________________________________ Bike 16” boys Murray with training wheels and hand and coaster brakes. Mint condition – 2 years old – used only at grandma’s house $30. 724-348-6994 _________________________________________________ 3 PC. SECTIONAL FURNITURE (WITH 2 RECLINERS AND LG. OTTOMAN) DK. BROWN - 2 YRS. OLD ASKING $ 500. 724-3486947. _________________________________________________ Cargo Carrier for 1 1/4 inch receiver. Really nice, lightweight, hitch Hauler.About 5 feet long, and out of aluminum. First $50.00. 412-7805998 call or text! _________________________________________________ Ben Roethlisberger Graded Rookie Card! Graded 10 Mint, Highest grade you can get. This is a Score Rookie, and comes encapsulated in holder! $30.00. Call or text me at 412-780-5998 _________________________________________________ 58” flat screen JVC television. Brand new! Won as a prize. Never been used. Must sell. Includes stand. Retails for over $3,500. Will sacrifice for $2,000. 724-483-5373. _________________________________________________ New ladies Tour Edge Power Gold Club Set. Right hand, light flex, bag and covers included. $299 cash OBO. Call 412-997-3869. _________________________________________________ Nordic gold weight machine $100. Excellent condition. 724-9383558. _________________________________________________ Chair Lift by Acorn. Nearly new, barely used. Indoor/outdoor chair lift. Chair is weatherized. Best offer. Call 724-258-7028. _________________________________________________ Impex Powerhouse Home Gym. Model WM 1403. Used Once. $30. Call 724-348-4859. _________________________________________________ Free Washer & Dryer? That’s right – Absolutely Free! Delivered to Your Door Brand Names, Brand New! Units are Going Fast! Log on Now for Details: WWW.FREEOFFERWD.COM _________________________________________________
June 2009 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––CLASSIFIEDS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Page 85 Utility trailer, 5 x 10 with sides. In good condition. Have title and license. All steel construction. Asking $600. Call 724-348-8943. _________________________________________________ Bike helmet and tire pump. Both new. $50 for both. Call 412-9973869. _________________________________________________ Electric Wheelchair. – Brand new. Used only 10-minutes! Cost $5,000. Will sacrifice for $1,800 or best offer. Call 724-258-6896 _________________________________________________ Super Steelers Super Bowl games. 1970’s VHS tapes or DVD of the actual Super Bowl games including the classic commercials and prepostgame 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 412279-1117. _________________________________________________ For Sale: Many horse related items: saddle pads, show halters, bridles, bits and much more. Too many items to list. For a complete list of items send an email to: mimi_1919@yahoo.com - Please put “Horse Items” in the subject field of your e-mail. _________________________________________________ Antique Oak Bed and matching 2-drawer washstand with drying rack and 3-drawer dresser and framed beveled mirror.All refinished. In good condition. Asking $525 for all pieces. Call 412-384-6704. _________________________________________________ Hammond Elegante Organ with Leslie Speakers - Top of the line organ - like new condition - $2500 (724) 348-8028. _________________________________________________ Pit Bull Puppies. Male $220, female $250, flexible. Call Tom at 724314-3177. _________________________________________________ Fireplace tool set by Adams. Antique brass $175.00. Brass log holder $25.00. 724-872-2029 leave clear message. _________________________________________________ Cemetery Plots. Jefferson Memorial Park - 4 adjacent lots in "The Garden of the Well" Lot 112A. $2500/all. Can divide. 724-348-5072 _________________________________________________ Portable hospital bed - $75. Call 724-328-1766. _________________________________________________ Disk (farm), 5 ft. – 3 pt. hitch. $400. Call 724-348-5992. _________________________________________________ Trailer (farm), dual wheels, titled. $500. Call 724-348-5992. _________________________________________________ LAWNMOWERS! - Used Lawn Boys, Honda mowers, Snappers,All different types. 25 Lawn Boys, all 2-cycle. Great for landscaping. Self propelled and push. Taking trade-ins. Call 724-745-6489. _________________________________________________ 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. FREE DIRECTV 4 Room System! 265+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE HBO, Showtime, Starz! 130 HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! No Start Up_________________________________________________ Costs! DirectStarTV. Local Installers! 1-800-620-0058 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET, FLUTE, VIOLIN, Trumpet, Trombone, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $70. ea. Cello, Upright Bass, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $190. ea. Tuba, Baritone, Others. 1516-377-7907. _________________________________________________ MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA VISCO MATTRESSES WHOLESALE! T-$299, F-$349, Q-$399, K-$499, ADJUSTABLES $799. FREE DELIVERY 25 YEAR WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800ATSLEEP. 1-800-287-5337. WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM. _________________________________________________
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... $169. QUEEN...$189. TWIN & KING MATTRESS, ALL NEW. SEALED IN PLASTIC W/10 YR. WARRANTY. DELIVERY AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY. CALL 412-787-9128. _________________________________________________ BEDROOM-BUNK BED-DR All never opened, still in boxes. Bedroom was $3,000, Sacrifice $775. BUNK BED ONLY $195, DINETTE ASKING $215. (Moving Out Everything) 412-494-3143. _________________________________________________
-------- ITEMS WANTED --------BUYING OLD FURNITURE AND VARIOUS HOUSE CONTENTS. ONE ITEM OR ENTIRE ESTATE. CALL 724-255-2000 OR 724-9411827. WANTED ANTIQUES – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Quilts, Crocks with Blue, Furniture, Lamps or anything OLD! Please call me. Jim Gillespie at 412-979-7050 or home 724-348-6203. CLEAN FILL NEEDED IN THE FINLEYVILLE AREA 724-941-7833. _________________________________________________ Wanted - Junk cars, trucks, etc., with or without title, all worth money. Also, local and long distance towing. Call 412-498-1622. _________________________________________________ WANTED: PINBALL MACHINE, ARCADE VIDEO GAME & coin operated items, ANY CONDITION, cash paid, semi-quick removal. 412-5598477. E-mail: ed@ataboy.com _________________________________________________ JUNK CARS WANTED! FREE Tow! C.T. Auto Recyclers. 724-3487467. _________________________________________________ WANTED: Used Stihl chain saws, used 2 stage snow blowers, Mantis tiller, Rear tire tillers, Lawn Boy mowers, Honda mowers. Need not be running. Pay cash! 724-745-6489. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ **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. _________________________________________________ WANTED DIABETES TEST STRIPS Any Kind/Any brand Unexpired. Pay up to $16.00 per box. We pay shipping. Call 1-713-395-1106. Visit: www.cash4diabetesteststrips.com _________________________________________________
-------- MISCELLANEOUS --------Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry - only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724)348-8028 _________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233 _________________________________________________ Social Security Claims. 30+ years experience. No results = no fee. E-mail: claimsadv@juno.com or call 412- 915-8890. _________________________________________________ * 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. _________________________________________________ ACR METAL Roofing and Siding. Low Cost, Fast Delivery, Agricultural, Commercial, Residential, Pole Barn Packages, Trims, Fasteners, Reflective Insulation, Door Track. Free Literature, 1-800325-1247. _________________________________________________ High Cost of Cable Got You Down? GET DISH w/FREE install plans $9.99/mo. 50+ Free HD Channels! New Cust's only. Call 800-2408112. _________________________________________________ $Need CASH Fast$. $500, $1000, or $1500 direct to your account. No Credit History Required. Get CASH now. For details: www.TOPPLUSCASH.COM. _________________________________________________
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. _________________________________________________ STEEL BUILDINGS: 4 only, 25x28, 30x38, 40x54, 45x86. Must Move Now! Will Sell For Balance. Free Delivery! 1-800-211-9593 x97. _________________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 888-349-5387. _________________________________________________ GET A NEW COMPUTER! Brand name. BAD or NO credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Call now 1-800-932-4501. _________________________________________________ Free Washer & Dryer? That’s right – Absolutely Free! Delivered to Your Door Brand Names, Brand New! Units are Going Fast! Log on Now for_________________________________________________ Details: WWW.FREEOFFERWD.COM. **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin, D’Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. 1930’s thru 1960’s. TOP CASH PAID! The Guitar Collector. 1-800-401-0440. _________________________________________________ STEEL BUILDINGS: 4 only. 2)25x36, 2)30x44. Must move. Selling for balance. Free delivery! 1-800-411-5869x48. _________________________________________________ $$$ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! As seen on TV. Injury Lawsuit Dragging? Need $500-$500,000++ within 24/hrs after approval? Compare our lower rates. CALL NOW 1-866-386-3692 _________________________________________________ **ALL Satellite Systems are not the same. HDTV programming under $10 per month and FREE HD and DVR systems for new callers. CALL NOW 1-800-799-4935 _________________________________________________ A NEW COMPUTER NOW!!! Brand Name Laptops & Desktops. Bad or NO Credit – No Problem. Smallest Weekly Payments avail. It’s yours NOW – Call 1-800-804-5010. _________________________________________________ AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Housing Available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 349-5387. _________________________________________________ ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-510-0784. www.CenturaOnline.com _________________________________________________ DIRECTV FREE 4 Room System! 265+ Channels! Starts $29.99! FREE HBO, Showtime, Starz! 130 HD Channels! FREE DVR/HD! No Start Up Costs! DirectStarTV. Local Installers! 1-800-973-9044 _________________________________________________
-------- 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. _________________________________________________ Baldwin High School class of 1964 Reunion to be held October 9 & 10, 2009 is looking for missing classmates. For further information, please call Carol Grundy Foster at 412-653-3313. _________________________________________________ Roommate wanted in my furnished, remodeled Finleyville home ASAP. Responsible adult with references. $550/month includes all. Call 724-366-7707. _________________________________________________
-------- PETS --------For Sale: Many horse related items: saddle pads, show halters, bridles, bits and much more. Too many items to list. For a complete list of items send an email to mimi_1919@yahoo.com - Please put “Horse Items” in the subject field of your e-mail. _________________________________________________ Horse Stalls available - private facility in Elizabeth, excellent care, daily cleaning and turn out, large indoor arena, outdoor and miles of trails. Hurry - only 2 stalls left. $420/month. (724) 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 SALE Investment Property; price reduced, 6 residential, 4 commercial units. Close to everything. 724-554-6534. New Eagle Main Street. Office Space. Formerly physicians office. 1200 sq. ft. Rent Negotiable. 724-554-6534 or 724-258-3773. Apartments For Rent: Library, PA - 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments. Near Library VFD. Starting at $425-$725 + Utilities & Security Deposit * No Pets • Near to Public Transportation. Call for more info.: 724-225-6814. Monongahela – Very clean 2 bedroom, ? duplex. Nice, large, level yard. Two porches, off street parking. Close to restaurants and shopping. $490 per month + utilities. No pets. For more information: 724-344-4271. _________________________________________________ Mobile Home for Sale: 2 bedroom, South Park Mobile Estates $4,000. Call 412-855-7208. _________________________________________________ CHARLEROI – 2 BR Duplex. Recently remodeled and updated! Large backyard. Covered front porch. Covered back porch. Located across from playground. $485 + Utils. Available July 1, 2009. Call 412-760-2291. _________________________________________________ MONONGAHELA - 2-1 bdr's, 1st and 2nd Floor – Equipped Kichen, Furiniture, Laundry facility and Much more! On Bus Line call 724-2448579. _________________________________________________ For sale - 3 bedroom mobile home in New Eagle. Inside pet is acceptable with park owners approval. Park is located on Route 88 and is serviced by 88 transit bus line. Mobile home is in the Ringgold School District. Asking $9,400. Owner financing is available for $200-250 per month at 0% interest with first and last months payment down. Park lot rent is $200 per month with first and last months payments down. Park lot_________________________________________________ rent includes garbage. Call 724-258-9115. For rent - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home in Brownsville. Location of property is 1113B Water Street. Inside gentle pet is acceptable with owners approval. Has large fenced in yard and storage shed. $400 per month plus utilities. First and last months rent required down. Call 724-258-9115. _________________________________________________ MOBILE HOME - Mingo Park Estates, Finleyville: Must sell 1992 Commodore 14 X 80, spacious 3 BR, 2 full baths with skylights, 1 with Jacuzzi, beautiful kitchen, A/C, shed, newer hot water tank & dishwasher. Well-maintained home with lots of storage. A steal at $22,000. Call for appt. evenings only 724-348-7620. _________________________________________________ FOR RENT -- 2 BR Apt. – Bethel Park. Best unit in the complex! Quiet! Short walk to the Library T line. Equipped kitchen. Good closets. W/W carpet. New furnace & A/C. Next to laundry room. $650+G&E. Some furniture for sale. Call 412-889-1241. _________________________________________________ Mobile Home '83, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, wood burner, covered porch. Mingo Park Est. $8,000.00. Call 724-348-4472. _________________________________________________ Roommate wanted in my furnished, remodeled Finleyville home ASAP. Responsible adult with references. $550/month includes all. Call 724-366-7707. _________________________________________________ APARTMENTS FOR RENT - Library, PA - 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments. Near Library VFD. Starting at $425-$725 + Utilities & Security Deposit * No Pets • Near to Public Transportation. Call for more info.: 724-225-6814 _________________________________________________ House for sale by owner, Jefferson Hills. 3 bdrm Ranch, 3.6 acres affords privacy. $220,000 or best offer. Call 412-655-1483 or 412384-4753. _________________________________________________ 4 Acre Horse Pasture for Lease w/Sheds and Arena. $750/mo or 2 Acres $400/mo. Call 412-835-2560. _________________________________________________ Office Space For Rent – Finleyville. 1,300 square feet. Former site of_________________________________________________ Healthy Directions. $800 + Electric. 412-999-7163.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES, MERCHANTS AND SERVICES BAKERY NEW EAGLE BAKERY & PIZZERIA - 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 – MorrisonRitchie 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE OR OFFICE! SPECIALITY CLEANING AND SPECIALITY JOBS. WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY. MONTHLY, OR ONE TIME JOB ONLY. DEPENDABLE, AND REASONABLE RATES. CALL 412-589-3584 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
COMPUTERS
COMPUTER TUNE-UP - 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 & Super 8mm projector movies transferred to DVD! Frame by frame digital transfers, with amazing clarity. No hidden costs/set up fees. Add music and chapter menus. 724-258-5336. http://web.me.com/dcheplic/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
EXCAVATION
EXCAVATION SERVICES - Bobcat, backhoe, dump truck, french drains, utility lines, gravel, grating, hauling, foundations and sewer line work. Call Ernie at: 412-384-7337. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
FLORAL/GIFTS
FINLEYVILLE FLOWER SHOPPE – Your Hometown Florist! Flowers, plants, gift baskets and more. 3510 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. 724348-5808. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
GARAGE DOORS WUENSTEL BROTHERS GARAGE DOOR COMPANY – Second Generation family owned. Since 1977. Residential Replacement Specialists. 3526D Cliff Street, Finleyville. 724-348-7550. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
GUTTERS
ZUBASIC BROS. HOME IMPROVEMENTS – New Seamless Gutters & Repairs 724-941-7833. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PIZZERIA
NEW EAGLE BAKERY & PIZZERIA - 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) 600-7905. www.fryebrosplumbing.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
RESTAURANT
THE KICKSTAND BAR & RESTAURANT - Open Daily 3 pm-2 am; Daily Specials; Homemade Soups. 1100 Hayden Blvd. 51 South. 412-3843080. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
SIDING / WINDOWS / ROOFING
MEREDITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS – 30 years in business. If you need vinyl siding, roofing, windows or soffit and fascia done professionally, with no problems afterward and done at a reasonable price, we are the company to do it! We are so confident in your satisfaction that we require no money until the job is completed. www.MeredithHome Improvements.com. Call us today at 412-8319991. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
TRANQUIL ELEMENTS - Tranquil Elements offers therapeutic and relaxation massages in my home or yours. New clients welcomed. Call Amanda Chase 412-217-6822 or email at tranquilelements@comcast.net Visit my website at. www.tranquilelements.net. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
FOR RENT - Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new "Paradise Resort" in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfront condorentals.com/ Paradise Resort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843236-6623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507 _________________________________________________ ***FREE Foreclosure Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 800-250-2043. _________________________________________________ Apartments for Rent - 5BD 3BA only $340/mo! (5%dn, 20yrs @8.5%apr) 1-5 Bedrooms Avail. Foreclosures! For Listings 800-7966049 ex. 1221. _________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ WAREHOUSE/STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT - Finleyville. Different sizes available. Call 724-348-6688 for details. _________________________________________________ TEXAS LAND SALE! 20 Acres, $0 Down. Only $15,900., $159/mo. Near Booming El Paso. Beautiful Mountain Views. No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee. Roads/Surveyed. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com. _________________________________________________ BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS! $0 down $0 interest Starting $129/mo. Guaranteed financing. Only 12 lots available. Pre-recorded message. Call (800)631-8164 Mention code 5055. www.sunsiteslandrush.com Homes for Sale - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath only $21,200! Buy Foreclosure! Call For Listings & Details 800-796-6049 ext. 1264. _________________________________________________ UPSTATE NY LAKEFRONT LAND - ABSOLUTE SALE! May 16th ONLY! 5 acres - Lake rights - $69,900; 5 acres - Lake front $189,900. So. Catskills, 1 hr NY City! Beautiful spring-fed lake,unspoiled woods, prices below appraised value! Financing avail! NO CLOSING COSTS & DISCOUNTS FOR CASH! 888-295-1774. www.livepinelakeestates.com. _________________________________________________ ABANDONED FARM/NYS RIVERFRONT LAND Ponds, Streams,Apple Trees, Woods, Meadows, Utilities, ATV/Snowmobile Trails Close to Rt. 81! 7 AC - $125/Month; 33 AC - Riverfront $69,900, 15 AC - Riverfront $34,900. Financing Available, CALL NOW! 800-260-2148 MOOSERIVERLAND.COM. _________________________________________________
FOUNDATION REPAIR - Large local company specializing in bowed walls, sinking foundations, crawl space excavation, and BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. Lifetime, transferrable warranty. 1-800-343-2357. www.abetterchoiceinc.com. _________________________________________________
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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.
"JUST HEMS!" - Specializing in shortening slacks, pants and jeans. Call Diane Lucci at 724-348-6752. _________________________________________________ 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.me.com/dcheplic/ _________________________________________________ Social Security Claims. 30+ years experience. No results = no fee. E-mail claimsadv@juno.com or call 412- 915-8890. _________________________________________________ Bobcat with 2 Buckets FOR RENT! $200/day + delivery & pick-up. Call: 724-825-7233 _________________________________________________ COMPUTER TUNE-UP - Computer running slow? Chances are you may have viruses or spyware loaded on your machine. Complete virus and spyware removal along with the latest Microsoft Updates. $60.00 per machine. 724-348-6837. _________________________________________________ WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE OR OFFICE - SPECIALITY CLEANING AND SPECIALITY JOBS. WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY. MONTHLY, OR ONE TIME JOB ONLY. DEPENDABLE, AND REASONABLE RATES. CALL 412-589-3584 _________________________________________________
HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED? Contact Woodford Bros., Inc. for straightening, leveling, foundation, and wood frame repairs at 1-800OLD-BARN/www.woodfordbros.com MDHIC #05-121-861. _________________________________________________
--------TIMESHARES------SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or broker fees. Free consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com, 1-888-3100115. _________________________________________________ BUY TIMESHARE RESALES - SAVE 60-80% OFF RETAIL!! BEST RESORTS & SEASONS. Call for FREE TIMESHARE MAGAZINE! 1-800639-5319. www.holidaygroup.com/flier. _________________________________________________ SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No Commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation www.sellatimeshare.com. 1-877-4948246. _________________________________________________ SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No Commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com. 1-877-2713414. _________________________________________________
--------VACATIONS-------Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Condo Available! Spacious and beautifully furnished, this 2 bedroom condo (unit #1507) at the new "Paradise Resort" in Myrtle Beach will provide you with all the comforts of home. 2 Bedrooms + Sleeper sofa; 2 Bathrooms; Lazy River; Hot Tub; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Exercise Room; Oceanfront Balcony. For complete weekly and seasonal pricing, visit the website - www.oceanfrontcondorentals.com/ParadiseResort.htm. For additional questions or to make a reservation call Oceanfront Condo Rentals Inc. at 843-2366623 and ask about Paradise Resort unit #1507 _________________________________________________
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